Redditch streets lost during the new town development
| Propery | Occupant | More Details |
|---|---|---|
At: 69 Silver Street In 1881 | Was Mary A. Adams Age: 40 Born: Bromsgrove | Trading as: Fish Hook Maker Notes: Mary was classed as married but no husband at home plus 4 children + 1 visitor at home. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Silver Street In 1891 | Was Walter Hunt Age: 43 Born: Headless Cross | Trading as: Needle Maker Notes: Wife Mary (42) plus 4 children at home. On the 1881 census they lived in Crabbs Cross, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Silver Street In 1901 | Was William Sealey Age: 30 Born: Redditch | Trading as: at home Fish Hook Filer Notes: Wife Kate (31) Needle ? On the 1911 census they lived at 63 Silver Street. On the 1891 census William lived with his father Charlie in Webheath. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 69 Silver Street In 1911 | Was Joseph Fletcher (widower) Age: 73 Born: Bromsgrove | Trading as: own account at home Boot Repairer Notes: On the 1901 census Thomas lived in Ipsely Street, Redditch. In the 1912 Kelly’s Directory Joseph was classed as Boot Repairer, 17 Silver Street. Joseph Fletcher died in 1927 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 7 Silver Street In 1881 | Was Louisa Hemming Age: 27 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Needle Maker Notes: Louisa had 4 children at home. On the 1871 census Louisa was boarding in Walford Street, Redditch. On the 1891 census Louisa and her children lived at 9 Silver Street. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 7 Silver Street In 1891 | Was Sarah Cofield (widow) Age: 70 Born: Warwicks. | Trading as: Fishing Rod Seller Notes: Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 7 Silver Street In 1901 | Was James Henry Purcell Age: 32 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Fish Hook Filer Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Tillsley) (34) plus 4 children at home. On the 1891 census James was boarding in Birmingham. On the 1911 census John was boarding in Studley and still classed as married but no mention of his wife as she was living in George Street, Redditch. James Henry Purcell died in 1943 and his wife Elizabeth died in 1939. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 7 Silver Street In 1911 | Was Joseph Edward James (widower) Age: 62 Born: Redditch | Trading as: at home Fish Hook Maker Notes: In the 1911 summary book the enumerator came to this house in Silver Street after the Timber Stores) (On the 1911 census they had stated that they had had 4 children born alive but 1 had died) On the 1901 census Joseph was married to Sarah and they lived in Stoke Prior and had 3 small daughters. On the 1891 census Joseph was head of the house at 135 Evesham Street and had his brother and family living with him. On the 1881 census Joseph lived with his parents Richard and Elizabeth at 135 Evesham Street. Joseph Edward James died in 1935 Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Silver Street In 1881 | Was George Farr Age: 41 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Fish Hook Filer Notes: Wife Mary A. (46) plus 2 working children + 1 younger child at home. (On the 1881 census the enumerator started at this house along Silver Street after Red Lion Street) On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1871 census they lived in Ipsely Street, Redditch. Source of data: JC – Census |
At: 71 Silver Street In 1891 | Was George Farr Age: 51 Born: Redditch | Trading as: Fish Hook Maker Notes: Wife Mary A. (50) plus 1 son at home. On the 1881 census they lived at the same address. On the 1901 census they lived in George Street, Redditch. George died in 1907. Source of data: JC – Census |