Biographical notes:
Son of William Hodges & Elizabeth Ashford.
Occupation: Shoemaker apprentice (1851), Stationer (1871 & 1881), Bookseller & Stationer (1891).
Addresses:At 1841 census - Bank Row, Newtown, MGY; At 1851 census - Horse Market, Newtown, MGY; At 1871, 1881 & 1891 censuses & at death (1898) - 1 Evesham St, Redditch, WOR.
After the death of Mary Ann he married his housekeeper, Sarah Ann Tongue, born Upper Bentley, WOR.
Edward died in Wotton-under-Edge although he was still living in Redditch.
Probate record reads:
HODGES Edward Ashford 1 Evesham-street Redditch Worcestershire stationer died 17 March 1898 at Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire. Probate London 10 May to Sarah Ann Hodges widow and George Hinns builder. Effects £822 4s. 10d.
1961 census return not found.
Reference documents:
1834 birthday book entry (M.A.Kemp).
1841 census return (William Hodges).
1851 census return (William Hodges).
1860 marriage registration index record (to Mary Ann Kemp).
1871 census return.
1881 census return.
1884 marriage registration index record (to Sarah Ann Tongue).
1891 census return.
1898 death registration index record.
1898 probate record.