Dorset County Gaol, Dorchester - Prison Register 1829 - 1839

I have only extracted the names of people where 'Dorchester' or 'Fordington' has been given as their Parish.

Compiled by Mike Russell OPC for Dorchester & Fordington May 2025

[Resident in Dorchester = xx: Resident in Fordington xx : Total Records xx]

The county-gaol was erected near the site of the old castle in Dorchester, between 1789 and 1795, at an expense of £16,179,
and comprises a gaol, sheriffs' ward, penitentiary, and house of correction; the exterior is handsome,
and the interior is divided into various departments for the classification of prisoners, having four wings,
which, though detached, communicate with the central building by cast-iron bridges

Link to 'Dorchester Jails' for a brief history and pictures

UNDER CONSTRUCTION MAY 2025

Links to other Registers 1782-1808 -- 1809-1828

Robert BEAVIS (1809-1883), among those listed below, grew up in Fordington and aged 20 was arrested for sheep stealing and sent to Dorchester Prison where he was admitted on 21st Oct 1829. He was tried at Dorchester Assizes on 12th March 1830, found guilty and initially sentenced to DEATH. This was commuted to Transportation to Australia for Life. He was then committed to the Prison Hulk HMS Captivity which was at that time moored at Devonport. HMS Captivity had started life as HMS Monmouth and been launched in 1772 as a third rate ship of the line carrying 64 guns. Having served in a number of campaigns she was eventually brought back to England at the conclusion of the American War of Independence and paid off in July 1784. She returned to service on 20th Oct 1796 renamed as HMS Captivity and fitted out as a prison ship eventually becoming a 'Prison Hulk'. Plans for a ship of this class survive at the Royal Museum Greenwhich and give a good, if faint, idea of the type of Prison Hulk he entered (see image below). Robert BEAVIS boarded the Prison Ship 'Burrell' on 22nd July 1830 and arrived in New South Wales on 31st Dec 1830.

INDEX: 'D' = Dorchester 'F' = Fordington

Susan APPLIN [APLIN] - 18 Dec 1830 - Born c1812 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) but lives 'F' - [Mar] - Stealing Turnips - Also - 26 Oct 1833 - Stealing Turnips

William APLIN [APPLIN] - 10 July 1834 - Born c 1794 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Mar] - Leaving wife and family chargeable

Samuel BAGG - Sep 1829 - Born c1801 - 'D' (Coker's Frome /Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Assault

Thomas BAILEY - [25 Aug 1829 ] - Born c1803 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Stealing Money - Transportation 7 years

William BAKER - 20 Aug 1834 - Born c1800 - - 'D' (All Saints) - [Mar] - Suffering his family to become chargeable

Robert BEAVIS - 21 Oct 1829 - Born c1809 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Examination : - DEATH (reprieved to Transportation for life)

Joseph BISHOP - 09 Feb 1833 - Born c1824 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Damaging a hurdle fence - Age 9-11 - Blind in 1 eye - Imprisoned 14 days

Joseph BLANDAMER - 26 Dec 1831 - Born c1802 - 'F' - [Mar] - Further Examination - Not prosecuted paid expenses as a witness

Mary BOWRING - 24 Jan 1830 - Born 1808 - 'F' - [Mar] - Further Examination - Stealing - Acquitted

Samuel BRINE - 25 Mar 1834 - Born c1816 - - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Breach of the Peace

Ann BUCKLER - 16 Jul 1831 - Born c1795 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing Hurdles

James BURT - 12 May 1830 - Born c1767 - 'F' - [Mar] - Further Examination - Felony -

William BURT - 29 Oct 1833 - Born c 1813 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing Bresd - Not prosecuted (has description)

Elizabeth CASHER - 04 Mar 1833 - Born c1806 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Concealing the birth of her Bastard child

Mary CHAPMAN - 05 Nov 1831 - Born C1803 - 'F' - [Mar] - Stealing Meat

William CHAPMAN - 04 July 1830 - Born c1803 - 'F' - [Mar] - Stealing Faggots and a pick axe - [Note earlier registers 4 prior arrests] - Transportation 14 years

Ann COOK - 27 Aug 1831 - Born c1814 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Tresspass

Thomas CORNER - 24 Apr 1832 - Born c1781 - 'F' - [Mar] - Stealing Gun Stocks

George DAMON - 21 Oct 1829 - Born c1799 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Sheepsteeling Further Examination : - Acquitted

Mary DAVIS - 30 Jun 1831 - Born c1786 - 'F' but belongs to Dorchester HT - [Mar] - Keeping a Disorderly House

Thomas DAVIS - 30 Jun 1831 - Born c1779 - 'F' but belongs to Dorchester HT - [Mar] - Keeping a Disorderly House

Jane DUFFALL [DEWFAL] - 28 Jan 1834 - Born c1798 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Stealing an apron

Caroline FOX - 17 Apr 1843 - Born 1824 - Minterne Magna - daughter of Eliza FOX below] [Sgl] - receiving stolen goods

Eliza FOX - 14 Dec 1831 - Born c1806 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Vagrancy - Also - 03 Mar 1832 - 03 Mar 1832 - Bastardy

FIPPARD [See PHIPPARD]

William FUDGE - 16 Oct 1829 - Born c1816 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing

William FUDGE - 15 Feb 1834 - Born c1788 - - 'F' - [Mar] - Riding on the shaft of a waggon.

Charles GARRETT - 25 Jun 1829 - Born c1818 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing - 3 months H/L and privately whipped aged 11

William GILL - 12 Apr 1834 - Born c1804 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Mar] - Child 1 - Breach of the Peace - No prosecution

William HELLARD - 28 Mar 1831 - Born 1813 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further examination Burglary : Discharged

Melchisedec HINE - 12 May 1830 - Born 1792 - 'F' - [Mar] - Further Examination - Felony -

Isaac HOUNSELL - 25 Dec 1832 - Born c1816 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Further Examination: Stealing - 1 month hard labour & twice privately whipped

John HYDE - 25 Apr 1829 - Born c1801 - 'F' - [Mar] - 7 children - Stealing

Edward KEATES - [20 Oct 1825 ] - Born c1801 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Assault - Also - 05 Jan 1832 - Riot and Assault [arrested with Thomas Orchard and others]

Jane LESTER - 16 Jul 1831 - Born 1807 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing turnip greens

George LESTER - 21 Oct 1829 - Born c1810 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Examination : - DEATH (sentence reduced to Transportation for life)

Philip LESTER - 14 Aug 1830 - Born c1814 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Damaging Tree - Also - 24 Sep 1832 - Stealing

William LOADER - 13 Apr 1831 - Born c1816 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing

John LOCK - 10 Aug 1829 - Born c1806 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Stealing

Alfred LOCKET - 10 Apr 1832 - Born c1810 - 'D' - [Sgl - Damaging Garden Tools

Ellen LOYNS [LIONS] - 25 Apr 1829 - Born c1810 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing [Note Info on Bastardy Bond 4 Oct 1828]

Charles NORMAN - 25 Apr 1834 - Born c1815 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Assault

Thomas ORCHARD - 05 Jan 1832 - Born c1801 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Riot & Assault [arrested with Edward Keates and others]

Richard PHIPPARD - 22 July 1834 - Born c1809 - 'F' - [Mar] - 3 children -Stealing 2 lbs of Tea

James PHIPPARD - 05 Mar 1836 - Born c1821 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing a vase

Robert PROWSE - 12 Jan 1832 - Born c 1800 - 'F' - [Mar] - 1 child - Poaching in the night

Elizabeth RANDALL - 04 Apr 1831 - Born c1807 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Larceny

James RAYNOLD - 28 Mar 1831 - Born c1812 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Further Examination Burglary : Discharged

Francis Brown REDSTONE - 25 Dec 1833 - Born c1813 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Breach of the Peace

Joseph RIGLER - 25 Mar 1834 - Born c1816 - 'D' (St Peters) - [Sgl] - Breach of the Peace

Henry RIGGS - 17 Apr 1830 - Born c1808 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Assault

William ROGERS - 24 Jan 1834 - Born c1816 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Breaking Windows - Also -

George SMITH - 04 Dec 1833 - Born c1808 'D' (St Peters) - [Mar] - Child 1 - Breach of Peace

John SMITH - 12 Jan 1832 - Born c1800 - 'F' - [Mar] - 2 children - Poaching in the night

Adolphus Frederick STANLEY - 15 Aug 1832 - Born c1812 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Examination

Henry STANLEY - 13 Sep 1831 - Born c1777 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Assault

William STANLEY - 13 Sep 1831 - Born c1797/1799 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Assault - Also - 14 Oct 1834 - Leaving Family Chargeable

James STEPHENS - 04 Dec 1833 - Born c1808 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] - Breach of Peace

Robert STEPHENS - 04 Dec 1833 - Born c1812 - 'D' (Holy Trinity) - [Sgl] -Breach of Peace

John STONE - 23 Nov 1832 - Born c 1813 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing Coal

Maria STROUD nee FUDGE - 15/20 Mar 1834 - Born 1811 - 'F' - [Mar] - 1 child - Receiving stolen goods

William SWYER - 08 Jan 1829 - Born c1814 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing a hat

James SYMONDS - 05 Jun 1832 - Born c1775 - 'F' - [Mar] - 9 children -

Ann WARR - 10 Apr 1830 - Born c1804 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing - Transportation for 14 years

Harriet WARR - 30 Sep 1829 - Born c1792 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Exam:

James WELLSPRING - 26 Dec 1831 - Born c1807 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Exam:

Samuel WINZAR - 22 Dec 1830 - Born c1811 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Further Exam: Stealing - Also - 23 Nov 1832 - Convicted 1st Jan 1833 Transportation for 14 years - Pardoned 14 Feb 1839

PRISON REGISTER 1829-1839

Image 36/320 - 08 Jan 1829 - William SWYER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William SWYER

Fordington

Privately Whipped

[Note:- William SWYER was baptised at FStG on 15th Aug 1813 the son of John & Honour SWYER]

Image 36 - 12 Jan 1829 - Samuel BAGG [Prison Register 1827-1839 ]

Date Committed : - 12 Jan 1829 [Surrendered on Bail]
When brought to Prison : - 13 Jan 1829
No : - 212
Name: - Samuel BAGG
Age : - 28 [c 1801]
Parish: - Dorchester
Trade: - Shepherd
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - By the Court Epiphany Sessions 1829
Crime: - Assault
Stature : - 5ft 10ins
Hair: - black
Eyes: - light gray
Complexion: - florid
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Imprisonment 12 Calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 12th Jan 1830
Remarks:- See Vol; blank

[Dorset Quarter Session Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16) Image 98/379 "Indicted for an assault on Mary PURCHASE and found guilty. To be imprisoned in the House of Correction for the space of twelve calendar months . Reported in Sherborne Mercury Mondat 19th Jan 1829.]

