Hi.
I live in Northern Ireland but I am currently researching my 2nd great grandfather, Frederick Lawrence (born in Stonham, Suffolk in 1840). I recently discovered that my 2nd great grandfather had been recorded on the 1951 census as being a pauper in the Barham Workhouse along with his mother Lydia and sister Amelia. My 2nd great grandfather later joined the West Suffolk Militia and served in India. I am not sure when he joined the army but he does not appear on another English census until 1881 when he is recorded as living with his wife, from Ireland, and their four children, three of whom were born in India, in Bury St. Edmunds. Does anyone know where I can find some records concerning the Barham Workhouse, for example when my 2nd great grandfather was put into the workhouse and when he was discharged and if he went into the British army straight from the workhouse?
As I do not live in England, and would find it difficult to visit in order to conduct research can anyone help me in this regard? Many thanks!
