Hi there Patches
Here is 'dad' William on the 1851 census in Mayfield before he married Emily.
HO107/1640 / Folio 177/ Page 21 - Little Steel, Mayfield.
MARCHANT William, Head, Marr, Farmer of 100acres, employing 5, born Mayfield, Sussex
Sarah, Wife, Marr, 59, born Rotherfield
Eliza, Dau, Unm, 25, born Mayfield
William, Son, Unm, 22, born Mayfield
Edward, Son, Unm, 20, Draper, born Mayfield
Richard, Son, Unm, 16, Miller, born Mayfield
Chris in 1066Land
Unfortunately I do not as yet have access to the 1841 for Mayfield.