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Joseph Steatham's baptism.	Robert Steatham - Sons - Joseph Steatham Robert Steatham (1775-1827), had ten children, James Steatham (1800-1816). Thomas Steatham (1803-1873). John Steatham (1805-1806). Joseph Steatham (1806-1889). Sarah Steatham (1809-1810). Elizabeth Steatham (1809-1810). William Steatham (1811-1811). Moses Steatham (1813-1891). Samuel Steatham (1815-1884). James Steatham (1818-1819). Only four sons survived; This is the story of Joseph Steatham. This research is broken down into Five sections; Quick Overview. Detailed Research (Joseph's life and Children). Census findings. Discussion. Research - Additional Planned. Quick Overview Joseph Steatham born 1806, married Sarah Dangerfield in 1839. They had five children, #1) Philemon born in 1842, married Ann Williams, and died 1913. They had fifteen children. #2) Joseph born in 1844, died aged ten weeks. #3) Samuel born in 1846, not found after baptism, suspect he died 1846. #4) Hannah born in 1848, she married James Plant. They had one child. #5) Joseph born in 1850, married Hephzibah Cotterell, and died 1929. They had seven children.
Memorial to John Waltham M.A., St Lawrence, Darlaston.	Detailed Research. Joseph Steatham was born on Thursday the 11th December 1806, baptised on Thursday the 25th December at St Lawrence, Darlaston, by the Rector John Waltham M.A. John Waltham M.A. was Rector from 1800 to 1814. The following is taken from a book about Darlaston [A history of Darlaston - Frederick Hackwood, 1887]. The Rev'd John Waltham is said to have been a fine stalwart man, 6 feet 4 inches in height. He was a magistrate and occupied the bench when the court used to sit in the room at the back of The White Lion Inn. It is related of him, that in his attempts to suppress bull-baiting in his parish, he often displayed indomitable courage. On one occasion, hearing of a baiting that was going on at the Bull Stake, he stalked down upon his erring flock, walked straight up to the bull, unfastened the brute, and led it away to his tithe-barn; remarking to the astonished awe-struck rabble that "he would like to see the man who would fetch it away !" Whether it was consciousness of the parson’s great physical strength or a dread of incurring his magisterial wroth, or both, it is certain that the bull was not claimed: and that next day the beast was slaughtered and its flesh distributed amongst the poor. A Communion Plate was gifted to the church by the Rector, John Waltham M.A. It is inscribed "The Gift of the Rev'd John Waltham A.M. Rector to the Parish of Darlaston June 1805". Note - A.M. is an alternate way of saying M.A. Just over 13 years later, the Church Records record on the 11th September 1816, a twelve year old boy being buried, who drowned while stealing turnips on the Sabbath. On the 25th July 1832, John Green, the first victim of cholera in the town was buried, all the burial register entries for the victims were marked with the letter 'C'. No Steathams have been found. To read about the cholera in Darlaston, Click below Steatham Research - Asiatic cholera
Joseph Steatham's marriage. Note the mention of Robert Steatham.	Moving on with the story, Joseph Steatham, Gun Lock filer, born 1806, married Sarah Dangerfield, on Monday the 29th July 1839, at St Johns Church, Wolverhampton, they had five children. On to the night of the 1861 census, Sunday the 7th April, we find Joseph Steatham aged 53, with his wife Sarah aged 50, born Wednesbury, and son Joseph aged 9, all living at "Opposite Mr. Carter's Works" - along Walsall Road.
Joseph Steatham's burial.	Joseph Steatham's story for us ends in 1889 when he dies, aged 82, and is buried at the Wesleyan Methodist, Pinfold Street Chapel, on Saturday the 10th August 1889 by a J? Hadman?
Sarah Steatham's burial.	Sarah dies, aged 66, and is buried at the Wesleyan Methodist, Pinfold Street Chapel, on Wednesday the 14th of February 1877 by a William Thomas Armstrong.
Sarah Steatham's Death Registration form - front.	To perform a burial it was required to obtain a receipt to prove that the death had been registered. By chance the one for our Sarah Steatham [Nee Dangerfield], is inside the front cover of the burial register. It must have been handed by Joseph Steatham to the Minister. Genealogy is not always just names, when we find something like this, we are touching history! Sarah Dangerfield is my Wife's Great Great Grandmother.
