Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was William Field

Age: 59

Born: Ipsley

Trading as: Needle Manufacturer

Notes: William had 1 cousin + 2 servants at home. On the 1841 census William lived in Chapel Green West.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was John Green (widower)

Age: 42

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Clerk in Warehouse

Notes: John had 2 working sons + 2 younger children + 3 lodgers + 1 visitor at home. On the 1861 census John was married to Hannah and they lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was John Hayward

Age: 48

Born: Tewkesbury

Trading as: Tinman

Notes: Wife Mary (46) plus 2 working daughters + 1 younger child + mother Margaret Hayward (90) + 1 Apprentice Tinman at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was William Hobday

Age: 33

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (50) Needle Maker. (On the 1851 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Chapel Green West before going to Fish Hill)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was Benjamin Jones

Age: 54

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (53) + 1 lodger at home. On the 1841 census they lived in Fish Hill West, Redditch. On the 1861 census they lived Church Green West. Chapel Green West became Church Green West on the 1861 census but no numbers are stated on the early census. In the 1828 & 1835 Pigot’s Directories Benjamin was classed as Tailor, Redditch. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory, Benjamin was classed as Tailor, Redditch. In the 1860 Cassey’s Directory of Worcestershire. Benjamin is classed as Tailor, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was Robert Husbands Layton

Age: 30

Born: Upton-on-Severn

Trading as: Unable to read occupation

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (Woodward) (24) School Mistress + 1 visitor at home. On the 1841 census Robert lived with his father Samuel in Upton-upon Severn. On the 1861 census Robert was the Master of the Union Workhouse, Kings Norton and his wife was Matron. Robert died 5th august 1881.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was George Martin

Age: 72

Born: Stoke-on-Trent

Trading as: ? Proprietor

Notes: Wife Hannah (57) China Dealer plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1841 census they lived in Feckenham and George was a Farmer. George died in 1852.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was Henry Mayers

Age: 33

Born: Powick, Worcestershire

Trading as: Gardener

Notes: Wife Ann (48) ? Maker plus 4 children + sister-in-law at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was Harriet Nicholls

Age: 50

Born: Aylesbury

Trading as: Milliner & Dressmaker

Notes: Harriet had her partner Anne Proost (50) also a Milliner and Dressmaker + 1 Dressmaker + 1 Milliner + 2 Apprentices + 1 visitor at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Chapel Green West

In 1851

 

Was John Burton

Age: 40

Born: Staffs

Trading as: Beer Seller

Notes: Wife Harriet (36) plus 3 children + 2 lodgers at home.

Source of data: JC – Census