Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was John Brough

Age: 47

Born: Kent

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Hannah (42) Boot Binder plus 2 children at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census John was lodging in Bromsgrove.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was John Bryan

Age: 58

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Hairdresser

Notes: John was classed as married but no wife at home. (On the 1861 census the enumerator started at this house in Walford Street after New Street) On the 1851 census John was married to Sarah (Andrews) and they lived in Evesham Street. John died in 1861

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Job Clarke

Age: 39

Born: Headless Cross

Trading as: Brewer

Notes: Wife Mary (35) Needle Straightener plus 1 son at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1871 census Job was still classed as married but boarding with Ann Wheeler in Unicorn Hill, Redditch. Job died in 1893.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Mary Cooper (widow)

Age: 75

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Paperer

Notes: Mary had 1 working son + 1 working grandson + 1 lodger at home. On the 1851 census Mary lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was James Cooper

Age: 35

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Bricklayer

Notes: Wife Eliza (Bartleet) (45) Needle Straightener + 3 step-children at home. On the 1851 census James seemed to be married to Sarah and they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1871 census James seemed to be married to Ellen and they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was Benjamin Court

Age: 51

Born: Ipsley, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Filer

Notes: Wife Eliza (41) plus 4 working children + 3 younger children at home. On the 1851 and 1871 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was John Court

Age: 24

Born: Tardebigge Worcs

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Maria (Batson) (25) Needle Paperer plus 1 son at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Alcester Street, Redditch. On the 1851 census John lived with his parents John and Ann in Feckenham. On the 1861 census they also lived in Walford Street. John died in 1872.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was John Court

Age: 56

Born: Bromsgrove

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Ann (Lewis) (53) Fish Hook Maker + 5 working children + 1 younger child at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Feckenham. On the 1871 census John was now a widower and lived in Alcester Street. John died in 1887.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was William Cox

Age: 46

Born: Ipsley, Warwickshire

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Letitia (43) + 3 lodgers at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1861

 

Was James Crow

Age: 33

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Wife Jane (30) Needle Paperer plus 3 children at home. On the 1871 census they lived Clarkes Yard, Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census James was visiting Maria Jund in Littleworth, Redditch. James died in 1891.

Source of data: JC – Census