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Tracing your criminal ancestors by Stephen Wade
Tracing Your Criminal Ancestors by Stephen Wade Unlock the darker chapters of your family history with this compelling guide to uncovering criminal ancestors. Historian and author Stephen Wade takes you through the records, stories, and social context of those who found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Inside you'll discover:
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How to trace ancestors through court records, prison registers, and newspaper archives
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The evolution of the British justice system and its impact on ordinary people
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Case studies of real-life offenders and the records they left behind
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Tips for interpreting criminal records and understanding historical punishments
Whether your ancestor was a petty thief or a notorious felon, this book offers a fascinating lens into the past and the lives of those who lived outside the law.
ISBN-9781848840577