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Dorothy Handland

Life archive ID obpt17860222-131-defend1283

Gender female. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1786.

4 records. British Transportation Registers. Convict Indents (Ship and Arrivals Registers). Newgate Calendars of prisoners for trial. Old Bailey Proceedings.

Dorothy Handland

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The Digital Panopticon Dorothy Handland , Life Archive ID obpt17860222-131-defend1283 (). Version 1.2.1, consulted 27th April 2024.

Imprisoned

1786

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Full record at findmypast.co.uk (requires subscription)

Imprisoned 1786

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Tried

22nd February 1786

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Trial text at oldbaileyonline.org

Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of perjury (wilful and corrupt perjury). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.