Joseph Gilbert

The first family listed inthe 1841 Census for Sotby, Lincolnshire was the Gilberts.

Joseph Gilbert (55) a farmer, Elizabeth (50) Elizabeth (20) and Caroline (20).  Joseph was originally from Salmonby, Lincolnshire and Elizabeth (Baker) was from Thornton by Horncastle.  In 1841 Joseph was really 55 but Elizabeth was 52.

Joseph and Elizabeth married in St Paul in the Bail, Lincoln on 14 June 1812.  As well as Elizabeth and Caroline, the couple had other children.

Elizabeth baptised 3 December 1812 (Tetford) - buried 10 September 1813 (Salmonby)
Elizabeth baptised 7 August 1814 (Fulletby)

Caroline baptised 10 March 1816 (Fulletby)

Jessey baptised 22 February 1818 (Fulletby)

Celia baptised 11 January 1821 (Salmonby)

Arthur baptised 29 September 1822 (Sotby)

Julia baptised 21 September 1823 (Sotby)

Jennette Gilbert baptised 1 February 1825 (Sotby)

Herbert Gilbert baptised 29 April 1826 (Sotby)

Rupert Gilbert baptised 23 November 1828 (Sotby)

Janette baptised 25 December 1829 (Sotby)

By 1851 the family had left the village.  Joseph had passed away and Elizabeth was living in Benniworth with her daughter Celia - also now a widow - and daughter Julia. In this Census, Celia has 4 children at home and is also listed as a Farmer of 700 acres and 10 labourers.