Joseph Sims

[ganges boy]

Looking for any info on Josiah Sims, born 1850 in Verwood, Dorset.Thanks from "Ganges Boy".

[Darcy]

Hi Ganges boy,
have you seen this entry in the 1881 census ?

Josiah Sims   35 Stalbridge Dorset    Farmer 400 acres
                                                          7 men and 1 boy

Emma Sims   W  29                    Rockbourn Salisbury

Evelyn Annie Sims  Dau              Rockbourn Salisbury

Ada Roberts    s-in-law               Rockbourn Salisbury

Edwin john Roberts   b-in-law    Rockbourn Salisbury

The age and birthplace is often incorrect on the census.
Regards Aaron

I am sure the 1881 also gives you the Folio Number, Page, Address etc, in order to complete the census lookup details - does it not?
Global Moderator.

[ganges boy]

From Ganges boy.  Thank you very much for the info re Josiah Sims.  He was my Great Uncle.  Noq I have finally located his family with mine in Alvediston, wiltshire.  Most obliged.

[Darcy]

Hi again ganges boy,

Glad you found your family. My apologies for neglecting to give you the below information. ( see Global Moderators note on my message )

I thought if it was your family you would have no difficulty looking  up the 1881 census on the LDS site using just the name and place.

I should have included this -

         Dwelling             Rushmore Farm
         Census Place     Tollard Royal, Wiltshire, England
         PRO Ref:            RG11
         Piece/ folio         2076/109
         Page No             8

As you mentioned Wiltshire I think you have already found the entry. Sorry if I made things difficult for you - I am new to this and was eager to help.
Regards Aaron

[ganges boy]

   Thank U again for the info re Josiah Sims.  Funny coincidence, Back in ththe 40`s and 50`s my Dad, Tom Sims, and I used to drink in the King John pub in Tollard Royal.  Regards from Ganges boy.