Enumerator was literate?

[1000xlch]

Hi All

Food for thought

One of my Yorkshire ancestors stated his birthplace in 1851 census for Lincolnshire was according to the enumerator a place called Hesketh.  It does not exist except in Lanc border area.  In fact due to 7 years research, a degree in Egyptian squiggly things, new spectacles, a super computer that number crunches, the place in question is in fact Bubwith!  which does exist  Obviously a deaf, blind, illiterate person taking the census details from a broad Yarkshire man! Only good thing was a least people are on the cenus, we just have to find them! 
John Rowley

[Spotty]

I went round for ages chasing my tail over two census entries for my ancestor. 

One said he was born in Bolton Lancs the next one said Poulton Cheshire.....

It turned out to be Poulton Lancs. 

[Hoppity]

Just love your thoughts John!!

Dont you just love being in control !!!

Regards
Hoppity

[1000xlch]

Hoppity

I wish!
John

[Dimps]

I have the 1841 Census for Binsted, West Sussex.  Comparing this with later censuses and other records I have come to the conclusion that the enumerator was hard of hearing, but could walk in a straight line!