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Title: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: PWN on Saturday 22 February 20 16:36 GMT (UK)

I am researching a man named Leonard Ingram who was found guilty in April 1832 at The Belfast Quarter Sessions Court of "mangling a corpse". He was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Can anyone please advise which prison he would have served his time in?
Thanks
PWMN

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: ShaunJ on Saturday 22 February 20 16:45 GMT (UK)

I've just been reading the newspaper reports. What a gruesome story.

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: PWN on Saturday 22 February 20 16:47 GMT (UK)

Yes, it was somewhat gruesome! He was buried himself in the same graveyard 30 years later.

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 22 February 20 19:32 GMT (UK)

Some listed here-
https://issuu.com/glenravel/docs/2-executions/48

From 1819 directory-
https://www.lennonwylie.co.uk/1819_IndexandHistory.htm#House of Correction

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: PWN on Saturday 22 February 20 19:47 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Aghadowey. Loads for me to read through here. I'm thinking it may have been Carrickfergus since Crumlin Road wasn't built at that time.
Thanks
PWMN

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: aghadowey on Saturday 22 February 20 19:54 GMT (UK)

The one from 1817 directory (my 2nd link) was early enough.

Title: Re: Prisons in County Antrim in 1832
Post by: PWN on Saturday 22 February 20 20:26 GMT (UK)

Thank you. In addition to looking for the prison there is so much of interest here. I am most grateful.
Best wishes
PWMN