Mercy Surplice

Mercy Clara Surplice 

Born: 1854, Aston 

Father: John Surplice (b. 1821)

Mother: Mary Surplice (b. 1821)

Brothers: William D Surplice (b. 1859)

Sisters: Alma Surplice (b. 1857)

Marriage:        1877, Birmingham 

Husband:         John Northwood 

                        b. 1855

                        Iron Founder 

Issue – 

#1 Elsie Northwood (b. 1878)

In 1871 – 

She is at Stratford Road, Fiveways. Her father is listed as ‘Wire Dresser’. Her mother is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Mercy is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Her siblings (William and Alma) are unlisted.  

In 1881 – 

She is at 23 Pershore Street, Birmingham. Her husband is listed as ‘Commercial Clerk’. Mercy is unlisted. There is a servant, Florence Parr (b. 1867). 

In 1891 – 

She is at Priestly Road, Bordesley. Her husband is listed as ‘Iron Founder’. Mercy and her daughter, Elsie, are unlisted. There is a servant, Eliza Fellows (b. 1873). 

In 04/98 – 

Listed as ‘died 1897’. 

d.         1897, Kings Norton