Peter,
I suggest you look in Parliamentary Papers - I don't have the exact
reference I'm afraid but the name of the relevant document is something like
'The Report on the Number of Persons who migrated from agricultural to
manufacturing districts 1835-37' .
A sub-section entitled 'Return Relative to Removal of Labourers' is similar
to the census and is extremely useful in identifying parishes of origin -
one page alone lists twenty-six different parishes. It also lists
individual families by name, their ages, the name and residence of their
future employers, date of arrival, method of transport, and each
individual's weekly wage agreed over a three year period. You should also
find a circular from the Migration Office at Manchester addressed to Poor
Law Unions promoting the scheme and featuring letters from settled migrants
expounding its benefits (all suspiciously literate). The circular addressed
to the Newmarket Union, for instance, is dated 3rd November 1836. It is
possible, as my own research proved, to track individual families through
the scheme and local censuses to see whether or not they prospered. It was
fascinating research. Good luck with yours.
Regards, Sandie Geddes
PS This is an excellent resource for family historians.
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From: "Peter Park" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: 04 December 2002 12:32
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> I am attempting to identify a number of places where ag labs were moved
from, to
> the industrial areas 1835-37, under a Poor Law Commission approved scheme
>
> They are most likely in the area south east of a line from The Wash to
Portland
> Bill. They are:
>
> Haveningham
> Hinsley
> Kensingham
> Rindham
> Sanderton
>
> or, at least this is how they are spelled in a report of 1843.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in anticipation.
>
> Peter Park. Walton on Thames, Surrey.
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