Today, 1 The Crescent is resident to Somerset Youth and Community Service (http://www.somersetyouth.co.uk/) and the Somerset Road Safety Unit.
On the 1901 census [1] and 1911 census [2], it is the home of Josiah and Ellen Norah Lewis and their family.
Josiah was born on 18 October 1845 [3] to Nicholas, an Agricultural Labourer, and Susan Lewis (nee Martin) of Wincanton, Somerset, about 50 kilometres (approx. 31 miles) East of Taunton. He was the 6th born of seven children and the youngest of 4 sons.
His baptism took place on 6 November 1845 at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, the parish church of Wincanton [4]. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Henry Collins.
On the 1851 census [5], Josiah is listed as living with his parents, 3 older brothers, Henry, Thomas & Uriah, and 2 older sisters, Ann & Louisa, at Wincanton Common. His age is given as 4 years. His Father and eldest brother are Agri (Agricultural) Labourers while his eldest sister is working as a House Servant. Josiah's rank, along with his other younger siblings, is given as 'at home (Pauper)'.
On the 1861 census [6], Josiah is still living with his parents at Wincanton Common, with siblings Louisa, Thomas, Uriah and his younger sister, Dorcas. His age is given as 14 years and his rank is listed as Tailor's Apprentice. The ranks for his older brothers are given as Ag (Agricultural) Labourers with his older sister listed as a Seamstress. His younger sister is listed as a Scholar.
In Spring 1870, Josiah married Ellen Norah Frost, in Wincanton [7]. By the time of the 1871 census [8], they are living at 17 North Street, Taunton, where he is listed aged 25 years and working as a Tailor and his wife, aged 25 years also, and working as a Toy Seller. Ellen's unmarried younger sister, Mary Frost, aged 18 years, is also listed and is working as a Dressmaker.
Between the census's of 1871 and 1881, Josiah and Ellen have seven children [9]. They are:
- Ellen Norah (1871)
- Josiah Edgar (1873)
- Annie Louisa (1874)
- Edith Mary (1876)
- Fanny Elizabeth (1877)
- Gertrude Agnes (1879)
- Winifred Elva (1881)
By the time of the census in 1881 [10], the family have moved from 17 North Street, Taunton, to 11 North Street, Taunton. Josiah's age is given as 35 years and his profession is listed as a Tailor. His wife's name is given as Norah instead of Ellen, also aged 35 years with - in the rank column. All of their daughters are listed on the census, with the eldest four listed as scholars. Mary Frost is listed on this census as Mother-in-Law, widow and of no occupation, aged 64 years along with Mary Frost, Sister-in-Law, unmarried, aged 27 years and with no occupation. It appears that Josiah Edgar died in about Spring 1874 [11].
Sources:
[1] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2278; Folio: 16; Page 23
[2] Ancestry.com, 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece 14241; Schedule Number: 188.
[3] South West Heritage Trust, Somerset Archives and Local Studies, Taunton, Somerset, England, Reference Number A\DSG, Scrapbook of Josiah Lewis - Mayor of Taunton, Order of Service for Memorial
[4] Ancestry.com, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton; Somerset; England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number; D\P\winc/2/1/11
[5] Ancestry.com, 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1931; Folio: 532; Page; 9; GSU roll: 221088-221089
[6] Ancestry.com, 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece; 1650; Folio: 27; Page: 1; GSU roll: 542845
[7] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
[8] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 6; Page: 3; GSU roll: 835103
[9] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
[10] Ancestry.com, 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2366; Folio: 9; Page: 10: GSU roll: 1341569
[11] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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