Image 42/320 - 25 Apr 1829 - John HYDE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 Apr 1829
When brought to Prison : - 25 Apr 1829
No : - 36
Name: - John HYDE
Age : - 28 [c xxxx]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married
No. of Children: - 7
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollastob Esq
Crime: - Stealing turnip greens
Stature : - 5ft 4¾ ins
Hair: - brown
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - sallow
Marks: - A mole tetween the two eyebrows. Pitted in the face with the smallpox . Weak eyes
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 1 Calendar Month
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 24 May 1829
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- This is John HYDE (1795-1870) who married to Rebecca FUDGE (1793-1875) at St Georges Church in Fordington on 7th Oct 1816. By 1828 he did have 7 children follow, link for more information about his family]

Image 42/320 - 25 Apr 1829 - Ellen LOYNS [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 Apr 1829
When brought to Prison : - 25 Apr 1829
No : - 37
Name: - Ellen LOYNS
Age : - 19 [c 1810]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston Esq
Crime: - Stealing Turnip Greens
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 1 Calendar Month
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 24th May 1829
Remarks:- Blank

Note:- Extract from Bastardy Bonds:- 4 Oct 1828 Ellen LOYNS [also recorded as LIONS or LYONS] daughter 30 [Sep]. Sergeant Major William ASHTON 4th Dragoon Guards of Exeter 7 ½d/wk. [Note:- Page 23 of Register: Parish in which the child was born Fordington: Entry 6. name of Mother Ellen LOYNS: Name of father William ASHTON; sex of child female; Residence of father 4th Dragoon Guards now stationed at Exeter; date of order 4th Oct 1828; Amount of expenses incurred previous to the order being made 6s.6d; weekly payment by father to support the child 1 shilling and three pence; names of magistrates who made the order James Frampton Esq & the Rev William England Doctor of Divinity; name of person who served the order and when served William Gilbert Carey Esq 4th Oct 1828. Also note baptism of her daughter Jane LIONS at Fordington on 2nd Oct 1828 and burial entry for Ellen LYONS (1811-1831) at Fordington on 2nd Nov 1831]

Image 46/320 - 25 June 1829 - Charles GARRETT [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 June 1829
When brought to Prison : - 25 JUn 1829
No : - 111
Name: - Charles GARRETT
Age : - 11 [c 1818]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - No Trade
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Rev W England D.D.
Crime: - Further examination -- Felony -- Stealing horse beans
Stature : - 4ft 4¾ ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - dark gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - both little fingers crooked
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment - 2nd entry same page - Guilty Hard Labour 3 calendar months and once privately whipped
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 13th Oct 1829
Remarks:- Blank

Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16) Image 114/379 Charles GARRETT Convicted of Larceny - To be imprisoned in the House of Correction to hard labour for the space of 3 calendar months Also that he be once privately whipped previous to his being discharged - Also Image 116/379 It is ordered at the prayer of John Masters the prosecutor of Charles GARRETT tried and convicted before this court of felony that the treasurer do pay unto the said John Masters the sum of one pound and ten shillings which to this court doth seem reasonable for the expenses trouble and attendance of himself and witnesses therein

Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 23rd July 1829 Page 3 : Charles GARRETT was indicted for stealing horse beans the property of Mr John Masters of Fordington. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment with hard labour and to be once privately whipped

[Note:- Charles GARRETT was baptised at FStG 25th Dec 1817 the son of a mason William GARRETT by his wife Sarah]

Image 49 - 10 Aug 1829 - John LOCK [Prison Register 1827-1839]

John LOCK

Dorchester

Image 50 - 25 Aug 1829- Thomas BAILEY [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Link to Original Arrest No. 133 on 27 Nov 1828]
[Items in brackets in italics brought forward from earlier records]

Date Committed : - [27 Nov 1828] Brought for trial 25th Aug 1829
When brought to Prison : - 25 Aug 1829 [32 = to Court 1st Sep 1829]
No : - 21 and 32
Name: - Thomas BAILEY
Age : - 26 [c1803] [Thomas son of Thomas & Jane BAYLEY was baptised at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester 27th Dec 1804]
Parish: - Dorchester (Holy Trinity)
Trade: - blank [Carpenter]
Condition: - blank [Single]
No. of Children: - Blank
By whom Committed : - Joseph Clapcott Esq Mayor of the borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Stealing Money
Stature : - blank [5ft 4ins]
Hair: - blank [very dark brown]
Eyes: - blank [gray]
Complexion: - blank [fair]
Marks: - blank [a cut at the corner of the left eye]
Event of trial: - Tried Dorchester Borough Sessions 7 years Transportation
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 1st Nov 1829 Put on board the "CAPTIVITY HULK" Devenport Harbour
Remarks:- Delivered to the Dorchester Constables by order of the committing magistrate order to deliver & annexed to T White Warrant of Commitment [

[Note:- Article Sherborne Mercury Mon 26 Oct 1829 -Dorchester Borough Sessions ---At these Sessions Thomas BAILEY was convicted of stealing from John PALMER a soverign and half sovereign and sentenced to seven years transportation. ]

UK Prison Hulk Registers for Hulk CAPTIVITY Index 1818-1836 Ancestry.com Image 11 of 25
"Prison No. 965, Thomas BAILEY, Age 26, Crime Picking Pockets, Tried Dorchester 19th Oct 1829, Sentence 7 years Transportation, How disposed of V.D.I [presumably Van Diemans Island Australia] 26 March 1830 [last two digets not clear but other entries suggest 1830]"

Image 53 - 30 Sep 1829 - Harriet WARR [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Harriet WARR

Fordington

Image 54 - 16 Oct 1829 - William FUDGE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William FUDGE

Fordington

Image 55 - 21 Oct 1829 - George LESTER [Prison Register 1827-1839], -- TWO ENTRIES SAME IMAGE
[See Prior arrest 6th July 1823 and 20th Oct 1825 ]

Date Committed : - 21 Oct 1829
When brought to Prison : - 21 Oct 1829 [Tried 22nd Oct 1829]
No : - 122
Name: - George LESTER
Age : - 19 [c 1810]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: -
By whom Committed : - James Frampton Esq
Crime: - Further Examination: Sheepstealing
Stature : - 5ft 4½ins
Hair: - brown
Eyes: - dark hazel
Complexion: - rather sallow
Marks: - a small wart on the left upper eye lid several pock marks on the forehead
Event of trial: - Discharged on commitment: Trial 22nd Oct 1829 DEATH (reprieved Transported for Life )
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 6th May 1830 -- Put on Board the 'CAPTIVITY HULK' in devonport Harbour
Remarks: blank

Dorset County Chronicle - Thursday 4th March 1830 Page 4 : Dorset Lent Assizes: George LESTER and Robert BEAVIS, for stealing a ewe sheep from a field in the parish of Fordington, the property of William LEGG of Broadmayne. George DAMON, for having received several joints of mutton, part of an ewe sheep, knowing the same to have been stolen by George LESTER and Robert BEAVIS, the property of William LEGG.

UK Prison Hulk Registers 1818-1836 CAPTIVITY : Image 12/25 & 13/25 Prison No. 1077 George LESTER aged 19 years Crime Sheep stealing Where and When convicted at Dorchester 12th March 1830 Sentence 'Life' - How disposed of M? S.W. 10 July 1830

[Note:- George LESTER was born at Fordington on 3rd Oct 1809 the 4th child from the marriage of George LESTER Senior to Catherine Allen SWYER at St Georges Church in Fordingon, but had not been baptised until after their move to St Peters Parish in Dorchester when he was baptised alongside his younger brother Philip there on 30th Aug 1812.]

Image 55 - 21 Oct 1829 - Robert BEAVIS [Prison Register 1827-1839] -- TWO ENTRIES SAME IMAGE

Date Committed : - 21 Oct 1829
When brought to Prison : - 21 Oct 1829
No : - 123
Name: - Robert BEAVIS
Age : - 20 [c 1809]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - James Frampton Esq
Crime: - Further Examination: Sheepstealing
Stature : - 5ft 7ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - light gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A cut on the middle of the upper lip ; a cut on the back of 2nd & 3rd fingers left hand
Discharged on commitment: Trial 22nd Oct 1829 DEATH (reprieved Transported for Life )
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 6th May 1830 -- Put on Board the 'CAPTIVITY HULK' in devonport Harbour
Remarks:- blank

Dorset County Chronicle - Thursday 4th March 1830 Page 4 : Dorset Lent Assizes: George LESTER and Robert BEAVIS, for stealing an ewe sheep, from a field in the parish of Fordington, the property of William LEGG of Broadmayne. George DAMON, for having received several joints of mutton, part of an ewe sheep, knowing the same to have been stolen by George LESTER and Robert BEAVIS, the property of William LEGG.

UK Prison Hulk Registers 1818-1836 CAPTIVITY : Image 12/25 & 13/25 Prison No. 1077 Robert BEAVIS aged 21 years Crime Sheep stealing Where and When convicted at Dorchester 12th March 1830 Sentence 'Life' - How disposed of M? S.W. 10 July 1830

[Note:- Robert BEAVIS (1809-1883) was the eldeest son of John BEAVIS (1781-1825) and Mary nee WHITE, follow link for more information about his travel to and life in Australia.]

Image 55 - 21 Oct 1829 - George DAMON [Prison Register 1827-1839]-- TWO ENTRIES SAME IMAGE

Date Committed : - 21 Oct 1829
When brought to Prison : - 21 Oct 1829
No : - 125
Name: - George DAMON
Age : - 30 [c 1799]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Horse Keeper
Condition: - Married
No. of Children: - 2
By whom Committed : - - James Frampton Esq
Crime: - Recieving a stolen sheep
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Acquitted
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 16 Mar 1830
Remarks:- blank [Note:- See above two records ]

Image 63/320 - 24 Jan 1830 - Mary BOWRING [Prison Register 1827-1839] TWO ENTRIES 2nd IMAGE 64

Mary BOWRING

Fordington

Image 67/320 - 10 Apr 1830 - Ann WARR [Prison Register 1827-1839][Link to previous arrest 13 Dec 1823]

Date Committed : - 10 Apr 1830
When brought to Prison : - 10 Apr 1830
No : - 26 [See 23 No.82]
Name: - Ann WARR
Age : - 26 [c 1804] [Note:- Baptised All Saints church Dorchester 17th Feb 1805 daughter of Robert WARR and Elizabeth Phelps but moved with them to live in Fordington before 1810 - Parents Settlement was Pulham Dorset]
Parish: - Dorchester
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: -
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston Esq
Crime: - Stealing Money
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Transportation for 14 years
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 23rd June 1830 Put on Board ship 'Lucy Davidson' at Woolwich
Remarks:- See this book Folio 23 No.82 [Link to previous arrest 13 Dec 1823]

Newspaper Salisbury and Winchester Journal Monday 22nd Mar 1830 Page 4 : Dorset Assizes : -- under those sentenced to 14 years transportation:- " Ann WARR, for stealing a purse, containing four half sovereigns and upwards of nine pounds worth of silver; the property of John FARR of Merriott. ". From the Dorset County Chronicle Thurs 11th Mar 1830 Page 4 it appears that Ann WARR had been arrested for picking pockets at Maiden Newton Fair.

