Hi Nigel
What do you think of this from the 1881 census? No George there that day though. Did look for a policeman of that name without success. Leave you to decide. Regards, Frances
   Dwelling:   8 Conduit Street
   Census Place:   Gloucester Barton St Michael, Gloucester, England
   Source:   FHL Film 1341612     PRO Ref RG11    Piece 2536    Folio 119    Page 2
   Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
Maria BIRD   M   44    F   Bridgewater, Somerset, England
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Dressmaker
Hy. BIRD   U   20    M   Bridgewater, Somerset, England
   Rel:   Son
   Occ:   Labourer In Flower Mill (Flour)
Geo. BIRD   U   14    M   Gloucester, England
   Rel:   Son
   Occ:   Sheeter G W Railway
Kate BIRD       12    F   Gloucester, England
   Rel:   Dau
   Occ:   Scholar
Thos. BIRD       8    M   Gloucester, England
   Rel:   Son
   Occ:   Scholar