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Households on Romiley Road

1 - The Shaw Family at the Craven Heifer Public House

John Shaw Head 1835 Licensed Victualler

Mary Shaw Wife 1832

William Woodall Boarder 1802 Labourer

2 - The Gregory Butchers

George Gregory Head 1834 Butcher

James B Greaves Half Brother 1827 Cattle Dealer

Hannah Gregory Sister 1831

Anne Gregory Sister 1833 Draper

Alice Gregory Sister 1836

Greetham Capps Servant 1855 Servant

3 - The Bennett Family

Moses Bennett Head 1837 Cotton Spinner

Selina Bennett Wife 1837    

Nancy Bennett Daughter 1869

4 - The Lucas Family

Joseph Lucas Head 1841 Coal miner

Martha Lucas Wife 1844 Hat Trimmer

Mary Lucas Daughter 1866 Scholar

William Lucas Son 1869

5 - The Shuttleworth Shoe Shop

John  Shuttleworth Head 1831 Boot, Shoe and Clog Maker   

Elizabeth Shuttleworth Sister 1841 Milliner  

 Lucy Shuttleworth Sister 1843 Weaver   

James Shuttleworth Brother 1845 Boot and shoe maker   

Rosey Shuttleworth Sister 1847 Milliner   

John  McDoole Apprentice 1854 Apprentice shoemaker

6 - The Noblett Family

Peter Noblett Head 1838 Coal miner   

Emma Noblett Wife 1839 Cotton Weaver   

Mary Noblett Daughter 1861 Scholar   

Martha Noblett Daughter 1863 Scholar   

George William Noblett Son 1865 Scholar

7- The Robinson and Schofield Hat Factory

Samuel Robinson Head 1812 Hat Manufacturer   

Sarah Robinson Wife 1811    

Julia Schofield Daughter 1843 At home   

James Schofield Son-in-law 1839 Hat Manufacturer   

Minnie Schofield Granddaughter 1865 Scholar

8 - The Cope Family

William Cope Head 1847 Hatter   

Ann Cope Wife 1846

9 - The Robinson Family

John  Robinson Head 1816 Felt Hat Blocker   

Ellen  Robinson Wife 1822    

Mary Robinson Daughter 1852 Servant   

William Robinson Son 1854 Felt Hatter   

Samuel Robinson Son 1857 Fur blower   

Ellen  Robinson Daughter 1860 Scholar   

Hiram Robinson Son 1862 Scholar   

Sarah Robinson Mother 1794 Annuitant

10 - The Houghton Family

John  Houghton Head 1824 Felt Hat Blocker   

Mary A Houghton Wife 1826    

Alice Houghton Daughter 1854 Felt Hat Trimmer   

Mary Houghton Daughter 1857 Felt Hat Binding   

George P Houghton Son 1860 Grocer's Assistant   

James Houghton Son 1862 Scholar   

Charles E Houghton Son 1864 Scholar   

Sarah J Houghton Daughter 1866    

Francis P Houghton Daughter 1868    

Maria P Houghton Daughter 1870

11 - Hiram Robinson

Hiram Robinson Head 1828 Hatter

12 - The Ridgway Family

Andrew Ridgway Head 1825 Gardener   

Mary Ridgway Wife 1827    

Susan Harrison Ridgway Daughter 1851 Hat Binder   

Sarah Ridgway Daughter 1853 Hat Binder   

Charles Ridgway Son 1859 Scholar   

Laura Alice Ridgway Daughter 1862 Scholar   

Andrew Ridgway Son 1865 Scholar   

Thomas Ridgway Son 1867 Scholar   

Bertha Ridgway Daughter 1869

13 - The Booth Family

Frederick Booth Head 1846 Felt Hat Maker   

Hannah Booth Wife 1842    

Joseph Kirby  1850 School Master

14 - The Leigh Family

Thomas Leigh Head 1833 Hatter   
Rachel Leigh Wife 1837    
William Leigh Son 1856 Hatter   
Squire Leigh Son 1862 Scholar   
Maria Leigh Daughter 1869    
Lavinia Leigh Daughter 1870

15 - The Bowden Family

Thomas Bowden Head 1818 Hat Warehouseman   

Hannah Bowden Wife 1818    

Hannah Bowden Daughter 1853 Hat Trimmer

16 - The Combes Family

John  Combes Head  1831 Felt Body Maker   

Maria Combes Wife 1827 Hat Trimmer   

Hannah Combes Daughter 1857 Hat Trimmer   

Albert Combes Son 1858 Felt Body Maker   

Elizabeth Combes Daughter 1861 Nurse Girl (help)   

