Prisons and Prisoners - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Holloway Prison/Court Records around 1960's

lululamb — 27 Sep 2008 5:52:32 GMT

I have a relative who spent time in Holloway prison in the 1960's. Does anyone know if records for the prison can be accessed? Or perhaps court records from the case? I don't know what charge she was found guilty of but i know she stabbed the wife of the man she was having an affair with after she found out.

Erie Co NY Penitenary

jamesjimenez448 — 11 Sep 2008 10:49:17 GMT

I had a Grt.-Grt. Grandfather who died in Erie Co. Penitenary in 1882, although he was only in for 6 months. Conditions there like at all prisons must have been deploreable . Would anyone know of a good site to learn about Erie Prison conditions , and if they had a cemetery on there land . Is it possible some one could have shipped the body back to the town where the crime happened. The person iam re-searching is James H. Norris b. 1845 died june 1882 at Erie Pen. Thanks Jim

Offer to lookup inmates of prisoners (inc executions) and asylums

circa_1948 — 2 Sep 2008 7:15:36 GMT

Over the years I have accumulated several files of prisoner facts, records, photos etc. for the U.S. and some other countries.
email me at circa_1948@HOTMAIL.COM with as much of the following as you know:
full name.
approx date/year incarcerated.
town, state, country.
sentence and charges against inmate if prison.
illness if asylum.
any other pertinent info.

Stafford Prison, Staffordshire, England

Hetshepsuit — 25 Aug 2008 3:49:16 GMT

Can anyone direct me where to find information on Stafford Prison? Does it still exist? Where can I find information on its inmates?

Also, I have a Thomas Clews who died there. Was there an associated cemetery?

Any help provided would be appreciated.

Thomas Clews
born 1866
died 1 Jan 1889

"Hanged for murder at Stafford Prison

Searching for Elsie Shaw

Bliss12651435 — 20 Aug 2008 1:34:19 GMT

Elsie Shaw was born in 1890 or 1891. She was found guilty of murdering William Peter Nielsen in 1916. I would like to find out what happening to her. Any help welcome.

east riding house of correction

paulaurwin — 20 Aug 2008 4:01:01 GMT

i am looking for information about east riding house of correction.I am researching alfed loft born abt 1840 in beverly yorkshire, in the 1851 censors he is in east riding house of correction as a prison aged 10.thank you

Western State Penitentiary

Gemmnm161 — 4 Aug 2008 8:00:42 GMT

Does anyone have any idea where to find the records for the Western State Penitentiary near Pittsburgh for the time between 1890 and 1900? What sort of information is contained in the records? The actual court records (Fayette County, PA) appear to have been destroyed or lost and I'm hoping to find more info from prison records.

Moundsville Prison WV

wvap_2 — 16 Jul 2008 1:23:03 GMT

I am looking for records on a relative that was suppose to have been in prison in Moundsville his name is Jasper Johnson McCourt born 1870 in Webster WV died Mar 1954. Thanks for any help.

Birth records from prison

champ2t — 10 Jul 2008 6:01:29 GMT

could anyone let me know if there are any records for inmates that had births in Ohio prison about 1921. my grandmother was born in prison we don't know anything more about where in Ohio or who the mother was.

thanks

Kilby state prison in AL

HeatherClements — 22 Feb 2002 5:00:09 GMT

If anyone knows a way around getting a subpoena to obtain state prison records for Alabama please help! The federal FOIA discludes prison records, so it is up to the states to decide whether or not they want to give them out...I need the records of Arlin Price Wylie, aka Orlin Wylie aka Eugene Price aka Arlin Wiley aka Price Wylie who escaped from Kilby State Prison in Montgomery AL in early 1936, and was recaptured in March of 1955, and is believed to have escaped once again sometime in the late fifties, If anyone knows any details or can help me cypher Alabama laws please contact me clementsquared@yahoo.com.
thanks,
Heather

Stanley Scott Singley

ONTARIOBELL — 18 Feb 2007 3:04:21 GMT

federal prison for grand theft from army during wwii, wentto leavenworth. in andout throughout 40's-50's. last known prison was federal prison in arizona-early 60's. he is my father. and apparently the prison and all records burned. any one know of him:?

STATEVILLE PRISON ESCAPE 1942

KLSCAP — 6 May 2004 4:06:58 GMT

I am looking for any information involving a prison escape from STATEVILLE PRISON in Joliet, IL on Oct. 9, 1942 by the Roger Touhy Gang. Seven convict's were involved Roger Touhy, Basil Banghart, Gene Lanthorne aka James O'Connor, St. Clair McInerey, Edward Darlak, William Stewart, Mathew or Martilick Nelson. And info about a prison inmate name Percy Campell. If anyone has any stories or information about any of these men I would be interested. My uncle was Gene lanthorne aka James O'Connor. Thanks.

Access to UK Prison / Court Records

HAS121278 — 20 May 2008 9:07:08 GMT

Has anyone found out how to gain access to the UK prison or court records? I have a relative that was convicted in 1950s and would like to gain further info of the case.

I know birth date, residence of the time, and can narrow it down to a five year time span

Any ideas where to start?

The relative in question is deceased so I don't think the data protection should come in to play

1931 Records for Michigan State Prison in Jackson, MI

OHaraHaworth68 — 23 Nov 2007 6:35:13 GMT

Hello!

I am hoping someone can help me locate records for an incarceration in Michigan State Prison in 1931.

