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201	Not married, but shown as living together at the time of their arrest	Family: William HUDSON / Jane EVANS (F226)
202	Old Bailey Transcript: BRIDGET TIGHE and MARY CONNOR were indicted for Stealing, on the 3rd of May, 1 shirt, value 1s., the goods of Nicholas Crowder. ELIZABBTH ANN CROWDER . I am the wife of Nicholas Crowder, we keep a clothes-shop on Saffron-hill. On the 3rd of May, about ten o'clock at night, I was coming home, and saw the two prisoners at my shop-window—I had a broken square of glass there—I saw Connor with her hand up to the window, trying to get a pair of shoes out—I saw one of the shoes hanging out of the broken pane—I said, "What are you about? you are after no good"—Connor said, "What do you want to accuse me of; do you want to send me away?"—they said, "Search us"—I did feel, and found nothing—they abused me very much, and said I was a false-swearing Jew b—I was about to let them go, when a neighbour called out, "There is something white hanging from one of them "Tighe then said, "Give her a drive," and they went off—I knocked at my window, and my husband and my little boy followed them—I then missed a shirt—this is it—(looking at one)—it was taken from the window—there was a piece more glass broken out. THOMAS TRIGO (police-constable G 214.) I saw the two prisoners running—I caught Connor, and made a grasp at Tighe, but she got from me, and another person took her—this shirt dropped from her in my presence. Tighe's Defence. I was coming by, and saw the shirt on the rails—I took it, and put it into my apron—they called "Stop thief"—I turned back with it and dropped it. Connor's Defence. I was going home—this girl said she had got a shirt she had picked up—I know nothing about it—we were not at the window. E. A. CROWDER re-examined. They were standing still at my window, and one had got the shoe in her hand—I had not been out ten minutes—I saw the shirt a quarter of an hour before. TIGHE— GUILTY . Aged 17.* CONNOR— GUILTY . Aged 17.* Transported for Seven Years.	CONNOR, Mary (I2119)
203	Old Bailey Transcript: BRIDGET TIGHE and MARY CONNOR were indicted for Stealing, on the 3rd of May, 1 shirt, value 1s., the goods of Nicholas Crowder. ELIZABBTH ANN CROWDER . I am the wife of Nicholas Crowder, we keep a clothes-shop on Saffron-hill. On the 3rd of May, about ten o'clock at night, I was coming home, and saw the two prisoners at my shop-window—I had a broken square of glass there—I saw Connor with her hand up to the window, trying to get a pair of shoes out—I saw one of the shoes hanging out of the broken pane—I said, "What are you about? you are after no good"—Connor said, "What do you want to accuse me of; do you want to send me away?"—they said, "Search us"—I did feel, and found nothing—they abused me very much, and said I was a false-swearing Jew b—I was about to let them go, when a neighbour called out, "There is something white hanging from one of them "Tighe then said, "Give her a drive," and they went off—I knocked at my window, and my husband and my little boy followed them—I then missed a shirt—this is it—(looking at one)—it was taken from the window—there was a piece more glass broken out. THOMAS TRIGO (police-constable G 214.) I saw the two prisoners running—I caught Connor, and made a grasp at Tighe, but she got from me, and another person took her—this shirt dropped from her in my presence. Tighe's Defence. I was coming by, and saw the shirt on the rails—I took it, and put it into my apron—they called "Stop thief"—I turned back with it and dropped it. Connor's Defence. I was going home—this girl said she had got a shirt she had picked up—I know nothing about it—we were not at the window. E. A. CROWDER re-examined. They were standing still at my window, and one had got the shoe in her hand—I had not been out ten minutes—I saw the shirt a quarter of an hour before. TIGHE— GUILTY . Aged 17.* CONNOR— GUILTY . Aged 17.* Transported for Seven Years.	TIGHE, Bridget (I2118)
204	Old Bailey Transcript: BRIDGET TIGHE and MARY CONNOR were indicted for Stealing, on the 3rd of May, 1 shirt, value 1s., the goods of Nicholas Crowder. ELIZABBTH ANN CROWDER . I am the wife of Nicholas Crowder, we keep a clothes-shop on Saffron-hill. On the 3rd of May, about ten o'clock at night, I was coming home, and saw the two prisoners at my shop-window—I had a broken square of glass there—I saw Connor with her hand up to the window, trying to get a pair of shoes out—I saw one of the shoes hanging out of the broken pane—I said, "What are you about? you are after no good"—Connor said, "What do you want to accuse me of; do you want to send me away?"—they said, "Search us"—I did feel, and found nothing—they abused me very much, and said I was a false-swearing Jew b—I was about to let them go, when a neighbour called out, "There is something white hanging from one of them "Tighe then said, "Give her a drive," and they went off—I knocked at my window, and my husband and my little boy followed them—I then missed a shirt—this is it—(looking at one)—it was taken from the window—there was a piece more glass broken out. THOMAS TRIGO (police-constable G 214.) I saw the two prisoners running—I caught Connor, and made a grasp at Tighe, but she got from me, and another person took her—this shirt dropped from her in my presence. Tighe's Defence. I was coming by, and saw the shirt on the rails—I took it, and put it into my apron—they called "Stop thief"—I turned back with it and dropped it. Connor's Defence. I was going home—this girl said she had got a shirt she had picked up—I know nothing about it—we were not at the window. E. A. CROWDER re-examined. They were standing still at my window, and one had got the shoe in her hand—I had not been out ten minutes—I saw the shirt a quarter of an hour before. TIGHE— GUILTY . Aged 17.* CONNOR— GUILTY . Aged 17.* Transported for Seven Years.	CONNOR, Mary (I2119)
205	On the 20th ult. Mr. C. D. V. Foss, R.M., held an inquest at Millie Millie, on the Gascoyne, upon the remains of the late Robert Grundy, which were found near Millie Millie on the 14th March last. After having viewed the remains and heard the evidence, the jury returned the following verdict: — "That the deceased, Robert Grundy, was murdered near Millie Millie on or about the 10th March, 1884, by the aboriginal natives Mowaraba, alias "Big headed Harry," and Gnalbee." The former native was afterwards brought up before the Resident Magistrate upon the charge of wilful murder, when he was remanded for eight days. Another aboriginal native was also brought up on suspicion of having been concerned in the murder of the deceased ; but, as there was no evidence against him, he was at once discharged.	GRUNDY, Robert (I1303)
206	On the 9th August 1849 a Criminal Petition was made, which was unsuccessful	BROWN, Thomas (I1712)
