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1841
Benjamin Baylis
30
Studley
Grocer
Wife Georgiana Angelina Orange (Collins) (24) plus 3 children + 1 servant at home. (On the 1841 census the enumerator started along Red Lion Street at this house after Pool Place) On the later census they lived at this number but no numbers stated on the early census. Benjamin was married to Georgiana Angelina Orange Collins but on the census her name seems to be different on several census.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1851
Benjamin Baylis
40
Studley
Grocer
Wife Ann (34) plus 3 children at home. On the later census they lived at 25 Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census but could have been at this number along the street. In the 1842 Bentley's Directory of Worcestershire Vol. 1, Benjamin is classed as Grocer in Redditch. In the 1860 Cassey's Directory of Worcestershire, Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper in Redditch.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1861
Benjamin Baylis
50
Redditch
Grocer
Wife Angelina (43) plus 2 working sons + 1 grandson at home. On the later census they lived at 25 Red Lion Street but no number stated on early census but they seem to be at this address along the street. In the 1861 Slater's Directory of Worcestershire and Benjamin was classed under Grocers and Dealers in Sundries in Red Lion Street.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1871
Benjamin Baylis
63
Studley
Grocer
Wife Georgiana Angelina Orange (Collins) (53) Assistant in shop plus 1 son + 2 grandchildren at home. On the early census they lived in Red Lion Street but no numbers stated on the early census but seem to be at this number along the street. In the 1873 Gazetter and Directory of Worcestershire and Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper and Dairyman in Red Lion Street.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1881
Benjamin Baylis
73
Studley
Grocer
Wife Ann Gertrude (65) + 2 grandchildren at home. On the 1871 census they lived at the same address. In the 1870 Kelly's Directory it stated Benjamin was a shopkeeper in Red Lion Street. In the 1872 Post Office Directory Benjamin was a shopkeeper, Red Lion Street. In the 1884 Kelly's Directory Benjamin was classed as Shopkeeper in Red Lion Street. In the 1888 Kelly's Directory Benjamin was still a shopkeeper at 25 Red Lion Street. Ann died in 1887 and Benjamin died 19th April 1888. Some photos of Red Lion Street in photo gallery-permission given by Gary Baylis
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25
Red Lion Street
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1891
Francis Baylis
56
Redditch
Joiner & Grocer
Wife Elizabeth (Elemy) (53) Fish Hook Maker classed as step-mother to the 2 children at home. On the 1901 census they lived at the same address. On the 1881 his parents Benjamin and Ann lived at this address. On the 1881 census Francis was married to Ann (Newell) and lived in Beoley Road, Redditch.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1901
Charles Fortescue
49
Scotland
Actor
Wife Florence (49) actress plus 1 son, actor + 1 daughter-in-law, actress + younger son at home. On the 1891 census they were visiting in Oldbury, Worcestershire. On the 1911 census Charles, Florence and son Thomas were actors in a touring company in Suffolk.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1901
Francis Baylis
66
Redditch
Grocer
own account
Wife Elizabeth (65) Fish Hook ? (at home). On the 1891 census they lived at the same address. On the 1911 census they lived 29 Worcester Road, Redditch and Franics was classed as Joiner and they had son Frank Joseph Baylis classed as Pensioner staying with them. In the 1892 & 1900 Kelly's Directory Francis was classed as shopkeeper at 25 Red Lion Street. Possibly photo of Francis in Windsor Street Redditch in photo gallery-permission given by Gary Baylis
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25
Red Lion Street
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1911
Joseph Tolley
50
Redditch
Furniture Dealer
Employer
Wife Annie (36) Rod Finisher + 1 servant at home. (On the 1911 census the enumerator went on to Fish Hook Factory in Red Lion Street) On the 1901 census they lived at 27 Red Lion Street.
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25
Red Lion Street
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1914
Joseph Tolley & Son
Shopkeeper
In the 1914 Bennett's Directory Joseph was classed as Second hand Furniture, Bottle and General Dealers, Grocers. On the 1911 census Joseph and his family were at the same address. In the 1912 Kelly's Directory Joseph was classed as Joseph Tolley & Son, Furniture Dealers, Red Lion Street.
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25
Red Lion Street
And born in
JC - Bennetts
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1924
Elizabeth A. Tolley (Mrs)
Shopkeeper
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25
Red Lion Street
And born in
JC - Kelly's
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1940
Elizabeth A. Tolley (Mrs)
Shopkeeper
In the Midland Counties Trade Directory 1948/49 Mrs Tolley was classed under General Dealers, 25 Red Lion Street.
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25
Red Lion Street
And born in
JC - Kelly's
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