This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EdwardThompson60 Surnames: Thompson Brooks Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7389/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I may have an ancestor, Charles H Thompson, who according to the 1870 US Census was in a State Correctional Facility in Charlestrown. Is there a way I can find out why and for how long? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.