In 1851, Joseph and Elizabeth (52 & 53) are at Eastern Hill, Breightmet. Sons John (20), Joseph (17) and Henry (14) are crofters.
In 1857, Joseph married Sarah Lomax at Harwood, Christ Church, Bolton (Ref: 36/1/16).
In 1861, Joseph Halt Sen and Elizabeth (64 & 65) are with son Joseph and Sarah (28 & 24) and their two girls.
In 1871, Joseph and Sarah (38 & 35) were farmers of 7 acres at East Breightmet Hill. They had daughters Nancy, Mary, Amelia, Elizabeth Ellen (13,12,9 & 5) and son Benjamin (2)
In 1881, Joseph and Sarah (47 & 45) with Amelia (18), Elizabeth E (16), Benjamin (13), Sarah J (9) and Harriet (6).
In 1891, Joseph and Sarah (58 & 54) are at Breightmet Hill East with Mary (3), Benjamin (22) Sarah Jane (19) and Harriett (15).
In 1911, Joseph and Sarah (77 & 74) had been married 54 years and had 8 children, 4 whom have died. Joseph was a retired crofter, still at (No.7), Breightmet Hill East, Bolton.