Caldewgate, St Mary's Home.

[IanStB]

My Gr-Gr-Aunt, Ellen Wilkinson MORTON, born Sneinton, Notts, 1843 though her census age doesn't match, appears on the 1881 Census as "Assistant Matron of Penitentiary" at St Mary's, Caldewgate, Cumberland. In 1891 she was Head of Institution there.

My current understanding is that it was a church institution with a Board managed by the Bishop intended to train and educate "fallen women."

Could anyone point me towards any institutional records that might have more information about how she got there (I can't identify her on the 1871 census) and how she left (I can't identify her in 1901 though I can in 1911 and 1921).

Thanks in advance

[JenB]

I suggest that you consult Cumbria Archives who are likely to hold any relevant documents
https://www.childrenshomes.org.uk/CarlisleStMary/

[IanStB]

Thanks Jen. I've tried the Archives but without success. My hope is that this community of enthusiastic researchers might have insights.

[GrahamSimons]

There are papers at Carlisle. The catalogue list isn't exhaustive so a visit may be needed.....

[IanStB]

Thanks Graham. The archivist in Carlisle couldn't find anything.