Soham Police Force Charge Book Report of charges coming under the Cognizance of the Soham Police Force Date: 2 May 1848 Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: 30 April 1848 Age: 50 and 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Darnell, William Darnell, Soham, Labourers Charge: Stealing a cockerell and a quantity of hens the property of Mr John Flack Person charging: Robert Hydon, Soham, Yeoman Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby, police officer Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Ed Darnell, June 30 1848, transported for 7 years. William Darnell 12 months imp. Date: 11 May 1848 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: 8 May 1848 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Steel, Worcester, Tailer [sic], Charge: Stealing a quantity of wearing apparel in the Parish of Fordham the property of Charles Curtis Person charging: Charles Curtis, [Cromer?], Blacksmith Taken into custody by: PC W Eade Magistrate: Mr Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: June 30 1848, 6 months imp. Date: 19 May 1848 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: 18 May 1848 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Brown, Soham, Labourer Charge: Willfully damaging a window at Soham, the property of John Brown Person charging: John Brown, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Josh Horsley, Parish Constable Magistrate: W Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 16/6 or 2 months imp Remarks: Committed in default Date: 22 May 1848 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 21 May 1848 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert [Oliver?] Soham, labourer Charge: Committing a breach of the peace and dangerously injuring David Martin in the Parish of Soham Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Soham, Police Officer Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound in recognizance to appear when called upon to answer any charge and to keep the Peace for 6 months Remarks: Date: 27 May 1848 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: 26 May 1848 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Emanuel Davis, Epsom, Mariner. Charge: Beggin [sic] in the parish of Soham Person charging: Robert Hornsby Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Cautioned and discharged. Remarks: [In custody from Friday 3pm until Sunday 9am] Date: 11 May 1848 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: 10 May 1848 Age: 26, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Walker, Sarah Walker, Glascae, Moulder, Charge: Sleeping in the open air in the parish of Soham Person charging: Robt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Robt Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Cautioned and discharged Remarks: Omitted as No 3 Charge [i.e. included out of sequence] Date: 30 May 1848 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: 29 May 1848 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Goodman, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Benjamin Ripan Esq Henny Farm Person charging: Benjamin Ripan Esq Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W. Layton and J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £4 and 17/8 costs or 2 months impt Remarks: Committed in default of payment. Date: 5 June 1848 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody:3 June 1848 Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Palmer, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Caroline Hayhoe with intent to commit rape. Person charging: John Hayhoe, Soham, labourer. Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W. Layton and J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 6th June fined £1 and £1.4.6. costs or 2 months imp. Convicted of common assault Remarks: Committed in default of payment Date: 18 June 1848 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 18, 18, 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Jarvis, James Hitch, William Simmons, Soham, labourers Charge: Willfully and maliciously injured an iron grating in Bull Lane, the property of the Surveyor Person charging: Walter King, Soham, Surveyor Taken into custody by: Appeared without sum, or warrant Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 13th June 1848 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: 12 June 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Giles Harrow, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the Parish of Soham Person charging: Robert Hornsby Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- or 6 hours in the stocks in default Remarks: Fine paid. Date: 16 June 1848 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: 16 June 1848 Age: 55 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Wm Mason, Soham, farmer Charge: maliciously injuring a quantity of grass the property of Thos Spring Person charging: Thos Spring, Soham, farmer Taken into custody by: Robt Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 15/6 expenses Remarks: Date: 16 June 1848 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: 16 June 1848 Age: 69 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Dilley, Soham, labourer Charge: Maliciously injuring a quantity of grass the property of Mr Martin Person charging: W.S. Martin, Soham, Farmer Taken into custody by: Robt Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 8/- costs Remarks: Date: 20 June 1848 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: sum Age: 38, 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mason, beer house keeper, and Sarah Mason, Soham, married woman Charge: Unlawfully rescuing cattle from Edward Steadman which had been seized for the purpose of being pounded Person charging: Ed Steadman, Soham, Pinder Taken into custody by: Summons by R Hornsby Magistrate: W. Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Allowed to settle by paying costs Remarks: Date: 20 June 1848 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: 19 June 1848 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Eastwell, Burwell, carpenter Charge: Committing a rape upon the person of Eliza Hayhoe in the Parish of Soham Person charging: Eliza Hayhoe, single woman, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the Assizes Remarks: July 25th 1848 transported for 7 years [A report of the case can be found in the Cambridge Independent Press 29 July 1848 p4, the victim's name was Eliza Heigho] Date: 27 June 1848 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 26 June 1848 Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Bradley, labourer, Soham Charge: Absconding and leaving his wife and family chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged upon promising to reimburse the parish the sum due Remarks: Date: 4 July 1848 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: 4 July 1848 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jones, Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing a quantity of currants and gooseberries from an orchard, the property of William Bye Person charging: William Bye, Soham, gardener Taken into custody by: PC William Eade Magistrate: W Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and costs or one month imp and hard labour Remarks: Committed in default of payment Date: 8 July 1848 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: 8 July 1848 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Cooper Cater, Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing an iron dog, value 1s, from an unfinished building, the property of William Layton Esq Person charging: William Eade, Police Constable Taken into custody by: William Eade Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: W.Layton declined prosecuting. The prisoner was reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 14 July 1848 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: 13 July 1848 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Shephard, Ely, bargeman Charge: Assaulting and threatening to stab Edward Hitch at Soham Person charging: Edward Hitch, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged at the request of the prosecutor. Remarks: Date: 14 July 1848 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: 14 July 1848 Age: 8, 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Pratt, Charles Pratt, Soham, labourers Charge: Feloniously stealing a brown paper parcel containing five shillings worth of halfpence from a cart in the Crown Yard on the 13th inst. Person charging: John Brown, Norwich, pipe manufacturer Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to stand over until the prosecutor next comes to Soham. Remarks: W.Brown is unwilling to prosecute - the boys are discharged out of custody for the present. Date: 18 July 1848 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 18 July 1848 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, Soham, labourer Charge: Absconding and leaving his children chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: J.T.Bennet, J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: two months impt with hd lr unless the sum of 5s per wk is paid and the children taken from off the parish Remarks: This man has twice previously been convicted of the same offence, time was given him to pay. He paid nothing and went to prison for one month and again for two months. 9 times convicted for various offences. Date: 18 July 1848 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Peachey, Soham, beerhouse keeper Charge: Keeping a disorderly house against the tenor of his license Person charging: Robert Hornsby Soham, police officer Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: J T Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Case dismissed upon the party promising to discontinue the offence Remarks: Date: 18 July 1848 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Isaacson, Soham, beer house keeper Charge: Keeping a disorderly house against the tenor of his license Person charging: Robert Hornsby Soham, police officer Taken into custody by: summoned Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Case dismissed upon the party promising to discontinue the offence Remarks: Date: 29 July 1848 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 29 July 1848 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Isaacson, Soham, beer house keeper Charge: Threatening to stab Elizabeth Isaacson, his wife, and putting her in bodily fear Person charging: Elizabeth Isaacson, Soham, married woman Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Charge withdrawn by prosecutrix Remarks: Isaacson in custody of the police at his own house from 29th July to 1st August, Date: 13 August 1848 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: 13 August 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Peachey, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Joseph Cooper by cutting him with a reap hook Person charging: Joseph Cooper, Soham, Carpenter Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Allowed to be settled between the plaintiff and the defendant Remarks: Date: 21 August 1848 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: 21 August 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Diver, Fordham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly and assaulting PC Heagren in the execution of his duty Person charging: Police Constable Heagren, Soham Taken into custody by: PC Heagren Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- for being drunk Remarks: Date: 25 August 1848 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 25 August 1848 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Morley, Soham, blacksmith's apprentice Charge: Absconding from the service of his master, Mr John Hirmine? Soham, blacksmith Person charging: Mr John Hirmine? Soham, blacksmith Taken into custody by: P C Heagren Magistrate: W Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 28 August 1848 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: 27 August 1848 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Warren, Soham, Labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting his wife Person charging: Ann Warren, Soham, married woman Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 30 August 1848 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: 29 August 1848 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Attlesey, Soham, Sawyer Charge: Drunk and creating a disturbance in the street Person charging: Robert Hornsby police officer Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- for being drunk Remarks: Date: 30 August 1848 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: 30 August 1848 Age: 11, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Isaacson, Mary Isaacson, Soham, labourers Charge: maliciously cutting and injuring a quantity of wheat to the value of 5/- The property of Thomas Tebbitt Person charging: Thomas Tebbitt, Soham, innkeeper Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: To pay 5s damages and 9/6 costs or one month imp Remarks: Date: 31 August 1848 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Broome, Soham, baker Charge: Resisting Supt Hornsby in the execution of his duty Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Soham, police officer Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 18/6 costs Remarks: Date: 5 September 1848 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody:5 September 1848 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Manning, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Edward Munns on Sunday night 3rd September Person charging: Edward Munns, Soham, blacksmith Taken into custody by: R.Hornsby Magistrate: J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled by permission of the Magistrate at Newmarket Bench Remarks: Date: 6 September 1848 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: 5 September 1848 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Marsh, Soham, beer house keeper Charge: Assaulting and threatening Sophia Marsh his wife Person charging: Sophia Marsh, Soham, married woman Taken into custody by: R. Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Case dismissed at the request of Mrs Marsh Remarks: On the 5th Marsh was ordered to find two trustees in £20 each to keep the Peace for 6 months and given the day to find them remaining in custody of the police until prepared with such trustees. Date: 13 September 1848 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mason, Soham, Beer house keeper Charge: keeping his house open for the sale of beer after the hour of eleven o'clock on the night of Monday 5th inst. Person charging: Robert Hornsby police officer Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: John Dobede and S.Thorpe Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6s and 14s costs Remarks: Date: 12 September 1848 Number of Charge:34 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Pendale, Soham, Labourer Charge: Furiously driving in the parish of Soham Person charging: Robert Hornsby police officer Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: John Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6s and 14s costs or 14 days imp Remarks: Committed in default of payment Date: 12 September 1848 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: Sum Age: 20, 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lister Dennis, William Bishop, Fordham, labourers Charge: Assaulting Geo Johnson the younger at the parish of Fordham Person charging: Geo Johnson Soham, baker Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: John Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 10s each including costs or 14 days imp each Remarks: Committed in default of payment Date: 15 September 1848 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: 15 September 1848 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mott, Soham, labourer Charge: Being found in the yard of Mr Heyhoe for an unlawful purpose & for the purpose of stealing turf Person charging: R Hornsby police officer Taken into custody by: R Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 5s or 14 days Remarks: Date: 18 September 1848 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: 16 September 1848 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Rouse, Soham, horsekeeper Charge: Drunk and disorderly in Pratt Street Person charging: Robert Hornsby police officer. Taken into custody by: R Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s for being drunk Remarks: Date: 19 September 1848 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: 19 September 1848 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Attlesy, Soham, sawyer Charge: Assaulting William Tebbit on East Fen Common Person charging: Wm Tebbit, Soham Taken into custody by: R Hornsby Magistrate: W Layton, J T Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1s and 17/6 costs Remarks: Date: 26 September 1848 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: 23 September 1848 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Pledger, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in High Street. Person charging: R Hornsby, police officer Taken into custody by: R.Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s for being drunk Remarks: Date: 28 September 1848 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: 28 September 1848 Age: 13, 13, 13, Person charged, name, address, occupation: Cooper Cater Soham labourer, Soham, labourers [note two names omitted] Charge: Being found in the orchard of Benjn Vipan esq for the purpose of stealing walnuts Person charging: Benjamin Vipan, Soham, gent. Taken into custody by: R.Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 2/6 each costs. Remarks: Cooper Cater previously charged with felony viz July 8th Date: 29 September 1848 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: 29 September 1848 Age: 44, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hitch, Samuel Johnson, Soham, labourers Charge: Stealing a quantity of walnuts from the orchard of Benjamin Vipan Esq Person charging: Benjamin Vipan, Soham, gent Taken into custody by: R.Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay costs Remarks: Date: 29 September 1848 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: 28 September 1848 Age: 56 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Pugg, Bury St Edmunds, sign painter Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the parish of Soham Person charging: Robert Heagren police officer Taken into custody by: Robert Heagren Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- for being drunk Remarks: Date: 30 September 1848 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: 30 September 1848 Age: 40, 18, 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Ashman, George Staples, William Horsley, Soham, apprentices Charge: willfully and maliciously committing a damage upon a certain wall of a garden at Chippenham the property of John Tharpidge [?] Person charging: John King, Chippenham, painter Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 18s the damage and costs Remarks: Date: 30 September 1848 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: 30 September 1848 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Faulks, Soham, apprentice Charge: misbehaviour in his master's service Person charging: William Saunders, Soham, carpenter Taken into custody by: R.Hornsby Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 2 October 1848 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: 1 October 1848 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Pendall, Soham, labourer Charge: behaving himself in a riotous and disorderly manner Person charging: Wm Eade police constable Taken into custody by: W Eade PC Magistrate: W Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: In custody on 12 September for furiously driving Date: 2 October 1848 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: 1 October 1848 Age: 18, 19, 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ambrose Barton, George Barton, James Lusher, Wicken, labourers Charge: Drunk and creating a disturbance in the Moat Closes Person charging: Robt Heagren PC Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby, PC Heagren, PC Eade Magistrate: W.Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s each for being drunk Remarks: Date: 7 October 1848 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: 6 October 1848 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Cater, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in Hall Street Person charging: Wm Eade police constable Taken into custody by: W.Eade Magistrate: Wm Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 12 October 1848 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: 11 October 1848 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Dilley, Soham, labourer Charge: stealing a quantity of apples from the orchard of Wm Reeve Person charging: William Reeve, Hall Street, Farrier Taken into custody by: Robt Hornsby Magistrate: Wm Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded until 13th ordered to pay 9s fine and discharged Remarks: Date: 12 October 1848 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: 11 October 1848 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William King Palmer, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in High Street Person charging: William Eade Police Constable Taken into custody by: William Eade Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s for being drunk Remarks: Date: 12 October 1848 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 11 October 1848 Age: 18,18,17,16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hitch, Edward Jarvis, Chs Gilby, George Gilby Charge: willfully and maliciously damaging a quantity of bricks, the property of Robert Tebbit Person charging: Robert Tebbit Soham builder Taken into custody by: Robert Heagren Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1/6 damage and 8/6 costs Remarks: Date: 23 October 1848 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: 21 October 1848 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Kemp, Soham, carpenter Charge: Assaulting PC Heagren in the execution of his duty Person charging: Robert Heagren Police Constable Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and 13/6 costs or 2 months imp Remarks: Hornsby fined at County Court £10 and expenses Date: 26 October 1848 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: 26 October 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Cooper, Soham, carpenter Charge: Assaulting PC Heagren in the execution of his duty Person charging: Robert Hornsby police constable Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and 11/6 costs or 2 months imp Remarks: Date: 30 October 1848 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: 29 October 1848 Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Canham, Soham labourer Charge: Assaulting Sutp Hornsby in the execution of his duty Person charging: Robert Hornsby Superintendent of police Taken into custody by: PC Heagren Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 20s and 8s costs or 3 months imp Remarks: Date: 31 October 1848 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: 30 October 1848 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Beazley, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Ann Marsh with an attempt to commit a rape. Person charging: Ann Marsh, Soham, Spinster Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 2 November 1848 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: 1 November 1848 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Pollard, Soham, labourer Charge: absconding and leaving his wife and children chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, Soham, Relieving officer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 3 months impt with hard labour Remarks: Date: 1 November 1848 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: 31 October 1848 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Leader, Brand[on]? Horse dealer Charge: drunk and incapable of taking care of himself Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Supt of police Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged. Remarks: Date: 14 November 1848 Number of Charge: 57 When taken into custody: 13 November 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Wilson, Norwich, labourer Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: PC Eade Taken into custody by: Wm Eade PC Magistrate: J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month's imp Hd Lr Remarks: Date: 17 November 1848 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: 17 November 1848 Age: 14, 14, 13, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Wm Pratt, Walter Bradley, John Simmons, William Smith, Soham, labourers Charge: Willfully damaging a gate, the property of John Mann Person charging: John Mann, Brook Dam, farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1/6 each the amount of costs Remarks: Date: 27 November 1848 Number of Charge: 59 When taken into custody: 25 November 1848 Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Hawkins, Hammersmith, vagrant Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J T Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One months imp Hd Lr Remarks: Date: 9 December 1848 Number of Charge: 60 When taken into custody: 8 December 1848 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hunt, Bull Lane, labourer Charge: feloniously stealing a duck, the property of William Easly Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merrest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: The duck having been cooked, the prosecutor was unable to identify the feathers. Date: 10 December 1848 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: 9 December 1848 Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Wright, Lancashire, gas fitter Charge: Drunk and begging in Sand Street Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 1 months imp hd lr Remarks: Date: 13 December 1848 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: 10 December 1848 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Whybrow Hills, East Fen Common, labourer Charge: Maliciously damaging a linen horse the property of Mr John Kidd Person charging: John Kidd R.O. Soham Taken into custody by: PC Eade Magistrate: J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one months imp hd lr Remarks: Date: 13 December 1848 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: 10 December 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonas Munns, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and resisting PC Eade in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Eade Taken into custody by: PC Eade Magistrate: J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 or 14 days imp Remarks: Committed Date: 16 December 1848 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: 16 December 1848 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Seaber, Isleham, labourer Charge: Wilfully and maliciously breaking the window of Mr John Kidd Person charging: John Kidd, Soham, relieving officer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/6 damage and 15/6 costs or 2 months imp hd lr Remarks: Committed Date: 30 December 1848 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: 30 December 1848 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Giles Sparrow, Soham, Labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting Supt Hornsby in the execution of his duty Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- and 6/6 costs or 2 months impt Remarks: Committed Date: 9 January 1849 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: 8 January 1849 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Brown, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting Mr William Mason Person charging: William Mason, Hall Street, beer seller Taken into custody by: PC Eade Magistrate: J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and costs or 2 months imp Remarks: Committed in default of payment. Note once before committed Date: 11 January 1849 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: 11 January 1849 Age: 23, 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hallowhen, Mary Hallowhen, Ireland, labourers Charge: Willfully and maliciously breaking the windows of Mr John Kidd Person charging: John Kidd, Soham R O Taken into custody by: P C Eade Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 11s damage and costs or 2 months imp each Remarks: committed in default of payment Date: 22 January 1849 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: 19 January 1849 Age: 19, 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Banyard Morley, John Morley, Soham, blacksmith and labourer Charge: Feloniously stealing a box containing a quantity of gold, silver and half pence to the amount of nine pounds, the property of Staples Person charging: Ed Staples, Exning, brewer. Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged for want of evidence Remarks: Date: 29 January 1849 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 29 January 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Steward, Soham labourer Charge: drunk and stealing a half pint earthenware mug, the property of Charles Redrup Person charging: PC Heagren Taken into custody by: PC Heagren Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged, no prosecutor appearing Remarks: Date: 7 February 1849 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 6 February 1849 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thos West, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting Martha Rankin Person charging: Martha Rankin, East Fen Common, married woman Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 16 February 1849 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 15 February 1849 Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hicklin, Brandon, horse dealer Charge: Assaulting Hallett Staples Person charging: Hallett Staples, Soham, farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled by defendant paying costs Remarks: Date: 26 February 1849 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: 24 February 1849 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Parrey, Eye Suffolk, sweep Charge: Drunk and resisting Supt Hornsby in the execution of his duty Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 26 February 1849 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: 25 February 1849 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Edwards, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in Fountain Lane Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged. Remarks: Date: 27 February 1849 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: 26 February 1849 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, Soham, sawyer Charge: leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, Soham R O Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: JT Bennet, John Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged by promising to return the sum paid by the Parish for the maintenance of his children and take them out of the Union Remarks: Date: 1 March 1849 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: 1 March 1849 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Manning, Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in the stable of the Crown Inn and not having any visible means of subsistance Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one months impt Remarks: Date: 1 March 1849 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: 1 March 1849 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonas Munns, Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in the stable of the Crown Inn and not having any visible means of subsistence Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one month impt Remarks: Date: 5 March 1849 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: 4 March 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Canham, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting PC Sentance in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £3 and 7s costs or 3 months imp Remarks: Second conviction Date: 5 March 1849 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: 4 March 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bullman, Soham, miller Charge: drunk and disorderly in High Street Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and 7s costs Remarks: Date: 5 March 1849 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: 4 March 1849 Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Cooper Morley, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in Bull Lane Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and 7s costs Remarks: Date: 13 March 1849 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: Summonsed Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mason, Soham, Beerhouse keeper Charge: Permitting gaming in his house contrary to the tenor of his license Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Summons Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and 6s costs Remarks: Second conviction Date: 14 March 1849 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: 14 March 1849 Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Brown, York, no occupation Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month impt hd lr Remarks: Date: 16 March 1849 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: 14 March 1849 Age: 47, 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Bolton, Yorkshire, gardener and James Webb, Kensington, labourer Charge: Sleeping in the open air in the Gas Yard Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 17 March 1849 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: 17 March 1849 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Peachey, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting PC Sentance in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and costs or one months imp Hd Lr. Remarks: Committed Date: 17 March 1849 Number of Charge: 84 When taken into custody: 17 March 1849 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, Soham, sawyer Charge: Leaving his family chargeable to the Parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, Soham R O Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month imp Hd Lr Remarks: Date: 21 March 1849 Number of Charge: 85 When taken into custody: 21 March 1849 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robt Isaacson, Soham, beer house keeper Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the Market place Person charging: PC Pidgeon Taken into custody by: PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and 10/6 costs Remarks: Date: 21 March 1849 Number of Charge: 86 When taken into custody: 21 March 1849 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Tebbett, Soham, Taylor Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the Market Place Person charging: PC Pidgeon Taken into custody by: PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and 10/6 costs Remarks: Date: 22 March 1849 Number of Charge: 87 When taken into custody: 21 March 1849 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Levet, Brettenham, single woman Charge: Concealing the birth of her male child Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the Assizes Remarks: Bailed Date: 22 March 1849 Number of Charge: 88 When taken into custody: 22 March 1849 Age: 38, 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Isaacson, Henry Pledger, East Fen Common, labourers Charge: Unlawfully cutting willow trees, the property of Richard Root, with intention to steal the same Person charging: Richard Root, Bull Lane, farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Finer 30/- each and costs or 2 months imp and hd lr Remarks: Isaacson paid, Pledger committed Date: 27 March 1849 Number of Charge: 89 When taken into custody: 27 March 1849 Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Palmer, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Thomas Palmer Person charging: Thomas Palmer, Soham, blacksmith Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J Dobede, J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1s and costs or 14 days imp Remarks: Committed Date: 27 March 1849 Number of Charge: 90 When taken into custody: Summonsed Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Whyman, Soham, labourer Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Sarah Johnson, Soham, single woman Taken into custody by: Summoned Magistrate: J Dobede, J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1s per week. Remarks: Date: 27 March 1849 Number of Charge: 91 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ebenezer Taylor, Wicken, carpenter Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Hepsabah Herne, Soham, single woman Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: J Dobede, J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1/6 per week and costs. Remarks: Date: 30 March 1849 Number of Charge: 92 When taken into custody: 30 March 1849 Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Ellis, Norwich, no occupation Charge: Begging in Hall Street Person charging: PC Pidgeon Taken into custody by: PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days imp hd lr Remarks: Date: 26 April 1849 Number of Charge: 93 When taken into custody: 24 April 1849 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Maria Hinch, Soham, single woman Charge: Feloniously stealing one sovereign, the property of Walker Person charging: Walker, Soham, Schoolmistress Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton, J D Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Bailed Date: 28 April 1849 Number of Charge: 94 When taken into custody: 27 April 1849 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Clements, Soham labourer Charge: Feloniously stealing a spade, the property of Thomas Tebbitt Person charging: Thomas Tebbitt, Soham, innkeeper Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: J.D.Merest, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 28 April 1849 Number of Charge: 95 When taken into custody: 28 April 1849 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Hayhoe, Soham, labourer Charge: Vagrancy by being in the Crown Yard for an unlawful purpose Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: J D Merest, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One months imp hd lr. Remarks: Date: 30 April 1849 Number of Charge: 96 When taken into custody: 28 April 1849 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, Soham, Sawyer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in High Street Person charging: PC Pidgeon Taken into custody by: PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 10 May 1849 Number of Charge: 97 When taken into custody: 9 May 1849 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Burnes, Cambridge, tailor Charge: Hawking goods for sale in the fair without a licence Person charging: PC Pidgeon Taken into custody by: PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days impt hd lr Remarks: Date: 11 May 1849 Number of Charge: 98 When taken into custody: 11 May 1849 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ebeneezer Tailor, Wicken, Carpenter Charge: Refusing to perform order of bastardy Person charging: Hepsabah Henn, Soham, single woman Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One months imp Remarks: Date: 11 May 1849 Number of Charge: 99 When taken into custody: 11 May 1849 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Whyman, Soham, labourer Charge: Refusing to perform order of bastardy Person charging: Sarah Johnson, Soham, Single woman Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one months impt Remarks: Date: 15 May 1849 Number of Charge: 100 When taken into custody: 12 May 1849 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Peachey, Soham, painter Charge: Running away and leaving his wife and children chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd, Soham, R O Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: six weeks imp hd lr Remarks: Date: 21 May 1849 Number of Charge: 101 When taken into custody: 20 May 1849 Age: 38, 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Clarke and James Flynn Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One months imp each with hd lr Remarks: Flynn just discharged from Northampton Jail for a like offence Date: 1 June 1849 Number of Charge: 102 When taken into custody: 31 May 1849 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hoddins, Leicester, vagrant Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days imp with hd lr Remarks: Date: 1 June 1849 Number of Charge: 103 When taken into custody: 31 May 1849 Age: 44 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Loveday, Haverhill, vagrant Charge: Begging in High Street Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days imp with hd lr Remarks: Date: 4 June 1849 Number of Charge: 103A When taken into custody: 4 June 1849 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Peachey Charge: Refusing to find sureties to keep the peace towards his wife Person charging: Peachey, Soham Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed until the sessions Remarks:[duplicate charge no] Date: 11 June 1849 Number of Charge: 103B When taken into custody: 9 June 1849 Age: 40, 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Clark, Soham, miller, William Short, Stetchworth, pollard buyer Charge: feloniously stealing a quantity of pollard and bean the property of Waller Mills King Person charging: Waller Mills King, Soham, miller Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks:[duplicate charge no] Bailed Date: 11 June 1849 Number of Charge: 104 When taken into custody: 9 June 1849 Age: 40, 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Aaron Burling, Woodditton, pollard buyer Charge: feloniously stealing a quantity of pollard and bean the property of Waller Mills King Person charging: Waller Mills King, Soham, miller Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: [joint with 103B above] Date: 21 June 1849 Number of Charge: 105 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 30, 49, 20, 33. Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Isaacson, Edward Moden, William Mott, Soham, George Collins, Fordham, Charge: unlawfully cutting grass on the baulks, Soham Person charging: Chas Spring, Geo Malden, Geo Johnson Taken into custody by: Summoned by Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 6s each and 11/6 costs or one months imp hd lr Remarks: Mott Committed Date: 23 June 1849 Number of Charge: 106 When taken into custody: 23 June 1849 Age: 18,19,18,18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Daniel Webber, Joseph Diver, William Bassett, John Peachey, Isleham, labourers Charge: Willfully and maliciously destroying the bridges in the parishes of Soham and Isleham also with breaking gates and fences the property of Messrs Broen, Knights, and Human of Isleham Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1.5.6 each or 2 months imp hd lr Remarks: Webber committed Date: 10 July 1849 Number of Charge: 107 When taken into custody: 10 July Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Winfred Randall, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting Robert Murfitt Person charging: Robert Murfitt, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: A Cotton, J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case dismissed, complainant paying costs. Remarks: Date: 13 July 1849 Number of Charge: 108 When taken into custody: 12 July 1849 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Drayton, Isleham, labourer Charge: drunk and incapable of taking care of himself at Soham Person charging: PC Sentance Taken into custody by: PC Sentance Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s Remarks: Date: 20 July 1849 Number of Charge: 109 When taken into custody: 19 July 1849 Age: 30, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jarvis, Sarah Webb, Soham, labourers Charge: Stealing a quantity of potatoes growing in the open fields the property of [ ] Morley Person charging: Morley, Brook Street, farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 20s each and costs or two months imp hd lr. Remarks: Date: 12 July 1849 Number of Charge: 110 When taken into custody: 12 July 1849 Age: 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Freeman, Soham, labourer Charge: Wilfully damaging a quantity of beans to the amount of one shilling the property of Edward Clements Person charging: Edward Clements, Soham, farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled by paying damage and costs Remarks: Omitted in last page [i.e. should have been on previous page - date order ] Date: 8 August 1849 Number of Charge: 111 When taken into custody: 6 August 1849 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Isaacson, Soham, beer seller Charge: Using threats towards his wife Elizabeth Isaacson thereby putting her in bodily fear Person charging: Elizabeth Isaacson Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to find sureties himself in £30 and two bondsmen in £15 each to keep the peace for six months Remarks: Bailed at Cambridge Date: 8 August 1849 Number of Charge: 112 When taken into custody: 8 August 1849 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Murfitt, Soham Peice, Labourer Charge: maliciously damaging willow trees the property of Mrs John Black Person charging: Robert ? Soham Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby and PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5s and costs Remarks: Date: 10 August 1849 Number of Charge: 113 When taken into custody: 9 August 1849 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Giles Sparrow, Soham, labourer Charge: Disorderly and assaulting his father Person charging: Sparrow, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged by paying costs, his father not wishing to press the charge Remarks: Date: Number of Charge: 114 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Bibbey, York, labourer Charge: Stealing beans from a field the property of Julius Ceaser Martin Person charging: PC Vawser Taken into custody by: PC Vawser ? PC Pidgeon Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged no prosecutor appearing Remarks: Date: 14 August 1849 Number of Charge: 115 When taken into custody: 14 August 1849 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Radford Dewy, Soham, Farmer Charge: Assaulting Mrs Betsy Rust Person charging: John Rust, Soham, Merchant Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest and J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed, costs paid by complainant Remarks: Date: 15 August 1849 Number of Charge: 116 When taken into custody: 13 August 1849 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Mechup, Soham, Sawyer Charge: Assaulting Mr George Gibson Person charging: Geo Gibson, shoemaker, Soham Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J D Merest, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay costs Remarks: Date: 15 August 1849 Number of Charge: 117 When taken into custody: 14 August 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Mc Keney, Ireland, labourer Charge: Drunk and threatening to assault Mrs Marsh with a reep hook Person charging: Sarah Marsh, Soham, beer house keeper Taken into custody by: PC Vawser Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged no prosecutrix appearing. Remarks: Date: 18 August 1849 Number of Charge: 118 When taken into custody: 17 August 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Smith, Soham, rag dealer Charge: On suspicion of stealing a quantity of plums the property of some person unknown Person charging: PC Vawser Taken into custody by: PC Vawser Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 27 August 1849 Number of Charge: 119 When taken into custody: 26 August 1849 Age: 25, 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Hills, Robert Steadman, Brook Street, labourers Charge: On suspicion of being in the house of Mr Joel Chambers with intent to rob the same Person charging: Bidwell Chambers, Soham, Clerk Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged for want of evidence Remarks: Date: 27 August 1849 Number of Charge: 120 When taken into custody: 26 August 1849 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Fincham, Brook Street, Labourer Charge: Preventing the apprehension of Robert Steadman Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 5 September 1849 Number of Charge: 121 When taken into custody: 5 September 1849 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, Soham, sawyer Charge: Absconding and leaving his family chargeable to the Parish of Soham Person charging: John Kidd R.O. Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial as an incorrigible rogue Remarks: Date: Number of Charge: 122 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Tibbitts, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting PC Vawser in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Vawser Taken into custody by: PC Vawser Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and costs Remarks: £1 to Police Fund Date: Number of Charge: 123 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bailey, Soham, labourer Charge: Assaulting PC Vawser in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Vawser Taken into custody by: P C Vawser Magistrate: J.T.Bennett and J. Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: Number of Charge: 124 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonas Munns, John Robinson, Soham, labourers Charge: Sleeping under stacks in Speed Lane Person charging: PC Vawser and PC Bedmore Taken into custody by: PC Vawser Magistrate: J.T.Bennett and J. Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Munns Three months imp hd lr, Robinson 7 days Remarks: Date: 3 October 1849 Number of Charge: 125 When taken into custody: 2 October 1849 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Horsley, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and creating a disturbance in the town Person charging: PC Vawser Taken into custody by: PC Vawser Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Cautioned and discharged Remarks: Date: 30 October 1849 Number of Charge: 126 When taken into custody: Sum Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Bradley, Soham, beer seller Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer on Sunday morning the 14th October Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and costs Remarks: Date: 30 October 1849 Number of Charge: 127 When taken into custody: Sum Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Howlett, Soham, beer seller Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer during divine service in the afternoon of Sunday 14th October Person charging: Supt Hornsby Taken into custody by: Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 5s costs. Remarks: Date: 7 November 1849 Number of Charge: 128 When taken into custody: 5 November 1849 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Martin, Soham, labourer Charge: Feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling house of John Hall and stealing therefrom one loaf of bread, some butter, some pork and a quart of wine also with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Joseph Johnson and stealing therefrom £17.10 in gold and 13/6 in silver, a gold wedding ring and a handkerchief Person charging: Joseph Johnson and John Hall, Soham, farmers Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Transported 7 years Date: 26 November 1849 Number of Charge: 129 When taken into custody: 24 November 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Abraham Jackson, Soham, Labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting PC Bedmore in the execution of his duty Person charging: PC Bedmore Taken into custody by: PC Bedmore Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and 12/6 costs Remarks: Fine to police fund Date: 21 December 1849 Number of Charge: 130 When taken into custody: 20 December 1849 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Webber, Isleham, labourer Charge: Maliciously damaging the window of Mr John Kidd R.O. Person charging: John Kidd, Soham, RO Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/- damage and costs or 2 months imp Remarks: Committed Date: 26 December 1849 Number of Charge: 131 When taken into custody: 26 December 1849 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Clements, Soham, cordwainer Charge: Feloniously setting fire to the buildings &c of Mr Geo Malden Person charging: Geo Malden, Soham, Farmer Taken into custody by: Supt Hornsby Magistrate: J D Merest and William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded for one week Remarks: End of first sequence of charge numbers Gap between 26 Dec 1849 and 21 February 1850 Start of second sequence of charge numbers Date: 21 February 1850 Number of Charge: 1, 2, When taken into custody: 20 February 1850 Age: 36, 53 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Michael Nicholson, Elizabeth Nicholson, Irish Vagrants Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the Streets at Soham Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged. Ordered to leave the town Remarks: Date: 21 February 1850 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: 20 February 1850 Age: 42 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann Blannde, Hawker, Cambridge Charge: Drunk and disorderly in streets of Soham Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 25 February 1850 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 23 February 1850 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Loimir, Birmingham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in streets of Soham Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered out of town and discharged Remarks: Date: 26 February 1850 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Seaber, Soham Charge: Neglecting to pay the poor rates to the parish officer of Soham Person charging: Overseers of Soham Taken into custody by: Summoned to petty session Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, J.Dobede, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Allowed one month to pay £2.4.11 and 9/9d expenses Remarks: Expenses not paid Date: 26 February 1850 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Fitch, Soham Charge: Refusing to pay sick allowance to John Cousyns, a member of a benefit society Person charging: John Cousyns, Prickwillow, labourer Taken into custody by: Summoned to petty sessions Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, J.Dobede, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Defendant not appearing a warrant ordered for his apprehension and appearance next Tuesday Remarks: Date: 5 March 1850 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: 5 March 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Mainprice, Soham, inn keeper, Robert Hargreive, Soham Charge: poaching in day time without game certificate on lands of J.D.Merest Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Soham Taken into custody by: summonsed by PC Bass to Newmarket Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, J.Dobede, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: convicted in penalty of £5 and £1.1.6 costs or three months imprisonment. Remarks: Constables expenses 7s 6d paid Date: 5 March 1850 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: 5 March 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Fitch, Soham, labourer Charge: neglecting to appear to summons on Tues 26 Feb to answer complaint of John Cousyns Person charging: John Cousyns harness maker, Mile End near Prickwillow. Taken into custody by: Warrant executed by PC John Bass Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, J.Dobede, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay compt full amount with costs Remarks: Not paid Date: 8 March 1850 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: 6 March 1850 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Giles Farrow, Soham, labourer Charge: Committing a Breach of the Peace and putting comt in bodily fear and drunk Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Soham, Yeoman Taken into custody by: PC John Bass and PC Joseph Dalton Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to find sureties to keep the Peace for 3 months Remarks: two sureties 14/9 expenses paid 9/6 clerk, 5/3d constable. Prisoner's father William Shaw and the two sureties £10 each Date: 8 March 1850 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: 6 March 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Rollinson, Soham, labourer Charge: Committing a Breach of the Peace and putting comt in bodily fear and drunk Person charging: Robert Hornsby, Soham, Yeoman Taken into custody by: PC John Bass and PC Joseph Dalton Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- for drunk and 12/3 expenses Remarks: Allowed one month to pay Date: 15 March 1850 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: 14 March 1850 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Jennins, Bayswater, carpenter Charge: Begging in the streets and other acts of vagrancy at Soham Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days imt with hd lr Remarks: Date: 2 April 1850 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Murfitt, pig jobber, Soham Charge: Refusing to obey an order made by magistrate for paying complainant Person charging: John Cousyns, Soham, harness maker Taken into custody by: Summons by PC Bass Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Order made for distress warrant to issue and allow one month to consider of it Remarks: Date: 9 April 1850 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Rook, Soham, farmer Charge: Refusing to pay poor rates at Soham Person charging: Overseers of Poor, Soham Taken into custody by: Summons, PC Bass Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, S.J.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Paid two rates and allowed three weeks to pay the remainder Remarks: Date: 12 April 1850 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: 10 April 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Fabraham, Soham, Labourer Charge: Deserting his family and leaving it chargeable to the Parish of Soham on 14 October 1849 Person charging: Kidd, Soham, Relieving Officer Taken into custody by: PC Dalton warrant Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Allowed one month to pay 15/6 Remarks: Constables allowed 3/6 Date: 12 April 1850 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 10 April 1850 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Hare, Nottingham, coach builder Charge: Drunk and using improper language in streets of Soham Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged paying 1/6 expenses Remarks: Date: 19 April 1850 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: 18 April 1850 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Beazly, Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in chaff house the property of Mr Jonas Clark Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass, PC Dalton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: six weeks imprisonment hard labour. Remarks: Date: 15 April 1850 Number of Charge: 16 (duplicate number) When taken into custody: 14 April 1850 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Faulks, Soham, Wheelwright apprentice Charge: Absconding from his apprentiship and stealing a two feet rule the property of complainant Person charging: Saunders, Soham, wheelwright. Taken into custody by: PC J Dalton Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged, the felony not proven Remarks: Date: 19 April 1850 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: 18 April 1850 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Beazly, Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in chaff house the property of Mr Jonas Clark Person charging: PC John Bass Taken into custody by: PC John Bass, PC Dalton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: six weeks house of correction with hard labour Remarks: Date: 8 May 1850 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: 7 May 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert King Soham, farm labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting his master Jugg, Soham Mere, farmer Person charging: Jugg, Soham Mere, Farmer Taken into custody by: Josp Dalton Magistrate: J D Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Repd and discharged he returning to his employ Remarks: Date: 19 June 1850 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: 17 June 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Manning (Munning?), Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing from the house of Brown widow Soham, a cotton shirt and other articles the shirt the property of John Bridge Soham yeoman Person charging: Brown, Soham, widow Taken into custody by: PC Bass and PC Dalton (later) PC Bass Magistrate: J D Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reapprehended 21 July and committed for trial at Quarter Sessions. Remarks: Taken from the lock up by Robert Hornsby and allowed to leave. 12 months impt on 18 October Date: 14 August 1850 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 14 August 1850 Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Watson, Ireland Charge: Drunk and incapable in streets of Soham Person charging: John Bass, Police Constable Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 14 August 1850 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: 14 August 1850 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Pope Soham, labourer Charge: Feloniously entering the house and stealing from a desk £6.2.4 1/4 the property of John Colin farmer, Soham Fen Person charging: John Bass Police Constable Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: J D Merest, William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: 3 months imprisonment on 18 October Date: 19 August 1850 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: 17 August 1850 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Wells, Isleham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the streets of Soham Person charging: John Bass, PC Taken into custody by: Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remarks: (half entry missing) Date: 23 October 1850 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 22 October 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Woodbine, Soham, brickmaker Charge: Stealing a goose the property of complainant Person charging: Edward Fuller, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remarks: (half entry missing) Date: 23 October 1850 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: 22 October 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Christopher Thurstin, Ely, brickmaker Charge: Receiving the same knowing it to be stolen Person charging: Edward Fuller, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remarks: (half entry missing) Date: 23 October 1850 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: 22 October 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Norman, Ely, brickmaker Charge: Accessory after the fact Person charging: Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remarks: (half entry missing) Date: 19 November 1850 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 18 November 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hagren, Soham, barber; William Lambert, Soham (unreadable occupation); Thomas Newton, Soham, currier Charge: Feloniously entering the house of complainant and stealing therefrom a bottle of ketchup, a quantity of cigars, spirits and sugar Person charging: Benjamin Dennis, Soham, innkeeper Taken into custody by: Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remarks: (second half of entry missing) [Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Saturday 22 March 1851 p7; Lambert and Hagreen 18 months and Newton 12 months imprisonment with hard labour] MISSING charges number 27 to 39 Date: (Half entry missing) 1850 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charge: Person charging: Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 2 years imprisonment at assizes 20 March 1850 Remarks: Remanded until Tuesday 25 February convey to Cambridge [This is probably the entry for Samuel Law, 34, tramp, iron moulder for possession of a plaster of paris mould for a shilling at Soham on 14 February 1851 sentenced at assize to 2 years imprisonment with hard labour Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Saturday 22 March 1851 p7 - Officer's name shown as PC Bays] Date: (half entry missing) 1850 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charge: Person charging: Taken into custody by: PC J Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 2 years imprisonment at Assizes 20 March 1850 Remarks: Remanded until Tuesday 25 February conveyed to Cambridge [This is probably the entry for Ann Roberts 28, tramp, for possession of a plaster of paris mould for a shilling at Soham on 14 February 1851 sentenced at assize to 2 years imprisonment with hard labour - Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Saturday 22 March 1851 p7 - Officer's name shown as PC Bays] Date: (half entry missing) 1850 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charge: Person charging: Taken into custody by: J Bass warrant Magistrate: Newmarket bench Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed 14 days Remarks: Date: (half entry missing) 1850 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: 1850 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charge: Person charging: Taken into custody by: PC John Smith Magistrate: Bench, Newmarket Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Bill ignored on 20 March Assizes Date: 1 April 1851 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: 30 March 1851 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Ruse, Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing a moor spade on or about the 27 July 1849, the property of the prosecutor Person charging: John Clark, Soham, butcher Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: J T Bennett and A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged for want of evidence the article not having been found in reasonable time. Remarks: Date: 2 April 1851 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: 2 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonas Munns Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in a straw loft at the Red Lion and being there for an unlawful purpose Person charging: John Bass Soham Police Officer Taken into custody by: PC Bass and PC Smith Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 2 April 1851 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: 2 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Beazley Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in a straw loft at the Red Lion and being there for an unlawful purpose Person charging: John Bass Soham Police Officer Taken into custody by: PC Bass and PC Smith Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 2 April 1851 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: 2 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Stuart, Soham, labourer Charge: Sleeping in a straw loft at the Red Lion and being there for an unlawful purpose Person charging: John Bass Soham Police Officer Taken into custody by: PC Bass and PC Smith Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 15 April 1851 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: 14 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Murfitt, Soham, labourer Charge: Assault and pound breech at the Coates Person charging: Fullard Fyson Soham farmer Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: J T Bennett and A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month H Correction in default of paying fine and costs Remarks: Date: 16 April 1851 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: 16 April 1851 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Simion Gusdale, Chelmsford Charge: Obtaining monies under false pretences Person charging: PC John Bass. Gunton schoolmaster Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged for want of evidence Remarks: Date: 29 April 1851 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: 28 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Eddy Palmer, Soham, farmer Charge: Assault and pound breech at Hermy Farm Person charging: Fullard Fyson Soham farmer Taken into custody by: Warrant PC Bass Magistrate: J T Bennett, A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged it being an action at law Remarks: Date: 29 April 1851 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 28 April 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Pizer Soham, labourer Charge: pound breech and assaulting Fullard Fyson, the complainant Person charging: Fullard Fyson Soham farmer Taken into custody by: Warrant PC Bass Magistrate: J T Bennett, A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged it being an action at law Remarks: Date: 5 May 1851 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: 3 May 1851 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Rilee married woman Charge: stealing a quantity of horse hair from a stable Person charging: John Wells Taken into custody by: PC John Bass Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: 1 month impt on 4 July 1851 Date: 10 May 1851 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: 10 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Gotobed Eve, Ely, waterman Charge: Drunk and assaulting PC Smith in the streets of Soham Person charging: PCs Smith and Bass Taken into custody by: PCs Smith and Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged by paying 6d damage to clothing. Remarks: Date: 10 May 1851 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: 10 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susan Layton, Soham, single woman Charge: Drunk and disorderly in streets of Soham Person charging: PC Bass Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: William Layton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 14 May 1851 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: 14 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hitch, Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing a horse the property of the prosecutor Person charging: John Peck, Soham, dealer Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged, prosecutor refusing to prosecute. Remarks: Date: 14 May 1851 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: 14 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Martin, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and assaulting Easy by stabbing him in the hand Person charging: Easy, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to be discharged by Magistrate Remarks: Date: 29 May 1851 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: 28 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Beckwith, Soham, labourer Charge: assaulting and stealing 2/6d from the person of Martin Gleeson at Reach on Monday 26 inst Person charging: Martin Gleeson, Soham, carpenter. Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded till Tuesday 3 June Remarks: Committed by J.D.Merest and A.Cotton for one calendar month for the assault Date: 29 May 1851 Number of Charge: 57 When taken into custody: 28 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Herrington, Soham, labourer Charge: assaulting and stealing 2/6d from the person of Martin Gleeson at Reach on Monday 26 inst Person charging: Martin Gleeson, Soham, carpenter. Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded till Tuesday 3 June Remarks: Committed by J.D.Merest and A.Cotton for one calendar month for the assault Date: 29 May 1851 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: 29 May 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Hitch Charge: assaulting and stealing 2/6d from the person of Martin Gleeson at Reach on Monday 26 inst Person charging: Martin Gleeson, Soham, carpenter. Taken into custody by: PC Bass Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded till Tuesday 3 June Remarks: Committed by J.D.Merest and A.Cotton for one calendar month for the assault Date: 3 June 1851 Number of Charge: 59 When taken into custody: 2 June 1851 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Arthur Kent Cobbin, Soham, labourer Charge: Willful damage to a fence the property of complainant Person charging: Henry Miller, Soham, surgeon Taken into custody by: Magistrate: T.Bennett and A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded to June 10th Remarks: Ordered to pay £1 and expenses Date: 7 June 1851 Number of Charge: 60 When taken into custody: 6 June 1851 Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sophia Smith, Lincoln, tramp Charge: stealing a loaf of bread and pretending to tell fortunes by palmistry Person charging: Elizabeth Bailey, Soham, married woman Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one month hard labour Remarks: Date: 20 June 1851 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Benjamin Staples, Soham, labourer Charge: Assault Person charging: John Shinn, Soham Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 20 June 1851 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Staples Soham, labourer Charge: Assault Person charging: John Shinn, Soham Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 20 June 1851 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Bishop Attlesey, Soham, labourer Charge: Assault Person charging: John Shinn, Soham Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay £1.0.8. fine and expences Remarks: Date: 20 June 1851 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: Age: 10 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Cater, Charge: Assault Person charging: James Steadman, Soham, Pinder Taken into custody by: PC Smith Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 14s 3d or 14 days imp Remarks: Committed in default Date: 22 July 1851 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: 18 July 1851 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Sutton, Cambridge, dealer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the streets of Soham and assaulting Benjamin Dennis, innkeeper Person charging: PC Felton, Soham Police Constable and Benjamin Dennis, Soham, innkeeper Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A.Cotton S.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £3 and 24/3d expenses or 1 month hard labour for the assault on B Dennis Remarks: Committed in default. Date: 28 July 1851 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: 27 July 1851 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Beazley, Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the streets of Soham Person charging: PC Felton Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 28 July 1851 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: 27 July 1851 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Hitch Soham, labourer Charge: Drunk and disorderly in the streets of Soham Person charging: PC Felton Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 29 July 1851 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: 28 July 1851 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jobson, Soham, labourer Charge: stealing gooseberries Person charging: Robert Collin, Soham, cottager Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A Cotton, J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: The prisoner having paid complainant 8s to compromise the case. Date: 11 August 1851 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 10 August 1851 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Gilby, Soham, labourer Charge: Stealing fruit from Mr W Bye orchard Person charging: William Bys, Soham cottager Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: J D Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on payment of expenses Remarks: Date: 18 August 1851 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 17 August 1851 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Herrington Charge: Creating a disturbance in Soham and assaulting PC Felton Person charging: Alfred Felton Soham Police Constable Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 3 months hard labour Remarks: Note CIP 10 Jan lists new rural police officers Supt Alex Brown and Sgt John Hockett Newmarket Div. Also Alfred Felton Soham obtaining money - conviction. Date: 25 August 1851 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 23 August 1851 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tibbitt, Soham, labourer Charge: Having a quantity of fruit in his possession supposed to be stolen Person charging: Alfred Felton Soham Police Constable Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged the evidence being insufficient Remarks: Date: 5 September 1851 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: 6 September 1851 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Martin, Soham, Carpenter Charge: Assaulting PC Felton Person charging: Alfred Felton, Soham Police Constable Taken into custody by: PC Rutter Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Finer £1 and 10s6d expenses Remarks: Date: 11 September 1851 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: 10 September 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Dyson Charge: Being on certain lands in the Parish of Soham for the purpose of taking game Person charging: Thomas Addison, Soham, Gent Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: J.D.Merest and J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and 29s 8d expenses or 3 months impt Remarks: Committed in default. Date: 9 September 1851 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Martin Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Sarah Johnson, Soham Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: T.S.Sharp, J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1s per week Remarks: Date: 17 Sept 1851 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: 17 Sept 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Clark Edwards, Soham, Labouring Charge: Wilful damage to a gate Person charging: George Johnson, Soham, Farmer Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A.Cotton and Rev Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay the damage done 2s and expenses 19/3d or one month Remarks: Committed in default Date: 23 September 1851 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: 22 September 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Steadman, Soham, labourer Charge: assaulting his father Person charging: James Steadman, Soham, pinder Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: S.Benyon J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: warrant ordered to stand over 1 month and pay 13/2d expenses Remarks: Date: 29 September 1851 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Emma Starling Soham, single woman Charge: Stealing 6 half crowns and one sixpence Person charging: John Hobbs, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 29 September 1851 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Maria Smith, Soham, single woman Charge: Stealing 6 half crowns and one sixpence Person charging: John Hobbs, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 29 September 1851 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Kezia Fuller, Soham, single woman Charge: Stealing 6 half crowns and one sixpence Person charging: John Hobbs, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: A. Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 24 October 1851 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: 20 October 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Palmer, Soham, labourer Charge: stealing three sovereigns and 12s in money Person charging: Edward Martin, Soham, labourer Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: S.Benyon A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Remanded by the Magistrates at Newmarket on the 21st Inst Date: 25 October 1851 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Key, Soham, labourer Charge: creating a disturbance in the Crown Inn Person charging: Alfred Felton, Soham police constable Taken into custody by: PC Felton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month hard labour Remarks: Date: 4 November 1851 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Gipson, Soham, inn keeper Charge: Selling spirits on Sunday 19th October before half past 12 o'clock at noon Person charging: Alfred Felton, Soham, Police Constable Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/6d and 19/6 expenses Remarks: Date: 27 November 1851 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: 1851 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Long, Soham, labourer Charge: Leaving wife and family chargeable to the Parish of Soham Person charging: John Seaber, Relieving Officer Taken into custody by: Alfred Felton Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 2 months impt Remarks: End of the numbering sequence, marking the take over by members of the new county police force Date: 28 December 1851 10.45am Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mott, James Jobson, Soham, labourers Charge: On suspicion of stealing a copper from the premises of the complainant Person charging: Robins Warren, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Hornsby Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at sessions Remarks: Found guilty, 6 months impt each. Date: 29 December 1851 8.30pm Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Moore, Chippenham, miller Charge: wilfully setting fire to a bed in the house of complainant Person charging: Henry Wiseman, Chippenham, farmer Taken into custody by: Anthony Holcombe, Parish Constable Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Assizes Remarks: Acquitted Date: 6 January 1852 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Felton, Soham, late police officer Charge: Obtaining 7s6d from complainant by false pretences Person charging: Maria Puller, Soham Taken into custody by: A Brown Supt Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at sessions and allowed bail Remarks: Convicted 15 months hard labour and 3 months solitary Date: Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 6 Jan 1852 7pm Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Watling, no occupation, George Ashman, Groom, Newmarket Charge: Assaulting Samuel Salt and robbing him of £8 on the High Road in the Parish of Woodditton. Person charging: Samuel Salt, Head Groom to Sir Robert Pigot Taken into custody by: A Brown Supt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon, A.Cotton, J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at assizes Remarks: Convicted; Watling 9 months, Ashman 6 months hard labour Date: 21 January 1852 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Mantle, David Bush, labourers, Soham Fen Charge: Stealing a sheep from a field on the farm of complainant Person charging: Henry Day, Middle St, Soham Taken into custody by: Geo Franklin PC 23 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the Sessions Remarks: Convicted 18 months hard labour 3 days solitary Date: 20 January 1852 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Brunell, carpenter, Isleham Charge: Refusing to maintain his bastard child Person charging: Mary Smith Taken into custody by: William Allington, Parish Constable, Isleham Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to the Chesterton Prison for 3 months Remarks: Date: 20 January 1852 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ambrose Parr, Labourer, Newmarket Charge: Breaking three panes of glass, the property of Jas Barrett, Black Horse public house, Newmarket Person charging: Jas Barrett, Black Horse public house Taken into custody by: William Foster PC 27 Magistrate: J.Sidney Sharp Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to Chesterton Gaol for one month Remarks: Date: 27 January 1852 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Martin, Soham labourer Charge: Refusing to maintain his bastard child Person charging: Martha Cray, Qua Fen Common, Soham Taken into custody by: Supt Brown Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for 3 calendar months Remarks: Date: 27 January 1852 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Levet, labourer, Exning Charge: Obtaining charitable contributions Person charging: Stephen Piper esq, All Saints, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Sgt Hockett Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to Chesterton Gaol 3 months hard labour Remarks: Date: 3 February 1852 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Michael Connell, Hawker Charge: Hawking without a license Person charging: Francis Banks PC50 Taken into custody by: Francis Banks PC 50 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to Chesterton Gaol for one month Remarks: Date: 3 February 1852 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Benjamin Cornwall, Butcher, Isleham Charge: Assaulting Ester Taylor at Isleham Person charging: Ester Taylor Taken into custody by: John Shaw PC18 Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- and 18/2 expenses, Constables fees 11/3 Remarks: Paid Date: 3 February 1852 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Barkham, General Dealer, All Saints Charge: Furiously driving a horse and cart in the parish of Stetchworth Person charging: William Askham PC 26 Taken into custody by: William Foster PC 27 Magistrate: J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- and expenses 7/- constables fees 3/6 Remarks: Date: 5 February 1852 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Dyson, and Albert Munns, labourer, Burwell. Charge: On suspicion of having murdered a new born child Person charging: John Hockett, Sergeant of Police Taken into custody by: Sgt Hockett Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded till next day and to attend the coroners inquest Remarks: [a report of the inquest appears in the Cambridge Independent Press 14 February 1852 p3 when medical evidence was not able to say whether the child had been born alive or dead. The case came to light with an anonymous letter to the police and diligent investigation by Sgt Hockett, who was praised by the Coroner] Date: 5 February 1852 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Freestone, Saxon Street, labourer Charge: Stealing a shovel the property of Mr Jessell, farmer, Cheveley Person charging: Peter Jessell, Cheveley, farmer Taken into custody by: Wm Foster PC 37 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for that at Sessions. Allowed bail for his appearance £20 Remarks: Convicted of larceny 21 days impt Date: 1852 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thos Badcock, labourer, Burwell. Charge: Leaving his family chargeable to the Parish of Burwell Person charging: Chas Clark, master of the Union Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC 32 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon, A.Cotton, A.Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged for want of evidence Remarks: Date: 10 February 1852 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Jeffries, Farmer, Dullingham Charge: Assaulting William Askham, Police Constable, while in the execution of his duty, on the 7th Person charging: William Askham PC26 Taken into custody by: Francis Banks PC 50 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon, A.Cotton, G.Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Convicted of common assault fined £2.10.0. and costs 19/4d, 6/4d for constable Remarks: Date: 10 February 1852 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Merton, Soham Fen, Labourer Charge: Using a dog on the 10th and 18th January on the ground of J.Dobede Esq of Isleham Fen Person charging: James Cole, gamekeeper, Soham Fen Taken into custody by: Michael Skeels PC 40 Magistrate: Benyon, Cotton, Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 11/10 and costs £1.2.2. for using a dog 11/- and 9/- expenses for setting snare. Constables fee 11/2. Remarks: Date: 10 February 1852 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susan Heity, widow, Burwell Charge: deserting her children and leaving them chargeable to the parish of Burwell. Person charging: Chas Clark, Master of the Union - workhouse Taken into custody by: Joseph Neale PC37 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged for want of evidence Remarks: Constables fees 5/10 Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Swan, butcher, Molton Charge: cruelly ill using a pony at Soham on 5th inst Person charging: A Brown, Supt Taken into custody by: Summonsed 14 February Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, A.Cotton, S.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1, expenses 18/4 Remarks: Date: 14 February 1852 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Bird, labourer, Soham Charge: Obstructing John Seaber relieving officer in the execution of his duty at Isleham on 14 inst Person charging: John Seaber, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Shaw PC10 Magistrate: Bennett, Cotton, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Reprimanded and discharged, the offender paid all expenses incurred Remarks: Date: 17 February 1852 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Seaman, Charles Brown, Dullingham Charge: Assaulting Robert Challis, farmer, Dullingham Person charging: Robert Challice Taken into custody by: William Askham PC 26 Magistrate: Bennett, Cotton, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/-, 11/5 expenses paid. Fined 10/-, 11/5 costs - went to gaol Remarks: Date: 17 February 1852 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Badcock, labourer, Burwell Charge: Leaving his family chargeable to the Parish of Burwell Person charging: Chas Clark Master of the Union Work House Taken into custody by: Joseph Neal PC 31 Magistrate: Bennett, Cotton, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One month impt, constables fee 5/10 Remarks: Date: 18 February 1852 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Webber, Isleham, labourer Charge: Stealing stockings and an apron from the house of William Baker, beer house keeper, Isleham Person charging: wife of William Baker Taken into custody by: John Shaw PC 18 Magistrate: Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at quarter sessions Remarks: Convicted 21 days impt Date: 18 February 1852 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Miller, John Bullen, labourers, Burwell Charge: Breaking and entering the home of Mary Ball at Burwell and stealing several articles Person charging: Mary Ball, Mary Fuller Taken into custody by: William Foster PC 27 Magistrate: Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded till 24 for examination. Committed for trial Remarks: As requested at sessions Date: 19 February 1852 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Geo Bridgenorth? John Moseley, William Miller, Charge: Charged with breaking and entering the shop of James Scott, grocer, of Burwell and stealing therefrom ten pairs of boots and other articles value £8 Person charging: Jas Scott, grocer, Burwell Taken into custody by: William Foster Magistrate: Cotton on Remand, Bennett, Sharp, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the Assizes Remarks: 1. Acquitted, 2 and 3. guilty 9 months impt Date: 19 February 1852 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bridgeman, Burwell, labourer Charge: Stealing a chisel from the shop of James Fuller, carpenter, Burwell Person charging: James Fuller, Carpenter, Burwell Taken into custody by: William Foster PC37 Magistrate: Bennett, Sharp, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Sessions Remarks: Acquitted Date: 19 February 1852 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bridgeman, Burwell, labourer Charge: Stealing a padlock the property of Robert Chalice value 2/- Person charging: Robert Chalice, Burwell, Farmer Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Case not gone into Remarks: Date: 1852 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Green, Beer House, Borough Green Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer during the hours of divine service on the 15th inst Person charging: Francis Banks PC 50 Taken into custody by: Summonsed Magistrate: Bennett, Cotton, Sharp, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Lane, Beer House Keeper, Borough Green Charge: keeping his house open for the sale of beer during the hours of divine service on the 15th inst Person charging: Francis Banks PC50 Taken into custody by: Summonsed, appeared on 24 February Magistrate: Sharp, Cotton, Benyon, Bennett, Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Bridgeman, Burwell, beer house keeper Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer after 11pm on the 14th inst Person charging: William Foster PC 27 Taken into custody by: 19 February summonsed, appeared 24th February Magistrate: Sharp, Cotton, Benyon, Bennett, Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £3 and costs 16/8, police 8/8d Remarks: Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Lane, Beer House Keeper, Borough Green Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer after 10pm on the 15th inst Person charging: Banks PC50 Taken into custody by: Summons Magistrate: Sharp, Cotton, Benyon, Bennett, Gatecater Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and 8/- costs Remarks: Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Simpkins labourer Stetchworth Charge: Stealing a leather head stall collar the property of Mr A.Y.Benyon Esq Person charging: A.Y.Benyon Taken into custody by: William Askham PC26 Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at sessions Remarks: Constables fees 9/6 Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: Age: 14, 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Webb, Samuel Webb, Newmarket Charge: Breaking a fence near Woodditton the property of the Duke of Rutland Person charging: Chas Holms, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Sgt Hockett Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Alfred 7 days, Samuel 2 days Remarks: Date: 24 February 1852 Number of Charge: 34 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Brown, Fordham, Labourer Charge: Damaging trees the property of Dennis Gardener Person charging: Robert Waller, Gamekeeper to Dennis Gardener Taken into custody by: Summonsed 23rd appearing 24th February 1852 Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 6d damages 19/8 costs, Constables fee 8/8 allowed a month Remarks: Date: 25 February 1852 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Woolit, Newmarket, shoemaker Charge: Stealing turnip tops from the farm of Chas Holmes Lincs Farm Person charging: Chas Holmes farmer Woodditton Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC 32 Magistrate: Bunyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/6 damages 9/- costs, in default 14 days imps Remarks: Went to Gaol Date: 25 February 1852 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Hariet Plumb, Ann Sargent, Eliza Hawkins, Caroline Sharpe, John Sharpe, William Huntley, Moulton, Suffolk Charge: Trespassing in the grounds of J.S.Sharpe esq and damaging trees in the plantation to the amount of 1/- Person charging: Sharpe Esq Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC32, Sgt Hockett Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 4 women fined with costs 4/8 each 2 boys 1/- each Remarks: allowed a fortnight police 12/10 paid Date: 25 February 1852 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Balden labourer, Woodditton Charge: Riding on a wagon without Reins to guide the horse Person charging: William Foster PC 37 Taken into custody by: Sgt Hockett Summons Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and expenses 11/4 Remarks: Police 7/10 Date: 23 February 1852 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Deeks, Isleham, farmer Charge: Stealing four bushels of turnips from a field on the farm of John Fyson Isleham and assaulting Thomas Robson Police Constable when in the execution of his duty Person charging: John Fyson,farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Thomas Robson PC 3 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Sessions on 3 March Remarks: Date: 3 March 1852 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hill, Isleham, labourer Charge: Breaking and carrying away part of a fence the property of Martin Brown of Isleham Person charging: Mr Brown, Isleham Taken into custody by: John Shaw PC10 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and 16/8 costs or 6 weeks impt. Remarks: Committed in default Date: 4 March 1852 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Pearman, Sarah Pearman, Robert Day, Alfred Brown, Rebecca Brown, Dullingham Charge: Stealing wood Laurels? from the enclosed grounds of Christopher Jefferson Esq of Dullingham Person charging: Edward Jaggard, Wood ranger, Dullingham Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant, William Askham PC36 Magistrate: S.Y.Bunyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Robert Pearman, Sarah Pearman, Robert Day fined £10 each and costs or 5 months hard labour Remarks: Went to gaol. Police expenses £1.7.6. Date: 9 March 1852 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Sams, Great Bradley, Suffolk Charge: Riding on a cart without reins on 23 February at Boro Green Person charging: Francis Banks PC 50 Taken into custody by: summonsed Magistrate: Bennett, Bunyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- 7/- expenses constable 3/6 Remarks: Date: 9 March 1852 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Turner, Steward of the Friendly Society Isleham Charge: Refusing to pay £1.1.0. to J Hinton due to him by the Society Person charging: Joseph Hinton Labourer Isleham Taken into custody by: PC 50 Banks Magistrate: Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 9 March 1852 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Eliza Claydon, Kirtling Charge: Stealing from Kirtling some articles during a sale there Person charging: Mr Claydon, Kirtling. Servant Taken into custody by: Banks PC50 Magistrate: Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 12 March 1852 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Harrison, Burwell, labourer Charge: With leaving his family chargeable to the parish of Burwell Person charging: Chas Clark, Master of Union Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC 55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days hard labour Remarks: Date: 16 March 1852 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Clark, Elmswell Suffolk, labourer Charge: being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself at Cheveley on 5th inst Person charging: William Foster PC 27 Taken into custody by: summonsed Magistrate: Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- expenses £1.2.6. Remarks: Date: 15 March 1852 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jas Wells Isleham, labourer Charge: Asleep on his cart in the parish of Chippenham Person charging: R Barker PC 49 Taken into custody by: PC Barker Magistrate: Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: To pay 5.6 expenses Police 3/6 of it Remarks: Date: 23 March 1852 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Smith, William Reuner, Samuel Langton, Henry Baily, Joseph Webb, Robert Wiseman, Ashley, labourers Charge: Obstructing the free passage of the highway 9???] in the parish of Ashley Person charging: John Hockett Sgt Taken into custody by: Summonsed on 22nd Magistrate: Bennet Bunyon, Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Henry Bailey dismissed, the others fined 4/6 each with 5/6 each expenses. Remarks: Paid Date: 23 February [sic] 1852 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Moss, Chippenham, labourer Charge: Riding without reins in the parish of Snailwell. Person charging: J.W.Bromley PC32 Taken into custody by: Summonsed 19th inst Magistrate: Bennett, Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and 9/6 expenses Remarks: Police 6s Date: 1852 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Benjamin Cormack, Isleham, butcher Charge: Assaulting Ebenezer Taylor at Isleham Person charging: E Taylor, Isleham Taken into custody by: G Franklin 23 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adj to 30th Remarks: Date: 6 April 1852 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 29 March 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Fisher, labourer Woodditton Charge: Stabbing his brother Anthony Taylor in Saxon Street with intent &c Person charging: Henry Fisher, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Parish Constable and given to Sergeant Foster Magistrate: Thomas Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded till 6 April and then committed for trial at Assizes Remarks: Date: 31 March 1852 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Taylor, labourer, Swaffham, William Stegwood, Swaffham Charge: Trespass in search of game at Stetchworth, trespassing in pursuit of game at Stetchworth Person charging: J.H.Wilkinson Esq Hare [ ? ] Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 PC 29 Fletcher Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and costs, police 18/6 went to gaol; Fined £2 and costs, police 11/4, went to gaol Remarks: Date: 1 April 1852 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Starling, John Claydon, and Mary Starling Charge: Breaking and entering the house of Mary Onion and stealing 2 hams, some salt pork and butter etc Person charging: Mary Onion, Kings Head, Dullingham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Bunyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Steven committed for trial. Clayton and Mary Starling discharged Remarks: Date: 6 April 1852 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Benjamin Orders, Isleham Charge: Assault Person charging: Jas Allington, Isleham, Parish Constable Taken into custody by: PC Taylor Magistrate: J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and costs or 3 months imprisonment Remarks: Went to gaol Page Heading on the Charge Book changed from "Soham Police Force" to "Newmarket Division" Date: 10 April 1852 Number of Charge: [un-numbered 1] When taken into custody: Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Margaret Coe, cook, All Saints. Charge: Stealing from the house of John Pirren a pork chop value about 2/- Person charging: John Pirren, All Saints [?? ], Groom Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC32 Magistrate: S.Y. Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Sessions Remarks: Mr Pirren has missed several chops, flour etc Date: 22 April 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 2] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Briggs, groom, Stetchworth Charge: stealing a lock and some pollard the property of Mr Ostler, farmer, Stetchworth Person charging: Mr Ostler Farmer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: R.Barker, PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Allowed bail Date: 3 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 3] When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Johnstone, Soham, baker Charge: creating a disturbance in Fordham and being about to fight a pitched battle Person charging: George Franklin PC23 Taken into custody by: Chas Miller PC2 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged with a reprimand Remarks: The magistrate ordered that summons should be taken against other parties who escaped the police their names could be obtained Date: 4 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 4] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Taylor, labourer, Berks Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Taken into custody by: Sgt Hockett summons received 13 April served 14 April Magistrate: J.T.Bennett, A.Cotton, S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 2/6 per week and costs Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 5] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Fuller, Soham, beerhouse keeper Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer on 9th April, Good Friday Person charging: A Brown Supt Taken into custody by: Summons received 30 April, served 23rd Magistrate: A.Cotton S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1d and 14/6 costs Remarks: To be paid in a fortnight. Police 7/6 Page heading on the charge book changed from "Soham Police Force" to "Cambridgeshire Constabulary" Date: 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 6] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John West, Soham, blacksmith Charge: Leaving the employment of Charlotte Horsley of Soham he being her apprentice Person charging: Charlotte Horsley Soham, blacksmith Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC32 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Mrs H offering to take him back into her service Remarks: 17/- fee, 14/- paid Date: 11 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 7] When taken into custody: 11 May 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Miree, Chippenham, labourer Charge: Willfully damage and spoil some top wood in a plantation the property of J.S.Sharpe Esq of Chippenham on 7 May 1852 Person charging: J.S.Sharpe Esq Taken into custody by: Thos Curtis PC26 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon. 18 May A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged to appear on the 18th. Fined 6/- damage 2/6 and 11/6 costs or 21 days impt. Went to gaol Remarks: Date: 18 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 8] When taken into custody: 11 May 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Miree, Richard Fuller, Robert Cole Charge: Stealing an ash tree from a plantation the property of J.S.Sharpe Esq of Chippenham on 8 May 1852 Person charging: J.S.Sharpe Esq Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon. A. Cotton on 18th Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: To appear on the 18th, Cole and Fuller fined 6/-, 2/6 damage and 11/6 costs Remarks: Went to Gaol on 18th Date: 18 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 9] When taken into custody: 11 May 1852 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Bullman, Chippenham, labourer Charge: Stealing an elder tree from a plantation the property of J.S.Sharpe Esq of Chippenham Person charging: J.S.Sharpe Taken into custody by: Thos Curtis Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon and A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: To appear on the 18th. Discharged Remarks: Date: 18 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 10] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Batford, Dalham, labourer Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Mary Holland, Ashley, single woman Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Sgt Foster on the 7th inst Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 1/- per week and costs Remarks: Date: 18 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 11] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Page, Beerhouse keeper, Dullingham Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer after 10 o'clock at night on the 10th inst Person charging: Rushforth Barker PC49 Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC49 on 14th inst Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon and A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined with costs £1 Remarks: Date: 18 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 12] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hill, Soham, beerhouse keeper Charge: Keeping his house open for the sale of beer after 11 o'clock at night on the 5th inst Person charging: John Hockett, Sergeant Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Hockett Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon, A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay expenses 11/6 Remarks: Date: 21 May 1852 Number of Charge: - [un-numbered 13] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Rutter, Stetchworth, Groom Charge: On suspicion of cutting 26 spruce and larch trees in a plantation property of Miss Dolite of Woodditton Person charging: John Last, Woodditton, Steward Taken into custody by: William Foster Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged Remarks: Date: 30 May 1852 Number of Charge: 5 [sic] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hynia, Dullingham, Labourer Charge: Stealing nine pence from the waistcoat pocket of Joseph Onion the property of Mary Onion on 30 May 1852 Person charging: Mary Onion, Dullingham, publican Taken into custody by: R Barker PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Sessions. Allowed bail Remarks: Date: 1 June 1852 Number of Charge: 1 [new series] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Mason, Saxon Street, Manager Charge: With taking 8 partridge eggs out of a nest in the parish of Woodditton on the 27th day of May 1852 Person charging: Joseph Tweed, Saxon Street, gamekeeper Taken into custody by: Sum by Wm Foster PC No 27 Act Sgt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: police 6/- Date: 1 June 1852 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Taylor, Labourer, Isleham Charge: Stealing a scythe and handles from the house of Frederick Tebbit, labourer, Isleham Person charging: Frederick Tebbitt, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Warrant, John Finch PC44 Magistrate: J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded until 8th inst then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 1 June 1852 Number of Charge: 3 and 5 [sic] When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Summers, labourer, Soham Charge: with being the putative father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: Alice Murfit, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Summonsed, Charles [?] PC No 2 Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the complainant 1/- per week and costs Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 7 June 1852 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: Age: 20, 60 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bullen, labourer and James Pledger, labourer, both of Chippenham Charge: with wandering abroad during the night of the 5th inst to whit lodging in a certain stable in the occupation of J.Sharp Person charging: Joseph Sharp esq, gentleman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis PC26 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: convicted as rogues and vagabonds and committed for 21 days hard labour in the County Gaol Remarks: Police 18/6 Date: 8 June 1852 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Smith, labourer, Dullingham Charge: with being the putative father of complainants bastard child Person charging: Elizabeth Bradford, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: Summons by PC Barker No 49 Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay complainant 1/- per week and costs. Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 15 June 1852 Number of Charge: 1 [new series] When taken into custody: Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Sheldrick, labourer, Isleham Charge: Being a person able to work and thereby wholly to maintain himself did wilfully neglect to do so, whereby his wife and children have become chargeable to the parish of Isleham Person charging: John Seaber, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: By Warrant, 15 June 1852 J.Finch PC44 Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay to the parish the sum of 8/6 within 7 days in default 21 days imprisonment Remarks: Date: 15 June 1852 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tayler, labourer, Isleham Charge: Did feloniously steal, take and carry away a quantity of mangel worzels of the value of one penny Person charging: George Fletcher Robbins, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: By warrant 15 June J Finch PC44 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Only charged with wilful damage. Sentenced to 14 days hard labour. Police 9/- Remarks: Date: 15 June 1852 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Missen, labourer, Dullingham Charge: Did unlawfully release a certain horse of John Missen, then lawfully seized by one Enoch Jaggard, Pindar, for straying on the highway there Person charging: Enoch Jaggard, Pindar, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Summonsed PC Barker, PC49, S Recd & Servd 11 June 1852 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay £1.3.6. in default 21 days in the County Gaol. Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 15 June 1852 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: Age: 14, 12, 14, 16, 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Avey, James Wade, Samuel Bonnet, Henry Webb, William Webb, all labourers, Ashley Charge: Did unlawfully injure and damage an apricot tree growing in a garden and stripped from it about 50 apricots of the value of 1/- the property of George Johnston Person charging: George Johnston, farmer, Ashley, Taken into custody by: By warrant J.W.Bromley PC32 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 3/6 each, in default to be imprisoned in the County Gaol for 21 days. Remarks: Police £1.2.6. Date: 18 June 1852 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: 17 June 1852 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Cooper, Carpenter, Soham Charge: Did feloniously steal take and carry away a brass beer tap of the value of one shilling Person charging: John Peachey, beer house keeper, Soham Taken into custody by: J Hockett Sgt, 17th inst 11pm. Magistrate: J.D. Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the General Quarter Session Remarks: Date: 24 June 1852 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: 24 June 1852 Age: 14. 14. 12. 15. 13. 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Bishop, Eliza Bishop, James Bishop, Benjamin Par, John Asby, John Dennis, all labourers of Fordham Charge: Did unlawfully and wilfully commit damage injury and spoil to and upon a certain grass and herbage laid for howing then and there growing in a certain field of George Dennis the complainant, thereby doing injury to the amount of one shilling Person charging: George Dennis, farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: Charles Miller No 2 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The charge by the consent of the bench withdrawn from James Bishop. The others to pay 4/6 each, in default 7 days imprisonment in the County Gaol. allowed time to pay. Remarks: Police 11/6 Date: 25 June 1852 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: 25 June 1852 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Chambers, ostler, Gazely Suffolk Charge: For non payment to an order of bastardy duly served upon him of the amount of 18 shillings Person charging: Phoebe Glassock, single woman, Woodditton Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley 32 by warrant Magistrate: J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on his own recognizance to appear on the 29th inst should the amount not before that be paid Remarks: Police 7/3d Date: 29 June 1852 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 28 June 1852 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Ainall, carpenter, Ramsey, Hunts Charge: Non payment to an order of bastardy duly served upon him of the amount of £1.6.0. Person charging: Susan Collins, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sgt by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennett Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered by the bench that the prisoner should pay £1 and the weekly amount of 5/- to the Constable to be discharged in default 3 months imprisonment. Paid £1 Remarks: Police £2.2.9. Date: 6 July 1852 Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: 6 July 1852 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Grantfield, housemaid, Wicken Charge: with feloniously stealing, taking and carrying away 5 linen shirts, 5 pairs of sheets, 5 pairs socks and other articles of wearing apparel Person charging: Mr John Dennis, farmer, Wicken Taken into custody by: James Carlow No 30 by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the next assizes Remarks: Date: 13 July 1852 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: 12 July 1852 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Baldwin, Blacksmith, Borough Green Charge: did willfully commit damage, injure and spoil, to and upon the door of the dwelling house of Hannah Chambers Person charging: Hannah Chambers, widow, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Archibald Ferguson No 1 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y. Bunyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered by the bench to pay the damage 6d and costs 18/3 in default 21 days imprisonment. Allowed time to pay. Remarks: Police 10/3d Date: 13 July 1852 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 55 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Daniel Shipp, Labourer, Burwell Charge: Did unlawfully ride upon your cart without any person on foot or horseback to guide the same Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Phillip Pallant PC No 55 Magistrate: S.Y. Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 7/6 and costs 12/6 in default 21 days impt. Paid Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 20 July 1852 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: Summonsed Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Brown, ostler, Newmarket All Saints Charge: With being the putative father of complainants bastard child Person charging: Phoebe Finch, Single woman, Newmarket All Saints. Taken into custody by: Summonsed by M Skeeles PC 40 Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 23 July 1852 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Sindell, carpenter, Soham Charge: with stealing a 10 gallon cask the property of Rebecca Ingram of Dec last at Isleham Person charging: Rebecca Ingram, Isleham Taken into custody by: H Jaggard PC 53 Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In consequence of prosecutrix not appearing the prisoner was discharged Remarks: Police 6/6 Date: 24 July 1852 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: 23 July 1852 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Vincent Burton, Farrier, Fordham Charge: With trespassing upon the land in the occupation of George Fletcher Robbins in search of game at the parish of Fordham in March last. Person charging: William Purkiss, gamekeeper, Fordham Taken into custody by: J Finch PC44 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and £1.4.0. expenses, in default 2 calendar months imprisonment in the County Gaol Remarks: Police 14/- Date: 27 July 1852 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joe Mould, Carpenter, Kirtling Charge: with being the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Emma Barton, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC Bromley 32 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: order made to pay 1/- per week and expenses of £1.0.0./ Remarks: Police 6/- Date: 27 July 1852 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Howell, blacksmith, Chippenham Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat Charles Gouldstone of the parish of Chippenham Person charging: Charles Gouldstone, schoolmaster, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC 26 Curtis Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/6 and costs £1.0.6. in default 21 days imprisonment . Paid, Remarks: Police 11/- Date: 27 July 1852 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Staples, Butcher, Soham, John Shelton, butcher, Ely Charge: Did willfully commit damage and spoil to and upon the windows of the dwelling house and there breaking ten panes of glass therein and thereby doing injury to the said John Tinkler to the amount of £1. Person charging: John Tinkler, shop keeper, Soham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by John Hockett, Sgt. Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: John Staples discharged and John Shelton to pay 11/8 damages and £1.0.6. expenses in default 21 days imprisonment. Paid. Police 7/- Remarks: Date: 31 July 1852 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: 30 July 1852 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Gooddey, labourer, Snailwell. Charge: With trespassing upon land in the occupation of Harriet Wetherby in the Parish of Cheveley Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: M.Skeels PC40 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1.0.0. and £1.4.3 costs. or in default 6 weeks imprisonment. Paid. Remarks: Police 10/3d Date: 2 August 1852 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: 31 July 1852 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Josiah Jaggard, Wagoner, Middlesex Charge: With non payment to an order of bastardy, duly served upon him for the amount of £2.15.0. Person charging: Ann Dickenson, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: A Ferguson PC1 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay the amount due to complainant and costs amounting together to £4.15.0. In default 3 months in the County Gaol. To be detained at station until Wednesday next to enable prisoner to produce the amount Remarks: Police £1.16.0. Date: 2 August 1852 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: 2 August 1852 Age: 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Warren, Bootmaker, Newmarket St Mary Charge: For irregular non payment of costs incurred by complainant charging the prisoner with assault. Prisoner pleaded guilty to charge Person charging: John Edwards, porter, Dullingham Taken into custody by: M.Skeeles PC 40 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Allowed 14 days to pay Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 3 August 1852 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Basset, labourer, Isleham Charge: With non payment of £1.8.0. to complainant during sickness, the defendant then being steward of a friendly society Person charging: Edward Sheldrick, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by John Finch PC44 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the £1.8.0. and 10/- costs. Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 3 August 1852 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: 3 August 1852 Age: 16, 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hobbs, Richard Hobbs, labourers, Soham. Charge: with unlawfully stealing certain plants used for the food of beasts, to wit one pint of peas of the value of one penny Person charging: George Malden, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard, PC53 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: Police 16/- Date: 3 August 1852 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 3 August 1852 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Challis, labourer, Dullingham Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat Jemima Davis at Stetchworth Person charging: Jemima Davis, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: Rush Barker, PC49 Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and costs Remarks: Police 6/- Date: 5 August 1852 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: 4 August 1852 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Pearman, labourer, Dullingham Charge: Did feloniously steal take and carry away a certain plank, the property of the Newmarket Turnpike Trust. Person charging: The Trustees of the Newmarket Heath Turnpike trust Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded by S.Y. Benyon Esq on the 5th to the 10th inst then committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions. Admitted to bail in £20 and 2 sureties, each in the sum of £20 each. Remarks: 3 months Date: 10 August 1852 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: 10 August 1852 Age: 60, 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Douglas, sailor and Mary Douglas, wife of the above, Yarmouth Charge: Did unlawfully levy contributions from A.Cotton Esq by false pretences at Landwade Hall and at Newmarket St Marys. Person charging: Alexander Cotton Esq Justice of the Peace, Landwade. Taken into custody by: John Marson, Supt. Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Severely reprimanded by the Bench and the Police ordered to see them out of the Town, Remarks: Police 19/- Date: 17 August 1852 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: 17 August 1852 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Sumner, Soham, labourer Charge: with non payment of an order in bastardy duly made and served upon the defendant Person charging: Alice Murfet, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The arrears due and costs amounted to £2.3.0. . The defendant paid £1.1.6. and promised to pay the remainder in a month. Remarks: Police 9/- Date: 20 August 1852 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: 19 August 1852 Age: 44 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Badcock, labourer, Soham Charge: Did wilfully desert and neglect his three children, whereby they became chargeable to the parish of Burwell Person charging: Charles Clark, Governor of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for forty five days imprisonment in the County Gaol, Remarks: Police 6/- Date: 23 August 1852 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 23 August 1852 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Gipson, shoe maker, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat Susannah, his wife, the complainant Person charging: Susannah Gipson, married woman, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sgt by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The complainant not appearing, the case dismissed. Remarks: Police 9/- Date: 24 August 1852 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bowles, labourer, Wicken Charge: Did unlawfully neglect to maintain, Mary, his wife, thereby she has become chargeable to the parish of Wicken. Person charging: John Seaby, Relieving Officer Soham. Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In consequence of the relieving officer not making himself acquainted with the case, the prisoner discharged. Remarks: Police 15/6 Date: 24 August 1852 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: 24 August 1852 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Daniel Phillips, labourer, Woodditton Charge: Did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the daytime upon land in the occupation of Miss Mavis Wetherby Person charging: Edward Peachy, gamekeeper, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Michael Skeels PC40 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The complainant did not wish to press the charge. Prisoner discharged Remarks: Police 3/9 Date: 2 September 1852 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 1 September Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Sizer, labourer, Soham Charge: Did on 28th August threaten the said William Sizer to the effect following that he would kill the said William Sizer at the same time striking the said William Sizer with his fist. Person charging: William Sizer, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The prisoner discharged on his own recognizance to appear at the office of the clerk of the magistrates at 3pm tomorrow by A Cotton Esq. Appeared at the time mentioned and bound over for the sum of £20 and two sureties in the sum of £10 each to keep the Peace towards all of Her Majesty's liege subjects and especially to William Sizer. Remarks: Police 14/- Date: 7 September 1852 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: Age: 24, 26, 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Yeats labourer, Woodditton, Benjamin Davis labourer Cheveley and James Coe labourer, Cheveley Charge: Did unlawfully and maliciously break down a certain part of a certain fence there to wit a quickset hedge the property of Herbert Eaton Esq a minor, thereby doing injury to the said Herbert Eaton to the amount of sixpence Person charging: James Bye gamekeeper, Woodditton. Walter Gathercole gamekeeper, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent and John W Bromley PC 52 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Yates fined 6d and 13/- costs, In default 21 days. Paid. Davis and Coe fined 6d each damage 6d and costs 8/9 total 19/6 paid. Remarks: Police 5/6d Date: 7 September 1852 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: 7 September 1852 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Pun, labourer, Chippenham Charge: Did unlawfully assault George Duffield the complainant Person charging: George Duffield, boot maker, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis PC26 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled out of court Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 9 September 1852 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 8 September 1852 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bradford, labourer Dullingham Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant contrary to the statute and against the Peace of our sovereign lady, The Queen Person charging: James Lake, coachman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Archibald Ferguson PC 1, by warrant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £4 and 18/9 costs in default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: Police 8/9 Date: 14 September 1852 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: 14 September 1852 Age: 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Starling labourer, Borough Green Charge: That on Thursday last William Starling of Borough Green did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: William Jenten farmer Borough Green Taken into custody by: William Lane PC No 2 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/6 and 14/9 costs in default 21 days imprisonment Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 14 September 1852 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Fleet, labourer, Isleham Charge: Then being the driver of a certain carriage on a certain highway called the Chippenham Road and then and there meeting another carriage to wit a light spring cart of one William Goodchild did not then and there keep his carriage on the left or near side of the said road Person charging: John Marson Supt Newmarket Taken into custody by: summonsed by George Ames PC 33 Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and costs Remarks: Police 7/- paid Date: 14 September 1852 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: Age: 18, 16, 12, 17, 16, 12, 13, 8, 9, Person charged, name, address, occupation: Kate Blandon, Elizabeth Hum, William Hum, Elizabeth Clarke, Sophia Hoy, Robert Reeve, Eliza Reeve, Maria Clarke, Ellen Crack Charge: Did enter a field in the occupation of Mr Charles Holmes farmer and did there and then steal take and carry away some barley, his property from a field at Woodditton contrary to the statute. Person charging: Charles Holmes farmer, Wooddditton. Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent, Michael Skeeles PC40 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: William Hum, Robert Reeve, Eliza Reeve, Maria Clarke, Ellen Crack discharged in consequence of their youth. Kate Blandon, Elizabeth Hum, Elizabeth Clarke, Sophia Hoy, committed to trial at the next quarter sessions admitted to bail Remarks: No Constable bound over. 14 days Date: 14 September 1852 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Johnson, Steward of a friendly society, Isleham Charge: Have refused to pay for one Edward Sheldrick the sum of four shillings due to him Person charging: Edward Sheldrick, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summons by John Finch PC44 Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the complainant the sum of four shillings and costs Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 21 September 1852 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody: Summons Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hills, cooper, Newmarket St Mary Charge: trespassing upon land in the occupation of Thomas Woods Isleham Person charging: Thomas Woods, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by John Marson Supt Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 6/- and 14/- costs Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 21 September 1852 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: Age: 13, 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Clarke, William Peek, Soham Charge: With stealing apples from an orchard value 3d the property of Robert Fyson farmer, Soham Person charging: Robert Fyson, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Clarke to pay 2/- and Peek 1/- then to be discharger. Remarks: Police 16/- Date: 21 September 1852 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: Age: 68 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James King, labourer, Woodditton Charge: With stealing two faggots the property of Mrs Ann Dobito farmer, Woodditton Person charging: Mrs Ann Dobito, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Archibald Ferguson PC 1 by warrant. Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to Quarter Sessions. Remarks: No constable bound over . 21 days Date: 21 September 1852 Number of Charge: 34 When taken into custody: Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Reeve labourer, Fordham Charge: With assaulting Rhoda, his wife who prayeth that he may be bound over Person charging: Rhoda Reeve Married woman, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames, PC33 by warrant Magistrate: A Cotton Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound over to keep the peace for six months himself in £20 and one surety in £10 Remarks: Police 6/- Date: 24 September 1852 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: 24 September 1852 Age: 60 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Coe, labourer, Woodditton. Charge: With stealing a waistcoat value 1/6 from the complainant at the Sun Inn, Newmarket. Person charging: James Dean, Labourer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: M Skeels PC 40 by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at the Quarter Session. Remarks: No bill found Date: 28 September 1852 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: Age: 25, 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Earl labourer Isleham, William Whiting labourer, Gloucestershire Charge: with trespassing upon land in the occupation of Miss Shona Wetherby of Woodditton Person charging: Richard Peachy gamekeeper Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: J Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1.0.0 and 15/6 costs each in default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: Police 9/- Date: 28 September 1852 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Challis labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: with trespass upon land in the occupation of J.H.Chaplin at Burwell Person charging: John Hancock Chaplin, farmer, Fulbourn Taken into custody by: Summons by M Skeels PC 40 Magistrate: J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Defendant did not appear. Fined £2 and costs in default 2 months imprisonment. Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 28 September 1852 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Pamment labourer, Soham Charge: Did willfully break 13 panes of glass belonging to William Baker of the parish of Isleham. Person charging: William Baker, licensed victualler, Isleham Taken into custody by: John Finch PC44 Magistrate: J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay 9/- damage and £1.2.6. costs in default a months imprisonment Remarks: Police 14/- Date: 28 September 1852 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: 27 September 1852 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Taylor, labourer, Isleham Charge: Did run away and neglect to maintain his wife and children Whereby they have become chargeable to the parish of Isleham since June 1847 Person charging: John Seaber, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Finch PC44 by warrant Magistrate: J Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to gaol for two months Remarks: Police 12/6 Date: 4 October 1852 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Betsy Symonds, single woman, Borough Green Charge: did steal take and carry away a pair of shoes the property of Stephen Day Person charging: Stephen Day, shopkeeper, Brinkley. Taken into custody by: William Lane PC42 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial, admitted to bail. Remarks: 1 month Date: 5 October 1852 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: Summons Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Human, Overseer, Isleham Charge: With non payment of two hundred and seventeen pounds to C.E.Hammond on a/c of the Newmarket Union Person charging: The Guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Summons by Henry Jaggard PC52 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled out of court. Remarks: Police 1/- Date: 5 October 1852 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Peachey, Overseer, Soham Charge: With non payment of four hundred and forty pounds to C.E.Hammond on a/c of the Newmarket Union on 10th August last Person charging: The Guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Summons by Henry Jaggard PC52 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled out of court Remarks: Police 1/- Date: 5 October 1852 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Pendell, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully keep your house open for the sale of beer after eleven o'clock at night to Wit at twenty minutes past twelve o'clock Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- and costs 15/- Remarks: Police 7/- 17 section, 2/6 10 section Date: 5 October 1852 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Murton, Butcher, City of Ely Charge: Did unlawfully break and destroy one pane of glass thereby doing damage 3/1 Person charging: John Tinkler, shopkeeper, Soham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by John Hockett Sgt. Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Police 9/6 Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hall, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: Did violently assault John Briggs contrary to the statute and against the Peace of our Sovereign Person charging: John Briggs, groom, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: A.Ferguson PC1 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £4.4.3. and 15/9 costs in default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: Police 8/9 Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Swan, labourer, Higham; Abraham Bailey, labourer, Moulton Charge: Did unlawfully commit a willful trespass and maliciously injure and spoil a pint mug the property of John Hanson Person charging: John Hanson, licensed victualler, Ashley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant. Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court. Remarks: Police 13/9d Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Downey, labourer, Chippenham Charge: Did unlawfully take one coney then and there found in a certain ground of Joseph Sydney Sharp Esq Person charging: George Baily, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis, PC 26 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 14/- Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: Age: 60 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bacon, labourer, Isleham Charge: With fraudulently removing his goods to prevent his landlord from distraining for rent due to wit £1.14.0. Person charging: John Seaber, farmer, Prickwillow Taken into custody by: PC44 Finch by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay £5.11.3. in default 3 months imprisonment. Allowed time to pay Remarks: Police 14/3d Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: 19 October 1852 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jersey, gamekeeper, Chippenham Charge: Did assault and beat the complainant against the statutes. Person charging: George Baynes, licensed victualler, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned for a fortnight and then a further adjournment until 9th November then fined 2/6 and 17/6 costs Remarks: Police 8/6 Date: 19 October 1852 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 19 October 1852 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jersey, gamekeeper, Chippenham Charge: Did assault and beat the complainant against the statutes Person charging: Henry Holliday, coachman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis PC26 by warrant Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned for a fortnight and then in consequence of the complainant not appearing defendant discharged Remarks: Police 5/6 Date: 27 October 1852 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Draton, labourer, Isleham Charge: Did feloniously steal, take and carry away 2 pecks of walnuts and a sack both the property of cp Person charging: Thomas Pretty, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: John Finch, PC44 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to 26th inst then committed for trial. Remarks: Pleaded guilty 21 days Date: 27 October 1852 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Simpkin, labourer, Chippenham Charge: With non payment to a bastardy order Person charging: Eliza Drake, single woman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis PC26 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on his recognizance to appear on 2nd November and then committed for 2.6d monthly Remarks: Date: 1 November 1852 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: 23 October 1852 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Fordham, labourer, Woodditton Charge: did wilfully set fire to a certain farm building to wit a turnip house Person charging: Miss Ann Dobito, widow, Woodditton Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded to 1st November then discharged Remarks: Date: 25 October 1852 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: 25 October 1852 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Michael Aitry, Groom, London Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat William Charnel of Newmarket on the 16th inst Person charging: William Charnel, training groom, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Michael Skeeles PC40 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until next day then fined £1.5.6. and 14/- costs Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 30 October 1852 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: 29 October 1852 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Caroline Heighoe, single woman, Soham Charge: Did feloniously steal, take and carry away 14 stn ? of coals the property of Mr W.M.King Person charging: Mr Waller Mills King, merchant, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: seven days Date: 2 November 1852 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Carter, labourer, Burwell Charge: fraudulently removing his goods to prevent a distraint Person charging: Mr George Middlewitch, waterman, Burwell Taken into custody by: Summonsed by P Pallant Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: Police 1/- Date: 2 November 1852 Number of Charge: 57 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Freeman, labourer, Soham Charge: With being the father of the complainant's bastard child. Person charging: Harriet Finch, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: summons by H.Jaggard Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Order made of 1/- per week and costs. Remarks: Police 8/- paid Date: 2 November 1852 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Aves, housekeeper, Isleham Charge: Did keep his house open for the sale of beer at five minutes to eleven Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: Summonsed by H.Jaggard Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and 14/- costs Remarks: Police 18/- Charge nos 59 and 60 omitted Date: 2 November 1852 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Swan, labourer, Borough Green Charge: Unlawfully poaching on land in the occupation of Person charging: Henry Isaac, gamekeeper, Borough Green Taken into custody by: A Ferguson PC 1 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and costs 17/11, in default two months imprisonment Went to gaol Remarks: Police 6/11 Date: 2 November 1852 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Candler, blacksmith, Woodditton Charge: Did violently assault Sarah, his wife Person charging: Sarah Candler, married woman, Saxon Street. Taken into custody by: J.W.Bromley PC32 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on his recognizance to appear on the 9th inst. Didn't appear. Warrant granted. Countermanded as defd is insane at times and the fees disallowed £1.10.0. Rev J.T.Bennet Remarks: Date: 11 November 1852 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susan Peachy, servant, Burwell Charge: With unlawfully setting fire to the dwelling house of cp Person charging: Mr William Badcock, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: P.Pallant PC55 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until the 16th inst then discharged. Remarks: Date: 16 November 1852 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Fuller, labourer, Isleham Charge: with being the father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: May Starling, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by George Ames PC33 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Order made of 1/6 per week and £1.10.0. costs Remarks: Police 8/- Date: 16 November 1852 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Simon Ashman, labourer, Cheveley Charge: with being the father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: Margaret Coe, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC Skeels PC40 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The parties did not appear Remarks: Police 2/- Date: 16 November 1852 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Shadwick West, labourer, Ashley Charge: Did steal a peck of apples from the orchard of J.Hammens Person charging: John Hammens, Ashley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 7/- and 13/- costs Remarks: Police 5/6 paid Date: 19 November 1852 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Reeve, labourer, Fordham Charge: Did desert his wife and family on 10 Oct at Fordham Person charging: The guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: J.H.Wilkinson Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 14 days imprisonment in the County Gaol Remarks: Police 14/9 Date: 23 November 1852 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Davis, labourer, Cheveley Charge: Assaulting John Tilbrook on 20th inst at Woodditton Person charging: John Tilbrook, Bailiff, Cheveley Taken into custody by: C.Yeo PC4 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned see No 71 Remarks: Police 10/9 Date: 23 November 1852 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 23 November 1852 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Bocock, farmer, Ashley Charge: Assaulting Joseph Turner on 21st inst at Ashley Person charging: Joseph Turner, labourer, Ashley Taken into custody by: Charles Yeo PC4 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £4.6.0. and 14/- costs. paid. Remarks: police 6/- Date: 23 November 1852 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 23 November 1852 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Corby, jockey boy, Newmarket Charge: letting off fireworks on the highway at Newmarket Person charging: Miss Ann Robinson, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: John Marson Supt by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £4 and 10/- costs allowed time to pay Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 23 November 1852 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 22 November 1852 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Davis, labourer, Cheveley Charge: Assaulting PC4 Yeo at Cheveley on 22nd inst Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: Charles Yeo PC4 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and 11/6 costs in default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 25 November 1852 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Rabey, labourer, Isleham Charge: Deserting his wife and family on 21 October Person charging: The Guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: John Finch PC 44 by warrant Magistrate: A Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged on condition that he appear before the Union Board tomorrow Remarks: Police £1.3.3. Date: 25 November 1852 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: 24 November 1852 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ambrose Parr, alias Brogin ? Newmarket Charge: uttering a counterfeit shilling at Newmarket Person charging: Mr George Fanold, grocer, Newmarket Taken into custody by: J Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Admitted to bail £10 to appear on the 30th ult, then discharged as the Solicitor to the Mint declined to prosecute. Remarks: Date: 27 November 1852 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Simon Attlsey, apprentice, Soham Charge: Stealing a tame duck from J.Malden, Soham Person charging: Mr John Malden, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to the quarter sessions Remarks: Pleaded guilty 21 days Date: 29 November 1852 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: 26 November 1852 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Carter, carrier, Wickham Brook Charge: With stealing a dun coloured hare on 25th from Woodditton Person charging: Mr Noah Fennel, bailiff, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the sessions Remarks: Bill removed by Grand Jury Date: 7 December 1852 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Parkis, labourer, Fen Ditton Charge: With not having any control over his five horses on the highway Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: Supt Stretten Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned until 28 Dec ....because....defendant's illness being run over then reprimanded and ordered to pay 11/6 costs in a month. Remarks: Police 8/- Date: 7 December 1852 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Fuller, labourer, Chippenham Charge: With trespassing upon land of J.S.Sharp esq Person charging: Benjamin Ross, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Thomas Curtis, PC26, by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and 17/9 costs. Default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 7 December 1852 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jones, labourer, Soham Charge: with breaking 29 panes of glass value £2 on 7th inst. Person charging: Mr John Seaber, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay £2 damages and 16/- costs. In default 2 months Remarks: police 9/- Date: 8 December 1852 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: King Bishop, labourer, Soham Charge: With aiding and abetting Jones in breaking 29 panes of glass Person charging: Mr John Seaber, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay £2 damages and 18/- costs. Default 2 months Remarks: Police 11/- Date: 8 December 1852 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hervey, alias Cash, James Talbot alias Jones, labourers of Isleham Charge: with highway robbery with violence during the night of the 5th inst at Isleham Person charging: Robert Turner, labourer, Fordham Taken into custody by: John Marson, Supt and PC44 Finch by warrant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to the Assizes. Remarks: Date: 14 December 1852 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: 11 December 1852 Age: 24, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Norman alias Hunt, William Norman alias Chuffy, labourers, Isleham Charge: Stealing a bushel of potatoes value 2/- from a potato clamp at Isleham on 10 December. Person charging: Robert Clarke labourer Isleham Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Joseph Norman discharged and William committed for trial at the next sessions Remarks: .... to accuse his brother of the offence.... 3 calendar months Date: 14 December 1852 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Brown, labourer, Dullingham Charge: With trespassing on land in the occupation of A.C.Holmes Person charging: James Bye .....gamekeeper, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: John Marson Supt Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and 15/6 costs. In default 2 months. Remarks: Police 4/6 Date: 21 December 1852 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: Age: 24, 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Key and James Hunt, labourers, Soham. Charge: with stealing a live sheep value 20/- from Mr J.Bland, farmer of Fordham Person charging: James Bland, farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant and James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to the Sessions for trial Remarks: Ten years transportation Date: 21 December 1852 Number of Charge: 84 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Arthur K... Cobbin, labourer, Soham Charge: Bastardy Person charging: May Johnson, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC53 H.Jaggard Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled out of court Remarks: Police 1/- Date: 21 December 1852 Number of Charge: 85 When taken into custody: Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Nestley Charge: Bastardy Person charging: Ann Sparrow, widow, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Acting Sgt Yeo Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Order made 6d per week and costs 18/- Remarks: police 6/- Date: 22 December 1852 Number of Charge: 86 When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Scott, labourer, Soham Charge: with stealing a nether sheep value £2 from Mr Luke Staples Soham Person charging: Mr Luke Staples, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hackett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to trial at the next sessions Remarks: 15 years transportation Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 87 When taken into custody: Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Casborn, Grocer, Moulton Charge: With assaulting William Cobbin of Woodditton on 26th inst Person charging: William Cobbin, gardener, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Settled out of court Remarks: Police £1.1.6. Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 88 When taken into custody: Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Charvill, labourer, Borough Green Charge: With maliciously destroying two mugs value 5d at Borough Green on 25th inst. Person charging: Robert Pettit, beerhouse and butcher, Borough Green Taken into custody by: A Ferguson PC 1 by warrant Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damage and costs 14/2 in a week, in default 21 days Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 89 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Josiah Sparrow, publican, Woodditton Charge: Did unlawfully open your alehouse for the sale of beer at 12 1/2 Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summonsed by Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and 11/6 costs Remarks: Police 3/- Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 90 When taken into custody: Age: 42 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Marshall, shoemaker, Wicken Charge: Non payment of poor rate amounting to 13/- Person charging: James Dennis, Acting Overseer, Wicken Taken into custody by: Summonsed by J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates and 5/11 costs in a week Remarks: Police 3/11 Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 91 When taken into custody: Age: 60 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Howlet, pauper, Wicken Charge: Non payment of poor rates amounting to 3/4 Person charging: James Dennis, Acting Overseer, Wicken Taken into custody by: Summonsed by J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned until next vestry meeting at Wicken Remarks: Police 3/11 Date: 28 December 1852 Number of Charge: 92 When taken into custody: Age: 52 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Phillip Arber, carpenter, Wicken Charge: Non payment of poor rates amounting to 5/- Person charging: James Dennis, Acting Overseer, Wicken Taken into custody by: Summonsed by J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay rates and costs 5/10 in a week Remarks: Police 3/11 Date: 4 January 1853 Number of Charge: 93 When taken into custody: Age: 39 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Smith, labourer, Reach Hamlet Charge: With stealing turf on 31st December at Reach, the property of Person charging: Mrs Mary Ann Clark, widow and alehouse keeper, Reach Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant No 55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to sessions Remarks: 21 days Date: 4 January 1853 Number of Charge: 94 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Fuller, labourer, Wallington, Suffolk Charge: With non payment of £1.13.0 to a bastardy order Person charging: Mary Starling, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the amount and costs, in default two months gaol Remarks: Police 12/9 Date: 4 January 1853 Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Levett, labourer, Barway Charge: with maliciously destroying 48 panes of glass the property of J.Dobede of the value of £4.16.0. Person charging: Edward Bullman, Steward, Barway Taken into custody by: James Carlow, PC30 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damages and costs £6.6.6. in default 2 months imprisonment. Went to gaol Remarks: Police £1.2.6. Date: 4 January 1853 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Wells, labourer, Isleham; Joseph Webber and David Webber, Isleham Charge: with willfully destroying certain settles, chairs and mugs, the property of the complainant on 24 December at Isleham Person charging: Mr John Wright, alehouse keeper, Isleham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 and William Barker 10 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Police 17/- Date: 4 January 1853 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Pearman, married woman, Dullingham Charge: with assaulting the complainant on 25 December at Dullingham Person charging: Ann Pearman, single woman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Archibald Ferguson PC1 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the costs in a fortnight Remarks: Police 6/6 Date: 11 January 1853 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: Age: 14, 14, 13, 9 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Dyson, Sophia Clarke, Susan Brown, Rebecca Brown, all of the parish of Burwell Charge: Did unlawfully steal take and carry away certain cultivated roots used for the food of beasts, to wit a bushel of swede turnips of the value of 4 pence, the property of [complainant] Person charging: Mr James Badcock, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Rebecca Brown discharged. The others ordered to pay 1/2 each within seven days or in default 7 days imprisonment Remarks: Police 8/- disallowed by the bench in consequence of defendants being poor. Date: 11 January 1853 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Caroline Bailey, single woman, Wicken. Charge: Did wilfully commit damage to 10 panes of glass of the guardians of the Union Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In default of paying damages and costs 21 days imprisonment Remarks: Police ..... Date: 14 January 1853 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Brown, railway labourer, Newmarket Charge: Did feloniously steal take and carry away coals, the property of the N Gas Company Person charging: Mr Charles Bolton Chairman of gas company Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 with property on him Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In default of gas company proving legally the loss, the prisoner discharged. Remarks: Date: 17 January 1853 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: Age: 39 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Culham, commercial traveller, Holton Suffolk Charge: feloniously embezzling £2.18.0. the money of his employers, on 1st July, at Diddlington Norfolk, the property of ....Butcher .... Person charging: Mr George Butcher, Sack maker, Holton, Suffolk Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to Ipswich county gaol Suffolk for trial. No constable bound over. Remarks: Date: 24 January 1853 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: Age: 42 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hitch, labourer, Soham Charge: On 26 Nov at Soham steal a hand saw, value 1/6, the goods of Person charging: Thomas Hunt, millwright, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to quarter sessions for trial Remarks: Date: 25 January 1853 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Basham, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 23rd inst steal part of a dead fence, the property of Christopher Jeaforson Esq Person charging: Thomas Bradford, labourer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Archibald Ferguson PC1 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6, 1d damage and 12/- costs in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 3 weeks to pay the same Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 25 January 1853 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Davis, labourer, Cheveley Charge: On 28th November at Woodditton did assault complainant Person charging: John Tilbrook, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Charles Yeo PC4, Acting Sergeant Magistrate: J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and 14/- costs Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 25 January 1853 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Josiah Marrow, publican, Newmarket Charge: On 25th inst assault and beat Mary Ann his wife Person charging: Mary Ann, wife of Josiah Marrow Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound over to keep the peace for 6 months in the sum of £10 pay expenses. paid Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 1 February 1853 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Brown, labourer, Borough Green Charge: On 27 January willfully and maliciously damage underwood Person charging: Samuel Oak, beerhouse keeper, Borough Green Taken into custody by: William Avey, PC2 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damages and costs 13/10. Remarks: Police 6/9 Date: 1 February 1853 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Steadman, labourer, Soham Charge: On 25th and 28th January did violently assault his wife Maria Person charging: Maria, wife of William Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound over in own recognizance to keep the Peace for six months in £19 Remarks: Police expenses disallowed because the parties poor and unable to pay Date: 4 February 1853 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Nunn, labourer, Woodditton Charge: commit trespass in search of game on the 2nd inst at Woodditton Person charging: James Millington, gamekeeper, Woodditton Taken into custody by: A.Ferguson PC1 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/- and ordered to pay costs 17/6. In default 21 days imprisonment Remarks: Police 6/- Date: 4 February 1853 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 4 February 1853 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Turner, labourer, Ashley Charge: Did steal 16 live pigeons from the dwelling house on 20 January Person charging: Francis Death, cattle dealer, Ashley Taken into custody by: Charles Yeo acting sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded to 8th inst, then further remanded until 13th and then to 22nd then discharged on own recognizance of £10 to appear when called to answer the charge Remarks: Date: 8 February 1853 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: 8 February 1853 Age: 42, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Esther Sizer, widow, Richard Sizer, labourer, Soham Charge: did violently assault and beat complainant at Soham on 25 January 1853 Person charging: Edward Fuller, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound over to appear on 15th inst, then Esther Sizer discharged and Richard Sizer fined 6d and 19/- costs in default 21 days. 14 days allowed to pay. Remarks: Police 10/- Date: 11 February 1853 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: 9 February 1853 Age: 38, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bacon, John Bailey, labourers, Wicken Charge: Upon a certain highway on the 4th inst assault with intent to rob Thomas Leonard, complainant Person charging: Thomas Leonard, labourer, Wicken Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged. Prosecutor unwilling to prosecute appeared to have compromised the case Remarks: Date: 11 February 1853 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: 11 February 1853 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Mallow, labourer, Soham Charge: did feloniously steal take and carry away an iron boiler and saucepan value 1/6d Person charging: Charles Saunders, wheelwright, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by search warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to adjourned quarter sessions for trial. Conveyed in a fly because of illness to county gaol Remarks: Date: 15 February 1853 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: 13 February 1853 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Sergeant, labourer, Ashley Charge: did steal take and carry away 16 house pigeons from a dwelling house at Ashley Person charging: Francis Death, cattle dealer, Ashley Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged and bound over in £10 to appear on Tuesday next Remarks: Date: 22 February 1853 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 22 February 1853 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Turner, labourer, Ashley Charge: did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the daytime on 27 January last upon a certain piece of land in the occupation of Elizabeth Gardener Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Charles Yeo PC4 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 costs 12/6 in default 2 calendar months Remarks: Date: 22 February 1853 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: 22 February 1853 Age: 36, 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Steadmans, labourer, Soham; Edward Jarvis, labourer, Soham Charge: on the 16th February did disturb a certain meeting composed of protestant dissenters from the church of England permitted of law then and there assembled for religion Person charging: James Fowler, preacher, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In consequence of the complainant informing the bench before he was sworn / with others of his sect advocated and preached a doctrine that was contrary to laws, the case was not heard and prisoners discharged. Remarks: Police 10/6 Date: 25 February 1853 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: 24 February 1853 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Rodrigo, groom, Epson Surrey Charge: Did run away from the parish of All Saints and leave his two children Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Union Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: One calendar month in the County Gaol Remarks: Police £2.16.5 Date: 25 February 1853 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 24 February 1853 Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Taylor, carter, Isleham Charge: Did steal take and carry away a certain gate of the value of 8/- and Isleham Person charging: Mr John Walton, farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound over in the sum of £10 to appear on Tuesday next at Petty Sessions then bound over in the sum of £10 to appear when called on Remarks: Police £1.5.6. Date: 1st March 1853 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: 1 March 1853 Age: 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Brown, groom, Newmarket Charge: Did when an inmate of the Newmarket Union break the glass of the Union clock Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Union Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned for a week in case No 27 p51 Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 1 March 1853 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonathan Rawlinson, labourer, Soham Charge: did feloniously steal a pair of mens worsted stockings Person charging: John Cater, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 4 March 1853 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 3 March 1853 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Levet labourer, Soham Charge: To find sureties to keep the peace towards complainant Person charging: Edward Bullman, bailiff, Soham Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £20 and two sureties of £20 each to keep the peace for six months towards Edward Bullman Remarks: Police £1.4.0. Date: 8 March 1853 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: 5 March 1853 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Pechey, farmer, Isleham Charge: Did steal take and carry away a gate value 8/- the property of complainant Person charging: Mr John Walton, farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed in consequence of question arising as to legal possession of premises by complainant Remarks: Police £2.15.0. Date: 8 March 1853 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Peachey, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully keep open beerhouse for the sale of ...11.30pm Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summonsed by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Pleaded guilty, fined 1/- and 13/- costs Remarks: police 6/6d Date: 8 March 1853 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: Age: 24, 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Cater and George Steadmans, labourers, both of Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault William Clements on the 6th inst at Soham Person charging: William Clements, tailor and Mormon preacher, Soham Taken into custody by: Richard Peak, PC26, John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 2/6 each and 16/9 costs each in default 21 days allowed seven days to pay Remarks: Police 19/6 Date: 8 March 1853 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: 7 March 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Pechey, labourer, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault William Gimbert Saunders on 6th inst at Soham Person charging: William Gimbert Saunders, wheelwright, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/- and 13/3d costs in default one month imprisonment allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: Police 12/6 Date: 8 March 1853 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody: 8 March 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Peachey, labourer, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault William Gimbert Saunders on 6th inst at Soham Person charging: William Gimbert Saunders, wheelwright, Soham Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to find sureties self in £20 and two others in £10 each for three months. Found same day Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 15 March 1853 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: Summonsed Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Fletcher, Steward of the Isleham Friendly Society Charge: have refused to pay one Elizabeth Brown the sum of 17/- the balance for three weeks sick allowance from 14th Feb to 7th March Person charging: Eliza Brown, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summonsed by George Ames PC 33 Magistrate: J.Dobede esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case adjourned for five weeks viz 19 April Remarks: Date: 15 March 1853 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: 13 March 1853 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Pechey, labourer, Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault William Gimbert Saunders on 6th inst at Soham Person charging: William Gimbert Saunders, wheelwright, Soham Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: J.Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and 29/- costs in default 3 weeks [imprisonment] allowed 7 days to pay. Remarks: Police £1.0.6. Date: 15 March 1853 Number of Charge: 34 When taken into custody: 15 March 1853 Age: 23, 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Summers and James South, labourers, Soham Charge: did unlawfully commit damage injury etc to certain forms...15/-, the personal property of Jeremiah Guiscard Person charging: John More Brown, Mormon preacher, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: John Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: To pay damages and costs 2/- each in default 21 days, allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: Police 16/11 Date: 15 March 1853 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: 15 March 1853 Age: 57, 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Saunders and William Gimbert Saunders, wheelwrights Soham Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant at the meeting, Soham, on 13 March 1853 Person charging: William Horsley, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hackett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: John Dobede Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/6 and costs 14/6 each in default 21 days, 7 days allowed to pay Remarks: Police 16/- Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 53 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Bullman, labourer, Wicken Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 59 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Barton, Labourer, Wicken Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis, Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 78 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Boggis, labourer, Wicken Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis, Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Dawes Jnr Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis, Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 56 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Palmsby Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis, Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: summonsed Age: 57 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Simpkin Charge: Non payment of 5/3 Poor's Rates due to the Parish of Wicken Person charging: Mr James Dennis Acting Overseer Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the rates due and 2/6 costs Remarks: Police 2/5 disallowed in each case as defendants are poor Date: 22 March 1853 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: 22 March 1853 Age: 40, 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Rebecca Stigwood, Susan Briggs(and child) married women Stetchworth Charge: On 16th March last at Stetchworth commit damage to a certain plantation to the amount of a penny each Person charging: Noah Made, bailiff, Woodditton Taken into custody by: George Bladen PC35 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damage and 9/9d costs each, in default 21 days in the gaol. Remarks: Police 8/6 Date: 24 March 1853 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: 22 March 1853 Age: 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Tebbit, labourer, Newmarket, Suffolk Charge: did feloniously steal one rug value 3/- and one ....whip? value 3/- the property of the complainant on 16th inst. Person charging: Mr Thomas Cunnington, butcher, Newmarket, Suffolk Taken into custody by: J Marson Supt delivered from Sgt Steggles Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged from custody and admitted as a witness against accomplice Remarks: Date: 24 March 1853 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: 22 March 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ambrose Pater, marine store collector, Newmarket, Suffolk Charge: Did feloniously receive a driving whip value 3/- and a horse cloth value 3/- on 16th inst knowing them to be stolen Person charging: Mr Thomas Cunnington, butcher, Newmarket, Suffolk Taken into custody by: J.Marson Supt delivered from Sgt Steggles Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of the property being not recovered the prisoner discharged Remarks: Date: 29 March 1853 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: 25 March 1853 Age: 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Jaggard, labourer, Dullingham Charge: did feloniously unlawfully maliciously set fire to two wheat stacks the property of George Kent, farmer of the parish of Dullingham on 25 inst. Person charging: George Kent, farmer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: William Avey PC2 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to next Assize for the County of Cambridgeshire Remarks: [Bury and Norwich Post 30 March 1853 p3 reports that Jaggard was found, by a witness, concealed behind a hedge near the scene of the fire, and was taken into custody. The case was heard at the Assizes and was reported in the Morning Post 19 July 1853 p7. The Jury found Jaggard "not guilty".] Date: 29 March 1853 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: 29 March 1853 Age: 41 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Paxman, carrier, Great Bradley, Suffolk Charge: Being the driver of a certain cart on a certain highway in the parish of Dullingham on 26 March inst did furiously drive the same so as to endanger lives etc Person charging: Rev William Samuel Parr Wilder, Rector of Carlton Taken into custody by: Rushford Barker PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and 17/6 costs in default one month imprisonment Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 13 April 1853 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: 11 April 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Drayton, labourer, Isleham Charge: Did feloniously steal take and carry away one sack value 6d and one bushel of potatoes value 3/- the property of John Cadman, labourer, Isleham Person charging: John Cadman, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to next Quarter Sessions Remarks: Police 10/6 Date: 19 April 1853 Number of Charge: 49 [sic] When taken into custody: Age: 26, 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Priscilla, wife of William Doe, and Ann, wife of Henry Seal Charge: Did unlawfully assault and beat Susannah Seal on the 7th inst at the Parish of Chippenham Person charging: Susannah Seal, wife of Christopher Seal, labourer, Chippenham. Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Doe discharged, Seal ordered to pay 9/6 in a month in default 14 days imprisonment Remarks: Police 8/- Date: 19 April 1853 Number of Charge: 48 [sic] When taken into custody: 19 April 1853 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Nunn, labourer, Chippenham Charge: Did on 13th inst willfully commit damage injury etc to certain growing wheat to the amount of 1/- Person charging: Thomas Newport, farmer, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to pay the damage 1/- and costs 11/9 Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 19 April 1853 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 19 April 1853 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Shaw, dealer, Soham Charge: did on 17th inst unlawfully assault and beat Susan Gammon at the Parish of Soham Person charging: Susan Gammon, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: J Hockett Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: Police 9/- Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Mare Esq, MP, 11 Hyde Park Gardens, London Charge: With assaulting James Button esq, solicitor, on 20th April Person charging: James Button Esq Solicitor, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summonsed by J Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned to 17th inst when the information allowed to be withdrawn in consequence of the defendant apologising to complainant Remarks: Police 4/6 [1856 PO Directory, Charles John Mare (1815-1898) MP lived at 11 Hyde Park Gardens and Broomlands, Nantwich, Cheshire. Mare was a shipbuilder and was first elected Conservative MP for Plymouth in 1852, but was the next year unseated for bribery and corruption during the election campaign. What was the occasion of this encounter and the reason for the assault? Easter Sunday in 1853 was 27 March. The Craven Stakes at Newmarket were held from Monday 11 April 1853 to Friday 15 April, the 1st Spring Meeting from Mon 25 April to Friday 29 April 1853, So unlikely this assault was from an encounter at a meeting on the Newmarket Racecourse on 20th April.] Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Little, carter, Woodditton Charge: with stealing a pair of boots from the dwelling house of complainant Person charging: Josiah Marrow, licensed victualler Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: examined on 30th and remanded on bail to 3 May when did not appear. As it appeared a trumped up case no warrant granted Remarks: Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Scott, beer house keeper, Isleham Charge: keeping open his house at 10.30pm Saturday 16th April Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC Peak 26 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 9/- and 11/- costs Remarks: Police 11/6 Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Scott, beerhouse keeper Charge:Keeping open his house at 12 noon on Sunday 17th April Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC Peak 26 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 9/- and 11/- costs Remarks: Police 5/6d Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: Age: 54 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Knight, licensed victualler, Soham Charge: keeping open his house at 12.45 midnight 24th April Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: Summonsed by PC Peak 26 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 9/- and 11/- costs Remarks: Police 10/- Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: Age: 18, 17, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Bashaw, James Bradford and John Edwards all of Dullingham, labourers. Charge: With trespassing on land in the occupation of Sarah Onion at Dullingham on 1st May in pursuit of game Person charging: Captain George Pigott, gentleman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: John Chaplin PC43 and George Blaydon PC35 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Edwards discharged and the other two fined each 5/- and 15/3 costs in default 21 days. Went to gaol. Remarks: Police 16/6 Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 57 When taken into custody: Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Purr, labourer, Chippenham Charge: with stealing ten pieces of wood, on 20 April at Chippenham Person charging: Joseph Sidney Sharp esq, the committee of the estate of John Sharp, a lunatic Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial but admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 3 May 1853 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Cooper, labourer, Soham Charge: On 9th April last run away with a suit of Union clothes, the property of the Guardians of the Newmarket Union Person charging: The Guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Upon the prisoner promising to return to the Union and behave himself properly, the bench discharged him, having returned the clothing Remarks: Police 9/- Date: 4 May 1853 Number of Charge: 59 When taken into custody: 1st May 1853 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Hannah Kent, domestic servant, Soham Charge: Did on 20th March last feloniously steal take and carry away one silk handkerchief 40 yds chennelle and seven skeins of silk the goods and chattels of George Lore, licensed victualler Person charging: Mr George Lore, Licensed victualler, Soham. Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded by J.D.Merest from 2nd to 4th May then committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions for the County of Cambridgeshire Remarks: Date: 7 May 1853 Number of Charge: 60 When taken into custody: Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Arthur Brown, grocer and bricklayer, Fordham Charge: did feloniously maliciously and unlawfully set fire to a certain outhouse in his occupation, situate in Mill Lane Fordham with intent to injure Miss Betsy Wilkin, Soham Person charging: Miss Betsy Wilkin, spinster, Soham Taken into custody by: J Marson Superintendent Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged at 2pm Saturday 7 May. Remarks: Date: 17 May 1853 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Charwell, labourer, Borough Green Charge: with being drunk and disorderly at the Parish of Stetchworth on the morning of 13th inst. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Chaplin PC43 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on morning at Stetchworth Remarks: police 7/- Date: 17 May 1853 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Ware, widow, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: for that you on the 1st day of May inst at the parish of Fordham did keep open your said house for the sale of beer after the hour of 10.30pm Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by George Ames No33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of the defendant having conducted her house orderly up to this time and having pleaded guilty, the bench ordered her to pay the costs 9/- and the information was withdrawn Remarks: Police 5/6 Date: 17 May 1853 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: 16 May 1853 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Newman, labourer, Prickwillow, Isle of Ely Charge: did within 6 calendar months now last past, run away from the parish of Burwell whereby his wife and four children became chargeable to the said parish of Burwell Person charging: Mr Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: PC Peak No26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: one month imprisonment in the County Gaol Remarks: Police £1.1.9 Date: 17 May 1853 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: 16 May 1853 Age: 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Smith, labourer, Soham Charge: Did on the 9th April last at the parish of Exning in the County of Suffolk desert and run away from the said workhouse and did then and there carry away a suit of clothes. Person charging: Charles Clarke Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the prisoner having returned the clothing to the Union before apprehension severely reprimanded by the bench and discharged Remarks: Police 9/- Date:24 May 1856 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: Summonsed Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ellis Horsley, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: on 10th day of May at the parish of Soham did keep open your house for the sale of beer ale and porter after the hour of 11 o'clock at night, to wit at forty five minutes after eleven o'clock at night Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: summonsed by PC Peak PC26 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The defendant not appearing to the summons, the case was heard in absence fined £1.0.0. and 15/- costs Remarks: Police 17/- Date: 24 May 1853 Number of Charge: 65 (sic) When taken into custody: 24 May 1853 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Warran, labourer, Soham Charge: Did commit damage injury and spoil to and upon a window of the dwelling house of one Phillip Cray, the complainant, situate in the parish of Soham by there and then breaking two panes of glass therein, thereby doing damage to the said P.Cray to the amount of ten pence Person charging: Phillip Cray, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: upon complainants application the case settled out of court by defendant paying costs 7/10 Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 27 May 1853 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elijah Brown, blacksmith, Fordham Charge: Did feloniously steal take and carry away from the person of William Preston two guns[?] to the value of two pounds of the goods and chattels of the said William Preston Person charging: William Preston, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed, complainant to pay costs Remarks: Police 9/3 Date: 30 May 1853 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: 30 May 1853 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Sutton, horse dealer, Wicken Charge: did on the 6th day of April last at the parish of Wicken assault Eliza Heiffer with her, the said Eliza Heiffer, violently and against her will feloniously to ravish and carnally know Person charging: Eliza Heiffer, domestic servant Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions Remarks: [Cambridge Chronicle 9 July 1853, p8, Sutton was charged at Quarter Sessions with assault with intent to ravish and was found guilty of common assault and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment] Date: 30 May 1853 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: 30 May 1853 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Peek, [....] horse dealer, Soham Charge: Did on 30 May inst at the parish of Soham did release a certain horse, before then lawfully seized in consequence of being found depastured on certain enclosed land in the occupation of complainant Person charging: Robert Tebbit, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court by prisoner paying costs 10/6 Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 31 May 1853 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 30 May 1853 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Steadmans, labourer, Soham Charge: did on 27 May inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully assault and beat Alice Steadmans, the complainant Person charging: Alice Steadmans, married woman, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and 17/- costs in default 21 days imprisonment, allowed three weeks to pay. Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 3 June 1853 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 3 June 1853 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Crisp, alias William John Hart, labourer, Bedfield, East Suffolk Charge: did unlawfully obtain .... by an order of the Board of Guardians of the Hoxne Union, one stone weight of flour with intent then and there to defraud the said Guardians Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: directed to write to the police constable at Horlingworth, East Suffolk, who holds the warrant of apprehension to come and fetch the prisoner. Delivered prisoner to the constable who held the warrant at 11 am Monday 6th June. Remarks: Police £1.11.0. Date: 7 June 1853 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 7 June 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Barkham, general dealer, Brinkley Charge: Did on 5th day of June inst at the parish of Brinkley release a certain horse, your property, before then lawfully seized by John Mabberly, the informant, then being duly authorised &c Person charging: Phillip First, surveyor, Brinkley Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned until 14th inst at prisoners request then fined 2/6 and 16/- costs. Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 14 June 1853 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Barton, labourer, Snailwell Charge: did on 30th May last at the parish of Snailwell unlawfully and maliciously commit damage to a fir tree 6d Person charging: Anthony Halcomb, steward, Chippenham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d damage and 8/6 costs in default 21 days, allowed 14 days to pay Remarks: police 5/3d Date: 17 June 1853 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: 15 June 1853 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Poulston, labourer, Snailwell Charge: Did on 15 June inst at the parish of Snailwell then and there being under the age of 16 to wit at the age of fifteen years did there and then unlawfully attempt and endeavour then and there feloniously to steal take and carry away a peck of oats and beans mixed the property of Edward Gittees and another Person charging: Edward Gittees, farmer, Snailwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Sentenced to one months hard labour in the County Gaol Remarks: Police 11/3d Date: 21 June 1853 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: 21 June 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Rice, servant to his father, farmer of Cheveley Charge: for the non payment to a bastardy order of the sum of 19/6 due to Susan Tweed, the complainant Person charging: Susan Tweed, single woman, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Acting Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: police 5/9 Date: 21 June 1853 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Gittees, miller, Southwark, London Charge: Did run away from the parish of Fordham thereby his wife and four children became on or about 11th February and since are chargeable to the said parish of Fordham Person charging: John Fletcher, relieving officer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the County Gaol for one month Remarks: Police £4.15.6. Date: 1 July 1853 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hart, labourer, Burwell Charge: did run away from the parish of Burwell, whereby his wife and six children became chargeable to the said parish of Burwell on the 11th day of January last Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union workhouse Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC 55 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: In consequence of the prisoner having taken his family from the Union and promised to support them for the future, was discharged Remarks: police 5/- Date: 4 July 1853 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: 3 July 1853 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Partridge, shoemaker, Freckenham, Suffolk Charge: On 1st July inst in the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal from the person of Thomas H.Ricks a silver watch and plated guard and chain of the value of £2. Person charging: Thomas H. Ricks, domestic servant, Cambridge Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the summer Assize. Remarks: Date: 11 July 1853 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: 8 July 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Franky, labourer, Woodditton Charge: did on the 8th day of October 1852 at the parish of Cheveley unlawfully take a partridge not being authorised so to do for want of a game certificate contrary to the statute Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent, by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £5 and £1.16.3. costs. In default 3 months imprisonment Remarks: police £1.5.9. Date: 11 July 1853 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: 10 July 1853 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Pate, labourer, Soham Charge: On 25 June last at the parish of Soham feloniously embezzled the sum of 2/7 the property of his employer, Isaac Broome, the complainant. Person charging: Isaac Broome, baker, Soham Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC 26 Magistrate: J.D. Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the summer assize Remarks: Date: 11 July 1853 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: 11 July 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Pluck, shoemaker, Melbourne Charge: with feloniously stealing a black cloth coat, a pair of gloves and a silk handkerchief, the property of James ?Fabb on 11 July inst at the parish of Soham Person charging: James Fabb, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the summer assize Remarks: Date: 12 July 1853 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Norman, parish constable, Ashley Charge: on the 2nd day of July inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully assault and beat Edward Jackson, police constable, contrary to the statute &c Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by PC Mansfield Acting Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the defendant offered a written apology for the assault and the information was withdrawn with the consent of the Chief Constable Remarks: Date: 12 July 1853 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Banyard Morley, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: that you did on 2nd July inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully keep open your beerhouse before the hour of 5 o'clock in the morning to wit at 15 minutes past one o'clock contrary... Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by R Peak 26 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the defendant said he gave away the beer on the night in question and pleaded sorrow for the offence. Ordered to pay expenses and no conviction took place Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 13 July 1853 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hines, labourer, Stradishall Suffolk Charge: that being an hired agricultural labourer hath left your service without leave or license Person charging: Stephen Howard, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Rushforth Parker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: [no data] Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 19 July 1853 Number of Charge: 84 When taken into custody: Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane Hatley, single woman, Newmarket Charge: that you did on 12th day of July inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints, did unlawfully assault and beat Mary Ann Brown, single woman Person charging: Mary Ann Brown, single woman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J. Marson Supt Magistrate: Alexander Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1/- and costs 8/- the complainant having paid 3/- for summons will not be repaid Remarks: police 3/- Date: 19 July 1853 Number of Charge: 86 [sic] When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jessie Nicholls, railway contractor, Newmarket All Saints Charge: that you on 12th day of July inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully assault and beat Jane Hatley, the complainant, contrary to the form of.... Person charging: Jane Hatley, single woman, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Alexander Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2.7.6. and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 3/- Date: 19 July 1853 Number of Charge: 85 [sic] When taken into custody: 16 July 1853 Age: 27, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Howlett, bricklayer, Soham; Ambrose Parr, alias Brozier, marine store collector, both of Newmarket St Mary, Suffolk Charge: did feloniously steal, take and carry away two cwt of lead from the roof of the Newmarket Jockey Club in the parish of All Saints Newmarket the property of the Marquis of Exeter and others Person charging: Mr John Bottom, manager of the Jockey Club, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 and J Marson Supt. Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: upon application from the solicitor for the prosecution the prisoners were remanded until Tuesday next in County Gaol then committed for trial to sessions. Bail 2 sureties in £50 each for prisoners Remarks: Date: 26 July 1853 Number of Charge: 87 When taken into custody: Age: 39 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Eliza Edrupt wife of Charles shoe maker Borough Green Charge: that on Thursday July 21st Eliza Edrupt wife of Charles Edrupt shoemaker did violently assault and beat Hannah Baldwin of Borough Green Person charging: Hannah Baldwin, married woman, Borough Green Taken into custody by: George Blaydon PC35 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 26 July 1853 Number of Charge: 88 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Howe the younger, labourer, Kirtling Charge: For that George Howe the younger at the parish of Kirtling did on the 24th day of July cruelly ill use a cow the property of William King Person charging: Mr William King, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 5/9 and 14/3 costs in default 21 days imprisonment. Allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 26 July 1853 Number of Charge: 89 When taken into custody: 26 July 1853 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Simpkin, gardener, Stetchworth Charge: Did on 23 July inst at the parish of Stetchworth unlawfully assault and beat Catherine Claydon the complainant Person charging: Catherine the wife of James Claydon, labourer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: John Chaplin PC43 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 5/9 Date: 26 July 1853 Number of Charge: 90 When taken into custody: summons Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Bartholomew Wallis, butcher, Newmarket St Mary Charge: that you being the putative father of her bastard child hath neglected etc Person charging: Emily Parr, single woman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Summoned by E Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 3/- Date: 26 July 1853 Number of Charge: 91 When taken into custody: Age: 53, 53 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Clark, labourer, Woodditton; Richard Wright, labourer and Charles Harvey both of Newmarket St Mary, Suffolk Charge: with wandering abroad during the night of 25th July inst, to wit lodging in a certain outhouse in the parish of Newmarket All Saints in the occupation of Mr Samuel Nestley, farmer Person charging: Mr Samuel Nestley, farmer, All Saints Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson, Supt and C Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged with a caution Remarks: Date: 29 July 1853 Number of Charge: 92 When taken into custody: 28 July 1853 Age: 77 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Sharpe, Yeoman, Kirtling Charge: that you did on 22nd July inst in the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal take and carry away 3 pieces of wood of the value of 6d Person charging: Mr James Berry, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 29 July 1853 Number of Charge: 93 When taken into custody: 28 July 1853 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Mills, bricklayer's labourer, Newmarket, Suffolk Charge: did feloniously steal take and carry away from the roof of the Jockey Club at the parish of Newmarket All Saints 30 lb of lead, the property of the Marquis of Exeter. Person charging: Mr John Bottom keeper of the Jockey Club, Newmarket Taken into custody by: J.Marson Supt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 2 August 1853 Number of Charge: 94 When taken into custody: 1 August 1853 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Rust, labourer, Mildenhall Charge: did run away from the parish of Isleham thereby his wife and children became chargeable to the said parish on the 21st day of July last Person charging: John Fletcher, Relieving Officer Soham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The case adjourned until Tuesday the 16th inst Remarks: Date: 2 August 1853 Number of Charge: 95 When taken into custody: Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Starling, labourer, Cheveley Charge: did on 24th July at the parish of Cheveley unlawfully assault and beat Charles Bailey, Constable of the parish of Cheveley Person charging: Charles Bailey. parish constable, Cheveley Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield 37 Acting Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 12/9 costs, in default 21 days. Remarks: Police 5/3 Date: 2 August 1853 Number of Charge: 96 When taken into custody: Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann the wife of Henry Harvey, labourer, Newmarket St Mary, Suffolk Charge: did on 2nd day of August inst, at the parish of Newmarket All Saints, unlawfully obtain certain goods, to wit half a peck of pearl and one pound weight of currants, the property of Mr Fuller Andrews Jnr, by means of a certain false pretence Person charging: Mr Fuller Andrews Jnr, gardener, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the quarter session Remarks: Date: 3 August 1853 Number of Charge: 97 When taken into custody: 2 August 1853 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Pettit, marine store dealer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Charge: that you on 2nd August inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints was drunk and disorderly Person charging: J Marson Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Chaplin PC43 Magistrate: A.Cotton Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged. Remarks: police 11/6 Date: 8 August 1853 Number of Charge: 98 When taken into custody: Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles English, platelayer, Stratford, Middlesex Charge: that you on 7 August inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints was drunk and disorderly Person charging: J.Marson Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y. Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged on paying costs Remarks: police 11/3 Date: 8 August 1853 Number of Charge: 99 When taken into custody: 7 August 1853 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Pamment, domestic servant, Isleham Charge: did feloniously steal take and carry away 2 yds of linen of the value of 4/6, the property of Mr Thomas Woods Person charging: Thomas Woods, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions Remarks: Date: 9 August 1853 Number of Charge: 100 When taken into custody: 9 August 1853 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Langley, labourer, Soham Charge: that you on 23rd July last at the parish of Snailwell did contract with John Fyson, the complainant, to serve him in husbandry etc for the wages of 21/- per week for five weeks and did absent yourself from the same service Person charging: Mr John Fyson, farmer, Snailwell. Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 14 days Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 12 August 1853 Number of Charge: 101 When taken into custody: 11 August 1853 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Brewer, labourer, Woodditton Charge: That you having contracted to serve Lawrence Snazell as servant in husbandry for 51 weeks at the rate of 16/- and beer of the value of 2/-, did absent yourself from the service Person charging: Lawrence Snazell, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield acting sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 14 days Remarks: police 14/11 Date: 13 August 1853 Number of Charge: 102 When taken into custody: 12 August 1853 Age: 68 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William King, labourer, Soham Charge: that you on 12th day of August inst at the parish of Soham was drunk and incapable of taking care of yourself Person charging: John Hockett, sergeant, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, sergeant, Soham Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged upon prisoner paying costs. Remarks: police 7/6d Date: 16 August 1853 Number of Charge: 103 When taken into custody: 16 August 1853 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Harris, labourer, Denston Suffolk Charge: That you on Monday August 8th inst at the parish of Stetchworth did violently assault and beat George Whiterod, the complainant Person charging: George Whiterod, labourer, Denston, Suffolk Taken into custody by: John Chaplin PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for 14 days to allow the parties to settle it out of court Remarks: Police 12/- Date: 17 August 1853 Number of Charge: 104 When taken into custody: 17 August 1853 Age: 43, 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Finch, Samuel Stigwood, both labourers, Woodditton Charge: did on 16th August inst at the parish of Woodditton unlawfully commit a certain trespass by being in the daytime of the same day upon a certain piece of land in the occupation of William Dixon Boyce Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent and E Jackson PC47 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/6 and 14/- costs in default 21 days County Gaol, allowed until Tuesday 30th to pay the same Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 18 August 1853 Number of Charge: 105 When taken into custody: 18 August 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Basham, labourer, Dullingham Charge: did on 17th August inst at the parish of Isleham feloniously steal take and carry away a sugar crusher the property of Sarah Baker, widow Person charging: Sarah Baker, widow, licensed victualler, Isleham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the quarter sessions Remarks: Date: 22 August 1853 Number of Charge: 106 When taken into custody: 20 August 1853 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel carter, blacksmith, Westley Charge: that you, on 9th August inst at the parish of Westley, did feloniously steal take and carry away one scythe blade, value 3/- Person charging: John Bridge, labourer, Westley Taken into custody by: George Blaydon PC35 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the quarter sessions Remarks: Date: 30 August 1853 Number of Charge: 107 When taken into custody: 30 August 1853 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jabez Swann, labourer, Borough Green Charge: did on the 19th September last at the parish of Borough Green unlawfully commit a certain trespass by being on land in the possession of Mr W.Frost Person charging: William Smith, gamekeeper, Borough Green Taken into custody by: George Blaydon PC35 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 with 18/3 costs in default 2 month imprisonment. Went to gaol Remarks: police 8/3d Date: 30 August 1853 Number of Charge: 108 When taken into custody: 30 August 1853 Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Badcock, labourer, Burwell Charge: did wilfully neglect to maintain his child which became chargeable to the parish of Burwell on 1st July last Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to take the child from the Union house and to pay 16/3d costs Remarks: police 8/3 Date: 6 September 1853 Number of Charge: 109 When taken into custody: 6 September 1853 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Easy, labourer, Soham Charge: did on 21st August last, at the parish of Soham, willfully commit damage to a window in a value of 9d Person charging: James Key, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 9d damages and 18/6 costs in default 21 days imprisonment Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 9 September 1853 Number of Charge: 110 When taken into custody: 7 September 1853 Age: 57 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Pearman, labourer, Dullingham Charge: did on 6th August last at the parish of Dullingham feloniously steal a wheat sieve of the value of 8/- Person charging: Miss Matilda King, farmer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged with a caution Remarks: Date: 10 September 1853 Number of Charge: 111 When taken into custody: 10 September Age: 13, 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Stigwood, Charles Bye, labourers, Stetchworth Charge: did on 2nd September inst at the parish of Stetchworth feloniously steal piece of a wheat sheaf from a field Person charging: Mr Thomas Metcalfe, bailiff, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: Date: 13 September 1853 Number of Charge: 112 When taken into custody: 12 September 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Pollard, servant, Soham Charge: did on 7th September inst at the parish of Soham feloniously steal a shawl, a petticoat and a pair of boots Person charging: Rebecca Pollard, married woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker, Acting Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to next quarter sessions for trial. Remarks: Date: 13 September 1853 Number of Charge: 113 When taken into custody: 12 September 1853 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Long, domestic servant, Soham Charge: on 1st September inst at the parish of Soham feloniously steal 3 prs drawers, one do of stockings and 8 napkins Person charging: Mr Edmund Underwood, draper, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: The Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Examined before J.D.Merest esq at Soham on 12 inst, remanded until 13th then discharged. Remarks: Police 17/- Date: 13 September 1853 Number of Charge: 114 When taken into custody: 13 September 1853 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann Tebbitt, married woman, Soham Charge: did on 9 September inst at the parish of Woodditton unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Sarah the wife of John West, labourer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 9/- Date: 13 September 1853 Number of Charge: 115 When taken into custody: 12 September 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Linwood, labourer, Woodditton Charge: on 11 September inst at the parish of Woodditton unlawfully assault Noah Wade, the complainant Person charging: Noah Wade, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: R Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 15/- costs in default 6 weeks imprisonment Remarks: police 6/- Date: 13 September 1853 Number of Charge: 116 When taken into custody: 13 September 1853 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Barkham, general dealer, Brinkley Charge: on 5th day of September inst at the parish of Borough Green commit a trespass on land in the daytime / Francis Darley Person charging: John Parson, gamekeeper, Borough Green Taken into custody by: G Blaydon PC35 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and 18/6 costs in default 2 months imprisonment Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 17 September 1853 Number of Charge: 117 When taken into custody: 16 September 1853 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Petch, Shepherd, Wicken Charge: on 16 September inst inst at Wicken was drunk and disorderly Person charging: Taken into custody by: J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged. J.D.Merest esq directed that the prisoner should be proceeded against for assaulting PC30 Carlow Remarks: Police 5/9 Date: 17 September 1853 Number of Charge: 118 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Bradford, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on the 13 September inst at the parish of Dullingham, willfully cut, damage etc to osier boughs to the amount of one penny Person charging: C Jefferson Esq gentleman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: R.Barker, PC49 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 1d damage and 10/6 costs, in default 14 days imprisonment Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 20 September 1853 Number of Charge: 119 see also 117 above When taken into custody: 20 September 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Petch, shepherd, Wicken Charge: on 16th September at the parish of Wicken unlawfully assaulted J.Carlow PC30 Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/- and 12/9 costs in default 2 months, allowed seven days to pay Remarks: Police 8/9 Date: 20 September 1853 Number of Charge: 120 When taken into custody: Age: 29, 21, 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Fletcher, labourer, James Fletcher, labourer and George Bailey, labourer, all of the parish of Wicken Charge: on 16 September inst at the parish of Wicken did promote and encourage William Petch, a prisoner in lawful custody, to assault and resist James Carlow, Police Constable, when having William Petch in custody. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: G Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/- each and 12/9 costs each in default 2 months each allowed 7 days to pay. Remarks: police £1.6.3d Date: 27 September 1853 Number of Charge: 121 When taken into custody: Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Daffin, baker, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 14th September inst at the parish of Woodditton release a certain horse and ass when impounded Person charging: Samuel Crick, bailiff, Woodditton Taken into custody by: summonsed by J.Marson Supt Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 13/6 costs Remarks: police 3/- Date: 27 September 1853 Number of Charge: 122 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Abraham Ford, blacksmith, Mildenhall, Suffolk Charge: that you are the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Elizabeth Leonard, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned by H.Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: order made of 1/6 per week and the costs £1.0.6. Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 123 When taken into custody: 4 October 1853 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Baldwin, blacksmith, Borough Green Charge: that you on 29th September last at the parish of Borough Green did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Charlotte Stinton, married woman, Borough Green Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £4.4.3. costs 15/9 £5 paid Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 124 When taken into custody: 4 October 1853 Age: 24, 17, 17, 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Hannah Brown, Mary Ann Bradford, Ellen Starling and Eliza Starling, all single women of Borough Green. Charge: did on 30 September last at the parish of Borough Green wilfully and maliciously damage injure and spoil some hazel sticks growing in a wood in his occupation against the form of the statute and to the amount of two shillings, Person charging: Samuel Oak, farmer, Borough Green Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fine 6d, damage 6d, costs 9/- each. In default one month in the County Gaol, allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 125 When taken into custody: 3 October 1853 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bailey, labourer, Wicken Charge: on 16 September last at the parish of Wicken did promote and encourage one William Fetch and diverse other persons unknown to assault and resist James Carlow Police Constable Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC 30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and £1.3.0. costs in default one month Remarks: police 15/- Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 126 When taken into custody: 3 October 1853 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elijah Beeton, labourer, Soham Charge: that you did on 2nd October inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: William Isaacson, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and £1.0.6. costs, in default 21 days in gaol. Remarks: went to gaol. Police 9/- Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 127 When taken into custody: 4 October 1853 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Martin, labourer, Soham Charge: on 29 September last at the parish of Soham did willfully commit damage injure and spoil to and upon the window of a dwellinghouse and thereby doing injury to the amount of seven shillings. Person charging: Francis Yarrow, agent for Daniel Yarrow, inn keeper, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damage 7/- and costs 17/- in default 1 month, seven days to pay Remarks: police 9/- Date: 4 October 1853 Number of Charge: 128 When taken into custody: 4 October 1853 Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Filbey, labourer, Newmarket St Mary Charge: on 3 October inst at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the daytime upon land in the occupation of ....Sabin Person charging: John Bell gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and 14/- costs paid. Remarks: Police 3/4d Date: 11 October 1853 Number of Charge: 129 When taken into custody: 11 October 1853 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Phillip Fitches, labourer, Chippenham Charge: Did run away from the parish of Chippenham whereby his wife and two children on 23 July last became, and still are, chargeable etc Person charging: The overseers of the parish of Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: J.Dobede esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for two months Remarks: police 9/9 Date: 18 October 1853 Number of Charge: 130 When taken into custody: 17 October 1853 Age: 26, 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Christopher Ranner, labourer and Charles Davis labourer, both of Cheveley Charge: on 9 October inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully and maliciously break certain parts of certain trees to wit the boughs of several hazel trees the property of H.Eaton, a minor, thereby doing damage to the amount of one shilling. Person charging: Mr N.F.Wade, bailiff, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, acting Sergeant, and Richard Peak PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 14/6 costs each in default 21 days Remarks: police 15/- Date: 18 October 1853 Number of Charge: 131 When taken into custody: Age: 57 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Saunders wheelwright, Soham Charge: for the non payment of two poor rates, due to the parish of Soham, amounting to £2.0.2. Person charging: The Overseers of the parish of Soham Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.Hockett Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 1/- Date: 18 October 1853 Number of Charge: 132 When taken into custody: Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Saunders, wheelwright, Soham Charge: for the non payment of two poor rates, due to the parish of Soham, amounting to £1.7.6. Person charging: The Overseers of the parish of Soham Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.Hockett Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 1/- Date: 18 October 1853 Number of Charge: 133 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Johnson, Soham Charge: for the non payment of two poor rates, due to the parish of Soham, amounting to £1.5.0. Person charging: The Overseers of the parish of Soham Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.Hockett Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 1/- Date: 18 October 1853 Number of Charge: 134 When taken into custody: Age: 24, 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Hannah Nunn, cook and Esther Wiseman, housemaid, both of Kirtling Charge: did on 27 February last at the parish of Kirtling feloniously steal take and carry away 1/2 lb of tea, 2 lbs sugar and 1/4 pint of brandy, the property of Mr James Innes Person charging: James Innes, Kirtling Tower Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of another person not attending as directed, the prisoners were bound over in the sum of £10 each to appear when called upon Remarks: police £2.7.6. Date: 28 October 1853 Number of Charge: 135 When taken into custody: Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Cowbell, labourer, Littleport, Isle of Ely. Charge: on 21st October inst at the parish of Wicken did feloniously steal take and drive away one horse of the goods and chattels of George Fyson Person charging: George Fyson, waterman, Lynn, Norfolk. Taken into custody by: William Goss PC46 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged, it appearing on evidence that the prisoner was incited to steal the horse for him Remarks: police £3.17.6. Date: 28 October 1853 Number of Charge: 136 When taken into custody: 28 October 1853 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Kay, yeoman, Manchester Charge: on 25 October inst at the parish of Woodditton did threaten to do the complainant some bodily injury. Person charging: Mr James Mason yeoman Manchester. Taken into custody by: John Marson Supt by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £100 and two sureties in £50 each to keep the peace towards the complainant for six calendar months. Remarks: Police 3/6 Date: 28 October 1853 Number of Charge: 137 When taken into custody: 27 October 1853 Age: 44, 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Cousins, labourer and Susan Gammon, single woman, both of Soham Charge: on 9th October inst at the parish of Soham they, at or about 9 at night, was found in and upon a certain enclosed yard situate in the occupation of Mr Rabey, for a certain unlawful purpose, to wit feloniously to break into the dwelling house of William Rabey Person charging: William Rabey, beerhouse keeper, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the County Gaol for three months each Remarks: police £1.15.0. Date: 28 October 1853 Number of Charge: 138 When taken into custody: 28 October 1853 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Darnald, labourer, Soham Charge: On 26th October inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously break and enter the dwelling house of William Rabey at the hour of 12 at night Person charging: William Rabey, beerhouse keeper, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged due to the complainant not being able to identify prisoner Remarks: police 9/6 Date:31 October 1853 Number of Charge: 139 When taken into custody: 30 and 31 October 1853 Age: 20, 16, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Rust, Joseph Payne and William Houghton, labourers, all of Isleham Charge: on 30 October inst at the parish of Fordham did feloniously break and enter the dwelling house of Edward Staples and steal a purse containing 2/9, one loaf of bread, one lb of pork, 1/2 lb sausages, 1/2 peck apples, and some walnuts the property of complainant Person charging: Mr Edward Staples, miller, Fordham Taken into custody by: Henry Jaggard PC53 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The prisoner Houghton was discharged and admitted to give evidence. Rust and Payne committed for trial. Payne admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 1 November 1853 Number of Charge: 140 When taken into custody: 31 October 1853 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Johnson, labourer, Swaffham Bulbeck Charge: On 31 October at the parish of Swaffham Bulbeck did feloniously steal take and carry away one horse of the goods and chattels of W.Johnson Person charging: William Johnson, baker, Swaffham Bulbeck Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC No 55 Magistrate: J.H.Wilkinson Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded to the Bottisham Petty Sessions. Remarks: police 12/- Date: 9 November 1853 Number of Charge: 141 When taken into custody: 8 November 1853 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bell, alias Pickle, sailor, Castle End Cambridge Charge: On 9 November inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did knowingly utter a counterfeit half crown Person charging: Mr Robert Bocock, grocer, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC 47 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged, the police ordered to see him out of town Remarks: police 12/- Date: 12 November 1853 Number of Charge: 142 When taken into custody: 11 November 1853 Age: 39 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Summers, labourer, Soham Charge: On 23 January last at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a copper tea kettle from the dwelling house of Mr S.Lyon Person charging: Mr Samuel Lyon, Yeoman, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial at Quarter Sessions. Remarks: Date: 15 November 1853 Number of Charge: 143 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Turner, beerhouse keeper, Kirtling Charge: On 6th inst at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully keep your beerhouse open during the afternoon Divine Service to wit 40 minutes past 3 o'clock Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by Richard Peak, PC26 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1 and costs 13/6 Remarks: police 16/- Date: 15 November 1853 Number of Charge: 144 When taken into custody: Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Talbot, labourer, Isleham Charge: On 8th November inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully ride on a cart in Isleham street without reins or a guide. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: summoned by H.Jaggard PC 53 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 12/- Date: 17 November 1853 Number of Charge: 145 When taken into custody: Age: 20, 14, 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Rankin, Frances Rankin and Margaret Marlin, single women, Soham Charge: on 15 September last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully steal take and carry away two pecks of beans and bean stalks, the property of Robert Horsley, then and there growing in a certain open land. Person charging: Robert Horsley, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant and William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined each 5/- value, 3/- and 10/- costs. in default 1 month imprisonment Remarks: Went to gaol. police 15/- Date: 18 November 1853 Number of Charge: 146 When taken into custody: 18 November 1853 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Curtis, labourer, Westley Charge: on 16 November inst at the parish of Westley did unlawfully assault and beat Elizabeth Elsden Person charging: Elizabeth, wife of James Elsden, labourer, Westley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £4.10.0. and 18/- costs in default 2 calendar months Remarks: On account of the poverty of complainant the police expenses not allowed. SYB. Police 9/- Date: 22 November 1853 Number of Charge: 147 When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Cooper, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: on 6 November inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully keep open your beerhouse before half past 12 o'clock in the afternoon. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 22 November 1853 Number of Charge: 148 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Ware, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: on 6 November inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully keep open your house before half past 12 o'clock in the afternoon Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 22 November 1853 Number of Charge: 149 When taken into custody: Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Pamment, steward of the Isleham Friendly Society, Isleham Charge: that the Isleham Friendly Society have refused to pay Robert Stinton a weeks allowance of four shillings and have unjustly expelled him Person charging: Robert Stinton, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summoned by H Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant ordered to pay the sum due and reinstate the complainant in the society Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 22 November 1853 Number of Charge: 150 When taken into custody: Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Juffs, Labourer, West Wratting Charge: On 14 November inst at the parish of West Wratting did unlawfully commit a certain trespass by being in the daytime upon land etc Person charging: Mr Thomas Purkis, farmer, West Wratting Taken into custody by: S.Brown Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and £1.10.0. costs in default 21 days. Went to gaol Remarks: Police 19/11 Date: 22 November 1853 Number of Charge: 151 When taken into custody: Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Goymor, labourer, West Wratting Charge: On 14 November inst at the parish of West Wratting did unlawfully commit a certain trespass by being in the daytime upon land etc Person charging: Mr Thomas Purkis, farmer, West Wratting Taken into custody by: A.Brown Superintendent, G Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 11/- costs in default 21 days. Went to gaol Remarks: Date: 28 November 1853 Number of Charge: 152 When taken into custody: 27 November 1853 Age: 62 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Callanan, labourer, Limerick, Ireland Charge: with begging in the streets of Soham on Sunday 27 November Person charging: John Hockett, Sergeant, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant, Soham Magistrate: J.D.Merist Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 21 days with hard labour Remarks: police 10/- Date: 29 November 1853 Number of Charge: 153 When taken into custody: 28 November 1853 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: A man, name unknown, sailor, supposed from Liverpool Charge: with begging in the High Street, Soham on 28 November inst. Person charging: John Marson Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Hockett, Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 14 days Remarks: Police 10/- Date: 29 November 1853 Number of Charge: 154 When taken into custody: Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Plummer, carpenter, Stetchworth Charge: on 19 November inst at the parish of Stetchworth did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant. Person charging: Mary Ann Hobbs, married woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by R Barker PC49 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned to 6 December then dismissed Remarks: Police 4/6 Date: 6 December 1853 Number of Charge: 155 When taken into custody: 6 December 1853 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Wake, labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 29 November last at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully commit a certain trespass by being in the daytime upon a certain piece of land in the occupation of Sidney Sharp esq Person charging: John Ely, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson Pc47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: police 7/- Date: 6 December 1853 Number of Charge: 156 When taken into custody: Age: 14, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Arber labourer and James Porter labourer, both of Burwell Charge: On 26 November last at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Thomas Powell the younger, baker, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC No 55 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 3/6 each, in default 14 days in county gaol, allowed 14 days to pay Remarks: Police 7/- Date: 6 December 1853 Number of Charge: 157 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Rayner, Wagoner, Freckenham, Suffolk. Charge: on 24 November last at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without any person to guide the same Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by J Hamey PC49 [error - should be PC 22] Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 13/11 costs Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 6 December 1853 Number of Charge: 158 When taken into custody: 6 December 1853 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Hook, bricklayer, Soham Charge: on 25 November last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Thomas Bullman, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 11/- Date: 8 December 1853 Number of Charge: 159 When taken into custody: 7 December 1853 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Wodehouse, labourer, Snailwell Charge: on 22 November last at the parish of Snailwell did feloniously steal take and carry away two bushels of wheat the property of E.Gittus and another Person charging: Mr Edward Gittus, farmer, Snailwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged on the Master withdrawing the prosecution. Remarks: police 16/- Date: 9 December 1853 Number of Charge: 160 When taken into custody: 7 December 1853 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Clarke, jockey, Soham Charge: On 6 December inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal take and carry away from the dwelling house of John Owens a loaf of bread value 1/4d Person charging: John Owens, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday next by J.D.Merist then sentenced to 14 days imprisonment Remarks: police £1.8.6. [see below] Date: 9 December 1853 Number of Charge: 161 When taken into custody: Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Clarke, jockey, Soham Charge: On 5 December inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a stable fork the property of John Cosyns Person charging: Mr John Cosyns, saddler, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday next by J.D. Merist then sentenced to 7 days imprisonment and to be once privately whipped Remarks: police £1.8.6. Date: 10 December 1853 Number of Charge: 162 When taken into custody: 9 December Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Poulston, labourer, Exning, Suffolk Charge: on 22 November last at the parish of Snailwell did feloniously steal 7 pecks of wheat, 3 pecks of barley and 160 lbs of oil cake the property of Mr Gittus and another Person charging: Mr Edward Gittus farmer, Snailwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent, by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial, admitted to bail self £40 and 2 sureties of £20 each Remarks: police £1.8.6. Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 163 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann Rodgers widow, Cheveley Charge: on 3 December inst at the parish of Cheveley did feloniously steal a corn sack the property of the Eastern Counties Railway Company Person charging: Secretary to the Newmarket Railway Company, Newmarket Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield, acting sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded on bail to 13th inst by Rev J.T.Bennet then the charge withdrawn Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 164 When taken into custody: Age: 40, 35, 19, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lucy Stretten married woman, Rebecca Rollinson married woman, Mary Collin and Mirium Bridge, all of Westley Charge: on 5 December inst at the parish of Westley did unlawfully steal take and carry away part of a certain dead fence to wit several pieces of wood of the value of 2 shillings the property of Mr John Mason Person charging: Mr John Mason, farmer, Westley Taken into custody by: J Marson, Superintendent, and J Cook PC35 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Dismissed Remarks: police 19/6 Date: 13 December 1953 Number of Charge: 165 When taken into custody: Age: 40, 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lucy Stretton married woman, Rebecca Rollinson, married woman, Mary Collin and Miriam Bridge, all of Westley Charge: On 5 December inst at the parish of Westley did feloniously steal take and carry away one hammer and a pair of gloves the property of Edward Howlett Briggs of the value of 3/- Person charging: Edward Howlett, shepherd, Westley Taken into custody by: J Marson, Superintendent, and J Cook PC35 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 166 When taken into custody: Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Norman, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: On 1c December inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully keep open your house after 11 o'clock at night, to wit at 12.30 am Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by W Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 13/6 costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 167 When taken into custody: Age: 45, 35, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mahala Brown married woman, Eliza Bailey married woman, Sarah Brown, all of Stetchworth Charge: on 6 December inst at the parish of Stetchworth did willfully commit damage injure and spoil to and upon certain turnips the property of S.Benyon esq Person charging: Mr Metcalfe, steward, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: R Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Eliza Bayley to pay 2/6, Mahala Brown 1/- and Sarah Brown 1/- in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 168 When taken into custody: 13 December 1853 Age: 58 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann Redgent, widow, Cheveley Charge: On 29 November last at the parish of Cheveley then professing herself to be destitute did apply to Richard Rolfe for relief, to wit a coffin to bury her deceased husband, she then having in her possession £6.2.6., 1 pig, seven sacks of potatoes, 1 combe of barley and a quantity of Barley Meal Person charging: Mr William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield Acting Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Charge withdrawn Remarks: police 5/3d Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 169 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Saunders, labourer, Fordham Charge: On 4 December inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Phoebe Saunders, married woman, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the complainant not appearing, the prisoner discharged Remarks: police 6/9d Date: 13 December 1853 Number of Charge: 170 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jones, Labourer, Soham, Charge: Being an inmate of the Newmarket Union did on 12 December inst refuse to perform work suited to his age, strength and capacity Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 21 days. Remarks: Date: 15 December 1853 Number of Charge: 171 When taken into custody: Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Easey, labourer, Soham Charge: Being an inmate of the Newmarket Union did on 15 December inst refuse to perform work suitable to his age, strength and capacity Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union. Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 21 days Remarks: Date: 23 December 1853 Number of Charge: 172 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Coe, groom, London Charge: did run away from the parish of Woodditton whereby his wife and family became and still are chargeable to the said parish Person charging: Mr C Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J Marson Superintendent by warrant. Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for six weeks. Remarks: police 4.11.3. Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 173 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Pettengell, licensed victualler, Fordham Charge: on 13 December inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully and knowingly suffer gaming in your house for money with dice. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.Marson Magistrate: A.Cotton Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 174 When taken into custody: Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Saunders, labourer, Fordham Charge: on 19 December inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Robert Waller, Surveyor, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/9d and 13/3 costs Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 175 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Peachey, labourer, Burwell Charge: On 16 December inst did unlawfully obstruct and impede the free passage of the waters through the Burwell drain Person charging: John Peachey, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Summoned by PC55 Phillip Pallant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next then charge withdrawn Remarks: police 5/- Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 176 When taken into custody: Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Harding, corn merchant, Burwell Charge: on 16 December inst did unlawfully obstruct and impede the free passage of the waters through the Burwell drain Person charging: John Peachey, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Summoned by PC P Pallant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next then charge withdrawn Remarks: Police 5/- Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 177 When taken into custody: Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Peachey, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: On 11 December inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully keep open your house during the afternoon divine service to wit at 4 o'clock Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Hockett, sergeant Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 16/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 27 December 1853 Number of Charge: 178 When taken into custody: 1am 27 December 1853 Age: 42, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Casbourn, labourer and James Adams labourer, both of Burwell Charge: on 27 December inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal take and carry away one duck, value 1/- the property of Stephen Peachey Person charging: Stephen Peachey, dealer, Burwell Taken into custody by: PC Pallant No 55 Magistrate: A.Cotton Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: complainant wished to withdraw the charge and declined to swear to the property both prisoners discharged Remarks: police 10/6d Date: 2 January 1854 Number of Charge: 179 When taken into custody: Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Abraham Green, Bailiff, Landwade Charge: on 10 September last did feloniously steal 7 shillings at the parish of Landwade, the property of A.Cotton Esq Person charging: Alexander Cotton Esq, gentleman, Landwade Hall Taken into custody by: PC Ogle by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: apprehended for embezzlement admitted to bail at 6pm to appear on 2 January then charged with larceny and committed for trial Remarks: Date: 3 January 1854 Number of Charge: 180 When taken into custody: Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Page, Beerhouse keeper, Dullingham Charge: on 25 December inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully keep open your house for the sale of beer before half past 12 in the afternoon Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by R Barker PC49 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 8/- and 12/11 costs Remarks: police 5/11 Date: 3 January 1854 Number of Charge: 181 When taken into custody: Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Jeffery, dealer, West Wickham Charge: on 25 October last at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time in search of game on land in the occupation of James Gardener Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and 14/6 costs Remarks: police 3/6 3 January Date: 1854 Number of Charge: 182 When taken into custody: Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Collin, beerhouse keeper, Isleham Charge: on 25 December last at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully keep open your beerhouse for the sale of beer before half past 12 o'clock in the afternoon Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: Summoned by J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 3 January 1854 Number of Charge: 183 When taken into custody: Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Collin, dealer, Fordham Charge: that you being the putative father of complainant's bastard child did neglect to pay the sum of 13 shillings Person charging: Susannah Leonard, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: G Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: complainant not appearing, prisoner discharged. Remarks: police 8/3 Date: 9 January 1854 Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: 8 January 1854 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Finch, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: that you on 8 January inst at the parish of Dullingham was drunk and disorderly Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: R.Barker PC49 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 14/11 costs Remarks: police 8/6 Date: 10 January 1854 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Barkham, dealer, Brinkley Charge: that you on 4 January at the parish of Brinkley did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in pursuit of game in the daytime on land in the occupation of James Metcalfe Person charging: Robert Maulkin, gentleman, Brinkley Taken into custody by: J.Cooke PC35 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and £1.1.0. costs Remarks: police 10/- Date: 10 January 1854 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: 8 January 1854 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Atmore, labourer, Burwell Charge: on the 25th December last at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a plum pudding value 1/- the property of John Miller, farmer Person charging: John Miller, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: P.Pallant PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the county gaol for 14 days Remarks: police 14/6 Date: 10 January 1854 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 8 January 1854 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Atmore, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 8 January inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a tin box and some apples the property of the complainant Person charging: William Scott, labourer, Burwell Taken into custody by: P.Pallant PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County gaol for 7 days and to be privately whipped Remarks: police 14/6 Date: 10 January 1854 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lydia Marriott, single woman, Soham. Charge: on 8 November last at the parish of Soham did desert her two bastard children whereby they became chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: Mr C.Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J.Hockett, Sergeant, by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the County Gaol for one month Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 10 January 1854 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Martin Clarke, Jockey, Frederick Smith, labourer both of Soham Charge: did on the xx January inst at the parish of Exning, desert and run away from the Newmarket Union with a suit of clothes, the property of the Guardians of the Newmarket Union Person charging: Mr C.Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: E.Jackson PC 47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to county gaol for 21 days each Remarks: police £1.3.6. Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Bowyer, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: on 14 January inst at the parish of Stetchworth did feloniously steal a fowl the property of Mr John A.Oslar Person charging: John Alfred Oslar, farmer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to the County Gaol for trial. Admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Christopher Taylor, labourer, Chippenham Charge: on 11 January inst at the parish of Chippenham by night unlawfully did take certain game, to wit three pheasants, in a certain wood the property of the committee of the Chippen...... Person charging: Robert Jaggard, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the County Gaol for three calendar months then to find sureties, himself in £10 and two in £5 not to offend again for one year. Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: Age: 43 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Payne, married woman, Isleham Charge: on 14 January inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: John Goodchild, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 16/6 costs in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 14 days to pay Remarks: police 8/- Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Human, beerhouse keeper, Isleham Charge: on 31 December last at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully keep your house open for the sale of beer after the hour of 10 o'clock at night to wit at half past 10 o'clock Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Lines, labourer, Fordham Charge: on 31 December last at the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal one pet rabbit the property of the Rev J Penniston, Clerk Person charging: Henry Hengrd, labourer, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC 33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next 24th inst, then discharged Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Bridge, labourer, Westley Charge: on 7 January inst did neglect to maintain his wife and family whereby they have become chargeable to the parish of Westley Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC 47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: [no disposal shown] Remarks: police 15/9 Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Bocock, farmer's son, Ashley Charge: on 16 January inst at the parish of Ashley did cruelly misuse a certain dog Person charging: Mr George Johnson, farmer, Ashley Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield PC37 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 6/- Date: 17 January 1854 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: 16 January 1854 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Benstead, Labourer, Stetchworth Charge: on 8 January inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully promote and encourage one James Jacobs and divers other persons unknown to resist the said Rushforth Barker, he being s police constable for the County Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Rushforth Barker PC49 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 12/3 costs in default 21 days Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 18 January 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Simpkin, labourer, Chippenham Charge: with non payment to an order of bastardy of the sum of ten shillings due to the complainant Person charging: Eliza Drake, single woman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £10 to appear at petty sessions on Tuesday 24th then directed to pay complainant 3/- per week until arrears are paid. Remarks: police 18/11 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Price, beerhouse keeper, Borough Green Charge: on 11 January inst at the parish of Borough Green did keep open your house and premises for the sale of beer after 10 o'clock at night - 11pm Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: Summoned by R.Barker PC49 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of defendant calling witnesses to prove that the persons in his house were relatives, the case dismissed Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Price, beerhouse keeper, Borough Green Charge: on 11 January inst at the parish of Borough Green did unlawfully assault Rushforth Barker police constable in the execution of his duty Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: R.Barker PC49 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 10/- and 15/6 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Peter Price, Jockey lad, Exning, Suffolk Charge: on 11 January 1854 at the parish of Borough Green did unlawfully assault Rushforth Barker police constable in the execution of his duty Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Discharged in consequence of being the son of James Price, who was convicted of the assault. Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: summons Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Edwards, Machinist, Fordham Charge: that you being a person duly rated and assessed to the maintenance of the highways of the parish of Fordham hath refused to pay a rate dated 19 April 1853 of £1 and three shillings Person charging: Mr Robert Waller, surveyor, Fordham Taken into custody by: summoned by G Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 1/11 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 23 January 1854 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tebbit, labourer, Newmarket St Marys, Suffolk Charge: on 21 January inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did feloniously steal a loaf of bread the property of Mary Crosier Person charging: Mary Crosier, baker, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: J Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. Remarks: police 1/11 Date: 24 January 1854 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: 24 January 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hart, labourer, Bottisham Charge: on 4 January inst at the parish of Bottisham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Elizabeth the wife of John Hart Bottisham Taken into custody by: J Drake Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for four months Remarks: police 8/6 Date: 27 January 1854 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: 27 January 1854 Age: 41 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John McLaughlin, traveller, Cambridge Charge: On 25 January inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did threaten Mary McLaughlin in words "I will smash your bones together and will kill you" Person charging: Mary McLaughlin, licensed hawker, Cambridge Taken into custody by: J Marson Superintendent Newmarket by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: to find sureties, himself in £50 and two others in £25 each for three months. Went to gaol Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 31 January 1854 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 31 January 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Shipp, labourer, Soham Charge: on 6 January 1854 at the parish of Soham did obtain relief by false pretences Person charging: John Fletcher, relieving officer, Soham Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 20 days Remarks: police 11/3d Date: 31 January 1854 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: 31 January 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Starling, labourer, Borough Green Charge: on 22 January inst at the parish of Borough Green did use a snare for the purpose of taking hares Person charging: Robert Wright, gamekeeper, Borough Green. Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 18/6 costs in default two months imprisonment. Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 31 January 1854 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: 31 January 1854 Age: 57 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Langham, blacksmith, Cheveley Charge: on 28 January inst at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully steal a certain fir tree of the value of 1/- the property of the Most Noble John Henry Manners, Duke of Rutland Person charging: Mr Henry Gibson, Bailiff, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Acting Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- value 1/- costs 14/3d Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 8 February 1854 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 8 February 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Barkham, dealer, Brinkley Charge: on 19 January last at the parish of Weston Colville did commit trespass in the day time on land in the occupation of John Hall Esq in pursuit of game Person charging: Martin Heath, gamekeeper, Weston Colville Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and costs, in default committed to the County Gaol for two months Remarks: police 11/3d Date: 14 February 1854 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: 8 February 1854 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Bloom, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 8 February inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal one egg, the property of complainant Person charging: Mr Henry Johnson, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC 55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged at 10pm by S.Y.Benyon to be brought up on Tuesday 14 inst then summary convicted under Juvenile Offenders Act to seven days imprisonment Remarks: police 13/- Date: 14 February 1854 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: 14 February 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Simpkin, labourer, Chippenham Charge: with non payment to an order of bastardy of the sum of ten shillings due to complainant Person charging: Eliza Drake, single woman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for three calendar months Remarks: police 3/9 Date: 17 February 1854 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: 16 February 1854 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Daines, labourer, Kirtling Charge: in the month of October last at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal a hedging bill value 1/6 the property of complainant Person charging: William Woollard, labourer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC26 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to county gaol Remarks: Date: 21 February 1854 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: 20 February 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Ellington, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 17th February inst at the parish of Isleham did feloniously steal take and carry away two pecks of potatoes value 2/- the property of John Woodroof Person charging: John Woodroof, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: J.S.Sharp Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to county gaol Remarks: Date: 21 February 1854 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mann Clarke, veterinary surgeon, Christchurch, Hampshire Charge: that you are the father of her bastard child Person charging: Adelade King, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by J Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: order made of 1/- per week Remarks: police 3/- Date: 21 February 1854 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lydia Marriott single woman Soham Charge: did desert her two bastard children thereby they have become chargeable from 13 February inst to the parish of Soham Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Ordered to take children out of the union house by Thursday next and warrant to be suspended Remarks: police 9/9 Date: 1 March 1854 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: 7pm 28 February 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Newton, labourer, Soham Charge: did run away from the parish of Soham whereby your wife and family became chargeable on 18 November last Person charging: Mr John Fletcher, relieving officer, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for two calendar months Remarks: police £1.2.6. Date: 1 March 1854 Number of Charge: 34 When taken into custody: 6pm 28 February 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Frost, brickmaker, Dullingham Charge: Did run away from the parish of Soham whereby your three children became chargeable to the parish on 15 October last Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for 6 weeks Remarks: police £1.17.3. Date: 7 March 1854 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Francis beerhouse keeper, Woodditton Charge: on 25 February last at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully keep open your beerhouse after 10 pm, to wit at eleven o'clock at night Person charging: J.Marson Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by R Peak 26 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/- Date: 7 March 1854 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: 7 March 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann the wife of William Green, labourer, Snailwell Charge: that on 10 February last at Snailwell, steal part of a certain dead fence the property of Edward Gittus and another Person charging: Edward Gittus, farmer, Snailwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/-, 1d value and 12/9 costs. In default committed to county gaol for one calendar month Remarks: police 5/9 Date: 13 March 1854 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: 11 March 1854 Age: 44 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Roger Grant, travelling corn cutter, Cambridge Charge: on 11 March inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal 19lb of goose and other feathers from the dwelling house of Charles Hunt Person charging: Charles Hunt, innkeeper, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the Lent Assizes Remarks: Date: 14 March 1854 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Oak, beerhouse keeper, Borough Green Charge: that you are the father of the complainant's bastard child. Person charging: Lucy Swann, single woman, Borough Green Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 1/6 per week costs 1.9.0. defendant gave notice of appeal. Remarks: police 8/6d Date: 18 March 1854 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Peachey, farmer, Burwell. Charge: on 24 February last at the parish of Fordham did threaten to murder James Death and all in his house Person charging: James Death, general dealer, Fordham Taken into custody by: Summoned by John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 5/- Date: 18 March 1854 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: 14 March 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charlotte Stinton, married woman, Borough Green Charge: on 9 March inst at the parish of Borough Green did unlawfully assault John Baldwin the complainant Person charging: John Baldwin, blacksmith, Borough Green Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 16/9 costs in default one month imprisonment, allowed time 7 days to pay Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 17 March 1854 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: 13 March 1854 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Darnell, labourer, Soham Charge: On 6 March inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously break into a dwelling house and steal some bread, butter, and a smock frock the property of the complainant Person charging: Esther Sizer, widow, Soham Common Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial Remarks: Date: 21 March 1854 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: 20 March 1854 Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas White, vagrant, Ireland Charge: With begging in the parish of Wicken on Monday 21 March inst Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: William Valentine PC41 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 11/6 Date: 21 March 1854 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: Age: 16, 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Salmon, labourer and George Fuller, labourer, both of Burwell Charge: on 14 March 1854 at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat William Norton Person charging: William Norton, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned for a month to allow the parties to settle out of court Remarks: police 9/11 Date: 21 March 1854 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: 20 March 1854 Age: 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Heiffer, shepherd, Burwell Charge: being a servant in husbandry did on 29 March inst at the parish of Burwell, unlawfully absent yourself from work Person charging: Mr Joseph Mason, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC no 55 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for three weeks to allow defendant to resume his work Remarks: police 6/- Date: 23 March 1854 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: 17 March 1854 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Randell, vagrant, Salisbury, Wilts Charge: On 17 March inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully and maliciously set fire to two straw stacks the property of G.F. Bobins Person charging: Mr George Fletcher Robins, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged. A little child of five years of age accidentally set the stacks on fire when playing with lucifer matches Remarks: Date: 23 March 1854 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: 22 March 1854 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Johnson, vagrant, Flintshire, North Wales Charge: with begging at the parish of Newmarket All Saints on Wednesday 22 March inst Person charging: Mr David Blackley, coachmaker, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed to county gaol for 21 days Remarks: police 8/- Date: 23 March 1854 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: 22 March 1854 Age: 64 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Heeks, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 22 March inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a peck and a half of turnips the property of the complainant. Person charging: Mr James Badcock, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 Magistrate: S.Y. Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial, admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 23 March 1854 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: 23 March 1854 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Munson, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 24 January last did desert and run away from the Newmarket Union with a suit of clothes the property of the Guardians of the Newmarket Union. Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant PC55 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for two calendar months with hard labour Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 24 March 1854 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: 23 March 1854 Age: 21, 24, 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Ashman groom, Newmarket; Robert Howlett, groom, Newmarket, Charles Brown labourer Isleham Charge: on 23 March inst at the parish of Landwade did feloniously steal one tame duck, the property of Alexander Cotton Esq Person charging: W.C.Kitchener esq, gentleman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday 28th inst then the charge withdrawn by complainant Remarks: not identified the police having acted in a praiseworthy manner Date: 24 March 1854 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: 24 March 1854 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susan Morley, traveller, Barnwell Charge: on 24 March inst at the parish of Landwade did feloniously steal a stove brush the property of A.Cotton Esq Person charging: W.C.Kitchener esq, gentleman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday 28th inst then the charge withdrawn by complainant Remarks: The police have acted very properly Date: 27 March 1854 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: 25 March 1854 Age: 32, 20, 21, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Brett, James Brett, Henry Fisher labourers of Woodditton and Joseph Tweed, Cheveley. Charge: on 20 March inst at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal take and carry away one Lincolnshire draining spade value 5/6 the property of Thomas Thoroughgood Person charging: Thomas Thoroughgood labourer, Wickham Brook, Suffolk Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to County Gaol Remarks: Date: 27 March 1854 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: 25 March 1854 Age: 32, 20, 21, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Brett, James Brett, Henry Fisher and Joseph Tweed, labourers. Charge: on 20 March inst at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal take and carry away one draining spade value 5/6 the property of Henry Smith Person charging: Henry Smith, labourer, Wickham Brook, Suffolk Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to County Gaol Remarks: Date: 27 March 1854 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: 25 March 1854 Age: 32, 20, 21, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Brett, James Brett, Henry Fisher and Joseph Tweed, labourers Charge: on 20 March inst at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal one drainage spade value 5/6 the property of George Wright Person charging: George Wright labourer Wickhambrook, Suffolk Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to County Gaol Remarks: Date: 27 March 1854 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: 25 March 1854 Age: 32, 20, 21, 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Brett, James Brett, Henry Fisher and Joseph Tweed, labourers Charge: on 20 March inst at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal one drainage spade value 1/9 the property of John Nunn Person charging: John Nunn, labourer, Wickhambrook Suffolk Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Committed for trial to County Gaol Remarks: Date: 28 March 1854 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: 27 March 1854 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jackson, labourer, Soham Charge: on 18 March inst at the parish of Soham did maliciously damage and spoil one pewter pint measure doing damage to the amount of sixpence Person charging: Mr George Sore, innkeeper, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 6d damage and 16/- costs in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: police 9/- Date: 28 March 1854 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: 28 March 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonas Mason, farmer, Soham Charge: on 21 March inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously assault and beat Naomi Hammond, the complainant Person charging: Naomi Hammond, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court by defendant paying costs 13/- Remarks: police 9/11. Date: 1 April 1854 Number of Charge: 57 When taken into custody: 32 March 1854 Age: 55 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Steadmans labourer, Soham Charge: that you on 31 March last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault and beat M A Steadmans, your wife Person charging: Mary Ann Steadmans Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in the sum of £5 and one surety of £5 to appear on Tuesday next at Petty Sessions then discharged Remarks: police 3//6 Date: 4 April 1854 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Benstead labourer, Bottisham Charge: that you are the father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Catherine Bloom, single woman, Burwell Taken into custody by: summoned by J Drake, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: order made of 1/6 per week and the costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 12 April 1854 Number of Charge: 59 When taken into custody: 12 April 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizah Clark, brickmaker, City of Ely Charge: being employed as a potter did on 10 April inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully absent yourself from work Person charging: Samuel Clark brickmaker, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: proved in evidence that defendant was not a weekly servant but employed by contract. The case dismissed Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 12 April 1854 Number of Charge: 60 When taken into custody: 12 April 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Walter Fletcher, labourer, Soham Charge: being a servant in husbandry did on 6 April inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully absent yourself from work Person charging: Mr James Collin Farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay costs and return to work Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 12 April 1854 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: 1854 Age: 20, 22, 23, 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Tavener lighterman, George Gilbey, James Munns and James Hitch, labourers, all of Soham Charge: On 9 April inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully steal one cock and three hen fowls value 5/- the property of Mr Phillip Smith Person charging: Phillip Smith, corn merchant, Fordham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: JD Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: The fowls could not be identified. prisoners discharged from custody to enable the police to make further enquiries Remarks: police Date: 17 April 1854 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: 15 April 1854 Age: 66 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Jackson, boatman, Chester Charge: with begging in the High Street at Newmarket All Saints on 15 April inst Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson Supt Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: upon prisoner promising to leave the town immediately, discharged Remarks: police 8/11 Date: 18 April 1854 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: 17 April 1854 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Rodrige, groom, Surrey Charge: being a person able to work and maintain his family did neglect to do so whereby his children have become chargeable to the parish of Newmarket Person charging: Isaac Anderson relieving officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: SY Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay the relieving officer the amount that the children have cost the Union. Prisoners master promised to pay the same. Remarks: police 18/9 Date: 18 April 1854 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: 18 April 1854 Age: 25, 53 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Haydon labourer and Richard Jessop shoemaker, Ashley Charge: on 17 April inst at the parish of Ashley did feloniously steal take and carry away one pair of shoes the property of complainant Person charging: Henry Haydon, labourer, Ashley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38, Richard Harvey Sergeant Magistrate: ~Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £10 each to appear on Tuesday next then Jessop discharged and admitted as a witness, Claydon committed for trial. Complainant then applied to be allowed to withdraw the charge. Bench consented and prisoner cautioned and discharged. Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 25 April 1854 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: 23 April 1854 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Isaacson, labourer, Soham Charge: with being drunk and disorderly in the High Street of Soham on 23 inst Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 6/- magistrates clerk's fees. Police fees remitted. Remarks: police 10/- Date: 25 April 1854 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: 24 April 1854 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susan Gammon, single woman Soham Charge: with being drunk and disorderly in the High Street of Soham on 24 inst. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 6/- magistrates clerk's fees. Police fees remitted. Remarks: police 9/11 Date: 1 May 1854 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: 30 April 1854 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Nicholls, horsekeeper, Soham Charge: on 29 April last at the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal 22 eggs Person charging: Mr John Place, farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 9 May 1854 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: 9 May 1854 Age: 33 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Langley, labourer, Chippenham Charge: on 7 May inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully root up and destroy with intent to steal twelve ash trees Person charging: John Ely, Gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 damages 1/- and 15/- costs. In default 21 days imprisonment Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 9 May 1854 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 9 May 1854 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Starvis, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 2 May inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully take out of a pheasant's nest one egg, he not having permission from the owner of the land Person charging: Richard Petchey, gamekeeper, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Richard Harvey, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 9 May 1854 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 9 May 1854 Age: 19, 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Pearsons, labourer and Joseph Baley, both of Thetford, Norfolk Charge: on 9 May inst at the parish of Snailwell did feloniously steal take and carry away one pair of worsted stockings value 1/- the property of Thomas Crowe, Snailwell Person charging: Katherine the wife of Thomas Crowe, tollgate keeper, Snailwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent and Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: both committed for trial Remarks: Date: 12 May 1854 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 12 May 1854 Age: 24, 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Westrope, engine driver, William Shaw, engine stoker, both of Newmarket Charge: on 7 May inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the daytime upon land in the occupation of Thomas Kent Person charging: James Harmer, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £1.13.9. each in default one month imprisonment Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 16 May 1854 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: 15 May 1854 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Pope, labourer, Soham Charge: did run away whereby his wife and children became on 14 April last and still are chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for one calendar month Remarks: police £1.6.0. Date: 16 May 1854 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: 16 May 1854 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Middleditch, shepherd, Moulton, Suffolk Charge: on 10 May inst at the parish of Woodditton did willfully take out of a nest 10 partridge eggs Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Frederick Smith, PC10 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £20 to appear on Tuesday 23rd inst then fined £2.10.0 and 16/- costs Remarks: police 5/- Date: 23 May 1854 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: 23 May 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Filbey, labourer, Snailwell Charge: On 14 May inst at the parish of Snailwell did willfully take out of a pheasant's nest ten eggs Person charging: James Harmer, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 and 17/- costs Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 23 May 1854 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Brown, single woman, Borough Green Charge: on 10 May inst at the parish of Brinkley did unlawfully steal part of a fence the property of Robert William King Person charging: John Mabbutt, bailiff, Brinkley Taken into custody by: summons by Edward Jackson PC 47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d 1/- damage and 6/9 costs in default 14 days imprisonment allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 23 May 1854 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: 23 May 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Symonds, labourer, Brinkley Charge: In the months of January last and of April last did a shovel and a stable fork feloniously steal the property of Mr Hanslep Long Person charging: Mr Hanslep Long, farmer, Carlton Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 23 May 1854 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: 23 May 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Symonds, labourer, Brinkley Charge: In April last at the parish of Brinkley did feloniously steal a stable fork the property of E.Limmer Person charging: Edward Limmer, labourer, Brinkley Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 23 May 1854 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: 23 May 1854 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ellen Wilson, single woman, Newmarket Sy Mary Charge: on 20 May inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Mary Jarrold, single woman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Frederick Smith PC10 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 25 May 1854 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: 24 May 1854 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Cooper, carpenter, Soham Charge: On 22 May inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a pit saw the property of William Danby Person charging: William Danby, builder, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant acting Sgt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to county gaol on Tuesday next then committed for trial Remarks: police Date: 25 May 1854 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: 24 May 1854 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Cooper, carpenter, Soham Charge: On 20 May inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal one plane, one square and one stockshave the property of complainant Person charging: Mr Henry Martin, carpenter, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant acting Sgt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 25 May 1854 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: 24 May 1854 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Cooper, carpenter, Soham Charge: on 15 May inst at the parish of Wicken did feloniously steal one stock shave and one gimlet the property of complainant Person charging: Mr Edward Westrope, carpenter, Wicken Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant acting Sgt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 30 May 1854 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: 29 May 1854 Age: 20, 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Hitch, labourer, John Hitch, labourer, both of Soham Charge: on 21 May inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully commit a trespass in the day time upon land in the occupation of Mr W.M. King Person charging: Mr W.M.King, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £10 each to appear on Tuesday next then fined 6d and 19/6 costs each, in default 21 days Remarks: police 17/6 Date: 30 May 1854 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Sutton Isaacson, beerhouse keeper, Soham Charge: on 9 May inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully keep open your beerhouse after 11 o'clock at night for the sale of beer Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by R Mansfield Sgt Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1d and 14/- costs Remarks: fined only 1d on account of previous good character. police 7/11 Date: 30 May 1854 Number of Charge: 84 When taken into custody: summoned to appear Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Outlaw, labourer, Ousden, Suffolk Charge: on 22 May inst at the parish of Kirtling did ride upon your cart without a guide on foot or on horseback Person charging: Mr Frederick King, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: summoned by F.Smith PC10 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 7/- and 13/- costs in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 1 June 1854 Number of Charge: 85 When taken into custody: 1 June 1854 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Frost, traveller, Newmarket Suffolk Charge: on 1 June inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully damage certain trees to the amount of 1/- the property of SJ Sharp esq Person charging: Mr Anthony Holcomb, bailiff, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 14/3, damage 1/- costs 16/9 Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 2 June 1854 Number of Charge:86 When taken into custody: 1 June 1854 Age: 47, 31, 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Parr, William Tyler alias Crack both labourers and James Bridgeman farmer, all of Burwell Charge: on 30 May last at the parish of Wicken did feloniously steal 3 Coomb of beans value £4 the property of William Granger Wilson, farmer, of Upware Person charging: Mr W G Wilson, farmer, Upware, Wicken Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant Acting Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday next then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 6 June 1854 Number of Charge: 87 When taken into custody: 3 May 1854 Age: 47 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Parr labourer, Burwell Charge: in the month of January last at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a fir pole value 1/6 the property of Mr James Badcock Person charging: Mr James Badcock farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant acting Sgt Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 6 June 1854 Number of Charge: 88 When taken into custody: Age: 47, 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Parr, William Tyles alias Crash and James Bridgeman all of Burwell Charge: on 28 May last at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal one boat, one plank and a oar the property of John Parr the complainant Person charging: John Parr turfman Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant Acting Sergeant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: as the prisoners were committed for trial upon another charge the bench directed them to be indicted at sessions Remarks: police Date: 6 June 1854 Number of Charge: 89 When taken into custody: 6 June 1854 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Boreham, shoemaker, Ashley Charge: 3 June inst at the parish of Cheveley did assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Julia Barnes single woman Cheveley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next then settled out of court. Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 7 June 1854 Number of Charge: 90 When taken into custody: 1854 Age: 34, 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Luke Staples, miller, Soham and William Jobson and Robert Hitch labourers of Soham Charge: on 4 June inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal77 lbs of flour value 16/- and a sack value 1/6 the property of Mr E Staples Person charging: Mr Edward Staples, miller, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 and Robert Mansfield Sergeant Magistrate: J D Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Luke Staples committed for trial Hitch and Jobson discharged. Remarks: Date: 13 June 1854 Number of Charge: 91 When taken into custody: summoned 13 June 1854 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Daniel Smith, labourer, Woodditton Charge: on 8 June inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully assault George Mason Person charging: George Mason, labourer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 by warrant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 7/- and costs 13/11 Remarks: police 6/- Date: 13 June 1854 Number of Charge: 92 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Linwood, brickmaker, Stetchworth Charge: that you are indebted to Samuel Dodd in the sum of seven shillings for seven weeks work as a bricklayer Person charging: Samuel Dodd labourer Saxon Street Taken into custody by: summoned by Richard Harvey Sergeant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Adjourned until Tuesday next 20th inst then allowed 14 days to pay the same Remarks: police 3/11 Date: 20 June 1854 Number of Charge: 93 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Golding, beerhouse keeper, Isleham Charge: on 9 June inst at the parish of Isleham did keep open your beerhouse for the sale of beer after the hour of 10 o'clock at night Person charging: John Marson Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 20 June 1854 Number of Charge: 94 When taken into custody: 20 June 1854 Age: 56 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Page, labourer, Dullingham Charge: being a person wholly able to work to maintain himself and family did refuse so to do and allow them to become chargeable to the parish of Borough Green Person charging: Isaac Anderson relieving officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Richard Harvey, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £10 to appear on Tuesday next then discharged Remarks: police 11/6 Date: 20 June 1854 Number of Charge: 95 When taken into custody: 19 June 1854 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane Brown, hawker, Cambridge Charge: on 19 June inst at the parish of Soham did wilfully break two panes of glass value 3/- in a door of a dwelling house Person charging: Benjamin Dennis, licensed victualler, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of it being feast time at Soham and JD Merest esq being from home the complainant could not attend petty session, the prisoner was brought up to be discharged and was fined 5/- for being drunk and allowed seven days to pay same Remarks: police 3/- Date: 26 June 1854 Number of Charge: 96 When taken into custody: 24 June 1854 Age: 56 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Read, labourer, Fordham Charge: on 24 June inst at the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal one sack of red clover hay the property of complainant Person charging: Robert Dennis farmer, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: J Dobede esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the county gaol Remarks: Date: 23 June 1854 Number of Charge: 97 When taken into custody: 23 June 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Taylor, groom, Newmarket Charge: on 22 June inst at the parish of Newmarket did unlawfully assault the complainant, his wife. Person charging: Hannah Taylor, married woman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev JT Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next then settled out of court. Remarks: police 1/- Date: 28 June 1854 Number of Charge: 98 When taken into custody: 28 June 1854 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Pavis, labourer, Cheveley Charge: on 27 June inst at the parish of Cheveley did steal eight cabbages value 4d from an enclosed ground the property of Person charging: William Millington labourer, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and ordered to pay damage 4d and costs 12/3in default 21 days Remarks: police 5/3 In first column, in tiny writing "not No, sent after others to office all charge sheets sent in to office Date: 1 July 1854 Number of Charge: 99 When taken into custody: 1 July 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane the wife of Thomas Pavis, labourer, Cheveley Charge: on 30 June last at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Harriet Laydon, married woman Cheveley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 by warrant Magistrate: Jas T Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 8/- and 14/- costs in default of payment 21 days imprisonment Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 1 July 1854 Number of Charge: 100 When taken into custody: 1 July 1854 Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Haines Wood, schoolmaster, Cheveley Charge: on Sunday 10 June last at the parish church of Cheveley did irreligiously interrupt J.T.Bennet clerk, minister of the said parish church Person charging: Rev J.T.Bennet, Rector of Cheveley, Cheveley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to the next Assize for trial, admitted to bail, self in £50 and one surety in £50 Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 11 July 1854 Number of Charge: 101 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Brown, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: on 29 June last at the parish of Fordham did keep open your house and premises for the sale of beer after the hour of 10 o'clock at night, to wit at twelve o'clock at night Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 11 July 1854 Number of Charge: 102 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Brown, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: on 30 June last at the parish of Fordham did keep open your house and premises for the sale of beer after the hour of 10 o'clock at night, to wit at eleven o'clock at night Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 10/- costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 11 July 1854 Number of Charge: 103 When taken into custody: 9 July 1854 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Pope, labourer, Soham Charge: being a person able to work and thereby wholly maintain himself and family, did neglect so to do, whereby his wife and children became, on 16 June last, chargeable to the parish of Soham Person charging: John Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for a month for defendant to pay costs, paying the same by instalments to the Relieving Officer Remarks: police £1.0.0. Date: 14 July 1854 Number of Charge: 104 When taken into custody: 13 July 1854 Age: 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Briggs, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: on 13 July inst at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal £1.11.6 the property of Mr Charles Holmes Person charging: Charles Holmes, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Richard Harvey, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded on bail until Tuesday when prisoners father consented to hearing. Committed for 21 days to be once privately whipped Remarks: police 18/- Date: 13 July 1854 Number of Charge: 105 When taken into custody: 13 July 1854 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Coe, hawker of Barnwell Cambridge Charge: on 13 July inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a pair of scissors from a dwelling house, the property of Person charging: Harriet, the wife of Charles Barnes, shoemaker, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D.Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the assizes Remarks: police Date: 19 July 1854 Number of Charge: 106 When taken into custody: 19 July 1854 Age: 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Arber, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 19 July inst at the parish of Burwell unlawfully obtain certain goods, to wit 7 pies, the property of W.Bethel, by means of a certain false pretence Person charging: Walter Bethel, labourer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Phillip Pallant, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the prisoner discharged from custody on 20 inst and prosecutor informed that he could take proceedings against prisoner on Tuesday next, 25th inst Remarks: No Prosecutor. Police 3/6 Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 107 When taken into custody: 21 July 1854 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Taylor, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 21 July inst at the parish of Isleham feloniously steal seven pecks of grass seed and a sack, the property of the complainant Person charging: Abraham Griggs, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC 30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to be detained in custody until Tuesday next by J.D.Merest esq then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 108 When taken into custody: 25 July 1854 Age: 69 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Martin, blacksmith, Isleham Charge: that you on 15 July inst at the parish of Isleham did threaten to knock Emily Fletcher to pieces Person charging: Emily Fletcher, married woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £40 and two sureties of £20 each to keep the peace for three months Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 109 When taken into custody: 25 July 1854 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Tabram, labourer, Soham Charge: on 22 July inst at the parish of Soham unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Ann Mann, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: William Tabram PC43 by warrant (is this an error, the writer repeating the offender's surname rather than William Watkinson PC43) Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/-. 16/- costs in default 21 days Remarks: police 9/11 Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 110 When taken into custody: 25 August 1854 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Smith, labourer, Dullingham Charge: for the non payment of 13/- due to the complainant under an order of bastardy Person charging: Elizabeth Bradford, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: Richard Harvey Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant ordered to pay 3/- per week until amount and costs are paid Remarks: police 6/- Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 111 When taken into custody: 25 July 1854 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Hazelwood, shepherd, Woodditton Charge: that you on 15 July inst at the parish of Woodditton did commit a certain trespass in the daytime on land in the occupation of Samuel Gent Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 10/- costs, in default 21 days Remarks: police 6/- Date: 25 July 1854 Number of Charge: 112 When taken into custody: 27 July 1854 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Warne, labourer, Pullen, Norfolk Charge: that you on 27 July inst at the parish of Soham was drunk in the High Street Person charging: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: J.D. Merest Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 1 August 1854 Number of Charge: 113 When taken into custody: 28 July 1854 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Drayton, labourer, Isleham Charge: that you on 27 July inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did feloniously steal 1 lb of solder and 4 lbs iron the prop [erty of R Peachey] Person charging: Robert Peachey, blacksmith, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: taken before magistrate at 3pm on 29th and remanded until 1 August at station then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 1 August 1854 Number of Charge: 114 When taken into custody: 30 July 1854 Age: 39 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Norman, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 22 July inst at the parish of Isleham did maliciously destroy certain cultivated roots, to wit 17 roots of potatoes then and there growing Person charging: John Halls, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded by J.D.Merest on 31st to next day at petty sessions then fined 2/3 and 9d damage and £1.0.6. costs. In default 21 days Remarks: police 13/6 Date: 1 August 1854 Number of Charge: 115 When taken into custody: 1 August 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary, wife of Richard Horsley, labourer, Soham Charge: on 31 July last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Caroline, wife of John Levet, labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 and 18/- costs in default 14 days. Allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: police 9/- Date: 1 August 1854 Number of Charge: 116 When taken into custody: 30 July 1854 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Pamment, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 30 July last at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully steal a quart of peas the property of Mr John Fyson, farmer Person charging: Mr John Fyson, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded by J.D.Merist esq on 31st to next day at petty session then fined 1s damage 1d and costs £1.0.6. in default 21 days - paid Remarks: police 13/6 Date: 3 August 1854 Number of Charge: 117 When taken into custody: 2 and 3 August 1854 Age: 29, 50, 21, 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hanton and John Ransom, Stephen Turner, John Dodd, all labourers of Ashley Charge: on 2 August inst at the Parish of Ashley did feloniously steal eighteen shillings and a tobacco box from person of complainant Person charging: James Rose, labourer, March, Isle of Ely Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: J.Dobede esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: complainant directed by Magistrates' clerk to attend before J.Dobede esq at Exning prisoners conveyed there after waiting an hour and prosecutor not appearing, all discharged Remarks: police 13/11 Date: 5 August 1854 Number of Charge: 118 When taken into custody: 4 August 1854 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mason, labourer, Ashley Charge: on 3 August inst and the parish of Ashley did unlawfully steal a quarter of a peck of apples property of George Chapman Person charging: George Chapman, labourer, Ashley Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: complainant wishes to withdraw the charge. Prisoner reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 6 August 1854 Number of Charge: 119 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Arnule, carpenter, Isleham Charge: that you are the putative father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: Elizabeth Pooley, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: Summoned by J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday 29th Remarks: Date: 8 August 1854 Number of Charge: 120 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bocock, farmer, Kirtling Charge: that you on 26 July last at the parish of Cheveley, unlawfully take a hare, you not being authorised so to do for the want of a game certificate Person charging: William Tweed, gamekeeper, Ashley Taken into custody by: summoned by I Ling PC8 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3/- and 17/- costs Remarks: police 6/- Date: 8 August 1854 Number of Charge: 121 When taken into custody: 1854 Age: 41, 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Johnson, James Stinton, labourers of Isleham Charge: on 30 July last at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully steal a quart of peas the property of Mr Fyson, farmer, Isleham Person charging: Mr John Fyson, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/- damage 2d and £1.4.6. costs Remarks: police 15/- Date: 8 August 1854 Number of Charge: 122 When taken into custody: 6 August 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Ragan, tramp, Ireland Charge: that you on 6 August was drunk and disorderly in the High Street, Soham Person charging: Robert Mansfield sergeant, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant Magistrate: S.Y. Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: examined before J.D.Merist and remanded to petty sessions on Tuesday then discharged. Remarks: police 7/- Date: 15 August 1854 Number of Charge: 123 When taken into custody: 8 August 1854 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Gibbons, labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 28n July last at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal a wooden post of the value of 1/- the property of the ECR Company Person charging: William Fox, Superintendent of the Eastern Counties Railway Company, Cambridge Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail be J.Dobede esq to appear on Tuesday next in the sum of £10 then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 15 August 1854 Number of Charge: 124 When taken into custody: 13 August 1854 Age: 16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Ginn, labourer, Kirtling Charge: on 11 August inst at the parish of Exning did unlawfully steal a suit of clothes from the Newmarket Union Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: directed to be conveyed to the Union house and kept by the Master until Friday next then discharged by the charge being withdrawn Remarks: police 11/9 Date: 22 August 1854 Number of Charge: 125 When taken into custody: 18 August 1854 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Walter Frost, labourer, Fordham Charge: you on 14 August inst at the parish of Fordham did threaten to injure Mary the wife of Rev J.Peniston who prays that you may be called upon to find sureties to keep the peace Person charging: Mary the wife of the Rev Peniston curate of Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in the sum of £20 to appear on Tuesday next when prisoner expressed sorrow paid costs and was discharged by complainant withdrawing charge Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 18 August 1854 Number of Charge: 126 When taken into custody: 17 August 1854 Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Hebber, labourer, Isleham Charge: did run away from the parish of Isleham whereby his two children became chargeable on the 20 June last Person charging: Mr Charles Clarke, Master of the Union Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for 14 days for defendant to pay costs to the Relieving Officer Remarks: police 17/9 Date: 22 August 1854 Number of Charge: 127 When taken into custody: Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Cook, Millwright, Soham Charge: you on 18 August inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Thomas Cockerton, millwright, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Admitted to bail by J.D. Merest esq on 21st to appear on 22nd then settled out of court and discharged Remarks: police 8/- Date: 22 August 1854 Number of Charge: 128 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tebbit, labourer, Newmarket St Mary, Suffolk Charge: you on 10 August last at the parish of Isleham being the driver of a certain cart did furiously drive the same so as to endanger the lives.... Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 15/- costs in default 21 days . Allowed 7 days to pay Remarks: police 7/- Date: 21 August 1854 Number of Charge: 129 When taken into custody: 21 August 1854 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Jolly, labourer, Cowlinge Suffolk Charge: you on 15 August inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully injure some wheat barley and oats growing in a field the property of John Medlock Person charging: John Medlock, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damage 6d fees 12/6 and fine 10/- Remarks: police 6/- Date: 29 August 1854 Number of Charge: 130 When taken into custody: 29 August 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Green, Shepherd, Chippenham Charge: on 22 August inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully kill one hare, not having a game .... Person charging: William Harmer, gamekeeper Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and costs 16/9 Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 29 August 1854 Number of Charge: 131 When taken into custody: 29 August 1854 Age: 40, 35, 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Rawlinson, Edward Jennings, Robert Webb, labourers all of Westley, Charge: on 29 August inst at the parish of Westley then being servants in husbandry did unlawfully neglect their work and were abusive to their employer Person charging: Mr James Mason, farmer, Westley Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 6/6 costs and 2/6 to be stopped from the wages of Rawlinson and Jennings Remarks: police 1/11 Date: 5 September 1854 Number of Charge: 132 When taken into custody: 5 September 1854 Age: 20,17,16 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Pechey, Sarah Pechey, Alice Webb Gibbons, single women all of Woodditton Charge: on 31 August last at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully damage a quantity of turnips, being plants growing for the food of man or beast to the amount of 6d, the property of J.L.King Person charging: John Liles King, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled by paying 2/- each; police fees remitted Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 5 September 1854 Number of Charge: 133 When taken into custody: summons Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Chapman, labourer, Kirtling Charge: you on 27 August last at Kirtling was drunk and incapable of taking care of yourself Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by I Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 13/6 costs, allowed 7 days to pay, the fees remitted Remarks: police 6/- Date: 5 September 1854 Number of Charge: 134 When taken into custody: 4 September 1854 Age: 70 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William King, labourer, Soham Charge: in 18 August last at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a stable fork value 2/- the property of complainant Person charging: Mr Ellis Staples, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of two witnesses not appearing, bound in the sum of £5 to appear when called upon Remarks: Date: 12 September 1854 Number of Charge: 135 When taken into custody: 12 September 1854 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frances Marsh, single woman, Brinkley Charge: on 2 September inst at the parish of Brinkley did threaten to injure complainant Person charging: Eliza, wife of James Pillendine, labourer, Brinkley Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to find surety to keep the peace for 6 weeks in £5 and self in £10, costs 13/6 Remarks: police 7/- Date: 12 September 1854 Number of Charge: 136 When taken into custody: 12 September 1854 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tebbitt, labourer, Newmarket St Mary, Suffolk Charge: on 11 September inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully take one pheasant and not being authorised so to do for want of a game certificate Person charging: William Clark, gamekeeper, Exning, Suffolk Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined £2 and 14/6 costs, in default 21 days imprisonment, Went to gaol. Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 137 When taken into custody: 18 September 1854 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Swan, labourer, Dalham, Suffolk Charge: on 13 September inst at the parish of Chippenham did feloniously steal two lambs the property of Lewis Kent Person charging: Mr Lewis Kent, farmer, Chippenham Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded until Tuesday next the 26 inst then committed for trial at County Gaol. Remarks: police Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 138 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Smith shopkeeper, Cheveley Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 1st May last did not, within three calendar months, cause the said child to be vaccinated. Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant's child being too ill to be vaccinated, summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 139 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Pegg, Carpenter, Woodditton Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 21 April last did not... Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 140 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Marsh, Blacksmith, Dullingham Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 19 February last did not, within three calendar months, cause the said child to be vaccinated Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 141 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Pledger, woodman, Borough Green Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 20 April last did not, within three calendar months, cause the said child to be vaccinated Person charging: William Fletcher, relieving officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 142 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Tomlin, Bailiff, Woodditton Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 16 April last did not, within three calendar months, cause the said child to be vaccinated Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 143 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Stretton, labourer, Westley Charge: being the father of a certain child born on 2 May last did not, within three calendar months, cause the said child to be vaccinated Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: summoned by J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: summons withdrawn Remarks: police 2/- Date: 19 September 1854 Number of Charge: 144 When taken into custody: 15 September 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Finch, labourer, Woodditton Charge: did run away whereby your wife and three children became chargeable on 8 April last to the parish of Woodditton Person charging: William Fletcher Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in £5 to appear on Tuesday next, then ordered to pay 13/- down and the remainder in a month total £1.8.4. Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 26 September 1854 Number of Charge: 145 When taken into custody: 26 September 1854 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ambrose Leach, labourer, Gt Bradley, Suffolk Charge: on 21 September inst at the parish of Stetchworth did unlawfully commit a trespass in the daytime in search of game Person charging: John Briggs, gamekeeper, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 12/6 costs in default six weeks imprisonment. Allowed time to pay Remarks: police 5/- Date: 3 October 1854 Number of Charge: 146 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Manning, jockey lad, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 26 September last at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Henry Parry, jockey lad, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 3/- Date: 10 October 1854 Number of Charge: 147 When taken into custody: 10 October 1854 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Coe, groom, London Charge: did run away and thereby your wife and two children became, on 27 February last, chargeable to the parish of Woodditton Person charging: John Lyles King, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: John Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the relieving officer not having books with him could not prove the chargeability. Prisoner bound in £10 to appear on Tuesday next. Did not appear. To be apprehended again Remarks: police 13/6 Date: 23 October 1854 Number of Charge: 148 When taken into custody: 31 October 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Peachey, labourer, Burwell Charge: that you on 21 October inst was drunk in the High Street at Burwell Person charging: Daniel Holmes, PC12, Burwell Taken into custody by: Daniel Holmes PC12 Magistrate: Edward Ball MP Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 1/6 costs and fined 5/- Remarks: police 3/- Date: 25 October 1854 Number of Charge: 149 When taken into custody: 25 October 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Death, bricklayer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: that you on 23rd inst at the parish of Newmarket did threaten to knock Esther Death's brains out against the wall. Person charging: Esther, wife of Francis Death, Newmarket Taken into custody by: William Brown, PC50 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound in £10 to keep the peace for six months and to pay 8/6 costs Remarks: police 3/- Date: 27 October 1854 Number of Charge: 150 When taken into custody: 26 October 1854 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Brown, Groom, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire Charge: on 26 October inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did feloniously steal a pair of trousers the property of James Joy Person charging: James Joy, groom, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the trousers could not be found, prisoner discharged Remarks: Date: 27 October 1854 Number of Charge: 151 When taken into custody: 27 October 1854 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Mary Ann Bradford, servant, Stetchworth Charge: on 13 October inst at the parish of Stetchworth did feloniously steal a shawl, the property of Person charging: Susan, the wife of James Treman, labourer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of witness not attending, prisoner discharged and apprehended on Monday 30th. Case heard at petty sessions when prisoner was committed for trial Remarks: Date: 30 October 1854 Number of Charge: 151 [sic] When taken into custody: 28 October 1854 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lucy Martin, servant, Soham Charge: on 14 October inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously [steal] a piece of silk value 2/- the property of [complainant] Person charging: Mr Edward Mann, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Edward Ball Esq MP Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded by J.D.Merest to petty sessions then sentenced to seven days imprisonment Remarks: police 5/- Date: 31 October 1854 Number of Charge: 152 When taken into custody: 31 October 1854 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Naomi Hammond, single woman, Soham Charge: on 24 October inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault Mary, the wife of William Hitch. Person charging: Mary Hitch, married woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 17/- costs in default 21 days imprisonment allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 9/- Date: 2 November 1854 Number of Charge: 153 When taken into custody: 2 November 1854 Age: 17, 17, 17, 15, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Wiseman, David Crick, Samuel Dodd, John Foreman and Samuel Misen, all labourers of Kirtling Charge: on 29 October last at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time on land in the possession of - Smith of Uppend Person charging: William Purkis, gamekeeper, Kirtling Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 and Isaac Ing PC8 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d each and £1.10.0 costs Remarks: police 11/6 Date: 3 November 1854 Number of Charge: 154 When taken into custody: 3 November 1854 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Symonds, labourer, Brinkley Charge: Being a person able to work and maintain his family did neglect so to do, whereby his four children, on the 15th of September, became chargeable to the parish of Brinkley Person charging: Isaac Anderson, Relieving Officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the charge withdrawn by the guardians of Brinkley, prisoner bound in £10 to appear when called upon. Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 7 November 1854 Number of Charge: 155 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Murfett, Wagoner, Soham Charge: on 28 October last at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without a guide. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by G.Ames, PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fines 1/- and 11/- costs, in default 14 days, allowed time to pay Remarks: police 7/11 Date: 7 November 1854 Number of Charge: 156 When taken into custody: 7 November 1854 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Chandler, Licensed victualler, Woodditton Charge: on 1st November inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Charles Bailey, shoemaker, Cheveley Taken into custody by: W Isgate PC38 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case dismissed Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 7 November 1854 Number of Charge: 157 When taken into custody: 7 November 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Thompson, labourer, Swaffham Bulbeck Charge: being a person able to work and maintain his family, did neglect so to do, whereby his wife, on 2nd June last, became chargeable to the parish of Swaffham Bulbeck Person charging: Isaac Anderson Relieving Officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: D Holmes, PC12 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to county gaol for one month Remarks: police 11/- Date: 17 November 1854 Number of Charge: 158 When taken into custody: 1854 Age: 15, 14, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Frederick Smith, John Hudson, both of Soham and Robert Cornwell, Bottisham Charge: on 13th November inst at the parish of Exning did desert, run and take away with him respectively, a suit of clothes belonging to the Guardians of the Newmarket Union Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: convicted and committed to the County Gaol Smith for two months, Hudson 21 days and Cornwell for 14 days Remarks: police 10/11 Date: 17 November 1854 Number of Charge: 159 When taken into custody: 17 November 1854 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Finch, labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 16 November inst did then and there refuse to work at a certain work, to wit picking three pounds of cocoanut fibre, suited to his strength and capability Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for 21 days Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 24 November 1854 Number of Charge: 160 When taken into custody: 24 November 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Diver, Shepherd, Isleham Charge: on 9 November inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: Susan Gammon, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: Games Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 16/- costs Remarks: police 9/- Date: 24 November 1854 Number of Charge: 161 When taken into custody: 21 November 1854 Age: 16, 15, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Roberts, jockey lad, James Hubbard, jockey lad, and Dixon Boyce, all of Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 6 November inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully commit damage injury and spoil to and upon certain furze the property of His Grace the Duke of Rutland, by then and there burning the same and doing injury to the amount of one shilling Person charging: John Fairlie esq, Agent to His Grace, the Duke of Rutland, Cheveley Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent and William Brown PC50 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered top pay 6/6 each fine and costs Remarks: police 9/- Date: 24 November 1854 Number of Charge: 162 When taken into custody: 21 November 1854 Age: 17, 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Parr, grocer, Henry Parr, servant, Newmarket St Mary Charge: on 14th April last at the parish of Stetchworth did wilfully commit damage and injury to grass and herbage of a certain place called Devils Ditch in the occupation of R.M.Stephenson Person charging: Robert Mathew Stephenson, farmer, Newmarket St Mary Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of defendants having been imprisoned for another offence, discharged from custody, the complainant withdrawing the charge Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 28 November 1854 Number of Charge: 163 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Hancock, Wagoner, Swaffham Prior Charge: on 20 November inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: summoned by J Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 28 November 1854 Number of Charge: 164 When taken into custody: 26 November 1854 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Eliza Nunn, domestic servant, Chippenham Charge: on 8 November inst at the parish of Chippenham did feloniously steal one bottle of gin, two candles, one pair of gloves and a gilt buckle, the property of the complainant Person charging: William Rushbrook, farmer, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial and admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 6 December 1854 Number of Charge: 165 When taken into custody: 6 December 1854 Age: 45 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Gammon, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 6 December inst was guilty of a certain misbehaviour, to wit smoking in the Newmarket Union Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 21 days Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 9 December 1854 Number of Charge: 166 When taken into custody: 8 December 1854 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Baldwin, labourer, Woodditton Charge: on 7 December inst at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal a waistcoat [piece] the property of Thomas Manning licensed hawker Person charging: Thomas Manning, Hawker, Derby Taken into custody by: William Isgate PC38 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the next sessions, admitted to bail Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 11 December 1854 Number of Charge: 167 When taken into custody: 11 December 1854 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Fordham, labourer, Borough Green Charge: on 7 December inst at the parish of Borough Green unlawfully commit a trespass in the day time on land in the occupation of General Hale Person charging: John Pearson, gamekeeper, Westley Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 26/6 costs Remarks: paid 11 January 1855 police 6/6 Date: 11 December 1854 Number of Charge: 168 When taken into custody: 11 December 1854 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Barker, Saddler, West Wratting Charge: for the non payment to Mary Payne of one pound and two shillings under an order of bastardy Person charging: Mary, the wife of Isaac Houghton / late Mary Payne, labourer, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay the sum due and 11/6 costs Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 12 December 1854 Number of Charge: 169 When taken into custody: summons Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Plum, Wagoner, Brinkley Charge: on 30 November last at the parish of Dullingham did ride upon your wagon without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: J.H. Fitch PC48 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 13/11 costs Remarks: police 6/11 Date: 15 December 1854 Number of Charge: 170 When taken into custody: 11 December 1854 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Oliver Seaman, baker, Dunmow Essex Charge: on 17 January last at the parish of Burwell, being a servant to S.J.Ball, did feloniously embezzle two pounds seventeen shillings and five pence, the property of his employer Person charging: Thomas Thwaites Ball, miller, Burwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: taken before S.Y.Benyon esq on 13th, remanded until 15th, then committed for trial to sessions. Remarks: Date: 16 December 1854 Number of Charge: 171 When taken into custody: 16 December 1854 Age: 70 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Claydon, labourer, Kirtling Charge: on 30 November last at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully steal half a bushel of turnips value 2 pence, then growing in certain enclosed land, the property of James Berry Person charging: Mr James Berry, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- damage 2d and costs 11/6, in default 21 days imprisonment, allowed 14 days to pay Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 19 December 1854 Number of Charge: 172 When taken into custody: 18 December 1854 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jaggard, carter, Dullingham Charge: on 12 December inst at the parish of Dullingham did feloniously steal take and carry away four faggots of wood, the property of Rachel Hymer, single woman, Dullingham Person charging: Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for 2 hours to fetch Evan Norton, a witness, then committed for trial and admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 26 December 1854 Number of Charge: 173 When taken into custody: 22 December 1854 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Ann, the wife of William Saunders, labourer, Fordham Charge: on the 20th December inst at the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal take and carry away one counterpane and two pieces of carpet, the property of complainant Person charging: Elizabeth Chapman, wife of Charles Chapman, labourer, Wicken Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to next sessions. Remarks: Date: 2 January 1855 Number of Charge: 174 When taken into custody: 2 January 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Simkin, General dealer, Stetchworth Charge: for the non payment of 6/- to a bastardy order due to Ann Bailey Person charging: Ann Bailey, single woman, Chippenham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: paid the amount 6/- and 9/3 costs then discharged Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 2 January 1855 Number of Charge: 175 When taken into custody: 2 January 1855 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Starling, waterman, Isleham Charge: did run away from the parish of Isleham whereby his four children became chargeable on 22 August last Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of Newmarket Union, Exning Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 21 days Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 2 January 1855 Number of Charge: 176 When taken into custody: 2 January 1855 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Cliff, Shepherd, Chippenham Charge: did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time on 1st October at the parish of Chippenham on land in the occupation of J.S.Sharp Person charging: James Bailey, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 17/9 costs, in default one calendar month Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 9 January 1855 Number of Charge: 1 When taken into custody: 7 January 1855 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Houghton, waterman, Isleham Charge: Did run away from the parish of Isleham, whereby your wife and seven children became on 28th December last and still are chargeable to the said parish Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Edward Ball MP Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 14 days Remarks: police £1.6.0. Date: 9 January 1855 Number of Charge: 2 When taken into custody: 9 January 1855 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Reynolds, labourer, Dullingham Charge: being a person able to work and thereby wholly to maintain himself and his family, did wilfully neglect and refuse so to do whereby his wife became on 30th day of December last chargeable to the parish of Dullingham Person charging: William Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: William Brown PC50 by warrant Magistrate: Edward Ball MP Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for a fortnight. Apprehended again on 16th on direction of S.Y.Benyon Esq then discharged Remarks: Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 3 When taken into custody: 15 January 1855 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Harbutt, carpenter, Carlton Charge: on 12 January inst at the parish of Brinkley did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: William Henry Willstead, travelling exhibitor, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Admitted to bail by S.Y.Benyon at 4pm Stetchworth, to appear at noon on 16th inst then settled out of court Remarks: police 15/- Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 4 When taken into custody: 14 January 1855 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Filby Sheldrick, butcher, Isleham Charge: on 9 January inst at the parish of Isleham did threaten this complainant in the words following "you bugger I'll kill you before night" Person charging: Sarah Sheldrick, wife of defendant, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T. Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: taken before J.S.Sharp Esq at 11 am on 15th inst who directed him to be kept until petty session on 11th, then directed to find 2 sureties in £20 each to keep the peace for six months Remarks: police 18/- Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 5 When taken into custody: 15 January 1855 Age: 23 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Bishop, labourer, Chippenham Charge: on 13th January inst at the parish of Chippenham did feloniously steal three pieces of wood the property of George Baines Person charging: George Baines, licensed victualler, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey, PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at quarter sessions, admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 6 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Stephen Daines, labourer, Kirtling, James Copping and Job Copping, labourers, Great Bradley, Suffolk Charge: On 5th January inst at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully, wilfully and wantonly destroy a certain direction post then and there erected upon a certain highway there situate, doing damage to the amount of 2/6d Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6/10 each in default 14 days imprisonment, allowed tome to pay Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 7 When taken into custody: 16 January 1855 Age: 13, 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Withers and William Edwards, both of Fordham Charge: on 12th January inst at the parish of Fordham did maliciously destroy part of the parish cage by cutting lead from the roof doing damage to the amount of 1/6 Person charging: Mr George Townshend, overseer and gardener, Fordham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 1/6 damage and 18/6 costs each Remarks: The Chairman said "If I was to commit you both to gaol to be well flogged it would do you more good than fining you" Police 11/6 Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 8 When taken into custody: 16 January 1855 Age: 13, 14, 13, 14, 15, 11, 9, 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Husy, Charles Hush, Bell Foreman, Cy Ranner, Edward Bailey, John Tweed, William Tweed and Phoenix Tweed, all of Cheveley Charge: on 7th January inst at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully and maliciously destroy part of a quick set hedge, the property of His Grace the Duke of Rutland and thereby doing damage to the amount of one shilling Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Summoned by John Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the charge withdrawn against Cy Ranner, all the others ordered to pay 2/6 each; in default fourteen days imprisonment, allowed time to pay Remarks: police 12/- remitted by bench Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 9 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Hammond, carter, Soham Charge: on 8th January inst at the parish of Soham did cruelly illtreat, abuse and torture a certain animal, to wit an ass, by then and there using the same in drawing a cart, the said ass having a raw wound or sore on its back Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 14/- costs Remarks: police 7/- Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 10 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Thoroughgood, Wagoner, Carlton Charge: on 12th January at the parish of Brinkley did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Edward Jackson PC47 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Fined 6/- and 14/- costs in default twenty one days imprisonment. Went to gaol Remarks: police 9/- Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 11 When taken into custody: 16 January 1855 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Harlock, labourer, Woodditton Charge: did run away from the parish of Woodditton whereby your two children became, on fourth January inst, chargeable to the parish Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for two months Remarks: police 19/3 Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 12 When taken into custody: 16 January 1855 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Rodrigo, groom, Newmarket All Saints Charge: being a person able to work and thereby wholly to maintain himself and family, did wilfully neglect and refuse so to do whereby his two children became on the eighth day of December last chargeable to the parish of Newmarket All Saints Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for one month Remarks: police 8/- Date: 16 January 1855 Number of Charge: 13 When taken into custody: 12 January 1855 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Frederick Smith, watchmaker, Soham Charge: on 22 December last at the parish of Burwell being a servant to James Westley feloniously embezzle eight shillings and sixpence the property of his employer. Person charging: Mr James Westley, watchmaker, Soham Taken into custody by: John Hockett Superintendent of Bury St Edmunds Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at quarter sessions Remarks: police Date: 23 January 1855 Number of Charge: 14 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Bell, Wagoner, Burwell Charge: on 11 January inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully ride upon your cart without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Daniel Holmes PC 12 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/- Date: 30 January 1855 Number of Charge: 15 When taken into custody: 30 January 1855 Age: 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Foreman, labourer, Cheveley Charge: on 28 January inst at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully commit a trespass in the day time in search of game on land in the occupation of Joseph Holland Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 14/3 costs in default 21 days Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 6 February 1855 Number of Charge: 16 When taken into custody: 5 February 1855 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Wells, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 20th September last at the parish of Isleham did wilfully commit damage, injury to, and upon, the windows of the dwelling house of John Tabraam to the amount of 3/- Person charging: John Tabraam, labourer, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 3/- damage and 11/- costs Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 6 February 1855 Number of Charge: 17 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Mason, Wagoner, Woodditton Charge: on 25 January inst at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by PC8 I.Ling Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/- Date: 6 February 1855 Number of Charge: 18 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 44 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Ginn, Wagoner, Kirtling Charge: on 26 January inst at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully ride upon your cart without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by PC8 I Ling Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of good character and large family, not convicted but ordered to pay 2/- for summons Remarks: police 5/6 remitted by bench Date: 6 February 1855 Number of Charge: 19 When taken into custody: 6 February 1855 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane Bailey, single woman, Wicken Charge: on 31 January last at the parish of Wicken did threaten the complainant in the words following "I'll knock out your brains" Person charging: Susannah Bailey, wife of Oliver, labourer, Wicken Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: cautioned and discharged Remarks: police 10/6 remitted and clerks fee also Date: 6 February 1855 Number of Charge: 20 When taken into custody: 6 February 1855 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Freestone, widow, Woodditton Charge: on 8 November last at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal a faggot of wood the property of the Duke of Rutland Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant confessed the charge to J.Fairlie Esq and promised not to repeat the offence. Discharged Remarks: Date: 13 February 1855 Number of Charge: 21 When taken into custody: 12 February 1855 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Turner, wheelwright, Ousden, Suffolk Charge: on 8n February inst at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully obtain 5/- under false pretences of Richard Rolfe Person charging: Richard Rolfe, farmer, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the quarter session Remarks: Date: 13 February 1855 Number of Charge: 22 When taken into custody: 12 February 1855 Age: 24 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Garrod Ward, Labourer, Newmarket St Mary Charge: on 10 February inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully steal 3/4 peck of turnips the property of Charles Mare esq Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: William Brown PC50 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of prisoner having begged the pardon of Mr Godding (trainer to Mr Mare) discharged. Remarks: prisoner cautioned by bench having been convicted of felony that upon second conviction would be transported. Date: 13 February 1855 Number of Charge: 23 When taken into custody: 13 February 1855 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: David Green, shepherd, Chippenham Charge: on 3 February inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully and wilfully commit damage to a certain beech tree Person charging: John Selvage, labourer, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: in consequence of prisoner having begged the complainant's pardon. Charge withdrawn Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 13 February 1855 Number of Charge: 24 When taken into custody: 12 February 1855 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Poulston, labourer, Snailwell Charge: on 12 February inst at the parish of Snailwell did feloniously steal 4 cwt of oil cake 20 bushels of oats and an elm board the property of Edward Gittus and another Person charging: Edward Gittus, farmer, Snailwell Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to county gaol until 20th inst then committed for trial. Bail refused. Transported for 14 years Remarks: Date: 13 February 1855 Number of Charge: 25 When taken into custody: 12 February 1855 Age: 46 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Poole, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 12 February inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat John Poole, his father, aged 82 Person charging: John Poole, labourer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Daniel Holmes PC12 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to county gaol for two months Remarks: police 13/6 Date: 20 February 1855 Number of Charge: 26 When taken into custody: 20 February 1855 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Eliza Miller, single woman, Wicken Charge: on 11 February inst at the parish of Wicken did unlawfully assault and beat Mary Ann Canham, the complainant Person charging: Mary Ann Canham, single woman, Wicken Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: allowed to settle out of court Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 20 February 1855 Number of Charge: 27 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Dyson, farmer, Soham Charge: on 7 February inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault and beat Clark Edwards Person charging: Clark Edwards labourer, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until 27th inst then committed for trial Remarks: transported 14 years Date: 20 February 1855 Number of Charge: 28 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Leonard, labourer, Soham Charge: that you are the father of the complainants bastard child born in January 1853 Person charging: Rebecca West, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 1/6 per week and costs £1.12.6. Remarks: police 8/- Date: 27 February 1855 Number of Charge: 29 When taken into custody: 27 February 1855 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Palmer, labourer, Fordham Charge: on 23 February inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: William Asby, labourer, Fordham Taken into custody by: G Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3d and 13/9 costs, allowed a month to pay Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 6 March 1855 Number of Charge: 30 When taken into custody: 6 March 1855 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Philip Barnard, carpenter, Cambridge Charge: on 1st March inst at the parish of Woodditton did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: John Baldwin, blacksmith, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case dismissed each party to pay his own costs Remarks: police 15/- Date: 6 March 1855 Number of Charge: 31 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Day, farmer, Stuntney, Isle of Ely Charge: on 24 February last at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully drive your wagon furiously on a certain highway there situate Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summons by PC Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 4/- and 16/- costs Remarks: police 9/- Date: 6 March 1855 Number of Charge: 31 [sic] When taken into custody: 5 March 1855 Age: 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Rawlinson, labourer, Westley Charge: on 28 February last at the parish of Westley did feloniously steal 28 bushels of wheat and four bushels of barley meal the property of General Hall Person charging: Richard Rudd, farm bailiff, Westley Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to quarter session - 12 months hard labour Remarks: Date: 6 March 1855 Number of Charge: 32 When taken into custody: 5 March 1855 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Long, labourer, Westley Charge: on 28 February last at the parish of Westley did feloniously steal 4 bushels of wheat, two do of barley and a peck of beans the property of General Hall Person charging: Richard Rudd, farm bailiff, Westley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at quarter session. Remarks: acquitted Date: 6 March 1855 Number of Charge: 33 When taken into custody: 3 March 1855 Age: 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Susanna Johnston, servant, Soham Charge: on 3 March inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal two pounds of salt pork and a handkerchief the property of Henry Malden Person charging: Henry Malden, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: William Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to county gaol for 21 days under Juvenile Offenders Act Remarks: police £1.0.6. 4/6 remitted by bench Date: 13 March 1855 Number of Charge: 34 When taken into custody: summoned Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph King, Wagoner, Kirtling Charge: on 28 February last at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully ride upon your cart without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Thomas Howe, PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 13/- costs Remarks: police 6/- Date: 17 March 1855 Number of Charge: 35 When taken into custody: 15 March 1855 Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Levitter, tailor, Westminster London. Charge: On 15 March inst at the parish of Newmarket St Mary's did feloniously steal one curry comb the property of Messrs Lord and Bobby, ironmongers, of Bury St Edmunds Person charging: Simeon Lord, ironmonger, Newmarket Taken into custody by: William Brown PC50 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to Bury St Edmunds for trial. On 19th inst grand jury returned no bill. Discharged, went and broke windows and lamps in ironmongers windows at Bury to the amount of £3. Apprehended and sentenced to two months imprisonment by the Mayor of Bury. Remarks: allowance to police £1.12.0. Date: 19 March 1855 Number of Charge: 36 When taken into custody: 18 March 1855 Age: 12, 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Alfred Warren, Richard Jennings both of Burwell Charge: on 18 March inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal thirteen [unreadable] china eggs the property of Jonathan Casburn Person charging: Jonathan Casburn, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Daniel Holmes PC12 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded on bail until 20th inst by J.Dobede esq on 19th further remanded until 27th inst then convicted, sentenced to be privately whipped by police. Remarks: police 15/6 Date: 17 March 1855 Number of Charge: 37 When taken into custody: 17 March 1855 Age: 37 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charlotte, the wife of Robert Partridge, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 15 March inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully steal part of an ash tree growing etc the property of Christopher Jeffearson esq Person charging: William Bloom, woodranger, Dullingham Taken into custody by: Edward Jackson PC 47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3d and 11/- costs in default 21 days - allowed a month to pay Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 20 March 1855 Number of Charge: 38 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tweed, gamekeeper, Ashley Charge: on 24 February last at the parish of Westley did unlawfully attempt to defraud the Eastern Counties Railway Company by riding in a carriage of higher class than that for which you booked your place Person charging: William Fox, Railway Superintendent, Cambridge Taken into custody by: summoned by Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate:Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned to 27th inst then fined 2/6 and 11/6 costs Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 20 March 1855 Number of Charge: 39 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hart, gamekeeper, Ashley Charge: on 24 February last at the parish of Westley did unlawfully attempt to defraud the Eastern Counties Railway Company by riding in a carriage of higher class than that for which you booked your place Person charging: William Fox, Railway Superintendent, Cambridge Taken into custody by: summoned by Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned to 27th inst then fined 2/6 and 11/6 costs Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 27 March 1855 Number of Charge: 40 When taken into custody: 21 March 1855 Age: 62 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Pavis, carter, Burwell Charge: on 21st March inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully harbour and conceal Thomas Pavis, who escaped from the custody of the Parish Constable of Burwell on 20th last, charged with felony. Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: John Marson, Supt. Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on Tuesday next 27th inst by S Y Benyon Esq . Cautioned by the bench and discharged. Remarks: Date: 27 March 1855 Number of Charge: 41 When taken into custody: 27 March 1855 Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Simkin, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: on 21 March inst at the parish of Stetchworth did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time on the land of Mr George Kent, in pursuit of game Person charging: William Bloom, gamekeeper, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J T Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2.0.0. and 16/3 costs Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 27 March 1855 Number of Charge: 42 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Everett Faircliff, Parish Constable and carpenter, Burwell Charge: on 20 March inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully neglect your duty as Parish Constable by negligently permitting one Thomas Pavis, charged with felony, to escape from your custody Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket. Taken into custody by: John Marson by summons Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 and 11/6 costs Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 30 March 1855 Number of Charge: 43 When taken into custody: 28 March 1855 Age: 60 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Frederick Eagle, groom, Woodditton Charge: on 3rd November last at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal quarter peck of wheat, the property of Phillip Smith and another Person charging: Iseph [Joseph?] Br***, corn merchant's foreman, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial and admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 30 March 1855 Number of Charge: 44 When taken into custody: 29 March 1855 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Starling labourer, Isleham Charge: on 28 March inst at the parish of Isleham did feloniously steal three sovereigns from the person of Gotobed Eves, the complainant Person charging: Gotobed Eves, lighterman, Ely Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: as the prosecutor did not appear I applied for prisoner to be bound over to appear on Tuesday. Bound in £50 to appear on bail until 10th inst then discharged. Remarks: Date: 3 April 1855 Number of Charge: 45 When taken into custody: 1 April 1855 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Obadiah Claydon, labourer, Kirtling Charge: on 26 March last at the parish of Kirtling did feloniously steal a peck of beans the property of Frederick King Person charging: Frederick King, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Bound in £10 to appear on 10th inst, then committed for trial Remarks: Date: 3 April 1855 Number of Charge: 46 When taken into custody: 2 April 1855 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bailey, labourer, Downham, Norfolk Charge: that you being a servant in husbandry to Llewelyn Staples, farmer, of Wicken, did unlawfully desert and run away from such service Person charging: LLewelyn Staples, farmer, Wicken Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant guilty and promised to return to his employment if bench would allow him. Mr Staples offered to take him into his service again: discharged, Mr Staples ordered to deduct 20/- from his wages Remarks: police £2.2.0. Date: 17 April 1855 Number of Charge: 47 When taken into custody: summons Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Rolfe, farmer, Chevington, Suffolk Charge: on 30 March last at the parish of Cheveley did unlawfully ride upon your wagon without a guide or reins Person charging: John Marson, superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- and 11/6 costs Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 20 April 1855 Number of Charge: 48 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Baxter, farm bailiff, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on or about 31st March last, at the parish of Moulton, Suffolk, did unlawfully embezzle certain monies the property of your master Person charging: William Webber, farmer, Moulton, Suffolk Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case dismissed Remarks: police fined 3/- Date: 18 April 1855 Number of Charge: 49 When taken into custody: 18 April 1855 Age: 34 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Langley, labourer, Chippenham Charge: being a person able to maintain himself and family, did neglect and refuse so to do, whereby his three children became chargeable on 17th March last to the parish of Snailwell. Person charging: Newmarket Board of Guardians Taken into custody by: J.Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded on bail until 1st May then committed to gaol for twenty one days Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 50 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Brown, beerhouse keeper, Fordham Charge: on 14 April inst at the parish of Fordham did unlawfully keep open your beerhouse and premises after 10 o'clock at night, to wit, at 10.40 pm Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Supt Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 12/6 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 51 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Peachey, blacksmith, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 19 April inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully offend against a by-law of the local board of health by depositing upon the surface of a street certain offensive matter Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson, Supt Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant pleaded guilty and hoped for forgiveness. Ordered to pay costs 8/- Remarks: police 3/- Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 52 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Markham, miller, Soham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully and wilfully damage one corn sack, the property of the Eastern Counties Railway Company, thereby doing injury to the amount of sixpence Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until May 15th then settled out of court. Remarks: police 7/- Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 52 [sic] [A] When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Brown, Labourer, Soham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully and wilfully damage one corn sack the property of the Eastern Counties Railway Company thereby doing injury to the amount of 1/6d Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 7/- Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 53 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hills Bland, nurseryman, Fordham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Fordham etc five corn sacks - injury 3/6 Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3/6 damages and £1.2.10. costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 54 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Dennis, farmer, Fordham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Fordham etc three corn sacks, injury 2/6d Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case withdrawn Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 55 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Wiseman, farmer, Chippenham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Chippenham - three corn sacks, injury to the amount of 3/6d Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 3/6 damage and £1.2.10. costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 56 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Reynolds, miller, Chippenham Charge: on 18 April inst at the parish of Chippenham seven corn sacks, injury 3/6d Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: summoned by G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- damage and £1.2.10 costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 58 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Hobbs, labourer, Stetchworth Charge: for non payment of 7/6 the amount of s medical order given by the Board of Guardians to your wife and treated as a loan Person charging: The Guardians of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Summoned by J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: to be settled out of court after paying costs Remarks: police 5/11 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 59 When taken into custody: 1 May 1855 Age: 17 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Mirce, labourer, Chippenham Charge: on 22 April last at the parish of Chippenham did kill one partridge being between 1 February and the 1st day of September contrary to the statute Person charging: James Bailey, Inn keeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 17/3 costs in default six weeks imprisonment Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 60 When taken into custody: 1 May 1855 Age: 18, 17, 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Curtis, Joseph Benstead and Stephen Curtis, all labourers of Westley Charge: on 22 April last at the parish of Dullingham did commit a certain trespass in the daytime in pursuit of game on land in the occupation of Christopher Jeafferson Esq. Person charging: Seymour Portman, Hare Park, Dullingham Taken into custody by: PC47 Jackson and PC48 Fitch by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- each and 11/- costs in default to be imprisoned for one month, allowed three weeks to pay Remarks: police 14/6 Date: 1 May 1855 Number of Charge: 61 When taken into custody: 1 May 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Varney, labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 17 April last at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully assault and beat William Euson, the complainant Person charging: William Euson, tailor, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/6 and 10/6 costs, the allowance of 2/6 to witness paid Remarks: police 3/- Date: 13 May 1855 Number of Charge: 62 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Mason, beerhouse keeper and potato dealer, Soham Charge: on 1 May inst at Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully and wilfully damage a corn sack, the property of ECRC thereby doing injury to the amount of 6d Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and £2.0.0. costs. In default two months imprisonment Remarks: police 9/- Date: 13 May 1855 Number of Charge: 63 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Goody, labourer, Kirtling Charge: on 6 May inst at the parish of Kirtling was drunk, contrary to the statutes etc Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by Isaac Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: pleaded guilty, fined 5/- and 13/- costs. In default committed to the stocks for six hours Remarks: police 6/1 remitted by bench Date: 18 May 1855 Number of Charge: 64 When taken into custody: 18 May 1855 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Johnson, labourer, Antrim Ireland Charge: on 18 May inst did unlawfully wander abroad and lodge in a certain outhouse, to wit a poultry house at Burwell, not having any visible means of subsistence and not giving a good account of himself. Person charging: Rev G.Thornhill, Burwell Taken into custody by: Donald McLean PC55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for a month Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 65 When taken into custody: 18 May 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Jaggs. stockman, Chippenham Charge: On 18th May inst at the parish of Chippenham being a servant to Sir Robert Piggot, Baronet, feloniously did steal half a peck of barley meal the property of your master. Person charging: Mr Charles Bloggs, training groom, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to the county gaol until 22 inst then committed for trial to the quarter Session, admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 66 When taken into custody: 20 May 1855 Age: 40 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Pavis, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 19 March last at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal six pecks of peas, the property of Stephen Gardiner Snr, your master Person charging: Stephen Gardiner, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: Donald McLean PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the quarter session Remarks: Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 67 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Rawlinson, maltster, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 17 May inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did unlawfully offend against a by-law of the Newmarket local board of health by depositing certain offensive matter on Turf Terrace Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by William Brown PC58 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 10/11 costs Remarks: police 3/- Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 68 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Chapman Green, beerhouse keeper, Burwell Charge: on 12 May inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully keep open for the sale of beer your house and premises forty minutes after 10 pm at night Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 8/- and 12/- costs Remarks: police 5/- and 4/11 Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 69 When taken into custody: 22 May 1855 Age: 26 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Watnel, licensed hawker, Derby Charge: on 21 May inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully assault Robert Onion Person charging: Robert Onion, inn keeper, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 10/- and 13/9 costs Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 22 May 1855 Number of Charge: 70 When taken into custody: 22 May 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Bocock, farmer, Kirtling Charge: for non payment of nineteen shillings and sixpence due to an order of bastardy Person charging: Elizabeth Hurst, single woman, Cheveley Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on Tuesday next when neither of the parties appeared. Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 24 May 1855 Number of Charge: 71 When taken into custody: 23 May 1855 Age: 61 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Martin, blacksmith, Isleham Charge: on 23 May inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully rescue certain furniture from the custody of the Sheriff of Cambridgeshire Person charging: Samuel Knowles, Sheriff's Officer, Cambridge Taken into custody by: James Carlow PC30 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on Tuesday next. Did not appear when called upon. Received directions from the bench to give up the property to the Sheriff's Officer Remarks: police 14/- Date: 5 June 1855 Number of Charge: 72 When taken into custody: 16 May 1855 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lydia Kibble, servant, Fordham Charge: on 7 May at the parish of Fordham being with child did, after having been delivered of the said child, endeavour to conceal the birth of the said child by placing the dead body in a box Person charging: The Overseers of Fordham Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Newmarket Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail on 25th inst by J.Dobede esq to appear on 5th June then committed for trial to the Assize admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 5 June 1855 Number of Charge: 73 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Pavis, carter, Burwell Charge: on 30 April last did wilfully give false evidence on your examination upon oath before John Collyer Esq, the judge of the County Court of Cambridgeshire, holden at Newmarket Person charging: The Newmarket bench of Magistrates Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson Supt Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to the next Assize and admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 29 May 1855 Number of Charge: 74 When taken into custody: 28 May 1855 Age: 18, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Crow, servant, and Thomas Harlock, both of Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 10 May inst at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously cast and throw a stone against a certain carriage, used upon a certain railway called the Newmarket Railway, with intent thereby to endanger the safety of the persons then being in the said carriage. Person charging: The Eastern Counties Railway Company Taken into custody by: John Marson Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the next Assize, admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 30 May 1855 Number of Charge: 75 When taken into custody: 30 May 1855 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Catchpole, servant, Woodditton Charge: on 30 May inst at the parish of Woodditton, being then servant to Charles Holmes, feloniously did steal one bottle of home made wine, a yard of silk ribbon and a towel, the property of her master Person charging: Charles Holmes, farmer, Woodditton Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial at the quarter session Remarks: Date: 12 June 1855 Number of Charge: 76 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Ludbrook, watchmaker, Soham Charge: on 16 May last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully and wilfully commit damage, injury and spoil to and upon a corn sack the property of the Eastern Counties railway company, thereby doing injury to the amount 6d Person charging: Charles Henry Codlin, station master, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by D.McLean PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 3/11 Date: 12 June 1855 Number of Charge: 77 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Hunt, beerhouse keeper, Burwell Charge: on 28 May last at the parish of Burwell did open your house and premises for the sale of beer after 10 o'clock at night to wit from 10 till 12 o'clock Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by D.McLean PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 17/6 costs Remarks: police 7/6, 10/- Date: 12 June 1855 Number of Charge: 78 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Hunt, beerhouse keeper, Burwell Charge: the same [as charge 77 above] for 29 May Person charging: John Marson Taken into custody by: summoned by D.McLean PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: not gone into being fined as above. Remarks: Date: 12 June 1855 Number of Charge: 79 When taken into custody: 11 June 1855 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Saunders, labourer, Fordham Charge: did run away from the parish of Fordham whereby his wife and three children became, on 4th May, chargeable to the said parish Person charging: John Fletcher, Relieving Officer Soham Taken into custody by: George Ames PC33 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for 14 days Remarks: police 16/- Date: 12 June 1855 Number of Charge: 80 When taken into custody: 12 June 1855 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jonathan Chapman, labourer, Wicken Charge: on 6 June last at the parish of Wicken did feloniously steal a piece of wood, the property of James Dennis Jnr Person charging: James Dennis Jnr, farmer, Wicken Taken into custody by: Richard Peak PC26 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial Remarks: Date: 19 June 1855 Number of Charge: 81 When taken into custody: 19 June 1855 Age: 49 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Rodrigo, groom, Cheveley Charge: being a person able to work and maintain himself did wilfully neglect so to do, whereby his two children became chargeable to the parish of Newmarket All Saints, 30th March last Person charging: Charles Clarke, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to County Gaol for two months Remarks: police 9/6 Date: 19 June 1855 Number of Charge: 82 When taken into custody: 19 June 1855 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Tabram, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 1st June inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully assault Robert Collin Person charging: Robert Collin, beerhouse keeper, Isleham Taken into custody by: James Carlow by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 4/- and 6/- costs Remarks: police 9/- Date: 6 July 1855 Number of Charge: 83 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Clark, builder and contractor, Newmarket All Saints, Suffolk Charge: that you on 23rd, 24th and 25th days of June last, at the parish of Newmarket All Saints, did unlawfully obstruct the free passage of a certain highway, to wit Kingston Yard Person charging: John Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by William Brown PC50 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned until Tuesday next to enable the defendant to fill up the trench which he did by Friday 13th inst ordered to pay costs 6/- Remarks: police 3/- Date: 6 July 1855 Number of Charge: 84 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Simmes, labourer, Brinkley Charge: that you are the father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: Louisa Lane, single woman, Borough Green Taken into custody by: John Marson Supt Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 1/6 per week and the costs 19/6 Remarks: police 6/- Date: 6 July May 1855 Number of Charge: 85 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Tomlin, labourer, Woodditton Charge: that you are the father of complainant's bastard child Person charging: Sarah Hally, single woman Taken into custody by: summoned by William Brown PC50 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: to pay 1/6 per week and costs 19/6 Remarks: police 3/- Date: 10 July 1855 Number of Charge: 86 When taken into custody: 7 July 1855 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Howard, labourer, Fordham Charge: On 7 July inst at the parish of Fordham did feloniously steal a turnip hoe, the property of Edward Brown Person charging: Edward Brown, licensed victualler Taken into custody by: G.Ames PC33 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for trial to Assize, pleaded guilty, three months Remarks: Date: 10 July 1855 Number of Charge: 87 When taken into custody: 10 July 1855 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Marsh, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 5 July inst at the parish of Dullingham did violently assault and beat Emily, his wife (under new act for assault on women) Person charging: Emily Marsh, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for six calendar months Remarks: police 6/- Date: 17 July 1855 Number of Charge: 88 When taken into custody: 17 July 1855 Age: 12 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Mingay, labourer Charge: on 7 July inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully cut a willow pole thereby doing damage to the amount of threepence to C.Jeaffreson Esq Person charging: John Chapman, Woodman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: to pay 3d damage, and 6d fine, costs 6/- in default 14 days allowed time to pay Remarks: police 6/- remitted by bench Date: 17 July 1855 Number of Charge: 89 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Dearsley, beerhouse keeper, Kirtling Charge: on 8 July inst at the parish of Kirtling, being Sunday, did open your house before half past twelve in the afternoon to wit at 11.15 am Person charging: J.Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by I.Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: pleaded guilty, said he opened the door at 11 and three men came in and sat down - cautioned and pay costs 6/6 Remarks: police 6/6 remitted by bench Date: 17 July 1855 Number of Charge: 90 When taken into custody: 17 July 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Wake, labourer, Newmarket Charge: that you unlawfully detained a dog, the property of complainant Person charging: Jeremiah Balsham [unreadable] Taken into custody by: W.Brown PC50 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: pleaded guilty and gave up the dog to pay 3/- Remarks: police 1/11 Date: 24 July 1855 Number of Charge: 91 When taken into custody: 24 July Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Christopher Jacobs, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 22nd July inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully trespass in pursuit of game on land in the occupation of George Kent Person charging: William Bloom, woodman, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/6 and 16/9 costs in default 21 days allowed 14 days to pay. Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 24 July 1855 Number of Charge: 92 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Lucy, the wife of William Davey, sailor, Burwell Charge: On 11 July inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Caroline Miller, widow, Burwell Taken into custody by: summoned by D.MacLean PC55 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 6/6 costs Remarks: police 5/- remitted by bench Date: 31 July 1855 Number of Charge: 93 When taken into custody: 30 July 1855 Age: 11 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jeremiah Claydon, labourer, Woodditton Charge: on 5 June last at the parish of Kirtling did maliciously damage four growing trees to the amount of one shilling the property of Colonel John Sidney North and others Person charging: James Innes, Land Agent, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling PC8 by warrant Magistrate: John Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay damage 1/-, fine 6d and 12/6 costs. In default 21 days. Allowed time to pay Remarks: police 6/- Date: 7 August 1855 Number of Charge: 94 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Fuller, labourer, Isleham Charge: that you are the father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Mary Starling, single woman, Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned by J Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for three weeks to allow the parties to marry Remarks: police 7/- Date: 7 August 1855 Number of Charge: 95 When taken into custody: 6 August 1855 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Johnston, labourer, Soham Charge: on 6 August inst at the parish of Soham did cruelly illtreat a certain animal, to wit a mare, by using the same in drawing a cart, a shaft of which being broken, caused a wound 6 inches long by 4 inches wide, a nail also penetrated the shoulder 2 inches Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on Tuesday next then discharge Remarks: police 10/6 Date: 7 August 1855 Number of Charge: 96 When taken into custody: 7 August 1855 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Payne, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 6 July last at the parish of Isleham did feloniously steal two straps, the property of Thomas Woods Person charging: Thomas Woods, farmer, Isleham Taken into custody by: Joseph Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on Tuesday next then committed for trial and admitted to bail Remarks: Date: 13 August 1855 Number of Charge: 97 When taken into custody: 11th August 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Simion Bailey, bricklayer, London Charge: did run away whereby his wife and three children became chargeable to the parish of Chippenham on 21 April 1854 and still are chargeable Person charging: John Fletcher, Relieving Officer, Soham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Remanded until Tuesday then committed to gaol for three calendar months, but having promised to pay £5 and costs to parish, warrant of com. not issued Remarks: police 27/- Date: 14 August 1855 Number of Charge: 98 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Sarah Bacchus, widow, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 2 August inst, then being a weekly tenant, did fraudulently remove your goods to prevent the landlord from distraining the same for arrears of rent Person charging: Samuel [Peachey?] [Bailey?], Builder, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: summoned by J Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 3/- Date: 14 August 1855 Number of Charge: 99 When taken into custody: Age: 32, 21, 27, 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Tweed, William Langley, William Turner, and George Payne Charge: that you on 11 August inst at the parish of Kennet did unlawfully assault and beat John Turner the complainant Person charging: John Turner, licensed victualler, Kennet Taken into custody by: William Brown PC50 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £1 and 12/- costs each or 6 weeks imprisonment, allowed 10 days to pay. Remarks: police 9/- Date: 21 August 1855 Number of Charge: 100 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Lester and William Mann, surveyors of the parish of Soham Charge: why an order should not be made upon you for damaging land in the occupation of Robert Baker by carting road materials thereon Person charging: Robert Baker, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: Robert Mansfield, Sergeant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for a fortnight to allow parties to settle out of court Remarks: police 7/- Date: 21 August 1855 Number of Charge: 101 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Lambert, Robert Norman and George Basset, labourers, of Moulton, Suffolk Charge: that each of you at the Parish of Newmarket All Saints on 11 August inst was then and there drunk Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by T Howe PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: J Lambert and R Norman each fined 5/- and 12/3 costs, Basset reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 23 August 1855 Number of Charge: 102 When taken into custody: 23 August 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Ready, labourer, Burwell Charge: did run away from the parish of Burwell whereby his wife and four children became chargeable [to the parish] Person charging: Isaac Anderson, Relieving Officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: D.McLean PC55 Magistrate: E Ball Esq MP Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to repay the parish the amount of relief given Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 4 September 1855 Number of Charge: 103 When taken into custody: 29 August 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Norton, labourer, Burwell Charge: on 20th August inst at the parish of Burwell did feloniously steal a seal, a pair of scissors and a pair of nut crackers the property of his employer Person charging: John Smith, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: D.McLean PC55 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail, to appear on Tuesday next by E.Ball Esq MP then reprimanded and discharged. Remarks: police 19/- Date: 4 September 1855 Number of Charge: 104 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hills, machineman, Soham Charge: that you are the putative father of one of the complainant's bastard children Person charging: Ann Cater, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by G Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: acknowledged himself to be the father of this child to pay 2/- each week and costs Remarks: police 8/- Date: 4 September 1855 Number of Charge: 105 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hills, machineman, Soham Charge: that you are the putative father of one of the complainant's bastard children Person charging: Ann Cater, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by G Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: this case dismissed Remarks: police 7/- Date: 4 September 1855 Number of Charge: 106 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Hills, machineman, Soham Charge: that you are the putative father of one of the complainants bastard children Person charging: Ann Cater, Soham Taken into custody by: summoned by G Ames PC33 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: acknowledged himself to be the father of this child to pay 2/6 each week and costs Remarks: police 8/- Date: 11 September 1855 Number of Charge: 107 When taken into custody: 11 September 1855 Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Harriet Cater, single woman, Soham Charge: on 3 September inst at the parish of Soham did unlawfully and maliciously damage certain stookes of barley the property of complainant Person charging: John Clements, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: R Mansfield, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d damage, 15/6 costs in default twenty one days Remarks: police 7/- Date: 11 September 1855 Number of Charge: 108 When taken into custody: 11 September 1855 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Freeman, farmer, Soham Charge: for the non payment of 13/- to Harriet Finch to a bastardy order Person charging: Harriet Finch, single woman, Soham Taken into custody by: R Mansfield, Sergeant by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in £5 to appear on Tuesday next, then paid amount and costs Remarks: police 9/- Date: 18 September 1855 Number of Charge: 109 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Coppin, labourer, Borough Green Charge: that you are the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Adelaide Martin, single woman, Borough Green Taken into custody by: summoned by PC 48 Fitch Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: parties not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 18 September 1855 Number of Charge: 110 When taken into custody: Age: 50, 49, 31, 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Plumb, Harriet Marsh, Harriet Willis and Susannah Radford, married women, all of Brinkley Charge: on 11 September inst at the parish of Brinkley did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant contrary to the statute and against the Peace Person charging: Mary, the wife of John Simmes, labourer, Brinkley Taken into custody by: E Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6d and 7/11 and 1/2d each Remarks: police 20/- Date: 18 September 1855 Number of Charge: 111 When taken into custody: 18 September 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Langley, labourer, Moulton, Suffolk Charge: on 11 September inst at the parish of Kennet did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: John Turner, publican, Kennet Taken into custody by: W Brown PC50 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 14/6 and 17/6 costs Remarks: police 9/11 Date: 25 September 1855 Number of Charge: 112 When taken into custody: 23 September 1855 Age: 30 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Johnson, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 23 September inst at the parish of Isleham was drunk Person charging: J.Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: J.T.Sharp Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 9/- costs Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 25 September 1855 Number of Charge: 113 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Turner, labourer, Borough Green Charge: on 21 September inst at the parish of Borough Green did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: William Scott, tailor, Borough Green Taken into custody by: E Jackson PC47 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in £10 to appear on 2nd and then in £10 to appear on 16th then allowed to settle out of court Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 2 October 1855 Number of Charge: 114 When taken into custody: 2 October 1855 Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Thorogood, labourer, Newmarket All Saints Charge: on 23 September last at the parish of Newmarket All Saints was drunk Person charging: J.Marson Superintendent Taken into custody by: W.Brown PC50 Magistrate: J.Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: 1/11 and 11/6 costs, allowed fortnight to pay, in default six hours in the stocks Remarks: police 3/- Date: 9 October 1855 Number of Charge: 115 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Dyson, tailor, Newmarket All Saints Charge: that you are the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Elizabeth Clayden, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: J.M. Supt summoned Magistrate: J.Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 13/- Date: 2 October 1855 Number of Charge: 116 When taken into custody: 2 October 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Francis Horsley, farmer, Soham Charge: on 9 September last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: James Steadmans, pinder, Soham Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield Sgt by warrant Magistrate: J.Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in £10 to appear on 16th inst, then allowed to settle out of court. Remarks: police 9/- Date: 12 October 1855 Number of Charge: 117 When taken into custody: 12 October 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Thomas Drayton, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 12 October inst at the parish of Isleham did unlawfully assault Martha his wife Person charging: Martha the wife of Thomas Drayton Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC36 Magistrate: J.S.Sharp Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: bound in £10 to appear on 16th then charge withdrawn, allowed 14 days to pay 6/6 costs Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 13 October 1855 Number of Charge: 118 When taken into custody: 12 October 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Allen, groom, Newmarket St Marys, Suffolk Charge: on 12 October inst at the parish of Woodditton did feloniously steal a horse the property of John Armstrong Person charging: John Armstrong, training groom, Woodditton Taken into custody by: W.Brown PC50 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: charge withdrawn by complainant Remarks: police 8/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 119 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Setchell, baker, Stetchworth Charge: on or about 18 September last at the parish of Stetchworth did use a certain gun for the purpose of taking game without a certificate Person charging: Benyon Williams, Surveyor of Taxes, Ely Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £10 and costs Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 120 When taken into custody: Age: 29 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Thorogood, labourer, Newmarket Charge: on 7 October inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints was drunk Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: not fined, defendant having to pay 12/6 fine and costs for drunkeness on 28 September which he paid. Remarks: police 3/11 Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 121 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Isaac Anderson, Relieving Officer Burwell Charge: on 3 October at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: May, the wife of James Smith, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: case dismissed Remarks: police 11/3 Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 122 When taken into custody: 16 October 1855 Age: 38 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Seeley William Challice, builder, Newmarket Charge: on 12 October at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did threaten Matilda his wife in the following words "Damn you, You deceitful bitch, I will kill you" Person charging: Matilda, the wife of Seeley William Challice, builder, Newmarket Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: complainant not appearing, discharged Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 123 When taken into custody: 16 October 1855 Age: 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Cornelius Coe, labourer, Kirtling Charge: On 3rd October inst at the parish of Kirtling did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: John Death, schoolmaster, Kirtling Taken into custody by: I.Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/9 and 16/3 costs - 21 days Remarks: police 6/9 Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 124 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane, the wife of George Everet, labourer, Ashley Charge: on 29 September at the parish of Ashley did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Susan West, single woman, Ashley Taken into custody by: T.How PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 2/9 and 16/3 costs - 21 days Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 125 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elizabeth Pamment Charge: for the non payment of poor rates Person charging: the overseers of Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned J. Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: overseers not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 126 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Fletcher Charge: for the non payment of poor rates Person charging: the overseers of Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: overseers not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 127 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Darkin Charge: for the non payment of poor rates Person charging: the overseers of Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: overseers not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 128 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Collin Charge: for the non payment of poor rates Person charging: the overseers of Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: overseers not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 129 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Henry Calton Charge: for the non payment of poor rates Person charging: the overseers of Isleham Taken into custody by: summoned J.Carlow PC30 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: overseers not appearing case dismissed Remarks: police 3/- Date: 16 October 1855 Number of Charge: 130 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Prewer Charge: Drunkenness at [ ? ] Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: I.Ling PC8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 6/6 costs, in default 6 hours in the stocks Remarks: police 6/6 remitted Date: 18 October 1855 Number of Charge: 131 When taken into custody: 17 October 1855 Age: 44 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Esther Sizer, widow, Soham, Charge: on 11 October inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a door mat from the dwelling house of Benjamin Dennis (under Act 18 and 19 of Vic) Person charging: Benjamin Dennis, licensed victualler, Soham Taken into custody by: W.Watkinson PC43 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: sentenced to 21 days imprisonment in County Gaol Remarks: police £1.0.6. Date: 21 October 1855 Number of Charge: 132 When taken into custody: 21 October 1855 Age: 21 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Chapman, soldier, Cheveley Charge: on 2 July last did desert from Her Majesty's Second Battalion of Grenadier Guards, then quartered in Wellington Barracks, London Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to county gaol to await escort from Battalion Remarks: police 15/3 Date: 25 October 1855 Number of Charge: 133 When taken into custody: 25 October 1855 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Nunn, labourer, Moulton, Suffolk Charge: on 11 August last at the parish of Kennet did unlawfully assault the complainant Person charging: John Turner, licensed victualler, Kennet Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 by warrant Magistrate: John Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to station until 26th inst then admitted to bail until 30th, fined 4/3 and £1.7.9. costs. In default six weeks, allowed ten days to pay Remarks: police 19/3 Date: 25 October 1855 Number of Charge: 134 When taken into custody: 25 October 1855 Age: 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Barrett Lewis, gentleman, No 34 Moscow Road Bayswater, London Charge: on 25 October inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did enter a bedroom at nine o'clock at night at the Rutland Hotel for a certain unlawful purpose, to wit feloniously to steal wearing apparel Person charging: William Dixon Boyce, hotel keeper, Newmarket Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: remanded to station until 30th inst then reprimanded and discharged upon payment of £2.17.6. costs Remarks: police £2.0.0. Date: 21 October 1855 Number of Charge: 135 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Timothy Mason, farmer, Burwell Charge: on 15 October inst at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Samuel Bowers, labourer, Burwell Taken into custody by: J.Coote PC36 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: dismissed Remarks: police 6/- remitted by bench Date: 21 October 1855 Number of Charge: 136 When taken into custody: Summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Joseph Crick, labourer, Kirtling Charge: being a servant in husbandry to James Berry, farmer of Kirtling, did on 5th September last unlawfully absent yourself, before the term of your contract was completed, from his service Person charging: James Berry, farmer, Kirtling Taken into custody by: Isaac Ling Pc8 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: defendant not appearing to summons, warrant issued for apprehension, brought up on 18 December. Case dismissed Remarks: police 7/9 Date: [ ? ] October 1855 Number of Charge: 137 When taken into custody: summons Age: 15, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Casburn and George Hunt, labourers, Burwell Charge: on 30 September last at the parish of Burwell did unlawfully steal half a peck of plums growing in an orchard the property of May Johns, a widow Person charging: Henry Johnson, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: brought up by their parents Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/6 and 4/6 costs each Remarks: police 3/- Date: 6 November 1855 Number of Charge: 138 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Briggs, gamekeeper, Stetchworth Charge: that you are the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Martha Bradford, single woman, Stetchworth Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 5/3 Date: 6 November 1855 Number of Charge: 139 When taken into custody: Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Green, butler, Walsham le Willows, Suffolk Charge: that you are the putative father of the complainant's bastard child Person charging: Susan Elmore, single woman, Newmarket Taken into custody by: summoned by John Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay 1/6 per week and the costs £2.0.3. Remarks: police £1.4.3. Date: 16 November 1855 Number of Charge: 140 When taken into custody: 16 November 1855 Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Mason, labourer, Burwell Charge: did run away whereby your wife and five children became on 25th March last and still are chargeable to the parish of Burwell Person charging: Isaac Anderson, Relieving Officer, Burwell Taken into custody by: J.Coote PC36 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay the parish of Burwell £3.1.7. on or before 16 February 1856 Remarks: police 6/- Date: 20 November 1855 Number of Charge: 141 When taken into custody: 17 November Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Daniel Heffer, labourer, Exning, Suffolk Charge: on 17 November inst at the parish of Newmarket All Saints did feloniously steal five shillings and three half pence from the shop of William Vince. Person charging: William Vince draper and clothier, Newmarket All Saints Taken into custody by: William Vince PC26 [Is this an error by the writer, using the complainant's name for the officer dealing? This is the only place in the charge book where William Vince PC26 is recorded.] Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for one calendar month Remarks: police £1.7.9. Date: 20 November 1855 Number of Charge: 142 When taken into custody: 19 November 1855 Age: 27 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Purr, labourer, Chippenham Charge: On 10 November inst at the parish of Chippenham did unlawfully assault Joseph Hamey, police constable in the execution of his duty Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent, Newmarket Taken into custody by: J.Hamey PC22 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined £2 and £1.4.6. In default two calendar months. Went to gaol Remarks: police 7/- Date: 20 November 1855 Number of Charge: 143 When taken into custody: 20 November 1855 Age: 16, 14, 15, 12. Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Jaggard, Thomas Ginn, George Richardson and John Jaggard, labourers all of Dullingham Charge: on 5 November inst at the parish of Dullingham did wilfully and maliciously commit damage, injury and spoil to and upon a quantity of haulm then and there cut, doing damage to the amount of one shilling Person charging: Frederick Bailey, farmer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: not proved, prisoners discharged but to be brought again if further evidence can be obtained Remarks: police 14/- Date: 20 November 1855 Number of Charge: 144 When taken into custody: 20 November 1855 Age: 14, 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Bellman Hurst Foreman, Edward Frederick Tweed, labourer both of Cheveley Charge: on 25 October last at the parish of Woodditton each of them did unlawfully did take certain game, to wit one partridge not being authorised so to do for the want of a game certificate. Person charging: John Bell, gamekeeper, Cheveley Taken into custody by: Thomas Howe PC10 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 20 November 1855 Number of Charge: 145 When taken into custody: Summons Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Gutteridge, labourer, Kirtling Charge: on 4 November inst at the parish of Kirtling was then and there drunk Person charging: John Marson, Superintendent Taken into custody by: summoned by I.Ling PC8 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 5/- and 15/- costs. In default a distress warrant to be issued Remarks: police 6/6 Date: 19 November 1855 Number of Charge: 146 When taken into custody: Age: 15 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Hitch. labourer, Soham Charge: on 18 November inst at the parish of Soham did enter certain premises for an unlawful purpose, to wit to steal from dwelling house Person charging: Taken into custody by: Inspector Mansfield Magistrate: J.Dobede Esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: reprimanded and discharged Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 22 November 1855 Number of Charge: 147 When taken into custody: 21 November 1855 Age: 53 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Barsham, labourer, Dullingham Charge: on 21 November at the parish of Dullingham, did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: Louisa Barsham, wife of Joseph, labourer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: ordered to pay complainant £2 and 16/- costs Remarks: police 7/6 Date: 28 November 1855 Number of Charge: 148 When taken into custody: 28 November 1855 Age: 13 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Robert Rodrigo, inmate, Union House, Exning, Suffolk Charge: on 21 November inst at the parish of Exning did misbehave himself in Union House by climbing over boundary wall and refusing to obey the orders of the Master Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: J.Marson, Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for 14 days Remarks: police 4/6 Date: 4 December 1855 Number of Charge: 149 When taken into custody: 4 December 1855 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Maria, the wife of Thomas Read, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 24 November last at the parish of Isleham did feloniously steal take and carry away twenty house tiles of the value of one shilling, the property of Sarah Norman Person charging: James Read Jnr, gentleman, Mildenhall, Suffolk Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: the bench heard the evidence and heard the case as malicious injury, ordered to pay 19/6 in default 21 days. Allowed a month to pay Remarks: police 9/- Date: 4 December 1855 Number of Charge: 150 When taken into custody: 4 December 1855 Age: 48 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jemima, the wife of Joseph Brown, labourer, Isleham Charge: on 24 November last at the parish of Isleham did wilfully and maliciously commit damage, injury and spoil by pulling down the wooden partition of a cottage, the property of Sarah Norman, doing damage to the amount of two shillings Person charging: James Read Jnr, gentleman, Mildenhall, Suffolk Taken into custody by: J.Carlow PC30 by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: Charge withdrawn by complainant Remarks: police allowed in above charge no 149 Date: 4 December 1855 Number of Charge: 151 When taken into custody: 4 December 1855 Age: 25 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Merchant, no occupation, Newmarket St Marys Charge: on 27 November at Snailwell did commit a certain trespass in the daytime on land in the occupation of J.S.Thorp Esq Person charging: John Ely, gamekeeper, Chippenham Taken into custody by: John Marson, Superintendent by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined two pounds and 13/6 costs Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 7 December 1855 Number of Charge: 152 When taken into custody: 7 December 1855 Age: 50 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Green, labourer, Snailwell Charge: did desert and run away from the Newmarket Workhouse with a suit of clothes on 23 October, the property of the Guardians of the said Workhouse. Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: Charles Willis PC26 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed for two months Remarks: police 8/- Date: 11 December 1855 Number of Charge: 153 When taken into custody: 11 December 1855 Age: 19, 17, 16, 19, 18 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Richard Miller, John Marsh, Henry Norton, Robert Diver and James Fuller, all labourers all of Burwell Charge: on 5 November last at the parish of Burwell did wilfully and maliciously commit damage, injury and spoil to and upon a stack of mustard straw, the property of Thomas Casburn Smyth, by burning the same, doing damage to the amount of four pounds Person charging: Thomas Casburn Smyth, farmer, Burwell Taken into custody by: J.Coote PC36 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: each fined 1/- damage and 5/-costs, in default 21 days, allowed thirteen days to pay Remarks: police 14/- Date: 11 December 1855 Number of Charge: 154 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Samuel Grainger, farmer, Dullingham Charge: on 3 December inst at the parish of Dullingham did unlawfully assault and beat the complainant Person charging: John Brown, labourer, Dullingham Taken into custody by: summoned by J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: Rev S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 6/- and 13/6 costs Remarks: police 5/- Date: 11 December 1855 Number of Charge: 155 When taken into custody: 10 December 1855 Age: 19 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Ready, miller, Wicken Charge: on 6 December inst at the parish of Wicken did unlawfully break into the flour mill of John Dennis Person charging: Mr John Dennis Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield, Inspector Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail in £10 to appear on 18th inst then further remanded on bail until 1 January, then case dismissed Remarks: Date: 14 December 1855 Number of Charge: 156 When taken into custody: 14 December 1855 Age: 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Jane Filches, single woman, Newmarket Union House Charge: on 14 December inst at the Newmarket Union House did unlawfully assault and threaten to cut the throat of complainant Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: C.Willis PC26 Magistrate: Rev S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: convicted of misbehaviour in Union House and committed to gaol for twenty one days Remarks: police 13/- Date: 18 December 1855 Number of Charge: 157 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: James Moore, labourer, Ashley Charge: on 7 December inst at the parish of Ashley did maliciously cut down and destroy one apple tree, then and there growing thereby doing injury to George Joseph Johnson to the amount of ten shillings Person charging: George Joseph Johnson, farmer, Ashley Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: adjourned for 14 days and further adjourned for a week Remarks: Date: 18 December 1855 Number of Charge: 158 When taken into custody: summoned Age: Person charged, name, address, occupation: Elija Brown, Blacksmith, Fordham Charge: that you are the putative father of complainants bastard child. Person charging: Sophia Brown, single woman, Fordham Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: settled out of court Remarks: police 5/6 Date: 18 December 1855 Number of Charge: 159 When taken into custody: 18 December 1855 Age: 17, 14 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Charles Harvey, Lydel Barrow, labourers of Wicken Charge: on 10 December inst at the parish of Wicken did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time on land in the occupation of I.Aspland, in search of game Person charging: Mr Isaac Aspland, farmer, Wicken Taken into custody by: G.Gibling PC54 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined each 2/6 and 14/9 in default 21 days Remarks: police 19/- Date: 18 December 1855 Number of Charge: 160 When taken into custody: 18 December 1855 Age: 28 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Pavis, labourer, Woodditton Charge: did run away whereby your wife and two children became on 3 December inst and still are chargeable to the parish of Woodditton Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union House Taken into custody by: J.Marson Superintendent Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: discharged on promising to take wife and children out of Union House and paying parish 18/-, the amount of relief given Remarks: police 3/6 Date: 18 December 1855 Number of Charge: 161 When taken into custody: 17 December 1855 Age: 31 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Marsh, blacksmith, Dullingham Charge: on 17th inst at the parish of Woodditton was unlawfully poaching in the night time on land in the occupation of [complainant} Person charging: William Nunn, gamekeeper, Woodditton Taken into custody by: J.H.Fitch PC48 Magistrate: J.S.Sharp esq Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for two months then to find two sureties in £5 each to keep the peace Remarks: police 5/- Date: 20 December 1855 Number of Charge: 162 When taken into custody: 19 December 1855 Age: 36 Person charged, name, address, occupation: John Clack, labourer, Burwell Charge: did run away whereby your wife and six children became on 26 November last and still are chargeable to the parish of Burwell Person charging: Charles Clark, Master of the Newmarket Union Taken into custody by: C.Willis PC26 by warrant Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for one calendar month Remarks: Date: 22 December 1855 Number of Charge: 163 When taken into custody: Age: 46, 35 Person charged, name, address, occupation: Edward Went, Wagoner Ashley and James Blackwell, maltster, Chippenham Charge: on 21 December inst at the parish of Chippenham did feloniously steal 57 lbs of clover hay, the property of John Hammond esq of Ashley Person charging: John Hammond Esq, gentleman, Ashley Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail on 22 inst in £10 each to appear on 24th and each pleaded guilty to the charge and were sentenced to 10 days imprisonment each in county gaol Remarks: police £1.1.6. Date: 24 December 1855 Number of Charge:164 When taken into custody: 23 December 1855 Age: 22 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Jackson, labourer, Soham Charge: on 22 December inst at the parish of Soham did feloniously steal a fowl value 1/- the property of Matthew Stittle, publican under Act 18 and 19 Vic Person charging: Matthew Stittle, publican, Soham Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield Inspector Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: committed to gaol for two calendar months with hard labour Remarks: Date: 27 December 1855 Number of Charge: 165 When taken into custody: 26 December 1855 Age: 32 Person charged, name, address, occupation: George Jaggs, chaff cutter, Chippenham Charge: that you being a servant to Thomas Newman did feloniously steal fifty four bushels of chaff, the property of your master. Person charging: Mr Thomas Newman, farmer, Chippenham Taken into custody by: Joseph Hamey PC22 Magistrate: S.Y.Benyon Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: admitted to bail on 27th. Self and surety in £10 each to appear on 1 February, committed for trial, admitted to bail Remarks: police £1.18.0. Date: 1 January 1856 Number of Charge: 166 When taken into custody: 1 January 1856 Age: 26, 20 Person charged, name, address, occupation: William Palmer, labourer and James West, labourer, Soham Charge: on 28 October last at the parish of Soham did unlawfully commit a certain trespass in the day time on land in the occupation of Thomas Cooke, in search of game Person charging: Thomas Cooke, farmer, Soham Taken into custody by: R.Mansfield, Inspector by warrant Magistrate: Rev J.T.Bennet Charge, how disposed of and offence proved: fined 1/- each and 13/3 costs Remarks: police 16/-