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Transportation
Richard Jackson was transported on the Barwell, departing 31st Aug 1797 and arriving 18th May 1798 with 309 passengers.
Barwell (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 231 (116) |
| 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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Convict Notes
Old Bailey Online RICHARD JACKSON. Theft; theft from a specified place. 14th September 1796 Text type Trial account Defendants RICHARD JACKSON Offences Theft > Theft from place Session Date 14th September 1796 Reference Number t17960914-85 Verdicts Guilty > Theft under 40s Punishments Transportation 542. RICHARD JACKSON was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 5th of July , a table clock, value 3l. a brass clock-winder, value 1d. and an iron key, value 1d. the property of Abraham Heath , in his dwelling-house . ABRAHAM HEATH sworn. I am a dealer in pictures and curiosities : On Tuesday morning, the 5th of July, I missed a table clock from my shop; an alarm was given by somebody, I cannot tell who, and I ran out immediately and saw the clock the corner of Mortimer-street, about fifty yards from my own house, and I charged the witness to take it up for me, (produces a green bag); this was found upon the prisoner. SUSANNAH TANNER sworn. I am servant at a public-house: On the 5th of July, about ten o'clock in the morning, I saw the prisoner put down the clock at the corner of our house; Mr. Heath was running after him, and desired me to take care of the clock, and I took it up; the prisoner went directly into our little house with a bag rolled up in his hand. Q. (To Heath.) Did you see the prisoner in your shop at all? - A. I did not.(The clock was produced, and deposed to by the prosecutor.) The Prisoner did not make any defence. GUILTY. (Aged 14.) Of stealing to the value of 39s. Transported for seven years .