Samuel Combes Son 1869

17 - The Benson Family

John  Benson Head 1845 Felt Hat Blocker   

Martha Ann Benson Wife 1846 Felt Hat Trimmer   

Ada Benson Daughter 1866 Scholar   

George Benson Son 1869 Scholar   

Sarah Ellen Benson Daughter 1870    

Hannah Pollitt Nurse 1858 Nurse

18 - The Booth Family
(Samuel and Mary)

Samuel Booth Head 1826 Hatter   

Mary Booth Wife 1835    

Robert Booth Son 1860 Scholar

19 - The Mosscrop Draper's Shop

Anthony Mosscrop Head 1844 Draper   

Agnes Mosscrop Wife 1846

20 - The Renshaw Family

Abraham Renshaw Head 1834 Clerk and Book Keeper   

Elizabeth Renshaw Wife 1833 Housewife and weaver

21 - The Skelton Family

WilliamSkeltonHead 1836Hat Finisher

EmmaSkeltonWife1848

John WilliamSkeltonSon1869

22 - Matthew and Sarah Robinson

Matthew Robinson Head 1845 Hatter   

Sarah  Robinson Wife 1846 Weaver   

Sarah Cooper Servant 1801 Housekeeper

23 - The Swindells Family (Thomas and Julia Ann)

Thomas Swindells Head 1844 Engine Fitter   

Julia Ann Swindells Wife 1845    

Mary Swindells Daughter 1868    

Hannah Swindells Daughter 1869    

Martha Colclough Visitor 1825

24 - The Perrin Grocer's Shop

John Perrin Head 1843 Grocer   

Martha Perrin Sister 1839    

Sarah Perrin Sister 1849

25 - The Merkel Tobacconists

Louis George Merkil Head 1846 Tobacconist   

Hannah Merkil Wife 1850

26 - The Railway Inn

John Booth Head  1817 Retailer of Beer   

Esther Booth Wife 1810

27 - The Thompsons at the Post Office

John Thompson Head 1838 Book Keeper   

Harriet Thompson Wife 1842   

Emma Thompson Daughter 1862    

Joseph Thompson Son 1864 Scholar  

John James Thompson Son 1869

28 - The Hilton Family

Alfred Hilton Head 1841 Labourer   

Fanny Hilton Wife 1844    

Thomas Hilton Son 1867

29 - The Rowe Family at Romiley Station

Joseph Rowe Head 1848 Station Master   

Mary Rowe Wife 1837    

Frederick William Shepherd Nephew 1868

30 - The Ferns Family

Joseph Ferns Head 1815 Mill Warper   

Ann Ferns Wife 1814    

Alice Ferns Daughter 1847 Dress Maker   

Ann Ferns Daughter 1851 Cotton Weaver   

John Ferns Son 1853 Cotton Weaver   

Joseph Ferns Son 1857 Cotton Spinner   

Arthur Ferns Son 1861 Scholar   

Ellen  Ferns Daughter 1862 Scholar

31 - The Smith Family (Joseph and Mary)

Joseph Smith Head 1847 Under Cotton Carder   

Mary Smith Wife 1838 Cotton Winder   

Samuel Smith Son 1868    

Jane Elizabeth Smith Daughter 1870    

Jane Smith Mother 1815 House Keeper

32 - The Benson Family

Jane Benson Head 1827 Druggist and Weaver   

Sarah Jane Benson Daughter 1849 Throstle Spinner   

William Benson Son 1851 Lap Carrier   

Mary Ann Benson Daughter 1853 Throstle Spinner

33 - The Swindells Family (Daniel and Elizabeth)

