pop 1/e Fenton Culvert population 1701

pop     1/a         Clayton

Female 53           Male   52  Total 105                                                                Population         Families 26          average 4.0

At twenty-nine pages this is one of the largest studies undertaken and comprises of every aspect of population, growth, occupations, age grouping within five different North Staffordshire areas. The hearth tax is listed with four years of records for comparisons listed against names so family changes can be noted. It commences with the importance of the first survey of the Manor of Newcastle under Lyme (available on this site), Muster Rolls and census returns whereby a complete comparative analysis is done in age groups, marriage over 16 years of age, births and deaths, places of birth and occupations listing all houses in census returns. Gregory King, the author of so many populations theories whereby summery is given on the population of Penkhull and other nearby villages in 1679. The research for this study is way above anything that has been done prior to this and will prove a huge influence for students on how to reflect and study the subject. It is also a tremendous help to those starting to study population trends and statistics or those who are keen to learn more of what can be achieved on this subject.

Twenty-nine pages