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Thomas Boland - Prison Charge (Sligo) in 1838

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Hello,

I'm am hoping you can direct me on how to find out what was the illegal oath my relative administered. The information below was taken from Ancestry.com and he was released from prison towards the end of April 1838.

Best regards.

Janet

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NameThos Boland
Admission Age24
RolePrisoner
Birth Date1814
Admission Date6 Apr 1838
Admission PlaceSligo, Ireland
ChargeHOUSE BREAKING ROBBERY AND ADMINESTERING AN ILLEGAL OATH ON THE NIGHT OF 24TH OF MARCH
JailSLIGO
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From GoogIe AI...

An illegal or unlawful oath in Irish history was a secret pledge used by agrarian and nationalist societies—such as the United Irishmen, Ribbonmen, or Whiteboys—binding members to mutual secrecy, rebellion, or refusing to inform on crimes, which the British administration criminalized through a series of Unlawful Oaths Acts

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Thank you, Patricia. I appreciate your help.

Have a blessed day,

Janet

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