Hi Nigel,
I think the Samuel Bonner that you are referring to appears in my family tree
The 1881 and 1891 censuses show my Samuel Bonner living with his family in Rotherhithe, he is the correct age and his birthplace is shown as Horseleydown. He is on my family tree through his wife Harriet, who was born Harriet Stirling. Thanks for your information and I hope this helps you.
Regards
J Stirling
1881 Census: 19 Kinburn st Rotherhithe
Samuel Bonner, H/H, 46, Skin Dresser, b Horselydown
Harriet Bonner, W, 36, Stay Maker, b Bermondsey
Samuel J Bonner, Son, 16, Labourer, b Bermondsey
John E Bonner, Son, 14, Errand Boy, b Bermondsey
Harriet A Bonner, Daughter, 12, Scholar, b Bermondsey
William J Bonner, Son, 9, Scholar, b Camberwell
Martha E Bonner, Daughter, 3, b Rotherhithe
1891 Census: 34 Princes st, Rotherhithe
Samuel Bonner, HH, 56, Mineral Water Maker, b Bermondsey
Harriet Bonner, Wife, 47, b Bermondsey
Samuel J Bonner, Son, 26, unmarried, Carman, b Bermondsey
Harriet A Bonner, Daughter, 22, unmarried, Shirt machinist, b Bermondsey
William J Bonner, Son, 20, unmarried, Carman, b Camberwell
Martha E Bonner, Daughter, 14, Scholar, b Rotherhithe
Charlotte G Bonner, Daughter, 8, Scholar, b Rotherhithe
Ann J Kippin, Mother in Law, 67, widow, Monthly Nurse, b Lambeth
Samuel H Stirling, Brother in Law, 27, married, Stationery Engine Stoker, b Bermondsey
Agnes Stirling, Wife, 24, b Tower of London
Samuel Stirling, Son, 1 month, b Rotherhithe
