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Hunslet Union Workhouse, Rothwell Haigh, Leeds

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Margaret

Margaret Report 19 Nov 2015 12:48

Hello,
Does anyone know where inmates of the workhouse would have been buried, please? I believe the workhouse records were destroyed by fire but wondered if any burial records might exist. Presumably these would be paupers' graves, so I wouldn't expect to find out just where individuals were buried, but there must have been a lot of them over time.
I am trying to find out when my great grandmother, who was an inmate in the infirmary, died. I can find no record of her death.
Thanks,
M

Rambling

Rambling Report 19 Nov 2015 12:58

Don't know if this post and replies may help?

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=369265.0

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Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 19 Nov 2015 13:52

Margaret...The Hunslet Union Workhouse Hillridge Road Hunslet...different premises to Rothwell Haigh.

By the beginning of the 20th century the workhouse premises had become outdated and too small for their purpose, so a new workhouse was built at Rothwell Haigh, opening on 1st October 1903.

Familysearch.org has Cemetery Records for Rothwell Haigh 1918-2000...

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 20 Nov 2015 16:49

Welcome to the Community boards Margaret.



(I'll let Margaret know how to find her replies) :-)

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