William Gray Todd
(My 2xGreat-Grandfather)
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Born: 23-Jun-1841, Luton, Bedfordshire Father: Robert Todd Mother: Elizabeth Gray, daughter of William Gray & Elizabeth (nee Gravestock) Married: 3-May-1865, Biggleswade, Henlow, Bedfordshire Spouse: Emma Batterson, daughter of Richard Batterson died July 1910 Died: 17-Nov-1910, Leeds Children: Herbert Howson Todd B. 1866, Luton, m. Q3 1899 Martha Bateson William Percy Todd B. 1869, Luton, m. Q2 1892 Susan Wilcox Archer Emma Florence Todd B. 14-Oct-1869, M. 27-May-1890 to John William Cowling Eleanor Louise Todd B. 1872, Fenny Stafford, m. Q1 1894 (James Gorman or Tom Mellon) Minnie Gertrude Todd B. 1876, Leeds, m. Q3 1899 (Frederick or Arthur Doyle) Occupation: Straw Hat Warehouseman Railway Signalman/Official/Porter
Extract from Journal of H. H. Todd
William Gray Todd was educated at Luton School. After leaving school went into the drapery trade as Assistant. When about 24 years of age, 1865, he decided to marry, his choice was a lady Miss Emma Batterson of Henlow, Beds whose father was a wheelwright and carpenter of the village. Married at Henlow Church, after wedding breakfast left Henlow by carriage and pair of grey horses for their new home in Luton. Mr W G Todd went back to business for a while. Later joined with a Mr Elliott in straw hat manufacture at Luton, afterwards opening a branch at Fenny Stratford, Bucks. His family had increased to 3, two sons and one daughter, Herbert Howson, William Percy and Emma Florence. Moving from Luton to Fenny Stratford was an eventful change. A large house and garden where we used to play and workroom and plaithall. Saturday mornings we were all three children taken to Bletchley out of the way of buyers of plait on a donkey with baskets hung down each side. But misfortune overtook the business and Father was reduced to poor circumstances and we had a rough time. At Fenny Stratford another daughter born, Nellie. After we moved to Brackley. From there Father was employed by the Midland Railway Co as singleman (sic). The came a change, Father was moved to Leeds. Father was stationed at the Signal Box at Hemslet Station, he had to walk 2 miles each way; afterwards removed to Arnly Bridge Box, then to Holbeck Junction which was much nearer home. While at Holbeck an awful Railway accident happened between two Pullman Car Trains. Several killed and many injured. After that was moved to Wellington Station as Parcel porter and gradually rose to be an Inspector or Milk and Fruit.
Census
1851: Pipps Wellington , Luton, Bedfords.
Robert Todd Head Engraver&Printer M 46 M Scotland Elizabeth Todd Wife M 46 F Luton, Bedford Elisabeth Todd Daur. Bonnet Sewer U 23 F London, Middlesex Eupham Todd Daur. Bonnet Sewer U 19 F Birmingham, Warwickshire Emma Todd Daur. Bonnet Sewer U 16 F Luton, Bedford John Todd Son Cramnol Boy U 14 M Luton, Bedford Eliza Todd Daur. U 13 F Luton, Bedford Martha Todd Daur. Scholar U 10 F Luton, Bedford William G. Todd Son Scholar U 9 M Luton, Bedford Amelia Todd Daur. Scholar U 8 F Luton, Bedford Mary G. Todd Daur. 5 F Luton, Bedford1881: Front Street, Langford, Bedfords.
George Batterson Head Wheelwright M 43 M Henlow, Bedford Jane Batterson Wife Housewife M 43 F High Wycombe, Buckingham Annie Maud Batterson Daur. 8 F Langford, Bedford Elizabeth Warner Boarder School Mistress U 26 F Limehouse, Middlesex (school board) William Todd Visitor Railway Official M 40 M Luton, Bedford1881: 11, Perserverence Street, Holbeck
Emma Todd Head (Railway) M 41 F Henlow, Bedford Signalman's wife Herbert Dawson Todd Son Woollen Mill Hand 15 M Luton, Bedford William Percy Todd Son Scholar 12 M Luton, Bedford Emma Florence Todd Daur. Scholar 10 F Luton, Bedford Ellenor Louise Todd Daur. Scholar 8 F Fenny Stratford, Buckinghams. Minnie Gertrude Todd Daur. 5 F Leeds1891: 11, St. Johns Place, New Wortley
William G. Todd Head Railway Porter M 49 M Luton, Bedford Emma Todd Wife M 51 F Henlow, Bedford Herbert H. Todd Son Assistant in U 25 M Luton, Bedford Cloth Warehouse William P. Todd Son Painter's assist U 22 M Luton, Bedford Ellenor L. Todd Daur. Tailoress U 19 F Tenny Hafford, Beds. Minnie G. Todd Daur. Household assistant U 15 F Leeds1901: 5, Sowerby Place, Holbeck
William G. Todd Head Railway Porter M 59 M Luton, Bedford Midland Emma Todd Wife M 61 F Henlow, Bedford1901: 92, Hawthorn Rd, Kettering
Herbert H. Todd Head Woolen Salesman M 35 M Luton, Bedford Martha Todd Wife M 32 F Leeds Horace B Todd Son U 7mon M Kettering, Northants1901: 3, Island Terrace, Leeds
William Percy Todd Head Printer compositor M 32 Luton, Bedford Susan Todd Wife M 33 Hunts Holm Mabel Todd Daut U 7 Leeds Amy Todd Daut U 5 Leeds Percy Todd Son U 2 Leeds Annie Radcliffe Niece U 16 Leeds
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