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| | ADAMS | William | Wheelwright | 1905: William Adams was a Wheelwright in 1833 in Witheridge, Devon, England. To share information contact Rob by. |
| | ALFORD | John | Wheelwright | 1841: John Alford 20yrs, 2 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish St.Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Wife: Mary 27yrs born DEV. Trade shown as coach wheeler in 1841 census. |
| | ALIBONE | William | Wheelwright | 1774: William Alibone, wheelwright. (1774-1852)Born in Pillerton Hersey, south Warwickshire. Parents Anthony Alibone and Mary Turner. Married three times. No children. Long, explicit Will at WCRO. Notable gravestone mentioning his trade and work. Contact Ruth by. |
| | ALLAND | James | Wheelwright | 1841: James Alland 30yrs. Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. No other details. |
| | ALLEN | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1841: Thomas Allen 27yrs, Devon. Wife: Mary. |
| | ANDREWS | Edward | Wheelwright | 1792: Edward Andrews. Alton, Hampshire. See Whitesmiths Index for Thomas Andrews. |
| | ANDREWS | Elijah | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1838: Elijah Andrews, born 1838. Son of Zebulon Andrews, also a wheelwright. Contact Tom by. |
| | ANDREWS | William | Wheelwright | 1784: William Andrews. Alton, Hampshire. See Whitesmiths Index for Thomas Andrews. |
| | ANDREWS | Zebulon (Jnr) | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1832: Zebulon Andrews, born 1832. Father Zebulon and brother Elijah were also wheelwrights and carpenters. Contact Tom by. |
| | ANDREWS | Zebulon (Snr) | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1801: Zebulon Andrews, born in Collingbourne Kingston about 1801. Sons Elijah and Zebulon also worked as wheelwrights and Carpenters. Contact Tom by . |
| | ANTROBUS | Ernest | Wheelwright | 1909: Ernest Antrobus was a Dutch man who sailed from London to Wellington New Zealand via Fremantle Australia, 18 Nov 1909, on broad the Orsova. Taken from the Arrivlas Program Western Australian Genealogical Society. |
| | APSE | William | Wheelwright | 1784: William Apse. Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. |
| | ARMISON | Richard. P. (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1851: Richard.P.Armison 18yrs, Ormesby Road, Village of Rollesby. Born: Rollesby-NFK. Father: Richard S. 44yrs,widower (Wheelwright). See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for brother Edward. |
| | ARMISON | Richard. S. (Snr) | Wheelwright - employs 1 man | 1851: Richard.S.Armison 44yrs, Ormesby Road, Village of Rollesby. Born: unknown. Widower. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for son Edward. |
| | ARNOLD | Edward | Wheelwright | 1844: Edward Arnold & wife Sarah Anne. Son James Baptised 6th October at St Peter and Paul Charlton Dover. Information sent by annonymous Kent List member. |
| | ARTHUR | John | Wheelwright | 1784: John Arthur. Andover, Hampshire. See Whitesmiths Index for E. Arthur. |
| | BALDEROW or BOLDERROW | Barnard | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1851: Barnard Balderow, (aka Bolderow) at age 12 in 1851, was a Carpenter, and in 1865, when he married in Cheshire, he was a Wheelwright. By 1871 he was residing 1 Ostrich Rd., Castle Acre., Norfolk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for son John. Contact Yvonne by. |
| | BARFORD | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1786: Joseph Barford, wheelwright. Born 1786 in Harlington, Bedfordshire, England. Although no baptism has been located, it has been substantially proven through other documents that Joseph was one of four children of John Barford & Ann Richmond. Joseph's first wife was Sarah Inns (no issue found). His second wife Rebecca Leaver (m. 1820) was from Cookham, Berkshire. Joseph practiced his trade as a wheelwright in Cookham and died in January 1848. Two of Joseph & Rebecca\'s children emigrated to South Australia. Contact Diane by |
| | BARKER | Charles | Wheelwright | 1824: Charles Barker, wheelwright. Born about 1824 in Westhall, Suffolk. The 1861 UK census lists him as 37yrs, at Blacksmiths Common, Beccles, Suffolk with wife Elizabeth 42yrs. No other information given. In 1871 he is 45yrs, at Beccles Road, Barnsby with wife Elizabeth 48yrs. No children listed. |
| | BARRINGER | Dan Angel | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1869: Dan Angel Barringer. Wife: Emily Saich, married in 1869 to wheelwright and smith Dan Angel Barringer of Ickenham Middlesex. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Middlesex. Contact David by. |
| | BASTERD | Walter Lamble | Wheelwright | 1851: Walter Lamble Basterd 22yrs,Stoke Fleming Dragon Green,Kingsbridge. Born:Charleton-DEV. |
| | BASTIN | Henry | Wheelwright, Blacksmith | 1816: Henry Bastin, blacksmith, wheelwright. Born about 1816, Alphingtom, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Alphington Village with wife Harriet 25yrs. Children: Henry 6yrs; Francis 4yrs; Harriet 2yrs. In 1851 Henry is 36yrs, at same address; Harriet 35yrs. Children: Henry 16yrs; Harriet 14yrs; Richard 9yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Joseph 4yrs; John 2yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and the Wheelwrights Index. |
| | BASTIN | Richard | Wheelwright | 1781: Richard Bastin, wheelwright. Born about 1781, Alphington, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, living at Alphington Village with wife Elizabeth 60yrs. Children: Daniel 25yrs (blacksmith); Emma ?18yrs (straw bonnet maker). |
| | BATCHELOR | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1792: Thomas Batchelor. Havant, Hampshire. |
| | BATCHELOR | Thomas James | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1868: Thomas James Batchelor, blacksmith & wheelwright in Manchester, England. Born 1868 in Lee Common, Bucks. His family moved to Gorton, Manchester, in 1874. Thomas was apprenticed and eventually started his own business. He later worked for Greaves and Faulkner at the railway in Gorton until retirement in 1944. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Lancashire & the Wheelwrights Index. To share information contact grandson David by |
| | BATES | Newman | Wheelwright | 1785: Newman Bates, wheelwright. Born 1785-86, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England. Baptised 30 April 1786 at Wingrave. 1st wife: Elizabeth. 2nd wife: Sarah. Newman was recorded as wheelwright on children\'s baptism entries in 1818 and 1825. Recorded as wheelwright in Northall, Bucks, 1841 and 1851 censuses. Contact Christine by |
| | BATES | William | Wheelwright | 1817: William Bates, Wheelwright. Born 23 October 1817, baptised 11 Januaruy 1818. Son of Newman BATES (bap. 1786) & Elizabeth. William married Hannah Ashpool on 2nd November 1837 at Edlesborough. Recorded 1851 census as wheelwright master, in Eddlesborough, Buckinghamshire, employing 1 man. Contact Christine by |
| | BELCHER | George | Wheelwright | 1861: George Belcher, wheelwright, was working with his father James(Snr) in West Hanney, Berkshire in 1861. In 1871 he was working with Parfit Fallwright (a wheelwright) in Sonning Berkshire. He then worked as a Wheelwright in Bracknell from 1881-1901. His son Arthur was working as a blacksmith's mate aged 14 in S /Ascot in 1901. Contact Hazel by |
| | BELCHER | Henry | Wheelwright | 1871: Henry Belcher, wheelwright. Son of James(Snr) worked in East Hanney. In 1871 he had with him his nephew Walter and apprentice William Newth. In 1881 Henry was working in Sonning as a coach maker. Contact Hazel by |
| | BELCHER | James (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1861: James Belcher (Jnr), wheelwright. Son of James was working with his father in 1861 but became a carpenter. Still with his father in West Hanney in 1871. Contact Hazel by |
| | BELCHER | James (Snr) | Wheelwright | 1841: James Belcher, wheelwright, Worked 1841-1881 in West Hanney, Berkshire, England. Contact Hazel by |
| | BELCHER | Walter | Wheelwright | 1871: Walter Belcher, wheelwright. Grandson of James (Snr) was with his uncle Henry in East Hanney, Berkshire in 1871. He went on to work as a carpenter in London. Contact Hazel by |
| | BENNETT | Edward | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | "1884: Edward Bennett, wheelwright. Born 1884, in Ryde, Isle of Wight. The son of Henry Bennett, a Blacksmith and Wheelwright who was born in Odiham Hampshire. He had a workshop next to St John's County Primary School, Ryde, and owned the first cottage on St John's Road. He died 1904, from a "coughing fitquot;. The workshop was later a Rag and Bone Merchants, and is now a second hand car Sales. See Interesting Stories link on the home page for image. Contact Sally-Ann by |
| | BENNETT | Edward William | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1883: Edward William Bennett, blacksmith & Wheelwright. Born 1883, in Ryde Isle of Wight, See Edward listed in Indexes for Blacksmiths Isle of Wight & Wheelwrights, along with his father Edward Bennett, and brother Henry John Bennett. Contact Sally-Ann by |
| | BENNETT | Henry | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1823: Henry Bennett, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born about 1823, in Odiham, Hampshire. He moved to the Isle of Wight sometime before 1847. He married Ellen WHEELER in 1847. He was a blacksmith and wheelwright in Ryde. He appeared on the census from 1851 to 1881. He died in 1882, and was buried in Ryde Cemetery. He is listed in Blacksmiths Isle of Wight & Wheelwrights Indexes. See Interesting Stories link on the home page for image. Contact Sally-Ann by |
| | BENNETT | Henry John | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1876: Henry John Bennett, Blacksmith & wheelwright. Born 1876, in Ryde, Isle of Wight. On his marriage certificate, his father is noted as Edward Bennett, a Wheelwright. At the time of his marriage, Henry was living at 1 St John's Rd. He later had a workshop at the bottom of Park Road, Ryde, on the site of the old Vectis Bus Depot. On the 1933 Electoral Reg, he was living at 9 Ryde View, St John's Wood Rd Ryde. he died in 1949. See Henry John listed in Indexes for Blacksmiths Isle of Wight & Wheelwrights, along with his father Edward Bennett, and brother Edward Bennett. Contact Sally-Ann by |
| | BEST | Edward | Wheelwright | 1841: Edward Best 50yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Amy 50yrs born Kent. William 15yrs,John 10yrs. |
| | BEST | George | Wheelwright | 1841: George Best 50yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Sarah 15yrs, Alfred 10yrs, Elizabeth 10yrs. |
| | BEST | William | Wheelwright | 1841: William best 35yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Ann 30yrs born Kent. William 7yrs, Emma 1yr. |
| | BETTS | James | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1851: James Best 57yrs, Vauxhall Street, Norwich,Norfolk. Born: Mildenhall-Suf. Wife: Charlotte 48yrs born Bethal Green-Mid. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index. |
| | BEWIT | James | Wheelwright & Prisoner | 1851: James Bewitt 50yrs, a Wheelwright. Born: Welney-Nfk. Prisoner at I-"Norwich Castle" Castle Hill, Norwich , Norfolk. Also listed in the Prisoners & Paupers Index. |
| | BEWS | William | Wheelwright | 1851: William Bews 41yrs,57 Charlotte St,Stoke Damerel, Devon. Born:St Stephens-CON. Wife:Mary 40yrs born Pillaton-CON. Children: Elizabeth.H.Bews 17yrs, Smith.H.(girl)Bews 15yrs, William.T. Bews 1yr, Nephew: William Higman 39yrs(a sawyer). See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for nephew Samuel 20yrs. |
| | BIGNELL | Peter | Wheelwright & Carpenter | Peter Bignell was a wheelwright & carpenter in Itchen Abbas Hampshire, England. You will see reference to him on the Itchen Abbas church website. He may have been an ancestor of my mother and I am researching the family at the moment. If you can share information please contact Jacqueline by |
