Thomas Coker, the Highwayman 1739

Ipswich Journal, Saturday 23 September 1739

Added by Pat Marsden

IPSWICH, September 21st. We are informed that Thomas Coker, the Highwayman mentioned in our last, was taken at Wivenhoe on Sunday, and committed to Chelmsford Gaol.

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23/09/1739

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