Whilst scanning 1851 West Dean I spotted this entry :- >>>>> HEATH Richard 24 Coal Miner West Dean Esther 22 Herefordshire Witch Esther 1 West Dean >>>>>> Anyone know if the "Witch" might be an occupation, shorthand for Whitchurch, or a judgement of character expressed by an enumerator at the end of Census night ??? I'm sure a list member knows better ....... Regards S PS this is not a Halloween wind up, the entry really is there ! All e'mail scanned by McAfee virusscan

Is anyone following the HEATH name?? Would be interested in contact if anyone is. Also please can "Slowhands" tell me the location details for this 1851 entry Many thanks Angela Gibson Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: Slowhands [mailto:slowhands@onetel.com] Sent: Monday, 11 October 2004 7:43 AM To: ENG-GLOS-FOREST-DEAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FoD] Witchcraft in the Forest Whilst scanning 1851 West Dean I spotted this entry :- >>>>> HEATH Richard 24 Coal Miner West Dean Esther 22 Herefordshire Witch Esther 1 West Dean