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Northumberland / 1841 Census - meaning of "inmate" pls
« on: Monday 02 March 09 05:27 GMT (UK) »
Hi Listers
In the 1841 census in Newburn Parish I have a family and mother and children are listed as "inmate".
I am aware that this term can be used for people in the workhouse, however, this family appear to be living with another family member who is listed as "widow", and appear to be living in a normal dwelling.
Ref: HO/107/823/9 - 19. on the bottom of right hand page - Margaret Chapman, Mary Scott and children
The print is very feint but still legible.
I would appreciate any comments on the above.
Dorothy
Sydney NSW
In the 1841 census in Newburn Parish I have a family and mother and children are listed as "inmate".
I am aware that this term can be used for people in the workhouse, however, this family appear to be living with another family member who is listed as "widow", and appear to be living in a normal dwelling.
Ref: HO/107/823/9 - 19. on the bottom of right hand page - Margaret Chapman, Mary Scott and children
The print is very feint but still legible.
I would appreciate any comments on the above.
Dorothy
Sydney NSW