207	Once previously convicted of Poaching Court Report from the Leicestershire Mercury: John Smith (26) and Joseph Isom (26) were charged with stealing, the 18th of Oct., 1848, at Stapleford, two geese and strainer, the property of Anthony Hart. Mr. Vaughan conducted the case. William Hart, son of the prosecutor, deposed that on the 17th of October, he counted his father's geese, and there were 23 when secured for the night. The next morning two were missing : there was blood on the road to Melton, and following that direction heads and four feet and skins and feathers of geese were found about 400 yards from where the geese were kept. One of the heads found was like that of one of the missing geese: could not speak to the other. Anthony Hart conrmed the statement of his son : and said he gave notice to Superintendent Condon. Sarah Dennis identified the stolen strainer: Alice Hart likewise identified it. Thomas Farell met the prisoners on the 18th October, a little after four in the morning, at Thorpe End, coining from the direction of Stapleford. Isom had something bulky under his smock, and asked witness, who was smoking a pipe, for a light, He walked as far as King Street with them, and was certain it was them. William Condon, from information received, went to prisoner's house, found them both bed at eleven in the morning: and found near the bed, a small pan, bason, and two plates, and the bones of a goose and handkerchief covered with blood. In a box he found the body of a goose, wrapped in the strainer produced. On comparing the boots found on the prisoners with the footmarks, Isom's corresponded exactly. The head of the goose given to witness by Mr. Hart corresponded with the body found in the box. There was blood on the prisoner's clothes. The prisoners' defence was that they " found" both strainer and goose. Immediately upon summing up, the jury found a verdict of Guilty. Seven years' transportation	SMITH, John (I1850)
208	Owned 80 acres 70m east of ALBANY. Employed 4 - 5 T/L men on occasions 1866- 1877	Family: Charles EADES / Lucy COYNE (F218)
209	Poss Maiden name	DOUGAN, Elizabeth (I264)
210	Pre-cons are 1 for a Felony and 1 for an assault.	PICKERSGILL, Joshua (I1966)
211	Previous conviction for Assault	MULROYNE, Patrick (I263)
212	Prison records state he was once previously convicted for Incest with his daughter.	HOLT, Hall (I1807)
213	Probable brother and co-defendant of Charles SHAW	SHAW, Richard (I2911)
214	Report from the Momouthshire Merlin, Saturday 17 July 1847: The Court rose at half-past six o'clock. SATURDAY. His Lordship took his seat on the bench at nine o'clock. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler and Jane Evans, single woman, aged 23 were charged with having, at Merthyr, on the 23rd July last, assaulted Simon Jones, and stolen from his person £2. and other moneys Simon Jones sworn: I am carpenter at Aberdare. On the 23rd July I met Wm. Hudson at the Boot lnn, where we drank some beer, about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him go down the street before that. There were others with him. I went alter him. I had a horse, and took it to the stable. I can't say how much beer we drank. I paid for it. Afterwards, my brother-in-law and I went out about six o'clock. I sent David Jenkins to the New Inn for my horse. The prisoner was coming up the street. We had a quart of beer at the New Inn, which I paid for. We then left, and I went up by Pont Morlais towards Merthyr. Prisoner had gone on before us. My brother-in-law went towards Dowlais. I went towards Aberdare, until I met prisoner near Merthyr, not a mile off. When I met him, he came and took hold of my horse. It was by an iron bridge by the tips. I asked him where he was going. He then asked me to give him a quart of beer at the Six Bells. We went on nine or ten yards. He had hold of my horse. He said there was a publichouse in the tips. He turned the horse off the toad to a little water that runs across. I came off the horse then, and he took hold of me across the back; then a girl came up, and she took hold of me. I know her. She is the prisoner at the bar. This was about nine or ten o'clock. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three pence out of my left hand waistcoat pocket. I had them at the New Inn. I told prisoner he had taken my money, when the female prisoner ran away. I mounted my horse and went after them. Hudson did not run at the same time as her. I came up to them, and said I was going to the police. They said I should have all my money back again. I had more money, but not in that pocket. We went to Pontystorehouse. Prisoner turned back and told me to hold my hand, and gave me three shillings, and said "There they are". I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He told me to go to the d-l. I went to the police station. I saw Mr. Rees and others, there. I told them what had happened. Next day I went to Aberdare to the magistrates meeting, and gave my evidence there. I was quite well when this happened; and the cause of my illness now is a cart having gone over my neck on Monday night.—The prisoner asked witness about fifty or sixty questions, quite foreign to the subject and the female prisoner put such indecent questions that they are unfit for publication. Richard Rees: I am a sergeant of police at Merthyr. On the 23td July 1846, the prosecutor came to the station house about ten o'clock and said he had been robbed. In consequence of the description he gave me, I went to the residence of Hudson and Jane Evans. I found the door locked, which I forced open. I searched the house, but found no one there. I did not see Hudson until I saw him before the magistrates on the 14th April last. I did not see Jane Evans between 23rd July, 1846, and 14th April, 1847. I saw her also before the magistrates. Had they been living in Merthyr I would have seen them. By the Court The prosecutor was quite sober when he came to the station house. Thomas Vigors, police constable at Merthyr: On 14th April 1 look the prisoners on a warrant for robbing Simon Jones; they were both in bed at the time. I read the warrant to them, when they said they knew nothing of it. took them into custody. Verdict, Guilty. A previous conviction, in October, 1845, was then entered against the prisoner Hudson for felony, and he was found Guilty. Sentence, Wm. Hudson 14 years' transportation and Jane Evans seven years. Hudson, on leaving the dock, said, "Farewell all- I wish you all well!" From the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian - Saturday 17 July 1847: SATURDAY. The Learned Judge entered the hall at nine o'clock. ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY NEAR MERTHYR. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler, and Jane Evans, aged 23, single woman, were charged with having feloniously assaulted Simon Jones, and with stealing from his person two sovereigns, and other money, his property. Mr. Conybeare conducted the prosecution; attorneys Messrs. Perkins and James. Simon Jones, carpenter, Aberdare, (who appeared unwell), was examined: On the 23d. July last I met William Hudson at tbe Boot public-house, Merthyr, at about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him previously going down the street. and I went after him. I knew him hefore I saw him in the Boot. I paid for the beer that was drank there. I left the Boot at about six o'clock with David Jenkins, my brother-in-law, and went to the New Inn to fetch my horse. We called (or a quart of beer at the New Imn. I and my brother- in-law and prisoner drank the beer. We then went out together towards Pontmorlais. The prisoner had then gone before us. I parted from my brother-in-Iaw - he going to Dowlais and I to Aberdare by myself. I met Hudson a little way ahove Merthyr. He came to me and took hold of the horse's head. It was by the iron bridge that crosses where there are cinder tips. He asked me if I would give him share of a quart of beer at the Six Bells; to which I replied that there was no odds to me. We went on a little, he catching in the horse's head all the while, and he told me there was a public-house in the tips. He turned the horse into a little road, and I got off the horses back. He took hold of me across my back. A girl came forward, and she took hold of me also. The female prisoner (Jane Evans) is the girl. