Kent 1841 Look-up BAXTER

[JohnV]

Could someone please do a look-up of the 1841 Kent census for me? I am looking for Jane Baxter, born about 1815 whose father was Andrew Baxter, gardener. The location is either Ramsgate or Minster in Thanet. The IGI has a possible family: parents Andrew and Mary Baxter with children Mary, Edward, Jane and John all christened on 8/Oct/1815 at Minster on Thanet.

Thanks
JohnV

[carol_cholsey]

Hello John,
These could be some of your family in 1841:
ref HO107 468-07 folio 33 page 1: Durlock, Minster in Thanet
Jane Baxter age 25 F S (female servant) born in county
residing with Rowland Freeman and family, a surgeon.

ref HO107 468-07 folio 34 page 4: Durlock, Minster
John Baxter age 30 gardener
Sarah do age 20
Thomas do age 4
Fuller (male) do age 7 months
all born in county

ref HO107 468-07 folio 13 page 18: Minster, Sherriff Court
Andrew Baxter age 62 gardener born in Scotland
employed by John Paramour, farmer

also found:
ref HO107 468-07 folio 13 page 17: Minster (next to Sherriff Court)
William Baxter age 39 ag lab born in county
Thomas Baxter age 18 ag lab born in county
residing with Edward Buddel, victualler

Hope this helps,
xx Carol

[JohnV]

Hello Carol

This is very helpful. The details for Jane seem to match. I have noted from some Rootsweb posts of a few years ago that there is a link between the Freemen and Baxter families.

I have found John in the 1851 and later census returns and noted that he married Sarah Fuller.

To confirm that this is the right Andrew, I'll have to check the parish records.

many thanks
JohnV

[JohnV]

I have found the same Andrew Baxter in the 1851 census. He was then 72 and a pauper at the Union Workhouse, Isle of Thanet. His birthplace is given as Rinaarding, Scotland so I have got a solid clue to follow up now.