Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Henry Hill

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Factory Foreman

Notes: Wife Sarah (32) Needle Driller plus 4 children + 1 servant at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1881 census they lived 6 Victoria Street, Redditch. Thomas died 16th May 1917.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Robert Mews

Age: 46

Born: Lincs.

Trading as: Malster

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (48) plus 1 working son + 1 younger child at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 5 Church Green East. On the 1861 census they lived in Aston.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was John Osborne

Age: 70

Born: Surrey

Trading as: Accountant

Notes: Wife Catherine (58) + 1 servant at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was William Rickards

Age: 47

Born: Redditch

Trading as: employed 2 people Tin Plate Worker

Notes: Wife Eliza (50) plus 3 children at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 19 Church Green East. On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1872 & 1876 Kelly’s Directory of Worcestershire, William was Ironmonger, Church Green.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Russell

Age: 31

Born: Stoke

Trading as: Carpenter & Joiner

Notes: Wife Mary A. (27) Dressmaker plus 3 children + 1 servant at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Benjamin Sarsons

Age: 64

Born: Henley in Arden

Trading as: employed 3 men Maltster, Corn Dealer & Landowner

Notes: Benjamin had 1 cousin + 1 visitor + 3 servants at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Church Green East before going to Peakman Street) On the 1861 census Benjamin lived in Church Green East. On the 1881 census he lived at 17 Church Green East but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1865 Jones Mercantile Directory of the Iron District, Benjamin was classed as Baker and Corn Dealer and Agent to Gloucestershire Banking Company, Church Green East. In the 1873 Gazetteer And Directory of Worcestershire, Benjamin was classed under Bakers. Church Green.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Thomas J. Slatter

Age: 36

Born: Glos.

Trading as: Bank Manager

Notes: Thomas was classed as married but no wife at home and he had 1 sister plus 3 children + 3 servants at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was Edwin Smallwood

Age: 62

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Manufacturer

Notes: Edwin had his brother Charles (54) Warehouseman + 1 visitor + 1 servant at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator started at this house in Church Green East after Smallwood Arch) On the 1861 census Edwin lived in Church Green East but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1881 census Edwin lived at 12 Church Green East.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was James Smallwood

Age: 60

Born: Redditch

Trading as: employed 2 men Boot & Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Isabella (57) + 1 servant at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Church Green East before going to Alcester Street) On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East but no numbers stated on the early census. James died in 1875.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Church Green East

In 1871

 

Was William Smith

Age: 53

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: JP for the County & Surgeon

Notes: Wife Mary (54) plus 3 children + 1 visitor + 1 Assistant + 2 servants at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 20 Church Green East. On the 1861 census they lived in Church Green East.

Source of data: JC – Census