FirstName,LastName,Age,EthnicityReligionOccupation,Birthplace,PrisonerNumber ,AdmissionDate,SentencingLocation,Offense,Sentencing,NumberConvictions,ColumnNote,DischargeNote,Description
William ,Clark,28,Bread baker,Scotland,20,4/24/1830,,Murder,12 yrs,,Can read and write,"Pardoned and discharged June 1840. Conduct uniformly good during upwards of ten years, the whole of his confinement",Break Baker. Exceedingly rough and uncourteous. Not disposed to hear on the subject of religion
Elijah,Collins,24,Black,,31,8/17/1830,,Burglary,10 yrs,,Reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged. Time out. Some hope,"Cooks for the sick. Professes to be turned to God. Seems to possess appropriate dispositions, reads and prays. Is ignorant."
George,Wilson,30,,,56,10/25 [No year],,Robbing U.S. Mail,,4,Can read and write,"Discharged by pardon January 13, 1841","Seems perfectly satisfied that he has been a recipient of theft. Spirit. Is evidently a friend in principle, seems happy. Suppose is partially insane. Since find his mind broken, laboring under a species of mental imbecility. Detained by order of the Marshall for further action on charge."
Samiul,Dill,37,Black,Sussex Co. Delaware,323,11/21/1834,Montgomery Co.,Larceny & Prison Breaking,6 yrs,1,Can read and write,"Died July 7th, 1839 Died suddenly and without cause on the night of July 7th or morning of July 8th, 1839",Thinks he knows something of religion. Very loquacious but unsatisfactory.
Edward H.,Boyd,20,,"Albany, New York",376,4/8/1835,Franklin Co.,Horse Stealing & Forgery,5 yrs,1,Reads and writes,Discharged  Time out,"Young man of tolerably good mind and information, does not directly profess religion but speaks somewhat intelligently respecting it, and as if devious to produce an impression, that he is a Christian. There seems a want of ingenuousness and an evident uneasiness under the gaze of the person speaking."
John ,Day,37,Blacksmith,Philadelphia,445,10/1/1835,,Burglary & Larceny,5 yrs,,Can read a little; has learned to read in prison,Discharged  Time out,Seems like an old convict and is insensible. No wish to have intercourse with me on religious subjects.
Sam,Davis,40,Mulatto,,58,12/14/1830,,Rape,12 yrs,1,Cannot read or write; has learned to read,Pardoned Nov. 2 1842,"Exceedingly excited, enrage at the judge and threatened revenge.  [[Sevore]] if knife or pistol could be had, would revenge his wrongs upon his prosecutor also had sold himself to the Devil and want to rush on to hell for revenge – did not wish to hear of religion."
Rich,Thompson,34,,,171,5/8/1833,,Burglary,6 yrs,3,Reads and writes,Discharged. Time out.,"Old convict. Boldly avows Atheism and considers it base to abandon principles taught by his father. Seemed affected in some measure, promised to consider. Remained hardened in Atheism."
Alexander,How,21,,,181,8/8/1833,York Co.,Horse Stealing & Larceny,7 yrs,2,Good Eng Educa; has but little education. ,Discharged. Time out. Not much hope,"A man of pretty good mind, but cooly and desperately determined to evil because of this hopelessness  of retrieving character."
Thomas,Parks,35,Irish Presbyterian,,195,11/9/1833,Philadelphia,Murder,12 yrs,1,Can read and write a little,"Pardoned and Discharged June 18, 1842","Has some correct views of religion, conducts well feels very deeply for having been the instrument of his wifes death. Prays and reads [[serip]] daily, yet is not divinely enlightened. Hopes to meet with her in heaven, he was driven away in her wickedness."
John ,Patterson,42,Light black,,244,4/22/1834,,Burglary,7 yrs,1,Can't read or write; learned to read in prison,Discharged. Some hope of moral reform,"Asserts his entire innocence, no sense of his guilt and danger. No religious impressions."
Charles A.,Mitchell,37,,,262,7/5/1834,,Forgery,10 yrs,3,Can read and write,Pardoned and Discharged June 26th 1840,Professed to hope in the mercy of God through our L.J.C. Professes very great tenderness of feeling and great share of benevolence. Has not yet ventured to converse with me in direct terms upon religion only in generals. Mistaken in one point respecting the character.
Nathan ,Adams (ali. Lewis),36,,,263,7/5/1834,,Forgery,8 yrs,2,Can read and write,No hope. Time out,"Mind evidently crushed and broken. Supposes he will never be permitted to come forth out of prison. Rejects the gospel, will not converse of religion. "
Charles,Johnson,28,,,264,7/5/1834,,Passing counterfeit money,4 yrs,1,Can read and write,Discharged Dec. 18th 1838,"Expressing a firm determina[tion] to abandon every vicious course, has not exp[ressed] religion, but denies to be governed henceforth… by the fear of God. Discharged. Cust remitted. Pursuing his old course."
James,Stewart,50,,,265,7/5/1834,,Selling counterfeit money,8 yrs,2,Reads and writes,Time out. No hope,"Professes religion. Is quite an intelligent and venerable looking man, has been judge of a county court. Converses well on religious subjects but seems not altogether at ease when any questions are proposed respecting himself. Profession of religion evidently false."
John ,Gibbs,21,Very light mulatto,,270,8/12/1834,,Burglary,10 yrs,2,Can read,Time out,Very mild and pleasant in behavior but not disposed to converse upon religion. Destroying himself.
John ,Smith,29,Black,,285,9/9/1834,,Burglary,5 yrs,1,Can read; learned to write,Discharged. Hopeful Sep 9th 1839,"Works in mill house. Professes conversion and gives very hopeful evidence of sincerity. Considerable humility, an anxious devise for scriptural knowledge."
Robert,Nixon,20,Black,,322,11/18/1834,,Horse stealing,7 yrs,1,reads and writes,Discharged. Time out,"Confesses his crimes. Seems despairing by impressed with a sense of his sins. Has long sought mercy through Jesus, as his only hope, but cannot come to him or trust in him. Does not know why or how, believes [[x I]] is able if willing but despairs of mercy."
James,Cooper,29,,"Lancaster, Pa",332,12/29/1834,,Burglary,4 yrs,2,Can read and write,Discharged,"Old convict, hopes to be reformed but not very sanguine. "
John ,Haspan,23,Irish Catholic,Ireland,342,1/7/1835,,Murder,5 yrs,1,Can't read or write,Discharged. Time out. Jan 7th 1840,Irish catholic. Deranged
John ,Coover,29,,Chester Co.,348,1/22/1835,,Horse stealing,4 yrs,2,Can read,Discharged,"At my first visit. Hardened, afterward disposed to listen, evincing a softened disposition but no religion but is determined to reform and attend to religion"
Jacob,Coover,27,,,349,1/22/1835,,Horse stealing,4 yrs,1,Can't read or write; has learned to read,Discharged,"An infidel perfectly hardened and resolved to pursue his vocation. 2nd vis[it] altogether different. Profess to believe denied to feel infl[uence] of truth and be converted. Exceedingly bitter ag[ainst] his brother 348 who led him into crime, means to abandon all his connections, go far west and reform.  "
Priam,Little,30,Mulatto,,358,3/11/1835,[[PA]],Assault and battery with intent to rob and burglary,10 yrs,1,Reads and writes a little,[[No note]],"Seems willing to receive religious instruction, appears to know the nature of true religion and desirous to feel its influence, but does not pray any longer, his effort ineffectual"
Samuel,Bryan,23,Mulatto,,359,3/11/1835,[[PA]],Assault and battery with intent to rob and burglary,10 yrs,1,Can spell,"Time out, hope of reform. Waiting for a situation",Cooks for prison. Professes a change of heart and behavior in all respects well.
Simon,Riggs,43,Black,,360,3/11/1835,,Assault and battery with intent to rob and burglary,10 yrs,3,Can read,Pardoned March 25th 1842,"A very trusty prisoner and faithful servant. Civil and obliging [[etc]] but no religious influence on his mind, conducts well in hope of pardon from Governor, was pardoned once from Walnut St."
Joseph,Holland (ali. Reece),34,,,361,3/13/1835,,Burglary & Larceny,4 yrs,2,Can read and write; single,Discharged. Have some hope that he is reformed,Old convict. Seemed to have his feelings a little awakened but not very hopeful.
George,Hark,24,,,363,3/17/1835,,Burglary [[etc]],6 yrs,3,Can read and write,Discharged. No hope,Makes pretenses to religious experience but palpably deceptive. Has since confessed he was only hypocritically pretending and seems filled with a diabolical spirit.
Daniel,Smith,26,,,364,3/17/1835,,Burglary [[etc]],6 yrs,1,Can read [[etc]],Discharged. Not entirely sane.,"Professes to be a truly penitent and converted man. But has been unfaithful in the recital of his crime, in other respects, his deportment, apparently correspond with his profession."
William ,Lawrence (ali. William Glover),20,,Philadelphia,366,3/13/1835,,Burglary,4 yrs,2,Reads and writes,Discharged,"Native of Philadelphia. Enticed by boys to steal at the age of 13, has been a professor of religion ignorant of its first principles. Fancies various persons have attempted to poison him. Appears sane, but not perfectly."
Joseph,Finney,22,Black,,368,3/13/1835,,Robbery,5 yrs,1,Reads and writes,"Died Nov. 29th, 1839. In hope of immortal life","Gives perhaps the clearest evidence of being possessed of a gracious spirit, of any other yet found in the penitentiary. "
Christian,Clapfer,20,,Lancaster,375,4/7/1835,York Co.,Horse stealing,5 yrs 7 mos,1,Can read and write,Time out. Professes religious reform,"A very ingenious man, professes to be the subject of grace, conversant with scripture and doctrine of grace. Mind of great native strength, strong perceptive intellect. Anxious to improve it by study."
George,Parker,23,Dark mulatto,,379,4/8/1835,Franklin Co.,Burglary,4 yrs,1,Cannot read; learned to read,"Discharged April 8, 1839","Singular term of mind. Perhaps demented. Born with a caul, sees and knows what others cannot. Knows nothing of G[od]"
Lyman,Parks (ali. James Wilson),53,,,392,3/1/1835,,Engraving and having in possession U.S. bank notes,5 yrs,2,reads and writes,"Pardoned and discharged May 21, 1839","Ingenious, cunning, skeptical, and hopeless"
Daniel,Davis,45,,,395,5/27/1835,Delaware Co.,Burglary & Larceny,9 yrs,1,Can't read or write,Discharged. No hope,"Seems deeply affected by his wretched condition, as a prisoner, and evidently concerned for the eternal welfare of his soul, prays constantly. Keeper thinks him sincere. Octo/1839 I have a strong hope that this poor old man, in all his ignorance, has found peace in believing. Too old to learn."
Isaac,Knight (ali. Saunders),18,,,396,5/27/1835,Delaware Co.,Burglary & Larceny,9 yrs,1,Can read and write,"Died Dec. 29th, 1849. Some hope",Step son to 395. Endeavors to cast the blame on his father and 397. Not hopeful at present.
Benjamin,Nickles,39,,,397,5/27/1835,Delaware Co.,Burglary & Larceny,9 yrs,1,reads and writes,Pardoned and discharged March 18th 1839,"Convicted with 395 and 396. Seems mild and subdued. Criminates his companions, not very sincere I apprehend. Have some reason to retract that last opinion. Hope this man is effectually reformed."
John ,Stewart,34,,,401,6/17/1835,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,4 yrs 2 days,3,reads and writes,Discharged June 19th 1839,"House carpenter formerly in Walnut St. somewhat intelligent, seems serious in his design to reform and feels the importance of a timely regard for the interests of his soul. No profession of a change of heart but a deep and thorough conviction of reform of all bad habits."
Peter ,Eckart,35,,,420,8/18/1835,Montgomery Co.,Robbery,7 yrs,2,reads and writes,Hopeless,Very singular character. Assured of being a Christian. Deeply versed in scripture and very felicitous in applying it to the experience of the Christian. Considerable hope that he may prove a brand plucked from the fire.
William ,Bingham (ali. Charles Huleght),44,Light black,,422,8/18/1835,Montgomery Co.,Robbery,7 yrs,6,reads and writes,Hopeless,"Professes conversion, appears to possess a quiet and humble spirit, if sincere. Confesses having been addicted to Onan. Sod. Bestiality."
Bernard,Gilder,21,Watchmaker,Philadelphia,437,9/28/1835,,Larceny,6 yrs,2,reads and writes,Discharged. Time out,"Native of Philadelphia. Catholic, disposed to laugh at religious truths. Altogether is light minded, seems to disregard confinement."
James,Smith,31,,,458,9/18/1834,,Larceny,5 yrs,1,can't read or write; Can read learned in prison,"Discharged Sep 18, 1839","Rejects religion. Skeptical. Indifferent. Palette on nose somewhat injured affects his speech. Seems resolved never to enter a prison again, health very bad, has been much in the infirmary. Means to return to his friends in New York."
Isaac,Williams,25,Black,,482,3/18/1834,Mayors Ct.,Larceny & Assault and battery with intent to kill,5 yrs,2,can read,Discharged,"Seems very affable and mild, but regards as vain and profitless the attempt to get religion in prison."
John ,McCoy,24,Mulatto,,492,11/5/1830,,Assault and battery with intent to commit rape Another in Walnut St. prison intent to kill,6 + 5 = 11 yrs,1,can't read or write; has learned to read and write in prison,"Died July 24th, 1840",Professes to be deeply affected with the utter sinfulness of his nature. Expresses hope of being interested in the Lord Jesus. Subdued but unhappy. Does not hope or expect to outlive his sentence.
Joseph,Boggs,22,Black,,495,9/23/1834,Mayors Ct.,Assault and battery with intent to kill,5 yrs,1,can't read; learned to read and write in prison,Dishcarged. Time out.,"Has repeatedly sought religion in vain and concludes it is not for him. Several times has been powerfully excited and roused hoped he had obtained mercy, but in a few days or weeks found this hope deceived."
Augustus,Adams,33,Black,,498,3/19/1835,,Larceny,4 yrs,3,cannot read; can read; has learned to read in prison,Discharged,"Brought up in the family of John McKnight Presbyterian minister in Country, now in Philadelphia. Who took great pain to make right impress on his mind, but in vain, very thoughtless and unconcerned."
Hannah ,Brown,23,Female,,507,3/25/1835,,Larceny,4 yrs,1,reads and writes,"Discharged and went to Magdalen Asylum. Returned to licentiousness, went to New York and in October 25th heard that she had terminated her existence by poison. Since heard her life was saved. She returned to the city","Lured from virtue in early life. Seems very sensible of her past guilt and shame, professes to be penitent and resolved with the assistance of God to walk circumspectly in future. Serious and prayerful apparently. Subsequently confesses she has no proper feelings in regard to her soul."
Wilhelmina,Craig,16,Black; female,,511,3/18/1835,,Larceny,4 yrs,2,Can't read or write; has learned to read in Prison; began at 14,Discharged,"Demented, yet talks on religious subjects as though she were sane"
Eliza,Smith,23,Black; female,,514,3/18/1835,,Larceny,4 yrs,2,Can't read; has learned to read in prison; began at 20 ,Discharged,"Ignorant and stupid, no disposition to repent, says the Lords prayer"
Eliza,Connelly or Conway,16,Mulatto; female,,519,10/12/1835,,Poisoning,5 yrs,1,Can't read or write,Time out. Discharged. No hope.,Attempted to poison the gentleman and lady with whom she lived. Acknowledges her crime but is not in the slightest measure affected by the guilt of it. Seems to be without human sensibilities.
John ,Gallagher,36,Irish Catholic,,521,11/11/1835,,Horse Stealing & Larceny,13 yrs 1 mos,3,reads and writes,"Died July 28th, 1840",Irish catholic. Seems hardened against religious instruction.
Thomas,Brown,18,Mulatto; waiter,[[not]] Maryland,532,11/11/1835,Chester Co.,Assault and battery with intent to commit rape,7 yrs,1,Can read little; mother living; has learned to read well in Prison,Time out. Demented,"A slave who ran away from Maryland, was drunk when the crime was committed. Thinks his confinement will promote the welfare of his soul."
John ,More (ali. Steton More),21,Mulatto,Maryland,540,12/1/1835,Lehigh Co.,Horse stealing,3 yrs,1,Can't read; parents living,Time out and he Discharged,Stammers in speech. Cannot yet read. No religious concern whatever.
Levi,Rex,25,Black,New Jersey,541,12/11/1835,Philadelphia,Larceny,6 yrs,2,Can read a little; gets drunk,"Discharged Dec. 11th, 1838","Native New Jersey. From 6 Block now sick. Has no hope in Christ, does not pray, does not feel much concerned, although apparently drawing near to death."
Barney,Boyle,36,Irish Catholic,,542 (prior 42),12/15/1835,Philadelphia,Burglary,5 yrs,"4, 2 here",Can read,Discharged. Time out,"Irish Catholic. Denied the charge, has no relish for serious and profitable conversation."
John ,Hammitt,40,Laborer,Ireland,543,12/15/1835,[[PA]],Burglary,5 yrs,2,Can read; drinks; Catholic,Dishcarged. Time out.,"Professes to have true repentance and joy and peace in believing in Christianity; talks like one possessed of more light than is common to Catholic, yet Catholic inveterately attached to Popery."
Francis,Thompson (ali. Solomon Beckitt),30,Black,,544,12/15/1835,[[PA]],Burglary,3 yrs,1,Can't read,Discharged,Appears to have serious impression and a desire to return to God.
Peter ,Welldon,29,Stonecutter,Philadelphia,546,12/22/1835,Philadelphia,Robbery,3 yrs,2,Can read,Discharged. Time out.,Makes awkward pretenses to religious impression. But I fear deceptive. Was once in Sing Sing for life – crime robbery- was pardoned after 7 years.
John ,Meixel,47,Laborer,Lancaster Co.,548,11/19/1835,Lancaster Co.,Manslaughter,5 yrs,1,Reads and writes German,"Time out. Detained in Prison until security be given for good behavior. Discharged Nov. 25th 1840, hope of reform.","Seems to have no proper concern for the welfare of his soul, but says he does as well as he can."
John ,Roberts,24,Black,Delaware,551,12/29/1835,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,Can't read; has learned in prison,Discharged Dec 29 1838,"Now in the infirmary and demented this vicious indulgence, has tried to impose on his keepers and others as a Christian by committing portions of scripture and repeating them."
James,Badger,16,Mulatto,Baltimore,553,12/30/1835,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,Cannot read; has learned in prison,Discharged. Returned see 1042,"Professed Atheist, scoffs most impudently at religion, vain, ignorant and hardened."
Philip,Robinson,23,Black,Baltimore,555,12/30/1835,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads a little; drunkard; married,Discharged,"Is sensible of the need of repentance, has read and prayed much. Hopes he is reformed, is not converted, says all that he has done is as nothing so far as regards to the salvation of his soul."
John ,Price,23,Black,"Guinea, Africa",556,1/4/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Assault and battery with intent to kill,7 yrs,1,can't read or write; drinks a little,"Died Octo 23rd, 1840","Very ignorant and stupid, evidently sinking into idiocy. Understands but little English, seems to know nothing."
Ann,Johnson,22,Mulatto; female,Virginia,557,1/11/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Assault and battery with intent to kill,5 yrs,2,cannot read or write; can now read,Discharged. Time out.,Seems perfectly indifferent to the guilt connected with her crime and prepared to repeat it. Not sorry for what she has done.
Edward,Carnes,32,Catholic,Ireland,559,1/16/1836,Philadelphia,Manslaughter,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; married,"Pardoned and discharged May 11th, 1839",Deeply afflicted by confinement and separation from his family. Weeps for having shed blood even in self-defense. No true sense of the evil of sin.
Jacob,Cox,45,German,Maryland,563,1/9/1836,York Co.,Passing counterfeit money,3 yrs,1,can read and write; married,Discharged. Hopefull. ,Professes to be the subject of regeneration. Gives some evidence of spiritual illumination.
Samuel,Christy,33,Mulatto,Pennsylvania,565,1/14/1836,Franklin Co.,Burglary,4 yrs,1,cannot read or write; married,"Discharged. Time out Jan 14th. Not more than half witted, heard ten days after his discharge that he had perished in the cold on Columbia Railroad near Paoli Tavern.","Says he is prepared for heaven, is obviously ignorant of Christ the living way."
