Royal Navy

[p.roberts7]

John Hill (b c1844 in Harford)) is shown on the 1881 Census as a Gunner's Mate aboard the "Royal Adelaide" at Devonport. He is also shown as living with his wife Sarah (b c1846 in Plymouth), and children John (b c1872), Thomas (b c1874) & Laura Edith (b c1879) - children all born in Plymouth.
Does John (& perhaps Sarah) appear on the 1871 Census, either in Devon or perhaps as Royal Navy? (we already have him on the 1891 & 1901 Censuses as a Naval Pensioner.,
Any info gratefully received,
Regards, Pete & Sylvia

[Procat]

Hi Pete,

In a word - Yes.

He was at:

Civil parish: Vessels
County/Island: Devon
Country: England

Source information: RG10/2140
Registration district: Stoke Damerel
Sub-registration district: Tamar
ED, institution, or vessel: Indus
Folio: 39
Page: 12
Household schedule number: 1

He was recorded as:

Jno Hill, Lg Seaman, Single, Age 27, Born Devon Harford

I can email the image.

[p.roberts7]

Many thanks for this - would be grateful for the image if you don't mind?
Regards, Pete & Sylvia

[Procat]

Hi Pete & Sylvia,

Image sent.