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Foreign News
May 2, 1771
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Bristol, a young man kidnapped and robbed his aunt, expecting her inheritance, but she was rescued the next day, leading to his arrest and impending trial.
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Last week there was a very tragical affair transacted at Cathay, in the parish of St Mary Redcliff, in this city, not wholly dissimilar to that of Sir John Dinely Goodere, some years since; and there is great reason to believe, that had it not been for the vigilance of two Gentlemen who was timely acquainted therewith, it would have terminated in the same dreadful manner.
The sequel is as follows: A young fellow, who had lived a very profligate life, and had been supported by an indulgent aunt (at whose death he expected to become possessed of a considerable patrimony) not satisfied with her repeated kindness, and fearing lest she should live too long, took an opportunity one evening, as the Lady was going to bed, to force her out of her house into a chaise, and stopping her mouth with a handkerchief, to prevent her crying out, carried her off into Kingswood, to a place he had previously prepared for her reception; when he returned and rifled her drawers, &c. of money, plate, and other valuables, to a considerable amount.
But very providentially, the next day the Lady was found, and brought to town, who lodged an information against the villain, who was taken by virtue of a warrant, and is now under confinement; and its not doubted but at the next assize, he will meet with his just deserts.
The sequel is as follows: A young fellow, who had lived a very profligate life, and had been supported by an indulgent aunt (at whose death he expected to become possessed of a considerable patrimony) not satisfied with her repeated kindness, and fearing lest she should live too long, took an opportunity one evening, as the Lady was going to bed, to force her out of her house into a chaise, and stopping her mouth with a handkerchief, to prevent her crying out, carried her off into Kingswood, to a place he had previously prepared for her reception; when he returned and rifled her drawers, &c. of money, plate, and other valuables, to a considerable amount.
But very providentially, the next day the Lady was found, and brought to town, who lodged an information against the villain, who was taken by virtue of a warrant, and is now under confinement; and its not doubted but at the next assize, he will meet with his just deserts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Kidnapping
Robbery
What keywords are associated?
Kidnapping Aunt
Robbery Inheritance
Bristol Crime
Kingswood Abduction
Assize Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir John Dinely Goodere
Two Gentlemen
Where did it happen?
Cathay, Parish Of St Mary Redcliff, This City
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cathay, Parish Of St Mary Redcliff, This City
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Sir John Dinely Goodere
Two Gentlemen
Outcome
the aunt was rescued the next day; the nephew was arrested and confined, expected to face trial at the next assize.
Event Details
A profligate young man, supported by his aunt and anticipating her inheritance, forced her into a chaise one evening, gagged her, took her to Kingswood, and robbed her home of money, plate, and valuables. Vigilant gentlemen intervened, leading to her rescue and his capture.