Filling out the person

[benny1982]

I have used newspapers to research London properties and workhouses my ancestors live or spent time in (workhouses).

[Dizzy600]

Have you tried 'googling' their name? You never know what may turn up and I have had some success...

Military records are another good source.

Good Luck.

[Zen Rabbit]

Lots of useful information above to add to that I found investigating relatives quite useful, I recently found out that my GGG Grandfather who was made chief warder of a gaol in 1875 had a cousin of the same name who was executed for murder in his gaol in that year. At first I thought that the name must have been just a curious coincidence but investigation has revealed a family connection. How must it feel to preside over the execution of a family member? And how would the rest of the family feel? Cousins, Aunts, uncles etc can help to give a broader picture to the lives of ancestors.