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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Leicestershire => England => Leicestershire Lookup Requests => Topic started by: miri_miri on Tuesday 30 July 13 20:23 BST (UK)
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Hello all,
I'm researching the applicant of a number of factory plans I've been viewing recently - J. Brown (don't yet know first name) of East Royal Street. He was the owner of J. Brown & Sons hosiers on Rutland Street in Leicester. I'm looking for all household members and occupations.
May be a bit of a long-shot, he was 'of East Royal St' in an 1854 application, but not sure how long he stayed there for.
Thanks in advance!
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Hello, you may of already have seen this site,
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LEI/
If not, there is a section which reads:
Census
Our census page for England gives general information.
The 1851 Census for Leicestershire has been indexed by the Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society. The whole index is available on microfiche. The society has also published 24 volumes in printed form.
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Thanks for that - I'm actually a Leicester resident though and just trying to make my mammoth trip to the record office run a bit more smoothly tomorrow. I've got so much to do and locate (currently writing my thesis) and knowing a bit more about this guy before tomorrow would make my day run a bit more smoothly. Unfortunately my Ancestry subscription has run out so I'm not much use myself!
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Hi - I had a look on Ancestry but so far no luck but will keep on plodding. Bonnie
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Hi,
On the Gazetteer & Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland, 1861 there is an entry for the address
80 1/2 Rutland Street for a John Brown & Mr J Stafford, perhaps this is the Mr Brown you are researching?
JJ
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Hi,
On the Gazetteer & Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland, 1861 there is an entry for the address
80 1/2 Rutland Street for a John Brown & Mr J Stafford, perhaps this is the Mr Brown you are researching?
JJ
Interesting. I think it must be - the address is now 82 to 86 and 82a Rutland Street, but the building was significantly extended in 1862 and 1864, so the numbers will be all mixed-up. Had no idea there was a J. Stafford associated with the place - that's going to be very useful.. Much appreciated.
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Greeting’s Folks …..
1851 Census returns :~
14 Royal East Street
John Brown. Head 39. Glove manufactory b St Margaret’s Leicester,
Ann Wife. 33. b As above,
Charles Son. 14 Scholar b As above,
James Son 11. Ditto b Ditto.
Eliza Dau. 9. Ditto b Ditto.
1861. De-Montfort Street
Same details as above but ages moved on by 10 years
MIKE. ……
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Well done Mike, you just beat me to the punch with that find ;D
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Thank you Mike! And thank you anyone else who was looking at the same time - huuuugely appreciated. Gloves, eh? Interesting, again. I presume it was still gloves in 61?
Don't suppose I could be terribly cheeky and ask for 71 and 81 too, of the same family?...
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Also, Mike - don't suppose you know where Royal East Street was? I don't think it exists today.. That's not particularly important - I'm just curious.
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C1871 John and Ann Jones living same address as C1861. Occupation shown as Hosier Manufacturer
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C1881 has them at same address as 1861 & 1871 plus grandson Albert living with them too. John shown as a Retired Hosiery Manufactory
If you have a look at the site I suggested before, you may find a map giving details of where East Royal Street is/was? Bonnie
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Greeting’s Folks …..
Royal East Street
Ran South to North
Abbey Street to Navigation Street
Part of it is still there at the back of the old Co-op Chapel
On Belgrave Gate where the Flyover is now ....
MIKE. ……
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Miri - have sent you a PM. Bonnie
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Hi Miri - thanks PM - info will be on the way shortly. Bonnie
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Thanks everyone for all the help - it's been very useful indeed!