Transportation sentence 1838 ~ reported in newspaper?

Post by **ZED** » 14 May 2010 11:00

Hello All ~

I am researching Everton ancestor William Henry Fletcher Shaw (b. 1820) who was sentenced to transportation (Tasmania) for stealing "19 sovereigns from a dwelling house".

His trial took place on the 9th July 1838 (Liverpool).

Details of his journey to Australia and his subsequent time there are available from the Aus authorities ... but might there be a Liverpool newspaper article on W.H.F Shaw at the time of his trial/conviction? And perhaps court documentation re: his crime/trial?

If so, would these documents be held at Liverpool R.O ... or are they available online?

Bestest,
Paula.

Post by **daggers** » 14 May 2010 11:43

Liverpool Mercury, Friday 13th July 1838.
He got ten years at the Midsummer Sessions, along with many others sentenced to various terms. No details of his felony.
If you send me your email via PM, I will copy the extract to you.
Daggers

Post by **MaryA** » 14 May 2010 11:59

I think it would be worth your while checking the Liverpool Records
347 QUA Borough of Liverpool Court of Quarter Sessions 1724-1956