England, Devon, Plymouth Prison Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
From the National Archives, "Plymouth Prison was built in 1849, on a site at Greenbank, adjacent to the Workhouse. It housed 81 male and female prisoners in 1897 and had apartments for officers, visiting and solitary cells, convalescent rooms and airing grounds. The prison was closed in March 1930 and all prisoners were transferred to Exeter Prison."

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * Person's name
 * Age
 * Birth place
 * Physical description


 * Occupation
 * Offence
 * Sentencing date

Coverage Table
For details on these records see The National Archives, Records of Plymouth Prision.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may have been recorded with a name other than what you searched for
 * The person may have been incarcerated elsewhere

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * When looking for an individual with a common name, look at all the search results before deciding which is the correct person
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Devon.
 * Devon Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * England Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.