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Prisoner transported - how do I find out details p

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Irene

Irene Report 18 Apr 2007 17:12

In the Times Newspaper dated 11.02.1848 there is an article on the attempted murder of one of my ancestors. On an application for a pension from Trinity House dated 11/05/1851 it states that my ancestor lost the use of her right arm due to several severe stabbings inflicted by a person now transported. The Person who inflicted the injuries was 19 year old George Mason. Is there anyway I can find out when he was transported. I am hoping this date will help me to find the actual trial details where I hope to find out more about my family. Many thanks Irene

Mhairi Queen of Scots

Mhairi Queen of Scots Report 18 Apr 2007 17:51

Hey Irene Do you know where the incident took place? I know that, for Scotland, you can search the National Archives of Scotland online catelogue for court details. Just usually gives you the name of the person accused, crime, where, verdict ect but then you can look up the actual documents at the archives which i assume give far more details. Mhairi

Irene

Irene Report 18 Apr 2007 18:01

Thank you Mhairi the incident took place in East London. Irene

Janet 693215

Janet 693215 Report 18 Apr 2007 19:06

you could try the Black sheep index http://www.lightage.demon.*co.uk/ (remove the *)

Carol

Carol Report 18 Apr 2007 19:38

If he was transported to Australia, you may find something here http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/staterecords/welcome_to_state_records_nsw_1556.asp

una

una Report 18 Apr 2007 19:49

There is a George Mason b.1831 in Cold Bath Fields prison on the 1851. HO107/1517/492/21 Could this be him ? Regards

Mhairi Queen of Scots

Mhairi Queen of Scots Report 18 Apr 2007 20:29

Hey Irene I googled and found this site http://members.iinet*com.au/~perthdps/convicts/list.html It might be of some use Mhairi

Irene

Irene Report 18 Apr 2007 21:16

Thank you all so very very much for your suggestions and replies just off to look at the sights. Your help is much appreciated, many thanks Irene

Miriam

Miriam Report 19 Apr 2007 09:09

Dear Irene www(.)convictcentral(.)com might also be one to try - remove brackets. Best of luck Maria