The index includes over 6000 people involved in the lacemaking industry (including allied trades such as bobbin makers). It covers both hand and machine workers.

As with all genealogical records it is important to check the original sources.

Abbreviations

ag lab agricultural labourer
b born
bro brother
bur buried
d died
dau daughter
dir directory
emp employing
gr dau grand daughter
gr mother grand mother
marr married
unmar unmarried
wid widow(er)