Richard 'Dick' Turpin, Highwayman - one for the Black Sheep project?

Question

Hi,
While searching the Essex Archives catalogue for references to a family I am possibly descended from (the Turpins at Great Sampford) I came across a reference stating that they were 'possibly kinsman' of highwayman Richard 'Dick' Turpin (c1705-1739).
I had not heard of him so I had to have a quick Wikipedia search to learn who he was.

He wasn't on Wikitree yet, so I have created a profile for him. I'm wondering if his is a profile someone involved in the Black Sheep Project would be interested in managing?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi, I suspect it is a good one for the project.  He's certainly a notable (in the wikipedia sense)

Co-incidentally on the National Archives Palaeograhy Course there is a copy of the informants deposition. I'll add it as a note to his bio