AMPUTEE..ACCIDENT AT DOCKS AS A CARTER.WOULD THERE

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Member Since: October 2007 Posts: 73 Send Message	Jodiee	Report	12 Nov 2007 19:40
Member Since: October 2007 Posts: 73 Send Message	Hi anyone and everyone, my grt grt grandad worked at the docks (he lived in west derby area liverpool) as a carter he had an accident and ended up having the lower part of his leg amputated and a wooden one fitted he was born in 1859/60 and died age 43 1928 he had to give up work as a result and i was just wondering if there would be any kind of record, news article or absolutely anything about it anywhere? any advice would be kindly welcome and your time greatly appreciated..thanks
Member Since: May 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	William	Report	13 Nov 2007 08:45
Member Since: May 2006 Posts: 0 Send Message	try the editor of the "scottie press" he is involved with the archives of the liverpool carters union & has fund of knowledge on the carters, good luck
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 434 Send Message	Glenys	Report	13 Nov 2007 08:58
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 434 Send Message	try the mersey docks and harbour board archives.