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     Elizabeth was married to Samuel Johnson.
     Elizabeth was born around 1720.

     John Townsend was married to Dorothy.

     Dorothy was married to John Townsend.
     Dorothy was born around 1680.

     Joseph Shirley, son of John Shirley and Mary Benison, was born about 1743.¹

     Ralph Shirley, son of John Shirley and Mary Benison, was born in 1747.¹

     Benjamin Shirley, son of John Shirley and Mary Benison, was born in 1751.¹

     William Shirley, son of John Shirley and Mary Benison, died in 1752.¹
     William Shirley, son of John Shirley and Mary Benison, was born in 1752.¹

     She was Baptised on Tuesday, 2 December 1710.¹
     

     She was Baptised on Wednesday, 17 April 1715.¹
     

     He was Baptised on Friday, 4 June 1717.¹
     

     She was Baptised on Saturday, 29 July 1719.¹
     

     John Mellor was married to Mary.

     Mary was married to John Mellor.
     Mary was born around 1655.

     Ruth Evenden was born in 1886.


     Ruth Evenden was married to Edward Henry Evenden about 1910.

     Ruth Evenden was left a Widow on the death of her husband, Edward on 30 December 1929.¹

     Ruth Evenden was married to John Bull about 1935.

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with John Bull, at 63 Warren Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - John Bull;     DoB - 22 May 1880     Male;     Chargeman, Cleaner, Railway     Married.²

     Ruth's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Ruth Bull;     DoB - 28 January 1886     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.³

     Ruth's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Constance M. Evenden;     DoB - 3 May 1914     Female;     Shop Assistant     Single.⁴

     Ruth Bull was left a Widow on the death of her husband, John on 27 March 1956 in Derby, Derbyshire.

     Ruth Evenden died on Sunday, 18 November 1956. She was buried
     Monumental Inscription - EDWARD HENRY EVENDEN / ASLEEP DEC 30 1929 / "UNTIL THE DAY BREAK" / ALSO RUTH BULL / AT REST 18TH NOV 1956 AGED 70 YRS.⁵

     Edward Henry Evenden was born around 1885.


     Edward Henry Evenden was married to Ruth Evenden about 1910.

     Edward Henry Evenden died on Monday, 30 December 1929, he was survived by his wife Ruth Evenden.¹

     Constance Evenden, daughter of Edward Henry Evenden and Ruth Evenden, was born about 1915.


          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with John Bull, at 63 Warren Street, Alvaston, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - John Bull;     DoB - 22 May 1880     Male;     Chargeman, Cleaner, Railway     Married.¹

     Sarah Vickers was born in Old Swinford, Staffordshire, about 1798, derived from Census information.


     Sarah Vickers was married to John Adamson on Monday, 20 August 1821 at Aston, Warwickshire, John Adamson married Sarah Vickers, Aston juxta Birmingham. Witnesses - William Endsor and Elizabeth Montgomery.¹

     Sarah Vickers died before August 1829, she was survived by her husband John Adamson.

     Joseph Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Vickers, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1822.
     He was Baptised on Monday, 19 August 1822 in St. Martin's Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of John Adamson, at Hurst Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is listed as -
     John Adamson     40     Tailor     No.²
     Joseph's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Joseph Adamson     15     Tailor     Yes.²

     Joseph Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Vickers, was married to Frances Adams, daughter of William Adams and Elizabeth Adams, on Sunday, 12 December 1847 at St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Aston, Warwickshire.
     St. Peter & St. Paul's Church Marriage Register - "Joseph Adamson, Full Age, Bachelor, Labourer of Duddeston, son of John Adamson, Tailor & Frances Adams, Full Age, Spinster of Birmingham, daughter of William Adams, Mason. By Banns. Witnessed by Peter Mesetter and Rosetter Mesetter."³

     

     In the U.K.Census of 30 March 1851, Joseph was recorded as residing at The Borough Gaol, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
     Joseph's listing is -
     Joseph Adamson     Prisoner     Married     27     French Polisher     WAR. Birmingham.⁵

