In the 1871 census, Richard Clarke (b. 1820, Blakeney Hill) and Sarah Ann Clarke (b. 1832, Somersetshire) are living with their youngest daughter at Blakeney Hill. Living with them is a "lodger", an 11 year old called Frederick Clarke, born in West Dean.

I am assuming, currently without much foundation, that he is a nephew of Richard's.

Can anyone fill in any of the blanks or account for Frederick generally?

Since most of the family seemed to be in hiding during the 1861 census I am hoping that perhaps by following the few leads that I have that I might manage to smoke someone out!