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Sally

06-01-10, 20:13

Is there anyone out there would would be willing to help me please? I need a search of the Chester le Street Workhouse records (if they still exist) for 1872. One of my exalted ancestors died there of severe alcoholism!!!

Sally

borobabs

06-01-10, 20:18

pThink if theres any records they would be at Durham archives Sally

Merry

06-01-10, 20:23

This is what they have:

Records
•Durham County Record Office, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL. A variety of union records survive, though little relating to workhouse inmates. Holdings include Guardians' minutes (1840-1930, with gaps).

from this page:

users.ox.ac.uk/~peter/workhouse/ChesterLeStreet/ChesterLeStreet.shtml

Margaret in Burton

07-01-10, 07:46

Sally

Try emailing the record office and asking them. Some charge but some look up quick things if you have the dates for nothing. It's worth a try.

Sally

07-01-10, 18:32

Thank you everyone.........I will email them tonight, and even if they charge then at least I may find out a little more.