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Kevin

Kevin Report 28 Aug 2014 11:42

Does anyone know what kind of railway records of employment are held. I am looking for records pertaining to my Great great grandfather who was recorded as a railway labourer/navy in 1901 etc in Croydon surrey

I am also looking for Joseph Abrahams who was recorded as a tramcar driver in Ecclesfield Yorks in 1880
Any suggestions /records greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Kevin

Potty

Potty Report 28 Aug 2014 13:03

Ancestry has Railway employment records. The following is an example of a record:


UK, Railway Employment Records, 1833-1956

A Smith

Residence Date:1 Feb
Station:Chester
Company:Midland
Description:Goods guards 1880 - 1898

There are images attached which have a bit more info. For the one above it gives his wage as 28/-.

If you don't have Ancestry, post some details and somebody will look for you.

I don't think a tramcar driver would have been employed by the Railways. There are a couple of J Abrahams but not as tramcar drivers.

Kevin

Kevin Report 28 Aug 2014 13:18

Many thanks.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 28 Aug 2014 17:46

you had a thread last year on this on Find Ancestors - I've just nudged it up

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 28 Aug 2014 17:48

abrahams - Find Ancestors - Boards - Genes Reunited


www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1333477

... Female Where born:Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, England Joseph ... Joseph Last name ABRAHAMS ... Joseph Lodger Single M 37 1844 Tramcar Driver N K, Yorkshire ...

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me