Michl Massey Robinson

Life archive ID obpt17960217-71-defend917
Alias Robinson michael massey. Born 1757. Gender male. Height 5' 5". Has tattoo no. First recorded 1796.
Born
1757
Tried
15th February 1796
Age 39.
Tried at Old Bailey, London (ob*). Accused of extortion (sending threat'ning letters to james oldham oldham esqr., he, on the 12th of january, knowingly, unlawfully, maliciously, and feloniously, did send a certain letter, in writing, directed to james oldham oldham, esq. therein demanding a certain valuable thing, that is to say, a bank note, contrary to the statute). Found guilty. Sentenced to death respited. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
29th July 1796
Age 39.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.