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Institutions -1911

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 12 Nov 2009 21:20

Just a quick query.

If someone is listed as being in an institution in the 1911, does it automatically mean he was mentally incapacitated?

His parents are still living and 2 of his siblings are still at home.

It's just that he had an uncle who was listed as an 'imbecile' on the 1891 - so just wondered if there could be a connection.......?

Would be grateful for some thoughts on this. Thanks.

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George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 12 Nov 2009 21:29

Cynthia

Institutions on the 1911 census is a broad term,
Institution can refer to a lot of things. A home for mentally ill or disabled, a prison, a hospital, a learning institution, a work institution, orphanage etc.
so not to be assumed for the mentally incapacitated

George

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 12 Nov 2009 21:34

Hi George, thank you for that. Very grateful for your time.

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 12 Nov 2009 21:37

Whoops. posted together!

Hello, SomersetGirl. I don't know the name as I have done a Jonesey type search! However, I am quite interested in this so I think I will get the full transcription. Thank you for your time. Cx.

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 14 Nov 2009 09:30

Got it!

Royal Marines!


I should have thought of that as they were quite a military family.


Doh!!


Thanks again. Cx.

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 15 Nov 2009 03:44

Cynthia

I've also seen a school shown as an institution



think it was a case of one size fits all!



sylvia

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 15 Nov 2009 15:18

Thanks Sylvia!

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Battenburg

Battenburg Report 15 Nov 2009 19:26

Adding to the information. I have found a couple of people living in different Institutions and they were in a lodging house or a school

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 15 Nov 2009 19:45

So it could mean absolutely anywhere at this rate I guess!!
Thanks Q.

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 15 Nov 2009 21:46

well


I did say one size fits all!!!



sylvia

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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 16 Nov 2009 08:53

A bit like a stretchy tee shirt then???



Was thinking of deleting this thread and then thought it may help someone else at some time.........what do you think?



Decisions, decisions! I was vacillating and now I can't make my mind up!

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