This could be him in 1851 census, Surname spelt Artis
1851 Dunkerton, Somerset
George Artis age 30 born Cold Ashton, Gloucestershire Occupation Coal Miner
Elizabeth wife age 24 born Withlington, Somerset
Silas age 3 born Radstock, Somerset
Eli age 6 born Writhlington, Somerset
John age 1 born Dunkerton, Somerset
1861 Census
Surname Artice, living New Building, Dunkerton, Somerset
3 more children
Sarah age 8yrs, Joseph age 4 yrs, Edward age 1yr
all born Dunkerton, Somerset