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FREEBRIDGE LYNN

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Wendy

Wendy Report 22 Sep 2006 15:18

If a birth record shows Freebridge Lynn as the birth district, does that mean the Workhouse or is there an area called Freebridge Lynn? Any idea what the initals RJD or RSD might mean under the place of birth on a birth certificate?

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 Sep 2006 15:28

Hi Wendy, RSD is Rural Sanitary District, not sure about RJD though Keith

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 22 Sep 2006 15:31

http://www*origins*org*uk/genuki/NFK/norfolk/gaz-and-dir/white1845/hundreds/freebridge_lynn*shtml Found this, tells you about the Norfolk Hundred of Freebridge Lynn. Replace * with . (dot) Keith

Wendy

Wendy Report 22 Sep 2006 18:00

Thanks folks. I shall give these a try.