1851 lookup please: SKINNER

[shelleyforshort]

Hello!
I am looking for a Charles Skinner born in Ashburton and probably living in Ashburton.
He would be about 12 years old in 1851. His father may be Joseph Skinner, but I'm not sure about this.
Many thanks for your help.
Andrea

[Little Nell]

Hi Andrea,

I think this is probably the family you are after:

Caton Farm, Caton
Ashburton Newton Abbot, Devon
HO/107/1871/348 p 18   FHL Film:   0221019

Joseph SKINNER Head M 56 M   Farmer of 200 Acres Employing 4  Labourers   b Ashburton Devon
Sarah  SKINNER Wife M 51 F   Farmers Wife b Ashburton Devon
Joseph  SKINNER Son U 22 M   Farmers Son b Ashburton Devon
George  SKINNER Son U 20 M   Farmers Son b Ashburton Devon
Sarah  SKINNER Daur U 19 F   Farmers Daug b Ashburton Devon
Charles SKINNER Son - 12 M   Farmers Son b Ashburton Devon
John  SKINNER Son   - 9 M   Farmers Son b Ashburton Devon
Joanna  SKINNER   Daur - 8   F Farmers Daug b Ashburton Devon
Elizabeth  HANNAFORD Serv U   21 F House Servant   b Holne Devon
Jane  FRENCH Serv   U 12 F Genl Servant   b Widecombe Devon
Henry  CAUNTER Serv - 18 M   Farm Servant b Ashburton Devon
John  STANCOMBE Serv - 17 M   Farm Servant b Ashburton Devon
Robert  GERMAN Serv - 14 M Farm Servant b Bickington Devon

Nell

[shelleyforshort]

Hi Nell,
That's fantastic! Certainly looks like it must be the chap. Much appreciated!
Andrea