missing children

[carolmichelle]

hi am unable to find the whereabouts of john hope born 1856 and Mary Jane Hope born 1858 on the 1871 census. Father Ralph Hope  died in 1867.  At the time they were living at Willington County Durham.  Have been searching for many yrs as curious why they were not with their elder sibling.  Thank Carol

[KGarrad]

On the 1861 census, father Ralph is a widower.
So, when he died, they would have been left as orphans?

1861: Reference RG09, Piece 3739, Folio 59, Page 16
Willington

Hope, Ralph  Head  Widower  M  46  Carterman  b Midlestone(?)
Hope, Johnson  Son M  14  Horse Driver at Colliery  b Seaham Halborn
Hope, Ann  Daughter  F  13  Scholar  b Napping (?)
Hope, John  Son  M  5  Scholar  b Bowes House
Hope, Mary Jane  Daughter  F  3  Scholar  b Bowes House
Peacock, Margaret  Servant  Widow  F  75  General Servant  b Greystoke

[carolmichelle]

hi i am a member of ancestry and have the info for 1861 and 1871 for the older siblings. found john on the 1881 census just unsure where to look for the younger children in 1871. Does anyone no where orphans were sent to.  thanks Carol