PRISONER BLACKSMITHS
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BARRATT William Blacksmith 1803: William Barratt, blacksmith, journeyman. Born about 1803, Yealmpton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 48yrs, a Prisoner at 1 - Guildhall, Plymouth. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Index.
BEWIT James Wheelwright 1800: James Bewitt, wheelwright. Born about 1850-51, Welney, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 50yrs, a prisoner at I-Norwich Castle, Castle Hill, Norwich , Norfolk. Listed in the Wheelwrights Index and Prisoners Index.
CRUSE Samuel Blacksmith, Farrier 1781: Samuel Cruse, blacksmith, farrier. Born about 1781, Kenton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 70yrs, a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prison, St David,Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Index.
CRUZE William Blacksmith 1832: William Cruze, blacksmith. Born about 1832, Tavistock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 19yrs, a prisoner at Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Index.
EVANS John Blacksmith 1810: John Evans, blacksmith. Born about 1810, Totnes, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 41yrs, a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Index.
FOSTER James Shipwright 1825: James Foster, shipwright. Born about 1825, Brixham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 26yrs,a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in Shipwrights and Prisoner Indexes.
MARTIN James Blacksmith 1827: James Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1827, London Vauxhall-London, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 24yrs, a prisoner at I-Norwich Castle, Castle Hill, Norwich , Norfolk. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk and Prisoenrs Indexes.
MATTHEWS Richard Blacksmith 1810: Richard Matthews, blacksmith. Born about 1810, Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 41yrs, a prisoner at 1-Sheriffs Ward for Debtors, Apostle,St.Thomas, Devon. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Indexes.
SCOWN Henry Wheelwright 1838: Henry Scown, wheelwright. Born about 1838, Straddon, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 13yrs,a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. . Listed in the Wheelwrights Index and Prisoners Index.
SHARLAND Thomas Blacksmith 1741: Thomas Sharland, blackmsith (illegally). See 79 Traverses and Felons Devon Quarter Sessions Easter 1741. Thomas Sharland - For using and Exercising the Art Mistery or manuell occupation of a Smith at Sandford from the 7th July 1740 to 7th October then next following having not been brought up for the space of 7 years as an apprentice in such Trade contrary to ye form of ye statute in such case made and provided. [Testimony: Roger Brewer; Thomas Chaunter]. Thomas could be Richard Chanter’s(a Blacksmith of Devon) uncle born 1685 who married a Mary Pope on 17 Jan 1717 or his son Thomas 1720 - 1759 who married an Elizabeth Bond on 22 Sep 1745. Thomas is also listed in the Prisoners & Paupers Index. Contact David by.
SMITH John Blacksmith 1800: John Smith, master blacksmith. Born about 1800-1801, Churchstaunton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 50yrs, a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Index.
TYAS William Thomas Silversmith 1796: William Thomas Tyas, silversmith, jeweller, watchmaker. Born about 1796, St. Giles Cripplegatem London. Convicted for robbery (the Old Bailey) See Interesting Stories Link and Clock & Watchmakers link. Contact at
UNKNOWN B.G. Blacksmith 1833: B.G. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Hampshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN B.L. Blacksmith 1799: B.L. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1799-1800, Cradley, Worcestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 51yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Worcestershire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN E.S. Whitesmith 1827: E.S Unknown, whitesmith. Born about 1827, Lamback, Cheshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, aTin Plate Worker, a prisoner at 1 -Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN G.B. Blacksmith 1817: G.B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1817, Tipton, Staffordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 34yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Staffordshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN G.M. Boiler Maker 1826: G.M. Unknown, boiler maker. Born about 1826, Lothborough, Leicestsershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 25yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the boiler makers and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN G.S. Whitesmith 1833: G.S. Unknown, whitesmith. Born about 1833, Foreham, Hampshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, a tinsmith, a prisoner at I-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN G.V. Blacksmith 1822: G.V. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1822, Hayland, Suffolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 29yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Suffolk and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.A. Nail Maker 1828: J.A. Unknown, nail maker. Born about 1828, Preston Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the index for Bolts-Hinges-Nails and Prisoner Index
UNKNOWN J.B. Blacksmith 1823: J. B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1823, Broadclist, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 28yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.B. Whitesmith, Engineer 1824: J.B. Unknown, whitesmith, engineer. Born about 1824, Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, a prisoner at 1 -Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock. Born: Exeter-DEV. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.B.B. Blacksmith 1820: J.B.B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Baguley, Cheshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 30yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford,Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Cheshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.C. Blacksmith 1830: J. C. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1830-31, St.Clements, Oxfordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Oxford and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.D. Blacksmith 1830: J. D. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1830-31, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.H Silversmith 1819: J.H. Unknown, silversmith. Born about 1819, Chelsea, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 32yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the SIlversmith and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.H. Silversmith 1835: J.H. Unknown, silversmith. Born about 1835, London, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the SIlversmith and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.I. Boiler Maker 1827: J.I. Unknown, boiler maker. Born about 1827, Newcastle on Tyne-Ntm. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the boiler makers and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.L. Blacksmith 1829: J. L. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1829, Ireland. The 1851 UK census lists him as 22yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Ireland and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.L. Boiler Maker 1830: J.L. Unknown, a boiler maker. Born about 1830, Crounburn, Gloucestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the boiler makers and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.M. Whitesmith 1834: J.M, Unknown, whitesmith. Born about 1834, Hull Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 17yrs, a tin man, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock. Born: Hull-YKS. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.O'C Iron Worker 1824: J.O'C. Unknown , iron worker. Born about 1824, Chelsea, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index.
