STONES family - Leeds 19th century.

[tsgmoody]

Looking for information on William David STONES (born c.1840 in Leeds).  He was a mechanic.

Did he marry Esther WESTERMANN or Ann JOHNSON?

Had a son Walter STONES (born c. 1864 in Leeds), who moved to Manchester area and married Emma DAKIN in 1887.

[Fitty]

I have the 1861 Census for Yorkshire and if you have an address or area in Leeds i can do a search for you

[tsgmoody]

Hi Fitty,

Alas the only indication we have is the word Leeds on later censuses and marriage certificates, and its a big place!

A possibility is Airedale Place, Leeds, because there was a William D Stones (born 1837) on the 1881 census

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/census/household_record.asp?HOUSEHOLD_CODE=1881BR_4733307&HOUSEHOLD_SUB=1&frompage=5

If you could have a look in the 1861 census I would be grateful.
Les.

[Fitty]

Hiya Les,

I have the 1868 Poll Book for leeds and looked on there first for your William D Stones and found a William D Stones living at Park Court Leeds.
It's possible he's yours.

3392-76-1
9 Park Court

William D Stones Head 25 Whitesmith (striker)   Leeds
Ann Stones      Wife   22 Woollen Flock Dresser   Leeds
Mary Stones   (unreadable) Widow 64                 Leeds
John William  Son  1                                               Leeds

I dont have a name index for the 1861 Census but the Poll book works quite well in some instances.

Hope this William is yours, the age ties up at least.

Christine

[Fitty]

Further along the road at no 28 is the Buckle Family, With them is Mary J Stones Grandaughter 3.

Let me know if you want the full details

[tsgmoody]

Thanks very much.  This looks quite promising.  Seems to be the same family as on 1881 census

The only thing is, where was the son Walter?!

Les.

[Fitty]

Walter would not have been on the 1861 Census he was not born then.  

[tsgmoody]

Sorry, I thought the 1868 poll book was a document drawn up in that year (after Walter's birth).  Les.

[Fitty]

The Poll Book is a list of everyone who voted in the election of that year and because it's only 7 years after the 1861 Census it's quite useful as a Name index for the 1861 as it gives addresses too.