1841 Census look-up. Bridgnorth

[tiktok]

Hi,

Can anyone spot this family on the 1841 census for Bridgnorth (if there is one available)
They were kindly found by Newfy in 1861 (see below) but I'm trying to discover the parents of Thomas (Barge Carpenter) but havent had much luck so far. I know from a family bible Sarahs maiden name was Hotchkiss and have found a record of the marriage.

Thanks,

Tiktok

Thomas Davis [sic] 45  Head Barge Carpenter Bridgnorth, Salop
Sarah Davis 37  Wife Wenlock, Salop
Henry Davis 15  son
Eliza Davis 13  dau
Harriet Davis 10  dau
Emma A Davis 8  dau
Margaret Davis 5  dau
Thomas Davis 2 son
Mary J Davis 2 days dau

[kd]

Hi
Cant Find Thomas Davies but there is a Sarah Hotchkiss age 15 at a School in Shineton Street Much Wenlock.
The School Master was George Browther.
H0107/928/19
kd

[kd]

Hi
There is a Thomas Davis Age 25 Born about 1816 living on his own in Spittle Street Saint Mary Magdalene Bridgnorth but he is a Wool carder.
H0107/923/4
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[tiktok]

Hmmmm, I wonder.

There is one more child in the family who doesn't appear until 1871. George Davis/Davies born approx 1867.

When I did a search of the 1881 census I found a George born around this time living with his Grandmother on Bernards Hill, St Marys, Bridgnorth. The grandmother was a Charwoman and when I found her in earlier years her other children were Dyers, Wool Corders etc suggesting they worked in the carpet factory.

The family you have picked up sounds like the same family....trade change in family so this could be them. Need to search for more eveidence. Davis/DAvies is a tough one!!

Thanks for that, I will investigate more, could be them???

Tiktok

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi Tiktok

When Thomas DAVIES married Sarah HOTCHKISS on 4 May 1845 at St Mary's church, Bridgnorth, they were both of full age and bachelor/spinster. Thomas was a Carpet weaver. Within a week, I should be able to get their parents details, if given.

On a 1857 Burgess list, Thomas DAVIES was living at 37 St John's Street, Bridgnorth.
In 1843, there was a Thomas DAVIS living at Bernard's Hill.

It seems their 2 day old dau listed on the 1861 census didn't survive.
Buried in Bridgnorth Municipal cemetery - Mary Jane DAVIES, age 14 mths, dau of Thomas & Sarah of St John's St. Buried on 5 June 1862. Grave No.2871 Consecrated.

I suspect the George DAVIS, with Grandmother, that you found on the 1881 census IS NOT yours.

Burial on 5 Sept 1876 of George DAVIES, age 10, son of Thomas & Sarah. Grave No.2079 Consecrated.

Burial on 15 Dec 1879 of Sarah DAVIES, age 56, wife of Thomas. Grave No.418 Consecrated.

Burial on 5 June 1889 of Thomas Davies, age 74, Barge builder. Grave No.417 Consecrated.

If I have time, I'll go see if there is a headstone.

Hope it helps,
Gwynne
Transcribing the Bridgnorth town census and other records.
http://www.chadwickg.freeserve.co.uk

[tiktok]

Thanks, thats great.

Somehow the other Davis family didnt seem quite right, you know when you have that feeling without even looking any deeper that their just not yours? Are we talking about the large cemetry in Bridgnorth on the road to Telford? It'd be great if you could get the names.

Thanks again,

Tiktok

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi Tiktok,

Are we talking about the large cemetery in Bridgnorth on the road to Telford?

Yes, but I have checked today, there were no headstones for the burials I listed.

Gwynne
Transcribing the Bridgnorth town census and other records.
http://www.chadwickg.freeserve.co.uk/bridgcen.htm

[tiktok]

Thanks for looking Gwynne, your a good un'

Regards,

Tiktok

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi Tiktok,

I previously said;

When Thomas DAVIES married Sarah HOTCHKISS on 4 May 1845 at St Mary's church, Bridgnorth, they were both of full age and bachelor/spinster. Thomas was a Carpet weaver. Within a week, I should be able to get their parents details, if given.

Here are the further details.

Thomas's father was Thomas, a Ropemaker. Sarah's father was William, a Carpet weaver.
Thomas (Junior) was living in Friars Street. Sarah was living in St. John's Street. Both Bridgnorth.
Thomas signed his name. Sarah made her mark.
Witnesses were William DAVIES and Eliza HOTCHKISS.

Based on the above and the census, I found this Christening at St. Leonard's church, Bridgnorth.
On 19 Aug 1815 ( born 14 Aug ) Thomas, son of Thomas & Marg't DAVIES, Ropemaker of Friars Lane.

Gwynne.
http://www.chadwickg.freeserve.co.uk/bridgcen.htm