Robert Welham 1820-after 1861.

On 15th August 1820, the baptism was recorded of Robert, son of Joseph Welham, labourer, and Lucy. He was born on 4th August 1820 and the family lived in Barking.

No record of his marriage has yet been found, but in the 1861 census he was living in Barking. He was 40 years old and a tailor by profession. He was accompanied by his wife, Eliza, aged 30 and born in Needham Market as well as four children. These were Sarah Jane (aged 5), Robert (aged 4), Amelia (aged 2) and Anna M. (aged 6 months) and all four were born in Needham Market. The family was also accompanied by a servant, Sophia Welham, aged 17 and born in Wittisham.

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