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Message: Emoticon Listing HTML Help	[quote]A query from Australia: "My Family were residents of Heanor from about 1865 to 1915 at least. The predominant surname was WEST. Their occupations were FWK's, seamers, coal miners and furniture dealers, They all lived in Nelson street or close by(1871,81,91 census). Is it possible to see if any society members are researching this name or have an interest in the name. My Great Grandfather, Francis West was born in Ilkeston and served in both the Boer War and WW1 with the RFA if that helps. He was still a resident of Heanor in 1913 before going to France. Can any one tell me if there is any way of tracing where FWK'S worked in the Heanor area (I know they did work from home aswell), or colliers for that point as well! I know my Great Great Grandfather Thomas West, born 1837 in Loughborough was a Master Framework Knitter and moved to Heanor around 1865. I have not been able to trace where he worked or if he was listed in any directories as such or where indeed he died. Would appreciate any assitance or help."[/quote]
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West - Francis and Thomas
replied on: 4/2/2008 8:38:06 AM

A query from Australia:

"My Family were residents of Heanor from about 1865 to 1915 at least.

The predominant surname was WEST. Their occupations were FWK's, seamers, coal miners and furniture dealers, They all lived in Nelson street or close by(1871,81,91 census).

Is it possible to see if any society members are researching this name or have an interest in the name.

My Great Grandfather, Francis West was born in Ilkeston and served in both the Boer War and WW1 with the RFA if that helps. He was still a resident of Heanor in 1913 before going to France.

Can any one tell me if there is any way of tracing where FWK'S worked in the Heanor area (I know they did work from home aswell), or colliers for that point as well!

I know my Great Great Grandfather Thomas West, born 1837 in Loughborough was a Master Framework Knitter and moved to Heanor around 1865. I have not been able to trace where he worked or if he was listed in any directories as such or where indeed he died.

Would appreciate any assitance or help."

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