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three- pence, from my left hand waisicoat pocket. I told Hudron that he had taken every penny of my money. and the woman then ran away. I told Hudson I was going to the police directly, Upon which he told me I should have my money back. I had more money than the sum I have named, but more in that pocket. I and Hudson went to Pontstorehouse, -he having ran forward, and I following him. I did not follow him further than Pontstorehouse as he returned to me and desired me to hold out my hand. He handed me three shillings, saying-" There they are." I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He desired me to go to the Devil; Upon which I went to the police-station (laughter). I saw Mr. Rees there, and several others. I told them what had happened to me. Proceedings were taken against the prisoners. I was quite well when this happened; the cause of my illness is that a cart went over my neck on Monday night. The prisoners cross-examined witness at great length; but nothing material was elicited. P.S, Richard Rees examined: On the night of the 23rd of July the prosccutor came to the station-house, and said he had been robbed. In consequence of what he told me I went in search of Ihe prisoners to Pontstorehouse. They live together there. I knocked at the door; and as it was not opened, i forced the door in. No one was inside. I did not see the prisoners between the 23rd of July and the 14th of April. If they had been in Merthyr, I think I should have seen them. The prosecuror was sober when he came to see me. P.C. Thomas Vigors examined: On the morning of the 14th of April I apprehended the prisoners in the cellars, at Pontstorehouse. They were in bed When I told them tbe charge against them, they said they did not know such a man as Simon Jones. The jury found the prisoners guilty without the slightest hesitation. It was also proved that the prisoner Hudson had been convicted of felony at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions in the year 1845. Wiiliam Hudson was sentenced to be transported for fourteen years; and Jane Evans to be transported for seven years.	EVANS, Jane (I1842)
215	Report from the Momouthshire Merlin, Saturday 17 July 1847: The Court rose at half-past six o'clock. SATURDAY. His Lordship took his seat on the bench at nine o'clock. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler and Jane Evans, single woman, aged 23 were charged with having, at Merthyr, on the 23rd July last, assaulted Simon Jones, and stolen from his person £2. and other moneys Simon Jones sworn: I am carpenter at Aberdare. On the 23rd July I met Wm. Hudson at the Boot lnn, where we drank some beer, about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him go down the street before that. There were others with him. I went alter him. I had a horse, and took it to the stable. I can't say how much beer we drank. I paid for it. Afterwards, my brother-in-law and I went out about six o'clock. I sent David Jenkins to the New Inn for my horse. The prisoner was coming up the street. We had a quart of beer at the New Inn, which I paid for. We then left, and I went up by Pont Morlais towards Merthyr. Prisoner had gone on before us. My brother-in-law went towards Dowlais. I went towards Aberdare, until I met prisoner near Merthyr, not a mile off. When I met him, he came and took hold of my horse. It was by an iron bridge by the tips. I asked him where he was going. He then asked me to give him a quart of beer at the Six Bells. We went on nine or ten yards. He had hold of my horse. He said there was a publichouse in the tips. He turned the horse off the toad to a little water that runs across. I came off the horse then, and he took hold of me across the back; then a girl came up, and she took hold of me. I know her. She is the prisoner at the bar. This was about nine or ten o'clock. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three pence out of my left hand waistcoat pocket. I had them at the New Inn. I told prisoner he had taken my money, when the female prisoner ran away. I mounted my horse and went after them. Hudson did not run at the same time as her. I came up to them, and said I was going to the police. They said I should have all my money back again. I had more money, but not in that pocket. We went to Pontystorehouse. Prisoner turned back and told me to hold my hand, and gave me three shillings, and said "There they are". I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He told me to go to the d-l. I went to the police station. I saw Mr. Rees and others, there. I told them what had happened. Next day I went to Aberdare to the magistrates meeting, and gave my evidence there. I was quite well when this happened; and the cause of my illness now is a cart having gone over my neck on Monday night.—The prisoner asked witness about fifty or sixty questions, quite foreign to the subject and the female prisoner put such indecent questions that they are unfit for publication. Richard Rees: I am a sergeant of police at Merthyr. On the 23td July 1846, the prosecutor came to the station house about ten o'clock and said he had been robbed. In consequence of the description he gave me, I went to the residence of Hudson and Jane Evans. I found the door locked, which I forced open. I searched the house, but found no one there. I did not see Hudson until I saw him before the magistrates on the 14th April last. I did not see Jane Evans between 23rd July, 1846, and 14th April, 1847. I saw her also before the magistrates. Had they been living in Merthyr I would have seen them. By the Court The prosecutor was quite sober when he came to the station house. Thomas Vigors, police constable at Merthyr: On 14th April 1 look the prisoners on a warrant for robbing Simon Jones; they were both in bed at the time. I read the warrant to them, when they said they knew nothing of it. took them into custody. Verdict, Guilty. A previous conviction, in October, 1845, was then entered against the prisoner Hudson for felony, and he was found Guilty. Sentence, Wm. Hudson 14 years' transportation and Jane Evans seven years. Hudson, on leaving the dock, said, "Farewell all- I wish you all well!" From the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian - Saturday 17 July 1847: SATURDAY. The Learned Judge entered the hall at nine o'clock. ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY NEAR MERTHYR. