In the 1891 census Chapel Lane, Appleby St Laurence, Westmorland
Head Thomas Slack, age 45, joiner, employed, born Penrith, Cumberland
Wife Elizabeth Slack, age 47, born Appleby
Son Thomas Slack, age 24, painter, employed, born Appleby
Daughter in Law Frances Slack, age 25, born Brook, Durham
Nephew Stephen Rudd, single, age 19 cooper, employed, born Penrith
Son Richard Slack, age 19, mason, employed, born Appleby
Son Edward Slack, age 14, joiner, employed, born Appleby
Daughter Sarah Slack, age 12, scholar, born Appleby
Son David Slack, age 10, scholar, born Appleby
Daughter Alice Slack, age 8, scholar, born Appleby
Daughter Beatrice Slack, age 3, born Appleby

In the 1901 census Doomsgate, Appleby, Westmorland
Head Thomas Slack, age 56, cabinet maker, own account, born Penrith, Cumberland
Wife Elizabeth Slack, age 58, born Appleby
Daughter Alice Slack, single, age 18, dress maker, worker, born Appleby
Daughter Beatrice Slack, age 13, scholar, born Appleby
3 boarders