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Roman Catholic Orphanage - Wigan area

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Tracy

Tracy Report 6 May 2006 16:12

Does anyone know how I could get more information on 'Our Lady's Convent' Billinge, Chapel End (Near Wigan) - believed now closed? I have a relative (Irene Stokes) who died there on 3rd April 1921 aged just 6 years old and I wondered if there were any records that might suggest when she was placed in the orphanage. I've got her birth certificate and death certificate (hence I know her exact date and place of death) but I would like to be able to get some background information about her short life. I've tried Google and looked at the Billinge History website but the infomation about the convent is almost non-existant.

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 6 May 2006 16:17

Have you tried the local county records office? If they don't have the information, they might be able to point you in the right direction. Kath. x

Tracy

Tracy Report 6 May 2006 16:38

I live near London so a trip to the County Record Office in Lancashire is not really an option at this time (unfortunately!)

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 6 May 2006 16:41

Just give them a ring Tracy - at least they might be able to tell you if the records are there. Kath. x

Eric

Eric Report 6 May 2006 16:42

Hi Tracy Try the following site: http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/ Someone may be able to help. Failing that contact Wigan Library. Regards Ericx

Diane

Diane Report 7 May 2006 00:30

hi my grandmother was in blackbrook house in st helen's the nugent care society, had taken her from her home i've been in touch with them and they hold papers, so if the church had taken her it might be them or they might be able to help, my grandmother lived in liverpool, hope this helps good luck