1861 Census
Gt. Doddington, Northhants
Andrew Gibson Head born Denton, North Hants. 1803 shoefactor & grocer
Ann wife born Earls Barton, Northhants 1812
Charles 30 cordwainer
William 23 cordwainer
Mary Ann 26 drapemaker
Benjamin 22 cordwainer
Adelaide A 21 bootcloser
Elizabeth A 16 bootcloser
Albert 17 Ag Lab
Eliza A 12 boot closer
Emily 7 scholar
All kids born Gt Doddington
1851 census
Andrew Gibson 46boot factor employing 6 men
Ann (wife) 38
Charles 20 boot maker
John 18 boot & shoe maker
Mary Anne 16 boot closer
William 14 boot closer
Benjamin 12 closer of shoes
Adelaide 9 closer of shoes
Albert 7 scholar
Elizabeth A 6 scholar
Eliza A 2
So I guess Benjamin made boots to start then became a publican at the Stag's Head with Emma.
I'll keep digging
Heidi
