Thomas Derrington

[kooglescriber65]

Hi all, I am researching Thomas Derrington who lived at no. 9 Whitehead Road in 1870's. I'm hoping to find a photograph of the property which I think has now been pulled down.
Also any photographs of Thomas Derrington & his wife Ann Yardley 1860's/70's

 

[Pedrocut]

Have you any further info such as dates of birth ?

 

[kooglescriber65]

Hi Pedrocut, yes I have more info. Thomas was born 1810 and died 1874 where he died in Whithead rd Aston.
He was married to Ann Yardley and had sons
Thomas Frederick and Albert+ more….
He and his family are buried at St. Mary’s Handsworth.

 

[Pedrocut]

Notice that in the 1871 Census it shows him at Whitehead Road and as a House proprietor. His son being a gun stock dealer. They had a servant.

In 1886 Number 9 was To Let. Good House, large garden, capital workshop: back entrance to workshop. Rent £19 10s.

 

[Pedrocut]

In 1861 he is way down Summer Lane at number 302. Down as gun stocker with family.

 

[brummy-lad]

Photo showing No. 9, there are a few other images of Whitehead road at www.leroux.co.uk/aston but this is the only one I can find showing No. 9.

I'm not sure if the house numbering was different in 1870, I will check the 1871 census.

 

[brummy-lad]

Photo showing No. 9, there are a few other images of Whitehead road at www.leroux.co.uk/aston but this is the only one I can find showing No. 9.

I'm not sure if the house numbering was different in 1870, I will check the 1871 census.

There are no property numbers on the 1868 Kelly's but some names seem to occur in the same order as the 1878 PO Directory.

 

[kooglescriber65]

Thank you Brummy lad for the pics. I’ve just been to the central library to see if there might be any photos and came away empty handed.

 

[Pedrocut]

There are no property numbers on the 1868 Kelly's but some names seem to occur in the same order as the 1878 PO Directory.

The 1878 P.O. Directory shows J. Dunn at a 9 Whitehead Road. He died at that address in February 1881.