QSR1828/427-428

Examinations and depositions regarding theft by Sarah Tinsley of meat and bread from the house of William Desborough.

1828

From: 1828 To: 1828

Information of William Desborough of Thurleigh, husbandman. Believes Sarah Tinsley, whom he has employed as a charwoman has at differenct times stolen meat and bread from his house. Information of Sarah Harris Lightfoot, servant to Desborough. Caught Sarah Tinsley putting a piece of pork from a plate in the pantry into her pocket 'I said "Sarah, this would not do" ... she said "hold your tongue, I sha'nt eat any supper." ' Some days later she again saw Tinsley cut off a slice from a pigs head in the pantry and put it on a slice of bread. Information of George Osborn, Saw Tinsley take a piece of meat, wrap it in a piece of paper and put it in her pocket. Information of William Doughty, horsekeeper to Mr Desborough. Saw Tinsley take a piece of meat and cheese from the pantry and put it under her gown.

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Tinsley, Sarah,
Desborough, William,
Lightfoot, Sarah Harris,
Osborn, George,
Doughty, William

theft, meat, bread, THURLEIGH, husbandman, charwoman, servant, horsekeeper