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler, and Jane Evans, aged 23, single woman, were charged with having feloniously assaulted Simon Jones, and with stealing from his person two sovereigns, and other money, his property. Mr. Conybeare conducted the prosecution; attorneys Messrs. Perkins and James. Simon Jones, carpenter, Aberdare, (who appeared unwell), was examined: On the 23d. July last I met William Hudson at tbe Boot public-house, Merthyr, at about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him previously going down the street. and I went after him. I knew him hefore I saw him in the Boot. I paid for the beer that was drank there. I left the Boot at about six o'clock with David Jenkins, my brother-in-law, and went to the New Inn to fetch my horse. We called (or a quart of beer at the New Imn. I and my brother- in-law and prisoner drank the beer. We then went out together towards Pontmorlais. The prisoner had then gone before us. I parted from my brother-in-Iaw - he going to Dowlais and I to Aberdare by myself. I met Hudson a little way ahove Merthyr. He came to me and took hold of the horse's head. It was by the iron bridge that crosses where there are cinder tips. He asked me if I would give him share of a quart of beer at the Six Bells; to which I replied that there was no odds to me. We went on a little, he catching in the horse's head all the while, and he told me there was a public-house in the tips. He turned the horse into a little road, and I got off the horses back. He took hold of me across my back. A girl came forward, and she took hold of me also. The female prisoner (Jane Evans) is the girl. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three- pence, from my left hand waisicoat pocket. I told Hudron that he had taken every penny of my money. and the woman then ran away. I told Hudson I was going to the police directly, Upon which he told me I should have my money back. I had more money than the sum I have named, but more in that pocket. I and Hudson went to Pontstorehouse, -he having ran forward, and I following him. I did not follow him further than Pontstorehouse as he returned to me and desired me to hold out my hand. He handed me three shillings, saying-" There they are." I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He desired me to go to the Devil; Upon which I went to the police-station (laughter). I saw Mr. Rees there, and several others. I told them what had happened to me. Proceedings were taken against the prisoners. I was quite well when this happened; the cause of my illness is that a cart went over my neck on Monday night. The prisoners cross-examined witness at great length; but nothing material was elicited. P.S, Richard Rees examined: On the night of the 23rd of July the prosccutor came to the station-house, and said he had been robbed. In consequence of what he told me I went in search of Ihe prisoners to Pontstorehouse. They live together there. I knocked at the door; and as it was not opened, i forced the door in. No one was inside. I did not see the prisoners between the 23rd of July and the 14th of April. If they had been in Merthyr, I think I should have seen them. The prosecuror was sober when he came to see me. P.C. Thomas Vigors examined: On the morning of the 14th of April I apprehended the prisoners in the cellars, at Pontstorehouse. They were in bed When I told them tbe charge against them, they said they did not know such a man as Simon Jones. The jury found the prisoners guilty without the slightest hesitation. It was also proved that the prisoner Hudson had been convicted of felony at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions in the year 1845. Wiiliam Hudson was sentenced to be transported for fourteen years; and Jane Evans to be transported for seven years.	HUDSON, William (I1841)
216	Report from the Momouthshire Merlin, Saturday 17 July 1847: The Court rose at half-past six o'clock. SATURDAY. His Lordship took his seat on the bench at nine o'clock. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler and Jane Evans, single woman, aged 23 were charged with having, at Merthyr, on the 23rd July last, assaulted Simon Jones, and stolen from his person £2. and other moneys Simon Jones sworn: I am carpenter at Aberdare. On the 23rd July I met Wm. Hudson at the Boot lnn, where we drank some beer, about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him go down the street before that. There were others with him. I went alter him. I had a horse, and took it to the stable. I can't say how much beer we drank. I paid for it. Afterwards, my brother-in-law and I went out about six o'clock. I sent David Jenkins to the New Inn for my horse. The prisoner was coming up the street. We had a quart of beer at the New Inn, which I paid for. We then left, and I went up by Pont Morlais towards Merthyr. Prisoner had gone on before us. My brother-in-law went towards Dowlais. I went towards Aberdare, until I met prisoner near Merthyr, not a mile off. When I met him, he came and took hold of my horse. It was by an iron bridge by the tips. I asked him where he was going. He then asked me to give him a quart of beer at the Six Bells. We went on nine or ten yards. He had hold of my horse. He said there was a publichouse in the tips. He turned the horse off the toad to a little water that runs across. I came off the horse then, and he took hold of me across the back; then a girl came up, and she took hold of me. I know her. She is the prisoner at the bar. This was about nine or ten o'clock. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three pence out of my left hand waistcoat pocket. I had them at the New Inn. I told prisoner he had taken my money, when the female prisoner ran away. I mounted my horse and went after them. Hudson did not run at the same time as her. I came up to them, and said I was going to the police. They said I should have all my money back again. I had more money, but not in that pocket. We went to Pontystorehouse. Prisoner turned back and told me to hold my hand, and gave me three shillings, and said "There they are". I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He told me to go to the d-l. I went to the police station. I saw Mr. Rees and others, there. I told them what had happened. Next day I went to Aberdare to the magistrates meeting, and gave my evidence there. I was quite well when this happened; and the cause of my illness now is a cart having gone over my neck on Monday night.—The prisoner asked witness about fifty or sixty questions, quite foreign to the subject and the female prisoner put such indecent questions that they are unfit for publication. Richard Rees: I am a sergeant of police at Merthyr. On the 23td July 1846, the prosecutor came to the station house about ten o'clock and said he had been robbed. In consequence of the description he gave me, I went to the residence of Hudson and Jane Evans. I found the door locked, which I forced open. I searched the house, but found no one there. I did not see Hudson until I saw him before the magistrates on the 14th April last. I did not see Jane Evans between 23rd July, 1846, and 14th April, 1847. I saw her also before the magistrates. Had they been living in Merthyr I would have seen them. By the Court The prosecutor was quite sober when he came to the station house. Thomas Vigors, police constable at Merthyr: On 14th April 1 look the prisoners on a warrant for robbing Simon Jones; they were both in bed at the time. I read the warrant to them, when they said they knew nothing of it. took them into custody. Verdict, Guilty. A previous conviction, in October, 1845, was then entered against the prisoner Hudson for felony, and he was found Guilty. Sentence, Wm. Hudson 14 years' transportation and Jane Evans seven years. Hudson, on leaving the dock, said, "Farewell all- I wish you all well!" From the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian - Saturday 17 July 1847: SATURDAY. The Learned Judge entered the hall at nine o'clock. ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY NEAR MERTHYR. William Hudson, aged 28, puddler, and Jane Evans, aged 23, single woman, were charged with having feloniously assaulted Simon Jones, and with stealing from his person two sovereigns, and other money, his property. Mr. Conybeare conducted the prosecution; attorneys Messrs. Perkins and James. Simon Jones, carpenter, Aberdare, (who appeared unwell), was examined: On the 23d. July last I met William Hudson at tbe Boot public-house, Merthyr, at about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him previously going down the street. and I went after him. I knew him hefore I saw him in the Boot. I paid for the beer that was drank there. I left the Boot at about six o'clock with David Jenkins, my brother-in-law, and went to the New Inn to fetch my horse. We called (or a quart of beer at the New Imn. I and my brother- in-law and prisoner drank the beer. We then went out together towards Pontmorlais. The prisoner had then gone before us. I parted from my brother-in-Iaw - he going to Dowlais and I to Aberdare by myself. I met Hudson a little way ahove Merthyr. He came to me and took hold of the horse's head. It was by the iron bridge that crosses where there are cinder tips. He asked me if I would give him share of a quart of beer at the Six Bells; to which I replied that there was no odds to me. We went on a little, he catching in the horse's head all the while, and he told me there was a public-house in the tips. He turned the horse into a little road, and I got off the horses back. He took hold of me across my back. A girl came forward, and she took hold of me also. The female prisoner (Jane Evans) is the girl. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three- pence, from my left hand waisicoat pocket. I told Hudron that he had taken every penny of my money. and the woman then ran away. I told Hudson I was going to the police directly, Upon which he told me I should have my money back. I had more money than the sum I have named, but more in that pocket. I and Hudson went to Pontstorehouse, -he having ran forward, and I following him. I did not follow him further than Pontstorehouse as he returned to me and desired me to hold out my hand. He handed me three shillings, saying-" There they are." I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He desired me to go to the Devil; Upon which I went to the police-station (laughter). I saw Mr. Rees there, and several others. I told them what had happened to me. Proceedings were taken against the prisoners. I was quite well when this happened; the cause of my illness is that a cart went over my neck on Monday night. The prisoners cross-examined witness at great length; but nothing material was elicited. P.S, Richard Rees examined: On the night of the 23rd of July the prosccutor came to the station-house, and said he had been robbed. In consequence of what he told me I went in search of Ihe prisoners to Pontstorehouse. They live together there. I knocked at the door; and as it was not opened, i forced the door in. No one was inside. I did not see the prisoners between the 23rd of July and the 14th of April. If they had been in Merthyr, I think I should have seen them. The prosecuror was sober when he came to see me. P.C. Thomas Vigors examined: On the morning of the 14th of April I apprehended the prisoners in the cellars, at Pontstorehouse. They were in bed When I told them tbe charge against them, they said they did not know such a man as Simon Jones. The jury found the prisoners guilty without the slightest hesitation. It was also proved that the prisoner Hudson had been convicted of felony at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions in the year 1845. Wiiliam Hudson was sentenced to be transported for fourteen years; and Jane Evans to be transported for seven years.	EVANS, Jane (I1842)
217	RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, on the 11th day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thirty six gallons of Wheat, the property of Henry Thomas. Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each	ELLERY, John (I1779)
218	RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, on the 11th day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thirty six gallons of Wheat, the property of Henry Thomas. Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each	CLIMO, Richard (I1783)
219	RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, on the 11th day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thirty six gallons of Wheat, the property of Henry Thomas. Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each	EVANS, William Joseph (I1782)
220	RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, sa the Lith day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thi:ty six gallens of Wheat, the property of Heory Thomas Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each	ELLERY, John (I1779)
221	RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, sa the Lith day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thi:ty six gallens of Wheat, the property of Heory Thomas Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each	CLIMO, Richard (I1783)
222	Role: Co-Defendant	HAINSWORTH, John (I144)
223	Role: Co-Defendant	HEBDEN, Joseph (I145)
224	Role: Co-Defendant	KENNA, William (I206)
225	Role: Co-Defendant	MULROYNE, Patrick (I263)
226	Role: Co-Defendant	BRISTOW, Arthur (I394)
227	Role: Co-Defendant	DIXON, Robert (I908)
228	Role: Co-Defendant	INGRAM, John (I943)
229	Role: Co-Defendant	FENTON, William (I1272)
230	Role: Co-Defendant	FIELD, Thomas (I1276)
231	Role: Co-Defendant	SULLIVAN, John (I1414)
232	Role: Co-Defendant	BOYALL, Robert (I1428)
233	Role: Co-Defendant	PRICE, David (I1451)
234	Role: Co-Defendant	BISDEE, Edgar (I1694)
235	Role: Co-Defendant	BEAR, James (I1706)
236	Role: Co-Defendant	COLLINS, Daniel (I1727)
237	Role: Co-Defendant	CONOLLY, John (I1728)
238	Role: Co-Defendant	RAGAN, John (I1729)
239	Role: Co-Defendant	COTTERILL, William A (I1735)
240	Role: Co-Defendant	EADES, Charles (I1767)
241	Role: Co-Defendant	ELLERY, John (I1779)
242	Role: Co-Defendant	CLIMO, Richard (I1783)
243	Role: Co-Defendant	DOWLEY, William (I1793)
244	Role: Co-Defendant	HAYNES, Richard (I1828)
245	Role: Co-Defendant	SIMMONS, William (I1829)
246	Role: Co-Defendant	BAILEY, Jane (I1838)
247	Role: Co-Defendant	EVANS, Jane (I1842)
248	Role: Co-Defendant	SMITH, John (I1850)
249	Role: Co-Defendant	SMITH, John (I1850)
250	Role: Co-Defendant	DUNCAN, John (I1867)

