Liverpool Railways

[Mark Harris]

My ancestor John Reilly b. Liverpool 1858, married Ellen in is listed in the 1891 and 1901 census as Station master and station master railway. Is there a register of railways etc. I would love to know where I could some further info. I have a great picture of him too with a military bearing and huge moustache. Any pointers as ever appreciated.

[stitchwitch]

What's his address on the two censuses? Depending on the location he could well have been living in a tied house, which will give some pointers. I have railwaymen in my family starting off near Huddersfield and then surfacing at Mold Junction.

[Mark Harris]

1881 and 91 he is in West Derby Liverpool, Resident note Paddington, and in 1901 he is in Lorne Street, West Derby still in Liverpool and still a station master. 1911 has him as station master too and living in West Derby Eastern. Obviously a career man, he married in 1879.

[Pennines]

Mark

There are some records of Railway employees on Ancestry (just go to card catalogue and type in Railway as a search) -- there are some John Reillys on there -- but not yours judging by his birth year.

Not all Railway companies are included.
There is also this site -- the National Railway Museum;
http://www.nrm.org.uk/researchandarchive/researchhelp/familyhistory

In addition the National Archives seems to have some information
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/railway-workers/

Looks like hours of fun!!

[KGarrad]

In 1881 and 1891, his residence is given as Paddington.

I would guess at Edge Hill station?
It's close to Lorne Street and Paddington.

Edge Hill was operated by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.

[Mark Harris]

It certainly does...Its like a serious drug habit this family history stuff. Every time I decide to put it away I find another little 'trail' to follow. This Railway one for John Reilly looks interesting though. Thanks for the info.

[KGarrad]

Info on the L&MR:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_and_Manchester_Railway

There was a Goods Station at Crown Hill also to consider.

In 1846, it was a constituent part of the newly formed London and North Western Railway (LNWR).
It is LNWR records you need to look for.

[Mark Harris]

Thanks. Crown street has long gone, its a nice park now with a huge vent chimney for the railway tunnels underneath. I know Edge Hill station though, going to have a look round this afternoon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Street_railway_station

Thanks again.

[ShaunJ]

At Stanley Station, Prescot Road in 1894. Checking more directories....