William ,Wood (ali. Abram),23,Sailor,Philadelphia,567,2/4/1836,Chester Co.,Burglary & Larceny,4 yrs,1,reads; drinks some; mother living; began at 23,Discharged. Time out some hope of moral reform,"A serious minded young man of whose reform there is hope, and some hope of his ultimate conversion."
Samuel,Peoples,23,,"Mifflin, PA",568,2/4/1836,Chester Co.,Larceny & Breaking prison [[etc]],4 yrs,2,reads and writes; learned to write in prison,Discharged. Time out. Not very hopeful,"A young man whose whole life has been a series of wretchedness: cast out from home at 18 mos and driven into series of sorrow and vice and almost every vile association and evil practice, his conscious seems terribly awakened, has been anxious for religious instruction and yes is. Hopes he has given himself unreservedly to God."
George,Johnson,26,Black,Lancaster Co.,569,2/4/1836,Chester Co.,Burglary,5 yrs,2,Cannot read or write,Dishcarged. Demented,Very careless and bold approaching to insolence. Apologized. Not very promising. June 4 Infirmary totally silent – Demented.
John ,Dawson,27,Black,Chester Co. ,575,2/17/1836,Chester Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; has not learned to read,Time out. Discharged,Apparently indifferent and hardened. Not so much as I supposed in prospect of liberty. Feels grateful for past good advice and hopes to profit by it. Makes no profession of religious feeling – but hopes to be preserved in future.
Joseph,Matthews (ali. Joseph West),40,Black,Maryland,576,3/17/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read [[etc]],Discharged. Time out,"Very ignorant, seems heartily disposed to reform."
Thomas,Brannon,29,Sailor,Virginia,577,3/23/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; single; drinks,"Discharged Mar 23, 1839",Has made some effort to obtain religion and now gives it up as a hopeless attempt.
John ,Williams,26,Black,Delaware,579,3/23/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads; widower; learning to write,"Discharged Mar 23, 1839","Hopes he is reformed, but has no hope of obtaining religion in prison. Not the slightest disposition to reform."
Samuel,Brown,36,"Black, Shoemaker",Connecticut,582,4/6/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,reads; is single; drinks and gets drunk; learned to read in prison,Discharged. Time out,"Black, very large frame, hardened against religious instruction. Got to feel rather more inclined to hear before I left him."
James,Poulson,21,Black,Virginia,583,4/9/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,Cannot read [[etc]]; single; drinks,Discharged.,"Does not appear to have had his attention excited to the interests of his soul, hope to do better hereafter."
Augustus,Latimer (ali. Montanye),20,"Mulatto, sailor",New York,584,4/9/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Assault and battery with intent to kill,4 yrs,1,reads; is married,Discharged. Time out.,"Has professed to enjoy religion since he came to Prison. Was deeply and for a long time oppressed with the [[burdese ]] obtained a joyful hope. Relapsed into sin, lost all his enjoyment. Has kept from that sin more than a year, but has never regained his former comfort. Is very much disturbed in his mind, cannot think he was deceived, yet can enjoy no hope."
James ,Johnson (ali. Peter Hercules),36,Black,Maryland,585,4/2/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Receiving stolen goods,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; single; drinks,Discharged. Time out,"Nurses the sick in the infirmary. Thinks he is cured of the vice of stealing, but feels no disposition to attend to religion."
John ,Obery,38,"Catholic, Stone cutter",Spain,586,4/16/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; is single; drinks,Discharged. Time out.,"Hardened and hopeless, bitter spirit against against all religion but popery and treats everything American with contempt."
Robert,Farley (ali. Richard),48,Taylor,Ireland,587,4/18/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; widower,"Discharged April 18, 1839","Skeptical. Somewhat intelligent, disputes the truth of all religion, but is gentlemanly in his deportment."
Israel,Smith (ali. James),23,Black,"Gloucester, New Jersey",588,4/18/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Passing a forged check,3 yrs,1,can't read or write; drinks; single,"Discharged April 18, 1839","Seems unacquainted with the guilt of sin, but heard with some interest and solemnity what I said, is sick of a disease which may prove fatal."
Abraham ,Eldred,42,,"Long Island, New York",591,4/30/1836,Philadelphia,Larcenies,6 yrs,2,can't read or write; gets drunk; married; has learned to read in prison also writing and some arithmatic,Time out. discharged,An old convict mind sometimes slightly impressed with the certainty of death and judgment but hopeless of change. Poverty and want of employment forces him to steal. Has been to Walnut St. prison repeatedly.
William ,Mitchell,35,House carpenter,Delaware,594,6/8/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,2,reads and writes; drinks some; parents dead; single,Discharged Time out,Very ingenious in workmanship and evidently indifferent on subject of religion. Intemperance alone causes this mad to steal. He is a good workman and has his acquisitiveness excited by ardent spirit.
Samuel,White,34,Shoemaker,Delaware,595,6/8/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,2,reads a little; drinks hard; single; has learned to read in prison ,Discharged Time out,"Hopes he is reformed, but dares not pretend to be converted. Has been a soldier in U.S.A. in the far West, appears not hopeful. Desired his bible and took it with him."
Charles,Smith,21,,Lehigh Co.,597,6/13/1836,Philadelphia,Robbery,3 yrs,1,cannot read or write; single; parents living; learned to read the Bible in prison,Discharged with no hope of reform,"Says he came down the Susquehanna on a raft, fell into bad company in a house of ill fame, one or two of whom committed the crime for which he suffers. Knew nothing of them, says he is justly punished for such vile association, hope it will make him careful in future. No sense of religion."
William ,Sturgis,26,Seaman,Philadelphia,598,6/14/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,5 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunks; single; father living,"Discharged, hope of moral reform","Of a respectable family in this city, but of depraved habits from early life. Once a midshipman in U.S.N. active and intelligent mind and very ingenious. Professes to be a converted man, talks fluently and well on the subject of religion, but does not evince its moral influence."
William ,Blake,52,Blacksmith,Philadelphia,599,6/22/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Forgery,3 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads and writes; drinks a little; single,Discharged with little or no hope of reform,"Possesses a mind highly inquisitive in relation to religion, is desirous to experience its transforming power. Unable to comprehend how it is that repentance is necessary in order to pardon, yet nothing meritorious in repentance. Fond of quibble and disputation of showing his talent [[etc]]"
Eliza,Smith,29,Pedlar; female,"Amsterdam, Holland",600,6/24/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; drinks; widow; has learned to read,Discharged June 24th 1839,"Says she is glad of being in prison, is satisfied, has no wish to leave it. It has snatched her from the vortex of win, will never enter such associations as formerly. Reads. Prays. (not taught of G[od])"
George M.,Roberts,26,,New York,602,6/30/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; unmarried; drinks,Discharged Time out,"A curious person, quite sure that he is converted and that he is a very religious man. Quite mistaken in his impressions."
John ,Brown (ali. William Carpenter),33,"Mulatto, showmaker",Baltimore,603,6/30/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; unmarried; drinks,Died June 22nd 1839 Gave evidence of being a subject of grace,"Seems to have had religious impressions and to have obtained some correct knowledge of religion, but yet know not God. On Sunday Nov. 25th, 1838 Mr Bradfords sermon in the 4th block, had a powerfully awakening effect upon his mind. Overwhelmed with a sense of sin, he cried out.  Visited and found him on his sick bed, trembling weeping and praying. Hope the Lord is preparing him for the change which seems hastening on (Dec 2) See account of him in journal."
Robert,Cole,19,Seaman,"Liverpool, England",604,7/7/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,5 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; sober,Discharged Time out,Professes repentance. Given very little evidence of being acquainted with his own heart and with god. In every respect unsatisfactory.
Hugh,Mullin,35,Gunsmith. J Catholic,Ireland,607,7/11/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; often drunk; widower,Discharged time out Hopelessly hardened.,"J. Catholic. Very bad temper exceedingly irritated as soon as he saw me approach him to converse on the subject of religion. Said he had his bible to direct him, interprets for himself and wishes no one to interfere with him, admonished him gently not to judge himself unworthy of eternal life and left him a little softened."
William ,Thomas (ali. Bernard [[Tecoe]]),37,Coppersmith,Philadelphia,611,8/4/1836,Chester Co.,Horse stealing,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; sober; widower,Escaped from Penitentiary,[[no other notes]]
Jacob M. ,Shute,24,Waterman,New Jersey,614,8/4/1836,Mifflin Co. ,Burglary & Larceny,6 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; drank,Discharged time out no hope,"Perfectly hardened, will not converse at all on any subject"
George,Carver,36,"Saddler, Justice of the peace",Franklin Co.,617,8/10/1836,Cumberland Co.,Burglary,7 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; sober,Pardoned June 24th 1843 (7 weeks before time out),Professes to have had deep conviction of the evil of sin which have resulted in conversion. Seems to act too much to be sincere. Evidently knows nothing of religion. Felt deeply and bitterly today on subject of his family [[etc]] Overacts.
David,Lindsay,46,Carpenter,"Carlisle, PA",618,8/11/1836,Cumberland Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,Could not read; can now read,Time out and discharged,"Has been for some months under a deep concern for his soul. Says he lived in good repute in Huntington until the death of his wife and some children, then gave up to almost every species of evil kidness. Now seems intensely curious to learn if one. So old in sin and so vile and ignorant may hope to obtain pardon and salvation. Abstains from animal food entirely, from conscientious motives."
Robert,Wilson,26,Auger maker,Franklin Co.,619,8/9/1836,Cumberland Co.,Arson & Larceny,7 yrs,2,Reads; married; drinks,Discharged Sound,Seems serious and somewhat hopeful. Have had evidence of his hypocrisy and can therefore have to further confidence in him
Charles H. ,Marshall,24,Black,Washington D.C.,620,8/10/1836,Cumberland Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,married; sober; learned to read in prison,Time out Discharged Aug 10 1839 May be regarded,"Seems very anxious for literary and religious instruction, professes to enjoy some hope in the merits of Christ."
Hall,Holmes,32,Mulatto,Cumberland Co.,621,8/9/1836,Cumberland Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; unmarried; sober,Time out Discharged,"Has been brutally treated and abused from childhood cheated by all for whom he worked, could never obtain reduss. Seems utterly void of common sense."
Samuel C.,Hill,23,Black,Chester Co. ,632,8/19/1836,Dauphin Co.,Assault and battery with intent to kill,3 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; married,"Time out, in Moyamensing on charge of assault with intent to kill. Discharged Aug 19th 1839",Indulging in Onan. Not anxious on account of his soul. Constantly demented or extremely wicked. Savage and murderous disposition.
John ,Moorehouse,30,Boatman,Luzerne Co.,639,8/29/1836,Lycoming Co.,Passing counterfeit money,4 yrs,1,reads; unmarried; drinks,Discharged hopeless,"From Hartford Connecticut, ignorant but shrewd, is or affect to be skeptical, the thoughts of eternal realities evidently have not lost their power in his mind, elicits the opposition of the heart."
Henry,Beidleman,24,,Northampton Co.,641,9/13/1836,,Larceny & Horse stealing & Arson & Breaking jail,7 yrs,2,reads and writes; married; drinks,"After every variety of mental agitation fluctuating between conviction of the truth and infidelity, became settled in indifference. Disposed to live honestly if possible. Sound health and mind.","Hopeful enquirer. Second visit entered at length into a detail of religious exercises, which appear very deep and genuine, but shew the soul strongly striving against Gods sovereignty.  And verging toward despair. I trust God is showing him the enmity of his heart."
Reuben,Allen,34,Shoemaker,New York,642,9/26/1836,Philadelphia,Larcenies,6 yrs + 3= 9 yrs,2,reads and writes; sober; unmarried,Hardened and hopeless to the last Discharged after 9 long years,"A hardened infidel, extremely ignorant yet exceedingly vain, thinks himself possessed of great acuteness and extensive knowledge."
Hosea,Lemon,30,Black,"Wilmington, Delaware",643,9/27/1836,Mayors Ct.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,spells; married; sober; has learned to read and write in prison,"Discharged, Time out. Seems seriously determined to pursue an entirely different course. Does not profess religious reform, but feels the necessity of it in some degree.","The son of pious parents, is very serious and desirous of religious instruction. Once sought the Lord but turned away and as a consequence is now in prison."
Thomas,Payne,62,Sailor,"Liverpool, England",644,9/27/1836,Mayors Ct.,Larceny,2 yrs 8 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Sang praises to God outside the gate when Discharged May 27 1839,
Sarah,Anderson,22,Black; female,New Orleans,646,10/5/1836,Philadelphia,Robbery,5 yrs,1,can't read or write; drinks; single,,
John M. ,Williams,30,Stone cutter,"Portsmouth, New Hampshire",648,10/6/1836,Philadelphia,Robbery,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; is single,Discharged. hopeful state of mind says he is resolved to reform,"The companion of Sprogel. Determined to reform confesses his life has been a scene of wretched dissipation, is convinced thoroughly of the extreme folly will not confess his guilt, had heard of the death of Boon and was evidently anxious to learn whether he had made confession. Seems to hope for pardon, no sense of sin, nor fear for its desert."
Edward,Sprogel,24,Carpenter,Philadelphia,649,10/6/1836,Philadelphia,Robbery,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; drinks,Discharged Time out,"Apparently hardened against the influence f religious instruction. Has striven hard to obtain religion, is resolved to make it the business of his whole future life."
,Boon,,,,650,,,,,,,Died,Professed conversion
James,Flaherty,27,Hostler,"Goshen, New York",651,10/6/1836,Philadelphia,Horse stealing & assault and battery,6 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,Died in hope of acceptance with God Jan 18th 1840,Professes to be radically changed and to have a good hope through grace. Seems to be deeply affected when religion is the theme. Do not feel perfectly satisfied with him. Have more hope from subsequent conversations. His mind is subject to constant and distressing fluctuations and in some of those changes there are very hopeful indications. Manifests deep solicitude for the spiritual interests of his wife who is a licentious woman.
Charles,Mason,26,Black,Chambersburg,654,10/13/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,reads; drinks; single,Discharged . Time out,"Feels certain that he is reformed, but remains alienated from God."
George,Salter,22,Mulatto,"Lancaster, PA",656,10/11/1836,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,can't read or write; drinks; single; learned to read,Discharged. Time out,Quite careless and indifferent
George,Dillmore,25,Black,Montgomery Co. ,658,10/18/1836,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,3,cannot read or write; single; drinks; learned to read,Discharged Oct 14th (monday) 1839. Firmly resolved never to enter a prison again,Totally dark yet supposed himself trusting in Christ. Willing to hear and to be instructed
James,Thompson,38,Baker,Ireland,663,10/31/1836,Philadelphia,Murder,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,"Discharged, time out.","Would fain appear to be innocent, seems to be a hopeless case"
John ,Johnson,35,Black,Delaware,664,11/2/1836,Philadelphia,Manslaughter,6 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single; reads a little learned in prison,Died Jan 28th 1840,"Indifferent to religious subjects. In the infirmary, consumption arising from scrubbing the cell. Took a cold"
Robert P. ,Stiles,24,Apothecary,Philadelphia,665,11/5/1836,Philadelphia,Forgery,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged Time out,"Son of respectable parents and formerly of very dissipated habits. Professes to be turned to God and hopes to spend the remainder of his days in promoting the salvation of poor sinners like himself, some hopeful appearances, with some alloy. Subsequently found himself deceived in his impressions, yet afterwards supposed that he was truly changed by the grace of God (still doubtful)"
Jason,Buchaman (ali. Benjamin Williams),21,Black,"York Co., PA",671,11/12/1836,Chester Co.,Larceny,3 yrs 6 mos,2,reads and writes; drank; married,"Discharged time out. Saw him May 12th 1841 one year out. Married, in good employment, member of Methodist church and happy in religion. ",Very ignorant. Did not read or write when he entered is leaving now and reads very little. Anxious to learn and professes a desire to know the way of salvation. Has a foolish notion of Conjuration.
John ,Brandsher,56,Mill wright,Berks Co.,673,11/12/1836,Northumberland Co.,Larceny,6 yrs,2,reads and writes German; married; gets drunk,Time out,"German reformed. Proud of his ingenuity as a workman, has discovered perpetual motion and wishes to beat liberty to demonstrate, not disposed to converse of religion, has not made the important discovery that he is lost and needs a savior."
John ,Malone,52,Catholic,Ireland,675,11/15/1836,Luzerne Co.,Manslaughter,3 yrs,1,cannot read; married; drinks,Pardoned and discharged Aug 8 1839,Nothing at all hopeful in him. Seems to have been insane from the first of my acquaintance 
Perry ,Murray,21,Black,"Smyrna, Delaware",682,11/30/1836,Delaware Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,1,cannot read; married; gets drunk; began his coarse of stealing 20,"Discharged May 30, 1839","Insensible and careless, indifferent to religion"
Peter,Jacobs,28,Shoemaker,Philadelphia,683,12/6/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,can read; gets drunk; single,Time out discharged,"Has had a deep sense of his wretched and ruined condition by reason of sin and almost driven to despair. The exhibition of gospel truth seemed to afford consolation, but so as to produce a false peace. Needs to have a deeper insight into his heart."
Marshall,Smith,19,Black,Chester Co.,684,12/8/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks some; has learned to read in prison to write some arithmatic,Discharged Dec 8 1839 Disposed to reform,"Very quiet and well disposed, will reform. Does not feel enough in relation to his lost condition."
John ,Welsh,18,Mulatto,Chester Co.,685,12/8/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk sometimes; has learned to read and write arithmatic,Discharged Dec 8th Some hope of moral reform,"Acting as servant in front building, professes to be reformed and to possess a hope of conversion. Has been uniformly good prisoner, his deportment unexceptionable, very smart and attentive to business."
Joseph,Dixon,20,"Black, barber",Carlisle Co.,686,12/9/1836,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,1,can read and write; drank,Died April 2 1839 in full hope of salvation,Appears to know something about religion but does not feel its power. Parents living. Mothing Baptist. Subsequently in the infirmary professes a clear and confidant hope of salvation through the merits of Christ. Have a sufficient reason for his past taciturnity and added I have come up here to do and the Lord is good and so precious to me. I can be silent no longer
William ,Brown,23,Black; Brick maker,Delaware,687,12/13/1836,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,4,can read and write; gets drunk; single; began at the age of 14,Discharged Time out Morally incurable,Careless and apparently hopeless
William ,Henry Lee (ali. Jeremiah Lee),27,Black,Maryland,690,11/22/1836,Montgomery,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads a little; gets drunk; married; learned to read in prison,Discharged Time out,Has greatly endangered his life by secret vice in great distress on account of it and fears it will kill him. Prays to God for help subsequently hopes he has conquered. Left a wife in Maryland – a slave = wants to know if he can return
John ,Brown,23,Black; Barber,Cumberland Co.,692,12/8/1836,Lycoming Co.,Rape,10 yrs,1,can read a little; sober; drink a little;  single,Pardoned by porter Jan 28 1845 Continues in prison,"Works in the Dye House, professes entire innocence. Seems civil and in all respects an orderly and well behaved man. But has no impressions of a serious kind. Says the enmity of others has put him in here."
Robert,McClinton,24,Mulatto,Harrisburgh,693,12/14/1836,Bucks Co.,Burglary,5 yrs,1,can spell; gets drunk; single; reads learned in prison,Discharged no hope,"Seems confident that he is reformed and denies to serve God, his prayers and efforts evidently misdirected"
William ,Kromer,31,Miller,Northampton Co.,694,12/23/1836,Circuit Court U.S.,Stealing a letter from U.S. mail,5 yrs,1,can read and write; gets drunk; married; 2 children,,"Accuses his brother of being the cause of the theft, then taking the money and having him. Some [[pictences]] to religious impressions and solicitude for his brother."
Abraham,Kromer,25,Stage driver,Northampton Co.,695,12/23/1836,Circuit Court U.S.,Receiving a bank note stolen from mail,5 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,,"Appears to be somewhat serious, but cannot obtain much information from him. Dec. 10 1839 Deeply anxious for salvation, gloomy and fearful he will never receive it. Entirely satisfactory."
John ,Johnson,36,Black,New York,696,12/28/1836,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,can't read; gets drunk sometimes; single; has learned to read,Discharged time out Dec 28 1839 said he was going to Baltimore to search out his mother- from thence to sea,Professes to have experienced religion in prison. Is ignorant altogether of its nature and power
James,McCurdy,47,Presbyterian,Ireland,698,1/5/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged time out Jan 5th 1840,Works in the dye house appears to be a sensible and serious man. Means to do well here after but alas knows not the way of life through Christ Jesus. Too much dependence orthodoxy of creed no proper sense of the necessity of practical religion
James,Carrell,36,Catholic,Ireland,699,12/28/1836,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads and writes; drunk often; single,Discharged,Possesses some enlightened views of religion believe that the heart must be renewed by the Holy Spirit. Yet indifferent to his own salvation and decidedly a catholic.
