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Thomas Brewster
25
Redditch
Needle Maker
Wife Sarah (26) Needle Hander plus 2 children at home.  On the 1861 census Thomas lived with his parents George and Ann in Station Road, Redditch.  On the 1881 census they lived in Salters Yard, Redditch.

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Fanny Pritchard (widow)
46
Redditch
Needle Hander
She had 1 working daughter + 1 younger daughter at home.  On the 1861 census Fanny lived with her parents John and Elizabeth Swann in Edward Street, Redditch and Fanny was already a widow with 2 daughters.  Fanny died in 1882

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John Court
66
Bromsgrove
Fish Hook Maker
John was classed as married but no wife at home.  There was an Ann living in Alcester Street also classed as married but no husband at home but not sure if it was his wife Ann. On the 1861 census John was married to Ann and they lived in Walford Street, Redditch.  John died in 1879.

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Thomas Brewster
27
Redditch
Needle Maker
Wife Mary A. (30) Needle Bright Worker plus 1 daughter + mother at home.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator started at this house along Alcester Street after Queen street)  On the 1861 census Thomas lived with his mother Ann Brewster in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

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John Hughes
39
Redditch
Needle Hardener
Wife Sarah (45) Needle Paperer plus 3 children + 1 boarder at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Silver Street, Redditch.On the 1881 census they lived at 137 Evesham Street.

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William Millward
50
Ipsley
Labourer
jobbing
Wife Ann (45) plus 4 working children + 1 younger child at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Red Lion Street next to the White Lion Beer House.

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John Court
34
Webheath
Fish Hook Maker
Wife Maria (Batson) (35) Needle Paperer plus 4 children at home.  On the 1851 census John lived with his parents John and Ann in Alcester Road, Headless Cross.  John died in 1872. On the 1881 census Maria was now a widow and lived with her family at 12 Wellington Street, Redditch.  By the 1901 census Maria lived at 131 Evesham Street.

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Ann Court
63
Tardebigge
Fish Hook Maker
Ann (Lewis) was classed as married but no husband at home plus 3 working children + 1 grandson at home.  Along the street there was a John Court who was also classed as married but no wife at home and also on the 1861 census a John and Ann Court were married and lived in Walford Street and by looking at the children this was this Ann.  On the 1881 census Ann lived at 35 Red Lion Street.

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Elizabeth Emms (widow)
74
Bidford
Elizabeth had 1 daughter + 1 grandson at home. Her grandson Thomas Emms lived next door.  On the 1861 census Elizabeth lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.  Elizabeth died in 1875.

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Thomas Emms
27
Bidford
Needle Scourer
Wife Charlotte (Hillman) (30) Needle Labeller plus 1 daughter at home. Next door lived his grandmother Elizabeth, his mother Sarah and brother Charles. On the 1861 census Thomas lived with Elizabeth Emms and Sarah Emms his mother and grandmother.  Thomas died in 1872.

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1871
James Hinge
40
Inkberrow
Boot Maker
Wife Ann (39) plus 4 children + sister-in-law at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in George Street, Redditch.

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William Parry
26
Redditch
Warehouseman
Wife Mary A. (Cook) (26) Needle Bright Maker plus baby son at home. On the 1861 census William lived with his father Willian in Hewell Road and also living at the house was his grandfather James Parry. On the 1881 census William was now a widower and lived with his 2 sons in Walford Street but on the 1891 census he was now married to Sarah and lived at 1 Market Place.

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Thomas Sealey
65
Redditch
Float Maker
Wife Sarah (70) + 2 lodgers at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.  Thomas died in 1880.

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Job Young
55
Redditch
Commercial Clerk Needle Factory
Wife Catherine (55) Needle Packer + 1 grandson at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on early census.  On the 1881 census they lived in William Street, Redditch.  Job died in 1890.

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1871
George Bull
36
Birmingham
Needle Scourer
employing 9 men & 3 boys
Wife Emma (40) plus 3 children + 3 step-children.  On the 1861 census they lived in Beoley St. Leonard, Worcestershire.  On the 1881 census George is now married to Elizabeth and they lived in Melen Street, Redditch.  George died 25th August 1902 and lived in Millsborough Road, Redditch but died at 189 Bevington Road, Aston Park, Birmingham.

