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Depositions and examination - George Young, charged with stealing one hen, value 3s, from George Scarborough at Luton on 28th / 29th September 1878

14 October 1878

From: 1878 To: 1878

George Scarborough of Dallow Farm, Luton – he is the son of Henry Scarborough. Some time ago he borrowed a fowl from his aunt Mrs Seymour. It roosted by itself in a shed not in the fowl house. He missed it about a week ago. It is the one produced. Sarah Evans of Windsor Street, Luton – she is the daughter of James Evans,. There is a shed at the back of their house. Yesterday morning they saw a hen tied up in a handkerchief. She took it to her mother. She is sure it is the handkerchief she used to put on the shelf. Elizabeth Evans of Windsor Street, Luton – she is the wife of James Evans. Her daughter brought the handkerchief and fowl to her. The handkerchief is Young’s - she has tied his food up in it. There is some loose barley in the handkerchief. George Young – he knows nothing about it. It is a mistake.

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Young, George,
Scarborough, George,
Scarborough, Henry,
Evans, Elizabeth,
Evans, Sarah,
Seymour

LUTON, Luton Dallow Farm, Luton Windsor Street, stealing animals, fowl, Luton Prince of Wales, farmers