Hi Liz,
Following back through the census William is consistent with a birth in Exeter 1835/6
1851 census
HO107/1869 Folio 275 Page 42
St Marys Yard
Exeter St PetrockHUTCHINGS John Head 44 Widow b Exeter Accountant
HUTCHINGS William Son 15 b Exeter Scholar
HUTCHINGS Lyia Mother 75 b Ide Retired
ASH Harriet Servant 20 Unm b Exeter servant
HO107/266 Book 8 Folio 6 Page 7
Saint Dands Hill
Exeter St DavidHUTCHINGS John H 33 Y Accountant
HUTCHINGS Mary A 31 Y
HUTCHINGS William 6 Y
The only thing I can see as a possible for "Lyia" is
HUTCHINGS Leah died Dec 1/4 1854 Exeter 5b 76
HO107/267/7 Folio 5 Page 7
West Hill
St Mary Steps ExeterHUTCHINGS Leah 55 Y Ind
HUTCHINGS Elizabeth 25 Y
No sign of Leah in 1851
Cheers Kris
