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Title: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Judy B. on Monday 18 April 05 08:05 BST (UK)

Hi,

Trying to pin down Alexander John Houston, born abt. 1803, Frome.  He served with the 14th Dragoons and was discharged in 1848.  I cannot find him in 1841, but the birth of a daughter in Ireland in about 1840 is a good clue he wasn't in England at the time.  In 1851 he was in Devon working as an innkeeper and classed as a Chelsea Pensioner.
In 1856 he appears in the Post Office Directory of Gloucestershire living at 10 OaKfield Place,  Victoria Park, Clifton, Bristol.  He passed away in 1866, so I am hoping there is a sign of him in Bristol for 1861.

Thanks for any help.

Judy

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Sue Thomas on Tuesday 19 April 05 10:03 BST (UK)

Hi Judy
This isn't Somerset in 1861. Have you tried Gloucestershire? Where is the guru who moves things when you need him?
regards
Sue

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Judy B. on Tuesday 19 April 05 16:05 BST (UK)

Thanks Sue,

Yes I knew it should be Gloucester, but I had noticed several requests and replies to Bristol on this list.  Thought I would give it a try.

The moving guru is probably very busy so I'll just repost in the right place.

Judy

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Sue Thomas on Tuesday 19 April 05 17:44 BST (UK)

Confusion probably arises because 1851 Transcription actually covers Glocs, Bristol, Somerset & Wiltshire. In 1861 only places close to Som border are included eg Hanham, Oldland and Bitton.
Good luck with your search
Sue

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Judy B. on Wednesday 20 April 05 08:21 BST (UK)

Thanks again Sue for the information.  Have posted to Gloucester but sadly no response to date.

Judy

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: krisesjoint on Friday 29 April 05 15:32 BST (UK)

RG9/1722 ED 8 Folio 125 Page 27
28 Triangle
Bristol St Michael
Gloucestershire

HOUSTON Alexander J Head 57 Mar b Frome ... Master and Chelsea Pensioner ..............Royal Body Guard
HOUSTON Ann Wife 55 Mar b Lillington Warwickshire
HOUSTON Amelia Dau 22 Unm b Clifton Gloucestershire Milliner and Dress Maker
HOUSTON Annie S Dau 20 Unm b Dorchester Dorset Milliner and Dress Maker
HOUSTON Alexander j Son 12 b Maidstone Kent Scholar
BURGESS Matilda S Partner 30 b Southsea Kent Milliner and Dress Maker
COWEN Emma Apprentice 14 Unm b High Littleton Somerset

Cheers Kris  :D

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Philcandy on Thursday 05 April 07 07:06 BST (UK)

Judy

If you are still researching this family, have a look at Devon Completed Lookup requests.

I would be interested to know if you have managed to find out who Alexander Houston's parents were?

Best wishes

Philip Candy

Title: Re: 1861 census, Clifton/Bristol, Alexander J. Houston
Post by: Judy B. on Thursday 05 April 07 07:40 BST (UK)

Hi Phil,

We have communicated before regarding the Houstons of Frome.

Alexander John Houston, baptised 20 Aug. 1903, St. John, Frome, son to Alexander John Houston & Sarah Stokes.  Alexander married Mary White, 29 Jan 1829 at Holy Trinity, Coventry, Wiltshire.

Apparently 10 Oakfield Place, Victoria Park, Clifton, Bristol, where the family resided per the Post Office Directory of Gloucestershire is still there today.  It is about 50 yards from the BBC Bristol office on Whiteladies Road.

Still researching the Houstons and posting my finds on the Frome list.

Best wishes.

Judy