Newspaper Morning Herald (London) Wed 7th July 1830 Page 4 "NEW SOUTH WALES" -----extract --- "The women who were a few months since landed from the Lucy Davidson are so very troublesome being continually brought before the police office that the Magistrates are of opinion they are the most evil-disposed crew that have been landed in the colony for many a day!"

Note:- The above report however seems to relate to a previous voyage of the Lucy Davidson conveying female convicts to New South Wales which appears to have departed from London on 20th July 1829 and after making port at Hobart arrived at Port Jackson on 29th Nov 1829.

Source: TROVE The Australian (Sydney, NSW: 1824-1848) Page 3 : On the 20th (Jan 1830) ult the ship Lucy Davidson arrived at Launceston from Sydney, to load with Colonial produce for London.

There is another newspaper report in the Morning Advertiser for Fri 29th Oct 1830 which reports the arrival of the Lucy Davidson from Van Diemens Land at Dover on 27th Oct 1830. It is clear therefore that Ann WARR was never placed on board a hulk to await deportation and does not therefore appear on any of the 'prison hulk' registers.

Image 71 - 17 Apr 1830 - Henry RIGGS [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Henry RIGGS

Fordington

Image 73 - 12 May 1830 - James BURT [Prison Register 1827-1839]

James BURT

Fordington

Image 73 - 12 May 1830 - Melchisedec HINE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 12 May 1830
When brought to Prison : - 12 May 1830
No : - 88
Name: - Melchisedec HINE
Age : - 38 [c 1792]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married
No. of Children: - 2
By whom Committed : - C Stickland Esq and Christopher Arden Justices of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Further Examination - Felony
Stature : - 5ft 8ins
Hair: - black
Eyes: - dark gray
Complexion: - swarthy
Marks: - a small flesh worn hole just below the left temple ; a cut on the bottom joint left thumb; a cut on the side left forefinger ; a wart just below the nail same finger same hand
Event of trial: - Further examination - Discharged on Commitment - Guilty of Larceny Hard Labour 2 months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 15 May 1830
Remarks:- Delivered to the Sergeants at Mace for the borough of Dorchester order annexed to warrant of commitment

[Note:- (1) Melchisedec HINE was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington the son of John HINE by his wife Judith nee BUSHROD on the 13th Jan 1793. John HINE had married Judith BUSHROD at Preston & Sutton Poyntz Dorset on 10th May 1782. In 1830 they had 2 daughters Eleanor and Emma baptised at FStG in 1817 and 1818.

Newspaper Dorset County Chronicle Thurs 21 Oct 1830 Page 3: Long account not transcribed 3 were charged Robert BURT, Robert SUMMERS and Melchisedec HINE - - extracts - 'Burt and HINE who were sawyers in the employ of Messrs Curme' --- concerns sale of 5 13 foot white deal timbers -- only 3 of 5 booked in -- examined by magistrates and bailed -- Jury guilty against Burt and Hine and not guilty against summers.

In the 1861 Census Fordington District 6 Mill Street Melchisedec HINE Head Married aged 67 Sawyer born Fordington. Mary HINE wife married aged 60 born Godmanstone

Image 77 - 04 July 1830 - William CHAPMAN [Prison Register 1827-1839] [ Note:- Items in brackets and italics brough forward from prior arrests]

Date Committed : - 04 July 1830
When brought to Prison : - 04 July 1840 [To Trial 05 July 1830]
No : - 170
Name: - William CHAPMAN
Age : - 27 [c 1803]
Parish: - blank [Fordington ]
Trade: - blank [Labourer]
Condition: - blank [Married][Note:- William CHAPMAN was dischared on the 27th March 1824 against a commitment to marry the mother Mary Ann COSH of the Parish of Tolpuddle. They were duly married at All Saints Church in Dorchester 29th March 1824]
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston Esq
Crime: - Further Examination: - Felony Stealing Faggots and a pick axe
Stature : - blank [5ft 1½ ins 14th Nov 1818] - [ 5ft 2¾ 2nd Feb 1824]
Hair: - blank [Brown]
Eyes: - blank [Dark Hazel]
Complexion: - blank [Brown]
Marks: - blank [Freckled in the face particularly about the nose with summer moulds; a pock mark one at the corner of the right eye , a pock mark on corner of the top lip right side thick hands]
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment : Tried Midsummer Sessions 1830 Transportation for 14 years
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 2nd Aug 1830: Trial 17th Aug 1830
Remarks:- blank : Put on board the Captivity Hulk in Devonport Harbour

[Note:- Links to prior arrests : William CHAPMAN - 14 Nov 1818 - Born c1801 - 'F' - [Sgl] - Stealing - [Whipped] - Also - 2 Feb 1824 - Bastardy - Also - 19 Apr 1824 - Burglary - Also - 3 Dec 1825 - Stealing. ]

[Note:- Dorset Quarter Session Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16) Image 154/379 "PRISONERS:- William CHAPMAN Convicted of Larceny - To Be transported beyond the seas for the term of fourteen years" - ALSO Image 155/379 Order for Transportation of William CHAPMAN Whereas William CHAPMAN was convicted befor ethis Court of Larceny for which offence he was sentenced to be Transported beyond the seas for thye term of fourteen years It is therefore in pursuance of an act of parliament made and passed in the Fifth year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth Intitled "An Act for the effectual Transportation of offenders from Great Broitain Ordered and Adjudged by this Court that the above named Convict be Transported beyond the seas accordingly for the term of fourteen years to such place or places as his Majesty by and with the advice of his provy council may order and direct. ]

[Note:- Brief entry of his sentence appeared in the in Sherborne Mercury Mon 19th July 1830 page 3 - A fuller report however is in the Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 22nd July 1830 Page 3: "William CHAPMAN, was put to the bar, charged with having stolen a pick-axe, and two faggots, the property of Mr Edward ELLIOTT of Fordington. The facts of the case were these: on the night of the 3rd of July, the prisoner was seen proceeding homewards with two faggots on his back, and suspicion being excited that they were stolen, an examination took place and it was discovered thatthe faggot rick of Mr ELLIOTT had been pulled to pieces and some faggots stolen. A pick-axe which had been left near it, was also missed, but subsequently found on the path by which CHAPMAN must have proceeded. The faggots found on Chapman were identified by Mr Elliott as his property. There was a second indictment against the prisoner charging himunder Peel's act, with having been convicted of and imprisoned for a former offence. It appeared that the prisoner had already undergone imprisonment for no less than four other bprevious convictions. The Jury found him guilty on both indictments and the Court after a few pretty severe remarks sentenced him to Transportation for fourteen years ]

[UK PRISON HULK Registers 1818-1836 for the hulk Captivity Image 16/25 " Prisoner No. 1179 William CHAPMAN Age 24 Crime: Stealing a Faggot of wood and a pick-axe Where and when Convicted Dorchester 13th July 1830 Sentence 14 years : How disposed of V.D.L. [Presumably Van Diemans Island] 25th Feby 1831]

[Note:- William CHAPMAN was placed on board the Ship Argyle which departed on 5th March 1831 for Van Diemen's Land [Now Tasmania] and arrived there 3rd Aug 1831

Image 94 & 95 -14 Aug 1830 - Philip LESTER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 14 Aug 1830
When brought to Prison : - 14 Aug 1830
No : - 10 and 252 (image 94 1st Jan 1831) and 'O' on image 95 4th Jan 1831
Name: - Philip LESTER
Age : - 16 [c 1814]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Chimney Sweep
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - J.H.Browne
Crime: - Aiding and Abetting another in cutting wood from a maiden Ash Tree Image 94 Damaging a sycamore tree
Stature : - 5ft 2ins
Hair: - brown
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - sallow
Marks: - A pock mark at the corner of the right eye: A ?????? ?????? of The Kings Evil at the corner of the left side of the ??? (missing torn away)
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment [1st Jan 1831 image 94] Image 95 Tried by James Frampton Esq and /.H.Brown Esq Guilty of damaging a sycamore tree Hard Labour 2 Calendar months unless £4 penalty and 2shillings and six shillings and six pence costs sooner paid.
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 13 Oct 1830: Discharged 3rd March 1831
Remarks:- missing torn away

Images 79 - 94 & 95 -18 Dec 1830 - Susan APPLIN [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Also 29 Oct 1831 No. 136

Date Committed : - 18 Dec 1830
When brought to Prison : - 18 Dec 1830
No's : - 10 - 252 -
Name: - Susan APPLIN
Age : - 30 [c 1800]
Parish: - Dorchester (Holy Trinity) but lives Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married
No. of Children: - 3
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston
Crime: - Stealing Turnips
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour a fortnight
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 31st Dec 1831 [Original error actually 1830] Image 115 released 28 Nov 1831.
Remarks:- blank

Note:- Susan APPLIN is the wife of William APPLIN a Labourer and they had a daughter Elizabeth that was baptised at HT on 24th July 1829 but buried at St Georges church in Fordington aged 3 months on 2nd Oct 1829. They renamed their next child Elizabeth again and she was bap at FStG 24th July 1831. The family is living in Mill St in June 1841 Elizabeth being shown as aged 9 with 2 other children Mary Ann aged 15-19 and Charlotte aged 7. William APPLIN was buried at HT Church in Dorchester 15th Nov 1848 aged 58. In 1851 census Susan is still in Fordington aged 47 a widow and a pauper born at Bridport with her daughter Charlotte aged 17

Image 94 - 22 Dec 1830 - Samuel WINZAR [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Note: 2 entries same page]

