1871 census puzzle - COMPLETED

[Colin Cruddace]

Hi all,

I received a bith cert this morning which confirms that Thomas was the son of Robert & Sarah Hodgson, born 9.8.1861 at Wingate.

On 21.8.1872 there is a burial at Monk Hesledon of Thomas Hodgson of Castle Eden Colliery, aged 11.

There is no sign of him on the 1871 census, but searching for Thomas (without a surname) born 1860-1862, and a keyword of wingate, shows one of the hits as Thomas H?? born 1862 Wingate living in the Distfict and sub-District of Easington.

I'd appreciate it if someone could check this out to see who he is living with.

Thanks,
Colin

[rutht22000]

Hi

That Thomas is with parents "James and Mary" with 5 siblings.  It looks like the surname is Holdsworth or Holdsmith, so not your Thomas.

[Pels.]

Hi Colin,

So you can see for yourself, here's a copy of the names Ruth mentioned :





Kindest regards,

Pels.

[Colin Cruddace]

Thanks very much Rutht22000 and Pels. 

It was good of you both to check,
Whatever that name is, it certainly isn't a variation of Hodgson. Oh well, my mystery continues 

Regards,
Colin