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    I'm helping a friend research her tree and we have found that her Great Grandfather Robert Fyfe, a gamekeeper, and another gamekeeper were shot dead and two men were found guilty and hanged. See article below.

    Martin Scott & Henry Mullen

    In February 1883, a farmer's wife taking a short cut home through a field at Port Glasgow, discovered the bodies of two gamekeepers. They had been shot dead at such close range that there were powder burns on their faces. Many local poachers were questioned before one. a man named Kyle, turned informer. On his evidence Henry Mullen and Martin Scott were soon arrested and charged. They were convicted at Glasgow Circuit Court on 25th April, and sentenced to be hanged on 17th May. The executions had to be put back until 23rd May because Marwood had an engagement in Dublin with the Phoenix Park murderers. They were the first men to be hanged in Glasgow at Duke Street prison. The sentence was carried out on the 23rd May 1883.

    I've tried looking for more info but haven't managed to find anything.:(

    Can anyone find anything for me please.
    Wendy



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  • #2
    There's a little more here: http://news.google.com/newspapers?ni...g=1113,5929705

    Ages of murderers here: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/scot1800.html

    The executioner: http://www.horncastlecivic.org.uk/wo...tails.php?id=3

    That's my best effort, I think.
    Last edited by wulliam; 25-02-10, 17:32.
    Kind regards,
    William
    Particular interests: The Cumming families of Edinkillie & Dallas, Moray

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    • #3
      Thanks William. I couldn't find anything at all.

      Wish I could find a report of the trial.
      Last edited by WendyPusey; 25-02-10, 17:59.
      Wendy



      PLEASE SCAN AT 300-600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!

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      • #4
        Iv'e emailed you Wendy,i hope it's the right email addy which ive had for ages. Let me know if you receive it please

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        • #5
          Fantastic Valley, that was just what I wanted. Many thanks.
          Wendy



          PLEASE SCAN AT 300-600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!

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          • #6
            Your welcome.

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