Having a ball looking at the new crime records released by FMP.
This Enoch was very naughty indeed.
http://bcconnections.tribalpages.com/family-tree/bcconnections/247957/58007/Enoch-Homer-Family
7th March 1859. Stafford. Convicted of assault. 21 Days.
18th May 1863. Stafford. Convicted of willful damage. 14 days hard labour.
Adj Session, Worcestershire, 1864. Convicted of assaulting Police. 9 months hard labour.
and this one on Samuel Price
Crime, Prisons & Punishment
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First name: Enoch
Last name: Homer
Age: 41
Year of birth: 1838
Occupation: Nailer
Date the court session started: 13 Oct 1879
Court: Worcester
Area of court: Worcestershire
Victims: Samuel Price
Record source: A Calendar Of Prisoners Tried At The General Quarter Sessions Of The Peace - Michaelmas
The National Archives reference: HO140/48
Allegedly stole a quantity of nails from James on the 23rd July 1879. Found guilty of larceny and given 6 months hard labour.