1801 BINFIELD Census

[tribi]

1801 Binfield Census

Robert ( of Belfont)
& Mary Bond
Martha 34 out
Robert 31 out
Elizabeth
Hannah
James
& 3 dead

I know this Census tracked the movement of families in the village, but what was the meaning of the word 'OUT' ( out at the time of the Census ?) or (out of the village ?)

[Leaf]

In 1801, information was collected on a parish basis so maybe it indicated that they were from outside of the parish.

~ Leaf ~

[Peter Goodey]

I think "out" indicates that they had left home. Do other entries support that?

[Mutley]

The Vision of Britain site says that in 1801 the population of Binfield was 808.

But I don't suppose you fancy counting how many were in and how many were out!

[christopher_n_lewis]

Maybe they were receiving out-relief?

Who/what/why "3 dead"?

Christopher

[Peter Goodey]

Who/what/why "3 dead"?

There had been three unnamed children who had died. Two named children had moved out.

[tribi]

Thankyou all for your replies. I actually phoned the Berks. Record Office for information on the 1801 and was told they 'thought' it meant they were out at the time of the Census. Then after 'googling' I had definate other thoughts as to it's meaning. This is the only entry I have which was supplied by someone who came across it whilst voluntarily checking out a baptism entry for me. Peter your last comment confirms what I thought, that they had moved out of the village.

tribi

[christopher_n_lewis]

Gosh, how useful. If only other documents could supply details like that.

[NFurniss]

Gosh, how useful. If only other documents could supply details like that.

I know nothing of the 1801 census. I thought the first census was in 1841. Was this a local census or a National Census? Is there a write up somewhere?

[Peter Goodey]

Not much of genealogical use has survived of the 1801-1931 censuses. Binfield is one of the lucky places. There are a couple of reference books, one of which is "Pre-1841 Censuses and Population Listings in the British Isles" by C R Chapman.