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Irene

Irene Report 30 Apr 2008 15:37

There was an attempted murder on one of my ancestors and it states that the person was given the death sentence. I found someone fitting the same name being shipped to Australia. I just wanted to check it out please. I am talking about the year 1848.

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 30 Apr 2008 15:48

This is the 'Old Bailey' on line try it:

http://www.hrionline.ac.uk/ccc/index.jsp

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Kathy near the

Kathy near the Report 30 Apr 2008 15:51

you could try old newspapers .

http://access.gale.com/gdctrial/

gale group are giving free access but you have to register

Kathy

Irene

Irene Report 30 Apr 2008 15:58

Thank you both. I did get the details of the trail from both the times newspaper and the Old Bailey site but just wondered if the death of the murderer would be entered anywhere else. Many thanks Irene

Shelly

Shelly Report 30 Apr 2008 18:30

i have one rellie who was sentenced to death for theft (according to the original trial) but she ended up being transported to Australia instead.
I don't think the death sentence was always carried out

shelly

Irene

Irene Report 30 Apr 2008 21:43

Thanks for that Shelly. I think this one ended up in Australia to. Regards Irene