| | BLATCHFORD | Charles Sturgeon | Wheelwright | 1901: Charles Sturgeon Blatchford, blacksmith & Toyer, wheelwright, in partnership 1905 – 1910. Between 1901 –1904 his address was 29 Hampton Street, Bridgetown, Western Australia. Married Elizabeth Jane Pollock in 1900 at Bridgetown. Charles died 1935 in the Williams area. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Wheelwrights Indexes. Information kindly supplied by a Bridgetown resident. |
| | BLOWERS | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Blowers 36yrs, Wereham, Downham, Norfolk. Born: Littleport-Nfk. Wife: Harriett 34yrs born Wereham-Nfk. Chidlren: Ermima 6yrs, Eliza 5yrs, William 4yrs, Sarah Ann 2yrs. Lodger: Luke Blowers 46yrs (labourer). Lodger: Samuel Wainwright 18yrs (blacksmith listed in Norfolk Index). |
| | BLYTH | William | Wheelwright - Journeyman | 1851: William Blyth 28yrs, Church Street, St Faiths, Weston Longville,Norfolk. Born: Mulbarton-NFK. Lodges with James & Harriet Hook (Wheelwright & Blacksmith). |
| | BODFISH | William | Wheelwright | 1870: William Bodfish, wheelwright. Son of John Bodfish (a carpenter) of Wellesbourne. Apprenticed to wheelwright Henry Chedham, Warwick 1870. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | BOLDERROW or BALDEROW | Barnard | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1851: Barnard Bolderow, (aka Balderow) at age 12 in 1851, was a Carpenter, and in 1865, when he married in Cheshire, he was a Wheelwright. By 1871 he was residing 1 Ostrich Rd., Castle Acre., Norfolk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for son John. Contact Yvonne by. |
| | BRAND | Joseph Usherwood | Wheelwright | 1868: Joseph Usherwood Brand, born 1868 in Albany, Western Australia. He Worked as a wheelwright in York WA. Married Louisa Maud Stack at York in 1894. Was a Private in the York Volunteers Infantry. Living in Leederville WA in 1901 and died in 1916. See the Blacksmiths of Australia & NZ for another ancestor of mine, William Charles Eaton. Also see www.tribalpages.com/tribes/delby9. Contact Annette by. |
| | BRATLEY | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1871: Joseph Bratley, living in Fotherby, Lincolnshire,UK. Wife: Sarah nee Scaman. See Wheelwrights Index and Ironmongers Index for Sarah's mother Mary Scaman. See Wheelwrights Index for Sarah's sister Lucy Hewson(married to Wheelwright Edmund Hewson). For further information contact John by. |
| | BRATLEY | William | Wheelwright | 1847: William Bratley was born about 1847 in Thorganby, Lincolnshire,UK. 1861: Wheelwright Apprenticed to Mary Scaman in Beelsby,Lincs. For further information contact John by. |
| | BREALEY | Samuel | Wheelwright | 1811: Samuel Brealey, wheelwright. Born about 1811, Crediton, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, living at ?Landscore, Crediton; with wife Jane 30yrs (born Crediton). |
| | BREESE | Henry | Wheelwright | 1771: Henry Breese, wheelwright. Born about 1771, Wickmere, Norfolk, England. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 70yrs, living alone at West Beckham, Norfolk. In 1851 Henry 61yrs, a pauper, West Beckham. He may be connected to the John Breese, wheelwright on this index. Contact Sam by |
| | BREESE | John | Wheelwright | 1794: John Breese, wheelwright, carpenter. Born about 1794, Plumstead, Norfolk, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 47yrs, living at West Beckham with wife Susanna 44yrs (born Beeston Regis, Norfolk). Children: Susan 10yrs; Elizabeth 8yrs; Henry 4yrs; Harriet 1yr infant. 1851: John is 58yrs, now a carpenter, at West Beckham. Susanna 55yrs. Children: Mary Ann 25yrs(unmarried), Elizabeth 20yrs(unmarried); Henry 13yrs (blacksmith, carpenter). In 1871 John is 78yrs, an Alms man, and wife Susanna is 75yrs. |
| | BRICKWOOD | Bruce | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Bruce Brickwood 18yrs, Felldownlead, Tavistock, Devon. Born:Milton-DEV. Apprentice with Mat.Hawkins (see this Index). |
| | BROCK | Simon | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1841: Simon Brock 20yrs, Old Town Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born:DEV. Mother: Mary 60yrs (independent). |
| | BRUNDELL | Robert | Wheelwright & Blacksmith (Master) | 1851: Robert Brundell 46yrs, Beighton, Norfolk. Born: Postwick-NFK. Wife: Mary Ann 45yrs born Beighton-NFK. Son: Geo.Robert 11yrs. Apprentice Blacksmith: Henry Clarke 17yrs. Servant: Susan Scott 13yrs. |
| | BUCK | James | Wheelwright | 1851: James Buck 20yrs, White Horse Common, Erpingham. Born: North Walsham-NFK. See Blacksmiths Index for father & brother. |
| | BUCK | Thomas | Wheelwright & Blacksmith. Employs 9 men | 1851: Thomas Buck 53yrs, White Horse Common,Erpingham. Born: --- Lammas-NFK. Wife: Ann 48yrs born North Walsham-NFK. |
| | BUDDEN | Richard | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1784: Richard Budden of Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. See Blacksmiths Index for William Budden. |
| | BUNKER | Ebenezer | Wheelwright | 1847: Ebenezer Bunker. His daughter Sarah Bunker married James Pates (a wheelwright). See Wheelwrights Index. Contact David by. |
| | BUNTER | George | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1813: George Bunter, wheelwright. Born about 1813 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 58yrs, at Weston Zoyland with wife Mary 58yrs (born Westonzoyland). Contact Mike |
| | BUNTING | John | Wheelwright & Blacksmith,employs 2 Journeymen. | 1851: John Bunting 65yrs, ---, Hemstead, Norfolk. Born: Great Plumstead-NFK. Wife: Ann 63yrs born Hinghamburgh-NFK. Nephew: James LINCOLN 27yrs(Wheelwright). Born: Norwich-Nfk. |
| | BURLEIGH | Samuel | Wheelwright | 1851: Samuel Burleigh 14yrs, Church Street, Mitford, Norfolk. Born: E Dereham-Nfk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk for brother Leonard 19yrs, parents and siblings. |
| | BUSH | Robt. | Wheelwright | 1841: Robt. Bush, wheelwright. Born: unknown,not in Wiltshire. Living at Canal Brifge Street, Bradford, Wiltshire, aged 30yrs; wife Priscilla 30yrs born Wiltshire. |
| | BUZZA | Unknown | Wheelwright | 1905: Buzza, wheelwright, Bridgetown Western Australi in 1905. Could be James Henry Buzza whose son Alfred was born Bridgetown 1904. |
| | CANN | William | Wheelwright - Master,employs 2 men | 1851: William Cann 46yrs,Forder Street,Newton Abbot,Devon. Born: Moretonhampstead-DEV. Wife: Thirza 36yr born Gidley-DEV. See census 1851 for 4 children listed. |
| | CAYFORD | John | Wheelwright | 1848: John Cayford, wheelwright. Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon ,West Wiltshire. Taken from the 1848 Directory for Bradford on Avon. |
| | CAYFORD | Thos | Wheelwright | 1848: Thos.Cayford, wheelwright. Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon ,West Wiltshire. Taken from the 1848 Directory for Bradford on Avon. |
| | CHAMBERLAIN | James | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1820: James Chamberlain, wheelwright. Born about 1820 in Spaxton, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 51yrs, at Broad Stone, Weston Zoyland with wife Eliz 50yrs (born Weston Zoyland, Somerset). Contact Mike |
| | CHARRICK? | William | Wheelwright | 1761: William Charrick?, wheelwright. Born about 1761, Staffordshire, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 80yrs, at Allstonefield, Staffordshire with wife Elizabeth 80yrs (born Staffordshire). |
| | CHEDHAM | Henry | Wheelwright(Master) | 1870: Herny Chedham,master wheelwright. Taken from "Indenture of Apprenticeship Warwick 1800's Warwickshire" I have no other information. |
| | CLANCEY | John | Wheelwright | 1861: John Clancy 33yrs, Fore? Street, Buckfastleigh. Visiting Warren family. Born: ?South Trent. |
| | CLARK | Richard | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1812: Richard Clark was born in 1812, West Felton, Shropshire, England. Died: 1897. Wife: Ann nee Jones, married at West Felton in 1831. He is listed as a wheelwright living at Sandford Hall, West Felton in the 1841, 1851 and 1861 census returns. In the 1871 and 1881 census returns he is described as "Carpenter". Contact great x 3 granddaughter Helen by. |
| | CLARK | Unknown | Wheelwright | 1775: Clark ---, given name not listed. Wheelwright. No: 5, Redminster, East Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | CLEAL | James | Wheelwright | 1861: James Cleal 51yrs, ---Durston, born Ashill-Som. Wife: Ann, 47yrs born North Petherton-Som. Contact Mike by. |
| | CLEAVE | William | Wheelwright & Blacksmith,employs 4 men. | 1851: William Cleave 27yrs,Fore St.Newton Abbot, Chudleigh,Devonshire.. Born:Kenn-DEV. Wife:Maria 22yrs born Mamhead-DEV. See also Blacksmiths Index. |
| | COLE | John | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1851: John Cole 38yrs, ---, Forehoe,Costessey Forehoe, Norfolk. Born: Baburgh-NFK. Wife: Louisa 31yrs born Costessey-NFK. Children: Frederick 7yrs, Susanna 3yrs, Thomas 2yrs. John Cole is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index. |
| | COLLEY | Joseph | Wheelwright & Carriage Maker | 1836: Joseph Colley, wheelwright and carriage maker. Born about 1836 in Cheltenham, Gloucester, England. Mary Elizabeth Stroud, 2 Jan 1859 Cheltenham. The 1881 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at Longford Terrace, Gloucester; with wife Elizabeth 40yrs. Children: William Henry (2) 20yrs; Kate 18yrs; Harry 17yrs; Benjamin 15yrs; Gertrude 11yrs; Ada 8yrs; Anne 5yrs; Joseph 3yrs; Charles 9mths infant. See Blacksmiths of Gloucestershire Index for father William Henry (1) and in interesting stories & wheelwrights index for son William Henry (2). No contact email supplied. |
| | COLLEY | William Henry (2) | Wheelwright & Coachbuilder | 1861 William Henry Colley (2), wheelwright and coach builder. Born 19 January 1861 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. 17 Hermitage Place, Cheltenham. Died 6 Oct 1922 at Gloucester. The 1881 UK census lists him as 20yrs old living with his parents & siblings at Longford Terrace, Gloucester. See Interesting Stories Link on Home Page for more information. Married: 1st March 1885 in Huntley, at Longhope Parish Church to Phoebe Selina Bullock Ballinger. See Cartwrights Index for parents Joseph & Elizabeth Colley. See Wheelwrights Index for William Henry Colley (1). No contact email supplied. In 1891 William (2) is 30yrs, at Longford Road, Gloucester;with wife Phoebe.C. 28yrs (born Longhope). Children: Kate.R. 5yrs; Ethel. E. 2yrs; William. E. Gladstone Colley 1yr infant. Servant: Kate Hampton 14yrs. No contact email supplied. |
| | COLLEY | William Henry (1) | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1827: William Henry Colley (1) , wheelwright & blacksmith. Born about 1827, Cheltenham, Gloucester, England. Died: 1901 in Cheltenham. Married: Elizabeth (born Aldersfield, about 1828). 1851: he was a wheelwright journeyman with Michael Cox (master wheelwright) at Bishops Walk. The 1881 UK census lsits him as 54yrs, at Pilley Road, Leckhampton, Gloucester; with Elizabeth 55yrs. Children: Fanny 19yrs; Mary.A. R. 17yrs; George. A. Colley 14yrs. In 1891:William is 64yrs; Elizabeth 63yrs and son George.A.Colley 24yrs, unmarried (labourer). Listed in both Blacksmiths of Gloucestershire and Wheelwright, Index. No contact email supplied. |
| | COMER | Henry | Wheelwright - master. Employs 1 man. | 1851: Henry Comer 29yrs, In the Street, St. Faiths. Born: Weston-NFK. Wife: Lucy 28yrs born Shotsham-NFK. |
| | COOK | John | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1831: John Cook, wheelwright. Born about 1831 in Westonzoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Westonzoyland with wife Ann 47yrs (born Westonzoyland). Contact Mike |
| | CORNISH | Daniel | Wheelwright | 1851: Daniel Cornish 58yrs,Bridgerule Village,Holsworthy, dDvon. Born:Bridgerule-CON. Brother: Samuel Cornish 70yrs (wheelwright). |