Sarah Steatham's Death Registration form - back.
	Children.
Philemon Steatham's (1842-1913) baptism.	#1) Philemon Steatham (1842-1913) Born 1842, baptised Wednesday the 17th of April 1842, at St Lawrence, Philemon, married, Ann Williams born 1843. Philemon Steatham is now a Featured Person Click here to read a story of his life, and his descendents. They have thirteen children, I will give a brief summary of Philemon Steatham's children here, but there is much more detail on Philemon Steatham's Featured Person page.
	@01 Sarah Ann (1862-1927). She never married, and dies on Wednesday the 12th of January 1927, and was buried at James Bridge Cemetery on Thursday the 20th of January 1927 in grave N2 419.

Robert Steatham's (1862-1928) grave.	@02 Robert Steatham (1862-1928). He was baptised on Wednesday the 7th of March 1883, at St Lawrence. He was a Stamper in the Lock Trade, and married (down as Statham in civil records) in 1884, Mary Parker born 1860, in Wolverhampton. Robert died on Thursday the 31st May 1928, and was buried at James Bridge Cemetery, on Wednesday the 6th of June 1928, in grave N2 419. Mary died on Sunday 18th of August 1937, and was buried on Monday the 23rd August 1937, in grave N2 419. Click the following link the view the cemetery in Steatham Research Cemeteries James Bridge, Darlaston.
	@03 Agnes (1864-). She married Joseph Foster, in Wolverhampton in 1886, they had two sons. @04 Elizabeth (1865-). Elizabeth was born at Wednesbury in 1864, and was then lost to us. @05 Alfred (1868-1868). He was baptised at Wesleyan Methodist, Pinfold Street Chapel, Darlaston on Monday the 26th of the February 1868. He died in 1868. May have been twin with Samuel. @06 Samuel (1868-1868). He was baptised at Slater Street, Primitive Methodist, Darlaston on Monday the 26th of February 1868. He died in 1868. May have been twin with Alfred. @07 Mary Jane (1869-). Married Thomas Kerry, born 1867, in 1892. There is much more detail on this person on Philemon Steatham's Featured Person page. @08 Thomas Arthur (1871-1939). Born 1871, married Minnie in 1897, Thomas Arthur died in 1939. Minnie died in 1956. They had one child. @09 Hannah (1873-1900). She was baptised many years after she was born as Annie Maria. @10 Florence (1876-1947). She married Samuel Harper, in Dudley in 1901, and had two chidren. @11 Rose Amy (1879-). She married William Lambeth in 1901. They had one child. @12 Frances (1883-). She married in James Woddward in 1902, and had three children.
George Steatham A World War I hero...	@13 George Steatham (1885-1917). He is the only Steatham to have died as a result of his World War I service. He also is the only Steatham to have is name mis-spelt (Streatham) on his gravestone! George Steatham is a Featured person, click Here to read more about him. Now carrying on with Joseph and Sarah's children...
Joseph Steatham (1844-) baptism.	#2) Joseph Steatham (1844-1844).. Born 1844, baptised on Sunday the 7th of July 1844, at St Lawrence, by the Curate, J Bradshaw. Joseph died aged ten weeks and was buried on ? the 27th November 1884. Cause of death was given as bronchitis.
Samuel Steatham's (1846-) baptism.	#3) Samuel Steatham (1846-). Born New Street, Darlaston, baptised on Friday the 29th of November 1846, at St Lawrence. Not found after baptism, suspect he died 1846.
Hannah Steatham's (1848-) baptism.	#4) Hannah Steatham (1848-). Born 1848, baptised on Friday the 28th of May 1848, at St Lawrence, married in 1873, James Plant born 1848, Colliery Clerk. They had one child, Walter (1873).
Joseph Steatham's (1850-1929) baptism.	#5) Joseph Steatham (1850-1929). Born 1850, baptised on Sunday the 1st September 1850, at St Lawrence, by the Stipendiary Curate Charles Walker Simons.
Joseph Steatham's (1850-1929) marriage.	Joseph married, Hephzibah Cotterell on Thursday the 17th of June 1872, at St Michaels, Rushall, Staffs. They had eight children, Joseph William (1872), James Arthur (1874), Sarah Susan (1875), Mary Jane (1876), Isaiah (1878), Samuel (1880), Polly (1881) and Alice Maud (1884).
Joseph William Steatham's (1872-1946) baptism.	@1 Joseph William (1873-1946). Baptised as Steedham (sic) on Tuesday the 24th of December 1872, at Fallings Heath Methodist church, by John Porter. He married in 1902, Elizabeth Anderson. Joseph died 1946. They had three children, Albert (1911), Violet (1916) and Dolly.
James Arthur Steatham's (1874-1950) baptism.	@2 James Arthur Steatham (1874-1950), Born on Friday the 17th of April 1874 at 76 Old Park Rd, Kings Hill, baptised on Tuesday the 5th of May 1874, at Methodist Fallings Heath, by Charles Dudley. He married on Saturday the 21st December 1901 in All Saints, Darlaston, Hannah Devey, born Bradley Staffs. They had six children, Arthur (1906), Ethel (1908), Thomas (1910), Sarah (1913), Hilda (1913) and Mary (1913). In 1911 Census we see James Artur Steatham, Stamper Machinist at Cycle Works aged 36, Hannah aged 34, children, Arthur 4, Ethel aged 2, Thomas aged 7 months, at 23 Station Street, Darlaston, Darlaston. Note - all the chidrens' birthplaces are given as Station Street, Darlaston. Hannah died in 1917. James Arthur then married, Elizabeth Sheldon (nee Smith) on Saturday the 4th October 1919 in Walsall Registrar Office. James Arthur's Wife Elizabeth Sheldon (nee Smith), was also in the same 1911 Census. Elizabeth, aged 27, born West Bromwich, is living with her then Husband Joseph Sheldon, aged 29, Labour Forge Tube Worker, born Walsall, and Children, Joseph Henry, aged 8, and Clara Jane Fanny, aged 1, at 62 Sandwell Street, Walsall. Both Children were born at Walsall. James Arthur and Elizabeth now had seven children, Kate (1919), Alfred (1919), Gertrude (1919), Lily (1920), Florence Emily (1922), John William (1923), Richard Samuel (1924) and Freda Margaret (1926).
Richard Samuel Steatham Richard died in the Normandy landings of World War II.	James Arthur and Elizabeth's last but one child was Richard Samuel Steatham (1924-1944). He is the only Steatham to have died as a result of his World War II service. Richard Samuel Steatham is a Featured person, click below to read more about him. Richard Samuel Steatham (1924-1944)
Sarah Susan Steatham's (1875-) baptism.	@3 Sarah Susan Steatham (1875-1899?). Born on Sunday the 24th of October 1875, baptised on Tuesday the 23rd November 1875, at Fallings Heath Methodist church, by Richard Lees. Married in Q2 1897, at Walsall, Frederick William Denning, born 1875. Sarah Susan Steatham and was then lost to us. There is a record of a death in Q4 1899 at Dudley of a Sarah Denning aged 23, this may well be her.
Mary Jane Steatham's (1876-) baptism.	@4 Mary Jane Steatham (1876-). Born Wednesday the 13th of December 1876, baptised on Tuesday the 9th of January 1877, at Fallings Heath Methodist church, Darlaston. She had a child, Nellie Ann Steatham, baptised on Wednesday the 25th November 1891 at St Lawrence, living at 4 Willenhall Street. Nellie Ann Steatham died six weeks later, and was buried on Thursday the 24th December [Christmas Eve] 1891 at James Bridge cemetery. She then married in 1899, Joseph Thomas Walters, at Walsall. They had 7 children, Alice Maud (1900), Elsie May (1901), Emily (1903), Lily (1905), Doris (1908), Joseph W (1912-1918), William H (1916).
