This is an extract from the 1881 Census Returns for Northumberland which includes Ovingham.
Living at the White Swan is Dorothy Walker. Dorothy, aged 65 years, was the head of the household and a widow. Living with her is her son and his family. Dorothy's occupation was that of an Innkeeper and she was born at Ovingham 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.