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Joseph was recorded as the Head of the Household at 40 Gooch Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, also in the Household were Frances Adamson nee Adams, John Joseph Adamson and Amelia Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     37     Cabinet Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; Fanny Adamson     Wife     Married     35     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; John J. Adamson     Son     10     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; Amelia Adamson     Daughter     3     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁶

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Joseph was recorded as the Head of the Household at 73 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, also in the Household were Frances Adamson nee Adams, John Joseph Adamson, Albert Henry Adamson, Amelia Adamson, Cornelius Adamson and Harriet Thomas,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     48     Cabinet Manufacturer     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; Frances Adamson     Wife     Married     42     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; John Adamson     Son     Unmarried     19     Mattress Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; Albert Adamson     Son     9     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; Amelia Adamson     Daughter     13     ---     WAR. Birmingham (Paralized.)⁷
          ; Harriet Thomas     Boarder     Unmarried     23     Laundress     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Joseph was recorded as the Head of the Household at 73 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, also in the Household were Frances Adamson nee Adams, Albert Henry Adamson and Cornelius Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     54     Cabinet Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Fanny Adamson     Wife     M     55     French Polisher     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Albert Henry Adamson     Son     U     24     Looking Glass Maker (Carver & Guilder)     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Cornelius Adamson     Son     U     17     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁸

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Joseph was recorded as the Head of the Household at 1 Bk 6 Barford Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, also in the Household was Cale Humphrey,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; J. Adamson     Head     Married     70     Carpenter     Not Known.⁹
          ; Cale Humphrey     Neice     Widow     30     ---     STS. Wolverhampton.⁹

     In the U.K.Census of 31 March 1901, Joseph was recorded as residing at The Birmingham Workhouse, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
     Joseph's listing is -
     Joseph Adamson     Inmate     Widower     78     Cabinet Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰

     Joseph Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Vickers, died in 1903 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, his Death was Registered at the Birmingham Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1903.¹¹

     Frances Adams, daughter of William Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was born about 1827.²


     Frances Adams, daughter of William Adams and Elizabeth Adams, was married to Joseph Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Vickers, on Sunday, 12 December 1847 at St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Aston, Warwickshire.
     St. Peter & St. Paul's Church Marriage Register - "Joseph Adamson, Full Age, Bachelor, Labourer of Duddeston, son of John Adamson, Tailor & Frances Adams, Full Age, Spinster of Birmingham, daughter of William Adams, Mason. By Banns. Witnessed by Peter Mesetter and Rosetter Mesetter."³

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, Frances was recorded as the Head of the Household at Howard Place, Birmingham, Warwickshire, also in the Household were William Adamson and Elizabeth Adams,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Fanny Adamson     Head     Married     24     French Polisher     STS. Walsall.⁴
          ; William Adamson     Son     2     WAR. Birmingham.⁴
          ; Elizabeth Adams     Mother     Widow     64     STS. Lichfield.⁴

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Joseph Adamson, at 40 Gooch Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     37     Cabinet Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁵
     Frances's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Fanny Adamson     Wife     Married     35     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁵

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Joseph Adamson, at 73 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     48     Cabinet Manufacturer     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
     Frances's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Frances Adamson     Wife     Married     42     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁶

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Joseph Adamson, at 73 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Joseph Adamson     Head     Married     54     Cabinet Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
     Frances's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Fanny Adamson     Wife     M     55     French Polisher     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

     Marrian Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Vickers, was born in 1825.
     She was Baptised on Wednesday, 25 May 1825 in St. Martin, Aston, Warwickshire .¹
     

     Marrian Adamson was married to William Benbrook on Monday, 15 May 1848 at All Saints, Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹

     He was Baptised on Monday, 11 August 1828 in St. Martin, Aston, Warwickshire .¹
     

     Mary Ann Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, about 1830.¹
     She was Baptised on Wednesday, 16 June 1830 in St. Phillip's, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

     Mary Ann Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, died in December 1832, in Duke Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire,"age 2yrs 8mths."²

     She was buried in St. Martin's Church, Birmingham on Monday, 31 December 1832.²

     Emma Martha Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, about 1832.¹
     She was Baptised on Tuesday, 10 January 1837 in St. Phillip's, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of John Adamson, at Hurst Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is listed as -
     John Adamson     40     Tailor     No.²
     Emma's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Adamson     9     Yes.²

