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Pratt - English brick and tile manufacturers

melanie1151 — 31 Aug 2007 3:18:33 GMT

Hello,

I am seeking any information whatsoever on English brickmakers called Pratt, their brickworks, methods, employees and families.

My great X 3 grandfather, William Pratt, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, but moved to Cheriton Bishop in Devon around 1841 and managed the brickworks there until his death. His son, my great x 2 grandfather, managed another brickworks, the Tilery at Red Post, near Launcells, Cornwall, from about 1860 onwards.

I am particularly interested to find out if William came from a brickmaking family in Warwickshire and/or to hear from anyone with ancestors who worked in one of my ancestors' brickworks, but I'd be fascinated to learn anything Pratt- or brick-related!

Philadelphia, Pa. brickyard , CLARK

Lori Clark — 31 Jul 2006 4:47:39 GMT

Hi,
I am researching our Clark family from Philadelphia. According to census records, we have 3 generations that worked at a brickyard. I saw a post below referencing to a brickyard in Phila. Does anyone know if their was more then one in the late 1800's - early 1900's? Anywhere we can find records ont he employees?
Thanks,
Lori

Sage & Bradley, early 1800's, Wilmington, N.C.

F0CUS0NINFINITY — 27 May 2007 5:45:43 GMT

I descend Richard Bradley, Jr., officer of the Bank of Cape Fear, warf, store, and saltworks owner, commissioner of navigation and pilotage, Wilmington, N.C. He owned a brickyard, near downtown, Wilmington.

Ancestor Robert Sage, Sr., brick layer, wed widow Mrs. Sarah Moore; that ran Sage's Inn and the Wilmington to New Bern stage line. President Washington spend the night there on his 1791, Southern Tour.

Sage was a big, "Jolly Englishman"; I suspect of the tiler and plasteror Sages of Bristol, England?

NEED HELP Bricklayers

kazafoley — 27 Jan 2007 9:41:35 GMT

Can anyone tell me at what age they would have started the trade and how old when they finished
Also dose anyone do lookups for FREEMANS ADMISSIONS I am looking for JOHN BENNELL b. abt 1771 Colchester also son JOHN BENNELL b.1800 London both builders or brickmakers
Thanks Karen

Apprenticeships 1700-1800 need help

kazafoley — 31 Jan 2007 11:33:11 GMT

At what age would they have been to start and finish ie Bricklayers essex Karen

Eastvale Face Brick Co. Beaver Falls, PA

Lori — 5 Nov 2002 8:56:52 GMT

I have 3 letters and a picture from an A J Angelino? (I am not sure about the ending of the name). He also signed his name once as "Al". Letters were written in 1917. He is mainly trying to recruit workers from Brazil, Indiana...(my great grandfather being one of them). Does anyone recognize the company? Can anyone clarify the name?
A few other names listed in the letters are a Mr. Thompson and a Mr. Willard or Millard. Who appear to have moved to Beaver Falls permanently from Brazil, IN.

Photographs of old Misterton Notts.

Maureen Fillingham — 12 Dec 2004 8:10:46 GMT

I am trying to get any photographs of Misterton circa 1850 - 1900. I particularly would like a picture of any businesses such as coal merchants etc.
Thanks

Huntngdon PA Brickmakers

Mary Farr — 12 Oct 2004 12:16:42 GMT

In the 1860 Census , Abraham McCoy was listed as a Brickmaker. In the 1870 Census,His sons, Andrew and John were listed as brickmakers. Andrew died between 1870 and 1880 and only John is listed in the 1870 Census as a brickmaker. I am looking for the name of the company or any information on them.

Brickmaker

P J — 3 Jul 2004 3:45:28 GMT

I'm searching for information on William George Mills a brickmaker or brickworker at Coppice Hill Brickworks, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, England about 1902. Any information about these Brickworks or tenants living in the cottages at Coppice Hill would be greatly appreciated.

Hills brick yard Misterton

Graeme — 4 Oct 2003 9:52:11 GMT

Can any one help?? I am looking for any photos or blue prints for hills brick yard in Misterton Notinghamshire

Brick business

pammaiaroto — 20 May 2002 1:21:11 GMT

My greatgrandfather, Richard B. Wible, was in the brick business. He was born in New Jersey, but moved to Philadelphia. The business was in Phila. and my grandfather worked with him. That is all I know about this and I would like to know more. If this sounds fimiliar to anyone, or if you can shed some light on the subject, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Pam
pammaiaroto@hotmail.com

James CANYSHELL brickmaker in Philadelphia,PA 1883

tricianrob1 — 16 May 2004 7:20:20 GMT

Hello Fellow Researchers,
I have an ancestor that lived in Philadelphia,PA in 1883 and was a Brick Maker. Could anyone tell me if the Brickmakers had any type of Union,Group etc.. that I may find records on him. I have heard of the Mason's Union but did not know if this was the same thing as brickmaking.
I know nothing about brickmaking.

Thanks,
Tricia

Moulder

Teresa Parara — 6 Aug 2002 5:35:35 GMT

My great grandfather's occupation is listed as a moulder on my grandfather's birth certificate. Does anyone know what type of moulder's there were in Utica, New York? Or, do you know how I wold go about researching this?

Thank You,
Teresa

Campbell Co. Virginia Brick Moulder

ConnieEades — 23 May 2004 3:15:52 GMT

I have a William H. Eads/Eades who was a brick moulder/layer in 1880 and 1900 in Campbell Co. There is family history that says he had a brick kiln in Lynchburg Va on Rivermont St. At least 2 of his sons became bricklayers.
Does anyone have any information on this?

Wolf was in shoemaking,farming living close together in lebanon,Pa Jackson Twp.

JamieRitchie92 — 3 Mar 2003 12:34:14 GMT

Looking for the families of the Wolf living all together in Lebanon,Pa Jackson Twp. from 1840-1850-1870 from my census that I have. Jamie

Wolf in stone making. lived in Pa.maybe other places

JamieRitchie92 — 3 Mar 2003 12:34:14 GMT

Does anyone know any Wolf in the Stone making? Please contact me. Jamie

Wolf in Brick Making or Manufactor

JamieRitchie92 — 3 Mar 2003 12:34:14 GMT

I have here a 1870 Census Jackson Twp.Lebanon,PA
Franklin Wolf 36 b.1834 PA Brick Maker,
Joanna Penn Wolf wife PA
Joseph b.1858 Pa son
Anna b. 1865 Pa dau
Frank b. 1867 PA son
Lotta b. 18769-1870 Pa dau
1880 Census Washington,Kansas
Franklin Wolf Brick Maker
Joana wife
Joseph 22 Brick Maker
Emma wife-of Joseph
Hattie dau-of Joseph
Anna dau
Lotte*a dau
Robert son
Wirelee dau
George Miller other labor
Is there any Wolf* that was in the Brick Maker or they had a business in this. I'm trying to find Franklin parents,brothers,sisters. Franklin lived as far as I know in Lebanon. He was born in PA. I hope I can find someone that know all about this..Jamie