One of ancestors is his grandafther (Thomas Glue 1751-1835)
Josiah appears in several newspaper articles including:-
... the night of the 6th instant, Josiah Glew, a pauper the Easebourne Workhouse, and who has at various times been inmate of Petworth Gaol, absconded from house, taking with him a suit of clothes, pair ' stockings, two handkerchief's, pillowcase, three shirts, and pair of new boots. His escape was ' 'he following daring manner • at between 40 v .' the boardroom, and obtaining two sheets he tied together and fastened the end to an iron bar ;N window, from whence he, by the aid of the sheets, ' aims down the roof below, and from there slid the ground by means of a pipe used for conveying water off the roof. A pane of glass was broken in window, apparently by his foot getting out; but nonetheless, none of the inmates were roused, and the fugitive managed to get clear off, and was not missed 'ill the morning shewed the sheets fluttering from the ■ low. This man appears to be a thoroughly artful aid, as a short time ago, being Petworth Gaol, he ''outlived to exhibit such symptoms, and make such professions of amendment of life, as to obtain from the authorities both money and clothes, promising to immediately leave the country and strive to redeem his character, as an emigrant. A very short time after he had left the prison, however, he had pawned his clothes and spent his money; and the present result shews how he kept his promise of amendment of life.
Published: Tuesday 15 March 1853 Newspaper: Sussex Advertiser
Prisoner Josiah Glue, a convict returned on ticket of leave, having been three times subsequently convicted of offences, was by the mine authority and on the expiration of his last sentence here, recommitted to Milbank prison to undergo the unexpired portion of his original term.
Published: Tuesday 16 April 1861 Newspaper: Surrey Gazette
