1841/51/61 census lookups, please: Joseph, Aaron & George Dunford

[acauston]

Hello:
   I made the mistake of assuming that, since we continue to maintain close ties with our Dunford relatives in Sussex, this family line would be relatively easy to research ... you know what they say about assumptions!
   My information is very limited, but this the family that I hope to find:
- Joseph Dunford, gamekeeper or similar, and father of:
- Aaron Dunford, born c.1825 at Gunville (Tarrant Gunville, I think) in Dorset.
- George Dunford, born c.1830 at either Barrow or Brockley in Somerset.
   I think my best hope to find these three together is in the 1841 census because by 1849, Aaron had married (although I would dearly love to find the father, Joseph, in either the 1851 or 1861, too).  Aaron Dunford and Charlotte née Loader were our great-great grandparents.
   This has proven to be our brick wall, and we have been scouting the parish records for the better part of a year, without any luck.  Any help cracking this family history/mystery will be greeted with nothing short of amazement and, of course, my thanks.
Regards,
Alison Causton
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

[alcrighton]

Hi Alison,

I've found your gg Grandparents in the 1861 census:

Ref: RG9/369 Folio 92 Page 36
Address: 2 Thurlow Place, Clapham

Aaron Dunford, Head, 35 , Police Constable, b. Dorset, Gunville
Charlotte Dunford, Wife, 35, b. Dorset, Critchill?
Mary Dunford, Dau, 10, b. Middlesex, Westminster
Ann Dunford, Dau, 6, b. Middlesex, Paddington
Ida Dunford, Dau, 1, b. Middlesex, Fulham

Regards,

Allan

[acauston]

Thanks [again  ], Allan.  I did not have this census item for Aaron & Charlotte and thankfully, it confirms the first three children (of six) that I have recorded.  (The fifth, Henry James, is our great-grandfather.)
I am still hopeful for an 1841 find of the father (Joseph) + two sons, Aaron and George.
Cheers from Nova Scotia on Canada Day,
Alison

[alcrighton]

Hi Alison,

I didn't notice that the two lookups I just did were both for you!  Hopefully someone with the 1841 census will be able to find you ggg Grandfather.

The wee'un in the photo is my younger daughter on the day she was born.  She's now nearly 8 months old so I really should update the photo so you can see her beautiful bule eyes

Have an enjoyable Canada Day!

Regards,

Allan

[DebPat]

Hi there, i am not sure if this is going to help you or not!?? I have checked the 1841 Census Tarrant Gunville for you! i only found one Dunford!

John Dunford, 85, Ag Lab, Y.

Maybe they are elsewhere? D x

[DebPat]

ok me again, Looking on the 1861 Census i think i have George for you! In Tollard Farnham, dorset.

George Dunford, Head, 34, Lab, Somerset Barrow.
Sarah Dunford, Wife, 24, Lab Wife, Wilts Lemby.

Also a possible Joseph. on the 1861? In rampisham, Dorset.
The Village.
Elizabeth Peach, Head, W, 42, farming? 1 Man, Dorset, Rampisham.
William Peach, Father, W, 95, retired Farmer, Dorset great toller.
Simon Peter? Peach, Son, UM,  11, Farm Boy, Dorset Rampisham.
Joseph Dunford, Bother, W, 56, Ag Lab, Dorset Rampisham.

I am still looking for you! D x

[DebPat]

Ok although no Joseph in Rampisham in 1841 there are plenty of Dunfords!

Ann Dunford, 25, -- , No.
Ann Dunford, 3, --, No.
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Thomas Dunford, 35, Thatcher, Yes.
Ann, 30, Y.
Ellen, 9, y.
John, 4, Y.
Elizabeth, 3m, Y
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William Dunford, 10, Y.
Living with George and Mary Tompkins.
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Robert Dunford, 50, Farmer, Y.
Betty, 50, Y.
Mary ann, 15, Y.
Richard, 15, Stone Mason, Y.
Henry, 10, Y.
Harriet, 3, Y.
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Thomas Dunford, 40, Ag Lab, Y.
Mary, 40, Y.
Hannah, 13, Y.
Job, 10, Y.
Robert, 8, Y.
Thomas, 5, Y.
Jane, 3, Y.
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William Dunford, 70, Farmer, Y.
Elizabeth, 60, Y.
George, 25, Y.
Elizabeth, 20, Y.

[DebPat]

Ok 1851 census Dunford's in Rampisham and Wraxall.

thomas, Head, M, 43, Thatcher + Farmer, Rampisham.
Ann, Wife, 42,
Ellenor, Daug, UM, 19,
John, son, 12, Scholar, Rampisham.
Elizabeth, daur, 10, Sch, Rampisham.
George, Son, 7, Sch, Rampisham.
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Lower coombe Farm.
William Dunford, Nephew, 20, Ag Lab, Dorset ??
Living still with George and Mary Tompkins.
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Robert, Head, M, 64, Farmer 70 Acres, Dorset Whitchurch-Canonicorum.
Elizabeth, Wife, 62, Farmers Wife,Dorset Toller Porcorum.
Henry, Son, UM, 24, Farmers Son empolyed at home, Rampisham.
Harriett, Daug, 14, , Rampisham.
John, Grandson, 10, Sch, Rampisham,
George, Grandson, 8, Sch, Rampisham.
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Leigh Farm.
George Dunford, Head, Mar, 35, Farmer 84 Acres, Rampisham.
Ann, Wife, 35, Toller Whelson?
William, Son, UM, 1, Rampisham.
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Wraxall
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Charles Dunford, Head, Mar, 33, Ag Lab, Dorset wraxall.
Mary, Wife, Mar, 24, Poulton?
Amelia, Daur, 2, Wraxall.
Mary, Mother, W, 66, Pauper, Wraxall.
John, Brother, UM, 36, Ag Lab, Wraxall.
Henry, Son, UM, 7m, Wraxall.
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and here is that family that had the possible Joseph in it in 61!
Elias Peach, Head, Mar, 31, Farmer 87 Acres,1 Lab.Dorset Corscombe.
Elizabeth Peach, Wife, Mar, 21, Farmers Wife, Rampisham.
Peter Peach, son, 11m, Rampisham.
William Dunford, Farther in law, W, 84, Retired Farmer, Toller Porcorum.

[DebPat]

Hi Alison, Well i reckon it would be worth you asking for a look up in 1841 somerset where George is from! at age 34 on the 61 he would be about 14 then! it is possible that they are still there as a family!  D x