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Hollie

Hollie Report 27 Jan 2005 14:57

Hi there Is there any way of checking if your ancestors have a criminal history? H

Gordon

Gordon Report 27 Jan 2005 15:23

I'd like to find out too.. one of my relatives is listed as being in jail in the 1881 Census!

Richard in Perth

Richard in Perth Report 27 Jan 2005 15:31

Try this site: http://www.lightage.demon(.)co.uk/

Chrissy

Chrissy Report 27 Jan 2005 18:48

Kew [ the National Archives ] hold all the old prison records, please don't phone any prison up as they do not have those records. Hope this helps. Chrissy.