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St Josephs institution for girls South Manchester

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Heather

Heather Report 2 Sep 2012 11:10

My ancestor was in St Josephs in Chorlton South Manchester in the 1901 census, she was 14. anyone know if I can find out why she was in there?

Thanks Heather :-)

Researching:
Horan Ireland. Thompson ? Scotland/Ireland

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 2 Sep 2012 11:20

Hi Heather

If you would care to give us her details.........maybe we can discover why.

What sort of institution is it?

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"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

Simon

Simon Report 2 Sep 2012 11:21

Links here may help

Poor Law and Workhouse Records
St. Joseph's Industrial Schools
St. Joseph's Industrial Schools were established in 1871 in Victoria Park to provide a Catholic education for the children of Catholics in the Victoria Park and Longsight area.

The records of the Boys School are held at Cheshire Archives.

The records of the Girls School are held by The Daughters of Charity.
Contents of Poor Law and Workhouse Records

Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de paul
British ProvinceAbout Spirit Ministry Community Vocations News Missions Directory Contact Report Links
Contact
The Daughters of Charity

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Greenwood, Howard, Gale, Heatley, Sass,

Heather

Heather Report 3 Sep 2012 13:42

Thankyou both will try this
regards Heather

Researching:
Horan Ireland. Thompson ? Scotland/Ireland