Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Richard Humphries

Age: 40

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Coach Proprietor

Notes: Wife Mary (40) plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on early census. In the 1841 Pigot’s Directory it stated that carrier Richard Humphries went to Birmingham from the Fox & Goose every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Charlotte Hunt

Age: 35

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes:

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Emma Jones

Age: 20

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Charwoman

Notes: On the 1851 census Emma was now married to John Lea and they lived in Walford Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Elizabeth Milward

Age: 50

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Elizabeth had 3 working children and 2 younger children at home. On the 1861 census Elizabeth lived in Albert Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was John Minchin

Age: 75

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: John had Sarah Minchin (14) at home but no relationship mentioned on 1841 census + 1 servant.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was John Moore

Age: 45

Born: Worcs.

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Ann (40) plus 3 working children + younger children + 2 travellers + 1 other at home but no relationships are mentioned on the 1841 census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was John Prescott

Age: 45

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Wood Dealer

Notes: Wife Catherine (35) Needle Maker plus 1 working child + 3 younger children at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Joseph Quinney

Age: 35

Born: Unknown

Trading as: Colt Breaker

Notes: Wife Ann (35) plus 3 children + 3 others at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Edward Roberts

Age: 30

Born: Warwickshire

Trading as: Wheelwright

Notes: Edward had 1 child + 1 apprentice + 1 other at home. On the 1851 census Edward is married to Ann and they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on early census. In the 1842 Bentley’s Directory of Worcestershire Edward was classed as Wheelwright, Redditch. In the 1850 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire Edward was Wheelwright, High Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Red Lion Street

In 1841

 

Was Elizabeth Smith

Age: 75

Born: Worcs.

Trading as:

Notes: Elizabeth had John Smith (55) who possibly was her son but no relationships mentioned on 1841 census.

Source of data: JC – Census