Martha Hughes

Life archive ID obpt18121202-22-defend271
Born 1797. Gender female. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1812.
Born
1797
Tried
2nd December 1812
Age 15.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of shoplifting (feloniously stealing, on the 21st of november, two pair of gold ear-rings, value 21 s. a cornelian top and drop, value 4 s. the property of joseph thomas , privately in his shop). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to death. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentence respited
18th January 1813
Age 16.
Sentenced to twenty one years. Sent to New South Wales.