In the 1881 census 18 Mill Street, Penrith, Cumberland. Head Joseph Black, age 44, engineman, born Carlisle, Cumberland. Wife Isabella Black, age 42, born Kendal, Westmoreland. Daughter Mary Black, unmarried, age 19, dressmaker, born Carlisle. Son William Black, age 17, mason, born Carlisle. Daughter Isabella Black, age 14, born Carlisle. Son Joseph Black, age 12, scholar, born Penrith, Cumberland. Daughter Martha Black, age 10 scholar, born Penrith. Daughter Rebecca Black, age 8, scholar, born Penrith. Son John J. Black, age 5, scholar, born Penrith. Daughter Elizabeth A. Black, age 3, born Penrith. Son George Black, age 7 months, born Penrith.