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.