Nothing exciting on my surname....as he was the victim of theft!!!


"STEPHEN ATTAWAY, theft: simple grand larceny, 26 May 1790.
492. STEPHEN ATTAWAY was indicted for stealing, on the 12th of May, one oil skin umbrella, value 4 s. the property of William Pettigrew.

Thomas - deposed that he took the umbrella from him, and secured him; and deposed to it.

The prisoner called two witnesses to his character.

GUILTY, Whipped.

Tried by the London Jury before Mr. Justice ASHURST"