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1841 census lookup please (Suffolk)

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Cherilyn

Cherilyn Report 24 Feb 2010 08:00

Looking for James HARVEY b. c1815 in Ampton, Suffolk in 1841 Census; he may be a gardener (as in 1851 census, which I have).

Also Sarah MELTON b. Redgrave, Suffolk c1823 please.

(James & Sarah married in Thingoe in 1842; they left the UK in 1854.)

Thank you!!!

Ozibird

Ozibird Report 24 Feb 2010 08:14

No James Harvey in Ampton or district to match your man. I've checked the Hundred of Thedwestry which covers Ampton & nearby parishes.

There are a few Harveys in Ampton, but no sign of James.

Chris Ho :)

Chris Ho :) Report 24 Feb 2010 08:21

James looks to be in Ampton, as James Harney!. (garden lab)

Chris :-)

Ozibird

Ozibird Report 24 Feb 2010 20:58

Well done Chris.

Now why did I miss that? I searched for all James, +/-10 years, with no surname & it still didn't appear.!! Both in Ampton & Thedwestry!! Sometimes I wonder what goes on in cyberspace!!

1841 England Census
Name: James Harney
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1816
Gender: Male
Where born: Suffolk, England
Civil parish: Ampton
Hundred: Thedwestry
County/Island: Suffolk
Country: England
Street Address: Cottage (next to Infant School)

Occupation: garden lab

Registration district: Thingoe
Sub-registration district: Ickworth
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Harney 55 widow
James Harney 25
David Harney 20 - garden lab

Cherilyn

Cherilyn Report 26 Feb 2010 04:00

Thank you so much everyone, sorry I have not been on sooner to thank you all for your replies.

Great work!!! It all helps put the pieces of the puzzle together.

:-)

Cherilyn

Cherilyn Report 26 Feb 2010 04:04

Jonesy

Was anyone else present in the household for Sarah in 1841?

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 26 Feb 2010 07:37

I'm not Jonesy but.....

Name: George Bridge
Age: 20
Estimated birth year: abt 1821
Gender: Male
Where born: Suffolk, England

Civil parish: Risby
Hundred: Thingoe
County/Island: Suffolk
Country: England

Registration district: Thingoe
Sub-registration district: Firnham

Household Members: Name Age
George Bridge 20
Susan Bridge 20
Walter Bridge 9 Mo
All born in County
Address: 'Street'

Sarah is listed as being in the same property but as a seperate household.

Chris

Researching:
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Cherilyn

Cherilyn Report 26 Feb 2010 08:27

Hm...thanks, Chris!

Does it say what Sarah's occupation was? Wondering if she was a nanny or servant or something?