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Jon. Adamson     Head     Married     51     Taylor     MDX. London Soho-St.Anne's.³
     Emma's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Adamson     Daughter     Unmarried     19     Dress Maker     WAR. Birmingham.³

     Emma Martha Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was married to Frederick John Bradshaw on Sunday, 27 July 1856 at St. Mary Stratford Bow, Bow, Middlesex.
     The details from the Marriage Certificate are - Entry #226 - Frederick John Bradshaw, of Full Age, Bachelor, Engraver of Bow. Son of John Edward Bradshaw, Blacksmith and Emma Martha Adamson, of Full Age, Spinster of Bow. Daughter of John Adamson, Tailor. By Banns. Witnessed by John Bradshaw and Elizabeth Bassett.^4,5

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick John Bradshaw, at 41 Queen Street, St. Pancras, London, who is recorded as -
          Fredrick Bradshaw     Head     Married     26     Gun Engraver     MDX. Limehouse.⁶
     Emma's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Bradshaw     Wife     Married     29     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁶

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick John Bradshaw, at 12 Queen Street, St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Bradshaw     Head     Married     36     Silver Engraver     MDX. Limehouse.⁷
     Emma's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Bradshaw     Wife     Married     39     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick John Bradshaw, at 12 Queen Street, St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, who is recorded as -
          Fred.ck Bradshaw     Head     Married     46     Gold & Silver Engraver     MDX. Limehouse.⁸
     Emma's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Bradshaw     Wife     Married     49     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁸

     Emma Martha Bradshaw was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Frederick, whose Death was Registered in the Pancras Registration District, in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1888.⁹

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Emma was recorded as the Head of the Household at 12 Queen Street, St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, also in the Household were Arthur Edwin Bradshaw, Charles John Bradshaw, Pamela Bradshaw and Albert Henry Bradshaw,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Emma Bradshaw     Head     Widow     59     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; Arthur E. Bradshaw     Son     Single     25     ---     LND. London.¹⁰
          ; Charles J. Bradshaw     Son     Single     21     ---     LND. London.¹⁰
          ; Pamela Bradshaw     Daughter     Single     19     Upholsterer (Cabt.)     LND. St. Pancras.¹⁰
          ; Albert H. Bradshaw     Son     14     ---     LND. St. Pancras.¹⁰

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Emma was recorded as the Head of the Household at 12 Queen Street, St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, also in the Household was Arthur Edwin Bradshaw,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Emma M. Bradshaw     Head     Widow     69     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹¹
          ; Arthur E. Bradshaw     Son     Single     35     Licenced Victualler's Manager     LND. Pancras.¹¹

     The U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 listed her as a Mother in Law of the Head of Household - Alfred James Clifford Overal, at 29 Belgrave Road, Walthamstow, Essex, who is recorded as -
          Alfred J.C. Overal     Head     38     Married     Compositor     LND. Kings Cross.¹²
     Emma's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Bradshaw     Mother in Law     79     Widow     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹²

     Emma Martha Bradshaw, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, died in 1915 in London, her Death was Registered at the West Ham Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1915.¹³

     Sarah Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, about 1844.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Jon. Adamson     Head     Married     51     Taylor     MDX. London Soho-St.Anne's.²
     Sarah's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Adamson     Daughter     7     Day Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          John Adamson     Head     Married     66     Tailor     London.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Adamson     Daughter     Unmarried     17     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.³

     Sarah Adamson was married to George Wynn on Thursday, 28 December 1871 at The Parish Church, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, # 206 - George Wynn, of Full Age, Traveller of Edgbaston, son of George Wynn, Clerk and Sarah Adamson, of Full Age, Dressmaker of Birmingham, daughter of John Adamson, Tailor. Witnessed by Charles John Wigley and Pamela Adamson.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Wynn, at 230 Monument Street, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          George Wynn     Head     M     30     Commercial Traveller - India Rubber Trade     WAR. Birmingham.⁵
     Sarah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Wynn     Wife     M     37     Dressmaker     WAR. Birmingham.⁵

