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John Bruce Prisoner NSW

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Molly

Molly Report 10 Nov 2006 15:31

Can anyone advise me on finding info on John Bruce who was sent to trial 2 Jan 1837 at Huntingdonshire, sentence 7 years transportation to New South Wales, the ship he arrived on in Oct 1837 was James Pattison. I have searched Old Bailey records. I have reason to believe he is my g g grandfather. I don't know what his 'crime' was.

imp

imp Report 10 Nov 2006 20:40

Hi Molly This is John Bruce's freedom certificate index, it looks like you can order it but it is expensive. Surname Firstname Alias Vessel Year CFNo Date SRRef Film Remarks Order BRUCE John James Pattison 1837 44/0502 4 Apr 1844 4/4390 1016 TL 42/109 This is from the state records of New South Wales site. http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/searchform.aspx You could try looking at the quarter sessions if they survive for that period and area. The local record office should be able to point you in the right direction. Also if you have an idea which jail he was in see if the log book has survived, I had a wealth of information about my ancestor from the prison log book. Regards Gail.

Molly

Molly Report 11 Nov 2006 10:04

Thanks Gail, I will give it all a try, should keep me busy! Molly

Suzanne

Suzanne Report 11 Nov 2006 10:12

Looks like he stole straw and barley, from National archives search: Information relating to document with unallocated reference no. Return and Gaol Calendar of Persons Committed: January Sessions Bruce John (labourer), 46; Stealing straw (20lbs) barley (½ peck) from his master Christopher Wilson at Cross Hall, Eaton Socon, Beds. 7 years transportation Date: 1837. Source: Access to Archives (A2A): not kept at The National Archives