Date Committed : - 22 Dec 1830
When brought to Prison : - 22 Dec 1830
No : - 240 & O
Name: - Samuel WINZAR
Age : - 19 [c 1811]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston Esq
Crime: - Further Examination: Stealing a silk umbrella
Stature : - 5ft 8¼ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - light hazel
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A cut across the middle of the forehead; a cut on the right corner of his mouth ; large ears and large nose
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment : Guilty 2 Calendar Months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 2nd Mar 1831
Remarks:- Blank

Newspaper Sherborne Mercury Mon 10 Jan 1831 Page 3 "Dorset Epiphany Sessions : Imprisonmant :- Two months Hard Labour Thomas HARDY [of Nether Cerne)] and Samuel WINZAR for stealing a silk umbrella from a hearse at Broadway, the property of C.B.Fooks of Melcombe Regis

Image 101 - 28 Mar 1831 - James RAYNOLD [Prison Register 1827-1839][Note:- 2 entries same page Image 101]

James RAYNOLD

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

Image 101 - 28 Mar 1831 - William HELLARD [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William HELLARD

Fordington

Image 101 - 04 Apr 1831 - Elizabeth RANDALL [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Elizabeth RANDALL

Dorchester

Image 102 - 13 Apr 1831 - William LOADER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 13 Apr 1831
When brought to Prison : - 13 Apr 1831
No : - 57
Name: - William LOADER
Age : - 15 [c 1816]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Plumber and Glazier
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - James BOWER Esq Mayor of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Stealing a garnet ring set in gold
Stature : - 5ft 8¼ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - dark gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A scar on the middle of the forehead ; A short of pock mark on the right side of the nose; several cuts on the back of the forefinger left hand ; another on the inside of the ball of the thumb same hand
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 2 Calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 27 Aug 1831
Remarks:- blank

[Brief mention in Sherbonr Mercury Mon 27th June 1831 Page 4 - but better in Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 30 June 1831 " William LOADER was indicted for having stolen a garnet ring, set in gold, the property of Louisa VENNER of Weymouth. Miss VENNER is a Lady residing at No 4 York Buildings Weymouth with her mother and on the 4th of April, her ring was in a drawer but was missed in the course of the day. As the prisoner, who is a glazier, had been in the room that morning to repair a window suspicion naturally became fixed upon him. He was consequently apprehended on the 11th April and on searching him, the ring lost by Miss VENNER was found in his pocket - several witnesses were called for the defence to depose to the character of the porisoner. The chairman having summed up the Jury returned a verdict of Guilty. Judgement was postponed until today.]

Image 106 - 30 Jun 1831 - Mary DAVIS [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Note:- See next record]

Date Committed : - Surrendered on Bail
When brought to Prison : - 30 Jun 1831
No : - 130
Name: - Mary DAVIS
Age : - 45 [c 1786]
Parish: -- Fordington but belongs to Dorchester (Holy Trinity)
Trade: - Weaver
Condition: - Married (to Thomas DAVIS)
No. of Children: - Thomas 3 Wife 7
By whom Committed : - By the Court Midsummer Sessions 1831
Crime: - Keeping a Disorderly House
Stature : - 5ft 9ins
Hair: - dark ?? gray
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - sallow
Marks: - A cut on the right side of the forehead; several cuts on the forefinger left hand; little finger right hand crooked
Event of trial: - Midsummer Sessions 1831 Guilty Hard Labour 2 Calendar Months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 27 Aug 1831
Remarks:- blank

Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 7th July 1831 Page 3 : Thomas DAVIS and Mary DAVIS, his wife, were indicted with having kept a disorderly house at Fordington. The evidence was sufficient to establish the character of the house kept by the prisoners as a nuisance to the neighbourhood. They were found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment for two calendar months each with hard labour

Image 106 - 30 Jun 1831 - Thomas DAVIS [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Note:- See previous record]

Date Committed : - Surrendered on Bail
When brought to Prison : - 30 Jun 1831
No : - 129
Name: - Thomas DAVIS
Age : - 52 [c 1779]
Parish: - Fordington but belongs to Dorchester (Holy Trinity)
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married (to Mary DAVIS)
No. of Children: - Thomas 3 Wife 7
By whom Committed : - By the Court Midsummer Sessions 1831
Crime: - Keeping a Disorderly House
Stature : - 5ft 9ins
Hair: - dark ?? gray
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - sallow
Marks: - A cut on the right side of the forehead; several cuts on the forefinger left hand; little finger right hand crooked
Event of trial: - Midsummer Sessions 1831 Guilty Hard Labour 2 Calendar Months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 27 Aug 1831
Remarks:- blank

Image 107 - 16 July 1831 - Jane LESTER [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Items in brackets and italics brought forward from prior arrests on 19th Jan 1821 and 13th Dec 1823]

Jane LESTER

[Note:- 3rd child from the marriage of George LISTER to Catherine Allen SWYER at FstG on 23rd Jan 1803]

[ Fordington ]

[Labourer]

[Single]

Image 107 - 16 July 1831 - Ann BUCKLER [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Items in brackets and italics brought forward from five prior arrests - See previous index]

Ann BUCKLER

[Age now 36 (1795)

[Note:- Ann was 2nd child from marriage of Thomas BUCKLER to Sarah WINZAR was baptised at FStG on 11th Oct 1795 ]

[ Fordington ]

[Labourer]

[Single]

Image 109 - 27 Aug 1831 - Ann COOK [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 27 Aug 1831
When brought to Prison : - 27 Aug 1831
No : - 27
Name: - Ann COOK
Age : - 17 [c 1814]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Servant
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: -
By whom Committed : - Rev. J.A.Templer
Crime: - Tresspass
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Imprisonment a fortnight
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 08 Sep 1831
Remarks:- blank

Image 113 - 13 Sep 1831 - Henry STANLEY [Prison Register 1827-1839] Note prior arrest in previous register in 1826

Date Committed : - By the Court
When brought to Prison : - 13 Sep 1831
No : - 100
Name: - Henry STANLEY
Age : - 54 [c 1777]
Parish: - blank - [ Fordington ]
Trade: - blank [chimney sweep]
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - By the Court Michaelmas Sessions 1831
Crime: - Assault
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Imprisonment 12 Calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 17th Oct 1832
Remarks:- Blank

Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Books 1827-1836 QSM 1/16 - Henry STANLEY - Indicted for an assault on Henry ANDREWS and found guilty, To be Imprisoned in the House of Correction for the space of twelve Caledar Months.

Dorset County Chronicle -Thurs 27th Oct 1831 - Page 3 Dorset Michaelmas Sessions: ---RIOTERS- Henry STANLEY and William STANLEY, were charged with having violently assaulted Henry ANDREWS, at Fordington, on the evening of Monday October 17.
William STANLEY pleaded guilty.
The case was accordingtly proceeded in obly against Henry STANLEY

MR GAMBIER having stated the case to the jury called henry ANDREWS, who deposed that he was a blacksmith, residing at Fordington, on the evening of October 17, he was returning about 9 oclock from Dorchester; there were two other persons with him, and they were assisting a person who was intoxicated. As they were proceeding, the witness saw Henry and William STANLEY; the former of whom struck down the man whom the witness was conducting, and afterwards attacked witness, stiking him with a bludgeon a very severe bllow on the head, which cut the skin open. The witness remonstrated and the prisoner then repeated his blow, cutting open the crown of witnesses head to the extent of about four inches in length. William STANLEY also attacked him. Witness is positive that it was the prisoner Henry who struck him.

Mary LODER, on being called said she heard blows struck and a man fell against her door; on which she went out, and saw a man lying against her house: he was a stranger. She saw the prosecutor endeavouring to persuade the other man to go home; and she then saw Henry STANLEY strike ANDREWS a heavy blow onhis head with a large stick: and William STANLEY also struck himacross the shoulder. They had both sticks in their hands.

The prisoner Henry in his defence said that the affray commenced by the man accompanying the witness calling out "Ashley for ever".!" He called his son, Adolphus Frederick STANLEY who deposed that he was with his father on the night in question and saw ANDREWS. Witness his father and cousin had just come out of the Black Dog, a beer house at Fordington, and saw four men come up of whom one was prosecutor. They called out "Ashley for ever!" and then prisoner called out "Ponsonby for ever!" and struck one of the men with the prosecutor ; William STANLEY struck ANDREWS, but witness is positive that his father Henry STANLEY did not strike him. William STANLEY struck ANDREWS twice on the head. ANDREWS came up to Henry STANLEY and said "Stanley you know me " to which STANLEY said "yes". They went on a little further and then William STANLEY struck the prosecutor again. No blow was struck after Mary LODER came out: she did not come out untill all the blows were struck, and it was all over.

The Chairman summed up and the Jury immediately returned a verdict of Guilty.

William STANLEY had been previously found guilty in the other court, before D.O.P. Okeden Esq., of a riot assault on a farmer named GAPPER.

The chairman (C.B.Wollaston Esq) sentenced William STANLEY to 3 months imprisonment for the assault on Gapper and 9 months for the assault on ANDREWS: and Henry STANLEY to 12 months imprisonment for the assault on ANDREWS.

Image 113 - 20 Sep 1831 - William STANLEY [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William STANLEY

Fordington

Image 116 - 05 Nov 1831 - Mary CHAPMAN [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Note Last Register arrested 26th Apr 1827 - acquitted ]

Mary CHAPMAN

Fordington

Image 118 - 14 Dec 1831 - Eliza FOX [Prison Register 1827-1839] [See later arrest for Bastardy / Perjury 3rd March 1832 No. 338 and 6th March 1832 ]

Eliza FOX

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

~~5ft 5¾ins~~

~~dark brown~~

Image 119 - 26 Dec 1831 - Joseph BLANDIMORE [BLANDAMORE][Prison Register 1827-1839]

Joseph BLANDIMORE [BLANDAMORE]

[Note:- 5th child from the marriage of George BLANDAMER to Mary RUMSEY 21st Feb 1792 at Holy Trinity Church Dorchester. He was born in July 1801 but bap Fordington 27th Dec 1802]

Fordington

[5ft 9 ½ ins in 1823 ]

Image 119 - 26 Dec 1831 - James WELLSPRING [Prison Register 1827-1839]

James WELLSPRING

Fordington

Image 121 - 05 Jan 1832 - Edward KEATES [Also Prison Register 1827-1839 - Image 121 of 320]

