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Margaret

Margaret Report 24 Jan 2006 22:43

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Margaret

Margaret Report 24 Jan 2006 22:44

I have discovered that my gg grandad Charles NEWEY was prosecuted in 1838 in Northampton for stealing fowls (this is a snippit from a local newspaper). He was sentenced to 7 years transportation and sent to the Leviathan Hulk prison ship in Portsmouth. In 1841 he is on the census in Portsmouth still aboard Leviathan Hulk. I googled and found an article that stated he had been recommended for Royal Mercy. It also said he had been very useful as a ships tailor for 3 years. He obviously didnt get transported after all as he married in Exton, Rutland in 1846. I need to find the original documents about his conviction and possible pardon. I cannot get to The National Archives myself and wondered if anyone knew of a good and reliable researcher. I have used one before but have lost her contact details. Margaret

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 24 Jan 2006 22:48

Sorry, can't recommend anyone, but I would have thought it would be an idea to ask if anyone on these boards could do the look-up for you, before paying out the sort of money professional researchers charge. I have had someone from these boards do look-ups for me at the LMA, as I live in the north, and I've helped him when I can, so I think it's always worth asking. Kath. x

Margaret

Margaret Report 24 Jan 2006 22:58

Kathleen I had thought of that but don't like to ask. Think I will see what sort of answers I get and then may rephrase my posting. Margaret

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 24 Jan 2006 23:05

Don't be shy about asking Margaret. People won't offer if they don't want to do it for you, so you've nothing to loose. If you don't get any offers of help, then you can think about paying a researcher, but this site is full of helpful people. Kath. x

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 24 Jan 2006 23:12

A few years ago I heard a talk about the hulks and I seem to remember that you might be lucky to work out the whole story. TNA's website has plenty of records for the Leviathan, but you probably need a manual finding aid to work out which ones you actually want to look at. I think it might prove the sort of look up that needs to be carried out by a specialist, who knows, without having to swot up on it, where to look for the records. Best wishes Brenda

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 24 Jan 2006 23:16

Most family history mags have adverts at the back - i would contact several to compare rates, as I think they vary, before deciding. Jay

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 24 Jan 2006 23:22

I have a list that the Archives sent me -I`ll post it if you give me your address. Rosalyn

Margaret

Margaret Report 24 Jan 2006 23:45

Rosalyn I have messaged you. Thank you again Janet I will look at the ads, thanks for the advise Brenda I have looked at the National Archives website for the references for the archives I need. It does look very complicated Margaret