Hawick Poorhouse

[BillyF]

 " My granny was a nurse in Dingleton in the 1930s-1950s or so. "

It would have been hard work and long hours .

My gt gt grandmother was there on the 1901 census, although I don`t know when she was admitted. This has reminded me that I put that question on a back burner to be looked at later! She died there in 1902 age given as 72, which is 2 or 3 years out, but the informant was her son in law so I know I`ve got the right person.

[vivdunstan]

My gt gt grandmother was there on the 1901 census, although I don`t know when she was admitted. This has reminded me that I put that question on a back burner to be looked at later! She died there in 1902 age given as 72, which is 2 or 3 years out, but the informant was her son in law so I know I`ve got the right person.

You may be able to access her medical records in the archive in Edinburgh. See

http://www.lhsa.lib.ed.ac.uk/collections/GD30/gd30_tlfa.htm

[BillyF]

Thank you. A good excuse to also go to Edinburgh ! She had a sorry life; born illegitimate, deserted by husband and died by " tumour and softening of the Brains "

[terianne]

Dingleton asylum/hospital doesn't exist anymore - now a housing development it was closed in the 90's

[BillyF]

Thanks.

I found a photo of it taken in 2008.