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Title: poorhouses
Post by: terianne on Wednesday 21 March 18 22:13 GMT (UK)

Were inmates of Edinburgh or Midlothian poorhouses/ workhouses included in 1841 census

Where were the Edinburgh and Midlothian poorhouses/ workhouses located

Title: Re: poorhouses
Post by: MonicaL on Wednesday 21 March 18 22:36 GMT (UK)

Hi Terianne

This is one of the best sources of info for workhouses in the UK and related matters. Search for Scotland and by county from the Workhouse Locations tab on the left.

www.workhouses.org.uk

Monica  :)

Title: Re: poorhouses
Post by: Forfarian on Thursday 22 March 18 08:20 GMT (UK)

Quote from: terianne on Wednesday 21 March 18 22:13 GMT (UK)

Were inmates of Edinburgh or Midlothian poorhouses/ workhouses included in 1841 census

Yes. But sometimes the censuses for people in institutions list them only by initials or part of their names.