Poachers committed to prison at Wigan in Lancashire
(1833-1836)
In response to a parliamentary enquiry, returns were made in early 1836 from each of the gaols in England and Wales of the number of commitments, prosecutions, convictions and sentences under the game laws since 1 November 1833. The returns varied in scope; most give the full name of each poacher, date, and sentence. The usual offence is that of 'poaching', i. e. being out armed in the night in pursuit of game; occasionally it was aggravated by assaulting a gamekeeper &c.CHEETHAM. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Bankrupts
(1836)
Bankruptcy notices for England and Wales: bankruptcy often caused people to restart their lives elsewhere, so these are an important source for lost links
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Bankrupts' Assignees
(1836)
Assignees of bankrupts' estates (usually principal creditors and/or close relatives of the bankrupt) in England and WalesCHEETHAM. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Certificates of Freedom to Convicts, New South Wales (1836)
The Colonial Secretary's office issued this list of New South Wales convicts having received certificates of freedom, arranged by name of the transport by which deported to Australia: giving full name (christian name first).
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Dissolutions of Partnerships
(1836)
Trade partnerships dissolved, or the removal of one partner from a partnership of several traders, in England and Wales
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Insolvents
(1836)
Insolvency notices for England and Wales: insolvency often caused people to restart their lives elsewhere, so these are an important source for lost linksCHEETHAM. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Runaway Convicts Apprehended (1836)
The Principal Superintendent of Convicts' Office of New South Wales issued weekly lists of runaways apprehended during the previous seven days. These lists state the convict's full name (surname first), the transport by which brought to Australia, and from whom or from where absconded. March 1836
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Runaway Convicts, New South Wales (1836)
Many convicts transported to Australia subsequently absconded from custody or from farmers or traders with whom they had been put to work. The Principal Superintendent of Convicts for New South Wales issued detailed notices to the public 'to use their utmost exertion in apprehending and lodging them in safe custody' and warning against harbouring or employing them. The lists give full name (surname first); name of the transport ship by which the convict had been deported to Australia; number; age; birthplace; trade or profession; height; appearance (complexion, hair, eyes); and a brief description of how or where absconded. February 1836.
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Dissolutions of Partnerships
(1837)
Trade partnerships dissolved, or the removal of one partner from a partnership of several traders: in England and Wales
CHEETHAM. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Insolvents
(1837)
Insolvency notices for England and Wales: insolvency often caused people to restart their lives elsewhere, so these are an important source for lost linksCHEETHAM. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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