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Devon Quarter Sessions - Michaelmas 1837 [DRO - QS32/132]

Transcribed by Brian Brassett

Devonshire - Michaelmas Sessions, Tuesday, October 17th, 1837 - Right Honorable William, Earl of Devon, Chairman.

Calendar.

Remaining on Former Orders in the Gaol
Mary Reddalls
Convicted at Lammas Assizes 1832 - Felony - Transported for Life.
Mary Hamlyn
Convicted Lent Assizes 1835 - Charged with Arson [found Insane] - To remain in custody during His Majesty's pleasure.
Samuel Mabin
Convicted April 3rd 1837 - Assault - Imprisoned 12 months or find sureties.
William Shepherd
Convicted May 30th 1837 - Offence against Customs Laws - Imprisoned till he pays £100.
Abraham Snell
Convicted May 17th 1837 - Want of sureties to keep the peace - Imprisoned 12 calendar months or find sureties.
Joshua Murray
Convicted May 27th 1837 - Convicted of Larceny at the Plymouth Borough Sessions in December 1836 - Sentenced to be imprisoned in the Borough Gaol 2 Years, ordered by the Secretary of state to be removed to the Devon County Gaol.
Sarah Ireland
Convicted June 19th 1837 - Violent threats towards her Daughter-in-Law - Imprisoned 12 months or find sureties.
John Elworthy
Convicted June 25th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 6 calendar months or pay £10.
Elizabeth Burrows
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Transported 7 years.
Thomasin Kempthorne
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Transported 7 Years.
James Dennis
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 12 calendar months in Gaol. 11weeks and last fortnight in solitary.
James Satterley
Convicted July 4th 1837 - Threatening the life of Mary Ann Bartlett - Imprisoned till he finds sureties to keep the Peace.
John Dyer
Convicted July 18th 1837 - Purchasing Soldiers necessaries - Imprisoned 3 calendar months or pay £6-4s.
Joanna Thomas
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Transported 14 Years.
Elizabeth Stone
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Transported 7 Years.
John. P. Hensleigh
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Maliciously cutting another - Death recorded, commuted to 1 Year imprisonment in Gaol.
William Northey
Convicted July 28th 1837 - Offence against the Customs - Imprisoned till he pays £100.
Joseph Chowan
Convicted July 28th 1837 - Offence against the Customs - Imprisoned till he pays £100.
John Rider
Convicted July 28th 1837 - Offence against the Customs - Imprisoned till he pays £100.
John Rowe
Convicted August 1st 1837 - Breach of the Peace - Imprisoned 6 calendar months or find sureties.
James Hoare
Convicted August 2nd 1837 - Breach of the Peace - Imprisoned 3 calendar months or find sureties.
Richard Hurford
Convicted August 5th 1837 - Treatening the life of his Wife - Imprisoned 6 months or find sureties.
Timothy Dawson
Convcited August 24th 1837 - Assaulting his Wife - Imprisoned 12 calendar months or find sureties.
Francis Fowler
Convicted September 6th 1837 - Assaulting a Constable - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £5.
Henry Harris
Convicted September 6th 1837 - Offence against the Customs - Imprisoned till he pays £50.
John Pennington
Convicted September 12th 1837 - Offence against the Excise - Imprisoned till he pays £50.
Joseph Chinnick
Convicted September 12th 1837 - Offence against the Excise - Imprisoned till he pays £10.
Peter Mearfill
Convicted September 19th 1837 - Three indecent assaults - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £5 each.
Daniel Troy
Convicted September 23rd 1837 - Assault - Imprisoned 2 months or pay £5.
John Shillies
Convicted September 23rd 1837 - Assault - Imprisoned 2 months or pay £5.
William Skelton
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Threatening to kill his Father and Mother - Imprisoned 3 calendar months or find sureties.
Dowell. H. Hawking
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Insulting Charles. Wm. Johnson, esq, at Great Torrington - Imprisoned 1 calendar month or pay 15s-6d.
William Retallick
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Assault - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £3-8s.
Maria Knott
Convicted October 7th 1837 - Breach of the Peace - Imprisoned 6 calendar months or find sureties.
Elizabeth Calf
Convicted October 7th 1837 - Breach of the Peace - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or find sureties.
Nicholas Boll
Convicted October 10th 1837 - Deserter from 8th Regiment of Foot - Imprisoned till sent for by an Escort.
