This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: auntole1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/108.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi again. I found a list of 10 poorhouses in the NYC area on a website called 1800-1899 when I googled poorhouses. Blackwell Island was another I found. hope this will help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: auntole1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/83.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I am also looking for a poorhouse/workhouse around Polk PA I am not having much luck I would be happy to keep an eye out for your surname. I am looking for the surname of Chrispen and Mussett. If you would like to try working together my email is auntole@netsync.net. Good luck in your search no matter what your decision. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: auntole1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/108.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I found a poorhouse in Dewittville, NY just by typing in poorhouses in NY. There was a list of residences listed. I am looking for family members in poorhouses also. I would be pleased to help look for family names as I look and pass them on to you. If you are interested my email address is auntole@netsync.net The family names I am looking for are Chrispen, Tresler, Green, Horton. If you would happen to find any of those names and would like to pass them onto me I would be greatful. Good luck in you hunting no matter your decision. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BelleRinger Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It's difficult to say for certain. I can imagine that Robert may have been living with the farmer in Gibsmere, but possibly visiting another family in Southwell to see his mother perhaps, but I don't have anything to base it on. There don't appear to be any birth or death records for another Robert Briggs around that time in Nottinghamshire, and no other census entries either. It's a tricky one. Christine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sajlbriggs Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks again Christine, Glad I've not got to go right back to square one! We did enjoy the work house trip and the audio was good. Seems less exciting now I know Elizabeth wasn't there! You seem to know a lot about the census, do you think then that the 2 9 year old Roberts could be the same? Don't suppose I'll be able to prove it for definate though julia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BelleRinger Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You're welcome Julia, and I've found Robert OK using the reference you've given. It did happen that the same person could be enumerated at two different addresses, just as it was possible in the most recent UK census to record yourself living at your permanent address, but if you were staying somewhere else you had to record yourself as a visitor there too. I have the Notts Family History Society baptism CD and it's interesting that although Robert Briggs' baptism was at Bleasby, his and Elizabeth's abode was Gibsmere, which is where he was in 1841 on the census image you've given me the reference for. It looks as if the facts, such as you have them, do tie up. I think that 'inmate' does just mean that Robert was living in that dwelling with other people - it's a fairly archaic term. By the way, did you enjoy looking round the workhouse? Fascinating place, especially with the audio tour. :-) Christine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sajlbriggs Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Christine, Thanks for your reply. I had been convinced she was in the workhouse but after dragging the family round southwell workhouse yesterday I began to realise that it didn't seem right! I wonder if you would be able to have a look at the Robert on the 1841 census that I think is her son and see what yout think to the inmate. I'm not sure if I'm giving the reference right but I think this is it Class: HO107; Piece 865; Book: 15; Civil Parish: Bleasby; County: Nottinghamshire; Enumeration District: 17; Folio: ; Page: 1; Line: 10; GSU roll: 438908. Also do you know if a person could be entered twice on the same census by mistake? As the above Robert is 9 and living with the farmer but there is also another Robert Briggs aged nine as a lodger in the same area, appearing to be in a house on his own. This doesn't match up on the 1851. I'm beginning to doubt all my research now!My definate facts were single Elizabeth Briggs had Robert Briggs in 1832 in Bleasby and I pieced the rest together or so I thought! Thanks, Christine for the reply Julia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BelleRinger Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hundreds (or wapentakes) were an ancient division of land, and it was thought that they were so named because they could support 100 armed men. The Thurgarton hundred was one of 6 in the county of Nottingham, the others being Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Newark, Bingham and Rushcliffe - some of these are now the names of District Councils within Nottinghamshire today. If a hundred was large, it would be split into divisions, and Thurgarton was split into a North and South Division, with Southwell Division in between. You're right in thinking that Elizabeth wasn't living in the workhouse on the 1841 census, and Westgate was (and still is) a well-to-do area. The letters next to Elizabeth's name are F.S. which stand for Female Servant. It's possible that the word inmate next to Elizabeth's son's name just means that he was literally living with another person - difficult to tell without seeing the image. Christine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sajlbriggs Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/110/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an Elizabeth Briggs born 1801 in my family tree, who I found in the 1841 census listed as living at the above with 9 other people. Her 9 year old son on the same census is living with a farmer and his profession says inmate next to it. I assumed they were both from the southwell work house but now am having my doubts . Mainly because when I look at the top of the census page it appears to say westgate and there is big family listed above the 9 people that Elizabeth is with . Both of which don't really tie up with being in a workhouse. Also I don't understand what the letters are in the profession column next to Elizabeth's name. Can someone tell me what the thurgarton one hundred southwell division is please? HO107/867/13 - I think this is the reference for the page. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: colinclarke1945 Surnames: CLARKE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/109/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an 1851 Cambridge County Gaol prison record that shows a 19 yrs old inmate, Richard CLARKE, was previously: Quote "twice summarily convicted of misconduct in a workhouse". Unquote Based on dates and age 18/19 when in the County Gaol, I would think these acts of misconduct probably happened in the workhouse quite a bit earlier - maybe even in the late 1840s. First question: At what ages did boys start in the workhouse, and leave the workhouse? Were there set ages? I know this Richard CLARKE was living with his mother during the 1841 census (the aged about 10). His mother died 1845, (no father) so my guess is he went to the workhouse sometime after this date. Perhaps. Second question: If this man lived in Fulbourn, just outside of Cambridge, Cambs, what workhouse would he likely have been assigned to, and do searchable records exist regarding the occupants, and the punishments etc. Thanks for reading. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

