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Title: James Green
Post by: waitara on Monday 30 March 09 08:51 BST (UK)

James Green b. Australia 1894, enlisted in AIF in 1915 and discharged in London in 1920, gve his address as :-   12 New North Rd,  Hoxton and mail was received there until 1920 when it was returned as " Not  known at this address". On Australian Army records it states that it was a hairdresser's premises.
On the 1911 Census, looking up the street address, the numbers go from 10 to 14, so I wondered what happened to 12? Also, only even numbers are given in the census.
I don't know if it is possible to find out who occupied those premises from about 1917 to1920, I have tried old trade directories with no success.
James Green did not return to Australia and his family, to this day, do not know what happened to him.
If you can shed any light on the address and it's possible occupants at that time, it would be greatly appreciated.
Val.

Title: Re: James Green
Post by: Meliora on Tuesday 31 March 09 09:59 BST (UK)

Hello, Val,

It is possible to search for this address in the Electral Rolls for the dates you want, these will be held at the Metropolitan Archives, if you are not anle to search yourself they do have search service but this can be costly.  Perhaps some kind Rootschatter visiting the LMA could do this for you.      Be aware that only men over the age of 21 were shown until 1918 when women over the age of 30 were included, over the age of 221 became eligable in 1928.

http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/

Meliora

Title: Re: James Green
Post by: dawnsh on Wednesday 30 September 09 22:07 BST (UK)

Hi Val

Do you still need help with the electoral rolls mentioned here?

Dawn

Title: Re: James Green
Post by: waitara on Wednesday 30 September 09 22:45 BST (UK)

Hi Dawn,

I would appreciate help, as I am unable to search myself due to distance.

What sort of help did you have in mind?

Regards
Val.

Title: Re: James Green
Post by: dawnsh on Wednesday 30 September 09 22:59 BST (UK)

I can check out the address if there are any surviving registers at the London Metropolitan Archives.

Dawn

Title: Re: James Green
Post by: waitara on Wednesday 30 September 09 23:05 BST (UK)

Thanks Dawn, that would be great.
I have come to a complete dead end searching for any trace of this black sheep of my husband's family.
Regards
Val.