1861 census

The 1861 census shows John aged 8, living with his parents and brothers (William and Ralph) and sisters (Sarah Ann, Hannah, Mary and Elizabeth) at 16 Lower Street Cheadle:

William Alcock, Head, age 46 Carpenter empl. 4 men and 4 boys. born Longton.
Hannah " wife 43
Sarah Ann " dau 19 Dressmaker Horton
William " son 14 Joiner
Hannah " dau 12
Ralph " son 10
John " son 8
Mary " dau 5
Elizabeth " dau 2
William Yardley Wife's Father age 78 Horton.
Stevenson James 15 Apprentice Wheelwright Horton, Staffs
Yates John V C 21 Servant Carter Cheadle, Staffs

James Stevenson was John's cousin on his mother's side and John Yates would marry John's sister Sarah 2 years later.