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Re: County Asylum Prestwich (Updated)
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 17 July 12 13:47 BST (UK) »
 Is there a link to where inmates of Prestwich Asylum are listed. I have William Openshaw in there in 1901. He's only a distant relative but would love to know what put him there. He was obviously a talented musician.
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Doreen
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Re: County Asylum Prestwich (Updated)
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday 17 July 12 15:43 BST (UK) »
Is there a link to where inmates of Prestwich Asylum are listed. I have William Openshaw in there in 1901. He's only a distant relative but would love to know what put him there. He was obviously a talented musician.
Many Thanks

Doreen

OPENSHAW William Admitted: 9 Oct 1900 as Male patient No. 10399, Birthplace: Unknown,
Age 46, Single, Religion: Wesleyan Methodist, Occupation: Music
Professor, Discharged 28 Feb 1903 [GMCRO: ADMM/2/10]

Lancashire records office is what you need now

Ken  :)
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Re: County Asylum Prestwich (Updated)
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 17 July 12 16:12 BST (UK) »
Many thanks Ken

Doreen
Hartle, Hartles, Birch, - Stoke Prior Worcs area & Widnes
Shingler, Oldham,- Runcorn Widnes area
Vincent,  Harvey, Venables, Shave,
Till, Dean, - Staffordshire, Norfolk, Whitechapel, Shropshire areas