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Transportation
Richard Jewson was transported on the Bardaster, departing 7th Sep 1835 and arriving 13th Jan 1836 with 239 passengers.
Bardaster (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 152 |
| 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: RICHARD JEWSON, WILLIAM JOHNSON, Theft > pocketpicking, 2nd March 1835. Reference Number: t18350302-670 Offence: Theft > pocketpicking Verdict: Guilty > no_subcategory; Guilty > no_subcategory Punishment: Transportation RICHARD JEWSON and WILLIAM JOHNSON were indicted for stealing, on the 10th of February, 1 handkerchief, value 3s., the goods of a man unknown, from his person. FRANCIS KEYS . I am an officer of Marylebone. On the 10th of February I was by St. Giles's church, about one o'clock—I saw the prisoners standing at the corner of Lawrence-lane, looking at gentlemen's pockets—they followed a gentleman down to George-street, and then Johnson made an attempt at the gentleman's pocket—they followed on to Museum-street, and there Johnson took a handkerchief out of a gentleman's pocket and gave it to Jewson—both turned round towards me—I collared Jewson, and took the handkerchief from inside his coat—I sent a person after Johnson, but he did not get him—Jewson said it was the first time he had ever done such a thing—that he was a broken down costermonger, and took the handkerchief to get a shilling to set himself up—four days after, I saw Johnson sitting on the rails, in Lawrence-lane—I took him for being in company with Jewson, and picking pockets—he said I was mistaken—I never could find the gentleman, as he walked on—I am positive of both their persons. JEWSON— GUILTY . Aged 24. JOHNSON— GUILTY . Aged 19. Transported for Seven Years. William Johnson arrived per “Asia” 1835 (arrived 1836). Richard was 24 years old on arrival. There were several acts of embezzlement on his conduct record. 1845: Free Certificate. No marriage found. 3/1/1892: Richard died aged 91 of senile debility at the New Town Charitable Institution.
Richard Jewson transported after mistakingly receiving a stolen watch or jewellery he was a barrow boy in London