In the 1851 census Church Street, Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Head Ann West, widow, age 50, parish relief, cottagers widow, born born Great Easton, Leicestershire.
Son Thomas West, unmarried, age 26, agricultural labourer, born Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Daughter Mary West, unmarried, age 22, lace trimmer, born Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Daughter Hannah West, unmarried, age 14, lace trimmer, born Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Daughter Emma West, lace trimmer, born Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Daughter Ann West, age 8, scholar, born Cottingham, Northamptonshire.

In the 1861 census Church Street, Cottingham, Northamptonshire.
Head Ann West, widow, age 60, formerly general servant, born Great Easton, Leicestershire.
Daughter Emma West, unmarried, age 21, lacemaker, born Cottingham.
Daughter Ann West, unmarried, age 17. lacemaker, born Cottingham.