Bradwell Grove, Burford

[sgrollitt]

Between about 1880 and 1920, the son of Samuel Fox (umbrella and steel manufacturer), William Henry Fox, Esq., lived at Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire. He lived with his semi-invalid mother and two live-in, lady companions - the Misses Firth. Does anyone know who these two ladies were?

[cindygus]

Sorry, I cannot help you with the ladies.
I am wondering, though, if you have other information on Samuel Fox.  My G G Grandfather, Edwin Fox, was a steel manufacturer and telegraph wire manufacturer, from 1860's on.  he lived in Ecclesall in 1871.  His father, George Fox was also a steel manufacturer.
I am trying to find out if it was Samuel Fox who gave them their start.
Thank you.
Cindy

[Phil Robbins]

Hi there,
                Found this in 1881 census, living atBradwell Grove House.

Wm. Henry FOX   Head   U   Male   37   Peniston, York, England   Magistrate Co Of Oxon B.A. Of Cambridge Barrister At Law Not In Practice     
 Maria FOX   Mother   M   Female   60   Bradfield, Oxford, England       
 Anna A. YOUNG   Visitor   U   Female   35   Madras Presidency       
 Wm. WALLIN   Servant   U   Male   39   Charnley, Berkshire, England   Butler (Dom Serv)     
 Saml. RUSH   Servant   U   Male   19   East Harling, Norfolk, England   Footman (Dom Serv)     
 Geo. GOSLING   Servant   U   Male   24   Little Farringdon, Berkshire, England   Footman (Dom Serv)     
 Fredk.G. LUKER   Servant   U   Male   27   Farringdon, Berkshire, England   Under Hd Servant     
 Stephen COX   Servant   U   Male   20   Southrop, Gloucester, England   Stableman     
 Alfred HUMPHRIS   Servant   U   Male   20   Wychwood, Oxford, England   Stableman     
 Elizabeth MALLINSON   Servant   U   Female   45   Kendal, Westmorland, England   Housekeeper Dom Serv     
 Elizabeth MATHEWS   Servant   U   Female   31   Stretton Grandison, Hereford, England   Ladys Maid Dom Serv     
 Sarah A. HUCKLE   Servant   U   Female   35   Sutton, Nottingham, England   Cook Dom Serv     
 Jane WILSON   Servant   U   Female   29   Woodford, Nottingham, England   Housemaid Dom Serv     
 Amelia EDYEES   Servant   U   Female   23   Barton Seagrave, Nottingham, England   Housemaid Dom Serv     
 Deborah DAVIES   Servant   U   Female   21   Bilston, Stafford, England   Kitchen Maid Dom Serv     
 Mary HOWARD   Servant   U   Female   24   Ratcliffe On Trent, Nottingham, England   Housemaid Dom Serv     
 Alice MILLER   Servant   U   Female   23   Burford, Oxford, England   Dairymaid Dom Serv     
 Elizabeth BAYLIS   Servant   U   Female   17   Filkins, Oxford, England   Scullerymaid Dom Serv

Maybe of help
Regards
Phil.