Forum: Court Records

Hi There Oral family history has it that one of my Great Uncles was convicted or tried for Manslaughter after a man hit his head during a street fight somewhere in Elswick - Newcastle upon Tyne between 1934 & 1950. can anyone tell me if court records still exist for these years and where they...

Hi looking for jeremiah farmer born 1800, transported to tazmania in 1831 on convict ship proteus. also looking for his parents so any info would be a great help as now hit a brick wall, if anyone is looking for the farmer name in berkshire /hampshire i would be happy to help as i have traced my...

I’ve been researching a Philip Chapman, who held the position of Receiver General of Huntingdonshire in the 1740s. Before this, he held the position of Bailiff of Godmanchester on several occasions. Last time I was at The National Archives, I was fascinated to find what looked on the outset to be...

Does anyone know if there are centralised records of people changing their names by Deed Poll and if these are available for view? thanks PLEASE IGNORE THIS - I HAVE JUST ANSWERED MY OWN QUESTIONS - http://www. deedpoll.org.uk/IsADeedPollRegisteredAnywhere.html

Hi I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction!.. I have a JOSEPH TWITCHETT born c1800 Suffolk, He was in trouble with the law a few times, and was transported for life in April 1838.. He was aboard the ship Lord William Bentinck 2, Bound for Tasmania.. The interesting thing is...

HI IF SOMEONE WAS CONVICTED WITH BIGAMY IN SCOTLAND IN THE EARLY 1930s HOW WOULD I GO ABT FINDING THE OUTCOME, AND IS THIS USUALLY A CUSTODIAL SENTENCE TNKS

I have found that as of the 1901 cesnus, the father of the lady my Great-Uncle married, was incarcerated in Bodmin prison in Cornwall. His name was - Karl Hugo Ahlstedt. He was aged 26. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Colin

I have just found in criminal registers, references to 3 trials at ajourned sessions and general sessions at Clerkenwell. There is not much to prove it is him, but I cannot find anyone in the census with this name in London. It could have been a second name he had. He was a cab driver, 2 are for...

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Phillip GOULD aged 16 b.1809 a 'Carter' was sentenced to Life 1 APR 1825 at SOMERSET ASSIZES and was Transported, eventually landing from the Marquis of Hastings Ship 3 Jan 1826. An Australian Cousin has these details from their Records but, hopes a kindly Soul could look up the Court details...

Today I discovered that at the time of my husband's grandfather William being had up for begging at the Liverpool Police Court on 3 April 1909, his mother was recorded as Catherine Dean criminal. His father was listed as Henry Dean Dock Labourer and the address of House 4 Court 13 Bean Street was...

Hi all. I have a document relating to an individual who was released from Borz(?) Island Prison 540. I think it is in Bermuda. Can anyone shed any light on this place? Thanks, Dowd

How would I go about proving a family story regarding a civil court case in Wales ( probably Caernafonshire) in the late 1930s/early 1940s? The oral information I have suggests that a grandfather sort to protect two of his grandchildren by taking on responsibility for them formally through the...

Hi, I came across this interesting (to me) nugget, is there any way I can get more info ? London Gazette 10th July 1855 No 21743 p. 2686 Court for Relief of Insolvent Debtors Saturday 7th July 1855 Orders vesting in the Provisional Assignee the Estates and Effects of the following Persons On...

I have some sketchy details of a George POTTER aged 15 imprisoned for larceny on 1 Jul 1837 in Oxfordshire. How can I find out more information? How long was he in prison? Could he have been transported ?

Hi, Im searching for my wifes ancestor Charles WALKERLEY who was convicted at Ely in April 1843, sentenced to 7 years transportation, and was received at the prison hulk HMS Warrior at Woolwich in May 1843. But as yet we dont know if he was actually transported. Have searched some databases...

I am trying to get a copy of the trial, sentence and eventual reprieve from death sentence for Olivia Gascoigne who was tried at the Worcester Lent Assizes on the 5th March 1785. The information is held at TNA and I had approached them for a quote to supply my request electronically, but after...

I am trying to track down criminal records from Glasgow. I know that my gg grandfather was in jail over Feb 14, 1899, for 30 days. I don't know which 30 days it was and I don't know when the offence eas, but I know he was in for assault. Supposedly he was well known to police. He's also...

I have an ancestor who with his brother stole 4 turkeys and then tried selling them. They were tried in Oxford 1827 and sentanced for 7 years labour method 'C' in Bermuda. They left in 1828 and arrived in Bermuda on the Leviathan Hulk on 9th December 1828. Are there any ways of finding out what...