1871 Clackett  William  33 Head Agricultural Labourer Lenham, Kent  Bethersden, Hollingbourn    Clackett  Ann  33 Wife  Bethersden, Kent  Bethersden, Hollingbourn    Clackett  Edward  13 Son Agricultural Labourer Bethersden, Kent  Bedmonton, Hollingbourn    Clackett  Charles  10 Son Scholar Bethesiden, Kent  Bethersden, Hollingbourn    Clackett  Frederick  7 Son Scholar Horns Hill, Kent  Bethersden, Hollingbourn No wonder you couldn't find him, his name is recorded as Brunger on the 1881 census? 1881 Clackett  Ann  44 Mother  Bethersden, Kent  4 Smeed Cottages, Tunstall, Kent    Brunger  Edward  23 Son Agricultural Labourer Bethersden, Kent  4 Smeed Cottages, Tunstall, Kent         Brunger  Charles  21 Son Agricultural Labourer Bethersden, Kent  4 Smeed Cottages, Tunstall, Kent           Clackett  Frederick  19 Son Carpenter Bethersden, Kent  4 Smeed Cottages, Tunstall, Kent This death which could be correct for the father, though I cannot work out where Brunger came from. Deaths Mar 1875    BRUNGER  William  36  W. Ashford  2a 496 Regards Suzannah ----- Original Message ---- From: Bob Neil <rneil@sympatico.ca> To: KENT-ENG@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, 23 March, 2010 13:10:49 Subject: [KENT-ENG] Looking for assistance - Elizabeth ROBINSON & Charles John CLACKETT parents I have a certified copy of a marriage of a marriage on 28 March 1882 between Charles John CLACKETT, 21, bachelor, laborer, of Frederick St., Sittingbourne, s/o William CLACKETT deceased carpenter & Elizabeth ROBINSON, 21, spinster, of Hartlip, d/o George ROBINSON laborer at the Register Office in the District of Milton, Kent Witnesses were Richard CLACKETT and Kate ROBINSON I have found Elizabeth, 21 & widowed father George, 66 in the 1881 census living at Old House Farm, Hartlip. But I cannot find Charles John Clackett in the 1881 census. I have been trying to find out any information regarding the parents & families of the above married couple. Any leads would be greatly appreciated so I can proceed with my tree. I suspect that Charles' mother's name could be Ann but have no proof other than a written note stating: Charles Clackett born July 12, 1861 sgd. 6th April 1907 by Ann. Thanks for any leads. -- Bob === Robert Neil Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada rneil@sympatico.ca

Hi, Well spotted Suzannah. I found Ann but didn't notice the different last name of Charles! My message about the 1861 census bounced back for some reason, so I've resent it. That may help explain the Brunger. Likely William Clackett was the stepfather of Edward & Charles. There is an Edward Brunger registered in West Ashford (includes Bethersden) in March quarter 1858. I couldn't find a Charles under Brunger or Clackett though. Terry, Oakville, Ontario