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1871:
William Key, 25, baker, b Earith
Eliza, 26, sister, housekeeper, b Earith
Emma Mason, 22, visitor, b Huntingdon
In 1861 William Key was living with his parents on Main Street, Bluntisham.
William Key was originally one of two village bakers, but later handed the business over to his son Henry. He had come to the village in 1870.
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1881: (37 High Street)
William H Key, baker employing 1 man
Ada E, 8,
Florence M, 6, b Swavesey
Mabel, 4,
Henry G, 3,
Hannah Butcher, 22, housekeeper, b Sutton
George Gifford, 20, journeyman baker, b Hemingford
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1891: (4 High Street)
William H Key, baker
Ada, 18, housekeeper, b Swavesey
Maude, 16,
Henry, 13,
Pattie, 11,
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1901:
William H Key, 56, baker and shopkeeper, b Earith
Maud, 25, b Swavesey
Henry G, 23, baker’s assistant, b Swavesey
Pattie, 21, b Swavesey
In 1911 the Key family were living at 34 Blackhorse Lane.
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