Saddlers


BLACKLER	James	Saddler,Harness maker	1806: James Blackler, master saddler, harness maker, employs 1 man, 1 boy. Born about 1806, Devonport, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 35yrs, at Yealmpton, Devon with wife Mary 30yrs (born Revelstoke, Devon). Children: Thomas 4yrs; James 2yr; Mary 10 months infant. In 1851 James is 49yrs, still at Yealmpton; Mary 41yrs. Children: Thomas 14yrs (apprentice saddler); James 12yrs; Jane 8yrs; John. H. 4yrs; Marie 2yrs. House servant Lucy .A. Hemmings 15yrs. In 1861 James is 59yrs, still at Yealmpton village; Mary Ann 521yrs. Children: Thomas 24yrs (saddler); Jane 18yrs; John Hingston Blackler 14yrs (apprentice saddler); Maria 12yrs. 1871: James is 69yrs; Mary Ann 61yrs; John 24yrs,unmarried; Maria 22yrs, unmarried. Also listed is borther-in-law William Popham. 59yrs annuitant. Visitor: Francis Edmonds 22yrs (grocer).
BLACKLER	John	Saddler,Harness maker,Postmaster	1847: John Hingston Blackler, master saddler, harness maker, postmaster, employs 1 man & 1 apprentice. Born about 1847, Yealmpton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 4yrs, in 1861 he is 14yrs; 1871 John is 24yrs, unmarried, still living at Yealmpton village with his parents master saddler James & Mary Blackler plus siblings. In 1881 John is 34yrs, unmarried, living at the post office with his two sisters Jane 38yrs (unmarried)and Maria 32yrs(unmarried). Servant: Louisa. M. Taylor 14yrs.
BLACKLER	Thomas	Saddler,Harness maker	1837: Thomas Blackler, saddler. Born about 1837, Yealmpton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 4yrs with his parents master saddler James & Mary Blackler at Yealmpton. In 1851 Thomas is 14yrs; in 1861 he is 24yrs, in 1871 Thomas is 34yrs, unmarried, still with his parents at Yealmpton.
CARPENTER	James	Harness Maker	1855: James Carpenter, harness maker. Born about 1855, St Helier Jersey, Channel Islands. The 1871 UK census lists him as 16yrs, unmarried, at St Helier Jersey; with mother Marguerite Carpenter 45yrs (dressmaker) and brother George Carpenter 20yrs (see index Blacksmiths Channel Islands). Contact Michele by.
CHURCH	Jonathan	Saddler	1827: Jonathan Church, apprentice saddler. Born about 1827, Hertfordshire, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 14yrs, living t Alphington, Devon; apprentice to Richard Lear listed in this index. In 1851 Jonathan is 24yrs, married, visiting Job Foot and family at 7 Galloway Building, Bath,Somerset.
DARCH	John	Saddler	1796: John Darch, saddler. Born about 1796, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, living at the village, Ashreigney, Devon; with wife Jane 40yrs. Children: James 15yrs; Mary 15yrs; Ann 15yrs; John 10yrs; William 8yrs; Joshua 6yrs; Selina 2yrs. Also listed is saddler Thomas Johnson 60yrs.
DAVEY	William	Saddler	1786: William Davey, saddler. Born about 1786, Ashwater, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 55yrs, living at Ashwater . Also listed is Ann Davey 14yrs and Thomas Davey 60yrs (ag.labourer).
EATLEY	William	Harness Maker	1867: William Eatley, whitesmith, harness and chains. Born 30th October 1867 at 33 Gee Street, London, England. Christened 20th September 1874 st St Thomas Charterhouse, Finsbury, Middlesex. Son of Epapbroditis Eatley and Caroline Miller who married 20th April at St John The Baptist Shoreditch, London. See 1901 UK census for William, wife Florence and children. William had a forge at Eagle Court, City of London. Listed in Whitesmiths and Harness Maker (Saddlers). Contact John by
EDGCOMBE	George	Saddler	1820: George Edgcombe, master saddler, harness maker, employing 2 men . Born about 1820- 1821, Ashburton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 20yrs, at ?Cad Lane, Ashburton with his parents William 55yrs and Jane 55yrs Edgcombe. Siblings: Samuel Sarah 9yrs. 20yrs; Richard 15yrs; In In 1851 George is 36yrs, unmarried, living at North Street, Ashburton. Also listed is house servant Amelia Hancock 33yrs. 1861 George is 45yrs (??born 1816), living in North Street, Ashburton with wife Amelia (?nee Hancock) 43yrs.
EDWARDS	William	Saddler	1855: William Edwards, saddler, harness maker, Hambledon, Hampshire. Sent by anonymous contributor. See page 66 the 1855 Post Office Directory of Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset.
FRICKER	Ruth	Harness Maker(Mistress),employs 1 man	1810: Ruth Fricker, mistress harness maker. Born about 1810, in Bradford, Wiltshire. The 1851 UK census lists Ruth as 41yrs, a widow, Living at 71 St. Margarets Street, Bradford. Children: Harriett 19yrs, Mary 14yrs, Edward Henry 11yrs,Thomas 8yrs, John 5yrs, Arthur 3yrs.
IRELAND	George	Saddler	1826: George Ireland, saddler. Born about 1826, ?Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living at Ashburton, Devon; with mother his Mary 40yrs. Siblings: Betsy 20yrs; John 20yrs; Maryann 13yrs.
JOHNSON	Thomas	Saddler	1781: Thomas Johnson, saddler journeyman. Born about 1781, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, living at the village, Ashreigney, Devon. Lodging with saddler John Darch and his family.
