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Title: Clerkenwell House of Correction
Post by: Judy99 on Saturday 13 June 09 11:26 BST (UK)

Is there a way of finding details of inmates circa 1848? Or, failing this, does anyone know how I can trace court records for an ancestor who was sent there? She gave birth whilst in the prison.

Title: Re: Clerkenwell House of Correction
Post by: lisa23 on Saturday 13 June 09 12:14 BST (UK)

Hi. There is a website which I found my ancestor on. It is www.oldbaileyonline.org. You could give this a try.

Title: Re: Clerkenwell House of Correction
Post by: Judy99 on Saturday 13 June 09 13:08 BST (UK)

Dear Lisa,
Many thanks for your help. I found my ancestor within seconds. Sent to prison for six months for obtaining 30 shillings by false pretences. The next task is to try and find her in 1851- no trace so far.
Best wishes,
 Judy