QGR5/124

Minute book of the Visiting Justices [third volume] [see also QGR 4/1-360]. Page 124 includes the following:

21 October 1834

From: 1834 To: 1834

Stephen Thornton, Thomas Charles Higgins. 33 males 3 females. Mr Warner hopes to deliver up possession of the Gaol to the new Gaoler in two or three days. Mr Treganza having expressed a high opinion of the effectiveness of James Elwood the present Turnkey of the New House of Correction we have determined that he shall fill the office of Turnkey of the Gaol until the ensuing Quarter Sessions, when the opinion of the Magistrates will be taken.

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Thornton, Stephen,
Higgins, Thomas Charles,
Warner,
Short,
Elwood, James,
Treganza

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