Anastasia married another Limerick merchant, Ignatius Nihell, who was not as successful as his brother-in-laws, having lost his fortune and ending up in debtor’s prison in England in 1769.

A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.

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