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1871 Devon Census lookup please

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Carol

Carol Report 2 Oct 2003 22:49

Hi Does anyone have an 1871 census for Devon please I am looking for the family of William Bissett (could be Bisset) born 1833 Petrockstow, Devon In the 1881, he is listed as a farm labourer Thank you

Patricia

Patricia Report 3 Oct 2003 23:47

Check this site out, you should find what your looking for http://www(.)petrockstowe(.)co.uk/genealogy.html

Deborah

Deborah Report 4 Oct 2003 01:15

Hi Carol, The 1871 isn't available to buy yet, but I have the 1861, and think this might be him & his family then: William Bissett Head 27 Boot & Shoe Maker Elizabeth Wife 30 Elizabeth Ann Daur 2 Mary Jane 9m All born in Petrockstowe Also living next door, possibly mother & father? Richard Bissett Head 53 Ag Lab bn Petrockstowe Elizabeth Wife 48 bn Buckland Filleigh Eliza Daur 9 Scholar bn Petrockstowe Charlott Daur 7 Scholar bn Buckland Filleigh William Thomas Son 4 bn Buckland Filleigh All living in Petrockstowe. Hope this is of some help Debbie

Carol

Carol Report 4 Oct 2003 01:25

Thanks Pat and Debbie. I have the 1851 disc, so should be able to collate info with the 1861. Also with the 1881.

Carol

Carol Report 4 Oct 2003 02:12

Is that the time, just got engrossed in the Petrockstowe site.