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Eleanor Ann Hobson (b. 1853 in Barrow)
« on: Saturday 20 October 07 12:39 BST (UK) »
I am trying to trace the parents of Eleanor. She had a Brother named Thomas born in 1851, and she married Francis Nelson (b. 1851)
Anything you can tell me would be greatly received!
Thanks, Erica.
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Re: Eleanor Ann Hobson (b. 1853 in Barrow)
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 20 October 07 15:29 BST (UK) »
Hi Erica,

Could it be Burrow instead of Barrow?

1871
RG10/4236 26 2
Burrow, Lancashire
New House

Thomas Hobson, head, 70, Farmer of 30 acres, b. Westmorland Casterton
Margaret, wife, 65, b. Lancashire Cartmel
Thomas, son, 19, Farmer's son, b. Burrow
Ellen, dau, 17, Farmer's daughter, b. do.

Thomas Wills, boarder, unm, 26, Railway Porter, b. Cumberland Greystoke

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In 1861, she's Helinor - shout if you want the full transcript.
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Re: Eleanor Ann Hobson (b. 1853 in Barrow)
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 20 October 07 16:51 BST (UK) »
Hi Looks like it may be her, so i would appreciate the full transcipt please.
Many thanks,
Regards, Erica.
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Re: Eleanor Ann Hobson (b. 1853 in Barrow)
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 20 October 07 17:08 BST (UK) »
Here we go  :)

1861
RG9/3162 32 6
Burrow with Burrow, Lancashire
New House

Thomas Hobson, head, 60, Farmer of 36 acres, b. Westmorland Casterton
Margret, wife, 52, b. Lancashire Cartmel
James, son, unm, 23, Farm Labr, b. Westmorland Casterton 
John, son, 17, Railway lab, b. Lancashire Burrow
Grace, dau, 15, b. do.
Jane, dau, 11, b. do.
Thomas, son, 9, b. do.
Helinor, dau, 7, b. do.
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Re: Eleanor Ann Hobson (b. 1853 in Barrow)
« Reply #4 on: Monday 22 October 07 11:47 BST (UK) »
A BIG thankyou to you for all your help in this. It is much apreciated.
Kind regards, Erica.
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