| | CORNISH | Henry | Wheelwright - Carpenter | 1851: Henry Cornish 28yrs, Hindringham Road ,Walshingham,Norfolk. Born: Great Walshingham-NFK. See Iron Workers index for parents Henery & Mary. His sister Eliza 25yrs & brothers Jabez 22yrs & James 13yrs are also listed in the Iron Workers Index. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index, for brother Ezra 18yrs. |
| | CORNISH | Samuel | Wheelwright | 1851: Samuel Cornish 70yrs,Bridgerule Village,Holsworthy, Devon. Born:Bridgerule-CON. Wife:Mary 70yrs born Stratton-CON. Brother Daniel Cornish 58yrs (wheelwright). Granddaughter: Mary JOSE 10yrs. Blacksmith servant: Henry Lakeman 22yrs. House Servant: Mary UGLOW 25yrs. |
| | COX | William | Wheelwright | 1761: William Cox, of the City of Osford. |
| | CRISPIN | James | Wheelwright-Master & Blacksmith - Master, employs 3 men | 1851: James Crispin 39yrs,Reedy,St Thomas. Born:Dunchideock-DEV. Wife:Mary 41yrs born Kenton-DEV. |
| | CROCOMB | Henry | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Henry Crocomb 15yrs,54 West Bridge Cottages,Tavistick, Devon. Born:Tavistock-DEV. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for parents George & Fanny and several siblings. |
| | CURSON | Thomas | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1851: Thomas Curson 59yrs,Roman Bank,Wisbech,Norfolk. Born:Litcham-NFK. Wife:Sarah 56yrds born Pentney-NFK. |
| | DEFORD | Henry Stephen | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1846: Henry Stephen Deford, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born in 1846. Parents: James Deford and Elizabeth Rollison. He learned his trade from George E. Lambert, who operated a carriage shop in Chestertown, Kent Co., MD. In 1893, Henry was operating a wheelwright shop out of the Lambert carriage shop, with Ned Ringgold (also in the Blacksmith Index) operating the blacksmith shop. Henry is listed as a blacksmith/wheelwright in the 1870 and 1873 Kent County Directories and the 1903 Maryland Directory. Henry never married and lived for many years with his unmarried sister Kate. His household at times also inlcuded a widowed aunt and a motherless cousin. In the Kent News of 28 April 1934: "Henry Deford, one of Chestertown's oldest citizens, has been quite ill at his home in Chestertown". Henry died in May 1935. He is my great grand uncle and his parents are my great great grandparents. His sister, Mary Elizabeth Deford, married my great grandfather, William Samuel Elburn. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of America & Canada and the Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Joan by |
| | DENNIS | John | Wheelwright - Carpenter | 1871: John Dennis of Littleham Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon & Somerset for his son Charles. Contact Hazel by. |
| | DENNIS | Richard | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Richard Dennis 19yrs,Monkleigh Village--, Devon. Born:Monkleigh-DEV. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for parents John & Ann Dennis. |
| | DINHAM | Thomas | Wheelwright,Carpenter | 1787: Thomas Dinham, wheelwright, carpenter. Born about 1787, Culmstock. In the 1841 UK census Thomas is listed as 50yrs, a carpenter, in Culmstock; with wife Mary 48yrs(born Culmstock). Children listed: Robert 15yrs; Mary Ann 9yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs and his other son John 22yrs, blacksmith, can be found lodging in Wellington. In 1851 Thomas 64yrs, a wheelwright, living in Nicholashayne, Culmstock; with wife Mary 58yrs and daughter Elizabeth 16yrs. The 1861 census lists Thomas as 73yrs, a carpenter, at Nicholashayne. See Blacksmiths of Devon for son John Dinham. Contact Andy by |
| | DOBBS | William | Wheelwright & Smith | 1861: William Dobbs 38yrs, Church Square, Mattishall NFK. Born: Mattishall NFK. Married. See Norfolk 1861 RG9/1240. |
| | DOIG | Peter | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1831: Peter Doig, wheelwright & blacksmith. Born 1831 Glasgow. Peter married Ann Moir in 1854, Manchester, England. He was a blacksmith in Glasgow; far northern areas of South Australia; and Wagin, Western Australia. Peter died 1922, in Subiaco, Westen Australia. He is listed in the Wheelwrights Index and in the Blacksmiths of Scotland and Australia. Contact Robyn by |
| | DOWNS | Isaac | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1816: Isaac Downs, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born 13th October 1816. Wife Elizabeth Hopwood (married 1842). He was a Master Blacksmith living and working at Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport (this being Lancashire in the first half of the century and Cheshire in the latter half). Two of Isaac's sons became blacksmiths, and one became a wheelwright. Isaac died in 1872, but his wife and sons were still running the business in 1891. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Lancashire Index & Wheelwrights Index. Contact Val by. |
| | DRAKE | Richard | Wheelwright & Blacksmith(Master),employs 6 labourers | 1851: Richard Drake 53yrs,---,Horsford St Faiths, Norfolk. Born: Horsford-NFK. Wife: Ann 51yrs born Horsford-NFK. |
| | DYKES | James | Wheelwright | 1848: James Dykes, wheelwright. Born about 1848 in Audlem, Cheshire, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 24yrs,songle, living at Buerton with parents James 53yrs (Ag.labourer) and Ann 50yrs plus his sister Hannah 21yrs. Visitor: Ann Ravencroft 24yrs. Un the 1881 census he is 33yrs, living at Chapel End, Buerton, Cheshire with wife Elizabeth 38yrs. Children: Harry 6yrs; Albert 3yrs; Annie May 2yrs; daughter 3 weeks infant. I have no other information. |
| | DYSON | John | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1784: John Dyson. Stockbridge, Hampshire. |
| | EDON (HAYDON) | Frederick | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1858: Frederick Edon(Haydon) was born illegitimate in 1858, the son of a widow who registered him as Frederick Lee HEYDON. From census data, he appears to have been fostered out immediately (Frederick EDON "visitor" aged 3 in 1861). By 1871 he was apprenticed as a Wheelwright in Okehampton. By his own story he ran away from his apprenticeship to join the Army. I cannot find him in 1881. In 1885 he married in Wimborne, Dorset, but his wife Eliza Ann Cross died in pregnancy. By now he was using the HAYDON spelling. In 1888 he married my great-grandmother Kate Ann Plowman in Southampton - her father George Plowman was also a blacksmith. Frederick moved back to Wimborne for a year or two with Kate, and then they settled in Poole, Dorset. Frederick apparently died in 1912. Unfortuantely, no name or email address supplied. |
| | EVANS | Phillip | Wheelwright | 1775: Phillip Evans, wheelwright. No: 36, Philadelphia Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | FARROW | Hamlet | Wheelwright | 1851: Hamlet Farrow 18yrs, North Hall Green, Mitford,Norfolk. Born: E /Dereham-Norfolk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk for mother Hannah (Master Blacksmith) and two brothers George 25yrs and John 20yrs. |
| | FAX ? | John | Wheelwright | 1841: John Fax 20yrs, Old Town Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: unknown (not in DEV). Parents: Richard & Sarah. See Blacksmiths Index for parents & brother George. |
| | FIELDER | Peter | Wheelwright | 1792: Peter Fielder. Hursley, Hampshire. |
| | FORDER | William | Wheelwright | 1792: William Forder. Hursley, Hampshire. |
| | FOX | William | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1841: William Fox 15yrs, James Street,---. Born: DEV. With Susan Fox (?mother) 56yrs, Charwoman. |
| | FRY | John | Wheelwright Master | 1851: John Fry 66yrs, Coltishall street, Aylsham. Born: Lammas-NFK. Wife: Susan 62yrs born Lammas-NFK. |
| | GIRLING | Isaac | Wheelwright | 1840: Isaac Girling, wheelwright, Born 1840, born Charsfield, Suffolk, England. The 1861 UK census lists Isaac as 11yrs, at Cratfield. Parents Robert 55yrs and Mary 53yrs Girling (farmers of 14 acres). Siblings listed: William 24yrs; Rhoda 16yrs; Martha 14yrs. In 1861: Isaac is 21yrs, living in Grundesburg, Suffolk with wife Alice 21yrs (born Laxfield, Suffolk) and daughter Alice 8 months infant. In 1871 Isaac is 31yrs, at Charsfield with Alice 27yrs. Children: Alice 10yrs; Robert 8yrs; Lilly 6yrs; Ellen 5yrs; George 3yrs; Bessie 1yr infant; Arthur 1month infant. 1881: Isaac is 40yrs, at Charsfield; Alice 37yrs. Children: Robert 18yrs(wheelwright); Lilly 16yrs; Ellen 15yrs; George 13yrs; Bessie 11yrs; Arthur 10yrs. |
| | GIRLING | Robert | Wheelwright | 1863: Robert Girling, wheelwright. Born about 1863, Charsfield, Suffolk, England. The 1871 UK Census lists him as 8yrs at Charsfield with family and is still with his family in 1881. In 1891 Robert aged 27yrs appears as a coachbuilder; lodging at Boundary Mews, Paddington, London with blacksmith William John Ling and family. See Wheelwrights Index for parent’s wheelwright Isaac and Alice Girling plus siblings. |
| | GIRLING | Robert | Wheelwright | 1822: Robert Girling, wheelwright. Born about 1822, Cratfield, Suffolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 29yrs, living at Cratfield; with wife Anna 24yrs (born Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and daughter Eleanor 7mths infant. See Wheelwrights Index for other Girling family members. 1861: Robert is 40yrs, living at the wheelwrights shop, Cratfield; Anna is 34yrs. Children: Ellener 10yrs; Clara 3yrs; Mary 1yr infant and Arthur 4 months infant. 1871: Robert is 50yrs, at Cratfield; Anna 43yrs. Children: Eleanor20yrs,unmarried; Clara 12yrs; Mary 11yrs; Arthur 10yrs; William 6yrs; Anna 4yrs; Jesse 2yrs. |
| | GOOCH | George | Wheelwright | 1831: George Gooch, wheelwright. Born about 1831, Swainsthorpe, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Hemstead, Norfolk with his blacksmith mother Rachel 49yrs (born Shottisham, Norfolk). |
| | GOOCH | Rachel | Wheelwright & Blacksmith, employs 3 Journeymen | 1802: Rachel Gooch, wheelwright, blacksmith. Born about 1802, Shottisham, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists Rachel as 49yrs, at Henstead, Norfolk; with sons George Gooch 20yrs (wheelwright) and Isaac 29yrs (Vet.Surgeon). |
| | GOODING | John | Wheelwright | 1819: John Gooding, wheelwright. Born about 1819 in Greinton, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 52yrs, at Middlezoy with wife Jane 53 yrs (born Greinton). Contact Mike |
| | GOODMAN | Mark | Wheelwright | 1786: Mark Goodman, wheelwright. Born about 1786, Elam, Kent. The 1851 UK census lists Mark as 65yrs at Docking, Norfolk; with wife Sarah 65yrs (born South Creake). See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for son Robert Goodman. |
| | GRANGER | Robert | Wheelwright, Blacksmith & Farmer | 1794: Robert Grange, wheelwright, blacksmith and farms 16 acres. Born about 1794, Heacham, Norfolk. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 57yrs, at Docking, Norfolk. |
| | GROVES | Benjamin | Wheelwright | 1775: Benjamin Groves, wheelwright. No: 211, Redminster, East Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HAMMOND | Henry | Wheelwright - Journeyman | 1851: Henry Hammond 22yrs, The Green, Wayland. Born: Carbrook-NFK. Lodges with Paul & Siphia PEAKE (see Blacksmiths Norfolk Index). |
| | HANCOCK | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1775: Thomas Hancock, wheelwright. No: 63, Old Market, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | HANNAY | John Henry | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1913: John Henry Hannay, blacksmiths & wheelwright. I partnership with Thomas Horace Moffat 1913 – 1918, Boyup Brook, Western Australia. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Australia & Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Bernice by |
