Bartholomew Taylor

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Maureen Withey on 17th March 2020

Irish Convict Database. Bartholomew Taylor, age 31, per Hooghly (1) 1825, Tried at Cork City, 1823, life sentence, Native of Cork Co. carpenter. Remarks - Norfolk Island. DOB 1794. ---------------------------------------------------- Hannah Taylor + two children. Hannah Taylor's husband, Bartholomew Taylor was a carpenter who sailed from Cove of Cork on the Hooghley 5 January 1825. He was transported for life for robbing a house in which a murder took place. https://www.jenwilletts.com/convict_ship_brothers_1827.htm -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. TAYLOR, Bartholomew. Per "Hooghley", 1825 1825 Apr 27 - On list of convicts landed from the "Hooghley" & forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6014; 4/3514 p.152) -------------------------------------------------- On Wednesday last, the Police-office became crowded by persons desirous of hearing the examination of two persons who were there in custody on a charge, the leading characters of which may be learned from the tenor of the evidence subjoined. One of the persons thus described as being in custody, and the subject of examination, bears the name of Bartholomew Taylor, a prisoner of the Crown, assigned to his wife, who is a free woman; and Michael Farrell, a youth who lodged in Taylor's house, and who had but recently arrived in the colony, to which he came free. The evidence taken before the Bench from the first to the final. examination of this case, was to the effect following :— Mr. Joseph Raphael, shopkeeper, in George street, deposed, that, just as he was about lighting up his shop at dusk on Tuesday evening, it might be about half- past five o'clock or so, the prisoner Taylor come to him, and enquired if he would buy a quantity of jewellery. The manner of putting this question, at once let witness into the conditions of sale, and that there was to be a X (cross) in the bargain; of which he became further convinced, when Taylor stated that he had been recommended to his (Raphael's) shop by an up-country personage, who came down with him to Sydney on the coach. Raphael consented to become a purchaser; and, coaxing Taylor into a sort of confidence, agreed to have the ready cash at his service, provided the property appeared in half an hour's time. Taylor then went away. Raphael, in order the better to secure his game, recommending the trafficker, when he should return, not to stand in the shop shilly shally-wise, but to step boldly round the counter and into the auction room. Taylor having walked away, Raphael committed the charge of his shop to his clerk, leaving directions to have it said, in case of any person calling for him whilst away, that he would be back in a few minutes, and proceeded in quest of the chief constable. On his way to Mr. Jilks' residence, in Castlereagh-street, happening to meet a constable, Mr. Raphael reported to him some particulars, and expressed an anxiety to see the constable in chief immediately. This constable, the witness charged with displaying a most improper apathy, and disregard about the matter; which produced a marked rebuke against the constable from the Bench. Raphael, not meeting with the chief constable got hold of Chapman, the police runner, and instructing him in the matter, the latter " planted.' as it is most significantly termed, his person, in a neighbouring public-house, and there agreed to stay till a preconcerted signal, by Raphael, should summon him to action. An hour had elapsed after the first visit by Tayler, before Raphael again set eyes upon his game. As he paced it to and fro on the flagment in front of his shop, Taylor came up, and Raphael redressing him, asked, "is it all right?'' Taylor replied in the affirmative; upon which Raphael told him to take the things in-doors ; Taylor said no, I have not got them, but there is the lad who has (pointing to a young man who stood a few yards off). Raphael making some sign to him, followed into the house, and both proceeded into the auction room, which had been previously arranged as the place of meeting. Raphael then locked the door, and the youth (Farrell), taking his hat off his head, produced the following articles : — 12 watch chains, 1 pair silver spectacles, 2 silver watches, with gold chain and seals, 1 lady's gold chased watch, with gold face and gold chain, 1 child's gold watch, with chain and seals, 1 gold bracelet, 2 gold seals, with head and initials, 1 quizzing glass, 1 gold ring, 1 magnifying glass, 4 ladies' gold neck chains, 5 silver buttons, 1 gold topaz cross, gold shoe-buckle, 1 watch key, and diamond brooch. Whilst looking at the property, and procrastinating the time, till the arrival of Chapman, whose presence was expected every moment by Raphael, on a sudden the door of the apartment, in which this conference was held, was pushed against, thrown open and in entered the constable, armed with a naked cutlass, and loaded pistol. Farrell was easily secured. In the first moments of surprise, the prisoner protested he knew nothing about the property; but when about going away in charge of Chapman, he turned round and claimed a handkerchief, which had contained the properly in question, declaring it belong to him. Enquiry was now instituted as to Taylor. But Taylor was no longer to be seen at the door, or near the house. Chapman, then went in quest of him, and found him at his own house.--- Both persons stand fully committed to take their trial at the Criminal Court, for being accessories after the fact, to a robbery in Mr. Henry Marr's dwelling-house, in the month of April last, of property above £5. Thus stands the matter for the present. Throughout the whole affair, Mr. Raphael displayed an ingenuity and probity highly commendable. The Australian, 20 June 1828. For receiving stolen goods, Bartholomew Taylor was sentenced to 14 years transportation to a penal colony. Full report in The Australian(Sydney) 10 Sept 1828. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36866502?searchTerm="Bartholomew Taylor"&searchLimits=l-decade=182