Notes

Linked to

201

Not married, but shown as living together at the time of their arrest

Family: William HUDSON / Jane EVANS (F226)

202

Old Bailey Transcript:

BRIDGET TIGHE and MARY CONNOR were indicted for Stealing, on the 3rd of May, 1 shirt, value 1s., the goods of Nicholas Crowder.

ELIZABBTH ANN CROWDER . I am the wife of Nicholas Crowder, we keep a clothes-shop on Saffron-hill. On the 3rd of May, about ten o'clock at night, I was coming home, and saw the two prisoners at my shop-window—I had a broken square of glass there—I saw Connor with her hand up to the window, trying to get a pair of shoes out—I saw one of the shoes hanging out of the broken pane—I said, "What are you about? you are after no good"—Connor said, "What do you want to accuse me of; do you want to send me away?"—they said, "Search us"—I did feel, and found nothing—they abused me very much, and said I was a false-swearing Jew b—I was about to let them go, when a neighbour called out, "There is something white hanging from one of them "Tighe then said, "Give her a drive," and they went off—I knocked at my window, and my husband and my little boy followed them—I then missed a shirt—this is it—(looking at one)—it was taken from the window—there was a piece more glass broken out.

THOMAS TRIGO (police-constable G 214.) I saw the two prisoners running—I caught Connor, and made a grasp at Tighe, but she got from me, and another person took her—this shirt dropped from her in my presence.

Tighe's Defence. I was coming by, and saw the shirt on the rails—I took it, and put it into my apron—they called "Stop thief"—I turned back with it and dropped it.

Connor's Defence. I was going home—this girl said she had got a shirt she had picked up—I know nothing about it—we were not at the window.

E. A. CROWDER re-examined. They were standing still at my window, and one had got the shoe in her hand—I had not been out ten minutes—I saw the shirt a quarter of an hour before.

TIGHE— GUILTY .* Aged 17.

CONNOR— GUILTY .* Aged 17.

Transported for Seven Years.

