Hi again
Just as an afterthought, I have quite a few of them these days, I blame it on my husband.
A Couple of colourful people who share the same surname, not sure if they are family or not yet, were tried in Wakefield.
One in particular was before the judge in January, February and April (can't remember the year but it was pre 1830, without getting the file out).
In January he was sent to prison for 2 weeks for stealing a flitch of bacom, some butter, sugar.
In February he was sent to prison for 2 week for stealing similar items, all being food or clothing and publicly flogged on the nearest market day after his 2 weeks were up. He may have served 2 weeks and a few days, depending on whether it meant normal market or cattle market.
In April I think the Judge was totally cheesed off and he did his time but was also sent to Aus for seven years. Again for stealing very minor items.
What I am saying is that I have copies of the Quarter Sessions giving info on what was stolen, who from and where from and who were the witnesses.
If you email the West Yorkshire Archives at Newstead Road, Wakefield they will I am sure be able to assist in giving more info. They will charge for their time etc.
A Google search for West Yorkshire Archives will bring them up, and the site is easy to work around.
regard again
Carol
www.wakefieldfhs.org.ukWakefield Family History Sharing