George,Whitaker,30,,"Yorkshire, England",700,12/30/1836,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; gets drunk; married; learned to read,discharged,"Lived in adulterous intercourse with the wife of his friend while that friend was in England. Driven from the house by the enraged husband took money intrusted to him by the wife, in revenge Professes to be convicted"
John ,Jones (ali. George Boggs),25,Black,"Pittsburg, PA",702,1/10/1837,Mayors Ct. ,Larceny,3 yrs,2,"cannot read, gets drunk, single",Too stupid to learn,Very ignorant and no religious feeling
John F. ,Rosenbush,27,,Germany,704,1/11/1837,Cumberland Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes German; gets drunk; single,Discharged Jan 11th Returned Feb 12th 1839. No '62,Professes to be converted. This young man appears to be constantly in a most happy state of mind. Full of exulting gratitude to God he certainly appears to rejoice in his confinement.
John,Williams,20,Mulatto; blacksmith,Dauphin Co.,708,1/17/1837,Dauphin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,can read; sober; single; began at 18; learned to write in prison,Discharged with hope of reform,"Has learned from the Bible, the necessity of religion, cannot understand the nature of repentance; wishes to know if he turns from sin and tried to serve God, whether that will not secure salvation."
John,"Brown (ali. Jacob, Jordan, Gibson, or Wilson)",35,Mulatto,"Reading, PA",709,1/3/1847,Berks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads; drinks; married,Discharged,"Professes to be convinced of sin and anxious to obtain mercy from God, does not profess to enjoy a hope of salvation, but prays earnestly for it. Mr Coxsey says he prays much and his deportment is consistent with his prayers."
Nathaniel,Parker,43,Gunsmith,New York,710,1/24/1837,Lancaster Co.,Passing counterfeit money,2 yrs,1,reads; drank a little; married,Discharged Time out,"Appears to be intemperate, hardened, and hopeless"
Michael,Sullivan,27,Catholic ,Ireland,714,2/10/1837,Chester Co.,Robbery,3 yrs 3 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"No just sense of religion, denies his guilt"
Peter A. ,Hawk,36,Teacher,"Lancaster, PA",717,2/17/1837,Union Co.,Forgery,2 yrs,1,well educated; married; sober,Time out and he Discharged,"A lawyer, magistrate and recorder of [[blank]] says he blesses God for his confinement, however painful and disgraceful. It has been life to his soul, would probably have never known what regeneration means, but for his Bible, affliction and solitude with some curious notions, seems to have correct views and such dispositions as become the Christian character."
William ,Wright,26,Laborer,New York,718,2/15/1837,Bradford Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads a little; married; drinks,Time out Discharged Feb 15 1839,"Has been a Universalist, admits now there is no foundation for it in the bible. Has no present desire to attend to the claims of religion. Insists he is pardoned and unjustly detained."
John,Harvey,45,Laborer,Delaware,721,3/21/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads only; drinks; single,Time out Discharged,"Was in Walnut St., greatly depressed by confinement, believes the scrip, necessity of repentance but will not talk much. Cannot read"
Roberts,Hitchins,20,Mulatto,Delaware,722,3/21/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,can't read or write; gets drunk; single; has learned to read,Time out Discharged,"Careless and somewhat impatient. Discover no hopeful appearances, very conceited vain [[etc]]"
John,Williams (formerly Isaac),23,Light black,Maryland,723,3/22/1837,,Larceny,3 yrs,2,can't read or write; gets drunk; single,Discharged Monday March 23th Time out Not hopeful,"Somewhat disposed to converse on moral and religious subjects, but not deeply interested."
Oliver,Lentz,35,,New Jersey,724,3/27/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; gets drunk; single; can read now,Time out Discharged No hope,"A spirit of revenge against society, forbids present hope"
Joseph,Loyd,33,Carpenter,"Lancashire, England",726,3/30/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads; gets drunk; single,Time out Discharged,"Very ignorant and apparently stupid, great insensibility to the interests of the soul."
Robert,Miller,26,Black,Philadelphia,727,3/30/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; gets drunk; single; spelling reading,Time out Discharged,No proper sense of the evil of sin. Very pleasant and affable
William ,Johnson,23,Black,Pennsylvania,728,3/28/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,2 yrs,1,can't read or write; gets drunk; single; learning to spell,Time out Discharged,"Stammers greatly. Some religious interest. Strong desire to reform, and apparently deep sense of past guilt."
Thomas,Wade,27,Weaver,Philadelphia,729,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,5 yrs,2 here,can read and write; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Cloth presser. An old convict now a thief by profession and expects to live and die in his vocation. No great care on the subject of death. Skeptical, says he cannot read. Skepticism removed – but no hope, though he expresses determination to reform."
Jacob,Hoover,23,Brick maker,Philadelphia,730,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,2 yrs,3,cannot read; gets drunk; single,"Time out, Discharged.",A younger man and according to his own account a thief from very early in life. Apparently sleeted against all moral and religious considerations.
John,Morris,29,Brick layer,Philadelphia,731,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,4 yrs,2,can read and write a little; gets drunk; single,Pardoned and discharged July 9th 1839 Hopefully reformed [[etc]],"[[From B Block in infirmary]] Professes to enjoy a hope of acceptance with God through Christ, professes a clear knowledge of religion and evinces a mild, resigned, spirit, a simple and childlike trust in the Lord Jesus."
Stephen,Serrett,30,Mulatto; Barber,Pennsylvania,732,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,5 yrs,2 here,reads and writes a little; unmarried; drinks; began at 28,Discharged Time out Nov. 4 1845 Has been apparently reformed the last 3 yrs and 7 mos,"Was in infirmary suffering from King evil, has felt sin like a heavy load, but it has passed away, without a sense of pardon. Continues to pray. Hopes to reform."
John,Burns,46,Black; Blacksmith,New Jersey,733,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,5 yrs,4,can read; sober; widower,Discharged Time out,"Old convict, means now to abandon his old course, but has no present desire to love and serve God."
Noah,Stinson,24,Mulatto,Pennsylvania,734,4/3/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads a little; gets drunk; single,Time out Discharged,"Sensible of renovating grace being necessary in order to salvation, but cannot seek it in prison. Thinks he is the greatest of sinners and too great to hope for mercy. His heart is exceedingly proud cannot endure to have anyone hear him pray or know that he feels on the subject of religion. Never said as much before to any one as now to me."
Edward,Smith,42,Mulatto,Bucks Co.,735,4/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; sober; married; learned to read,"Discharged Time out May 9th 1840 Have seen him here today, has been out one month is well situated in Jersey with a son of Mr. Bacon – looks well dressed and happy and gives evidence of hopeful reform.",Works in the millhouse very Taciturn can’t or will not converse on religious subjects.
Stephen,Brown,29,Black,"Frankford, PA",736,4/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; married; gets drunk; learned to read in prison,Discharged Time out,"Says that because a convict once, he is now convicted and imprisoned on slight evidence. No disposition to yield to serious thought."
Christopher,Warner,26,Shoemaker,Philadelphia,737,4/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Robbery,2 yrs 3 mos,2,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Noted this man in my first visit as born a thief. My impressions fully confirmed by conversation, confessed he always had a strong propensity to steal, has stolen incredibly large sums and squandered it. Is an infidel says he is of very respectable family in this city, friends wealthy."
John,Smith,20,Shoemaker,England,738,4/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Robbery,2 yrs 3 mos,1,can read; sober; single,Discharged Time out Morally reformed have heard since,"Affects to be altogether regardless of his present condition and future prospects. Says he has a brother at the South, a Baptist minister."
John,Defoe,47,Hatter,West Indies,740,4/12/1837,Mayors Ct.,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",cannot read; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Ignorant and depraved, his life from youth spent in crime, cannot feel on the subject of religion. Only that it is now too late for him to hope (in Walnut St.)"
Joseph,Cordner,32,,New York,742,4/5/1837,Luzerne Co.,Forgery,3 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Seems to be somewhat idiotic or demented knows scarcely anything, wants a spelling book. Says his brother was the means of getting him into prison, gave him a note to pass, which knew not to be bad. Seems incapable of understanding or feeling on the subject of religion."
Solomon,Cordner,27,,New York,743,4/5/1837,Luzerne Co.,Forgery,3 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Believes God has shown him his true condition as a sinner. Has sought and still seeks for pardon and grace, has not not obtained, Father pious Methodist."
John,Warran,25,Architect,"Bangor, Maine",744,4/21/1837,Lancaster Co.,Passing counterfeit money,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Died Feb 17th 1840,"A man of infidel principles, a head and face peculiarly formed and expressive of determination and disposition to penetrate into the character of those with whom he converses. Not so well furnished in mind as some suppose. Jan 24- Now in infirmary with I fear consumption exceedingly afraid of the consequences, but struggling to conceal his fears. Pretends he wishes not to hear of religion, but obviously anxious to have me come."
Patrick,Kelly,[[blank]],Catholic; Stone mason,Ireland,745,4/11/1837,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,,reads and writes,Time out Discharged some hope of reform,"Seems to be in a state of mind to receive instruction, some good indications. Shaking off the shackles of a degrading superstition."
Washington,Clark (ali. Mr. Brown),19,Light black,Lancaster Co.,746,4/11/1837,Lancaster Co.,Assault and battery intent to kill,7 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; single,Pardoned and discharged Feb 4 1841,Professes conversion and has very fanciful dreams and I apprehend only dreams that he is converted. Dec 4th/1839- Infirmary Dem Onan
Jonathan,Dorsey,30,Black,Franklin Co.,747,4/20/1837,Dauphin Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; drinks; single,"Time out, discharged, affords hopeful evidence of religious reformation",Cleans books in 4 block Professes to be possessed of a good and comfortable hope in Jesus and does afford very encouraging indications
William S.,Ruth,24,Blacksmith,Bucks Co.,748,4/25/1837,Bucks Co.,Forgery,4 yrs,2,reads and writes; sober; married,Discharged. Professes religion but very doubtful,"Once kept store in [[blank]]. When in the infirmary, professed repentance, is fond of conversation but his profession of rep seems very doubtful. March 10th 1839 Encouraging evidence has been this day afforded that this man is now convinced of his condition and need of salvation. Altogether different in his manner regards his past impressions as altogether erroneous"
Joseph,Stocker,18,Blacksmith,Northampton Co.,749,4/21/1837,Northampton Co.,Burglary,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged April 21 1839,Young man says he is resolved to reform but evinces no appearance of religious principle.
James,Parcell,22,Catholic,Ireland,751,4/28/1837,Centre Co.,Murder,8 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Pardoned and discharged,"Feels sensibly affected for the distress of his widowed mother, seemed willing to hear and thankful for my visit but not sensible of the guilt of his offense."
Frederick,Thomas,47,Stone mason,Chester Co.,752,5/5/1837,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out Hopeful,"Charged with stealing wheat with two sons, Joseph now discharged from prison and a boy in House of Refuge, professes a change of heart, anxious for his son, charges the guilt on him, pleads not guilty, is obviously insincere. Having found reason to entertain a better hope of him."
James,Fortner,29,Black,Chester Co.,754,5/5/1837,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Has thought and read on religious subjects, until nearly deranged or quite, quitted it and found relief in being bust at work, don’t wish to think of religion now."
Asa,Saunders,21,Mulatto,Philadelphia,755,5/5/1837,Chester Co.,Horse stealing,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out – Jun 5 1840 Is in Trenton Penitentiary for attempt to rob Mount Holly Bank,"Regards his confinement as the instrument of his conversion and a great blessing, has enlightened views and seems in many respects a real subject of mercy. Awakened by address of Mr. Bradford Come unto me all ye [[etc]]"
John,Hill,26,Carder and spinner,"Stockport, England",756,5/23/1837,"Northern Liberties, Philadelphia",Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Infidel and materialist, ignorant, vain and hardened in sin. Time misspent to talk with him. Hardened, imprinted, unbelieving to the close of his confinement. Exceedingly vain and conceited, yet equally ignorant."
Charles,Grimes,27,Carpenter,Delaware,757,5/23/1837,"Northern Liberties, Philadelphia",Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,"Lastmaker. Professes to rejoice in his confinement as the meads of redeeming him from intemperance and its kindred vices and checking him in his career to ruin to which he says he was rapidly hastening. Is desirous to receive religious instruction the value and necessity of which he feels and strongly denies unnerving and saving grace. No hope of this man. Says he is sure to steal if he gets drunk, but means to avoid that."
Joseph,Frazier,38,Mulatto,Maryland,760,6/9/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads; single; sober,Discharged Time out,Altogether careless and regardless of religion.
Jacob,Nasha,27,Mulatto,Long Island,761,6/9/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single; reads learned in prison,Discharged. June 10th 1839,"Sailor, not influences by religion. Says e is thoroughly satisfied with this prison, is determined not to try it again."
Samuel,Anderson,27,Mulatto,Philadelphia,762,6/15/1837,Philadelpiha,Assault and battery intent to kill,4 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads and writes; drinks; single,"Discharged, hope of entire religious reform","Seems confident that God has wrought effectually in him, turning him from darkness to light, not only from past experience, but from present experience."
Thomas,O'Harra,28,Shoemaker,New Jersey,763,6/15/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads; drinks; married,Time out Discharged June 15 1839,Formerly of Burlington New Jersey. Seems interested deeply and thankful for advice and instruction. Subsequently not very hopeful.
Samuel,Williams,27,Weaver,Philadelphia,764,6/21/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads; sober; single,Discharged Time out,"Says he has tried to get religion and tried in vain. Has not properly realized that truth, “Ye must be born again.”"
William,Burns (ali. William Johnson),30,Stage driver,New Jersey,765,6/21/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; got drunk; single,Discharged Time out,Not much disposition to attend to the interest of his soul.
Nancy,Murray,17,Mulatto; Female,Philadelphia,767,6/24/1837,Philadelpiha,Receiving stolen goods,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; sober,Discharged June 24th 1839,"Is conscious of her sinful state, reads the bible and other good books, prays, but cannot feel wright, has no experience of divine mercy."
Samuel,Hull,35,Butcher,New York,769,6/24/1837,Philadelpiha,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged Time out,"Says his real name is Hopkins. Professes to have been converted in prison, has many surprising manifestations of Gods love and grace and floods of light, opening up to his mind the mysteries of diving truth. Some views expressed are remarkable but he is bolt and punuming, shows more light than love, acts too much, oversteps the modesty of nature."
Jacob,McGauw,22,Carter,New Jersey,770,6/24/1837,Philadelpiha,Rape,7 yrs,1,cannot read; drank; single,Died Aug 27th 1839 Hopeless of change,Very ignorant and apparently stupid. Does not feel very deeply for his eternal welfare yet not utterly without feelings. Says he prays.
Alexander,Andrews,20,Mulatto,Philadelphia,771,6/24/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,7 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged No hope,"One arm ground off by bark mill. Extremely vicious and hopeless, cannot avoid Onan, has no sense of religion. Satisfactory news of reform. See also 772."
George,Williams,18,Bookbinder,Philadelphia,772,6/26/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged Time out,"Th. Gil. Appears to be very sensible of the evil of his past course. Feels his inability to accomplish anything for his oven salvation. Desired and seeks the influence of the Holy Spirit. Has had slender opportunities of learning, but possesses naturally good intellect. Is now Nov. 8 and Dec. restless and dissatisfied. Heart rebelling against Gods providences and his punishment."
Garratt,Simmons,41,Tailor; German,"Lancaster, PA",773,6/26/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,cannot read or write; drinks; single,Discharged Time out Though an old convict of Walnut Street. I have some hope for him.,"Never stole anything when sober, has drunk very hard the last 8 years."
Joseph,Pratt,40,Mulatto; Cook; Catholic,Mobile,774,6/26/1837,Mayors Ct.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; drinks; married,Discharged Time out No hope,"Has been a wanderer through the states of the South. Has seen the world attend worship in various Churches, does not believe in popery. Believes regeneration necessary but never felt much disposed toward religion at any time."
Robert,Stephens (formerly Henry Stephens),26,,Maryland,775,6/27/1837,Mayors Ct.,Larceny,3 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; drinks seldom; unmarried,"28th May, died without hope of change. May 28th 1840","Greatly depressed by confinement, says it would have been well for him to have attended to his bible in early life, but regards it as hopeless now. May 27th Appears to be dying in despair and horror says thousands and millions of years and thousands and millions more will propound yet there is no end of eternity."
Michael,Maguire,26,Catholic,Ireland,776,6/29/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged Time out June 29 1839,"Catholic. Does not care for the bible, will not read it nor hear any person on the subject of religion but the Priest. The church will take care for him and its none of his care."
James,Patton,28,Black,Philadelphia,777,6/30/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"6, 2 here",reads; drinks; single,Discharged Time out June 30th 1840,Stammers. Says he wants real religion very much and prays and does all he can to get it.
James,Stewart,32,Catholic,Ireland,778,7/12/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,4,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,"Discharged Time out, hopeless","Very fierce and revengeful spirit, in conversation he introduced a portion of scrip, respecting Simeoon a remark I made respecting the curse of God upon his anger seemed to startle him, and served to tame his anger."
James,Thomas,55,Ship carpenter,Delaware,779,7/22/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Passing counterfeit money,2 yrs,1,can't read or write; gets drunk; widower; learned to read,Gave some hope of reform. Discharged Time out,"Says he was once a member of Methodist Church in Delaware, enjoyed religion for a short time. But declined from that state soon, was swept away by bad company, yet never violated the laws. Was ignorant of being in possession of counterfeit money was imposed on by one, he had formerly known. Very contradictory in his statements and evidently wanting in sincerity, this with absolute ignorance of religion, have plain proof that he never knew God."
Jesse D.E.,Quantrill,27,Lawyer,"Hagerstown, Maryland",780,7/22/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Forgery,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; sober,Discharged Time out July 22 1840,"A young lawyer says he is of a highly respectable family, gave himself up to gambling theater and all dissipation. In a moment of desperation by the loss of his future committed the act which brought him to prison. Mother pious, feels the loss of character, but not disposed to seek salvation. Says he cannot feel wright on the subject."
James,Gale,33,House Carpenter,"Rockland Co., New York",781,7/22/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,A very interesting looking man. Catholic considerably enlightened by the scriptures but no solid impression of the real state of his soul
John,Miller,31,Dyer,Washington D.C.,782,8/2/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads; drinks; single,Time out and he Discharged.,"Hopes he has diligently sought the lord lately taken sick, was afraid of dying before him time expired. Seemed much concerned to have the Lord preserve him from sin if permitted to return to society."
John ,Bishop,50,Stone mason,Germany,783,8/1/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Time out. Discharged.,"Catholic. Says he understands various languages, was educated to be a Priest, did not choose the profession, has no disposition for religion. Cannot speak well enough in English to converse upon those subjects."
Thomas,Kinly,28,Moulder,England,784,7/31/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Time out. Discharged.,"Enlisted in the British army at the age of 9. Deserted in Canada and came to U.S. in his 20th year. Extremely ignorant. Seems hardly any conception of God or of his soul. Says he prays or tries to pray, but does not know what more he can do."
John,Ray,23,Engineer,Connecticut,786,8/9/1837,York Co.,Burglary & Larceny,5 yrs,1,cannot read or write; sober; single,Hardened and hopeless.,"Formerly engineer, a young man whose spirit seems to be easily tamed, returned to his cell for misdemeanor, put on a careless appearance and hardihood, awakened considerable emotion by reference to his Father and left him softened."
John,Johnson,22,Seaman,"Baltimore, Maryland",787,8/10/1837,York Co.,Burglary & Larceny,5 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Pardoned and Discharged July 25th 1840. Of a respectable family in Baltimore. Uncle a merchant Himself mate of a vessel.,"A man of prepossessing countenance. Showed a deeper sense of shame than any I have yet seen in prison, has had a strong desire to be the subject of religion and has prayed without success, confesses guilt. Parents pious, Methodists. [[At top of page: Real name Sinclair – of wealthy and respectable family]]"
William,Clark,29,Black; forgeman,"Centre Co., PA",788,8/10/1837,Mifflin Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,,cannot read or write; drinks; has learned to read in prison,Time out Discharged.,Professes innocence of the charge against him and has no feeling on the subject of religion.
