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Charge Book Entries for 1 Jan 1853 - 17 Apr 1853

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Brian Brassett - Brian.Brassett[at]btinternet[dot]com

DatePerson chargedChargePersonWitnessTaken intoChargingD/BMagistrateRemarks
          
02 JanHarriett AttwoodD/use of obscene#16 T.Merrifield #16 Tho MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBench10/= fine plus costs
1853 lang in North St      or 10days in prison
          
03 JanJames Nappertheft of a parcel the[sig unreadable] #42 John TemplemanSupt SteelDBenchcomm to sessions
 labourer St Thomasproperty of the  Pc B & E Railway   10th January
 Thomas RipleyB & E Rail Co      Napper = 4months
         Ripley = 1month
          
03 JanWilliam Webberwilfully breakingJohn SparkesJohn Sparkes#19 John WallSupt SteelDBench10/= fine plus costs
  3panes of glass at Beadle    or 1month hard
  the office of the Corp of the Poor    labour
  Corp of the Poor       
          
05 JanWilliam Elliottpresenting a false#16 T.Merrifield #16 Tho MerrifieldSupt SteelDCounty3months in prison
  petition at the house       
  of Mrs Huish at       
  Mount Radford       
          
05 JanEphraim Newburyasleep in a waggon#23 Isaac Lake #23 Isaac LakeInsp EllicombeDBenchdischarged with a
 Thomas Kellyon the Quay      caution
          
07 JanGeorge Browntheft of a spade theJohn CainJohn Cain#16 Tho MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBenchspade to be given up
  property of comp      to the owner
          
07 JanJames Griffensuspect theft of aH.WrightH.Wrights-Insp MerrifieldSupt SteelDBenchremand to Wed
 James Wheatleycoat from the shop assistant for    [12th] & discharged
  door of comp Mr. Butcher    for want of evidence
          
          
07 JanWilliam Thomasin possession of a Charles Callaghans-Insp MerrifieldSupt SteelDBench[as above]
  coat believed stolen Sawyers Arms     
          
07 JanEdward Morrisa deserter from HM   Supt SteelDBenchremand until word
 seaman Gravesend'Vengeance' whils't      received from the
  lying at Malta on the      Captain Portsmouth
  5th November       
          
09 JanWilli Clapptheft of a piece ofJohn [Prowse]John [Prowse]#23 Isaac LakeInsp FourakerDBenchremand to Wed
  pork from the shop butcher    committed to trial
  of complainant Coombe Street    no bill
          
11 JanFrederick Jacksontheft of copperWilliam FerrisWilliam Ferris  DBenchimprisoned 6hours
 [aged 10years]money from a till      and whipped
 George Hillin the shop of       
 [aged 9years]Mr. Ferris in       
 Samuel GillardSidwell Street       
 [aged 13years]        
          
13 JanElizabeth WorthD/D in the High StInsp Ellicombe Insp EllicombeInsp FourakerDBenchdismissed with a
 fish seller       caution
          
14 JanGeorge Iveyworse for liquor &William RamsterWilliam Ramster#21 Giles DenningSupt SteelDBench5/= for being drunk
 saddle tree makeruse of violent &      with 1week to pay
  threatening lang      or 6hours in the
  toward the comp      stocks
          
15 JanJohn Pearsesuspect theft of aJohn [Pery]John [Pery]#10 John HolwaySupt SteelDBenchdischarged no
 labourer Launcestonsilk h'kerchief the      prosecution
  property of comp       
          
19 JanCharles Bridlecausing seriousSupt Steel Insp EllicombeSupt SteelDBenchdischarged - jury
  injury to a child by      verdict - Accidental
  which its life is in      death
  danger - driving a       
  waggon without       
  command of the       
  reins       
          
21 JanAnn Elizabeth Whiteobtaining 2dressesJane HamesJane HamesInsp EllicombeSupt SteelDBencha rogue & vagabond
  a shawl an apron      3months hard labour
  a chemise a pair of       
  clogs a pair of       
  shoes a table cover       
  & 1/3 under false       
  pretences       
          
