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1841 census

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James 70 Farmer Yks
ROBINSON Ann 31 Yks
ROBINSON George 20 Yks
ROBINSON Jane 19 Yks
ROBINSON John 35 Blacksmith
ROBINSON Mary 40 Yks
ROBINSON Mary 6 Yks
ROBINSON Arabella 4 Yks
ROBINSON Ann 1 Yks

James was the widower of Arabella (nee BARRAS) who was buried 17 Apr 1837, aged 59yrs. This couple married in Redmire 15 May 1808. Although James is described here as a farmer, at the baptisms of his children 1815-1822 he was described as a grocer.
  1. Ann baptized 29 Apr 1810, daughter of James & Arabella
  2. George baptized 16 Feb 1817, son of James & Arabella
  3. Jane baptized 14 Apr 1822, daughter of James & Arabella
  4. John baptized 30 Mar 1803, son of James & Arabella
  5. Mary baptized 26 Apr 1801, dau of James & Arabella
The identity of the younger children is not yet established as no baptisms have been found for them. It is possible that Mary aged 40, is not the daughter of James and Arabella baptized above, but the wife of John. The children could then belong to John.

Pigot's Directory of 1834.
Shopkeepers & Dealers in Groceries & Sundries,
Robinson James, Redmire

White’s 1840 Directory of East & North Ridings
Robinson Jas. Agent to Lead Mine Co.

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON Dorothy 40 Dressmaker Yks
ROBINSON Mary 12 Yks
ROBINSON William 1 Yks

This is Dorothy (nee WILLIS) wife of Charles ROBINSON. Charles was buried 16 Nov 1850 aged 56yrs, his whereabouts in 1841 is unknown.
  1. Mary baptized 12 Oct 1828, daughter of Charles, a shoemaker, and Dorothy
  2. William baptized 26 Sep 1839, son of Charles, a shoemaker, and Dorothy
This couple also had older children, see below

White’s 1840 Directory of East & North Ridings
Boot & Shoemakers
Robinson, Charles

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
WILLIS John 70 Blacksmith Yks
WILLIS Elizabeth 75 Yks
ROBINSON John 2(?) Blacksmith Journeyman Yks
ROBINSON Elizabeth 15 Yks
ROBINSON James 14 Yks

John and Elizabeth are the parents of Dorothy ROBINSON (nee WILLIS) above. The ROBINSONs living with them are their grandchildren.
  1. John baptized 20 Apr 1820, son of Charles and Dorothy
  2. Elizabeth baptized 23 Dec 1821, daughter of Charles and Dorothy
  3. James baptized 20 Mar 1825, son of Charles and Dorothy

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON Nicholas 25 Farmer Yks
SEDWICK Mary 20 F. servant Yks
KIRKBRIDE Thomas 15 M.servant Yks

Nicholas baptized 21 Jan 1816, son of William, a yeoman, and Elizabeth.

Name Age Occupation Birthplace
PARKE William 50 Tailor Yks
PARKE Jane 45 Yks
PARKE Mary 25 Yks
PARKE Margaret 20 Yks
PARKE Thomas 15 Yks
PARKE Elizabeth 13 Yks
PARKE William 10 Yks
PARKE John 7 Yks
PARKE Jane 2 Yks
PARKE Ellen 2m Yks
ROBINSON Joshua 30 Postman Yks

Joshua baptized 14 Feb 1808, son of James and Arabella, above.

1851 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James Head, Widower 80 Farmer 17 acres Redmire
ROBINSON George Son, Unmarried34 Mining Agent, Lead Mine Redmire
ROBINSON Jane Daughter, Unmarried 28 Redmire

James is still farming, though only 2 of his children are still at home. He is buried at Redmire on 19 Sep 1851, aged 81 yrs.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James Head, Unmarried 26 Blacksmith Redmire
ROBINSON William Brother 11 Scholar Redmire
WILLIS Elizabeth Grandmother, Widow 88 Pauper Castle Bolton
GILL Reid Brother-in-law, Married33 Lead Miner Pateley
GILL Elizabeth Sister, Married 29 Redmire

John WILLIS was buried 17 January 1847, Redmire, and his grandson James has taken over as head of the house, and the blacksmithing business. His youngest brother has moved in as his mother Dorothy was buried 13 Aug 1846 when William was just 7 years old. Elizabeth has since married, but the marriage was not found in Redmire parish registers.

