Prison Information

Post by **mave** » 31 Jul 2009 10:12

Could anyone help me, How would I find out if and when someone was in prison.
I have just found out one of my ancestors a female was in prison in the 1910's and would like to verify if its true, but don't know were to start looking. Would be most greatful.

Mave

Post by **MaryA** » 31 Jul 2009 10:46

For that date unfortunately any newspaper reports there might be won't be available online, however, you could search them in the Records Office. Also the Quarter Sessions, for example

347 QUA Borough of Liverpool Court of Quarter Sessions 1724-1956
M347 PSK Kirkdale Petty Sessions 1885-1962

It might be worthwhile checking this site http://www.blacksheepindex.co.uk/

Post by **mave** » 31 Jul 2009 10:58

Thanks Mary A, will give them a try, the Kirkdale one looks interesting, also blacksheep

Mave

Post by **Tina** » 01 Aug 2009 06:06

Hi Mave
Have you looked in 1911 census at all?

Tina
good luck!

Post by **mave** » 01 Aug 2009 09:34

Hi Tina, The person that told me about her said she got it off 1911.
I dont have it myself, but had the free look and it says, Institution West Derby so I'm not sure whether it is a prison? as she had a son in 1912 was he born in or out?
Mave

Post by **MaryA** » 01 Aug 2009 17:17

mave wrote: as she had a son in 1912 was he born in or out?
Mave

Only way of finding that out is from the birth certificate.