1861 - Barnsley - Plunkett

[jola]

Would appreciate a lookup for the following family in the 1861 census.

Of particular interest to me is the birthplace.  They were born in Ireland and in 1881 they gave the location but what is written seems to be a bit garbled (perhaps their accent or in translation to index).  For example Drofeda?  which I think would be Drogheda.

Anyway last known address is New St 5 Ct 7, Barnsley.  They stay around Barnsley, Cudworth, Ardsley area in future censuses.

James Plunkett/Head/about 29/Ireland/Linen Bleacher
Catherine Plunkett/Wife/about 27/Ireland
Patrick Plunkett/Son/7/Ireland
Bartle Plunkett/Son/1/Barnsley

Plunkett may have been given only one T at the end.

Thanks,
Jola

[jola]

I have a closer address for 1865 since recieving a certficate.

It is 3 Court 1 Speddings Fold, Barnsley.

Jola

[Mikester]

Here's your family, Jola

RG9/3444 Page 38 2 Court St

John Welson head married 34 labourer (place of birth was left blank)
Mary Welson wife married 32 weaver born Ireland
Thomas Welson son 12 yarn winder born Ireland
William Welson son 8 born Barnsley, Yorkshire
John Welson son 4 born Barnsley, Yorkshire
Walter Welson son 2 born Barnsley, Yorkshire
James Plunkett lodger married 28 bleacher born Ireland
Catherine Plunkett wife married 28 born Ireland
Patrick Plunkett son 7 born Ireland
Bartle Plunkett son 2 born Barnsley, Yorkshire

I should point out that Welson might actually be Wilson. There is, however, no dot over the vowel between W and l which leads me to believe the name is Welson.

Hope this helps

Mike

[jola]

Thanks Mike,

I really wanted this one.  I was hoping they would give more of an accurate birthplace for Ireland but this is great.  The Welson's may even lead to more clues.  I can look for them in future censuses to determine their correct surname.

I just found a relative of Patrick's last night (my first Plunkett contact)  so this was extremely timely.

Jola