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Railway signalmen

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Gillian

Gillian Report 22 Oct 2004 10:47

Hi Is there someway i could check details about someone who worked as a railway signalman? My great x2 grandfather was one and i've only got his name and occupation from the marriage certificate. Thanks Gill

Heather

Heather Report 22 Oct 2004 11:55

Hi, there is a site for railway workers, though sorry I cant remember it now. I think it may be on the Rootsweb site. I think if you google railway workers you will come up with it. They have lists and advice on finding your ancestor who worked on the railway. Just a matter of googling Im afraid.

Geoff

Geoff Report 22 Oct 2004 12:32

If you say which town he lived in, I might be able to tell you which railway he worked for.

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 22 Oct 2004 13:21

Most of the railway personnel archives are at Kew. You can search the http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk website to get an idea of which records you're after. The staff at are very helpful - but make sure you pick up the right ref if there's more than one! - I ended up with three enormous tomes that were the wrong part of the alphabet because I'd misunderstood. Will have to go back again. Christine

Gillian

Gillian Report 22 Oct 2004 21:00

Thank you all. Geoff im not sure what Town he lived in as the only info i have is from his Daughters marriage certificate which was in Salford but i don't know if he too was in Salford. Gill

Glynis

Glynis Report 23 Oct 2004 03:25

If you are after railway ancestors this might be a good one to join: http://www.railwayancestors.fsnet.co.uk/