Philias ARBOUR (aka Philip ARBOUR) was arrested in Detroit in Feb 1931 for robbery. He was tried, convicted , and sentenced to a minimum of 4 1/2 years in prison. He served that time at the Michigan State Prison in Jackson, MI.

During the time from Aug 1931 to Dec 1931, Phil's family attempted to gain his parole . . . without any apparent success.

Phil was a Canadian citizen at the time of his arrest so all of his family's correspondence was conducted through the Ontario Minister of Justice, who of course had no jurisdiction in the matter. It seems as though Phil was not paroled and had to served his entire term. He then was most likely deported upon his release, as the US has no room for criminals.

What more info might I be able to discover? How would I obtain any arrest records, court records, prison records, or other records pertaining to this case?

I would be grateful for any ideas!

Shannon
Mesa, AZ

Prison records, Sheffield

CathStannard — 8 Mar 2008 3:35:44 GMT

My grandfather, Harry Gower, was sentenced to 21 month 'Hard labour' in Sheffield in 1945.
Just wondered where i might be able to find info about this?
Thanks

prisoner Inverness 1852 under sentence of transportation

rs901745 — 3 Apr 2008 3:54:41 GMT

Can anyone help? I am trying to trace what happened to a prisoner by the name of Peter Stewart.
He was tried in Inverness High Court in April 1852, and subsequently sentenced to 7 years transportation. I can find no record of him being transported, so I suspect that the sentence was never carried out. (he was probably around 50 years old at the time). He certainly never returned to his family, so I'm guessing he either died in prison, or was indeed transported, but I don't know where. His co-accused were sentenced to 1 year each in Dingwall prison.
I have copies of the trial papers, but none of them state what happened to the prisoner after the trial.
Any ideas?

Margaret Allister confessed killer of Paul Murdock Conclusions?

JohnLMuller — 25 Jan 2005 5:33:27 GMT

On July 15, 1923 Margaret, who was involved in an affair with the married Murdock, shot him 3 times. It was an apparent love triangle that supposedly went bad because he was going back to his wife, who was pregnant with their second child, and Margaret couldn't bear that. I was curious to know what happened to her and about the trial that certainly came about afterword. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

1948 Murder, Kingston, Missouri

Mojavedl — 22 Jun 2007 1:44:56 GMT

Seeking information on court case of Billie Wallace HILL and his brother James R. HILL charged with first-degree murder of my uncle Maurice Gene "Chick" GREGORY on 29 Sept 1948 in Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri. Any information or leads appreciated. -- Darlene Lister

Mansfield Reformatory

Esther578 — 4 Mar 2008 3:59:33 GMT

Regarding those inquiries about Mansfield Ohio Reformatory. Indeed the old castle-like building is no longer in use as a prison, but the new building beside it (MANCI) is very much in use today. It houses all types of criminals including those for murder. Not a pleasant sight, but a necessary one!! The old building is used for tours and Halloween haunted house. Never been there and I really don't want to.

Prison records - 19th Century england - Public Reord Office

jayneebradley — 22 Feb 2008 12:38:58 GMT

I would be interested to hear if anyone has accessed these records and their experiences ? I live over 100 miles from Kew and do not want to make a wasted journey, to trace an ancestor who was in prison in 1880/1900 in Stafford Goal.... ???

military prisoners - Canada 1850

Katharinelaine — 6 Feb 2008 5:41:40 GMT

I have a relative listed as a military pisoner in the Kingston Peniteniary (Ontario Canada). His sentence was for 40 days in late 1850.

Anyone have an idea what type of military prisoner he would have been? Historically, I can't figure out the "Why's and Wherefore's" of his incarceration.

Any help would be appreciaed!

Prison records?

zookeeper126 — 11 Feb 2007 10:50:56 GMT

I have a relative that was in Kinston Penn In 1960 also jailed in Windsor Ont Probably 1937? Any ideas how to get more info?

San Quentin - how to get info?

bchilleary1 — 9 Jan 2008 1:49:00 GMT

I found an ancestor in San Quintin prison as an inmate in 1930. Can anyone give me a clue how to find out when he was there and why? I'm stymied. Thanks.

- BCH

Prison Records in Orange Co.,NY and Ulster Co.,NY area

Lookin4_u — 16 Jan 2008 2:39:00 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has tried to get Prison records from Orange Co.,NY and Ulster Co.,NY prison . We are talkign about years like 1897 , 1912 , 1915 , 1937 , 1945/1946.

Walla Walla, Washington

vickih20317 — 10 Dec 2007 6:38:45 GMT

I am trying to find information on a murder, escape, and child abduction that took place in Walla Walla, Washington.The murder happened on Jan 1, 1861 on the Wiskey or Hog Eye Creek putting into the Touchet River, the victim was Isreal D. Davis the accused Alonzo J. Beebe. Alonzo was arrested and placed in the jail in the city of Walla Walla, around the end of March or begining of April he escaped. He and his family, father Philo, Brothers Hiram and George all dissapeared taking Laura daughter of Alonzo by Mary Cantrall whom he never married with them. She was 6 years old at the time. Mary did go through the court system in an attempted to get her daughter back. Where would I find information on this event? Were there newspapers in the area? I would like to know if Alonzo was ever caught and returned to Walla Walla to face trail.

Holloway Prison

terryandalison1 — 2 Nov 2007 1:15:28 GMT

My Great grandfather was in Holloway prision around 1881. Is there anyone out there who knows how I can find out why and how long for he was in for. I have tried the London Met Archives and Geraral recorcords office but to no avail. Please help.

