The Proceedings of the Old Bailey. Hogarth's 1758 oil painting "The Bench": 3 judges in red and white formal robes, and white wigs. 2 judges are asleep and there is a shadowy figure in the background

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1. Frances Rowley, victim in trial of Peter Atyon, theft: simple grand larceny, 23 Apr 1718.

Peter Atyon, of St. James's Westminster, was indicted on two indictments; one for stealing a Pocket and a Head-dress, val.2 s. of Margaret Davis, the 12th of April last. The Prosecutor deposed, as she was going along the Street she was throw...

2. Thomas Rowley, defendant, theft: receiving stolen goods, 09 Jul 1718.

Thomas Rowley was indicted for a Trespass in having Goods knowing them to be Stolen. But there not being sufficient Proof, he was acquitted....

3. John Rowley, victim in trial of John Turner, John Rogers, theft: specified place, theft: housebreaking, 15 Jan 1719.

John Turner and John Rogers of St. Mary White Chappel were indicted for breaking the House of John Rowley, and stealing 2 Ducks and a Drake,2 Aprons &c. value 5 s. the 15th of December last. They were indicted a second time for a Misd...

4. Thomas Rowley, defendant, theft: simple grand larceny, 11 Sep 1751.

518. (M.) Thomas Rowley, was indicted for stealing one copper saucepan, value 10 d. two pewter plates, value 2 s. the goods of John Gladen, August 31. ++. John Gladen. I am a victualler, and live at the Hole in the Wall, Baldwin's...

5. Thomas Rowley, appears in Punishment summary from Old Bailey Proceedings; Francis Cokayne, Session VII, Wednesday 11th September 1751, Parts I-II, 241-280

The trials being ended, the court proceeded to give judgment as follows: Received Sentence of Death, 17. David Brown, John Jebb, Cornelius Newhouse, John Hunter, Robert Steel, Ann Burry, William Newman, James March, John G...

6. James Rowley, victim in trial of Marmaduke Watkins, theft: petty larceny, 08 Apr 1752.

238. (L) Marmaduke Watkins, was indicted for stealing one linnen handkerchief, value 3 d. the goods of James Rowley, March 22. ++ James Rowley. Coming along Grace-church street, March 22d, about seven in the evening, I felt a hand i...

7. James Rowley, appears in trial of Marmaduke Watkins, theft: petty larceny, 08 Apr 1752.

238. (L) Marmaduke Watkins, was indicted for stealing one linnen handkerchief, value 3 d. the goods of James Rowley, March 22. ++ James Rowley. Coming along Grace-church street, March 22d, about seven in the evening, I felt a hand i...

8. Ann Rowley, defendant, theft: shoplifting, theft: simple grand larceny, 05 Dec 1753.

20, 21, 22. (M) John Briant, John Plastow, and Ann Rowley spinster, were indicted for stealing one perriwig value 30 s. the property of Thomas Burdett, one perriwig value 20 s. the property of William Adams, one perriwig value 10...

9. Ann Rowley, appears in trial of John Briant, John Plastow, Ann Rowley, theft: shoplifting, theft: simple grand larceny, 05 Dec 1753.

20, 21, 22. (M) John Briant, John Plastow, and Ann Rowley spinster, were indicted for stealing one perriwig value 30 s. the property of Thomas Burdett, one perriwig value 20 s. the property of William Adams, one perriwig value 10...

10. Anne Rowley, appears in trial of Benjamin Ditto, theft with violence: highway robbery, 16 Jan 1754.

119. (L.) Benjamin Ditto was indicted for that he, together with Sarah Holt and Mary Merrit, not yet taken, on the king's highway, on Robert Colter did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear, and danger of his life, and one handkerchief...

11. Edward Rowley, appears in trial of Stephen Hope, sexual offences: rape, 27 Feb 1754.

114. (M.) Stephen Hope was indicted for committing a rape on the body of Anne Albina Barnard, spinster, Dec. 29.* Anne Albina Barnard. I was twelve years of age last Christmas, I live with Sarah Ford in Bell-Alley, King street, Wes...

12. John Rowley, appears in trial of Elizabeth Canning, deception: perjury, 24 Apr 1754.

298. Elizabeth Canning, spinster, was indicted for wilful and corrupt perjury on the trial of Mary Squires, the gypsey, (See No. 158. in Alderman Gascoyne's mayoralty in swearing she was robbed by the said Mary Squires of a pair of stays,...

13. Henry Rowley, appears in trial of John Graham, otherwise Grimes, theft: receiving stolen goods, 13 Jul 1757.

252. (M.) John Graham, otherwise Grimes, was indicted for that he, before the felony committed by Hanson, to wit, on the 14th of April, feloniously did incite, move, procure, aid and abet the said Hanson to commit the said felony, and afterwards...

14. Henry Rowley, appears in trial of John Graham, otherwise Grimes, theft: receiving stolen goods, 13 Jul 1757.

252. (M.) John Graham, otherwise Grimes, was indicted for that he, before the felony committed by Hanson, to wit, on the 14th of April, feloniously did incite, move, procure, aid and abet the said Hanson to commit the said felony, and afterwards...

15. Samuel Rowley, juror in Front Matter from Old Bailey Proceedings; Sir Richard Glyn, Session I, Wednesday 6th December 1758, Parts I-II, 1-40

PROCEEDINGS ON THE King's Commissions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer, and Gaol Delivery held for the City of LONDON, &c. BEFORE the Right Honourable Sir RICHARD GLYN, Knt. Lord-Mayor of the City of London; Sir MICHAEL FOSTER, Knt. *, Sir SIDNE...

16. Thomas Rowley, appears in trial of Benjamin Loveday, Ann Booth, theft: burglary, theft: receiving stolen goods, 15 Jan 1731.