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Alfred H. Lewis
32
Redditch
Needle Manufacturer
Wife Helen (38) plus 4 children at home.

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Thomas Edwards
38
Alcester
Tailor
Wife Martha (40) Dressmaker plus 8 children at home.  On the 1881 census Thomas now seems to be a farmer and they lived Hob Hill, Beoley.

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John Shrimpton
57
Redditch
Fancy Needle Maker
Wife Caroline R. (45) plus 1 son + 2 lodgers at home.  On the 1861 census John lived in Hewell Road, Redditch and at that time was a widower with 6 children.  At the time of John's death 24th October 1879 he was living in Alcester Street.

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Mary Emma Baylis (widow)
40
Birmingham
Needle Manufacturer
employing 21 men, 17 women, 12 boys & 15 girls
Mary had 7 children + 2 servants at home.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator finished at this house along Alcester Street before Ipsely street)  On the 1861 census Mary Emma is living with her husband George Arthur Baylis in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on early census.  On the 1881 census her son George Arthur lived at 43 Alcester Street. At the time of her death 11th February 1875 Mary Emma was living Grove House, Redditch.

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Thomas Avery
38
Redditch
Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer
employing 1 hand & 2 apprentices
Wife Harriet (45) plus son Charles (15) Cabinet Maker + 1 daughter at home. (on the 1871 census the enumerator started at this house in Alcester Street after Church Green East)   On the 1881 census Harriet was at 9 Alcester Street but no numbers stated on 1871 census. Thomas was lodging in Birmingham.  On the 1861 census they lived in Birmingham.  In the 1872 Kelly's Directory Thomas was a Cabinet Maker, Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire, Thomas Avery & Son Complete House Furnishers, General Brokers, Joiners Cabinet and Coffin Makers.  Bedstead, Bedding and Carpet Warehousemen.

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John Burston
24
Redditch
Tobacconist
Wife Charlotte (Court) (24) plus 1 son + mother + assistant at home.  On the 1861 census John lived with his parents Charles and Ann in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on early census. On the 1881 census they lived in Birmingham.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Charles & John Ale & Porters Mechants, Alcester Street.  John died in 1891.

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George Bradshaw
24
Staffs
Hawker Earthenware
Wife Ruth (Smith) (26) Shopkeeper plus 3 children + 1 nephew + 1 visitor at home.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory was under China, Glass & Earthenware Dealers in Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer under China & Glass Dealers they were classed as living at 5 Alcester Street.   In the 1876 Kelly's Directory was classed as China & Glass Dealer, Evehsam Street.

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Eliza Godfrey (widow)
45
Bromsgrove
Hawker Earthenware
Had 1 daughter + 6 lodgers at home.  On the 1861 census Eliza lived with her husband William in Unicorn Hill, Redditch.  

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Emily Glover (widow)
49
Redditch
Needle Straightener
Had sister-in-law + 1 nephew + 1 niece at home.  On the 1861 census lived in Alcester Street and might have been the same number but no numbers stated on the early census.  On the 1881 census Emily was visiting James Howells at 5 Alcester Street and she was classed as Town Missionary.

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James Adams
48
Redditch
Warehouseman
Wife Ann (49) Milliner plus 3 working milliner daughters + 3 younger children at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Beoley Road Redditch. On the 1881 census they lived in Beoley Road, Redditch.  James died 30th December 1882 and was living in Beoley Road and classed as a Warehouseman.

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Harry Eugene Stanley
25
Redditch
Fish Hook Maker
Wife Eliza (Millward) (22) Fishing Tackle Maker plus 1 son + 2 boarders at home.  On the 1861 census he is living with his parents Henry Morton Stanley and Ann (Thomas) in Prospect Hill, Redditch.  On the 1881 census Harry & Eliza  lived in Prospect Hill, Redditch.  Harry's brother was William Morton Stanley who died in 1924 and left to the people of Redditch Morton Stanley Park.  Harry died in 1909.

