Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1851

 

Was Charles Munslow

Age: 48

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Master Needle Scourer

Notes: Mary Ann, aged 45, was his wife. John Dutton, Son, aged 23 (Needle Maker Finisher and John Dutton on the 1861 census lived in Evesham Street but no number stated for the early census). On the 1851 census this house was known as “Hope Villa”. On the 1861 census Charles and Mary lived in Adelaide Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was John Andrews

Age: 29

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Hardener

Notes: Maria, aged 33, was his wife and a Needle Hardener. Ann Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 7 (Scholar); William Edgar, Son, aged 5 (Scholar); George Frederick, Son, aged 1. On the 1871 census they lived in Adelaide Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census John lived in Walford Street with his Uncle and Aunt William and Jane Hayward.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was Henry Aston

Age: 43

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Needle Manufacturer

Notes: Ann Chamberlain, aged 68, was a Needle Straightener. On the 1871 census Henry was married to Mary Ann and Henry was an Ironmonger in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Henry was classed as Needle & Fish Hook Manufacturer, Evesham Street. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, Henry was classed under China, Glass & Earthenware Dealer, Evesham Street. In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire Henry is Ironmonger and Dealer in Glass and Earthenware, 24 Evesham Street.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was William Brewster

Age: 39

Born: Coombe Lancs

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Ann Maria ( Ann Maria Mole who on the 1841 census was classed as Polycarp Allcock’s daughter) aged 38, was his wife and a Fishing Tackle Maker, Jane Sophia, Daughter, aged 19 ; Emma Hawkes, aged 14, was a Domestic Servant. On the 1851 census they lived in Wellington Street, Redditch. On the 1871 census William and Ann lived with their daughter Jane and her husband in Harborne, Staffordshire.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was Richard Davis

Age: 41

Born: Feckenham Worcs

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Mary, aged 42, was his wife and a Needle Paperer. Jane Eliza, Daughter, aged 14 (Fishing Tackle Maker).

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was Henry Brendon Duggins

Age: 29

Born: Ipsley Warks

Trading as: Unable to read what his job was

Notes: Sarah Ann (Booker) aged 28, was his wife. Francis Henry, Son, aged 7 (Scholar); Jane Ann Minor, aged 12, was a Domestic Servant. His name was classed as Henry Bradon Wiggins on the 1861 census but fairly sure he was actually Henry Brendon Duggins. On the 1851 census Henry lived with his parents Richard and Elizabeth Spring Vale Cottage, Brockhill Lane, Redditch and their name seemed to be Duggins. On the 1871 census Henry and Sarah Ann lived in Hewell Road and Henry was a Needle Finisher. Henry of 11 Victoria Street, Redditch died 6th April 1897.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was John Gilburn

Age: 41

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Needle Hardener

Notes: Eliza, aged 40, was his wife and a Needle Straightener. Sarah , Daughter, aged 7 (Scholar); John Henry, Son, aged 3 (Scholar).

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was Henry Hill

Age: 27

Born: Studley Warks

Trading as: Warehouseman Needles

Notes: Emma (Shrimpton) aged 33, was his wife and a Milliner. Ernest Alped, Son, aged 3 ; Lizzie May, Daughter, aged 0. On the 1871 census they lived in Hewell Road, Redditch and Henry was a Fancy Case Maker employing 11 women and girls.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was Joseph Lewis

Age: 35

Born: Feckenham Worcs

Trading as: Needle Stamier

Notes: Eliza, aged 33, was his wife and a Needle Driller. Charles, Son, aged 10 (Needle Maker); Mary Ann, Daughter, aged 8 (Scholar); Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 6 (Scholar). On the 1851 census they lived in Adelaide Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1871 census they lived in Britten Street, Redditch.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  Unknown Adelaide Street

In 1861

 

Was William Moore

Age: 44

Born: Alcester, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Alice, aged 38, was his wife and a Needle Paperer. Mary Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 15 (Needle Maker); George, Son, aged 12 (Needle Maker). On the 1851 census they lived in Windsor Street, Redditch.

Source of data: BS – Census