William Cunningham

  General Notes:

Linda Kelsey: There was a William Cunningham (General Labourer) aged 30 and unmarried recorded in the 1881 census at the house of Thomas Pink. His brother George lived at 38 Birling Rd.

Dwelling 18 Birling Rd
Census Place Snodland, Kent, England
Family History Library Film 1341214
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 0900 / 44
Page Number 19

David Cunningham: Thomas Pink's wife Rebecca was William's mother - Rebecca outlived both her hisbands and end up (in 1901) as William's housekeeper.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Census, 1861, Shipbourne, Kent, England. Age 10, living with mother and grandparents

• Census, 1971, 18 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent. Head of house: Thomas Pink but he is listed as son. Wife is Rebecca so is presumably his mother who has remarried.

• Occupation: Labourer in Lime (Works), 1871.

• Census, 1881, 18 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent. Age 30

• Occupation: General Labourer, 1881.

• Census, 1891, 4 Private Road Cottages, Wouldham, Kent. Age 39, living with mother and stepfather

• Occupation: *****sh Miller, 1891.

• Census, 1901, Bull Field, Snodland, Kent. Age 50

• Occupation: Farmer, 1901. Stated as an employer.