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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Surrey => England => Surrey Lookup Requests => Topic started by: T.R. on Monday 19 May 25 08:24 BST (UK)
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I am hoping to confirm the origin of Henry Ratcliffe, aged 70, a Miller, who appears in the 1841 census as a resident in the Kingston Union Workhouse. I haven’t been able to find any further information about him.
Is this Henry the same Henry Ratcliff who was baptised at Kingston On Thames 17.11.1775? This Henry is a G G G Uncle of mine.
The ages don’t quite match but there may have been a miscalculation. I am hoping that further information, if it exists, will help to confirm further details about my family.
An Elizabeth Ratcliffe, a servant, aged 20 and her daughter aged 2 years were also resident in the same Workhouse at time of the 1841. I have no other information about them and whether they are related to me.
I am hoping that someone can help me to solve this this riddle.
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Adult ages on the 1841 census were supposed to be rounded down to a multiple of 5 years.
So, an age of 70 on the census would equate to an actual age of between 70 and 74.
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If he died in 1846 he is shown as 76 which equates to a 1770 birthyear. Buried 18.11.1846 @ All Saints Kingston on Thames. Baptisms could take place a long time after a birth
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I am hoping that further information, if it exists, will help to confirm further details about my family.
I don't think there are any records of individuals in the Kingston Workhouse at this period, unless they just happen to be mentioned by name in the guardians' minute-books. You can contact the Surrey History Centre to check that out.
Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk