Found this mention of a watercolor painting (of Maud & Mabel) that must still be out there, in the family somewhere.
Berea Advertiser, 07 Dec 1882, page 3, Village News
Take a look at the beautiful watercolor painting by Falor, of the twins. They are on exhibition in French's window. The beautiful faces will be recognized as those of the twin children of Mrs. Tibbals, of Front Street.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Gustavus William & Sarah Leeds (Lyon) Hawes Family Bible for sale on eBay
This family Bible is for sale on eBay for $375 (seller: patwilliams.com). I certainly hope that a family member will see this in time to purchase this incredible heirloom! I have transcribed every entry photographed
into individual posts on this blog. Inside the Bible, according to the seller's photos, were two fine bookmarks displaying someone's lovely petitpoint and several other sheets of paper.
into individual posts on this blog. Inside the Bible, according to the seller's photos, were two fine bookmarks displaying someone's lovely petitpoint and several other sheets of paper.
Charlotte & William Hawes, 1836, Christening, Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
We were admitted into Doctor Codman's church and Charlotte & William were christened on Sunday, 3 Jany 1836.
We were admitted into Doctor Codman's church and Charlotte & William were christened on Sunday, 3 Jany 1836.
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes, Dorchester, 1838, Birth Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
BIRTHS
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes was born in Dorchester on Monday morning, May 21st, 1838, at 6-1/2 o'clock. Fine day. Weighing 10 pounds. She was christened by Dr. Codman in Dorchester, October 7th 1838. Named for her Grand Mother Lyon.
BIRTHS
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes was born in Dorchester on Monday morning, May 21st, 1838, at 6-1/2 o'clock. Fine day. Weighing 10 pounds. She was christened by Dr. Codman in Dorchester, October 7th 1838. Named for her Grand Mother Lyon.
Sarah Leeds Hawes, 1836, Birth Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
BIRTHS
Sarah Leeds Hawes, our third child, was born on a very fine day, in Dorchester, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Saturday 19th March 1836. Weighing 9 lbs.
Sarah Leeds Hawes, our daughter, was christened in May 1836, by the Rev. Dr. Codman at Dorchester.
BIRTHS
Sarah Leeds Hawes, our third child, was born on a very fine day, in Dorchester, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Saturday 19th March 1836. Weighing 9 lbs.
Sarah Leeds Hawes, our daughter, was christened in May 1836, by the Rev. Dr. Codman at Dorchester.
William Hawes, Boston, 1835, Birth Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
BIRTHS
William Hawes, our first Son, was born on Monday, 23rd February 1835 at 3 o'clock in the morning at No. 25 Howard St. Boston. Weighing 10 Lbs. Boisterous night, next day pleasant. Named for his Grand Father. He is a fine healthy hearty child.
BIRTHS
William Hawes, our first Son, was born on Monday, 23rd February 1835 at 3 o'clock in the morning at No. 25 Howard St. Boston. Weighing 10 Lbs. Boisterous night, next day pleasant. Named for his Grand Father. He is a fine healthy hearty child.
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover Hawes, 1833, Birth Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
BIRTHS
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover Hawes, our daughter, was born on Friday, February 8th 1833, at 1/2 past 3 o'clock in the morning. Weather pleasant. Weight 8-1/2 Lbs. Boston. 36 Milk Street.
BIRTHS
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover Hawes, our daughter, was born on Friday, February 8th 1833, at 1/2 past 3 o'clock in the morning. Weather pleasant. Weight 8-1/2 Lbs. Boston. 36 Milk Street.
Gustavus William Hawes, Sarah Leeds Lyon, Boston, 1807, Birth Notices in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah Leeds Hawes of Boston.
BIRTHS
Gustavus William Hawes born in Boston, July 4th 1807.
Sarah Leeds Lyon, born in Boston, November 10th 1807.
BIRTHS
Gustavus William Hawes born in Boston, July 4th 1807.
Sarah Leeds Lyon, born in Boston, November 10th 1807.
Thaddeus Mason Harris Lyon, 1843, Dorchester, Death Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Thaddeus Mason Harris Lyon, our second Brother, died on Monday 29th May 1843, at half past 11 o'clock in the night, of Stoppage of the bowels, at the Merchant Exchange Hotel in Boston. Aged 27 years 6 months 29 days. He retired quite well on Sunday evening. He was buried in Uncle B.B. Leeds' tomb in the Lower Burial Yard in Dorchester. May this death, awfully sudden, have the effect upon us which God designed.
DEATHS
Thaddeus Mason Harris Lyon, our second Brother, died on Monday 29th May 1843, at half past 11 o'clock in the night, of Stoppage of the bowels, at the Merchant Exchange Hotel in Boston. Aged 27 years 6 months 29 days. He retired quite well on Sunday evening. He was buried in Uncle B.B. Leeds' tomb in the Lower Burial Yard in Dorchester. May this death, awfully sudden, have the effect upon us which God designed.
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover, sister of Sarah Leeds Hawes, 1832, Death Notice in a Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover, only Sister of Sarah Leeds Hawes, died on Friday, 14 December 1832, at 1/2 past 5 o'clock in the afternoon of a lingering disease, in perfect religious peace, with a firm hope of a happy immortality. Aged 27 years 1 month 8 days.
DEATHS
Charlotte Elizabeth Glover, only Sister of Sarah Leeds Hawes, died on Friday, 14 December 1832, at 1/2 past 5 o'clock in the afternoon of a lingering disease, in perfect religious peace, with a firm hope of a happy immortality. Aged 27 years 1 month 8 days.
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes, 1838, Massachusetts, Death Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes, died of consumption, Dorchester, October 30th, 1838, on Tuesday 1-1/2 o'clock PM. Buried in Uncle B.B. Leeds' tomb in the lower Burial Yard in Dorchester. Aged 5 mos and 7 days.
DEATHS
Elizabeth Lyon Hawes, died of consumption, Dorchester, October 30th, 1838, on Tuesday 1-1/2 o'clock PM. Buried in Uncle B.B. Leeds' tomb in the lower Burial Yard in Dorchester. Aged 5 mos and 7 days.
Gustavus William Hawes, Massachusetts, Illinois, 1840, Death Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Gustavus Wm. Hawes died of consumption, at Upper Alton, Ill., Monday morning, January 6th, 1840, at 4 o'clock. Aged 52 years & 6 months. He died rejoicing in his Saviour. Buried in Upper Alton.
DEATHS
Gustavus Wm. Hawes died of consumption, at Upper Alton, Ill., Monday morning, January 6th, 1840, at 4 o'clock. Aged 52 years & 6 months. He died rejoicing in his Saviour. Buried in Upper Alton.
Sarah Leeds Hawes, wife of Gustavus William Hawes, Boston, 1847, Death Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Sarah Leeds Hawes, Wife of Gustavus William Hawes, died at Boston, June 8th, 1847 at 12 o'clk in the day. She was buried in the tomb of John Brazer, Central Burial Ground, Boston, where also lie the remains of her sister, Charlotte E. Glover. Sarah L. was aged 39 yrs. 7 ms.
DEATHS
Sarah Leeds Hawes, Wife of Gustavus William Hawes, died at Boston, June 8th, 1847 at 12 o'clk in the day. She was buried in the tomb of John Brazer, Central Burial Ground, Boston, where also lie the remains of her sister, Charlotte E. Glover. Sarah L. was aged 39 yrs. 7 ms.
Joseph Babcock Lyon, Massachusetts, Maine, 1847, Death Notice in Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
Joseph Babcock Lyon died at the Entary(?) House, Baltimore, Md., Tuesday, March 23rd 1847, at 4-1/2 O'clk AM of congestion of the lungs. Aged 36yrs of age. His remains were brought to Boston and deposted beside those of his wife and children, in the tomb of John Doggett at Dedham, Mass.
DEATHS
Joseph Babcock Lyon died at the Entary(?) House, Baltimore, Md., Tuesday, March 23rd 1847, at 4-1/2 O'clk AM of congestion of the lungs. Aged 36yrs of age. His remains were brought to Boston and deposted beside those of his wife and children, in the tomb of John Doggett at Dedham, Mass.
William Hawes, Maine, 1842, Death Notice in a Family Bible
Part of a Family Page from a Famiy Bible belonging to William & Sarah (Leeds) Hawes of Boston.
DEATHS
William Hawes died at North Yarmouth, Maine, on Tuesday, September 6, 1842, of Liver Complaint, between 1 & 2 o'clock in the day.
DEATHS
William Hawes died at North Yarmouth, Maine, on Tuesday, September 6, 1842, of Liver Complaint, between 1 & 2 o'clock in the day.
Poem Written, in 1821, by Joseph B. Lyon
WHILE WE LIVE, LET US LIVE
Sing while you live,
The epicure would say,
And seize the pleasures of the present day.
Live, while you live,
The sacred preacher cries;
And give to God each moment as it flies.
Lord, in my views, let both united be;
I live in pleasure, when I live to thee!
Dorchester, Sept 17th 1821
Joseph B Lyon
Walter Shattuck, Groton, Massachusetts, 1847, Lawrence Academy
Found in a Hawes Family Bible from Boston, Massachusetts
A CARD
The subscriber would take the liberty of saying that he has furnished and now occupies his establishment, situated in the centre of Groton, within ten minutes walk of the Lawrence Academy, which is well known as the Boarding House, having been kept as such by Mrs. Brazier, Bancroft, La Bart, and others, and that is now prepared and will accommodate from ten to thirty persons with board, on the most liberal terms.
Walter Shattuck
Groton, June, 1847
N.B. I can also accommodate five or six Families with House Rent.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
William G. Hutchinson, Berea, Ohio, Obituary 1931
Cleveland Plain Dealer, 04 Nov 1931
HEAD OF BEREA FAIR FOR 30 YEARS, DIES
William E. Hutchinson [sic], 70, former president of the Cuyahoga Fair Association, died last night at his residence, 4 Prospect Street, Berea, after an illness of three days.
Mr. Hutchinson was born on a farm on Wooster Pike, in Middleburg Heights, and lived there until six years ago, when he married Miss Eva Asling, a former East Cleveland school teacher, who survives him, and moved to Berea. He was a director of the Cuyahoga County Fair for 30 years, serving as president from 1913 to 1928.
He was a member of the Berea Kiwanis Club and had recently worked with the Metropolitan Park Board in securing right of way for the projected boulevard connecting WEST BOULEVARD with Bagley Road. Rights through all but one farm had been secured.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will take place in Woodvale Cemetery, Middleburg Heights.
HEAD OF BEREA FAIR FOR 30 YEARS, DIES
William E. Hutchinson [sic], 70, former president of the Cuyahoga Fair Association, died last night at his residence, 4 Prospect Street, Berea, after an illness of three days.
Mr. Hutchinson was born on a farm on Wooster Pike, in Middleburg Heights, and lived there until six years ago, when he married Miss Eva Asling, a former East Cleveland school teacher, who survives him, and moved to Berea. He was a director of the Cuyahoga County Fair for 30 years, serving as president from 1913 to 1928.
