William Lawson

Epithet: Date of confinement: 22 May 1844

Record type: Castle Rushen Gaol Registers

Biography: Criminal case. Crown case. Deemster Heywood's order for bigamy. 20 June tried, found guilty and strongly recommended to mercy. 4 July sentenced, fine 1/- to be imprisoned for 3 calendar months. The sentence remitted by the Lieutenant Governor on his petition. Age: 40. Date of discharge: 24 August 1844. (MS 09783/1/1, p.163)