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Sarah was recorded as the Head of the Household at 230 Monument Road, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, also in the Household were Arthur George Wynn and Selina Wynn,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Sarah Wynn     Head     Widow     47     Dress Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; Arthur G. Wynn     Son     Single     11     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
          ; Selina Wynn     Sister in Law     Single     44     Manageress     WAR. Birmingham.⁶

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Sarah was recorded as the Head of the Household at 230 Monument Road, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, also in the Household was Arthur George Wynn,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Sarah Wynn     Head     Widow     59     Dress maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; Arthur Wynn     Son     Single     21     Traveller in Leather Goods     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Sarah was recorded as the Head of the Household at 258 Monument Road, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, also in the Household were an Assistant; Servant and 5 Boarders; Sarah Wynn     Head     67     Widow     Married 38 years, Children (5) (4) (1),     Dress Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁸

     Sarah Wynn nee Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, died in 1917 in Warwickshire, her Death was Registered at the Aston Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1917.⁹

     Pamela Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was born in 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, in April 1850.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Jon. Adamson     Head     Married     51     Taylor     MDX. London Soho-St.Anne's.²
     Pamela's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Adamson     Daughter     11m     WAR. Birmingham.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          John Adamson     Head     Married     66     Tailor     London.³
     Pamela's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Adamson     Daughter     10     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Adamson nee Lees, at 38 King Edward's Place, Lady Wood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Adamson     Head     Widow     67     House keeper     WOR. Worcester.⁴
     Pamela's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Adamson     Daughter     Unmarried     20     Machinist sewing     WAR. Birmingham.⁴

     Pamela Adamson was married to Charles John Wigley on Thursday, 26 December 1872 at The Parish Church, Edgbaston, Warwickshire, # 94 - Pamela Adamson, of Full Age, Spinster of Birmingham, daughter of John Adamson, Tailor and Charles John Wigley, of Full Age Bachelor, Jeweller, son of Benjamin Wigley, Silversmith. Witnessed by Thos. B. Wigley and George Wynn..⁵

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles John Wigley, at 126 Lodge Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles J. Wigley     Head     M     31     Jeweller     WAR. Birmingham.⁶
     Pamela's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Wigley     Wife     M     30     WAR. Birmingham.⁶

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles John Wigley, at 45 Douglas Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles Wigley     Head     41     Jeweller's Designer     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
     Pamela's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Wigley     Wife     Married     40     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles John Wigley, at 45 Douglas Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles Wigley     Head     51     Married     Jeweller Ring Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
     Pamela's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Wigley     Wife     Married     50     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁸

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles John Wigley, at 45 Douglas Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles Wigley     Head     61     Married     Manufacturing Jeweller     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
     Pamela's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Pamela Wigley     Wife     60     Married 38 years, Children (6) (5) (1),     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁹

     Pamela Wigley nee Adamson, daughter of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, died in 1933 in Warwickshire, her Death was Registered at the Birmingham Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1933.¹⁰

     Robert Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was born in 10 Duke Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, on Friday, 20 December 1839.
     The details from the Birth Certificate are - Entry #219 - Robert; Boy; son of John Adamson, Tailor and Sarah Adamson formerly Lees. Informant - Jno. Adamson, Father of 19 Howard Street, Birmingham on 22 January 1840.^2,3

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of John Adamson, at Hurst Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is listed as -
     John Adamson     40     Tailor     No.⁴
     Robert's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     18m     Yes.⁴

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          Jon. Adamson     Head     Married     51     Taylor     MDX. London Soho-St.Anne's.⁵
     Robert's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Robt. Adamson     Son     10     Day Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁵

     Robert Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, was married to Susannah Grubb, daughter of John Grubb and Susannah Cox, on Sunday, 12 February 1860 at The Parish Church, Harbourne, Staffordshire.
     The Parish Church Marriage Register - "Entry #376 - Robert Adamson of Full Age, Pocket Book Maker of Harbourne, son of John Adamson, Tailor and Susannah Grubb, 20, of Harbourne, daughter of John Grubb, Foreman. By Licence. Witnessed by Thomas Eves and Caroline Eves."^6,7

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          John Adamson     Head     Married     66     Tailor     London.⁸
     Robert's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Son     Married     26     Pocket Bookmaker     WAR. Birmingham.