He was a member of the Berea Kiwanis Club and had recently worked with the Metropolitan Park Board in securing right of way for the projected boulevard connecting WEST BOULEVARD with Bagley Road. Rights through all but one farm had been secured.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will take place in Woodvale Cemetery, Middleburg Heights.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
John Wells, US Civil War Private, 1938 interview, Pennsylvania
Reading Times, 30 May 1938 › Page 1
John Wells, 27 S. Tenth St., oldest of the oldsters who served In the Civil War, was with the 192d Pennsylvania Infantry, and fought, among other places, at the second battle of Bull Run. at Petersburg, and at Antletam. He was blinded In one eye by sand that flew up from a ball which struck right in front of him, but he's still as chipper as one half his 99 years. "If there's another war in Europe, we'll get Into It. all right, all right," Wells said. "Those fellows over in Europe want to clean this country up. We've got too much land to suit 'em. If we have to, we ought to lick 'em good. Then they'll be satisfied." When he was Just turning 60, the Spanish - American war came along and Wells went right around to the nearest recruiting station and enlisted. He passed his physical examinations with flying colors, but there was a hitch. "I forgot to take my G. A. R. lapel button off and when I was dressing again, the doctor noticed it. Wells said; "He asked me if I was a Civil War veteran. I fibbed a little and told him it was my daddy's, and that I wanted to go on the "picnic" with the rest of the boys. He admitted I was as sound as a dollar but he wouldn't let me enlist any way." Wells shook hands twice with President Lincoln, and voted for him, too. The granddady of the Berks County Civil War veteran grand-daddies still is mentally alert and his hearing is splendid, but his sight's gone back on him pretty much. In spite of that, he's planning on going to Gettysburg next month to attend the seventy-fifth reunion of Union and Confederate soldiers on the famous battlefield. He has but one wish and that tinged with a sense of humor. "I want to live to be as old as my grandfather," he said. "How old was that?" he was asked. "A hundred and ninety - six!" the oldster said, slapping his thigh and chuckling in great glee at "pulling one" on the Interviewer.
John Wells, 27 S. Tenth St., oldest of the oldsters who served In the Civil War, was with the 192d Pennsylvania Infantry, and fought, among other places, at the second battle of Bull Run. at Petersburg, and at Antletam. He was blinded In one eye by sand that flew up from a ball which struck right in front of him, but he's still as chipper as one half his 99 years. "If there's another war in Europe, we'll get Into It. all right, all right," Wells said. "Those fellows over in Europe want to clean this country up. We've got too much land to suit 'em. If we have to, we ought to lick 'em good. Then they'll be satisfied." When he was Just turning 60, the Spanish - American war came along and Wells went right around to the nearest recruiting station and enlisted. He passed his physical examinations with flying colors, but there was a hitch. "I forgot to take my G. A. R. lapel button off and when I was dressing again, the doctor noticed it. Wells said; "He asked me if I was a Civil War veteran. I fibbed a little and told him it was my daddy's, and that I wanted to go on the "picnic" with the rest of the boys. He admitted I was as sound as a dollar but he wouldn't let me enlist any way." Wells shook hands twice with President Lincoln, and voted for him, too. The granddady of the Berks County Civil War veteran grand-daddies still is mentally alert and his hearing is splendid, but his sight's gone back on him pretty much. In spite of that, he's planning on going to Gettysburg next month to attend the seventy-fifth reunion of Union and Confederate soldiers on the famous battlefield. He has but one wish and that tinged with a sense of humor. "I want to live to be as old as my grandfather," he said. "How old was that?" he was asked. "A hundred and ninety - six!" the oldster said, slapping his thigh and chuckling in great glee at "pulling one" on the Interviewer.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Obituary -- Mrs. Eleanor Rooks Lane, 1906, Berea, Ohio
Berea Advertiser, 12 Jan1906, page 2
OBITUARY
Mrs. Eleanor Rooks Lane was born December 13, 1829, at Java, Gennessee county, New York, where she spent her youthful days. She was married to Warren Lane, August 23, 1848, at Quincy, Chautauqua county, N.Y., and soon afterward they came to Ohio. After residing in various places in this state, they moved to Berea in November 1857, and with the exception of a few years, Mrs. Lane has lived here since. Her husband died in 1877; she has since remained a widow.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years prior to her death, which occurred at her home in Berea, January 5, 1906, aged 76 years, 23 days. Mrs. Lane was a very highly respected citizen of this community where she was so long and well known. She was truly patriotic in spirit, and life; was a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps since 1890; she was an honored member of this organization, having filled various offices; the lat two years she served as chaplain, and was elected to the same office for another year.
Mrs. Lane was a woman of true principles and of a cheerful disposition. Her favorite motto was “Dare to do Right.” She was patient and enduring, and self sacrificing for the good of others; always kind hearted and generous in her response to the call of the needy.
Her last sickness was of short duration, being confined to her bed four days, and full of bodily suffering. She was however patient and thoughtful to the last, retaining consciousness almost to life’s latest hour. She realized the dissolution of her “earthly house” was near and so notified her friends. She is survived by one daughter and four sons, viz, Mrs. J.E. Asling, Hon. C.F. Lane, and E.E. Lane, of Berea; and W.J. Lane of Tuscola, Ill., and F.M. Lane of Memphis, Tenn. There are ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. We close this brief sketch of the life of this loving and beloved mother, with the beautiful lines of the poet Whittier:
“And when the angel of shadow
Rests his feet on wave and shore,
And our eyes grow dim with weeping
And our hearts faint at the oar;
Happy is he who heareth,
The sign of his release
In the bells of the Holy City,
The chimes of eternal peace.”
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[n the same page of this newspaper is a lovely recap of her funeral, including the funeral sermon.–JG]
OBITUARY
Mrs. Eleanor Rooks Lane was born December 13, 1829, at Java, Gennessee county, New York, where she spent her youthful days. She was married to Warren Lane, August 23, 1848, at Quincy, Chautauqua county, N.Y., and soon afterward they came to Ohio. After residing in various places in this state, they moved to Berea in November 1857, and with the exception of a few years, Mrs. Lane has lived here since. Her husband died in 1877; she has since remained a widow.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years prior to her death, which occurred at her home in Berea, January 5, 1906, aged 76 years, 23 days. Mrs. Lane was a very highly respected citizen of this community where she was so long and well known. She was truly patriotic in spirit, and life; was a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps since 1890; she was an honored member of this organization, having filled various offices; the lat two years she served as chaplain, and was elected to the same office for another year.
Mrs. Lane was a woman of true principles and of a cheerful disposition. Her favorite motto was “Dare to do Right.” She was patient and enduring, and self sacrificing for the good of others; always kind hearted and generous in her response to the call of the needy.
Her last sickness was of short duration, being confined to her bed four days, and full of bodily suffering. She was however patient and thoughtful to the last, retaining consciousness almost to life’s latest hour. She realized the dissolution of her “earthly house” was near and so notified her friends. She is survived by one daughter and four sons, viz, Mrs. J.E. Asling, Hon. C.F. Lane, and E.E. Lane, of Berea; and W.J. Lane of Tuscola, Ill., and F.M. Lane of Memphis, Tenn. There are ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. We close this brief sketch of the life of this loving and beloved mother, with the beautiful lines of the poet Whittier:
“And when the angel of shadow
Rests his feet on wave and shore,
And our eyes grow dim with weeping
And our hearts faint at the oar;
Happy is he who heareth,
The sign of his release
In the bells of the Holy City,
The chimes of eternal peace.”
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[n the same page of this newspaper is a lovely recap of her funeral, including the funeral sermon.–JG]
Mary Louise Zehner & Ernest Benton Brown, Ohio, Marriage, 1906
Berea Advertiser, 19 Jan 1906, page 5
BROWN-ZEHNER
In the presence of some thirty immediate relatives and friends, Miss Mary Louise Zehner and Ernest Benton Brown were married at high noon Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. E.J. Zehner, 46th st., N.E. Rev. C. W. Carroll officiated.
The bride wore a princess gown of white satin chiffon, over taffeta, the bodice garnitures being of rare old silk lace. Her ornament was a pearl pendant, the groom’s gift, and she wore a lace veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Annabel Mack, who was gowned in white embroidered chiffon and wore a white picture hat, carrying Chanteney roses. Mr. M.C. Taylor of New York was the best man.
Other out of town guests were the groom’s father, Mr. G.E. Brown of N. Mexico; his sister Miss Bess Brown of Lake Erie college; Dr. And Mrs. Kirkland and Miss Dorothy Brown of Berea and Prof. F.K.W. Drury of the University of Illinois. Mrs. Zehner, the bride’s mother, attired in black crepe de chene, assisted in receiving the guests.
After an eastern trip Mr. And Mrs. Brown will be at home at 1843 East 87th-st, N.E. – Plain Dealer
The Berea friends of the groom extend the happy pair their sincere congratulations and wish them a long and happy wedded life.
BROWN-ZEHNER
In the presence of some thirty immediate relatives and friends, Miss Mary Louise Zehner and Ernest Benton Brown were married at high noon Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. E.J. Zehner, 46th st., N.E. Rev. C. W. Carroll officiated.
The bride wore a princess gown of white satin chiffon, over taffeta, the bodice garnitures being of rare old silk lace. Her ornament was a pearl pendant, the groom’s gift, and she wore a lace veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Annabel Mack, who was gowned in white embroidered chiffon and wore a white picture hat, carrying Chanteney roses. Mr. M.C. Taylor of New York was the best man.
Other out of town guests were the groom’s father, Mr. G.E. Brown of N. Mexico; his sister Miss Bess Brown of Lake Erie college; Dr. And Mrs. Kirkland and Miss Dorothy Brown of Berea and Prof. F.K.W. Drury of the University of Illinois. Mrs. Zehner, the bride’s mother, attired in black crepe de chene, assisted in receiving the guests.
After an eastern trip Mr. And Mrs. Brown will be at home at 1843 East 87th-st, N.E. – Plain Dealer
The Berea friends of the groom extend the happy pair their sincere congratulations and wish them a long and happy wedded life.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Hillyer, Coe and more, Family Portraits, 1800s, Daguerreotypes, Wisconsin
Here is a great lot of family photos for sale on eBay. I have not posted the photos in the seller's order, so please use the descriptions to guide you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-Antique-1800s-Photos-Wisconsin-Family-ARMOUR-HILLYER-Masonic-Dag-/161155450728?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item25859d0768
Please note that the debris / specks are on the glass;
the plate is actually super clean and undamaged. I did not want to break the original
seals to clean the glass, but behind the glass is a beautiful, clear dag.
Identified on the back as Edwin & Angeline Coe Hillyer. Waupun, Wis.
7. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a teen girl. She's wearing a mother-of-pearl
portrait cameo brooch and is holding something in her hand. Seals are broken, though
I do not note any mat abrasions. There are some very light swipes in the upper-right
section, not touching the girl. There are some other light marks on the plate that
could be scratches, but I can't really tell... could just be tarnish streaks.
