William FLETCHER, Tinker (General)

by Mike Pinchin , Bedford, England, Sunday, May 13, 2018, 23:27 (2391 days ago) @ Arrowhead

Because of the birthplaces I’m not sure if this has got anything to do with it but it does link the names of IRONS and FLETCHER.

BNA Northampton Mercury - Saturday 07 November 1874

William Fletcher, clicker, 132, Bridge-street, was summoned for absenting himself from the employ of Elijah Irons, shoemanufacturer, Birds’-piece, without notice, on the 28th Oct.—Complainant stated that on Monday week, the defendant went to him and gave a week's notice, which he declined to accept, and defendant then left.—Defendant's father stated that during the week the complainant sent his son home for a day and a half because he had no work, and on the Saturday he deducted the wages for that time. In consequence of this irregular work he sought out for another situation for his son, and communicated the same to Mr. Irons, and ordered his son to give notice on the Monday morning —Mr. Irons denied having received the communication, and defendant was ordered to pay half a week’s wages, 7s, and costs, as compensation.

GR 1971 Census, 132 Bridge St, Northampton,

Robert FLETCHER, Head, Mar, 40, Manager to a coal merchant, b. Midx, Chelsea
Catharine, Wife, Mar, 40, Manager’s Wife, Midx, Chelsea
George, Son, Un, 19, Clerk to a Brewer, Midx, Paddington
Helener, Daur, Un, 17, Midx, Paddington
William, Son, Un, 15, Clicker, Midx, Paddington
Arthur, Son, 12, Oxon, Bicester
Mary Jane, Daur, 10, Warwick, Rugby
Louisa, Daur, 8, Warwick, Rugby
Dora, Daur, 6, Warwick, Rugby