Isaiah Steatham's (1878-1950) baptism.	@5 Isaiah Steatham (1878-1950). Born in 1878, at 76 Birmingham Street, and baptised on Sunday the 28th October 1880, at All Saints, Darlaston, married in 1900, Clara Fisher. He was baptised with his brother Samuel Steatham. He died in 1950, at 25 Raglan Street, Willenhall, and was buried on Thursday the 21st December 1950, at Bentley Cemetery, Willenhall. They had 7 children, Joseph James Samuel (1900), James Sydney (1900), Herbert (1902), Isaiah (1906), Clara Annie (1908), Harry (1913) and Jessie (1927). In addition we see mentioned. ^[BNA] Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 1st April 1922. WILLENHALL.-Monday. (Before S.Lister, J.R.Mattox, and G.G.Evans, Esqrs.) DAMAGE BY COAL-PICKERS. - Isaiah Steatham and Samuel Herbert Steatham, father and son, of 25 Raglan-street, were summoned for willfully destroying grass at Bilston-lane belonging to the Patent Shaft and Axle Tree Co., Wednesbury. Mr. A.J. Glover explained that defendants were caught at the same time as others dealt with a week ago for picking coal and doing damage by mining and excavating the land. They gave wrong names and addresses, however. Defendants were fined 20s. each and were ordered to pay 1s. damage each and 7s. special costs. £1 or 20s. in 1922, in todays money would be the equal to £60 - Calculated using this Link. 1s. in 1922, in todays money would be the equal to £3 - Calculated using this Link. 7s. in 1922, in todays money would be the equal to £21 - Calculated using this Link. Note that none of Isaiah Steatham's sons were named Samuel Herbert Steatham. The name appears to have been concoted from the names of his real sons.
Polly Steatham's (1881-) baptism.	@6 Polly? Steatham (1881-). Born 1881, married in ?. The details on this person are from family members recollections, further investigation is required to determine if this person exists. They had 2 children?
	@7 Samuel Steatham (1880-1941). Born 1880, 76 Birmingham Street, and baptised on Sunday the 28th October 1880, at All Saints, Darlaston. He married Elizabeth Pearce in 1904, at Walsall. He was baptised with his brother Isaiah Steatham. Samuel died on Saturday the 22nd March 1941, at 9 Birmingham Street, Wednebury (sic), and was buried on Saturday the 29th of March at James Bridge Cemetery in grave number T183. They had 2 children, Albert W (1911) and Edith (1914).
	@8 Alice Maud Steatham (1884-1889). Born 1884, was baptised on Sunday the 25th April 1889, at All Saints, Darlaston, and died aged just five in 1889, and was buried on Wednesday the 1st May 1889, at Wood Green Cemetery, Wednesbury.
	Census findings. I have searched the 1841-1911 Census's, and here are the results. Searching Census records for Steathams is problematic to say the least as the enumerator did not always record the surname correctly. This is compounded by the modern transcripts used to search the records as they are also full of mistakes, with the Steatham surname being stated as Beatham, Heathem and so on. I will state what was recorded on the actual census, also Joseph Steatham & Sarah Steatham [Nee Dangerfield] will marked as bold & underlined, and their children will be marked as underlined. The latest Census 1911, now required the Head sign the bottom right hand side of the sheet, plus any married persons state their number of years married (YM), children born alive (CBA), children Still living (CSL), and children died (CD). The 1911 Census should have the most Steatham present, but a search of the index does not reveal all that should be there. This is due to the name Steatham being transcribed incorrectly. When I find them I will indicate what they have been transcribed as. The Census was always conducted on a Sunday. [1841 - June 6th] In this Census, relationship to head not given. Joseph Steatham, aged 30, Lock Filer, Sarah, aged 30, Sarah Dangerfield [Sarah's mother], aged 60. At Kings? Hill, Darlaston. [1851 - March 30th] Joseph Steatham aged 43, Sarah aged 40, born Wednesbury, and Philemon aged 8, Hannah aged 3, Joseph, aged 1. At King Street, Darlaston. [1861 - April 7th] Joseph Steatham, aged 53, Sarah aged 50, born Darlaston, and Joseph aged 9. At "Opposite Mr. Carter's Works". 