1871 Census look -up (Smith)

[**lizzydripping**]

I am looking for the following family and woudl be grateful for any help that is available please.

Elizabeth Smith B:1838 Littledean, Thomas Smith and any family - please.

On 1881 census they are living in Deans Walk, Gloucester - St Catherines ward. 

Thanks in advance.

Lizzy 

[CaroleW]

Hi

You haven't given any details for Thomas - where was he born and when.  Did they have any children living with them in 1881?

[**lizzydripping**]

Hi Carole
Thanks for getting back to me.  Sorry I forgot to give details of Thomas.

Thomas was born  1836 in Hempstead, Gloucestershire, on the 1881 census' his occupation is shown as a carpenter/joiner, there are no children shown.  However, they do have a boarder Joseph Compton.

Hope this helps you trace them - and thank you for your help.

Lizzy

[CaroleW]

Hi Lizzy

I've looked at all Thomas Smith's born 1834-1838 Gloucester and only a couple have a wife Elizabeth.  However, ages and birthplace for Elizabeth were different.

There were 2 without wives but neither was a carpenter.

I also did the same search but using Hempstead as the birthplace.  Most of the matches were Hemel Hempstead and none fitted the profile

[**lizzydripping**]

Carole

Thank you for taking the time to look at this for me - I know it is very difficult with a name like Smith!

I have only just found this couple and not really looked to deeply into the family yet, so it was a bit of a fishing expedition.  Your help has been appreciated.  Will do a bit more digging.

Thank you

Lizzy

[valan]

I have found a Thomas Smith (b.1836) 15 – A Carpenter’s App.  in 1851 living in Hempstead with his father John a 46 yr old Ag Labourer, mother Susan 42, and brothers George 13 and David 11; and sisters Sarah 8 and Emma 5 – Scholars.
Will keep looking for the later censuses for you.
Valan

[**lizzydripping**]

Hi Valan

Sorry I haven't responded earlier but I haven't logged on for a while.

Thank you for the census info on Thomas, this certainly looks hopeful.

Any other information you can find would be very welcome.

Thank you

Lizzy

[valan]

Hi Lizzy,
Have some more - but will have to come back to you. Thought it wasn't what you wanted - can't remember if I saved it. Shall be back - not to worry
Valan

[**lizzydripping**]

Hi Valan,
Hope I'm not putting you to too much trouble, I really appreciate all your help.

Kind regards

Lizzy