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Leatherworkers in Walsall in 1813

The list below has been compiled from Thomas Pearce's "History and Directory of Walsall", published in 1813. The list is much shorter than the list of leatherworkers compiled from the 1801 census, suggesting that Pearce`s aim was to record workshops rather than individuals. The names recorded in 1813 are therefore likely to be those of workshop owners. Pearce appears not to have recorded employees such as journeymen, apprentices and outworkers.

NAME OCCUPATIONPLACE OF RESIDENCE
Adams, Richard Tanner Rushall Street
Barber and Son Curriers Bridge Street
Biddle, William Saddle tree and curry comb maker New Street
Brace Henry Bridlecutter Bridge Street
Brown, John Saddle tree maker Ablewell Street
Bullin, John Tanner Lime Pit Bank
Carver, John Saddle, collar, and whip thong maker Rushall Street
Colston, (blank) Saddle tree maker Stafford Street
Forster, George Currier Park Street
Franklin, William Currier Ablewell Street
Haden, Joseph Tanner Rushall Street
Hall , Thomas Currier New Street
Hill , Ann Grocer, currier and wire warehouse High Street
Hill , Samuel Currier (blank)
Holden, Thomas Coach harnessmaker Town`s End
Holloway, William Skinner Rushall Street
Holman, Thomas Saddle tree maker Rushall Street
Huball, Stephen Whip thong maker King Street
Johnson, Joseph Collarmaker Rushall Street
Kendrick, Phineas Bridlecutter and engraver Windmill
London, Thomas Saddler and harnessmaker Rushall Street
Marlow, John Leather dealer Bank Street
Osborne, John Currier Hill Street
Smith, Thomas Currier Rushall Street
Thurstan, John Saddler Digbeth
Windsor William Patten tie and bridle- cutter Digbeth
Wiggin, Benjamin Victualler, bridlecutter and coach harnessmaker Church Street
Wright, Edward Bridlecutter and musical instrument seller Lime Pit Bank