1861 Census 1861 Census Philemon Steatham, aged 19, Gun Lock Filer , wife Ann, aged 19, Sarah A, aged 9 months. Philemon is living with his mother's parents Joseph Williams, and wife Mary. At Audley Street. 1861 Census 1861 Census Hannah Statham [sic], aged 14, Pupil, born Darlaston. At School in Aldridge, near Walsall. [1871 - April 2nd] Joseph Steatham, aged 63, Gun Lock Manufacturer, Sarah aged 60, Hannah, aged 22, relationship [unreadable], and Joseph aged 20, Gun Lock Filer. At 78 Back Street, Kings Hill Field. 1871 Census 1871 Census Philemon Steatham, aged 29, Gun Lock Filer, wife Ann aged 29, Robert aged 10, born Bilston, Agnes aged 8, Elizabeth aged 6, and Mary Jane aged 2. At 74 Back Street, Kings Hill Field. [1881 - April 3rd] This is very interesting as we find family members living next door to each other... Philemon Steatham aged 38, Gun Lock Filer, wife Anne (Annie?) aged 38, Robert, born Bilston, Stamper ?, aged 18, Jane aged 12, Thomas aged 9, Hannah aged 8, Flora, 5, Rose A. aged 1. At 74 Birmingham Street. 1881 Census 1881 Census 75 Birmingham Street is empty. 1881 Census 1881 Census Joseph Steatham, aged 32, Gun Lock Filer, wife Heziah? aged 33, Joseph W. aged 8, James A, aged 6, Sarah aged 5, Mary J. aged 4, Isaiah aged 3, Samuel aged 1. At 76 Birmingham Street. 1881 Census 1881 Census Joseph Steatham, aged 73 widower, Bolt Manufacturer, Sarah Fletcher aged 46, Servant. At 77 Birmingham Street. 1881 Census 1881 Census At 78, next door to her father Thomas, is Hannah Steatham and her family. James Plant, aged 31, Colliery Clerk, wife Hannah, aged 32, and their only child, Walter, aged 4. [1891 - April 5th] Joseph Steatham, is not present as he died in 1889. 1891 Census 1891 Census We now find Philemon Steatham listed in the Workhouse, Wednesbury, he is recorded down as Philip Statham, aged 53? Gun Lock Filer, born Wednesbury. 1891 Census 1891 Census His children are found as follows:- Philemon's son Thomas Steatham, aged 20, Apprentice Gun Lock Filer, sister, Hannah aged 17, sister, Florence, aged 14, ? Painter, Rose, aged 12, Frances, age 8, and lastly our George aged 5. At 24 Walsall Road, Darlaston. 1891 Census 1891 Census Hannah Plant [Nee steatham], aged 42, husband James Plant, aged 41, Clerk, born Cosley, Staffordshire, Walter Plant, aged 14. At 77 Birmingham Road, Darlaston. 1891 Census 1891 Census Joseph Steatham, aged 49, widower, Publican, Samuel, aged 27, Blacksmith, Thomas, aged 23, Brolley Riveter, Hannah, aged 18, Minnie, aged 9. At 36 Walsall Road "Prince of Wales" Public House. Next door at 34 Walsall Road is Moses Steatham, aged 78, Gun Lock Filer. [1901 - March 31st] Philemon Steatham is again found listed in the Workhouse, Wednesbury, he is down as Philemon Staitham aged sixty four, ten year’s older than his actual age, now stated as a general labourer. 1901 Census 1901 Census Hannah Plant [Nee steatham], aged 52, husband James Plant, aged 50, ? Clerk, born Cosley, Staffordshire, Walter Plant, aged 23. At 77 Birmingham Road, Darlaston. 1901 Census 1901 Census Samuel Steatham ?. aged 35, publican, Harriet, aged 38. at 74 Walsall Road. Next door at 72 is, William Steatham (1850-1913). aged 51, widower, ? in Bridge Yard, William, son, aged 21, Mary Donaldson daur, aged 22, Joseph Donaldson, aged 26, son in law. nut and bolt maker, Alice Steatham, aged 8, daur., W Donaldson, aged 1, grandson. 