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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Sunday 11 June 23 19:30 BST (UK) »
Issue dated 1st August 1908. Death in Toronto, Canada of Henry Herbert CARTER.
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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Sunday 11 June 23 19:05 BST (UK) »
Hi Neil,
It’s taken four months but at last I’ve obtained copies of the newspaper articles that mention the deaths / funerals of your CARTER ancestors.
Issue dated 2nd January 1904. The death and funeral of Elizabeth Woodhouse CARTER.
Issue dated 19th May 1906. The death and funeral of William CARTER.
It’s taken four months but at last I’ve obtained copies of the newspaper articles that mention the deaths / funerals of your CARTER ancestors.
Issue dated 2nd January 1904. The death and funeral of Elizabeth Woodhouse CARTER.
Issue dated 19th May 1906. The death and funeral of William CARTER.
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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Help needed finding about parents rouse
« on: Sunday 07 May 23 16:12 BST (UK) »
Hi,
The family were probably in St Mary’s Parish, Bridgnorth on the 1831 (yes 1831) census.
Name - Richard Roose
No. of Inhabited Houses = 1
No. of Families Occupying = 1
Occupation = Carpet weaver
Males = 3
Females = 6
Total = 9
Total of Males age over 20 = 1
The family were probably in St Mary’s Parish, Bridgnorth on the 1831 (yes 1831) census.
Name - Richard Roose
No. of Inhabited Houses = 1
No. of Families Occupying = 1
Occupation = Carpet weaver
Males = 3
Females = 6
Total = 9
Total of Males age over 20 = 1
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Shropshire / Re: Blud family in Shifnal and Badger.
« on: Sunday 23 April 23 15:58 BST (UK) »
Marriages at St. Peter’s, Wolverhampton.
BLUD Elizabeth, spinster, 5th Mar 1835, to ELLIS William, bachelor, Banns.
BLUD Ann, spinster, 26th Dec 1832, to SCOTT Walter, widower, Banns. Harriet was a witness.
BLUD Elizabeth, spinster, 5th Mar 1835, to ELLIS William, bachelor, Banns.
BLUD Ann, spinster, 26th Dec 1832, to SCOTT Walter, widower, Banns. Harriet was a witness.
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Shropshire / Re: Blud family in Shifnal and Badger.
« on: Sunday 23 April 23 15:29 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Shropshire Family History Society has an online database of many Monumental Inscriptions throughout Shropshire.
There are two BLUD listed (given names aren't listed) both at Saint Andrews, Shifnal. Transcripts are available from the Society for a few pounds.
If you didn't know about the burial that Rosie provided, do you know about the four others in Shifnal that Find my Past list ?
Shropshire Family History Society has an online database of many Monumental Inscriptions throughout Shropshire.
There are two BLUD listed (given names aren't listed) both at Saint Andrews, Shifnal. Transcripts are available from the Society for a few pounds.
If you didn't know about the burial that Rosie provided, do you know about the four others in Shifnal that Find my Past list ?
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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Wednesday 22 February 23 13:13 GMT (UK) »
Hi Neil,
It seems the poor quality of the previous image was of my own making. I now realize I have the originals for the whole of Bridgnorth. The house of your ancestors ‘The Cedars’ in Oldbury Terrace is clearly shown below.
Also see two pages from an 1886 Almanack. Mr W Carter is shown as being on the committee of the Charitable Relief Society and as an Assistant Overseer.
Gwynne
It seems the poor quality of the previous image was of my own making. I now realize I have the originals for the whole of Bridgnorth. The house of your ancestors ‘The Cedars’ in Oldbury Terrace is clearly shown below.
Also see two pages from an 1886 Almanack. Mr W Carter is shown as being on the committee of the Charitable Relief Society and as an Assistant Overseer.
Gwynne
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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Thursday 16 February 23 19:29 GMT (UK) »
Hi Neil,
You asked “Does anyone know exactly which property at Oldbury Terrace this might be?”
