| Description | Name and rank: Sergeant James Bashforth
Date joined: 2 May 1836
Age: 30 years
Crimes and punishment:
23 Dec 1836 allowing Mary Massey a convict to escape he being entrusted with her by the Governor of the jail with orders to take her to the hulks at Woolwich, reduced to Police Constable by the Watch Committee
3 Aug 1842 promoted to the rank of Sergeant
25 Dec 1845 not coming on duty until 6 when he had orders 4am, severely reprimanded by the Watch Committee
29 Nov 1847 being worse for liquor when on duty at 4am, severely reprimanded by the Watch Committee
22 Sep 1852 absenting himself without leave since Monday last, dismissed
Rewards for good conduct:
4 Nov 1847 general good conduct - £2.4.0
Notes:
Includes: dates of offences; type of crime committed; punishment and the age of offender; resignations and deaths; rewards for good conduct (monetary). |