Help finding what happened to Arthur Lewis and family of Newbury

[janjim]

We are having great difficult in finding more information Arthur Lewis born 1850 Newbury, who is shown in 1851 census as living in Northbrook Street, Newbury with his mother Harriett Lewis (married) and siblings Edwin and Mary.  Living next door are the Lipscombe family, who are related in some way.   We cannot find a marriage for Harriett Lewis, nor can we find these family members in 1861 census, but have managed to find Arthur Lewis in 1871 census living with the Lipscombe family wherein it is stated that Arthur Lewis is a cousin.
Wondering if anyone can assist us please with Parish records, we need to find Harriett Lewis' maiden name, was she a Lipscombe or maybe a Pyke and also need her marriage records.
We do have marriage certificate for Arthur Lewis who later married Martha Chandler 14.4.1873 at Shaw, he was a Chair Maker at Newbury, and his father is shown as Arthur Lewis, a Millwright of Newbury.
If anyone can assist us to connect up with the Lipscombes maybe we might get a lead as to who Arthur Lewis' father was.   We have found a Harriett Lewis who married Richard Lewis, not sure if this is the correct person, there could be a transcription error in the marriage certificate naming his father as Arthur Lewis.

[jonw65]

Harriett has a lodger Arthur Williams, 26, with her in 1851
Maybe?
WILLIAMS, ARTHUR       
Mother's Maiden Surname: PYKE 
GRO Reference: 1850  M Quarter in NEWBURY  Volume 06  Page 233

[jonw65]

We do have marriage certificate for Arthur Lewis who later married Martha Chandler 14.4.1873 at Shaw, he was a Chair Maker at Newbury, and his father is shown as Arthur Lewis, a Millwright of Newbury.

Arthur Williams was a Millwright (journeyman) in 1851.

In 51 there is 6 year old daughter May Lewis born Woolhampton.
Could she be
LEWIS, LETITIA  MAY     
Mother's Maiden Surname: PYKE 
GRO Reference: 1845  J Quarter in NEWBURY  Volume 06  Page 203
 

[jonw65]

Marriage, Lewis-Pyke
Dec 1844 Newbury 6 432a
Lewis, Richard
Pyke, Harriet

[jonw65]

In 1848 at the Berkshire Michaelmas QS, Richard Lewis, 25, was convicted of cattle stealing. Sentenced to transportation, 10 years (England & Wales, Criminal Registers)

No idea if that sentence was carried out, or if this story has any relevance to the query.
Reported in the newspapers
"Richard Lewis, 25, charged with having, on the 17th of August, at Midgham, stolen a wether lamb, the property Richard Dickens."

[janjim]

Jon,
That is very interesting, quite possible this Richard Lewis could be the man, obviously Harriett would still have been shown as being married, and Arthur Williams could have been the father of Arthur Lewis.    Harriett appears to have a sister named Eliza Pyke who married a Lipscombe.

It would be great if we could find further addresses for Harriett after 1851.   Thanks for your help there.
Jan

[jonw65]

Harriett appears to have a sister named Eliza Pyke who married a Lipscombe.

Hi
Yes indeed, Eliza married to John Lipscombe in 1851. Youngest child was Esther, 1, born Newbury.
So we can confirm Eliza's maiden name
LIPSCOMB, ESTHER       
Mother's Maiden Surname: PYKE 
GRO Reference: 1850  M Quarter in NEWBURY  Volume 06  Page 238

So Richard was off the scene, and Arthur Williams was around. But where are they in 1861?

[janjim]

Yes, we have found that Eliza was definitely a Pyke, sister to our Harriett.    Where did Harriett go to after that, have found no further records so far.   
Jan

[jonw65]

Arthur Williams was 26, born Midgham, in 1851
In 1861 there is an Arthur Williams, 32, Millwright, born Newbury, in Wycombe, Bucks. Says he is widowed. That might be the same man perhaps
piece 856 folio 21 page 36
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