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Why would he be in a Workhouse?

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Heather

Heather Report 16 Apr 2006 12:34

I found a baby being born in Southwark workhouse and I felt so sad for them - only found out later that women would go there to the infirmary if they were having probs with delivery!

Computer Blonde

Computer Blonde Report 16 Apr 2006 11:45

Another possibility could be some sort of depression, or mental illness/breakdown. Workhouses did sometimes take in such cases, as any kind of mental health problems were not really understood very well. Sharon xx

Cazziemc

Cazziemc Report 16 Apr 2006 11:43

Thanks everybody for all your ideas. Best wishes Carol x

Carol 430181

Carol 430181 Report 16 Apr 2006 11:13

Shirley is right. My great grandad was in Holborn Workhouse, and died there. But he lived nearby and was still working. Carol

Researching:
Vosper Cornwall /Devon. Courtney Cornwall. Arundel Cornwall. Godolphin Cornwall. Tremethick Cornwall. Langdon Cornwall/Devon. Buley Devon. Parsons Cornwall. Bains(wish I knew) Samuels London.

fraserbooks

fraserbooks Report 16 Apr 2006 11:12

Remember a lot of people actually worked in the work house. I found a relative as a medical officer and a couple as nurses.

Cazziemc

Cazziemc Report 16 Apr 2006 11:05

Georgina and Shirley, thanks for your replies - didn't think of that! In 1851, I have found his son living with his grandmother, but from memory don't think I found his parents. Once again, thanks for your help. Best wishes, Carol.

Georgina

Georgina Report 16 Apr 2006 10:57

Carol a lot of people went into the workhouse because they were sick and they could get medical help there. Have you found him on later census's with the family? Georgina.

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 16 Apr 2006 10:55

He may not have been there as an inmate of the workhouse but in the hospital part of it. Workhouses had infirmary bulidings attached to them and they were available to those who couldnt afford private treatment. Shirley

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Cazziemc

Cazziemc Report 16 Apr 2006 10:49

Hi all, I think I have found a relative in Edinburgh Charity Workhouse in 1841. He is married, but is there alone. He has a family (wife and child), wife appears to be working as a hat trimmer, living with another couple, possibly her sister and brother in law (not checked yet) who are both working. Was it usual for one member of the family to have to go into a workhouse? I am a bit puzzled. Any help appreciated. Thanks and Happy Easter, Carol x