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My mother in law (nee Amy Hulley), states that her Grandfather (Walters) cousins were the Matchett sisters who were boxers. I suspect they were born late 1800's but can only find a picture of them on a blog - theghostshow.blogspot.co.uk/2008/07/some-eye-candy.html. I can't seem to match up Walters with Matchetts any help appreciated. Thank you Elizabeth Hey-Smith ;-)

The blog mentions that it is a project on Scotland's travelling showpeople.

Have you looked for Amy and Polly Matchett at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

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Polly Matchett
England and Wales Census, 1891
birth: Sutton In Ashfield,? Nottinghamshire
census: 1891 England


name: Polly Matchett
event: Census
event date: 1891
gender: Female
age: 4
relationship to head of household: Daughter
birthplace: Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
record type: Household
registration district: Mansfield
sub-district: Sutton In Ashfield
ecclesiastical parish: Sutton In Ashfield
civil parish: Sutton In Ashfield
county: Nottinghamshire

looks like their surname might have been Johnson



http://www.fscclub.com/history/hbox1-e.shtml


'There were other female boxers from early the century included the Johnson sisters (also known as "Matchetts") who would exhibit in red velvet dresses, decorated with amber colored cuffs and gold braid, complete with boxing boots and gloves. The name "Matchetts" was a result of the showman telling the audience that he could match any fight in his booth.'

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Amy Ellen Matchett
England, Marriages, 1538–1973
birth: 1864
marriage: 1889 Ockbrook,? Derby,? England
parents: William Matchett
spouse: John Johnstone Marshall


groom's name: John Johnstone Marshall
groom's birth date: 1854
groom's age: 35
bride's name: Amy Ellen Matchett
bride's birth date: 1864
bride's age: 25
marriage date: 1889
marriage place: Ockbrook, Derby, England
groom's father's name: William Graham Marshall
bride's father's name: William Matchett
indexing project (batch) number: M05944-5
system origin: England-VR
source film number: 1042027

Other boxers from that time included the Johnson sisters (also known as the Matchetts) who would exhibit in red velvet dresses with boxing boots and boxing gloves.


From http://www.womenboxing.com/History3.htm

Can you give some details about grandfather Walter? What was his name, year and area of birth?

Is this the grandfathers family?


1911 England Census about Alan Walters
Name: Alan Walters
Age in 1911: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1899
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Birmingham
Civil parish: Birmingham
County/Island: Warwickshire
Country: England
Street Address: 6 House Court 9 Blews St Birmingham
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Scool
Registration district: Birmingham
Registration District Number: 384
Sub-registration district: St George
ED, institution, or vessel: 30
Piece: 18090
Household Members:
Name Age
Allan Walters 39
Amey Walters 37
Alan Walters 12
Clara Walters 9
Amey Walters 8
William Walters 6
Minnie Walters 3

Thanks to the helpful people who pointed out that the Matchett sisters Polly and Amy real surname is Johnson! http://www.womenboxing.com/History3.htm Such a breakthrough, now I just have to find how Walters and Johnson come together!

I know this has been marked as answered, but here is grandfather Walters, I think.

1881 census transcription details for: 27, Mount St, Stourbridge


National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG11
Piece: 2886
Folio: 68
Page: 7
Reg. District: Stourbridge
Sub District: Stourbridge
Parish: Stourbridge
Enum. District:
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: 27, Mount St, Stourbridge
County: Worcestershire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
WALTERS, William Head Married M 29 1852 Grinder
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Martha Wife Married F 29 1852
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Allan Son Single M 7 1874 Scholar
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Harriet Daughter Single F 6 1875 Scholar
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Harry Son Single M 4 1877 Scholar
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Alfred Son Single M 2 1879
Stourbridge, Worcestershire


Received from Elizabeth.

Subject: William Walters

Born 1852 Died 1886 married to Martha Luck born 1852. These dates may be one year out either side. don't know birthplace.


Marriages Jun 1872 (>99%)
Goodyear William Stourbridge 6c 313 Scan available - click to view
Hill Mary Ann H Stourbridge 6c 313 Scan available - click to view
>>LUCK Martha Stourbridge 6c 313 Scan available - click to view
>>Walters William Stourbridge 6c 313

1891 census transcription details for: 69, Miller Street, Nechells, Birmingham
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG12
Piece: 2419
Folio: 104
Page: 22
Reg. District: Aston
Sub District: Duddeston
Parish: Nechells
Enum. District: 26
Ecclesiastical District: St Mary
City/Municipal Borough: Birmingham
Address: 69, Miller Street, Nechells, Birmingham
County: Warwickshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
WALTERS, Martha Head Widow F 39 1852 Laundress
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Allen Son Single M 17 1874 Spade Finisher
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Harriet Daughter Single F 16 1875 Button Driller
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Alfred Son M 12 1879 Scholar
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Amy Daughter F 10 1881 Scholar
Stourbridge, Worcestershire
WALTERS, Mercy Daughter F 7 1884 Scholar
Birmingham
WALTERS, Nebey Daughter F 6 1885 Scholar
Birmingham
WALTERS, Clara Daughter F 4 1887 Scholar
Birmingham
PATTISON, Ernest Lodger Single M 17 1874 Baker
Wellington, Shropshire

Isn't William Walters the Great Grandfather?

William Walters 1852 married to Martha Luck
Allan Walters abt 1874 married to Amy Maria Smith
Amy Walters 1908 married 1924 Hulley
Amy H 1925