Montana

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Adelbert Lincoln served prison time in Montana. Use the "AC: Montana Prison Records, 1861-1969" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. When was Adelbert Lincoln admitted to prison?
2. What was his crime?
3. What was the name of his wife at the time?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Adelbert" as the first name and "Lincoln" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click View Record for Adelbert Lincoln.
• Read the information in the center column.
• Click the Image for the reason for incarceration, and his wife's name.

1. Adelbert was imprisoned on 16 Mar 1936.
2. He committed grand larceny.
3. His wife was Mary Lincoln.