The Trial of Mary Ann Rogers.

Thursday 12th of March, 1807.

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(Reference for these proceedings - Public Records Office UK - MIC/R/883)

Transcript of the Trial

Mary Ann Rogers was tried at Lent Assize, Dorchester on Thursday 12th of March, 1807.

Before

SIR ALAN CHAMBRE, Knight, one of the Justices of our Lord the King of his Court of Common Pleas

AND

SIR THOMAS MANNERS SUTTON, Knight, one of the Justices of our Lord the King of his Court of Common Pleas

AND

ARTHUR COZENS, Esquire, Sheriff

The Charge

Mary Ann Rogers age 19 years was committed by J.H. Browne,. Esq. charged with stealing out of the house of John Parker of Chickerill, money, notes and bills, to the value of nineteen pounds, twelve shillings, and sixpence - Warrant dated the 27th September 1806.

Sentence

Mary Ann Rogers was sentenced to death, reprieved to be transported to New South Wales as a Felon for the Term of her Life.

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