Daniel Swindells Head 1835 Mechanic Mill   

Elizabeth Swindells Wife 1840 Draper   

Sarah A Swindells Daughter 1864 Scholar   

Peter Swindells Son 1867 Scholar   

Mary Hannah Swindells Daughter 1870    

Hannah Swindells Mother 1808 Retired Cook   

Joseph Swindells Brother-in-law 1851 Mechanic Mill   

Martha Swindells Sister 1847 Weaver

34 - The Shaw Family Grocers

Thomas David Shaw Head 1843 Grocer   

Elizabeth Sarah Shaw Wife 1836    

Wilfred Thomas Shaw Son 1866    

Vida Elizabeth Shaw Daughter 1867    

Amy Blanche Shaw Daughter 1869    

Walwin Loftus Shaw Son 1870

35 - The Chappells at the Duke of York

James Chappell Head 1822 Licensed Victualler   

Sarah Chappell Wife 1820    

Ellen  Chappell Daughter 1849    

Joseph Chappell Son 1850    

Sarah Chappell Daughter 1853 Hat Binder   

Ann Chappell Daughter 1859    

James Chappell Father 1784 Infirm

36 - The Bennett Family

William Bennett Head 1806 Stone Mason   

Elizabeth Rowbottom Housekeeper 1817 House Keeper   

Sampson Bennett Grandson 1853 Hatter   

Mary B Bennett Granddaughter 1856 Cotton Operative   

Hannah Bennett Granddaughter 1858 Hat Trimmer   

Martha Bennett Granddaughter 1860 Scholar   

Joseph Bennett Grandson 1862 Scholar

37 - The Smith Family (John and Mary)

John Smith Head 1821 Hatter   

Mary Smith Wife 1823    

Ralph Smith Son 1846 Hatter   

Elizabeth Smith Daughter 1849 Machinist   

Sarah Smith Daughter 1852 Machinist   

Annie Smith Daughter 1854 Machinist  

 John Smith Son 1858 Errand Boy   

Martha Smith Daughter 1860 Scholar   

Esther M Smith Daughter 1865 Scholar

38 - The Hadfield Family

Henry Hadfield Head 1836 Color Mixer   

Sarah Jane Hadfield Wife 1835    

James Hadfield Son 1858 Scholar   

Mary Jane Hadfield Daughter 1860 Scholar   

Harry  Hadfield Son 1862 Scholar   

Martha Hadfield Daughter 1864 Scholar   

Willie Hadfield Son 1866 Scholar   

Annie Hadfield Daughter 1868 Scholar  

 John Hadfield Son 1870    

Minerva Hadfield Daughter 1871

39 - The Hadfield Family (Mary and Sons)