Full case, with intact spine. Not identified.
8. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of a pretty teen girl in a gothic chair. Some gold
tinted jewelry. In a half-case. Not identified.
9. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Emalina Armour, shown holding a hand-colored book,
I think it is. Original intact seals. There's a tarnish halo around her colored ring, though
all of the white specks and spots are on the glass. The plate is very clean. In a full case
with split spine. Identified on the back of the case.
10. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of an elderly woman wearing glasses and lace gloves.
Full case. Spine is almost separated. She is identified on the back of the case as
Climera Shelman Coe, mother of Angeline.
11. Trimmed CDV in 3" x 3" push-buton velvet case. Affectionate pose of a woman and
little boy. There's a name and date on it, but I can't make it out. The woman looks very
much like Angeline Hillyer, though neither are identified. Case functions well. Velvet is
worn in places. Image is behind convex glass.
12. Ninth-plate tintype of a striking young boy, identified on the back as Leyman Hillyer.
Image is in excellent condition. In a full case with separating spine. Identification on back.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-Antique-1800s-Photos-Wisconsin-Family-ARMOUR-HILLYER-Masonic-Dag-/161155450728?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item25859d0768
Wonderful group of twelve daguerreotypes and ambrotypes of
an important family based in Waupun, Wisconsin. Includes
one daguerreotype of Edwin Hillyer in Masonic regalia.
Many of the photos are identified on the backs. The family
names in this lot are Hillyer, Coe, Shelman, Hovey, and Armour.
They are all related in some way. I was able to find many hits on
them on Google, with just some very light searching.
Detailed descriptions of the photos follow:
1. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, girl in pink dress, coral necklace
and bracelet, holding a basket. Beautiful image! Half-case,
no seals, a couple of very small mat abrasions, otherwise excellent.
No identification.
2. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, Edwin Hillyer in Masonic regalia.
Hillyer was an important man in Waupun. He was a businessman
and a charter member of the Telulab Lodge No. 33, I.O.O.F. / Odd
Fellows, founded in 1848... probably the same date as his photo.
My photo came out a little blurry, but the actual image is sharp and clear.
Full case, intact spine, unbroken seals. Scattered small spots of
tarnish, otherwise excellent. Identified on the back of the case.
3. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, distinguished man in top hat.
Early case, intact spine, excellent condition. Dag has unbroken
seals and scattered tarnish, otherwise excellent.
No identification.
4. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man. Broken seals, with light
swipes and small scratches/nicks. Full case with split spine.
Identified on the back of the case as Lawrence Armour, son
of Marvin & Harriet Hovey Armour.
5. Quarter-plate abmrotype of a man. Image is cracked. There
is some flaking, but when I place a back background behind it,
the entire image is visible. In an very nice, intact full case.
Identified on the back as Armour.
6. Wonderful quarter-plate daguerreotype of Edwin Hillyer and
his wife, Angeline Coe Hillyer, early-1840s. Angeline was an
important member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
The image has its original, unbroken seals. Half case, with hanging
loop on top. My photo does not do this image justice!
an important family based in Waupun, Wisconsin. Includes
one daguerreotype of Edwin Hillyer in Masonic regalia.
Many of the photos are identified on the backs. The family
names in this lot are Hillyer, Coe, Shelman, Hovey, and Armour.
They are all related in some way. I was able to find many hits on
them on Google, with just some very light searching.
Detailed descriptions of the photos follow:
1. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, girl in pink dress, coral necklace
and bracelet, holding a basket. Beautiful image! Half-case,
no seals, a couple of very small mat abrasions, otherwise excellent.
No identification.
2. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, Edwin Hillyer in Masonic regalia.
Hillyer was an important man in Waupun. He was a businessman
and a charter member of the Telulab Lodge No. 33, I.O.O.F. / Odd
Fellows, founded in 1848... probably the same date as his photo.
My photo came out a little blurry, but the actual image is sharp and clear.
Full case, intact spine, unbroken seals. Scattered small spots of
tarnish, otherwise excellent. Identified on the back of the case.
3. Sixth-plate daguerreotype, distinguished man in top hat.
Early case, intact spine, excellent condition. Dag has unbroken
seals and scattered tarnish, otherwise excellent.
No identification.
4. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a man. Broken seals, with light
swipes and small scratches/nicks. Full case with split spine.
Identified on the back of the case as Lawrence Armour, son
of Marvin & Harriet Hovey Armour.
5. Quarter-plate abmrotype of a man. Image is cracked. There
is some flaking, but when I place a back background behind it,
the entire image is visible. In an very nice, intact full case.
Identified on the back as Armour.
6. Wonderful quarter-plate daguerreotype of Edwin Hillyer and
his wife, Angeline Coe Hillyer, early-1840s. Angeline was an
important member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
The image has its original, unbroken seals. Half case, with hanging
loop on top. My photo does not do this image justice!
Please note that the debris / specks are on the glass;
the plate is actually super clean and undamaged. I did not want to break the original
seals to clean the glass, but behind the glass is a beautiful, clear dag.
Identified on the back as Edwin & Angeline Coe Hillyer. Waupun, Wis.
7. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a teen girl. She's wearing a mother-of-pearl
portrait cameo brooch and is holding something in her hand. Seals are broken, though
I do not note any mat abrasions. There are some very light swipes in the upper-right
section, not touching the girl. There are some other light marks on the plate that
could be scratches, but I can't really tell... could just be tarnish streaks.
Full case, with intact spine. Not identified.
8. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of a pretty teen girl in a gothic chair. Some gold
tinted jewelry. In a half-case. Not identified.
9. Sixth-plate daguerreotype of Emalina Armour, shown holding a hand-colored book,
I think it is. Original intact seals. There's a tarnish halo around her colored ring, though
all of the white specks and spots are on the glass. The plate is very clean. In a full case
with split spine. Identified on the back of the case.
10. Sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of an elderly woman wearing glasses and lace gloves.
Full case. Spine is almost separated. She is identified on the back of the case as
Climera Shelman Coe, mother of Angeline.
11. Trimmed CDV in 3" x 3" push-buton velvet case. Affectionate pose of a woman and
little boy. There's a name and date on it, but I can't make it out. The woman looks very
much like Angeline Hillyer, though neither are identified. Case functions well. Velvet is
worn in places. Image is behind convex glass.
12. Ninth-plate tintype of a striking young boy, identified on the back as Leyman Hillyer.
Family Bible, Thomas Baker, Isabella Dickerson, Ohio, 1879
Thomas N. Baker & Isabella Dickerson, married on April 10, 1879 in Coshocton County, Ohio. --
Might be Thomas H. Baker --
This Family Bible (with A LOT of names and dates) is for sale on eBay. --
http://www.ebay.com/itm/An-Old-Family-Bible-Consisting-of-Baker-Dickerson-Clark-Gonder-Families-/171192313653?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27dbdb6735
An Old Family Bible, Consisting of Baker, Dickerson, Clark, Gonder Families
Nettie Herrington & Albert E. Baker Marry, Columbia, Lorain, Ohio, 1883
Berea Advertiser, 01 Nov 1883, Page 2, Columbia column
MARRIED, at the M.E. Parsonage, Monday evening, October 29, '83, by the Rev. L.A. Markham, Mr. Albert E. Baker and Miss Nettie A. Herrington, both of Columbia. The parents being somewhat opposed, the young people took the matter in their own hands, and started away, going as far as Cleveland, leaving a letter informing the parents of their intentions. They relented and sent for them to return.
MARRIED, at the M.E. Parsonage, Monday evening, October 29, '83, by the Rev. L.A. Markham, Mr. Albert E. Baker and Miss Nettie A. Herrington, both of Columbia. The parents being somewhat opposed, the young people took the matter in their own hands, and started away, going as far as Cleveland, leaving a letter informing the parents of their intentions. They relented and sent for them to return.
Jonathan & Orpha Tripp Family Bible, 1800s
Tripp Family Bible that is for sale on Ebay. I transcribed these from the seller's photos. The pictures in the album don't appear to be marked, so I've included a copy of the photo at the bottom of this post.
BIRTHS
Jonathan Tripp, Born Sep 24, 1835
Orpha Weston, wife of J. Tripp, Born Dec. 12, 1835
William Milos Tripp, Born Feb. 1, 1857
Edwin M. Tripp, Born Sept. 25, 1862
Josie E. Tripp, born Oct 11, 1871
DEATHS
Edwin M. Tripp, Died Oct. 15, 1888
Orpha E. Tripp, Died June 17, 1892
Jonathan Tripp, Died Dec. 9, 1897
William M. Tripp, Died March 14, 1917
Josie E. Tripp Ashton, Died July 2, 1926
Marriage of Jonathan Tripp & Orpha Weston: Dec. 22, 1855
BIRTHS
Jonathan Tripp, Born Sep 24, 1835
Orpha Weston, wife of J. Tripp, Born Dec. 12, 1835
William Milos Tripp, Born Feb. 1, 1857
Edwin M. Tripp, Born Sept. 25, 1862
Josie E. Tripp, born Oct 11, 1871
DEATHS
Edwin M. Tripp, Died Oct. 15, 1888
Orpha E. Tripp, Died June 17, 1892
Jonathan Tripp, Died Dec. 9, 1897
William M. Tripp, Died March 14, 1917
Josie E. Tripp Ashton, Died July 2, 1926
Marriage of Jonathan Tripp & Orpha Weston: Dec. 22, 1855
John Partch - Lawrence Family Bible, Vermont, 1800s
Partch - Lawrence Bible that was for sale on Ebay. I transcribed these from the seller's photos.
BIRTHS
John Partch - Sept. 29, 1780
Ruby Lawrence - April 19, 1784
Cascenda M. Partch - May 1, 1815
Noble L. Partch - March 2, 1817
Lephia A. Partch - April 26, 1819
Marinda A. Partch - May 10, 1821
Nelson W. Partch - April 5, 1823
Mary Jane Partch - Sept. 4, 1830
Wm K. Lawrence - Sept 12, 1807
DEATHS
Dana Winslow - Feb. 20, 1874 (age 65)
Wm. R. Lawrence - Aug. 22, 1886 (age 72)
John Partch - July 13, 1873
Ruby P. Partch - July 24, 1855
Cascenda M. Partch - January 30, 1896
Noble L. Partch - (blank, no date written)
Lephia A. Partch - October 11, 1873
Marinda A. Partch - May 13, 1869
Nelson W. Partch - Jan. 15, 1887
Mary Jane Partch - Apr. 6, 1872
Hatie L. Partch - Jan 13 1875 (aged 15 years 6 months 2 days)
MARRIAGES
John Partch to Ruby Lawrence - April 13, 1814
Cascenda M. Partch to Wm. R. Lawrence - July 1, 1845
Noble L. Partch to Laura M. Darwin - June 15, 1843
Lephia A. Partch to Dana Winslow - March 18, 1848
Marinda A. Partch to Joseph Landon (no date)
Nelson W. Partch to Lucy A. Barker - Oct. 8, 1851
Mary Jane Partch to Hiram Calkins - Jan. 28, 1858
DIED
At Shelburn
William R. Lawrence
August 22, 1886
79 years
Funeral from his
residence, Tuesday, August [missing]
at ten o'clock a.m.
