1851 Census - HO107, Piece 1683, Folio 258 face

Introduction

Living in the Wiltshire parish of Ludgershall, the household of Joseph and Margarett Reeves ... ...

Transcript or Summary

Joseph Reeves        Head     Marr    59  Labourer               Ludgershall, Wiltshire
Margarett Reeves     Wife     Marr    58                         Ludgershall, Wiltshire
Joseph Reeves        Son      Unm     27                         Ludgershall, Wiltshire
Tom Reeves           Son      Unm     20                         Ludgershall, Wiltshire

Commentary

The ages of both sons are difficult to read due to subsequent markings on the enumeration schedule.

• Joseph was recorded as 19 a decade earlier, which more closely matches his baptism in August 1821.
• Tom's age of 20 is consistent with the 1841 census and his baptism in January 1831

Source

1851 Census - HO107, Piece 1683, Folio 258 face, Page 4, Schedule 12