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Peter and Carole,
Thank you for these new responses. It's possible that the census requirements in Victoria were based on English ones in the early days. I found an English explanation which said only that children receiving regular tuition were to be classed as scholars. I've concluded that the phrase, "scholars at home," may mean that this school literally was a home for these children as their father was in New South Wales, and their mother could be deceased, as I haven't located her in 1851, nor her death at any time. Mary Chadwick is a common name in Lancashire. It's an ongoing quest.

What is the meaning of 'scholar at home' when the child is not living with family?

In 1851 my great grandfather, Edward CHADWICK, 10, and his sister Elizabeth, 12, were at 1 Adelaide Terrace, Great Crosby. Head of the household was Matilda Watson, schoolmistress. Also at the address were Matilda Smith, niece, 19, 'scholar boarder,' and John Leigh, 6. All three children were classed as 'scholar at home,' in the occupation column. Edward and Elizabeth were from Ashton-under-Lyne, where their large extended family, fairly affluent millowners, lived. Their father was overseas and mother Mary not yet located in 1851. She may be deceased, doesn't appear in Great Crosby or A-u-L and isn't with father. Matilda Watson was in A-u-L in 1841 but isn't related as far as I know.

Would 'scholar at home' mean simply that the children lived with Matilda Watson and were taught by her? Is there a difference between 'scholar boarder' and 'scholar at home' other than age?

That's right, Valda. As far as I know, Thomas Veevers has no connection with my Veevers family.

Joan

I've just picked up on this thread and am reading it with interest. Alfred Veevers and Sarah Jane Hurst were my great grandparents. Their daughter Ann, born five years after Robert, was my Grannie.

I've been trying to trace Robert and had the same 1911 census enumeration at Rake Head farm, but wasn't sure if I had the correct Robert. Sarah, Mary and James are all names in the Veevers family. James Veevers was the father of Alfred, and Mary was Robert's sister who died as a young adult.

Thanks for posting the information from the marriage certificate of Robert and Edith, and to others who posted information. It's very helpful. Alfred was a greengrocer in Abel Street, Burnley, and I have documentation on some others in the family.

Joan

Hello Eric,

These two documents are different. The 1801 document is an allegation, I think. The bridegroom and a second man, possibly a relative, appeared and pledged five hundred pounds that the marriage would take place. The town stated was Ashton-under-Lyne as both bride and groom resided there. This was sworn one month before the marriage, not two days as I originally said.

The 1836 document was a licence. No financial pledge was involved, and the groom, Thomas Chadwick, of Ashton-under-Lyne, appeared alone, two days before the marriage took place. The bride was "Mary Marlor of Haughton in the Parish of Manchester."

I already knew the marriage dates and churches when I contacted Lancashire Record Office regarding allegations. I just hoped that these documents would provide additional information. They carried out a search and told me the cost of the copies. It's a few years ago and I don't remember how much they were.

I hope this is helpful.

Joan