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Title: How to look at records for a workhouse
Post by: Sophieb on Thursday 13 August 15 15:55 BST (UK)

Hi,
Does anyone know how to look up the people who lived in the workhouse in Southampton between 1892 and 1910? Could this be the likely destination of an 3 year old Orphan?
Thanks

Title: Re: How to look at records for a workhouse
Post by: Erin2012 on Thursday 13 August 15 16:29 BST (UK)

Hi!

Have you tried the 1901 census?

Title: Re: How to look at records for a workhouse
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 13 August 15 16:29 BST (UK)

Southampton Archives Service appear to hold the records for Southampton Workhouse.  You may need to contact them to confirm exactly what they do hold.

I don't have any experience of your second question, but it could very well be the destination of a 3 year old orphan, assuming that no family members were able or willing to look after the child.

Title: Re: How to look at records for a workhouse
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 13 August 15 16:33 BST (UK)

There is a section on children in the Workhouse at http://www.workhouses.org.uk/education/

Stan

Title: Re: How to look at records for a workhouse
Post by: Sophieb on Thursday 13 August 15 16:38 BST (UK)

Thanks - I have emailed Southampton Archive services. The child in question does not appear on the 1901 census or the 1911 census but reappears when he marries in 1924. Name: Fred Gurman. I am hoping he turns up in the local orphanage so fingers crossed that the Southampton Archive has some answers!