Joseph Dixon - Out Pauper?

[ravenhair]

In trying to find out about my grandfather (on my mothers side) family, i found on the 1881 census a family who seem to fit - the head of the household is Joseph Dixon, who is listed as "Out Pauper and Ag Lab"

I am guessing that this means he might have been in the workhouse or something?

I found him on the 1871 census (in the same village) but cannot find the family in 1891, although my grandfather was born to the daughter of Joseph in the same village in 1895.

Can anyone suggest any other places i could look?

Thanks in anticipation!!

[suey]

Hello ravenhair, can you give us the census reference for Joseph Dixon in 1881...or more details, we can then have a look to see if another pair of eyes might find him in '91.

Generally an 'out pauper' meant that you were living in your own home but claiming parish relief.

Suey

[Tati]

Here's the reference, Suey (and it does look like out pauper to me)

RG11/3216 13 19
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1881&indiv=try&h=12563612

[heywood]

yes it does and although I have searched most family members, I can't find them on ancestry.co.uk. I have tried first name searches too.

[ravenhair]

Many thanks to all of you for your rapid responses and efforts on my behalf, it is much appreciated!!!

My Grandfather, Albert Edward Dixon, was born on 22nd December 1895 in Sibsey, Lincs to Ellen Dixon (Domestic Servant), fathers name not given on birth certificate. Ellen later married and had more children, but I only know that the surname was Simpson, and there were three children - Henry, George and Hilda.

Thanks again 

[suey]

I wonder if Joseph died - could this be his death

Joseph Dixon age 36 - Dec Qtr 1882 Boston RD Vol7a page 249

Sorry who was Ellen? where does she fit with Joseph and Elizabeth?

[Tati]

Have a look at the Holmes family
RG12/2572 20 7

Will see if I can find a matching marriage ...

[Tati]

Indeed ...

Marriage Burton Holmes - Elizabeth Dixon
June 1886 Boston 7a 761

[suey]

Well done Tati - Darn't if I can see her though  still looking........