This is an extract from the 1881 Census Returns for Northumberland which includes Shilbottle.
Living at number 63 Shilbottle Village is William Young. William, aged 56 years, was the head of the household. Living with him were his wife and two nieces. William's occupation was that of a Coal Miner and he was born at Shilbottle 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.
