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Prisoner record from Bedford

Offence details

William Coleman Name: William Coleman Age: 24 Date of Offence: 14th September 1868 Offence: Did burglariously break and enter the dwelling house of one John Turney and did steal therein three pairs of shoes at Luton on the 6th July 1868. Did burglariously break and enter the dwelling house of Matthew Lawrence and did steal therein a watch, fifty Sentence: 8 Years Penal Servitude Type of trial: Assizes

Personal details

Height: 5 ft 4 inches Identifying marks:
Trade or occupation: Labourer Education: Imp Marriage status: Married Number of children: Unknown Religion: Church of England

Residence details

Birth town: Hitchin Birth country: England Residence town: Luton Residence county: Bedfordshire Residence country: England

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