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rdarby
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Banff prison
« on: Wednesday 28 October 09 12:12 UTC (UK) »
I was wondering if the prison at Banff still exists. My gg grandfather, Alexander Allan was held there in 1843 after being "caught" for stealing cattle. He claimed that he bought them from a man on the road, but apparently no one believed him and he was transported to Australia in 1844. Are there any records of the prison. any photos?
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Stuart P
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Re: Banff prison
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 01 November 09 23:22 UTC (UK) »
I have this from the Aberdeen Journal:
Aberdeen Journal 16th Dec 1840: "NOTICE Whereas, on the night between 11th and 12th December 1840 Jean Gordon or Brian, accused of sheep-stealing --[and a married couple]--- made their escape from the prison of Banff." At her trial in April '41 it was revealed that she made her escape by burning a hole large enough for a small hand in the door of her cell using a peat from the fire. Another fire was set to burn through the outer door.
Aberdeen Journal Apr 28th 1841: "Jean Gordon or Brien, from Oakenbrae, King Edward charged with having, in September last , stolen 26 sheep from a hillside in the Cabrach. She pleaded Not Guilty. In this case, it appeared that the panel was a natural daughter of ---- Gordon, at Bank of Cabrach, and that during his lifetime he had given her occasional assistance, and, as she said, had promised to leave her £100, but left her nothing, though he left £300 to his natural son. The property was left to John Gordon and his son, the brother and nephew of the deceased. Jean Gordon had a large family of children (7chiildren), and the cattle were stolen from her uncle and cousin, who never gave her anything.
Found guilty and sentenced to 12 months in prison. Sentenced to 4 months for breaking out of jail."
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