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  • Wheelwright out of work in Workhouse?

    Maybe I am being naive here but why would a Wheelwright in the 1850s be so poor his family would end up in a Workhouse ? wasn't it a good occupation ?

  • #2
    Perhaps he had been injured and couldn't work?
    Judith passed away in October 2018

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    • #3
      yes hadn't thought of that thanks Judith

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      • #4
        did he die in the workhouse val? the death cert may give a clue if he was injured!

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        • #5
          yes he did Kyle I was trying to be careful what certs I buy ? but me thinks I shall send for this one thanks.

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          • #6
            If he had had an accident and was unable to work temporarily, I think his family would have received out relief, as it wasn't his fault he wasn't working.

            However, if he was seriously ill and didn't look like recovering, perhaps the family had used up all their resources and all had to go into the workhouse.

            Maybe he went bankrupt? Was he a master?

            OC

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            • #7
              thaks OC I dont know ? how would I find out if he was a Master? I am going to order the cert today curiousity has got me.

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