John LITTLEFIELD
- Born: 10 May 1865
- Where Born: 4 Dorset Street, Landport, Portsea, Southampton, England
- Father's Name: Frederick Littlefield
- Mother's Surname and Maiden Name: Sarah Littlefield formerly Cluett
- Profession of Father: Joiner H M Dockyard
- Informant: Sarah Littlefield, mother 4 Dorset Street, Landport
- When Registered: 19 June 1865
- On This Day: August 1879, the first London (public) telephone exchange opened
- Married: 9 June 1888
- At: St Peter's Chapel, Portsea, Hampshire, England
- To: Ellen (Nellie) Highman
- Age: 23 years
- Condition: Bachelor
- Profession: Joiner
- Residence: 66 Surrey Street, Portsea
- Father's Name: Frederick Littlefield
- Father's Profession: Window Blind Maker
- Witnesses: M A Johns and F Littlefield
- Married: 9 December 1922
- At: St Paul's, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
- To: Melita Lamb
- Age: 56 years
- Condition: Widower
- Profession: Blind Manufacturer
- Residence: High View, Froxfield, Hampshire, England
- Father's Name: Frederick Littlefield (Deceased)
- Father's Profession: Blind Manufacturer
- Witnesses: Harry Weston Bungay and Robert William Ferguson
- On This Day: 9th June 1933, Baird demonstrated his television system
- Died: 18 October 1933 at High View, Froxfield, Hampshire, England
Newspapers
Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle
Saturday, September 30 1893
The Portsea Guardians on Wednesday appointed Mr. John Littlefield, of Bradford-road, Southsea, to the post of Workhouse carpenter at Kingston, the wages being at 7d. per hour.
The Evening News (Portsmouth)
Thursday, October 5 1893
PORTSEA GUARDIANS
A SHORT TENURE
Mr. Littlefield, who was last week elected as resident carpenter in the House, tendered his resignation, and Mr. A. Smith was elected to fill the vacancy.--Mr. Kennedy remarked that one of the chief reasons for Mr. Littlefield's resignation was that he was subordinate to the labour master. It was explained that all the workmen were under the labour master, and an exception in the case could not be made.
The Evening News (Portsmouth)
Tuesday, June 1 1895
Births, Marriages and Deaths
Deaths
Littlefield--On the 6th inst., at 39 Bradford road, Ellen, the dearly-beloved wife of John Littlefield, aged 31 years. Deeply Lamented.
The Evening News
Monday, July 11, 1932
Page 6
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that thr Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the undersigned JOHN LITTLEFIELD SIDNEY HILL and ROBERT WILLIAM FERGUSON carrying on business as Blind and Awning Makers at 220 Fratton Road and Trafalgar Place both in the City of Portsmouth under the style or firm of J. Littlefield & Co. has been DISSOLVED by mutual consent as and from the 31st day of May 1932 so far as Robert William Ferguson is concerned who retires from the said business. All debts due and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said John Littlefield and Sidney Hill.
Dated this eighth day of July 1932
JOHN LITTLEFIELD
Signed by the said John Littlefield in
the presence of LYNDHURST G.
GROVES, Solicitor, Portsmouth
S. A. Hill
Signed by the said Sidney Hill in the
presence of E. G. S. Cook, Solicitor
with Mr. John R. C. Miller,
Solicitor, Portsmouth
R. W. FERGUSON
Signed by the said Robert William
Ferguson in the presence of F. E.
Bishop, Managing Clerk to Wadesons, Solicitors, Portsmouth.
The Evening News
Thursday, October 23 1933
Late Mr. J. Littlefield
Funeral of Well-Known Portsmouth Business Man
The funeral took place at Kingston Cemetery on Saturday of a well-known Portsmouth tradesman. Mr. John Littlefield, founder and director of Messrs ? J. Littlefield and Company, blind and awning manufacturers, of 220 Fratton Road, who died at his residence, Highview , Froxfield, on Wednesday last at the age of 68 years.
