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| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1842: George Amner. Son William married Eliza WREN 15 May 1842 in Queenborough-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1845: George Amner. Son George Timperley AMNER married Celia WEBB 11 June 1845, Ipswich-Suffolk. More information required. Contact Cheryl by . |
| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1846: George Amner. Son Josiah Thomas AMNER married Harriet SHARP 18 July 1846, Gillingham-Kent. More information required.Contact Cheryl by . |
| | AMNER | John | Shipwright | 1840: John Amner. See entry for Mathias DARTON. More information required. Contact Cheryl by . |
| | AMNER | Robert | Shipwright | 1843: Robert Amner. Son James married Jane COSER 04 April 1843 in Durham. More information required. Contact Cheryl by . |
| | AMNER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1845: Thomas Amner. Daughter Elizabeth married David HUMPHREY 23 Nov 1845, Minster-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by . |
| | AMNER | Wharton | Shipwright | 1837: Wharton Amner.Daughter Mary Ann married Charles WARD 10 July 1837, Frindsbury-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by . |
| | ANDERSON | John | Shipwright | 1804: John Anderson, baptized at Deptford in 1804. Parents: Richard and Isabella Anderson. After serving an apprenticeship at Deptford, he became a Shipwright based there. John & his wife Jane had four children baptized at Deptford. Contact Judy by. |
| | ANDERSON | Richard | Shipwright | 1763: Richard Anderson, born at Gravesend in 1763 (son of Richard Anderson and Eunice Child). In 1778 he was apprenticed to a Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard and served a seven-year apprenticeship at Chatham, Sheerness and Woolwich. Once qualified, he married and settled at Deptford with his wife Isabella: their ten children were all baptized at Deptford. In 1805 Richard was promoted to "Foreman Afloat" and in 1822 to "Foreman of the Yard"(i.e. Deptford Dockyard). Isabella died in 1826. Richard retired in 1828 and continued to live at Deptford until his death there in 1837. Contact Judy by. |
| | ANDERSON | William | Shipwright | 1828: William Anderson, born at Deptford in 1806 (son of Richard and Isabella Anderson). In 1828 he married Elizabeth Sarah Riddall at Southwark, Surrey: they had five children. Until 1834 William was a Shipwright, based at Deptford: he then worked for the Excise Service until 1841, when he resumed the occupation of Shipwright, again based at Deptford. He and Elizabeth Sarah both died at Deptford, he in 1873 and she in 1878. Contact Judy by. |
| | ARAM | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Aram 16yrs, Aramis Place & Row, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Mother: Maria, a publican. |
| | ARIES | James | Shipwright | 1794: James Aries, shipwright. Born 1794 in Deptford, Kent, England. He married Catherine Maria Randfield the 27th of September 1815. They lived in the Burough of Greenwich next to the Thames River in England. He worked as a Shipwright and had seven (7) children: James (22 Mar 1818); Ann Charlotte (6 Apr 1821); Mary Ann (6 Apr 1821); Sabina Amelia (20 May 1825); James Thomas (12 Jun 1828); Samuel William (27 Jan 1833); and Catherine Sarah ( 1835). James trained his sons in the skill of building and Samuel William went on to own a large building company in England with many employees and household servants. James died at the age of 65 on13 Aug1859 in Deptford, Kent, England and was buried in Brockley Cemetery Plot No 184. Contact DeeAnn by |
| | AVENT | Edmund | Shipwright | 1851: Edmund Avent 53yrs, 73 George Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon. Born: Stoke Damerel-DEV. Wife: Mary A. 49yrs born Stoke Damerel-DEV. Sons: John23yrs (Shipwright) & George 15yrs (Blacksmith - see Blacksmiths of Devon). See census 1851 for other children listed. |
| | AVENT | John | Shipwright | 1851: John Avent 23yrs, 73 George Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon. Born: Stoke Damerel-DEV. Parents Edmund & Mary (Shipwright). Brother George 15yrs - see Blacksmiths of Devon. |
| | AVENT | Samuel | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Samuel Avent 15yrs, Friary Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: Thomas & Ann. |
| | BAACKHAM ? | Robert | Shipwright | 1841: Robert Baackham 25yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Mary 20yrs born Kent. Name spelt Baackham seen on census. |
| | BAGLEY | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Bagley 45yrs, Northfleet,Kent. Born:Kent. Wife: Mary 40yrs. Children:Eliza 29yrs, George 3yrs, George 45yrs (a painter). |
| | BAILEY | Thomas | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Thomas Bailey 49yrs, 12 Tin Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife: Mary 47yrs born DEV. |
| | BAKER | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Baker 43yrs, Sutton Place, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Elizabeth 44yrs. |
| | BAKER | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Baker 50yrs. See 1841 census, Plymouth parish: St. Charles the Martyr . Born: DEV. Wife: Hannah 45yrs. Both born Devon. |
| | BALL | Samuel | Shipwright | 1841: Samuel Ball 16yrs, Narrow Bone Slip, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Parents: Samuel & Maria. |
| | BANNISTER | James | Shipwright | 1736: James Bannister, born in Bretherton,Lancashire 1736. A Shipwright from at least 1761 to 1822. Contact Sandy at. |
| | BANNISTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1781: Thomas Bannister, born Much Hoole,Lancashire 1781. A Shipwright from at least 1802 to 1868. Contact Sandy at. |
| | BANNISTER | William | Shipwright | 1702: William Bannister, born in Bretherton,Lancashire 1702. A Shipwright from at least 1730 to 1776. Contact Sandy at. |
| | BARRY | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Barry, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | BARWICK | John | Shipwright | 1863: John Barwick, married at Akaroa NZ, 1863 to Elizabeth DONNET. Contact me for full details by. |
| | BASKETT | William | Shipwright(Master) | 1833: William Baskett, born: 1833 East Cowes, Isle of Wight. From 1861-1871 was Leading Master of Shipwrights, Dockyards, Isle of Sheppey. Died: Dec 1916. Wife: Ellen Coppinger born Isle of Wight. Both buried at Halfway Cemetery, Sheerness. Contact Ann at. |
| | BAZLEY | William | Shipwright | 1851: William Bazley 21yrs, 15 Prospect Row, Devonport, Devon. Born: Devonport-DEV. Parents Samuel & Eliz. Brothers Joseph & John are Blacksmiths (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | BEED (BUD) | Robert | Shipbuilder - Apprentice | 1831: Robert Budd (or Beed), apprentice Shipwright. Born about 1831 in Steynton, Pembrokshire,Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as ?18yrs lodging with master shipwright James Thomas 53yrs & his wife Damaris 60yrs. |
| | BENNETT | Alfred Alexander | Shipwright | 1863: Alfred Alexander Bennett, shipwright. Born 1863, Penryn, Cornwell, England. Parents: Alfred Alexander Bennett & Alice. Wife: Amelia Fanny (Gillard?). If you can share information please contact Tracey by |
| | BENNETT | George | Shipwright | 1841: George Bennett 25yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Mary 20yrs born - not in Kent. George 5yrs,Frederick 2yrs,Edward 8 months. |
| | BENNETT | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Bennett 25yrs, Greenich,Woolich,Kent. Born: unknown,not in kent. Wife: Sarah 20yrs not born in Kent. |
| | BILBE | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Bilbe 30yrs, Northfleet,Kent. Born: not in Kent. Wife: Jane 25yrs born - not in Kent. Thomas Bilbe 25yrs. |
| | BLACKMAN | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Blackman ?34yrs, New Road, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Mary 29yrs born Kent. William 5yrs, Elizabeth 5yrs, Frederick 1yr. |
| | BLATCHFORD | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Blatchford 15yrs,Woolster Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Mother: Mary 5yrs. |
| | BOND | William | Shipwright | 1766: William Bond, shipwright. Born about 1766, Deptford London, Marriage to Sarah Acton on 2nd May 1786 at Depford St Paul, William was a Shipwright t Deptford Docks 1786-1841. Contact Noel by |
| | BOOTYMAN | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Bootyman 50yrs, Friary Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Margaret 50yrs born DEV. 1841 Census shows him as a ship builder. |
| | BOWDEN | William | Shipwright - Superannuated | 1851: William Bowden 72yrs, 29 Princess St, Devonport. Born: Kingston-CON. Widower. See Blacksmiths Index for son Theodosius BOWDEN 22yrs. |
| | BRETT ? | Barney | Shipwright | 1821: Barney Brett?, shipwright. Born about 1821 parish of Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census ;ists him as 20yrs in Chapel Street, Whippingham. Father ?Ernest 50yrs; mother Elizabeth 50yrs. Siblings: Sarah 15yrs; Betsy 15yrs; Charles 5yrs |
| | BREWER | James | Shipbuilder - Apprentice | 1851: James Brewer 42yrs, Alphington Rd, Alphngton. Born: Exminster-DEV. Wife: Har.39yrs born Ditcheat-SOM. |
| | BRIGGS | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Briggs, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 50yrs, living at East Lane, Sheerness with wife Sophia 46yrs. Children listed: Charlotte Johnson (married daughter)20yrs; Hannah Petre? (married daughter) 17yrs; son Thomas 11yrs. Grandson: John Johnson 4yrs & James Johnson 2yrs. |
| | BRIGHT | James Frank | Shipwright | 1863 : James Frank Bright, shipwright. Born about 1863 in Chillerton, Isle of Wight. The 1881 census lists him as 18yrs old, living at 57 Bellevue Road, Northwood, West Cowes with Aunt Esther Ward 44yrs & uncle Edward Ward 49yrs (a sawyer). Cousins: Samuel.A. Ward 7yrs, Amy Ward 3yrs. (RG11/1172 Page 12. Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). The 1891 census: James F. is 29yrs, a shipwright, living at 3, Shaldon Cottage, Fellows Road, Northwood, West Cowes. Wife: Kate 25yrs born West Cowes. Daughters: Florence Bright 3yrs & Lynda Bright 10mths infant, both born West Cowes. Also listed is brother-in-law: Walter Spencer 18yrs,single man, boat builder. Sister-in-law: Jessie Spencer 20yrs, single. (Rg12/885 Page 26 Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). |
| | BUD (BEED) | Robert | Shipbuilder - Apprentice | 1831: Robert Budd (or Beed), apprentice Shipwright. Born about 1831 in Steynton, Pembrokshire,Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as ?18yrs lodging with master shipwright James Thomas 53yrs & his wife Damaris 60yrs. |
| | BUTLER | George | Shipwright | 1821: George Butler (Shipwright). Son William Butler, born 1821 at Gravesend, England. (shipwright). No other details. |
| | CAMPBELL | George | Shipwright | 1821: George Campbell, shipwright. Born about 1821, in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Greenwich, Woolich, Kent; with wife Jane 20yrs borm Kent. |
| | CARNE | Robert | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1832: Robert Carne, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1832 in Plymouth, Devon. The 1841 Ukc ensus lists him as 9yrs, living with his father Thomas (shipwright) at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr. The 1851 census lists him as 19yrs, living at Exeter Street with father Thomas 55yrs (widower) and sister Amelia Carne21yrs. |
| | CARNE | Thomas | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1796: Thomas Carne, shipwright. Born about 1796, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with son Robert 9yrs born Devon. No mention of wife or state of marital status. Living in same address as Caserley Family. The 1851 census lists Thomas as 55yrs,widower. Also listed is daughter Amelia Carne 21yrs (born Devon) and Robert 19yrs (shipwright). |
| | CARR (KERR) | Walter | Shipwright | 1801: Walter Carr (Kerr), shipwright. Born 1801, at Tweedmouth, Northumberland (was Co. Durham. Parents: Robert Kerr and Jane Weatherhead. In 1813 he began work at Deptford, Kent, before serving an apprenticeship there and becoming a Shipwright. In 1824 he married Catherine Osborne at Newington, Surrey and they had seven children. Walter lived at Deptford all his adult life except for a year or two c1840 when he was at Sheerness, Kent, due to Deptford Dockyard being refurbished. Walter retired in 1865, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights and died at Deptford in 1881, six years after Catherine. Listed also under KERR. Contact Judy by. |