Date Committed : - Surrendered to the Court on Bail
When brought to Prison : - 05 Jan 1832
No : - 247
Name: - Edward KEATES
Age : - 31 [c 1801]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single [Note:- Edward Keates in fact married to Mary Gawler at Wyke Regis on 8th June 1831]
No. of Children: blank
By whom Committed : - By the Court Epiph Sessions
Crime: - Riot & Assault
Stature : - 5ft 3 ¾
Hair: - Brown
Eyes: - Light Hazel [Previously Dark Hazel]
Complexion: - Sultry sallow [Previously Brown]
Marks: - A mole over the corner of the left side of the upper lip; another small mole on the face over the left ear. A cut at the corner of the left side of the chin
Event of trial: - Hard Labour 1 Cal Month
Behaviour:- Blank
When Discharged: - 2nd Feb 1832
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16 ) Ancestry.com image 219 of 379: Held at Dorchester between 3rd- 6th Jan 1832 : Edward KEATES: Thomas ORCHARD [See next Record] : John WELLSPRING} Convicted of misdemeaner (Riot & Assaut) to be severally Imprisoned in the House of Correction to hard labour for the space of one calendar month]

[Note:- Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16 ) Ancestry.com image 220 of 379 : Held at Dorchester between 3rd- 6th Jan 1832 It is ordered that: At the prayer of James Belcher the prosecutor of Edward KEATES & others tried and convicted before this court of a misdemeaner That the Treasurer so do pay unto the said James Belcher the sum of three pounds and fifteen shillings which to this court doth seem reasonable for the expenses trouble and attendence of himself and witnesses therein]

Image 121 - 05 Jan 1832 - Thomas ORCHARD [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 05 Jan 1832
When brought to Prison : - 05 Jan 1832
No : - 248
Name: - Thomas ORCHARD
Age : - 37 [c 1795]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married [Note:- Thomas ORCHARD married Jane SWYER at FStG on 19th Oct 1815 ]
No. of Children: - 6 [Note:- Follow above link to his marriage for a list of his 6 children]
By whom Committed : - By the Court Epiphany Sessions
Crime: - Riot & Assault
Stature : - 5ft 8¾ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - dark gray
Complexion: - rather florid
Marks: - A small mole on the left side of the face and another on the nose ; The mark of a large burn on the right temple and ear
Event of trial: - Hard Labour 1 Cal Month
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 2nd Feb 1832
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- Dorset Quarter Sessions Order Books 1827-1836 (QSM 1/16 ) Ancestry.com image 219 of 379: Held at Dorchester between 3rd- 6th Jan 1832 : Edward KEATES [See above record] : Thomas ORCHARD : John WELLSPRING} Convicted of misdemeaner (Riot & Assaut) to be severally Imprisoned in the House of Correction to hard labour for the space of one calendar month]

Image 121 - 12 Jan 1832 - Robert PROWSE [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Note:- Prior arrest on previous Prison Register 17th Jan 1823 No 232 for Rioting fined 20/-]

Date Committed : - 12 Jan 1832
When brought to Prison : - 12 Jan 1832
No : - 259
Name: - Robert PROWSE
Age : - 32 [c 1800]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married [Robert PROWSE married Ann LYDE at FStG on 3rd Oct 1820 ]
No. of Children: - 1 [James the son of Robert & Ann PROWSE was bapt FStG 4th Oct 1820]
By whom Committed : - Rev. W.R.Churchill
Crime: - Poaching in the Night
Stature : - 5ft 7¾ins
Hair: - dark brown
Eyes: - hazel
Complexion: - rather swarthy
Marks: - A long cut on the right side of the forehead and another small cut at the left corner of the forehead; a cut extending into the cheek just above the left nostril, another cut just under the chin
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 3 Calendar Months [Reported Sherborne Mercury Page 4 Mon 19th March 18323]
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 9th June 1832
Remarks:- blank

Sherborne Mercury Monday 23rd Jan 1832 Page 4 : Robert PROWSE and John SMITH of Fordington have been committed by the Rev. W.R.H.Churchill, to Gaol, to take their trial at the Spring Assizes, for poaching and an assault upon the gamekeeper at Frampton.

Image 121 - 12 Jan 1832 - John SMITH [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Note:- previous arrests 25th Jan 1819 and 25th Oct 1825]

Date Committed : - 12 Jan 1832
When brought to Prison : - 12 Jan 1832
No : - 260
Name: - John SMITH
Age : - 32 [c 1800]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married [Note:- John SMITH (1800-1872) married Elizabeth PROWSE at FstG on 27th Dec 1820
No. of Children: - 2
By whom Committed : - Rev. W.R.Churchill
Crime: - Poaching in the Night
Stature : - 5ft 7¾ins
Hair: - dark brown
Eyes: - hazel
Complexion: - rather swarthy
Marks: - A cut on the middle of the forehead diagonally; a mole on the left cheekbone; a cut across the forefinger right hand , likewise the bottom & middle joints
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 3 Calendar Months [Reported Sherborne Mercury Page 4 Mon 19th March 18323]
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 9th June 1832
Remarks:- blank

Sherborne Mercury Monday 23rd Jan 1832 Page 4 : Robert PROWSE and John SMITH of Fordington have been committed by the Rev. W.R.H.Churchill, to Gaol, to take their trial at the Spring Assizes, for poaching and an assault upon the gamekeeper at Frampton.

Image 125 - 03 Mar 1832- Eliza FOX [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Note:- See Index Previously arrested 14th Dec 1831 for Vagrancy for which imprisoned for 2 days]

Date Committed : - 03 Mar 1832
When brought to Prison : - 06 Mar 1832 [2nd entry same page]
No : - 338
Name: - Eliza FOX & Just
Age : - 26 [c 1806]
Parish: - blank [ Dorchester (Holy Trinity) but by 1840 Fordington ]
Trade: - blank [Servant]
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - C Stickland Esq Mayor of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Further examination : perjury: 6th March 1832 Bastardy*
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - - blank
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment: 6th Mar 1832 To be set on work for 12 calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 1st Oct 1832
Remarks:- By order of committing Magjestrate Order to discharge written on back of warrant of commitment

[Note 1:- *Eliza FOX resident in Freke's Alley South Back street Holy Trinity Parish Dorchester had her illegitimate son William FOX baptised at HT on 28th Jan 1830. The baptism includes :- " The reputed father is William JOHNSON coachman in the service of Jas [James] HENNING Esq, Rev George Wood Rector". This clearly relates to the above Bastardy order. William [no father recorded] married Elizabeth TILLEY at FStG on 13th Aug 1854. He is in the 1861 Census living in Mill Street aged 30 a coal merchant labourer born Holy Trinity Dorchester married with 3 children.

[Note 2:- Eliza FOX resident in Freke's Alley West Back street Holy Trinity Parish Dorchester referred to as a 'strumpet' had an illegitimate daughter Marianne [Mary Ann] FOX baptised at Holy Trinity Church on 5th Feb 1832. Marianne married at FStG church on 29th Sep 1850 recorded as being under age to George GIBBS.

[Note 3:- Eliza FOX from Mill Street, a Single woman, had her daughter Sarah FOX [GRO Births Dorchester Dist 1840 3rd qtr Page 52 Vol 8 Line 5 ] baptised at St Georges church in Fordington on 5th Oct 1840. A side line entry shows that Sarah was received into the church before the congregation on 13th Oct 1853. in the 1861 Census Sarah FOX is living in Mill St Fordington a Lodger working as a cloth Factory worker aged 18 born Fordington. Sarah [no father recorded] married George LESTER (1840-1902) at FStG 16th Oct 1864. They are living in Mill Street Fordington in the 1871 Census along with George's widowed brother and his children. Sarah LESTER nee FOX was buried at FStG 1st Nov 1887 aged 48]

[Note 4:- Eliza FOX is in the June 1841 Census Living in Fordington in Mill Street. Eliza aged 30/34. With her are 3 children (1) Caroline FOX aged 18. She was baptised at Minterne Magna on 1st July 1824 recorded as the natural daughter of Eliza FOX abode Mintern Magna. No other info recorded on the parish register but clear Eliza was unmarried. A Bastardy Bond however was issued dated 28th Jan 1824 naming the father as John HELLION of Buckland Newton in Dorset. Caroline was arrested on 17th Apr 1843 aged 20 charged with receiving stolen goods. (2) Mary Ann FOX Aged 9 years See Note:- 2 above bap HT 5th Feb 1832 . (3) Sarah FOX aged 8 months See Note:- 3 above bap FStG 5th Oct 1840.

[Note 5:- Eliza FOX is in the March 1851 Census living in Mill Street Fordington Unmarried aged 43 an Agricultural Labourer born at Mintern Magna . Eliza is probably the Eliza FOX from Gregory's Buildings in Fordington that was buried at St Georges Church on 13th Oct 1857 although her age was estimated then as being 60 whereas earlier prison records suggest she was probably born about 1806 making her aged 51. She is not in any of the later census returns. I have not located a baptism for her at Mintern Magna.

Image 128 - 10 Apr 1832 - Alfred LOCKETT [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Alfred LOCKETT

[1809]

[Note:- Alfred LOCKETT was born on 18th May 1809 but not baptised until 12th Dec 1813 at The Independent Church in Dorchester the son of William and Elizabeth LOCKETT ]

Dorchester

(Holy Trinity Parish)

Kings Evil

Image 129 - 24 Apr 1832 - Thomas CORNER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Thomas CORNER

Fordington

Dorset County Chronicle Thurs 28th June 1832 : ALSO Sherborne Mercury Mon 2nd July 1832 Page 3: "Thomas CORNER, stealing several gun-stocks &c., the property of Wm L Tizard of Dorchester; also with having refused to return a watch given him by Dennis [SM= Demas} VINCENT, to be repaired".

Image 131 - 05 Jun 1832 - James SYMONDS [Prison Register 1827-1839]

James SYMONDS

Fordington

Image 136 - 15 Aug 1832 - Adolphus Frederick STANLEY [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Adolphus Frederick STANLEY

Fordington

Image 139 - 22 Sep 1832 - Philip LESTER [Prison Register 1827-1839] [See previous arrest 14 Aug 1830]

Philip LESTER

[c 1814]

blank

[ Fordington]

[chimney sweep]

[Single]

[5ft 2ins]

[brown]

[gray]

[sallow]

[A pock mark at the corner of the right eye: A ?????? ?????? of The Kings Evil at the corner of the left side of the ??? (missing torn away)]

Image 143 - 23 Nov 1832 - Samuel WINZAR [Prison Register 1827-1839]
[Note:- See Previous arrest]

Date Committed : - 23 Nov 1832
When brought to Prison : - 23 Nov 1832
No : - 182
Name: - Samuel WINZAR
Age : - blank [c 1811]
Parish: - blank [ Fordington]
Trade: - blank [Labourer]
Condition: - blank [Single]
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Christopher Arden Esq Mayor of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Stealing Coal
Stature : - blank [5ft 8¼ins]
Hair: - blank [light brown]
Eyes: - blank [light hazel]
Complexion: - blank [fair]
Marks: - blank [A cut across the middle of the forehead; a cut on the right corner of his mouth ; large ears and large nose]
Event of trial: - Hard Labour 12 months - Transported
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - [See Folio, 5 No 0 - Not located ]
Remarks:- blank

Dorset Quarter Sessions Christmas 1st Jan 1833 Order Books 1827-1836 - Images 248; 251 "Calendar of Prisoners -- Samuel WINZAR Convicted of Larceny To be Transported beyond the seas for the term of 14 years" Image 253 "Order for the Transportation of -- Samuel WINZAR Whereas Samuel WINZAR was convicted before this Court of Larceny for which offence he was sentenced to be transported beyond the seas for the term of 14 years- It is therefore in pursuance of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the fifth year of the Reign of his late Majesty Ling George the Fourth Instituted An Act for the effectual Transportation of offenders from Great Britain "Ordered and adjudged by this Court that the said Samuel WINZAR be transported beyond the seas accordingly for the term of fourteen years to such place as his Majesty by and with Counsil of his Privy Council may order and direct.

