Manchester marriage Oldfield

[Oldfield]

I have copy of marriage certificate for John Oldfield and Maria Knowles in 1861 at StJohn's Church Manchester.It states that John was a widower
his age30.    1861 census has him with wife Maria.
Need help to find him in 1851 census.
marriage certificate lists his father as John Oldfield, farmer.
looking in Lancashire BMD found possible first wife Isabella Hutchinson married 1852 same church. couldn't find death.
 All help appreciated.
 Where do I lookk next   
 Dianne

[genechaser]

Hi Dianne

The 1861 census shows John as being married and his age as 32
years old, however, there is no wife at home at the day of the census. He is living with his parents.

[Oldfield]

Did you mean 1851 census?  I have the 1861 with wife Maria.   
1851 his age should be about 18 or 20 according to other census
What names are there for other people in household.  where are they living?

[genechaser]

Hi Dianne

On the 1861 he 32 years old.

I have found a John Oldfield aged 23 with a wife called Susannah
and a duaghter aged 1 on the 1851.

[Oldfield]

I have not found a marriage with a Susannah. However, this would mean that he married before 1850 as their daughter is1 in 1851. Did it give the daughters name? I will look again in LancashireBMD Thanks  Dianne

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[genechaser]

Hi Dianne

I have checked Ashton Road on the 1841 census, they are not there.

John

[Oldfield]

thanks for looking. in the 1851 info Sarah is a new name for me will do some looking that way.  Are you aware of any directories that might have info prior to 1851 date?      Dianne