I don't know specifically about great-coats, but my great great grandfather's uncle was sentenced to 7 year's transportation in 1843 at the Spilsby Assizes for stealing a turkey and 5 rabbits. He actually spent the time in prison hulks at Woolwich. Margaret -----Original Message----- From: derbysgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:derbysgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of B and C Kimpton Sent: 04 December 2012 22:11 To: derbysgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [DBY] Sentence for theft Is anyone able to tell me, please, what would have been the likely sentence for someone having stolen a great-coat in 1823? Thanks Cynthia ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DERBYSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message