When was it published?

March 16, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News March 16, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Robbery, Kent, Dartford, Thief Captured, Gaol Commitment

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

William Gill was committed to gaol in Southwark for robbing a countryman of 8s. 6d. and a tobacco box near Dartford, Kent. The thief joined the victim on the road, robbed him while asleep, but was later recognized and captured outside a local inn.

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The same Day one William Gill was committed to Gaol by Justice Engier, of Southwark, for robbing a Countryman of 8s. 6d. and a Tobacco Box, at Chalk near Dartford in Kent. It seems the Thief inveigled himself into the Countryman's Company, as he was travelling to Town on Foot; and they agreeing to lie together, the Rogue took the Opportunity, while his Bedfellow was asleep, to rob him, and push off in the Morning. The next Day, the Countryman coming out of the George-Inn in the Borough, luckily saw the Fellow passing by, and seized him with his Tobacco Box upon him, 'til a Constable came and secured him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Domestic Crime Robbery

What keywords are associated?

Robbery Kent Dartford Thief Captured Gaol Commitment

What entities or persons were involved?

William Gill Justice Engier

Where did it happen?

Chalk Near Dartford In Kent

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Chalk Near Dartford In Kent

Event Date

The Same Day

Key Persons

William Gill Justice Engier

Outcome

robbed of 8s. 6d. and a tobacco box; thief captured and secured by constable.

Event Details

William Gill inveigled himself into the countryman's company while traveling to town on foot. They agreed to lie together, and Gill robbed him while asleep, then fled. The next day, the countryman spotted Gill passing by the George-Inn in the Borough, seized him with the tobacco box, until a constable secured him.