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Title: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: nicdigby on Sunday 12 May 24 11:05 BST (UK)

Hello, can anyone help me with the top line please? I don't need anything other than confirmation or correction of the following line (the other writing is there so you can see the handwriting):

I think it says (occupation), needleworker, father in Chatham Union.
Next column (religion): Wesley
Next column (Age): 35

Title: Re: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: mckha489 on Sunday 12 May 24 11:09 BST (UK)

I think it could be needlewoman.  & Wesleyan, but neither change the general meaning.

Title: Re: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: nicdigby on Sunday 12 May 24 11:46 BST (UK)

Quote from: mckha489 on Sunday 12 May 24 11:09 BST (UK)

I think it could be needlewoman.  & Wesleyan, but neither change the general meaning.

Thank you :)

Title: Re: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: emeltom on Sunday 12 May 24 12:51 BST (UK)

I see

needlewoman father in Chatham ??? Weslyan

Just cannot work out what comes between Chatham and Weslyan

Title: Re: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: Kay99 on Sunday 12 May 24 13:41 BST (UK)

Quote from: emeltom on Sunday 12 May 24 12:51 BST (UK)

I see

needlewoman father in Chatham ??? Weslyan

Just cannot work out what comes between Chatham and Weslyan

I think after Chatham is Union?

Title: Re: Workhouse record 1879, Greenwich
Post by: emeltom on Sunday 12 May 24 14:33 BST (UK)

You are right - I just couldn't work it out.