161946 Pte George Dronfield Gregory

[ibbotson]

Hi Sandra. That’s a great find, yes I’m sure it’s the right George Dronfield? In 1881 Matthew Gregory was boarding with Ann & family (no George) so wondering if Ann divorced George & set up with Matthew after George went to prison and married him in 1890. Many thanks

[*Sandra*]

Still mystery and intrigue 

[ibbotson]

Hi Sandra. I note the Article is dated 29 March 1873 but the trial was set 7 March 1863. Was he acquitted after 10 years in prison?…….interesting. Regards

[*Sandra*]

He was acquitted on the 1863 one.

1873 - assault and robber got 10 years.  There was a gap from charged 5 th March 73 to the case being heard until sentence 27th March

Sandra

[ibbotson]

OK got it…many thanks

[*Sandra*]

Did you notice there was a mention of a brother William Dronfield ?

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

This was the 1863 - not guilty one

The Leeds Mercury
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Fri, 13 Mar 1863
Page 4

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leeds-mercury/166950248/

Sandra

[ibbotson]

Hi Sandra. Many thanks for the 1863 article. I note the brother Williams Dronfield post, I cannot seem to see that am I missing something? Regards

[*Sandra*]

William was a defence witness.  Here is a longer version

The Huddersfield Chronicle and West Yorkshire Advertiser
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, 
Sat, 29 Mar 1873
Page 8

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huddersfield-chronicle-and-west-york/167031294/

Sandra