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I have ancestors (2x great grandparents), from my paternal side, who ran the beer house, St Johns Tavern in what was Cobden Street, from 1857 to 1877 (possibly longer). My main sources are the 1861 and 1871 censuses. The rest of the years are from the Manchester Rate Books (poor rate assessment). *
George Williams - Beer House Keeper 1857 – 1877? at the St Johns Tavern, 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester : *
1857 : 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester, Lancashire, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1857. It's use is shown as Beer House.
1859 : Cobden Road, Manchester, Lancashire, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1859. It's use is shown as Beer House.
7 Apr 1861 Census. : Head George Williams 34, Elizabeth Williams 27, John H Williams 5, James A Williams 3, Elizabeth A Williams 1. (Note: Only Number 5. Number 7 Occupied by another family).
1863 : 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester, Lancashire, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1863. It's use is shown as Beer House.
1868 : 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1868. It's use is shown as Beer House.
2 Apr 1871 Census : George Williams 43 (Beer House Keeper) Elizabeth Williams 37 John H Williams 15 James A Williams 13 Elizabeth A Williams 11 Clara Williams 7 Mary Williams Albert Williams 1 Hannah Bridge 82
1874 • 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1874. It's use is shown as Beer House.
1876/George Williams/Beer Retailer/../Slater’s Directory
1877 • 5 & 7 Cobden Street, Manchester, is an address rented by George Williams in the Manchester Rate books (Poor Rate Assessments) for accommodation in 1877. It's use is shown as Beer House.
House Keeper) Elizabeth Williams 37 John H Williams 15 James A Williams 13 Elizabeth A Williams 11 Clara Williams 7 Mary Williams Albert Williams 1 Hannah Bridge 82
There are further entries in the Manchester Rent Books for George Williams up to and around 3 Apr 1881 when James Morris appears in the 1881 census at this address.
1881/James Morris/Beer Retailer & Cabinet Maker/30/Manchester, Lancashire/Census
1881/Janet Morris/Wife/32/Manchester, Lancashire/Census
1881/Sarah J Morris/Sister, Worsted Winder Unemployed/18/Manchester, Lancashire/Census
* Provided by Dave Williams