Frank William Cook in Washington State prison abt 1912-1917??

jonshumaker1 — 28 Oct 2007 11:21:02 GMT

Ac cording to his draft registration for the WW 1 Draft, my grandfather showed that he had just been released on parole from Washington State prison where he had served five years and was then out. This was in 1917. He appeared on a City Directory in Tacoma, Washington in 1911, however this may have been a holdover from 1910. No one in the family aside from possibly his wife, my grandmother knew of this or at least were not talking of it. I would like to know how I can go about discovering what he had done to be incarcerated for that many years and what his sentence had been? Thanking everyone for any and all assistance I may or might never receive on this.

michigan city prison 1926

felicia5 — 28 Oct 2007 5:49:01 GMT

looking for information on Mitchell brothers around 1926.
In Michigan city, Indiana prison. They robbed a train.

felicia5@hotmail.com

Prisoner Hollis Bence served 10 yr in Kilby AL (1922? - 1932?)

white3377 — 27 Oct 2007 9:28:49 GMT

My great grandmother's brother killed his other sister's husband in 1921. Hollis killed James William Dock Lovelady on December 11, 1921, Tallapoosa County AL (I think). Hollis stabbed Lovelady to death and served 10 years in Kilby Prison in Montgomery County AL (from what I was told). I haven't been able to find any records on Hollis. I'd also like info on Lovelady, if someone happens to know him. Can anyone help? It would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Jan

Female Prisoners in 1900 -1910 ?

sherriebe — 25 Oct 2007 6:59:00 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I would find a listing of the prisons that housed female prisoners in the early 1900's in the West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio area.
I'm looking for a female prisoner convicted of murder in the early 1901-1910 era in possibly West Virginia. May have been sent to a prison in either of those states. Any help appreciated.

Fred Thrasher/Thresher - Iowa State Pen early 1920's

circulating — 11 Oct 2007 11:37:25 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for Fred Thrasher/Thresher. He was using the alias of Frank Winters. He was an inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary from December 1921 to February 1925. He corresponded with a Mrs. R. J. Hodge in Cedar Rapids, IA. He may have been re-incarcerated after being released in 1925. Prior to serving time at the State Pen, he was at Anamosa.

Thanks

Sherry

Leavenworth Penitentiary inmate deaths/burials in the 1920s?

dwdame1 — 4 Oct 2007 5:36:47 GMT

Hi List,
Is there an online source for Leavenworth Penitentiary prioner deaths and/or burials for the 1920s time period?
Searching for info on (inmate) Carl A. Downs, who was enumerated there on the 1920 census, but not the 1930 census.
Thanks.

Gr.Gr.Gr.Grandpa's Record>1860 MI.

Michele Wood — 24 Feb 2005 4:36:28 GMT

In doing family research it slowly came out to me that gr.gr.gr.grandpa David Wood,supposedly killed his wife in the late 1850's. This event took place in Calhoun Co.,MI.. I found a David Wood listed in the 1860 census record for Marshall,as a prisoner for murder.And I have since suspected the story as somewhat true. I was given a copy of a what appears to be a very old record of 1861 that is dealing with his real estate it seems. This record plainly says he has been declared insane. Some where in my searches it was said had he been convicted,he would have been sent to the state prison. I read in a much earlier post that in 1880 Jackson was the state prison. Was it also the state prison in 1850-1860? And given that the family had him declared insane,would he have possibly been sent to an asylum? At this point I want every detail I can get,but would most of all like to know where he is buried. I'm guessing the family had nothing to do with him after this,as know one seems to have ever heard a word of what happened to him. But back in that era,when he died wouldn't the state or county have paid for his burial? And shouldn't there be a record if so? I have checked cem. in MI. and have found nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance,Michele P.S. Just a wee bit of fun,story has it the house where this event happened became haunted. You get 'em ggggrandpa!

Fred Thrasher Obit - Iowa State Penitentiary

circulating — 13 Sep 2007 1:07:16 GMT

I am looking for any relatives or anyone who knew this Fred Thrasher. This may have been the same Fred Thrasher who served time in the Iowa State Penitentery. The Fred I am looking for is listed as a prisoner in the 1925 Iowa state census, and in the 1920 & 1930 Federal Censuses. His parents were Clarence and Etta Belle (Calder/Wallace) Thrasher. In 1910, the family was living in Michigan. Belle ran off with another man around 1907. Is this the same Fred Thrasher?

Savanna Times-Journal
Tuesday 16-July-1968, pg 56

Fred Thrasher dies at age 81
Fred Thrasher, 81, of Main street, died Saturday night in Savanna city hospital where he had been a patient one day.

Graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Howard Brooks, Community church pastor, a 9:30 a.m. today in Savanna township cemetery. The Law-Jones funeral home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thrasher, who was born Dec 16, 1886, was a construction worker in the Savanna area for 28 years.

There are no immediate survivors.

Vermont Prison Records

Goodll — 29 Apr 2007 4:11:51 GMT

Any suggestions on how to search prison records in southern Vermont around 1951. Not sure of persons name either, only know he was sent to jail for a couple of years.

Switzerland jails in 1637

srteske1 — 20 Jun 2007 6:14:11 GMT

I have anscestors who were imprisoned in 1637 in Switzerland for religous reasons. I don't know where the jail was, but I know that they lived in Wald, which is in Zurich. I know there was a lot of violence between Catholics and Protestants in Switzerland at that time, but I don't know which side of the conflict my anscestors were on. Their names were Jakob Hesse (Or Hess) and Anna Hesse. (Her maiden name was Egli.) They both died in 1639, and I would like to know if they died of illnes or if they were executed. Where could I find information about them?

