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I found an article about Margaret Johnston who was arrested for killing her brother-in-law Joseph Johnston. The article was in the Weekly Examiner and Ulster Observer, Belfast, Oct 25, 1879.
Would like to know more about the trial and results, and the family.
Peggy
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Groves - Co. Derry, Ireland

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Re: Trial of Margaret Johnston, who killed Joseph Johnston, Oct 22, 1879,Taylorstown
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 19 November 25 23:27 GMT (UK) »
Yes, mckha489, the first article is the last part of the article that I found. So now we know that she was out on bail according to the Northern Whig on Nov 7. Great.
So the trial was after that.
Thanks for your help.
Peggy

 
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Groves - Co. Derry, Ireland

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Re: Trial of Margaret Johnston, who killed Joseph Johnston, Oct 22, 1879,Taylorstown
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 19 November 25 23:31 GMT (UK) »
Trial. Belfast Weekly News
20 March 1880


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Re: Trial of Margaret Johnston, who killed Joseph Johnston, Oct 22, 1879,Taylorstown
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 19 November 25 23:37 GMT (UK) »
Would it be possible to get a link to the trial on March 20, 1880? I don't have a subscription to findmypast.
Thanks
Peggy
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Johnston - Co. Derry, Ireland
Groves - Co. Derry, Ireland

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Re: Trial of Margaret Johnston, who killed Joseph Johnston, Oct 22, 1879,Taylorstown
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 19 November 25 23:50 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so very much. It is much appreciated.
Peggy
Meggison-Durham, Northumberland and Canada
Johnston - Co. Derry, Ireland
Groves - Co. Derry, Ireland