| | HARK (STARK) | Robinson | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1839: Robinson Hark or Stark was born about 1839 in Swallow,Lincolnshire,UK. 1861 Census shows him as a wheelwright in Beelsby, Lincs., in the household of Mary Scaman. See also entry for STARK. For further information contact John by. |
| | HARMER ? | George | Wheelwright | 1841: George Harmer? 25yrs, ---, Town, Appledore,Kent. Born: Kent. Eliza 20yrs born Kent. Hannah Harmer 55yrs. |
| | HARRISON | Edward | Wheelwright | 1841: Edward Harrison 25yrs, Northfleet, Kent. Born: unknown, not in Kent. Wife: Martha 20yrs born Kent. |
| | HARRISON | Joseph | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1834: Joseph Harrison, blacksmith, wheelwright,engineer. Born 8th May 1834, Birmingham Warwick, England. Baptised 1st September 1834 at New Jerusalemite Church Summer Lane, Parish of St George Birmimgham. Died 17th November 1883, Kapunda South Australia. Buried 18th November 1883, Kapunda Cemetery . First went to New York with his parents William Harrison and Ann Morley who were Whale Bone Ruler Makers ; and then to South Australia arriving 9th May 1854 per the ship "Flavius" from Singapore. Joseph married Margaret Shanks on 29th May 1854 in Adelaide SA & they raised 12 children. Occupations included Whale Bone Ruler Maker in Warwick and New York. Policeman in Adelaide SA. Wheelwright & Blacksmith in Kapunda SA. Engineer in Kapunda SA. He was considered to be rather brilliant in his chosen field of steam driven vehicles and highly respected as an Engineer. Educated and trained in all occupations. He died a pauper after a long illness living on his own in Kapunda. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Australia & Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Merv by. |
| | HART | Jonathon | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Jonathan Hart 18yrs, Felldownlead, Tavistock, Devon. Born:Milton-DEV. Apprentice with Mat.Hawkins (see Wheelwrights Index). |
| | HASTED | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1784: Thomas Hasted. Alresford, Hampshire. |
| | HAWKINS | Mathew | Wheelwright & Farmer 55 acres. Employs 6 Labs & 1 boy. | 1851: Mathew Hawkins 52yrs, Felldownlead,Tavistock, Devon. Born:Dunterton-DEV. Widower. His sister Mary Wise 52yrs, housekeeper. See census 1851 for others. |
| | HAYDON (EDON) | Frederick | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1858: Frederick Haydon or Edon was born illegitimate in 1858, the son of a widow who registered him as Frederick Lee HEYDON. From census data, he appears to have been fostered out immediately (Frederick EDON "visitor" aged 3 in 1861). By 1871 he was apprenticed as a Wheelwright in Okehampton. By his own story he ran away from his apprenticeship to join the Army. I cannot find him in 1881. In 1885 he married in Wimborne, Dorset, but his wife Eliza Ann Cross died in pregnancy. By now he was using the HAYDON spelling. In 1888 he married my great-grandmother Kate Ann Plowman in Southampton - her father George Plowman was also a blacksmith. Frederick moved back to Wimborne for a year or two with Kate, and then they settled in Poole, Dorset. Frederick apparently died in 1912. Unfortuantely, no name or email address supplied. |
| | HAYLETT | Alfred | Wheelwright | 1851: Alfred Haylett 20yrs, East Runton, Erpingham (lodges with BIRD family). Born: Witchanham-NFK. |
| | HAYWARD | James | Wheelwright | 1784: James Hayward. Ringwood, Hampshire. |
| | HAYWARD | John | Wheelwright | 1784: John Hayward. Ringwood, Hampshire. |
| | HAYWOOD | George | Wheelwright | 1883: George Haywood was born about 1883 in Beelsby, Lincolnshire,UK. 1901 Census lists his as an apprentice wheelwright and joiner in the household of Joseph West (1841). For further information contact John by. |
| | HEAD | George | Wheelwright | 1814: George Head was born about 1814 at Cheriton-SOM. Married: Mary surname unknown (from Woolwich). |
| | HEAMAN | Robert | Wheelwright | 1810: John Heaman was born 1810. See the Blacksmiths of Devon Index or his son Robert born about 1853. Another son George was a Machinist (see census 1861.Contact Hazel by. |
| | HEARN | Frederick | Wheelwright | 1861: Frederick Hearn 40yrs, Higher Durston, Durston-SOM, born Durston-SOM. Contact Mike by. |
| | HENSLEY | John | Wheelwright - Master, employs 2 men | 1851: John Hensley 25yrs, Fore Street,E xmouth. Born: Exmouth-DEV. Brother: William 22yrs - blacksmith. |
| | HEWSON | Edmond | Wheelwright | 1826: Edmond Hewson was born about 1826 in Beelsby. He is listed in the 1851 Census as a Journeyman Wheelwright in Beelsby. 1881: living in Covenham St.Bartholomew,Lincolnshire,UK. Wife:Lucy nee Scaman. See Wheelwrights Index and Ironmongers Index for Lucy's mother Mary Scaman. For further information contact John by. |
| | HILL | Henry | Wheelwright(Master) | 1845: Henry Hill, master wheelwright, employs 2 men. Born about 1845, Penkridge, Staffordshire, England. Listed on the 1851, 1861 census. See the Wheelwrights Index for parents John & Mary plus siblings. The 1871 census lists him as 26yrs, living at the Railway Inn, Clay Street, Four Crosses, Staffrodshire; with his widowed mother Mary 63yrs, inn keeper; and his sisters Emma 31yrs, unmarried & Emma 29yrs unmarried. Henry died in 1887 leaving a widow Louisa Esther nee Ball. I have been to " The Railway" as it is now called, and the hole where the forge was is still there in an outer building they now use as a snooker room. These are my direct ancestors. Contact Janita by |
| | HILL | John | Wheelwright | 1813: John Hill, wheelwright & publican. Born about 1813, Four Crosses, Penkridge, Staffordshire, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as a wheelwright, 28yrs old, living at Clay Street, Four Crosses, Staffordshire; with wife Mary (I believe nee Smith) 30yrs,born Staffordshire. Children listed: George 5yrs; Mary 3yrs; Emma 1 yr infant. Servant: Jane Lewis 17yrs. In 1851 John is 38yrs, now he is also a publican. Mary 43yrs. Children: Mary Ann 13yrs; Emma 11yrs; Frances 9yrs; John 7yrs; Henry 6yrs; William 2yrs; Joseph 2mths infant. Visitor: Frances Davis, 37yrs, unmarried, a housekeeper. General servant: Sarah Reynolds 16yrs. In 1861 the family is still at Clay Street; John 48yrs; Mary 53yrs. Children: Mary Ann 23yrs; Emma 21yrs; John 18yrs; Henry 16yrs (see Wheelwrights Index); Joseph 10yrs. John died before the 1871 census. Contact Janita by |
| | HILL | William | Wheelwright | 1816: William Hill, wheelwright. Born about 1816 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, living in Salem Street, Plymouth with wife Ann 25yrs (born – not in Devon). I have no other information. |
| | HILLS | William | Wheelwright - Journeyman | 1841: William Hills, wheelwright. Born about 1816,in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Aldington Corner, Aldington, Kent. I have no other information. |
| | HOBBS | James | Wheelwright | 1784: James Hobbs. Alresford, Hampshire. |
| | HODDY | Edgar | Wheelwright | 1845: Edgar Hoddy. White's History Gazeteer & Directory of Norfolk. Chedgrave. Grandfather of Jeremiah H(blacksmith). |
| | HOLLEY | Unknown | Wheelwright | 1792: Holley - unknown givenname. Portsmouth, Hampshire. |
| | HOOK | James | Wheelwright & Blacksmith (Master),employs 4 men | 1851: James Hook 40yrs, Church Street,St Faiths,Weston Longville,Norfolk. Born: Easton-NFK. Wife: Harriet 35yrs born Aylsham-NFK. |
| | HOOPER | James | Wheelwright | 1871: James Hooper 15yrs. --- Creech St Michael, born Creech St Michael-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | HUMPHREY | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1762: Thomas Humphrey 25yrs, married Mary Jackson 22yrs of Bicestor. |
| | JARMAN | Hugh | Wheelwright | 1792: Hugh Jarman. Hambledon, Hampshire. |
| | JENVEY | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1784: Thomas Jenvey. Rumsey (Romsey), Hampshire. |
| | JONES | George | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1824: George Jones, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born in Lambeth, London in 1824. He immigrated to Australia in 1855, and worked as a blacksmith in Newtown, Sydney until 1858. He then moved to Maryborough Queensland where he worked as a blacksmith and wheelwright from 1859 till his death in 1888. His business was "The Original Blacksmith and Wheelwright establishment" on the corner of Kent and Adelaide Sts Maryborough. I also do some blacksmithing in Brisbane – to "keep the home fires burning". He is listed in both the Blacksmiths of Australia and London Indexes plus the Wheelwrights Index. Contact great great grandson Paul by |
| | JONES | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Jones 20yrs, Kiln Road, Bolfield, Norfolk. Born: Plumstead-Nfk. Parents: John & Mary(farmer & pork butcher). Siblings: Thomas 18yrs (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index), Robert 11yrs, Sarah 8yrs. |
| | JURD | William | Wheelwright | 1784: William Jurd. Fareham, Hampshire. |
| | JURY | Alfred | Wheelwright | 1891: Alfred Jury son of Robert (Snr) Wheelwright with his father 1891still in Beaford 1901 with his wife (still a wheelwright) Kelly's directory 1914 Jury Alfred Wheelwright Beaford. Contact Hazel by. |
| | JURY | Edward | Wheelwright | 1879: Edward Jury son of Robert Snr Wheelwright Beaford 1879 (marriage) &1881 census his son was living with his maternal grand parents in 1891. Contact Hazel by. |
| | JURY | Robert (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1881: Robert Jury (Jnr) son of Robert (Snr) Wheelwright with his father in 1881&1891 in Beaford but in Dolton as Wheelwright in 1901. Kelly's directory 1914 Jury Robert & Son Wheelwrights Dolton. He had a son Henry b 1893 so this may be the son. Contact Hazel by. |
| | JURY | Robert (Snr) | Wheelwright | 1828: Robert Jury (Snr) born 1828 Devon Beaford. Was a Wheelwright in High Bickington Devon 1851 and in Beaford 1861-1901. Contact Hazel by. |
| | JURY | William | Wheelwright | 1871: William Jury son of Robert Snr 1871 census wheelwright with his father 1881, living in Strawberry Hill, Beaford with his wife and baby daughter 1891. He was a Wheelwright in Morchard Bishop 1901 in Kingskerswell, Devon now a Coach builder & Blacksmith his son Alfred J Jury aged 19 was a wheelwright and son William E Jury age 17 a blacksmith with him.Kelly's Directory 1914 Jury & Sons Wheelwrights Kingskerswell. Contact Hazel by. |
| | KENCH | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1800: Thomas Kench, master wheelwright, employs 2 apprentices. Born 1800, in Hook Norton. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 36yrs, married. His Will in 1874, states Thomas Kench, late of Hook Norton, wheelwright, who died 29 August 1874 at Hook Norton, was proved at Oxford 14 November 1874, by William Fenemore of Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, pig dealer, one of the executors. Contact Liz by. |
| | KENCH | William | Wheelwright | 1797: William Kench. Born about 1797. The 1830 PIGOT's Directory of Oxfordshire states William Kench, Carpenter, Joiner, Wheelwright, at Hook Norton (page 644). William was the brother of Thomas (born 1800). Contact Liz by. |
| | KINCH | Hayter | Wheelwright | 1784: Hayter Kinch, wheelwright. 1784 & 1792 at Fareham, Hampshire. No other information given. |
| | KING | Robert | Wheelwright | 1792: Robert King, wheelwright. Sutton Scotney, Hampshire. No other information given. |
| | KING | Walter | Wheelwright | 1880: Walter King, ?wheelwright. All I have is that My great-grandmother Sarah Jane Porter married Walter King ( m.23rd May 1882 in SA). Walter came to South Africa when he was twelve years old with his father to help the British Military with their wagons and fixed their wheels. Walter is buried in Grahamstown, South Africa. The family came from Norfolk. That is all I have. If you can help trace him in Norfolk please contact Penny by |
| | KIRBY | James | Wheelwright | 1792: James Kirby, wheelwright. Odiham, Hampshire. No other information given. |
