Trial at the Old Bailey Results in the 1st of our Lloyd Ancestors Coming to America

John Lloyd was accused of theft and tried at the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court, shown in the picture above. At the time of his trial, defendants were not allowed representation. They were able to represent themselves, but they had to build their case while in prison awaiting trial. Until the actual trial, they were unaware of the specific evidence that would be presented against them, they had to respond spontaneously to what the witnesses said. This was thought to be the best way to get the truth from them, not surprisingly, many innocent people were found guilty. The following is trial summary for John's case:

TRIAL SUMMARYCrime(s): 
theft : simple grand larceny
Punishment Type: transportation
(Punishment details may be provided at the end of the trial.)
Verdict: Part Guilty: theft under 1s
Other trials on 22 Feb 1727
Defendant's Home: St. Botolph's Aldgate

John Lloyd, of the Parish of St. Botolph's Aldgate, was indicted for stealing a Gold Ring, value 9 Shillings with several Shoemakers Tools, as Knives, Pinchers, Awls, & C. the 6th of Feb. last, the Goods and Property of Samuel Peters.


The Prosecutor depos'd. That the Prisoner had lodged at his House, and upon making Enquiry for the Loss of his Things, he heard the Prisoner was stopt with the Ring, which he pretended he found in the Entry, but it not being believ'd that he could find the working Tools too, (which was taken on him) the Jury found him guilty to the value of 10 d.


The Trials being over, the Court proceeded to give Judgment as follows:


Transportation

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