Clifton, Bedfordshire - COPPERWAITES - HELP!!

[MagpieCott]

Hello!  Would really appreciate any help anyone could give me on further researching my family.
I have got as far as details from 1881 census:
Charles Copperwaite born abt 1840 - Clifton, Beds - Head - died 5 Aug 1905
Jane Copperwaite, born abt 1842 - Clifon Beds - Wife
Elizabeth Copperwaite born 1872, Clifton Beds - Daughter -married David Payne - born abt 1870, Clifton Beds.

Can't seem to find the right people before this - can anyone help???
Kind regards
Claire

['Tricia]

Welcome to Rootschat

Hi, Claire,

Is your Copperwaite family on the 1881 census the family with Charles and Jane and 9 children?? (including Elizabeth)

Tricia

[Dave Francis]

Hi Claire

Not sure if you have the following info, but here goes ...

1891 Census of Clifton, Beds
RG12/1257 F44 P13
"Shefford Rd"
Charles Copperwaite, head, m, 51, farm labourer
Jane Copperwaite, wife, m, 49, plaiter
Charles Copperwaite, son, 20, farm labourer
Martha Copperwaite, daur, 11, plaiter
Edith Copperwaite, daur, 10, scholar
George Copperwaite, father, widr, 78, living on own means
All recorded as born in Clifton, Beds.

So we have details of Charles's father!

1901 Census of Clifton, Beds
RG13/1498 F80 P22
"Lime Lane"
Charles Copperwaite, head, m, 61, road labourer, born Clifton Beds
Jane Copperwaite, wife, m, 59, born Clifton Beds

Cheers
Dave

[Dave Francis]

OOPS!  Just realised you have Charles with his Dad in 1881 anyway.

By the way, Fossil Digger is a great occupation! 

[MagpieCott]

Hi Dave and Tricia - yes, that's the right family.
Stupidly, I only went as far as the 1881 census - George is only listed as a boarder there, so obviously 10 years later he had put down roots, as he was listed as Father!
It's strange though, as I can't find even a mention of a near match for him for anything before this 1881 census, and no mention of a wife??
Any ideas?
Really appreciate all your help
Kind regards
Claire

[MagpieCott]

Oh yes, and Fossil Digger is a fantastic profession, and rather a rare occupation back then I would say!!  Now I know where my love of Archeology comes from!!
Claire

['Tricia]

They are happy and well in 1871 - hang on - unless Dave is doing it as I speak

1871 census

3 Taylor's Cottages Clifton

Charles Copperwait,Head age 31 Agric lab b. Clifton, Bedfordshire
Jane Copperwait,wife age 29 Straw Plaiting b.Henlow, Bedfordshire
Mary Copperwait,dau age 11 b. Clifton, Bedfordshire
Ann Copperwait,dau age 3  b.Clifton, Bedfordshire
Ellen Copperwait,dau age 6 born Clifton, Bedfordshire
George Copperwait,son age 12 months b. Clifton, Bedfordshire
Charles Copperwait,son age 2 monthsb.  Clifton, Bedfordshire
 
RG10/1551  Biggleswade Folio 43 Page 8

Tricia

[MagpieCott]

Thanks Tricia - that's wonderful to know they were still there - why cant' I find Father George anywhere before 1881 - I was wondering if he had another name he used.

['Tricia]

May have to return to this tomorrow - internet keeps crashing and I am very tired

Don't worry - if they are there we will find them(famous last words)

Tricia