| | KNIGHT | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1810: Thomas Knight, wheelwright. Born about 1810 in Hampshire. The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, living at Medsted, Hampshire; with ?parents James 58yrs and Sarah (Farmers). |
| | LANSLEY | George | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1844: George Lansley, Wheelwright, Blacksmith & Vet Surgeon - as listed in the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address down as Ludgershall, Wiltshire. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Wiltshire Index. |
| | LAUNCHBURY | John | Wheelwright | 1891: John Launchbury is listed in the 1891 census as a wheelwright, in Didbrook, Winchcombe, Glos. |
| | LEE | John | Wheelwright | 1821: John Lee, born 1821 son of John and Mary. Husband of Jane Blaimre. 1841 census age 20 wheelwright living at Bolton le Moors. Westmoreland England. Contact Sue by. |
| | LEVICK | John | Wheelwright | 1735: John Levick, wheelwright and clockmaker. Born circa1735-1741 in Worksop or Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. John married first wife Sarah Thorpe in 1775 in Normanton. They migrated from Worksop to Market Rasen in 1776. Children: (1) William born 1777 (see clockmakers index); (2) John died in childhood; (3) George born 1781 (see indexes for clockmakers, Jewellers and ironmonger). Wife Sarah died in 1784. In 1790 John Levick married 2nd wife Elizabeth Boston and they had four children (1) Ann 1792 (married a gentleman from Nottingham), (2) Thomas 1796; (3) John 1797 (a baker) ; (4) Samuel 1800 (a servant at the Welbeck Estate). All were orphaned by 1800 and were raised in Worksop, presumably by relatives, except Thomas who died, aged 1yr. Contact Liz by |
| | LINCOLN | James | Wheelwright | 1851: James Lincoln 27yrs, ---, Hemstead, Norfolk. Born: Norwich-NFK. Nephew of John & Ann BUNTING (wheelwrigh & Blacksmith). |
| | LONG | William | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1844: William Long, Wheelwright & Blacksmith, in Oxfordshire, England. Found in the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published in 1844 address down as Aston. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Oxfordsahire Index. |
| | LONGMATE | David | Wheelwright | 1831: David Longmate was born 1831 in Aubourn, Lincolnshire, England. Contact Diane by. |
| | LOVIS | Thomas | Wheelwright - Journeyman | 1851: Thomas Lovis 29yrs,Mill Street,Chagford, Devon. Born: Christow-DEV. Apprentice with George MURCH (Blacksmith & Wheelwright of Devon) 53yrs. |
| | LOW | Alexander | Wheelwright | 1885: Alexander Low. Witness to marriage at Dunsandel NZ 1885, of Elizabeth LOW, 26, born Scotland. Contact me for full details by. |
| | LUSCOMBE | Herbert Arthur | Wheelwright, Blacksmith, Farrier, Carpenter | Herbert Arthur Luscombe. Always known as Arthur....On marriage certificate Arthur 21 Batchelor labourer living at Beeson. Rita 27yrs spinster living at Kellaton. Witnesses William Charles Wright and Frederick W.Clarke. By banns at Stokenham Church. William Wright was a friend of Arthur`s, they did their wheelwright apprenticeship together at Kelleton with Mr.Harradon.Arthur completed his blacksmith apprenticeship under Mr.W Dunn who he worked for and from whom he rented the Forge at Stokenham before eventually buying it in 1963 for £1000,including the house. During the evacuation of 1943 the Forge at Stokenham was moved to a temporary site in a barn at Beeson belonging to either Rich Foale or John Honeywell. Listed also on the Farriers Index & the Blacksmiths of Devon Index. Contact Sandra by. |
| | MANN | John (Jnr) | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1829: John Mann (Jnr), wheelwright & blacksmith. Born about 1829, Yealmpton, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 12yrs living in Yealmpton with parents wheelwright/smith John & Ann Mann plus sisters Louisa & Mary. In 1851 John (Jnr) is 22yrs, still living at Yealmpton with father John (widower) and sister Mary. Contributor does not want to be contacted. |
| | MANN | John (Snr) | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1791: John Mann (Snr), wheelwright & blacksmith. Born about 1791, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Village Yealmpton, Devon; with wife Ann 45yrs. Children: Louisa 20yrs; Mary 15yrs. Also listed: William Saunders 15yrs,apprentice wheelwright. In 1851 John is 62yrs, widower; at Yealmpton with daughter Mary 26yrs, unmarried (dressmaler,milliner) and son John 22yrs (wheelwright & smith). 1861: John (Snr) is 70yrs, still living Village Yealmpton: with daughter Louisa 38yrs,unmarried. Contributor does not want to be contacted. |
| | MANNERS | John | Wheelwright,Blacksmith,Tool Maker | 1842: John Manners, blacksmith, wheelwright, Agricultural implement maker. Born 1842 Greenock, Scotland. Emigrated to Australia 1857. First listed 1868 as Blacksmith, Wheelwright, Agricultural Implement Maker, Taree, New South Wales. 1894 moved to Sydney, continued business in Sussex St. John died 1909. John is listed in the Blacksmiths of Scotland, Australia, Wheelwrights Index and Tool Makers Index Contact Shirley by |
| | MARSDEN | Henry | Wheelwright | 1826: Henry Marsden, wheelwright. Born about 1826, Trawden Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 25yrs, at Village of Trawden, Lancashire; with wife Elizabeth 24yrs and daughter Letticia 8months infant. In 1861 Elizabeth (Betty) is a widow living with daughters Esther 20yrs; Elizabeth 18yrs; Letticia 15yrs. |
| | MARSDEN | Henry | Wheelwright | 1842: Henry Marsden, wheelwright. Born about 1842, Preston, Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 8yrs, with grandparents Henry & Elizabeth. In 1861 Henry is 19yrs. See Blacksmiths of Lancashire and Wheelwrights Indexes for other family members. Contact Karen by |
| | MARSDEN | Henry (Snr) | Wheelwright | 1795: Henry Marsden (Snr), wheelwright. Born 1795, Ashton, Macersfield?, England. Henry died in Preston in 1873. Son of John Marsden. Henry (Snr) married Elizabeth Disley in 1820, in Rufford. They had 10 children. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 60yrs, living at Tardy Gate, Walton le Dale with wife Elizabeth (Betsy) 55yrs. Children: William Marsden 9yrs; daughter Jane Cross 31yrs; grandson Henry Marsden 8yrs; grandson Joseph Marsden 6yrs; granddaughter Ann Cross 3months infant. In 1861 Henry is 68yrs, Betty 64yrs. Daughter Jane Cross 41yrs; Ann Cross 11yrs; sons John Marsden 23yrs; William Marsden 21yrs (blacksmith); grandson Henry Marsden 19yrs (see wheelwrights index); granddaughter Elizabeth Marsden 3yrs. Contact Karen by |
| | MARTIN | James | Wheelwright | 1851: James Martin 43yrs, Stoke Fleming Dragon Green,Kingsbridge. Born:Stoke Fleming-DEV. Wife:Mary 43yrs born Dartmouth-DEV. |
| | MARTIN | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Martin 75yrs, Stoke Fleming Village,Kingsbridge. Born: ---SOM. Wife:Elizabeth 83yrs born Stoke Fleming-DEV. |
| | MAUNDER | George | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: George Maunder 14yrs,Mill Street,Chagford, Devon. Born: Chagford-DEV. Apprentice with George MURCH (Blacksmith & Wheelwright of Devon) 53yrs. |
| | MEEK | James | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1861: James Meek 17yrs, Church Square, Mattishall (Lodger). Born: Mattishall, NFK. See Norfolk 1861 RG9/1240. |
| | MERRICK | Peter | Wheelwright | 1833: Peter Merrick, wheelwright. Born about 1833 in Yarnfield, Staffordshire. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, lodging at Alsager, Cheshire, with farmer (of 35 acres) Thomas Holland & family. |
| | MIHELL | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1831: Thomas Mihell, wheelwright. Born about 1831, Bethnal Green, Mile End Town, London, England. Died 1882. The 1881 UK census lists Thomas as 50yrs, living at the rectory Cottage, 51 Rectory Road with wife Emma 43yrs (born Stratford, Essex). Children: Phillip 19yrs, unmarried (cigar maker); Thomas 9yrs; Elizabeth 5yrs. Domestic servant: Elizabeth Alexander 18yrs. Contact Michael by |
| | MITCHELL | Richard | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1841: Richard Mitchell 16yrs, Tavistock Street,---. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Brothers: William 28yrs,John 21yrs. |
| | MOORE | Wiliam James | Wheelwright,Cabinet maker,Coachmaker | 1900: William James Moore, coachmaker, wheelwright, cabinet maker. William. J. left Tasmania in the early 1900's. See more of his story in link Interesting Stories on the Home Page. Contact Ann by |
| | MORGAN | William | Wheelwright | 1841: William Morgan 50yrs, ?Eynesford Street, Eynesford, Kent. Born: Kent. Wife: Sarah 49yrs born Kent. Children: John 25yrs, George 28yrs, Julia 18yrs, Thomas 14yrs, Henry 12yrs, Francis 10yrs, William 4yrs. Contact Karon by . |
| | MORRIS | William | Wheelwright | 1851: William Morris was born about 1851 in Barnoldby le Beck, Lincolnshire,UK. He is listed in the 1871 Census as apprenticed to Joseph West (1843), Wheekwright, in Beelsby, Lincs. For further information contact John by. |
| | MURCH | George (Jnr) | Wheelwright - Journeyman | 1851: George Muech (Junr). Mill Street, Chagford. Born: Chagford-DEV. Father: George. |
| | MURCH | George (Snr) | Wheelwright & Blacksmith, employs 7 men. | 1851: George Murch (Snr) 53yrs, Mill Street, Chagford. Devon. Born: Chagford-DEV. Widower. Children: George 26yrs(wheelwright), William 19yrs(blacksmith)James 13yrs, Fanny 23yrs, Mary 17yrs, Jane 8yrs. Servants: George MAUNDER 14yrs Wheelwright App. George BARKER 18yrs Blacksmith App. |
| | NEWTON | John | Wheelwright & Blacksmith Blacksmith | 1859: John Newton, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born 1859 in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. Married Martha Clafton in 1881 & they emigrated to Canada soon after but returned when Martha was homesick. They lived in Low Road Hanging Heaton, and later on Commonside Hanging Heaton where he ran the Smithy, his sign read "John Newton Wheelwight and Smith Hanging Heaton" For the images provided, see the LINK "Interesting Stories" on the homepage of this website. John is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Yorkshire Index. They had 4 children only 2 survived- Eliza and Herbert. Eliza's daughter Ida Morton was my grandma. Herbert served in WW1 he survived that and died the day before I was born in 1955. Ida married John Shannon at Ebenezer Chapel Hanging Heaton. Hanging Heaton is a small village on the hillside above Dewsbury and Batley West Yorkshire. To share information contact John by |
| | NORTHCOTT | George | Wheelwright | 1851: George Northcott 17yrs, No.3 Brunswick Cottages, Devonport, Devon. Born: Stoke Damerel-DEV. See Wheelwrights Index for parents John & Grace. See Blacksmiths of Devon for brothers John 29yrs & William 27yrs. Other siblings: Susanna 24yrs, Elizabeth 22yrs, Mary.A. 13yrs. |
| | NORTHCOTT | John (Snr) | Wheelwright | 1851: John Northcott (Snr) 62yrs, No.3 Brunswick Cottages, Devonport. Born: Ashwater-DEV. Wife: Grace 54yrs born Maristow-DEV. See Wheelwrights Index for son George 17yrs. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for other sons John 29yrs & William 27yrs. Other children: Susanna 24yrs, Elizabeth 22yrs, Mary.A. 13yrs. |
| | OLLEY | William | Wheelwright | 1851: William Olley 17yrs, ---, Mitford, Norfolk. Born: Colkirk-Nfk. Parents: George & Elizabeth (farm labourers). Brother: James 15yrs. Also listed are two grandchildren of George & Elizabeth, namely George West 9yrs & Mary West 8yrs. Visitor: Charles Olley 23yrs (blacksmith). |
| | PALMER | John | Wheelwright | 1792: John Palmer. Hursley, Hampshire. |
| | PATES | James | Wheelwright | 1816: James Pates, baptized 2nd Feb 1816 at Lilley Hertfordshire, England. Wife: Sarah Bunker (born Hatfield 1814), married 11 Feb 1847. See Wheelwrights Index for Sarah’s father Ebenezer Bunker. They were living at 7 Black Lion Lilley in 1871. James died 5 Oct 1885 Lilley. Contact David by. |
