What records exist for Penrith Workhouse?
I still think it's the Isabella Stockdale that I'm looking for that's in there in 1871 Census.
I have her born in Penrith 10 Jan 1842 (I have the birth certificate) to William and Deborah Stockdale. Deborah dies 25 Nov 1842. I'm still exploring where William went. I have him as deceased on one of his son's marriage certificates in 1864.
1851 Census I have Isabella Stockdale(age 8 ) and her brother John Stockdale (age 10) 'pauper inmates' in the Penrith Workhouse.
1861 Census I have Isabella Stockdale (age 21) an 'inmate' in the workhouse, working as a farm servant.
1871 Census I have Isabella 'Stogdale' (age 27) 'pauper'. It doesn't give a job but if she were the same as the previous person she'd still be an agricultural labourer.
I can't find any marriage for her, I've explored every possible Isabella in Penrith in 1881 Census. I have purchased a few Isabella Stockdale deaths that might vaguelly fit (they weren't her), including those in areas where I have her married siblings.
I'm wondering if there will be any records for Penrith Workhouse that may enlighten me to when she left the workhouse and how/why? or in fact give me any informantion on her.
Hope this makes sense.