James Mitchell
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Threatening to kill his Wife - Imprisoned 12 calendar months or find sureties.
Robert Sweetland
Convicted October 13th 1837 - Deserter Royal Marines - Imprisoned till sent for by Escort.
Elijah Tilley
Convicted October 14th 1837 - Deserter from 32nd Regiment - Imprisoned till sent for by Escort.
Susan Vicars
Convicted October 15th 1837 - Breach of the Peace - Imprisoned 1 calendar month or find sureties for 3 months.
Fifteen for Trial at the Lent Assizes
Index to Prisoners for Trial
Adams William
Barry James
Brer Thomas
Bell Mary
Berry Jane
Bickford John
Bickham Thomas
Bliss Thomas
Bowden John
Browning Frederick
Budd John
Burton William
Cain William
Causley William
Clary Lawrence
Clarke Richard
Clark Sarah
Cobbledick Harriet
Cocking John
Collings Elizabeth
Cartin Catherine
Barracott George
Dicker Thomas
Ellery Caroline alias Gascoyne
Enticott Israel
Enticott Elizabeth
French Ann
Galway John
Gill Charles
Gimlett William
Harrison Mary Ann
Headhouse Ann
Hicks William
Higgins Mary
Hill William
Hodgins John
Holman Agnes
Hunter Ann
Hunter Robert
Hunter Catherine
Hunter Jane
Hurrell Richard
Jefford John
Jefford Henry
Jones Thomas
Landick James
Loaring William
Lock Robert
Ley James
Martin Oliver
Martin Maria
Martin William
McGinnis John
Miller John
Mills John
Monk John
Morgan Mary
Nicholson William
Packer John
Parry Charles
Pennyman Mary
Pitt Grace
Poole Charles
Purvis Dorothy Easterbrook
Rawlings William
Salter Robert
Sanders William
Short John
Short Humphry
Simmons Samuel
Smith Matilda
Smith Mary
Steer Sarah
Stephens James
Styling John
Symons William
Tarr James
Tresize George
Veal John
Vivian Maria
Washer Mary
Welsh Robert
Westaway William
White Anna
Williams William
Williams John
Williams Elizabeth
Williams William
Williams John
Williams John
Wills Richard
Wilson James alias George Williams
Woods Thomas
Wood Mary Ann
Yelland Harriet
Yelland Eliza
Prisoners for Trial
Felony
Grace Pitt [63] [R]
Committed by Nathanial. V. Lee, esq, charged with stealing from a shop at Ilfracombe, a shoe, or a pair of shoes, the property of William Courtney. Warrant dated 3rd August, 1837.
William Williams [18] [Imp]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with stealing at Tavistock on the the 30th of July last, one bradawl and three gimblets, the property of Charles Rabjohns. Warrant dated 3rd august, 1837.
Harriet Cobbledick [17] [N]
Committed by Samuel Hart, clerk, charged with stealing at Holsworthy, two aprons, the property of Susan Northcott; and an apron and a frock, the property of Mary Pomery. Warrant dated 5th August, 1837.
Mary Bell [58] [Imp]
Committed by William Kitson, clerk, and Joseph Garrow, esq, charged with stealing at Tormoham on the 26th of July last, a cotton shawl and an apron, the property of William Humphreys. Warrant dated 7th August, 1837.
William Adams [60] [N]
Committed by William Kitson, clerk, and joseph Garrow, esq, charged with stealing at Kingskerswell on the 3rd inst, a silver milk cup and a silver pepper caster, the property of Elizabeth Codner. Warrant dated 7th August, 1837.
John Styling [27] [R]
Committed by Edward. S. Drewe, esq, charged with having broken into a dairy at Broadhembury, and stolen from thence, about fifteen pounds of cheese, the property of Thomas Lambert. Warrant dated 8th August, 1837.
William Westaway [25] [Imp]
Frederick Browning [29] [Imp]
Committed by Augustus. S. Willett, esq, charged with stealing at Westleigh, on this day the 9th of August, two striped cotton shirts, and one serge petticoat, the property of George Bewes. Warrant dated 9th August, 1837.
Lawrence Clary [40] [N]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, sq, charged with stealing at east Stonehouse, an earthenware jug, the property of Henry Lewarm. Warrant dated 9th august, 1837.
Ann Hunter [20] [N]
Committed by Nathanial Downe and William Hancock, esq's, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel on or about the 4th November last, two pairs of clogs, the property of John Facey. Warrant dated 9th August, 1837.