| | PAVEY | John Furber | Wheelwright | 1812: John Furber Pavey born 1812 in Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. On the 1891 census, aged 82, he is still working at Wadeford, Combe St Nicholas as a Wheelright. Died 1897 Wife Maria Bowditch born 1810, Stockland, Devon and died 1900. Contact Marian by. |
| | PEACOCK | George (Snr) | Wheelwright - employs 3 men | 1851: George Peacock (Snr) 56yrs, Morley St.Botph. Forehoe. Born: Shelfanger-NFK. Wife: Amy 52yrs born Wymondham-NFK. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for son George |
| | PECK | Thomas | Wheelwright & Blacksmith. | 1851: Thomas Peck 55yrs, --- Erpingham. Born: Hunworth-NFK. Wife: Anne 53yrs born Hunworth-NFK. |
| | PHILLIPS | Isaac | Wheelwright | 1775: Isaac Phillips, wheelwright. No: 81, Hotwell Street, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | PICKERNEL | John | Wheelwright | 1784: John Pickernel. Hambledon, Hampshire. |
| | PILGRIM | Herbert William | Wheelwright, Blacksmith | 1878: Herbert William Pilgrim, blacksmith. Born in 1878 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. He married Alice May Sewell in 1899 and they moved to London. They had seven children. Census record of 1901 show they lived at 118 Corlton Road, St Pancras, London. He left his family in Jan of 1911 to go to South Africa - East London Port bound for Cape Town. Passenger record shows his trade being a Wheelwright Smith. We don\'t know if the plan was for his family to join him once he'd settled or he just abandoned them? Sadly, we also don't know what happened to him. Herbert is listed in the Blacksmiths of Norfolk; Blacksmiths of London and Blacksmiths of South Africa + Wheelwrights Index. Contact Linda by |
| | PITCHFORD | Francis Richard | Wheelwright, Coachbuilder,Blacksmith | 1839: Francis Richard Pitchford, Coachbuilder, Wheelwright, Blacksmith. Born 28th October 1839 at Kingsland, Herefordshire, England. Died 3rd August 1912 at Mornington, Victoria aged 72 yrs. Married Margaret Wilkinson of Talywain, Monmouthshire, Wales; born 6th June, 1847 and died at Mornington Victoria on 21st November 1910, aged 63 yrs. F. R. Pitchford was supposed to have been involved in the building of several bridges over River Murray in South Australia but haven't been able to confirm this. Francis Richard Pitchford is listed in the Cartwrights Index, Wheelwrights Index & the Blacksmiths of Australia Index. His son John Wilkinson Pitchford is also listed in the Wheelwrights Index & the Blacksmiths of Australia Index. His brother Francis (Frank) Pitchford is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia Index. Contact Ruth by |
| | PITCHFORD | John Wilkinson | Wheelwright, Blacksmith | 1865: John Wilkinson Pitchford, blacksmith, wheelwright. Born 16th December 1865 at Kepunda, SouthAustralia and died at Mornington, Victoria on 29th October 1912; aged 46 yrs. He married on 15th October 1890 at Frankston, Victoria to Martha Grace McComb; born 17th June 1867, at Frankston,Victoria. Martha died 28 July 1959. John Wilkinson Pitchford was in the blacksmith/wheelwright business with father at Barkly Street, Mornington, Victoria (my maternal g.parents). See Cartwrights Index, Wheelwrights Index & the Blacksmiths of Australia Index for his father Francis Richard Pitchford, brother Richard (Dick) Francis Pitchford and his uncle Francis(Frank) Pitchford. Contact Ruth by |
| | PITCHFORD | Richard Francis | Wheelwright, Blacksmith | 1879: Richard (Dick) Francis Pitchford, blacksmith,wheelwright. Born 15th February 1879 at Yongala, South Australia and died 17th June 1924 Melbourne. Married at Dandenong, Victoria to Mary Burgeon 6th September 1911; born 1879, died 1978. Richard (Dick) Francis Pitchford was also in Blacksmith/wheelwright business with father at Barkly St. See Cartwrights Index, Wheelwrights Index & the Blacksmiths of Australia Index for his father Francis Richard Pitchford; his brother John Wilkinson Pitchford and his uncle Francis(Frank) Pitchford. Contact Ruth by |
| | PLASKETT | Henry | Wheelwright | 1756: Henry Plaskett. Married: at Exbury 11 October 1756. Worked: Exbury. Probably in Lower Exbury rather than modern Exbury proper. |
| | PLASKOTT (PLASKETT) | Henry | Wheelwright | 1830: Henry Plaskott or Plaskett married at Exbury 18 December 1830. Worked: Exbury. Probably in Lower Exbury rather than modern Exbury proper. |
| | PLATFORD | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1871: Thomas Platford, a wheelwright with family at 7 Oak Cottages Hanwell Middlesex. Contact David by. |
| | PLUMMER | Arnold | Wheelwright | 1883: Arnold Plummer, wheelwright. Born in 1883 in Ringland, Norfolk, England. In 1901 he was living in Mattishall in Norfolk working as an apprentice wheelwright. By 1911 he was working in Long Stratton in Norfolk as a wheelwright employed by my great grandfather, Benjamin Reeve (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk). Arnold was astute enough to marry Benjamin's daughter, Rosa. Poor Arnold died of pneumonia in 1914 at the age of 31. He was my grandfather. Contact Mary by |
| | POOR | William | Wheelwright | 1792: William Poor. Hurstborne, Hampshire. |
| | POPHAM | John Thomas | Wheelwright (retired) | 1828: John Thomas Popham, retired wheelwright. Born about 1828 in Morebath, Devon, England. The 1911 census lists him as 83yrs living at 40 Kensington Road, Staple Hill, Somerset with daughter Matilda 42yrs,single (born Morebath). I have no other information. |
| | POPHAM | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1850: Thomas Popham,wheelwright . Worked.lived at Roadwater, Old Cleave, Somerset and was wheelwright from 1850 -1890. Popham family prominent in Somerset and West Wiltshire: fought for Parliament in Civil War; in all ranks ofsociety. My uncle knw him wella s a boy and said Thomas Popham's face was aslo the image of the Roundhead Colonel Popham, whose portrait is in the National Gallery. Contact |
| | PORTER | John | Wheelwright | 1792: John Porter. Basingstoke, Hampshire. |
| | PORTER(s) | Messrs. | Wheelwrighs & Carpenters | 1784: Messrs Porter. Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. |
| | PRIN | William (3) | Wheelwright & Coachbuilder | 1838: William Prin(3) born 1838,Plymouth, Devon. See census 1881: living at 5 York Street, Plymouth. William 43yrs, wife Mary. A. 50yrs. Also listed in the Cartwrights Index along with his family. Contact. |
| | RAYNER | Elias | Wheelwrigh & Carpenter | 1784: Elias Rayner. Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. |
| | RENDLE | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Rendle 46yrs,--- Plymton St Mary, Devon. Born: Plymstock-DEV. Wife: Harriet 39yrs born ---Plymstock-DEV. Sons: John.H.Rendle 19yrs (Wheelwright), William.H.Rendle 17yrs(Blacksmith), Richard rendle 16yrs(Shipwright). See census 1851 for several other children listed. |
| | RENDLE | John W. | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: John.W. Rendle 19yrs,---.Plympton St Mary, Devon. Born: Plymstock-DEV. Parents: John & Harriet (Wheelwrights). Brothers: William.H.Rendle 17yrs(blacksmith), Richard Rendle 16yrs(Shipwright). |
| | RENDLE | Richard | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Richard Rendle 16yrs,---.Plympton St Mary, Devon. Born: Plymstock-DEV. Parents: John & Harriet. Brother: William.H.Rendle(Blacksmith) & John.W.Rendle(Wheelwright). |
| | REYNOLDS | John | Wheelwright | 1828:John Reynolds, born about 1828 in Lincoln,UK. 1901 Census shows he is a Wheelwright in Lincoln. One of his apprentices was Tom West (1882). For further information contact John by. |
| | RICE | Robert | Wheelwright | 1828: Robert Rice, wheelwright & carpenter. 1828, Lamerton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, unmarried, living with family at Carpenters Shop Cottage, Lamerton. See Wheelwrights Index for father Roger (Snr) & siblings. |
| | RICE | Roger (Jnr) | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1824: Roger Rice (Jnr), wheelwright & carpenter. Born about 1824, Lamerton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, unmarried, living with family at Carpenters Shop Cottage, Lamerton. See Wheelwrights Index for father Roger (Snr) & siblings. |
| | RICE | Roger (Snr) | Wheelwright(Master) & Carpenter | 1794: Roger Rice (Snr), master wheelwright & carpenter. Born about 1794, Brentnor, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 57yrs, a widower at Carpenters Shop Cottage, Lamerton. Children: Henry 28yrs, unmarried (joiner); Roger 27yrs, unmarried (wheelwright,carpenter); Robert 23yrs, unmarried (wheelwright,carpenter); Jane 21yrs, ,unmarried (housekeeper); Samuel 15yrs (scholar); Nephew William Martin 17yrs (apprentice blacksmith). also listed Robert Essary 24yr, unmarried (apprentice blacksmith). House servant Mary Vigor 13yrs. |
| | RIMMER | David | Wheelwright (Master) | 1831: David Rimmer, Master Wheelwright. Born 1831, Maghull Lancashire, to Barbara. Lived mainly in St Helens, Eccleston area. Died 1909. Contact Sharon by |
| | RIMMER | John | Wheelwright | 1811: John Rimmer, wheelwright. Born about 1811, Liverpool. Lancashire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 40yrs, with wife Margaret 39yrs; lodging at 19 Crouwn Court Liverpool with the Nowlan family. |
| | RINGGOLD | William Edward (Ned) | Blacksmith | 1862: William Edward "Ned" Ringgold was born 29th March 1862 on Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, md. In the 1880 census, he is listed as an apprentice wheelwright with Henry P. Jones on Kent Island. In 1893, Ned and his wife, Susanna "Annie" Arters, moved to Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland. Ned worked with Henry S. Deford at the G.E. Lambert Carriage Building on Cannon Street in Chestertown. Ned eventually owned and operated his own blacksmith/wheelwright shop on Court Street in Chestertown. A newspaper clipping from 26 February 1938 Entitled "57 years spent as a blacksmith" notes that Ned predicted he had shod 114,000 horses. He announced his retirement and said that Marion Parsons would take over his blacksmithing duties. Ned died 4th December 1938 and another newspaper clipping entitled "late W. E. Ringgold's Will devides (sic) estate" lists his two daughters as Heiresses; my grand aunt, Ethel Baum Ringgold Miller and my grandmother, Molly Rebecca Ringgold Elburn. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of America and the Wheelwrights Index. Any info appreciated. Contact Joan by. |
| | ROBINSON | Thomas | Wheelwrigh & Carpenter | 1792: Thomas Robinson. Broughton, Hampshire. |
| | ROTHWELL | Henry | Wheelwright | 1881: Henry Rothwell born 15 August 1881 at Knotty Ash,Liverpool,Lancashire. A Wheelwright by the time of the 1901 Census,and was living in West Derby, Liverpool at the Census date. Contact Paul by . |
| | RUDLEDGE | George | Wheelwright,Prisoner,Pauper | 1851: George Rudledge 60yrs. Born: Crownthorpe-Norfolk. Pauper. Inmate at I-Workhouse, Forehoe, Wicklewood Forehoe, Norfolk. Also listed in Prisoners/Paupers Index. |
| | RUNDLE | Philip | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Philip Rundle 20yrs, Felldownlead, Tavistock , Devon. Born: Kelly-DEV. Apprentice with Mat. Hawkins (also lsited in wheelwrights index). |
| | RUSHTON | George | Wheelwright | 1803: George Rushton, a wheelwright & millwright. Born in Longdon, Staffordshire, England. Died: 1864. Father possibly Joseph Rushton. Married Ann Upton. Relocated to Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. Eleven known children. Contact Ruth by. |
| | SALTER | William | Wheelwright | 1861: William Salter 52yrs, Curland Inn, Curland born Churchstanton-Dev. Wife: Elizabeth 38yrs born Buckland St Mary-Som. Contact Mike by. |
| | SALTER | William | Wheelwright | 1861: William Salter 16yrs, Curland Inn, Curland born Buckland St Mary-Som. Contact Mike by. |
