Couldn't believe my eyes...!!

[Alexander.]

Just found the link to this post as I was looking for somewhere to post my census find.

On FreeCen 1861 census for 33yo Ann Evers, Occupation: Did Not Sleep. 
Maybe the census taker gave Ann time for a cup of tea as she appears again as the next household with her two daughters and a lodger.

Actually, I've just had a thought - it probably meant it was Ann's house but she didn't sleep there, but next door. Ah well, it gave me a giggle.

As you guessed, that transcription is a bit misleading.

This is what the original looks like:

[kellysmith1976]

Thats a Brilliant Find!..
Love when something interesting pops up!..
I have one interesting entry, in 1911 a Great Aunt of mine... Under marital she put 'Deserted Wife' .. poor thing!

[Katharine F]

I would love to find an unusual census entry like that. It is so nice too. It does paint a lovely scene of domesticity.
Quite the opposite to that I have a Royal Marine discharged in the1800's as"incorrigible and utterly worthless" oh dear    It seems he and his superior didn't quite get along when at sea!

[Rosinish]

I just gets better & better!

I only got as far as the fruitful wife, then couldne see for the tears in my eyes.

Doesn't it just bring to mind an 18th C version of the 'Darling buds of May'!!!

Think I'll print off that page & start a collection! might become a book if I found enough!!

Buckaroo

I have to say I've never had so many tears laughing in a while & my sides & insides ache as I'm doubled up & can hardly see...................................Brilliant & a book of them would be a best seller.............Hillarious & keep them coming 

Annie

[Mofamily]

Brilliant!!

I thought under Ann's condition it said "ample enough" 

Mo