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RefNoKHCP/1/31/89
AltRefNoHCP/1/31/89
TitleDeposition: Ann Beck Accused of attempted arson. She had previously been charged (at the last Hunts. Assizes) with a similar offence and acquitted. Asked by the Workhouse Master why she had done it she said I could not help it. I did it and I would rather be transported than be here. The prisoner was living in the workhouse at the charge of Somersham Parish. The offence was Committed on a Sunday - the with other women was taking care of the children whilst the rest were at prayers. Despite her confessions is the Master and the constable, fields, she was acquitted.
Date1849
CreatorNameHuntingdonshire Quarter Sessions records
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives
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