Harriet Yelland [20] [R]
Eliza Yelland [19] [R]
Committed by Thomas gardner and John Ingle, esq's, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse, on the 5th instant, calico sheet, the property of Henry Petrey. Also charged with stealing at East Stonehouse, on the 6th instant, one shift, a pair of calico drawers, and a flannel petticoat, the property of Henry Petrey. Harriet Yelland also charged with stealing at East Stonehouse on the 6th instant, a blanket, the property of Henry Petrey. Warrants dated 10th August, 1837.
Oliver Martin [27] [Well]
Committed by James. S. Pitman, esq, charged with stealing at Haldon, in the parish of Kenn, on the 10th instant, a bag or reticule, with four sovereigns, and some silver, the property of Ann Baker of Woolborough. Warrant dated 11th August, 1837.
Sarah Steer [21] [N]
Committed by William Hancock, and John Ingle, esq's, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 1st instant, a blanket, the property of thomas Dean. Warrant dated 12th August, 1837.
James Stephens [22] [R]
Committed by John Carpenter, esq, charged with entering the dwelling-house of Samuel Parkhouse, at buckland Monachorum, and stealing therefrom, a pack of small cards, and a cotton handkerchief, his property. Warrant dated 14th august, 1837.
Richard Clarke [36] [R]
Committed by the Hon. Sir John Talbot, charged with stealing from a field at Musbury, six cabbages, the property of Joseph Channing. Warrant dated 15th August, 1837.
James Landick [21] [Imp]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with stealing, about a fortnight since, at Buckland Monachorum, one turnip hoe, the property of Samuel Parkhouse. Warrant dated 15th August, 1837.
John Monk [28] [Imp]
Committed by John Carslake, esq, charged with stealing at St. Thomas the Apostle, a shovel, the property of Samuel Frost. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
Robert Hunter [17] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the month of November last, a rule, the property of John Facey. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
Catherine Hunter [15] [N]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, in or about the month of January last, a pair of clogs, the property of John Facey. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
Jane Hunter [11] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 13th of June last, a quantity of black knives and forks, the property of John Facey. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
Mary Ann Wood [16] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 4th instant, a pair of black worsted stockings, rhe property of John White. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
George Barracott [35] [R]
Committed by John May, esq, charged with breaking and entering a certain mill at Marwood, and stealing therefrom, eight bushels of wheat, the property of Philip Rock. Warrant dated 16th August, 1837.
William Hicks [22] [Imp]
Committed by William Hancock., esq, charged with stealiong at Stoke Damerel, in November last, a pair of pattens, the property of John Facey. Warrant dated 18th August, 1837.
William Gimlett [22] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at the Tything of Western Peverel, on or about the 16th instant, a carpenters tool called a spokeshave. Also charged with stealing a ploughing plane, the property of Philip Collacott. Also charged with stealing at the Tything of Western Peverel, two chisels and other articles, the property of William Pain. Warrants dated 18th August, 1837.
John Galway [23] [Well]
Committed by John Collier, esq, charged with stealing at Chelson Meadow, on the 17th instant, from the person of Thomas Seward, a silver watch and appendages, the property of the said Thomas Seward. Warrant dated 18th August, 1837.
Mary Smith [25] [R]
Committed by John Ingle, esq, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse on the 14th instant, a blanket, the property of Richard Dawe. Warrant dated 19th August, 1837.
John Miller [35] [R]
Committed by George Templer, esq, charged with stealing at Newton Abbot, one dozen and seven pairs of knives and forks, the property of Thomas Cowell. Warrant dated 19th August, 1837.
John Short [20] [N] [2nd offence]
Humphry Short [18] [N] [2nd offence]
Committed by Henry Limbrey Toll, esq, charged with stealing at Witheridge and Washford Pyne, several articles of wearing apparel, the property of Richard Crook, Matthew Woodman, and Benjamine Hammett. Also charged with stealing at Stockleigh Pomeroy, three fustian jackets, the property of John Cockram, Thomas Hosegood, and James Prior. Warrant dated 22nd August, 1837.
John Budd [25] [N]
Committed by Samuel Hart, clerk, charged with stealing at Holsworthy, about the month of June, 1836, a silver watch, the property of Samuel Cleave. Warrant dated 23rd August, 1837.
