1861 Census look up please

[Ladyhawk]

The problem is Eliza's parents

Eliza was born in 1847 in Gravesend to Mary Lyon. I have the birth certificate.

Did Mary register the birth?
What was her occupation?
What address was on the b/c?
Might be of some help with the finding Mary on 1841/1851

There is a Mary Constant age 20 Dartford Kent servant on 1851 census but noted as U (unmarried)
HO107; Piece: 1587; Folio: 131; Page: 1

[Loobs]

Hi Ladyhawke
Yes it was Mary Lyon who registered her daughter's birth.
At that time she was residing at 4 1/2 Princes Street, Gravesend. Eliza was also born at this address.
Mary was in domestic service

That could be my Mary in the census but it would make her younger than thought. Nothing with this particular woman would surprise me!

[Loobs]

Hi Crisane
I Will have a look at Mary marrying Wm Murrison. It may be that the grandparents looked after Eliza.


Yes that is my David Constant in the 1851 census. He died in 1855

Thank you for the help

[Loobs]

Hi Crisane
I have Mary in the 1851 census with her sister in Fraserburgh. They
Mary states she is married but still goes by the name Lyon. They both live & work with a grocer spirit retailer

Now the strange bit... William Murison was visiting as was his son Alexander aged 1!!

Dare I hope that things are becoming clearer!!