Lancashire Directory Look up Request

[dinkey]

If cotton spinners are shown in the Lancashire Directories, can I please request a look up for Joseph Travis born 1811/1812. Last known address on the 1851 census was Milking Green Lees Knotts Lane Ashton-under-Lyne.

Regards

dinkey

[Black Sheep]

Hello Dinkey,

I had a look for your Joseph Travis and I am sorry to say that I could not find him  I looked up everything I could think of from Cotton Spinners, Tailors, Milners etc

 

[dinkey]

I really appreciate the time and effort you have taken on my directory look up request.

Regards

dinkey

[kate beasley]

How do Directories work?  Who is listed in them and how are the names listed?  Alphabetically by name or occupation?  I'm intersted in the name 'Laville' -occupation, Wire Drawer (wire worker)
What would I be looking for in a Directory and what other info would I need for a lookup apart from a name.
Curious!!!!

 

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Kate

Basically, a name is all you need

Directories usually list the Resident Nobility and Gentry, Professional Gentlemen and tradespeople, business premises, traders, and usually in alphabetical order.

Generally a history and topographical description of the district is given.

The advertisements are particularl interesting, giving a true flavour of the period.

Chris in 1066Land

[kate beasley]

Thanks Chris in 1066Land.  Much appreciated.