John BROOM - Chilcompton

[SheilaM]

I am looking for any details, however small, regarding my gt gt grandfather JOHN BROOM.  He was born CHILCOMPTON, SOMERSET about 1821 and was living in Staffordshire in 1851 so any details regarding his birth etc would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Sheila

[Knarf45]

Sheila

Found the following:

1871 Census

John Broom b1820 Chilcompton, Somerset  Furnace Labourer
Ellen Broom b1812 Wigan, Lancs
George Broom b1852 Moseley Hole, Staffordshire Engine Fitter
Adalour Broom b1858 moseley Hole, Staffordshire

1881 Census

John, Ellen and Adalour are recorded as is their daughter-in-law, Harriett Dodd b1832 Willenhall, Staffs (assume son George's wife) and Roland Dodd b1881 Bloxwich (assume George's son)

George himself is not listed so must have been away at the time of the census. The family is listed as living at Moseley Village, Smokey Row 10, Willenhall

1891 Census

Ellen (now age 79) is recorded living on her own at 199 Slow Heath Lane, Willenhall.  could assume John has passed away by this time, Adalour is married and therfore recorded under her married name.

After that I can't track them. Hope this helps anyway.

Frank

[SheilaM]

Hi Frank

Thanks for your reply, I did have this info but it was very good of you to look for me.  This family have been my brick wall.  Had them 1841/51 in Willenhall but could find no trace 1861.  Found them today listed under Brown and that was by accident as I searched for the Dodd's.

Found a marriage for John Broom and Ellen Dodd 1848 so assume the Dodd children are from Ellen's first marriage although it's not very clear.

Thanks once again

Sheila