1871 lookup - Thomas ROTHWELL

[casabob]

Could anyone lookup a

Thomas ROTHWELL

born around 1811 living and working in Salford as a greengrocer?  His wife's name may have been Jane.

Many thanks in advance

Casabob

[krisesjoint]

Hi Casabob cant see a Thomas of right age in Salford but did find this family with a young Thomas Greengrocer Mother Jane 

RG10/4023 ED 20 Folio 115 Page 38
1 Albion Street
Salford Lancashire

ROTHWELL Thomas Head 35 Mar b Salford Green Grocer
ROTHWELL Sarah Wife 35 b Perderton LancsMar
ROTHWELL William Son 10 b Salford scholar
ROTHWELL Jane Dau 8 b Salford Scholar
ROTHWELL Elizabeth Dau 6 b Salford Scholar
ROTHWELL Ann Dau 5 b Salford Scholar
ROTHWELL Daniel Son 3 b Salford Scholar
ROTHWELL Henry Son 1 b Salford
ROTHWELL Jane Mother 60 Widow b Derbyshire Annuitant
LEWIS Isabella Boarder 64 Widow b Ireland Annuitant

What do u think

Kris 

[casabob]

Dear Krisesjoint

This one stumped me for a while, but I think I've cracked it.  The Thomas you found on the 1871 census must be Thomas Rothwell 'Junior' , as the Thomas I was looking for (b.1811) was also a greengrocer at 1 Albion Street, according to the 1861 census.  I can only presume that Thomas Senior  must have died sometime between the two censuses and that his elder son took over the family shop.  I couldn't understand why none of the family members or ages were the same between the two censuses, but I think if the son took over the father's business, that would explain it. 

What do you think?  Plausible?

Thanks ever so for your help and seasons greetings

Robert (Casabob)

[krisesjoint]

Hi Robert....That is what I wondered when I found the entry though without knowledge I couldn't say....... now you say this is the same address as 61 and a greencrocer as well....I am confident this is right  ...obviously the son took over the business and mother stayed with him...All the best with it

Happy New Year  Kris

[casabob]

Dear Krises

Thanks for your help, I think you're right as well!

That's what's so great about family history, it's solving mysteries - gives you a real buzz, doesn't it?

Thanks again

Robert (casabob)

[Grump]

The only Thomas Rothwell corresponding to your enquiry is
Thomas Rothwell, aged 35, greengrocer at 1, Albion St, Salford
Sarah 35, born Pendelton
William, 10; Jane, 8; Elizabeth, 6; Ann, 5; Daniel, 3; Henry, 1; all born in Pendelton (sic)
Jane, mother, widow, 60, annuitant, born in Derbyshire; 
Isabella Lewis, boarder, widow, 64, born in Ireland

Grump