Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Ann Pitts (widow)

Age: 53

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Shoe Binder

Notes: Ann had 3 working children at home. Ann died in 1853.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Jonas Pitts

Age: 27

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (Sutton) (26) Needle Finisher plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1871 census Jonas was a widower and lived in Ipsley Street, Redditc. Jonas died in 1890

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Robert Porthouse

Age: 45

Born: Carlisle

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Eliza (Gardner) (30)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Phoebe Robbins

Age: 66

Born: Banbury

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Phoebe had 3 working daughters + 1 visitor + 1 lodger at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Eliza Sealey

Age: 23

Born: Tardebigge Worcs

Trading as: Fishing Tackle Maker

Notes: Eliza had 2 children + 3 lodgers at home. On the 1861 census Eliza lived in Windsor Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Solomon Shrimpton

Age: 19

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Filer

Notes: Wife Mary Ann (Vice) (20) Needle Eyer + 1 lodger + 1 visitor at home. On the 1861 census Solomon was living in Birmingham. On the 1841 census Solomon lived with his parents James and Ann in New End, Redditch. Solomon died in 1899.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Sarah Smith (widow)

Age: 45

Born: Tardebigge Worcs

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Sarah had 3 working children + 3 younger children + 1 sister at home. On the 1841 census Sarah was married to John and they lived in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Henry Spooner

Age: 26

Born: Alcester, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Stamper

Notes: Wife Caroline (27) Needle Filer plus 1 son at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Stephen Wilks

Age: 41

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Labourer

Notes: Wife Hannah (39) Needle Straghtener plus 3 working children. On the 1841 census Stephen and Hannah lived in Wapping, Redditch. Stephen died in 1879.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1851

 

Was Elias Wilks

Age: 42

Born: Webheath

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Harriet (44) Fish Hook Maker plus 1 son + 1 working daughter at home. On the 1841 census they lived Chapel Green East.On the 1861 census they lived in Albert Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census Elias was a widower and lived at 51 Prospect Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census