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The Red Barn Murder in Polstead Suffolk in 1827

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Julia

Julia Report 12 Jan 2017 23:41

I am trying to discover my family connection to this and/or the characters involved in this. I remember my mother making reference to this when I was a child- I am now in my 60s and her saying that her father would never discuss it as it was a dark part of the family history. I think that she felt he was ashamed. My mothers maiden name was Ellis although I can't be sure if that was the line of connection. Other surnames in the family include Brown and Gooding(s). Also some of the Christian names involved follow through that side of our family. Can anyone out there shed any light on this for me or even suggest a line of enquiry I might take as I am at somewhat of a dead end

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Jan 2017 00:41

Have you tried Google ....................


that's all that we would do.

Then you can find out about the murder, who was involved, and maybe begin to trace your family.

As I said, all we would do is to use Google, and you can do that yourself!

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Jan 2017 00:42

There are LOTS of references :-)

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 13 Jan 2017 07:49

http://www.freereg.org.uk/

Some Suffolk on above, if anything there, as you work back...(need names here, if you want a hand!)

Chris :)

malyon

malyon Report 13 Jan 2017 08:40

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_Murder

malyon

malyon Report 13 Jan 2017 08:55

on you tube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c_2PEcZfAM

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 13 Jan 2017 16:30

Welcome to the Community Boards Julia.



I'll let Julia know how to find her replies. :-)

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