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A2A is a difficult site to search, I agree, but well worth the hassle in my experience. However, I feel that in this case, any records as such, are more likely to be on TNA as it was 'important' - A2A tends to be more trivial, such as Magistrates Courts and Petty Sessions. The other point - when you say her age had been 'crossed out' on her marriage cert and altered, who did this? Normally, any alteration or amendment to a Certificate should have a reference number next to the alteration and that number is entered in the Registrar's Book of Corrections. If there is no such alteration, she could have crossed it out herself! Don't put too much faith in her not being able to read and write - she might have managed to alter this herself. (Clutching at straws, here). And remember, anything which appears on any certificate, is only what someone has SAID - it would be easy to lie to a Registrar, who probably didnt care much anyway. Olde Crone

Thanks to everyone for your time in replying to me,it has certainly made me think about a few different angles that I can try.Best of luck everyone with your research. Happy Hunting Betty.

Just read this with fascination - one of those things that we will never know what really happened. Who registered her death and what details did it give? Are there any prison records you can request?

Hi Pippa, The prison registered the death,unfortunately cannot get hold of any papers,government restriction.There was a programme made about it all but again I have not been able to get a copy.My great uncle would like to visit the place of his mother's buriel but was turned away some years ago.He ws told that he was not allowed in as it is in the prison grounds and that it had nothing to do with him!

I wonder where the prison got her date of birth from? I presume she had a solicitor for her trial and if so are there any records that you could trace? Did you you get acopy of the programme that was made and if not do you know who made it so that you could contact them to see if they could send you one? Still fascinating

Hi Betty,

I realise it is a long thing since you posted on this forum, but I wanted to get in touch as I have been doing some research into Charlotte Bryant (McHugh) 's case, and I would love to discuss it with you if it is still of interest.

Thank you for your time.

All the best,

Lorna

Lorna, Welcome to the boards. As you've realised this thread was started over 10 years ago. Betty may no loger be a member of GR. However, you could try clicking on her name and then send her a Personal Message - Genes can notify her if she still has the same email address that she registered with them.

Don't hold your breath, for any number of reasons she may not get the message, or reply. Non member, Changed email, illness, death etc. Check your sent messages - if there is a green envelope by your message to Betty, then it hasn't been opened.

Thanks Greyghost - I've sent Betty a message but I am not too hopeful of a response. It is a fascinating case though.

I discovered a relative of mine had lied about her age to seek work, so devious :-D