At Property: Unknown Prospect Hill ln year: 1861
Was Occupant: Samuel Thomas aged: 54 Born: Bitton, Glos.
Trade: Needle Manufacturer –
Notes: Wife Mary (53) plus 4 children at home + 2 servants at home. In the 1861 Slater’s Directory of Worcestershire, Samuel is classed under Needle & Fish Hook Manufacturers, British Needle Mills, Redditch. In the 1872 Kelly’s Directory Samuel was living at “The Laurels”, Redditch. Samuel died 6th September 1878.
Source: JC – Census
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