Robert Flood was the son of Sarah and [Robert?] Flood, and was born in Thursford around 1853. In 1861 he was living on the farm of his grandfather, Osborn Cushing, in Thursford. In 1871 he was working on his father's farm in Thursford. In 1881 he was farming in Thursford. In 1901 he was working as a bailiff in Sharrington.

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• 1. 1881 Census. The Green, Thursford. Robert Flood. Son. Age 28. Born Thursford. Farmer's son. • 2. 1901 Census. Sharrington. Robert Flood. Age 48. Born Thursford. Bailiff on farm. • 3. 1861 Census. Heath Lane, Thursford. Robert Flood. Grandson. Age 8. Scholar. Born Thursford. • 4. 1871 Census. The Street, Thursford. Robert Flood. Son. Age 18. Farmers Son. Born Thursford.