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Lost and found

  • Stray Ewe - Hunsdon
    Stray Ewe - Hunsdon
    From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Came astray to Biggin Farm Hunsdon on 31st May one ewe has red ochre mark on top of shoulders now in possession of Mr. Keat.
    05 June 1903
  • Stray Fox Hound Puppy Bitch
    Stray Fox Hound Puppy Bitch
    29 Dec 1900
  • Stray Fox Terrier Dog
    Stray Fox Terrier Dog
    9 Jan 1901
  • Stray Fox Terrier Dog Found in South Street
    Stray Fox Terrier Dog Found in South Street
    4 Jan 1901
  • Stray Fox Terrier Pup
    Stray Fox Terrier Pup
    12 Jan 1901
  • Stray Horse
    Stray Horse
    From Insp Hassell to All Stations – Lost supposed strayed from a field at Hatfield Road, St. Peters this afternoon a dark bay horse 16 – 2, long main little hair has been clipped off, dark hocks [unreadable Ed.], the property of A. Adams, Marlborough Road, St. Albans. [Later overwritten with “Found” Ed.]
    11 Oct 1902
  • Stray Horse - Stevenage
    Stray Horse - Stevenage
    From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Strayed from a meadow at Whitney Wood Stevenage during night of 21st Inst a black horse, 9 years old, 16 hands, three white feet, white star on forehead, long mane and tail, shod all round, in good condition, slightly lame on both forelegs, has on a head ...
    23 Oct 1903
  • Stray Horse - The Meads
    Stray Horse - The Meads
    From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Strayed from The Meads this evening an aged chestnut mare rough coat, white face and near hind heel, white hag mane short tail, 14 hands 2, property of Ernest Wright Dealer, please cause enquiries. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth and Hadham.
    14 Feb 1903
  • Stray Irish Terrier Dog
    Stray Irish Terrier Dog
    29 Dec 1900
  • Stray Lamb - Welwyn
    Stray Lamb - Welwyn
    From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Came astray at Danesbury Park Welwyn some time ago and still there a Southdown lamb.
    15 Nov 1903
  • Stray Mongrel Dog
    Stray Mongrel Dog
    21 Jan 1901
  • Stray Terrier Dog Found, Later Claimed.
    Stray Terrier Dog Found, Later Claimed.
    Stray Terrier found, held at police station, and later claimed.
    27th July 1902
  • Strayed Aberdeen Terrier
    Strayed Aberdeen Terrier
    12 Jul 1915
  • Strayed Cow
    Strayed Cow
    From Inspector in charge Ware to All Stations – Strayed from Sacombe Bury Farm Sacombe on the 11th Inst the property ….. Continued on next page.
    14 Sep 1902
  • Strayed Cow- continued
    Strayed Cow- continued
    Continued from previous page. …… of James Inham a roan cow in full milk recently calved and purchased from Hare Street Buntingford last seen at 12 p.m. on 12th Inst at Ware End Little Munden.
    14 Sep 1902
  • Strayed Cows - Bovingdon
    Strayed Cows - Bovingdon
    From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Strayed from a field at Shantock Hall, Bovingdon on 28th Inst, 3 milch cows, 2 red colour 1 Jersey the property of Lord Hamilton.
    29 Jan 1903
  • Strayed Cows Ayot St Lawrence
    Strayed Cows Ayot St Lawrence
    From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Strayed from Ayot St. Lawrence Park 23rd Inst 10 Heifers various colours two white 2 years old property of Mr. Barron Welwyn. [This entry has been overwritten with ‘Found’. Ed.]
    24 Mar 1904
  • Strayed Dog
    Strayed Dog
    PC Smith was sent to Sawbridgeworth to make enquiries about a strayed dog.
    26 Apr 1882
  • Strayed Dog - St. Margarets
    Strayed Dog - St. Margarets
    From Superintendent Duke to Superintendent Martin – Description of a dog which slipped its collar yesterday at St. Margarets Railway Station whilst being conveyed by Railway Company from Hadham to Tottenham, black dog supposed cross between Lurcher and Whippet, smooth coated, owner Pettit, answers to the name of sweep. Sawbridgeworth & Hadham. Written alongside entry ‘Returned home ...
    29 Aug 1903
  • Strayed Horse - Boxmoor
    Strayed Horse - Boxmoor
    From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Strayed from the common at Boxmoor on 27th Inst blue roan horse pony, 13 – 2, long mane & tail, ticket No. 9395 on mane, property of Henry Newton Boxmoor.
    30 Jun 1903
  • Strayed Horse - Bramfield
    Strayed Horse - Bramfield
    From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Strayed frim Charterfield, Bramfield on 2nd Inst a black cob mare, 14-3, long mane & tail, knees broken, this mare was left tied in the field with a set of harness on, property of Mr. Illott, Town Mill, Hertford.
    03 Sep 1903
  • Strayed Horse - Great Amwell
    Strayed Horse - Great Amwell
    From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Strayed from a field at Great Amwell during night of 14th Inst a dark chestnut mare about 13 hands with small white spots on body, two hind fetlocks and star on forehead, white long mane and face, heavy in foal, property of James Smith a Gypsy. Written alongside entry ...
    17 Apr 1903
  • Strayed Horse Datchworth
    Strayed Horse Datchworth
    From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Strayed from Digswell Lodge Farm since 2 a,m, this day the property of Mr. Franklin Datchworth a dark brown horse about 16-2, 4 years, valuable.
    29 Sep 1902
  • Strayed Horse From Croxley Hall Farm
    Strayed Horse From Croxley Hall Farm
    From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Strayed from Croxley Hall Farm during night of 13th Inst the property of Charles Samson a creamy dun coloured cob 3 years 15 hands long mane and tail brown patch offside hip shod all round free [unreadable Ed.] shoes hemp halter in good condition this cob was traced ...
    15 Sep 1902
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