Robert Hayman
born 3 May 1853
  in Taunton, Somerset
died very roughly 1923

1853: Born in East Reach, Taunton. I have a copy of the birth certificate.

1861 census: living with parents, siblings, and lodgers in East Reach, Taunton. He is aged 7, and his place of birth is Taunton.

1871 census: living with parents, sisters, and lodgers in East Reach, Taunton. He is aged 18, working as a painter, and his place of birth is Taunton.

1878: At the time of his marriage he is living at Goodhind Street, Bristol (with Sarah). Age is 25, occupation is house decorator, and he is described as a bachelor.

1881 census: living with wife and children at 32 White Street, Bristol. Age is 27 and place of birth is Taunton. Occupation is painter house decorator.

1886: living at 32 White Street, and working as a house painter when his son William James was born.

1891 census: living with wife and children at 32 White Street, Bristol. Age is 37 and place of birth is Taunton. Occupation is house decorator, painter, etc..

1901 census: living with wife and children at 32 White Street, Bristol. Age is 47 and place of birth is Taunton. Occupation is house decorator & painter.

1919: A house painter at time of son William's marriage.