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Midwifery At the Workhouse ?

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 13 Feb 2007 21:50

It was sensible to give birth at the workhouse - medical attention was on hand and free!! My G Grandmother gave birth to all 10 of her children at Southampton workhouse, despite having a 'husband' (they weren't married, but she used his name and all the children have his name) who had a job. maggie

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Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Paul

Paul Report 13 Feb 2007 21:34

Hi OC Yes I just found a birth for an Elizabeth Grubb in January 1848 Winslow, but she doesnt appear on the 1851 Census. Just checking through the Death Records - poor soul. (Update looks like she died Jul QTR 1849) Its amazing how the smallest lead can you send you off again in different direction. Cheers...Paul

Paul

Paul Report 13 Feb 2007 21:31

Hi All Just found some records on the Bucks Family History Site relating to a Workhouse my relatives frequented. One of the entries refers to midwifery – I take it this could be for the mother to have her baby or possibly some kind of post birth care ?? Here is the entry Dec 1847 - Ann Grubb - midwifery - see William, also Jan 1848 The exciting thing is this would suggest a child I was not aware of, the really sad thing is it most probably died :( Any views, or am I putting 2 and 2 together and making 78? Thanks ... Paul

Paul

Paul Report 13 Feb 2007 21:31

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An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 13 Feb 2007 21:29

Yes, I would imagine she was admitted for childbirth, rather than being absolutely destitute. The Workhouse was the only source of free medical help in those days. OC