Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  1 Adelaide Street

In 1911

 

Was Amelia Chesterton (widow)

Age: 75

Born: Birmingham, Warwickshire

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Ada, Daughter, aged 40 (Fancy Box and Needle Case Maker); Frank Chesterton aged 12, was a Grandson and a Scholar. (The 1911 census stated that Amelia had had 7 children but 4 had died) On the 1901 census Amelia was married to Thomas and lived at the same address.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  1 Adelaide Street

In 1911

 

Was Reuben Wheeler

Age: 47

Born: Headless Cross Worcs

Trading as: Fish Hook Bearder

Notes: Louisa, aged 47, was his wife and a Fish Hook Bender. William, Son, aged 20 (Cycle Worker); Clifford, Son, aged 17 (Spring Worker); Victor, Son, aged 15 (Needle Washer). (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 10 children born alived but 6 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  11 Adelaide Street

In 1881

 

Was John Steward

Age: 55

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Mary Ann, aged 53, was his wife.

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  11 Adelaide Street

In 1891

 

Was Ann Strain

Age: 60

Born: Studley Warks

Trading as: Needle Picker

Notes:

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  11 Adelaide Street

In 1911

 

Was Victor Porthouse

Age: 25

Born: Hunt End Feckenham Worcs

Trading as: Professional Groundsman and Cricketer

Notes: Maude, aged 32, was his wife and a Needle Case Maker. Doris, Daughter, aged 3 ; Stanley, Son, aged 7 months. (On the 1911 census it stated that they had had 3 children but 1 had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  13 Adelaide Street

In 1881

 

Was George Stratton

Age: 35

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Ellen, aged 36, was his wife and a Fishing Tackle Maker. Jane, Daughter, aged 12 ; Frederick Smith aged 17, was a Son in Law and a Reel Maker Woodwork Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 18 (Needle Wrapper).

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  13 Adelaide Street

In 1891

 

Was John H Allcock

Age: 29

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 29, was his wife and a Fishing Tackle Maker. John F, Son, aged 11 (Scholar); Harold W, Son, aged 4 (Scholar).

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  13 Adelaide Street

In 1901

 

Was William Beard

Age: 36

Born: Dudley Worcs

Trading as: Iron Founder

Notes: Eliza, aged 36, was his wife. Caroline, Daughter, aged 11 (Scholar); Harriet, Daughter, aged 9 (Scholar); Elizabeth, Daughter, aged 6 (Scholar); William, Son, aged 3 ; Joseph, Son, aged 2 ; Ellen, Daughter, aged 1 ;

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  13 Adelaide Street

In 1911

 

Was Albert Chambers

Age: 25

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Elizabeth, aged 22, was his wife and a Fancy Lace Pins. Albert, Son, aged 2. (On the 1911 census it stated that they had had 2 children and none had died)

Source of data: BS – Census

At:  15 Adelaide Street

In 1881

 

Was Frederick Smith

Age: 39

Born: Redditch Worcestershire

Trading as: Warehouseman

Notes: Harriett, aged 33, was his wife and a Needle Paperer. Albert E, Son, aged 11 (Scholar); William, Son, aged 10 (Scholar); George, Son, aged 9 (Scholar); John F, Son, aged 6 (Scholar); Harry, Son, aged 4 (Scholar); Catherine, Daughter, aged 2.

Source of data: BS – Census