Mary Bancroft

Date of Conviction: 01/04/1813

Age at Conviction: Unknown

Crime Convicted of: Theft

Court Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions (held at the New Bailey, Salford)

Sentence Length: 7 Years

Ship Transported on: Remained in England

Where Arrived: N/A

Departure Date: N/A

Arrival Date: N/A

Biography: Mary was transferred to Preston House Of Correction in 1818 as demolition work was beginning on the dungeon tower where female convicts awaiting transportation were kept at Lancaster Castle. She was given a free pardon whilst at Preston HOC in 1819.