1841/1851 census of Ashcott/Bridgwater & environs

[Pearce]

Would someone please check the 1841 and 1851 census for Ashcott and surrounding area for a John Jeffery (Jeffrey etc), son of James Jeffery, born about 1829?  In the 1861 census he is living in Bath, gives his place of birth as "Ascott", but family was from down around Bridgwater, so I assume Ashcott was intended.  Would like to confirm birthplace and any other siblings, mother's name etc.  Many thanks,
Pearce Carefoote
Toronto, Canada

[pritch19]

Hi

The only John Jeffery I can find in the Ashcott area in 1841:

HO107 - 0964  Fol  1/16  page 2

Place:  Ashcott, Somerset

William Baker    60   Tailor
Ann Baker         55
JOHN JEFFERY   12

All born in county

Unless my eyes deceive me in the occupation column of the census page John Jeffery is descibed as an 'inmate' but the enumerator has then drawn a line through the word. 

Checked a few others of John's age group but couldn't match any to a James Jeffery.


The 1851 census wasn't very helpful either.  The only John Jeffery I could find born Ashcott was living with the following family:

HO107/1925  Fol 399  Page 5

Bawdrip, Somerset

Richard Palmer    31    Baker
Elizabeth Palmer  40
Flora Palmer          2
JOHN JEFFERY       20   Journeyman


pritch

[Pearce]

Thanks very much.  You've actually resolved a mystery for me.  John Jeffery, who was by profession a baker, died young in 1865 and left a son, Arthur, who ended up in Reigate School in 1867.  His next of kin is described as his grandmother Baker.  I thought this too was a professional description, but having seen your results of the 1841 census, I'm starting to get another picture.  Again, many thanks.
Pearce