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occupant of an address 1920

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Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 16:43

Is there anyway of finding out who lived at an address 1920, 17 Kendall Rd., Colchester.

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 16:45

You have to look at the electoral register - these are normally kept at the nearest main library.
In 1920 you will see men over 21 and women over 30.
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 16:51

Thanks brummiejan, so there no way of doing it online, as I live in Belfast and our main library wouldn't have English electoral registers.

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 17:01

There isn't as far as I know - I have only heard of a few available in the area where I live. If you get in touch with the staff they might well have a look for you. However, I am unsure where the Colchester archives are kept - have tried a google search but no joy!
Hopefully another member will be able to advise.
jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 17:05

Thanks Jan for trying.

Maura

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 17:08

Essex record office maybe?

www.essex.gov.uk/Libraries-Archives/Record-Office

Essex Record Office
Wharf Road
Essex, CM2 6YT

[email protected]

Telephone: 01245 244644

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 17:09

By the way, ot might be possible to find occupants 1911, but maybe that is too early to be of use?
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 17:09

Thanks Jan, I'll have a go, truthfully I didn't even know where in England Colchester was.

Maura

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 17:10

To be honest neither did I! Anywhere south of Watford, well ...

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 17:23

Jan, the site you give me had a link to Colchester library, and I've sent them a email.

Thanks Maura

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 9 Nov 2011 17:25

Good luck Maura, let us know how you get on!

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Maura

Maura Report 9 Nov 2011 17:32

I will, thanks again

Maura

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 10 Nov 2011 17:37

1911 - 17 Kendall Rd, Colchester, Essex

Walter James STAFF married age 31, born 1880, occ Dairyman, born Starston, Norflok
Avelina STAFF wife, Married 3 years - one child born which died - age 37 (1874) Assisting in business - born Colchester, Essex
Eliza Ann JORL Servant single 35 (1876) Colchester, Essex.

On the original, they both say they are the Head. Obviously an equal partnership!!

Researching:
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GaynorW

GaynorW Report 10 Nov 2011 17:45

Hi, this might be far too early but in 1911 living at 17 Kendall Raod, Colchester we have the following:

STAFF, Walter James Head Married M 31 1880 Dairyman Starston Norfolk

STAFF, Avelina Wife Married
3 years F 37 1874 Assisting In The Business Colchester Essex

JORL, Eliza Ann Servant Single F 35 1876 Servant Colchester Essex

Maura

Maura Report 10 Nov 2011 18:10

Thanks detective & Graynor, but 1911 is too early a date.