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Prisoner name: Edward Rowberry. Prisoner age: 27. Prisoner occupation: Labourer....

Catalogue reference: HO 17/2/162

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HO 17/2/162
Date
1829
Description

Prisoner name: Edward Rowberry.

Prisoner age: 27.

Prisoner occupation: Labourer.

Court and date of trial: Worcester Quarter Sessions [Worcestershire] 3 March 1829.

Crime: Stealing 18 fowls property of Thomas Crane of Wolverley [Worcestershire].

Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.

Gaoler's report: 'Not known before - married, 2 children'.

Annotated: Nil.

Petitioner(s): The convict Edward Rowberry of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, with 12 character references. Elizabeth Rowberry, the convict's wife.

Grounds for clemency: The evidence was not conclusive; he has a wife and two children under three; previous good character.

Other papers: Printed advertisement for the 'Bull and Mouth', Western Coach Office, 40 Regent Circus Piccadilly.

Additional Information: On board the Dolphin.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Ao 12
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C13024863/

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Prisoner name: Edward Rowberry. Prisoner age: 27. Prisoner occupation: Labourer....

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