It seems that Rosie O'DONNELL's trip to County Kildare's remaining Workhouse created more curiousity about this topic. There are many hits on Google.com, just enter: Irish Workhouses all counties WORKHOUSES IN IRELAND http://www.irishfamilyresearch.co.uk/EssentialResource8.htm IRISH WORKHOUSES and MASS GRAVE SITES http://irishhungercomm.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/irish-workhouses-and-mass-gr ave-sites/ Also at Google, you can enter this search term: Irish Workhouse + County Wexford ABANDONED IRELAND---WEXFORD WORKHOUSE http://www.abandonedireland.com/Wexford_Workhouse.html =================================== PATROBISON@aol.com writes: > > Is there such a link for County Wexford? > ============================== > This is a link to the Workhouse in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, > Ireland > where the locals refer to the town as "Carrick." > > http://www.carrickmacrossworkhouse.com/html/history.asp > Barb > Metro NYC Researcher > >

Is there such a link for County Wexford? In a message dated 3/19/2011 2:34:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, MizScarlettNY@aol.com writes: This is a link to the Workhouse in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland where the locals refer to the town as "Carrick." It will give you an impression of life and death in such an institution, and the endurance of the Irish people. http://www.carrickmacrossworkhouse.com/html/history.asp I'm forwarding it as workhouses existed all over Ireland it, but most destroyed just as attempts have been made to destroy European concentration camps, to eradicate history and hide shame. Barb Metro NYC Researcher ******************** list administrator poorhouses-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to POORHOUSES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a link to the Workhouse in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland where the locals refer to the town as "Carrick." It will give you an impression of life and death in such an institution, and the endurance of the Irish people. http://www.carrickmacrossworkhouse.com/html/history.asp I'm forwarding it as workhouses existed all over Ireland it, but most destroyed just as attempts have been made to destroy European concentration camps, to eradicate history and hide shame. Barb Metro NYC Researcher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FDittmar4857 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/108.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try a visit to Cyndis List at Poorfarms: http://www.cyndislist.com/poor.htm Hope this helps. Fred Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks to Nancy Lutz' fantastic Brooklyn Roots list! Barb Metro NYC Researcher Manhttan---Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.ED.Manhattan.Orphan.html Brooklyn----Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.E.D.Orphan.html Bronx----Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.ED.Bronx.Orphan.html Queens-Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.ED.Queens.Orphan.html Suffolk & Nassau Counties-Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.ED.LI.Orphan.html Staten Island/Richmond County-Enumeration District Orphanages and Institutions http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Census/1930/1930.ED.Richmond.Orphan.html

Your grandmother may have been listed on a census at the time she lived at a poor farm, so check for her name and the name of the place may be on the census enumeration sheet. Post her name and dates and info you know, perhaps someone will be able to help you. juanita ======================= > Author: drobert180 > > I have recently learned that my grandmother spent some time at a poor > farm somewhere in New York. She lived in NYC. I do not have a name. > Does anyone know of a list or where to find some information? Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drobert180 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/108/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have recently learned that my grandmother spent some time at a poor farm somewhere in New York. She lived in NYC. I do not have a name. Does anyone know of a list or where to find some information? Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tompmurphy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/73.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My GGM was born in an Almshouse. Her birth appears in the town clerk's record book just like any other birth in that town, except that her entry does not give her a surname, nor name her father. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chrissiebht Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/107.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, thanks for the reply, I went through the creed registers here on Ancestry & managaed to find them! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: halpark Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/107.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try the London Metropolitan Archives. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.