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312 Histon Road1871:
Ebenezer Tredgett was living with his parents in South Street in 1861. In 1866 he married Sarah, b 1848. At the time of the 1871 census the two are in London visiting Thomas James, a fruit salesman. So it may be that by 1871 the couple were already living at 312 Histon Road. The Ainger Nursery was opposite.
There is a detailed web page about this family.
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Ainger Nursery: (research by KT 2022)
Ainger Nursery was owned by the father George and either co-owned or managed with his two sons Harvey and Ebenezer. It appears the nursery was founded in 1846. This date is based on a 1867 advert referring to 21 years service to the public as placed by E Tredgett dated 02 November 1867. Records held by the Royal Horticultural Society show G Tredgett was a member classed as a seedsman. Ebenezer was also a member. As was Sarah his wife though she was classed as a florist. A newspaper notice dated 1886 informs the local ladies and gentry Ainger Nursery was not going to re-new its’ lease.
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The house was built for Ebenezer Tredgett.
1881: (312 Histon Road)
Ebenezer Tredgett, 33, nurseryman employing 9 men and 3 boys, b Bottisham
Sarah, 33, b Cambridge
Kate, 14, b Chesterton
Harry, 12, b Chesterton
Frederick E, 11, b Chesterton
Flora B, 9, b Chesterton
Jessie G, 7, b Chesterton
Sidney H, 6, b Chesterton
Ebenezer, 4, b Chesterton
Rosa, 2, b Chesterton
Ada C, 1, b Chesterton
In 1885 Ebenezer left Cambridge, and his wife and family, and travelled to New Zealand with Maude Constable who had been a shop assistant at their fruiterers at 31 Market Hill.
This article, written in 2020, by a descendent of Ebenezer (who changed his name to Edward Turner) and Maude, explains the context and events behind the couple’s departure for New Zealand:
Edward Turner – Villain or Hero?
Edward Turner – Villain or Hero? pt2
See also A Community Remembers: Histon Road p.71f.
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1939: Providence Villa
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1962:
Mrs P Forbes
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