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Were prisoners included in 1881 census?

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Pam

Pam Report 11 Dec 2003 06:35

My great grandfather is missing from the 1881 census. Would he have appeared on the census if he had been in prison? Pam

Sharon

Sharon Report 11 Dec 2003 07:50

Hello Yes Prisons and Institutions (ie workhouses stc) were included on the census. The likelyhood is that your ancestors name has been recorded wrongly. Sharon

Joan

Joan Report 11 Dec 2003 08:08

Yes indeed....I found one of my family in Parkhurst, Isle of Wight in the 1881 census....hadn't known about him. haven't been able to find out anything more yet. Maybe try a wider age range? Joan

Pam

Pam Report 11 Dec 2003 09:34

I have tried several variations of his name John Boon born 1861 in London. By the 1891 census he is married to Eliza and living in Brighton. I have searched under Boan, Boone, Bone with some results but I cannot be certain any of them are right. His father was also named John Boon and was a coach painter by profession although he was dead by the time of John Jnr's marriage in 1886. Any suggestions on other spelling variations? Thanks..................Pam

Andrew

Andrew Report 11 Dec 2003 11:19

To Pam. Could this possibly be him? Household: John BON Head M Male 44 Finsbury, Middlesex Gen Porter John BON Son U Male 19 Finsbury, Middlesex M. ? BON Daur Female 13 Finsbury, Middlesex Sarah BON Daur Female 10 Finsbury, Middlesex Source Information: Dwelling 11 Beauchamp St Census Place London, Middlesex, England Family History Library Film 1341074 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 0342 / 42 Page Number 23 Hope this helps, Andrew

Pam

Pam Report 11 Dec 2003 19:36

Sharon, Joan and Andrew........Thanks for your help. I was hoping prisoners were not included.......rather a black sheep than another lost relative. Andrew, Bon is a variation I haven't tried yet so will get right onto it. Regards...............Pam