Papers concerning the trial of Henry, Baron Barry of Santry

These papers comprise letters and the jury's verdict relating to the trial and conviction of Henry, Baron Barry of Santry, for the murder of Laughlin Murphy at an alehouse where he worked. The papers relate to Lord Santry's unprecedented trial by his peers after it was considered his social status was not enough to exempt him from a trial.

Henry Barry, 4th Baron Barry of Santry (1710 - 1751)

See the letters of the 3rd Duke CS1/163 and CS1/242/4-5 and CS1/243/1 for mention of this case.