When was it published?

March 23, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News March 23, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

John Caron, Margaret His Wife, Margaret Carson, John Carson, M. Wentworth, Efq;, Rev. Mcclintock, Mrs. Bradford, Mr. Haines, Mr. Packer, Mr. Johnfon, Mr. S. Haynes, Mr. Davenport, Mr. Cate, Mr. Miller, Mr. Lowd, Mrs. Dahly, Mr. Eliot, Jackfon, Efq;, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Yeaton, Mr. Furnell, Mr. Fowle, Mr. Peverly, Mrs. Mitchell

Q: What keywords are associated?

Theft Conviction, Portsmouth Thefts, Greenland Thefts, John Caron, Margaret Carson, Court Sessions, Stripes Sentence

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

At His Majesty's Court of General Quarter Sessions for the Province, John Caron and Margaret his wife were convicted of stealing linen, poultry, bedding, and other items from Portsmouth and Greenland inhabitants. John received 20 stripes; Margaret was fined £5 or 20 stripes and sold into service for two years and nine months. A list of robbed persons and court judgments is provided.

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Yesterday at his Majesty's Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this Province, John Caron and Margaret his Wife were convicted of Stealing Linnen, Poultry, Bedding and other Things from several of the Inhabitants of Portsmouth and Greenland, and received Sentence as the Law directs: a Sentence indeed too mild for so many repeated Villanies. And it could be wished that Shopkeepers or others would be cautious in buying or trucking for suspicious Goods from Strangers, as it is too apt to encourage this Practice of stealing, and may in the End bring a Stain upon their own Characters. We have for the Satisfaction of the Publick inserted a List of the Persons Robbed, and the Judgment of the Court. Complainants. Fine, or Stripes, and Service. Months. 92 200 Str. 79 Months Margaret Carson £. 5 or 20 Stripes and to be sold for two Years and nine Months. The same Day at One o'Clock John Carson received 20 Stripes.

M. Wentworth, Efq; 5£.	20	18
Rev. McClintock	20	6
Mrs. Bradford	10	2
Mr. Haines	10	5
Mr. Packer	10	4
Mr. Johnfon	5	2
Mr. S. Haynes	5	5
Mr. Davenport	5	2
Mr. Cate	5	2
Mr. Miller	10	3
Mr. Lowd	15	3
Mrs. Dahly	10	3
Mr. Eliot,	5	2
Jackfon, Efq;	10	2
Mr. Hunter	5	2
Mr. Yeaton	15	4
Mr. Furnell	10	2
Mr. Fowle	5	2
Mr. Peverly	5	2
Mrs. Mitchell	20	8

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Theft Conviction Portsmouth Thefts Greenland Thefts John Caron Margaret Carson Court Sessions Stripes Sentence

What entities or persons were involved?

John Caron Margaret His Wife Margaret Carson John Carson M. Wentworth, Efq; Rev. Mcclintock Mrs. Bradford Mr. Haines Mr. Packer Mr. Johnfon Mr. S. Haynes Mr. Davenport Mr. Cate Mr. Miller Mr. Lowd Mrs. Dahly Mr. Eliot Jackfon, Efq; Mr. Hunter Mr. Yeaton Mr. Furnell Mr. Fowle Mr. Peverly Mrs. Mitchell

Where did it happen?

Portsmouth And Greenland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Portsmouth And Greenland

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

John Caron Margaret His Wife Margaret Carson John Carson M. Wentworth, Efq; Rev. Mcclintock Mrs. Bradford Mr. Haines Mr. Packer Mr. Johnfon Mr. S. Haynes Mr. Davenport Mr. Cate Mr. Miller Mr. Lowd Mrs. Dahly Mr. Eliot Jackfon, Efq; Mr. Hunter Mr. Yeaton Mr. Furnell Mr. Fowle Mr. Peverly Mrs. Mitchell

Outcome

john carson received 20 stripes. margaret carson: £. 5 or 20 stripes and to be sold for two years and nine months. list of judgments per complainant including fines, stripes, and months of service.

Event Details

John Caron and Margaret his Wife convicted of stealing Linnen, Poultry, Bedding and other Things from several Inhabitants of Portsmouth and Greenland. Received sentence as the Law directs. Public advised to be cautious with suspicious Goods from Strangers.