Comments for Early American Crime

Comment on The End of Convict Transportation (2): Ex-Convicts Who Succeeded in America by Jo

Jo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:39:53 +0000

And this is the reason I like http://www.earlyamericancrime.com. Love the posts.

Comment on The American Malefactor’s Dictionary: artful dodger by Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:35:09 +0000

There was a movie years ago called ‘The Lodger”. It actually was the nations first glimpse into the mind of Jack the Ripper. Of course, the use of the word dodger did not come up, but I see the resemblance in the way the character was portrayed.

Comment on Convict Transportation to America: Epilogue by Jennifer Lodine-Chaf

Jennifer Lodine-Chaf — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:34:02 +0000

I have greatly enjoyed your site. Recently an article I wrote concerning female convicts transported to Colonial America was published in the Early America Review. I thought you might be interested.
Have a wonderful day.
Pax,
Jennifer Lodine-Chaffey

Comment on Early American Criminals: William Linsey and the Telltale Candle by Heather Rojo

Heather Rojo — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:35:25 +0000

I enjoyed this story very much, and I saw that today J. Bell blogged about William Linsey, too, at his blog “Boston 1775“

Comment on The Need for a New Punishment (3): Jonathan Wild and the Criminal Underworld by J.A.

J.A. — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:05:11 +0000

This is fascinating background information for study in areas such as genealogy, wherein some ancestors’ historical details reach a dead end. After reading some of the history of the Natchez Trace in North American settlement, including “outlaw” happenings and their perpetrators, one might conclude a member of the family tree met similar, unfortunate ends.

Comment on The End of Convict Transportation (2): Ex-Convicts Who Succeeded in America by Judie

Judie — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:58:56 +0000

Was thrilled to see the very end of this aricle. Ann Ambrose is my ancestor. The will of Charles Motherby dated 2 December 1785 and proved 25 November 1786 states: I give my plantation lying in Baltimore County at Chestnut Ridge…consisting of part of “Bring Me Home” and a part of “Lyons Den” unto James Ambrose, who I also make my executor. James Ambrose is a son of the above mentioned William.

Comment on Early American Crimes: Burglary, Part III by Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:56:55 +0000

It’s amazing that’s these thieves got away with these crimes for so long, although they didn’t have the technology we have now to profile and capture criminals. Great post once again.

Comment on EAC Reviews: Counterfeiting in the Early United States by Anthony Vaver

Anthony Vaver — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:44:48 +0000

I am available for public lectures, but I haven’t given any in the Norwalk, CT area.

Comment on EAC Reviews: Counterfeiting in the Early United States by Susan Koral

Susan Koral — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:41:07 +0000

A very enjoyable article. Do you give lectures to the public? I live in Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County).

Comment on Convict Transportation to America: Introduction by Anthony Vaver

Anthony Vaver — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:29:12 +0000

Yes. Unfortunately, most of the records of individual convicts who were transported reside in England and not in America. However, many of these lists have been compiled and published, most notably by Peter Wilson Coldham. Coldham's The King's Passengers to Maryland and Virginia lists convicts transported to these two colonies by time and ship. His CD-ROM, The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1776, is more comprehensive and also lists indentured servants. You can also try The Proceedings of the Old Bailey and limit your search to Transportation as a punishment to find the trials of convicts who were transported from London and the surrounding area.