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Attended School in 1850?
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fraserbooks | Report | 12 Dec 2006 20:45 |
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I think young children often attended school. I am not sure when five became the normal starting age. My grandmother was a teacher and I have a picture of her with her class about 1895 and some of the children look very young. My mother in law was the youngest of thirteen children and her eldest sister told me she would have to take the baby to school as both her parents worked. I have one six month old described as a scholar but I think that was a bit optimistic. |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 12 Dec 2006 18:46 |
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That gives me hope then, that the census could be correct. Thank you very much, Tony and Gwyn. :) |
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Anthony | Report | 12 Dec 2006 18:28 |
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I started school at 3 years of age in North Wales. in 1936 Tony |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 12 Dec 2006 18:28 |
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I have seen 3 years old children as 'scholar' in the census and thought it rather young. I can't remember exact details, as they weren't 'mine'. Gwyn |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 12 Dec 2006 18:04 |
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nudge, please |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 11 Dec 2006 07:09 |
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I have ancestors who briefly lived in America in 1850. Four children are listed on the New Jersey census, ages: 7, 3 and twins 7/12 months....Both the 7 and 3 year olds are shown as 'attended school within the year.' The father WAS a teacher, but has anyone else seen a three year old at school??? |
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