COMPLETED - Census 1851 - HICKS

[ojs_uk]

Hello,

Would someone be kind enough to check the 1851 census for James HICKS, b. 1817?
He was born in either Ashton Keynes or Avebury, and was probably an Ag lab or a shepherd.

He had the following children (I know of) by 1851:
Sarah (b. 1842)
Hannah (b. 1850)

His wife was Mary, though I do not yet know when they were married, or if this was his first wife. Some of his children were also born in Gloucestershire, so he could have also been in that county in 1851.

Many thanks for your help!

[Annette7]

1851 - New Road, Purton, Wiltshire    - ref. HO107 - 1834 - 288 - 2

James Hicks    41     Farm Labourer      b. Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire
Mary Hicks      31                                b. Chedworth, Gloucestershire
John Hicks       11    Farm Servant        b. Hamble, Glos.
Sarah Hicks      9                                 b. Seddington, Glos.
Hannah Hicks   2                                 b. Braydon, Glos.

So, according to this, James bc.1810.

Annette

[jacquelineve]

A possible...

1841 census St Mary + St Peter Siddington Gloucs H0107/354 Bk.22  folio14   page3
James Hicks  20  shepherd    no
Mary             20                   yes
John             7mths              yes

Jackie

[ojs_uk]

Wow, that was fast. Thank you both very much.
I'm sure that this is the one I am looking for, though I think that the age is probably incorrect in 1851. The 1861 census has him at 44 years old, and Mary 2 years younger, so would fit with the 1841 result.
Very much appreciated! 
Owen

[jacquelineve]

Just a possible.. 2 names amongst others ..

Marriage Dec qtr 1840 Cirencester James Hicks - Mary Trotman

Info from FreeBMD.

Jackie

[jacquelineve]

Owen

Baptism James Hicks 25 May 1817 Avebury Wilts.Residence Ashton Keynes Parents Barnard + Jane

Birth Reg.John Barnard Trotman Hicks 1840 Cirencester Mother formerly Trotman (Gloucs BMD)

Jackie

[ojs_uk]

Brilliant. I think you've got it Jackie!
I had a look for the marriage, but found lots of possibilities, across the two counties, particularly since they could have easily married pre 1837.
I wasn't aware of the Glocs. BMD search site - until now I have only used FreeBMD, so that is very helpful.
The Trotman link gives me another angle to investigate.
I also found the 1817 baptism yesterday, but haven't managed to find a marriage between Barnard and Jane yet.
It also looks like he had a sister - Mary Ann, who was born in 1814, but where the father's name is transcribed as 'Barnett'. I've not been able to verify these yet.
Thanks for your support.
Owen