The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Oak Dene      Cowden  
Historical records

3rd Apr 1881CensusFanny Gearing, F, Head, widowed, age 58, born Penshurst, Kent; occupation: laundressFanny Gearing, laundressOak Dene Lodge1881 Census
Cowden, Kent
Edwin Gearing, M, Son, single, age 20, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: gardenerEdwin Gearing
Thomas Piggott, M, Lodger, widowed, age 82, born Cowden, Kent, unemployed; occupation Farm labourerThomas Piggott

3rd Apr 1881CensusHenry A. Darbishire, M, Head, married, age 55, born Chorlton, Lancashire; occupation: architect and J.P. of County of KentHenry A. Darbishire, architect and J.P. of County of KentOak Dene1881 Census
Cowden, Kent
Eliza Darbishire, F, Wife, married, age 47, born Sutton Bonnington, LeicesterEliza Darbishire
Lilie G. Darbishire, F, Daughter, single, age 18, born St Georges Hanover Sq, LondonLilie G. Darbishire
Henry Marlow, M, Servant, single, age 24, born St Lukes Chelsea; occupation: coachmanHenry Marlow
Thomas E. Knight, M, Servant, age 13, born East Grinstead, Sussex; occupation: footmanThomas E. Knight
Lizzie Strudwick, F, Servant, single, age 15, born Guildford, Surrey; occupation KitchenmaidLizzie Strudwick
Fanny B. J. Gearing, F, Servant, single, age 23, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: housemaidFanny B. J. Gearing

3rd Apr 1881CensusEdward L. Pomfrett, M, Head, married, age 28, born Fulletby, Lincoln; occupation Farm BailiffEdward L. PomfrettOak Dene Cottage1881 Census
Cowden, Kent
Charlett Pomfrett, F, Wife, married, age 34, born Selling, KentCharlett Pomfrett
Charlett T. Pomfrett, F, Daughter, age 1, born Cowden, KentCharlett T. Pomfrett

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Carlow, M, Head, married, age 45, born Goudhurst, Kent; occupation: gardenerJames Carlow, gardenerOak Dene Cottage1891 Census
Cowden, Kent
Jane Carlow, F, Wife, married, age 47, born Radwinter, EssexJane Carlow
Thomas Carlow, M, Son, single, age 15, born Tunbridge Wells, KentThomas Carlow
Henry Carlow, M, Son, single, age 12, born Tunbridge Wells, KentHenry Carlow

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Taylor, M, Head, married, age 43, born Henlow, Bedfordshire; occupation: butlerThomas Taylor, butlerOak Dene Cottage1891 Census
Cowden, Kent
Jane Taylor, F, Wife, married, age 40, born Sandhurst, KentJane Taylor
Mary J Addy, F, Niece, single, age 13, born Appledore, DevonMary J Addy

5th Apr 1891CensusHenry A Darbishire, M, Head, married, age 55, born Charlton, Lancashire; occupation: retired architectHenry A Darbishire, architectOak Dene1891 Census
Cowden, Kent
Eliza Darbishire, F, Wife, married, age 57, born Sutton Bonington, NottinghamshireEliza Darbishire
Estie G Darbishire, F, Daughter, single, age 27, born St Georges Hanover Square, MiddlesexEstie G Darbishire
Hary V Darbishire, M, Son, single, age 26, born Aldham, Hertfordshire; occupation: studying land agencyHary V Darbishire
Walter Steer, M, Servant, single, age 14, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: pageWalter Steer
Harriet Minton, F, Servant, single, age 25, born St Georges Hanover Square, Middlesex; occupation: cookHarriet Minton
Emily Chesson, F, Servant, single, age 26, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: housemaidEmily Chesson
Elin Chesson, F, Servant, single, age 16, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: kitchenmaidEllen Chesson
Edith E Burton, F, Visitor, single, age 26, born All Saints Gainsboro, LincolnshireEdith E Burton

5th Apr 1891CensusBenjamin Steer, M, Head, married, age 59, born Lingfield, Surrey; occupation: bailiffBenjamin Steer, bailiffOak Dene Lodge1891 Census
Cowden, Kent
Mary Steer, F, Wife, married, age 55, born Lingfield, SurreyMary Steer
Clara L Steer, F, Daughter, single, age 20, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: dressmakerClara L Steer

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