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Title: Derby Workouse/Boundary Hse Inst. ?
Post by: Ozjobri on Tuesday 26 May 09 06:13 BST (UK)
My Gm was an "assistant" in the 1911 c of this place.Does anyone have access to what happened to anyone there ??? She was Rebecca Ann Holmes{Lorriman }b  1871 Rothwell. Listed as a widow-in1911.In 1901 she was in Bramley WH Leeds -seperated from her hub. & 1 child -3 were with her. I cannot find her death.
Any help appreciated.
Jose
OZ
Title: Re: Derby Workouse/Boundary Hse Inst. ?
Post by: cheecky face on Tuesday 06 April 10 21:02 BST (UK)
my mothers maiden name was holmes. her mother was called elizabeth mary holmes nee waldram. dont know if any help, but they did live in the area of workhouse. have done some research into holmes family, but no rebecca
Title: Re: Derby Workouse/Boundary Hse Inst. ?
Post by: gortonboy on Tuesday 06 April 10 21:08 BST (UK)
if you put "boundary house" into the search box here....have a read,,it tells you that the derby workhouse became known as the boundary house...also gives details of what records are available

www.workhouses.org
Title: Re: Derby Workouse/Boundary Hse Inst. ?
Post by: Ozjobri on Monday 12 April 10 04:01 BST (UK)
Dear Gorton Boy-thanks for that will have a look later  & Cheeky Face -My Rebecca was originally a Lorriman -her hubby & children were all in Leeds so unfortuately no connection.
Jose