CONNOR, Mary (I2119)

203

TIGHE, Bridget (I2118)

204

CONNOR, Mary (I2119)

205

On the 20th ult. Mr. C. D. V. Foss, R.M.,
held an inquest at Millie Millie, on the
Gascoyne, upon the remains of the late Robert
Grundy, which were found near Millie Millie
on the 14th March last. After having
viewed the remains and heard the evidence,
the jury returned the following verdict: —
"That the deceased, Robert Grundy, was
murdered near Millie Millie on or about the
10th March, 1884, by the aboriginal natives
Mowaraba, alias "Big headed Harry," and
Gnalbee." The former native was afterwards
brought up before the Resident
Magistrate upon the charge of wilful murder,
when he was remanded for eight days.
Another aboriginal native was also brought
up on suspicion of having been concerned
in the murder of the deceased ; but, as
there was no evidence against him, he was
at once discharged.

GRUNDY, Robert (I1303)

206

On the 9th August 1849 a Criminal Petition was made, which was unsuccessful

BROWN, Thomas (I1712)

207

Once previously convicted of Poaching

Court Report from the Leicestershire Mercury:

John Smith (26) and Joseph Isom (26) were charged with stealing, the 18th of Oct., 1848, at Stapleford, two geese and strainer, the property of Anthony Hart.
Mr. Vaughan conducted the case.
William Hart, son of the prosecutor, deposed that on the 17th of October, he counted his father's geese, and there were 23 when secured for the night. The next morning two were missing : there was blood on the road to Melton, and following that direction heads and four feet and skins and feathers of geese were found about 400 yards from where the geese were kept. One of the heads found was like that of one of the missing geese: could not speak to the other.
Anthony Hart conrmed the statement of his son : and said he gave notice to Superintendent Condon.
Sarah Dennis identified the stolen strainer: Alice Hart likewise identified it.
Thomas Farell met the prisoners on the 18th October, a little after four in the morning, at Thorpe End, coining from the direction of Stapleford. Isom had something bulky under his smock, and asked witness, who was smoking a pipe, for a light, He walked as far as King Street with them, and was certain it was them.
William Condon, from information received, went to prisoner's house, found them both bed at eleven in the morning: and found near the bed, a small pan, bason, and two plates, and the bones of a goose and handkerchief covered with blood. In a box he found the body of a goose, wrapped in the strainer produced. On comparing the boots found on the prisoners with the footmarks, Isom's corresponded exactly. The head of the goose given to witness by Mr. Hart corresponded with the body found in the box. There was blood on the prisoner's clothes.
The prisoners' defence was that they " found" both strainer and goose.
Immediately upon summing up, the jury found a verdict of Guilty. Seven years' transportation

SMITH, John (I1850)

208

Owned 80 acres 70m east of ALBANY. Employed 4 - 5 T/L men on occasions 1866- 1877

Family: Charles EADES / Lucy COYNE (F218)

209

Poss Maiden name

DOUGAN, Elizabeth (I264)

210

Pre-cons are 1 for a Felony and 1 for an assault.

PICKERSGILL, Joshua (I1966)

211

Previous conviction for Assault

MULROYNE, Patrick (I263)

212

Prison records state he was once previously convicted for Incest with his daughter.

HOLT, Hall (I1807)

213

Probable brother and co-defendant of Charles SHAW

SHAW, Richard (I2911)

214

Report from the Momouthshire Merlin, Saturday 17 July 1847:

The Court rose at half-past six o'clock.
SATURDAY.
His Lordship took his seat on the bench at nine o'clock.
William Hudson, aged 28, puddler and Jane Evans, single woman, aged 23 were charged with having, at Merthyr, on the 23rd July last, assaulted Simon Jones, and stolen from his person £2. and other moneys
Simon Jones sworn: I am carpenter at Aberdare. On the 23rd July I met Wm. Hudson at the Boot lnn, where we drank some beer, about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him go down the street before that. There were others with him. I went alter him. I had a horse, and took it to the stable. I can't say how much beer we drank. I paid for it. Afterwards, my brother-in-law and I went out about six o'clock. I sent David Jenkins to the New Inn for my horse. The prisoner was coming up the street. We had a quart of beer at the New Inn, which I paid for. We then left, and I went up by Pont Morlais towards Merthyr. Prisoner had gone on before us. My brother-in-law went towards Dowlais. I went towards Aberdare, until I met prisoner near Merthyr, not a mile off. When I met him, he came and took hold of my horse. It was by an iron bridge by the tips. I asked him where he was going. He then asked me to give him a quart of beer at the Six Bells. We went on nine or ten yards. He had hold of my horse. He said there was a publichouse in the tips. He turned the horse off the toad to a little water that runs across. I came off the horse then, and he took hold of me across the back; then a girl came up, and she took hold of me. I know her. She is the prisoner at the bar. This was about nine or ten o'clock. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three pence out of my left hand waistcoat pocket. I had them at the New Inn. I told prisoner he had taken my money, when the female prisoner ran away. I mounted my horse and went after them. Hudson did not run at the same time as her. I came up to them, and said I was going to the police. They said I should have all my money back again. I had more money, but not in that pocket. We went to Pontystorehouse. Prisoner turned back and told me to hold my hand, and gave me three shillings, and said "There they are". I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He told me to go to the d-l. I went to the police station. I saw Mr. Rees and others, there. I told them what had happened. Next day I went to Aberdare to the magistrates meeting, and gave my evidence there. I was quite well when this happened; and the cause of my illness now is a cart having gone over my neck on Monday night.—The prisoner asked witness about fifty or sixty questions, quite foreign to the subject and the female prisoner put such indecent questions that they are unfit for publication.
Richard Rees: I am a sergeant of police at Merthyr. On the 23td July 1846, the prosecutor came to the station house about ten o'clock and said he had been robbed. In consequence of the description he gave me, I went to the residence of Hudson and Jane Evans. I found the door locked, which I forced open. I searched the house, but found no one there. I did not see Hudson until I saw him before the magistrates on the 14th April last. I did not see Jane Evans between 23rd July, 1846, and 14th April, 1847. I saw her also before the magistrates. Had they been living in Merthyr I would have seen them.
By the Court The prosecutor was quite sober when he came to the station house.
Thomas Vigors, police constable at Merthyr: On 14th April 1 look the prisoners on a warrant for robbing Simon Jones; they were both in bed at the time. I read the warrant to them, when they said they knew nothing of it. took them into custody.
Verdict, Guilty.
A previous conviction, in October, 1845, was then entered against the prisoner Hudson for felony, and he was found Guilty.
Sentence, Wm. Hudson 14 years' transportation and Jane Evans seven years. Hudson, on leaving the dock, said, "Farewell all- I wish you all well!"

