Samuel Winslett was also my 5th great grandfather, and Jonathon my 4th great grandfather. I did my own research, however, and came to the same conclusions. Samuel became a soldier in the Revolutionary War and quite a man of substance in America.
It was in the king's name, but the king would not have been involved in the decision. Transportation to the American colonies (and later on the Australian colonies) to serve hard labour was common during that period. It worked out well for their descendants though.
My son told me recently that England sent convicts to both the US & Australia. I did not know that. England wanted to get rid of criminals while also expand the population across the globe.
A classic example of the uk aristocracy removing what contemporary people called the scum layer (a reference to foam on top of open beer fermenter kettles) from their society. His years of labor generated income for the king. Total economic slavery by today's standards and also an example of how the colonies were for profit prisons for many who immigrated there.
it's amazing how people judge ancestors during times of living we know nothing about living in. You had to live to survive and live to let your families survive, there were no big laws and protections that exist now, all these people were survivors for each generation.
@@drowningincats3921 no they weren't cheating with each other. They didn't hook up until both of them were divorced. He even spoke about it on his biography on Hulu or Netflix
Samuel Winslett was also my 5th great grandfather, and Jonathon my 4th great grandfather. I did my own research, however, and came to the same conclusions. Samuel became a soldier in the Revolutionary War and quite a man of substance in America.
Sad, they were orphans the brothers had no choice. They were just trying to survive without parents. :(
They were HUNGRY
It's cool that the king gave her ancestors mercy. He probably looked at their circumstances and thought it best to give the brothers another chance
It was in the king's name, but the king would not have been involved in the decision. Transportation to the American colonies (and later on the Australian colonies) to serve hard labour was common during that period. It worked out well for their descendants though.
back then the aristocrats owned everything, treated everybody else like slaves, he was probably just trying to feed his family
Nothin' much has changed, huh? Other than now too many people can go from one crummy job to the next and scrape by to feed their families.
Himself- I dont think he HAD a family at 14
@@shannonobrienartist4239 The siblings had to look after themselves - and each other.
Both sides of my
Family started in England
her ancestors lucky, remember, in the old West, in the USA, they hanged cattle rustlers, horse thieves
Both sides of my
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So her ancestor was a convict. The Australians would consider that as a badge of honor now.
My son told me recently that England sent convicts to both the US & Australia. I did not know that. England wanted to get rid of criminals while also expand the population across the globe.
@@susanford2388 That's right. They needed labour for their American colonies and after the American Revolution, their Australian colonies.
Is Trisha related to Kate Winslet
Many such people either poached or died of starvation btw.
A classic example of the uk aristocracy removing what contemporary people called the scum layer (a reference to foam on top of open beer fermenter kettles) from their society. His years of labor generated income for the king. Total economic slavery by today's standards and also an example of how the colonies were for profit prisons for many who immigrated there.
Just look at the handwriting !
HaMaGaaad !!! I wished mine waa as beautiful as that.
Yea I get that. My Grandfather had the most beautiful penmanship I have ever seen. Old school training!
Her mother's maiden name was Winslet. Is she related to Kate?
Could be.
Courtney Cox of Friends is related to William the Conqueror & a King Edward & Charlamagne.
WOW! The American Dream! That’s fabulous! God Bless America!
Yeah, but is she related to Kate?
Exactly what I thought lol
Not all Winslets are related.. Lol
it's amazing how people judge ancestors during times of living we know nothing about living in. You had to live to survive and live to let your families survive, there were no big laws and protections that exist now, all these people were survivors for each generation.
No one would believe who I’m related to
Same here
What a beautiful story!! Your & Garths love story is also one of beauty, inspiration & Gods Grace at it’s best!!!
God is against infidelity and they were sneaking around behind his first wife’s back. Not sure what Bible you read....
They committed adultery. Please re-read your Bible!
@@drowningincats3921 no they weren't cheating with each other. They didn't hook up until both of them were divorced. He even spoke about it on his biography on Hulu or Netflix
@@Dragonfly-ch5qr they never committed adultery with each other. They didn't hook up till years after they got divorced from their ex's
Sad- they were hungry!
It's interesting that his 14 year sentece was commuted, and to add to that, given land to boot. Kind of odd in my opinion.
It wasn't that long before the American Revolution. So I'm wondering if that had something to do with why their sentences were commuted.
Stop touching the pages without gloves!
Thank you!
She had them on towards the end
She looked different when she was in England.
Davan Mani
this video is not playing for me either
This video won't play for me (?)
Stealing runs deep in her family, uh hum!
so he is the same as robin hood.....no shame in sticking it to royalty
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