BIRTHS
John Partch - Sept. 29, 1780
Ruby Lawrence - April 19, 1784
Cascenda M. Partch - May 1, 1815
Noble L. Partch - March 2, 1817
Lephia A. Partch - April 26, 1819
Marinda A. Partch - May 10, 1821
Nelson W. Partch - April 5, 1823
Mary Jane Partch - Sept. 4, 1830
Wm K. Lawrence - Sept 12, 1807
DEATHS
Dana Winslow - Feb. 20, 1874 (age 65)
Wm. R. Lawrence - Aug. 22, 1886 (age 72)
John Partch - July 13, 1873
Ruby P. Partch - July 24, 1855
Cascenda M. Partch - January 30, 1896
Noble L. Partch - (blank, no date written)
Lephia A. Partch - October 11, 1873
Marinda A. Partch - May 13, 1869
Nelson W. Partch - Jan. 15, 1887
Mary Jane Partch - Apr. 6, 1872
Hatie L. Partch - Jan 13 1875 (aged 15 years 6 months 2 days)
MARRIAGES
John Partch to Ruby Lawrence - April 13, 1814
Cascenda M. Partch to Wm. R. Lawrence - July 1, 1845
Noble L. Partch to Laura M. Darwin - June 15, 1843
Lephia A. Partch to Dana Winslow - March 18, 1848
Marinda A. Partch to Joseph Landon (no date)
Nelson W. Partch to Lucy A. Barker - Oct. 8, 1851
Mary Jane Partch to Hiram Calkins - Jan. 28, 1858
DIED
At Shelburn
William R. Lawrence
August 22, 1886
79 years
Funeral from his
residence, Tuesday, August [missing]
at ten o'clock a.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Quartus Stebbins, 1827, Inventory in Probate Records
Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917, Docket A, Case 204, 1827, (Case no. 201-246 1827, Image 385/1528 familysearch.org) --
If you browse according to our directions, beginning with the image number noted above, you'll find an incredible inventory of this man's estate. And they counted everything!
If you browse according to our directions, beginning with the image number noted above, you'll find an incredible inventory of this man's estate. And they counted everything!
David Long to Jesse Harris, Bill for Medical Care, 1820-1825
Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917, Docket A, Case 204, 1827, (Case no. 201-246 1827, Image 371/1528 familysearch.org) --
A bill from Dr. David Long to the Estate of Jesse Harris. The following items are listed individually.
22 Sep 1820: To Visit Wife Parturition, $5.00
27 sep 1820: Bitters & Castor Oil, $1.00
26, 28 & 30 Sep 1820: 3 Visits & Medicine for Wife, $6.50
03 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
05 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
07 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
11 Jul 1822: To Visit Self & Child twice, $3.00
13 Jul 1822: Visit for Child, $1.50
15 Jul 1822: Calling & Medicine for Child, $1.00
23 Sept 1822: To Visit Wife Parturition, $5.00
30 Sept 1822: 5 Visits & medicine for Wife, $9.00
During the month of Oct 1822: 2 Visit & Med, $3.50 / 1 Visit & "Sapping" Wife twice, $5.00 / 3 Visits & Medicine for Wife, $4.50 / 1 visit & medicine, $1.75
10 & 15 Aug 1823: 3 Visits & medicine twice sent you, $7.50
24 Aug 1823: To Visit Wife twice, $1.75
1825: Medicine, $.50
Total of $62.50 plus interest of $10.92.
(On 24 Mar 1830, Dr. David Long signed a receipt for $31.19 for the "balance due me". Further records show that he may have taken the rest in goods.)
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Image 378 has a nice inventory of some commercial goods, I believe.
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April 31, 1832 (Full Account Provided)
Some of the items include:
Cash paid for coffin, $5.00
Paid David Long on account, $31.13
Paid in clothing and transporting two small children of the deceased to Vermont, $20.00
A bill from Dr. David Long to the Estate of Jesse Harris. The following items are listed individually.
22 Sep 1820: To Visit Wife Parturition, $5.00
27 sep 1820: Bitters & Castor Oil, $1.00
26, 28 & 30 Sep 1820: 3 Visits & Medicine for Wife, $6.50
03 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
05 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
07 Oct 1820: Visit & Med, $2.00
11 Jul 1822: To Visit Self & Child twice, $3.00
13 Jul 1822: Visit for Child, $1.50
15 Jul 1822: Calling & Medicine for Child, $1.00
23 Sept 1822: To Visit Wife Parturition, $5.00
30 Sept 1822: 5 Visits & medicine for Wife, $9.00
During the month of Oct 1822: 2 Visit & Med, $3.50 / 1 Visit & "Sapping" Wife twice, $5.00 / 3 Visits & Medicine for Wife, $4.50 / 1 visit & medicine, $1.75
10 & 15 Aug 1823: 3 Visits & medicine twice sent you, $7.50
24 Aug 1823: To Visit Wife twice, $1.75
1825: Medicine, $.50
Total of $62.50 plus interest of $10.92.
(On 24 Mar 1830, Dr. David Long signed a receipt for $31.19 for the "balance due me". Further records show that he may have taken the rest in goods.)
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Image 378 has a nice inventory of some commercial goods, I believe.
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April 31, 1832 (Full Account Provided)
Some of the items include:
Cash paid for coffin, $5.00
Paid David Long on account, $31.13
Paid in clothing and transporting two small children of the deceased to Vermont, $20.00
Probate Records for Sylvanus Brainard, Brooklyn, Ohio, 1827
Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917, Docket A, Case 203, 1827, (Case no. 201-246 1827, Image 360/1528 familysearch.org) --
Received of Jeremiah Gates, Adminr on the Estate of Sylvanus Brainard, deceased, twenty-three dollars 50/100 for medical bill due me from said estate.
Cleveland
Sept 1st, 1828
Donald McIntosh
(Paid for Medical Attendance)
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Sales on Estate of Late S Brainard
One three-year-old steer, $10
Two cows, $18.50
Two heifers, $14.50
Twenty-five stove hogs, $17.65
Three sheep, $3.75
Three-tun stack hay, $12
Two-ton barn hay, $10
Three bushels wheat, $1.50
Fourteen bushels corn, $4.37-1/2
Twenty-six bushels potatoes, $6.50
Four calves, $8
Two bed coverlets, $12
One reed, $1.26
One cart, $18
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Jeremiah Gates was appointed Administrator, on October 27, 1827, for the estate of Sylvanus Brainard, late of Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Witnessed by Cephas, Job and Willard Brainard
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Image 368/1528 has a wonderful inventory of SB's belongings. Worth a look-see, if you're related!
Received of Jeremiah Gates, Adminr on the Estate of Sylvanus Brainard, deceased, twenty-three dollars 50/100 for medical bill due me from said estate.
Cleveland
Sept 1st, 1828
Donald McIntosh
(Paid for Medical Attendance)
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Sales on Estate of Late S Brainard
One three-year-old steer, $10
Two cows, $18.50
Two heifers, $14.50
Twenty-five stove hogs, $17.65
Three sheep, $3.75
Three-tun stack hay, $12
Two-ton barn hay, $10
Three bushels wheat, $1.50
Fourteen bushels corn, $4.37-1/2
Twenty-six bushels potatoes, $6.50
Four calves, $8
Two bed coverlets, $12
One reed, $1.26
One cart, $18
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Jeremiah Gates was appointed Administrator, on October 27, 1827, for the estate of Sylvanus Brainard, late of Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Witnessed by Cephas, Job and Willard Brainard
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Image 368/1528 has a wonderful inventory of SB's belongings. Worth a look-see, if you're related!
Moses Atkinson, Worker on the Ohio Canal, Receipt for Wages, 1828
Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917, Docket A, Case 210, (Case no. 201-246 1827, Image 105/1528 familysearch.org) --
Received of Alonzo Carter, eight dollars, for labour done on Section 94 95 on the Ohio Canal for Sixteen days work
Brooklyn
April 28, 1828
Signed by Moses Atkinson
Received of Alonzo Carter, eight dollars, for labour done on Section 94 95 on the Ohio Canal for Sixteen days work
Brooklyn
April 28, 1828
Signed by Moses Atkinson
Miriam Bullock Orr, Died in 1825 in Brattleborough, Vermont -- WILL
Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917, Docket A, Case 192, (Case no. 188-200 1827, Image 249/493 familysearch.org) --
FamilySearch has scans of the original last will and testament of Miriam Orr. Here is a transcription. You can always use the first line of this note to browse and see the original. Very interesting. The original will was filed in Brattleborough, Vermont, but it was also probated in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, court. That's what I'm typing from.
In the name of God, Amen. I Miriam Orr wife of Capt. isaac Orr of Halifax in the County of Windham and State of Vermont being sick and weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding (praised be God for it) and considering the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of the time thereof and to the end that I may be the better prepared to leave the world whenever it shall please God to call me hence, do therefore make and declare this my will and testament in manner following, that is to say.
First, I give and devise to my Grand Children jesse Harris, William harris, Henry Harris, Ariel Harris, Eliza Harris, Lydia Harris (six children of my late daughter, Susannah Harris, deceased -- wife of Calvin Harris) the sum of twenty dollars each to be paid to them in the month of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty six.
Second, I give and devise to my daughter Eliza Brown (wife of Amos Brown) my high case of drawers, one small table, one light stand, one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads), my black silk gown, black silk cloak and black bonnet with one third part of my wearing apparel.
Third, I give and devise to my daughter, Lovina Whitney (wife of John Whitney) one third part of my wearing apparel and one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads).
Fourth, I give and devise to my daughter, Sarah Greenleaf (wife of James Greenleaf) one third part of my wearing apparel, one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads), one half of my knives and forks, one half of my pewter and tin ware (the other half of it to Eliza Brown) and my side saddle to Sarah Greenleaf.
Fifth, I give and devise to my Granddaughter, Miriam Goodenough (wife of Emerson Goodenough) my brass kettle, my changeable silk gown, my gold beads and one half of my Crockery and Glassware and one half of my silver spoons and all my linen.
Sixth, I give and devise to my Granddaughter Susannah harris my field bedstead and curtains, my chamber gown, my blue and white coverlet, one pair of sheets, one pair of pillowcases, one great wheel, one little wheel, one porridge pot, six dining chairs, one looking glass, one tea kettle, one iron bajon, one bake kettle, two dish kettles, one pair of small andirons, one half of my Crockery and Glassware and one half of my silver spoons.
Seventh, I give and devise to Emerson Goodenough of Brattleboro, the sum of one hundred dollars, to be paid in the month of January next.
I give and devise to my son, Samuel Bullock, my one horse waggon.
