1841 lookup Somerset County (Meare) for ROOD

[Sidney Lynn]

Hello.  I would be very grateful if someone could look at the 1841 census for Meare in Somerset for my ancestors.

1) Thomas Rood, born in Meare, would have been about 45 in 1841.  His wife, Ann, would have been about 40.  They have children, but that is where my sources conflict.  I know for sure of twins, Robert & Walter, who would be about 17 in 1841.  I'm hoping you can find this family and all of the children. 

2)  Also, Thomas's parents are Robert & Mary Rood.  I think one or both of them may still be alive in 1841.  Also in Meare.  Robert would be in his late 70s.  Do you see a Robert & Mary around? 

I would be thrilled if someone can find this information.  Thank you kindly.

[Keziahemm]

Hi, Welcome to RootsChat 

HO107/943  folio 13  page 3

Meare

Thomas Rood  41  Farmer    Y
Ann Rood   40    Y
Walter Rood   16    Y
Robert Rood  15    Y
Mary Rood   13    Y
Ann Rood   9    Y
Sarah Rood    5    Y 


Robert Rood   75   Farmer    Y
Mary Rood   65    Y
Mary Bat....?   40    F.S.    Y            (can't read rest of surname  )
George Rood   18   M.S.   Y

The 1841 census doesn't state place where born, only if born in county Y or N (Yes or No).

regards

Susan 

[Sidney Lynn]

Susan,
I am absolutely delighted!  Thank you so much 

I'm wondering...     do you know what month the 1841 census was taken?  Also, I've seen scattered references to earlier census, i.e. 1821.  Are there any earlier census for Meare at all?

I'm going to assume that "FS" and "MS" mean 'female servant' and 'male servant'.  Would you assume the same?

Thank you again for your help.  I really appreciate it.  Sidney

[allibaker]

taken from the NBI-
mary rood aged 75yrs buried 8th july 1847 at blessed  virgin and mary  all saints,meare
robert rood aged 80yrs buried 18th sept 1844 at same church.
other roods buried at meare include-
ann aged 57yrs buried 20th april 1848.
betsey aged 26yrs buried 8th july 1844
eliza aged 57yrs buried 24th feb 1849
emily aged 15 months buried 15th oct 1856
james aged 59yrs buried 26th june 1859
john aged 21yrs buried 19th april 1845
john aged 38yrs buried 9th may 1847
phoebe aged 11yrs buried 24th april 1840
phoebe ann aged 4yrs buried 27th feb 1850
thomas aged 55yrs buried 16th dec 1854
thomas giles aged 8yrs buried 4th dec 1859
ann aged 68yrs buried 18th jan 1868
robert aged 40yrs buried 18th feb 1865

regards
alli

[Keziahemm]

Hi Sidney,

The 1841 census was taken on 7th June.

I don't know of any 1821 census that still exist.  I believe the few that were taken was carried out by the Overseers of the poor.

Yes, I assumed the same as you, Female Servant and Male Servant. 

Susan 

[Sidney Lynn]

Thanks Alli and Susan.  This is a great forum.  You make a lot of people happy   

Happy Holidays.  Sidney

[Ginny Shaw]

Looking back to this old post... Thomas Rood mentioned is my 4th great uncle would love to find distant cousins and try to fill the gaps!

Hello.  I would be very grateful if someone could look at the 1841 census for Meare in Somerset for my ancestors.

1) Thomas Rood, born in Meare, would have been about 45 in 1841.  His wife, Ann, would have been about 40.  They have children, but that is where my sources conflict.  I know for sure of twins, Robert & Walter, who would be about 17 in 1841.  I'm hoping you can find this family and all of the children. 

2)  Also, Thomas's parents are Robert & Mary Rood.  I think one or both of them may still be alive in 1841.  Also in Meare.  Robert would be in his late 70s.  Do you see a Robert & Mary around? 

I would be thrilled if someone can find this information.  Thank you kindly.