Economic climate - Wexford 1860's

[debh]

My family moved from Wexford to Widnes in 1868 and I'd like to understand what might have motivted them to move at that time.

From what I've been told, Wexford was one of the counties that fared better than many others during the famine so perhaps it's not automatically the result of that. Any comments would be appreciated - or even suggestions of reader friendly books would be good too. 

One thing that intruiges me is how would a family from a tiny village ever hear about somewhere like Widnes?  I assume that they would have heard of someone else who had moved there and decided that it seemed like a good idea but to uproot themselves suggests that they needed to improve their prospects. 

Thanks for reading

Deb

[Christopher]

Hello Deb,

Wexford Library Local Studies department should be able to assist you with this query. Click here for their contact details.

Christopher 

[debh]

Thanks Christopher - will give them a call

Deb