Families of the parish of Roade, Northamptonshire, England


Stephen Blunt was born about 1820 in Alderton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 1 Jan 1894 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 5 Jan 1894 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. Stephen married Susannah.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 143, age 70. A farmer.

BURIAL from Roade parish records, NRO ref 281p/8, no.724, death date here, aged 72. a note says he had a brick grave.

Susannah was born about 1823 in Wootton, Northamptonshire, England. She married Stephen Blunt.

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Aldrich Blunt was born about 1856.
  F ii Susanna Emily Blunt was christened on 18 Aug 1847 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Registers, NRO ref. 281p/4, no. 447.

Butlin was born about 1830 in , , England. He married Elizabeth Harris.

KNOWN from his wife living with ther father in 1891, but he is not present.

Elizabeth Harris [Parents] was born about 1844 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. She married Butlin.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 39, schedule no.154. Age 5, a scholar.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 122, age 16, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 58, page 5, schedule no. 28, age 26, unmarried at home..

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 144, age 46, living with her father, married but no husband, though a daughter.

They had the following children:

  F i Ethel Butlin was born about 1881 in Welford, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 144, age 9.

John Harris [Parents] was born about 1813 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. He married Harriet.

CENSUS 1841 in Ashton - see that file.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 39, schedule no.154. Age 37, a carpenter.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 122, age 47, a master carpenter.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 58, page 5, schedule no. 26, age 57, a carpenter.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 23, age 67 a carpenter.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 144, age 77, a retired carpenter, with daughter and grand-daughter in the house. A widower.

Harriet was born about 1813 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She died before 1891. Harriet married John Harris.

CENSUS 1841 in Ashton see that file.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 39, schedule no.154. Age 37.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 122, age 47, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 58, page 5, schedule no. 26, age 57.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 23, age 67.

DEATH from her spouse a widower in 1891.

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth Harris was born about 1844.
  M ii William Harris was born about 1847 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 39, schedule no.154. Age 3.
  M iii David Harris was born about Oct 1850 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 39, schedule no.154. Age 5 months.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 58, page 5, schedule no. 28, age 20, a carpenter's apprentice (probably with his father as still at home).

Benjamin Foddy [Parents] was born about 1861 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 25 Nov 1883 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. He married Clara Rebecca Wiggins on 12 Oct 1886 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 60, page 9, schedule no. 51, age 9, a scholar.

CENSUS 1881 from CD of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 1341372, PRO ref. RG11, Piece 1542, Folio 52, page 1. Age 19, unmarried a tailor living at home with his widowed tailor father.

BAPTISM from Roade parish records, NRO ref. 281p/5, no. 332. Aged 22, listed as son of Benjamin (a toilor) & Elizabeth.

MARRIAGE (1886) from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.202. a tailor. A 24 year old bachelor of Roade.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 29, a married tailor with family.

Clara Rebecca Wiggins [Parents] was born on 23 Feb 1868 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England and was christened on 14 Jun 1892 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. She married Benjamin Foddy on 12 Oct 1886 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref.281p/5, no.486.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 23, first name read as Clira, but unclear.

MARRIAGE (1886) from Roade Parish records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.202, a 20 year old spinster of Roade.

BAPTISM (1892) from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref.281p/5, no.486. Listed as Clara Rebecca [Foddy] Wiggins , born at Everton in Liverpool.

They had the following children:

  F i Letitia Clara Foddy was christened on 1 Apr 1888 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade parish records, NRO ref. 281p/5, no. 410. Middle name given here.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 3. Only intials here.

CENSUS 1901 of Roade, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG12/1418, enumerator 2, folio 21, page 19, schedule 149, in High Street, age 13, living with grandmother. At school.
  F ii Dorothy Gertrude Mary Foddy was christened on 5 Oct 1890 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade parish records, NRO ref. 281p/5, no. 462. Full names given here.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 7 months. Only initials here.

CENSUS 1901 of Roade, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG12/1418, enumerator 2, folio 21, page 19, schedule 149, in High Street, age 10, at school first name used here, with grandmother, and aunt.

John Mullett was born about 1829 in Daventry, Northamptonshire, England. He married M A.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 61, retired. Surname and birthplace could both be misread.

M A was born about 1829 in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, England. She married John Mullett.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 145, age 61.


George Spencer [Parents] was christened on 25 Apr 1819 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. He died before 1891. George married Elizabeth Kingston on 31 Oct 1843 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/4, no. 49.

CENSUS 1841 of Roade, LDS film no.438873, enumerator 4, folio 5, page 3. Age 20, an ag.lab. Probably living with siblings as head of house.

