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Trouble deciphering hand writting in 1871 Census

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Teresa

Teresa Report 4 Sep 2010 15:31

I have gone into the 1871 census under Thomas Summerfield born 1861 place of birth Buckinghamshire location in 1871 High Wycombe as he is my Great Great Grandfather. His family appears as the first entry. I am having trouble deciphering the names of the Daughters that appear on line 3 and 5,also the uncles last name which is the last entry . Can anyone help me with this please?
Many Thanks
Teresa

Potty

Potty Report 4 Sep 2010 15:48

This family, living in Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow:

Transcription looks correct to me, although Midian is not a name I have come across before:
1871 England Census
about Thomas Summerfield
Name: Thomas Summerfield
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1861
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Thomas Summerfield
Mother's Name: Ellen Summerfield
Gender: Male
Where born: St Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England
Civil parish: Little Marlow
County/Island: Buckinghamshire
Country: England
Registration district: Wycombe
Sub-registration district: High Wycombe
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Household schedule number: 153
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Summerfield 41
Ellen Summerfield 35
Mary A Summerfield 12
Thomas Summerfield 10
Midian Summerfield 8
Susana Summerfield 4
John R Summerfield 2
Charlotte Summerfield 61
Mary Ann Summerfield 36
John Hall 40


Jim The Ferret

Jim The Ferret Report 4 Sep 2010 15:50

For line 5 - read MIRIAM
Births Jun 1863 (>99%)
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SUMMERFIELD Miraim Wycombe 3a 405

Researching:
Nelhams Kemp in Glamorgan/Somerset Dyer in Hailey Willows/Willers

Potty

Potty Report 4 Sep 2010 15:52

Could this be "Midian":

Births Jun 1863 (>99%)
SUMMERFIELD Miraim Wycombe 3a 405

Snap, Jim!

Teresa

Teresa Report 4 Sep 2010 16:07

Hi

Thank you all : ) Miriam makes a world of sence to me as this is my Great Granmothers Middle name.

Regards

Teresa