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False Pretences

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HeatherofOz

HeatherofOz Report 30 Mar 2008 16:52

Chris, I will go and have a look. Thank you for the help. Heather

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 30 Mar 2008 16:38

Heather

There are a few entries for his bankruptcy in the London Gazette where he is mentioned as Chemist and Druggist.

http://beta.gazettes-online.co.uk/home.aspx?GeoType=London

Just enter his name in the search facility and, if you want to, narrow the timeframe.

Chris

HeatherofOz

HeatherofOz Report 30 Mar 2008 16:32

Kath, Hadn't thought of that. He stated he was a chemist and druggist and I wondered if he had overstated his qualifications. Heather

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 30 Mar 2008 16:28

If he was declared bankrupt later in the year, then I would imagine that he might have been trying to obtain money by false pretences - either from a bank or somewhere else. Perhaps he used a false name or something like that.

Kath. x

HeatherofOz

HeatherofOz Report 30 Mar 2008 16:24

I have found a Prosecutors Bill in the Petty Session at Salford in 1840, John Braddock was found guilty of False Pretences and later in the year was declared bankrupt. I haven't been able to locate any information on his bankruptcy or why he was charged with false pretences. Any suggestions? Heather