Mr. Littlefield was a native of Portsmouth and started his career as a joiner's apprentice in H. M. Dockyard, which he left in 1897. He then began business in Bradford Road, combining with it the duties of first manual instructor and teacher of building construction at the Technical Institute, Arundel Street. On the foundation of the Municipal College he was offered a similar post there, but decided to give all his attention to his growing business. One of his long standing contracts was for the repair and renewal of blinds for the Educational Committee. He was one of the oldest members of Royal Sussex Lodge of Freemasons (No. 342) and Chapter. His first wife, by whom he had one son (now in Australia) and one daughter, died in 1895. He married again ten years ago and leave a widow and two young sons.
The chief mourners at the funeral were Messrs. A. and G. Littlefield (brothers), Messrs. S. Hill, H. Ford. C. Twine and H. Ford, jun. (nephews), Mr. R. W. Ferguson (son-in-law), Messrs. C. Hills and R. Lamb (brothers-in-law), and Messrs. C. Bateman, R. Pook and A. Castle. The Worshipful Master (Wor. Bro. H. S. Primmer), E. Comp, F. W. Copsey (Z, Royal Sussex Chapter), and representatives of the Lodge and Chapter, as well as members of the staff of J. Littlefield and Co. were also present. The Rev. C. Smith M.A. Conducted the service.
Many floral tributes accompanied the coffin.
Census Information
2 April 1871
- Parish:
- Address: 66 Surrey Street, Portsea
- Name of Head: Frederick Littlefield
- Name Given: John Littlefield
- Relation to Head: Son
- Condition:
- Age given: 5 years
- Birthplace: Portsea, Hants
- Occupation: School
- Other Occupants (relative to head): Sarah Littlefield (wife), Sarah Littlefield (daughter), Harry Littlefield Son), Eliza Littlefield (daughter), James Littlefield (son), Emma littlefield (daughter), John Littlefield (son), Albert Littlefield (son) and George Graham (nephew)
- Reference: RG10/1140
3 April 1881
- Parish: St Luke, Portsea
- Address: 66 Surrey Street, Portsea, Portsmouth
- Name of Head: Frederick Littlefield
- Name Given: John Littlefield
- Relation to Head: Son
- Condition: Single
- Age given: 15 years
- Birthplace: Portsea, Hampshire, England
- Occupation: Joiner Apprentice
- Other Occupants (relative to head): Sarah Littlefield (wife), James Littlefield (son), Albert Littlefield (son), George Littlefield (son), Emma Littlefield (daughter) and George Graham (visitor)
- Reference: RG 11/1155; Folio 8; p 9
5 April 1891
- Parish: St Peter's, Portsea
- Address: 39 Bradford Road, Portsea, Portsmouth
- Name of Head: John Littlefield
- Name given: John Littlefield
- Relation to Head: Head
- Condition: Married
- Age given: 25 years
- Birthplace: Portsea, Hampshire, England
- Occupation: Joiner
- Other Occupants (relative to head): Ellen Littlefield (wife), Frederick Littlefield (son) and William Gay (lodger)
- Reference: RG 12/872; Folio 22; Page 37
31 March 1901
- Parish: St Mary, Portsea
- Address: 88 Clive Road, Portsea, Portsmouth
- Name of Head: John Littlefield
- Name Given: John Littlefield
- Relation to Head: Head
- Condition: Widower
- Age given: 35 years
- Birthplace: Portsea, Hampshire, England
- Occupation: Shop fitter, Window Blind Maker (Employer)
- Other Occupants (relative to head): Frederick Littlefield (son), Edith A Littlefield (daughter), Ann C Allwork (housekeeper) and Edith A Hay (visitor)
- Reference: RG 13/986; Folio: 10; Page: 12
2 April 1911
- Name of Head: John Littlefield
- Name Given: John Littlefield
- Relationship: Head
- Age: 45 years
- Condition: Widower
- Occupation: Inside ;amp& outside blind manufacturer
- Birthplace: Hampshire Portsmouth
- Married for: 7 years
- Children living: 2
- Children having died: 1
- Address: 220 Fratton Road, Portsmouth
- Other Occupants (relative to head): Louisa Eades (servant) and Pamelia Minnette (relative cousin)
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