Andrew,Whisler,24,,"Lancaster, PA",789,8/16/1837,Cumberland Co. ,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Pardoned and Discharged March 2nd 1840,"Hoped he was converted at my very first visit and gave little or no evidence of it. Afterwards relinquished his pretences to it and seemed rather serious, desired further conversation wishes me to write a letter to his father."
William,Gheen,24,Saddler,Chester Co.,790,8/18/1837,Chester Co.,Assault and battery intent to ravish,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Time out and discharged Aug 18 1839,"Very respectable and polite, but unwilling to converse on the subject of religion or to entertain any thoughts concerning it, although he believes it absolutely necessary to salvation. His only reason is that there are certain worldly interest which he is resolved to secure, which must be given up, if he attends to it."
Levi,Carver,38,Shoemaker,Bucks Co.,791,8/14/1837,Chester Co.,Horse stealing,3 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Hopeless,"Asserts he is not a thief, yet confesses he is now in prison on 3 indictments and has been 5 times guilty of stealing. Stole always for revenge is evidently of a revengeful spirit. Had some serious conversation with him of judgment and eternity but probably in vain."
Charles,Godfrey,21,Farmer,Philadelphia,792,8/14/1837,Chester Co.,Larceny,1 yr 8 mos,2,reads and writes; drinks; married,Time out Discharged Returned No. ’99 May 11th,"Says he was at 8 yrs old guilty of larceny and condemned for 3 yrs, is now 25. Out of 17 years has been in prison 16. His mind seems to be painfully impressed and often wishes himself dead. Says his father was a Methodist minister in Southwark – feels as if the Devil had complete power over his mind, has the most wicked thoughts imaginable. He is going to hell and has no power to turn."
Norris,Hicks,27,Mulatto; Sambo,Philadelphia,793,8/14/1837,Chester Co.,Larceny,1 yr 8 mos,1,cannot read or writes; gets drunk; married,Time out Discharged,"Asserts his innocence, apparently careless."
James,Jackson,18,Black,New York,794,8/16/1837,Luzerne Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single; has learned to read and write,Discharged professes religion. Called at prison July 27th 1840. Said he was doing well has visited with the Methodist church in Trenton and Cypher believes he is living in the enjoyments of religion. Bound to Cape May Del Co,"Son of a black Presbyterian minister in New York. Professes repentance and conversion, awakened by a sermon by Mr. Bradford from Matt II. I will arise and go unto my Father. Seems very ignorant and has very little knowledge of the hearts deep depravity."
Benjamin,Andrews,20,Mulatto,Lehigh Co. ,795,8/10/1837,Berks Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; sober; single,Time out Discharged Too sluggish to learn much,"His mind seems engrossed with worldly pleasures, circus shows [[etc]] Not disposed to converse on the subject of religion."
John M.,Bell (ali. John Cameron),32,,Maine,796,8/26/1837,Dauphin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; got drunk when he could,Discharged Professes religion.,"Dialect of an Irishman, in delicate health. Professes to have been converted in prison shows considerable knowledge of religion is rather conscious and looks like one long practiced in stealing."
Alfred,Minus,25,Black,Delaware,799,9/1/1837,Delaware Co. ,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; married; drinks; reads learned in prison,Time out Discharged Sep 1 1839,"Thinks God has brought him to this place to separate him from his sins, yet has no just perception of the evil and danger of his sins. Is therefore not very hopeful."
Samuel,Burnside,18,Mulatto,Dauphin Co.,800,8/22/1837,Columbia Co.,Assault and battery intent to commit rape,3 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; single,Discharged.,"When in the infirmary Demented, seems entirely indifferent to the subject of religion."
Solomon,Tice (ali. J. Leckler),39,,Maryland,801,8/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,cannot read; married; sober; can't spell and will not learn,Time out Discharged,"Does not wish to converse on religion, seems utterly indifferent."
Edward,Fitzpatrick,24,Weaver,Lancaster Co.,802,8/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,reads; single; drinks,Died April 16th 1839,"Says he obtained clothes of the Son of the man with whom he lived and gave them to him at a time when the son was going from home in consequence of a quarrel. Did not deal them. Very ignorant, no feeling in relation to his eternal interest."
William ,Butler,24,Black,Lancaster,803,8/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Robbery,2 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Time out Discharged,Very stupid and insensible in relation to religion
David ,Brown,28,Black,Maryland,804,8/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Arson,18 mos,1,cannot read; married; got drunk,Discharged Time out,"Says he exploded a keg of powder and burnt himself badly. The prods very evident. Says he was drunk, knew not what he was doing"
William,Lloyd (ali. Littleton Lloyd),20,Black; wheelwright,Chester Co.,806,8/22/1837,Montgomery Co. ,Rape,12 yrs,1,reads and writes; single,Time out Demented,"Child 7 years old, denies the charge and seems wholly unaffected either with the crime or his sins, or the gloomy prospect of 11 years or of eternity."
James,Blackburn,27,Black,Bedford,807,10/18/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,4 yrs from Sept 15th 1837,3,reads; drinks; married,Died March 10 1839,"Says he reads and prays and hopes he is reformed or converted, evidently an unfounded hope. Has the Scrofula. Have called repeatedly within 2 weeks past and admonished him of approaching death, which seemed to startle him but he seems to have had no great anxiety on the subject since. Called on Sunday afternoon found him sitting on the bedside converse with him respecting his soul- in less than an hour afterwards he expired in the same position"
Richard,Scarlet,32,Shoemaker,New Jersey,808,9/12/1837,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged March 12th 1839 Some pretense to serious desire for reformation by not hopeful,Not much disposed to speak on the subjects of a serious character yet evinced some feeling
William,Davis,48,Ropemaker,Connecticut,809,9/12/1837,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,"3, 2 here",drank hard; reads and writes,"Discharged March 12 1839 Professes a desire to reform and to return to his friends in New York who he says are wealthy, have no hope of his reform.",An old convict of whom from appearance there is not much hope.
Isaac,Thomas,26,Blacksmith,Philadelphia,810,9/12/1837,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,2,cannot read; gets drunk; married; learned to read,Discharged.,"Extremely ignorant and hardened in sin. Averse to hear of God and religion. This man committed with the two preceding, affirms that he never was guilty of theft in his life, coming on to the city fell into company with them and in a few hours was arrested with them for a crime which they had committed the night before, he having never seen or spoken to them. Wants to remain in prison a day or two to avoid them."
Alexander,Blaxton,22,Black,Delaware,811,12/12/1836,Philadelpiha,Burglary,3 yrs from Sep 21,4,reads; sober; single; learned to read in prison,Died March 25th 1840,"Expresses a desire to reform his life, but winces very little present concern regarding it. March 23 seems very near death in a state of stuper that prevents intercourse (infirmary)"
Thomas,Morgan,21,Black,Delaware,812,9/22/1837,Philadelpiha,Assault and Battery,4 yrs,3,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Died April 17th 1839,Suffering with ven. A hardened and hopeless case at present.
David ,Miller,56,Plasterer,Pennsylvania,813,9/23/1837,"Northern Liberties, Philadelphia",Passing counterfeit money,2 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged Time out,"Seems to have never had any religion instruction or feeling. Old, grey headed, unhappy in family connections, unwise in conduct, earthly, enjoyments withered, prospects blasted, yet regardless of the future and of eternity. Says he is not afraid to die, has been punished here enough, don’t dear being punished again."
John,Wray,29,Butcher,Ireland,816,9/27/1837,Philadelpiha,Assault and battery,2 yrs,2 here,reads; drinks; single,"Discharged Time out, probably won’t live long","A convict before, insists that his confinement is illegal, filled with bitterness of spirt. Will not hear of religion. Seems to be a hopeless case. In July seemed to feel on the subject of religion – death seemed near (infirmary)"
David ,Walker,29,Boatman,England,817,9/28/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Misdemeanor,3 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; single; reads learned in prison,Discharged,"Only learning to read, says he has learned much in prison but is not impressed with the importance of religion."
Samuel,Martin,25,Mulatto,New York,818,9/13/1837,Bradford Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; drinks; widow,Discharged Sept 13th 1839,"Once in Auburn Penitentiary New York. Thinks he is now reformed and prays but does not appear to have any object in prayed, but to establish his own righteousness."
John,Jordan (ali. John Borden),33,Mulatto; weaver,Philadelphia,819,10/2/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,2 yrs 6 mos,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; drinks; single,Time out Discharged,Seems perfectly hardened against religious impressions.
Samuel,Thompson,23,Black,Maryland,820,10/5/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,can't read or write; sober; married; spelling,Discharged Oct 5th 1839,Has had serious thoughts has wept and prayed and still prays
David ,Anderson,23,Mulatto; seaman,Philadelphia,821,10/11/1837,Philadelpiha,Murder,12 yrs,1,spells only; single; gets drunk; has learned to read in prison,Time out Good health [[etc]] No change morally,Indifferent to religion. Hardened and impenitent
Ellis,Walton,21,Carpenter,Bucks Co.,822,10/3/1837,Montgomery Co. ,Attempt to poison,7 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; sober,Pardoned and discharged June 20th 1839 of the conversion of this prisoner I have no doubt,"Attempted the life of his wife, had indulged in licentious intercourse previous to marriage and knew that others also had. Was obliged unwillingly to marry her and hated her. Is unwilling to live with her. Never knew anything of the word of God or the guilt of sin, until he learned it from the Bible in prison. Seems very serious and prayerful and I hope the lord will effectually renew his soul. May 8th have strong reason to hope he has been made a subject of renewing grace."
William ,Miller,27,Black,"Salem, New Jersey",823,10/21/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; drinks; single; began at [[cut off]] years,Discharged an incurable thief. Had handkerchief [[etc]] wrapped around his body intending to steal them from the prison.,"Seems convinced that he needs a change of heart, feels no great concern does not pray."
George,Gordon,22,Bricklayer,Ireland,825,11/4/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Cheating by false pretences,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; sober,No change occurred in this prison yet there is reason to hope he will be careful to shun a prison. Discharged Nov 2 1839,"Says he issued spurious notes, led into it by another person and totally ignorant of its being a violation of law, at present sick, apprehensive of dying very strictly educated as a Presbyterian and wrapped in his own righteousness, rejecting Christ, yet unconvinced of the fact."
Christian,Schwartz,30,,"Saxony, Germany",826,10/31/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; drinks; single,Discharged Oct 31 1839,Cannot understand English
Frederick,Heater,34,,"Saxony, Germany",827,10/31/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes German; drinks some; married,Discharged. Time out,Cannot understand English.
George A. ,Hilton,21,,Lancaster,829,11/10/1837,Chester Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; drinks; married,This prisoner gained the mastery over his passions and left under very hopeful circumstances (Discharged Time out) Perfectly frank and sincere in all he uttered.,"Greatly under the influence of secret vice, simple and very ignorant. Professes to feel interested for the welfare of his soul. Not much to be hoped respecting him. Subsequently a deep concern manifest, lest his life and soul be lost through sensual indulgence. Says he never indulges when awake."
Casper,Yeager,23,Cooper,Germany,830,11/7/1837,York Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged. Time out,Cannot speak of understand English.
Carcy,Davis,20,Black,Franklin Co.,831,11/7/1837,York Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged. Time out,"Given very much to lying, cannot depend upon anything he says therefore no hope of him"
Thomas,Taylor,24,,New York,832,11/13/1837,Luzerne Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Time out Discharged,"Grossly ignorant and perverse, was educated Presbyterian, if educated at all. Believes the church of Rome the true church because the Romans were spoken of in the new Testament. Considers them the same as the Roman Catholics. Evidently disputes to evade serious conversation."
Eli,Keeny,22,Carpet weaver,"Buffalo, New York",835,11/15/1837,Cumberland Co. ,Cheating by false pretences,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged Nov. 15th 1839,"Carpet weaver, a young man whose appearance and delicate health, excites deep interest. Seems much affected and depressed when conversed with on the subject of religion, but not very silent."
Jeremiah,Doyle,23,Catholic,Ireland,837,11/13/1837,Franklin Co. ,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Time out Discharged,"Catholic. In a state of feverish excitement to get out of prison, will not speak of religion. Cannot think of anything in prison. Destroying his reason by Onan."
George,Turner,40,Mulatto,Virginia,838,11/17/1837,Franklin Co. ,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single; learned to read,Time out Discharged Hopeful,"Cannot read but anxious to learn, some indication of the operation of Gods spirit upon his mind. A simple weak minded man wished to remain in Philadelphia to be baptized."
William,Coston,32,Cotton spinner and weaver,Philadelphia,839,11/21/1837,Montgomery Co. ,Larceny,18 mos,2,reads and writes; married; gets drunk; learned to read,Hopeful Time out Discharged May 21 1839,Was apparently under convictions of sin and professes to have obtained a hope in Christ from the first sermon I preached in the prison from the words it is a faithful saying [[etc]] Said it filled him with joy and made him happy and he had read the text 2 or three times per day for a long time after and still read it with joy
William,Stuart,16,Light mulatto,Montgomery Co. ,840,11/21/1837,Montgomery Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; sober; single,Discharged. Time out,"Says he is resolved to attend to the welfare of his soul, professes a hope in salvation but is not satisfactory."
Henry,Koenig,26,Shoemaker,"Hanover, Germany",841,11/23/1837,"Northern Liberties, Philadelphia",Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,German Catholic. Cannot understand English.
Peter ,Brill,27,Shoemaker,"Hamburg, Germany",842,11/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,"Pardoned Discharged Sent to Almshouse Jan 18, 1839",Jew and Catholic. Deranged and dangerous.
John,Lichty (ali. Jacob Loudenslager),37,,Germany,843,11/25/1837,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged May 25th 1839,Cannot speak English. Have not been able to ascertain any favorable change in this person because unable to converse with him
Benjamin,Wood,21,Mulatto,North Carolina,845,11/30/1837,Delaware Co. ,Assault and battery intent to kill,1 yr 9 mos,1,cannot read or write; drinks often; single,Time out Discharged Demented,Thinks he has repented of his sins and means to serve the Lord.
George,Williams,32,Mulatto,Bucks Co.,846,12/2/1837,"Northern Liberties, Philadelphia",Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks; married; learning to spell,Time out discharged,Anxious to learn to read and desirous to have religious converse and instruction
Michael,Genners,23,Catholic,Ireland,847,12/4/1837,Lancaster Co.,Murder,10 yrs,1,reads a little; gets drunk; single,Died during my absence Aug 20th 1843 Mind all gone before I left by mast.,A Catholic and more anxious to acquit himself of the charge of murder than to obtain forgiveness of his past sins from God.
William ,Anderson,42,Cooper,Ireland,848,11/19/1837,Dauphin Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; drinks often; widower; learned to read in prison,Discharged May 29th 1839 Has learned to read in prison,"Catholic, in a state of feverish excitement cannot compose his mind to think of religion wants to get out. May 28th Seemed afraid to return to the world. A stranger, not knowing what to do, said his bible had been his only and perhaps was his best companion. Wished to take some tracts. Prayed for Gods blessing to rest upon me and wept at parting."
Thomas,Alexander (formerly John Thomas),18,Black,New York,849,12/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,7 yrs,"3, 2 here",cannot read; drinks; single,Died in great distress of mind Jan 22nd 1840 I warned him of approaching death 4 days before but he appeared too stupid to regard it much.,"Of a vain and trifling spirit, regardless of religion. Is positive that he will repent but has no desire to do so now."
Michael,Richardson,27,Black,"Salem, New Jersey",850,12/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,7 yrs,3,reads and writes; drank some; single; began at 13,Discharged time out,Has no feeling on the subject of religion. Wishes to feel but cannot
Reuben,Armstrong,41,Dark mulatto,"Richmond, Virginia",851,12/8/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,5 yrs,3,cannot read; drank seldom; widower,Discharged time out No hope,"Once in Walnut St. Seven years out of prison now in again. Confesses his desert, admits the necessity of religion, not now disposed to regard its claims. Thankful for advice [[etc]]"
Matthias,Cowanski,36,Brewer,Poland,852,12/9/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; single; time of beginning unknown,Discharged Time out,Cannot speak or understand English.
Josiah,Young,40,Black,Delaware,853,12/22/1837,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 4 mos,2,reads; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,Has no desire for religious and more instruction
Washington,Brown (ali. Seems),22,Carpenter,Philadelphia,854,12/26/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary,2 yrs 2 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Says he was formerly of good character, had a mother and 5 sisters living in Arch St. near 2nd who know not where he is. Intoxicated when he committed the crime. Regrets his fault but is impenitent, does not pray."
London,Vezey,22,Black,Delaware,855,12/26/1837,Philadelpiha,Burglary, 7 yrs,3,cannot read; drinks; single; don't wish to learn,Time out no hope Earned 290$,Not disposed to entertain serious thoughts evidently hardened and bent upon a cause of vice and crime
Nathaniel,Lemon,27,Black,Philadelphia,856,12/26/1837,Philadelpiha,Attempt at Burglary,3 yrs,3,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged time out Professes conversion,"Hopes to be a changed man before he leaves the prison, gives but little indication of it."
Jonathan,Boyce,30,,Canada,857,12/12/1837,Bradford Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes a little; married; drinks,Pardoned and discharged July 23rd 1839,"Like most old convicts, seeking relief from the fears of judgment, by skepticism. Took torn tract and asked for a hymn book"
Patrick,Rady,27,Mason,Ireland,858,12/12/1837,Bradford Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; some drinks often; married,Discharged incurable (morally) Dec. 12 1839,"Catholic and so orthodox that books presented by a Catholic priest in this country are suspected and he will not read them, will not hear anything from me, enraged at my attempt to converse with him."
Cornelius,Albertson,54,,Northampton Co.,859,12/26/1837,Schuylkill Co. ,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged and hopes he is converted,"Formerly tavern keeper = constable and boatman, became depraved in his morals. Hopes his confinement is a merciful interposition of God for his salvation. Seems very penitent"
David ,Heinline (ali. William Moore),29,Boatman,"Easton, PA",860,1/3/1838,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Horse Stealing,3 yrs 3 mos,3,reads and writes; drinks; married; learned to read and write in prison,Taken sick and dropping the mask,Has said very little heretofore so as to make it difficult to form an opinion respecting his character. Feb 1839 Professes to be the subject of a gospel hope and evinces a knowledge of spiritual influence which is not derived from Bunyan- is encouraging= but I am not without suspicion of the source from which he has derived it.
Samuel,Hill,23,Sambo,New Jersey,861,1/3/1838,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 3 mos,3,reads; drinks; married,Time out Sent to Moyamensing to serve a year,"Began to steal when 14 years old, thinks he will now reform. Tries to pray, reads the Bible, Can’t understand some words wants dictionary."
John,Hays,37,,Ireland,862,1/6/1838,Philadelpiha,Manslaughter,2 yrs 9 mos,1,reads; drinks; married,"Discharged, reformed hopefully","Strenuously affirms entire innocence of the charge. Seems desirous of religious instruction, hears with apparent interest."
Andrew,Walls,31,,"York Co., PA",863,,,Larceny,18 mos,,,Pardoned and discharged Nov 29 1838,"Contented with his conditions, not guilty, not willing to entertain the sense of guilt for his sin against God"
Jesse ,Kelsey,18,Black,Bucks Co.,864,1/9/1838,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 3 mos,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Pardoned and discharged March 19th 1839,"Educated by friends in Bucks Co. seems to be religiously impressed, expresses a determination to live to God. Professes to enjoy a sense of the divine favor. Appearances favorable."
Freden M.,Oden (formerly William Wallace),28,Mulatto,Washington D.C.,865,1/11/1838,Mayors Ct. Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"3, 2 here",Cannot read; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Calls himself Duec, ignorant and insolent apparently deranged."
Augustus,Alexander,25,Silversmith,"Baden, Germany",866,1/12/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 9 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Time out. Discharged.,"A young man of good mind. Somewhat improved by reading and reflections, at one time anxious for works of science. Now and for some time past under deep and I believe sincere concern for his soul. Always interesting. Jan 22nd- After very deep impressions and great mental distress, through secret indulgence as there is reason to suppose, seems determined to castoff religious thought and take refuge in infidelity. Oct. 39 continues hopeless."
Barney,Moore,30,,New York,867,1/12/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,1 yr 3 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Time out Discharged. Not very hopeful,"Somewhat intelligent, feels solitude, depressing and oppressive, not disposed to be communicative affirms entire innocence."
