*COMPLETED* Confusing census William Steele and family 1911

[sirsimon]

Hello

My ancestor William Steel, born in 1848 Hayton Cumberland is living in Cockermouth with his family Ann and children Frances, James and Hinnory Steel.

Looking at the census, there are some things that confuse me. William was married to a woman named Georgina in 1891, where has she gone? Has she died? Divorced?

On the census, two children are listed, John and Joseph Bowman Steel, both are them are listed, but the names are crossed out and dead is listed next to them, meaning they have died, when did they die?

Finally does the name Hinnory mean Henry? i think its been spelt wrong

Its a very interesting census entry, I appreciate any help

[groom]

I see that in both the 1881 and 1891 census when William and Georgina are listed as living in Salford Lancashire, there are no children with them. I wonder if John and Joseph were his second wife's children.

[heywood]

Hello,

Some of the names you mention are here in 1901   4881/41/ 1

William Steel  51 yrs  b Hayton
 Ann Steel  52 yrs
 Joseph B Steel  25 yrs
 Henry Steel  22 yrs
 Isabella Steel  20 yrs
 Catherine Steel  18 yrs
 Elizabeth A Steel  14 yrs
 Frances Steel  11 yrs
 William Steel  9 yrs
 James Steel  6 yrs
 Phoebe Robinson  23 yrs

no Georgina    Are there two Williams?

Heywood

added - just seen groom's post - perhaps a second marriage?

[heywood]

1901 also has a William Steel born 1848,, Hayton, living in Rochdale.

[heywood]

In 1881, William and Ann are living with her brother John Bowman and the older children.

The question is  - is he your ancestor?

[sstain]

My comment is also that William changes occupation from Tailor to Farmer, it seems likely to me that there are two William Steels born around the same time at Hayton.
Sheila

[groom]

In 1881, William and Ann are living with her brother John Bowman and the older children.

The question is  - is he your ancestor?

That looks very likely considering the use of the Bowman name. I think we are looking at two different Williams one who married Georgina and one who married Ann Bowman.

[groom]

Marriage?

Marriages Jun 1874 
 
Bowman    Ann        Whitehaven    10b   1038    
Steel    William        Whitehaven    10b   1038

[heywood]

Isn't the ancestor though the one married to Georgina?