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