| | CARYL | James Jabez | Shipwright | 1824: James Jabez Caryl, shipwright. Born about 1824 in Warrington, Lancashire. His parents where John and Sarah Caryl. 1841: he is at 19 Warren Street, Liverpool as an Apprentice Shipwright. James married Sarah Ramsden on 4th January 1847 at the Wesleyan Chapel, Pitt Street, Liverpool. The 1851 lists him as 27yrs, at 10 Ross Terrace, Liverpool; with wife Sarah 29yrs. Children: Grace.C.1yr old infant and James. J. Caryl 2 month old infant. Mother-in-law: Sarah Ramsden, widow, 69yrs, poulterer. 1861-1871: Shipwright at 25 Mornington Street, Liverpool. In 1881 James J. was an unemployed shipwright, living at Coca Rooms 131 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool which was managed by one of his sons,Edward Caryl. James died 1895 aged 71yrs, See Shipwrights, Brass workers, Farriers, Blacksmiths, Whitesmiths, Brass workers & Ironworkers Indexes for relatives. Information sent by anonymous researcher. |
| | CHAPMAN | William | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: William Chapman, shipwright. Born about 1781, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60 yrs, at 14 Tin Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with wife Phillippa 50yrs (born Devon). |
| | COATES | James | Shipwright | 1836: James Coates, shipwright. Born about 1836, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elenor ?35yrs. Children: Elenor 15yrs; James 13yrs; William 10yrs; Thomas 6yrs; Mary 4yrs; Martha 1yr infant. |
| | COKE | James | Shipwright | 1781: James Coke, shipwright. Born about 1781, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at 16b Green Street, Plymouth. Parish, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | COLLINGS | Isaac | Shipwright | 1816: Isaac Collings shipwright. Born about 1816, not in Kent, place not recorded. The1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Geenwich, Woolich, Kent; with wife Ann 30yrs (born Kent) and daughter Ann 6yrs (born Kent). |
| | COLLINGS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1801: Thomas Collings, shipwright. Born about 1801, Churston Ferrers,Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 53yrs, at Galmpton Warboro, Totnes, Devon; with wife Ann 56yrs (born Brixham, Devon). See Blacksmiths Index for Son- in-Law William Hocking. |
| | COLLOM | George | Shipwright | 1815: George Collom,shipwrith. Born 1815,in Devonport. Worked in H.M. Dockyards in Devonport, also in Chatham and Sheerness, Kent. Contact Diana by. |
| | COLLOM | George | Shipwright | 1852: George Collom born in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent in 1852 worked as a Shipwright at the Sheerness Naval Dockyards. Contact Diana by. |
| | COLLOM/COLLUM | Richard | Shipwright | 1746: Richard Collom was born 1746 in Fowey, Cornwall, England. Died 1813 in Fowey,Cornwall but lived for some years in Mevagissey where he married Susanna Richards, and where some of his children were born. The last two children were born in Fowey after the family moved back there in about 1786. Contact Diana by. |
| | CONGDON | Samuel | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1824: Samuel Congdon, shipwright. Born about 1824, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at 3 Tin Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with his father John 50yrs (not born in Devon) and sister ?Mary(unclear) 13yrs (born in Devon). |
| | COOK | Benjamin | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1821: Benjamin Cook, shipwright. Born about 1821, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr: with parents Richard & Grace. |
| | COOK | Stephen | Shipwright | 1811: Stephen Cook, shipwright. Born 1811 in Lapford, Devon, England. Christened 18th February 1811. The 1851 census lists him as 35yrs, living at Black Bear Yard, Alverstoke, Hampshire with wife Meloney 40yrs. Children: George 14yrs, James 13yrs, Mary 12yrs, all born Exeter, Devon except for Ester Elizabeth 9yrs (christened 10th January 1841 Geurnsey) and Meloney 7yrs (born Geurnsey). Contact who also researches the PRIN surname. |
| | COOK | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Cook, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at Tavistock Place, Plymouth Paris, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | COOKE | Isaac Richard | Shipwright | 1803: Isaac Richard Cooke, shipwright. Born 1803, Gravesend, Kent. Died 1856. Worked as a shipwright at Gravesend in Kent. He was born and lived in the Gravesend - Milton area all his life. He married Mary Ann Butler (born 1806 Northfleet) in 1823 in Stone by Dartford, Kent. They had at least 10 children including several boys called Isaac Richard although only one survived infancy. Isaac Richard's place of death was at the Clarence Tap in Milton in 1856. He is listed in both 1841 and 1851 as a shipwright. Contact his great-great-granddaughter Elissa by. |
| | COOPER | Charles | Shipwright | 1805: Charles Cooper, shipwright. Born Charlesborn 1805 in Sussex. Charles Cooper was one of a family of shipwrights building at Berkeley in 1841. he took over the main yard at Pill in 1862. The yard lay at the head of the creek at Pill and was the only one to have it's own saw pit. He had two sons in the business, John and James . He left the yard to his brother George Cooper who at the time was living in Penarth near Cardiff, George passed the yard over to his younger brother John who worked the yard until 1905 when it closed down. 29 registered Cooper vessels are listed in the booklet "Shipbuilding in the Port of Bristol" published by the National Maritime Museum. Contact Lindsay by |
| | COOPER | George | Shipwright | 1841: George Cooper, shipwright. Born about born in Sussex, inherited the shipyard from his brother Charles Cooper. See entry in this index for sons of George, brother Charles & nephews.. To share information, contact martin by |
| | COOPER | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Cooper, shipwright. Born in Sussex. See entry in this index for his father Charles Cooper (Shipwright), brother John, uncle George Cooper. To share information, contact martin by |
| | COOPER | John (1) | Shipwright | 1841: John Cooper (1), Shipwright. Born in Sussex. See entry in this index for his father Charles Cooper (Shipwright), brother James, uncle George Cooper. To share information, contact martin by |
| | COOPER | John (2) | Shipwright | 1905: John Cooper, shipwright. Born in Sussex, took over from his father George & worked the yard until 1905 when it closed down. See entry in this index for his father George Cooper (Shipwright),his uncle Charles & cousins John & James Cooper. To share information, contact martin by |
| | CORKE | Charles | Shipwright | 1826: Charles Corke, apprentice shipwright. Born about1826 in Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs living in Whippingham with Sarah Corke 25yrs; Eliza Corke 15yrs. |
| | COUCH | Moses | Shipwright | 1801: Moses Couch, shipwright. Born about 1801, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife Joanna 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | COULMAN | William Henry | Shipwright | 1890: William Henry Coulman. Wife: Mary Jane. Son: Charles Henry Bapt.15 Jan 1901 at Sheerness-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | COULTON | Thomas | Shipwright | 1777: Thomas Coulton, shipwright. Born about 1777, not in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 64yrs, at West Street, Blue Town, Kent with wife Jane 63yrs(not boen in Kent). |
| | COURTES ? | Samuel | Shipwright | 1791: Samuel Courtes, Shipwright. Born about 1791, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Old Town Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr: with wife Elizabeth 50yrs (born-Devon). |
| | COURTNEY | Michael | Shipwright | 1809: Michael Courtney, shipwright. Born about 1809, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | COX | Richard | Shipwright | 1822: Richard Cox, shipwright. Born about 1822, ?Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 19yrs, at Catsdown. Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents John 60yrs trade Waterman & Jane 65yrs. |
| | CREBER | William | Shipwright - superannuated | 1801: William Creber, shipwright. Born about 1801, Devonpoert, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Bentham’s Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Grace 35yrs (born Devon). Children listed: Richard 15yrs; Selina 15yrs; William 15yrs; James 12yrs; Thomas 10yrs; Samuel 8yrs; Ann 3yrs (born Kent); Henry 1yr infant (born Kent). All other children born ?Devon. The 1851 census Sheppey, Parish of Minster shows William as 52yrs, at Bentham’s Square; Grace Hannah now 58yrs. |
| | CRICKMORE | John | Shipwright | 1826: John Crickmore, shipwright. Born anout 1826 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 26yrs, apprentice shipwright, living in Castel Street, parish of Whipingham. Father: John Crickmore 55yrs,mariner. Mother: Mary 50yrs. |
| | CRIPPS | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Cripps, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Ann 25yrs (born Devon). |
| | CRISP | Thomas | Shipwright | 1816: Thomas Crisp, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet,Kent. |
| | CRISPIN | Samuel | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1823: Samuel Crispin, shipwright. Born about 1823, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 18yrs, at Sutton Place, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr: with his father Walter. |
| | CROOK | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Crook, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet,Kent; with wife Matilda 25yrs (born Kent) plus William 9yrs; Eliza 7yrs; John 3yrs; James 3months. |
| | CROWLEY | James | Shipwright | 1816: James Crowley, Shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with Mary Cowley 20yrs (born Ireland). |
| | CUNNINGHAM | George | Shipwright | 1823: George Cunningham, shipwright. Born 1823, Greenwich, Kent, England. Son of Thomas and Sarah Cunningham. The 1851 UK census lists him as 28yrs, living at Willow Cottage, Woolwich, (HM Dockyards), Kent. Also listed is his mother Sarah 68yrs, widow. Siblings: Sarah Cunningham 33yrs; Charlotte Cunningham 30yrs. Nieces: Charlotte Martin 7yrs and Mary Pratt 10mths infant. In 1861 George is 38yrs, living at 19 Henry Street, Woolwich; with his unmarried sister Sarah Cunningham 42yrs. Niece: Charlotte (Martin)Cunningham 17yrs. Cousin: Alexander Williamson 18yrs(mariner). 1871: George is 49yrs now living with his nephew and his family at 9 ?Gosben Place, Drypool, Yorkshire. Listed are nephew George Cunningham 29yrs, a plater/ships (born Greenwich, Kent); his wife Eliza 23yrs (born Hertford) ); Lodger James Thompson 23yrs, born Scotland (ship carpenter). Lodger James Davidson 23yrs, born Scotland (shipyard labourer). . In 1881 George is 58yrs, a pensioned HMS Shipwright back living with his sister Sarah Cunningham 67yrs (his housekeeper) at 20 Henry Street, Greenwich; and niece Charlotte Gordon 37yrs and he husband Charles Gordon 40yrs. The Cunninghams were also blacksmith strikers. In the 1850s moved to Hull to work in the ship building industry there. Contact Susan by |
| | CUNNINGHAM | Thomas | Shipwright | 1782: Thomas Cunningham, shipwright. Born about 1782, Deptford, Kent, England. Shown as being a shipwright on his sons marriage certificate in 1843. Contact Susan by |
| | CUTHBERT | John | Shipwright | 1820: John Cuthbert , shipwright. Born about 1820,in ?Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at Greenich,Woolich,Kent. |
| | DADD | Charles | Shipwright | 1776: Charles Dadd, Shipwright in Chatham, Kent, England. From Public Advertiser ( London, England, ) Friday, September 27. 1776; Issue 14660. Extract of a Letter from Chatham, September 25th. " This Afternoon as one Charles DADD, a Shipwright, was at work on one of the Port Lids of the Ardent Guardship, now in Dock, some Person on board lowered the Lid, by which Means he fell to the Bottom of the great Dock; lighting on his Feet, he dislocated both Ancles, and was otherwise so much hurt, that he was carried home in great Agonies." I have no other information. |
| | DANDY | William | Shipwright | 1683: William Dandy, shipwright. Born 1683, in Croston, Lancashire. A Shipwright from at least 1710 to 1759. Contact Sandy at. |
| | DARTON | James | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1821: James Darton, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1821 (not in Devon). The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | DARTON | Mathias | Shipwright | 1806: Mathias Darton, shipwright. Born about 1806, (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Bell & Lion Street, Minster, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs, born Kent. Mathias and Mary nee Amner married 5th October 1840, Minster, Kent. Children listed 1841: George Darton 15yrs & Manly Darton 10yrs; both not born in Kent. Mathias's father (named Mathias or MAtthew) was also a shipwright. |
| | DASHWOOD | James | Shipwright | 1791: James Dashwood, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living in Castle Street East Cowes with Jane 45yrs. . |
| | DAVIE | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Davie, shipwright. Born about 1801 – place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at How Street, Plymouth, Parish, St Charles the Martyr with Rebecca 35yrs (born ? not in Devon). No other details given. |