KNOWLING	George	Saddler	1819: George Knowling, millwright. Born about 1819, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 22yrs, at ?North Street, Ashburton; with his mother Mary 46yrs,?widow. Siblings: John 18yrs (millwright); James 17yrs (millwright); Mary Ann1 4yrs; Richard 10yrs.
KNOWLING	James	Saddler	1824: James Knowling, millwright. Born about 1824, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at ?North Street, Ashburton; with his mother Mary 46yrs,?widow. Siblings: George 22yrs (millwright) John 18yrs (millwright); Mary Ann1 4yrs; Richard 10yrs.
KNOWLING	John	Saddler	1823: John Knowling, millwright. Born about 1823,Devon,England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 18yrs, at ?North Street, Ashburton; with his mother Mary 46yrs,?widow. Siblings: George 22yrs (millwright); James 17yrs (millwright); Mary Ann1 4yrs; Richard 10yrs.
LANE	William	Saddler	1816: William Lane, saddler. Born about 1816, Ashreigney, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, living at the village, Ashreigney, Devon; with his mother Mary Lane 50yrs and sister Ann Lane 30yrs. In 1851 William Lane is 25yrs, unmarried, still living in the village at Ashreigney; with Mary 69yrs and Ann Lane 39yrs (a glover).
LEAR	Richard (Jnr)	Saddler	1826: Richard Lear (Jnr), saddler. Born about 1826, Alphington, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living at Alphington, Devon with his family. See Sadlers Index for parents Richard (Snr) and Mary Lear plus siblings. In 1851 Richard (Jnr) is 25yrs, unmarried, still with his family at Alphington village.
LEAR	Richard (Snr)	Saddler	1801: Richard Lear (Snr), saddler. Born about 1801, Shillingford, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, living at Alphington, Devon; with wife Mary 40yrs (born Devon). Children: Richard 15yrs; Charlotte 13yrs; Susanna 11yrs; John 5yrs; William 2yrs. In 1851 Richard (Snr) is 56yrs, Mary 51yrs. Children: Richard (Jnr) 25yrs (sadler); Mary Ann 25yrs; William 12yrs (sadler); Ellen 10yrs; Charlotte 6yrs; Wifes father Phillip Hodge 89yrs, widower.
LEAR	William	Saddler	1839: William Lear, sadler. Born about 1839, Alphington, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 2yrs, living at Alphington, Devon with his family. See Sadlers Index for parents Richard (Snr) and Mary Lear plus siblings. In 1851 William is 12yrs, still with his family at Alphington village.
LEECH	Herbert James	Saddler	1895: Herbert James Leech, saddler. Born 1895, Chingford, Essex, England. Herbert followed in his father's footsteps and became a saddler possibly working for Jones Brothers of Chingford. 1914 war joined Army Service Corps number 4893 using his trade in France. Listed in both the Saddlers Index and Military Index. Contact Geraldine by
LEECH	William James	Saddler,Harness maker	1868: William James Leech,saddler, harness maker. Born 1868, Chingford, Essex, England. William aas a saddler/harness maker during 1914 war joined the Royal Regiment of Artillery/Royal Horse & Royal Field Artillery his regimental number 82681 served in France as a saddler. Listed in both the Saddlers Index and Military Index. Contact Geraldine by
PIPER	Edward phillip	Saddler	1821: Edward Phillip Piper, saddler. Born about 1821, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living at Alphington, Devon. Also listed is Ann Vice 20yrs, servant (born Devon). Edward married Alice Ann Fell, September 1849, at Bethnal green. In 1841, In 1861 Edward is 40yrs, a widower, a brace maker, living at 63 Wenlock Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex; with daughter Alice Kate Piper 4yrs. In 1871 Edward is 51yrs, at the Exeter Workhouse St Sidwell, Devon; and Alice Kate Piper 13yrs, is living with uncle John Green Fell and other family members, at 10-11 Prebend Street, Islington, London. In 1891 Edward is 70yrs, a saddler, still a widower and still at the workhouse in Exeter.
SIZELAND	James	Harness Maker	1856: James Sizeland (Jnr) was a harness maker, born 1856 in ?Reepham, Norfolk, England. Father: James Sizeland (Snr), born in Northrepps, Norfolk, England. Mother: Mary Ann nee Mitchell of Blakeney, Norfolk. James (Jnr) had three sisters; Louisa, Emma, my Gt Nan born 1858 Cromer and Sarah. All born Cromer and lived in 1, Garden Street and Church Street. Contact Clara by.
TAPNELL	Walter	Saddler	1786: Walter Tapnell, saddler. Born about 1786, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, living at Ashburton, Devon; with wife Mary 45yrs.
WALKER	William	Saddler	1805: William Walker, saddler. Born about 1805, Middlesex, London. The 1851 UK census lists him as 46yrs, at Salter Lane,Haswell, Durham; with wife Isabella 43yrs (born Durham). Children: Francis 19yrs; Henry 18yrs; William 14yrs; John 13yrs; Margaret 11yrs; George 9yrs; Matthew 7yrs (see Blacksmiths of Durham); Thomas 4yrs. Contact Sheila by
WEEKS	James	Saddler	1827: James Weeks, apprentice saddler. Born about 1827, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 14yrs, living at Ashburton, Devon; with his family. Parents James 51yrs and Harriet 40yrs. Siblings: Elizabeth2 4yrs; Sarah 14yrs; Maria 15yrs; Thomas 11yrsGeorge 1yr infant.