MARRIAGE (1843) from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.37, a 24 year old bachelor of Roade. A labourer.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 40, schedule no.158. Age 31m a farm labourer.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 117, age 42, an ag.lab.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 57, page 3, schedule no. 18, age 52, a labouring gardener.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 62, a gardner.

DEATH from spouse a widow in 1891 census.

Elizabeth Kingston [Parents] was born about 1808 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England. She married George Spencer on 31 Oct 1843 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

NOTE see Stoke Bruerne file for ancestors and two children before this marriage.

MARRIAGE (1843) from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/59, no.37, a 34 year old spinster of Roade.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 40, schedule no.158. Age 41.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 117, age 53, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1871 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 57, page 3, schedule no. 18, age 62, a lace maker.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 72.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 148, age 82, retired widow. Not known in Stoke Bruerne file, though of the parish.

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Ann Spencer was christened on 13 Oct 1844 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 22 Jan 1845 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/4, no. 409.

BURIAL from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/8, no. 266, aged 6 months.
  F ii Ruth Spencer was christened on 20 Sep 1846 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref 281p/4, no. 439.

CENSUS 1851 of Roade, enumerator 2, folio 260, page 40, schedule no.158. Age 5, a scholar. Named Ruth.

CENSUS 1861 of Roade, enumerator 4, folio 62, page 18, schedule no 117, age 15, an apprentice dress maker. Named Ruth.

Thomas Clarke [Parents] was born about 1833 in Collingtree, Northamptonshire, England. He married Ann.

Other marriages:
Blundell, Penninnet Elizabeth

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 46, occupation given as higgler.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 149, age 57, a labourer.

NOTE at marriage of his daughter, Emma, in 1895 he is listed as a gardener.

MARRIAGE (1896) from Roade Parish records, NRO ref. 281p/59, no. 244, a 62 year old labourer and widower of Roade.

CENSUS 1901 of Roade, Northamptonshire, PRO ref RG12/1418, enumerator 2, folio 12, page 2, schedule 13, The Grove, age 67, a jobbing gardener.

Ann was born about 1831 in Collingtree, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 15 Feb 1893 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 19 Feb 1893 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. Ann married Thomas Clarke.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 49.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 149, age 59.

BURIAL from Roade parish records, NRO ref 281p/8, no.718, aged 60, death date also given here.

They had the following children:

  M i Edwin Clarke was born about 1863 in Courteenhall, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 17, listed as a Higgler like his father.
  F ii Emma Clarke was born about 1868.

William Hillyard [Parents] was christened on 25 Sep 1814 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 22 Jul 1886 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England. William married Elizabeth Carter on 29 Dec 1831 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BAPTISM from Roade Parish Register, NRO ref. 281p/4, no. 12, named Hillyer here, but listed as Hillyard by me as elsewhere.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 67, a retired platelayer on the railway.

BURIAL from Roade parish records, NRO ref 281p/8, no.657, aged 72.

Elizabeth Carter was born about 1813 in Shutlanger, Northamptonshire, England. She married William Hillyard on 29 Dec 1831 in Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England.

BIRTH from age at marriage, but this disagrees with the age in censusses below.

NOTE from Heather Cotton (email March 2002)list her as of Shutlanger.

MARRIAGE see Stoke Bruerne file, if this is the same then her maiden name is Carter.

CENSUS 1881 on CD, at Roade, Northampton, England. Source:FHL Film 1341372 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1542 Folio 63 Page 24, age 59.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 150, age 69, a retired widow.


Sidney Steeruler was born about 1851 in Hoxton, London, England. He married West.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 150, age 39, a bricklayer and a widower. Surname is probably wrong, but cannot read it.

West [Parents] was born about 1850 in , , England. She married Sidney Steeruler.

NOTE Maiden name assumed from idea that the widow with her widowed husband is her mother not his.

They had the following children:

  F i Emma Steeruler was born about 1875 in Water Eaton, Buckinghamshire, England.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 150, age 15.

Emma was born about 1821 in Marylebone, London, England. She died on 2 Apr 1894 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 6 Apr 1894 in Roade, Northamptonshire, England.

CENSUS 1891 of Roade, Northamptonshire, LDS ref 6096303 Enumerator 4, Folio 52, page 19, household 150, age 69, a widow living with her widowed son. I am assuming she is his deceased wife's mother. If I am wrong then West was her second husband.

BURIAL from Roade Parish Records, NRO ref. 281p/8, no. 729, age 72, death date also given.

She had the following children:

  F i West was born about 1850.

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