READ WILCE of Ruardean Woodside (General)
Easy to miss obvious things, as Jim says. 1851 census:
James WILCE - Head (Widw) - 33 - Quarryman, Ruardean
Richard WILCE - 11 - Ruardean, Woodside
George - 8 - ditto
Caroline - 5 - ditto
Charlotte NELMES - Servant - age 19 - Housekeeper - born ditto
James goes on to marry his housekeeper, Charlotte Nelmes.
Son Lewis marries Rhoda Jane Marfell, (one of yours, Jim), producing at least 8 miniWilces. Other sons Joseph and James Wilce emigrate to Pensylvania.
Bob Jenkins