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 5 Church Grove, Islington, London, also in the Household were Susannah Adamson, George Frederick Adamson, Charles Henry Adamson and Emma Julia Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robt. Adamson     Head     Married     30     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Sussannah Adamson     Wife     Married     31     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Geo. Adamson     Son     8     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Chas. Adamson     Son     6     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Emma Adamson     Daughter     4     ---     LND. Middlesex.⁹

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 54 Basing Street, Shoreditch, London, also in the Household were Susannah Adamson, George Frederick Adamson, Charles Henry Adamson, Emma Julia Adamson, Minnie Adamson and Henry William Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robert Adamson     Head     Married     40     Pocket Book Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     41     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; George Adamason     Son     Unmarried     18     Pianoforte Keymaker     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; Charles Adamson     Son     Unmarried     16     Printer Pressman     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; Emma Adamson     Daughter     14     Fur Sewer     MDX. Islington.¹⁰
          ; Minnie Adamson     Daughter     9     Scholar     LND. Islington.¹⁰
          ; Harry Adamson     Son     7     Scholar     MDX. Shoreditch.¹⁰

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, also in the Household were Susannah Adamson, Emma Julia Adamson, Minnie Adamson, Henry William Adamson and Florrie Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robert Adamson     Head     Married     50     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹¹
          ; Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     51     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹¹
          ; Emma J. Adamson     Daughter     Single     24     Fur Sewer     LND. Islington (Lost a Leg.)¹¹
          ; Florrie Adamson     Daughter     Single     19     Fur Sewer     LND. Islington.¹¹
          ; Henry W. Adamson     Son     17     Jr. Clerk     LND. Hoxton.¹¹
          ; Florrie Adamson     Daughter     8     ---     LND. Hoxton.¹¹

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, also in the Household were Susannah Adamson, Emma Julia Adamson and Florrie Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robert Adamson     Head     Married     60     Leather & Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹²
          ; Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     60     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹²
          ; Emma I. Adamson     Daughter     Single     32     ---     LND. Islington.¹²
          ; Florrie Adamson     Daughter     Single     18     Collar Turner     LND. Islington.¹²

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, also in the Household were Susannah Adamson, Emma Julia Adamson and Florrie Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robert Adamson     Head     70     Married     Fancy     Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹³
          ; Susannah Adamson     Wife     71     Married 51 years, Children (8) (6) (2),     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹³
          ; Emma Julia Adamson     Daughter     46     Single     Fur Mantle Maker     LND. London.¹³
          ; Florrie Adamson     Daughter     28     Single     Gents Collar Turner     LND. Hoxton.¹³

     Robert Adamson was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Susannah, whose Death was Registered in the Islington Registration District, in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1919.¹⁴

     Robert Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, died in 1921 in London, his Death was Registered at the Islington Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1921.¹⁵

     Susannah Grubb, daughter of John Grubb and Susannah Cox, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1840.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Grubb, at Lee Bank Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          John Grubb     Head     Married     47     Bricklayer     WOR. Hanbury.²
     Susannah's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Grubb     Daughter     11     ---     WAR. Birmingham.³

     Susannah Grubb, daughter of John Grubb and Susannah Cox, was married to Robert Adamson, son of John Adamson and Sarah Lees, on Sunday, 12 February 1860 at The Parish Church, Harbourne, Staffordshire.
     The Parish Church Marriage Register - "Entry #376 - Robert Adamson of Full Age, Pocket Book Maker of Harbourne, son of John Adamson, Tailor and Susannah Grubb, 20, of Harbourne, daughter of John Grubb, Foreman. By Licence. Witnessed by Thomas Eves and Caroline Eves."^4,5

     The U.K.Census of 7 April 1861 listed her as a Daughter in Law of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
          John Adamson     Head     Married     66     Tailor     London.⁶
     Susannah's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Susan Adamson     D in Law     Married     21     Pocket Book maker     WAR. Birmingham.

