John Davies circ 1760, Worthen.

[eric]

I have a John Davies in my family tree can anyone please help me [the  birth date area is a bit of guess work] his wife was Elizabeth [Philpot] Davies.They had four children baptised in Worthen, Shropshire/Montgomeryshire Border village.
Richard Davies 1784, Martha Davies 1789, Edward Davies 1791, Annie Davies 1797. It's very probable they were corn millers or shopkeepers in Worthen/Brockton, as were the family were some years later. Any help would be greatfully appreciated. Eric.

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Eric,

Not what you want - but I have found Edward Davies (50) and his wife Elizabeth and family in the 1841 census at Walten Mill, Worthen -  Miller.

Do you want full details?

Cheers

Keith

[eric]

Hi Keith,
Many thanks for the reply, full details would be very welcome.
Regards, Eric.

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Eric

1841 Census
Walton Mill
Edward Davies - 50 - Miller - Y -
Elizabeth  "      - 50 -          - N
Edward    "      - 11 -           - N
Thomason(?) "-  10 -          - N
William   "         -  7 -          - Y
1 servant and 3 other Millers (workers??)

Township of Worthen
HO107/909/18

Cheers

Keith

[eric]

Hi Keith
Many thanks, this Edward Davies was the son of John Davies, Iam not sure if he took over the milling business from his father John  Davies but I beleive the family may have had a number of mills, Brockton could be another, I beleuve there were three mills on this stretch of river in the 17/1800's.
Regards, Eric.

[Keith Bateman]

Hi Eric,

I seem to be able to find only people you don't ask for but .........

1851
Marton Village
Thomas Davies - servant - U - 21 - Farm Laborer - Worthen, Salop

Working on a 135 acre farmer with 4 other servants and 2  Griffith brothers as head.
HO107/2498 Page 1 - 276

Think he is Edward's grandson?!

Cheers

Keith

[eric]

Keith
Many thanks I will look into it, we are in the right birth area and age bracket,
Regards, Eric.