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Electoral Rolls - how far back?

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 3 Sep 2005 16:05

Trying to trace female who would have been eligible for first vote 1918/1919 - was in Birmingham area at time. Anyone know how far back these rolls are kept - and where? Thank you. Ann

The Ego

The Ego Report 3 Sep 2005 16:21

Type in FAMILIA. Click on link Click on County Scroll down to view where and what rolls are kept where.

The Ego

The Ego Report 3 Sep 2005 16:51

I picked a place at random on familia-birmingham........... electoral rolls as far back as 1830,poll books as far back as 1700.

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 4 Sep 2005 00:24

Thank you all for your advice - will try. Ann