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Family History Beginners Board / Re: how to find when someone was released from Prison
« on: Sunday 03 June 12 12:41 BST (UK)  »
Hi

My mistake, he was originally charged with Murder but it was then dropped to Manslaughter, which your right, saved his life. 

I went to the National Achives but it just boggles me.... seems unless i am over in England and go to where the info is kept i can't see it.  Of course i could be completely wrong so if someone can find any info i would really appreciated it.  His name was Robert John Allen, sentenced in the Durham Assize July 1904. 

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Family History Beginners Board / how to find when someone was released from Prison
« on: Saturday 02 June 12 15:12 BST (UK)  »
Hi
I recently found out my grandfather Robert John Allen was jailed for the murder of his boss Charles Lowes in Durham in July of 1904.  He was given 20 years penial servitude and was sent to Maidestone prison.  My Grandfather immigrated to Australia in Dec of 1923, with is wife and daughter who was 2, therefore he can't have served his full sentence.  I have tried searching but can't find when he was released, can anyone help me?  I have sent a letter by mail to the Maidestone Prison in Kent England but don't hold alot of hope of receiving an answer.

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