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Book Synopsis: Between 1614 and 1775 some 50,000 English men, women, and children were sentenced by judicial process to be sent to the American colonies for a variety of crimes. The data on these involuntary colonists came from a variety of official records which the author of this work spent over fifteen years studying. Among those covered were minutes of eleven Courts of Assize and Jail Delivery and of twenty-eight Courts of Quarter Session, as well as Treasury Papers, Money Books, Patent Rolls, State Papers, and Sessions Papers. The names of those deported are printed in alphabetical order and form what can be considered the largest passenger list of its kind ever published. The data presented in this volume is highly condensed but most entries include some or all of the following information: parish of origin, sentencing court, nature of the offense, date of sentence, date and ship on which transported, date and place landed in America, and the English county in which the sentence was passed.
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Discover the intriguing history of English men, women, and children sentenced to bondage in the American colonies with The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775. Uncover the stories of over 50,000 individuals through meticulously researched data from official records, providing a unique insight into this lesser-known aspect of colonial life.
Immerse yourself in a wealth of historical information sourced from minutes of Courts of Assize and Jail Delivery, Courts of Quarter Session, Treasury Papers, and more, compiled over fifteen years by the author. This comprehensive volume presents the largest passenger list of its kind ever published, offering a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and genealogy enthusiasts.
Each entry in The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775 contains details such as parish of origin, sentencing court, offense description, transportation ship and date, American landing details, and sentencing county in England. Delve into the past and trace the journeys of those forcibly relocated to the colonies, connecting with their stories on a personal level.
Uncover a fascinating chapter of transatlantic history with this meticulously crafted volume. Whether you are a history buff, a genealogy researcher, or simply curious about this period, The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775 is a must-have addition to your library. Order now and embark on a journey through time and across continents!
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