George,Roland,40,Hatter,"Reading, PA",868,1/2/1838,Berks Co.,Conspiracy to defraud,1 yr,1,reads and writes; married; drank,Discharged Jan 2nd 1839,"Professes to have a true sense of sin and some hope of salvation, but does not exhibit a Christian spirit, denies his guilt."
Moyer,Siegel,25,Storekeeper,Germany,869,1/2/1838,Berks Co.,Conspiracy to defraud,1 yr,1,reads and writes; drank some; married,Discharged,"A Jew, could not speak English well enough to converse upon religion, assented to everything addressed to him but without feeling anything"
Samuel,Babb,34,,Berks Co.,870,1/2/1838,Berks Co.,Forgery,1 yr,1,reads and writes; sober; married,Discharged.,"Regarded himself as a good Christian belonged to the church, took the sacrament. Was honest and innocent of the charge. Have him a clear view of regeneration the necessity of it. That fallacy of a hope resting upon a mere profession [[etc]] but without producing any effect."
William,Miller,18,,New Jersey,871,1/12/1838,Berks Co.,Horse stealing,1 yr,1,reads a little; sober; single,Discharged Jan 12th,"At my first visit, morose, hardened and unwilling to converse. Since, more disposed to listen, shows some feeling, promises to walk circumspectly in future, and avoid evil companions."
Elizabeth,Lemon,20,Female,Mifflin Co. ,872,1/3/1838,Mifflin Co.,Perjury,1 yr,1,reads; sober; single,Discharged,"Has been living in prostitution two or three years during which produced repeated abortion. Had a pious mother who on her death bed and often before seriously admonished her of her course of levity and folly. Expressed fear that prostitution, the Penitentiary and the gallows would be her portion. Says she has seen nothing but sorrow in her sinful courses, weeps at the remembrance of her mother and her past life. Is deeply affected by the fulfillment of her mother’s warning voice, therefor, denies to repent and turn to God, not much stability of character."
John,Wilson (ali. Curtis Brundage),19,Cooper,"Columbia, PA",873,1/15/1838,Luzerne Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; drinks; single,Discharged Jan 15th 1840,"Right now John Wilson. At first seemed to be utterly hopeless, very hardened, and morose. Refused to speak and seemed angry. Next visit found him much affected by reading. Bunyans vision of heaven and hell. Silent yet laboring under strong emotions wept and was grateful for prayer and instruction. Now hopeful. Continued under good impressions until."
Hiram,Kelsey,26,,New York,874,1/15/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Burglary,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out Not hopeful,"A sort of wild man of the woods, has lived a semi savage life in western wilds. No sense of religion"
William ,Johnson,21,,Chester Co.,875,1/16/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Burglary,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,"Discharged Time out, not in a proper state of mind. Not really penitent. Not therefore hopeful",Drove an omnibus in Philadelphia. In company with another young man (now in prison) opened a trunks in Harrisburg and robbed it. Does not pray has no concern for the future or for his souls welfare. Mother pious. Called to request me to pay attention to his spiritual interest.
John,Nugent,37,Barber,New York,876,1/16/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs from the 24th,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,"Discharged, time out. Incurable.","Understands pretty well what is required in order to salvation, but seems not to feel. Head very white but not with age. Professed conversion June 1839. Have found it sincere as I supposed. Pretends he only meant to try me."
Thomas,Foley,32,Irish Catholic,Ireland,877,1/16/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Jan 16th 1839,"An Irish catholic, from the scriptures has obtained a knowledge of true religion and rejects the superstitions of popery. Knows that without regeneration he cannot enter the kingdom of heaven, convinced partially of condition, is not converted, but will strive [[etc]]"
James,Loller,33,Mulatto,Virginia,878,1/17/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,2,cannot read or write; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out.,"In the frilling mill. Very taciturn, no disposition to converse upon religious subjects, of course indifferent to them."
Henry ,Brown,20,Black,"Lancaster, PA",879,1/17/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Larcenies,4 yrs,2 here,reads; drinks; single,,"Professed to be a Catholic, is very ignorant. Does not believe the Bible. Mind changed by reading Gleigs History of the Bible. Seems now serious. Nov. 27th 1839 Says his mind has been anxious for 3 months past."
James,Griffis,25,Black,Maryland,880,1/9/1838,Tioga,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; drinks; single,Discharged Jan 9th,Does not feel much on the subject of religion.
James,McGuken,25,Catholic,Ireland,881,1/22/1838,Northampton Co.,Riot & Assault and battery with intent to kill,18 mos,1,cannot read; married; got drunk occasionally; has learned to read in prison,Discharged. Time out.,"Catholic. Not subject to religious feeling, other than what is common to Catholicism. Very little disposed to enter upon such subjects."
Patrick,McGuken,23,Catholic,Ireland,882,1/22/1838,Northampton Co.,Riot & Assault and battery with intent to kill,18 mos,1,cannot read; single; got drunk occasionally; has learned to read in prison,Discharged. Time out.,Seems hopelessly under the influence of Catholic Superstition. Is visited by the Priest.
James,Aspey,24,Catholic,Ireland,883,1/22/1838,Northampton Co.,Riot & Assault and battery with intent to kill,18 mos,1,Cannot read; gets drunk sometimes; single; catholic,Discharged. Time out,"Very pious in his way, visited by the Priest. Doing penance."
Livingston,Krumbach,21,Black,"Easton, PA",884,1/20/1838,Northampton Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; gets drunk,Discharged Time out,"An entirely careless fellow, don’t care for anything serious."
Patrick,Brady,45,Weaver,Ireland,885,1/15/1838,Lancaster Co.,Passing counterfeit money,18 mos,1,reads and writes; widower; got drunk at times,Discharged Time out. If not very deceitful. Hope of reform,Says he is married to a very pious woman a Presbyterian. Seems to have a disposition to receive instruction and to hear the gospel. Seems divested in some degree of the errors of popery. Gives a bad name to 862 with whom he was acquainted.
George,Scottin,24,,Delaware,886,1/16/1838,Lancaster Co.,Horse stealing,4 yrs,1,reads; drank; single,Discharged. Morally benefitted I hope,"Manifest a spirit of bitter resentment against those with whom he lived and by whom he was cruelly treated in early life which he extends to society. Cannot pray and will not. Has tried to do so, but his heart is too hard. Some alarm in apprehension of death from most serious concern for his welfare hereafter."
John,Johnson,31,Mulatto; Barber,"Baltimore, Maryland",888,2/7/1838,Northern Liberties,Larceny,2 yrs,1,gets drunk; single; learned to read in Testament; Learned to read,Time out here Feb 7th 1840 and sent to Moyamensing to serve three months there.,"Taciturn, assents to everything I say, manifests no feeling of the truth or importance of the subjects, wishes me to call however."
Lewis,Solomon,35,Mulatto,"Marseilles, France",889,2/7/1838,Northern Liberties,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; married; has learned to read,Discharged Time out Feb 7th 1841,"Applied to Mr. Rhoads and Loxley 6 years ago to join the Baptist church and was to have been baptized. Baptism being on Sunday morning and he a barber, could not go. Was brought up a Catholic, but lost confidence in the religion wished to join a church because he felt himself a sinner and wished to do something for the salvation of his soul. Most shockingly ignorant of everything connected with experimental religion."
John,Gross,27,German,Lehigh Co. ,890,2/2/1838,Lehigh Co.,Larcenies,5 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; married; reads German,"Pardoned, unchanged May 28th 1842","German. Professes to be converted to God, prays, reads his word, feels happy. Never was a very bad man, yet is a sinner in the sight of God. Reads German testament."
Isaac,Williams,36,Black,Maryland,891,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,1,cannot read or write; drinks; married,Discharged Time out.,"Tell a plausible tale of innocence, has no proper sense of the evil of his heart."
Henry ,Jones,22,Mulatto,Maryland,892,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,1,cannot read; drinks; married,Discharged Time out Some hope,No disposition to receive religious instruction.
Samuel B.,Patter,48,Mulatto,Philadelphia,893,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 3 mos,3,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out.,Nothing of a hopeful character in him at present.
Thomas,Jackson,25,Mulatto; Carpenter,Pennsylvania,894,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 3 mos,1,Cannot read; drinks; single; reads learned in prison,Time out Discharged,Says he thinks of his sins and prays daily – is trying to learn to read.
Grier,Poltis,23,Mulatto; Shoemaker,Delaware,895,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,2 here,cannot read; drinks; single; learning to read,Discharged Time out,Indifferent to religious instruction.
William,Jordan,39,Mulatto,Philadelphia,896,2/10/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 3 mos,1,cannot read or write; drinks; married; learning to read,Discharged. Some hope of reform and conversion,"Exhibits some concern for his soul, tears came into his eyes when speaking of his sins, has had religious impressions, which passed away. Now prays again, wants to love God and serve him. Subsequently had his impressions greatly deepened under a sermon in March."
George,Williams,32,Mulatto,Philadelphia,897,1/29/1838,Lycoming Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads a little; did not get drunk; single,Discharged hope of moral reform Time out,Quite careless. Disposed to disregard everything of a serious religious nature.
John,Davis,24,Storekeeper,"Baltimore, Maryland",898,2/17/1838,Northern Liberties,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged Time out,"At first visit found him serious and melancholy but not willing to attend to religion. Subsequently much more favorably disposed to the subject. An old rover and rogue as per (568 Sam J. Peoples) 568 Informs me his name is Larkins and his cognomen among thieves, the Red Rover – an old convict and thief."
William,Jones,26,Black,"Princeton, New Jersey",899,2/14/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; got drunk; single; learned to read in prison,Discharged Time out,"Very hard and insensible, no relish for religion"
John B.,Lott,28,Sambo; Shoemaker,"Lamberton, New Jersey",900,2/14/1838,Bucks Co.,Larcenies,3 yrs 3 mos,1,reads and writes; sober; married,Discharged Some hope,"Not inclined to converse on any subject, much less on religious subjects"
Thomas,Buchanan,57,Clerk,"Sussex Co., Delaware",901,2/24/1838,Northern Liberties,Passing counterfeit money,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged No hope,Says he is not guilty. Manifests such bitterness of spirt as renders conversation useless
Benjamin,Underwood,60,Blacksmith,"York Co., PA",902,2/25/1838,York Co.,Passing counterfeit money,2 yrs,1,drinks; married; reads and writes,Discharged Time out,Not very encouraging appearances in relation to his eternal interests
George,Noble,25,Tobbaconist,Lancaster Co.,903,3/1/1838,Delware Co.,Burglary,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; married; attend to him,Discharged Time out,"Mind appears to be a little serious. Has been a wanderer from early life, is anxious if possible to obtain favor of God. Discouraged by the fruitlessness of his efforts and the many temptations by which he is assailed"
Sewell,Jones,26,Sambo,"Kent Co., Delaware",904,3/1/1838,Delware Co.,Horse stealing & Larceny,3 yrs 3 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out Reformed met him July 4th 1845,"Borrowed a horse without leave in old Chester did not mean to keep it. Hopes he is cured of vice. Prays daily- like many prisoners to still the voice of conscience, or to establish some kind of righteousness of their own."
Israel,Cunius,25,Butcher,Philadelphia,905,3/6/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; married; reads now,Discharged Time out,"A sailor has sewed in the navy. At first visit not disposed to converse. Subsequently serious confessed his guilt and expresses resolution to reform his vicious courses, does not evince spiritual illumination."
John,Burks,39,Mulatto,Philadelphia,906,3/7/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,cannot read; drank some; widower; learned to read,Discharged Time out,Tells a plausible tale of his innocence but affords no hope of religious improvement
Jacob,Pearce,23,Black,Virginia,907,3/13/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs,1,Cannot read; drinks; married; learned to read some,Discharged Time out,"Seems very lively and as though he knew not what the sense of prayer is, but says he prays daily. Toward the close of his time gave some hope of reform."
William,Briscoe,18,Black,"West Chester, PA",908,3/13/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; single; learned to read; learned to read easy lessons,Discharged Time out,Nothing worth of special notice in this prisoner- some disposition to learn.
Henry,Bonefong,19,,"Baltimore, Maryland",909,3/27/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drank some; single,Time out Discharged,"Young man Barkeeper in a tavern and oyster house. Injured by associations there. Serious and anxious for religious instruction. Prays daily but ineffectually, prays at random. Expresses thankfulness for my visits. Seemed suddenly to obtain a real knowledge of the way of salvation and professed hope in Chirstianity a few weeks previous to his discharged."
William ,Campbell,20,Mulatto,"Reading, PA",910,4/4/1838,Luzerne Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; single,Discharged Time out. Returned to Reading probably,Indisposed to receive religious instruction.
James ,Brown,19,,"Lancaster, PA",911,4/5/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,Cannot read; drinks; single; reads German,Discharged Time out.,Seems very dull and does no comprehend what is said to him. German. Says he prays night and morning
Solomon,Wilhide,35,,"Frederick Co., Maryland",912,4/5/1838,Franklin Co.,Burglary,3 yrs 6 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single; began 35; has learned to read in prison,Discharged hope of reform,"Seems like a quiet orderly man, serious and giving some hope of reform but not much of spiritual renovation. Says he prays. Dec 6th 1839 Further intercourse affords solid evidence of hopeful change in hear in this man was given to extreme intemperance at times."
John,Nameless,31,,"Baltimore, Maryland",913,4/5/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,reads a little; gets drunk; single; has learned to read in prison,Discharged Hopeless,"No devise to receive religious instruction, nor to converse on such subjects."
Jacob,Baker,28,Mulatto,Mifflin Co. ,914,4/3/1838,Mifflin Co.,Larceny,15 mos,1,cannot read or write; gets drunk; married; began at 28,Discharged Time out,Quite satisfied with his present moral condition. Thinks he is good enough.
Peter,Bruch,21,Weaver,Northampton Co.,916,4/16/1838,Northampton Co.,Larceny,1 yr 1 day,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single; has learned to read in prison,Discharged Time out,"Young man from the Wind Gap, seems serious though very ignorant. Had in possession some cloth stolen by him half brother. Did not know that it was stolen"
Samuel E. ,Buckley,25,Refiner of Metal,England,917,4/18/1838,Dauphin Co. ,Horse stealing,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out No hope,"Young Englishman of fine personal appearance of the Theatrical Corps. Says he was educated for the stage from early childhood, never received any religious instruction and does not desire it, because he considers his lot for life settled. Is exceedingly wretched."
Archibald,McClarity,40,,Ireland,918,4/26/1838,Centre Co.,Murder,9 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; widower,Sent to Almshouse,"Professes to be a Protestant, but is evidently a Catholic. Exceedingly irascible, will not converse on religious topics, commits his eternal interests to the care of the church. Deranged"
Charles,Dahoff,22,Hatter,Philadelphia,919,5/9/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; single; does not get drunk,Pardoned Dec. 8th 1840 Hopefully reformed,Apprenticed formerly to G.W. Duffy. Habits of early dissipation had well nigh accomplished his destruction hopes God has interposed to save him from it. Feels very deeply interested to obtain religious instruction. Ready to welcome groundless hopes. Weeps when I weep them away but desires to be taught currently.
George,Thomas (ali. George Francis),,Barber,"Kingston, Jamaica",920,5/9/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,"3, 2 here",cannot read or write; drinks; married; can read,Discharged Time out,Does not read the scripture has no wish to repent. Says he is a freeman and obviously deranged. Tell me “go talk to the convicts about such damned stuff”
Henry W. ,Jackson,23,,Delaware,921,5/9/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,3,cannot read; gets drunk; married; learned to spell,Died Aug. 24th 1839,No interest in the subject of religion.
Mealy,Jones,19,Black; Female,Maryland,922,5/8/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,spells only; drinks a little; single,Discharged Time out,"Confesses her sin with tears, prays. Seems humble and tender. Has been led to think too well of herself by Lady visitors"
John,Jones,42,Laborer,Pennsylvania,923,5/12/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,6,Reads and writes a little; gets drunk; widower,Discharged (Some hope),"An old convict his whole life nearly spent in prisons. Wept at the remembrance of his past life, of which he gave a brief account. Native of the city. A hopeless case. July 17, 1840 Real name John Russel, not well, have a detail of his life cause of his fall. Former respectability, deep sorrow for the past and resolute determination for the future. Mother very aged lives in Type Alley with his sister Mrs Mother member of B. Mathias Church Hilltown. Has children grown up. Lived with a woman as wife."
Jacob S.,Green ,17,Black,Delaware,924,5/12/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,3,reads and writes; drank some; single,Time out Discharged Hopeless,"Lofty spirit, very restive and unwilling to receive instruction. Shows a better spirit. Professes to be changed."
John,Franklin,15,,Pennsylvania,925,5/16/1838,Chester Co. ,Assault and battery intent to ravish,5 yrs,1,cannot read or write; stutters; seems simple,Discharged Sound mind Good health No hope,"A boy of Indian Extraction. Very singular character, ignorant, seems regardless of his condition and destitute of moral sense. Thinks he has done wrong and hopes to do better but is incapable of any settled feeling, will not try to learn to read is sure he cannot"
Henry C.,Bodder,38,Clock and watchmaker,"Hanover, Germany",926,5/3/1838,Monroe Co.,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes,Discharged Time out,"Cannot speak English, wants German Bible gave him a testament and German tracts. No perceptible change in this prisoner, very restless and uneasy through his whole confinement."
James,Siddall,26,Taylor,Bucks Co.,927,5/19/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,cannot read or write; sober; single,Discharged Hopeless Time out. Makes strong promises,"A young man, a Taylor. Has had religious impressions, possesses some correct ideas of religion, says he has prayed and sought the Lord with earnestness and often, but ineffectually lives and lungs affected. Seems very tender on the subject of religion, but no energy of character whatever."
Henry,Field,25,,South Carolina,928,5/19/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads and writes; sober; married,Pardoned,"A native of this city, says he is grandson to Mr. Field Mercht. Is sensible of the need of grace of God to change his heath and his course and endeavors to seek it. But makes no great advance if any. Seems anxious for instruction. In a condition of mind somewhat encouraging and hopeful when a Pardon was received and he Discharged May 20th 1839"
William,O'Brien,24,Irish Catholic,"Cork, Ireland",929,4/19/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; drinks; married,Discharged Oct. 19th 1839,"Irish Catholic. Says but little, wept silently while I conversed with him. Subsequently less affected, cheered by the hope of deliverance from prison. Not hopeful"
William,Bradley,22,Catholic,"Slige, Ireland",930,5/12/1838,Luzerne Co. ,Murder,10 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; married; Catholic; learning to spell,Pardoned and Discharged Nov. 13th 1839,Not sensible of the necessity of the grace of God to renew the heard of man.
John,Boulin (ali. John Bullen),44,Clothier,"Boston, Massachusetts",931,6/1/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"6, 2 here",reads and writes; married; drinks some,Discharged Time out,No confidence can be reposed in this man. Has in former imprisonment possessed conversion
Gabriel,Van Riper,34,Shoemaker,New York,932,5/14/1838,Bradford Co. ,Larceny,1 yr,2,reads and writes; drinks; married,Time out Discharged.,"A fine looking man very taciturn. No wish to converse, no desire to be seen. Subsequently more communicative, but desirous to establish his innocence. No disposition to speak on subjects of religion. Has been in Auburn State Prison New York a short time."
William,Jenkins,29,Shoemaker,Philadelphia,933,6/6/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"5, 2 here",reads; gets drunk; single,Discharged No hope,"Says he has been stealing 12 years and 10 years in prison. Has been condemned 6 times. Says he is very unhappy, would fain and wise from his wretched course but for want of employment is forced back to the commission of crime. Is evidently unhappy."
James,Lains,26,Black,Montgomery Co. ,934,5/21/1838,Montgomery Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads dutch; sober; married,Discharged time out,Very careless and hardened. Bad temper. No wish for intercourse with me
John,Williams,30,Black,Virginia,935,5/21/1838,Montgomery Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 2 mos,1,cannot read or write; sober; single,Discharged Time out hopeful,"Very anxious to learn to read the scriptures makes good progress. Said he had no trouble but for his soul. Subsequent visits delightful. Weeps, prays, deeply prostrate in soul before God. Charles McKinlis – Gilberts Tavern 15 miles above Norristown"
Benjamin,Lambert,47,,New Jersey,936,6/16/1838,Philadelphia,Forgery,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out No hope of lasting reform,Greatly affected at his entrance into Prison. Vary anxious to obtain the parson of his past sins. Subsequently attempted indulge a hope evidently groundless = more anxious to be happy than to see the true state of the heart as it is in the sight of the lord.