Sherborne Mercury Monday 7th Jan 1833 Page 3 "Transportation Fourteen Years Samuel WINZAR and Giles Case CLEALL, for stealing coals from Thomas CURTIS of Dorchester" [Note:- Giles CLEAL appears to have been baptised at South Perrott the son of Wm & Mary 12 th Jan 1806. There is a quarterly return of Prisoners in Hulks taken March 1838 Image 36 of 172 Ancestry.com Prisoner 5649 Giles Case CLEALL aged 37 Crime receiving Tried Dorchester 1st Jan 1833 sentenced to 14 years Transportation [Side Line note in red " Mitigated to 7 years 16th January 1833" a cripple behaviour very good. Although It appears that Samuel's sentence was also reduced at this time as his term is constantly recorded as 7 years. ]

UK Prison Hulk Registers for HULK CAPTIVITY 1818-1836 Devonport : Prisoner 1833 Samuel WINZAR Age 21 years Crine Stealing Coal : Where convicted Dorchester 1st January 1833 7 years?? Transportation : How disposed of "Bermuda 8th August 1833"

UK Prison Hulk Registers for HULK LEVIATHAN 1837-1844 Portsmouth : Prisoner 4294 Samuel WENZAR aged 29 years Crime Stealing Coals Convicted at Dorchester 1st Jan 1833 7 Years?? : Condition Single: Can read and write ; Trade Labourer How disposed of Pardoned 14th February 1839.

Image 143 - 23 Nov 1832 - John STONE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

John STONE

Fordington

Image 145 - 25 Dec 1832 - Isaac HOUNSELL [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 Dec 1832
When brought to Prison : - 25 Dec 1832
No : -226
Name: - Isaac HOUNSELL
Age : - 16 [c 1816]
Parish: - Dorchester (St Peters)
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Morgan Yeatman Esq Justice of the Borough of Dorchester: 29th DEc 1832 C.B.Wollaston
Crime: - Further Examination: 29 Dec 1832 : Stealing
Stature : - 4ft 10½ins
Hair: - light
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A mark on the right cheek; another on the right side of the chin; A cut logwise in the back of the right thumb
Event of trial: - Discharged on Commitment: 2nd appearance 29th Dec 1832 Guilty Hard Labour one calendar month and twice privately whipped
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 31 Jan 1833
Remarks:- Blank

Quarter Session Order Books 1827-1836 Image 252 of 379 " Isaac HOUNSELL Convicted of Larceny To be Imprisoned in the House of Correction for the space of 1 Calendar Month Also that he be twice privately whipped previous to his being discharged

Dorset County Chronicle Thur 3rd Jan 1833 Page 4 : Comments by the chairman --- Isaac HOUNSELL who stood charged with having stolen a quantity of merino; and recommended thatthe mother of the prisoner should be indicted as having received the goods knowing them to have been stolen. ----- One calendar month hard labour --Isaac HOUNSELL stealing four yards of green merino, and nine yards of brown stuff, the property of Hannah PARSONS of Dorcgester (and twice privately whipped) .

Image 149 - 09 Feb 1833 - Joseph BISHOP [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Joseph BISHOP

[Note:- Joseph BISHOP was probably the baseborn son of Katherine BISHOP of Fordington named after his father Joseph STROUD who was the subject of a Bastardy order dated 25th March 1822. Joseph BISHOP was baptised at FStG on 2nd May 1822 which if correct would make his age 11 rather than 9. ]

Fordington

Image 150 - 04 Mar 1833 - Elizabeth CASHER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 04 Mar 1833
When brought to Prison : - 04 Mar 1833
No : - 319
Name: - Elizabeth CASHER
Age : - 27 [c 1806]
Parish: - Dorchester (Holy Trinity)
Trade: - washer woman
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Christopher Arden Esq Mayor of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Concealing the birth of her bastard child
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 1 year
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 8th Mar 1834
Remarks:- blank

Dorset County Chronicle Thursday14th Feb 1833 Page 4 : INQUEST On Tuesday afternoon, an inquest was held at the Town Hall before C.ARDEN Esq, mayor and coroner for this borough, upon the body of a new born female child, that had been that morning discovered in a privy on the premises of Mr CURTIS, grocer. It appeared from the evidence adduced before the Jury, that a young woman named Elizabeth CASHER, had been secretly delivered of an illegitimate child on the morning of Monday, that she afterwards got up, and proceeded to her work as a washer woman, at Mr CURTIS's and threw the child in the spot where it was found. On suspicions being excited, and the discovery made she confessed the birth, but denied that the child had been alive. Mr G.CURME Surgeon who examined the body, deposed that the child had arrived at maturity, and had certainly breathed once or twice, but was decidedly of the opinion that its death had been caused during delivery by natural and accidental circumstances and the want of proper assistanc. The Jury therefore returned a verdict in accordance with this evidence - We understand that the woman will be committed for concealment of the birth. [Note:- This was probably William CURTIS a Grocer of High East Street Dorchester. See Roberts Trade Directory of 1839.]

Sherborne Mercury Monday 18th March 1833 Page 3 " The case which stands No.36 in the calendar is one in which a woman, Elizabeth CASHER, stands charged, not with the murder of her child, but with having concealed its birth. Now the act which takes cognizance of such offences provides that where the murder of the child cannot be proved, the mother may be indicted for a misdemeanour in concealing the birth; and in the present case it does not appear to me that it will be necessary to prefer a bill for murder, but bonly the misdemeanour as from the depositionsI am of the opinion that she must be acquitted of the capital offence.

Image 165 - 14 Oct 1833 - William Stanley [Prison Register 1827-1839] [ See previous arrest Folio 113 No.98 ]

Date Committed : - 14 Oct 1833
When brought to Prison : - 14 Oct 1833
No : - 112
Name: - William STANLEY
Age : - 34 [c 1799]
Parish: - blank [Fordington] See Quarter Sessions Family at Winterborne Kingston
Trade: - blank [Labourer]
Condition: - blank [Single]
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - M.J.Smith bart, J.H. Basterd Esq
Crime: - Leaving Family Chargeable
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 1 year
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 14 Oct 1834
Remarks:- blank

Dorset Quarter Session Order Books 1827-1836 Image 274 of 379 1833 : William STANLEY Convicted as a Rogue and a Vagabond, charged with having repeatably left his children chargeable to the Parish of Winterborne Kingston after having been convicted thereof and to be Imprisoned within the House of Correction [at Dorchester] to hard Labour for the tenure of 1 year - also Image 276 Court Costs of £2 9s paid by treasurer to Overseers

Image 167 - 26 Oct 1833 - Susan APPLIN [Prison Register 1827-1839] [Note:- 2 entries same image]

Date Committed : - 26 Oct 1833
When brought to Prison : - 26 Oct 1833
No : - 144
Name: - Susan APPLIN
Age : - blank [c 1800]
Parish: - blank [Dorchester (Holy Trinity) but lives Fordington]
Trade: - blank [Labourer]
Condition: - blank [Married]
No. of Children: - blank [3]
By whom Committed : - C.B.Wollaston
Crime: - Further Examination - Stealing Turnips
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 1 Calendar month from 26th of Oct
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 25 Nov 1834
Remarks:- blank

Note:- Susan APPLIN is the wife of William APPLIN a Labourer and they had a daughter Elizabeth that was baptised at HT on 24th July 1829 but buried at St Georges church in Fordington aged 3 months on 2nd Oct 1829. They renamed their next child Elizabeth again and she was bap at FStG 24th July 1831. The family is living in Mill St in June 1841 Elizabeth being shown as aged 9 with 2 other children Mary Ann aged 15-19 and Charlotte aged 7. William APPLIN was buried at HT Church in Dorchester 15th Nov 1848 aged 58. In 1851 census Susan is still in Fordington aged 47 a widow and a pauper born at Bridport with her daughter Charlotte aged 17

Image 167 - 29 Oct 1833 - William BURT [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William BURT

Fordington

Image 169 - 04 Dec 1833 - James STEPHENS [Prison Register 1827-1839]

James STEPHENS

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

Image 169 - 04 Dec 1833 - Robert STEPHENS [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Robert STEPHENS

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

Image 169 - 04 Dec 1833 - George SMITH [Prison Register 1827-1839]

George SMITH

Dorchester (St Peters)

Image 172 - 25 Dec 1833 - Francis Brown REDSTONE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 Dec 1833
When brought to Prison : - 25 Dec 1833
No : - 247
Name: - Francis Brown REDSTONE
Age : - 20 [c 1813]
Parish: - Dorchester (St Peters)
Trade: - Printer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Morgan Yeatman Mayor of Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Breach of the Peace
Stature : - 5ft 4ins
Hair: - very dark brown
Eyes: - very dark hazel
Complexion: - rather sallow
Marks: - A scar on the upper lip at the left corner of the nostril; a cut on the back of the middle finger right hand between the 1st and 2nd joint; very small nails
Event of trial: - To find surities for 12 calendar months himself in £20 and a compliant surety of £10
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 28 Dec 1833
Remarks:- By order of the Mayor

Note:- Francis Brown REDSTONE (1787/1791-1842) and his wife Frances nee BROWN were non conformists but had married at St Mary's church in Bridport on 27th Apr 1812 (CLDS Film 2427418 - Ancestry.com DRO PE/BT:RE7 Image 1244 of 1315) Francis REDSTONE was living in West Back St Holy Trinity Parish Dorchester in the June 1841 Census aged between 55 and 59 a labourer born Dorset. His wife Frances however was employed as a schoolmistress aged 50 to 54 living in Clement Alley in Bridort with their son Edward aged 20 to 24 a Harness Maker by trade. Francis Brown REDSTONE died during the 1st qtr of 1842 in the district of Bridport GRO Ref 8/22. Children from this marriage:-

(1) Edward REDSTONE (1816 - aft 1841) Recorded at the Bridport Presbyterian Chapel as Edward Brown REDSTONE son of Francis Redstone born Nov 13th 1816 Baptised May 5th 1817. In the 1841 Census living with his mother in Bridport aged 20/24 born Dorset

(2) Ann REDSTONE (1823 - aft 1854) born on 16th Sep 1823 baptised at 'The Presbyterian Chapel' in Pease Lane Dorchester on 22nd Dec 1823. In the 1851 Census employed (not an inmate) at Westbury Wilts Workhouse as school mistress unmarried aged 27 born Dorchester Dorset. She married at St John the Evangelist Church Smith Square Westminster Middlesex London Entry 230 16th Jan 1854 Ann REDSTONE aged 29 years spinster a schoolmistress resident at Smith Square father Francis REDSTONE a Draper to Noah David WADE aged 34 a bachelor a Schoolmaster resident at 11 Manchester Buildings father David WADE a farmer.