| | DAVIS | George | Shipwright | 1829: George Davis born 1829 Bognor, Sussex, England. George was the bastard son of Sarah Davis. The 1851 UK census lists him as a Shipwright in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; living with mother Sarah Sharp (nee Davis). George married in 1854 to Mary Ann Reed in Christchurch. He worked as a Shipwright, in Southampton, through until his death in 1908. Contact John by |
| | DAVIS | James | Shipwright | 1794: James Davis, shipwright. Born in 1794 in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, and was christened in the Dockyard Chapel, the son of John Davis and Dinah(POUNDER). He was married in 1816 to Frances LEE and they had 4 children, however Frances died in 1824 and James remarried to Ann WHITE in 1828, having 2 further children. James appears in the 1841 census at Hope Street, Minster-in-Sheppey as a shipwright, aged 45, with wife Ann (35) and their children William (12) and Sarah (8). In 1851 he is still at Hope Street, Shipwright at HM Dockyard, aged 57, with wife Ann (44), son William (22) and daughter Sarah Ann (17). In 1861 he is at 101 Hope Street and is now a Superintendent Shipwright, with wife Ann (Boot & Shoe shop keeper). James was buried at the Halfway Cemetery Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent in 1869. Contact Jonathan by |
| | DAVY | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Davy, shipwright. Born about 1801, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Elinor 40yrs (born Devon). Also listed at this address: Louisa Welsford, 20yrs (not born Devon) & Louisa Louisa Wills 15yrs (born Devon). |
| | DE LA MARE | Abraham | Shipwright | 1833: Abraham De LA Mare, shipwright. Born about 1833 in St Clement, Jersey. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 18yrs, at 48 Le Hucqtrel Street, Samares. Unmarried. Boarder with Philip & Margaret Le Cornu (see Blacksmiths of Channel Islands Index). |
| | DEAN | John | Shipwright | 1809: John Dean, shipwright. Born about 1809, Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at 62 Gloucester Street, Morice Town, Stoke Damerel, Devon; with wife Martha 40yrs (born Stoke Damerel). See Shipwrights Index for son William. E. Dean 15yrs and Blacksmiths of Devon for another son John. T. Dean 15yrs. Several other children listed: Martha 13yrs; Robert 12yrs; Samuel 9yrs; Maria 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Thomas 5yrs; James 3yrs; George 1yr infant. |
| | DEAN | William E. | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1836: William E. Dean, shipwright. Born about 1836, Stoke Damerel, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at 62 Gloucester St, Morice Town, Stoke Damerel, Devon. See Shipwrights Index for parents John & Martha Dean & many siblings. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for brother John Dean 15yrs. |
| | DENNIS | George | Shipwright | 1801: George Dennis, shipwright. Born about 1801, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Jane 35yrs. Children Listed: Elizabeth 17yrs; Jane 15yrs; Fanny 2yrs; George 2 months infant. |
| | DODDS | James | Shipwright | 1771: James Dodds, born: Sunderland 3rd August 1771. Died: 20th May 1844. In partnership with John Shotton. See Home Page Link "Stories from the Past" Contact Jackie by. |
| | DODRIDGE | William | Shipwright | 1828: William Dodridge, shipwright. Born about 1828, Plymstocj, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, at Plymton St Mary; with parents Robert & Mary Ann Dodridge |
| | DOIDGE | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1786: Nicholas Doidge, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at 14 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Margaret 60yrs (born Devon). |
| | DOUGLAS | John | Shipwright | 1811: John Douglas, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent; with wife Ann 30yrs (not born in kent). Children: Elizabeth 4yrs; Ann 2yrs |
| | DOUGLAS | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1812: Samuel Douglas, Blacksmith & Shipsmith . Born in 1812 in Scotland. He arrived in Tasmania as a free settler in 1833 on board the Cabotia. Occupation given as Blacksmith. He worked as a Shipsmith in Hobart Town until c1850 when he moved to Williamstown Vic. He died in Victoria in 1887. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Australia & Shipwrights Indexes. Contact Ailsa by. |
| | DUCKHAM | George | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1791: George Duckham, shipwright. Born about 1791, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Looe Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr: with wife Ann 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | DUNIAN ? | Henry | Shipwright | 1811: Henry Dunian, shipwright. Born about 1811, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at New Road, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Susana 30yrs (born Kent) and daughter Emma 4yrs born Kent). |
| | DUTTON | Joseph | Shipwright | 1816: Joseph Dutton, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at New Road, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs (born Kent) plus daughters Ellen 5yrs, Emma 3yrs. |
| | EASTLEY | Frederick | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Frederick Eastley 20yrs, Old Town Street, ---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. |
| | EDWARDS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1830: Thomas Edward, shipwright. Born about 1831 in Wales. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, living at 41 Gloucester Street, Stoke Dameral, Devon; with parents, father Thomas 58yrs, widower (trade ? dock worker) Siblings all born in Wales: Mary. A. 5yrs; Susanna 23yrs; Emma 13yrs. |
| | ELLIS | William | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: William Ellis 39yrs, 3 Tin Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife: Elizabeth 40yrs born DEV. 1851: William Ellis 47yrs, Silver Street, Totnes. Born: Blackawton-DEV. Wife: Elizabeth 50yrs born Topsham-DEV. 3 children listed see census 1851. See Blacksmiths Index for son Peter.H. |
| | EVANS | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Evans 20yrs, 15 Whitecross Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. With brother John (Blacksmith). |
| | EVANS | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Evans 15yrs, 15 Whitecross Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. With brother James (Blacksmith). |
| | EVANS | William | Shipwright - Pauper | 1851: William Evans 50yrs, Ptnt Pauper, 1-Devon Lunatic Asylum, Exminster, St.Thomas. |
| | FALLAISE | Joseph | Shipwright | 1861: Joseph Fallaise 15yrs, at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Living with widowed mother Mary. |
| | FERRIS | Josiah | Shipwright | 1841: Josiah Ferris 17yrs, No 8 - 9 North Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. |
| | FISHER | William | Shipwright & Carpenter | 1805 William Fisher, born circa 1805 in Chester, Cheshire. Died: died 6 February 1859 at 25 Rock Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. Wife: Mary Burns, married 7 July 1828 at St. Peters Liverpool, Lancashire. William's occupation recorded on 1837 Birth Certificate of daughter Ellen Elizabeth Fisher as a Shipwright. See census 1841: a Shipwright living at 3 Bunbury Place, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. 1851: a Journeyman / Shipwright living at 29 Rock Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. Recorded on 1858 Marriage Certificate of his son Henry Fosher as a Shipwright and recorded on his own 1859 Death Certificate as a Shipwright Master. William's occupation recorded on 1859 Marriage Certificate of eldest daughter Mary Jane Fosher as a Carpenter. Contact Andrew by. |
| | FLEMEN | Henry | Shipwright | 1810: Henry Flemen, baptised 27 Feb 1810 Mevagissey. Parents: Thomas Flemen and Elizabeth Bunney. Married c.1836 Mary Ann Kitt [b.c.1810 Devonport-d.1878 Sheerness] in 1861 census [rg9/530 f.142.p.2 Sheppey] Henry Flemen aged 51 is inspector of shipwrights. Henry died 1867 aged 57 years, Sheerness, Kent. Contact Jean by. |
| | FLEMEN | John Thomas Henry | Shipwright | 1821: John Thomas Henry Flemen, born circa 1821, Fowey, Cornwall. Wife: Eliza Coram born circa 1822. Son of John Flemen shipwright b.1864 Mevagissey & Jane Williams. Contact Jean by. |
| | FLEMEN | Thomas | Shipwright | 1825: Thomas Flemen, born circa 1825 at Plymouth-DEV. 1841: 15yrs, Chapel Court, Chapel Lane, Plymouth Parish: St.Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane Common born circa 1822. Parents: Thomas (Shipwright)& Mary. |
| | FLEMEN | Thomas William | Shipwright | 1798: Thomas William Flemen, born 14 June 1798 Mevagissey, Con. Baptised1800. Wife: Mary born circa 1801in Leycock,Wiltshire. Son of John Flemen shipwright b.1864 Mevagissey & Jane Williams. by 1841 census living with family in Plymouth. Sons Thomas Flemen [b.c.1825 Plymouth]and John Thomas H. Flemen [b.c.1821 Fowey,Con] both shipwrights. Thomas Williams Flemen brother of Hannah Flemen wife of William Rickard, [1802-1877]blacksmith. Contact Jean by. |
| | FORD | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Ford 35yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. With brother William 35yrs (shipwright), Martha 30yrs,Joseph 8yrs, Martha 18months. |
| | FORD | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Ford 35yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. ? Wife: Martha 30yrs,Joseph 8yrs, Martha 18months. With brother John 35yrs (shipwright), |
| | FORRESTER | David | Shipwright | 1813: David Forrester, shipwright. Born about 1813, not in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 28yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 23yrs(not born Kent). Children: Mary 3yrs and Jane 1yrs,neither born in Kent. |
| | FOSTER | James | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1851: James Foster 26yrs, 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Born: Brixham-DEV. |
| | FOWELL | Benjamin | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Benjamin Fowell 20yrs, Higher Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: Benjamin (see Blacksmiths Index) & Sarah. |
| | FREEMAN | Robert | Shipwright | 1768: Robert Freeman, Shipwright. Died 1768 Antigua Bound. I am looking for information on Robert Freeman, a Shipwright and his wife Rachael (sic) whose Will dated 1759 was proved 1768 (NA site search) and/or Robert Freeman Shipwright who married Elizabeth Baldock, Rochester St Nicholas 1772. Contact Brian by |
| | FRIEND | D. | Shipwright | 1822: Friend. D. a shipwright of Ramsgate. "Bankrupt". Solicitor was Mr. BIGG, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane. Taken from The Examiner ( London, England ), Sunday, July 14, 1822; Issue 755. |
| | FROCQ | William | Shipwright | 1861: William Frocq 34yrs, at Friquet, St. Martins, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Single, Living with widowed mother Judith. |
| | FULL or TULL | Robert | Shipwright | 1841: Robert Full or Tull 15yrs, 32 Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: William & Mary Ann. |
| | GARDINER (GARDNER) | Gibbon (Giban) | Shipwright | 1710: Gibbon Gardiner, born: about 1710. Worked: His Majesty's Yard of Chatham,Kent. Wife: Ann Edmens(unlcear) married August 1735. Will dated 1738. Will proved London 14 Dec 1752. |
| | GARLAND | Matthew | Shipwright | 1743: Matthew Garland, baptized at Deptford in 1743. Parents: Matthew Garland and Ann Garland. Matthew lived at Deptford for his entire life. He served an apprenticeship to a Shipwright for seven years from 1758. In 1766 he married Sarah Storey(Stowery) at Deptford and they had ten children. Matthew and Sarah both died in 1819. Contact Judy by. |
| | GARRETT | John | Shipwright | 1824: John Garrett, shipwright. Born about 1824, Isle of Man. John married Elizabeth Moriarty; they lived in Toxteth Liverpool, England and in Wells Lane Tranmere, Wallasey, Cheshire. An inquest held on 27th January 1877 reported John died the week before aged 52 as a result of an accident aboard the Gaterson in West Float Cheshire in which his legs were crushed in a hawser. Contact Sharon by |
| | GAVEY | Philip | Shipwright | 1815: Philip Gavey, shipwright. Born about 1815, St Hellier, Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 36yrs, at 123 Greenville Street, Parish of St Hellier, Jersey. With wife Nancy 31yrs born St Hellier, Jersey. |
| | GAVEY | Philip | Shipwright,employs 6 men | 1808: Philip Gavey, shipwright/shipbuilder. Born about 1808, St.Saviour,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 43yrs,at 3 Commercial Buildings,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey; with wife Mary 44yrs born Trinity,Jersey. |
| | GAVEY | Thomas | Shipwright (Master),employs 6 men | 1810: Thomas Gavey, master shipwright. Botn about 1810, St Saviour,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at 3 Seaton Place, Parish of St Hellier,Jersey; with wife Elizabeth 44yrs born St Saviour. |
| | GEDGE | George | Shipwright | 1789: George Gedge, shipwright. Born about 1789, at Havenham-Suffolk. The 1851 UK census lists him as 62yrs, at 20 North Quay, Great Yarmouth; with wife Ann 63yrs born Yarmouth. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for grandson William Bailey 17yrs. |
