Hi everybody!
I was just wondering if someone could perhaps help shed some light on something interesting I discovered going through the census information. I've been looking into the life of my fourth great grand uncle Simeon Rawlinson. Through the 1871 census I discovered that he was married with two daughters and a son. However, something caught my eye in terms of a 2 year old 'boarder' called Mary Wilson. Couldn't help but find that a weird term for a 2 year old!
Simeon Rawlinson Head 60 Lancashire
Jane Rawlinson Wife 59 Lancashire
James Rawlinson Son 22 Lancashire
Mary Rawlinson Daughter 20 Lancashire
Elizabeth Ann Rawlinson Daughter 16 Lancashire
Mary Wilson Boarder 2 Lancashire
I then discovered that in 1881 Simeon had passed away by this point (seems his death occured in 1872) and it was Jane and their daughter Elizabeth Ann still at the residence and Mary Wilson was still living there but this time, she's described as a 'servant'
Jane Rawlinson Head Widow 69 Grocer Bonds, Lancashire
Elizabeth A Rawlinson Daughter 26 Grocers Assistant Bonds, Lancashire
Mary Wilson Servant Single 12 Dom Servt Lancaster, Lancashire
My question to you guys, has anyone come across something similar? Who could she be? I've seen before boarders but for example they've obviously been relations of the wife or husband but this one I'm kinda stumped. Any help would be great!
Thanks for all your help and the tips you guys have kindly given me!
Sarah.