sgmcgregor
08-Jul-11, 20:45
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone had any details, or research tips, on finding information for the Parochial Board Hospital at Harrow Park.
I have a George Young (married to Isabella Fairweather) who had been a farmer in his earlier life, but in the 1871 and 1881 census appears as "Hospital Caretaker", and in the 1891 census as "Caretaker". The Hospital paid for George's, and his wife's cemetery plot on their deaths.
On Scotlands People website, when searching the census records, I get the following...
In 1861, Goerge is a farmer.
In 1871, when searching the census, I get an image that says "Page Missing" (6 credits for this!!)
In 1881 he is given as living at "Hospital, Wick", next to the Cemetery Lodge where Magnus Sutherland was the cemetery keeper.
In 1891 he is given as living at Harrow Road, Wick.
The only thing I have been able to find so far for the Hospital is an article in the John O'Groat Journal, issue dated 3rd September 1874. The story tells of a court case against "Isabella Ross, or Keith", and "Janet Manson" who were charged with theft. Isabella Ross is the only one charged with theft of items from the Hospital, the other defendant being named for theft along with Isabella at another address.
There is also a story about the Parochial Board selling land at Harrow Park, but retaining land for the Hospital.
What I was wondering, (hope you are all still reading :-), is does anyone know how I can go about researching the hospital. I have some tantalising details from the court case, but it would be really interesting to read more. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be greatful to receive them.
Regards,
Steven
I was wondering if anyone had any details, or research tips, on finding information for the Parochial Board Hospital at Harrow Park.
I have a George Young (married to Isabella Fairweather) who had been a farmer in his earlier life, but in the 1871 and 1881 census appears as "Hospital Caretaker", and in the 1891 census as "Caretaker". The Hospital paid for George's, and his wife's cemetery plot on their deaths.
On Scotlands People website, when searching the census records, I get the following...
In 1861, Goerge is a farmer.
In 1871, when searching the census, I get an image that says "Page Missing" (6 credits for this!!)
In 1881 he is given as living at "Hospital, Wick", next to the Cemetery Lodge where Magnus Sutherland was the cemetery keeper.
In 1891 he is given as living at Harrow Road, Wick.
The only thing I have been able to find so far for the Hospital is an article in the John O'Groat Journal, issue dated 3rd September 1874. The story tells of a court case against "Isabella Ross, or Keith", and "Janet Manson" who were charged with theft. Isabella Ross is the only one charged with theft of items from the Hospital, the other defendant being named for theft along with Isabella at another address.
There is also a story about the Parochial Board selling land at Harrow Park, but retaining land for the Hospital.
What I was wondering, (hope you are all still reading :-), is does anyone know how I can go about researching the hospital. I have some tantalising details from the court case, but it would be really interesting to read more. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be greatful to receive them.
Regards,
Steven