James,Sanderson,28,Black,Philadelphia,937,7/14/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads only,Discharged Time out,"In this prison before 6 years went forth with a firm hope that he was a converted man. Being abandoned by his wife, who had once been a professor of religion and who was living with another man, also by brothers and sisters. Accused of hypocrisy for going to meeting. He not long after fell into crime again. Is not firmly resolved that he will never enter a prison again."
George,Palmer,26,Black,New Jersey,938,8/8/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,cannot read or write; drank occasionally,Discharged Time out,Insensibility perfectly apparent
Rebecca,Butler,17,Female; Black,"Bedford, PA",939,8/3/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,1 yr,1,can read; sober; single,Discharged Time out. Died in the summer of 1840 as a Christian See memoir published by female friends 1842,"Says her prayers, reads the scriptures. Seems to have some slight sense of her guilt but not very hopeful"
George,Kunkle,24,,Chester Co.,940,7/31/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Seems deeply affected by the condition in which his crime has placed him, appears to have some conviction of sin. Prays often through the day – mother member of Church in Reading. Now in Engine House."
Waldeman W.,Beck,27,Laborer,Denmark,941,8/1/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes Danish; single; gets drunk; Learned to read English,Discharged Time out,"Mind not all affected by religion, wants a Danish Bible to read [[etc]]"
Samuel,Butler,40,Sambo,Franklin Co.,942,8/3/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Disorderly House,1 yr,1,Cannot read or write; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out Father of 939 Deceased,"Kept a house of ill fame, sold rum. Seems to have a conscience seared"
James,Hopper,26,Mulatto; Barber,New Jersey,943,8/1/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Says he in company with another Black. Took horse for the purpose of riding homeward for a few miles, without intending to steal it and turned it loose supposing it would find its way back, were drunk at the time. No sense of religion"
William,Ayres,23,Black,"Baltimore, Maryland",944,7/31/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Burglary,5 yrs,1,Cannot read or write; drunk occasionally; single; spelling in letters,"Died November 28th, 1839 in hope of immortality.",Runaway slave from Baltimore. Hopes his confinement may be useful to him has no true sense of sin. See Journal of November 20 1839 on the best of death; consumption.
Simon,Cramer,23,Taylor,"Mercer Co., PA",946,8/7/1838,Chester Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; married,Discharged Time Out Some hope,Was formerly a member of Baptist Church Phoenixville never gave reason to hope that he possessed religion. Wept and winced tenderness and shame but now seems to have become easy and to have but little sense of sin
Lewis,Worley,45,Laborer,"York Co., PA",947,8/7/1838,York Co.,Larceny,13 mos,1,Cannot read or write; gets drunk; married; has 2 children; reads now,Discharged (hopeful) Sept 7th 1839,"Seems to have been greatly excited from the beginning of his confinement, wept and prayed seems subsiding without hopeful results"
Frederick,Harts,45,Laborer,"Saxony, Germany",948,8/9/1838,York Co.,Burglary,2 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; married; reads German,Discharged Time Out,Cannot understand English
James ,Grey (ali. James Clark),35,Shoemaker,New Jersey,949,8/15/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads; gets drunk; married,Discharged No hope,"When in prison before had conviction of sin and prayed and felt very unhappy all to no purpose threw it off and feels better not to think of such things, thinks of them no longer."
Ann,Johnson (ali. Ann Davis),31,Female; Servant; Black,Delaware,950,8/13/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads; drank; married,Discharged Hopeful,"No promise of awakening conviction altogether indifferent to religious instruction. Subsequently, awakened to a sense of her sinful condition and concern for salvation"
John,O'Neil,40,Laborer,Ireland,951,8/14/1838,Luzerne Co. ,Assault and battery intent to kill,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged hope of moral reform,Struck his wife with an axe while drunk. No proper impression of his guilt
Stacy,Cromer,45,Laborer,New Jersey,952,8/16/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; got drunk; married,Discharged Time Out. Feb 17th 1840 Monday,"Old man from Chambersburg, visited him soon after his entrance seemed to be much affected, wept freely. Has seemed tender ever since, rather wearing off. This man has since given satisfactory proof of a hopeful change and in"
William,Giles,45,Moulder,Maryland,953,8/16/1838,Franklin Co.,Assault and battery intent to rape,4 yrs,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; married; learned to read,Pardoned and discharged March 5th 1840,"Attempted rape on his own daughter 12 years old. Says he was drunk and knows not what he did, has been for some years very intemperate, is ignorant, senseless and hardened"
Jacob,Rice,49,Mulatto; Laborer,Pennsylvania,954,8/16/1838,Franklin Co.,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drank; married; is spelling,Discharged Hope of religious reform,Saw him soon after his entrance was then much affected and wept but his sorrow I fear were not for sin. Has been ever since deeply affected and I doubt not under the influence of Gods gracious spirit. May 27th – Sick with varioloid
Frank,Jones,24,Mulatto; Laborer,Virginia,955,8/16/1838,Franklin Co.,Burglary & Larceny,3 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drank some; single; spelling; learning to read; reads now,Discharged Time Out,Appears to have no desire for religious conversation
William M.,Leonard,29,Shoemaker,Germany,956,8/20/1838,Montgomery Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; married; sober; has learned to read in prison; write arithmatic,Discharged,"From Phoenixville is acquainted with Rev. Mr. Nicholls. Has no religious feeling. Have heard a bad character from prisoner 917, who says he talks with others and boasts of great success in stealing"
Charles H.,White,58,Tailor,Philadelphia,957,8/23/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,1 yr,3,Cannot read or write; got drunk sometimes; married; can read,Time out. Discharged,Professes some desire to serve God and pray but has no proper sense of sin. June 11th 1839 Called for to visit him. In distress for sin – subsequently impression wearing off and ineffectual.
John,Marshall,67,Laborer,Ireland,958,8/15/1838,Cumberland Co.,Horse stealing,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"Seen past feeling conviction, expects to be saved by faith and hope. Indifferent to religion."
Hannah,Burks,40,Female,Lancaster Co.,959,8/29/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,3,reads; got drunk; widow,Discharged,"Pleads not guilty. Seems bold and hardened familiar with a prison, has read the bible much in prison, has read the Bible much in prison but evidently with no advantage."
Sophia,Vandan,47,Female,Philadelphia,960,8/29/1838,Philadelphia,Passing counterfeit money,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drank some; married,Discharged,"Appeared to be overwhelmed with grief and shame. Denied her participation in the guilt of her husband, who sent her to pass counterfeit money. She was ignorant of its character. Husband a Belgian infidel and very hardened – herself a bad character daughter to Mrs. Deforest"
Paul,Vandan,71,Hatter,Belgium,961,8/29/1838,Philadelphia,Passing counterfeit money,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",cannot read or write; drinks; married,Time out Hopeless,"Perfectly hardened, an infidel will not hear anything on the subject of religion, gets angry"
Edward,Thomas,20,Laborer,"Columbia, PA",962,8/22/1838,Columbia Co.,Buggery,3 yrs,1,reads; drinks; single,Discharged No hope,"Very ignorant and hardened. Says his Father would not suffer him to attend religious meetings, it was of no use. Seems almost destitute of sensibility. This poor creature seems to be a slave to brutal appetite."
John,Hill,26,Waterman,Philadelphia,963,8/31/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,cannot read or write; drank some; married; learned to read,Discharged Hopeless,"Called by request to see him in infirmary in evident and deep distress for his sins and exceedingly anxious to know what he must do to be saved. Parents died when he was young, scarcely remembers them, has been raised up into life in ignorance extreme never entered a church or heard a sermon or knew a better. No man ever told him anything of God or his soul, but his condition in prison and the preaching here has awakened intense anxiety to know the way to be saved."
James,Barr,58,Waggoner,Pennsylvania,964,8/21/1838,Montgomery Co.,Larceny,13 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged Sept 21 1839,"Says he never was in prison before, never had any serious thoughts of God or religion in his life, scarcely capable of thinking at all"
Thomas,Coyne,35,Laborer,Ireland,965,8/25/1838,Northampton Co.,Murder,8 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; widower,Time out Excellent disposition,"This man is completely under the influence of superstition, has his cell hung round with crosses (9) is visited by the Priest. Professes innocence. Hopeless"
John,McCarty,37,Tailor,Ireland,966,8/25/1838,Northampton Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads only; drunk often; single,"Discharged Time out Feb 25, 1840","Came from Canada only 3 weeks before this charge is greatly afflicted and distressed by confinement but not by the guilt of sin. See journal Sept 24th, 1839"
William,Peters,30,Laborer,"Alsace, Germany",967,8/24/1838,Wayne Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; German protestant; drunk; single,"Discharged Time out, some hope of religious reform. Mr Walter and Vogelbach have obtained employment for him and hope he is a changed man","Made drunk by evil companion and in that state enticed to steal, much depressed in mind but not on account of sin."
James,Maguire,18,Servant,Ireland,968,8/28/1838,Adams Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; drunk sometimes; single; catholic,Discharged Time out,Seems beyond the reach of any other influence than popery
Henry,Davis,36,Mulatto,Port Au Prince,969,8/30/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; drunk sometimes; married; learned to spell,Discharged Time out,"Very careless, respecting the interests of the soul"
John,Scott,33,Mulatto,Maryland,970,8/30/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; got drunk; married; learned to spell,Discharged Time out,Charged with robbing the cars at Columbia in company with Henry Davis and others. Denies the charge. No realizing sense of his guilt before God.
Peter ,Smith,32,Laborer,New Jersey,971,9/11/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; married; got drunk,Discharged Time out. Hope of reform,Altogether indisposed to converse on religion. Seems to shrink from all observation
John,Thomas,15,,Philadelphia,972,9/12/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; single; reads learned in prison; in the House of Refuge,Discharged Time out Hopeless,"His grandmother Ann McKeage is 90 years old Sells fruit and cakes Arch and 4th. A remarkably fine and prepossessing countenance. Seems greatly affected and wept. Says he was not guilty, but being in company with a boy who stole, his fears led him to act as a participator, tries to pray. Attempted Castration."
George,Johnson,32,Servant,Virginia,973,9/12/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,1,reads and writes; drank some; married,Discharged Time out,"Robbed Bernards Store of 300$ worth. Lived when young with Pearson Serrill. Confesses his guilt and desert. Greatly attached to wife and family, member of Simmon Baptist Church. Does not feel his guilt sufficiently"
Harriet,Lane,17,Female,Huntingdon Co.,974,9/12/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes French and German; Sober; single,Discharged Time out Hopeless,"A very interesting looking girl, who has given evidence of being old in crime. Seems subdued, wept plentifully during my visit and has seemed deeply concerned for her soul since. Has been addicted to falsehood and deceit. Continues to deal in falsehood so that no confidence can be placed in anything she says."
Rachel,Fink,25,Female,Lehigh Co. ,975,9/7/1838,Lehigh Co.,Misdemeanor,1 yr 1 day,1,reads; sober; single,Discharged Sept 9th and taken into service in the city by Female Friends,"Had an illegitimate child born dead, concealed. Seems very tender. Says but little weeps"
Addington ,Booth,30,Cotton Spinner,England,976,9/10/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; married; learned to write; wants slate to learn arithmatic,Discharged Time out,"Indifferent to the subject of religion, pleads not guilty. [This is Major Downing the scribbler on books]"
William,Stevenson,18,Laborer,Philadelphia,977,9/13/1838,Bucks Co.,Burglary,3 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; single,Discharged Hopeless,Altogether regardless of the interests of his soul
Samuel A.,Whitcom,45,Blacksmith,New Hampshire,978,9/11/1838,Bradford Co. ,Horse stealing,1 yr,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged (hopeful) Sep 11th 1839,"Exceedingly depressed by solitary confinement has had some religious instruction. Expresses a desire to be saved by the grace of God. Sent for to visit him. Roused to [[inture]] feeling by reading a tract from Baptist Depository. “My Own Way” He said it had brought up his whole life before him, especially his youth and filled him with unspeakable distress and he was anxious to receive whatever instruction or consolation I could impart."
Isaac,Lomison,17,Laborer,"Columbia, PA",979,9/12/1838,Bradford Co. ,Forgery,1 yr,1,reads and writes a little; single; drinks,Discharged time out,"Wrote and signed an order for goods, gave it to another boy who obtained them. Says he did not design to have it presented and knew it not No just impression of guilt."
Peter,Brant,26,Blacksmith,"Albany, New York",980,9/12/1838,Bradford Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Time out Discharged,"Professes to be innocent, indulges the vain hope of pardon. Mother living"
Amos,Foster,23,Laborer,"Providence, Rhode Island",981,9/12/1838,Bradford Co. ,Larcery & Horse Stealing,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Time out Discharged,"Charged with stealing a horse which he says he had bought, not knowing it had been stolen. Wept very freely on account of his confinement, not effected I think on account of his sins. Has had small pox in prison."
Robert,Brinson,30,Dark mulatto; laborer,New York,982,9/26/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,2 here,cannot read or write; drinks a little; married,Discharged learned to spell and read in prison,"Nothing at all hopeful in him, hardened by crime. Learning to spell."
Hannah,Brinson,25,Mulatto; female,"Wilmington, Delaware",983,9/26/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,2,reads; sober; married,,"Says she was led into her crime by her husband, was sent by her husband to pledge stolen goods. Thinks of her sins now and professes concern for the interest of her soul and deep solicitude for the salvation of her husband."
Charles,Johnson,18,Black,Philadelphia,984,9/28/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; sober; single,Discharged No improvement,Says is sensible of his sins; but is manifestly insensible.
William,Smith,24,Black; Cook,Philadelphia,985,10/4/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; single,All his goodness like the morning cloud has passed away and he Discharged,"Very much affected and wept at his entrance. Confesses his crime – never stole before- The above. In deep distress on Friday and Saturday June 28 and 29 on account of his sins. On Monday morning calm and full of hope and happiness. Tears flowing, yet rejoicing. Appearance highly favorable. July 23 Humble happy thankful to God for arrest and imprisonment"
John,Wilson (ali. James Heath),29,Sailmaker,New York,986,10/6/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; widower,"Discharged Hopeless, clerk at South Wharves, heard from Bob Miller","Mother a member of Olivers St. Church, New York. Barkeeper in this City. Deeply affected with his present degradation and confinement. Anxious for religious instruction. Has been very loose character from youth, been to sea, would not be a sailor on account of discourse in the head swimming and fainting. Hopes he is changed."
William,Allen,38,Laborer,Philadelphia,987,10/6/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged. Hopeless,"Pleads not guilty, but his own story nearly or quite convicts him. Professed fondness for religious books, has but slight sense, if any, of his accountableness to God."
Dennis,Hagerty,49,Laborer,Ireland,988,10/6/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out,"Chief of his time Demented or deranged. Fierce and wicked. When in possession of his senses, altogether regardless of religion."
Joseph,Haines (ali. Carnits),33,Shoemaker,Chester Co.,989,10/17/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,7 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads and writes; got drunk; single,Died March 19th 1840 See Journal of that date Hopeful,"Real name Joseph Cunius, brother to Israel Cunius no [[black]] Has no soul. Bitter spirit, writhing under the judgments of God and spurring his mercy. Ignorant Skeptical, determined to reject his last and only hope, the Gospel."
William,Haines (ali. Sutton),27,Shoemaker,Philadelphia,990,10/17/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,6 yrs 6 mos,"4, 2 here",cannot read; drinks; single,Most deeply hardened.,"Regards his lot cast for life, hopeless of change for the better. Read to him the character and death of Paine. Listened seriously. Subsequently winces some interest, asked a bible, stained it."
Jesse,Siddell,37,Millwright,Bucks Co.,991,10/17/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read; got drunk; married; wife died since; reads,Discharged Time out,"Seems to have no feeling whatever. No desire to hear any conversation of a serious kind. Seems to have been a dissipated character. Wife died since he came to prison. Relatives sent him a catholic book, to prepare him to meet her in heaven."
James ,Bowen,25,Mulatto; laborer,Philadelphia,992,10/17/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads only; sober; single,Discharged Time out,Loudly asserts entire innocence of the crime charged against him. Is not disposed to consider the solemnities of a future judgement or any subject connected with it.
Charles D.,Defranca,37,,"Luzerne Co., PA",993,10/8/1838,Tioga,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; drinks,"Discharged Time out. This prisoner was deranged when the crime was committed and had been deranged for some years, wandering away from his home and friends","Mind crushed and broken by intemperance. Taciturn, weeps easily, mind wandering, no disposition to speak of religious matters, either silly, demented, or very deceptive."
Jacob,Goodwein,27,Shoemaker,New York,994,11/2/1838,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs 6 mos,2,reads; gets drunk; single,Discharged No hope Time out,"Seemed disposed to make light of his confinement, puts on an air of hardihood."
John,Kelly,42,Umbrella Maker,England,995,11/2/1838,Philadelphia,Murder,5 yrs,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; widower,Dismissed Gone to Almshouse Demented.,Murder of his wife gives a shocking account of the drunkenness. Denies the charge. Very restless and impatient of confinement by no means hopeful. Inclined to serious topics. Considers himself a good Christian.
David ,Wilson,22,House Carpenter,Philadelphia,996,11/2/1838,Philadelphia,Manslaughter,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; married; sober,Pardoned Discharged,"Greatly affected with his wretched condition and weeps and manifests deep anxiety for salvation. Has cried aloud under preaching. Has expressed some hope, but is manifestly in darkness yet."
John,Moore,38,Black; Laborer,New Jersey,997,11/2/1838,Philadelphia,Manslaughter,6 yrs,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; married; spelling in letter,Discharged.,"Very ignorant of religion. Seems never to have had his mind much directed to the subject. Much agitated by the prospect of long confinement. Says he prays and does all that he can. Cannot do more. Was struck by a young man (who was married to his wife’s daughter, caught him having a knife (dining) in his hand. Both fell, the knife accidentally passing onto the neck of the victim. He bled to death. Drunk when the deed was committed."
Patrick,McGowen,25,Laborer,Ireland,998,10/30/1838,Schuylkill Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single; began at 25,Discharged Time out Received intelligence of a bequest of 6000 [[pound]] sterling in Ireland or about 25000$,"Very sensible of the wrong he has done, which was induced by drunkenness. Seems more tender in his feeling than is usual with Catholic and grateful for religious instruction."
Jacob,Eckfelt,26,Wheelwright,Philadelphia,999,11/10/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,"Was 6 mos in Moyamensing, was pardoned. Has a mother in New Orleans and numerous relatives in Philadelphia. Seems to have little sense of the evil of his crime"
Anna ,Wilson (formerly Ann Morgan),48,Female,Pennsylvania,1000,11/10/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"5, 2 here",reads; drinks; widow,Discharged Time out,"Distinguished as a good prisoner, quiet obedient, orderly. Very tender feelings when religious truths are pressed upon her attention and easily excited to tears but very unstable in her purposes of reform."
John,Robinson,22,Mulatto,Philadelphia,1001,11/10/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; single; began at 16,Discharged Time out,"Once in Moyamensing. A boatman in the coal trade, was drunk when the crime was committed. Sick Ven. No serious impressions. Subsequently asked for a bible. Says he is determined to steal no more."
Samuel G.,Kaufman,28,Laborer,"York Co., PA",1002,11/7/1838,York Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,"Discharged Serious and hopeful. Cause of confinement, intemperance.","Was in the US Army 5 years and was injured greatly by it, was drunk in a stable did not steal nor intent it. Never had any serious religious impressions."
John,Lawrence,42,Cooper,Maryland,1003,11/7/1838,York Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; married,Discharged Determined to reform,"Wishes to appear innocent of the charge, without actually denying it, giving a view of the slight evidence on which he was convicted. Seems tender, weeps, but seems confident that his imprisonment has been the means of salvation a hasty and I fear an unfounded conclusion. Confirmed the story of L.G. Caufman above. Seems tender. Disposed at one time to be a Catholic."
Alexander,Zeigler,25,Plasterer,"York Co., PA",1004,11/8/1838,York Co.,Larceny,13 mos,2 here,cannot read; drinks; single; reads,Discharged Time out,"Indifferent to religion, no wish to talk of it. Taciturn. Small crime was drunk and did not success in his purpose bridled a horse in a state of intoxication and fell asleep while going it"
Daniel,Divinny,30,Miller,"York Co., PA",1005,11/9/1838,York Co.,Putting stones on railroad,1 yr,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Nov. 9th 1839,Seems rather more serious and tender than at first. Hopes to improve his time here.
