Hi Nutkin
Found the following in the 1850 census, possibly yours.
1850 US Census
New York, New York, New York Ward 10
Roll M432-545, Page 246, Lines 27 through 32
CARTER, George, 28 M, Cooper
Margaret, 25, F
Louisa, 3 F
FERRIS, Marella, 50, F
Alonzo, 23, M, Ship Carpenter
Alphrus, 15, M, Cooper
All of the above were born in New York.
Regards
Valerie