22 JanElizabeth Hoskinsuse of obscene#18 J.Whitburn #18 James Whitburns-Insp MerrifieldDBench1month in prison - a
 prostitute Barnstaplelang in Sidwell St      disorderly prostitute
          
25 JanWilliam John Veysieenlisted in theEdward AustinEdward Austin Supt SteelDBench3months hard labour
  Royal Artillery he Cpl Royal Artillery     
  being a Private in       
  the East Devon       
  Militia       
          
25 JanWilliam Cookthe worse for liquor#11 William Ash #11 William AshSupt SteelDBench10/= fine plus costs
  & use of obscene      or 2weeks in prison
  lang in West St       
          
26 JanWilliam Brennanwilfully breaking aMr CollingsMr CollingsInsp WoolcottSupt SteelDBench20/= fine the cost of
 mariner Glasgowpane of glass in Robert Willey    the glass plus costs
  the shop of comp at Mr Hoopers    or 1month in prison
  & theft of a small poulterer     
  loaf of bread       
          
27 JanJames Griffentheft of a piece ofThomas YellandThomas Yellands-Insp MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBenchcommitted to trial
  cloth from the shop Mary Griffen    12months in prison
  of complainant 13 Russell Street     
          
28 JanHenry Phillipstheft from comp ofMary PerhamMary Perhams-Insp MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBenchremand to Wed 2nd
 James Jacksona purse containing      Feb & then comm to
  1sov 7halfcrowns &      trial
  some other silver      Phillips = 6months
         Jackson = 6months
          
28 JanHubert Rowereceived £1-13-6  s-Insp MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBenchAcquitted
  part of the above       
  money & purse       
  knowing it to have       
  been stolen       
          
30 JanJohn Brownbegging in Sidwell#14 John Steer #14 John SteerInsp EllicombeDBench2weeks hard labour
  Street       
          
31 JanBenjamine Leytheft of 8door keys#27 Geo Moore #27 George MooreInsp WoolcottDBench2weeks & to be
 John Longfrom different      whipped
  persons doors       
          
01 FebWilliam Whitefieldwarrant for allowingJohn SparkesJohn Sparkes  DBench2weeks hard labour
  his wife & child to Beadle     
  become chargeable Corp of the Poor     
          
06 FebJohn Carterplaying at pitch &#23 Isaac Lake #23 Isaac LakeInsp WoolcottDBenchreprimanded
  toss under a shed       
  in Queen Street       
          
07 FebMary Ann Pinneycreating a dist &#15 J.Hosgood #15 John HosgoodInsp FourakerDBench14days in prison
  use of obscene       
  language in the       
  High Street       
          
09 FebHenry Holleyenlisted in theJohn ManleyJohn Manley Insp FourakerDBench3months hard labour
  Rifles he being East Devon Militia     
  a Private in the East       
  Devon Militia       
          
11 FebThomas Jarvisplaying at pitch &#28 W.Cumming #28 Wm CummingInsp FourakerDBenchdischarged with a
  toss in the Friars      reprimand
          
11 FebHenry Wilsonconcerned withMary OldridgeMary Oldridge Insp EllicombeDBenchexamined & comm
 itinerant hawker2others - not in      to trial - Acquitted
 Islingtoncustody - with the       
  theft from person       
  of comp of a purse       
  containing a half       
  crown & 4penny       
  pieces & a pocket       
  handkerchief       
          
13 FebDaniel Crootecreating a dist &#24 H.Gibbons #24 Henry GibbonsInsp WoolcottDBenchCroote = 2/6 fine
 labourer St Thomasuse of obscene      plus costs or 3days
 Jane Heywoodlanguage in King St      in prison
 alias Charlotte Eales       Heywood = 5/= fine
 prostitute Exeter       plus costs or 1week
         in prison[2nd offence]
          
13 FebJames BrightD/D use of obscene#15 J.Hosgood #15 John HosgoodInsp WoolcottDBenchremanded for a
 labourer Exeterlanguage in King St      week
          