(3) Thomas REDSTONE (1825 - ) Baptised at the Bridport Chapel (Presbyterian) 18th July 1825 [Born 18th May] parents Francis B.Frances Redstone; Abode Dorchester trade umbrella maker

(4) Henry REDSTONE (1828 - ) born 23 Jan 1828 baptised 'The Presbyterian Chapel' in Pease Lane Dorchester on 12th Apr 1828

Image 175 - 24 Jan 1834 - William ROGERS [Prison Register 1827-1839] Also [ Image 182 25th March 1834]

William ROGERS

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

Image 175 - 28 Jan 1834 - Jane DUFALL [DEWFAL] [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 28 Jan 1834
When brought to Prison : - 28 Jan 1834
No : - 318
Name: - Jane DUFALL
Age : - 36 [c1799]
Parish: - Dorchester (St Peters) [Note:- Jane DEWFAL [DUFALL] was baptised at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 23rd Apr 1800 the daughter of Thomas and Mary DEWFAL]
Trade: - Washer [Woman]
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Morgan Yeatman Mayor of Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Stealing an apron
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty 12 Calendar months Hard Labour
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 13th Mar 1835
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- Jane DUFALL (1798/9 - aft 1842) is in the June 1841 Census living in Chubbs Alms House St Peters Parish Dorchester aged 42 working at a laundry and helping to look after Mary her mother Aged 75-79 who is of independant means and said to have been born within Dorset. Mary DUFALL (1767-1851) however appears to have fallen ill in early 1851 and is recorded as a patient at the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester aged 84 in the March 1851 Census. This however revords her birth place as Hadley in Devon? This Mary was buried at St Peters church aged 84 years on 14th Apr 1851. ]

Image 177 - 15 Feb 1834 - William FUDGE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William FUDGE

Fordington

[Note:- William FUDGE (1785-1869) married Susannah ARNOLD (1792-1854) at FStG on 4th Feb 1811 ]

[Note:- They had 9 children but only 5 were living in 1834]

Image 181 - 15/20 Mar 1834 - Maria STROUD [Prison Register 1827-1839 - record damaged]

Date Committed : - day missing between 15th and 20th Mar 1834
When brought to Prison : - 15/20 Mar 1834
No : - 424
Name: - Maria STROUD
Age : - 21 [~~c 1813~~] [Note:- Baptised 5th April 1811 FStG Maria dau of James and Mary FUDGE ]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Married [Note:- Maria FUDGE married Joseph STROUD FStG 06 Feb 1831 - She married twice and lived to the age of 87]
No. of Children: - 1 [Note:- Elizabeth STROUD bap FStG 12 Aug 1832 ]
By whom Committed : - By the Court Lent Assizes [20th Mar 1834]
Crime: - Receiving Stolen Goods
Stature : - blank
Hair: - blank
Eyes: - blank
Complexion: - blank
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 6 months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 13th Sep 1834
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- Eliza SQUIRES had an earlier entry in the prison register at image 174 dated 16th Jan 1834 No 292 - [There is reference to an earlier arrest Ref 157 No. 126 this refers to image 158 No 126 arrested 29th June 1833 Eliza SQUIRES is described as the wife of William SQUIRES aged 25 from Weybridge in Surrey married with 4 children and charged with stealing a watch and being held at Dorchester. She was found guilty and sentenced to Imprisonment for 3 calendar months hard labour and released from gaol 28th Sep 1833].

Sherborne Mercury Monday 10th March 1834 Page 3: "Eliza SQUIRES, felony in the shop of Thomas BASCOMBE of Dorchester

Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 20 March 1834 " Eliza SQUIRES was indicted for stealing a tablecloth and some silk from the shop of Thomas BASCOMBE of Dorchester -- The prisoner pleaded Guilty. Maria STROUD, charged with receiving the above mentioned goods was also put to the bar. Betsy BASCOMBE, wife of the proprietor, said on the 15th of January last, in consequence of information she received from one of her apprentices, she looked for a damask table cloth which she had sold in the course of the day, and found that it had been stolen; some silk was also missing - from 30 to 31 yards; I saw the silk at about 4 oc'clock on the afternoon of the 15th January. Eliza SQUIRES on being brought into the shop in the evening of the same day acknowledged that she had stolen it. Eliza SQUIRES is the wife of a non-commisioned officer of the dragoon guards quartered in Dorchester. I had known Maria STROUD 5 or 6 years: she was a customer of mine. I had never known her guilty of any act of dishonesty before the present occasion.

Hannah FOWLER - Iam an apptrentice of Mrs Bascombe's. On the 15th January I went about six in the evening to the house of Eliza SQUIRES at Fordington. The prisoner STROUD came to the door and said that Eliza Squires was ill in bed, I said if you will allow me I will walk up to see her, I did so, and found her in bed dressed: she had her gown on. I saw her (Squires) about half an hour before in Mr Bascombe's shop. Stroud was present at the time. Eliza Squires first denied having stolen the goods, but she afterwards desired Maria STROUD to go to a box and fetch them, observing that she (Stroud) knew where to find them. she said, "Go and bring that which I gave you". Stroud then went with Mr Bascombe's shopman into another room and fethched the silk. Squires offered me a soverign to say nothing about it. The value of the silk is between £4 and £5.

Henry BLACKMORE -- I serve occasionally in Mr Bascombe's shop. I went to Stroud's door on the 15th January, it was locked; I knocked twice before I gained admission. Maria STROUD then came to the door and I enquired of her whether Eliza SQUIRES was within. She replied "Yes Sir" I then said " I wish to speak to her." Stroud on this observed that Squires was not within - that she had gone up to town upwards of an hour. I said I an sure she is within and I insist upon seeing her. Stroud then acknowledged that Squires was within, but she was in bed very ill. -- [The witness here repeated the evidence given by the previous witness; adding that he accompanied Stroud to her bedroom and she took the stolen silk out of a box.] I knew it to be Mr Bascombe's property, but Stroud said Eliza Squires had bought it of a packman. I went down stairs followed by Stroud and squires the latter of whom was dressed in every respect except that she had no shoes on. I then returned to Mr Bascombe's shop and Squires was afterwards brought to the shop in custody of a constable.

Sarah NORRIS, who lives near STROUD said the prisoner's door was generally locked about 7 o'clock in the evening.

John ANSTY, in whose service the prisoner had lived two years, gave her a good character; never knew her to have been guilty of a dishonest act.

John MORGAN of Fordington had known STROUD for years and had never heard but that she was an honest and industrious person.

Philip PEARCE, who lived in the parish of Fordington 7 years also spoke in favour of the prisoner.

The judge observed to the Jury that if the prisoner SQUIRES had not pleaded guilty the evidence which they had heard would have been enough to convict her. And with regard to the prisoner at the bar, there could he thought be no doubt that the silk found in her box was a portion of that which had been stolen from Mr Bascombe's shop. The question for their decision was, whether Stroud at the time she had the silk in her possession knew it to have been stolen. It appears that nearly nine yards of the silk had been presented to her by Squires; and is it probable that at the time she received it, which was within half an hour after the robbery, she was not conscious of its having been stolen?

The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty -- but on account of her previous good character, recommended her to mercy. The Judge: "Your verdict" gentlemen is quite right: I shall attend to your consideration. The Judge in passing sentence on SQUIRES said it was his painful duty to remark that in 1833 she had been found guilty of a siliar offence, and had been sentenced to 3 months labour. and the Judge at that time passed so lenient a sentence in the hope that it would have its desired effect: but that having failed, it became his duty to sentence her to Transportation beyond the seas for a period of seven years - STROUD was sentenced to six months imprisonment with hard labour.

Sherborne Mercury Monday 24th March 1834 " Eliza SQUIRES indicted for stealing a table cloth and some silk from the shop of Mr Thomas BASCOMBE of Dorchester. [Note:- Thomas BASCOMBE was a linen and woollen draper resident in High West Street Dorchester See Pigots Directory 1830]. The prisoner pleaded guily. Maria STROUD charged with receiving the above mentioned goods was also put to the bar. Verdict Guilty STROUD six months imprisonment with hard labour ; SQUIRES Transportation for 7 years with a note that she was placed on board the ship "Edward" at Woolwich 12th April 1834.

Newspaper reports of Female convicts boarding the ship 'EDWARD' at Woolwich for transportation to Australia:

South Easter Gazette Tue 15 Apr 1834: Also Kentish Mercury Sat 19th Apr 1834 : Also Kentish Gazette Tue 22 Apr 1834* : The undermentioned female convicts were on Sat last removed from the County Gaol {*Maidstone} and put on board the ship EDWARD at Woolwich : Harriet Walless; Ann Green (for life) : Hannah Mathers and Sarah Hutson (14 years) : Frances Martin, Ann Curd, Hannah Stammers, Charlotte Friend, and Eliza Lock (7 years)

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian Sat 19 Apr 1834: Removal of Convicts on Monday Last the following female prisoners were removed from Cardiff Gaol to be put on board the ship EDWARD lying at Woolwich in the River Thamses : [All 14 years transportation] : Mary Noble aged 40 ; Ann Evans aged 19; Rachel Lewis aged 22 ; Ann Jenkins aged 30; Margaret Edwards aged 19; Mary Williams aged 23 (More details of their crimes are given in the report)

Yorkshire Gazette Sat 19th Apr 1834: Convicts The following female convicts left the Castle on Monday last for the ship EDWARD lying at Woolwich: - Martha Brook and Margaret Peckett (14 Years) Ann Smith, Mary Walker, Mary Hood, Maria Green, Ann East, Lydia Exley, Mary Pullan, Fanny Stead, Grace Carlton, Jane Carr, Elizabeth Mitchell, Bridget Murray, Mary Jowlett, and Margaret Brown (7 years)

True Sun Sat 22nd Nov 1834 : The Gerelamo a Neopolitan vessel was proceeding on her voyage to Trieste on the 24th od april last and went off Woolwich she ran foul of the "EDWARD" Convict ship having on board at the time two hundred female convicts which vessel was damaged considerably by the collision ---[while at her moorings] owners of EDWARD sued for damages and won their case.

