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1881 census question

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Luciacw

Luciacw Report 20 Jan 2004 21:43

thanks Maz Lucia:)

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 20 Jan 2004 21:32

Hi Lucia, I think that outside of towns there were very few numbered streets as we know them today - everyone knew everyone, so if a letter came to the village for Mr Bloggs everyone knew where he lived. Most of mine who lived in villages just show either a road name with no number, 'cottage' or even 'near the church' in one case. Unfortunately for us it means you can't track down the exact location, but the homes of Ag Labs and similar were very simple and in the main are long gone anyway. Hope this helps. Maz. XX

Luciacw

Luciacw Report 20 Jan 2004 21:24

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Luciacw

Luciacw Report 20 Jan 2004 21:03

Hello Shelli, I had a look at the next and previous households and they all said side of road, it seems the whole village lives on side of road. Lucia

Shelli4

Shelli4 Report 20 Jan 2004 20:51

Lucia P'haps it means exactly what is say???and they were living by the side of the orad on cenus night for whatever reason. try looking at the next and previous households that might shed some light Shelli

Luciacw

Luciacw Report 20 Jan 2004 20:49

When I found the family I was looking for on 1881 census, for dwelling it said Side of Road. What does this mean? Lucia