At Property: Unknown Hewell Road ln year: 1881
Was Occupant: Samuel Allcock aged: 51 Born: Redditch
Trade: Fishing Tackle Manufacturer – employing 330 persons
Notes: Wife Jane (Playfair nee Thomson) (41) plus 2 single daughters + step-daughter Charlotte Playfair (9) + 3 servants at home. The house was called “The Cedars”. In the 1880 Kelly’s Directory Samuel was classed as private resident “The Cedars”, Redditch and another entry for Samuel Allcock & Co. Needle & Fish Hook Manufacturers, Standard Works, Station Road. In the 1884 Kelly’s Directory it stated Samuel Allcock & Co., Needle & Fish Hook Manufacturers, Standard Works, Station Road.
Source: JC – Census
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