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Post by: rot1927 on Wednesday 19 September 18 11:31 BST (UK)

   

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Title: Re: Help with Convict!
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 19 September 18 11:37 BST (UK)

Newspaper article -  Boston Guardian 06 August 1880 - Shocking attempt to murder a woman
It is a long article but you should be able to view it on BNA website or FindMyPast

Title: Re: Help with Convict!
Post by: DCB on Wednesday 19 September 18 12:20 BST (UK)

Briefly:-

Committal on 13th August 1880 and convicted on 6th November 1880 at Nottingham Winter Assizes.
Crime - Unlawful Wounding at Boston
Sentence -5 Years
Victim - Mary Ann Smith
Father - William Brocklesby of 8 Colley Street, Boston.

Findmypast has an extensive document on his previous convictions etc., including an article on the crime and a photograph of him.

David

Title: Re: Help with Convict!
Post by: rot1927 on Wednesday 19 September 18 12:42 BST (UK)

Thanks rosie99, DCB.

Totally Shocking.