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Augustus John George THOMPSON, Police Officer in Leicestershire in the late 1800's

Augustus John George THOMPSON, Police Officer in Leicestershire in the late 1800's

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 9:07PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 19 Sep 2012 6:09PM GMT
Surnames: Thompson
The above named man is one of my Ancestors and was a Police Officer in Leicestershire in the late 1800's.

I wonder if there is any way I could find pictures of him and perhaps his Service Record?.

Re: Augustus John George THOMPSON, Police Officer in Leicestershire in the late 1800's

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 5:17PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 11 Jun 2013 5:21PM GMT
I am only guessing and I am sure you have thought of these solutions. It is from an American perspective.

1. Leicestershire Police department. It was before fingerprints; but I am sure they kept some sort of record.

2. If he were in the military before becoming a police officer. They might possibly have it on record with the Police Department.

3. I would look at (in approximate to his age) in the local hometown newspaper records to see if they have any history on him. "Agustus Thompson local lad comes home from military and joins force."

4. If he was on the force or policeman. It might point to what he did in the military (military police, etc.) or vice versa.

5. I am sure local arrest and other things were big news in some towns then. It could be anything from getting arrested for public intoxication to maybe a fight in the local "Pub" or outside the pub and especially if it was anything bigger. I am sure they would mention the arresting officers name.

6. If it was the late 1800's it would be accompanied with a picture in the newspaper.

7. Local town records in Leicestershire county or city records.

Just some thoughts. Danny

Re: Augustus John George THOMPSON, Police Officer in Leicestershire in the late 1800's

Posted: 11 Jun 2013 8:32PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you so much Danny.

I'll definitely look into your suggestions. :-)
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