| Description | Bill of indictment of David Pickering otherwise called Jabez Pickering and Robert Wilson for breaking into the dwelling house of Joseph Nelson and stealing a silver watch, two silver chains, a brooch, a medal, a bracelet, a cross, a pair of braces, a pair of stockings, and a pair of trousers, the property of the said Joseph Nelson
Both men were also indicted for receiving the stolen goods
Offences committed at the township of Flaxton on 19 September 1888
Pickering had previously been convicted of felony at the Assizes and General Gaol Delivery for the North and East Ridings held at the Castle of York on 29 January 1887
Endorsed with names of witnesses and "true bill"
With certificate of conviction at the Assizes and General Gaol Delivery held at the Castle of York on 29 January 1887 of Jabez Pickering for breaking into the dwelling house of Jacob Bell at Marton at night on 10 December 1886, and stealing one overcoat, the property of John Robert Sharp, and a pair of boots and a black felt hat, the property of John Walker. Pickering, with a previous conviction for felony, was sentenced to hard labour in the prison at York Castle for eight calendar months. Certificate dated 29 September 1888 |