In the 1871 census New Town Road, Luton, Bedfordshire.
John Thomas Brown, age 31, Block Maker, born St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Wife Ann Brown, age 33, born Berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire.
Son James Brown, age 11, scholar, born Luton, Bedfordshire.
Son Frederick Brown, age 10, scholar, born Luton.
Daughter Louisa Brown, age 8, scholar, born Luton.
Daughter Helen Brown, age 6, scholar, born Luton.
Son Francis Brown, age 5, scholar, born Luton.
Daughter Agnes Brown, age 3, scholar, born Luton.
Son Joseph Brown, age 1, born Luton.

In the 1891 census 30 Princess Street, Luton, Bedfordshire.
Head John Brown, age 53, straw hat block maker, employed, born St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
Wife Ann Brown, age 54, straw hat finisher, employed, born Berkhampsted, Hertfordshire.
Daughter Louisa Brown, single, age 27, straw hat machinist, employed, born Luton, Bedfordshire.
Daughter Agnes Brown, single, age 22, straw hat finisher, employed, born Luton.
Son John Brown, age 14, errand boy, born Luton.