In 1861, Anthony, aged 45, a coal miner, was living with his wife Sarah aged 38 at Grocers shop, Low Fell, Gateshead. Their son Joseph aged 10 and daughter Hannah aged 8 both scholars also lived there.
Joseph snr was born in Alston, Cumberland, Sarah in Workington, Cumberland, Joseph jnr in Coxhoe, Durham and Hannah in Mickley, Northumberland.

1871 Census
Anthony Milburn 56
Sarah Milburn 49
Joseph Milburn 20 Son
George Baird 23 Son in law
Hannah Baird 18 Daughter
Margaret Baird 9 months Grand Daughter