Whattons in the 1851 census Leicester

[gracol]

In the 1841 census for Thurmaston Joseph and Mary are shown in the household of George and Sarah Felstead.
In the 1851 census for Leicester St Margaret they are in the same household,Joseph is described as son-in-law,mar,age 18.Mary Whatton is described as dau,mar,age 15.
This all seems very puzzling and unlikely as I am sure Mary Whatton married Joseph Rowe in 1853 (they later emigrated to the USA ).

[Kay99]

The term son in law was sometimes used instead of stepson - so was Joseph the son of Sarah prior to her marriage to George Felstead??   But as you say Mary and Joseph are listed as married 

Kay

[tazzie]

  George Felstead married Sarah Wharton in 1837. Joseph has been listed as son in law ( as in step son) Mary therefore has been listed as married daughter which you know to be wrong. It is a mistake in taking the details.

 Tazzie

[Kay99]

Baptism of Joseph
   
Joseph Whatton
Parents John and  Sarah Whatton
Baptism date    03 Jun 1832    Thurmaston

Added -

Mary Whatton
Mother Sarah Whatton
Baptism 28 Dec 1834 Thurmaston

[tazzie]

 Also
   John Whatton married Sarah Smith 6th February 1825 at Thurmaston

 Tazzie

[gracol]

Very many thanks for your replies Kay and Tazzie ,great to have these  queries solved.
Found that John Whatton died in 1833 so all fits.
Best regards
Colin