Featured Article Quiz #147
Ancaster incident
#1 What happened to George Rolph during the Ancaster incident on June 3, 1826?
He was dragged from his home and tarred and feathered by a group of men.
He was arrested for treason and imprisoned the same night.
He was publicly pardoned after his accusers refused to press charges.
#2 Why did key government officials choose not to prosecute when the case went to court?
They withdrew from the process or helped the accused, so there was no criminal punishment.
They prosecuted aggressively, resulting in immediate imprisonment for the attackers.
They ruled the incident was unrelated to Rolph and dismissed the case entirely.
#3 What legal action did George Rolph take about ten months after the incident?
He brought a civil lawsuit seeking £1000 for trespassing and assault.
He filed a petition to have the attackers tried by military tribunal.
He appealed a criminal conviction, asking for a reduced sentence.