William Shead
William Shead of Berechurch Brickyard, Colchester
Brick, Tile and Pipe manufacturer
'The brickworks dates to the 1880's and 1890's and was operated by William Shead. William Shead lived at Friday Wood House, Berechurch which is about half a mile east north east of the brickworks. He was also a builder and later a farmer at Park Farm, Berechurch.'
The site is now Berechurch Poultry Farm/Kingsford Business Centre.
1881 Married at Colchester to Harriett Evans
1887 William Shead, Junior
1891 Living at Park Farm House, Berechurch: William Shead (age 31 born Colchester), Road Surveyor. With his wife Harriett, two sons and two daughters.[1]
1901 Living at Park Farm House, Berechurch: William Shead (age 40 born Colchester), Road Surveyor. With his wife Harriett, one son and two daughters.[2]
1911 Living at 17 Wellesley Road, Colchester: William Shead (age 50 born Colchester), Road Surveyor - County Council. With his wife Harriett, one son and one daughter.[3]