On the attached modern County Council map the house at the western end of Oldbury Terrace is identified today as ‘Bendor’ (adjoining Hilly Bank lane)
I have a very poor quality photograph of an Ordnance Survey map for that same area. Although not very clear, I think the same house was called ‘The Cedars.
Gwynne
You asked “Does anyone know exactly which property at Oldbury Terrace this might be?”
On the attached modern County Council map the house at the western end of Oldbury Terrace is identified today as ‘Bendor’ (adjoining Hilly Bank lane)
I have a very poor quality photograph of an Ordnance Survey map for that same area. Although not very clear, I think the same house was called ‘The Cedars.
Gwynne
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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Wednesday 15 February 23 15:51 GMT (UK) »
Hi Neil,
Re the newspapers. The Bridgnorth Journal is not available ‘online’ for all years. However, issues for nearly a 100 years are available on micro film in Bridgnorth Library. Many years ago, I spent thousands of hours reading every issue from 1852 to 1920. In chronological order, I recorded the name of every Bridgnorth person or interesting event and subsequently published two books. The aim is to use the books as a ‘finding’ aid and then view the micro film for any additional information. Later a third book followed covering 1972 to 2009. Those later years are available in the original printed format.
With the micro film reader being broken, I can’t presently obtain further information about those 1904 to 1908 deaths. The 2001 sales details for Vine Cottage, 14 Railway St are in printed format as photographed below.
Re the newspapers. The Bridgnorth Journal is not available ‘online’ for all years. However, issues for nearly a 100 years are available on micro film in Bridgnorth Library. Many years ago, I spent thousands of hours reading every issue from 1852 to 1920. In chronological order, I recorded the name of every Bridgnorth person or interesting event and subsequently published two books. The aim is to use the books as a ‘finding’ aid and then view the micro film for any additional information. Later a third book followed covering 1972 to 2009. Those later years are available in the original printed format.
With the micro film reader being broken, I can’t presently obtain further information about those 1904 to 1908 deaths. The 2001 sales details for Vine Cottage, 14 Railway St are in printed format as photographed below.
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Shropshire / Re: Bridgnorth Shropshire
« on: Monday 13 February 23 13:19 GMT (UK) »
Hi Neil,
I assume you already have the christening details for all 14 children of William CARTER and Elizabeth. You will know that the family were living on Bernard’s Hill (was Barnet’s Hill) when children No.3 Mary and No.4 Kate were christened, before moving to St Mary’s School house.
Two of the children were buried in Bridgnorth Municipal cemetery in adjacent plots. Unfortunately there is no memorial headstone.
Mary Colbourne CARTER, daughter of Wm & Elizabeth, age 2, from Bernard's Hill. Buried on 28th Feb 1856. Grave No.2902 Consecrated section. Copy of page available if required.
Edith Mary CARTER, daughter of William & Elizabeth, age 12 weeks. Buried on 3rd Dec 1868. Grave No.2903 Consecrated section. Copy of page available if required.
You mentioned that William CARTER and Elizabeth were buried in nearby Oldbury churchyard.
In the year 2000 all the visible memorial headstones at Oldbury were recorded and published in a booklet. There is no headstone for William CARTER or Elizabeth.
However, a grandson is mentioned on one headstone;
“Tom only child of Thomas and Kate SHARPLES of Blackburn and grandson of W CARTER of Bridgnorth died 27 Sept 1889 aged 7 years.” Photograph attached.
William CARTER was listed in the 1863 Burgess List.
Also listed in an 1870 Trade Directory as Master of St Mary’s National School. Spital St.
Mr W Carter was on the committee of the Charitable Relief Society with specific responsibly for Oldbury Wells, Salop St and Pound St. (source = an 1886 Almanack. Copy of page is available if required)
Wm CARTER, Oldbury Terrace, Railway Street was listed as an Assistant Overseer in the Bridgnorth Union for St Mary’s Parish. (source = an 1886 Almanack. Copy of page is available if required)
William Carter, School Master. St Mary's School held 10 Shares in the Bridgnorth Agricultural Hall and Corn Exchange Company Ltd as on the 17th December 1870. (copy of Register page is available if required)
Your family are mentioned in the following issues of the local newspaper The Bridgnorth Journal. The date of publication is shown. Unfortunately the micro film reader is broken so I can’t obtain copies.
