This is the only Robert Shone in the 1880 census. No Watkin shows up.
Note the son was born in Wisconsin.
Census Place: Salt Point, Sonoma, California
Source: FHL Film 1254084 National Archives Film T9-0084 Page 230B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Robert SHONE Self M W 60 WALES
Occ: Farmer Fa: WALES Mo: WALES
Kate SHONE DauL F M W 17 KY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: ENG Mo: ENG
Edward SHONE Son M M W 27 WI
Occ: Farmer Fa: WALES Mo: WALES
I also checked the "British in the 1870 US Census" CD and found:
SHONE, Watkin
age 24, born Wales
California, Somona County, Saltpoint
1870, Series M593, Roll 91, Page 385
SHONE, Robert
age 50, born Wales
California, Somona County, Saltpoint
1870, Series M593, Roll 91, Page 388
Page 389 also has Edward and Kendrick SHONE
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