From the Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian - Saturday 17 July 1847:

SATURDAY.
The Learned Judge entered the hall at nine o'clock.
ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY NEAR MERTHYR.
William Hudson, aged 28, puddler, and Jane Evans, aged 23, single woman, were charged with having feloniously assaulted Simon Jones, and with stealing from his person two sovereigns, and other money, his property.
Mr. Conybeare conducted the prosecution; attorneys Messrs. Perkins and James.
Simon Jones, carpenter, Aberdare, (who appeared unwell), was examined: On the 23d. July last I met William Hudson at tbe Boot public-house, Merthyr, at about three o'clock in the afternoon. I had seen him previously going down the street. and I went after him. I knew him hefore I saw him in the Boot. I paid for the beer that was drank there. I left the Boot at about six o'clock with David Jenkins, my brother-in-law, and went to the New Inn to fetch my horse. We called (or a quart of beer at the New Imn. I and my brother- in-law and prisoner drank the beer. We then went out together towards Pontmorlais. The prisoner had then gone before us. I parted from my brother-in-Iaw - he going to Dowlais and I to Aberdare by myself. I met Hudson a little way ahove Merthyr. He came to me and took hold of the horse's head. It was by the iron bridge that crosses where there are cinder tips. He asked me if I would give him share of a quart of beer at the Six Bells; to which I replied that there was no odds to me. We went on a little, he catching in the horse's head all the while, and he told me there was a public-house in the tips. He turned the horse into a little road, and I got off the horses back. He took hold of me across my back. A girl came forward, and she took hold of me also. The female prisoner (Jane Evans) is the girl. Hudson took two sovereigns, six shillings, and three- pence, from my left hand waisicoat pocket. I told Hudron that he had taken every penny of my money. and the woman then ran away. I told Hudson I was going to the police directly, Upon which he told me I should have my money back. I had more money than the sum I have named, but more in that pocket. I and Hudson went to Pontstorehouse, -he having ran forward, and I following him. I did not follow him further than Pontstorehouse as he returned to me and desired me to hold out my hand. He handed me three shillings, saying-" There they are." I was not satisfied, and told him to keep them if he liked. He desired me to go to the Devil; Upon which I went to the police-station (laughter).
I saw Mr. Rees there, and several others. I told them what had happened to me. Proceedings were taken against the prisoners. I was quite well when this happened; the cause of my illness is that a cart went over my neck on Monday night.
The prisoners cross-examined witness at great length; but nothing material was elicited.
P.S, Richard Rees examined: On the night of the 23rd of July the prosccutor came to the station-house, and said he had been robbed. In consequence of what he told me I went in search of Ihe prisoners to Pontstorehouse. They live together there. I knocked at the door; and as it was not opened, i forced the door in. No one was inside. I did not see the prisoners between the 23rd of July and the 14th of April. If they had been in Merthyr, I think I should have seen them. The prosecuror was sober when he came to see me.
P.C. Thomas Vigors examined: On the morning of the 14th of April I apprehended the prisoners in the cellars, at Pontstorehouse. They were in bed When I told them tbe charge against them, they said they did not know such a man as Simon Jones.
The jury found the prisoners guilty without the slightest hesitation. It was also proved that the prisoner Hudson had been convicted of felony at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions in the year 1845.
Wiiliam Hudson was sentenced to be transported for fourteen years; and Jane Evans to be transported for seven years.

EVANS, Jane (I1842)

215

HUDSON, William (I1841)

216

EVANS, Jane (I1842)

217

RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, on the 11th day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thirty six gallons of Wheat, the property of Henry Thomas.
Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each

ELLERY, John (I1779)

218

CLIMO, Richard (I1783)

219

EVANS, William Joseph (I1782)

220

RICHARD CLIMO, 40, JOHN ELLERY, 23, and WILLIAM EVANS, 26, charged with having, sa the Lith day of January, 1849, at the Parish of Lanivet, feloniously stolen thi:ty six gallens of Wheat, the property of Heory Thomas Guilty—Climo transported 10 years, the others 7 years each

ELLERY, John (I1779)

221

CLIMO, Richard (I1783)

222

Role: Co-Defendant

HAINSWORTH, John (I144)

223

Role: Co-Defendant

HEBDEN, Joseph (I145)

224

Role: Co-Defendant

KENNA, William (I206)