CONVICT RECORDS The Female Convict SHIP 'EDWARD' Set sail 23rd April 1834 in transit 134 days arrived Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania] 4th Sep 1834 carrying female 151 Convicts . The Medical Journal of the voyage of HM Convict ship EDWARD 7th March to 9th Sep 1834 by Joseph Staret surgeon has survived see National Archives ADM 101/22/8. The ship remained at Woolwich till the 5 May [1834]. The prisoners came on board in small numbers, at different times, No fatalities*. Source Vandemonian Royalty* website

Image 182 - 25 Mar 1834 - Samuel BRINE [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Date Committed : - 25 Mar 1834
When brought to Prison : - 25 Mar 1834
No : - 6
Name: - Samuel BRINE
Age : - 18 [c 1816]
Parish: - Dorchester (St Peters)
Trade: - Coachsmith
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Morgan Yeatman Esq Mayor of the Borough of Dorchester
Crime: - Breach of the Peace
Stature : - 5ft 11ins
Hair: - dark flaxon
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A cut at the right corner of the right eye; rather hook nose; dimple chin; long favoured; A cut at the bottom of the left thumb just by the wrist
Event of trial: - Gulity Hard Labour 6 calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 13th Oct 1834
Remarks:- blank [Note:- Samuel BRINE Joseph RIGLER and William ROGERS all charged with the same offence]

Dorset County Chronicle Thursday 10th Apr 1834 : Page 4 : Joseph RIGER, Samuel BRINE, and William ROGERS, were indicted for riot and assault on the 15th March [1834]

Charles KINGSTON was at the Royal OAK o the night of the 15th; the prisoners came in and called for a quart of beer ; they began the asault by pushing a man called Crosby out of his seat.; the landlord Mr GALTON then turned the prisoners out of his house; in about a quarter of an hour afterwards witness saw the prisoners standing with other persons near the County Hall; they said "there's Charles KINGSTON: he did not take our part." Witness said "if you can't come into a public house without making a row you must expect to be turned out." Joseph RIGLER, on this struck witness and repeated the assault near Mr CHURCHILL's ;the prisoner RODGERS said " Let us have a bloody good shy at him", Witness escaped from further assault by going into a dwelling house near. Witness did not challengeeither of the prisoners to fight before he left the OAK.

J CHARLES gave a similar

Isaac HODGES - I keep the toll-gate in Colliton Row. On the 15th of last month I heard loud noise of quarreling in Sjhire Hall Lane. In consequence went down and saw Rigler with his coat off. he soon afterwards struck Kingston; the other prisoners were present at the time; about twenty other persons had assembled; after striking Kingston, Rigler said "if you are a man, come on fight." Kingston said he did not wish to fight. Seeing that the three prisoners were bent on assaulting Kingston I took him home to my residence. After staying with me a short time he went towards his house and was pursued by the prisoners; most of the neighbours were disturbed by the noise.

Abraham SCRIVEN, the watchman - I was on duty the 16th of March (Sunday morning) It was nearly one oclock on that morning when I heard a noise in the direction of Shire Hall Lane and on gong there I saw between 20 and 30 persons assembled; some of them said "I am glad you are come, watchman! I went up to the party engaged in that riot and saw Riglar striking a man, and Riglar immediately fell, but whether or not he was struck down I cannot sayl I took up Riglar told him I should take him to the watch house; Brine swore should not, and he with another person named Lock, who has since left town, rescued the prisoner Riglerl; I again took Riglar into custody, on which Brine again came up and swore that Rigler should be set at Liberty. I said "If Rigler will go home to his father he may". I then let him go, but insted of going home he went with the other prisoners. As they continued to make noise I pursued them and desired them to go home, observing to Rodgers that he had been in jail already for a previous offence. Rodgers or Brine I know not which, said I ought have been hung long ago. After hearing a good deal more exremely abusive language I took Rigler towards the watch house, and with the assistance of George HAWKINS, another watchman, secured him, but not all considerable resistance had been made by the other prisoners who were also taken.

Rigler in his defence said as he was sitting at the Oak a young man called to speak with him, and on leaving his seat Cosby, a carpenter, took it and would not give it up: this led to angry words and ultimately blows.

Brine & Rogers whom the prisoners called corroborated the fact of Cosby's taking possession of Riglar's seat and refusing to give it up

The recorder in summing up directed the attention of the Jury particularly to what passed in the street. They must be satisfied that three persons were engaged in the assault otherwise it would not amount to the charge in the indictment.

It was after 12 oc'clock when the prisoners came into the OAK a very late and unseasonable hour when the house ought to have been closed. Rodgers it appeared did not strike a blow throughout the quarrel; but if he was acting in concert with the others he was equally to blame. The evidence against the prisoners was very clear, and the charge was to his (the Chairman's) mind fully established.

The Jury found all the prisoners guilty.

The Recorder in passing sentence told the prisoners that they had been guilty of a vert serious offence; that a great deal of disturbence had been lately occasioned by the younger part of the population of this borough and of Fordington., and the Magistrates were determined to repress such turbulence. In the present case the charge having been so clearly substantiated he was himself disposed to pass a very severe sentence; but yielding to the suggestion of his brother Magistrates he was willing to try the effect of what he conceived to be a lenient punishment -- that of six calendar months imprisonment and to be kept to hard labour.

Image 182 - 25 Mar 1834 - Joseph RIGLER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Joseph RIGLER

Dorchester (All Saints)

Image 183 - 12 Apr 1834 - William GILL [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William GILL

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

[Note:- Married HT 3rd Dec 1820 to Elizabeth DAMON]

[Note:- Mary Ann bap HT 17th Feb 1822]

Image 184 - 25 Apr 1834 - Charles NORMAN [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Charles NORMAN

Fordington

Image 190 - 10 July 1834 - William APLIN [APPLIN] [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William APLIN

Dorchester (Holy Trinity)

Image 191 - 22 July 1834 - Richard FIPPARD [PHIPPARD] [Prison Register 1827-1839]

Note:- Previous Register entries for 3 generations of Richard PHIPPARD [FIPPARD]

Date Committed : - Surrendered to the Court
When brought to Prison : - 22 July 1834
No : - 186
Name: - Richard FIPPARD [PHIPPARD]
Age : - 25 [c 1809]
Parish: - Fordington
Trade: - Travels with Tea
Condition: - Married
No. of Children: - 3
By whom Committed : - By the Court Surrendered assizes 1834
Crime: - Stealing 2lbs of Tea
Stature : - 5ft 5¼ins
Hair: - light brown
Eyes: - gray
Complexion: - fair
Marks: - A cut across the width of the forehead; another cut across the width of the left eyebrow ; a cut down the bridge of the nose; a slight cut just above the width of the right eyebrow
Event of trial: - Hard Labour twelve calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 18 July 1835
Remarks:- [Note:- This is Richard PHIPPARD (1808-1854) the son of Richard FIPPARD (1771-1833) and Susannah nee CHUBB (1780-1839) See previous register for ]

Sherborne Mercury Monday 28th July 1834 Page 2

Richard PHIPPARD was indicted for embezzling 12s the property of his employer, Mr Samuel MEPHAM of Dorchester. Mr Justice Patterson having intimated to Mr GAMBIER, the prosecutor's council, that the case was more like one of forgery in common law than an act of embezzelment, the indictment was withdrawn, and the prisoner was again indicted for stealing 2lbs of tea, the property of Mr Samuel MEPHAM. On the last indictment Phippard was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. [Note:- Samuel MEPHAM is in the 1839 Robert's Directory for Dorcgester resident in South Street Dorchester a Bookbinder and Tea Dealer]

Image 193 - 20 Aug 1834 - William BAKER [Prison Register 1827-1839]

William BAKER

[Note:- Bap All Saints on 13th March 1803 the son of William and Elizabeth BAKER.]

Dorchester

[Note Wm Baker married Ann BARTLETT (1802 - aft 1829) at All Sts 15th Aug 1826]

[Note:- James Henry Baker bap All Sts 27 May 1827 and Wm Baker bap All Sts 29 Mar 1829]

Image 237 - 05 Mar 1836 - James PHIPPARD [Prison Register 1827-39]

James PHIPPARD

Fordington

{Note:- James PHIPPARD bap FStG 25th May 1823 the 5th child from the marriage of Richard PHIPPARD (1771-1833) to Susannah nee CHUBB (1780-1839) at All Saints Church Dorchester on 4th Feb 1807 ]

Image 167/195 - 17 Apr 1843 - Caroline FOX [Prison Register 1838-1844] [Note:- 2 entries same image]

Date Committed : - 17 Apr 1843
When brought to Prison : - 17 Apr 1843
No : - 70
Name: - Caroline FOX
Age : - 20 [c 1823]
Parish: - Mintern Magna [ daughter of Eliza FOX bap Mintern Magna on 1st July 1824 but resident Fordington by Oct 1840]
Trade: - Labourer
Condition: - Single
No. of Children: - blank
By whom Committed : - Rev. W.R.Churchill Esq
Crime: - Further examination: Mid Summer Sessions 1843: Receiving Stolen Goods knowing them to be stolen
Stature : - 5ft 5¼ins
Hair: - black
Eyes: - dark hazel
Complexion: - swarthy
Marks: - blank
Event of trial: - Guilty Hard Labour 3 calendar months
Behaviour:- orderly
When Discharged: - 26th Sep 1843
Remarks:- blank

[Note:- Caroline FOX aged 18. She was baptised at Minterne Magna on 1st July 1824 recorded as the natural daughter of Eliza FOX abode Mintern Magna. No other info recorded on the parish register but clear Eliza was unmarried. A Bastardy Bond however was issued dated 28th Jan 1824 naming the father as John HELLION of Buckland Newton in Dorset. See image below.

William

William JOHNSON

[James]

HENNING

Marianne

Sarah

Fordington

1840

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Dorchester

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