1871, Hoath, Kent. RG10; Piece: 971; Folio: 46; Page: 9;
Joseph Waters 39, agricultural labourer, Petham
Mary Ann Waters 38, Canterbury
Edith Emily Waters 6, Chartham
Walter Joseph Waters 3, ????
Macella??? Warden 64, mother in law, Faversham

Marriage: June 25th 1864, Parish Church Chartham.
Joseph Waters, labourer, living Chartham, father Joseph, labourer
Mary Ann Warden, living Chartham, father Henry, labourer
Witnesses Thomas Uden, Emma Uden

I haven't yet found a marriage for Ernest's parents. In 1911 census Edith says she's been married 30 years, if that's true, I can't find a marriage searching 1881 +/- 2 years.