The 1881 census for Portugal House, Colchester St Mary shows:-
George C. Morton (sic) aged 56, a jobbing gardener who was born in Colchester
Clara, his wife aged 55, a furniture dealer & broker, born in London, Mddx
Alice, his daughter aged 20, a housekeeper, born in Colchester
Ellen, his daughter aged 17, a milliner's apprentice, born in Colchester