| Description | Bill of indictment of James McDonald otherwise called James McDonough and William Castle for breaking into the dwelling house of John Thornton in the township of Forcett and Carkin and stealing two coats, one vest, one pair of trousers, two handkerchiefs, three pairs of stockings and one concertina, the property of the said John Thornton
Includes indictment of Peter Brown for receiving the stolen goods
Offences committed on 21 April 1867
McDonald/McDonough had previously been convicted of felony at the Quarter Sessions held at Northallerton on 2 January 1866
Endorsed with names of witnesses and "true bill"
With certificate of conviction at the Quarter Sessions held at Northallerton on 2 January 1866 of James McDonald otherwise called James McDonough late at the House of Correction at Northallerton for breaking into the dwelling house of Joanna Metcalfe at the township of Brompton and stealing four dresses, one skirt, two aprons, two napkins, one pair of shoes, one pair of stockings, two handkerchiefs, one umbrella, and one shawl, the property of the said Joanna Metcalfe. McDonald, who had a previous conviction for felony, was sentenced to hard labour at the House of Correction at Northallerton for nine calendar months. Certificate dated 1 July 1867 |