Proceedings at the Old Bailey

30th August 1727

John Mayow of St Dunstan’s Stepney was indicted for stealing a Bay Mare, value £5 on 31st July last, the property of George Isgig.

‘The Prosecutor depos’d, That he lost his Mare out of an open Field near Islington, and by the Honestly of Mr. Blinco he found her again with the Prisoner in Custody.
William Blinco depos’d, That he sold the Mare to the Prosecutor, who afterwards saying he had lost her, this Deponent saw the Prisoner on her Back near Welch Fair, and apprehended him on Suspicion of his having stole her; but neither the Prosecutor nor Mr. Blinco appeared very rigid in the Prosecution of the Prisoner, and he having a very good Character from several People of Reputation, the Jury acquitted him.’

This was probably William Blincoe, the son of John & Anne who was baptised 30th Sept 1674 At St Dunstan’s Stepney. I wonder who really owned the mare?

Daphne Austin,
Chalfont St Giles, March 2003