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I need help reading Census documents please..
« on: Wednesday 09 April 08 09:45 BST (UK) »
Hi Everyone,

I need some help reading two census documents.  I've attached three little bits from the 1871 & 1881 census - Sheffield (I know I can't post the whole page), I was wondering if you could have a look and tell me what you think they say...

The first question is - 1881 census - what do you think the birth place is for the bottom entry. Huh

Second question is - 1881 census - what do you think the address is?  Huh

Final one....1871 census - what do you think the wife's name is?  Huh

Being a nurse and used to decifering doctor's writing you'd think I could manage this - but I'm no good at flowing text it would seem! 

Thanks very much.....Cheers......JJ Cheesy

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Re: I need help reading Census documents please..
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 09:46 BST (UK) »
& here's the 1871 extract...JJ  Wink

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Re: I need help reading Census documents please..
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 09:51 BST (UK) »
Hi JJ Girl,

a. Yorkshire Stainforth 

b. Looks like 8 n°25 Court, Carlisle Street

c. Henrietta

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 09:56 BST (UK) »
Thanks Tati. Cheesy...I do wish service in the real world was as amazing as on this forum - being from Australia, and not knowing the place names in Sheffield, decifering, particularly the birthplace was a challenge...

One other little question - does anyone know what the DO actually stands for I assume it's like " " these days...

Thank you again JJ Smiley
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Singleton, Campbell, Dines - NSW, Australia & UK
Redwood - NZ & UK & Qld Australia
Plackett/Plackitt - UK
Nopenaire - Belgium
Spiegal - Belgium
Gaschler/Gashler - Austria, US, Australia
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Re: I need help reading Census documents please..
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 09:59 BST (UK) »
Yep - do = ditto

and I agree with tati's interperatations
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 10:03 BST (UK) »
Thanks Liz for your opinion too.....wonder why ditto means what it does? This family research, raises all kinds of unexpected questions? Smiley Smiley Huh Smiley Smiley
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Redwood - NZ & UK & Qld Australia
Plackett/Plackitt - UK
Nopenaire - Belgium
Spiegal - Belgium
Gaschler/Gashler - Austria, US, Australia
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Re: I need help reading Census documents please..
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 12:24 BST (UK) »
Comes from the Latin via Italian.  It means "that which has been said."  Or in this case written.  Smiley

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 13:20 BST (UK) »
Thanks Nell....you learn something new everyday!!!  Cheers...JJ Smiley
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Redwood - NZ & UK & Qld Australia
Plackett/Plackitt - UK
Nopenaire - Belgium
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Gaschler/Gashler - Austria, US, Australia
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 16:02 BST (UK) »
I agree with Tati's 'translation'
We do learn a lot on these pages and not always about Genealogy  Grin Grin

I also woarked in a hospital (Bio-medical scientist) and I do find that I am above average at reading handwriting as a result of years of reading Dr's writing - and I've no doubt that applies to you also JJ
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Re: I need help reading Census documents please..
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 19:45 BST (UK) »
Not a significant difference, but I'm pretty sure the address is actually "8ho 25 Court, Carlisle St", where ho = house.

A common way of writing the address of a house in a court in Sheffield. You might see it further shortened to e.g. 8h 25ct or even 8/25, which is where it gets ambiguous.

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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 09 April 08 23:54 BST (UK) »
Good Morning everyone....(well it's morning here!)... Cheesy

Thanks very much Hugh for your address decifering knowledge!

Thanks also Mumsie, I suppose you're right about our ability to read writing being pretty good, but I just don't feel very confident yet in reading these precious old documents, give me a medical chart anyday!!

Thank you everyone...you're great!! Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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Researching the following surnames....
Peters - UK
Singleton, Campbell, Dines - NSW, Australia & UK
Redwood - NZ & UK & Qld Australia
Plackett/Plackitt - UK
Nopenaire - Belgium
Spiegal - Belgium
Gaschler/Gashler - Austria, US, Australia
Bowden/Boddin/Bodden - Tasmania, Australia
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