In 1784, Rebecca, wife of John Boulton of Thimbleby in the parts of Lindsey, labourer, was convicted of stealing from John Grant’s wife and daughter:
Who confesses that she is a servant to Mr John Grant of Withcall in the said parts Grazier, and says that last Tuesday morning about four o’clock she left her said Service and took and carried away a Cotton gown and a silk handkerchief the property of Ann the Daughter of the said John Grant, and also did take and carry away a Cotton apron the property of the wife of the said John Grant and also did take and carry away a Cap and Ribbon the property of Lucy Holmes Servant to the said John Grant and also did take and carry away a Black Silk Hatt and a pair of Leather Shoes and a Black Silk Handkerchief the property of the Margaret Waltham Servant to the said John Grant. LAO Lindsey Quarter Session File A225, Midsummer 1784
John Grant the Younger of Withcall yeoman [bound] in 20£ For his Appearance to prosecute Rebeeca Boulton wife of Thomas Boulton of Thimbleby Labourer for stealing a Cotton Gown and Silk Handkerchief the property of his sister Ann Grant and a Cotton Gown the proerty of his Mother Ann Grant and to give evidence. Discharged.
Jonathan Merrikin of Louth Labourer [bound] in 10£ for his Appearance and to give Evidence against the said Rebecca Boulton as above. Discharged.
Bills found. Bill against the said Rebecca Boulton for petty larceny. Another ditto for do.
Rebecca Boulton, Transportation. Whereas at the present sessions Rebecca Boulton, Wife of Thomas Boulton, hath been convicetd of a felony for which she is liable to the penalty of burning in the Hand or Whipping It Is ordered by this Court that the said Rebecca Boulton be trasported, as soon as conveniently maybe, to some of his Majesty’s Colonies or plantations in America for the Term of Seven Years to be computed from the time of the conviction aforesaid.LAO Lindsey Quarter Session Minute Book