| | GENT | James | Shipwright | 1800: James Gent, shipwright. Born about 1800, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at Park Street,. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr; with wife Maria 35yrs born Devon. |
| | GLANVILLE | William | Shipwright | 1771: William Glanville, shipwright. Born about 1771, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 70yrs, at Higher Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr; with wife Elizabeth 50yrs born DEV. |
| | GLASSPELL | Charles (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1860: Charles Glasspell, Shipwright. Born 1860 at Clarence Road Whippingham, Isle of Wight. He was the eight child of eleven. Lived almost all of his life in East Cowes, retiring to Marks Corner Calbourne. He died age 78 in 1938. See Blacksmiths of ISle of Wight for his father Charles (Snr).To share information with the great-granddaughter of Charles (Jnr) contact Margaret by. |
| | GLENN | James | Shipwright | 1887: James Glenn. Daughter Louisa married widower Josiah Thomas AMNER 22 Oct 1887, Chatham-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by
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| | GODDARD | John | Shipwright | 1846: John Goddard, shipwright & wife Alice of Northfleet. Two Goddard children baptised on the same day,on 17th February 1861 by Vicar J Southgate. They are Joseph Goddard born Aug 1854 and Alice Goddard born March 1859. Information came via the Kent email list. No contact name. See http://cityark.medway gov uk 621jpg. & 622 jpg. Pages 133 & 134. Also baptized on the same day were five children of John & Elaine Liddle. The Goddards and the Liddles may be related as the eldest son of John Liddle had the middle name of Goddard. See entry for Liddle on this Shipwrights index. I do not have any further information on the Goddards or Liddles. |
| | GODFREY | John | Shipwright | 1811: John Godfrey, shipwright. Born about 1811 in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 30yrs born Kent. Children: Ann 5yrs, John 4yrs, Nathaniel 3yrs. |
| | GOODING | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Gooding, shipwright. Born about 1841 in Essex,Harwick. The 1881 UK census lists him as 40yrs, a boarder at 52 Hope Street, Sheerness,Kent. Unmarried. |
| | GOSS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Goss 60yrs, Lower Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. |
| | GOULD | John | Shipwright | 1794: John Gould, shipwright HM dockyard. Born about 1794 Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 57yrs, living at High Street, Blue Town, Kent. Wife Sarah 55yrs. Children: Richard 19yrs dockyard labourer. Servant: Sarah Reed 17yrs. |
| | GOULD | John | Shipwright | 1794: John Gould, shipwright HM dockyard. Born about 1794 Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 57yrs, living at High Street, Blue Town, Kent. Wife Sarah 55yrs. Children: Richard 19yrs dockyard labourer. Servant: Sarah Reed 17yrs. |
| | GOULD | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Gould, shipwright. Born about 1791, in Devon. William married Catherine Prior from Kent on 17th January 1816 at Stoke Dameral (IGI). The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs; living at Gloucester Street, Devonport; with wife Catherine 48yrs. Children listed 1841: Richard 21yrs (born 1821 see Whitesmiths Index); Catherine 18yrs (born 1823); Mary 7yrs (born 1835. Another son William Prior Gould ( born 2nd February 1817 – see Shipwrights Index). Contact Richard by. |
| | GOULD | William Prior | Shipwright | 1817: William Prior Gould, shipwright. Born 2nd February 1817, in Devon. Believe he died 1875. The 1851 UK census lists him as 34yrs, living at 21 Portland Place, Morice Town, Stoke Dameral, Devon; with wife Elizabeth 30yrs. Children: Ann 9yrs; William 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Catherine 5yrs; Margaret 4yrs; Eliza 8months infant. The 1861 census lists them living at 37, Back Garden Street, Devonport with four more children ; Sophia 9yrs; Samuel. R. 7yrs; Rosina 4yrs; Edward. J. 1yr. Contact Richard by. |
| | GRAINEY | Robert (Jnr) | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1821: Robert Grainey (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1921 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents Robert (see Blacksmiths Index) & Johanna |
| | GRAINEY | Robert (Snr) | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1791: Robert Grainey (Snr) , shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Johanna |
| | GREEN | Sam'l. | Shipwright | 1811: Samuel Green, shipwright. Born about 1811 ?Ireland (unclear). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Greenich,Woolich,Kent. Wife Mary 20yrs . Sons: Francis 1yrs, George 5 months. |
| | GREENSLADE | George Thos. | Shipwright | 1830: George Thos. Greenslade, shipwright. Born about 1830 in Totnes, devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at 16 Cottage No 1, Plymouth, Devon; with mother Susan 62yrs widow. Sister: Susan 27yrs. See Blacksmiths Index for brother Robert Josh 22yrs. |
| | GREGORY | William Rich | Shipwright | 1805: William Rich Gregory, born in Stoke Damerel in 1805 (was baptised in 1805). He had a son Thomas Rich Gregory in about 1830 and when this son was born, William gave his address as Gasking Street, Charles the Martyr (Stonehouse?). The child's mother was Lucy Cumming. He also gave his occupation as a Shipwright. His son went on to be a carpenter too in Charles. I haven't been able to find William in any census but did find a Watchman born in Plymouth on a vessell in Liverpool in 1881 age 72, who could be him!
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| | GRIFFITHS | John | Shipwright | 1779: John Griffiths,living in Stoke Damerel, Devon listed in two Deeds. He is my 5x great grandfather. Contact Charlotte by. |
| | GRINSTEAD | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Grinstead, shipwright. Born about 1791,in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at West Street, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 40yrs)born Kent). Children: Ann 15yrs; Charles 15yrs; George 10yrs; Frances 10yrs; Robert 5yrs; Harriet 5yrs. |
| | GRUBB | Thomas | Shipwright | 1863: Thomas Grubb, found in Simpson's Portsmouth Directory and Court Guide for 1863. Possibly at 86 Queen Street, Portsea. |
| | GRUNDY | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Grundy, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Fife's yard, Blue Town, kent, with wife Ann 40yrs. Children: William 15yrs; Charlot 20yrs; Joh' 14yrs; Charles 11yrs;Amelia 5yrs. |
| | GULLY | James | Shipwright | 1816: James Gully, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | HAMON | Philip | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1836: Philip Hamon, shipwright. Born about 1836 in St Clement,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living in Wesley Street,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey. With grandfather Charles HAMON landed prop. |
| | HAMON | Philip | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1804: Philip Hamon, shipwright. Born about 1804 in St John,Jersey.The 1851 UK census lists him as 47yrs, 6 Goucester Street,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey. Wife: Anne 50yrs born St John,Jersey. |
| | HANNAM | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1821: Benjamin Hannam, shipwright. Born about 1821 Isle of Wight,Hampshire. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living in Chapel Place, parish of Whippingham. Parents: William 60yrs(ropemaker) & Sarah 60yrs. Sister Ann ?20yrs. Servant: Mary Knopp 20yrs. |
| | HAWK | Francis | Shipwright | 1832: Francis Hawk, shipwright. Born about 1832 in St Udey-CON. The 1851 Uk census lists him as 19yrs, 25 Parade, ---. Parents: Robert & Eliz (See Blacksmiths Index). |
| | HEATH | John | Shipwright(Master) | 1776: John Heath, master shipwright. Born about 1776 in Wolborough-DEV. The 1851 UK census lists him as 75yrs, 1-Union Workhouse Newton Abbot, Wolborough,Devon. Widower. |
| | HIDER | James | Shipwright - Inspector | 1794: James Hider, shipwright. Baptized 1794, at Chatham , Kent, England. Parents: John and Elizabeth Hider. In 1810 he began work as a Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard. In 1819 he married Harriet Buse at Rochester and they then settled at Deptford, where four of their eight children were baptized. About 1841 Deptford Dockyard was closed for a year or so for refurbishment and James and Harriet spent this period at Sheerness. By May 1844 they were back in Deptford, where they spent the rest of their lives. James, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights, retired in 1859 and died in 1879. Harriet died 1887. Contact Judy by. |
| | HIDER | William | Shipwright | 1827: William Hider, shipwright. Born 1827, at Deptfor, Kent, England. Parents: James Hider and Harriet Buse. William & his first wife Isabella had three children baptized at Deptford between 1848 and 1856. Isabella died in the 1860s and William remarried, having three more children with his second wife Esther. By 1881 William & his second family has moved to New Brompton and were still together there ten years later after William had retired. Contact Judy by. |
| | HILL | Henry | Shipwright | 1826: Henry Hill, apprentice shipwright. Born about 1826 Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs living in parish of Whippingham. See Shipwrights Index for parents John & Sarah and brother Nathanial. |
| | HILL | John | Shipwright | 1796: John Hill,shipwright. Born about 1796 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs living in parish of Whippingham. Wife Sarah 50yrs. Sons: Henry 15yrs(apprentice shipwright) amd Nathaniel 10yrs. |
| | HILL | Richard | Shipwright ? | 1804: Richard Hill, shipwright?. Born about 1804 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 37yrs, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane 32yrs in 1841. |
| | HILL | Richard | Shipwright | 1790: Richard Hill, shipwright. Born about 1790 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 51yrs, in Park Street, ---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Wife: Ann 51yrs born DEV. |
| | HOAD | Henry (1) | Shipwright | 1790: Henry Hoad (1), born 1790. Died: 1863. Shipwright in Rye,Sussex. Contact Stuart by. Website www geocities.com/astrostu. |
| | HOAD | Henry (2) | Shipwright | 1816: Henry Hoad (2), born 1816. Died: 1873. Shipwright in Rye,Sussex. Contact Stuart by. Website www geocities.com/astrostu. |
| | HOAD | Henry Sisley | Shipwright | Henry Sisley Hoad. Had conflicting information came re this person. No details available. |
| | HOCKARAY | John | Shipwright | 1821: John Hockaray, shipwright. Born about 1821 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists himas 20yrs, at Lower Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. |
| | HOCKING | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Hocking, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane 25yrs born DEV. |
| | HODGE | Samuel | Shipwright | 1822: Samuel Hodge, shipwright. Born about 1822 in Devon. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 19yrs, Hampton Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Parents: Samuel & Sarah. See Cartwrights Index for brother Edwin. |
| | HOLIDAY | James | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1826: 1841: James Holiday, shipwright. Born about 1826 in Northfleet,Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs. |
| | HOLMES | William | Shipwright | 1811: William Holmes, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Terrace, Northfleet, Kent. No other details. |
| | HORRELL | William | Shipwright | 1811: William Horrell , shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census for Kent lists him as 30yrs, in Northfleet, Kent. Wife: Eliza 25yrs, not born in Kent. John 2yrs, Amelia 1yr. |
| | HORSWELL | John | Shipwright | 1827: John Horswell, shipwright. Born Padstow in 1827. Baptised on 6th May 1827. Wife: Harriett Ballinger, married 25th May 1851 in Westminster, London. Was a shipwright at HM Dockyard, Sheerness, Kent on 1861 & 1871 censuses. Harriett died in 1872. John and eight of his nine children moved to Devonport, Devon by the time of the 1881 census where John then worked as a shipwright at HM Dockyard, Devonport. John Horswell died on 4th January 1890 in Liskeard, Cornwall. Contact Susan by. |
| | HORTON | Henry | Shipwright | 1816: Henry Horton, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Red Lion, Northfleet, Kent with wife: Elizabeth 20yrs born Kent. |
| | HOSKING | Joseph | Shipwright | 1791: Joseph Hosking, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 50yrs,at Bellair Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. ?widower |
| | HOUSE | George | Shipwright | 1821: George House,shipwright. Born about 1821 in Whippingham Isle of Wight. The 8141 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living in Whippingham with wife Jane 20yrs. Children: George 2yrs; James 3 months infant. |
