Bread riots at Awre 1795 (General)

by BaffOnion @, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, Thursday, March 25, 2010, 07:46 (5436 days ago)

Hello

First posting, my query is not directly family related, but does involve some Forest of Dean men.

Thomas YEMM and Thomas ROSSER were hanged in 1796 at Gloucester Gaol for their involvement in the riot/ambush of a trow that had come from Evesham in 1795. I haven't seen the indictment yet, that's at the TNA, but is there any one who has other knowledge other than what is readily available in printed material. I am current 'doing' an academic study and would love to find out some more background to this incident ( one of many over the years in the Forest) Two magistrates names that springs to mind is Pyrke and Foley.

Just a shot in the dark, I have seen a post by Irene Yemm who had an article published, which was interesting, but if there is any other background that people might know about?

Thanks

Anne


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