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William Fox
37
Ipsley
Confectioner
Wife Eliza (Stanley) (37) plus 2 children + 1 niece + 1 lodger at home.  On the 1861 census William is lodging with Thomas and Sarah Sealey in Alcester Street but no numbers are stated on these census and he was a Baker.  On the 1881 census William & Eliza lived at 13 Evesham Street, Redditch.  In the 1855 Directory and Gazetteer of the County of Worcester there was a William Fox, Baker in Red Lion Street.

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William Davis
37
Redditch
Tailor
Wife Alice (37) plus 3 daughters at home.  On the 1861 census William lived with his father James and siblings in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the census.  On the 1881 census they lived in Arrow Road, Redditch.

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Walter Mogg
29
Redditch
Commercial Clerk
Wife Elizabeth (Free) (25) Grocer.  On the 1861 census Walter lived with his mother Alice and siblings in Hewell Road, Redditch.  On the 1881 census Walter & Elizabeth lived at 11 Alcester Street but no numbers on 1871 census.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Walter is classed as shopkeeper in Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer Walter is classed as Grocer and Tobacconist, 17 Alcester Street.

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Thomas Haines
21
Feckenham
Engine Driver Needle Factory
Wife Ann M. (20) Dressmaker + father-in-law at home.  On the 1881 census Thomas was lodging in Marylebone, London but no mention of his wife.

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Thomas Bunegar
88
Worcs.
Gardener
Had son George (47) who lived at 19 Alcester Street on the 1881 census (and this is where they seem to be along the street)  + daughter-in-law + grandson at home. On the 1851 census he lived with his wife Elizabeth in Beoley Street, Redditch.  (On later census Beoley Street became Alcester Street)  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Thomas was Gardener and Seedsman, Alcester Street.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Thomas was still gardener and seedsman, Alcester Street.  Thomas died 9th August 1875.

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19
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James B. Phillips
57
Birmingham
Retired Auctioneer
Wife Elizabeth (54) Fishing Tackle Maker plus 1 daughter + 1 servant.  On the 1881 census Elizabeth was now a widow and still lived at 21 Alcester Street but no numbers stated on this census but seem to be at this number along the street.  On the 1861 census they lived in Victoria Street, Redditch.  In the 1855 Billing's Directory and Gazetteer James was classed as Auctioneer and Appraiser and Leather Dealer, Unicorn Hill.  In the Jones's 1865 Mercantile Directory of the Iron District of South Staffordshire and East Worcestershire James was Fishing Tackle maker, Auctioneer, Appraiser and House Agent, Alcester Street.

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21
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William Bennett
42
Studley
Fruiterer
Wife Ann (38) + niece at home.  On the 1881 census they lived at 23 Alcester Street and this is where they seem to be along the Street.  On the 1861 census they seemed to live at the same address but no numbers stated on the early census.

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Jane Wardle (widow)
40
Studley
Beerhouse Keeper
Had 2 daughter + 5 boarders at home.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator finished at this house along Alcester street before Smith Street)  On the 1861 census Jane was married to George and they lived in Alcester street, possibly the same number as George was a Publican then. On the 1881 and later census the "Nags Head" was at 25 but no numbers stated on 1871 census.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Jane was classed as Beer Retailer, Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer Jane is classed as Beer Retailer and Dairy Keeper, "Nag's Head", Alcester Street, Redditch.  In the 1884 Kelly's Directory Jane was a shopkeeper at 24 Unicorn Hill, Redditch.  Jane was the licensee of the"Nags Head" 1872-1878.  Jane died 1886.

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25
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John Cashmore
49
Coventry
Fruiterer
Wife Elizabeth (47) plus 3 working sons + 1 younger son at home. (On the 1871 census the enumerator started along Alcester Street after Smith Street)  No numbers stated on this census but seems to be at this number along the street.  On the 1861 census they lived in Bromsgrove Road, Redditch.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer John was classed as Greengrocer, Alcester Street.  John died in 1875.

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27
Alcester Street

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Maria Guest (widow)
54
Redditch
Grocer
Maria had 5 children + 1 granddaughter at home.  On the 1881 census Maria lived at 29 which was the "Rising Sun" but no numbers or name stated on this census.  On the 1861 census Maria is married to John and lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on this census.  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Maria is classed as Grocer, Alcester Street.  Maria was the licensee of the "Rising Sun" 1866-1884.

