What is an Inmate as a child

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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2 Send Message	Patricia	Report	15 Dec 2010 23:24
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2 Send Message	Hi I recently found a relative of mine and at the age of 8 he was classed on the census as an inmate. Obviously too young to be in prision. I tried to view others in the household and got the same result as my initial search? I was wondering if maybe he could have been in hospital, the workhouse or some institution. Has anyone come accross this before?
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 31,288 Send Message	PricklyHolly	Report	15 Dec 2010 23:34
	Hi Patricia, yes it would have been a hospital, workhouse or even a school. All classed as institutions.
	Researching: "If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2 Send Message	Patricia	Report	15 Dec 2010 23:37
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 2 Send Message	How can i differentiate between them please does anyone know
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,113 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	15 Dec 2010 23:50
	Which census was this? The image should show the name of the establishment.. If it's not the 1911, I will take a look if you wish. Gwyn