15 FebJohn Pearcebegging at Mr.#11 William Ash #11 William AshInsp FourakerDBench2weeks hard labour
  Mortimores a brush-       
  maker Paul Street       
          
15 FebWilliam Hughesdeserter from the   Supt SteelDCountysent to County on a
  87th Regt of Foot      charge of highway
         robbery
          
15 FebJohn Hammettsliding in the foot-#11 William Ash #11 William Ash DBenchdischarged with a
  path in the High St      caution
          
15 FebElizabeth WeeksD/use of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles Dennings-Insp MerrifieldDBench5/= fine for being
 prostitutelang in Fore Street      drunk plus 2weeks
         for being a dis-
         orderly prostitute
          
15 FebPatrick Kingdeserter from the   Supt SteelDCountysent to the County
  11th Regt of Foot      on a charge of
         highway robbery =
         1month in prison
          
15 FebMartha BackD/incapable in theThomas Jones Thomas JonesSupt SteelD/BBench5/= fine plus costs
  High Streetsup-numm Pc sup-numm Pc    
          
18 FebWilliam Pickardtheft of a quantityWilliam MearWilliam Mear#19 John WallInsp FourakerDBenchcommitted to trial
  of rope from a ship      2months in prison
  lying at the Quay       
  property of comp       
          
20 FebCaroline ManleyD/use of obscene#19 John Wall #19 John Walls-Insp MerrifieldDBench2weeks in prison
 prostitute Exeterlang in the High St       
          
20 FebHenry RichardsD/asleep in#21 G.Denning #21 Giles Dennings-Insp MerrifieldDBench5/= fine plus costs
  Holloway Street       
          
21 FebWilliam Langmeadenlisting in theJohn ManleyJohn Manley Supt SteelDBench4months hard labour
  Royal Marines Sgt East Devon     
  he belonging to the Militia     
  East Devon Militia       
          
21 FebDavid Evanstheft of turnip greenRichard BustinRichard Bustin#11 William AshSupt SteelDBenchconfined in the cells
 Eliza Hallfrom a field of Mr.      until 6am
 ExeterCross at Duryard       
          
24 FebMary Fowlerbegging in Barnfield#22 William Bray #22 William BrayInsp WoolcottDBenchdischarged with a
 CornwallRoad      promise to leave
         the city
          
26 FebJames Adamsonattempting to pickJoseph JordanJoseph Jordan#19 John WallSupt SteelDBench3months hard labour
 John Hannafordpockets of theMary F TaylorAlbert Place    each
 Exetercomplainants in Mary Frances Taylor     
  Fore Street Melbourne Street     
          
27 FebJohn Mitchellembezzling 2/4John BishopJohn Bishop#19 John WallSupt SteelDBenchcommitted to trial
 labourer Exeterthe monies of his      2months in prison
  master       
          
28 FebJames MacDonaldbegging in Sidwell#14 John Steer #14 John Steers-Insp MerrifieldDBenchdisch & to leave the
  Street      city in 1hour or
         1week in prison
          
28 FebSarah Gagebegging in Eaton#22 William Bray #22 William BrayInsp WoolcottDBenchdischarged
 LondonPlace       
          
28 FebThomas Macknoobtaining 3/= fromJohn LinscottJohn Linscott Supt SteelDBenchcommitted to trial
  complainant under pawnbroker    3months in prison
  false pretences St John's Bow     
          
 Thomas Macknoobtaining 3/6 fromNoah BartlettNoah Bartlett Supt SteelDBench[as above]
  complainant under       
  false pretences       
          
01 MarThomas Macknoobtaining 2/6 fromJohn PassmoreJohn Passmore Supt SteelDBenchcomm & included in
  complainant under      the above 3months
  false pretences      previous sentence
          
01 MarThomas Jonesin possession of aSupt Steel  Supt SteelDCountyconvicted of
 excavatorquantity of silver      sacrilage at Pilton &
 Liverpoolbelieved stolen      burglary at South
         Molton = 15years
         In prison
          