And my will is that my executor, after the payment of my just debts and necessary expences, and procuring and setting up a decent pair of Grave Stones to my memory, and procuring a pair of Grave Stones for my late daughter, Miriam Bullock -- and paying the foregoing legacies and provisions of this will and the necessary expences of settling my Estate, shall equally divide the residue and remainder of my Estate between my children William Bullock, Samuel Bullock, Jesse Bullock, Sarah Greenleaf, Lovina Whitney, and Eliza Brown or their heirs.
And, last, I do hereby constitute and appoint the beforenamed Emerson Goodenough of Brattleboro in said County of Windham, sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of january in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
Witnessed by:
Simpson Goodenough
Parmelia Goodenough
Rufus Clark
(The will was filed in the Brattleborough Probate Office on April 6, 1825, at a cost of $5.27.)
FamilySearch has scans of the original last will and testament of Miriam Orr. Here is a transcription. You can always use the first line of this note to browse and see the original. Very interesting. The original will was filed in Brattleborough, Vermont, but it was also probated in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, court. That's what I'm typing from.
In the name of God, Amen. I Miriam Orr wife of Capt. isaac Orr of Halifax in the County of Windham and State of Vermont being sick and weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding (praised be God for it) and considering the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of the time thereof and to the end that I may be the better prepared to leave the world whenever it shall please God to call me hence, do therefore make and declare this my will and testament in manner following, that is to say.
First, I give and devise to my Grand Children jesse Harris, William harris, Henry Harris, Ariel Harris, Eliza Harris, Lydia Harris (six children of my late daughter, Susannah Harris, deceased -- wife of Calvin Harris) the sum of twenty dollars each to be paid to them in the month of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty six.
Second, I give and devise to my daughter Eliza Brown (wife of Amos Brown) my high case of drawers, one small table, one light stand, one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads), my black silk gown, black silk cloak and black bonnet with one third part of my wearing apparel.
Third, I give and devise to my daughter, Lovina Whitney (wife of John Whitney) one third part of my wearing apparel and one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads).
Fourth, I give and devise to my daughter, Sarah Greenleaf (wife of James Greenleaf) one third part of my wearing apparel, one third part of my beds and bedding (except the bedsteads), one half of my knives and forks, one half of my pewter and tin ware (the other half of it to Eliza Brown) and my side saddle to Sarah Greenleaf.
Fifth, I give and devise to my Granddaughter, Miriam Goodenough (wife of Emerson Goodenough) my brass kettle, my changeable silk gown, my gold beads and one half of my Crockery and Glassware and one half of my silver spoons and all my linen.
Sixth, I give and devise to my Granddaughter Susannah harris my field bedstead and curtains, my chamber gown, my blue and white coverlet, one pair of sheets, one pair of pillowcases, one great wheel, one little wheel, one porridge pot, six dining chairs, one looking glass, one tea kettle, one iron bajon, one bake kettle, two dish kettles, one pair of small andirons, one half of my Crockery and Glassware and one half of my silver spoons.
Seventh, I give and devise to Emerson Goodenough of Brattleboro, the sum of one hundred dollars, to be paid in the month of January next.
I give and devise to my son, Samuel Bullock, my one horse waggon.
And my will is that my executor, after the payment of my just debts and necessary expences, and procuring and setting up a decent pair of Grave Stones to my memory, and procuring a pair of Grave Stones for my late daughter, Miriam Bullock -- and paying the foregoing legacies and provisions of this will and the necessary expences of settling my Estate, shall equally divide the residue and remainder of my Estate between my children William Bullock, Samuel Bullock, Jesse Bullock, Sarah Greenleaf, Lovina Whitney, and Eliza Brown or their heirs.
And, last, I do hereby constitute and appoint the beforenamed Emerson Goodenough of Brattleboro in said County of Windham, sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of january in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five.
Witnessed by:
Simpson Goodenough
Parmelia Goodenough
Rufus Clark
(The will was filed in the Brattleborough Probate Office on April 6, 1825, at a cost of $5.27.)
Saturday, December 7, 2013
The Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 Jan 1861, page 3
Letter from Rev. Abraham [sic--should have been Anthony] Bewley, the Murdered Methodist Clergymen.
The following letter, written by the Rev. A. Bewley previous to his being hung by a gang of slaveholding hounds in Texas, merely for being a member of the Methodist church North, which is tantamount to being an Abolitionist in the estimation of his murderers, we would most respectfully submit to those dought-faces who are eternally whining about the imaginary grievances of the South. We would particularly recommend it to a class of Republicans -- and we are glad to say they are few and far between -- who are growing unsteady in the knee-joints, and weak in the spinal column, and who are prating about the enormous guilt of those States which have passed personal liberty laws, to protect free colored people from being kidnapped by two-legged brutes, called man thieves.
We would also submit to the dough-face Democracy and weak-kneed Republicans, whether it would not be a good idea to settle the Southern difficulty, by sending down a cargo of Northern Methodist Clergymen, Republican Editors, Anti-slavery Merchants, Free Soil Orators, including Joshua R. Giddings, Charles Sumner, B.F. Wade, Henry Ward Beecher, and Horace Greeley, to be offered as a peace-offering to the fiendish spirit of Slavery. What a grand "Auto da fe" those Southern traitors would have over the hanging, burning, and tarring and feathering of the crowd! Really the more we think of the plan, the more feasible it appears. An offer of this kind would show such a magnanimous spirit on the part of the North, that we will stake our reputation that the South will accept it, and agree to keep quiet till they commence another disunion howl, and cry out for more concessions from the North.
Mr. Bewley's widow now resides at Humboldt, Kansas. She is very poor, having been deprived of him who was her faithful supporter. The following affecting farewell letter to his family was written by Mr. Bewley, just one week previous to his execution. We copy it from the St. Louis Central Christian Advocate.
Fayetteville, Arkansas,
Sept. 6, 1860
DEAR WIFE AND CHILDREN
I never took up my pen under such circumstances before. After I left there that day I was hurried on, and the next day about 9 o'clock we got to Fayetteville. I am here yet. They have not put me in jail, but keep me under guard. At night I am chained fast to some person, and in the day I have liberty to walk about with the guard. I have been, in the general, tolerable, although my company in general has not been as desirable as some. They are now after Tom Willet. So soon as they succeed in getting him, I suppose they will set out with us to Texas on the overland stage, and if so, hand us over to the Fort Worth Committee and receive the reward. Then we will, I suppose, be under their supervision, to do with us as seemeth them good. And if that takes place, "dear" and "much beloved wife and loving" children, I shall never, in this life, expect to see you; but I shall look to meet you all, with our little babe that has already gone to that blessed haven of repose. The reason why I so speak, in these times of heated political excitement, mole-hills are raised mountain high, and where there is none, it is frequently imagined they see something. That being the case, it is enough to know that we are "North Methodists", as they are called; and from what we learned in Texas about that Fort Worth Committee, they had sworn vengeance against all such folks. I expect when they get to us we will go the trip. But, dear wife and children, who are big enough to know about these things, know that, so far as I am concerned, all these things are false. You have been with me, and you know as well as I do that none of these things have ever been countenanced about our house, but that we have repudiated such to the last. So you see that I am innocent, and you, my love, will have the lasting satisfaction to know that your husband was innocent, for you have been with me for some twenty-six years, and your constitution is emaciated and gone down to feebleness. You will have to spend the remaining part of your life as a bereaved widow, with your orphan children, with one blind daughter. Now, my feelings I cannot describe, but I know there is a God that doeth right. As I was taken away, and was not even permitted to see you, that I might bid you and the children farewell, I have to do it in this way, and would say to all to try to continue your way onward to Heaven. Tell George and baby, when they get old enough, they must seek religion and be good boys, and meet Pa in Heaven. I want William and John, as they are the oldest, to be good to their mother and blind sister.
Do with your scant means are you think best. I have feelings -- I cannot tell you how I feel for you. There on the road, in your wagons, we thought ourselves at home. But I can only leave you in the hands of Him in whom I put my trust. I know you will not forget me in your prayers; you have mine -- shall have while I have breath. I believe much in prayer. I feel no guilt, from the fact that I have done nothing to cause that feeling. Dear Jane, I cannot tell what is the best course for you to pursue, but I want you to get somewhere that the children can have a chance at school. Keep as clear of these one-horse towns as you can. Frequently at such places boys are early led estray. I do hope that the good Lord will comfort you and guide you to the best conclusions.
I would be glad if you would tell Henry McCary to write to Capt. Daget at Fort Worth, my standing since he was first acquainted with me, and when you write to your friends tell them to do so too, or as they choose. I now close by subscribing myself your affectionate husband and father,
ANTHONY BEWLEY
You will doubless preserve this imperfect scroll. A.B.
This is September 6th, 1859.
City of Fayetteville, Ark.
I, with a portion of the Vigilance committee; will leave Fayetteville to-night some time. The Committee has returned without Willet, and have given up hunting him any more.
A. BEWLEY
Letter from Rev. Abraham [sic--should have been Anthony] Bewley, the Murdered Methodist Clergymen.
The following letter, written by the Rev. A. Bewley previous to his being hung by a gang of slaveholding hounds in Texas, merely for being a member of the Methodist church North, which is tantamount to being an Abolitionist in the estimation of his murderers, we would most respectfully submit to those dought-faces who are eternally whining about the imaginary grievances of the South. We would particularly recommend it to a class of Republicans -- and we are glad to say they are few and far between -- who are growing unsteady in the knee-joints, and weak in the spinal column, and who are prating about the enormous guilt of those States which have passed personal liberty laws, to protect free colored people from being kidnapped by two-legged brutes, called man thieves.
We would also submit to the dough-face Democracy and weak-kneed Republicans, whether it would not be a good idea to settle the Southern difficulty, by sending down a cargo of Northern Methodist Clergymen, Republican Editors, Anti-slavery Merchants, Free Soil Orators, including Joshua R. Giddings, Charles Sumner, B.F. Wade, Henry Ward Beecher, and Horace Greeley, to be offered as a peace-offering to the fiendish spirit of Slavery. What a grand "Auto da fe" those Southern traitors would have over the hanging, burning, and tarring and feathering of the crowd! Really the more we think of the plan, the more feasible it appears. An offer of this kind would show such a magnanimous spirit on the part of the North, that we will stake our reputation that the South will accept it, and agree to keep quiet till they commence another disunion howl, and cry out for more concessions from the North.
Mr. Bewley's widow now resides at Humboldt, Kansas. She is very poor, having been deprived of him who was her faithful supporter. The following affecting farewell letter to his family was written by Mr. Bewley, just one week previous to his execution. We copy it from the St. Louis Central Christian Advocate.
