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Pearson - lunatic?

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Michelle

Michelle Report 10 Aug 2010 20:24

Can anyone help with further investigation of this - the 1881 census for my relative (wiliam pearson) in theydon grove states his occupation as "care of lunatic" - as he had a private income I doubt his need for further income, however I cannot find anyone of his family described as a lunatic (?!?). how would I go about researching this further - any suggestions?

thanks
Michelle