Giles, Francis and Family

Census of Ireland 1901

Household Return (Form A)

In 1901 a Francis Giles(70), a farmer and a widower, is head of the household and is living with his son, Michael(40), and his family in the townland of Cregboy. Margaret(35) is Patrick’s wife, she is record as having no occupation, but domestic duties in the home were not to be record as such. Michael and Margaret have three daughters Ellen(12), Annie(7) and Bridget(3). They were all were born in County Galway and are Roman Catholic. Francis, Michael, Margaret and Ellen can read, write and speak both Irish and English. Ellen and Annie are scholars, Annie can only read and speak Irish and English at this stage. Bridget the youngest is still learning.

Enumerator’s abstract (Form N)

The second page of this particular return that lists Francis Giles house is missing. It describes in detail the family’s status regarding dwelling house, families, persons and religious profession.

House and Building Return (Form B1) & Out-Offices and Farm-Steadings Return (Form B2)

Francis owns the land that he and his family live on. The house which was 2^nd class is a stone or brick cottage with a thatched roof. It had 3 front windows and 3 rooms occupied.

The second page of this particular return that lists Francis Giles house in Form B2 (Out-Offices and Farm-Steadings Returns) is missing. It describes the farm buildings in detail.

The 1901 Irish Census took place the night of Sunday, March 31^st and the forms were filled out and sign my Francis as noted by his signature. The return was witnessed and collected by local constable John Reilly on April 5^th.