Mary  Hadfield Head 1807 Housekeeper   

Benjamin Hadfield Son 1849 Labourer   

Joseph Hadfield Son 1851 Labourer

40 - The Rowbotham Family

Joseph Rowbotham Head 1846 Felt Hat Finisher   

Mary Rowbotham Wife 1845    

Sarah Annie Rowbotham Daughter 1868    

Joseph Rowbotham Son 1870

41 - The Ramsden Family

Charles Ramsden Head 1833 Engine Driver Cotton Mill   

Eliza Ramsden Wife 1837    

George Henry Ramsden Son 1860 Half Time and Scholar   

Mary Ramsden Daughter 1863 Scholar   

William T Ramsden Son 1866 Scholar   

Elizabeth Ramsden Daughter 1868 Scholar   

Alice Ramsden Daughter 1870

42 - The Fletcher Family

Martha Fletcher Head 1797    

Alfred Fletcher Grandson 1847 Hatter   

Susan Fletcher Daughter in law 1849    

Mary Jane Fletcher Granddaughter 1870

43 - The Hallows Family

Andrew Hallows Head 1832 Carrier   

Millicent Hallows Wife 1834    

Thomas Hallows Son 1862 Scholar   

William Hallows Son 1868    

Hannah Hallows Daughter 1869



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44 - The Annable Family

Sarah Annable Head 1812 Housekeeper   

Jasper Swindells Lodger 1807 Farm Labourer   

Samuel Swindells Lodger's son 1837 Carter   

Eliza Swindells Wife of Samuel 1842 Cotton Bobbin Winder

45 - Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor Head 1836 Pedlar

46 - The Storer Family

William Storer Head 1847 Butcher   

Elizabeth Storer Wife 1847    

Sarah Ellen Storer Daughter 1870    

James Storer Lodger 1849 Self Actor Minder   

James Wignall Lodger 1850 Felt Hatter

47 - The Rowbottom Family

William Rowbottom Head 1832 Overlooker   

Elizabeth J Rowbottom Wife 1834 Grocer   

Samuel Rowbottom Son 1860 Scholar   

Eliza Shottin Lodger 1853 Throstle Spinner   

Benjamin Hadfield Lodger 1813 Card room hand

48 - The Bardsley Family

Judah Bardsley Head 1808 Hatter   

Mary Ann Bardsley Wife 1808 Char woman

49 - The Hutton Family

Mary Ann Hutton Head 1836 Hat Trimmer   

Jane Ann Redfern Daughter 1856 Factory Hand   

Allen Hutton Son 1858 Factory Hand   

Sarah E Hutton Daughter 1859 Half Time and Scholar   

Mary A Hutton Daughter 1867 Scholar   

Emily M Hutton Daughter 1870

50 - The Derbyshire Family

Thomas Derbyshire Head 1841 Calico Bleacher   

Jane Derbyshire Wife 1843    

Henry Derbyshire Son 1862 Half Time and Scholar   

Frank Derbyshire Son 1868 Scholar   

William Derbyshire Son 1870

51 - The Faulkner Family

Sarah Faulkner Head 1813    

Ruth Faulkner Daughter 1847 Dress Maker   

Mary Faulkner Daughter 1853 Machine sewer   

John Faulkner Son 1858 Scholar   

Sarah A Hall Daughter 1845 Machinist   

Thomas Hall Son in law 1847 Engine Fitter   

Charles William Harrison Lodger 1851 Railway Porter

52 - The Moss Family

James Moss Head 1833 Mechanic   

Alice Moss Wife 1835    

Elizabeth A Moss Daughter 1858 Weaver   

John Moss Son 1867 Scholar   

Martha Moss Daughter 1869 Scholar   

Margaret Moss Daughter 1870

53 - The Hopwood Family

Simeon Hopwood Head 1821 Shopkeeper   

Mary Hopwood Wife 1822    

William Hopwood Son 1849 Blacksmith   

Robert Hopwood Son 1858

54 - The Noblett Family

Sarah Noblett Head 1840 Housekeeper   

Jane Noblett Sister 1842 Cotton Weaver   

Margaret Noblett Sister 1846 Cotton Weaver   

Thomas Noblett Brother 1849 Cotton Spinner   

Agnes Noblett Sister 1851 Cotton Weaver   

Jonah Noblett Brother 1852 Cotton Weaver   

Alfred Noblett Brother 1863 Scholar   

Mary Dean Lodger 1836 Hat Trimmer   

Peter Dean Son 1861 Half Time and Scholar   

William Dean Son 1862 Half Time and Scholar   

Sarah Dean Son 1864 Half Time and Scholar   

Joseph Swindells Visitor 1820 Engine Driver   

Margaret Swindells Wife of Joseph 1816

55 - The Hopwood Family (Joseph and Mary)

Joseph Hopwood Head 1839 Hatter   

Mary Hopwood Wife 1839    

Mary Hopwood Daughter 1862 Felt Hat Binding Piecer   

Sarah Hopwood Daughter 1869 Scholar   

James Hopwood Son 1870

56 - The Swindells Family (Samuel and Ellen)

Samuel Swindells Head 1836 Mechanic   

Ellen  Swindells Wife 1834    

James T Swindells Son 1863 Scholar   

Mary A Swindells Daughter 1864 Scholar   

Joseph Swindells Son 1856 Scholar   

Samuel Swindells Son 1870

57 - The Swindells Family at the Friendship Inn

James Swindells Head 1812 Beer Seller   

Mary Swindells Wife 1812    

James Swindells Son 1854 Book Keeper   

James Ferns Son in law 1846 Machine Smith   

Eliza Ferns Daughter 1849    

James Henry Howe Grandson 1865 Scholar

58 - The Bowden Family

William Bowden Head 1830 Machine Printer   

Hannah Bowden Wife 1830    

Joseph Bowden Son 1862 Scholar   

Matilda Marson Niece 1867 Scholar

59 - The Holt Family

John Holt Head 1842 Hatter   

Lucy Holt Wife 1842    

Edmond Holt Son 1866 Scholar   

Mary Ellen Holt Daughter 1868 Scholar   

Henry Johnson Boarder 1851 Farm Servant

60 - The Heathcote Family

Ann Heathcote Head 1812    

Thomas Heathcote Son 1834 Self Acting Minder   

Joshua Heathcote Son 1836 Self Acting Minder

61 - The Platt Family

John Platt Head 1848 Hat Finisher   

Amelia Platt Wife 1848 Hat Trimmer   

Emily Platt Daughter 1870    

Hannah Moore Lodger 1842 Hat Trimmer

62 - The Middleton Family

Joseph Middleton Head 1843 Banksman   

Hannah Middleton Wife 1844 Cotton Operative   

Mary Jane Middleton Daughter 1868    

Hannah Middleton Daughter 1869    

Elizabeth Cottrill Niece 1861

63 - The Hallworth Family

Thomas W Hallworth Head 1819 Hatter   

Dinah Hallworth Wife 1844    

W Hallworth Son 1870    

Fred Torr Boarder 1850 Wheelwright

64 - The Gould Family

Joseph Gould Head 1837 Wheelwright   

Mary Gould Wife 1838    

Sarah E Gould Daughter 1866   

Mary Gould Daughter 1868    

Ann Gould Daughter 1870

65 - The Bennett Family (Mark and Elizabeth)

