1881 Census +
Chawley Cottages, Cumner
| Name | Age | Relation | Birth Town | Occupation |
| George Lay | 30 | Hd | Appleton | Engine Driver, Brickyard |
| Sarah A Lay | 33 | Wf | Northmoor | |
| Edith Lay | 5 | Daught | Appleton | |
| George H Lay | 4 | Sn | Appleton | |
| Albert J Lay | 2 | Sn | Appleton | |
| Alice J Lay | 0 | Daught | Cumner | |
Presumed record for Edith 1891:
1891 Census +
90 High Street, Eltham, Lewisham
| Name | Age | Relation | Birth Town | Occupation |
| William A Nisbeth | 34 | Hd | Pembroke Dock | Drafter |
| Ruth P Nisbeth | 29 | | Baston On The Heath | |
| Ruth A Nisbeth | 0 | | Eltham, Kent | |
| Edith Elliott | 22 | | Bishop Stortfred,Herts | Drafter's Assistant |
| Annie E Lay | 16 | Svt | Abingdon, Berks | General Servant |
