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Transportation
Agnes Worthington was transported on the Lord Melville, departing 31st Jul 1816 and arriving 24th Feb 1817 with 104 passengers.
Ship Name: Lord Melville II Rig Type: S. Built: Quebec Build Year: 1825 Size (tons): 425
Lord Melville (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 278 |
| 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
Agnes or Nancy Worthington, or Witherington, William Gray, and Ewan or Ewen Scott, accused of stealing a watch from the house of Angus Cameron, changekeeper in Anderston, on the 17th July, the two latter habit and repute thieves, were then put trial. They pleaded not guilty. Janet Kennedy, 14 years of age, servant with Mr Cameron in Anderston. In July last, about nine o'clock at night, a watch was carried away; it was on a Monday night; recollects two young men and girl coming to the house they asked for some meat, and got it; they rather chose to stay in the kitchen than go into the room ; girl said she was cold, and would prefer the kitchen fireside; Mr Cameron left the kitchen, to accommodate the girl; after they had done eating, the witness's mistress was asked to go out and see what kind of night it was; saw her mistress out for that purpose; when her mistress came in, pannels were standing on their feet in kitchen; they bade good-night, and went away ; her master looked to see the hour and missed the watch witness was sure the watch was near the fireside when the pannels came in, and the watch was hanging above where Gray sat; on the watch being misses, ran to try if she could see the pannels; there was no person in but themselves; looked down York Street; then ran down Jamaica Street; and shortly afterwards saw them at the bridge; she saw three men, to whom she communicated the particulars of the robbery, and requested their assistance; but tshe did not wish they should attack the pannels then, as they might throw the watch over the bridge; the boys were taken near Carleton Place, but the girl ran off; she was pursues and seized; girl had a napkin in her hand when taken, she threw it over the rail, and there was something weighty in it which carried it off; the pannels were taken to the Police office, and a gentleman stood to notice the place, till an officer was sent to search for the watch, which was found where the girl threw the napkin; knows the watch to be her master’s; identifies the pannels to be the persons that were in the house; the girl, when taken, said she was innocent. Lord Pitmilly, in dismissing this witness, gave her a most excellent commendation for the manner she had conducted herself during the seizure of the pannels, and for her correct evidence. Here some conversation took place between the pannels and their Counsel, when it was announced that they now pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. The jury immediately returned a verdict, finding them guilty of their judicial confession. Lord Pitmilly then, after a suitable address, sentenced them to be transported for seven years. The Scots Magazine, 1 Oct 1815.
Precognition against Agnes Worthington, Ewen Scott, William Grey Year 1815 NRS Reference AD14/15/66 Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace Crime Crime Location *** Agnes (Nancy) Worthington alias Witherington, Prisoner in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, formerly Gibson's Wynd, Glasgow, Lanarkshire 16 Theft, habit and repute *** Ewen (or Ewan) Scott, packman, formerly assistant, horsehealer, Prisoner in Glasgow, Lanarkshire 19 Theft, habit and repute *** William Grey, packman (formerly apprentice wright) Theft, habit and repute Ewen Scott transported per Ship: Mariner Voyage: 30th Apr 1816 - Arrival: 11th Oct 1816
1819 - 3 Jul. The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Sat 3 Jul 1819. Page 3. Classified Martha Town, Agnes Worthington, and John Radley proceeding in the Surry, request Claims to be presented
1815 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: Agnes Witherington. [Nancy Worthington] Age: 19 [1796] Trial; 30 Sep 1815 Vessel: Lord Melville - 24 Feb 1817 Certificate of Freedom: Yes 1819 - 13 Sept. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Registers of Conditional and Absolute Pardons, 1788-1870 Name: Agnes Worthington. [Nancy Wetherington] Native Place: Glasgow Trial; 13 Sep 1815 - Glasgow Sentence; 7 years Pardon Date: 10 Jul 1819 - Absolute Vessel Name: Lord Melville - 1817 Trade; Needle worker Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Complexion; Fair Pale Hair; Light Brown Eyes; Hazel 1819 - RETURNED TO ENGLAND New South Wales, Australia, Departing Crew and Passenger Lists, July. Surry of London. 443 Tons bound for England 14 July 1819 - Sailed 31 July 1819 No; 27/210. No; 13. Agnes Worthington. Free by Pardon No; 363. 10 July 1819 ------------------