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Prisoner name: John May. Prisoner age: 35. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey November...

Catalogue reference: HO 17/114/82

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This record is about the Prisoner name: John May. Prisoner age: 35. Court and date of trial: Old Bailey November... dating from 1833 Apr 11 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 17/114/82

Date

1833 Apr 11

Description

Prisoner name: John May.

Prisoner age: 35.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey November Sessions 1832.

Crime: Stealing a watch etc property of Mr Miller.

Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.

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

Annotated (Outcome): Nil.

Petitioner(s): Ann May, wife.

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): First offence; wife and family now in distress.

Additional Information: On board York.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Wr 17

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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