Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Elizabeth Clark

Age: 77

Born: Worcs.

Trading as:

Notes: Elizabeth had 1 daughter at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Edmund Connell

Age: 40

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Stamp Distributer

Notes: Wife Mary (Powell) (40) plus 5 children at home. On the 1851 census they lived in Brockhill Lane, Redditch. In the 1860 Kelly’s Directory Edmund was classed as Distributor of Stamps, collector of poor & local rates & assistant overseer, Alcester Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Samuel W. Cooper

Age: 40

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Tailor

Notes: Wife Charlotte G. (38) plus 2 daughters at home. On the 1871 census they lived in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Sarah Downs

Age: 30

Born: Inkberrow

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Sarah had 3 working children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Elizabeth Emms (widow)

Age: 65

Born: Bidford

Trading as: Laundress

Notes: Elizabeth had 1 working daughter + 3 grandchildren at home. On the 1871 census Elizabeth lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census. On the 1851 census Elizabeth and her chidlren lived in Beoley Street, Redditch. (On later census Beoley Street became Alcester Street)

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Emily Glover (widow)

Age: 39

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Emily had 1 working daughter + 2 boarders at home. On the 1851 census Emily was married to Thomas and they lived in Bankhill? Lane, Redditch. On the 1871 census lived in Alcester street and possbily the same address but no numbers stated on these census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was George Green

Age: 36

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Scourer

Notes: Wife Mary (28) Laundress plus 4 children at home. On the 1851 census George was living with his parents William and Sarah in Wapping, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Ann Griffin

Age: 37

Born: Kidderminster

Trading as: Dress & Stay Maker

Notes: On the 1881 census Ann was boarding in Hartlebury, Worcestershire and still a Dressmaker.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was George Hall

Age: 35

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Pointer

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (48) plus 1 working child and 3 younger children + 1 working step-daughter at home. On the 1871 census Elizabeth was now a widow in Alcester street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Alcester Street

In 1861

 

Was Reuben Hands

Age: 20

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Wife Sarah (20) Needle Picker + Mother at home. On the 1851 census Reuben lived with his mother Sarah in Allcock Street, Redditch. On the 1871 census they lived in Edward Street, Redditch. Reuben died in 1872.

Source of data: JC – Census