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 5 Church Grove, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robt. Adamson     Head     Married     30     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
     Susannah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Sussannah Adamson     Wife     Married     31     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁷

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 54 Basing Street, Shoreditch, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     Married     40     Pocket Book Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
     Susannah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     41     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁸

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     Married     50     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
     Susannah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     51     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁹

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     Married     60     Leather & Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
     Susannah's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Adamson     Wife     Married     60     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 64 Prebend Street, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     70     Married     Fancy     Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹¹
     Susannah's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Adamson     Wife     71     Married 51 years, Children (8) (6) (2),     ---     WAR. Birmingham.¹¹

     Susannah Adamson, daughter of John Grubb and Susannah Cox, died in 1919 in London, her Death was Registered at the Islington Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1919, She was survived by her husband, Robert.¹²

     Kate Bowen Adamson, daughter of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1860, her Birth was Registered at the Birmingham Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1860.²      She was Baptised on Sunday, 16 September 1860 in St. Thomas, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 7 April 1861 listed her as a Grand daughter of the Head of Household - John Adamson, at 133 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, who is recorded as -
     John Adamson     Head     Married     66     Tailor     London.³
     Kate's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Kate B. Adamson     G'Daughter.     7mo     WAR. Birmingham.

     Kate Bowen Adamson, daughter of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, died on Saturday, 2 September 1871, in Birmingham, Warwickshire,"she died of Convulsions extending over 15 hours, family information says that this followed swimming in infected water."⁴

     George Frederick Adamson, son of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, was born in 80 Bell Barn Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1862.
     The details from the Birth Certificate are - Entry #146 - George Frederick; Boy; son of Robert Adamson, Leather Worker and Susannah Adamson formerly Grubb. Informant - Robert Adamson, Father of 80 Bell Barn Road, Birmingham on 31 May 1862.^2,3      He was Baptised on Sunday, 1 June 1862 in St. Thomas, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 5 Church Grove, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robt. Adamson     Head     Married     30     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁴
     George's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Geo. Adamson     Son     8     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 54 Basing Street, Shoreditch, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     Married     40     Pocket Book Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁵
     George's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          George Adamason     Son     Unmarried     18     Pianoforte Keymaker     WAR. Birmingham.⁵

     George Frederick Adamson, son of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, was married to Emmeline Sweeney, daughter of Dennis Sweeney and Ann Margaret Taylor, on Sunday, 28 May 1882 at The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew, Bethnal Green, London.
     The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew Marriage Register - "Entry #355 - George Frederick Adamson, 20, Bachelor, Piano forte Maker of 15 Buckland Street, son of Robert Adamson, Purse Maker & Emmaline Sweeney, 18, Spinster of 1 Sherwood Place, daughter of Dennis Sweeney, Leather Dresser. By Banns. Witnessed by James Johnson & Amelia Johnson."^6,7

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at 9 Glyn Road, West Hackney, London, also in the Household were Emmeline Adamson, George Frederick Adamson, Maud Emmeline Adamson, Ada Violet Adamson and Laurence Collard Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Geo. F. Adamson     Head     Married     28     Piano Key Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Emeline Adamson     Wife     Married     26     ---     LND. Bermondsey.⁸
          ; George F. Adamson     Son     7     Scholar     LND. Hoxton.⁸
          ; Maud E. Adamson     Daughter     6     Scholar     LND. Hoxton.⁸
          ; Ada V. Adamson     Daughter     4     LND. Hoxton.⁸
          ; Lawrence C. Adamson     Son     1     LND. Hoxton.⁸

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at 32 Clifden Road, Hackney, London, also in the Household were Emmeline Adamson, Ada Violet Adamson, George Frederick Adamson, Maud Emmeline Adamson, Laurence Collard Adamson and Charles Henry Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George Adamson     Head     Married     38     Pianoforte Trade Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Emmaline Adamson     Wife     Married     38     ---     LDN. Bermondsey.⁹
          ; George Adamson     Son     17     Pianoforte Key Maker     LND. Hoxton.⁹
          ; Maud Adamson     Daughter     16     ---     LDN. Hoxton.⁹
          ; Ada Adamson     Daughter     14     ---     LDN. Hackney.⁹
          ; Lawrence Adamson     Son     11     ---     LDN. Hackney.⁹
          ; Charles Adamson     Son     9     ---     LDN. Hackney.⁹

