Suffolk Assizes

[J Dickens]

Just wondering how to get records of trials held at Suffolk Assizes?

My ancestor was tried 23 July 1818 at Suffolk and sent to Australia for a sentence of 7 years.

Thanks


John

[a j bayram]

I should imagine your best bet would be the Suffolk Record Office, Gatacre Road, Ipswich.

Put that into your search and go from there, should give you all the information necessary to procede.

Regards... Andrew.

[charlotteCH]

Would the National Archives hold any relevant documents?

charlotte

[Old Bristolian]

Could you give us his name please?

Steve

[J Dickens]

His name is David Smith, a biscuit baker born about 1800 in either Wapping or Norwich (conflicting records).
He was charged with larceny alongside these two accomplices:
Robert Berry, laborer of London
Henry Kedman, farm boy of Cambridge

[cati]

have you seen this?

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/SUFFOLK/2008-11/1226505513

Cati

[Suffolk Mawther]

If a Rootschatter has a rare copy of Richard Deeks'  'Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867' - they may be able to check if any information for you.

Unfortunately this was published after Richard passed away (the book was completed by his son).  Although many requests have been made for a reprint, his widow has refused to print any more copies.

Copies are like gold dust 

Pat ...

[Old Bristolian]

Hi John

I've sent you a PM

Steve

[suffolk*sue]

The Bury and Norwich Post = July 29th, 1818

Suffolk Assizes.

Henry Kidman, David Smith and Robert Berry for stealing eight one pound notes and forty shillings in silver, from the dwelling house of John Evans, of St. John's were each sentenced to be transported for seven years.