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Prison records

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Jacqui

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.
thanks jacqui

Madmeg

Madmeg Report 13 Dec 2009 21:24

Jacqui

Probably a local newspaper is your best bet.

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 14 Dec 2009 14:05

Have a look at the NA guide to tracing criminal ancestors

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=120

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

SJR

SJR Report 14 Dec 2009 14:13

I believe that prison records are closed for 100 years.
So as Madmeg says local newspaper is your best bid.

Jacqui

Jacqui Report 14 Dec 2009 18:56

Thanks everyone, I shall pursue these avenues.
Jacqui

Margaret

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.

Researching:
Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire