Genealogy Chat

Aw, Grampa Jim, that's rather sad. Today he would probably be acquitted on grounds of diminished responsibility. It was pretty much black and white in those days, wasn't it? Olde Crone

Try this.. http://www*murderfile*net/index2*htm Marion

Who is it you are looking for? Dea x

Try The Black Sheep Index........lots of interesting info..... Barbara..xx

My Stepmother's gguncle was Hanged. Crowther, Samuel: As if to prove that murder has no age limits seventy one year old Samuel Crowther,an aged shoemaker was convicted of the murder of John Willis, a gardener, at Dudderhill, near Droitwich. Early on the morning of 1st August, Willis spotted Crowther stealing fruit from some trees on his property. He challenged the elderly thief who responded by pulling out a knife and stabbing Willis three times, leaving him for dead. Willis was able to crawl into his house and tell his wife that Crowther had stabbed him before he collapsed and died. Crowther was arrested later that morning. He was convicted at Worcester Assizes in November. The frail old man had no visitors while awaiting execution as his only living relative, a daughter, had testified against him in court. Crowther was lame and walked to the drop with the aid of a stick. He was hanged by James Berry on the 11th December 1888 in Worcester.

I have been told about this site - Haven't had time to try it myself but am told it is 'awesome' - Give it a try! http://www.richard.clark32.btinternet(.)co.uk/cont ents.html Dea x

Hi, I was looking up a prospective rellie Thomas Leatherbarrow on IGI and it connected me to a site called Newgate, which had lists of people executed right back to Guy Fawkes. Found my name in 1887, but not sure if it was my guy, need to check more. Got the impression that it was someone's own website but very interesting. Karen.

Raymond Thanks for the details above, just looked on site very interesting. Carol

Hi Gillian, The site you need to look at for Capital Punishment in the United Kingdom is www.murderfile.net/ This site gives all 865 executions between 1900 and 1964 (849 men, 16 women). Gives full details of individuals, plus the crime. Some of cases have photographs. A very interesting site to browse. Regards, Ray

I have an index called the Black Kalendar of Aberdeen referring to Aberdonian executions - any use?

thanks,will try that next..gill

Gillian if you can find his death certificate it should tell you if he was Hung. What era are you talking about? Georgina.

There is a good site called something like blacksheep ancestors? Im sure if you google blacksheep youll find it. Suzanne

hi, does anyone know how to find out if someone was executed,we heard a family story of someone being hung but dont know where to start researching..thanks