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1901 census

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Eileen

Eileen Report 23 Aug 2003 14:38

Edward Chapman,b horsford norfolk. could my g grandfathers age be wrong on the 1901 census? he has a child of 7 but he's 79 his wife mary ann able 49.cannot find him on the 1881 census or 1851 census.found a edward chapman b 1852 on bmd, but cannot find him on 1881 census.hope someone can help me david

Crista

Crista Report 23 Aug 2003 18:58

David, If you order the marriage certificate you might find out more. Marriages Dec 1881 Abel Mary Ann St.Faith's 4b 296 Chapman Edward St. Faith's 4b 296 Seeing as it says "formally agricultural labourer" it does imply he's retired. Crista

Eileen

Eileen Report 23 Aug 2003 20:45

thanks for info, did'nt notice the "formally" he must have been a very lively old man! david norfolk uk

Crista

Crista Report 23 Aug 2003 21:18

David, If you post a similar message on the Tips Board maybe someone will do a 1891 census lookup for you. Crista

April

April Report 23 Aug 2003 23:53

HI David 1891 census EDWARD 66 AG LAB, Living Horsford Mary A 39 Ernest Able 17 Edward 8 Albert 6 George 4 Mabel 2 Mary a 3 months

Eileen

Eileen Report 24 Aug 2003 08:33

thanks for the lookup april.i now know his age is right, but why is'nt he on the 1881 census? david