As my family tree grows larger and larger I am fortunate to find some really interesting records outside of the usual family history sites. One such interesting record is from the Old Bailey Proceedings Online.
Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 9.0) March 1846. Trial of JOHN GREENING (t18460330-828). Available at: https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18460330-828 (Accessed: 21st April 2025).
John Greening was indicted for stealing a certain post letter, containing an elastic strap and buckle, value 6d.; 3 pieces of printed paper, 1d.; 2 written invoices, 1d.; and 1 letter, 1d.; the property of Her Majesty’s Postmaster-General.—2nd and 3rd COUNTS, for embezzling and secreting the same.—4th COUNT, for stealing the said goods out of the letter.—5th COUNT, for stealing the said letter and goods; the property of the Right Hon. Edward Granville, Earl of St. Germains, Her Majesty’s Postmaster-General; he being employed under the Post Office.
The letter was sent by Lady Sarah Jeffery Medlycott, the wife of Sir William Coles Medlycott, Bart., residing at Venn-house, Milbourn Port.
The account is interesting to read and gives extra insight to the lives on my ancestors. Poor John Greening was found guilty and imprisoned for a year.