My father had two names--Robert P. Gibson and Robert Davis

motwn — 4 Jan 2007 3:44:51 GMT

My father was born about 1910 in Montana to Ruth Gibson.
He was a bank robber in Modesto, CA. He was sent to Folsom Prison about 1940 where he was killed in a fight. I know I also have a half-brother named Robert Verlin or Philate Gibson born about 1936. Cannot find any info on either.
Any suggestions or help!

bigamist

pburland — 6 Jun 2007 12:37:49 GMT

Looking for info on Clifton Peter Scott-Riddle bigamously married my Grandma, Ivy Lee in March 1939 in Birmingham. Trying to find his real name etc.

Minnesota state prison

SandieBK — 4 May 2007 11:05:46 GMT

How do I find a state prison record for Minnesota tat occured around 1930? A census record has a relitive listed as an inmate and I would like to know why he was there?

Looking for records on Grt-Grandfather

mlstockstad — 22 Apr 2007 8:53:04 GMT

Hello,

I recently found my Great Grandfather Julius Peter Stockstad (also spelled Stokstad) on a census from 1900, listed as a prisoner at the South Dakota State Penitentiary at Sioux Falls. I also located a land patent he purchased on acreage in SD in 1885. Somewhere between 1885 and 1900 was he incarcerated, but I don't know when and for what crime. He died in 1904, but I have no idea if he died in prison or not. I've contacted the central records office for the prison, but they cannot locate information on him without a year of incarceration. Does anyone have advice on how to find this out?

Thanks-

Census entry as "convict" - where do I find more information?

victoriaroberts192 — 7 Nov 2006 8:19:06 GMT

I have a census entry from 1871 with a man down as being a convict. Can anyone tell me if / how I would find out why this person was in prison? and his family were?

This is the census entry...

John Hedges 20 Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales Convict Portsea Hampshire

PRISON

mpoodinkle — 26 Apr 2007 5:40:05 GMT

HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT FINDING OUT IF AN ANCESTOR WAS IN PRISON OR HAS A RECORD WITH THE LAW?
MICHELLE

prisoner information/background

sandy — 26 Apr 2006 11:55:19 GMT

My sister is dating a guy that I recently found out had spent time in Federal Prison. He told her he transposed his SSN and accidentally used his sons number. I dont believe this story...how can I find out if he is dangerous or what he was convicted of

Grt. Grt. G-father committed robbery in 1895 in Macon, NC & dissapeared

savasnia — 20 Mar 2007 1:58:09 GMT

My paternal Grt. Grt. G-father Will F. FRANKLIN committed a robbery in the year 1895 in Macon, NC while my Grt. Grt. Grandmother was pregnant with my Grt. Grandfather.

Will was sent to jail and Grt. Grandmother divorced him and later remarried.

Will seems to have disappeared after that. I have no idea what happened to him or where to look for info.

I would like to know more about my FRANKLIN side. It is rumored that we are of Native American descent.
I would appreciate any info such as newspaper article or prison record.

Holloway Prison records back in 1901

joyceawood17 — 16 Feb 2007 5:24:28 GMT

Is there a way to find out why someone was in prison back in 1901. The name was Isabelle Dearing (deering) and her 3 month old daughter. They were in Holloway according to the 1901 census

Prison Guard Lansing Prison

anndomjan_1 — 3 Mar 2007 3:30:23 GMT

My great uncle, Patrick Lavey, was a guard at Lansing Prison around 1898 to 1901. I would like to find a record of his employment there. He wrote a very good book on the subject which was installed with the Library of Congress in 1902.

Train Robbery

lizrp — 1 Mar 2007 7:17:46 GMT

Hi

I'm looking for any information regarding a mail bag robbery which occured at Kidderminster railway station during the 1920s, we think it was carpet factory wages?

many thanks

Liz

David Adkins - Penitentiary, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY (1880 census)

DeenaBeckman — 26 Jan 2007 4:53:14 GMT

In the 1880 census, David Adkins (age 33) was enumerated at the Penitentiary in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY. His marital status was "married". David Adkins may have been a son of David and Nancy Faulkner Adkins of Whitley Co., KY. Apparently he shot and killed a woman named Margaret Faulkner in Whitley Co. sometime during the early 1870s. The details I have are very sketchy and I am trying to piece this puzzle together. I need to know what became of David Adkins after 1880. To whom was he married? Did he have any children? I have been chasing an elusive David Adkins for years and wonder if this might be my guy. But I simply cannot find the additional information I need about this man. Can anyone help me or offer suggestions? Are there any sources for prison records pertaining to this era? Thanks in advance...

Attica State Prison possibly 1946-1962 records

AEMDAM — 4 Dec 2006 9:56:19 GMT

Hi,I am trying to locate the prison records for my deceased grandfather Arthur Leslie Yox aka Skip Yox.he spent time in Attica on more than one occasion.the one time we specifically know of is between 1959 and 1962 as he was there when my father was born.I emailed the New york State departmaent of corrections and they forwarded me to the state archives department who said they need a date of conviction,that i should contact the County of Erie where he was convicted so I did they were less than happy to hear from me and said that they would have to go to the basemant and "dig" through old files to locate that date and it would take "awhile".I left my name # and email address and never recieved a response back from them.It was obouisly to much for them to go to the basemant and look up one name.Is there any where else I can look for this info myself?I have all info pertaing to my grandfather except for this date of conviction and what the crime was.Some people in my family said he was connected to the a group somewhat like the mob and may served time due his running with these people,also we belive he did time for non support of 3 children by a previos marriage.In 1944 Skip enlisted in the Army he said the Judge told him Go to the militery or Prison so he choose the militery and served in world war 2 for the duration of the war plus 6 months.In about 1946 he was dischaged and went right back to his old ways and this is when he did time on what we belive to be 4 different occassions.Any help or any direction would be great.Thank you in advance for your time.