| | HOWELL | Philip | Shipwright | 1789: Philip Howell, shipwright. He is listed on daughter Louisa's wedding certificate as a Shipwright he was born 1789 died 1826 of Dysentry. Contact Patricia by. |
| | HUBBLE | Abraham | Shipwright | 1801: Abraham Hubble, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Greenich,Woolich,Kent, with wife Maria 35yrs born Kent. Children: Harry 10yrs,Emily 6yrs,William 4yrs,Louisa 1yr infant. |
| | HUGILL | William | Shipwright | 1773: William Hugill, shipwright. Born about 1773 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 68yrs, at High Street, Blue Town,Kent. Others lists: James Hugill 35yrs,shipwright; Maria Hugill 35yrs; Mary Hugill 15yrs; Maria Hugill 8yrs |
| | HUME | George Wilson | Shipwright | 1943: George Wilson Hume, shipwright born 1943 Dumbarton Scotland.Learned his trade in John Browns shipyard,Clydebank,Scotland. Married Mary McGinty 1967 in Dumbarton.Still living in Dumbarton. Contact his cousin Joe by. |
| | HUNDENS | George | Shipwright | 1816: George Hundens,shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, in Northfleet, Kent with wife Maria 25yrs born Kent. |
| | HURST | Irvin | Shipwright | 1833: Irvin Hurst, shipwright. Born 1833 Whitehaven, Cumberland,England. Parents: Henry HURST and Sarah SWIFT. Irvin emigrated to New Zealand where he married Elizabeth COOTE of Ireland 1861. Contact Colleen by. |
| | JACKSON | Harris | Shipwright | 1816: Harris Jackson, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs(born Ireland). Daughter: Matilda months infant. Eliza Jackson 55yrs. |
| | JEYO | Charles | Shipwright | 1851: Charles Jeyo 27yrs, 10 Market Lane, Stoke Damerel,lodging with HICKS family. Born: Fowey-CON. |
| | JOHNSON | George | Shipwright | 1841 George Johnson ?40yrs (unclear), Terrace, Northfleet, Kent. Born: not in Kent. No other details. |
| | JUPP | Charles | Shipwright | 1841: Charles Jupp 25yrs ,Northfleet,Kent. Born: unknown, not in kent. Wife: Sarah 30yrs born - not in Kent. |
| | JONES | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Jones, shipwright. Born about 1841, Northwood, Isle of Wight. The 1891 census lists him as 50yrs, living at 6, Fellows Road, Northwood,IoW. Wife: Emily 52yrs. Children: James 13yrs, Alice 9yrs. |
| | KELD | William? | Shipwright | 1841: William? Keld 40yrs,Greenich,Woolich,Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Sophia 35yrs. William 9yrs,Emma 7yrs,Phoebe 6yrs, Henry 4yrs,Alfred 2yrs. Estha 75yrs. |
| | KERR (CARR) | Walter | Shipwright | 1801: Walter Kerr or Carr, born at Tweedmouth, Northumberland (was Co. Durham. Parents: Robert Kerr and Jane Weatherhead. In 1813 he began work at Deptford, Kent, before serving an apprenticeship there and becoming a Shipwright. In 1824 he married Catherine Osborne at Newington, Surrey and they had seven children. Walter lived at Deptford all his adult life except for a year or two c1840 when he was at Sheerness, Kent, due to Deptford Dockyard being refurbished. Walter retired in 1865, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights and died at Deptford in 1881, six years after Catherine. Listed also under CARR. Contact Judy by. |
| | KERSWELL | William | Shipwright ? | 1841: William Kerswell 64yrs, Coxside Green, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: unknown. |
| | KINGDON | Edward | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1851: Edward Kingdon 16yrs, 5 Sutton Rd Lockyer Place, Plymouth, Devon. Born: Plymouth-DEV. Brother of John.E. (shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Henry & Mary. |
| | KINGDON | John E. | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1851: John.E.Kingdon18yrs, 5 Sutton Rd Lockyer Place, Plymouth, Devon . Born: Plymouth-DEV. Brother of Edward (shipwright) . See Blacksmiths Index for parents Henry & Mary. |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Charles | Shipwright - Leading | 1875: Charles Lacey born Plymouth Devon in 1875. In the 1891 census he was a shipwright apprentice and in the 1901 census he was a Leading shipwright in the Royal Navy. Parents: Samuel & Elizabeth. Brother Reuben.W. Contact Patricia by. |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Reuben.W. | Shipwright | 1872: Reuben.W.Lacey born Plymouth Devon 1872. In the 1891 & 1901 census's he was a shipwright app then a shipwright following after his father and great grandfather. Parents: Samuel & Elizabeth. Brother Charles. Contact Patricia by. |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Samuel | Shipwright | 1844: Samuel Lacey born 1844, Plymouth Devon. Married Elizabeth Taylor in 1865 between then and 1870 he was at Chatham (Kent) dockyard from then on he was back at Plymouth Dockyard 2 sons born in Plymouth also became Shipwright Apprentices Reuben W & Charles. Contact Patricia by. |
| | LAGALLE | Charles | Shipwright | 1861: Charles Lagalle 20yrs, at Rue Hacié, St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Single, Living with Parents John L & Rose.(b. France) |
| | LAMPARD | John Edward | Shipwright | 1844: John Edward Lampard, shipwright. Born about 1844, Sheerness, Kent. The 1851 UK census lists John Ed. as 7yrs, living at 5 Beach Street, Sheerness, Kent with father: John Homewood Lampard (Clerk/writer at the dockyards) and Mother: Rebecca. Siblings listed: Elizabeth.F. 5yrs; Mercy J. 3yrs and Frederick 6mths infant. In 1861 John 17yrs, an apprentice shipwright at 6 Beach Street, Sheerness with his family Siblings: Elizabeth Fras 15yrs; Mercy Jane 13yrs; Rebecca 8yrs; Clara 4yrs. The 1871 census lists John as 27yrs, living at 25 High Street, Sheerness with wife Emma marie 23yrs (born Sheerness). Children: Annie 5yrs. Sister-in-Law Selina Greenstreet, 20yrs. Niece Emma 6mths infant. Contact Lynda by |
| | LANG | James | Shipwright | 1843: James Lang, baptised on 23rd December 1843 in Appledore, Devon. James Lang was a shipwright and as he lived all his life in Appledore, I can only presume that he worked in one of the Appledore Shipyards. He married Elizabeth Ann Jeffery, also of Appledore in 1877. The couple had ten children. James Lang died in 1910, aged 67 years. Contact Susan by . |
| | LANG | Oliver & Oliver William | Shipwrights | Oliver & Oliver William Lang, master shipwrights. I am interested in finding information about two master shipwrights, father and son, Oliver and Oliver William Lang; I am still working on a small web site about them - http://sites.google.com/site/whowasoliverlang/home Although they worked in various dockyards I think they originated from Plymouth/Devonport. I would really be interested in knowing more about their background, at least in part because I have strong family links with Devon, and at least some of those are with the Navy and Plymouth. If you can share information about this family please contact Joy by |
| | LASHBROOK | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Lashbrook 45yrs, 6 Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Wife: Mary 45yrs born DEV. |
| | LAWES? | Richard | Shipwright | 1841: Richard Lawes? 45yrs, Lower Wood Street, Greenich,Woolich,Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Elizabeth 30yrs born Kent. |
| | LE CORNU | Charles | Shipwright | 1816: Charles Le Cornu, born 1816 at St.Brelade. 1851 census: is 35yrs, Parish of St.Brelade,Jersey. Wife: Susan 33yrs (born 1818) St.John,Jersey. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE CORNU | Philip | Shipwright | 1837: Philip Le Cornu, born 1837 in St Clement,Jersey. 1851: is 14yrs, at 48 Le Hucqtrel Street,Samares. Parents: Philip & Margaret. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE CORNU | Philip | Shipwright | 1812: Philip Le Cornu, born 1812 in St Clement,Jersey. 1851 census: is 39yrs, 48 Le Hucqtrel Street,Samares. Wife: Margaret 42yrs(born 1809), St Clement,Jersey. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE PATTORIL | John G | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1861: John.G.Le Pattoril 15yrs, at Military Rd., St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Single, Living with parents Peter & Susan. |
| | LESTER ? | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Lester? surname & age unclear. Born: Kent. Wife: Mary 30yrs born Kent. Children: John 7yrs, Thomas 4yrs, Mary 13yrs, William 1yrs. |
| | LIDDAD ? | Richard | Shipwright | 1841: Richard Liddad? Surname unclear, 40yrs, 21 How Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife: Jane 30yrs born DEV. |
| | LIDDLE | John | Shipwright | 1846: John Liddle, Shipwright & wife: Elaine of Northfleet. Had five children baptized ,on the same day,17th February 1861 by Vicar J Southgate. Thomas Goddard Liddle born 19th February 1846, Joseph Goddard Liddle born 16th May 1850, Alfred Liddle born 20th Apil 1854, William Henry Liddle born 17th April 1856, Eleanor Liddle born 3rd April 1858. Also listed here are two Goddard children Baptised at the same time, who could be related, being as Thomas & Joseph Liddle have a middle name of Goddard. They are Joseph Goddard born Aug 1854 and Alice Goddard born March 1859 both born to John Goddard a Shipwright & Alice of Northfleet. See this Shiprwrights Index for the Goddard family. Information came via the Kent email list. No contact name. See http://cityark.medway gov uk 621jpg. & 622 jpg. Pages 133 & 134. |
| | LINE | William B. | Shipwright | 1851: William.B.Line 28yrs, Ebrington Street, Kingbridge, Devon. Born: ---Gsy. Lodges with TORR family. |
| | LINES | Henry | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Henry Lines 20yrs,Woolster Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Parents: John 50yrs,Shipwright and Mary 50yrs. |
| | LINES | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Lines 50yrs,Woolster Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife:Mary 50yrs born DEV. |
| | LINES | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Lines 15yrs,Woolster Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. |
| | LONG | Edward | Shipwright | 1831: Edward Long, shipwright. Born about 1831 , Northwood, Isle of Wight. The 1891 census lists him as 60yrs, living at ?Bilton House, Fellows Road, Norhthwood, Isle of Wight; with wife Charlotte 47yrs. Children: Harriet 15yrs, Susan.J. 10yrs. |
| | MACEY | James | Shipwright | 1806: James Macey, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 40yrs (born Kent) & Son: William 15yrs. |
| | MacKENZIE | William | Shipwright | 1821: William MacKenzie, shipwright. Born about 1821 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Martha 20yrs (born - not in Kent). |
| | MAHONEY | James | Shipwright | 1809: James Mahoney, shipwright. Born about 1809,in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Lucy 25yrs (born ireland). |
| | MAHY | Henry | Shipwright | 1822: Henry Mahy, shipwright. Born about 1822, St Peter Port. The 1861 UK census lists him as 39yrs, at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey; with wife Martha 43yrs ( born St. Martin). |
| | MARETT | Philip | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1838: Philip Marett, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1838, St Clement, Jersey. The 1851 UKc ensus lists him as 13yrs, at Wesley Street, Parish of St Hellier, Jersey with parents Philip (seaman)36yrs & Mary Marett 35yrs. |
| | MAUGER | Nicholas | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1847: Nicholas Mauger, shipwright. Born about 1847, St. Martin;, Guernset. The 1861 UK census lsits him as 14yrs, at Saïnts, St. Martin, Guernsey; living with grandfather Peter Mauger. |
| | MAXWELL | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Maxwell, shipwright. Born about 1806 (not in kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Terrace, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Jane 30yrs (born - not in Kent) and John 10yrs. |
| | McKINNON | Stuart | Shipwright | 1890: Stuart McKinnon, shipwright. Born about 1890 in Scotland. Wife: Jane Smith McKinven, married in 1918 in Campbeltown, Scotland. Died: unknown. If you have information to share please contact Joe by. |
| | McKINVEN | Edward McKay | Shipwright | 1886: Edward McKay McKinven,shipwright. Born 1886 in Campbeltown, Scotland. Wife: Margaret Brown, married in 1914 at Campbeltown. Died 1956 at Irvine, Scotland. If you have information to share please contact Joe by. |
| | McLEAN | James | Shipwright | 1811: James McLean, shipwright. Born about 1811, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Hannah 30yrs (born Ireland). Children: Marg 4yrs; James 2yrs; Arabella 9mths infant. |
| | McMILLAN | John (1) | Shipwright | 1849: John McMillan, shipwright [my grandfather]. Born 1849 Campbeltown,Argyll, Scotlan. Learned his trade in the shipyards on the Clyde.Married Mary Morrison 1876 in Liverpool, England, died 1892 in Southampton, England. Contact Joe by. |
| | McMILLAN | John (2) | Shipwright | 1876: John McMillan, shipwright [my uncle]. Born 1876 Dumbarton,Scotland.Learned his trade in the shipyards on the Clyde. Nothing else known about him. Family story is that he was "lost at sea". Contact Joe by.
