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Sharon

Sharon Report 16 Apr 2006 19:21

I can't read the info on record on the 1851 census. It's the record for William Henry Wroe born in Pontefract in 1837. I'm trying to read the address, the occupations of the family and the marital status of the head. Can anyone help? Thank you so much.

Merry

Merry Report 16 Apr 2006 19:27

Address, Castle Chair, Pontefract Charles, Widower, 45 Gardener William H, Tailor's Apprentice Charles, scholar Are you OK with the others? Merry

Merry

Merry Report 16 Apr 2006 19:27

Is that his brother, next-door?! Merry

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 16 Apr 2006 19:28

dad is a gardener william is a tailors apprentice charles and Hannah are scholars I'd say dad is - wid'd- address- castle ( something)

Sharon

Sharon Report 16 Apr 2006 19:33

You guys are amazing. I don't know how you read that stuff. Well spotted on the neighbour. I don't know if it is his brother but I will certainly look into that now. Thanks very much indeed.

Gem in Wakefield

Gem in Wakefield Report 16 Apr 2006 19:36

Hi Sharon Was you William Henry son of Charles Wroe and Sarah Leake? I think we may share a connection. Gem:)))

Cougarjo

Cougarjo Report 16 Apr 2006 20:46

I think it's Castle Chain. The address for Pontefract Castle is on Castle Chain. Found this on a website: THE ARMS OF THE HOUSE OF LANCASTER are built into the wall of the house which stands opposite the modern entrance to the castle grounds. This section of the right of way known as the Castle Chain was once the Barbican, a strongly fortified outer gateway to the castle. Joanne