1891 census (District 83 of Fitzroy, taken April 21, 1891) shows him as age 44. He was living with his wife Susan, 4 kids, his brother James, and a James Dolan, born in Quebec, age 40, a Domestic (hired help).

1901 census shows him as being born 1847.

By 1911 census (Fitzroy, page 14), only his youngest daughter Mabel, his wife Susan, and brother James are still living in his household.