1901 Census 1901 Census Robert Steatham aged 38, born Bilston, Gun Lock Stamper, wife Mary aged 39, Edward aged 16, Tap & ? maker, Gertrude aged 15, Mary A. aged 13, Nut ? ?, Sidney aged 1, Frances Steatham , sister, aged 18, Bolt ? ? At 64 Pinfold Street. Next door at 65, is Thomas Evans, aged 66, Licensed Victualler, 'own'. [1911 - April 2nd] YM - means Years married CBA - means Children Born Alive CSL - means Children Still Living CD - means Children died We again see Philemon Steatham, spelling reverting to Philemon Staitham still aged sixty nine, back as a Gun Lock Filer, at the workhouse, which he has been at for at least twenty two years. 1911 Census 1911 Census Joseph Steatham aged 60 [Widower], Gun Lock filer; his son Samuel Steatham aged 31, Stamper, Ironworks; Samuel's wife, Elizabeth Steatham aged 34; Elsie May Denning aged 12 [Neice]; Elizabeth Steatham aged 1, Joseph Steatham's Granddaughter. At King's Hill. The Census indicates - Joseph Steatham YM 38, CBA 8, CSL -, CD 3. Samuel Steatham - YM 6, CBA 2, CSL -, CD 1. Elizabeth Steatham - YM 6, CBA 2, CSL 1, CD 1. 1911 Census 1911 Census Robert Steatham aged 48, Stamper, Gun Works; Mary Steatham aged 49; Gertrude Steatham aged 25, Domestic Servant; Mary Ann Steatham aged 23, Turner bolts, Nut & Bolt Man; Sydney Steatham aged 11. At 64 Pinfold Street. The Census indicates - Robert Steatham - YM ?, CBA 7, CSL 4, CD 3. 1911 Census 1911 Census A few doors down, opposite them, in the same street we can see Robert's son Edward, living with his wife, Edith. George Ensell aged 72, Old age pensioner (Axle Smith); Pamela Ensell aged 57; Arthur Ensell aged 26, Labourer (out of work); Edith Steatham aged 20; Edward Steatham aged 26, Tool Maker, married 1 year. At 59 Pinfold Street. Discussion. This is very large group, but the main lineages are Philemon, and Joseph (1850-1929). I have a vast amount information of the descendants of this group. Notables in Philemon's descendants, are Robert Steatham (1862-1928), who was the first person, to be named after Robert, and Robert's brother George Steatham (1885-1917), who is the only Steatham to die [sic] of his World War I service. Joseph Steatham (1850-1929) descendants include, his grandson Richard Samuel Steatham (1924-1944), and he is the only Steatham to have died as a result of his World War II service. We now see jospeh mentioned in a newspaper... Midland Examiner and Wolverhampton Times 13th May 1876. VIOLATIONS OF THE FACTORY AND WORKSHOPS ACT. - Joseph Steatham, King's Hill, was summoned, under the Factory Act, for not having had a registered oertificate as to Mary Ann Gibbons, a child in his employ, Mr. Blenkinsopp proved the case, and said the child, who had just reached the age of 13, had been in the defenant's employ twelve months. The defendant, who said he had never had a surgical certifaale from the examining surgeon, was fined 40s. and costs. 40s. (£20) in 1876, in today's money would be the equal to £295 - Calculated using this Link. What an interesting fact this is. I have always wondered why Joseph never seemed to be financially well off; both his brothers Thomas, and Samuel had been very successful. Research has revealed that Joseph had numurous entries in the "London Evening Gazette", that clearly show that he went bankrupt shortly before his death. 15th July 1887. Receiving Orders, Debtor's name - Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, Kings Hill Fields, Gun Lock Manufacturer, date of filing 12th July 1887 [No of matter - 24 of 1887]. 19th July 1887. First Meetings and public Examinations, Debtor's name - Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, Kings Hill Fields, Gun Lock Manufacturer, date of first meeting 27th July 1887 at 11 am at Official Receiver's Office, Bridge street, Walsall. Date of Public examination 27th July 1887 1. noon at Court - house, Walsall. Date of order if any, for Summary Administration 13th July 1887. An entry in the "Edinburgh Gazette" dated 19th July 1887. Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, King's Hill Fields, Wednesbury Staffordshire, gun lock manufacturer.
