Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was John Dutton Munslow

Age: 32

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Scourer & Toy Seller

Notes: Wife Hannah (31) plus baby daughter + 1 servant at home. Lived in Evesham Street on the 1871 census and seems to be at 46 & 48 but no numbers stated on census but doesn’t seem to be at that address on this census. On the 1851 census John lived with his parents Charles and Mary Ann and they lived in Adelaide Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Thomas Newbury

Age: 36

Born: Glos.

Trading as: Groom

Notes: Wife Charlotte (33) plus 3 children at home. On the 1851 census Thomas was married to Elizabeth and they lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Thomas Oakley

Age: 30

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Wife Mary (36) plus 3 children at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Bates Hill, Redditch. On the 1871 census they lived in Victoria Street, Redditch and Thomas was a Needle & Fishing tackle Manufacturer and then by 1881 census they lived in Unicorn Hill, Redditch. In the 1884, 1888, 1892 & 1900 Kelly’s Directory Thomas was classed as Price & Oakley Needle & Fish Hook Maker, Unicorn Hill. Thomas died 21st July 1902 and lived “Holmwood”, 18 Park Road, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Job Palmer

Age: 34

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Milliner & Draper

Notes: Wife Harriet (Holloway) (36) Milliner & Draper plus 2 children + 1 servant at home. Along the street was another Job Palmer and his wife Mary but they don’t seem to be related. Job and Harriet lived in Bates Hill on the 1871 census. His wife Harriet lived at 12 & 14 Evesham Street on the 1881 census. Job died in 28th January 1874.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Sarah Palmer (widow)

Age: 50

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Tailor’s Widow

Notes: Sarah had 2 working sons + 1 younger + 1 boarder at home. On the 1851 census Sarah lived with her husband John in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was William Parker

Age: 41

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Hannah (42) Needle Sticker plus 3 children at home – they seem to be living at this address on 1871 census but no numbers stated on early census. On the 1851 census they lived in Walford Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Mary Parsons (widow)

Age: 66

Born: Ipsley

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Mary had 3 working children at home. On the 1851 census Mary was married to William and they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census Mary was boarding with her daughter Eliza and her husband David Crow in Vine Street, Redditch. Mary died 12th February 1875.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Charlotte M. Phillips

Age: 24

Born: Kings Norton

Trading as: Leather Dealer

Notes: Had 2 sisters + 1 cousin at home

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was Thomas Phillips (widower)

Age: 59

Born: Wilts

Trading as: Carpenter & Joiner

Notes: Thomas had 1 working daughter + grandson at home. Lived in New End on early census but no numbers stated on these census but could have been the same house as New End became part of Evesham Street on the 1861 census. On the 1871 census Thomas was lodging in Birmingham.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  unknown Evesham Street

In 1861

 

Was William Roberts (widower)

Age: 34

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: William had 6 children + his mother Letitia + 2 servants at home. On the 1851 census he lived with his parents John and Letitia Roberts in Unicorn Hill, Redditch. On the 1871 census he is now classed as Retired Butcher and married to Mary a Schoolmistress and they lived in Stock and Bradley, Worcestershire. In the 1855 Billings Directory and Gazetteer William was Butcher, Evesham Street.

Source of data: JC – Census