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Wendy Ashdown

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I am looking for info regarding a ancestor, he was convicted of a crime in 1805 , and was sent to the Army instead of being transported , any suggestions on where to start looking please ??
 
Do you have a name, D.O.B. area in which he was living, where he committed the crime. Anything to start us off ;)
 
Wendy Ashdown said:
was sent to the Army instead of being transported
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Was he definitely not transported. I've found this.

http://apps.bedfordshire.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=514

Ah yes, He's in the prison hulk registers where it says, 'Pard'd (pardoned) 11 June 1806 something? something? Army.

This record courtesy of Ancestry's 'England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892' says.

Sentenced to death, pardoned to be transported for life.

Welcome to Top Dog, Wendy :) C|:-)
 
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Welcome WendyC|:-)
There are a couple of Rootschat and Rootsweb enquiries on James Hite/Hytt supposed brother Thomas And father Samuel. James was sentenced to death but was commuted to life. Stil very early in the morning here so will have a look later to see what pops up.
 
Family search has baptisms for children with parents James and Ann Hite at Colmworth.

William christened 15 April 1798; Edith 3 April 1796; Mary born 25 Oct 1805 christened 14 March 1819
 
Samuel his brother can be found in Tasmania. Transported in 1821. There is also speculation as to whether some of the children baptised were actually James'
This might keep you 'busy Lizzie' as I think there are quite a few convictions in the family. Good fun.:) Samuel died in Tasmania aged 90. Samuel actually stole from the Stringers
 
Archie's Mum said:
Welcome WendyC|:-)
There are a couple of Rootschat and Rootsweb enquiries on James Hite/Hytt supposed brother Thomas And father Samuel. James was sentenced to death but was commuted to life. Stil very early in the morning here so will have a look later to see what pops up.
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Hi, I have that info , trying to determine if he was sent to army and where etc.
 
Mealymoo said:
Was he definitely not transported. I've found this.

http://apps.bedfordshire.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=514

Ah yes, He's in the prison hulk registers where it says, 'Pard'd (pardoned) 11 June 1806 something? something? Army.

This record courtesy of Ancestry's 'England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892' says.

Sentenced to death, pardoned to be transported for life.

Welcome to Top Dog, Wendy :) C|:-)
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Archie's Mum said:
Samuel his brother can be found in Tasmania. Transported in 1821. There is also speculation as to whether some of the children baptised were actually James'
This might keep you 'busy Lizzie' as I think there are quite a few convictions in the family. Good fun.:) Samuel died in Tasmania aged 90.
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Thanks Samuel was my gg grandfather . have all info in Tasmania side, thats where I was born
Archie's Mum said:
Samuel his brother can be found in Tasmania. Transported in 1821. There is also speculation as to whether some of the children baptised were actually James'
This might keep you 'busy Lizzie' as I think there are quite a few convictions in the family. Good fun.:) Samuel died in Tasmania aged 90.
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Thanks, looking for James info, have Samuel etc, the children are a question of paternity for sure
Mealymoo said:
Was he definitely not transported. I've found this.

http://apps.bedfordshire.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=514

Ah yes, He's in the prison hulk registers where it says, 'Pard'd (pardoned) 11 June 1806 something? something? Army.

This record courtesy of Ancestry's 'England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892' says.

Sentenced to death, pardoned to be transported for life.

Welcome to Top Dog, Wendy :) C|:-)
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Wendy Ashdown said:
Thanks Samuel was my gg grandfather . have all info in Tasmania side, thats where I was born

Thanks, looking for James info, have Samuel etc, the children are a question of paternity for sure
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Mealymoo said:
Was he definitely not transported. I've found this.

http://apps.bedfordshire.gov.uk/grd/detail.aspx?id=514

Ah yes, He's in the prison hulk registers where it says, 'Pard'd (pardoned) 11 June 1806 something? something? Army.

This record courtesy of Ancestry's 'England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892' says.

Sentenced to death, pardoned to be transported for life.

Welcome to Top Dog, Wendy :) C|:-)
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I have the info you posted, that is the question i am seeking , was he transported or did he join the army ??
 
Only found one mention so far of a James Hite-b. 1776ish receiving naval Pension in 1915 after 11 yrs 11 mths service age 55. So, probably not your chap sorry. [Greenwich Pensions]
 
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