Fayetteville, Arkansas,
Sept. 6, 1860
DEAR WIFE AND CHILDREN
I never took up my pen under such circumstances before. After I left there that day I was hurried on, and the next day about 9 o'clock we got to Fayetteville. I am here yet. They have not put me in jail, but keep me under guard. At night I am chained fast to some person, and in the day I have liberty to walk about with the guard. I have been, in the general, tolerable, although my company in general has not been as desirable as some. They are now after Tom Willet. So soon as they succeed in getting him, I suppose they will set out with us to Texas on the overland stage, and if so, hand us over to the Fort Worth Committee and receive the reward. Then we will, I suppose, be under their supervision, to do with us as seemeth them good. And if that takes place, "dear" and "much beloved wife and loving" children, I shall never, in this life, expect to see you; but I shall look to meet you all, with our little babe that has already gone to that blessed haven of repose. The reason why I so speak, in these times of heated political excitement, mole-hills are raised mountain high, and where there is none, it is frequently imagined they see something. That being the case, it is enough to know that we are "North Methodists", as they are called; and from what we learned in Texas about that Fort Worth Committee, they had sworn vengeance against all such folks. I expect when they get to us we will go the trip. But, dear wife and children, who are big enough to know about these things, know that, so far as I am concerned, all these things are false. You have been with me, and you know as well as I do that none of these things have ever been countenanced about our house, but that we have repudiated such to the last. So you see that I am innocent, and you, my love, will have the lasting satisfaction to know that your husband was innocent, for you have been with me for some twenty-six years, and your constitution is emaciated and gone down to feebleness. You will have to spend the remaining part of your life as a bereaved widow, with your orphan children, with one blind daughter. Now, my feelings I cannot describe, but I know there is a God that doeth right. As I was taken away, and was not even permitted to see you, that I might bid you and the children farewell, I have to do it in this way, and would say to all to try to continue your way onward to Heaven. Tell George and baby, when they get old enough, they must seek religion and be good boys, and meet Pa in Heaven. I want William and John, as they are the oldest, to be good to their mother and blind sister.
Do with your scant means are you think best. I have feelings -- I cannot tell you how I feel for you. There on the road, in your wagons, we thought ourselves at home. But I can only leave you in the hands of Him in whom I put my trust. I know you will not forget me in your prayers; you have mine -- shall have while I have breath. I believe much in prayer. I feel no guilt, from the fact that I have done nothing to cause that feeling. Dear Jane, I cannot tell what is the best course for you to pursue, but I want you to get somewhere that the children can have a chance at school. Keep as clear of these one-horse towns as you can. Frequently at such places boys are early led estray. I do hope that the good Lord will comfort you and guide you to the best conclusions.
I would be glad if you would tell Henry McCary to write to Capt. Daget at Fort Worth, my standing since he was first acquainted with me, and when you write to your friends tell them to do so too, or as they choose. I now close by subscribing myself your affectionate husband and father,
ANTHONY BEWLEY
You will doubless preserve this imperfect scroll. A.B.
This is September 6th, 1859.
City of Fayetteville, Ark.
I, with a portion of the Vigilance committee; will leave Fayetteville to-night some time. The Committee has returned without Willet, and have given up hunting him any more.
A. BEWLEY
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
William Musgrave, Lorton, Cumberland, England, 1818
Lancaster Gazette, 24 Jan 1818, page 3
A melancholy accident happened lately at Lorton, near Cockermouth. A son of Mr. Jonathan Musgrave (about fourteen years of age), endeavouring to recover a foot-ball, which one of his playfellows had tost into the Whitbeck, he fell into the rivulet, which was much swoln at the time by the heavy rains, and was unfortunately drowned. The accident happened on the Thursday, and the body was not discovered till the Saturday following.
A melancholy accident happened lately at Lorton, near Cockermouth. A son of Mr. Jonathan Musgrave (about fourteen years of age), endeavouring to recover a foot-ball, which one of his playfellows had tost into the Whitbeck, he fell into the rivulet, which was much swoln at the time by the heavy rains, and was unfortunately drowned. The accident happened on the Thursday, and the body was not discovered till the Saturday following.
George Wade, Dunmow, Essex, England, 1818
Lancaster Gazette, 24 Jan 1818, page 3
BIRTHS.
On the 23d ult, at Dunmow, in Essex, (a place well known by thousands who have never seen it) the Lady of George Wade, Esq., of her sisteenth child, of whom fifteen are living. It is remarkable, that the brother of the above-named gentleman, (John Wade, of Injebreck, Esq. in the Isle of Man) has nine children living. Their joint issue is twenty-four; and it so happens that the number of boys and girls is equal -- making twelve couple of cousins!
BIRTHS.
On the 23d ult, at Dunmow, in Essex, (a place well known by thousands who have never seen it) the Lady of George Wade, Esq., of her sisteenth child, of whom fifteen are living. It is remarkable, that the brother of the above-named gentleman, (John Wade, of Injebreck, Esq. in the Isle of Man) has nine children living. Their joint issue is twenty-four; and it so happens that the number of boys and girls is equal -- making twelve couple of cousins!
William Holgate, Settle, Lancashire, England, 1810
[According to this obit, his birth and death days were the same: May 30.]
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 09 Jun 1810, page 3.
On Wednesday se'nnight, William Holgate, the son of Mr. Wm. Holgate, of Settle, aged 20. This amiable young man had been long afflicted with an agonizing disease, which he bore with truly Christian fortitude. During the latter part of it, he seemed to be fully impressed with a presentiment of his approaching end, and while life was gradually wearing away, attempted to console his weeping friends with assurances that death was stripped of its terrors to him. On the last day, nearly at the last hour of his life, his expression to an esteemed friend was, "This is my birth-day, and this evening will be my close." Not long after, he reclined his head, and expired without a groan. His remains were embalmed by the tears of all who knew him. His memory will ever live in the minds of those who were acquainted with his endearing virtues.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 09 Jun 1810, page 3.
On Wednesday se'nnight, William Holgate, the son of Mr. Wm. Holgate, of Settle, aged 20. This amiable young man had been long afflicted with an agonizing disease, which he bore with truly Christian fortitude. During the latter part of it, he seemed to be fully impressed with a presentiment of his approaching end, and while life was gradually wearing away, attempted to console his weeping friends with assurances that death was stripped of its terrors to him. On the last day, nearly at the last hour of his life, his expression to an esteemed friend was, "This is my birth-day, and this evening will be my close." Not long after, he reclined his head, and expired without a groan. His remains were embalmed by the tears of all who knew him. His memory will ever live in the minds of those who were acquainted with his endearing virtues.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Samuel Booth (Faith Hope Charity), 1812, Lancashire, England
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 25 Apr 1812, page 3
BIRTH
On the 8th inst., at Hollinwood, Peggy, the wife of Samuel Booth, a poor weaver, was delivered of three fine children, all girls, and likely to do well; they have called them Faith, Hope, and Charity. Scarcely fifteen months have elapsed since she was brought to bed of twins.
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IGI Burial Records for St. Michael, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, shows that the babies died shortly after or before this article:
Hope & Charity were buried on 26 Apr 1812.
Faith was buried on 21 Apr 1812.
The twins mentioned above appear to be (from St. Michael records):
Mary, born on 18 Nov 1810, Christened on 02 Dec 1810, and buried on 27 Feb 1811.
Betty, born on 19 Nov 1810, Christened 02 Dec 1810 (no death recorded yet in online transcriptions).
BIRTH
On the 8th inst., at Hollinwood, Peggy, the wife of Samuel Booth, a poor weaver, was delivered of three fine children, all girls, and likely to do well; they have called them Faith, Hope, and Charity. Scarcely fifteen months have elapsed since she was brought to bed of twins.
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IGI Burial Records for St. Michael, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, shows that the babies died shortly after or before this article:
Hope & Charity were buried on 26 Apr 1812.
Faith was buried on 21 Apr 1812.
The twins mentioned above appear to be (from St. Michael records):
Mary, born on 18 Nov 1810, Christened on 02 Dec 1810, and buried on 27 Feb 1811.
Betty, born on 19 Nov 1810, Christened 02 Dec 1810 (no death recorded yet in online transcriptions).
Elizabeth Bullard Winfrey, Gainsborough, England, 1804
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 01 Dec 1804, page 3
DEATHS
Lately, at Gainsborough, Elizabeth Bullard, alias Winfrey, widow, at the extraordinary age of 107 years. She remembered his Majesty King George the First coming to England, could see without spectacles, and died without pain or sickness, being literally exhausted and worn out.
DEATHS
Lately, at Gainsborough, Elizabeth Bullard, alias Winfrey, widow, at the extraordinary age of 107 years. She remembered his Majesty King George the First coming to England, could see without spectacles, and died without pain or sickness, being literally exhausted and worn out.
Dennis Coorobee, Ballindangin, Athenry, Ireland, 1804
Lately, at Groves*, near Athenry, Ireland, of a short illness, Mr. Dennis Coorobee, of Ballindangin, aged 117, a truly honest man. he retained his faculties to the last, and until two days previous to his death, he never remembered to have any complaint or sickness whatever, (tooth-ache only excepted). Three weeks before his death, he walked from his house to Galway, and back the same day, which is 26 miles. He could, to the last, read the smallest print without the assistance of glasses, which he never accustomed himself to, with as much ease as a boy of 16. It has been acknowledge by the most intelligent men in that kingdom, that, for the present age, he was the most experienced farmer, and the brightest genius for the improvement of agriculture: it is upwards of 70 years since he propagated that most useful article to the human species, called the black potatoe. He was married seven times, and when married the last, was 98* years old -- by them all he had 48 children, 236 grand children, 944 great grand children, and 25 great great grand children, the oldest of whom is four years old -- and his own youngest son (by his last wife) is about 18 years old.
*Ink blobs on original newspaper made this difficult to read.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 01 Dec 1804, page 3
*Ink blobs on original newspaper made this difficult to read.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 01 Dec 1804, page 3
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Mary Alice Stubbs Thompson, Downall Green, Wigan, Lancashire, England, 1870
DEATHS
Downall Green, near Wigan. -- On the 3rd inst., at Highfield, Mary Alice, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Crompton, and youngest daughter of Mr. William Stubbs, late of Caton, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 12 Mar 1870, page 5
Downall Green, near Wigan. -- On the 3rd inst., at Highfield, Mary Alice, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Crompton, and youngest daughter of Mr. William Stubbs, late of Caton, aged 32 years. Deeply regretted.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 12 Mar 1870, page 5
William Stubbs, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, 1871
DEATHS
Thornber, near High Bentham. -- On the 9th inst., Mr. William Stubbs, formerly of Caton, aged 74 years. Much respected.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 15 Apr 1871, page 5
Thornber, near High Bentham. -- On the 9th inst., Mr. William Stubbs, formerly of Caton, aged 74 years. Much respected.
