Esther Gamble

Life archive ID obpt18100718-8-defend108
Born 1797. Gender female. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1810.
Born
1797
Tried
18th July 1810
Age 13.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of shoplifting (for feloniously stealing, on the 11th of june, twenty laced veils, value 40 l. six laced handkerchiefs, value 12 l. a pair of laced sleeves, value 2 l. and three yards of lace, value 15 s. the property of charles harris , privately in his shop). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
14th February 1811
Age 14.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.
Arrived in Australia
29th September 1811
Age 14.
Sent to New South Wales.