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Unknown

Unknown Report 27 Apr 2004 16:15

If you have the 1881 census on disc, can you look up via an occupation and first name rather than surname on LDS? Lin

Heather

Heather Report 27 Apr 2004 16:21

Hi Lin I'm back again! Not sure but will give it a try. What details do you have. Heather

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 27 Apr 2004 16:22

Hi, If you know the area where the person lived it is possible to search by name and occupation - however if the name or occupation is common it's a very big search! Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

Unknown

Unknown Report 27 Apr 2004 16:30

Actually I was just asking if it work's but if you're offering Smaaaaashing. I've tried all Peter McGregor's in the London/Middx area - nothing matches. He was a Railway Engine Feeder Lin

Heather

Heather Report 27 Apr 2004 16:46

These railway men went all over the place! But do you think he died as she married someone else. Heather

Heather

Heather Report 27 Apr 2004 17:35

Hi Lin, Well, I don't think he was in England in 1881, there were only a few Peters who were of the right age and not a railway worker that I could see. Most were born and living in Scotland so I think that he died or returned to Scotland. Hope the 1861 look-up will give you some ideas. Heather

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Apr 2004 07:47

Thanks Heather Your time much appreciated, I think I will have to clear my head with a glass or two of wine tonight then start again ttfn Linda