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[See HO 17/3/14].
Catalogue reference: HO 17/16/46
Date: [1828]
[See HO 17/3/14].
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Prisoner name: Thomas Seddon. Prisoner age: 26 years. Court and date of trial: Lancaster...
Catalogue reference: HO 17/35/77
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This record is about the Prisoner name: Thomas Seddon. Prisoner age: 26 years. Court and date of trial: Lancaster... dating from 1828 Apr 21 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1828 Apr 21
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Prisoner name: Thomas Seddon.
Prisoner age: 26 years.
Court and date of trial: Lancaster Summer Assizes [Lancashire], 29 August 1827.
Crime: Stealing in a dwelling house, namely the house and shop of Thomas Newton, in Pilkington, [Lancashire].
Initial sentence: Death recorded and commuted to transportation for life.
Gaoler's report: 'Character unknown'.
Annotated: 'Nil May 16 1828'.
Petitioner(s): Henry Seddon and Ellen Seddon (parents) of Radcliffe Bridge undersigned by Thomas Newton (prosecutor) and four inhabitants of Radcliffe Bridge.
Grounds for clemency: The sentence was severe for a first offence; he was unable to secure a counsel for his defence, being ignorant of the law and being at a distance from home.
Additional Information: Held on board Leviathan convict hulk.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- En 27
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- Public Record(s)
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- English
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- Open Document, Open Description
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HO 17
Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I
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