I don't think this is likely to have got more than a simple mention in a newspaper. They tended to report capital crimes and might just mention others. Dorset History Centre holds local newspapers on microfilm. I don't know whether they will do searches. Kind regards Maddy Duke -----Original Message----- From: dorset-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:dorset-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Derek and Jennifer Way Sent: 09 September 2010 12:25 To: DORSET List Subject: [DOR] Dorchester gaol Hi Everyone, Can anyone inform me where I can try and get any newspaper reports of the following: Elias WAY 22 y/o in 1836 got 6 monthssentence for smuggling Best Wishes, Derek *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message