Help with Electoral Roll please

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Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 213 Send Message	Tox	Report	27 Jun 2008 20:19
	I searched the 1949 Electoral Roll for Worksop Nottinghamshire and came across the family I was searching for, on the Fiche it said: Brown Harold E Taylor Alice B-J other family members at another address: Taylor Charles W-J does anyone know what the -J is please, this is not part of my ancestors name. Thanks Regards Tox
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 63,410 Send Message	ErikaH	Report	27 Jun 2008 21:04
	I suspect it relates to Jury Service.............. But the best people to ask would be the Electoral people at your local Town Hall.................
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 213 Send Message	Tox	Report	27 Jun 2008 21:22
	Thanks Reggie, could be, there was a few in the same street though, I think Iwill take your advice and when/if I find the answer, I will post it on the tips board. Thanks for replying. Regards Tox
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 6 Send Message	Alan	Report	27 Jun 2008 21:42
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 6 Send Message	The J denotes that a persons a Juror,I queried this with a member of staff when I came accross It while searching through electorial registrar books.
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 213 Send Message	Tox	Report	27 Jun 2008 22:14
	Hi Alan, thanks for the information, must be so they can check who has served on a jury and those who haven't. Regards Tox