01 MarFrederick Menearsuspect theft ofA.ChamberlainAlice Chamberlain Supt SteelDBenchdischarged for want
  £20-11-0 the poulterer    of evidence
  monies of comp       
          
01 MarJane Williamscreating a dist &#27 Geo Moore #27 George MooreSupt SteelDBench5/= fine plus costs or
  worse for liquor &      3days in prison
  use of obscene       
  language near the       
  Bude Haven Hotel       
          
03 MarJohn Normanbegging in#27 Geo Moore #27 George MooreInsp MerrifieldDBench1week in prison -
 AxminsterMagdalene Street      wife & children to be
         taken care of
          
06 MarWilliam Henry Fostertheft of a gun fromJohn parJohn Par#21 Giles DenningInsp EllicombeDBenchdismissed
 shoe makercomplainant at the brewer    no prosecutor
 Blackboy RoadGeorge & Dragon       
  Inn Blackboy Road       
          
06 MarElias LangD/use of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp EllicombeDBench10/= fine or 1week in
 labourer Sidwell Stlang in Paris Street      prison
         an old offender
          
07 MarCharles WyattD/incapable in#11 William Ash #11 William AshInsp EllicombeDBench5/= fine
  Bampfylde Street       
          
07 MarJohn Rowewilfully breaking[Harriett Hooper][Harriett Hooper]#11 William AshInsp FourakerDBenchcharge not pressed
 dairymanopen the door of       
 St Davids Hillcomp with a poker       
  In Mary Arches St       
          
07 MarSamuel Beertheft of a pewterJohn ManleyJohn Manley#19 John Walls-Insp MerrifieldDBench6hours in prison and
 [aged 13years]dish & a piece of butcher    to be whipped
  copper from the Milk Street    [juvenile act]
  house of comp       
          
07 MarThomas GodfreyD/use of obscene#17 T. Wakeham #17 Tho WakehamInsp FourakerDBench5/= fine plus costs
 silversmith Exeterlanguage in Mary      of 2/6 to be paid in
  Arches Street      1week
          
08 MarJohn ThomasD/incapable in#17 T.Wakeham #17 Tho WakehamInsp EllicombeDBench5/= fine plus costs
  Fore Street      of 2/6 to be paid in
         1week
          
08 MarEdward Piketheft of 2brassJohn O'hamlinJohn O'hamlin s-Insp MerrifieldDBench3days plus once
 [aged 11years]handles from the King Street    whipped [1st offence]
  doors of comp       
 Edward Piketheft of 2brassJohn TurnerJohn Turner s-Insp MerrifieldDBench4days plus once
 [aged 11years]handles from the Fore Street    whipped[2nd offence]
  doors of comp       
          
09 MarWilliam Williamstheft from theThomas BeerThomas Beer#29 William LuxtonInsp EllicombeDBenchcommitted to trial
 seamanpocket of comp of Market StreetInsp Fouraker   12months in prison
 Caroline Wormington2sovs a 5shilling      each defendant
  piece & other silver       
  at the Dolphin Inn       
  Market Street kept       
  by John Born       
          
10 MarThomas Burtontheft of two teaSam EndicottSamuel Endicott#19 John WallInsp FourakerDBench1week in prison &
 [aged 13years]cakes from the baker    once whipped
  shop of comp Holloway Street     
          
10 MarJoseph Cerrinsbegging in the#11 William Ash #11 William AshInsp FourakerDBench1week in prison
  Friars Walk       
          
10 MarWilliam Wilsonwarrant for assaultCaroline WilsonCaroline WilsonSgt GinhamSupt SteelDBench40/= fine plus costs
  on his wife      or 1month in prison
         [4th offence]
          
12 MarWilliam Farleytheft of 2trowelsTho HawkerThomas Hawker#19 John WallInsp FourakerDBench1week in prison &
 [aged 13years]from complainant mason    to be whipped
    St Thomas     
          
14 MarElizabeth Segravebegging on the#18 J.Whitburn #18 James WhitburnInsp EllicombeDBenchdismissed with a
 single woman ExeterSouthernhay      caution
          
