John Childs

1808 - 1858

1808 Birth In Tettenhall, near Wolverhampton - John's birthday is between 31st March and 5th June
6th June 1841 Census

This shows the family living in Canal Street, Wolverhampton.

John, aged 33, is a locksmith. He was born in Tettenhall, a villiage near Wolverhampton.

Mary Ann, his wife, is aged 33. She was born in Bridgnorth, Salop.

Their children:

  • Jane is age 8
  • John is age 11 months
13th October 1850 Marriage to John Walton

St. Mary's Church, Wolverhampton

Registration: Wolverhampton XVII 461

30th March 1851 Census

This shows the family living in Falkland Street, Wolverhampton.

John, age 42, is a locksmith. He was born in Tettenhall, a village near Wolverhampton.

Mary Ann, his wife, is age 43. She was born in Bridgnorth, Salop.

Jane is now married and living with her in-laws.

Someone called Esther (?) is listed at age 18 - as a general servant. It is possible that Esther was simply listed as a daughter even though she was no relation - just the census-taker making a mistake.

John is listed as being 12.

A new daughter, Selina, is listed as being aged 4 and a young son Robert as aged 2.

Two lodgers - Samuel Russell age 44 (a taylor - sewing man) and Alfred Massey age 28 (a bricklayer) were also living in the house.

1858

Death

Last quarter - 1858 District Wolverhampton Inferred County Staffordshire Volume 6b Page 306
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