Is the Reformatory School the same as a Ragged School? My great grandfather, born in Stranraer, kept a journal while on board ship to Australia in 1853. Someone (perhaps his brother still in Stranraer?) had extracts of the journal bound and the proceeds of its sale were to go to the Ragged School. I presume the Ragged School was in Stranraer. Regards, Ailsa -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, 26 January 2011 8:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIG LIST] Stranraer (Dalrymple Street) Reformatory, Wigtownshire This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnneBurton23 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/2097/mb .ashx Message Board Post: Can any one tell me if this was an actual "reformatory" or was it just another type of school? I would appreciate more information on it--I think I have found a young relative (12 years old) that was listed in the 1871 Census along with many many more young children. What would be their "crimes" if it was truly a reform school? 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message