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Friday, 5 October 2012

5th October 1812: Two more prisoners committed to York Castle

On Monday 5th October 1812, two more men were committed to York Castle by Joseph Radcliffe.

Benjamin Siswick, a labourer formerly of Horbury was charged with being involved in the burglaries of the Horbury gang.

Cornelius Hobson, a clothdresser from Netherthong, was charged with administering an illegal oath to Robert Harling, also of Netherthong, in April 1812.