Marriage of James House, 1827

Context Note: James was about 25 years old at the time, so consent must have been required from Elizabeth's parents if she was under age. The event is witnessed by James's uncle, George, who signs himself (no doubt with some pride) as [parish] 'clerk'. He is one of the first of that surname whose literacy …

1841 census – Aller, Hilton, Dorset

Context Note: The two households are enumerated next to each other. Francis House and George House were brothers; George is one of the oldest members of the family to be captured on a census return. Parish of Hilton, Hamlets of Aller & Hartfootlane Place - Aller 1 Inhabited House NAMES of each Person who abode …