Where did Peter Metcalf disappear to? The only census I’ve found him is 1851.
Apprentice to Coach Maker, Evesham (HO107 piece 2044 folio 79 page 36).
He was born 1831 Leamington Priors. He married Jane Lewis (b. 1833 Wootton Wawen) 23rd December 1855 St. Martins Birmingham.
They had five children
1) Lizzie 1857 Oakham, Staffs.
2) William Frederick 1858 Oakham.
3) Walter 1859 Henley in Arden, d. 1920 Leek, Staffs.
4) Emily 15th January 1870, Carlisle St., Birmingham. Birth certificate states her father as
Samuel Derry, mother Jane Metcalf. The birth is registered under Derry and Metcalf.
5) Edwin 10th Feb
1872, back of 22 Kent St. Birmingham. Birth certificate shows father as
Peter Metcalf, occupation Black Smith, mother Jane Metcalf formerly Lewis).
1861 children were staying with relatives.
Lizzey was in Alcester with her uncle and aunt George and Ann Lewis.
Frederick was with his grandmother Mary Lewis in Wootton Wawen.
Walter was a Nurse Child in the house of Matilda Lowe (36) Widow, Henley in Arden.
Where were Peter and Jane in 1861? Perhaps Jane was ill after the birth of Walter?
1871 Jane, Lizzie, Walter and Emily were living in Birmingham. Jane's occupation, Book sewer and folder. She’s noted as married where was Peter? RG10 piece 3130 folio 85 page 8.
Haven’t found a death for Peter Metcalf, however in 1876 Jane Metcalf married Charles Coleman in West Brom.
1881 Jane’s occupation Stationery folder similar/same as in 1871. The family were living 7, Trentham Place, Cattell Road, Aston. Emily and Edwin are noted as daughter and son of Charles Coleman (RG11 piece 3023 folio 99 page 5).
Emily married under the name Metcalf and in later census Edwin’s surname is Metcalf.
By 1891 Jane was a widow, occupation Stationery Folder. There’s a death registration for a Jane Coleman, 1897 Kings Norton. Another possibility Jane Metcalf 1898 Birmingham.
Any help in solving the disappearence of Peter Metcalf much appreciated
Regards
Keziah
