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Carpenters and Wheelwrights

A carpenter was a skilled tradesman who made, finished, and repaired wooden objects and structures, whereas a wheelwright (or wainwright) was a tradesman who built and repaired wheels. Historically, they made wheels for carts or wagons. The wheelwright was an essential member of all village communities, but with the disappearance of horse transport, and introduction of mechanisation in farming and domestic life, very few remain at work. Although the traditional market for wheelwrights’ services has effectively gone, new markets have began whereby veteran vehicles have been maintained by enthusiasts for display and demonstration purposes. This index to Carpenters and Wheelwrights was collated by external researcher Barbara Wall. It is intended to assist Family Historians in researching ancestors in these professions. It covers mainly Worcestershire with some material from out of county. It dates from the early 18th century but there are gaps until 1813 when the main source of information begins with that gathered from baptism registers. Trade directories, Census Returns and some wills and deeds were also used in the creation of this index. The Index is intended as a guide to researchers that are tracing the occupation of their ancestors. It can help provide background information on ancestors, such as names of family members and business partners.

The sources used to create this index are held as follows: Trade Directories – both branches but coverage better at the Worcestershire History Centre. Please check the online catalogue for details of holdings. Parish Registers on microfilm – both branches. Please check separate handlists for details. Census Returns on microfilm/fiche and Ancestry.co.uk – both branches. Please check separate handlists for details. Wills on microfilm – Worcestershire History Centre. Please check separate handlists for details.

www.worcestershire.gov.uk/records Surname First Name Residence or Place of Date Occupation Additional Information Business ADAMS Charles 144 & 146, 1908 Wheelwright Rd, Worcester

ADAMS G.H. Long Lane, 1908 Carpenters and Joiners

ADAMS H. Tibberton, Droitwich. 1868 Wheelwright ADAMS Henry Under Lumbans Bank, 1851 Master Carpenter and Builder, Born Aston. Warks. Halesowen Employing 2 men. ADAMS Henry Under Lumbans Bank, 1851 Journeyman Carpenter and Joiner Halesowen ADAMS Henry Tibberton, Droitwich 1855 Wheelwright ADAMS J. Yardley 1820 Wheelwright ADAMS James Furlong Lane, Cradley 1908 Carpenters and Joiners ADAMS Joseph Under Lumbans Bank, 1851 Journeyman Carpenter and Joiner Halesowen ADAMS R. & D. Newtown, Netherton, 1908 Wheelwright ADAMS Richard Tything, Worcester 1793-1798 Coach Maker ADAMS Samuel 1869 Carpenter Paid 1/6d. (from St Clements Day School account book ) ADAMS Walter E. Talbot Street, Cradley 1908 Carpenters and Joiners ADDIS James Top of Pitchcroft 1815 Carpenter Spouse Hannah. Children baptised 1815, 1821 ADDIS James Cut Throat Lane - 1821 St John Baptist Claines AINSCOUGH J. Place, 1912 Carpenter Journeyman Newtown Road, ALBUTT James , Nr. 1839 Carpenter Spouse Catherine. Child baptised 1839 Droitwich St Mary Elmbridge. ALCOCK John Brickhouse, 1843, 1846, Wheelwright Spouse Elizabeth. Children baptised 1848 1843, 1846, 1848 St Leonard Beoley. ALCOCK William 1813 Carpenter and Joiner William of William and Elizabeth baptised 1813 St. Mary, Old Swinford. ALDER Peter 1853 Carpenter Spouse Eliza. Child baptised 1853 St. James, West Malvern. ALDER Peter West Malvern 1858 Carpenter Eliza Hannah of Peter and Eliza baptised 18th May 1858. St. James West Malvern. Private - received into the church of West Malvern 13th June 1858. (Baptism register of St James West St James West St James West Malvern- Eliza Hannah). ALDER Peter West Malvern 1862 Carpenter ALLBUTT John Greenway, Nr. Rock 1814 Carpenter Spouse Ann. Children baptised 1814, 1815, 1819 ALLBUTT John Near the Church 1815, 1819 St Peter and Paul Rock ALLDRIDGE J. 1820 Carpenter ALLEN ? Home of Good 1900 Carpenter Grace Elizabeth of Mary and ? baptised Shepherd, Malvern Link 1900 Newland Nr. Malvern

