Joseph Hardman was born circa 1836 at
Liverpool, Lancashire. He was the son of
John Hardman and
Margaret Sixsmith. He appeared on the
1851 Census in
Lane Ends, Eccleston, Lancashire, and
John Hardman,
Margaret Sixsmith,
Elizabeth Hardman,
John Hardman,
Mary Hardman,
Elizabeth Hardman,
Daniel Hardman and
Mary Hardman were living in the same household; John, the head was described as a carter, young John as a potters labourer, and Mary Sixsmith as sister and servant. There is a possible entry for Joseph in the 1881 census
Dwelling: 15 Sutton Rd
Census Place: Sutton, Lancashire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341895 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3739 Folio 75 Page 12
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
William LEYLEND W 50 M Sutton, Lancashire, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Glass Works Lab
Alice LEYLEND U 20 F Sutton, Lancashire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Housekeeper
Mary LEYLEND U 19 F Sutton, Lancashire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Dom Serv
Ellen LEYLEND U 12 F Sutton, Lancashire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
James HOLLAND W 65 M Norwich, Cheshire, England
Rel: Lodger
Occ: Glass Works Lab
Joseph HARDMAN W 43 M Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Rel: Lodger
Occ: Glass Works Lab.