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29
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Mary Holyoak (widow)
66
Harbury, Worcs.
Baker's Assistant
On the 1861 census Mary was classed as Farmer and she lived in Mount Pleasant, Redditch.

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Elizabeth Hall
57
Alvechurch
Needle Straightener
Elizabeth had 2 daughters (one of whom is Mary A. who Elizabeth lived with on the 1881 census at 12 Izods Yard) + 1 grandson at home. On the 1861 census Elizabeth lived with her husband George in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

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Thomas Houghton
22
Bidford
Stone Mason
Wife Ellen (21) plus 2 children + 3 lodgers at home.  On the 1881 census they lived in Bidford.

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William Smith
58
Northfield
Greengrocer
Wife Ann (56)  No numbers stated on 1871 census but seems to be at this number along the street.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator started at this house along Alcester Street after Red Lion Street)

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14
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John Guest
32
Redditch
Butcher
Wife Eliza (25)  On the 1861 census John was living with his parents John and Maria in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census but John Guest Snr was known to be the Licensee of the "Rising Sun" 29 Alcester Street at this time.  On the 1881 census they lived at 12 Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the 1871 census but seem to be at this number along the street.  In the Jones's 1865 Mercantile Directory of the Iron District of South Staffordshire and East Worcestershire, John is classed as John Guest junr., Butcher, Alcester Street.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory John was Butcher, Alcester Street.  

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Samuel Millward
36
Ipsley
Greengrocer
Wife Elizabeth (37) plus 1 son Sam (6) at home.  On the 1861 census Samuel lived with his parents Samuel and Elizabeth in Ipsley Street, Redditch.  On the 1881 census Samuel and Elizabeth  lived at 34 Walford Street, Redditch and Samuel was a Publican but it doesn't say what Pub.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory Samuel was classed as Beer Retailer, Walford Street but another entry said he was a Greengrocer in Alcester Street not sure if it was this Samuel or a connection.  In the 1912 Kelly's Directory there was a Samuel Millward, Shopkeeper, 18 Ipsley Street and this was their son Samuel who was living at this address with his wife and family on the 1911 census..  In 1914 and the 1924 Kelly's Directory there was a Samuel Millward at 73 Evesham street who might or might not be a connection.

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John Beard
27
Needle Stamper
Wife Ann (26) Needle Filer plus 3 children at home.   On the 1891 census John is now a widower lived in Evesham Road, Redditch.

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Edmund Free
55
Redditch
Innkeeper
Wife Elizabeth (Brooks) (58) plus daughter Sarah Ann (27) Barmaid + Housekeeper.  No numbers stated on 1871 census but the "Beehive" was at 6 Alcester Street on the 1881 census.  Their son William Edmund also lived in Alcester Street on the 1871 census but no numbers stated on this census.   On the 1881 census Elizabeth was a widow and she was the Innkeeper of the "Beehive Inn".  Edward was the licensee of the "Beehive" 1868-1879.  In the 1872 Kelly's Directory Edmund was a Beer Retailer, Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Gazetteer and Directory of Worcestershire Edmund was the Beer Retailer, "Bee Hive".  In the 1876 & 1880 Kelly's Directory he was Beer Retailer, "Bee Hive",  Alcester Street.    Edmund died 10th April 1880 and was classed as Publican and Needle Hardener died at the "Bee Hive" Inn.

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Alcester Street

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Alfred Dipple
30
Alcester
Boot Maker
Wife Sarah (28) plus 3 children + 1 boarder + 1 servant at home.  On the 1861 census Alfred was an Apprentice Shoe Maker to William Gibbs in Evesham Street.  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Alfred is a Boot & Shoe maker, Alcester Street.  Seems to have been registered at birth as Thomas Alfred Dipple and this is what he is known as on the 1881 census and they lived Lower Grove Street, Redditch.

