Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was Edward Millward

Age: 40

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Baker

Notes: Wife Ann (40) + 3 children at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory of Worcestershire Edward was classed under Bakers, Redditch. In the 1842 Pigot’s Directory Edward was classed under Bakers and Flour Dealers, Red Lion Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was William Morton

Age: 35

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Bricklayer

Notes: Wife Mary (30) plus 1 working son + 4 younger children + female servant. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) On the 1851 census William was now a widower and was lodging in Bilston, Staffs.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was William Neale

Age: 40

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Draper

Notes: Wife Sarah (40) + female servant at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Chapel Green South but no numbers stated on the early census. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South and then Market Place) In the 1835 Pigot’s Directory William was a Draper in Redditch. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory of Worcestershire William was classed under Linen &c Drapers of Redditch and Haberdashers &c of Redditch. In the 1842 Pigot’s Directory William was classed as Maltsters, Chapel Green.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was John Parker

Age: 50

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Traveller

Notes: John had 2 other people at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was Alexander Pratt

Age: 55

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Surgeon

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (50) plus 1 son + male servant at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) Alexander died in 1842. In the 1828 Pigot’s Directory of Worcestershire Alexander was classed under Professional Persons as Surgeon in Redditch. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory Alexander was just classed as Surgeon but no address again.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was Mararetta Roberts

Age: 70

Born: Worcs.

Trading as:

Notes: Margaretta had 2 working children + 3 other people at home. On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was John Robinson

Age: 50

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Builder

Notes: Wife Leonora (50) plus 2 children + female servant at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) On the 1851 census they lived The Fir Trees?, Brockhill Lane and John was a Builder employing 49 men.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was John Shrimpton

Age: 25

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Mary (25) plus 2 children + female servant at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Chapel Green South but no numbers stated on the early census. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South and then Market Place)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was William Spraggs

Age: 35

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Mary (35) plus 5 children + 2 other people at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) On the 1851 census they lived in Queen Street. Their name on the census was Sprage and on later census Sprague.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green South

In 1841

 

Was Charles Taylor

Age: 45

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Paper Maker

Notes: Wife Mary (45) plus 5 children + 1 other at home. (On later census Chapel Green South became Church Green South then Market Place) By the 1861 census they lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census