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« on: Friday 28 October 05 01:06 BST (UK) »
Hi Jean
Bit late reading this one, but I have to say your descriptions of his places of birth intrigued me into having an investigation.
Having looked at the images, may I suggest?
1861 England census Forton
1871 England census Preen (not Brecon, I did wonder about Bicton (close to Forton and M Bridge), but this one may have to remain a mystery also see comments about 1851 below.
1881 England census Shropshire
1891 England census Shropshire
1901 England census Montford Bridge
Forton (Heath) and Montford Bridge lie essentially next door to each other, just north west of Shrewsbury. You didnt mention 1891 in your list; let me know if you want the details from it.
As regards 1851, Im afraid thats a bit more difficult. The best one I can see is a John Lloyd that again is listed as being born Preen, like the 1871. The only Preen I know in Shropshire is Church Preen, but that is about 10 miles south east of Shrewsbury. Anyway the location of Mock Hall, Fitz is very close to Forton Heath, and Montford Bridge is just down the road. See what you think.
Ref: HO107/1991/234 Page 17
Mock Hall, Fitz (between Forton Heath and Grafton)
John Pugh Head U 66 Farmer of 120 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy Shropshire, Pontesbury
Mary Pugh Sister U 60 Housekeeper Shropshire, Pontesbury
Mary Pebody Visitor U 63 Annuitant Staffordshire, Gonsall
John Lloyd Servant U 23 Waggoner Shropshire, Preen
John Gough Servant U 17 Ag Lab Shropshire, Fitz
James Lloyd Servant 12 Waggoners Boy Shropshire, Montford
Note:
Mary Pebody has an x in the column for Whether Blind, or Deaf-and-Dumb column. No other marks on the page, so it could actually relate to what its supposed to!
Id be interested in what you think and Ill try and have a look for more stuff over the next few days.
Regards
John