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Allen Charles Brown
49
Redditch
Grocer
Wife Anna Louisa (Richards) (50) plus 2 children + 2 visitors + 1 servant at home.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator stopped at this house in Alcester Street before the end of district 6)  On the 1881 census they lived at 37 Alcester street but no numbers stated on 1871 census but seems to be at that number along the street.  On the 1861 census they lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Allen was classed as Beer Retailer, Alcester Street.  

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37
Alcester Street

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Joseph Thompson
43
Shrewsbury
Fishing Tackle Maker
Wife Bridget (36) plus 2 working children + 2 younger children + 1 servant at home.  (On the 1871 census on the enumerator's walk this house was before Clarks Yard)

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John Welsbourne
59
Leicestershire
Butcher
Wife Ann (Pugh) (41) plus 1 son at home. (On the 1871 census on the enumerator's walk this house was after Clarks Yard in Alcester Street)  On the 1861 census John's wife is Susanna and they lived in Evesham Street but no numbers stated on the early census.  On the 1881 census they lived Church Green South.  John died 20th February 1884 in Alcester Street.

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Emma Whele (widow)
50
Redditch
Ironmonger
Emma had 2 working children at home.  On the 1861 census Emma lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on these census.   In the 1870 Kelly's Directory Emma was Ironmonger, Alcester Street.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory she was Ironmonger, Alcester Street.  In the 1873 Littlebury's Directory and Gazeetter she was Ironmonger, Alcester Street.

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John Purcell
28
Redditch
Harpoon Maker
Wife Elizabeth (27) plus 2 children + sister + brother at home.On the 1861 census John lived with his father Henry in Walford Street, Redditch.  On the 1881 census John is now married to Hannah and they lived in Orchard Street, Redditch.  John was a Harpoon Manufacturer and Smith Master.  In the 1870 Kelly's Directory John was classed as Smith & Harpoon Maker, Evesham Street.  By the 1872 Post Office Directory John was Smith & Harpoon Maker, Alcester Street.  In the 1884, 1888 & 1892 Kelly's Directory John was a Smith & Harpoon Maker, Oswald Street, Redditch.

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William Edmund Free
30
Redditch
Harness Maker
Wife Eliza (Rushton) (31) plus 3 children at home.   On the 1861 census William was lodging in Birmingham.  On the 1881 census they lived Church Green South, Redditch.  On the 1891 census they lived 13 Market Place, Redditch. In the 1870 Post Office Directory William was a Saddler and Harness maker in Alcester Street.  In the 1872 Post Office Directory William was classed as Saddler and Harness maker in Church Green, Redditch. By 1884 Kelly's Directory William was a Saddler and Harness maker at 15 Market Place.  Then in the 1888 & 1892 Kelly's Directory he was Saddler and Harness maker 13 Market Place.   In the 1900 & 1904 Kelly's Directory William was classed as private resident, "Sunnyside" Webheath.  William died 18th June 1910 and lived at 140 Birchfield Road, Redditch.

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William Clarke
45
Redditch
Pump Maker
Wife Anne (28) plus 2 working children + 1 younger child at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Alcester Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

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Samuel Sparrow
36
Nottinghamshire
Teacher of Music
Wife Joanna (39) + mother + servant at home.  On the 1881 census Samuel was now a widower and lodging in Cuckfield, Sussex and was a Professor of Music.  In the 1873 Gazetteer & Directory of Worcestershire Samuel was classed as Professor of Music, Organist of the parish church, teacher of the pianoforte, organ & singing, Church Green, Redditch. Pianoforte & Music Warehouse.  

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John Whittle
55
Leics.
Manager of Boot Shop
Wife Mary (Swain) (50) plus 2 working children at home.  On the 1861 census they lived in Leicester.  On the 1881 census they lived in Church Green South, Redditch.  John died in 1901.

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John Evans
36
Wales
Grocer
Wife Rosanna (29) plus 5 children + 1 servant at home.  In the 1872 & 1873 Kelly's Directories John was a Grocer in Market Place, Redditch.

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John Knowles
22
Liverpool
Draper
Wife Ellen (21) + father-in-law + mother-in-law + 3 sister-in-laws + 1 servant at home.  (On the 1871 census the enumerator finished Alcester Street at this house and District 4)  On the 1881 census they lived at Prospect House,  Alcester Road, Studley and John was a School Master.

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