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dinkey
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Lancashire Directory Look up Request
« on: Tuesday 24 August 04 09:11 BST (UK) »
If cotton spinners are shown in the Lancashire Directories, can I please request a look up for Joseph Travis born 1811/1812. Last known address on the 1851 census was Milking Green Lees Knotts Lane Ashton-under-Lyne.

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Re: Lancashire Directory Look up Request
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 25 August 04 20:04 BST (UK) »
Hello Dinkey,

I had a look for your Joseph Travis and I am sorry to say that I could not find him  Cry I looked up everything I could think of from Cotton Spinners, Tailors, Milners etc

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Re: Lancashire Directory Look up Request
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 25 August 04 20:36 BST (UK) »
I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken on my directory look up request.

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Re: Lancashire Directory Look up Request
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 26 August 04 21:19 BST (UK) »
How do Directories work?  Who is listed in them and how are the names listed?  Alphabetically by name or occupation?  I'm intersted in the name 'Laville' -occupation, Wire Drawer (wire worker)
What would I be looking for in a Directory and what other info would I need for a lookup apart from a name.
Curious!!!!

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Re: Lancashire Directory Look up Request
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 26 August 04 21:28 BST (UK) »
Hi Kate

Basically, a name is all you need

Directories usually list the Resident Nobility and Gentry, Professional Gentlemen and tradespeople, business premises, traders, and usually in alphabetical order.

Generally a history and topographical description of the district is given.

The advertisements are particularl interesting, giving a true flavour of the period.

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« Reply #5 on: Friday 27 August 04 19:24 BST (UK) »
Thanks Chris in 1066Land.  Much appreciated.
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