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How/Where to look for newspaper archives etc
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Philip | Report | 26 Aug 2006 09:57 |
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I think this is Thomas June 1889 Scully Thomas Vincent Lambeth 1d 370 I've got Lambeth as POB from the census and it'd tie in with that 1888 marriage too. |
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Jeannie | Report | 26 Aug 2006 10:09 |
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Be interesting to see if the name Vincent is recurring in his or her family. |
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Unknown | Report | 26 Aug 2006 10:55 |
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Regarding the ancestor you had in the Met police, his records would be at the National Archives in Kew. You might find some useful info there. Service records typically give a physical description, birth date and place and information about previous employers. Pension records give information about pension, final salary, and addresses. Further info on TNA website, research guide: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=104 |
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Philip | Report | 26 Aug 2006 11:01 |
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Jeanne I've not seen it recuur down my line but it may have gone down another line. Helen thanks for that. Is there a way to write to Kew and request copies or would I have to go in person? Helen |
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An Olde Crone | Report | 26 Aug 2006 12:23 |
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Philip You say your ancestors finished up in the Workhouse? You may find Workhouse Admission registers and records - if you tell us which workhouse and when, I am sure someone can come up with an address for the registers. Also - do you know the A2A website? This is Access to Archives, a kind of index to MILLIONS of archives, who holds them, and usually a descriptive title of the document sufficient to tell you whether you would be interested in having it. A2A is a bit of a pain to search, but do persevere, I have found some priceless diamonds on there! OC |
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Philip | Report | 26 Aug 2006 20:14 |
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Thankyou OC. They were in the Workhouse in brighton in 1881. I'll check out A2A :) Helen |
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