Hi Bryant,
This is my difficulty, as yet I do not know his mother (although i have somone in London looking for his baptism in 1830). Also, because he and his father were coachmen (on the road?) or a groom (servant at another premises) I have yet to locate any of the 2 Richards (Senior,Junior) at the same address as their family at any census.
So, what do I have?...(of key note)
Richard (Junior) marriage 1852 to Sarah Ann Huggett Aug 1852 at parish church Kennington. They were living in St Marks Road (which is the parish church). Interestingly a witness was Sarah Ann Turner who I am presuming to be his sister. Her father Stephen Hiuggett, farmer.
His sister was also informant for his death in 1873, she being married and named as S.A.Toll. he died at 19 Windmill St, Brixton and she was living at 7 Brandon Rd Brixton Hill.
In the 1871 census Richard Turner was a groom at The Royal Mews Buckingham Palace whilst his family were at St Mary, Lambeth, Stockwell. All children there. The 1861 census is missing for where they lived and none were born for 1851 census.
Gotta take a breath now. I think I may be confusing everyone!
All I can presume and look for is 1841 census...
Richard Turner (senior) @40 years as a guess and probably working as a coachman - so may be at different address
Mother - not known.
Sarah Ann @12 years born Picaddily
Richard Turner (junior) @11 years
There may be a John Turner aged 1 (who appeared with Sarah Ann (Toll) on 1871 census as lodger - maybe brother?).
To further the clues/intrigue, Richard Turner (junior) appeared in 1851 census in Morden Lane at 21 years but with another elder Turner (Thomas aged 45) who was working as servant coachman (maybe uncle?). He was born West Grinstead and Richard in Fulham.
Interestingly, Thomas was a double entry and appears twice -in the 1851 census just up the road with his family. Ans Richards future wife was 10 or so doors down in Morden lane as a servant.
Confused?
Anyway, back to the point. I want to find either of the Richard Turners or Sarah Ann Turner (sister) and their mother in 1841 census.
If you are reading this sentence, thanks for listening!
regards, Neal