1851 Census Lookup - John Hancock of Ilfracombe

[mark_t]

I am looking for John Hancock of Ilfracombe in 1851:
John was born circa 1832 in Ilfracombe.  Father was most likely John and mother Elizabeth.  John had a brother Thomas, born 1821.
I would be grateful if anyone could look them up.
Thank you. Mark

[Geoff]

Hi Mark,



HO/107/1893   folio 69  page 2 

address:
Lamb Inn, Ilfracombe
Census Place:
Ilfracombe Barnstaple, Devonshire

John HANCOCK, head, M, 55, M, Inn Keeper & Maltster, born Ilfracombe, DEV
Elizabeth HANCOCK, wife, M 48, F, born Ilfracombe, DEV
Ann Parker HANCOCK, daur, U, 27, F, dressmaker, Ilfracombe, DEV
Eliza HANCOCK, daur, U, 24,F, Milliner, Ilfracombe, DEV
John HANCOCK, daur, U, 18, M, Joiner & Cabinet Maker.  Ilfracombe, DEV 

No Thomas recorded, may have died.
Clue to Elizabeth's maiden name in her daughter Ann's second name, PARKER.

Hope this helps.
Cheers
Geoff

[mark_t]

Thanks Geoff,

This does help.  The Parker middle name fits with Elizabeth's maiden name.

Thanks again.
Regards, Mark

[debbi2k]

Mark,

i looked for you Thomas Hancock born Ilfracombe 1821 and found no trace of baptism for him or any other Hancocks until John turns up on the 6th of January 1833, son of John a farmer and Eliazbeth living Ilfracombe.

Debbi

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[mark_t]

Debbi,

Thanks for the information.  The IGI (Batch C051211) has the following baptisms for Ilfracombe:
HANCOCK Thomas (m) Jun 14, 1821  John & Eliz
HANCOCK Anna Parker (f) Nov 23, 1823  John & Betsy
HANCOCK Eliza (f) Jul 30, 1826  John & Eliz
HANCOCK Johanna (f) Jan 6, 1833  John & Eliz
So, Johanna is John - that makes sense.  Thanks for the lookup.  Wonder why the baptism of Thomas is not listed?

Regards, Mark 

               

[debbi2k]

Hi Mark,

maybe he was born in one of the surronding villages and baptised there and then they moved into the town of Ilfracombe?

Debbi

[debbi2k]

I have found the 1841 for your family today.Hope it helps you a bit more.

HO 107/20413
 
Elizabeth Hancock   age   65
Elizabeth   "              "     20
Jo...          "                     1
John          "                    45        Maltster
Thomas      "                   20        Chandler
 
living in Church Street,Ilfracombe
 

Best Wishes

Debbi

[mark_t]

Thanks again Debbi.
This is much appreciated.

Regards, Mark