Another property in the possession of the Holt family.
John Ogburn Holt Snr, aged 25, had moved in by 1871. He had previously lived with his father and mother at no. 36, where he had been born. He had married Elizabeth Pile. By 1881 they had five children, Bernice (13), Charles John (12), Janice Mary (10), Emma (6), and William George (1).
By 1901 the family had moved to no. 7+9 over the road, but confusingly for anyone consulting the 1900 Kelly’s Directory, there were now three John Holts living in Westgate: Grandfather in no. 36, John Ogburn Holt snr. in no.9+11 and John Ogburn Holt jnr. who had moved in here with his wife and one child. However, by the census the following year the house was empty.
(In 1931 John O. jnr. was living in Orchard Street, when he was in partnership in a building firm with his brother William George.
Further research may reveal more detail.
Richard Brownfield 2025