This is an extract from the 1881 Census Returns for Northumberland which includes Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
Living at number 142 Vernon Square is Elijah J Carr. Elijah, aged 39 years, was the head of the household, married with eight children. His occupation was that of a Bookseller / Stationer and he was born at Liverpool in Lancashire.
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.
