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Title: peebles poorhouse
Post by: nazchk on Thursday 26 January 17 21:32 GMT (UK)

Does anyone know where to find out if there are any records which would show details of inmates of Peebles poorhouse, around the time of 1899 - 1910? I'm trying to find out why one of my ancestors had to enter the poorhouse. Also, where would an inmate be buried when they died?

Title: Re: peebles poorhouse
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 26 January 17 21:50 GMT (UK)

Have a look at www.workhouses.org.uk.

The relevant entry for Peebles is:
http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Peebles/

It says any records will be at Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre.

Title: Re: peebles poorhouse
Post by: nazchk on Thursday 26 January 17 22:29 GMT (UK)

Thanks! That was fast.  :)

Title: Re: peebles poorhouse
Post by: telmark on Friday 27 January 17 09:29 GMT (UK)

Quote from: nazchk on Thursday 26 January 17 21:32 GMT (UK)

Also, where would an inmate be buried when they died?

Most probably Peebles St Andrews Cemetery, grave records will be with scottish borders council. Only a few families were allowed to be buried at the Cross Kirk by then, and they had money.

Heres a photo of it

(https://s30.postimg.org/5j86xdz6p/image.jpg)

Title: Re: peebles poorhouse
Post by: hanes teulu on Friday 27 January 17 09:48 GMT (UK)

Borders Family History Society

http://www.bordersfhs.org.uk/peebles.asp

Screen search under key "poor"