Hello,
Sorry this it has taken me so long to get back to you. We have been in Edinburgh doing research. Here is a transcription of the full entry in the Peebles prison register:
Prison Register Transcription
Peebles Prison 1848-1862
(National Archives Reference HH21/20/1)
Number: 26
Date of Admission: June 15, 1852
By whom Committed: Sheriff Substitute
Previous Imprisonments: [none]
Name: Richard Burns
Age: 19
Sex: Male
Height: 5 feet 6 ½ inches
Married: Single
Where Born: Cavan
Late Residence: Peebles
Where he has spent the greater part of his life: Cavan
Weight in pounds-
On Admission: 149
On Liberation: 140
Marks: Completion fair, hair fair, eyes blue
Offence: Theft of a Pair of Shoes
Ordinary Occupation: Gentlemans Servant
Religion: Protestant
Education on Admission: Can read a little; Cannot write
Apparent State of Health on Admission: Good
Tried –
When: June 16
By whom: Sheriff Substitute
Convicted or Acquitted: Con
Sentence: 30 Days Imprisonment
Liberated or removed after Conviction –
Date: July 16
By whose Authority: Sentence expired
Number of Days in Prison: 31
Conduct in Prison: Good
© Transcription — Graham Maxwell, 2010 -
http://www.maxwellancestry.com/ancestry/publishing/prisons.htmThis is actually a service we usually provide through our website in an effort to provide more colour to family trees and also as in your case add more information. It is amazing how often somebody from Ireland has precise place of birth in the prison register. I’m glad we have been able to help and I hope this helps you research back into your Irish history.
Emma