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| | MEGAN | Michael | Shipwright | 1821: Michael Megan, shipwright. Born about 1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent |
| | MERTHY ? | Justin | Shipwright | 1821: Justin Merthy, shipwright. Born about 1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with Ellen Merthy 15yrs; Hannah Merthy 20yrs; |
| | MILTON | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Milton, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife Charlotte 32yrs (born Devon). |
| | MINTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1811: Thomas Minter, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet, Kent. |
| | MITCHELL | Joseph | Shipwright | 1821: Joseph Mitchell , shipwright. Born about 1821 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet, Kent. No other details
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| | MOFFATT | Richard | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1816: Richard Moffatt, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Vauxhall Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr with his mother Elizabeth 50yrs. |
| | MONK | John | Shipwright | 1801: John Monk, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at 9 North Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife ?Betsy 30yrs (born Devon). |
| | MOORE | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Moore , shipwright. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents William & Jenny Moore. |
| | MOORE | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Moore, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr with wife Jenny 55yrs (born Devon). |
| | MORGAN | Thomas William | Shipwright | 1865: Thomas William Morgan,shipwright. Born about 1865 in Oxford. Recorded as Boatsmith in 1881, 1891 and 1901. Married Sarah Ann Wood in 1888. Contact Rosalind by . |
| | MORRIS | Joseph | Shipwright | 1801: Joseph Morris, shipwright. Born about 1801(unknown-not recorded). The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 40yrs (born Kent) & Alfred 12yrs; Robert 6yrs; Ellen 4yrs; Thomas 3yrs. |
| | MULDER | Jno | Shipwright | 1816: Jno. Mulder, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Holland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr |
| | MURPHY | James | Shipwright | 1810: James Murphy, shipwright. Born about 1810 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at Benthams Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent; with wife Margaret 25yrs(born ?Ireland) & daughter Margaret 3yrs born ?Ireland). Also listed: Mick Driscott, 31yrs Shipwright born ?Ireland) |
| | MUSGROVE | Charles | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1826: Charles Musgrove, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at Jubillee Street, Northern Side, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents Joseph & Dunisha Musgrove (both born Devon). |
| | NAISBY | Robert | Shipwright | 1841: Robert Naisby 40yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: unknown, not in Kent. Wife: Jane 40yrs born - not in Kent. William 10yrs,George 8yrs,James 6yrs, mary 1yr. |
| | NEWBEGIN | John | Shipwright | 1864: John Newbegin, married at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula NZ, 1864 to Marian BOND. Contact me for full details by. |
| | NICHOLS | Samuel | Shipwright | 1841: Samuel Nichols 79yrs, Gibbon Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. With Elizabeth Nichols 30yrs. |
| | NICKELS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1795: Thomas Nickels, Shipwright in Fowey in 1795. Apprentice Shipwright: Richard Pain(see Shipwrights Index). Contact Richards descendant to share information contact Diana by. |
| | NICOLLE | Philip | Shipwright | 1851: Philip Nicolle 34yrs, Le Maupertier?,Parish of St Helloer,Jersey. Born: St Clement. Wife: Rachel 41yrs born St Lawrence,Jersey. |
| | NICOLS | Richard (Snr) | Shipwright - Supre | 1851: Richard Nicols (Snr) 48yrs, 55 Navy Row, Devonport, Devon. Born: Stoke-DEV. Wife: Mary 48yrs born ---DEV. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for son Richard(Jnr). Other children: Mary.J. 20yrs, John 8yrs,Sarah 6yrs. |
| | NOCK ? | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Nock 65yrs, 10 whitecrop Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Wife: Ann 50yrs born DEV. |
| | OAK | Lewin James | Ship Carpenter | 1851: Lewis James Oak 34yrs, Fore or High Street, St.Thomas,Topsham St Thomas-DEV. Born: Topsham-DEV. Wife: Jane 31yrs born Topsham-DEV. |
| | OATES | John | Shipwright | 1851: John Oates, worked at Oreston. Wife: Elizabeth born Abt.1781, Plymouth (1851 Census) |
| | PADDON | Edward | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1851: Edward Paddon 21yrs, Torrington Lane East the Water, Bideford, Devon. Born: Hunshard-DEV. Parents George (a pauper potter) & Izet. |
| | PAIN | Richard | Shipwright | 1780: Richard Pain was my 4 x great grandfather. He was born in Fowey, Cornwall in 1780 and according to his indenture papers, of which I have a copy, became an apprentice to Shipwright Thomas Nickel in Fowey in 1795. On the completion of his apprenticeship in 1802 he moved to Devonport where he took up work in the Naval Dockyards. Wife: Ann Collom/Collum He died in Stoke Damerel in 1858. contact 4 x great granddaughter Diana by. |
| | PALMER | Edward | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Edward Palmer 45yrs, Salem Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: ? Elizabeth 40yrs born DEV. |
| | PANNETT | Richard | Shipwright | 1800: Richard Pannett, shipwright. Born about 1800, in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at Beal's Platform, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Harriett 40yrs. Children: John 19yrs; apprentice; Harriett 15yrs; Charlot 13yrs; ?Sarah Ann 10yrs; Selyna 1yr infant. |
| | PEEK | William B. | Shipwright | 1851: William.B.Peek 54yrs, 28 Cornwall Street, Devonport, Devon. Born: Devonport-DEV. Worked t HM Dock Yard Devonport-DEV. Wife: Elizabeth 50yrs born Devonport-DEV. See Blacksmiths of Devon for son William 19yrs. Also listed is daughter Elizabeth Barnes 21yrs and grandson John Barnes 2yrs |
| | PENGELLY | Edwin | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Edwin Pengelly 16yrs, Back of Tavistock Place, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: John.S. & Judy. |
| | PENGELLY | William | Shipwright | 1851: William Pengelly 41yrs, 2 Wesley Street,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey. Born: England. Wife: Eliza 37yrs born Guernsey SPP. |
| | PENNEY | William Alfred | Shipwright | 1885: William Alfred Penney. Wife: Mary Ann. Children: Florence Jane, William Alfred, Emily Alice. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | PENROSE | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Penrose 15yrs, Higher Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: Joseph & Mary. See Blacksmiths Index for brother James. |
| | PEPPERELL | William | Shipwright | 1851: William Pepperell 28yrs, Union Street---. Born: Marborough-DEV. Wife: unknown. |
| | PITCHER | William | Shipwright ? Ship builder | 1841: William Pitcher 55yrs, Terrace, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. No other details. |
| | POLKINGHORNE | William | Shipwright | 1851: William Polkinghorne 50yrs,12 South St, Stoke Damerel. Born: Devonport-DEV. Wife: Jane 48yrs born Torpoint-CON. Has seven children listed in census 1851 including son Joseph a Blacksmith (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | PRIN | James Allnut | Shipwright | 1844: James Allnut Prin born 1844, Plymouth, Devon. Wife: Bessie Martin, married in Plymouth. Contact. |
| | PRIOR | Thomas | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Thomas Prior 45yrs, Stoke damerel-DEV. Wife: Eliza 20yrs born DEV. |
| | PRYNNE | Samuel | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1851: Samuel Prynne 17yrs, 9 St.John Street, Clowance. Born: Stoke Damerel-DEV. Parents: Charles & Elizabeth. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for brother Robert 19yrs. Other siblings listed: William 22yrs, Elizabeth 15yrs. |
| | PULESTON | George | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1785: George Puleston, born circa 1785 in Plymouth Devon. Married in 1816 thereafter shifting to Chatham Dockyard (Kent) where he stayed until 1835 when he returned to Plymouth. In the 1841 census he was a pensioner but resumed his trade in 1851, dying in 1853. Contact Patricia by. |
| | PULESTON | John | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: John Puleston 20yrs, 16 Looe Street,---. Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Parents: George(Pensioner Dock Yard) & Betsy. |
| | PULESTON | John George | Shipwright | 1822: John George Puleston, born Old Brompton Kent c1822. 1841: he was a shipwright aprentice in Plymouth. 1851: he was a tradesman in East Stonehouse.Found again in 1881: as an unemployed Shipwright. 1891: as retired Shipwright. John died c 1901 in Plymouth. Son of George Puleston,shipwright. Contact Patricia by. |
| | PUTT | Josiah | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1851: Josiah Putt 26yrs, Lower Baston,---,Marlborough, Kingsbridge,Devon. Born: Malborough-DEV. Lives with widowed mother Elizabeth 54yrs. |
| | QUICK | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Quick 45yrs. See 1841 census, Plymouth Parish: St.Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. |
| | RANDELL | Oliver | Shipwright | 1833: Oliver Randall, apprentice shipwright. Born about 1833 in Hubburton Parish, Pembrokshire,Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lsits him as ?18yrs lodging with master shipwright James Thomas 53yrs & his wife Damaris 60yrs. |
| | RANDELL | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Randell 30yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Sarah 30yrs born Kent. Thomas 5yrs,William 7yrs. |
| | RAULTEFF ? | Edwin | Shipwright | 1841: Edwain Raulteff 22yrs, Gasking Street, (could be Gascoyne/Gascoine Street) Plymouth Parish: St Charles the martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Sarah 24yrs born DEV. |
| | RAWLINS | John | Shipwright | 1735: John Rawlins, at St.James, Bristol, Gloucestershire. |
| | RENDLE | William | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: William Rendle 35yrs, Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Sarah 30yrs born DEV. |
| | RHODES | Charles | Shipwright | 1841: Charles Rhodes 25yrs, 6 Briton Side, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Wife: Ann 50yrs born DEV. |
| | RICHARDS | Hugh | Shipwright | 1847: Hugh Richards, Shipwright, with HM Dockyards Sheerness. Born about 1847 in Milford, Pembrokshire, Wales. The 1901 UK census lists him as 53yrs, living at Delamark? Road, Sheerness, Kent with his wife Mary. T. (born Pembrokshire). One child listed: Winnifred .M. Richards 15yrs. Boarder: Milton Kendrick 24yrs (engine fitter at HM Dockyards). See Anchorsmiths Index for his father Thomas Richards (born about 1804 in Pembrokshire). Hugh’s brother Thomas (Jnr) in 1901 was working at the HM Dockyards, Sheerness (not sure what his trade was). The 1851 Welsh census lists his older brother Llewelyn Richards (born1946 in Pembrokshire) as working in their father business (brightsmith/brass/iron). The 1910-15 Valuation Office Survey shows Hughe's ownership of a property at Newport Pembrokeshire, his grandfather's home. Contact Dave at |
| | RICHARDSON | Andrew. Y. | Shipwright & Publican | 1851: Andrew.Y.Richardson 65yrs, King Street Ferry Boat, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Born: Sunderland-Derby. Wife: Ann 65yrs born Sunderland-Derby. Son: David Richardson 40yrs (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index). Daughter: Sarah Hewitt 27yrs. Grandchildren: Henry.E. Hewitt 4yrs & Cecelia Hewitt 2yrs. |
| | RICKARD | William (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1829: William Rickard (Jnr), born c.1829 Devonport. 1851: 22yrs unmarried Shipwright, Devonport, at 20 Dock Wall St, with his parents William (Snr) and Hannah (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). 1861: Dwelling at 124 Fore St,Stoke Damerel with his parents, but he is now a widower aged 31. I have not been able to find him after this, or pinpoint who he married in the 1850`s. Contact Jean by. |
| | RIPIN | Elias | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Elias Ripin 35yrs, Salem Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: not in DEV. Wife: Mary 35yrs born? not in DEV. |
| | RIXON | Robert | Shipwright | 1833: Robert Rixon, apprentice shipwright. Born about 18331 in Steynton, Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lsits him as ?18yrs lodging with master shipwright James Thomas 53yrs & his wife Damaris 60yrs. |
| | ROBERTSON | David | Shipwright | 1821: David Robertson, shipwright. Born abou 1821 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs living in parish of Whippingham. Father:John 60yrs. Mother: Mary 60yrs. Siblings: Helen 25yrs; Adelaide 15yrs; John 15yrs; Sarah Gandy? 8yrs. |
| | ROBINS | William | Shipwright | 1762: William Robins, shipwright. Born circa 1730 in ?place unknown. Son of Richard Bunter Robins of Wiltshire. In his will dated 19th February 1762, William Robins of Portsea, shipwright, provided for his wife, Martha, & three children, all baptised St Mary's, Portsea: William Robins, bap. 11th May 1755; Samuel Hall Robins, bap. 22nd June 1760, & Ann Robins, bap. 10th January 1762. William Robins must have died soon after writing the will, as it was proved 17th April 1762. To share information contact Tony by |
| | RODGMAN | John | Shipwright | 1851: John Rodgman 40yrs, at Illfracombe. See Blacksmiths Index for parents John & Sally. Brother William 43yrs, Harbour Master. |
| | ROSE | Arthur James | Shipwright | 1904: Arthur James Rose. Wife: Topsy. Son: Arthur Lewis Bapt. 21 Feb 1904 at Sheerness-Kent. More information required. Contact email Cheryl by. |
| | ROUTLEFF | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Routleff 50yrs, 33 Lower Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Mary 45yrs born DEV. 1841 Census shows him as a ship builder. |
| | ROWE | John | Shipwright ? | 1841: John Rowe 52yrs, Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: ? Not in Devon. Trade: 1841 Census listed him as a boat builder. Wife: Susanna 50yrs born DEV. |
| | ROWLAND | Charles Richardson | Shipwright | 1845: Charles Richardson Rowland. Wife: Mary Ann. Son: Charles David Bapt. 09 July 1845 at Sheerness-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | RYAN | John | Shipwright | 1821: John Ryan, shipwright. Born about 1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent. ?unmarried. |
| | SANDERS | Thomas | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1851: Thomas Sanders 18yrs, High Street, Bideham, Devon. Born: Bristol-Glooucester. Lives with uncle John Sanders (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | SAYWELL | Richard | Shipsmith & Blacksmith | 1825: Richard Saywell, born: 1825 Gillingham,Kent. |
| | SEWARD | John (Jnr) | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: John Seward (Jnr) 16yrs, Northfleet,Kent. Born: unknown,not in Kent. With father John (Snr). |
| | SEWARD | John (Snr) | Shipwright | 1841: John Seward (Snr) 40yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: unknown,not in Kent. Eliza 15yrs, John 16yrs(apprentice shipwright),Emma 11yrs. |
| | SHEARLE | Samuel | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Samuel Shearle 15yrs, Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: James & Mary. |
| | SHILSTON | John Dichitt | Shipwright | 1841: John Dichitt SHilston 45yrs, Coxside China House, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Betty 40yrs. William Ditchett Shilston & John Ditchett Shilston were brothers, William later moved to Portsmouth with his wife and family [I think she was a broderick but not a 100% sure]. William Hole Shilston was the son of John Ditchett Shilston's first marriage to Mary Hole. John later married Betty Pethick and had 5 children of which one was my gggrandfather. please note there is no E on the end it is SHILSTON. Apparently the Shilston's had ship building at China House until until 1905 and the business was sold off by Alfred Shilston, William Hole Shilston's youngest son.Contact. |
| | SHILSTON | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Shilston 40yrs, Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Wife: Mary 40yrs born DEV. |
| | SHILSTON | William Ditchitt | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Ditchitt Shilston 45yrs, Coxside China House, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Betty 40yrs. William Ditchett Shilston & John Ditchett Shilston were brothers, William later moved to Portsmouth with his wife and family [I think she was a broderick but not a 100% sure]. William Hole Shilston was the son of John Ditchett Shilston's first marriage to Mary Hole. John later married Betty Pethick and had 5 children of which one was my gggrandfather. please note there is no E on the end it is SHILSTON. Apparently the Shilston's had ship building at China House until until 1905 and the business was sold off by Alfred Shilston, William Hole Shilston's youngest son. Contact. |
| | SHOPLAND | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Shopland 41yrs, Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Mary. |
| | SIMPSON | George | Shipwright | 1823: George Simpson, born 1823 in Devonport. Wife: Elizabeth Viney Davis, married in 1845 in Plymouth. In 1909 he was living in Amhurst Road in Plymouth. Contact Susan by. |
| | SISLEY | Henry | Shipwright | Henry Sisley, married Mary Exebee. Mary was born 1791 on the Isle of Sheppey. Died 1878 in the Minster Workhouse). |
| | SMALE | Joseph | Shipwright | 1834: Joseph Smale, shipwright. Born about 1834 in Plymouth. Census 1851: 17yrs apprentice shipwright at dockyards. See Blacksmiths of Devon & Kent Indexes for parents William & Ann plus siblings. His brother Joseph is listed in the Shipwrights Index. To share information contact Jenny by. |
| | SMALE | Matthew | Shipwright | 1830: Matthew Smale, shipwright. Born about 1830 in Plymouth. Census 1851: 21yrs apprentice shipwright at dockyards. See Blacksmiths of Devon & Kent Indexes for parents William & Ann plus siblings. His brother Joseph is listed in the Shipwrights Index. To share information contact Jenny by. |
| | SMITH | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Smith 60yrs, Clarence Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife:Mary 40yrs born Wales. |
| | SMITH | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Smith 50yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: not in Kent. Wife: Mary ?50yrs. |
| | SMITH | Robert (Jnr) | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1881: Robert Smith (Jnr) 15yrs, 66 Hope Street, Sheerness,Kent. Born:Sheerness,Kent. Parents: Robert(shipwright) & Elizabeth. |
| | SMITH | Robert (Snr) | Shipwright | 1881: Robert Smith (Snr) 46yrs, 66 Hope Street, Sheerness,Kent. Born: Newcastle,Northumberland,UK. Wife: Elizabeth 44yrs born Durham,Sunderland. See census 1881 for 6 children listed. |
| | SNELL | James | Shipwright | 1851: James Snell, shipwright. Born about 1851. The 1861 Census (St Peters Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands) lists James as 40yrs, living at ?16 ?Glatney,--- Guernsey. Wife: Caroline (nee Morgan) 40yrs. Children: Bertha 15yrs & Lily 7yrs. Living with father-in-law: James Morgan, 75yrs,widower. (RG12/4701 Page 16). |
| | SPENCER | John | Shipwright | 1796: John Spencer, shipwright. Born about 1796, Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, living in parish of Whippingham with wife Jane 40yrs. Children Listed: John 20yrs; Elizabeth 20yrs; Jane 13yrs; Louisa 4yrs; Eliza.H. 6yrs; George 4yrs. |
| | SPENCER | Walter | Shipwright - Boat Builder | 1873: Walter Spencer, boatbuilder. Born about 1873 in West Cowes, isle of Wight. The 1891 census lists him as 18yrs, a boat builder, living with relatives at 3, Shaldon Cottage, Fellows Road, Northwood, West Cowes. Also listed at this address is his brother-in law James Frank Bright 29yrs (Shipwright), Kate Bright 25yrs (?nee Spencer). Nieces: Florence Bright 3yrs & Lynda Bright 10mths infant. His sister: Jessie Spencer, 20yrs, single. (Rg12/885 Page 26 Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). |
| | SPUNNER | John | Shipwright | 1841: John Spunner 40yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. No other details. |
| | STEDMAN | William | Shipwright | 1864: William Stedman, witness to a marriage at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula, NZ 1864. Contact me for full details by. |
| | STOREY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1710: Thomas Storey, baptized at Deptford in 1710. Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth Storey. In 1738 he married Sarah Ralph at Lee and they had five children, all baptized at Deptford. Thomas died abroad, probably in 1758 and Sarah continued to live at Deptford until her death there in 1764. Contact Judy by. |
| | STOREY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1746: Thomas Storey, baptized at Deptford in 1746. Parents: Thomas Storey and Sarah Ralph. In 1761 he began a seven-year apprenticeship to a Shipwright at Deptford and then worked as a Shipwright, based at Deptford, until his retirement there in 1821. In 1773 Thomas married Mary Watson at Deptford and their ten children were all baptized at Deptford. Thomas died at Deptford in 1828, two years after his wife Mary. Contact Judy by. |
| | STRONG | Robert | Shipwright | 1841: Robert Strong 16yrs, 13 Lool? Street, ---. Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Parents: John & Mary. |
| | TARDIF | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1861: Nicholas Tardif 63yrs, at Blanches Rd., St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Wife: Charlotte 57yrs, born St Martin. |
| | TAYLOR | Henry.I(?) | Shipwright | 1881: Henry.I.Taylor (initial unclear), 34yrs, Ruby Street, East Cowes. Born: West Cowes, Isle of Wight,UK. Wife: Mary.I.32yrs born West Cowes. 1881 census. |
| | TAYLOR | John M | Shipwright | 1851: John.M.Taylor 49yrs, Row No.138, Great Yarmouth,Norfolk. Born: Yarmouth-NFK. Wife: Elizabeth 46yrs born Yarmouth-NFK. See Blacksmiths Index for sons George 18yrs & Thomas 16yrs. |
| | THACKWELL | Joseph | Shipwright | 1809: Joseph Thackwell, born 1809 Much Dewchurch died 1879,married Mary Hall. Children: Jane Elizabeth born 1829, Edwin James born 1835, Benjamin Joseph born 1837,Cardiff Clamorgan, a ships carpenterhe died drowning working on the Manchester Ship Canal 1897. George John born1839. Contact. |
| | THOMAS | Edward | Shipwright | 1841: Edward Thomas 45yrs, 23 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: Eliza 30yrs born DEV. |
| | THOMAS | James (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1829: James Thomas (Jnr), apprentice shipwright. Born about 1829 in Hubberton, Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as 22yrs,living with parents, James Thomas and Damaris Thomas. |
| | THOMAS | James (Snr) | Shipwright | 1798: James Thomas (Snr), master shipwright. Born about 1798 in Nolton Parish, Hubberton, Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as 53yrs, living in Miltford, Hubberton with wife Damaris 60yrs and son James 22yrs(shipwright). Lodging with them are apprentice shipwrights: Robert Beed( or ?Bud) 20yrs; Robert Rixon 18yrs; Oliver Randell 18yrs. |
| | THOMPSON | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1841: Joseph Thompson 50yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Mary 45yrs born Kent. |
| | THOMPSON | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Thompson, shipwright HM dockyards. Born about 1801,Gravesend, Kent. The 1851 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Batts Yard, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | THOMPSON | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Thompson, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Kent. The 18141 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at Fife Yard, Blue Town, Kent, with wife Ann 47yrs. Children: William 15yrs & Elizabeth 11yrs. |
| | THOUME | Frederick | Shipwright | 1861: Frederick Thoume 54yrs, at Hurel Rd., Vallon, St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Wife: Mary 60yrs, born St. Peter ITW. |
| | TINSLEY | Edward | Shipwright | 1850: Edward Tinsley, shipwright. Born about 1850 in Lancashire. The 1911 UK census lists him as 61yrs, a shipwright, living at 93 Stanfield Road, Everton. Was a block, spar and mast maker in previous censuses, having followed his father William Tinsley (1824-1864) into that trade in Liverpool. Contact Stephen by |
| | TINSON | Edwin | Ship Carpenter | 1851: Edwin Tinson 13yrs, Silver Street, Barnstaple, Devon. Born: Barnstaple-DEV. See Shipwrights Index for parents William & Mary Tinson. See Blacksmiths Index for brother George. |
| | TINSON | William | Shipwright | 1851: William Tinson 55yrs, Silver Street, Barnstaple, Devon. Born: Barnstaple-DEV. Wife: Mary 51yrs born Barnstaple-DEV. See Shipwrights Index fo son Edwin 13yrs. See Blacksmiths Index for son George 16yrs. |
| | TOBY | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipbuilder - Apprentice | 1851: Thomas Toby (Jnr) 21yrs Higher Passage Lane, St.Thomas (with his father). Born: Topsham-DEV. |
| | TOBY | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipbuilder - Apprentice | 1851: Thomas Toby (Snr) 21yrs, Higher Passage Lane, St. Thomas. Born: Topsham -DEV. See Blacksmiths Index for his father Thomas. |
| | TODD | Alexander | Shipwright | 1841: Alexander Todd 40yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Scotland. Wife: Elizabeth 40yrs born Scotland. Jesse (girl) 7yrs, Frederick 4yrs, James 10yrs. |
| | TOURTEL | John G | Shipwright | 1861: John.G. Tourtel 17yrs, at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Martin; Single, Living with widowed mother Charlotte. |
| | TREGASKIS | Francis | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1841: Thomas Tregaskis 14yrs, Green Street,Plymouth. Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: Francis & Ann. |
