Shirley Village Archive

Edward Williams, farmer and plumber

In 1859 Edward marries Mary Ann Skinner.

As all the children were born in Osmaston, the household was probably based there before moving to Shirley and farming 56 acres.

The 1881 census has Edward, his wife Mary and the children John, Emma and Letitia. Ernest and George Hudson were servants.

By 1891 the children have gone, he's working as a fitter at Derby workhouse and Mary's working in the laundry.