Sarah Clark [25] [R]
Committed by John Truscott, esq, charged with stealing at Exminster, on the 10th instant, seven sheaves of wheat, the property of Edward Trood. Warrant dated 26th August, 1837.
Agnes Holman [28] [Imp]
Committed by Thomas Husband, esq, charged with stealing at Devonport, a looking glass, the property of Elizabeth Darton. Warrant dated 26th August, 1837.
Mary Higgins [39] [N]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse, on or about the 28th July last, two pillow cases, the property of Joanna Knight. Warrant dated 26th August, 1837.
John Williams 1st [21] [R]
Committed by Sir. George. P. Adams and George Stanley Cary, esq, charged with stealing at Dodbrook, nine or ten shillings, the property of Joannah Ford. Warrant dated 28th August, 1837.
William Burton [21] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 24th instant, two pairs of blue cotton stockings, the property of Mary Ann Lyle. Warrant dated 28th August, 1837.
William Symons [33] [Imp]
Committed by Peter Glubb, clerk, charged with stealing at Great Torrington, on the 26th instant, an oak board, the property of Henry Penhorwood. Warrant dated 29th August, 1837.
Jane Berry [14] [N]
Committed by Nathaniel. V. Lee, esq, charged with stealing at Ilfracombe, three tea-spoons, the property of John Yand. Warrant dated 31st August, 1837.
Mary Morgan [48] [R] [2nd offence]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 31st of August last, a pair of trousers, the property of William Sheriff. Warrant dated 1st September, 1837.
Thomas Dicker [31] [Well]
Committed by John Quicke, esq, harged with stealing at Crediton, about the month of January last, a great coat, the property of William Kenspole. Warrant dated 2nd September, 1837.
Ann Headhouse [29] [N]
Matilda Smith [31] [N]
Committed by William. F. Windeatt, esq, Mayor of Totnes, charged with stealing at Totnes, on the 23rd day of August last, from the person of Michael Toope, a silver watch, two seals, and one key, and a Spanish silver six-pence attached thereto. Warrant dated 4th September, 1837.
James Barry [18] [R]
John Packer [57] [R]
Committed by John Sillifant, esq, charged with stealing at Crediton, a quantity of lead, the property of James Wentworth Buller, esq. Warrant dated 4th September, 1837.
John Williams 2nd [25] [Imp]
Committed by John Carslake, esq, charged with having broken and entered the dwelling-house of Robert Alford, of Silverton, and stolen therefrom, a coat and other articles. Warrant dated 5th September, 1837.
William causley [20] [Imp]
John Bickford [25] [R]
Committed by Gilbert Burrington and Wilmot. H. Palk, clerks, charged with stealing, two cart loads of cut turf from Newtake, in the parish of Chudleigh, on the 8th instant, the property of John Lambell. Warrant dated 7th September, 1837.
Dorothy Easterbrook Purvis [25] [R]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with having at East Stonehouse, on or about the 10th day of February, 1835, unlawfully taken as her husband one jeremiah donohue, she being lawfully married to one Edward Purvis, who was then and is now living. Warrant dated 7th September, 1837.
Mary AnnHarrison [25] [N]
Committed by William Hancock, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel on the 8th instant, a jacket, the property of Charles Cousins. Warrant dated 9th September, 1837.
Charles Poole [14] [R]
Committed by James. W. Buller, esq, charged with stealing at Morchard Bishop, from the person of Grace Martin, a purse containing five sovereigns, two half sovereigns, eight shillings in silver, four copper penny pieces, and a piece of Spanish silver coin. Warrant dated 12h September, 1837.
John Veal [62] [Imp]
Committed by Arthur Kelly, esq, charged with stealing at Werrington, a piece of oak plank, the property of His Grace the Duke of Northhumberland. Warrant dated 12th September, 1837.
John McGinnis [32] [Imp]
Committed by John Carslake, esq, charged with stealing at Brampford Speke, a brass kettle with an iron hoop and handle, the poperty of John Clatworthy. Warrant dated 18th September, 1837.
William Sanders [24] [N]
Committed by Richard Shute, esq, charged with stealing at Twitchen on the 19th instant, a deer skin waistcoat, the property of George Bowden. Warrant dated 20th September, 1837.
Mary Washer [30] [R]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse, on or about the 5th instant, a stone china jar, the property of James Warren. Also charged with stealing at East Stonehouse, a silk handkerchief, the property of Ann Pennicke. Warrant dated 20th September, 1837.
