Property: Unknown Chapel Green West ln year: 1841

Occupant: Thomas Field aged:  50  Born:  Worcestershire

Trade: Needle Maker –

Notes: Wife Ann (40) plus 8 children + 1 female servant at home. (On the 1841 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Chapel Green West before going on to William Street) In the 1835 Pigot’s Directory of Worcestershire, Thomas was classed under Needle & Fish Hook Makers, Redditch. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory of Worcestershire, Thomas was classed as Needle Manufacturer, William Street. In the 1850 Slater’s Directory, Thomas was classed under Needle & Fish Hook Makers, Chapel Green West. In the 1855 Directory and Gazetteeer of Worcestershire, Thomas was classed as Needle & Fish Hook Maker, Chapel Green.

Source: JC – Census