Matthew Lyle - Derry

[jinks64]

Hi folks, i was wondering if theres any records about for postmen circa 1870 - 1900. Found out that my great, great grandfather on my fathers side of the family was a local postman in the waterside area of the town. Would it be under the Royal Mail or An Post, and does anybody know do they keep records of their employees from that far back? All help greatly appreciated, thank you.

[aghadowey]

Londonderry is still part of the U.K. but not sure what records would be available for that time. Perhaps start with checking PRONI e-catalogue at www.proni.gov.uk (PRONI's closed until Aprul 2011 but website still working).
Another place to check would be old directories but probably only postmasters/mistresses would actually be listed.

[Gortinanima]

PRONI: Records of Londonderry Post Office ref GPO/5
Service records for postmen in County Derry: appointment dates, pay, etc
Establishment Books
GPO 5/5 = 1892-1900
GPO 5/6 = 1900-1906
GPO 5/7 = 1907-1911
GPO 5/8 = 1911-1921 (includes Book Index – rural postmen)
GPO 5/9 = 1922-1936 (not open – 75 year rule)
GPO 5/10 = Register of Employees in Derry city.

[jinks64]

Thanks Aghadowey and Gortinanima. I'll try those links to see where i get to.