In the 1851 census Park Hill, Croydon, Surrey. Head John W. Flower, age 43, solicitor practicing in London, born London. Wife Frances Flower, age 38, born Feltwell, Norfolk. Daughter Sophia Flower, age 8, scholar, born Bloombury, Middlesex. Daughter Katherine Flower, age 5, scholar born Brixton, Surrey. Daughter Alice Flower, age 4, scholar, born Croydon, Surrey. Daughter Sarah J. Flower, age 1, born Croydon. Daughter Frances Flower, age 6 days, born Croydon. 4 servants and a monthly nurse.