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Title: 1841 census lookup - Matthews
Post by: jimc on Tuesday 11 April 06 20:26 BST (UK)

I am looking for James Matthews whose wife, Jemima, died in 1829. At the time of her death, they were living in Hemington parish. I don't know whether he remarried. He and Jemima had a daughter, Jane, b. 1827.

Thanks,
Jim

Title: Re: 1841 census lookup - Matthews
Post by: daviesa on Thursday 20 April 06 12:17 BST (UK)

Hi Jim

Ive looked on 1841 census and found the following:  ???
No other Jane's with James.

HO107/985/7  Road water, Old Cleeve, S.set.

James Matthews  40   carpenter
Elizabeth    ~       35
Jane           ~       10
James        ~        7

All born in county.

HO107/952/6  Pen Hill, Penselwood, S.set

James Matthews  60  ag lab
Sindoniah   ~       60 (female)
Alfred         ~       25
John           ~       20

Same page a few doors away

Nancy Matthews  50
Ann         ~          15
Jane        ~          13

Alison.

Title: Re: 1841 census lookup - Matthews
Post by: jimc on Thursday 20 April 06 15:37 BST (UK)

Hi Alison,

It's difficult to figure. The first one he would almost seem too young and the second one almost too old, unless his age in the first one was rounded down, then it would fit. Then, again, he may have been deceased by the time of the 1841 census and his wife, Nancy, was head of household. Unfortunately, I don't have enough details about James to venture any certainty. However, I'll try to find out whether he remarried and to whom and possibly his death date. I think doing so will help clear up the matter.

I really appreciate all your help on this one.

Regards,
Jim