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George Houghton

Life archive ID obpt18071028-43-defend505

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Gender male. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1807.

3 records. England and Wales Criminal Registers. Newgate Calendars of prisoners for trial. Old Bailey Proceedings.

George Houghton

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The Digital Panopticon George Houghton , Life Archive ID obpt18071028-43-defend505 (). Version 1.2.1, consulted 20th May 2024.

Imprisoned

1807

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Imprisoned 1807

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28th October 1807

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Trial text at oldbaileyonline.org

Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of murder (wilful murder of alexander hart). Found guilty, manslaughter. Sentenced to imprisonment in Newgate. Sentence outcome was unknown.

Tried 28th October 1807

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