| | SCAMAN | John | Wheelwright | 1834: John Scaman was born about 1834 in Beelsby. He is listed in the 1851 Census as a Wheelwright in Beelsby. For further information contact John by. |
| | SCAMAN | Mary | Wheelwright & Ironmonger | 1807: Mary Scaman was born Mary West, daughter of Joseph and Lucy West (nee Betts)and baptised in Beelsby, Lincolnshire,UK on 15th February 1807. Still in Beelsby, she married on 14th May 1833, Joseph Scaman, also of Beelsby. In the 1851 Census she is lisetd in Beelsby as a Wheelwright's widow employing 3 men. By 1861, still in Beelsby she is listed as a Wheelwright and Ironfounder (some lady!). By 1871 she is an Annuitant, living in Fotherby, Lincs., with her daughter Sarah Bratley and her husband Joseph Bratley, Wheelwright. In 1881 she had moved to Covenham St.Bartholomew, Lincs, to live with another daughter , Lucy, married to Edmund Hewson, Wheelwright. Mary is also listed in the Iron workers Index. For further information contact John by. |
| | SCOWN | Henry | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Henry Scown 13yrs, 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Born: Straddon-Con. |
| | SHEENE | Alexander | Wheelwright | 1655: Alexander Sheene born 30 July 1655 Buckingham, England. Wife: Ann Lucas, married 10 Apr 1681 Buckingham. He was Churchwarden in Buckingham in 1703 and a wheelwright. Died: 30 May 1720. Contact David by. |
| | SHEENE | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1685: Thomas Sheene born 1685 Buckingham, the son of Alexander & Ann Sheene. Thomas married Mary Meads in 1711 at St Michael & All Angels Thornton Bucks,she was the daughter of William & Alice Meads a farmer of Buckingham. Thomas died 1762 at Thornton Bucks. Contact Tim by. |
| | SIMES | William | Wheelwright | 1861: William Simes 27yrs, Wind Mill Road, Stoke St Gregory-SOM, born Stoke St Gregory-SOM: Wife: Sarah, 24yrs, born Stoke St Gregory-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | SLOGGETT | Richard | Wheelwright | 1841: Richard Sloggett 25yrs, Garden Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. Parents: Richard & Phillis. |
| | SMITH | James (Snr) | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1901: James Smith (Snr) Census 1901 = Blacksmith. 1903 Directory= Wheelwright, 12 Victoria Row, St.Gregory, Canterbury. Descendant of John Smith Born 1813. To share information contact Lynne by. |
| | SMITH | John | Wheelwright, Blacksmith Spring & Anxle Grinder | 1813: John Smith, born 1813. In 1841 he is at North Lane, Canterbury. Married 1841. Wheelwright(1855), Blacksmith Spring & Anxle Grinder(1858) 12 Cross St. St.Gregory. John died in 1871. To share information contact Lynne by. |
| | SMITH | Thomas | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1801: Thomas Smith, wheelwright. Born about 1801 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 70yrs, at Weston Zoyland with wife Ruth 66yrs (born Stockland, Somerst). Contact Mike |
| | SPOONER | William | Wheelwright | 1851: William Spooner 48yrs, Tofts Road, Docking Union, Norfolk. Born: Gt Bircham-Nfk. Brother-in-law of John Groom 56yrs (See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index). |
| | STAINGER | Peter | Wheelwright | 1881: Peter Stainger. Marriage in Selwyn district NZ 1881, of Peter, aged 38, born in Scotland, to Jane HALLIBURTON. Contact me for full details by. |
| | STANDISH | Samuel | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1828: Samuel Standish, Listed in Blacksmith of Derbyshire & Wheelwrights Index. Entry in the Pigot and Co's National Commercial Directory dated 1828-29. Address Dronfield, Derbyshire. |
| | STARE (STAIRE) | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1625: Thomas Stare (sometimes written Staire), Wheelwright, of Silchester died 1625. His DOB and marriage date are unknown but he married Elizabeth Smith and, as indicated in his Will, had two sons, Thomas and John, and a daughter, Christian. Other Relatives noted in his Will include brother, George Staire, nephew Edmund and neice (daughter of George) Mary. He appears to have been a relatively affluent gentleman for his times. Contact Graeme by. |
| | START (HARK) | Robinson | Wheelwright | 1839: Robinson Start or Hark was born about 1839 in Swallow,Lincolnshire,UK. 1861 Census shows him as a wheelwright in Beelsby, Lincs., in the household of Mary Scaman. See also entry for HARK. For further information contact John by. |
| | STILWILL | George | Wheelwright | 1841: George Stilwill 65yrs, Batton Street, ---.Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr. Born: DEV. With him is Henry Stilwill 15yrs, tallow chandler journeyman, born DEV. |
| | STRATTON | Richard | Wheelwright | 1775: Richard Stratton, wheelwright, successor to J. Clark. No: 12, Callowhill Street, Leek Lane, Bristol. Taken from a list of metal workers in the 1775 Bristol Directory, published by the Temple Local History Society. I have no other information. |
| | STRUTT | William | Wheelwright - retired | 1851: William Strutt 38yrs, Tideford, Cornworthy,Totne, Devon. Born: Cornworthy-DEV. Lodges with FERRIS family (blacksmiths). |
| | SYDENHAM | John | Wheelwright | 1841: John Sydenham 40yrs, No 12 Victoria Street, ---. Born: DEV. Wife: Betty 40yrs. |
| | TALL | Frederick | Wheelwright | 1851: Frederick Tall 43yrs, Ring of Bells Inn, Plympton St Mary, Devon . Wife: Mary Ann. See Blacksmiths Index for sons George & Isaac. Several other children listed - see census 1851. |
| | TANCOCK | Henry | Wheelwright | 1851: Henry Tancock 26yrs, Sandy Park, Sandy Park, Drewsteignton Okehampton,Devon. Born: Winkleigh-DEV. Servant with John & Ann WILLIAMS (Carpenter). |
| | TATTLER | George (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1852: George Tattler (Jnr), wheelwright. Born about 1852 at Buerton, Cheshire, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 19yrs, living at Chapel End, Buerton with parents George (wheelwright)and Hannah plus siblings Thomas 10yrs & William 8yrs. Also listed is grandmother Sarah Tattler widow. |
| | TATTLER | George (Snr) | Wheelwright | 1818: George Tattler (Snr), wheelwright. Born about 1818 in Buertin, Cheshire, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 53yrs, living at Chapel End, Buerton with wife Hannah 48yrs. Children: George 19yrs (wheelwright); Thomas 10yrs; William 8yrs. Mother Sarah Tattler (age unclear), widow, annuitant. |
| | TAYLOR | George | Blacksmith | 1871: George Taylor, Wheelwright of Golden Green, Hadlow, Kent. Bankrupt. From Western Mail, Wednesday, August 23, 1871; Issue 724. |
| | THARLING | Bruce | Wheelwright | 1851: Bruce Tharling 18yrs, at 8 Hackford Road, Mitford Born: Hardingham-Nfk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for parents William 47yrs & E. Tharling 53yrs, brother W.Tharling 15yrs & Sister: E. Tharling 24yrs. |
| | THOMPSON | Burch | Wheelwright | 1792: Burch Thompson. Portsmouth, Hampshire. |
| | THOMSPON | Samuel (Jnr) | Wheelwright - journeyman | 1815: Samuel Thompson, born 1815 Dover, Kent. Son of Samuel(Snr). |
| | THORNE | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1851: Thomas Thorne 20yrs,Hackney---, Kingsteignton-Devon. Born: Hadling Kingsteignton-DEV. Widowed mother Sarah. See Blacksmith Index for brother Charles. |
| | TILLER | Richard | Wheelwright | 1792: Richard Tiller. Fordingbridge, Hampshire. |
| | TOTTERDELL | James (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1871: James Totterdell (Jnr) 31yrs, ---- Creech St Michael, born Creech St Michael-Som. Wife: Mary A, 35yrs born Durston-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | TOWN | John | Wheelwright,Blacksmith, Farrier | John Town, son of Thomas (see Blacksmiths of Kent Index).Contact Bryn at. |
| | TOWN | Thomas | Wheelwright,Blacksmith, Farrier | Thomas Town son of Jesse (see Blacksmiths of Kent Index). Contact Bryn at. |
| | TRAXTON | Edward | Wheelwright | 1851: Edward Traxton 17yrs, ---, Blofield. Born: Moulton-NFK. Parents Robert & Maria (see Blacksmiths Index). |
| | TRAXTON | Edward | Wheelwright | 1851: Edward Traxton 38yrs, ---, Blofield, Norfolk. Born: Buckenham-Nfk. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk for parents Robert & Maria. Siblings: John 14yrs, Mary Ann 13yrs, Ellen 9yrs, Emily 6yrs, Pamela 1yr. |
| | TREADWELL | Joseph | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | Born: Joseph Treadwell 27 Sep 1843, Tubney, Berkshire. Emigrated to New Zealand 1875. Worked: Port Albert, North Auckland. Died: 11 Feb 1938 Wellsford. See Blacksmiths of Berkshire Index. |
| | TYLER | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Tyler born 1851 in Gloucestershire. Father: William born 1813(Wheelwright). Brothers: William (Jnr) born 1845(wheelwright) and Richard Henry born 1853 (blacksmith). Sister: Lucy (married Thomas Pritchard a Blacksmith) For further information Contact Debra by . |
| | TYLER | William (Jnr) | Wheelwright | 1845: William Tyler (Jnr) born 1845 in Gloucestershire. Father: William born 1813(Wheelwright). Brothers: John born 1851(wheelwright) and Richard Henry born 1853 (blacksmith).Sister: Lucy (married Thomas Pritchard a Blacksmith) For further information Contact Debra by . |
| | TYLER | William (Snr) | Wheelwright - Master,employs 2 men | 1813: William Tyler (Snr) born 1813 in Gloucestershire. Died: 1916 in Gloucestershire. The1851 census shows him Living at Berry Hill Road Coleford Newland with family. Over the years his occupation was Wheelwright & Carpenter. Daughter: Lucy (married Thomas Pritchard a Blacksmith) Sons: William born 1845 (wheelwright), John born 1851 (wheelwright), Richard Henry born 1853 (see Blacksmiths of Gloucestershire & Australia). Richard Henry sailed to Fremantle with his wife Agnes and four children (see Blacksmiths of Australia Index for his information). For further information on this family Contact Debra by . |
| | TYLER/TYLOR | James | Wheelwright, Blacksmith | 1830: James Tyler Tylor, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born about 1830 as James George Taylor at Country Harbour Nova Scotia. In 1861 he married (1) Julia Long (she was the governess at Gingin, Western Australia). Under the name of Tyler he worked as a blacksmith. At some point Julia ran off with someone else, we don’t know what happened to her? James later married (2) Annie Louise Toovey in 1882 at Albany WA; they used the name Tylor and still do to this day (even though the correct spelling is Taylor). In 1880 (approx) James worked as a wheelwright in both Albany & Tenderden WA. Betwween 1883 & 1892 James & Annie owned a Smithy shop at Eticup (note: Eticup no longer exists; was near to Broomhill WA). After 1892 they moved to Katanning WA where James died in 1911. Annie, the district Midwife, died 1937, Katanning. Notes from a teachers report of Julia Long, shows James was a convict and he is believed to have been in WA since 1842. James is listed in both Blacksmiths of Australia & the Wheelwrights Index. Contact Irene by |
| | UNKNOWN | W.R. | Wheelwright ? (unclear) | 1851: W.R.Unknown 28yrs 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock. Born: Boston-LIN. |
| | VINSON | Reginald Stewart | Wheelwright, Blacksmith, Ironworker & Farrier | 1920: Reginald Stewart Vinson. In the 1920's he was a blacksmith/wheelwright/iron worker, he served his apprenticeship with Metters of Tavistock. His daughter Valerie say "my knowledge is a bit vague im afraid but it must have been about the late 1920s. At the time Reginald lived at Devon Great Consols Lamerton. We however shifted to quite a few moorland villages as the work dried up. When the horse was supplanted by the tractor he went to work at Devonport dockyard and was sent to Gibraltar just after WW2. He also served so I believe as a farrier in the N/Devon Hussars" Reginald is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon, Ironworkers, Farriers & Military Indexes. To share information contact Reg's daughter Valerie by |
