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29 Melbourne Place

History of 29 Melbourne Place

UK Census:

1861

Elizabeth (illegible, but transcribed thus) Cobrner (widow), 71, Famiy Nurse, b. Thetford, Norfolk

Elizabeth M (again, but transcribed thus) Cobrner (daughter), 29, Dressmaker, b. Thetford

Emma G Coulson (daughter), 25, Milliner, Thetford

Surname Coulson was crossed out in first two entries and replaced with something illegible

1871

Mary E Coburn, 47, Dress & Mantle Maker, b. Shelford, Norfolk

Emma J Coburn (sister), 32, Milliner, b. Shelford, Norfolk

1881

Mary Elizth Coburn (Head), 39, Dressmaker, b. Thetford

Jane Coburn (no relationship mentioned), 43, Milliner, b. Thetford

1891

Mary E Coburn, 66, Dress Maker, b. Thetford

Jane Coburn (sister), 52, Dress Maker, b. Thetford

1901

Mary E Coburn, 79, Living on own means, b. Thetford, Norfolk

Jane Coburn (sister), 64, dress & Mantle Maker, b. Thetford, Norfolk

1911 not listed

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