Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Charles Aston

Age: 34

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Wife Ann (37) Needle Paperer plus 2 children at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Hewell Terrace, Redditch. Charles died in 1866.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Samuel Aston (widower)

Age: 41

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Cordwainer

Notes: Samuel had 3 children + 1 lodgers at home. On the 1861 census Samuel was married to Mary and they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census Samuel was married to Harriet and they lived with Amelia Holyoake in Littleworth but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Joseph Avery

Age: 51

Born: Henley in Arden

Trading as: Shoe Maker & Newsagent

Notes: Wife Eliza (52) Dressmaker plus 2 working children. On the 1851 census Joseph was married to Harriet and they lived in Walford Street. On the 1871 census Joseph and Eliza lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Joseph was classed under Boot and Shoe Maker, Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Richard Avery

Age: 26

Born: Ipsley, Warwickshire

Trading as: Cattle Dealer

Notes: Wife Mary (Andrews) (27) Needle Driller plus 1 daughter at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census Richard was a Groom for George Fannel in Butlers Marston, Warwickshire.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was John Baker

Age: 29

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Needle Stamper

Notes: Wife Mary (32) plus 2 children + mother-in-law, Mary Bennett (56) Cow Keeper + 1 servant at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Pound Yard, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Catherine Batson (widow)

Age: 66

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Plain Sewer

Notes: On the 1851 census Catherine was married to Benjamin and they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. Catherine died in 1867.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was William Bennett

Age: 27

Born: Alcester, Warwickshire

Trading as: Sawyer

Notes: Wife Emma (Langley) (23) Plain Sewer plus 2 sons at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Edward Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Sarah Bennett (widow)

Age: 60

Born: Coughton, Warwickshire

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Sarah had 1 daughter at home. On the 1871 census Sarah lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census Sarah lived in Pool Place, Redditch. Sarah died in 1872.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Henry Boulton (widower)

Age: 83

Born: Feckenham

Trading as: Retired Needle Maker

Notes: Henry had 1 working widowed son + 2 working grandchilddren at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was David Briggins

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Alice (41) plus 1 working daughter + 2 younger children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Hill Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census