19th Oct 1895. Died in Blackburn. Kate Emma SHARPLES, wife of Thomas SHARPLES of Blackburn and the daughter of William CARTER of Bridgnorth.
2nd January 1904. Died - Elizabeth Woodhouse CARTER, age 71, wife of William CARTER of Oldbury Terrace. Funeral details given.
19th May 1906. Died - William CARTER, age 80, at Oldbury Terrace. Funeral in 26th May issue.
1st August 1908. Died in Toronto, Canada. Henry Herbert CARTER, fourth son of the Late William CARTER of The Cedars, Bridgnorth.
23rd Feb 2001. For Sale - Description of Vine Cottage. 14 Railway St, Bridgnorth.
Hope it helps,
Gwynne.
On the hill side - Vine Cottage, No.14 Railway Street.
Tom SHARPLES (damaged) gravestone in Oldbury Churchyard.
I assume you already have the christening details for all 14 children of William CARTER and Elizabeth. You will know that the family were living on Bernard’s Hill (was Barnet’s Hill) when children No.3 Mary and No.4 Kate were christened, before moving to St Mary’s School house.
Two of the children were buried in Bridgnorth Municipal cemetery in adjacent plots. Unfortunately there is no memorial headstone.
Mary Colbourne CARTER, daughter of Wm & Elizabeth, age 2, from Bernard's Hill. Buried on 28th Feb 1856. Grave No.2902 Consecrated section. Copy of page available if required.
Edith Mary CARTER, daughter of William & Elizabeth, age 12 weeks. Buried on 3rd Dec 1868. Grave No.2903 Consecrated section. Copy of page available if required.
You mentioned that William CARTER and Elizabeth were buried in nearby Oldbury churchyard.
In the year 2000 all the visible memorial headstones at Oldbury were recorded and published in a booklet. There is no headstone for William CARTER or Elizabeth.
However, a grandson is mentioned on one headstone;
“Tom only child of Thomas and Kate SHARPLES of Blackburn and grandson of W CARTER of Bridgnorth died 27 Sept 1889 aged 7 years.” Photograph attached.
William CARTER was listed in the 1863 Burgess List.
Also listed in an 1870 Trade Directory as Master of St Mary’s National School. Spital St.
Mr W Carter was on the committee of the Charitable Relief Society with specific responsibly for Oldbury Wells, Salop St and Pound St. (source = an 1886 Almanack. Copy of page is available if required)
Wm CARTER, Oldbury Terrace, Railway Street was listed as an Assistant Overseer in the Bridgnorth Union for St Mary’s Parish. (source = an 1886 Almanack. Copy of page is available if required)
William Carter, School Master. St Mary's School held 10 Shares in the Bridgnorth Agricultural Hall and Corn Exchange Company Ltd as on the 17th December 1870. (copy of Register page is available if required)
Your family are mentioned in the following issues of the local newspaper The Bridgnorth Journal. The date of publication is shown. Unfortunately the micro film reader is broken so I can’t obtain copies.
19th Oct 1895. Died in Blackburn. Kate Emma SHARPLES, wife of Thomas SHARPLES of Blackburn and the daughter of William CARTER of Bridgnorth.
2nd January 1904. Died - Elizabeth Woodhouse CARTER, age 71, wife of William CARTER of Oldbury Terrace. Funeral details given.
19th May 1906. Died - William CARTER, age 80, at Oldbury Terrace. Funeral in 26th May issue.
1st August 1908. Died in Toronto, Canada. Henry Herbert CARTER, fourth son of the Late William CARTER of The Cedars, Bridgnorth.
23rd Feb 2001. For Sale - Description of Vine Cottage. 14 Railway St, Bridgnorth.
Hope it helps,
Gwynne.
On the hill side - Vine Cottage, No.14 Railway Street.
Tom SHARPLES (damaged) gravestone in Oldbury Churchyard.