Extract taken from The Crimes of the First Fleet Convicts – by John
Cobley
HAMILTON Maria -
Transport Lady Penrhyn
Place &
Date of Trial: Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. Justice Nares at Justice Hall in the
Old Bailey at the sessions which began on Wednesday, 19
October 1785.
Crime &
Sentence: “Maria Hamilton was indicted
for feloniously stealing on the 20th day of september last, one linen gown, value 21s., nine yards and a half of
linen trimming value 2s. 3d., one silk and cotton gown, value 6s., one black stuff flounced petticoat, value 6s., one apron,
value 12d and 9s. 6d. in monies numbered, the property of James Groves, in the
dwelling house of Thomas Shaw.”
“Guilty, of stealing
to the value of 39s. To be transported for 7 years”
Judgement recorded at
the end of the same sessions.
Occupation: Lace Weaver
age 33 years
TEAGUE Cornelius - Transport Scarborough
Place &
Date of Trial: At the Assizes held
at Bodmin on 25 July 1785
Crime &
Sentence: “For burglariously breaking and entered
the dwelling house of William Oliver about 2 in the Night and stealing thereout 90 gallons of Cyder val. 30s his goods”
Sentenced to
be transported for 7 years.
