George Batten - Missing on 1861 Census

[lesleyta]

Hi

I've had no luck find George Batten b1835 on the 1861 Census.

I can find him on the 1851 Census, where he is 15 years old, living on London Road in Twickenham.

and then on the 1871 Census living on Goldney Road in Kensington.

The 1871 Census lists his occupation as Metropolitan Policeofficer (at least I think that's what it says), but it also states he has no arms!   On the 1851 Census he is an errand boy, so I presume he had his arm then!!

If anyone could help me locate him in 1861 I'd be very grateful.  The facts of George:

George Batten
born 1835 in Stratford, Essex
Parents - Richard Batten and Maria
Wife - Sarah Chatterley


Thanks in advance

Lesley

[Barbara F]

Hello Lesley

Well the 1881 census also states that he has lost both arms.  I wonder what happened to the poor man.
I have not been able to find him in 1861.  According to the Westminster Archives
"the 1861 census for the Pimlico and Belgravia areas of Westminster have not survived."
I wonder whether George lived there at the time of the census?  I see that he married in JunQ 1861 - what address did he give then?

Barbara

[lesleyta]

Hi Barbara

Many thanks for replying.

I don't have his marriage cert, so not sure.  I think I'll order it and see what that tells me.

I'd love to find out what happened to his arms, maybe it was in the line of duty ?!

Thanks again
Lesley

[Barbara F]

Let us know when you get the certificate Lesley.  I have a street index for the 1861 London census and am happy to look up the occupants of the address he gives on his marriage certificate.

George is still alive in 1891 (armless) I see but his son William is noted as paralysed ! What a sad family.

Barbara

[kt4u]

Hello Lesley
Are you related to Teresa Batten who I went to school with?
Katy

[lesleyta]

Thanks Barbara - Ill let you know

Katy - Don't think there's any Teresa's in my family!

Lesley

[kt4u]

Hello Lesley
The reason I ask is that I live in Hanworth, next door to Twickenham. Batten caught my eye  when I was browsing. There were Battens in Hanworth in the 1800s.
If your London Road house is still there perhaps I could get a picture of it for you.
best wishes
Katy

[lesleyta]

Hi Katy

Well it's very possible they are relations.  I haven't researched Georges siblings, so perhaps they stayed in Twickenham.

If you are going to the London Road area then a photo would be great, but please don't go out of your way.

Thanks!
Lesley

[jennifer c]

Have you tried to trace him through his Police record. He may have been injured in the line of duty.

Jennifer