Ayme Yox Martin

Convict

mazi321 — 4 Dec 2006 9:50:38 GMT

Hi. Is there anyone who can help me, I have found that I have a relative who was in Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight in 1881, he died in prison in 1886, his name was Thomas Craddock born:c1826 in kingsthorpe, Northampton, England. I would love to find out why he was in there, what crime he commited can anyone tell me where i can go to find his prison record? many thanks

Otis Spencer in Leavenworth prison

Gene Voss — 23 Apr 2006 5:12:32 GMT

Seaching information on Otis Spencer who served time between 1930 to 1935 for Counterfeiting in Logan Iowa.

Moundsville, WV., prison

a moore — 11 Nov 2006 5:10:07 GMT

I am looking for information about Andrew C. Day. He was born in 1869. The 1900 Census has an Andy C. Day listed in the Moundsville Penitentiary. I am trying to find out what he was put in prison for and how long he was there. If anyone can help I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks.

1910 Prisoner

twiggyroots — 18 Sep 2006 3:25:27 GMT

Am looking for a WV prisoner named Stella McGafney (any spelling) who was in jail in 1910 census / then cannot be found! Stella was supposed to have killed her first husband when their 2 children were but a couple of years old in 1902. His name was Nelson ASH / believe it was in Harrison or Doddridge Couny. Does anyone know where I could find any more about her? What prison? Was she convicted of the crime? When did she die? Newspaper articles? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks in advance

New York State penitentiary records 1894

Debra MacLaughlan-Dumes — 31 Oct 2006 12:33:04 GMT

Where might I go to see whether NY State Penitentiary records from 1894 might be accessible?

I have an ancestor who spent six months there in 1894 for abduction, then was released and returned to his home town of Charleston SC. We have newspaper articles detailing the episode.

If the booking/release records have a physical description and/or a booking photo, this would be a bonus. We don't know what he looked like.

prison death records

joannjohnstone23 — 27 Oct 2006 5:49:38 GMT

how do find death records from 1940 to1950 from wv prisons looking for uncle that died from TB last name sizemore thanks jo

prison death records

joannjohnstone23 — 27 Oct 2006 5:27:40 GMT

can someone help me i am looking for my ancle.how do i find records from wv prisons in the 40 to 50 he died in prison from tb thank you jo ann

Prisoner in Montana

Jelitto — 2 Oct 2006 11:01:50 GMT

Can someone tell me how i could incarceration records for Montana. The person was jailed for assaultbut, I am wanting to see if there would be any info on his family?? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks
Judy

Philadelphia County Prison

KristyHoffmeister — 19 Dec 2005 1:15:59 GMT

Does anyone know if you can access records from this prison from about 1920? I found a relative and I was wondering what he did to end up in prison.

Phila., PA prison records

pammaiaroto — 23 Apr 2006 5:17:20 GMT

Could someone advise me on how to find old prison records for the city of Phila., PA? Had a family member who spent some time there - story goes it was some sort of fight. His name was Henry Schweitzer born 1865 in Phila., and died 1913 in Phila. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Pam

fathers possible prison record

melody — 22 Oct 2006 4:32:04 GMT

was wondering if anyone has any information on an edward dee friddle born in 1913 and died in 1968 who may have been in prison at one time. he was born in south carolina and died in largo florida. he was my father. thanks in advance for any info you may have.. melody

WESTFALL, William Wesley; 1884-1932; West Virginia

genseeker_63 — 18 Oct 2006 1:03:27 GMT

I found that William Wesley WESTFALL was listed as a Prisoner in 1930 in Weston,Lewis County,West Virginia, and then his death was listed in 1932. In the 1920 Census he was not in Prison because he was found living in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia. Does anyone have access to the newspapers in that area that might tell why he was incarcerated and when it happened?

Thanks,

Michelle Kennedy Byrd

Missouri Prisoners in the 1950s

pat miller — 10 Jun 2006 11:15:08 GMT

How would a person find prisoner lists for the 1940s and 1950s from Missouri?

Al Maynard/Convict/1910 Federal Census Pulaski, Arkansas

LeAnn_Weller — 16 Sep 2006 3:32:57 GMT

I have identified Al Maynard in the 1910 Big Rock, Pulaski Co, Arkanas Federal census who is at a "state convict camp". Can anyone direct me to where I would find records for this individual?

Women's Reformatories

StellaLareau — 4 Sep 2006 1:31:41 GMT

I'm new to ancestry.com and trying to build our family tree. I know my grandmother was sent to a women's reformatory (Framingham Women's Reformatory) in Framingham, MA, most likely between 1920-1940. I'd like to find these records but don't know how.

Does anyone have an idea on how I can request these records or where to go to find them?

