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Title: 1851/1861 Census Lookup For Edward Rossiter
Post by: rcuser on Tuesday 07 September 04 14:21 BST (UK)

I'm trying to find the parents of Edward Rossiter born 1810 in Shepton Mallet, so he will be about 40/41 years old in the 1851 Census and 50/51 in the 1861 Census.

He is married to Johanna but I do not have her surname or the date and location of their marriage. His occupation is given as agricultural labourer.

In the 1881 census he is listed as being aged 71 and living in East Pennard.I already have details of his family from that point on.

Unfortunately,the 1881 census does not offer any links back to his parents hence this request.

Any information gratefully appreciated.TIA.

Title: Re: 1851/1861 Census Lookup For Edward Rossiter
Post by: rcuser on Tuesday 07 September 04 14:33 BST (UK)

Additional Information to the above posting.

Children of Edward & Johanna ( possibly spelt Joanna) are:-

Elizabeth                           b.1830
James                                b.1832
Anna                                  b.1834
George                               b.1834
William                               b.1836

May be useful for identifying Edward's parents if the children are listed as grand-children.TIA.

Title: Re: 1851/1861 Census Lookup For Edward Rossiter
Post by: bloo-peepers on Tuesday 07 September 04 15:59 BST (UK)

Hi Rcuser, this looks like Edward and joanna in East Pennard in 1851
H.O.   107/1933
Page/Folio 15
48 
Village
ROSSITER   Edward   40 Ag. Lab.  Shepton Mallet 
Joanna ?   41 East Pennard, Som.
William 14 Ag. Lab.  East Pennard, Som.
Sarah    13 At Home East Pennard, Som.
Ellen 8 Scholar   East Pennard, Som.
Edith   3 Scholar   East Pennard, Som.
Phillip 18m East Pennard, Som.
Edward 6 Scholar   East Pennard, Som.
Stephen   6m East Pennard, Som

These could also be the missing children, not sure about the last one as she is named Hannah and not Anna, but the age and birthplace are correct

EAST PENNARD 1851 CENSUS, Somerset.
39
GREEN   Solomon   35 Thatcher East Pennard, Som.
Phillis   33 East Pennard, Som.
Mary 7m East Pennard, Som.
ROSSITER   James Nephew 19 Thatcher East Pennard, Som.
GRIFFIN   Charles Nephew 2 East Pennard, Som.


CARY   John 36 Farmer 170 Acres East Pennard, Som. 
Mary Niece 19 Milton Clevedon 
Anna Sister 38 East Pennard, Som.
WHEADON   Emma 38 House Servant Ditcheat, Som. 
GOODLAND   Rebecca   16 House Servant Keinton   
ROSSITER   George 16 House Servant East Pennard, Som

YEOVIL   1851 CENSUS, Somerset.
H.O.   107/1930
Page 43 
CARTERS   Ann a Maria   Apprentice 17 Milliner Taunton, Som.   
BAKER   Mary   ao   15   Milliner Weymouth, Dorset. 
ROSSITER    Hannah    Servant 16    House Servant East Pennard, Som

Hope this helps
Best wishes
Di xx

Title: Re: 1851/1861 Census Lookup For Edward Rossiter
Post by: rcuser on Tuesday 07 September 04 16:49 BST (UK)

Hi Di/Bloo-Peepers

Thanks for that. It does give me and fellow researchers some new leads to follow.

Looks like I'll have to go further back if I want Edward's parents to make an appearance.Maybe the 1841 Census will shed some light ion the matter.

Thanks once again for all your efforts.They are much appreciated.

Best wishes

rcuser

Title: Re: 1851/1861 Census Lookup For Edward Rossiter
Post by: krisesjoint on Wednesday 11 May 05 14:06 BST (UK)

1861 census

RG9/1660 Folio 68 Page 6
East Pennard
Somerset

ROSSITER Edward Head 51 Mar b Shepton Mallet Ag Labourer
ROSSITER Joanna Wife 53 Mar East Pennard Laundress
ROSSITER James Son 28 Unm b East Pennard Ag Labourer
ROSSITER William Son 25 Unm b East Pennard Ag Labourer
ROSSITER Ellen Dau 18 Unm b East Pennard Laundress
ROSSITER Edward Son 15 Unm b East Pennard Ag Labourer
ROSSITER Edith Dau 13 b East Pennard Scholar
ROSSITER Phillip Son 12 b East Pennard Scholar
ROSSITER Stephen Son 10 b East Pennard Scholar

Cheers Kris  :D