Hi Folks,
I visited Widnes Library recently where a very helpful librarian helped but gave me the following news: Lancashire has destroyed all Electoral Roll information from about the 1930s.
My question is how do I trace someone's life after 1911? She was married in 1909, her husband died in 1913 and she died in 1930. I'd love to know her movements and what she did after 1911...
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Val
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Tracing someone after 1911 census
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Tracing someone after 1911 census
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Woolton / Widnes: Ireland
Widnes: Burrows, Rostance
Northwich / Leftwich, Cheshire: Meachin, Postles
Hi
Electoral rolls definitely exist for some areas of Lancashire for the 20th century. They do for Southport and Liverpool. Many areas did destroy them I suppose storage was then an issue and also so many local government changes, so you need to check the specific area you want and even possibly ask the actual council.
Other sources
Many areas had directories which often list the head of the household. Larger connurbations had their own smaller places may be found in county libraries. The larger local libraries may hold copies.
You may have to look at a wider picture by looking at the locality to get an idea of your ancerstors lives. Their children's birth and marriage certifictaes will record occupations at the time and give some idea of the church the family may have attended.
I would then look at local newspapers, local large scale maps, local histories, photographic collections often held by the local history section of a library, the church may still have copies of their magazine. You may be able to find mention of the school the children attended.
Don't forget family sttories which may give pointers. Family members may also have left wills which may give some idea of their social standing. Armed with address see if the house still stands if not look at maps.
Just a few ideas which might help - must stop and get the tea!
Ed Officer
Electoral rolls definitely exist for some areas of Lancashire for the 20th century. They do for Southport and Liverpool. Many areas did destroy them I suppose storage was then an issue and also so many local government changes, so you need to check the specific area you want and even possibly ask the actual council.
Other sources
Many areas had directories which often list the head of the household. Larger connurbations had their own smaller places may be found in county libraries. The larger local libraries may hold copies.
You may have to look at a wider picture by looking at the locality to get an idea of your ancerstors lives. Their children's birth and marriage certifictaes will record occupations at the time and give some idea of the church the family may have attended.
I would then look at local newspapers, local large scale maps, local histories, photographic collections often held by the local history section of a library, the church may still have copies of their magazine. You may be able to find mention of the school the children attended.
Don't forget family sttories which may give pointers. Family members may also have left wills which may give some idea of their social standing. Armed with address see if the house still stands if not look at maps.
Just a few ideas which might help - must stop and get the tea!
Ed Officer