THE BLIGHT FAMILY
| George
Blight married Charity Youlden in FEB 1838 in Okehampton (In 1841 George is aged 30 and an Inn Keeper. Charity is aged 25. The family is living in The Square, Barnstaple, Devon) (In 1851 George is aged 43 and a Maltster and Inn Keeper. Charity is aged 40. The family is living in Boutport Street, Barnstaple) (George died in the DEC quarter 1857 - Barnstaple 5b 309) (In 1861 Charity is aged 49 and an Inn Keeper. The family is living in The Square, Barnstaple) (In 1871 Charity is aged 59 and an Innkeeper. The family is living in Barnstaple) (In 1881 Charity is aged 69 and a Licensed Victualler. The family is living in The Square, Barnstaple) (In 1891 Charity is aged 77 and a Licensed Victualler. The family is living in The Square, Barnstaple) (Charity died in the MAR quarter 1893 aged 81 - Barnstaple 5b 347) |
I have identified six children
| Name | Date and place of birth | Any other information |
| George Blight | Born around 1839 | In 1841 he is at home aged 2 In 1851 he is at home aged 12 and a Scholar In 1861 he is at home aged 22 and a Wood Turner Married Elizabeth Jones in 1863 |
| Amelia Blight | Born around 1840 | In 1841 she is at home aged 1 In 1851 she is at home aged 10 and a Scholar Married Joseph MaGennis in the SEP quarter 1867 (Barnstaple 5b 760) |
| Charles Blight | Born around 1842 | In 1851 he is at home aged 9 and a Scholar In 1861 he is at home aged 19 and a Mariner Not located in 1871 |
| Frederick Blight | Born around 1848 | In 1851 he is at home aged 3 In 1861 he is at home aged 13 and a Scholar In 1881 he is at home aged 34 and a Grocers Assistant In 1891 he is at home aged 43 In 1901 he is aged 53 and in the home of his sister Kate and family in Barnstaple Died in the DEC quarter 1909 aged 62 (Barnstaple 5b 275) |
| Henry Blight | Born around 1849 | In 1851 he is at home aged 2 Died in the DEC quarter 1852 Barnstaple 5b 324) |
| Lucy/Rita/Kate Blight | Born around 1851 | In 1851 Lucy is at home aged 0 In 1861 Rita she is at home aged 9 and a Scholar In 1871 Kate is at home aged 18 In 1881 Kate is at home aged 30 and a Cashier in a Bar Kate married James Bryant in the JUN quarter 1892 Barnstaple 5b 904) |
I have identified three children
| Name | Date and place of birth | Any other information |
| Kate Blight | Born in the DEC quarter 1863 (Barnstaple 5b 466) |
In 1871 she is aged 7 and in the home oh
her Aunt Mary Jones in Barnstaple In 1881 she is at home aged 17 and a Glover Married George Davie in the MAR quarter 1887 (Barnstaple 5b 656) |
| Harry Blight | Born in the MAR quarter 1869 (Barnstaple 5b 503) |
In 1871 he is at home aged 2 In 1881 he is at home aged 11 and a Scholar In 1891 he is aged 23 and a Mason. He is living with his brother Charles in Barnstaple Married Susannah Lilly in 1894 |
| Charles Blight | Born in the MAR quarter 1870 (Barnstaple 5b 501) |
In 1871 he is at home aged 1 In 1881 he is at home aged 10 and a Scholar In 1891 he is aged 22 and a Lace Hand. He is living with his brother Harry in Barnstaple Married Emily Shute in 1894 |
I have identified four children
| Name | Date and place of birth | Any other information |
| Catherine Blight | Born in the SEP quarter 1895 (Barnstaple 5b 420) |
In 1901 she is at home aged
5 Not located in 1911 |
| George Henry Blight | Born in the MAR quarter 1897 (Barnstaple 5b 429) |
In 1901 he is at home aged 4 In 1911 he is at home aged 14 and a Dairy Worker |
| Ethel Maud Blight | Born in the JUN quarter 1899 (Barnstaple 5b 418) |
In 1901 she is at home aged 2 In 1911 she is at home aged 12 and a Scholar |
| Beatrice Annie Blight | Born in the SEP quarter 1903 (Barnstaple 5b 392) |
In 1911 she is at home aged 7 and a Scholar |