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 15 Apr 1871, page 5
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Marion Woodrow, Carlisle, England, New York, 1836
DEATHS
On Tuesday, the 23d ult., at New York, Mrs. Marion Woodrow, wife of the Rev. Thomas Woodrow, late of Carlisle, England. Mr. Woodrow arrived in this city but a few weeks since with his family, consisting of his lady, her sister, and seven young children. Hearing of a vacant church, in Dutchness City, Mr. W. repaired thither three weeks ago, leaving his wife and family well. She was taken ill soon after his departure, and died suddenly in a land of strangers, on the night above mentioned, surrounded only by her sister and children. The affectionate husband was only apprized of his bereavement when he entered the house on his return -- just in season to attend her remains to the house for all living. -- New York Paper
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 26 March 1836, page 3
On Tuesday, the 23d ult., at New York, Mrs. Marion Woodrow, wife of the Rev. Thomas Woodrow, late of Carlisle, England. Mr. Woodrow arrived in this city but a few weeks since with his family, consisting of his lady, her sister, and seven young children. Hearing of a vacant church, in Dutchness City, Mr. W. repaired thither three weeks ago, leaving his wife and family well. She was taken ill soon after his departure, and died suddenly in a land of strangers, on the night above mentioned, surrounded only by her sister and children. The affectionate husband was only apprized of his bereavement when he entered the house on his return -- just in season to attend her remains to the house for all living. -- New York Paper
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 26 March 1836, page 3
1836 deaths: reporting many deaths of British folks aged 90+ years!
DEATHS
At Creech Range, near Wareham, Mr. Abbott, aged 100 years.
On Tuesday, the 8th inst., at Anderson's buildings, South Shields, aged 105, Mrs. Mary Mackey. She retained her faculties to the last.
On Wednesday, the 9th inst., aged 107, Mrs. Elizabeth Pawley, of Braunston-gate, Leicester. She was a native of Warwickshire, and had been a widow about seventeen years. She retained her faculties to the last in wonderful degree, and appeared to suffer comparatively little from the effects of her almost patriarchal age. Her sister died short time ago, between the age of 90 and 100 years.
On Friday, the 19th ult., at Frome, Thomas Golledge, aged 89. A brother who survives him is at present 91 years of age, his wife 86, and a sister the same age.
At Hawkchurch, aged 103, Mr. J. Moly. His memory was most tenaciouis, and he was fond of adverting to his having been in London at the time of the rebellion in 1745, and seen the trained bands reviewed by George II, and the troops marched out of the metropolis with the Duke of Cumberland.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 26 March 1836, page 3
At Creech Range, near Wareham, Mr. Abbott, aged 100 years.
On Tuesday, the 8th inst., at Anderson's buildings, South Shields, aged 105, Mrs. Mary Mackey. She retained her faculties to the last.
On Wednesday, the 9th inst., aged 107, Mrs. Elizabeth Pawley, of Braunston-gate, Leicester. She was a native of Warwickshire, and had been a widow about seventeen years. She retained her faculties to the last in wonderful degree, and appeared to suffer comparatively little from the effects of her almost patriarchal age. Her sister died short time ago, between the age of 90 and 100 years.
On Friday, the 19th ult., at Frome, Thomas Golledge, aged 89. A brother who survives him is at present 91 years of age, his wife 86, and a sister the same age.
At Hawkchurch, aged 103, Mr. J. Moly. His memory was most tenaciouis, and he was fond of adverting to his having been in London at the time of the rebellion in 1745, and seen the trained bands reviewed by George II, and the troops marched out of the metropolis with the Duke of Cumberland.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 26 March 1836, page 3
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Langdale Atkinson, Burton, Westmorland, 1863
DEATHS
On the 1st September last, by the capsizing of a boat while crossing the Bar off Lagos, West Coast of Africa, in his 22nd year, Lieut. Langdale Atkinson, R.N., of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, youngest son of the late William Waltham Atkinson, of Burton House, Burton, Westmorland, Esq.
Kendal Mercury, 17 Oct 1863, page 5
On the 1st September last, by the capsizing of a boat while crossing the Bar off Lagos, West Coast of Africa, in his 22nd year, Lieut. Langdale Atkinson, R.N., of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, youngest son of the late William Waltham Atkinson, of Burton House, Burton, Westmorland, Esq.
Kendal Mercury, 17 Oct 1863, page 5
Friday, June 7, 2013
Sunstroke, James Woodman, Heston, Lancashire, England, 1873
DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE AT HEATON
During the intense heat of Tuesday, a stonemason, at Heaton, named James Woodman, was struck down by sunstroke whilst working in a hay field at Heston, about four o'clock in the afternoon, and died from the effects about four hours afterwards. He had been at work from seven o'clock in the mornng until four o'clock in the afternoon, when he suddenly left off his work, whilst loading the cart, saying he was so weak he could do no more. He then walked away about a hundred yards, when he fell down, and never afterwards spoke. The following was the evidence adduced at the inquest, which was held before Mr. Holden, at Heaton, Thursday:
James Lamb, of Heaton, farm labourer, said: Deceased was a farm labourer with Thomas Taylor, and on Tuesday last we were working together in the hay field. We were alone, and about four o'clock in the afternoon I noticed something was the matter with him. We were loading the cart, and he said he was so weak he could do no more. He then walked away from me with the fork in his hand; and when he had got about a hundred yards I saw him fall on his back. he never spoke again. I came home for help, and did not go back because another cart was going with other men to the field. I went for the doctor. We had been working in the hay field together from seven o'clock in the morning. He had only a soft cloth cap on all day. He never complained of any pain until he had told me he could work no more.
James Metcalfe, of Heaton, farm labourer, said: I was in the same field with deceased part of the day on Tuesday. When Lamb came to say he was ill I went with the horse and cart to the field. I found him lying on his back, and when I asked him if he was "badly" he took not the slightest notice of me. His eyes were closed, and he was unable to speak. His breathing was heavy. We got him into the cart and brought him home. I went over to Overton for his brother, and did not see him again alive.
George Taylor, of Heaton, farmer, said: I was at work with the deceased nearly all the day on Tuesday. He never complained of anything, but said he was better than he had been. I was with him when he died, about eight o'clock. He never spoke after he came into the house.
John Woodman, of Overton, mason, said: Deceased was my brother. He was 54 years of age and a stonemason by trade. I saw him on Saturday, and he was then quite well. I have never known him to ail anything.
The jury returned a verdict that "Deceased had died suddenly from sunstroke."
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 26 Jul 1873, page 5
During the intense heat of Tuesday, a stonemason, at Heaton, named James Woodman, was struck down by sunstroke whilst working in a hay field at Heston, about four o'clock in the afternoon, and died from the effects about four hours afterwards. He had been at work from seven o'clock in the mornng until four o'clock in the afternoon, when he suddenly left off his work, whilst loading the cart, saying he was so weak he could do no more. He then walked away about a hundred yards, when he fell down, and never afterwards spoke. The following was the evidence adduced at the inquest, which was held before Mr. Holden, at Heaton, Thursday:
James Lamb, of Heaton, farm labourer, said: Deceased was a farm labourer with Thomas Taylor, and on Tuesday last we were working together in the hay field. We were alone, and about four o'clock in the afternoon I noticed something was the matter with him. We were loading the cart, and he said he was so weak he could do no more. He then walked away from me with the fork in his hand; and when he had got about a hundred yards I saw him fall on his back. he never spoke again. I came home for help, and did not go back because another cart was going with other men to the field. I went for the doctor. We had been working in the hay field together from seven o'clock in the morning. He had only a soft cloth cap on all day. He never complained of any pain until he had told me he could work no more.
James Metcalfe, of Heaton, farm labourer, said: I was in the same field with deceased part of the day on Tuesday. When Lamb came to say he was ill I went with the horse and cart to the field. I found him lying on his back, and when I asked him if he was "badly" he took not the slightest notice of me. His eyes were closed, and he was unable to speak. His breathing was heavy. We got him into the cart and brought him home. I went over to Overton for his brother, and did not see him again alive.
George Taylor, of Heaton, farmer, said: I was at work with the deceased nearly all the day on Tuesday. He never complained of anything, but said he was better than he had been. I was with him when he died, about eight o'clock. He never spoke after he came into the house.
John Woodman, of Overton, mason, said: Deceased was my brother. He was 54 years of age and a stonemason by trade. I saw him on Saturday, and he was then quite well. I have never known him to ail anything.
The jury returned a verdict that "Deceased had died suddenly from sunstroke."
Lancaster Gazette, Saturday, 26 Jul 1873, page 5
1873 Heatwave Description (see entries about Sunstroke)
THE WEATHER. EXTRAORDINARY VISITATION.
The present week has been one of meteorological phenomena rarely exampled in these temperate latitudes. Heat of remarkable fierceness made itself felt on Monday, the mercury rising to some degrees above 100 in the sun. For the purpose of hay harvest nothing could be more opportune, and all around Lancaster was a scene of busy hay-making, fortunately unaccompanied by the perils that awaited field operations the day after. Tuesday was the hottest day perhaps ever remembered here. An unclouded sun shot down its burning rays with intensity proper to our Indian climate, but altogether unexampled in these parts, rendering out-of-door labour an affair of absolute danger, as may be seen by the various items of intelligence to be found in our local columns, relating the many deaths from sun-stroke in the hay field. The oppressive heat continued until about four o'clock in the afternoon, when some friendly, but (as it afterwards proved) ominous, cloud came up from the west, and interposed a grateful shade for all. These clouds gradually increased their area, and by seven o'clock the whole south and south-western horizon loomed portentiously. A thunder-storm was evidently near, and very soon the familiar distant growl made itself heard. Lightning flashed at intervals, which gradually became shorter and shorter, till the electric display became all but incessant. The thunder was also barely intermittent, but it was never very near; so that the wondrous electric phenomena witnessed on this memorable occasion could be contemplated without fear of serious consequences. A glorious sight it truly was, but one that admits of no verbal description. The best evidence of its extraordinary character was to be had in the next morning's expressions of wonder and admiration to be heard on all sides in the course of ordinary conversation. The simple truth is that from about seven o'clock till ten, the long evening of a summer day was kept ablaze by incessant lightning flashes, some forked, some of the other kind, and occasionally both kinds intermingling, and when night at last closed in there was no darkness, all space being filled with the glory of this most remarkable visitation. It was near midnight ere the last of the retiring storm was seen in faint flashes "few and far between". Very little rain fell.
The present week has been one of meteorological phenomena rarely exampled in these temperate latitudes. Heat of remarkable fierceness made itself felt on Monday, the mercury rising to some degrees above 100 in the sun. For the purpose of hay harvest nothing could be more opportune, and all around Lancaster was a scene of busy hay-making, fortunately unaccompanied by the perils that awaited field operations the day after. Tuesday was the hottest day perhaps ever remembered here. An unclouded sun shot down its burning rays with intensity proper to our Indian climate, but altogether unexampled in these parts, rendering out-of-door labour an affair of absolute danger, as may be seen by the various items of intelligence to be found in our local columns, relating the many deaths from sun-stroke in the hay field. The oppressive heat continued until about four o'clock in the afternoon, when some friendly, but (as it afterwards proved) ominous, cloud came up from the west, and interposed a grateful shade for all. These clouds gradually increased their area, and by seven o'clock the whole south and south-western horizon loomed portentiously. A thunder-storm was evidently near, and very soon the familiar distant growl made itself heard. Lightning flashed at intervals, which gradually became shorter and shorter, till the electric display became all but incessant. The thunder was also barely intermittent, but it was never very near; so that the wondrous electric phenomena witnessed on this memorable occasion could be contemplated without fear of serious consequences. A glorious sight it truly was, but one that admits of no verbal description. The best evidence of its extraordinary character was to be had in the next morning's expressions of wonder and admiration to be heard on all sides in the course of ordinary conversation. The simple truth is that from about seven o'clock till ten, the long evening of a summer day was kept ablaze by incessant lightning flashes, some forked, some of the other kind, and occasionally both kinds intermingling, and when night at last closed in there was no darkness, all space being filled with the glory of this most remarkable visitation. It was near midnight ere the last of the retiring storm was seen in faint flashes "few and far between". Very little rain fell.