Any help is appreciated.

how do i know what prison?

cazpro77 — 2 Sep 2006 8:27:12 GMT

hi there so the family storys go one of my rellies was in prison in london
but i dont know what for or what prison
any ideas how i can find out please?
i know her DOB and DOD and marrige etc.
she is a blood rellie

can i go to a local police and ask?
any hep or suggestion would be most appreacted
thanks caz

Court Records

Gtuscany64 — 14 Aug 2006 7:16:43 GMT

I am trying to figure if I can request court records regarding a murder/manslaughter trial. Trial would have taken place in 1926-1927 in Madison County, Illinois. I have found some newspaper clippings but haven't been able to find out if the accused was found guilty or not. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Richmond, VA State Pen look-up needed!

pmendrick1 — 12 Jul 2006 1:27:59 GMT

I am in need of info on Issac Davis who was in the State Pen. I found him there in the 1860 US Census Records. He was 66 years old. I need to know more about him and when he was released. I can pay for copies of records, postage and a small amt. for your time and gas. Please contact me if you have any questions. Pam Mendrick pmendrick@comcast.net

frankfort ,ky prison archives(1920-1940)

b.hall — 19 Jun 2006 9:48:52 GMT

searching for prisoner archives

UK Prison Records 1881 and 1871

helencopeland171 — 10 Jun 2006 11:50:53 GMT

Have managed to find two black sheep in my family, my great great grandfather and his brother. One was in HM Pentonville, Islington in 1871 and the other in HM Borstal in 1881, wondered how I could find out why they were in there, would be grateful if anyone could help me out.

Ohio Prison Fire, April 22, 1930

cpeebles47 — 1 Feb 2005 2:27:08 GMT

Does anyone live in the Columbus, Ohio, area, who could go to the public library and look get the microfilm copy of the Columbus Dispatch for Tuesday, April 22, 1930? My father was pardoned because of heroism in the fire and I would like to read what happened and they only way to get a copy is to be able to go in person to the Library in the Columbus area.

Mansfield Reformatory Prison (Ohio) Lookup?

AnitaWilliams181 — 25 Nov 2004 10:53:29 GMT

Will anyone with prison population references look up the name of Uylessus Hewett/Hewitt aka Buster Hewett for me? He was sent the to prison from Akron Ohio for robbery and burglery in the late 1920's -1930's. Not sure of the date. My grandparents wouldn't talk about him much. All I know about him is that he was African/American, fair complexion, born in Alabama in 1909, but the family moved to Akron around 1919. Buster died while still incarcerated. Supposedly he contracted TB and was sent to the infirmary at Lima State Hospital and died there. If anyone can help me, I'd appreciate it....Thank you

Anita Hewett-Williams

WV Penitentiary records for 1920-1940's

Carol Hendrickson — 23 Apr 2006 5:11:22 GMT

I am trying to find out if Melvin Slider served time for the alledged murder of his half brother Lot Loudenslager. Lot was killed in 1930.
Also Lot and his wife Nora was supposed to have served time there before 1930 on a grand larceny charge.
Is there any where I can find these records?
Thanks

albert anastasio

gem90 — 23 Apr 2006 5:14:50 GMT

looking for any information about an albert Anastasio who was born around 1900 and lived at 454 Clinton street in 1923. in the Brooklyn Standard Unio 1928 news he was held in connection with the assasination of Carmine Cenatiemtio in 1926 . Carmine had been called outside of a testimonial dinner only to have bullets pumped into him. Anastasio was a real estate agent at 151 Sackett street. I also know that on April 28, 1923 Albert Anastasio of 448 Clinton Street and Biago Giordano were shot while in an automobile on Sackett Street. They were taken to Holy Trinity Hospital where Giordano died late in the afternoon. Anastasio is believed to be fatally wounded.( Anastasio had been taken into custody by the Sheepshead Bay police after he & his friend were half indentified by my semi conscious grandfather Vincent Busardo as his shooters. Apparently he was released for lack of evidence).How would I find out if Anastasio actually died or not in connection with the shooting on Sackett street in 1923? These shootings were believed to be connected with the shooting of Charles Lagana on Election day 1922, Charles Cucchiaro on Feb 8, 1922 and Vincent Busardo on April 7, 1923. According to NYTimes article (4/29/1923 pg 17) a fourth murder occured that I do not know about.

Uk Prison Records 1901

northern_rose33 — 11 Jan 2006 6:28:46 GMT

I've found the obvious "black sheep" of my family in prison in 1901.

I'd love to know how and why he ended up there - where can I find this out?

A friend suggested searching newspapers but I am not sure where to start. He lived in Lancashire an 1891 but in 1901 he was in Portland Prison (Dorset). Does this mean he was living in Dorset prior to being imprisoned? Or would he have been sent nationally as today? I'm not sure whether to look in Lancs or Dorset?

Any help or suggestions gratefully received!

Wanted Posters

tinaeasley67 — 15 Apr 2006 5:05:37 GMT

Hello everyone I have wanted posters posted on the site and other convict or prisioner information that I have transcribed from old newspapers . I hope it might help someone in their researches .
Tina Easley
Come Take A Trip In History !
Greene County , Arkansas Website
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ar/county/greene/

BILLY GAZAWAY - PRISON ESCAPEE- MURDER

penneygriffin1 — 23 Apr 2006 5:13:09 GMT

Looking for information on Billy Gazaway. Spent time in
Federal Pen -Atlanta
Readsville Prison
Carroll Co. Prison
Jackson Ga.
Virginia Juvy Prison

Shot father to death in his 20's. Connected to another shotting. List of offenses to numerous to mention.
Died in 1998. Born in Georgia. Father was Melvin T. Gazaway.

