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Jim Procter · 11-08-2009, 13:58

I Googled Mary Hindle and came up with lots about her including a book called Riot by William Turner.This turns out to be our own Late Bill Turner of Accrington Pals fame. It tells how Mary was convicted for breaking Power Looms. She was sentenced to death but this was commuted to Transportation for life.
When I was researching my Family Tree I came across a descendant of my wife who was sent to New Zealand about 1820.I have been in touch with his Great Great Grandson in New Zealand.

11-08-2009, 13:58	#5
Jim Procter Full Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hull East Riding Posts: 240 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 3032	Re: Ancestors who were transported to Australia. I Googled Mary Hindle and came up with lots about her including a book called Riot by William Turner.This turns out to be our own Late Bill Turner of Accrington Pals fame. It tells how Mary was convicted for breaking Power Looms. She was sentenced to death but this was commuted to Transportation for life. When I was researching my Family Tree I came across a descendant of my wife who was sent to New Zealand about 1820.I have been in touch with his Great Great Grandson in New Zealand.