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Beckford, Elizabeth

Convict tried at the Old Bailey, London in January 1787 for stealing cheese with a value of 4 shillings. She was sentenced to seven years' transportation but died of dropsy during the voyage.

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Born
1717
Died
Lady Penrhyn
11 Jul 1787
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Position
1787 - 11 Jul 1787