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1881 census look up

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Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 18:27

hi can any one help i,m tying to find a peter foster b approx 1853 in huckhall nottinghamshire but i can,t find him on the 1881 census

Julie

Julie Report 9 Mar 2008 18:30

Lynne

Do you have him on other census, and i'll work from there

Nicki

Nicki Report 9 Mar 2008 18:33

His birth

Births Dec 1853

FOSTER Peter Basford 7b 112

Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 18:35

yes he,s on the 1891 but i can,t look at it as i have no credits left

Julie

Julie Report 9 Mar 2008 18:36

this is the 1861

Peter Foster
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Grandson
Gender: Male
Where born: Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England

Civil Parish: Hucknall
County/Island: Nottinghamshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Basford
Sub-registration district: Bulwell
ED, institution, or vessel: 5
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 146
Household Members: Name Age
James Foster 48
Peter Foster 7

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 18:38

Would this be him in 1861?
The Crofts, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
James Foster, head, widower, 48, cotton hose f. w. knitter, born Leicestershire, Earl Shilton
*Peter, grandson, 7, scholar, born Hucknall

Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 18:42

Hi thank you all so much that really helps
lyn

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 18:46

This one's transcribed Peter B. Fater but I believe the original reads Foster.
1871 census
South St., Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
James Barker, head, 39, framework knitter, born Horsely
Jane, wife, 39, seamer, born Hucknall
Peter B. Foster, son, 17, framework knitter, born Hucknall
Joseph Barker, son, 5, scholar, born Hucknall

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 9 Mar 2008 18:50

Hi Lynne

Just to let you know the 1881 is free to search on family search site so dont buy units if its the 1881 you want .

Shirley

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 9 Mar 2008 18:51

Is this of interest in 1881?

Someone has submitted a correction for Wake Foster - Walter Foster, grandson.

Peter F. Barker
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Son
Father's Name: James
Mother's Name: Jane
Gender: Male
Where born: Hucknall Torkard

Civil Parish: Hucknall Torkard
County/Island: Nottinghamshire
Country: England

Street address: Church Square
Condition as to marriage: Widow
Education:

Employment status: View Image
Occupation: Frameworknitter (Cotton)

Registration district: Basford
Sub-registration district: Bulwell
ED, institution, or vessel: 15
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
James Barker 49
Jane Barker 48
John Barker 6
Joseph Barker 15
Peter F. Barker 27
Wake Foster 5
Mary Newton 98

Angela

Margaret, looks like the same family you found in 1871!

Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 18:52

Hi yes i know that but i can,t find him on it and thought someone else might be able to

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 18:55

In 1881 he's known as Peter F. Barker. Looks like he's been married and widowed and has a child, Walter Foster even though he's down as Barker.

1881 census
Church Square, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
James Barker, head, 49, framework knitter
Jane, wife, 48
*Peter F., son, 27, widower, framework knitter
Joseph, son, 15, pupil teacher
Walter Foster, grandson, 5, scholar
John Barker, nephew, 6, scholar
Mary Newton, boarder, 98, cripple
All born Hucknall.

Snap! Angela!

Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 18:58

Can any one find him on the 1891 census please

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 9 Mar 2008 19:03

Walter is still with g'parents in 1891

Walter Foster
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Relation: Grandson
Gender: Male
Where born: Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England

Civil Parish: Hucknall Torkard
Ecclesiastical parish: Hucknall Torkard
Town: Hucknall Torkard
County/Island: Nottinghamshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Basford
Sub-registration district: Bulwell
ED, institution, or vessel: 22
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
James Barker 59
Jane Barker 59
Walter Foster 15

Still looking for Peter......

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 9 Mar 2008 19:05

Peter Foster
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah
Gender: Male
Where born: Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire, England

Civil Parish: Hucknall Torkard
Ecclesiastical parish: Hucknall Torkard
Town: Hucknall Torkard
County/Island: Nottinghamshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View Image

Registration district: Basford
Sub-registration district: Bulwell
ED, institution, or vessel: 22
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Mary Blacknall 21
Alice Foster 3
Ann Foster 2/12
Peter Foster 37
Sarah Foster 27

Lynne

Lynne Report 9 Mar 2008 19:05

thank you all for your help it,s really appreciated

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 19:07

Free BMD:
Peter Foster married 1874, Basford which includes Hucknall, either Hannah Flint or Ann Hardy.

Walter Foster born Sep. Q. 1875, Basford

Ann Foster died Dec. Q, 1875, Basford, age 21.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 19:12

Peter Foster married Sarah Jane Blacknall, Sep. Q, 1888, Basford.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 9 Mar 2008 19:18

1901 census
49 Byron St., Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Peter Foster, head, shetland? (something?) maker
Sarah, wife, 37
George, son, 8
Annie, dau, 10
Fanny E., dau, 7
Alice Blacknall, stepdau, 13, yarn winder
James Barker, boarder, widower, 69, framework knitter
All born Hucknall.