16 MarJames Stantonbegging in the#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp EllicombeDBench1month hard labour
 labourerBlackboy Road       
          
16 MarWilliam Hoskingbegging in South StTho SouthwoodThomas Southwood#18 James WhitburnInsp EllicombeDBench1month hard labour
  & wilfully breaking Brittania Inn     
  a pane of glass South Street     
          
17 MarJohn Coombsenlisted in theH.[Stephens]H.[Stephens] Insp EllicombeDCounty[not noted]
  Royal Marine being       
  a Private in the       
  East Devon Militia       
          
17 MarJohn ConbeerD/use of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp EllicombeDBench10/= fine plus costs
 labourerlanguage in the      or 1week in prison
  High Street       
          
19 MarHarriett SimmonsD/wilfully breakingAnn DrakeAnn Drake#14 John Steers-Insp MerrifieldDBench5/= for breaking the
 prostitute Exeter4pictures in Paul Street    pictures or 2weeks
  Sidwell Street      plus 1month hard
         labour for being a
         disorderly prostitute
          
19 MarJames Smiththeft of a chequeRobt StubleyRobert Stubley#14 John SteerSupt SteelDBenchcommitted to trial
  value £6 propertyCornish esqCornish esq    6months in prison
  of complainant       
          
19 MarSarah Whitingtheft of a piece ofCharles GriffenCharles Griffen#27 George MooreInsp WoolcottDBenchcomm to sessions
 Holloway Streetbeef from the stall butcher    1month in prison
  of complainant in Whimple     
  the Lower Market       
          
20 MarJohn Mardonuse of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp FourakerDBench10/= fine plus costs
  language & causing      or 14days in prison
  an obstruction on       
  the footpath in       
  Sidwell Street       
          
20 MarThomas GoverD/rescuing the#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp FourakerDBenchGrant = 20/= fine
 labourer Exeterprisoner John      plus costs or 14days
  Mardon from the      in prison
 Henry Grantpolice - Gover also      Gover = 40/= fine
 painter Exeterassaulted a Pc      plus costs or 1month
         in prison & £5 fine
         for assault or
         1month hard labour
          
20 MarWilliam Hughesdeserter from the#26 H.Gibbons #26 Henry GibbonsSupt SteelDBenchdetained
  87th Regt of Foot       
          
21 MarJohn Blountobtaining beer &John AggettJohn Aggett#28 William CummingSupt SteelDBenchdismissed
 labourer Exeterspirits to the amount       
 James Radcliffeof 6/= under false       
 Labourer Exeterpretences from the       
  Complainant       
          
22 MarHenry Clappconcerned with twoMary PerhamMary Perhams-Insp MerrifieldInsp EllicombeDBenchno evidence offered
  others on the 28th      dismissed with a
  Jan last & theft from      caution
  the comp of a purse       
  containing 1sov &       
  7half crowns &       
  some other silver       
          
24 MarJoshua Saltertheft of a razor & aJoseph RiceJoseph Rice#10 John Holways-Insp MerrifieldDBenchcommitted to trial
 tailor Exeterpair of scissors Guinea Street    transported 7years
  from the shop of       
  complainant       
          
28 MarGeorge Galebegging with a false   s-Insp MerrifieldDBench3months hard labour
  petition at the home       
  of the Rev Dean       
  T.H.Lowe of Exeter       
          
28 MarGeorge Bowdonplaying at pitch &#28 Wm Cumming#28 William Cummings-Insp MerrifieldDBench2/6 fine plus costs or 
 Middleweektoss in Exe Street      6hours in default
          
31 MarPatrick Kingdeserter from the#29 Wm Luxton #29 William LuxtonSupt SteelDBenchdetained & the War
  11th Regt of Foot      Office informed
          
01 AprElizabeth WeeksD/use of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp EllicombeDBench5/= fine & 1month in
  language in the      prison as a prostitute
  High Street       
          