The following individuals are from outside Redmire and are unidentified -

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PEACOCK Michael Head 31 Lead Miner Castle Bolton
PEACOCK Ann Wife 29 Bellerby
PEACOCK Elizabeth Daughter 5 Downholm
PEACOCK Ralph Son 3 Stainton
PEACOCK William Son 11m Redmire
ROBINSON Christopher Brother-in-law, Unmarried 32 Lead Miner Bellerby

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
LAMBERT John Head, Widower 76 Farmer 7 acres Aysgarth Parish
LAMBERT William Son, Unmarried 40 Schoolmaster Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Niece, Unmarried 49 Proprietor of Houses Manchester
HORNER Jane Servant, Unmarried 21 House servant Coverham Parish

1861 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James Head, Married 37 Blacksmith Redmire
ROBINSON Jane Wife, Married 37 Pateley Bridge
ROBINSON John W. son 8 Scholar Redmire
ROBINSON Dorothy dau 6 Redmire
ROBINSON George Son 4 Redmire
ROBINSON Jane E. Daughter 2 Redmire
ROBINSON Alice Daughter 4m Redmire
ROBINSON William Brother, Unmarried 21 Journeyman blacksmith Redmire

James married Jane STONES in Redmire Apr 1851.
  1. John William baptized 15 Jan 1853
  2. Dorothy baptized 26 Oct 1854
  3. George baptized 28 Sep 1856
  4. Jane Elizabeth baptized 4 Dec 1858
  5. Alice baptized 27 Jan 1861

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
LAMBERT John Head, Widower 87 Ret. Leadminer Marsett
LAMBERT William Son, Unmarried 50 Schoolmaster Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Niece, Unmarried 59 Proprietor of houses Manchester
TOMLIN Maria Servant, Unmarried 30 House servant Castle Bolton

1871 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
James ROBINSON Head, Married 46 Blacksmith Redmire
Jane ROBINSON Wife, Married 46 Patley Bridge
John Wm ROBINSON Son 18 Scholar Redmire
Dorothy ROBINSON Daughter 16 Redmire
Jane Eliz ROBINSONDaughter 12 Scholar Redmire
Alice ROBINSON Daughter 10 Scholar Redmire
James Willis ROBINSONSon 7 Scholar Redmire

James Willis baptized 31 May 1863

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
HUNTER Catherine Head, Widow 45 Farmer Wensley
HUNTER Thomas Son, Unmarried 22 Cordwainer Redmire
HUNTER Elizabeth Daughter 20 Redmire
ROBINSON George Apprentice 14 Cordwainer apprentice Redmire

George is the son of James and Jane.

Also the following individuals:

Rose Cottage

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
Elizabeth ROBINSON Head, Unmarried 69 Annuitant Manchester
Mary HESELTINE Servant, Unmarried 24 General Servant (domestic) Shipley

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
FARRAR John Head, Married 45 Leadmminer Redmire
FARRAR Ann Wife, Married 44 Spenithorne
FARRAR William Son, Unmarried 20 Leadminer Redmire
FARRAR Mary Ann Daughter 11 Redmire
FARRAR Isabell Daughter 9 Redmire
FARRAR James Son 6 Redmire
FARRAR Fred Son 4 Redmire
FARRAR Reginald Son 1 Redmire
FARRAR Doro Bertha Daughter 7 mth Redmire
FARRAR John Son 13 Tailor Apprentice Redmire
ROBINSON Ann Visitor, Unmarried 34 Visitor Richmond

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
Dorothy KING Head, Widower 80 Annuitant Bishopton
Annie KING Daughter, Unmarried 55 West Witton
Elizabeth LODGE Daughter, Married 54 West Witton
Thomas Firbank KING Grandson, Unmarried 23 Land Agent & Surveyor West Witton
Cecilia ROBINSON Servant 20 General Servant (domestic) Wensley