UNKNOWN J.P. Blacksmith 1815: J. P. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1815, St Pancras, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 36yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Middlesex and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.W. Coach Builder 1830: J.W. Unknown , coach builder. Born about 1830-31, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Cartwrights and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN J.W. Whitesmith 1815: J.W. Unknown, whitesmith. Born about 1815, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 36yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN M.V. File Maker 1824: M.V. Unknown, file maker. Born about 1824, Winchester, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devon. Listed in the Bolts-Hinges-Nails and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN N.R. Blacksmith 1824: N. R. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1824, Market Harland, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN R.B. Blacksmith 1817: R. B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1817, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 34yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN R.H. Blacksmith 1826: R. H. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1826, Billinger, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 25yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN R.R. Brass Founder 1830: R.R. Unknown, brass turner. Born about 1830-31, Bolton, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a convict at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Coppersmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN R.R. Brass Founder 1809: R.R. Unknown, brass turner. Born about 1809, Chettenham, Gloucestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Coppersmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN S.B. Brass Founder 1833: S.B. Unknown, brass turner. Born about 1833, Esham, Worcestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Coppersmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN S.G. Blacksmith,Engineer 1820: S. G. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 31yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN S.W. Whitesmith 1830: S.W. Unknown, whitesmith. Born about 1830, Edinburgh, Scotland. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN T.B. Blacksmith 1825: T. B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1825, Congleton, Cheshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 26yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Cheshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN T.H. Blacksmith 1830: T. H. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Ketturrasleigh , Ireland. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Ireland and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN T.H. Iron Worker 1832: T.H. Unknown, iron worker, Born about 1832, Halstead, Essex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devonshire. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index.
UNKNOWN T.S. Coppersmith 1827: T.S. Unknown, glazier (coppersmith). Born about 1827, Bromsgove, Worcestershire, England. The 1851 UK census lists Him as 24yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devon. Listed in the Whitesmith and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN T.W. Blacksmith 1820: T.W. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1820-21, Guildford, Surrey, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 30yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Surrey and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.B. Blacksmith 1832: Unknown W.B. blacksmith. Born about 1832, Carlisle, ?Cumbria, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, a prisoner at , 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Cumbria and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.B. Blacksmith 1826: W.B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1826, Carlisle, ?Cumberland, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 25yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Cumberland and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.B. Cutler 1827: W.B. Unknown, cutler. Born about 1827, Sheffield, Yorkshire, E ngland. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Cutlers and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.G. Blacksmith 1830: W.G. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Wensford, Cheshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Cheshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.H. Blacksmith 1830: W.H. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1830, Horsforth, Yorkshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.H. Coach Maker 1830: W.H. Unknown, coach maker. Born about 1830-31, British Subject – AME. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Cartwrights and Prisoners Indexes.
UNKNOWN W.H. Iron Worker 1835: W.H. Unknown, iron worker. Born about 1835, London, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Iron Workers and Prisoner Index.
UNKNOWN W.R. Wheelwright 1823: W.R. Unknown, wheelwright. Born about 1823, Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 28yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devon. Listed in the Wheelwrights Index and Prisoners Index.
WHITE Robert Blacksmith 1809: Robert White, blacksmith. Born about 1809,Kilmington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at the Poor House, Kilmington with wife Sarah 41yrs ( Kilmington). Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Indexes.
WHITEMAN Ambrose Wheelwright 1809: Ambrose Whiteman, wheelwright. Born about 1809, Feltwel, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists Ambrose as 42yrs, a prisoner at I-Norwich Castle, Castle Hill, Norwich , Norfolk. Listed in the Wheelwrights Index and Prisoners Index.
WOOD John Whitesmith 1831: John Wood, Whitesmith. Born about 1831, Dartmouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 20yrs, a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prison, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in the Whitesmiths and Prisoners Indexes.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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