WXDA Person Record #1113

Miss. Robertson

Female Swindler known in Blackheat under the name of Miss. Robertson. She defrauded at least 3 tradesmen, for a total amount of 20,000l. in money and properties. Once discovered, she fled her house and seemed to have assume a new identity as she was recognized by Mr. Pearce in the disguise of a man.

Person Details

Person Type

Subject of study

Presumptive Sex

Female

Social Rank

Gentry

Given Names

Miss.

Name / Title(s)

Robertson

Title

Robertson, Miss.

Pseudonym(s)

Miss Robertson

Notes

Robertson might be her real name but it's probably an alias as this person is reported as a con-artist.

Mentioned in 3 Records

• No title.
  16 Mar 1801Criminal

  "A female Swindler" known as Miss Robertson defrauded several tradesmen up to 20,000l. She borrowed 2,000l. from a Mr. Creasy, claiming that she was waiting for…

• No title.
  24 Mar 1801Criminal

  Comment about a case that was reported on 16 March 1801 (Miss Robertson, the female swindler of Blackheath). "One of the public Papers says the female Swindlers…

• MAIDSTONE ASSIZES, Friday, August 6.
  9 Aug 1802Criminal

  Action of Eliza Robertson (the Plaintiff, currently in "Fleet Prison") against Mr. Oakley and others over "household furniture" to a value of "3000 l." Robertso…