Shirley Village Archive

Metcalfe, Arabella

John Metcalfe marries Arabella Baillie at St Peter's Church, Derby, in 1856.

1859
William is born.

1862
Charles is born.

1866
Edward is born.

1869
Henry is born.

1871 Census
They are living at Shirley Old Hall. John is not listed. The other members of the household were Arabella and her sons Edward and Henry. Her nephew, Charles Bailhe (Baillie?) from London is also listed.

Also, under another entry for Shirley Old Hall is Jane Metcalfe and her two “grandsons” Charles and Thomas.

1881 Census
Listed are John (an annuitant), Arabella and their son Henry.

1891 Census
Both John and Arabella are school caretakers in Church Cottage with Caroline Moore (a school mistress). Elizabeth Metcalfe is shown as a boarder.