HI!
In 1861 I have found John Saunders, Greenwich Pensioner, age 41, b. Long Bredy, wife Elizabeth age 35 , a lace maker b. Sidmouth & mother, Sarah Saunders age 68, a braider of twine, b. Long Bredy.all at Horse street Lyme Regis.
Maybe this is why he's elusive in 1841...perhaps serving as a soldier?...I'll see if I can find him.!!