Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Charles Farley
- Researcher (Annette Bergeron)
- Researcher (Kate Bousfield)
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Biographies
CHARLES JOSEPH FARLEY was born 20 March 1836 in Upton Warren, Worcester, England and christened 4 December 1836 in Upton Warren, Worcester, England. According to the 1851 Census (England) Charles’ occupation was listed as a butcher, which could indicate that he was apprenticed. Throughout his life, in England and Western Australia, Charles was constantly in trouble with the law, and I have transcribed various newspaper articles referring to him.
The following newspaper items were forwarded to me by Paul Hudson of the Worcestershire History Centre, Worcester England, UK.
BERROWS WORCESTER JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1854
PLEADED GUILTY
Charles Farley, 16, labourer, to having stolen on the 20th December, at Bromsgrove, a gelding pony, the property of Thos. Sturkey. Six months’ imprisonment with hard labour.
BERROWS WORCESTER JOURNAL, JULY, 1854
On 15th July 1854, Charles Farley was convicted of larceny and sentenced to 8 months’ imprisonment. (This is the only information I have on this case - ajb)
BERROWS WORCESTER JOURNAL, JULY, 1855
OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES AT UPTON WARREN
Charles Farley, 18, labourer, was charged with having false pretences, obtained 6s. from Sarah Cook, of this place on the 25th June last. Mr. Selfe prosecuted. The prisoner obtained the money by making use of the name of Mrs. James of the Swan Inn, in that place and he admitted his guilt to the Constable. Guilty. Six months’ hard labour.
BERROWS WORCESTER JOURNAL, APRIL, 1856
STEALING SWINE AT UPTON WARREN
Charles Farley, 19, was charged with stealing a pig the property of Henry Willis. Mr. Byrne prosecuted; the prisoner was undefended. Prosecutor: a labourer of Upton Warren stated that he fed the pig in the sty near his house about nine o’clock on the evening of the 2nd instant, and missed it the following morning. The pig was traced by P.C. Wakerman to a butcher named Reeve at Stoke, to whom it had been sold by the prisoner for 30s. he stating that his uncle was obliged to sell it to pay the rent. Guilty. Having pleaded guilty to three prior convictions, he was sentenced to four years’ penal servitude.
Submitted by Researcher (Annette Bergeron) on 9 December 2014
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- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/18, p.414
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