Charles Parry [31] [Well]
Committed by Peter Glubb, clerk, charged with stealing at Great Torrington, on the 20th instant, a gown, the property of Eliza Western. Warrant dated 21st September, 1837.
Thomas Bickham [22] [Imp]
John Bowden [22] [R]
Committed by Henry Gervis, esq, charged with having on he 19th inst, broken into the dwelling-house of William Joint, of the parish of Ashburton, and stolen therefrom, six sovereigns, two pounds and six shillings in silver, and nine farthings, and a shirt pin, and a Cornelian brooch, the property of the said William Joint. Warrant dated 22nd September, 1837.
Maria Vivian [40] [R]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with stealing from a standing at Tavistock, on the 22nd instant, a reticule basket, containing six net caps, one roll of black galloon, three rolls of black silk ribbon, and various other articles, the property of Mary Morcombe. Warrant dated 22nd September, 1837.
Maria Martin [21] [R]
Committed by J.P. Carpenter, clerk, charged with stealing from a standing at Tavistock, on the 22nd instant, one pair of leather shoes, the property of Henry Cornish. Warrant dated 22nd September, 1837.
Robert Lock [43] [Imp]
Committed by J.G. Copleston, clerk, charged with stealing at Honiton on the 22nd instant, a table cloth, the property of John Underhill. Warrant dated 23rd september, 1837.
Anna White [19] [R] [2nd offence]
Committed by Nathaniel Downe, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 30th August last, two blankets, the property of Thomas Dean. Warrant dated 25th September, 1837.
William Nicholson [26] [Imp]
Committed by George Baker, clerk, charged with stealing at Buckfastleigh, a shirt, the property of John pearse. Warrant dated 26th September, 1837.
Ann French [50] [R] [2nd offence]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse on the 26th instant, two bed keys, the property of Henry Petre. Warrant dated 29th September, 1837.
Catherine Curten [29] [Imp]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse on the 28th instant, a dark coloured shawl, the property of William Dickenson Lane. Warrant dated 29th September, 1837.
Caroline Ellery alias Gascoyne [19] [R]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, and John Ingle, esq's, charged with stealing at East Stonehouse on the 28th instant, a counterpane, the property of Sarah Bennett. Warrant dated 29th September, 1837.
Thomas Woods [23] [R] [2nd offence]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with stealing at Lamerton, a silk handkerchief, a steel tobacco box, and two shillings and six-pence in silver, the property of Thomas Woodcock. Warrant dated 29th September, 1837.
James Wilson alias George Williams [23] [Well]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, in or about the month of April last, one bed sheet, the property of William Pearn. Warrant dated 30th September, 1837.
William Cain [16] [N]
Committed by Sir. Digory Forest, knt, charged with stealing at East Budleigh on the 29th of September last, an umbrella, the property of Mary Channing. Warrant dated 2nd October, 1837.
Richard Hurrell [33] [R]
Committed by Samuel Pym, esq, and Walter Radcliffe, clerk, charged with stealing at Tamerton Foliott, two half crowns and one shilling, the property of John Pearse. Warrant dated 2nd October, 1837.
Charles Gill [22] [Imp]
Committed by Charles Gordon, esq, charged with stealing at Southleigh on the 1st instant, a goose, the property of Nathaniel Power. Warrant dated 5th October, 1837.
Elizabeth Williams [28] [R]
Committed by Thomas Gardner, esq, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel, on or about the 3rd instant, a jacket and a pair of trousers, the property of James Curran. Warrant dated 5th October, 1837.
John Mills [42] [R]
Committed by John Were Clarke, esq, charged with stealing from a field in the parish of Uffculme, a chain, the property of William Thomas Hewett. Warrant dated 7th October, 1837.
Mary Pennyman [56] [N]
Committed by Arthur. H. Dyke Acland, esq, charged with stealing at Uplyme, a quantity of meat, the property of augustus Loud, butcher. Warrant dated 7th October, 1837.
Israel Enticott [26] [N]
Elizabeth Enticott [24] [N] [2nd offence]
Committed by Arthur. H. Dyke Acland, esq, charged with stealing and selling two turkies, in the parish of Axminster, the property of James Chick. Warrant dated 9th October, 1837.
Robert Welsh [20] [Imp]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with stealing at Tavistock on the 11th instant, six books and nine pence halfpenny in copper money, the property of Cornelius Crowley. Warrant dated 12th October, 1837.
