This is an extract from the 1881 Census Returns for Northumberland which includes Heddon-on-the-Wall.
Living at number 8 Frenchmans Row is Edward Skipley. Edward, aged 56 years, was the head of the household, married with two children. His occupation was that of a Master Cordwainer, employing three men. He was born at Elsdon in Northumberland.
Census Returns are an excellent source when doing family history. The Northumberland Record Office holds microfilm and microfiche copies of the Northumberland Census Returns from 1841 to 1901.