ALLEN C. Hebb Street, Tything, 1908 Carpenters and Joiners Worcester. ALLEN Henry Twyning Cottage, Lorne 1879 Carpenter and Joiner Street, .

ALLEN Joshua , Nr. 1817 Carpenter Joseph and William of Joshua and Catherine baptised 1817 All Saints . ALLEN Richard Bromyard, 1842 Wheelwright . ALLEN Richard Britannia Square, 1851 Carpenter Worcester. ALLEN Richard Sherford Street, 1858 Carpenter Bromyard. ALLEN Richard Sherford Street, 1830-1840 Wheelwright Bromyard ALLEN Samuel Mitton, Nr. Stourport-on- 1832 Boat Carpenter Spouse Elizabeth. Child baptised 1832 Severn St. Michael Stourport-on-Severn ALLEN Thomas , Evesham. 1831,1833 Carpenter Spouse Catherine. Children baptised 1831, 1833 Bengeworth ALLEN Wilfrid Jubilee Drive and Camp 1912 Carpenter Road, Malvern. ALLOCK B. 19, Coventry Street, 1868 Carpenters and Wheelwrights Kidderminster. ALLOCK Frederick Burcot, . 1908 Wheelwright ALLOCK John 1822 Carpenter ALOCK J. Beoley, Nr. Redditch 1868 Wheelwright ALOCK John Beoley, Nr. Redditch 1860, 1908 Wheelwright ALWOOD W. 1820 Wheelwright AMOS George , Nr. Martley 1860 Wheelwright AMPHLETT and Sons Love's Grove, 1820 Carpenters and Builders Worcester. AMPHLETT John Loves Grove, 1860 Carpenter and Joiner Worcester. AMPHLETT Thomas Loves Grove, 1860 Carpenter and Builder Worcester. AMPHLETT William Tything 1825 Carpenter Spouse Marianne. Child baptised 1825 St. John Baptist Claines. AMPHLETT William The Tything, 1814, 1817, Carpenter Thomas of William and Mary baptised Worcester. 1818, 1822, February 20th 1814 S. John Baptist 1824 Claines. Thomas aged l year 11 months. Also Jane of William and Mary baptised February 20th 1814 St John Baptist Claines. Additional children baptised 1817, 1818, 1822, 1824 St John Baptist Claines. ANDREWS ? Bridgenorth, Shrops. 1793-1798 Joiner ANDREWS Edward 1850, 1868 Spouse Harriat (?) ANDREWS H. High Street, . 1868 Wheelwright ANDREWS Henry Northfield Street, 1900 Journeyman Carpenter Worcester. ANDREWS J. Wick, Nr. Pershore. 1868 Carpenters and Joiners ANDREWS J. South Street, 1868 Carpenters and Joiners Worcester. ANDREWS James , Nr. 1841 Spouse Sarah. Child baptised 1841 St. Pershore Peter Little Comberton ANDREWS James Wick Nr. Pershore 1845, 1849 Wheelwright Spouse Sarah. Children baptised 1845, 1849 St. Bartholomew Wick ANDREWS Thomas Hook Green, . 1833 Carpenter Spouse Mary ANDREWS W. Bayton 1868 Carpenters and Joiners ANDREWS Walter 1823 Carpenter Spouse Anne. Child baptised 1823 St Mary Tenbury Wells ANDREWS William Broom Green, Cleobury 1900 Wheelwright Mortimor ANDREWS William Bayton, Cleobury 1908 Carpenters and Joiners