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at 515 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, Essex, also in the Household were Emmeline Adamson, George Frederick Adamson and Laurence Collard Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George Frederick Adamson     Head     48     Married     Pianoforte Maker     WAR. Birmingham.¹⁰
          ; Emmeline Adamson     Wife     47     Married 25 years, Children (5) (5) (0),     ---     LND. Bermondsey.¹⁰
          ; George Frederick Adamson     Son     27     Single     Pianoforte Maker(employer of Father & Brother)     LND. Hoxton.¹⁰
          ; Laurence Collard Adamson     Son     21     Single     Pianoforte Maker     LND. Homerton.¹⁰

     Photograph of George Frederick Adamson and Emmeline Sweeney in c1930.¹¹

     George Frederick Adamson, son of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, died in 1948 in Essex, his Death was Registered at the Southend on Sea Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1948, He was survived by his wife, Emmeline.¹²

     Charles Henry Adamson, son of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, in 1865, his Birth was Registered at the Birmingham Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1865.²      He was Baptised on Sunday, 5 February 1865 in St. Thomas, Birmingham, Warwickshire .¹
     

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 5 Church Grove, Islington, London, who is recorded as -
          Robt. Adamson     Head     Married     30     Pocket Book Maker     WAR. Birmingham.³
     Charles's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Chas. Adamson     Son     6     Scholar     WAR. Birmingham.³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Robert Adamson, at 54 Basing Street, Shoreditch, London, who is recorded as -
          Robert Adamson     Head     Married     40     Pocket Book Leather Case Maker     WAR. Birmingham.⁴
     Charles's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Adamson     Son     Unmarried     16     Printer Pressman     WAR. Birmingham.⁴

     Charles Henry Adamson, son of Robert Adamson and Susannah Grubb, was married to Sarah Annie Johnson on Monday, 28 July 1884 at St. Thomas' Church, Bethnal Green, London.
     The details from the Marriage Certificate are - Entry #424 - Charles Henry Adamson, 21, Bachelor, Letter Press Printer of 72 Nicholas Square, Hackney, son of Robert Adamson, Pocket Book Maker and Sarah Annie Johnson, Spinster, Bonnet Sxxxx Maker of 6 Queen Street, daughter of John Johnson, Harness Maker. By Banns.^5,6

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Charles was recorded as the Head of the Household at 51 Fairbank Street, Shoreditch, London, also in the Household were Sarah Annie Adamson and Edith Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Chas. Henry Adamson     Head     Married     26     Letter Press Printer     WAR. Birmingham.⁷
          ; Sarah Annie Adamson     Wife     Married     27     ---     LND. Shoreditch.⁷
          ; Edith Adamson     Daughter     2     LND. Shoreditch.⁷

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Charles was recorded as the Head of the Household at 6 Canon Street, Islington, London, also in the Household were Sarah Annie Adamson, Edith Adamson, Robert Charles Adamson, Ernest Adamson and Albert Henry Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Charles H. Adamson     Head     Married     36     Letter Press Printer     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Sarah A. Adamson     Wife     Married     37     ---     WAR. Birmingham.⁸
          ; Edith Adamson     Daughter     12     ---     LDN. Shoreditch.⁸
          ; Robert C. Adamson     Son     8     ---     LDN. Shoreditch.⁸
          ; Albert H Adamson     Son     5     ---     LDN. Shoreditch.⁸
          ; Ernest Adamson     Son     2     ---     LDN. Shoreditch.⁸

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Charles was recorded as the Head of the Household at 6 Canon Street, Islington, London, also in the Household were Sarah Annie Adamson, Robert Charles Adamson, Albert Henry Adamson, Ernest Adamson and Dorothy Adamson,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Charles Henry Adamson     Head     46     Married     Letterpress Hand Printer     WAR. Birmingham.⁹
          ; Sarah Annie Adamson     Wife     47     Married 27 years, Children (7) (5) (2),     ---     LND. Hoxton.⁹
          ; Robert Charles Adamson     Son     18     Single     Assistant Packer for a Gas Meter Manufacturer     LND. Hoxton.⁹
          ; Albert Henry Adamson     Son     15     Single     Errand Boy for an Optical Casemaker     LND. Hoxton.⁹
          ; Ernest Adamson     Son     12     Single     School Boy     LND. Islington.⁹
          ; Dorothy Adamson     Daughter     3     ---     LND. Islington.⁹