SADDLERS

26 October, 2011 SADDLERS

Tetbury Families

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William J EVANS

William was born in Badminton c.1857. He was apprenticed to a saddler in Oldbury on the Hill, GLS. By 1901 he was married to Amelia, with a daughter Anne, both of whom were born in India. As William was retired Sergeant in the RA he probably met and married Amelia whilst serving in India.

1901	John Evans, saddler & shopkeeper [employer]Long Street
1902	Long Street
1914	William J Evans, saddler Long Street
1919	Long Street
1922-1923	John Evans, advertised as saddler Long Street but from announcements in the London Gazette it would appear that the business was in trouble and he was facing bankruptcy.


				outside the shop on Long Street





		London Gazette announcements relating to William Evans’ business.

ORUMS

Joseph Orum was a saddler and sons Joseph & Moses followed in his footsteps. The property they worked from was on Market Place Joseph snr died in 1817 and his sons ran the business.

Joseph jnr died in 1836 and Moses in 1855. John, son of Moses was working as a saddler by 1841 and continued the firm until his retirement in the 1870s.

1820-1830	Joseph & Moses Orum, Market Place
1840-1852	Moses Orum, Market Place
1856-1874	John Orum, Market Place

SOURCES:

Wilson; Robert N.Beautiful Britain, views and reviews 1923

London Gazette available online

Trade Directories

Census


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