1851 and 1861 census lookup for HAINES in Pontesbury

[alexm]

I am looking for a George Haines b c1831-9 in Clunbury, Shropshire (listed as 1839 in 1871 census and 1831 in 1881 census. In 1871 he was living in Pontesbury district 4 as a servant aged 32 and single. In the 1881 census he was living in Pontesbury district 3 (Pontesford) married to Sarah (Trow) with 4 children under the age of 10.

I am trying to trace the previous generation of Haines (also found as Hains and Haynes depending on where you look!) and see if George had any brothers and sisters.

thanks

Alex

[Shropshire Lass]

Hi Alex

In the 1861 census I have found a George Haines, 25, b. abt 1836 in Clunbury.  He was a servant for William Cooke, a farmer of 72 acres, and George's occupation is listed as a carter.

The residence is (I think!) Pultheley, More, Shropshire. (More is near Bishop's Castle).

I don't have the 1851 - he should still be at home at that stage - depending on his actual age.  Some youngsters left home very young to be servants.

Hope someone else can help with the 1841.

Monica