Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Mary Ann Rogers

Age: 35

Born: Alcester

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Mary had 3 children + 1 boarder at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator finished at this house along Silver Street before Red Lion Street) On the 1911 census seemed to live in Evesham Street. On the 1891 census she seemed to live in Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Hezekiah Scarr (widower)

Age: 66

Born: Tardebigge

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: (On the 1871 census the enumerator started at this house along Silver Street after Herbert Square) On the 1861 census Hezekiah was married to Mary Ann and they lived in Wapping, Redditch. Hezekiah died in 1872.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was John Sealey

Age: 46

Born: Tardebigge

Trading as: Green Grocer

Notes: Wife Ann (Aston) (47) Needle Trade plus 2 sons at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Feckenham. John died in 1897.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Eliza Smith

Age: 35

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Eliza was classed as married but no husband was at home plus 3 working children + 3 younger children at home. On the 1861 census Eliza lived in Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Frederick Southall

Age: 21

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Hander

Notes: Frederick had 1 housekeeper at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Strain

Age: 40

Born: Alcester

Trading as: Charwoman

Notes: Ann had 1 daughter at home. Not sure if her name was Stram or possibly Strain but couldn’t find either again on the census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Diana Styler (widow)

Age: 43

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Glover

Notes: Diana had 3 working children + 1 younger child at home. On the 1861 census Diana was married to John and they lived in Feckenham. On the 1881 census she lived in Ipsley Street, Redditch. Diana died in 1906.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Caroline Taylor

Age: 52

Born: Henley

Trading as: Needle Trade

Notes: Caroline was classed as married but no husband was at home plus 3 sons + 1 lodger at home. On the 1861 census Caroline was married to Joseph and they lived in Silver Street but no numbers stated on the early census. Caroline died in 1879.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Betsy Webb (widow)

Age: 60

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Filer

Notes: Betsy had 1 grandson at home. She was known as Betsy on this census but on other census she was called Elizabeth. On the 1861 census she lived in Silver Street but no numbers stated on the 1861 or 1871 census. On the 1881 census she lived at 31 Silver Street. On the 1851 census Betsy was married to John and they lived in Silver Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Silver Street

In 1871

 

Was Joseph Willis

Age: 53

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Sarah (47) + 1 nephew + 1 niece at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on these early census. On the 1881 census Sarah was now a widow and lived 12 Silver Street. Joseph died in 1880.

Source of data: JC – Census