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johnhuk
31-08-2008, 11:25 AM
My 2nd Great-Grandfather shows up in the 1881 Census as being a convict inmate at Carisbrooke Prison IOW.

Anyone know where I could find out more about why he was being detained? Are prison records available anywhere?

Thanks

John
Peter Goodey
31-08-2008, 12:32 PM
It's Parkhurst Prison!

Bearing that in mind, these research guide explain what records might be available:

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

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=253
johnhuk
31-08-2008, 01:21 PM
It's Parkhurst Prison!

Bearing that in mind, these research guide explain what records might be available:

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

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=253

Thanks for the pointers Peter, but can I ask why its Parkhurst not Carisbrooke...does that mean its Parkhurst, London, not actually on IOW?

I looked at the TNA research guides and the Parkhurst Records seem to end in 1863? I'll keep looking anyway,

Thanks

John
Jan1954
31-08-2008, 01:26 PM
John,

Parkhurst Prison is on the Isle of Wight - not in London.

From GENUKI (http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/HAM/IOW/Carisbrooke/Gaz1868.html):

Near Carisbrooke are the great Government prison or reformatory of Parkhurst, the Albany Barracks, founded in 1778, and the House of Industry for the island.
Jan1954
31-08-2008, 01:33 PM
I have just found that the Prison has a Heritage Group (http://www.wightonline.co.uk/parkhurst-heritage/index.html), which may be able to provide further information for you.
johnhuk
31-08-2008, 01:37 PM
I have just found that the Prison has a Heritage Group (http://www.wightonline.co.uk/parkhurst-heritage/index.html), which may be able to provide further information for you.

Hi Jan,

Thanks for all your help. Hopefully I can find out what kind of naughty boy my 2nd Great Grandfather was!


John
Peter Goodey
31-08-2008, 02:22 PM
You've probably already tried the Central Criminal Court. It's always worth doing because it's easy ;)

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/
johnhuk
31-08-2008, 03:40 PM
You've probably already tried the Central Criminal Court. It's always worth doing because it's easy ;)

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/

Thanks Peter I have, zilch!


John