| | TREGEAR | Thomas | Shipwright | 1841: Thomas Tregear 45yrs, 9 Lool? Street,---. Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Mother: ?Elizabeth 70yrs. |
| | TUCKER | John | Shipwright | John Tucker. Daughter Elizabeth Jane married Josiah Thomas AMNER, Lewisham-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | TULL or FULL | Robert | Shipwright | 1841:Robert Tull or Full 15yrs, 32 Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: William & Mary Ann. |
| | TURNER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1851: Thomas Turner 17yrs,1 Ross Street, Morifce Town, Stoker demeral, Devonshire. Born: Morice Town-DEV. Parents: Thomas (a ropermaker )& Mary. See Blacksmiths Index for brothers William & Phillip. See census 1861 for other siblings. |
| | TURPIE | William | Shipwright | 1841: William Turpie 25yrs, Northfleet,Kent. Born: ?Scotland. Wife: margaret 25yrs born ?Scotland. Daughter Margaret 2yrs. |
| | VANSTONE | Henry | Shipwright | 1839: Henry Vanstone was born in Stoke Damerel in 1839. A shipwright in the Naval Dockyards in Devonport, Devon, England. Contact Diana by. |
| | VIAN | John | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: John Vian 35yrs, Higher Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife:: Ann 30yrs born DEV. |
| | VIAN | William | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: William Vian 45yrs, Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Wife: mary 45yrs born DEV. See Blacksmiths Index for son Israel. |
| | VICKERY | Thomas | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Thomas Vickery 50yrs, 14 Tin Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife: Catherine 45yrs born DEV. |
| | VOSPER | Richard | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1841: Richard Vosper 30yrs, Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. |
| | WAGSTAFF | Fred | Shipwright | 1904: Fred Wagstaff. Wife: Frances Miriam. Son: Ernest Arthur born 10 Jan 1904. More information required. Contact Cheryl by. |
| | WALK / WALKE | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1821: William Walk or Walke, shipwright. Born aout 1821 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr with his Mother Ann 50yrs born DEV. |
| | WALL | Thomas | Shipwright | 1781: Thomas Wall, shipwright. Born about 1781 ?place. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at 19 Moon Street, Plymouth. Parish: St Charles the Martyr. |
| | WALLER | James | Shipwright | 1792: James Waller, shipwright. Born about 1792, Stoke Damerel, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 59yrs, a widower, living at 27 Charlotte Tce, Morice, Devon. Lives with daughters Louise A. 32yrs & Martha.M. 19yrs. |
| | WALLER | William | Shipwright | 1803: William Waller, shipwright. Born about 1803, Bracing, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 48yrs, living at St.Michales Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk; with wife Alice 50yrs(born Flegg Burgh, Norfolk), a silk weaver. No others listed. |
| | WALLIS | William | Shipwright ? | 1794: William Wallis, shipwright. Born about 1794 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 47yrs, at Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Wife: Ann 47yrs born DEV. |
| | WALTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1791: Thomas Walter, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Eastchurch, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 60yrs, with wife Celia 61yrs. Living in North Street, Mile Town, Sheerness with daughter Jemima Batt 33yrs; son-in-law John Batt 34yrs (a swayer with HM dockyards). Granddaughter: Elizabeth Batt 11yrs (born 1840) & Eliza Batt born 1851-52(after 1851 census). Thomas died before the 1861 census.ELiza worked fro my GG Grandmother Maria Swales and was left a sum of money in Maria's Will. Contact Ann by |
| | WARDEN | Samuel | Shipwright | 1781: Samuel Warden , shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Teats Hill, Plymouth, Parish: St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 40yrs. |
| | WARREN | Henry | Shipwright | 1781: Henry Warren, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth, Parish St. Charles the Martyr, with wife Ann 55yrs born DEV. |
| | WATSON | William | Shipsmith & Blacksmith | 1851: William Watson. Shipsmith,Durham, see 1861 census. |
| | WAUGH | Thomas | Shipwright | 1844: Thomas Waugh,shipwright. Born about 1844 in Marylebone, Middlesex (London). The 1861 UK Censys lists him as 17yrs, apprentice shipwright living at Webbs Alley, East Cowes, Isle of Wight with his grandfather David Dawkins ( a ropemaker) and grandmother Jane Dawkins. |
| | WENDELBORN | Henry Frederick | Shipwright | 1912: Henry Frederick Wendelborn. Found on son's marriage record in 1912,Oxford, NZ. Spouse: Jane nee MATTOCKS. Son Leonard Bertram, 24, married to Ena Elizabeth CLUCAS. Contact me for full details by. |
| | WESTAWAY | Robert | Shipwright | 1811: Robert Westaway,shipwright. Born about 1811 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs,at 32 Exeter Street, Plymouth, Parish St. Charles the Martyr. With wife Eliza 30yrs born DEV. |
| | WHALEBONE | John | Shipwright | 1784: John Whalebone, shipwright. Born about 1784 in Kent. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 57yrs, at 9. Benthan’s Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent; with wife Martha 56yrs. Others listed all with same surname: Martha 25yrs; Thomas 23yrs; William 17yrs; George 15yrs; Charles 12yrs; and ?William Webb 3yrs. |
| | WHITE | John | Shipwright | 1791: John White, shipwright. Born about 1791 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, in parish of Whippingham with wife Elizabeth 50yrs. Children: John 20yrs(apprentice shipwright); George 15yrs(apprentice shipwrightt); William 15yrs (apprentice shipwright). |
| | WHITE | Joseph | Shipwright - builder | 1801: Joseph White, shipwright. Born about 1801, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs living in Castle Street, parish of Whippingham. Wife: Ann 40yrs. Children listed: Joseph 15yrs; Fred'k 9yrs; Thomas 3yrs; Henny 1yr infant.Servants: Ann Lane 15yrs and Sarah Cooke 40yrs. |
| | WHITELOCK | James | Shipwright | James Whitelock of Cumberand, England. No other details given. Contact Margaret by. |
| | WHITMORE | Elias | Shipwright - Pauper | 1800: Elias Whitmore,shipwright. Born about 1800 in Shaldon, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 51yrs, a pauper,at 1-Devon Lunatic Asylum St.Thomas. |
| | WIBBIN | Henry | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1776: Henry Wibbin, shipwright. Born about 1776 in Devon, The 1841 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Stillman Street, Plymouth, Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. With wife Elizabeth 60yrs born DEV. |
| | WILLIAMS | Albert | Shipwright | 1851: Albert Williams, Devon Ship builder. Wife: Mary Ann. |
| | WILLIAMS | Frederick | Shipwright | 1833: Frederick Williams, shipwright. Born about 1833, Gillingham, Kent. The 1881 UK census lists him as 48yrs living at 85 Railway Street, Gillingham with daughter Alice 19yrs, dressmaker. |
| | WILLIAMS | Joseph W. | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1830: Joseph W. Williams, shipwright. Born about 1830 in Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at 10 Lower St, Plymouth, Devon. with his sister Elizabeth 18yrs. Brother of William.H.(Shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Richard & Elizabeth. |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1826: Thomas Williams,shipwright. Born about 1826 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at 3 Moon Lane,Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr. with Grace 50yrs & Ellen 15yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1806: Thomas Williams , shipwright. Born about 1806 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at 9 Green Street,Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr. with Mary 50yrs, Sarah 15yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Williams, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1786 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 55yrs, living in Castle Street, parish of Whippingham. |
| | WILLIAMS | William H. | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1835: William.H.Williams, shipwright. Born about 1835 in Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, at 10 Lower St, Plymouth; with his sister Elizabeth 18yrs. Brother of Joseph.W.(Shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Richard & Elizabeth. |
| | WILLING | Samuel | Shipwright | 1801: Samuel Willing, Shipwright. Born about 1801 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Sutton Place Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr. With wife Anabella 35yrs. |
| | WILLIS | Thomas | Shipwright? Boat builder-Apprentice | 1835: Thomas Willis, shipwright. Born about 1835 East Stonehouse-Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, at 2 Quarry Street,East Stonehouse,Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for parents Thomas & Rebecca & siblings. |
| | WILLIS | Thomas | Shipwright (RN) | Thomas Willis, son of Robert Willis RN (Shipwright) Thomas Willis and Sophia Gould married at East Stonehouse register Office 28th January 1871 they moved to West Ham, Essex circa 1875. Children were Beatrice Ann Born 18 November 1872 at Devonport, Thomas A 1877 Canning Town, William P Canning Town, Sophia Jane (Dorothia) 18 December 1881. . If you have any information to share please contact Richard by. |
| | WILLIS | Robert | Shipwright (RN) | 1871: Robert Willis. I have no information on Robert Willis (RN) other than names of 2 children. Cannot find him in the Census. He may have been at sea during census time. He was deceased by 1871 (according to son's wedding cert) Robert I believe married Jane Hill, circa 1847. Children: Thomas Willis 30 June 1849 and Jane Ann Willis 1852. If you have any information to share please contact Richard by. |
| | WILLS | James | Shipwright | 1841: James Wills 45yrs, Clarence Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: in DEV. Wife: Maria 45yrs born: not in Devon. |
| | WILSON | James | Shipwright | 1864: James Wilson, witness to a marriage at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula NZ 1864. Contact me for full details by. |
| | WISHMAN ? | William | Shipwright | 1806: William Wishman, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, in Northfleet, Kent with wife Luisa 35yrs born Kent. Children: Sarah 8yrs,Sophia 5yrs,William 2yrs. |
| | WITFILL | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1801: Thomas Witfill (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1801 in Plymouth, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 50yrs, a lodger with the TORR family at Ebrington Street, Kingbridge, Devon. |
| | WITHERELL | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1791: Benjamin Witherell, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at 4 Briton Side, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. |
| | WOOD | Robert | Shipwright | 1827: Robert Wood,shipwright. Born about 1827 Plymouth, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, at 16 Green Street,Plymouth,Devon. Lodges with John & Mary Ann Creber. |
| | WORDWORTH | Richard | Shipwright | 1811: Richard Wordworth, shipwright. Born about 1811in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet,Kent with Eliza 20yrs ?wife or sister. |
| | WRIGHT | Josuah | Shipwright? Boat builder | 1805: Joshua Wrigh, shipwright. Born about 1805 ?where (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 36yrs, at Dockyard, Northfleet, Kent with wife Jane 35yrs born Kent. Children: Mary 10yrs,Jane 8yrs,Jubina 7yrs. |
| | WYATT | William | Shipwright | 1781: William Wyatt, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at James Street, Plymouth, Parish of St.Charles the Martyr with wife:Mary. |
| | YOUNG | Edward | Shipwright | 1841: Edward Young 30yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Sarah 25yrs born Kent. Richard 5yrs, Frederick 3yrs, Lucy 8monhts. |
| | YOUNG | John | Shipwright & Sail Maker | 1845: John Young, shipwright. Born about 1845 in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 6yrs living in Castle Street, East Cowes with mother Sarah. E. Young (nee Coppinger) 26yrs. Siblings listed 1851 include Ellen 3yrs; Mary 5mths infant. Grandfather John Coppinger 58yrs, widower, mariner. His father Daniel not listed here. The 1861 census lists John as 16yrs, apprentice shipwright living at Elm Place, East Cowes with parents: Daniel Young 40yrs (a mariner) and Sarah 36yrs. Siblings listed 1861: Mary 11yrs; William 8yrs; Daniel 6yrs; Charles 4yrs; Grandfather John Coppinger 68yrs, widower, mariner. His eldest sister Ellen had married William Baskett (shipwright) in 1853. John moved to Portsmouth and became a sail maker (1871 census). Contact Ann who follows the Coppinger branch by |
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