Born in Whitechapel..living in Yorkshire?

[helenM123]

In my family tree I have Catharine Atkin/Aitkin born around 1800 in Whitechapel. She married James Hudson in Otley, W Yorkshire in 1821, his family originated from a villiage called Fewston nearby. There was a large flax mill in the area which used child pauper apprentices from workhouses as cheap labour. I'm wondering if this may be how Catherine ended up so far from her birthplace in Whitechapel? James and Catharine settled in Yeadon, Yorkshire and are buried in the cemetery there. Would there be any records of apprentices from the workhouse? I would love to find out more if anyone has any ideas.

[Jolee]

Don't know if this is any help but I have found a baptism of Catherine Atkens  baptised 20/09/1797 to Robert and Catherine at St Mary's Whitechapel.

[helenM123]

Thank you Jolee, that sounds like a possible, I will see if I can follow it up any further. Helen 🙂