| Description | Bill of indictment of William Ashton late of the House of Correction at Northallerton labourer for stealing two pairs of shoes value 5s, the property of Richard Harland; and two pairs of leather shoes value 5s, the property of William Harland
Offence committed at the township of Whitby on 17 April 1849
Ashton had previously been convicted of felony at the Special Sessions of Oyer, Terminer and Gaol Delivery held for the county of York at the Castle of York on 11 December 1847
Endorsed with names of witnesses and "true bill"
With certificate of conviction at the Special Sessions of Oyer, Terminer and Gaol Delivery held for the county of York at the Castle of York on 11 December 1847 of William Ashton for stealing one mare price £10, the property of Joseph Knox, at the parish of Wykeham on 12 August 1847. Ashton was sentenced to hard labour in the House of Correction at Northallerton for 12 calendar months. Certificate dated 16 June 1849 |