Hello Janice,
I'm believe I'm descended from William Alsop (b. abt 1836, Trevethin), father of William James, and George (my g-grandfather, 99% sure), husband of Sarah, in the 1861 census.
I know there is another William (abt 1838), who I assume is yours? I have trouble with the two.
I'm less certain about William in the 1841 and 1851 censuses (censi?), I think -
1851 - George Allsop, 27, head, Harriet, 24, wife, John, 7, son, Rachel, 3, dau, William, 15, lodger, (all Pontypool birth place), and Stephen Allsop, 60, lodger, Gloucestershire.
1841 - Stephen Alsop, 1791-1796, not in county, Thomas, 1816-1821, not in county, George, 1821-1826, Joseph, 1830, Elizabeth, 1832, William, 1836 (these in county).
but I'm not so sure. I've given age ranges in the 1841 because of the rounding down for those over 15 years. Perhaps the lodgers are lodging with son/brother in 1851?
Are any of these yours not mine? Or, are they related to yours in some way (they're ours, as it were)?
Any help appreciated, I'm new to this.
Sincerely
Brent Alsop in NZ.