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Francis Handam was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 78 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/76/152. Date: 1826. Prisoner name: Francis Handam. Prisoner age: [18]. Prisoner occupation: Brazier. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey Sessions held in May 1826. Crime: Stealing in a dwelling house. Initial sentence: Death. Annotated (Outcome): Considered at Report in Council 1 June 1826. Petitioner(s): Prisoner and signed by eight others, including the prosecutor. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Youth; first offence; family dependent on his wages; good character; led astray by others; prosecutor recommends mercy. Additional Information: Newgate Prison. ------------------------------------------- National Archives. Hulk Records. Sheerness Hulks, Retribution. HO-9-7_2. page 42/48. Received from Newgate, 10th June 1826. Francis Handam, age 18, Stg in D Ho, Convicted London, 11 May 1826, Life, To NSW, 16 Sept 1826.
Tried at the Old Bailey, 11 May 1826. 936. FRANCISÂ HANDAMÂ was indicted for stealing, on the 24th of April , at St. Giles without, Cripplegate , 8 sheets, value 37s. 6d.; 6 pillow-cases, value 6s.; 4 table cloths, value 12s.; 1 table cover, value 1s.; 5 napkins, value 5s.; 6 shifts, value 18s.; 7 handkerchiefs, value 23s.; 1 pair of pockets, value 1s.; 5 yards and a half of linen, value 5s. 6d.; 1 pair of window curtains, value 3s.; 1 pair of stays, value 3s.; 1 flannel cap, value 3d.; 9 aprons, value 6s.; 1 pair of stockings, value 1s. 6d.; 1 necklace, value 5s.; 6 caps, value 18s.; 18 yards of lace, value 24s. 6d., and 5 yards of net, value 1s. 3d. the goods of Thomas Kied , in his dwelling-house . THOMAS KIED. I live at No. 2, Lower White-cross-street , in the parish of St. Giles, without Cripplegate, and rent the house. On the 24th of April, about an hour before I received information, I saw all these articles safe; I received an anonymous letter, and in about an hour the prisoner was taken; I then examined my house, and missed all the articles stated in the indictment, (enumerating them); they are stated at less than their real value - they are worth about 15l., and were all taken at once - they were kept on the first floor; I was absent when it happened; I let out part of my house - the door is open all day; after the prisoner was taken I found all the property in a large black bag in the middle of the room - they had not been taken out of the house; the prisoner, who was quite a stranger, was found in the room with another person, who collared me, and made his escape; the bag did not belong to me; the prisoner was given in charge; I keep a coffee-shop , and persons can easily slip up my stairs; the property was kept in separate drawers. JOSEPH AUKLAND . I live opposite to this coffee-shop. I heard a noise in the house, went over, and saw another man come out without his hat; Kied had hold of the prisoner - I took him to the Compter, returned to the room, and found a black bag, containing the things mentioned in the indictment, which I produce; a hat was found left in the room. MARY BARNETT . I lodged on Kied's second-floor at this time. I was working at my wheel, heard a bustling in the room like furniture being moved; I sat still, and soon after heard a noise - I went down, and saw Kied struggling in the passage with the prisoner - the other had escaped before I got down - I went into the room, saw the drawers pulled out, the locks broken, and a black bag containing this property; the room was covered with property - I went down stairs; two hats were produced, one full of caps and lace. THOMAS KIED. All this property is mine - it was in the bag - there were other articles scattered about - the prisoner was never out of my hold till the constable took him. - KIED . I am the prosecutor's wife. I examined all these things before the Alderman - they are all mine - they were in drawers and boxes, and are worth 15l. - the drawers were locked. Prisoner's Defence. My Lord, and Gentlemen of the Jury, I do not wish to aggravate the case - I am well aware of the awful situation I am placed in - I was never in trouble before, and was led into this; when taken into custody I reflected on the enormous crime committed; I gave a description of them who led me into it, but they have, unfortunately, evaded justice; I throw myself entirely on the mercy of the Court. The prisoner's aunt gave him a good character. GUILTY - DEATH . Aged 18. Recommended to mercy by the Prosecutor and Jury, believing him to have been induced by others to commit the crime, and that it was his first offence.