1881 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
James ROBINSON Head, Married 56 Blacksmith Redmire
Jane ROBINSON Wife, Married 57 Pateley Bridge
John William ROBINSON Son, Unmarried 28 Blacksmith Redmire
Jane Eliz. ROBINSON Daughter, Unmarried 22 Redmire
Alice ROBINSON Daughter, Unmarried 20 Redmire

Jane Elizabeth ROBINSON was buried Redmire, 9 Apr 1883, aged 24yrs.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
George (Mr) ROBINSON Head, Married 24 Cordwainer Redmire
Elizabeth ROBINSON Wife, Married 26 Redmire
Jane ROBINSON Daughter 1 Redmire

George is doing very well for himself, now described as `Mr'. No marriage found to Elizabeth in Redmire.
  1. Jane baptized 2 Jan 1881, daughter of George, a shoemaker, and Elizabeth.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
Mary ROBINSON Head, Widower 58 Annuitant Castle Bolton
William Henry ROBINSON Son, Unmarried 30 Annuitant Castle Bolton
Jane Elizth. TROTTER Daughter, Married 36 Farmers Wife Downholme
William TROTTER Grandson 9 Scholar East Witton (Without)

1891 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James Head, Married 66 Blacksmith Redmire
ROBINSON Jane Wife, Married 68 Pately Bridge
ROBINSON John W. Son, Unmarried 38 Blacksmith Redmire
ROBINSON James Grandson 9 Scholar Redmire
METCALFE Margery Servant, Unmarried 14 General Servant Domestic Appersett

James, described here as grandson of James, was baptized 18 Sep 1881, son of George, shoemaker, and Elizabeth.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON George Head, Married 34 Shoemaker Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Wife, Married 36 Redmire
ROBINSON Jane Daughter 11 Scholar Redmire
ROBINSON Dora A. Daughter 8 Scholar Redmire
ROBINSON Arabella Daughter 6 Scholar Redmire
ROBINSON Annie Daughter 4 Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Daughter 2 Redmire

  1. Dora Alice, baptized 17 Jun 1883
  2. Arabel, baptized 15 Mar 1885
  3. Annie, baptized 13 Oct 1889, aged 2½ yrs
  4. Elizabeth, baptized 13 Oct 1889

The following are from outside Redmire

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON Mary Head, Widower 68 Living on own means Castle Bolton
ROBINSON Margaret M. Daughter, Unmarried 43 Downholme
TROTTER Jane E. Daughter, Widower 46 Downholme
TROTTER William Grandson, Unmarried 19 East Witton

1901 census

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON James Head, Widower 76 Retired Blacksmith Redmire
ROBINSON John W Son, Unmarried 48 Blacksmith, Own Acct., Home Redmire
ROBINSON James Grandson, Unmarried 19 Apprentice Blacksmith Redmire

James’ wife Jane was buried in Redmire 24 Jan 1900, aged 77yrs.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON George Head, Married 44 Shoemaker Bootmaker, Wwn Acct., At home Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Wife, Married 47 Redmire
ROBINSON Dora A Daughter, Unmarried 18 Redmire
ROBINSON Annie Daughter, Unmarried 14 Redmire
ROBINSON Elizabeth Daughter, Unmarried 12 Redmire
ROBINSON Thomas Son, Unmarried 7 Redmire

Thomas baptized 6 May 1894 Whereabouts of 16yr old Arabella is unknown.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
ROBINSON Mary Head, Widow 78 Living on own means Castle Bolton
TROTTER Jane E Daughter, Widow 56 Downholme
ROBINSON Margaret M Daughter 53 Downholme
TROTTER William Grandson, Unmarried 29 East Witton

Identity of the following is unknown.

Name Relationship Age Occupation Birthplace
PAULI Christian M. Head, Married 70 Clergyman (Church of England) Oxford
PAULI A.T. Wife, Married 62 St. Neots, Hunts.
PAULI Ellen J Daughter, Unmarried 38 Redmire
PAULI Robert G. Son, Unmarried 31 Brewer Worker Redmire
ROBINSON Eva Servant, Unmarried 19 General Servant Domestic West Witton


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