"Margaret Roding, 29 miles from London, in Dunmow union and hundred. Rochester diocese, Essex Arhdeaconry, Roding deanery. Population in 1861 was 236 Acres 1,222"*
Census returns are available from the usual sources for 1841-1911, which includes most copies held at the ERO, Wharf Rd, Chelmsford. More information on other ways to view these census returns on the Essex census page.