Every family has its share of legal troubles. Whether they are the perpetrators or the victims of crime, or face divorce, bankruptcy or lawsuits, legal troubles are a part of every family's history.
Within my own family history, I have several cases of legal troubles. Some I discovered from court records, others from newspaper reports. The details in such records can be incredible. Dates, addresses, occupations, physical descriptions and more can be included.
The court record states that Edwin is 46 years old and a widower when he faces the courts. The record also includes a quite detailed physical description including complexion, hair and eye colour, scars and so on. It is also noted that Edwin is rather respectable looking and very stout.
While the full details of the trial are not included, it is noted that Edwin is found not guilty of the theft, and is discharged in court.
The section for information on previous imprisonments is blank on this form, so perhaps this is Edwin's first (and hopefully last) encounter with legal troubles.
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