This is an extract from the 1881 Census Returns for Northumberland which includes Pegswood.
Living at number 81 Spencer Place is William Douglas. William, aged 26 years, was the head of the household, married with one child. His occupation was that of a Coal Miner and he was born at Longhoughton 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.