Map of showing location of St. Peter's Close.	In addition we have mentioned. ^[BNA] Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12th March 1888. Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle - Saturday 8th October 1887. IN BANKRUPTCY. RE JOSEPH STEATHAM TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. WATKINS & POWELL, at the "BELL" INN, CHURCH STREET, DARLASTON (by order of E. Pritchard, Eng., Official Receiver), on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 12th day of October, at 6 o'clock in the Evening precisely (subject to conditionals)- LOT 1 -— All those THREE FREEHOLD MESSUAGES, situate in and being Nos. 74, 75. and 76, Birmingham Street, King's Hill Fields, Wednesbury, occupied by Messrs. Steatham and Horton, and one void; together with the SHOPPING, Engine-house, and Stack at the rear, in the occupation of Messrs. Pitt and Clarke ; also the 6-horse Horizontal ENGINE and FAN, with 10-horse-power BOLIER and SHOPPING at the rear, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Steatham, and now void ; estimated to produce, at low rents, £46 8s. Od. per annum ; is freehold, and contains 2,843 square yards. LOT 2 - All those TWO MESSUAGES, situate in Birmingham Street, King's Hill, Wednesbury, near to Lot 1, occupied by Steatham and Bird, and producing £14 6s 0d. per annum. The Land has a frontage of 40 yards to Birmingham Street, and contains altogether 1,836 square yards, of which 784 yards, including the Site of the House, is Copyhold ; and the remaining 552 yards is Freehold. For further particulars, and for inspection of Plans, apply—as to Lot 1, to Messrs. S. Pearman Smith and Sons, Solicitors, Walsall ; as to Lot 2 to Messrs. Slater and Marshall, Solicitors, Darlaston ; and ass to both Lots, to the Auctioneers, Bridge Street, Walsall. £46 8s. in 1887, in todays money would be the equal to £6,500 - Calculated using this Link. £14 6s. in 1887, in todays money would be the equal to £2,003 - Calculated using this Link. 16th November 1888. Notices of Intended Dividends, Debtor's name - Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, Kings Hill Fields, Gun Lock Manufacturer, Court Walsall, [no 24 of 1888], last day for receiving funds 8th December 1888, Name of Trustee Edwin Pritchard, who lives at St Peter's Close (see photo for location), Wolverhampton. 25th December 1888. Notices of Dividends, Deptor's name - Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, Kings Hill Fields, Gun Lock Manufacturer, Court Walsall, [no 24 of 1888], Amount per Pound 2s 2?d, Final and First Dividend, payable on 28th December 1888, at Official Receiver's Office, St Peter's close, Wolverhampton. 2s. 2d. in 1888, in todays money would be the equal to £15.23 - Calculated using this Link. What an interesting fact this is. Liverpool Mercury 26th December 1888 NOTICE OF DIVIDENDS. Joseph Steatham, Wednesbury, gun lock manufactuer. Final 2s 2?d., Dec, 28, official receiver's, Wolverhampton. Walsall Observer, and South Staffordshire Chronicle - Saturday 8th October 1887. 28th June 1889. Notices of Release of Trustees, Deptor' Joseph Steatham, 78 Birmingham Street, Kings Hill Fields, Gun Lock Manufacturer, Court Walsall, [no 24 of 1888], Trustee's Name Edwin Pritchard, Trustee's Address Wolverhampton, Trustee's Description Official Receiver, date of Release 26th March 1889. All this happened just prior to Joseph's death on the 10th August 1889. Research - Additional Planned. In Progress. Obtain photo of marr. for Philemon Steatham (1842-1913). Obtain photo of marr. for Robert Steatham (1862-1928). Obtain photo of marr. for Joseph Steatham (1850-1929). Obtain photo of marr. for James A. Steatham (1874-1950). Planned. Obtain death certificate for Joseph Steatham (1806-1889). Obtain death certificate for Sarah Steatham (1821-1887). Obtain death certificate for Philemon Steatham (1842-1913). Obtain death certificate for Joseph Steatham (1850-1929). Steatham.com All Rights Reserved.