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Hertford index
The listing in 1881 census is listed as the Old Ship. This pub appears to have been established in 1890, taking its name from an earlier pub which had stood nearby in Cowbridge, Hertford. It closed in 1974 and is now in retail use. **
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Ship, 17 Old Cross, Hertford - in February 2009
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Residents at this address
1839, Elizabeth Cook, Old Ship, Old Cross, Hertford
IN 1841 at the Old Cross, St Andrew, Hertford, Hertfordshire
Elizabeth Cook, Victualler aged 60 and born in Hertfordshire
Eliza Hardy, Female aged 20
Sarah Marshall, Female aged 13 and born in Hertfordshire
Martha Peters, Female Servant aged 20 and born in Hertfordshire
John Wilbourne, Skipper aged 35 and born in Hertfordshire
David Wilbourne, Barge Boy aged 15 and born in Hertfordshire
James Marshall, Stonemason aged 50
Ship :
1851, Mrs Jane Johnson, Ship, Old Cross, Hertford
In 1851 at Cow Bridge, St Andrew, Hertford
Jane Johnson, Publican, Widow aged 33 and born in Hertfordshire
Sarah Ann Marshall, Niece, Bar maid aged 23 and born in Ware, Hertfordshire
Mary Bennett, House servant aged 21 and born in Yardley, Hertfordshire
Edward Smith, Ostler aged 26 and born in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Hertford Mercury and Reformer. 05 July 1851
Marriage of Mr Ralph Smith, of Bengeo to Mrs Jane Johnson, of the Ship Inn, Hertford at St Georges Hanover square
Another view of the marriage licence suggests Robert Smith, is a publican of Stanhope street, St Pancras and Jane Johnson father is called Jushua Cook. He signs by a mark, whereas she signs her name.They are both of full age, and she is a widow.
Hertford Mercury and Reformer. 01 April 1854
To be Let with Immediate Possession
The Old Ship Inn, situate on the Old Cross, Hertford.
The Fixtures, Stick in Trade, and Fun=rniture, to be taken at a valuation.
For further particulars enquire on the premises.
1855, Ship, R. Smith, Old Cross, Hertford
Herts Guardian. 07 August 1855
Caroline Archer was charged with stealing £61, the property of Mrs Sharp, late of Thundridge, who has just taken the Ship Inn, Old Cross, Hertford.
In 1861 at the Ship, Old Cross
William Sharpe, Victualler & carpenter aged 66 and born in Lillington, Cambridgeshire
Elizabeth Sharpe, Wife aged 62 and born in Lillington, Cambridgeshire
Susan Taylor, Visitor aged 12 and born in Hormead, Hertfordshire
Martha Smart, Domestic servant aged 24 and born in Great Munden, Hertfordshire
Old Ship :
1881/George Pakes/Inn Keeper/48/Luton, Bedford/Census
1881/Charlotte Pakes/Wife/45/Coleman Green, Hertford/Census
1881/Annie Pakes/Daughter, Assistant/14/Luton, Bedford/Census
1881/William Pakes/Son/10/Luton, Bedford/Census
+ Lodgers
1882/George Pakes/../../../Kelly’s Directory **
Ship :
1891/Elizabeth Hart/Publican, Widow/55/High Cross, Ware, Herts/Census
1891/Margaret Sharp/Boarder, Partner in Business/33/Hitchin, Herts/Census
1891/John Dickins/Boarder, Hawker/30/Luton, Beds/Census
1894/Frederick Brett/../../../Kelly’s Directory **
1899/Frederick Brett/../../../Kelly’s Hertfordshire Directory **
1902/Owen Dean/../../../Kelly’s Hertfordshire Directory **
1908/Owen Dean/../../../Kelly’s Hertfordshire Directory **
1912/Owen Dean/../../../Post Office Directory
1922/Frank Dunn/../../../Post Office Directory
December 1939/Bessie Andrews/Outgoing Licensee/../../Hertford Mercury
December 1939/Alfred T Allsop/Incoming Licensee/../../Hertford Mercury
** Provided By Stephen Harris