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Offline Celtic Mongrel

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1861 Census flaws - Workington
« on: Thursday 19 October 06 10:39 BST (UK) »
While the census is considered a valuable tool for many, I have discovered many omissions of my family in a number of them.

In 1861, the family of John and Jane Nichol cannot be found anywhere in England, yet they must have been living in Workington, as Jane gave birth to a son at Brewery Row, Workington, just two months later.

According to the census, Brewery Row does not exist!

Anyone know anything about Brewery Row?

Sheila ???




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Re: 1861 Census flaws - Workington
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 19 October 06 23:42 BST (UK) »
It may be that the sheets for Brewery Row did not survive. There are sheets missing from Frizington too (with my relatives).

The description of Enumeration District 14 mentions High Brewery, though a quick scan of the addresses does not give a mention of the place.
Looking at ALSTON in south Ribble area, ALSTEAD and DONBAVAND/DUNBABIN etc. everywhere, HOWCROFT and MARSH in Bolton and Westhoughton, PICKERING in the Whitehaven area.

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Re: 1861 Census flaws - Workington
« Reply #2 on: Friday 20 October 06 09:06 BST (UK) »
It's not unknown for people to have been transcribed to the census book and been given a neighbour's surname.

Check all John + Jane couples in the district to see if birthplaces, ages etc. match with your couple.
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Re: 1861 Census flaws - Workington
« Reply #3 on: Friday 20 October 06 19:12 BST (UK) »
Thanks for those.
My grandmother and one of her sisters and one of her brothers are missing from the 1901 census as well.
I reckon you just can't trust them!
Sheila

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Re: 1861 Census flaws - Workington
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 21 October 06 13:36 BST (UK) »
Brewery Row was part of Griffen Street and was demolished in the 1960's. If you look you will find your family in 126 Griffen St 1851, I have copies for you of the sheets from 1851-1861-1871. i have never been on one of these sites before so don't know how you will get in touch with me so I can post the info to you??
Some info :-- Sarah Nichols daughter of John & Jane, baptised 6thMay 1840 in St Michaels Ward.........John is not on micro fishe but maybe in the register about 1842.....William son of John & Jane bap.September 8th 1861 at St Michaels.....James son of Joseph Nichols & Mary Anne 18th September 1853 St Michaels Ward.....John was born in Hampshire the son of John & Hannah baptised Portsea St Mary in 28th April 1816. Hope this helps..
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