QSR1832/2/5/4

Depositions of Joseph Godfrey, gamekeeper of Hexton. In the case of Edward Burr accused of stealing an iron rabbit trp, property of Joseph Andrew Lautour esquire.

8 March 1832

From: 1832 To: 1832

Joseph Godfrey: he was gamekeeper to Joseph Andrew Lautour esquire of Hexton. On 22 February, he went in the company of George Pates, constable of Offley, who had a search warrant for the house of John Allen at Pegsden in the parish of Shillington. This was where Edward Burr lodged. In a little closet near Burr’s bed they found a rabbit trap belonging to his master Mr Lautour. He had missed some traps, which had been set on his masters ground, the previous day. Statement of the accused: the trap had been brought home on his master’s dog’s foot about hay time.

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Godfrey, Joseph,
Burr, Edward,
Lautour, Joseph Andrew,
Allen, John,
Pates, George

Hexton, Offley, Pegsden, stealing, gamekeeper