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Finding Information on Crimes

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wisechild

wisechild Report 1 Aug 2013 07:34

Depends how serious the crime was.
Could have been Wakefield.

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 1 Aug 2013 07:26

Morning David,

Try this site is is good.you will need to scroll down and on the left hand side you will see UK .

Click on UK and see if you can find you relative.

http://www.blacksheepancestors.com/

Good Luck and I hope you find the info you are looking for.

He would have more than likely been in Armley Jail..

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 1 Aug 2013 05:12

First tip ....................... always, always, try Google!

Next, local newspapers for the area where he was living, or where the crime was committed.

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

David

David Report 1 Aug 2013 04:59

I have a relative who served time in prison in West Yorkshire in the early 1960's. He has since died and I wish to find out about his crime and conviction. Any help in how to get started would be helpful.
David