Obtaining federal prison records

davehayt — 14 Dec 2005 4:48:46 GMT

What kind of records, if any, could I obtain about an inmate in federal prison in Atlanta from 1915-1918? He died in prison and I have a copy of the death certificate from the city of Atlanta, but I am hoping that additional records of his time there available.

Anybody know?

Thanks,
David

prisoner look-up-raymond street jail

gem90 — 23 Apr 2006 5:16:56 GMT

Is there a way to obtain prisoner records from either Raymond Street Jail or King's County Jail from the 1920's? I am trying to find out about my grandfather and his brother-Vincent & Joseph busardo. The time period would be 11/8/1922-March 1922. I know Joseph served time in the Raymond Street Jail for homicide, but, was later aquitted of the murder charge. Vincent was also taken into custody for a homicide on Feb 8, 1922 but i don't know what happened...if he went to jail? I don't think the charge stuck as he was gunned down 2 and half months later.

1900 Ft. Leavenworth, KS Military Reservation Census

sarah williams — 23 Apr 2006 5:18:37 GMT

There is a William Hall born 1866 Texas listed on the Ft. Leavenworth Military Reservation 1900 census. I believe this man may be my GGGgrandfather. Is this a prison or an army base? How do I obtain records for either one? Thank you in advance for any help! Sarah

Waupun State Prison, Wisconsin -Martin Ban

kanderson141 — 23 Apr 2006 5:17:32 GMT

Martin Ban was an inmate in the Waupun State Prison in Wisconsin in 1930. He was born 1895 in Croatia. Any one able to help??

James Norris

jamesjimenez448 — 23 Apr 2006 5:17:54 GMT

Iam tring to find out if James Norris was in prison in Cayuga County New York in 1882- 1887. He was born in 1838 and had lived in Auburn and Fair Haven Village both in Cayuga County New York. Wife's name was Sarah Taylor, I would appreciate any help thank You......Jim

Name change in prison??

sheila7511 — 1 Feb 2006 1:59:30 GMT

We are trying to trace the whereabouts of our grandfather Charles Graves. he is on the 1891 census at the age of 8 years and we know that he changed his name to greaves before he married in 1907. We can't find him on the 1901 census under either name. We also know that he went to prison at some point but we don't know why or when. If he was in prison on the night of the 1901 census how would we access those records. I'd appreciate any help we can get on this. Many thanks in anticipation. Sheila.

Arizona Dept of Corrections - Cemetery in Florence, AZ

JoellenBrown27 — 8 Feb 2006 5:29:48 GMT

Here is a link to the inmate cemetery in Florence, Arizona.

http://www.azcorrections.gov/Cemetery.htm

Brixton Prison

Paul Barker — 23 Aug 2005 9:41:52 GMT

Hi
I have recently found an ancestor who was a convict in Brixton Prison on the 1871 census. Where will I find further information as to why he was there and how long. He was called Daniel (Danl) James and was from Somerset. Can anyone help please and put me in the right direction.

Best regards Paul

Michigan Prison

Michele Wood — 18 Mar 2005 3:09:59 GMT

Was the Jackson Prison receiving inmates in the 1860's? If not,any ideas where a person convicted of murder would have been sent?

Brixton/Wandsworth Prison Records, London

VillageDuckpond — 19 Jan 2006 10:26:20 GMT

Can anyone please help me trace my uncle, David Hugh GRUNNAH/HARVEY? He was in Brixton and then Wandsworth in the autumn of 1932. He died in a diabetic coma on 21 October 1932 in Wandsworth.

need a prisoner lookup in Minnesota

PatriciaMeigs — 7 Jan 2006 6:31:56 GMT

Checking out a hunch -

Could someone possibly look up prisoner lists for Minnesota for the time period 1870-1880 for James Quinn. Year of birth would have been 1827 or 1828, location, Ireland. If more details are provided, it would have been Ballintra, County Donegal.

He was living on a farm in Rice County, but the family had connections to Rice, Ramsey and Hennepin counties.

Any information would be appreciated. This is just a hunch, but worth checking out.

Thank you.
Patricia Quinn Meigs

Shooting & homicides-Kings County Brooklyn, NY 1920's

gem90 — 1 Jan 2006 10:16:39 GMT

I'm looking for help in finding out about shootings that had occurred in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn in 1922-23. On Election day (11/7/22) Vincenzo Busardo was shot and seriously wounded while in Tosca Gardens, a cafe at 212 Columbia Street. On that same day Joseph Busardo was arrested for murdering Gregorio Lagano at 222 Columbia Street and later acquitted. On February 8, 1923 Charles Cucchiaro was shot dead in Vincenzo Busardo's home. It had been believed he was killed by a bullet meant for Vincenzio Busardo. Another newspaper article from april 29, 1923 states Busardo was arrested for the killing of Charles Cucchiaro in his Bensonhurst home on Homecrest Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Not enough evidence warranted keeping Busardo and he was released. On April 7, 1923 Vincenzo Busardo was walking down the corner of DeGraw and Columbia Streets, Brooklyn, NY and was shot three times in the back and died. Any information anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather, whom I never met, was Vincenzo Busardo.

