1851 Census - Piece 1669, Folio 326 face

Introduction

Residing at 38 James Street in the St Mary's area of Southampton, the household of Mary Keeping ....

Transcript or Summary

                     Rel    Cond   Age  Occupation               Where Born
Mary Keeping         Head   Wid    42   Laundress                Brockenhurst, Hants
Henry Keeping        Son    Unm    18   Boiler Makers Apprentice Boldre, Hants
Joseph Keeping       Son    Unm    16                            Boldre, Hants
Mary Keeping         Dau           12                            Boldre, Hants
Matilda Reeves       Visitor       22                            Southampton, Hants

Commentary

The relationship, if any, between Matilda Reeves and the Keeping family is unknown.

Based on age and place of birth, this is almost certainly Matilda Reeves, the natural daughter of Elizabeth Reeves (nee mnu), the widow of Charles Reeves.

Source

1851 Census - HO107, Piece 1669, Folio 326 face, Page 14