Robert Salter [28] [Well]
Committed by James. S. Pitman, esq, charged with stealing at Uffculme on the 8th or 9th instant, several geese and ganders, the property of Thomas Burrow and John Trott. Warrant dated 13th october, 1837.
Thomas Brer [17] [N]
Committed by James. S. Pitman, esq, charged with stealing from the Basin in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, a quantity of junk, the property of Thomas Kemp Betts. Warrant dated 13th October, 1837.
Elizabeth Collings [47] [Imp]
Committed by Thomas Hunt Ley, clerk, charged with stealing at Stoke Damerel on the 8th instant, a water pail, and a pewter pint, the property of William Crocker. Warrant dated 18th October, 1837.
Misdemeanors
Thomas Bliss [23] [R]
Committed by Joseph Chichester and Henry Hanley, esq's charged with having assaulted and threatened his father William Bliss, and Sarah Bliss, his mother. Warrant dated 1st August, 1837.
Henry Jefford [28] [R]
Committed by the Hon. Sir. John Talbot, K.C.B. charged with having assaulted John Hayball, in the parish of Uplyme. Warrant dated 15th August, 1837.
William Williams [13] [N]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, for want of sureties to give evidence against James Landick, at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions. Warrant dated 15th August, 1837.
Thomas Jones [26] [R]
John Williams [22] [Imp]
Committed by John Quicke, esq, charged with having on the 18th instant, at Newton St. Cyres, unlawfully and deceitfully uttered and paid to Mary Moore, a piece of counterfeit coin made to the likeness and similitude of a shilling. Warrant dated 1th August, 1837.
William Loaring [22] [Well]
Committed by Arthur Henry Dyke Acland, esq, charged with having assaulted the constable of Axminster, in the execution of his duty. Warrant dated 15th September, 1837.
John Hodgins [42] [Well]
Committed by Charles John Cornish, esq, charged with having at Sidmouth, threatened to murder Richard Kennett Dawson, esq.
John Cocking [24] [N] [2nd offence]
Samuel Simmons [22] [R]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with having on the 12th instant at Tavistock, violently assaulted and beaten Mark Merritt, a constable, in the execution of his duty as such constable.
James Tarr [19] [N]
William Rawlings [26] [R]
Charged with having on the day aforesaid, resisted the said Mark Merritt, and another constable of Tavistock, in the execution of their duty, and rescued from them the said John Cocking, whom they had arrested for a breach of the peace. Warrant dated 12th October, 1837.
John Jefford [23] [N]
Committed by Arthur Henry Dyke Acland, esq, charged with having violently assaulted Robert Hyball, of Uplyme, in common with Henry Jefford, lately committed for the same offence. Warrant dated 13th October, 1837.
George Tresize [23]
William Martin [23]
Committed by John Rundle, esq, charged with having on the 12th instant, at Tavistock, wilfully obstructed Mark Merritt and James Minors, two peace officers in the execution of their duty, and rescued a prisoner whom they had in their custody for a breach of the peace. Warrant dated 13th October, 1837.
In the Bridewell
Richard Wills [30]
Committed by G. Burrington, clerk, as an incorrigible rogue, and for running away and leaving his wife and child chargeable to the parish of Chudleigh. Warrant dated 21st August, 1837.
Remaining on Former Orders
Arthurs Samuel
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [7 weeks solitary].
Ahern Daniel
Convicted August 9th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Askell James
Convicted August 31st 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 2 calendar months.
Ashton Joseph
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Driving a cart without Reins - Imprisoned 6 weeks.
Anstey George
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Driving a cart without Reins - Imprisoned 3 weeks.
Ashford James
Convicted October 13th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Beer Robert
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1836 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years.
Bunker Mary Jane
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Misdemeanor [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [13 weeks solitary].
Bridges James
Convicted July 10th 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years.
Brooks James
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 4 calendar months [4 days solitary].
Bambrick Hardy
Convicted August 9th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 8 months [1 month solitary].
Bayley James
Convicted August 17th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Battershell William
Convicted August 30th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Bambrick Robert
Convicted September 6th 1837 - Court Martial [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Bartlett George
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Beer John
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 1 month.
Burton Mary
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Bright Robert
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Assault - Imprisoned 3 weeks.
Bishop Ann
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 month.
Carline Emma
Convicted Plymouth Sessions December 1836 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [4 weeks solitary].
