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James Maddon

Life archive ID obpt18161204-49-defend407

Born 1799. Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1816.

5 records. England and Wales Criminal Registers. British Transportation Registers. Newgate Calendars of prisoners for trial. NSW Convict Applications to Marry. Old Bailey Proceedings.

James Maddon

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The Digital Panopticon James Maddon b. 1799, Life Archive ID obpt18161204-49-defend407 (). Version 1.2.1, consulted 15th May 2024.

Born

1799

Born 1799

Imprisoned

1816

Age 17.

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Imprisoned 1816

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Tried

4th December 1816

Age 17.

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Trial text at oldbaileyonline.org

Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of grand larceny (stealing one muff, value 10s.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.