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Whale, Ann Nee Scandrett Tried For Larceny 1825
Hi Lyn, Yes the punishment was harsh but from newspaper reports Ann had committed similar offenses on no less than three occasions. She must have really needed the money. -
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Whale, Ann Nee Scandrett Tried For Larceny 1825
Thanks again Janice You may be right about the baby being sickly, maybe the marriage didnt work out and Ann and William were destitute!!?? William was 15 mths when he was buried 11th Dec 1826 so that makes his birth abt Sept 1825. Ann was tried 22nd July 1926. One of the acusers said shehad... -
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Whale, Ann Nee Scandrett Tried For Larceny 1825
Wow, thank you all so much for responding, and so quickly. I am in Australia researching for my husband’s mother ( a Devine who descended from Ann Whale’s second husband Patrick Devine) Also doing a Uni course in Family History, intrigued by poor Ann. Wondering why she would be married, had a... -
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Whale, Ann Nee Scandrett Tried For Larceny 1825
Any help with this 21 yearold born in Birmingham, married to Michael Whale, possibly maiden name Scandrett would be appreciated. Transported for life to New South Wales Australia aboard Grenada. I would be very grateful if anyone has any information, etchings of the time/area. Married at St...
