Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Ann Abbott (widow)

Age: 37

Born: Manchester

Trading as: Gentlewoman

Notes: Ann had 2 children at home. (On the 1851 census the enumerator started at this house in Walford Street after Mount Pleasant)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Charles Adams

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Scourer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (26) Needle Straightener plus 2 children + brother + sister-in-law + 4 nieces + 1 visitor at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Hill Street, Redditch. On the 1841 census Charles lived with his mother Mary in Wapping, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Richard Adams

Age: 74

Born: Hartlebury

Trading as: Butcher

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (72) Formerly Needle Maker plus 1 son + 1 grandson + 1 lodger at home. On the 1841 census they lived in Wapping, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was John Ainsley

Age: 31

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Susan (Allbutt) (35) Needle Straightener + father-in-law, Thomas Allbutt (72) Wheel Furnisher at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Elijah Allbutt

Age: 45

Born: Tardebigge Worcs

Trading as: Domestic Carpenter

Notes: Wife Ann (44) plus 1 daughter at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was William Andrews

Age: 20

Born: Ipsley, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Mary (Stanley) (22) Needle Driller + 1 visitor at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Peakman Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Thomas Andrews

Age: 50

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Unable to read occupation

Notes: Wife Ann (56) Needle Straightener + 4 lodgers at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1841 census they lived in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Joseph Avery

Age: 41

Born: Henley, Warwickshire

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (38) Dressmaker plus 1 working son + 2 younger children + 1 step-child, Thomas Bunegar aged 16 at home. On the 1861 census Joseph was now married to Eliza and they lived in Walford Street. In the 1850 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Joseph was classed under Boot and Shoe Maker, Walford Street. In the 1855 Directory and Gazetteer of Worcestershire, Joseph was Boot and Shoe Maker, Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Benjamin Batson

Age: 53

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Bricklayer

Notes: Wife Catherine (55) On the 1861 census Catherine was now a widow and lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Mary Bishop (widow)

Age: 52

Born: Tardebigge Worcs

Trading as: Needle Straightener

Notes: Mary had 3 lodgers at home. On the 1841 census Mary was married to Joseph and they lived Beoley Lane, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census