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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Sussex => England => Sussex Lookup Requests => Topic started by: julie g on Tuesday 17 May 05 18:04 BST (UK)
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Is there a kind person that would do me a look up on the 1861 or 1871 census for William Merricks born about 1854/55 in Ewhurst. Any details of his parents and siblings would be a great help.
Many thanks
Julie
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1871 Census, Walkhurst Farm House, Benenden, Kent
James Merricks, Head, Mar, 46, Farmer of 110 acres,employing 4 men & 2 boys, born Sussex, Bodiams
Eliza, wife, 41, farmers wife, Kent Hawkhurst
Thomas, son, unm, 19, farmers son, Kent, Sandhurst
Emma, dau, unm, 18, farmers daur, Sussex, Ewhurst
William Merricks, son, unm, 16, farmers son, Sussex, Ewhurst
Jane, daur, 10, Scholar, do
Ellen, dau 8, Scholar, do
Alice, dau 6, Scholar, Kent, Benenden
Agnes, dau, 3, do
James, son 10mths, do
Catherine Mallin, Servant, unm, 16, Kent Sandhurst
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Hi there,
Many thanks for the information. The fact that the family were living in Kent answers another query i had.
Many thanks again
Julie
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Hello,
In 1861 the main family were living in Ewhurst, but think this is William which may provide some extra family info ...
1861
The Cross, Sandhurst Kent
George James 1838 Sandhurst, Kent, England Son
Hannah James 1812 Sandhurst, Kent, England Head (widow)
William Merricks 1855 Ewhurst, Sussex, England Grandson
Hannah's occupation Shepherd's Widow
George is an Ag Lab
RG9/508
Folio: 181
Page: 9
Jonathan :)
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Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for that. Could i possibly trouble you for the details of the rest of the family in Ewhurst so that i can make sure i have everyone in the family now.
Many thanks
Julie
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No Problem Julie.
1861
Oakham?? Ewehurts, Sussex
James Merricks 1826 Bodiam, Sussex, England Head
Eliza Merricks 1829 Hawkhurst, Kent, England Wife
Emma Merricks 1853 Ewhurst, Sussex, England Daughter
Jane M Merricks 1860 Ewhurst, Sussex, England Daughter
Thomas Merricks 1852 Sandhurst, Kent, England Son
Sarah Hewitt 1845 Ticehurst, Sussex, England Servant
James is a Shepherd Farmers Son (think thats what is says)
RG9/564
Folio: 30
Page: 9
Jonathan
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Many thanks again Jonathan
Julie