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Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 3,547 Send Message	David	Report	1 Mar 2010 09:40
	On the 1851 census my several times great Grand Father William Atkinson is listed with his wife Dorothy and son Jonn. This is in Elswick ward Newcastle upon Tyne I cannot read his occupation. It looks like leashman or something. Can any one help me on this please ?
	Researching: Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand.
Member Since: March 2007 Posts: 11,355 Send Message	Choccy	Report	1 Mar 2010 10:08
	His occupation is 'Coachman', not leashman 1851 England Census Name: William Atkinson Age: 41 Estimated birth year: abt 1810 Relation: Head Spouse's name: Dorothy Gender: Male Where born: Durham, England Civil parish: Elswick Town: Newcastle Upon Tyne County/Island: Northumberland Country: England Street Address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: Newcastle Upon Tyne Sub-registration district: Westgate ED, institution, or vessel: 2 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 181 Household Members: Name Age William Atkinson 41 Dorothy Atkinson 35 John Atkinson 8 George Atkinson 6 Mary A Atkinson 1 Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 2404; Folio: 543; Page: 43; GSU roll: 87082.
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 3,547 Send Message	David	Report	1 Mar 2010 10:24
	Thank you Choccy, I appreciate that
	Researching: Sometimes nothing is a real cool hand.