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Title: 1861 - Blackburn - Taylor, Frederic(k) (Completed)
Post by: Paulamc on Monday 04 December 06 12:18 GMT (UK)

Hello,

I am wondering whether it would be possible to request a lookup for the following person in the 1861 Census, probably located in Blackburn:

Frederic(k) Richard Taylor, born March Quarter 1861 in Blackburn.

His parents are Lavinia and William Taylor, both also born in Blackburn.

Any help locating his whereabouts and other members of the household will be greatly appreciated.

With thanks in advance,
Paula Mc.

Title: Re: 1861 - Blackburn - Taylor, Frederic(k)
Post by: stevebooth on Monday 04 December 06 13:20 GMT (UK)

Hi, Paula

In 1861, I found:

12 Strawberry Bank, Blackburn

TAYLOR, William      Head     23    Draper        b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, Gavinia     Wife      19     Draper's wife     b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, Frederick  Son        2months       b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, Elizabeth  Servant    19    Servant     b. Ireland

I've looked at the original census image, and Mrs Taylor's name has definitely been entered as 'Gavinia'!

Incidentally, this particular enumerator only entered a surname for the head of the household - i.e. William - in which case, the rest of the household are assumed to have the same surname, unless stated otherwise. I mention this because it does look a bit odd that the family's Irish-born servant was also called Taylor.

It's possible that the enumerator simply neglected to take the servant's surname. On the other hand, she might have been a relative of William's?

Hope that helps.

Steve

Title: Re: 1861 - Blackburn - Taylor, Frederic(k)
Post by: suzi600 on Monday 04 December 06 15:01 GMT (UK)

1881 census

William  45

Lavina   39
                             All Born Blackburn
Fredrick K.  20

Elizabeth A.   18

William  17

Charles   14 

    44 King William St, B/burn

  2 Nieces with them Emilie/y  17 and Josephine 10  Yates

  S

Title: Re: 1861 - Blackburn - Taylor, Frederic(k)
Post by: stevebooth on Monday 04 December 06 15:23 GMT (UK)

And in 1891:

83 New Park Street, Blackburn

TAYLOR, Lavina      Head   Widow  49  Teacher of Dancing    b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, Frederick R.  Son  Single   30  Book Keeper   b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, William O.  Son   Single    27  Assistant Teacher of Dancing b. Blackburn
TAYLOR, Charles    Son Single 24  Assistant School Master   b. Blackburn
HAYES, Mary   Visitor   Widow 67  Living On Her Own Means b. Henbury, Cheshire
JOHNSON, Mary M   Cousin  Single   38  School Mistress b. Macclesfield, Cheshire

Don't know if you wanted this or not!

Steve