Cundy William
Convicted Plymouth Sessions July 6th, 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [12 weeks solitary].
Collicott William
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony [12th offence] - Imprisoned 6 calendar months.
Carroll James
Convicted August 10th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 4 months [1 month solitary].
Courtney James
Convicted September 1st 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisond 3 calendar months.
Ching John
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 30 days.
Croft Robert
Convicted September 26th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Clarke Thomas
Convicted September 27th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 4 months [4 weeks solitary].
Callon William
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Cooksley Charlotte
Convicted September 29th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Carter George
Convicted October 2nd 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Carwithen Mary
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Stealing Potatoes - Imprisoned 14 days.
Collings Ann
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Cook John
Convicted October 13th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 20 days.
Cowling Mary
Convicted Plymouth Sessions October 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Duhamel John
Convicted Plymouth Sessions April 1836 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years [6 weeks solitary].
Davis Edward
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months.
Donovan Catherine
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [4 weeks solitary].
Denner Mary
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Stealing Potatoes - Imprisoned 2 calendar months.
Ellis Mary Ann
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Edwards George
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Edrehi Sedi Amberk
Convicted October 7th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 21 days.
Edwards William
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Firks Ann
Convicted Plymouth Sessions July 6th 1837 - Felony [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [12 weeks solitary].
Floyde James
Convicted August 30th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Frost Sarah
Convicted September 7th 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Farley John
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Carelessly driving a Cart and refusing to tell his name - Imprisoned 2 weeks.
Francis Susan
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 month.
Greenslade George
Convicted Plymouth Sessions December 1836 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years [3 months solitary].
Gatrell Joseph
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Misdemeanor [3rd offence] - Imprisoned 4 calendar months [4 days solitary].
Griffen Thomas
Convicted September 12th 1837 - Misdemeanor [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 4 calendar months.
Godbear John
Convicted October 8th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 2 calendar months.
Goss James
Convicted October 9th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 6 weeks.
Gellard Joseph
Convicted October 13th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 30 days.
Humphries Ann
Convicted Lent assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calendar months.
Hill Robert
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [7 weeks solitary].
Hunter Mary
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 4 calendar months.
Halford William
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [4 weeks solitary].
Handford John
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [4 weeks solitary].
Hollett Edmund
Convicted September 11th 1837 - Leaving his Family chargeable [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Harrison Joseph
Convicted September 13th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Head Henry
Convicted September 16th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Huxtable Ann
Convicted September 17th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Hoar John
Convicted September 20th 1837 - Assault [3nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Harris John
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Hulland Ann
Convicted September 26th 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Haynes John
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 30 days.
Harvey Mary
Convicted September 30th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Howse Edward
Convicted October 2nd 1837 - Court Martial [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 months.
Ham Caroline
Convicted October 3rd 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 month.
Hammett Richard
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Carelessly driving a Cart and refusing to tell his name - Imprisoned 3 weeks.
Hawkins Arthur
Convicted October 9th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 14 days.
Hawkins John
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Humphrys Henry
Convicted October 13th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Hoy Selina
Convicted Plymouth Sessions October 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Isaacs Moses
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1836 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years.
Jeffery James
Convicted Lent assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 1 Year.
Johns Thomas
Convicted May 27th 1837 - Court martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Johnson Edward
Convicted Plymouth Sessions July 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Jeffery Jospeh
Convicted September 14th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Kneyle Matthew
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Kingstone Paul
Convicted September 27th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Lloyd John
Convicted May 27th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Lamprey Elizabeth
Convicted June 28th 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Lane Robert
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months [4 days solitary].
Loosemore William
Convicted September 2nd 1837 - Leaving his family Chargeable - Imprisoned 2 calendar months.
Lucas William
Convicted September 19th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 2 months.
Lee William
Convicted October 3rd 1837 - Stealing Turnips - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Lang Samuel
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Carelessly driving a Cart and refusing to tell his name - Imprisoned 6 weeks
Lucas Simon
Convicted October 9th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 2 months.
Landkey John
Convicted October 10th 1837 - Staling Apples - Imprisoned 6 weeks.
Lugg Joseph
Convicted October 14th 1837 - Leaving his family - Imprisoned 1 month.
Langdon William
Convicted October 15th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Maroney James
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1836 - Felony [Death] - Imprisoned 2 Years.
Moore William
Convicted Michaelmas Sessions 1836 - Assault - Imprisoned 12 calendar months.