Mark Bennett Head 1834 Newsagent   

Elizabeth Bennett Wife 1826    

Ann S Bennett Daughter 1855 Hat Trimmer   

Daniel J Bennett Son 1858 Hatter   

Jabez Bennett Son 1862 Scholar

66 - The Pollitt Family (John and Martha)

John Pollitt Head 1836 Joiner   

Martha Pollitt Wife 1835    

Joseph Pollitt Son 1859 Cotton Operative   

William Pollitt Son 1862 Scholar  

 John Pollitt Son 1865 Scholar   

Mary A Pollitt Daughter 1869 Scholar

67 - The Pollitt Family at the Grey Horse

John Pollitt Head 1805 Farmer and Beer Seller   

Nancy Pollitt Wife 1828    

William Pollitt Son 1851 Farmer's son

68 - The Denerley Family

Susan Denerley Head 1834 Hat Trimmer   

Sarah A Denerley Daughter 1858 Cotton Operative   

John Thomas Denerley Son 1861 Cotton Operative Half time   

Mary Denerley Daughter 1864 Scholar   

Joel Denerley Son 1869    

Joel Denerley Father in Law 1794 Formally Hatter

69 - The Bellott Family

Joseph Bellott Head 1848 Labourer and bricksetter   

Mary Bellott Wife 1842    

Mary E Bellott Daughter 1868    

Anthony Bellott Son 1870    

John Hoolley Lodger 1828 Cattle Dealer

70 - The Addison Family

William M Addison Head 1833 Warehouseman   

Emma Addison Wife 1842 Jack Frame Tenter   

Martha Addison Daughter 1862 Scholar

71 - The Green Family Grocers

Samuel Green Head 1842 Grocer   

Annie Green Wife 1847

72 - The Cash Family

John Cash Head 1811 Stone Cutter   

Mary Cash Wife 1807 Laundress

73 - The Green Family

John Green Head 1803 Retired Grocer   

Hannah Green Wife 1808 Retired Grocer

74 - Mary Mellor

Mary Mellor Head 1814 Hat Trimmer

75 - The Ridgway Family (Charles and Ann)

Charles Ridgway Head 1797 Gardener and Nurseryman   

Ann Ridgway Wife 1795    

Elizabeth Ridgway Daughter 1823

76 - The Nuttall Family

William Nuttall Head 1845 Hatter   

Ann Nuttall Wife 1844    

Hannah Nuttall Daughter 1860 Scholar   

William Nuttall Son 1870   

 Rachel J Higginbottom Lodger 1852 Hat Trimmer

77 - The Ridgway Family (sisters)

Martha Ridgway Head 1811 Laundress   

Mary Ridgway Sister 1816 Laundress   

Fanny Ridgway Sister 1819 Calico Weaver

78 - The Ridgway Family (Thomas and Sarah)

Thomas Ridgway Head 1832 Landscape Gardener   

Sarah Ridgway Wife 1834    

Eliza Ridgway Daughter 1862    

Annie L Ridgway Daughter 1865 Scholar   

Elizabeth Ridgway Daughter 1870

79 - The Jackson Family

William Jackson Head 1823 Shoe maker   

Margaret Jackson Wife 1829    

John Jackson Son 1855 Apprentice   

Mary Jackson Daughter 1861 Scholar

William Goodwin Apprentice 1854 Apprentice

80 - The Axon Family

John Axon Head 1820 Tailor   

Sarah A Axon Wife 1818

81 - The Barber Family

Beth Barber Head 1801 Housekeeper   

Martha H Barber Daughter 1824 Cotton Operative   

Ann Barber Daughter 1829 Cotton Operative   

Hannah Barber Daughter 1831 Cotton Operative   

Charles Taylor Grandson 1860 Scholar   

Henry Taylor Grandson 1866 Scholar

82 - The Stafford Family

John Stafford Head 1846 Hatter   

Betty Stafford Wife 1848 Hat Trimmer   

Samuel Stafford Son 1870

83 - The Hartley Family at the Romiley Arms

Samuel Hartley Head 1834 Hotel Keeper   

Jane Hartley Wife 1837    

Frederick Hartley Son 1864 Scholar   

Willie Hartley Son 1867 Scholar  

Ada Hartley Daughter 1869

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