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Prison records
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Jacqui | Report | 13 Dec 2009 20:41 |
Have found an ancestor on the 1911 who I believe was being detained at his majesty's pleasure! anyone know how to find out more info? Would like to know what he did. |
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Madmeg | Report | 13 Dec 2009 21:24 |
Jacqui |
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Chris in Sussex | Report | 14 Dec 2009 14:05 |
Have a look at the NA guide to tracing criminal ancestors |
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SJR | Report | 14 Dec 2009 14:13 |
I believe that prison records are closed for 100 years. |
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Jacqui | Report | 14 Dec 2009 18:56 |
Thanks everyone, I shall pursue these avenues. |
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Margaret | Report | 15 Dec 2009 12:56 |
I had an ancestor in Reading prison on the 1911, I contacted Reading Archives on line, and for £20 they are quite willing to send me the full details of his crime and punishment. perhaps you could try the same. |
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