1861 Census, 7 April. PRO Ref. RG 9, Piece 490, Folio 168.Cowden, Kent. Address Cowden Street. Benjamin STEER, Head, Marr,Age 29, Butcher & Farmer, birthplace Lingfield, Surrey. MarySTEER, Wife, Marr, Age 25, birthplace Lingfield, Surrey. WilliamB STEER, Son, Age 3, birthplace Lingfield, Surrey. Henry TSTEER, Son, Age 2, birthplace Lingfield, Surrey. Trayton STEER,Brother, Unm, Age 16, Butcher, birthplace Lingfield, Surrey.Mercy E STEER, Sister, Age 12, Scholar, birthplace Lingfield,Surrey. (Plus two servants).