Inhabitants of Padstow in Cornwall
(1790-1797)
The provincial sections of the Universal British Directory include lists of gentry and traders from each town and the surrounding countryside, with names of local surgeons, lawyers, postmasters, carriers, &c. (the sample scan here is from the section for Nottingham). The directory started publication in 1791, but was not completed for some years, and the provincial lists, sent in by local agents, can date back as early as 1790 and as late as 1797.
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 Apprentices registered in Cornwall
(1797)
Apprenticeship indentures and clerks' articles were subject to a 6d or 12d per pound stamp duty: the registers of the payments usually give the master's trade, address, and occupation, and the apprentice's name, as well as details of the date and length of the apprenticeship. There are central registers for collections of the stamp duty in London, as well as returns from collectors in the provinces. These collectors generally received duty just from their own county, but sometimes from further afield. The indentures themselves can date from a year or two earlier than this return. (The sample entry shown on this scan is taken from a Bristol return. Each entry has two scans, the other being the facing page with the details of the indenture, length of service, and payment of duty.) IR 1/68WITHELL. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Subscribers to the Wesleyan Methodist preachers' schools
(1813-1814)
Children of Wesleyan Methodist preachers could be educated by the church at their schools at Kingswood and Woodhouse Grove. These schools were supported by subscriptions and donations raised in local congregations throughout England and Wales, and in some years the individuals making larger donations are listed in the annual minutes, grouped together by congregation.WITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of Cornwall
(1830)
Pigot & Co.'s National Commercial Directory lists traders, farmers and private residents in the county.WITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Bankruptcy Meetings
(1843)
Meetings about bankrupts' estates in England and WalesWITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Bankruptcy meetings
(1844)
Meetings for the allowance of bankrupts' certificates in England and Wales: a final stage before the discharge of a bankruptWITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Bankruptcy Meetings
(1844)
Meetings about bankrupts' estates in England and WalesWITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Insolvents in bankruptcy in England and Wales
(1846)
Perry's Bankrupt and Insolvent Gazette, issued monthly, included lists of insolvents petitioning the courts of bankruptcy, together with subsequent stages in their discharge. The insolvent is generally referred to by name (surname first, in capitals), address and trade. The initial notice of the petition gives the surnames of the Commissioner and the Official Assignee. This is the index to the names of the insolvents, from the issues from January to December 1846.WITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Insolvents in England and Wales
(1846)
Perry's Bankrupt and Insolvent Gazette, issued monthly, included lists of insolvencies and stages in the process whereby the insolvents petitioned for release from debtors' prison. The insolvent is generally referred to by name (surname first), address and trade. This is the index to the names of the insolvents, from the issues from January to December 1846.WITHELL. Cost: £6.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Sailors of H. M. S. Queen who fought at Balaclava
(1854)
Sebastopol in the Crimea was the great Russian naval arsenal on the Black Sea. A combined assault by British, French and Turkish troops resulted in the reduction of Sebastopol and led to the Treaty of Paris of 27 April 1856, guaranteeing the independence of the Ottoman Empire. By Admiralty Order the Crimea Medal was awarded to sailors and marines present during the campaign, between 17 September 1854 (the first landing at Eupatoria) and 9 September 1855 (when the allies secured Sebastopol). Her Majesty's Ship Queen, a 116-gun sailing ship, took part in the assault. Four clasps to this medal were awarded to the men present in the actions at Sebastopol itself, Inkerman, Balaklave (Balaclava) and (the sea of) Azoff. The Russian troops attacked the British army 25 October 1854 at Balaclava, but were defeated with heavy loss. It was at this battle that the famous charge was made by the Light Brigade. Here we have the list of the men from the ship who served as part of the naval brigade in the number 4 and 5 batteries above Balaclava.WITHELL. Cost: £8.00. | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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