WILL DAVIS convicted 1928 sent to CUMMINS #2 CAMP

Julia DAVIS — 22 Dec 2005 11:20:42 GMT

Hello I am seeking information on my grandfather Will Davis, he was convicted of 1st degree murder in MISSISSIPPI COUNTY on March 25,1928 and sentenced to life in prison. I have a newspaper article that says he was captured in Joiner,Mississippi Co. on May 4,1930 and returned to prison. I am having a very difficult time obtaining information beyond this. I do know that he received a commutation in sentencing by Proclamation of Governor Parnell on 12-23-1932. He lived somewhere around Joiner,Mississippi County.He met and married my granny on 7-1933 in Ashley, Arkansas. Can anyone help me?
Thanks,Julia

Maidstone Kent County Prison

Claire Jurkow — 21 Dec 2005 10:36:01 GMT

I am looking for details on Francis James Jackson from Bugsworth, Derbyshire. Convicted and sent to Kent County Priosn. He shows as being there in 1901 according to the census. I would love to knwo where I can find out about his conviction details.

How do I find old Federal Prison records ?

GeorgeEvans47 — 19 Aug 2005 2:24:02 GMT

I am in need of help, before my Father died he told me that he once heard that his Father (my Grandfather) had gone to prison for stealing from the Post Office.
If this did actually happen, I would have to assume that it would have been a Federal Crime since the Post Office is a Federal Government Agency.
If this did happen it would more than likely have occurred in Taylor County Texas possibly in Abilene after 1921 and prior to 1925.
Any help would be appreciated.

George Evans

Prisons in Hampshire

Melinda Crockford — 24 Nov 2005 4:39:51 GMT

Can anybody tell me where to find information on the most likely prison my ancestor would have served time in if he had been living in Overton Hants.He was transported to Australia for Life but I found on his transportation papers that this was not his first offence that he had previously been incaserated for 5mths and 1 week.
Thank you
Mel

"State Farm" Please define this!

GailinMN — 10 Feb 2005 9:44:22 GMT

I just received an SS-5 from a relative, and the home address states "State Farm" Leesburg, NJ. Does anyone know if this is some kind of correctional facility? The SS-5 is dated July, 24,1939.

English censuses

Rosemary_Durham — 17 Sep 2005 2:51:32 GMT

Can anyone tell me why some prisons (eg Dartmoor) give full names of prisoners, while others (eg Middlesex House of Correction,Clerkenwell) only give prisoners initials? The same seems to be true of some hospitals. What were the rules for these institutions? I think that my ancestor may have been incarcerated at Clerkenwell, but I only have initials. How can I check this further?

Service records for prison personnel

Garnet Bornn — 4 Sep 2005 11:39:13 GMT

Hi folks,

Any idea where one might find information regarding service records of prison officers serving in either Clerkenwell House of Detention or Middlesex House of Correction circa 1871?

thanks for taking time to read this,
Garnet Bornn

Winthrop Davis- San Quentin Prison

EM — 9 Aug 2004 7:05:07 GMT

Looking for information on Winthrop Davis, spent time in San Quentin Prison and Walla Walla State Prison. He was released from San Quentin Prison at about 70 yoa and died a year or two after being released. He was born near Winthorp, WA. and spent time in the Okanogan County Jail, Okanogan, WA. He spent most of his adult life in and out of jail and prison in the United States and Canada. I believe he beat the heck out of an attorney once and was thrown in Jail for Assault. I'm not so sure trying to beat up an attorney is such a bad thing though. He had numerous brothers and sisters, all were raised near Winthrop, Washington. His fathers name was James Davis. James Davis is buried in the Sullivan Cemetery at Winthrop, Washington State.

Convicted of "keeping a bawdy house", Halifax, NS 1865

storknurse — 4 Dec 2006 12:09:47 GMT

Halifax Citizen, Thursday, June 1, 1865

Police Court -- Wednesday, May 31. -- Yesterday
Michael Malowney and "Ann his wife" were arraigned
upon a charge of keeping a bawdy house in Barrack
street. The young women, late inmates of the
"establishment," were called as witnesses. There names
are Jane Anderson, Louisa Dady, and Susan Bingay. The
first hails from St. John, N. B., the second from
Musquodoboit, and the third from Shelburne. The
history of these girls, as detailed by themselves, is
a lamentable one. It commenced with seduction and
culminated in shameless proffigacy. All of them are of
respectable parentage. The charge against Malowney and
his wife was completely established, and the court
sentenced them to pay a fine of $40, or in default,
six months in the city Prison with hard labor.

Alabama Prison 1930

SmithJones07 — 30 Aug 2006 2:34:56 GMT

Can anyone tell me where to begin looking for someone in prison in Alabama in 1930? My Great Grandfather commited murder and I am trying to find his records. I think it may have happened in Macon, Montgomery or Elmore county, but not really sure, and don't know the year either. I found him in the 1920 census in Montgomery County but he wasn't married. Then I found his wife and first child in Macon County in 1930, but he wasn't there. I know he was alive in 1930 because he later had a child in 1932.

Please anyone ... I really need help with this. I don't even know where to start.

His name was Grover Cleveland Botsford and he married Effie White.

Thank You in advance.

Amanda

Walla Walla, Washington Prison

nadtoo — 5 May 2004 12:17:23 GMT

Hi,

Does anyone know how (or if) I can get the records from my Uncle's incarceration in the Walla Walla, WA prison during at least the 1960's? He died in 1997 and I have the death certificate.

Many thanks for your help.

Regards,
Nancy

Records for Sing Sing Prisoner

bjkenny1 — 27 Apr 2005 1:36:17 GMT

HI. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to look for information on someone who was a prisoner in SIng SIng. I believe my great grandfather, Christopher Kenny, was there in 1920. I have contacted the prison and they said that their files from that time had been destroyed in a fire. Is there any other way to go about searching? Thanks.

Barb