Sentencing

Prisoners on Orders.

Middlesex.

Under Sentence of Death.

Name Age Convicted
John Bishop ………………(Executed) 33 Dec. 1831
Thomas Williams ………….do 26
James May ………………..(Respited) 30

 

Respited and Transported for Life.

James May …………………(Hulks) 30 Dec. 1831
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Look at the Newgate Prison Calendar.

  • What was the sentence at the trial?
  • What was Bishop’s punishment?
  • What was May’s punishment?