Mc'Guire Michael
Convicted Lent assizes 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 2 Years and find sureties.
Mitchelmore M.A.
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 4 calendar months [5 weeks solitary].
Mardon Elizabeth
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Bigamy - Imprisoned 6 calendar months.
Mc'Laughlin Daniel
Convicted August 9th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Mason Joseph
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 30 days.
Mc'Laughlin Patrick
Convicted September 27th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 3 months.
Morrish Mary
Convicted September 30th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Moore James
Convicted October 3rd 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Minhinnick John
Convicted October 5th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month or pay 7s-7d.
Mc'Nevin Maria
Convicted October 7th 1837 - Vagrancy [3rd offence] - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Morley Francis
Convicted Plymouth Sessions Octonber 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calen dar months [6 weeks solitary].
Norman Jesse
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Nosworthy John
Convicted September 12th 1837 - Leaving his Family chargeable [3rd offence] - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Newton Charles
Convicted September 20th 1837 - Leaving his Family chargeable - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Nevin Charlotte
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Vagrancy [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Owens Thomas
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Pickard Jasper
Convicted August 11th 1819 - Dangerous & Insane for want of sureties.
Pawley Thomas
Convicted September 7th 1837 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 2 Years commuted sentence.
Phillips Philip
Convicted September 14th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 6 weeks and find sureties.
Parnel James
Convicted September 24th 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Paul John
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 30 days.
Phagan William
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 14 days.
Popham John
Convicted October 14th 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 2 months.
Queen Thomas
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 2 calendar months.
Quick Thomas
Convicted October 6th 1837 - Leaving his Family chargeable - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Robins John
Convicted Plymouth Sessions 1836 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years [4 months solitary].
Randall Sarah
Convicted Lent Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 18 calendar months.
Riley George
Convicted Midsummer Sessions 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 2 Years [12 weeks solitary].
Rowe John
Convicted September 7th 1837 - Disobeying an order of Bastardy - Imprisoned 3 months.
Ross James
Convicted September 16th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 6 months.
Row John
Convicted Septmber 16th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £2-7s-6d.
Riches John
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Rowcliffe Elizabeth
Convicted September 25th 1837 - Bastardy - Imprisoned 3 months.
Rogers Andrew
Convicted September 28th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Roberts William
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 14 days.
Skinner Thomas
Convicted Michaelmas Sessions 1835 - Misdemeanor - Imprisoned 3 years.
Searle John
Convicted August 3rd 1837 - Leaving his Family chargeable - Imprisoned 3 calendar months.
Smith Mary Ann
Convicted August 12th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Smith William
Convicted August 23rd 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 5 months.
Shepherd Samuel
Convicted September 20th 1837 - Stealing Turnips [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Sloman John
Convicted September 21st 1837 - Disorderly Apprentice - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Sorrell Alfred
Convicted October 2nd 1837 - Stealing Apples [2nd offence] - Imprisoned 6 calendar months.
Symons William
Convicted October 3rd 1837 - Stealing Apples - Imprisoned 1 calendar month.
Smith Amelia
Convicted October 3rd 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 month.
Toulman Samuel
Convicted Lammas Assizes 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 6 calendar months [3 days solitary].
Trickey William
Convicted August 21st 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 3 calendar months and find sureties.
Taylor Enoch
Convicted August 13th 1837 - Court Martial - Imprisoned 2 months.
Thorne William
Convicted October 8th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £2-5s-6d.
Thorne Thomas
Convicted October 8th 1837 - Offence against the Game Laws - Imprisoned 2 calendar months or pay £2-5s-6d.
Tink Honor
Convicted October 11th 1837 - Stealing Potatoes - Imprisoned 14 days or pay 13s-4d.
Taylor Elizabeth
Convicted October 12th 1837 - Stealing a quantity of clothing - Imprisoned 1 calendar month or pay £1-6d.
White James
Convicted September 29th 1837 - Vagrancy - Imprisoned 1 month.
Williams J. alias Greenty
Convicted Plymouth Sessions 1837 - Felony - Imprisoned 12 calendar months [6 weeks solitary].
Windeatt Mary Ann
Convicted October 16th 1837 - Disorderly conduct in a Workhouse [5th offence] - Imprisoned 21 days.
William Cole
Keeper of the Gaol and House of Correction for Devon.

Last updated 15 May 2006 - Brian Randell.

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