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19.39 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Psychopathic personality, November 1945
'He is a dirty rat, often out of work, poaches, a horrible man, low type. Wife a better type but loose morally. 10 children. Daughter frequently off school with scabs. Other children have impetigo. Housing: Condemned house, two rooms, appalling conditions. They are always having illness, chiefly catarrh and bronchitis. Relationships inharmonious. Have been on PA.'
24.32 Female, Separated or divorced, 35-44 yrs, Psychopathic personality, Alcoholism, July 1947
Irresponsible, used to send the children to school without lunch. Plausible and sensible to talk to but unreliable, didn't tell the truth. Said to drink. Used to go and have a good time and leave the children. Husband deserted. [Male informant] says they left 2-3 years ago. Mother drank.
Relatives in survey: children 24.29, 24.30, 24.31, 24.33
24.42 Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, July 1947
24.48 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Psychopathic personality, July 1947
24.52 Female, Married, 15-24 yrs, Psychopathic personality, July 1947
'Notorious in the district because of her immoral behaviour. Was going with an old man. Mother worked in munitions "wears a fur coat and has a young man". Father died. Nurse says she has always been a problem. Difficult at school. Used to lock herself in a room with [other children], thought to have taught them bad habits, trailed them about the roads.'
Relatives in survey: Sibling 24.5
25.36 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, June 1945
"This woman is described as "awfu' dirty", bad-tempered and a loose liver; goes to a lot of dances with soldiers. Big, blousy woman. She was in trouble with the RSSPCC for leaving her children unattended, but was able to make good her case."
Relatives in survey: Children 25.17, 25.18, 25.19, niece 2.33
45.42 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Psychopathic personality, Alcoholism, September 1946
"This woman is lazy but capable, just doesn't bother. Is an awful looking mess, goes on the spree with her boyfriend a herd, goes with him to [area] every Saturday night, gets so drunk she cannot get out of the car. Is in danger of having the SSPCC on her track. Dr confirms that she is not bright."
Relatives in survey: daughter 45.41