Frederick Nodder - A Child Murderer from Sheffield - An Update

 Many years ago I posted an article that culminated in the execution of Frederick Nodder at Lincoln Gaol on 30th December 1937. 

It was followed by an article that I put together in an attempt to correct some of the misinformation that surrounded his early life.

I have also put additional information in this blog in 2011 and 2017.

But last week some more information came to light that was surprising to say the least.

I located a copy of his baptism record and also his entry in the marriage records of St Marys Church Walkley Sheffield

His address is given as 130 Howard Road in the marriage record which still stands today. It was adjacent to the now demolished Howard Road Methodist Church. and can be seen on this photograph. It is on the right hand side just about where the pedestrian is.

I have never been able to locate a service record for Frederick Nodder but in the 1921 Census his family are living at 61 Providence Road which is at the other end of Walkley

1921 Census

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer

Frederick Nodder Head Male 1887 33 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England Motor Mechanic T Greatorex Tripe Dresser 8 Mitchell St Sheffield

Amy Nodder Wife Female 1887 33 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England 

Margaret Nodder Daughter Female 1914 6 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Frederick Nodder Son Male 1916 4 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England 

It was sometime after this that Noddder deserted his wife and family and began his path that led to his date with the hangman in December 1937.

As for his family, they stayed together and they prospered. The 1939 National Register reveals that they moved to 112 Westwick Road, a three bedroomed semi-detached house in the Greenhill area of Sheffield. 

Frederick Nodder (his son) is now a Quantity Surveyor, a professional person who looks as though he is making a life for both himself and his mother and sister.