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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Northumberland => Topic started by: Irish Geordie on Thursday 13 November 14 12:46 GMT (UK)
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Folks,
I'm trying to follow up on a search for papers relating to a bankruptcy case.
The info I have only mentions the initial hearing held in the Royal Arcade (Now Swan House roundabout). There was mention of a review hearing to be held at a future date, but I've been unable to find a source for the court papers or an outcome etc.
I tried Newcastle Libraries without success but did get some historical background on Richard Grainger's Royal Arcade - nice book called "A City of Palaces".
Any suggestions for where I might look?
Thanks,
Irish.
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Have you tried the Gazette?
https://www.thegazette.co.uk
If the person was declared bankrupt there should be something about it in there.
Boo
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Boo,
The original article came from London Gazette for 31 March 1863 (pp1859-1860).
Irish
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Oh sorry, you didn't say where the info came from, I assume you have tried old newspapers too?
If you give us a name then others will search too (sometimes more than one pair of eyes can get a result)
This is the page that shows the holdings of Tyne and Wear Archives Law and Order records,
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/userfiles/UG14.pdf
Depending on what has been catalogued (and in what detail) , a search of the catalogue using the surname may bring something up, or try the Northumberland Archives catalogue?
Boo
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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/research-guides/bankrupts-insolvent-1710-1869.htm
and that's the National Archives guide to bankruptcy records and how to track them down (if they still exist)
Boo
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Boo,
The name is James Clark (Co Cavan), Copper smelter, Staithe Cottages, Willington Quay, Circa 1863.
From what we know, this was his first residence on Tyneside, moving to 17, Ravensworth Street, Willington Quay after this.
By Northumberland Archives I'm assuming that's Woodhorn??
Thanks.
Irish
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Newcastle Journal - Tuesday 21 April 1863
Newcastle Distict Court of Bankruptcy
Yesterday.- Before Mr. Commisioner Abrahall. Re James Clark of Willington Quay, Copper Smelter.
A sitting was held for last examination and discharge. Mr. Lockey Harle appeared for the assignees, and Mr. Bolton for the bankrupt.
The bankrupt was examined by Mr. Harle, relative to certain materials which had been sold by the bankrupt to his brother. The sitting was adjourned for six weeks, for the production or further accounts.
Newcastle Journal - Friday 07 August 1863
Newcastle Distict Court of Bankruptcy
Yesterday.- Before Mr. Commisioner Abrahall. Re James Clark of Willington Quay, Copper Smelter.
This was a meeting for the last examination and discharge of the bankrupt. Mr. Lockey Harle appeared for the assignee, and Mr. Theodore Hoyle for the bankrupt.
Miss Martha Coghlan was examined at considerable length, respecting various sums of money which she had advanced to the bankrupt, and to recover which she had brought an action against him.
The bankrupt was also examined respecting the same transactions, and repeated the statement he made on a former occasion
His Honour then allowed bankrupt to pass his last his last examination. Mr. Harle told his Honour that he felt compelled to ask him to order a prosecution of the bankrupt for the misdemeanours of which he had been guilty.
His Honour said he should require to know exactly what the alleged misdemeanours were before he could make any such order.
It was agreed that Mr. Harle should furnish a list of the alleged misdemeanours in writing to Mr. Hoyle and the court, and an adjournment was granted to enable him to do this.
Stan
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Newcastle Journal - Thursday 15 October 1863
Yesterday, in the Newcastle Bankruptcy Court, Mr. Commisioner Abrahall gave judgment in the matter of James Clark, copper smelter, Willington Quay. Six charges of a very serious character were brought against the bankrupt by an opposing creditor. After reviewing the examinations, and commenting on the facts they discovered, His Honour sentenced the bankrupt to six months' imprisonment.
Stan
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Stan,
Wow! I did the Newcastle papers at the Central but without any joy.
Thanks,
Irish.
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What a character!
He had another brush with the law in the 1870's - he got caught up in some gun deals with the Fenian Brotherhood - puts that into a new perspective!
Need to find which gaol he did his bird in!
I have to say however once he married the nonsense seemed to stop.
Thanks again folks.
Irish
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For future reference:
The Newcastle Journal (and many other historical newspapers) is available via both British Newspaper Archives site and Find My Past, both subscription sites.
Some libraries and archives offer free access via their computers (you'd need to check with the individual institution). From what I can see, the Newcastle Central Library allows free access to FindMyPast via their computers..
Boo