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Title: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: *sara* on Friday 25 July 25 22:28 BST (UK)

Hi
I have ancestor Mary Ann Pitts who married John Lane in 1833 in Bedminster, Bristol.
I have them on the 1851 census
reg district Clifton
ED 1v
piece 1954, folio 582, page 17

where they have 7 children (one is mis-transcribed)

and on the 1861 census, Mary is now a widow living with 5 children
reg district Clifton
piece 1737
folio 116
page 14


Now, I have found an 1881 census for Swansea Workhouse with a Mary Ann Lane of the right age.  How do I know if this is her?
reg district Swansea
piece 5364
folio 75
page 7

Any help appreciated  :)

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: rosie99 on Saturday 26 July 25 08:52 BST (UK)

Just to add that in 1871 she is still in Clifton age 55 bn Stapleton, Gloucestershire
RG10
Piece number 2562
Folio 55
Page 1

The 1881 that you mention -
Mary Ann Lane - unmarried - 66 bn Bristol

Have you eliminated the marriages and deaths in Clifton/Bristol area betwen 1871 and 1881

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: *sara* on Saturday 26 July 25 10:50 BST (UK)

Thankyou

I thought it unlikely to be her in that she is unmarried. 

I will look at the deaths and marriages.

Many thanks

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: *sara* on Saturday 26 July 25 10:53 BST (UK)

I had seen this 1871 census record but I wasn't sure if it was her as she is living with her mother?

many thanks

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: Ladyhawk on Saturday 26 July 25 11:37 BST (UK)

1851 & 1861 census Mary Ann Lane's  birth year c1815 Stapleton, Gloucester

Could this be her Baptism ?

Mary Ann Pitts
Baptism 8 Oct 1815 Church of Holy Trinity, Bristol
Father John, labourer Mother Mary, abode Stapleton

Is this the burial of her husband John?

John Lane age 44, abode St Phillips
Burial 27 Jan 1856 Bedminster, Bristol
Religion   Methodist
Bristol, England, Non-Conformist Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1644-1981 - image on Anc*y

Could this be a possibility for Mary Ann's burial?

Mary Ann Lane age 73 abode 41 Corbett St., St Georges
Burial 9 Oct 1887 Redfield, Bristol
Religion Methodist
Grave no 795
Bristol, England, Non-Conformist Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1644-1981 - image on Anc*y

Edit to add just in case it relates here's the corresponding death entry on GRO, instant digital image is available cost £3

LANE, MARY  ANN     73 
GRO Reference: 1887  D Quarter in BARTON REGIS  Volume 06A  Page 115

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: Ladyhawk on Saturday 26 July 25 12:12 BST (UK)

Quote from: *sara* on Friday 25 July 25 22:28 BST (UK)

Now, I have found an 1881 census for Swansea Workhouse with a Mary Ann Lane of the right age.  How do I know if this is her?
reg district Swansea
piece 5364
folio 75
page 7

Any help appreciated  :)

Quote from: rosie99 on Saturday 26 July 25 08:52 BST (UK)

The 1881 that you mention -
Mary Ann Lane - unmarried - 66 bn Bristol

For info. - the above Mary Ann Lane you mention on 1881 census could still be in the workhouse in 1901

Mary Ann Lane Age 86 (1815) , single, domestic servant
Relation   Pauper Inmate
born   Bristol, Gloucestershire
Civil parish Swansea
ED, institution, or vessel   Union Workhouse
Piece   5080 Folio   233 Page number   17

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: Mabel Bagshawe on Saturday 26 July 25 22:17 BST (UK)

The Swansea Mary seems to have had an admission in 1867, when she was noted as RC

Title: Re: Swansea Workhouse
Post by: *sara* on Saturday 26 July 25 22:47 BST (UK)

Thankyou, this is really useful info