Levi,Albert (formerly Alfred Loadman),26,Black,Delaware,1006,11/10/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2 here,cannot read or write; drinks; single; learning to spell; began at 14,Discharged Time out,One year in Moyamensing. Has never been troubled at all or not much respecting the welfare of his soul. Now careless.
John ,Snider,25,Brush Maker,Germany,1007,11/15/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes German; drank a little; unmarried; Lutheran; has learned to read english,Discharged Time out. Professes religious change. No confidence in him.,Not impressed with a sense of sin or the necessity of religion. Has never had correct information respecting the subject.
Carl,Abel,38,Shoemaker,Germany,1008,11/15/1838,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes German; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out Never could speak English,"Has been one year in America, does not speak English sufficiently to converse on religion. Not much inclined to do so. Remarkably mild temper, naturally good disposition, very grateful for the least attention"
William,Jobes (formerly William Knowles),52,Laborer,New Jersey,1009,11/17/1868,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,"5, 2 here",reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,"Professes deep concern for his eternal welfare. Hoped when he left prison before he was converted is now convinced of his error and says he trembles for the safety of his soul. Poor old man seems to feel very deeply says he does enjoy hope of mercy. But is a stranger to the hidden will of the soul. Subsequently, a month previous to his discharge I was left to entertain a hope for him."
Robert,Salmon,25,Engineer,Delaware,1010,11/17/1868,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes a little; gets drunk; married,Discharged no hope of reform,Seems indifferent to religion and not disposed for conversation
Charles,Cooper,32,Black; Laborer,Pennsylvania,1011,11/17/1868,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; married; now spells and reads some,"Discharged Time out. The subject of disease, thinks he will not live long. Hope of change","Very much depressed by confinement as is usual at first. Mind seriously affected, prays, asked for Testament begins to read a little. Some hope of this man."
Catharine,Young,24,black; female,Delaware,1012,11/17/1868,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads; sober; single; crime at 20,"Discharged Going home to parents in Frederica Delaware to die of consumption April 25, 1842 heard of her death 5 weeks after her arrival at home from the letter it is hoped she was prepared.","Reads in spelling book, no religious instruction in early life, no present sense of her sins."
John,Trimble,18,Laborer,Berks Co.,1013,11/5/1838,Mifflin Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,Reads; got drunk sometimes; single,Discharged Time out,"Mothing living in Pottsville. (Presbyterian and Pious) wept at the remembrance of his crime and the pain it has given to him. He was driving cattle for a man, who upon going to bed placed his pocket book under his head containing 82$ Temptation proved too great for him, got up at night, and went off with it. No religious impressions. Disease of main at entrance, had it some years."
John,Lambkin,24,Storekeeper,Pennsylvania,1014,11/24/1838,Philadelphia,Forgery,3 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; drinks some; single,Discharged No hope,"Was in prison before and left in May last. Has conducted well since. Present conviction for an offence committed previous to the last, imprisonment. Manifests considerable desire to feel the influence of religion. A greater talker but a little doer. The above story of his crime false"
William ,Hamilton,25,Laborer,New York,1015,11/15/1838,Cumberland Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,Discharged Time out. Very hopeful,"Seems very deeply and seriously affected not only with his degraded and wretched condition but also on account of sin. So that he almost despairs of mercy, subsequently continues to feel as at first, weeps and prays. His parents are pious Methodists. Connected with circus riders his ruin."
Simon,Sword,20,Butcher,"Lancaster, PA",1016,11/24/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; drinks; single,Discharged Hopeless,Pleads not guilty. Another man stole the money and gave it to him to keep for him. He did not know it was stolen. Not anxious for religious instruction. Begins to be serious. Jan 12th Seems awakening to the interests of his soul. Denies guilt
Isaac,Lerue,21,Laborer,"Lancaster, PA",1017,11/19/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single; reads,Discharged some hope of reform .,"Parents living. Mother pious, reads very little. Not much feeling apparent. Subsequently the subject of seriousness and tenderness."
James,Boar,21,Black; Servant,"Lancaster, PA",1018,11/24/1838,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks wine; single; reads bible a little improves,Discharged. Time out Hope of reform,"His mother living. Very ignorant, is destitute of religious feeling. Feels confinement sorely. June 22 Powerfully wrought upon by his feelings, crying aloud and praying. Keeper thought him deranged and had him removed, brought back next day. Awakened to a sense of his guilt and danger. Catholic."
Andrew,Gordon,22,Black; Barber,Maryland,1019,11/26/1838,Lancaster Co.,Manslaughter,5 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; single; learning to read,,"Resolute temper, seems to have never much thought of his soul or heaven or hell. Seems to have lost much of his natural vivacity. Is rather taciturn."
John,Welsh,27,Carpenter,Ireland,1020,11/28/1838,Adams Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads; drinks; single; learning to read; reads in Testament,Discharged Time out No Hope,Indifferent to religious instruction but anxious to learn to read.
Henry,Mitchell,35,Black; Laborer,Maryland,1021,11/23/1838,Montgomery Co.,Murder,10 yrs,1,cannot read; drink; single,Time out.,Says he is a member of the Methodist church. Has experience the power of divine grace and was living without reproach. Strenuously asserts entire innocence of the murder of his wife. Says she strung out of the window and killed herself by the fall. When he was assailed by her paramour with an ace which out his head.
Joseph,Bates,25,Laborer,"Bradford Co., PA",1023,11/21/1838,Susquehanna Co. ,Horse stealing,3 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; married; drinks occasionally; began at 16 by little thinks,Discharged Time out,"Seems like a man of excellent natural disposition, amicable temper [[etc]] Says that after leaving this prison, returned home, commenced business everybody pitied him. Aided him and he prospered more than ever before. But in evil hour got drunk and fell again, has strong desire for property. Now hopes he is changed some – unfounded."
Humphrey,Walton,28,Butcher,England,1024,12/8/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; drinks; married,Discharged Time out Hopeless,"Denied the charge, not much feeling apparent."
Henry,Bristol,24,Sambo; Sailor,Philadelphia,1025,12/15/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,reads and writes; single; drank some; stole at 23,Discharged Time out,"No feeling respecting religion, says he was put into country prison 6 months justly, but was not guilty of the present charge."
William,Jacobs,22,Black; Laborer,Chester Co.,1026,12/15/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; drinks; single,Discharged Time out,"No just perceptions of the sinfulness of his heart and life, careless."
Hannah,Jackson,24,Black; Servant; Female,"Baltimore, Maryland",1027,12/15/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; sober; married; reads learned in prison,Discharged Time out Hope of reform – Place provided in the country,Seems somewhat tender and serious.
David ,Garman,45,,Delaware,1028,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,13 mos,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married; began at 45; was drunk,,"Indifferent to religion. Thinks he has a good a hope as many others and is not concerned for future. Took a gun. Stupefied by rum. Don’t believe in future retribution, hardened."
Samuel E. ,Williams,18,Tanner,Philadelphia,1029,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single; father living; began at 14,Discharged Time out,"Came in stick, scarlet fever. Dr. thought him at one time hopeless. Seems to feel a little – his guilt."
Levi,Carpenter,24,Shoemaker,New York,1030,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; got drunk; married; began at 24; learned to write in prison,Discharged Time out,Denied his guilt. No concern in reform to his soul
Anthony,Myers,24,Gunmaker,"Alsace, Germany",1031,12/12/1838,Bucks Co.,Malicious Mischief,2 yrs,1,reads and writes German; gets drunk; single; evidently deranged,Discharged and sent to Almshouse,"Came into prison deranged, has always been a slave to his lusts. Deranged by indulgence."
Levi,Strady,23,Sailor,Germany,1032,12/12/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,3 yrs from 17th,1,cannot read; drinks; single; reads German,Discharged Hopeless,"Denies his guilt and weeps, distressed by confinement only. Seems fierce and revengeful, laughs at the mention of a hell – This prison he says is hell and there is none worse than this, will never be taken alive again, means to die rather than return [[etc]]"
William ,Anderson,28,Black; Laborer,Pennsylvania,1033,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,1 yr,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; single,Time out Discharged Hopeless,Not affected by the truth of God or the state of his soul
Aaron,Hagerman,32,Mulatto; laborer,New Jersey,1034,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read; gets drunk; Married; can read a little,Discharged Time out Some hope of reform,"Shows a slight disposition to listen to the Gospel, but not much interest. Have learned that he has been accustomed to pilfering and stealing, and though his present offense is small (5 lbs of rags) he is punished for other crimes, before committed"
Elizabeth,Hagerman,28,Dark mulatto; Female,New Jersey,1035,12/11/1838,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read; sober; married; learned to read and write in prison,"Discharged, hope of moral reform.",Ignorant of her state and indifferent to her spiritual interests.
Eliza,Lennox,20,Mulatto; Female,Philadelphia,1036,12/29/1838,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; married; drinks,Discharged Hopeless,"At present a most hopeless case, filling up the measure of her inequities. Only 2 months since she left the prison until her return."
Andrew,Helwig,33,Laborer,"Union Co., PA",1037,12/22/1838,Union Co.,Larceny,1 yr,2,reads German; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,Ignorant of the principles of religion and not much feeling. Seemed somewhat serious
Herman,Underwood,43,Miller,"York Co., PA",1038,1/8/1839,York Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Discharged Time out,Appears to feel his absence from his wife and family very deeply. Seems never to have had any correct views of gospel truth no great desire to converse on such topics.
Susan,Lyas,35,Mulatto; Female,"Baltimore, Maryland",1039,1/12/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,cannot read; drank some; married; never stole before age 35; was drunk and in that condition,"Died Was found sitting beside her bed, dead on the morning of January 16th, 1840, having from the warmth still left been dead but a short time. No appearances of distress or struggle visible.","Seems to be very much affected and very tender, weeps and affords some hopeful appearances. Says she is sensible of her sins and pray s to God, but feels afraid there is no mercy for her. Never had religious impressions until now."
Alexander,Tilghman,27,Mulatto,Delaware,1040,1/12/1839,Philadelphia,Misdemeanor,2 yrs,2,reads; got drunk; single; began at 23,Discharged Time out,"Has had some slight convictions of sin but transient, not worth naming, is very taciturn. No sense of guilt now."
John C.,Downs,28,Laborer,New Jersey,1041,1/26/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; married; got drunk; began at 27,Discharged Time out,"Not a hopeful person, left wife and children at the west. Came on to see friends in Jersey got into bad company, drinking and stealing, wept but has no idea of repentance. Afraid to have his friends know where he is. Never here before was 3 months in Moyamensing out three months, get drunk, in bad company, stole and was sent here."
James,Thomas (formerly James Badger),19,Mulatto; Blacksmith,"Baltimore, Maryland",1042,1/26/1839,Philadelphia,Assault and battery intent to kill,6 yrs,"3, 2 here",cannot read; drinks; single; began at 14,Died March 5th 1841 Hopeless,"Hardened and impudent, scoffs at religion. Professed atheist. Entered this prison at the age of 16, having been before convicted. Served 3 years, left December 30th 1938. Reentered Jan 26 1839 for the above crimes."
Thomas W. ,Johnson,26,Blacksmith,New York,1043,1/16/1839,Tioga,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes; married; drinks; began at 26,Discharged Hopeless,"Says he is unjustly confined for having removed property confided to his case, to a place of safety. Expects to be justified by the law of God, ignorant of his true condition, no sense of sin. Subsequently confesses his guilt with tears. Said he was once a professor of religion an Exhorter, and had been for the last 6 years living a dissipated and profligate life."
Robert,Brown (formerly John Harris),26,Black; Laborer,Philadelphia,1044,1/31/1839,Philadelphia,Attempt at Burglary,5 yrs,"3, 2 here",sober; single; can spell a little only; began to steal at the age of 11,Died November 17th 1842,"Began to steal at the age of eleven, is now in prison the 6th time or 6 years. Very dull of comprehension, seems never to have considered his condition, guilt, and danger. Told him that God has said thieves shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Warned him of the judgment and while I spoke, tears silently coursed down his cheeks and the solemnity of death and judgment seemed upon him. Since demented."
Benjamin,Collar,20,Laborer,"Otsego, New York",1045,1/25/1839,Wayne Co.,Forgery,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single; began at 20,Discharged Time out,"Tried to justify or to palliate his offence, shows not much disposition to be profited by conversation yet is confident he will never see the inside of prison again. Was raised by a pious family of Methodists, but never had religious impressions."
Philo,Morse Jr. ,38,Laborer,Connecticut,1046,1/25/1839,Wayne Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; widower,Discharged Time out,"Have some knowledge of his family in Connecticut. Denied the charge, says he bought a barrel of flour. Witness swore it was the same that was stolen from him. Could not prove his innocence because witnesses were absent. Trial was adjourned from time to time on account of it. Could not obtain the needful evidence. When informed of my acquaintance with his Uncle, bowed his face in his hands and tears poured silently and plentifully, 14 Feb. Says he owns a farm in Litchfield."
Jonathan,Christ,22,Laborer,Berks Co.,1047,1/24/1839,Lancaster Co.,Horse Stealing,2 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks; single; reads German; never stole before began at 22,Discharged Hope of reform,"Has stole before, was drunk when he committed the crime. Is very ignorant and especially of religion. Knows nothing of religious impression. Weeps- because of his punishment"
Hugh ,Williams (ali. Alexander Boyer),42,,Delaware,1048,2/7/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 2 mos,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; sober; single,Discharged April 7th 1841 professed religion again but not sincere.,"Went from this prison 3 or 4 years since professed religion, imposed on Mr. Strancliff. Very vain of his knowledge, has read considerable but is not with it and ignorant. Thought in early life was a real Christian for 5 years but I found sufficient evidence that he knew not God. Still there is some appearance of real desire to know God. Like that of Balaam. Let me [[etc]]"
Alexander,Johnson,18,Black; Laborer,"Pittsburg, PA",1049,2/8/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or writel gets drunk; single; began to steal at 17; no parents; can spell a little,"Died April 3rd, 1841 No hope","Never affected by serious thoughts, been of low and vagrant habits. Lived with aunt, worked some in brick yards. Was in Moyamensing 3 months. Stupid and Careless."
Hester,Luff,23,Black; Servant,Philadelphia,1050,2/8/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2,cannot read or write; got drunk; single; began to steal at 22,Discharged hopeless,"Came out of Moyamensing 9 months since. Stole the value of a weeks wages, which the woman she lived with had refused. Seems hardened. Laughs and shows other indications of want of feeling and absence of moral principle."
James,McConnell (formerly Daniel McConnell),38,Shoemaker,Pennsylvania,1051,1/29/1839,Centre Co.,Horse stealing & Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 3 here",reads and writes a little; drank some,Died November 18th 1840 Some hope for him but none from the dying pour,"Has evidently no proper sense of sin. Says since he left the prison 2 years ago, was at work at his trade and doing well. But a man who knew him cautioned his employer and told him that he was two in prison before and meant to conduct well only until he could he a change to steal. In despair he rushed to the bottle and fell again"
William ,McLaughlin,22,Nailer,Delaware Co. ,1052,1/29/1839,Centre Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,"Pardoned January 31, 1840","Says he never stole before, did not mean to steal now. Thought himself justly entitled to do what he did, wanted to pay himself illegally what he considered justly due."
John,Gruber,29,blacksmith,"Lancaster, PA",1053,1/22/1839,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes; got drunk; married; began at 29,Discharged Time out,"Seems to have no just sense of his condition, feels the sorrow of the world. Was drunk will never enter again such a place as this is very confident. April 25th seems in deep distress under the impression that his soul is lost. Affected by the sermon yesterday"
James,Johnson,21,Black; waiter,New Jersey,1054,1/26/1839,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,1 yr,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; single; began at 21,Time out discharged,"Appears ashamed, not willing to converse. No religious sense of the evil of sin."
Patrick,Houlton,20,Laborer,Ireland,1055,1/23/1839,Northampton Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; single; began at 20; reads and writes well,Discharged Time out,"Can obtain but little satisfaction, weeps on account of confinement. Is an Irish catholic and very ignorant, found this man extremely false and deceitful in almost every respect. Pretty good education, shrewd and quick mind [[etc]]"
Joseph,Laird,25,Coppersmith,Philadelphia,1056,2/9/1839,Philadelphia,Larcenies,4 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; got drunk; single; began at 19,Discharged No hope,"Has been four years out of this prison and doing well. Has been during said time at work at his business in Pittsburg returned 3 months ago to this city, fell into bad company at tram shop, Callowhill and Front, was led as he affirms into that for which he now suffers, ignorantly by William Welsh 57 – began to steal copper from his master for which he came first to this place when 19 years old."
William ,Welsh,21,Shoemaker,Delaware,1057,2/9/1839,Philadelphia,Larcenies,4 yrs,1,reads; got drunk; single,"A most depraved being, utterly hopeless.","Attributes his crime and imprisonment to Jospeh Laird (56) who he says after a short acquaintance got him to go with him to a place from which he had previously stolen goods of some kind and of which he knew nothing but where an officer arrested Laird and one called Parker. He was taken with them, being in their company. But Laird testifies that he is the one who led on in the crime of having robbed a countryman of 3 dollars which seems to be true. Welsh once before was taken up on suspicion and discharged, was also for some time in house of refuge. Weeps and feels the wretchedness of his condition. Has no right impressions of sin."
Robert,Crawford,28,,New Jersey,1058,2/11/1839,West Chester Co. ,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes; drank at time heavily; single,Discharged No hope,"In deep affliction, thinks he will never survive his confinement. Is frightened of being in such a place, seems like a man of weak mind, is deranged when he gets to drinking. Got drunk and was deranged when he stole 3 coats, got to the city knew now how, was found deranged in street and taken to the almshouse from thence to Moyamensing for trial. Thence to this place. Brought up by William Thorne between Haddonfield and Moorestown."
Barney,Thomas,24,,"Pittsburg, PA",1059,2/11/1839,Chester Co. ,Burglary,2 yrs,1,reads a little; drank scarcly any; married; began at 24; was drunk at the time,Time out Discharged Some hope,"Has been a member of the Methodist society but never knew God – very ignorant. Says he feels for his soul, many times but does not appear to feel much at present. Subsequently prays much."
Eliza,George,28,Mulatto; Servant; Female,Chester Co.,1060,2/11/1839,Chester Co. ,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read; sober; married,Discharged Hopeful,"Imprisoned rather through malice than for crime, seems docile and disposed to do right. Has no religious impressions, bought sausages of a woman, charged with taking more than was sold to her. Worked ordinarily for the woman, who kept tavern, and received them in payment for his work. Was in great distress at her entrance as is usual with some, but her tears are not occasioned by Godly sorrows, seems willing to hear – but has little to say."
William ,Gilbert (formerly Stephen Williams),55,Printer,"Hartford, CT",1061,2/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,2 here,reads and writes; drinks; single and married; 4 months out and in again,Time out Sick,"Not long out of prison, got married and soon after returned, a poor hopeless and miserable creature, weeps bitterly from an apprehension that his condition is remediless and such indeed it seems."
John F.T.,Rosenberger,29,,Germany,1062,2/12/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,3 yrs from 19th,2 here,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,"Discharged No hope, monomania","This man professed conversion and seems as happy as any creature could be, when first in this place. But returned in a few weeks, said it was impossible to get work, was turned out of every situation as all knew by his work that he had been in the penitentiary ."
Michael,Sheets,33,Shoemaker,Bucks Co.,1063,2/15/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read or write; married; drinks; reads german,Discharged,"Can read German only, as ignorant and indifferent respecting a future world and the retributions of eternity as the beasts of the field."
Samuel,Sheets,23,,Bucks Co.,1064,2/15/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,18 mos,1,cannot read or write; drank some; married,Discharged,"Very ignorant and seems to have no sense of the evil of his crime, indifferent to religion and appears to have had no instruction whatever in relation to his soul."
Morris,Terry,38,Black,New Jersey,1065,2/15/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,13 mos,1,cannot read; drinks; married; learned to read in prison,Time out discharged,"Has never had a proper sense of sin nor correct views of the way of salvation although he says that himself and wife were Methodists and served the Lord, says he is not chargeable with the crime for which he suffers, but by the false oath of an enemy he is now in prison. Says A Hagaman Hole and was in Jail several times."
William,Whitley,33,Printer,"Dauphin Co., PA",1066,2/19/1839,Montgomery Co.,Larceny,4 yrs,2 here,good education; sober; married; reads and writes,Have good reason to hope that the Lord has wrought his work in him Alas! Alas!,"This individual was in the institution before for forgery and after 2 years received a pardon which took 5 years from the sentence, he has returned for larceny. Naturally strong mind seems to have some right views of religion but no heart to it. Denies the charge."
James,Smith,31,Laborer,Ireland,1067,2/18/1839,Montgomery Co.,Burglary & Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes a little; widower; drank but not much,Discharged Monomania No hope,"Confesses his guilt and is in extreme agony of mind. Wonders how he could be so far left to the depravity of his heart as to commit the crime. Cannot blame it to drink, is greatly distressed for his children and for the sin which has taken from them their only surviving parent. Is not enlightened on subject of religion."
Charles,Robinson (ali. Charles Morris),27,Black,Philadelphia,1068,2/23/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"5, 2 here",reads and writes a little; gets drunk; single,Discharged No hope,"Not in any degree hopeful, as regards religious impression or reform"
John,Magor,40,Laborer,Lehigh Co. ,1069,3/9/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads only; drinks; single,Pardoned and sent to the Almshouse in 1839 November or December Was deranged when convicted.,Says he owns the grounds on which the prison stands and consequently the Prison. Perhaps deranged (May 3) is President of the U.S.
Mary,Morris,25,Bright Mulatto; Female,,1070,3/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; single,"Discharged. Friends have hope for her and have obtained a place, but I doubt will be useless.","Seems not to have much sensibility, heart hardened by criminal and sensual indulgence."
William,Evans (formerly William Chamberlain),33,Shoemaker,"Bucks Co., PA",1071,3/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",can read and write; gets drunk; single,Discharged No hope,"An old offender, hoped he had reformed became a Drayman or Porter [[etc]] his story in part false. No religious impressions"
John,Penrose,34,Tailor,Philadelphia,1072,3/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,4,can read and write; gets drunk; married; began at 30,Discharged Some hope of reform. Not much.,"Professes to have been innocent of the charge. Blames Evan 71. Evidently careless, hardened, and familiar with prison. Takes his condemnation quite philosophically. Jan 10th 1840 Tuined by the unfaithfulness of his wife, worked in Haddington. Sent 6 and 8 doll a week to his wife, found her on his return living with another man. Is the Mrs. McKinley to whose house Dr. Chaunce took the female, who was murdered in childbirth."
James,Angelow,21,Sailor,Philadelphia,1073,3/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,can read and write; sober; married; began at 21,Discharged Time out,"A very lively kind of young man, just married and separated by his sentence. Claims to be innocent, says his parents were possessed of considerable property in this city and that by means unknown, the city now has it in possession."
Joseph,Green ,30,Waterman,Philadelphia,1074,3/16/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,Reads and writes; gets drunk; married,Pardoned Thursday Nov. 18th 1841,"Has lived a vagrant and wretched life for 4 years past. Was once well off; was a captain of sloop and schooner and [[ ]] one in the coasting trade, has no sense of the importance of religion. In company with ’71 and ’72. Charges the crime upon ’71. Says he was ignorant of the character of the others and had no participation in the crime."
William H.,Smith,33,Railroad Contractor,New York,1075,3/12/1839,Tioga,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads only; got drunk; married,,"Was contractor on a railroad and in a fight among Irishman, became alarmed for his life. Put on the clothes of another person to disguise himself and thus escape, brought them back next morning and was afterward arrested for stealing them. Through enmity, would not have been indicted in City – no disposition to talk of religion. Member of Baptist church, thinks himself recovered from backsliding. Tricky and hypocrite"
Nelson,Scott,16,Black,Franklin Co.,1076,4/3/1839,Franklin Co.,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; sober; single; reads,Discharged No hope,"Father and mother profess religion, has not lived with them in several years, they are seeders (perhaps seceeders) No sense of religion at all."
William,Stevenson,18,Black,Franklin Co.,1077,4/3/1839,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,1,reads only; got drunk; single,Discharged No hope,No serious or religious impressions.
Richard,Ross,19,Mulatto,Franklin Co.,1078,4/3/1839,Franklin Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drank some; single,Discharged No hope,Is 19 years old and shows no indication of good – very ignorant indeed.
Thomas,Vanderslice,50,Farmer,Pennsylvania,1079,4/13/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Hopeless,"An old sinner and long acquainted with prisons, not hopeful."
William ,Anderson,27,Black,"Reading, PA",1080,4/13/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,3,cannot read; gets drunk; single,Discharged Time out Careless and hardened still and grossly ignorant,Careless and hardened
Daniel,Burton (formerly Daniel Gray),36,Mulatto; Shoemaker,Pennsylvania,1081,4/9/1839,Lancaster Co.,Receiving stolen goods,2 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads and writes; sober; single,Died June 30th 1840,Has had some impressions but none of an effectual character.
Robert,Fisher (ali. Josiah),27,Medium Mulatto; Blacksmith,"Hartford, Connecticut",1082,4/16/1839,Lancaster Co.,Horse Stealing,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; drinks; single,,"Says he exchanged his own horse for one that was stolen and the thief absconding he was left to suffer. Never thought much of religion says today he purchased the hose at his own shop after having shod him. Was not allowed time to procure witnesses. His first emotions were revenge, he now finds them all gone and he gave all up into the hands of God and is resolved to attend to the salvation of his own soul. Some hope of him greatly increased 2 months before discharge."
John,Francis,25,Black,Pennsylvania,1083,4/15/1839,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,1 yr,2,reads and writes; drinks; married,"Time out, Discharged, Professes to be turned to God, manifests a state of feeling. Apparently very hopeful.",Says he was once in Moyamensing where he became religious. Is now innocent of the charge. Bought a stolen watch.
John,Jones (ali. Samuel Williams),38,Mulatto,Philadelphia,1084,4/23/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads; gets drunk; married,Discharged.,"No hopeful appearance whatever. Seemed hurt at my remark that he did not wish to see me, has been serious for some months, says he can’t talk much has nothing to say for himself. Feels he is a sinner, prays to God as far as he has light seeks him would be glad to have me call and talk to him, though he can’t say much to me."
William,Sturtzman,18,,Franklin Co.,1085,4/18/1839,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads only; got drunk; single,Discharged Hopeless,Tells me he is 20 years old. Born in Chambersburg. No religious knowledge or impressions
John,Snowdon,23,Mulatto,Franklin Co.,1086,4/16/1839,Dauphin Co. ,Larceny,2 yrs,1,got drunk; single; spells a little; sober; married,Discharged.,All his statements disagree with those made to Mr. Wood. Says he has had serious thoughts but has no knowledge of a religious kind.
Adam,Wendinger,37,Weaver,"Wirtemberg, Germany",1087,4/15/1839,Columbia Co.,Assault and batter intent to kill,2 yrs,1,reads and writes German; got drunk; married,Discharged ho,No sense of religion. Can’t speak English. Don’t care for the Bible.
Christian,Haunte,50,,"Wirtemberg, Germany",1088,4/15/1839,Columbia Co.,Larceny,1 yr,1,reads and writes German; sober; married,"Time out. Discharged, exhibits hopeful appearances","No religious feeling, can’t speak English."
Thomas,Snowdon,52,,Adams Co.,1089,4/25/1839,Adams Co.,Larceny,2 yrs,1,reads only; drinks a little; married,Time out Discharged,"Pleads not guilty. Utterly careless and ignorant says that he fell into his present condition by a spirit of officious meddling in things with which he had no real concern. Undertook to sell a cow for 2 men and sold it they standing by and receiving the money. Once accused of killing a man, proved an alibi. Says he had not a bad name, has a family, don’t live with his wife."
Charles,Schank,23,Black,New Jersey,1090,4/22/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,cannot read; drinks a little; single; spells; learned to read,Discharged Some good appearances but not ripe.,"No appearance of hopefulness, very ignorant and careless."
Abram,Brown,19,Black,Philadelphia,1091,4/22/1839,Bucks Co.,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads a little; drinks; single; spells only,Discharged No hope,Denies any participation whatever in the guilt or the act. Is but 19 years old. See him again.
Charles,Williams,25,Black,"Bucks Co., PA",1092,4/22/1839,Bucks Co.,Assault and batter intent to rape,7 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single,Died Aug. 9th 1842,"This poor creature is not a jot above idiocy, is a more proper subject of the almshouse than of the prison"
Henry,Chapman,12,Black,"Bucks Co., PA",1093,4/22/1839,Bucks Co.,Arson,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; temperate,Discharged by writ of error April 20 1840,"A small boy. Seems like a smart and intelligent child, affirms his innocence and declares the burning of a mere barrack of straw to have burn occasioned accidentally, by playing with Loco Foco matches."
Henry,Chauncey,47,Botanical Practitioner,New York,1094,5/6/1839,Philadelphia,Murder,5 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; married,Time out,"The case of this man excited great sensation during the past 6 months, he having occasioned the death of a female, by malpractice in an attempt to produce abortion. In a state of excitement bordering upon insanity, sent for Mr. Bacon. Earnestly desiring to be chained or otherwise confined to prevent him from committing violence upon himself. Visited him immediately after. He was in a state of considerable mental anguish on account of his family and from an apprehension of the loss of reason and consequent suicide. Complained of intense pressure on the occiput and a sensation of coldness and dropping in that region with horrid temptations to destroy himself. Said he wished yet to live for his family’s sake. Was unwilling to have it known that he had been a professor of religion. Could not endure to bring a stain upon, a cause that was dear to his heart. Though for the last 3 years he had lost sight of God. Clouds and darkness shrouded him from his sight. He deeply deplored that the hope of gain had lured him into a medical practice, which had unveiled to his view. The entire mass of corruption pervading the whole extent of this community (Philadelphia) In the bitterness of his spirit, intimated that if anyone unacquainted with the widespread of sensuality pervading the higher classes as well as lower, could just see what comes under the observation of some. They would be horror struck at the vast amount and at the methods adopted to conceal it. He looked back upon it with loathing and abhorrence and would now prefer the deepest poverty to a participation in its gains. After long period of restless opposition to Gods spirit and convictions of conscience it is hoped he is brought to submit at the feet of Jesus and after some months of cheering evidence of the fact was Discharged by pardon Nov. 5th 1841 and restored to the bosom of a family he deeply loves."
William,Brown,27,Tailor,Washington D.C.,1095,5/8/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; got drunk; single; mother lives in Baltimore; Began at 23,Died Oct 20th 1841 No just ground of hope,Not disposed to be communicative confessed however that his life for some few years had been bad.
Milford,Miller,18,Mulatto,"Norristown, PA",1096,5/8/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,6 yrs,1,cannot read; temperate; single,Died April 28th 1841,"Hardened Indifferent, seems careless and as though he had no character to lose and no feeling on which to operate. By solitary vice became deranged continued so a year"
John ,Williams,30,Black; Laborer,,1097,5/9/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,1,reads only; gets drunk; married,Time out health and mind good.,"Found drunk in a cellar did not mean to steal. Never stole in his life. Very fond of music, tried to acquire a knowledge of it. No appearance of penitence."
Abraham,Bray,16,Black; Laborer,,1098,5/9/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,cannot read or write; gets drunk; single; can read testament,Died July 28th 1840 Hopeless,"Exceedingly stupid and ignorant. Unconscious of the greatness of his guilt, regards it as small matter."
Charles,Godfrey,22,Laborer,Philadelphia,1099,5/11/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"3, 2 here",reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged Time out,Son of a Methodist minister. Discharged April 14th returned here in 4 weeks. My former views confirmed. Assets entire innocence. Bought some venison. Can prove it but was denied the opportunity. Offered bail and was refused [[etc]] Did not and does not yet know it was stolen. The prosecutor swore that he had lost beef.
Patrick,Conway,28,Laborer,Ireland,1100,5/11/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read or write; drinks; single; can read,Discharged hopeless,Irish Catholic. 1 conviction for three months in Moyamensing – so sense of sin. Education neglected – early habits bad. Given to lying. A true son of Holy Mother.
William,Holvis,49,Shoemaker,"Cologne, France",1101,5/11/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,1,reads and writes a little; married; gets drunk,Discharged – Deranged most of his time while in prison,"Says he was of the Horse Guards of Napoleon the Emperor of the French, was not guilty of stealing and is unjustly confined."
David ,Fitzgerald,18,Black,Philadelphia,1102,5/20/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single; stole at 12 years none since until now,"Discharged, very favorable appearance of reform",Has very slight sense of the guilt of crime. No sense of religion. Quite careless and hopeless. Sold himself to the Devil.
Thomas,Sharp,20,Black; Laborer,Philadelphia,1103,5/20/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; sober; single; began at 19,Discharged No great hope for him yet who can tell,"Seems to have no sense of the evil of sin. Education neglected, early habits bad. Sold himself to the Devil."
Samuel,Roberts,26,Tailor,Maryland,1104,5/23/1839,Philadelphia,Robbery,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; drank some; single,Has been a very difficult and trying prisoner but has improved very much,"A young man hastening on to Destruction no sense of criminality, denies the crime yet could not avoid criminating himself by an incautious word. Mother a Methodist. To the question had you never serious impressions was silent, would not reply. Afterward exhibited anger against the court. Spoke of 102 and 103 as condemned without trial or after being cleared."
Charles,Hanson,19,Black,"Reading, PA",1105,5/23/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,3 yrs,1,reads and writes a little; sober; single,Discharged Demented,Not disposed to confess his crime but guilty and hardened.
John,Rox,36,Weaver,Ireland,1106,5/25/1839,Philadelphia,Manslaughter,2 yrs,1,reads and writes; gets drunk; married; Irish Catholic,Pardoned Jan 31st 1840,"Has no sense of guilt. Kelley, the man who was killed came to the house of a neighbor for refuge from the fury of a drunken husband, found her escaped, drew a new dagger with which he swore he meant to take her life. Rox tried to get it from him, was attacked and wounded several times, found his life in danger, struck him with a club of which he died. (Came first to Rox’s house to find his wife and learned she was at this neighbors)"
Moses,Hutson (ali. Jones),19,Black,Delaware,1107,5/25/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,4 yrs,1,reads and writes; sober; single; bad company,Died Aug 1840,Father and mother dead. Stammers very badly. The only one of the recent convicts that wept. Did not know that [[searct]] vice was a sin against God – was softened greatly when I told him my errand. July Infirmary very anxious for his souls salvation.
Levin,Tingley,24,Black,Delaware,1108,5/25/1839,Philadelphia,Robbery,7 yrs,1,cannot read or write; got drunk; single,Discharged Time out,Engaged with Julia Wilt (below) in a barbarous robbery. In which a mans hand was cut off. Seems hardened and senseless. Mind subject to erotic enervation.
Julia,Wilt,37,Female; Servant,"Easton, PA",1109,5/25/1839,Philadelphia,Robbery,7 yrs,1,reads only; got drunk; left her husband,Died May 10th 1843 Presented entirely satisfactory evidence of preparation.,Hopes for happiness not here but in heaven because God is all sufficient. Sunk into debased and brutal vice and hardness of soul. Has been subsequently the subject of deep mental anguish on account of her sins and now professes a hope in the merits of Christ.
John,Stacks,27,Laborer,Ireland,1110,5/24/1839,Lancaster Co.,Larceny,1 yr ,2 here,reads; gets drunk; single,Discharged Hopeless,Irish Catholic. Was drunk when the affair took place. A cap was given to him and being found in his possession was condemned. Denies having stolen it.
John,Rogers,25,Organ builder,Ireland,1111,6/1/1839,Philadelphia,Burglary,2 yrs 5 mos,2,reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Died July 27th 1841,An Irishman smart and intelligent. But evidently lost to hope. He seems to have decided upon crime as his course.
Thomas,Smith,33,Tobacconist,New York,1112 (prior 462),6/8/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,"3, 2 here",cannot read or write; single; gets drunk; can read a little,Discharged hopeless Received no money,Appears to be 50 years old or nearly so and is evidently entirely unconcerned for the interest of the soul. Hardened but little mind no energy of character
Thomas,Gray,38,Copper plate printer,Philadelphia,1113 (prior 609),6/8/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads and writes; gets drunk; single,Discharged Demented,"Apprentice to Mr. Duffy. If I rightly remember, stole when with him and was turned off before his time was out. Apparently hopeless."
Patrick,Collins,40,Laborer,Ireland,1114,6/8/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs,1,cannot read or write; drinks; single; can read,Discharged Time out No hope Arrested at the gate on account of threats,"Altogether innocent, slept in bed with the man who was robbed, who swore falsely against him. Says if the man was robbed which he seems to doubt, he could not have done it, being asleep beside him"
John,Dawson (or Dorsey),40,Black,Chester Co.,1115 (prior 575),6/15/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,"3, 2 here",cannot read; can join 2 and 3 letters; single,Discharged Time out,Left here Feb 17th 1839 remained out only 4 months. Seemed greatly ashamed when recognized by me. Denied being guilty on this charge though guilty before. Cannot read would not learn before in prison – no desire to make any effort.
Daniel,McMichael (gave to Mr. Wood the name of D. Mitchell),25,Laborer,Philadelphia,1116,6/15/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; got drunk; single,Discharged No hope,"Served two years at printing in this city. Master died. Shifted about, learned idle habits, fell into bad company, was 6 months in Moyamensing, says in this matter, he was with a young man to whom he had lent 5 dollars, was promised his watch went with him to his mothers house, the young man then refused. He wrested it from him and the watchman being called- he threw it upon the pavement. Feels tender but is a stranger to religious impressions. Cries, spirit broken."
John,Kelly,28,Laborer,Philadelphia,1117,6/22/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,"4, 2 here",reads; drinks; single,Discharged Time out No hope,"Never learned or wrought at any business began to steal at 13 years old – has lived so ever since. Says he has no expectation of any change. Will have been 17 years in prison when this sentence expired. Was out only 7 months from this place and is back again. He has given up all desire to change, prays when in prison. Never thinks of it when out."
David ,Heath,50,Tailor,"Lycoming Co., PA",1118,6/22/1839,[[PA]],Counterfeiting,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; drinks; married,Discharged No hope,"A hoary headed rogue says he was in Walnut Street 14 years since. After which refrained from illicit practices until now, engaged in selling counterfeit money. Knew something of Charles Johnson since he left prison. He passed off a 5 dollar note altered to five hundred, has gone on to Baltimore. Some tenderness of feeling but no sense of guilt."
Elizabeth,Derry,17,Mulatto; Female,New Jersey,1119,6/22/1839,[[PA]],Larceny,3 yrs,2,cannot read; single; drinks,Discharged Gave some hope of seriousness.,"Has lived in prostitution, once in Moyamensing. Shows no symptoms of repentance"
John,Allen,20,Black; Weaver,New Jersey,1120,6/8/1839,[[PA]],Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads and writes; sober; single; began at 18,Died Nov. 12 1839 Suddenly in the night by masturbation in the act of forcing nature,"Parents died when he was very young under the care of a Grandmother from whom he ran away at 12 – has been since at New York lived on the Hudson above West Point. Wandering and idle habits from early life. Oct. 13th Sun called for me to visit him, deeply concerned See journal"
Francis,Carrol,29,Black,Washington D.C.,1121,7/13/1839,[[PA]],Larceny,3 yrs,4,reads; sober; married; began evidentally at 16 or 18,Time out Discharged No hope,"Came into the penitentiary diseased with Scrofula badly. Seems of a mild turn and under the fear that his life will end here before his term expires, which seems probable. Seemed anxious for a Bible"
William,Preston,24,Shoemaker,Philadelphia,1122,7/22/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,2 yrs 6 mos,2,cannot read; drinks; married,Discharged Hopeless Drinks hard,Professes to be innocent seems as usual unhappy. Never at school utterly ignorant early habits idle and depraved
Loridon,Derry,26,Black,Maryland,1123,7/22/1839,Philadelphia,Larceny,3 yrs,2,reads; gets drunk; married,Professed change Discharged,"Wishes to appear innocent, tells a blundering tale of both convictions. Wants prayed book."
Charles,Smith (ali. Houlet ali. William Jenkins),23,Black,,1124,7/27/1839,[[PA]],Larceny,3 yrs,2 here,cannot read; drinks; single,Died April 10th 1840,Came in Saturday July 27th 1839 Diseased and filthy. No promise of good feeling. No desire to learn to read – careless. Mar 23 In the infirmary in a critical condition and in a stupor that prevents much intercourse either cannot understand or will not converse