02 AprEdward Piketheft of 1lb of butterJames YendellJames Yendell#14 John SteerSupt SteelDBench14days hard labour
 [aged 11years]from a shop in the Anna Tout    in solitary & once
  Lower Market the Trinity Street    whipped
  property of comp Wm Chamberlain     
          
03 AprCharles Martinfound sleeping inT.RodgersT.Rodgers Supt SteelDBenchsent to prison until
 [aged 12years]a hamper in the toll collector    6pm and whipped
  Higher Market      an old offender but
         a very young subject
          
04 AprWilliam Manningcreating a dist inWm NorsworthyWm Norsworthy#23 Isaac LakeSupt SteelDBench5/= fine plus costs or
 labourer Exeterthe house of comp      1week in prison
  & assaulting him       
          
05 AprCharles Toddtrespass in a fieldMr. W.HooperMr. W.Hooper#11 William AshSupt SteelDBench5/= fine for being
  belonging to comp      drunk
  when drunk       
          
07 AprRobert SilleyD/use of obscenes-Insp Merrifield s-Insp MerrifieldInsp WoolcottDBench2/6 fine plus costs
 Sidwell Streetlang in Sidwell St      1st offence and he
         expressed regret
          
08 AprMargaret Headonsinging & conduct-#18 J.Whitburn #18 James WhitburnInsp WoolcottDBenchElizabeth Wood =
 Elizabeth Wooding themselves in      1month in prison
 prostitutesa disorderly manner      [3rd offence]
  in the High Street      Mary Headon =
         14days in prison
          
09 AprWilliam HutchingsD/incapable inWm Heard William HeardInsp WoolcottDBench5/= fine plus costs
 Exe LaneCoombe Street       
          
11 AprElizabeth Pagetheft of 2flat ironsMr VoyseyMr Voysey#15 John HosgoodSupt SteelDBenchdismissed for want
  property of comp baker    of evidence
    Stepcote Hill     
          
11 AprMary HutchingsD/annoying persons#17 T.Wakeham #17 Tho WakehamSupt SteelDBenchsent home
 Stoke Cannonpassing along at       
  Hills Court       
          
11 AprJames Thompsonin the Barnfield with#15 J.Hosgood #15 John HosgoodSupt SteelDBench1week in prison
 Mary Thompsona placard for the      for each of them
  purpose of gathering       
  alms       
          
11 AprAnn Ridgewaybegging at theEdwin AshfordEdwin AshfordInsp EllicombeSupt SteelDBenchcommitted to trial
  home of the Revd butler to the    14days in prison
  Dean of Exeter on Dean     
  the 9th inst       
          
11 AprThomas Hammickwarrant for notC. BurridgeCharlotte BurridgeSgt LascellesSupt SteelDBench1month in prison
  keeping up pay-      unless debt is paid
  ments under a       
  bastardy order       
          
12 AprThomas GrayD/incapable at theD.HoskinsD.HoskinsInsp HoskinsInsp FourakerDBench5/= fine plus costs
 seamanExeter railway Insp of Police     
 Exmouthstation B & E Rail Co     
          
13 AprJames Skinnerfor writing obscene#25 J.Martyn #25 John MartynInsp FourakerDBenchdischarged for want
 [aged 12years]lang on the public      of suff evidence
  footpath in Paul St       
          
14 AprGeorge RichardsD/D in Sidwell St#11 William Ash #11 William AshInsp WoolcottDBenchdischarged with a
 Sidwell Street       caution
          
16 AprThomas PassmoreD/use of obscene#21 G.Denning #21 Giles DenningInsp WoolcottDBenchto find surety of £5
 Sidwell Streetlang in Sidwell St      & himself in £10 to
         Keep the peace
         toward his mother &
         sister & all HM
         subjects for 6months
          
17 AprElizabeth Scollardplacing herself in#15 J.Hosgood #15 John HosgoodInsp EllicombeDBench2weeks in prison
  the footpath at       
  Head Weir with a       
  placard for purpose       
  of gathering alms       

Brian Randell, 20 Jan 2003