| | VOIGHT | Johannes Carl | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1880: Johannes Carl Voigt, blacksmith & wheelwright. He went by the name of John Charles Voight as it sounded less German. Born in 1880 in Queensland, Australia. Died in 1964 in New Zealand. He came to New Zealand with his family after his mother died in1885? When first in NZ he worked for Turnbulls as a wheelwright at Waikiwi and Invercargill. In 1901 John went of to the Boer War along with another man named Watts (who later, in 1905, married John’s sister Ruth Voight). In 1907 John had a blacksmith business in Waipahi which he kept until 1913; then the family moved to Pleasant Point, near Timaru. His main business here was on the main street near the town hall. The only other Smithy in the area was in Totara Valley and this was managed by a Mr. Anderws. In 1919 John bought a farm of 400 acres not far from Albury. He sold the farm in the 1950s and retired to Geraldine. He was one of those men who was already ready to help others out; he was also a great Church man. In WW1 he was the local recruiting officer. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia & New Zealand Index. Contact grandson Graeme by |
| | WALLER | William | Wheelwright, Blacksmith, Ironsmith, Pavement Layer. | 1841 Census: William Waller, blacksmith, wheelwright, iron worker, pavement layer. See census for 1841 & 1851, Boongate, Petersborough. Worked: 1850's Railway expansion, Peterborough. Married Alice Johnson (UK Free BMDs March quarter of 1852 Vol.3b Pge.283). In 1881 they were at St. Bishopswearmouth, Sunderland. William died December 1891 of bronchitis, at Back Rutland St. Bishopswearmouth. Married: Alice (Surname unknown). Parents: William Waller and Sarah (nee DesBrorough). William is listed in Interesting Stories link on the home page; in Blacksmiths of Devon; Iron Workers and Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Linda by |
| | WARBURTON | Samuel | Wheelwright | 1796: Samuel Warburton, wheelwright. Born about 1796 in Barthomley, Cheshire,England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 55yrs, living at 75 Brookhouse, lsager, Cheshire; with wife Margaret 49yrs (born Alsager). Children: William 19yrs (wheelwright); Eliza 17yrs; Thomas 15yrs (blacksmith); Emila 13yrs; Julia 11yrs & grandson John Warburton 6yrs. |
| | WARBURTON | WIlliam | Wheelwright | 1832: William Warburton, wheelwright. Born about 1832 in Alsager, Cheshire,England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, living at 75 Brookhouse, lsager, with parents. See the Wheelwrights Index for parents Samuel & Margaret plus siblings. See Blacksmiths of Cheshire for his brother Thomas (born 1836). |
| | WARE | John | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1819: John Ware, wheelwright. Born about 1819 in Moorlinch, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lsits him as 52yrs,at Lyng, Somerset with wife Elizabeth 43yrd (born Bridgwater, Somerset). Daughter Sarah 22yrs unmarried. Sons: Mark 10yrs & William 7yrs. Contact Mike |
| | WARREN | John | Wheelwright | 1851: John Warren 27yrs, Fore St. Newton Abbot (with CLEAVE family). Born: Kenn-DEV. |
| | WATSON | Arthur | Wheelwright | 1851: Arthur Watson 21yrs, Thetford Road, Wayland. Born: Tottington-Nfk. Parents: Simon & Sarah Watson (shop keepers). Sister: Harriet 26yrs. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for brother Edward 23yrs. |
| | WEBB | John | Wheelwright | 1841: John Webb 40yrs born Shere, Surrey,UK. Wife: Mary 35yrs born Surrey. Children: John 11yrs, Ann 9yrs, Edmond 7yrs, William 4yrs, Thomas 11months infant. See census 1841. |
| | WEBBER | Benjamin | Wheelwright & Blacksmith | 1885: Benjamin Webber, blacksmith & wheelwright. Born in 1885 Uffculme, Devon, England. Benjamin worked as a blacksmith for his father who was also a blacksmith from a very young age. He served in the 1st world war as a blacksmith in the RFA. At the end of the war with his brother also a blacksmith, they set up a forge on windmill road in Croydon. Ben lived the remainder of his life working at the forge until he passed away in 1966. Ben is listed in Blacksmiths of Surrey, Wheelwrights & Military Indexes. Contact John by |
| | WELLER | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1806: Joseph Wheller, wheelwright. Born about 1806 in Chedzoy, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Middlezoy with wife Charlotte 63yrs (born Middlezoy). Contact Mike |
| | WEST | Charles.R. | Wheelwright & Joiner | 1878: Charles R.West was born about 1878 in Beelsby. Parents:Joseph and Maria West. He is listed in the 1901 Census as a Wheelwright and Joiner in Beelsby. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | George | Wheelwright | 1872: George West was born in Beelsby in about 1872. Parents:Joseph (born in Ashby cum Fenby about 1842)and Maria West. He is listed in the 1891 Census as a Wheelwright's Apprentice in Beelsby. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | George.A. | Wheelwright & Joiner | 1885: George A.West was born in Cuxwold in 1885. Parents:George Parker West and Frances West (nee Maidens). He is listed in the 1901 Cenusus as an Apprentice Wheelwright and Joiner in Beelsby. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1841: Joseph West was born in Ashby cum Fenby 22nd February 1842. Parents: Joseph West and Ann West (nee Parker). He is listed as an Apprentice Wheelwright in Beelsby in the 1861 Census. In 1871, still in Beelsby, he is a Wheelwright and Joiner as he was until 1901. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Samuel | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1851: Samuel West 17yrs, Sherford Village, Kingsbridge (son of Samuel & Eliz). Born: Sherford-DEV. |
| | WEST | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1803: Thomas West was born in Beelsby on 16th October 1803. Paretns:Joseph West and Lucy West (nee Betts). He is listed as a Wheelwright in Beelsby in the Censuses of 1841 and 1851. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Tom | Wheelwright | 1873: Tom West was born in Beelsby in about 1873. Parents:Joseph (born in Ashby cum Fenby about 1842)and Maria West. He is listed in the 1891 Census as a Wheelwright's Apprentice in Beelsby. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Tom | Wheelwright - Apprentice | 1882: Tom West was born about 1882 in Goxhill. Parents:Thomas and Hannah West. He is listed in the 1901 Census as a Wheelwright's Apprentice in Billinghay St.Michael. See others from the WEST family who are listed in indexes for Wheelwrights, Iron Workers & Blacksmiths of Lincolnshire, Lancashire & Yorkshire. For further information contact John by. |
| | WEST | Walter William | Wheelwright | 1861: Walter Williams West, coachbuilder, blacksmith, wheelwright,. Born 12 April 1861, Mortlake, Victoria. Second child of David Venson West and Mary West (Blewett). Married: Susan Agnes Barrett, 28 April 1886, Ararat, Victoria and they had 5 children. See Blacksmiths of Australia Index for family members and also the Interesting Stories Link on the Home Page . Contact Trish by |
| | WESTBROOK | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1841: Joseph Westbrook 45yrs,Medsted,Hampshire. Born: Hampshire. Wife: Jane 50yrs born Hampshire. ?Daughter Flora 16yrs. Father: William 75yrs. |
| | WHEELER | Richard | Wheelwright | 1792: Richard Wheeler. Kingsclere, Hampshire. |
| | WHELLER | Joseph | Wheelwright | 1871: Joseph Wheller 65yrs, Middlezoy. Born Chedzoy-Som. Wife: Charlotte 63yrs born Middlezoy-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | WHITE | Thomas | Wheelwright | 1792: Thomas White. Twyford & Shawford, Hampshire. |
| | WHITEHAN | John | Wheelwright | 1861: John Whiteman 24yrs, at Messienne House, St. Martin, Guernsey; Born St. Peter Port; Wife: Elizabeth 23yrs, born England. |
| | WHITEMAN | Ambrose | Wheelwright & Prisoner | 1851: Ambrose Whiteman 42yrs, a wheelwright. Born: Feltwell-Nfk. Prisoner at I-"Norwich Castle" Castle Hill, Norwich , Norfolk. Also listed in the Prisoners Index. |
| | WHITEROD | Edward | Wheelwright | 1851: Edward Whiterod 40yrs, Norwich Road, Mitford, Norfolk. Born: Mattishall-NFK. Wife: Maria Sophia 29yrs born East Tuddenham-NFK. Daughters: Maria Baker Whiterod 13yrs, Elizabeth Whiterod 9yrs, Edward Whiterod 5yrs, Frances Whiterod 2yrs. Brother: William Whiterod 34yrs. SonL: Henry Sheldrake 7yrs (?step son). See also Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index. |
| | WHITTINGHAM | Matthew | Wheelwright & Farmer | 1776: Matthew Whittingham was born about 1776. Recorded as a Wheelwright in Sheriffhales from 1816 to 1822. Latterly a farmer. Married Jane HOLT in 1815. Eight children, two of whom - George and John emigrated to Australia 1852/1854). Died in Sheriffhales in 1860. Contact Rosalind by . |
| | WILLING | Giles | Wheelwright - employs 2 men | 1851: Giles Willing 54yrs, Keatom, Ugborough, Totnes, Devon. Born: Plymstock-DEV. Wife: Mary R. 49yrs born Ermington-DEV. See Blacksmiths Index for son Richard 27yrs. See this index for wheelwright son, John 25yrs. |
| | WILLING | John W. | Wheelwright - employs 1 man | 1851: John.W.Willing 25yrs, Keaton,Totnes (parents Giles & Mary). Born: Ugborough-DEV. See Blacksmiths Index for his brother Richard. |
| | WINMILL | Stephen | Wheelwright | 1784: Stephen Winmill, wheelwright. Born 1784, in Hemel Hempstead, London, England. Stephen was indentured to Samuel Howe (father-in-law). 1770 - 1827. Married to Ann Howe ,1794. Clerk of St Swithin London Stone for 27 years. Contact Elizabeth by |
| | WINTON | James | Wheelwright & Carpenter | 1793: James Winton, carpenter and wheelwright. Born in Kent, some time between 1793 and 1801, in the neighbourhood of Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells. Three charges were brought against James at the Lent Assizes at Maidstone in Kent on 17 March 1817. The jury decided that James was guilty and he was sentenced to be "hanged by the neck until he is dead". He was reprieved and sentenced to transportation for fourteen years. Arriving in NSW as a convict aboard the ship "Larkins" , James went on to live a useful and productive life in Wilberforce NSW as a carpenter and wheelwright. See him listed in both the Wheelwrights Index and the Fingersmiths Index. An interesting and informative account of his life has been compiled by his great great granddaughter. Contact Pamela by |
| | WITT | James | Wheelwright | 1841: Jamees Witt 20yrs. Born: Fovant, Wiltshire. With: John & Charlotte (Wheelwrights). |
| | WITT | John | Wheelwright | 1841: John Witt 55yrs. Born: Fovant, Wiltshire. Wife: Charlotte 50yrs. See Blacksmiths of Wiltshire for other WITTs. |
| | WOOLEY | Arthur | Wheelwright | 1848: Arthur Wooley. Frome Road, Bradford,West Yorkshire. (see 1848 Directory for Bradford on Avon). |
| | WRIGHT | Jesse | Wheelwright | 1851: Jesse Wright 16yrs, New Inn, Wellington, Devon. Born: Holcombe Rogus-DEV. Parents: Samuel & Sarah(Wheelwrights). See Blacksmith Index for brother Samuel. |
| | WRIGHT | Samuel (Snr) | Wheelwright & Innkeeper | 1851: Samuel Wright (Snr) 57yrs, New Inn,Wellington, Devon. Born: Hockworthy-DEV. Wife: Sarah 56yrs born Ashbrittle-SOM. See Blacksmiths Index for son Samuel 28yrs. See Wheelwrights Index for sons Jesse 16yrs & Walter 14yrs. |
| | WRIGHT | Walter | Wheelwright | 1851: Walter Wright 14yrs, New Inn, Wellingto, Devon. Born: Holcombe Rogus-DEV. Parents: Samuel & Sarah(Wheelwrights). See Blacksmith Index for brother Samuel. |
| | YOUNG | James | Wheelwright | 1787: James Young Wheelwright in the Calton of Glasgow and Janet Thomson his Spouse had a daughter Born upon the 26th day of November and Baptized by Mr Pirrie Named Janet Young. See Shotts Parish Register 1707-1855 Note 42, Lanark. I have no other information. |
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