Benjamin Loveday, of St. George Hanover-Square, and Ann Booth, were indicted, the former for burglariously breaking the House of Henry Gary, the 19th of January last was Twelve-months, and stealing ten Hats, and the latter for receiving...

17. John Rowley, appears in trial of Mary Davis, theft with violence: highway robbery, 07 Sep 1748.

445. + Mary Davis, of the parish of St. Botolph Bishopsgate, was indicted for assaulting Benjamin Thrumpton on the king's highway, putting him in fear, and taking from him a silk purse, value 2 d. sixteen guineas, and fourteen shillings in sil...

18. Mary Rowley, victim in trial of Jane Webb, theft: simple grand larceny, 12 Apr 1738.

48. Jane Webb, was indicted for stealing 8 s. 6 d the Money of Mary Rowley, Apr. 11. Mrs. Rowley. I was last Tuesday to hear the Rehearsal at St. Paul's, and when it was over, I endeavour'd to avoid the Crowd, by going through Cannon Alley...

19. William Rowley, victim in trial of Mary Andrews, theft with violence: highway robbery, 25 May 1721.

Mary Andrews, of St. Mary in Whitechapel, was indicted for Assaulting William Rowley on the High Way, putting him in Fear, and taking from him 54 s. in Money, on the 19th of April last. The Prisoner stood Mute, and refused to plead, till the...

20. William Rowley, victim in trial of Elizabeth Shields, theft with violence: highway robbery, 12 Jul 1721.

Elizabeth Shields, of St. Mary in Whitechapel, with James Sharrard not yet taken, was indicted for Assaulting William Rowley on the High Way on the 20th of April last, putting him in Fear, and taking from him 2 Guineas and 12 s. in Money....

21. Peter Rawley, appears in trial of Matthew Lea, theft with violence: highway robbery, 14 Sep 1752.

444. (M.) Matth.ew Lea was indicted, for that he, together with one other person not yet taken, in a certain open place, near the king's highway, upon James Chalmers, did make an assault, putting him in corporal fear and danger of his life, one si...

22. Walter Ralegh, appears in Advertisement from Old Bailey Proceedings; Robert Willimott, Session VIII, Wednesday 12th October 1743, Parts I-II, 261-280

BOOKS printed for J. WALTHOE, over-against the Royal-Exchange, in Cornhill. Lately Publish'd, In SIX VOLUMES, Folio. The THIRD EDITION, with Additions, of A Complete Collection of STATE-TRIALS, and Proceedings for High-Treason, and other Crimes and Misdem...

23. William Rollett, defendant, theft: simple grand larceny, 25 Apr 1750.

306. William Rollett, was indicted for stealing a man's hat, val. 5 s. one horsewhip, val. 5 s. the goods of Joseph North, March 15. The prisoner took an opportunity to go into the Prosecutor's house; the hat and horsewhip were hanging on t...

24. Nathaniel Rolsey, appears in trial of John Essington, bankruptcy offences, 26 Feb 1729.

John Essington, late of Wandsworth, Esq ; and Merchant, was indicted and brought to Trial, pursuant to his own Prayer, for concealing 2 Books of Accompts from the Commissioners, he being declared a Bankrupt. David Avery, of Broadstreet, L...

25. John Roly, victim in trial of Eleanor Jones, theft: no type specified, 16 Apr 1735.

Eleanor Jones, was indicted for stealing two Shifts, the Goods of John Roly, April 6. Acquitted....

26. John Rowler, appears in trial of John Field, Joseph Rose, Humphry Walker, William Bush alias Saunders alias Schooling, theft: burglary, theft with violence: robbery, 26 Feb 1735.

John Field, Joseph Rose, Humphry Walker, and William Bush alias Saunders alias Schooling with Richard Turpin and Samuel Gregory (not yet taken) were indicted for breaking and entring the House of William Francis...

27. Timothy Rowles, victim in trial of Thomas Davison, Robert Clark, theft: no type specified, 21 Jul 1736.

35, 36. Thomas Davison and Robert Clark, were indicted for stealing a Rug Coat, a Flannel Waistcoat, a Worsted Cap and a Felt Hat, the Goods of Timothy Rowles, July 7, both acquitted....

28. Joseph Rowles, defendant, theft: simple grand larceny, 12 Oct 1737.

40. Joseph Rowles, was indicted for stealing a Man's Hat, value 7 s. the Goods of John Parley, in the Parish of St. Nicholas Acons, Sept. 26. Guilty. [Transportation. See summary.]...

29. John Rowles, appears in Punishment summary from Old Bailey Proceedings; Sir John Thompson, Session VIII, Wednesday 12th October 1737, 201-220

The Trials being ended, the Court proceeded to give Judgment as follows. Receiv'd Sentence of Death, 6. Thomas Car, Elizabeth Adams, Sarah Allen, Alexander Ratcliffe, Charlotte Gregg, and Thomas Watson. Burnt in the Hand, 2....

30. William Rowlet, victim in trial of John Cane, alias Dickson, theft: specified place, 28 Apr 1731.

John Cane, alias Dickson, of St. Ann's Westminster, was indicted for feloniously stealing Divers wearing Apparel, in the Dwelling House of William Rowlet, the 19th of April last. The Fact being plainly prov'd, the Jury found him Guilty to...

31. John Rowlet, appears in trial of William Spigget alias Spiggot, Thomas Phillips alias Cross, William Heater, theft: receiving stolen goods, theft with violence: highway robbery, 13 Jan 1721.

William Spigget alias Spiggot, and Thomas Phillips alias Cross, having had several Bills of Indictment for Robbing on the High Way, found against them by the Grand Jury, were brought to the Bar to be Arraigned and take their Trials, but they...

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