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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCOTTISH EXECUTIONS 1750-1963

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MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 30 Jan 2006 15:49

Thank you Kathryn. Marion

Unknown

Unknown Report 30 Jan 2006 15:28

OOOh Kathryn, many thanks - The chappie I am after would be Bryce, Mason or Paris - Midcalder/Midlothian area - 1860 or after. alleged grandson of the infamous Lizzie Bryce

Kathryn

Kathryn Report 30 Jan 2006 14:38

Hi The only Perrie I can find is the said William Perrie who was executed on 18th October 1838 for the murder of his wife Mary Mitchell. The book only lists information such as crimes etc and nothing to do with family unless the victim. 'October 18th 1838 - William Perrie - Paisley. A 38 year old tobacco spinner, and native of Glasgow, Perrie was hanged for murdering Mary Mitchell, his wife of 8 months in a fit of jealousy. His first wife had died two years before.'

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 30 Jan 2006 13:58

Hi Kathryn Thank you for the kind offer. Could you please look for anyone of the name Perrie please. Glasgow area. I did come across a William Perrie who was executed in 1870?? he killed his wife in a fit of anger. I would like to know if he was one of mine,thats if it gives his parents names. Thanks very much Marion

Treetective

Treetective Report 30 Jan 2006 00:05

National Archives Scotland have Criminal Case Files for that name.

Kathryn

Kathryn Report 29 Jan 2006 23:09

Hi Julia, No mention of his name in the alphabetical name of culprits at back of book. Kathryn

Julia

Julia Report 29 Jan 2006 23:07

hi kathryn thanks for your offer,could you please look up CHARLES TEMPLEMAN BROWN due to be executed at barlinnie prison on the 3rd of january 1947 this man murdered my dad's cousin in a robbery,but family story is that he got out of prison and was knocked down by a bus. thank you julie thanks very much for looking i will try margaret's suggestion.

Kathryn

Kathryn Report 29 Jan 2006 22:46

No one out there with known scottish criminals in the family :-)?

Kathryn

Kathryn Report 29 Jan 2006 22:29

Hi, I have recently bought this book and willing to check details for anyone who posts. Please be patient as may take time to reply but aim to reply to requests within 48 hours. Book is very helpful. Lists criminals names, crimes, places and dates of executions. Gives description of the court proceedings, places of execution and also details on the actual executioners. Kathryn