Sunstroke Strikes Again
DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE. A young woman, named Mary Marsh, was on Monday looking at a length procession of the Free Gardeners' Friendly Society, when she fell dead from sunstroke. About the time of the occurrence the thermometer showed 108 deg. in the sun.
Dundee Courier, Friday, 25 Jul 1873, page 3
Dundee Courier, Friday, 25 Jul 1873, page 3
DEATHS FROM SUNSTROKE
DEATHS FROM SUNSTROKE.
SPOFFORTH. At Spofforth, an old man named W illiam Bulmer, about 70 years of age, residing at Sicklinghall, a shoemaker by trade, was reduced tosuch a depth of poverty that he had tasted nothing for three days. He got work in a hayfield between Spofforth and Wetherby, belonging to Mr. Bewes, on Tuesday. When the other men went to dinner, he, feeling unwell, said he would remain in the field until they came back and brought his dinner. On their return it was found that the old man was dead, it is supposed from sunstroke. His body turned quite black.
MALTON. Three cases of sunstroke are reported from this district. On Tuesday as George Bridgeman was driving a mowing machine on the farm of Mr. Coulson, on Langton Wold, he suddenly fell from his seat. Mr. W.T. Colby, surgeon, of Malton, was quickly sent for, but on Wednesday the man still laid almost insensible and motionless. The two other cases occurred on Tuesday afternoon, both in the hafield in Ryedale. It is rumoured that one of the men is dead. The highest temperature in the shade has been: Sunday 85 deg., Monday 85 deg., Tuesday 90 deg. (at Slater's, Malton, 92 deg.), and Wednesday 84 deg.
MIDDLESBRO'. On Tuesday afternoon, a fatal case of sunstroke occurred at the Clarence Ironworks, owned by Messrs. Bell Brothers, at Port Clarence, near Middlesbro'. A man named Michael Downey was pursuing his usual occupation of filling ironstone from a keel upon the river Tees, when he fell down insensible, and was carried to his home. Medical attendance was procured, but the poor fellow remained insensible, and died in the course of the evening.
SKIPTON. Tuesday was one of the hottest days ever known in this district. The coroner had five deaths on his list from sunstroke.
SEDBERGH. On Tuesday morning, a labouring man named L. Greenbank engaged in a hayfield on the farm of Mr. C. Gosling, Dent, was smitten by sunstroke, and became unconscious immediately. Dr. Swain, of Sedbergh, was summoned at once, but arrived too late to be of any use; the poor fellow died almost directly he arrived--about three p.m. The unfortunate man was forty-one years of age, and leaves a mother who was dependent on him for support. On the same afternoon, a man named F. Veitch, belonging to Penrith, but engaged with Mr. Capstick, near Sedbergh, was struck, and, though not killed, Dr. Inman, who was called in, pronounced him in such great danger that his wife was summoned by wire.
WENSLEYDALE. In this neighbourhood the recent hot weather has caused no less than eight deaths. At Caldbergh, two miles from Middleham, two men were making pikes in a field, when one of them fell down in a fit, and in twenty minutes afterwards was a corpse. His name was William Stubbs, aged about forty years. In the same neighbourhood the wife of Francis Yeoman was taken from a field in which she was working in a helpless condition, and is not expected to recover. At Swineside, a servant girl, daughter of Mr. Milner, the schoolmaster at Horsehouse, whilst in the hay field was taken suddenly ill and died during the night. A man named Anthony Weighill, in the service of Mr. Charles Blenkinsop, farmer, constable Barten (Burton?), was mowing, and shortly after partaking of a pint of beer suddenly became ill and died, whilst another servant swooned. At Hawes a man from the west country died from sunstroke; at Gale a woman named Mary Metcalfe fell a victim to the same affliction; two men, one named Metcalfe or Blundell, in the employ of Mr. Hall, farmer, Marsett, and the other named Thomas Atkinson, in that of Mr. Scarr, farmer, Holmes, Askrigg, have met death under similar circumstances; and a navvy is also reported to have been overpowered by the sun, and died on the road in the neighbourhood of Hawes.
WETHERBY. The men and women engaged in haymaking at Wetherby House have suffered greatly from the effects of the heat, and many were obliged to leave and go home to bed. Mr. Geo. Precious, publican of Wetherby, who was overlooking the cutting of his hay, was overpowered, and is still in bed from the shock.
Further deaths from sunstroke are reported from Blackburn, Stalybridge, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Fifeshire, &c.
York Herald, Saturday, 26 Jul 1873, page 7
SPOFFORTH. At Spofforth, an old man named W illiam Bulmer, about 70 years of age, residing at Sicklinghall, a shoemaker by trade, was reduced tosuch a depth of poverty that he had tasted nothing for three days. He got work in a hayfield between Spofforth and Wetherby, belonging to Mr. Bewes, on Tuesday. When the other men went to dinner, he, feeling unwell, said he would remain in the field until they came back and brought his dinner. On their return it was found that the old man was dead, it is supposed from sunstroke. His body turned quite black.
MALTON. Three cases of sunstroke are reported from this district. On Tuesday as George Bridgeman was driving a mowing machine on the farm of Mr. Coulson, on Langton Wold, he suddenly fell from his seat. Mr. W.T. Colby, surgeon, of Malton, was quickly sent for, but on Wednesday the man still laid almost insensible and motionless. The two other cases occurred on Tuesday afternoon, both in the hafield in Ryedale. It is rumoured that one of the men is dead. The highest temperature in the shade has been: Sunday 85 deg., Monday 85 deg., Tuesday 90 deg. (at Slater's, Malton, 92 deg.), and Wednesday 84 deg.
MIDDLESBRO'. On Tuesday afternoon, a fatal case of sunstroke occurred at the Clarence Ironworks, owned by Messrs. Bell Brothers, at Port Clarence, near Middlesbro'. A man named Michael Downey was pursuing his usual occupation of filling ironstone from a keel upon the river Tees, when he fell down insensible, and was carried to his home. Medical attendance was procured, but the poor fellow remained insensible, and died in the course of the evening.
SKIPTON. Tuesday was one of the hottest days ever known in this district. The coroner had five deaths on his list from sunstroke.
SEDBERGH. On Tuesday morning, a labouring man named L. Greenbank engaged in a hayfield on the farm of Mr. C. Gosling, Dent, was smitten by sunstroke, and became unconscious immediately. Dr. Swain, of Sedbergh, was summoned at once, but arrived too late to be of any use; the poor fellow died almost directly he arrived--about three p.m. The unfortunate man was forty-one years of age, and leaves a mother who was dependent on him for support. On the same afternoon, a man named F. Veitch, belonging to Penrith, but engaged with Mr. Capstick, near Sedbergh, was struck, and, though not killed, Dr. Inman, who was called in, pronounced him in such great danger that his wife was summoned by wire.
WENSLEYDALE. In this neighbourhood the recent hot weather has caused no less than eight deaths. At Caldbergh, two miles from Middleham, two men were making pikes in a field, when one of them fell down in a fit, and in twenty minutes afterwards was a corpse. His name was William Stubbs, aged about forty years. In the same neighbourhood the wife of Francis Yeoman was taken from a field in which she was working in a helpless condition, and is not expected to recover. At Swineside, a servant girl, daughter of Mr. Milner, the schoolmaster at Horsehouse, whilst in the hay field was taken suddenly ill and died during the night. A man named Anthony Weighill, in the service of Mr. Charles Blenkinsop, farmer, constable Barten (Burton?), was mowing, and shortly after partaking of a pint of beer suddenly became ill and died, whilst another servant swooned. At Hawes a man from the west country died from sunstroke; at Gale a woman named Mary Metcalfe fell a victim to the same affliction; two men, one named Metcalfe or Blundell, in the employ of Mr. Hall, farmer, Marsett, and the other named Thomas Atkinson, in that of Mr. Scarr, farmer, Holmes, Askrigg, have met death under similar circumstances; and a navvy is also reported to have been overpowered by the sun, and died on the road in the neighbourhood of Hawes.
WETHERBY. The men and women engaged in haymaking at Wetherby House have suffered greatly from the effects of the heat, and many were obliged to leave and go home to bed. Mr. Geo. Precious, publican of Wetherby, who was overlooking the cutting of his hay, was overpowered, and is still in bed from the shock.
Further deaths from sunstroke are reported from Blackburn, Stalybridge, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Fifeshire, &c.
York Herald, Saturday, 26 Jul 1873, page 7
William Bradshaw, Lunt's Heath, Widnes, Cheshire, 1840
BIRTHS
On Tuesday last, as Dr. Kidd, of Farnworth, was passing over Lunt's Heath, in Widnes, he was called into a cottage to see Mrs Wm. Bradshaw, a midwifery patient. She had been at work in the factory of Thomas Kidd, Esqu., at three o'clock, and at six she was delivered of three fine male children, all alive and hearty. The mother is doing well, and the trio have been baptized William, Samuel and John.
York Herald, Saturday, 22 Feb 1840, page 3
On Tuesday last, as Dr. Kidd, of Farnworth, was passing over Lunt's Heath, in Widnes, he was called into a cottage to see Mrs Wm. Bradshaw, a midwifery patient. She had been at work in the factory of Thomas Kidd, Esqu., at three o'clock, and at six she was delivered of three fine male children, all alive and hearty. The mother is doing well, and the trio have been baptized William, Samuel and John.
York Herald, Saturday, 22 Feb 1840, page 3
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Mary Dent, Bleatarn, Westmorland, England, 1844
On Wednesday last, an inquisition was held at Bleatarn, Wesmtorland, on the body of Mary Dent, wife of Mr. John Dent, of that place, aged 68 years. The deceased on the evening previous to the inquest, was sitting on a chair in conversation with the family and a neighbour or two, when she suddenly sighed and fell down on the floor, and on being removed to the door life was found to be extinct. She had not before been subject to any complaints of any desription, and was in the enjoyment of her usual good health. Verdict -- Died by the Visitation of God.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 06 Jul 1844, page 2
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 06 Jul 1844, page 2
Mary Barker, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, 1844
DEATHS
At Whitehaven, on Thursday last, shortly after giving birth to a son, Mary, the wife of Mr. Richard Barker, in the 38th year of her age.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, page 3
At Whitehaven, on Thursday last, shortly after giving birth to a son, Mary, the wife of Mr. Richard Barker, in the 38th year of her age.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, page 3
Emma Satterthwaite Stubbs, Whiston, Orton, England, 1844
DEATHS
At Whiston, near Liverpool, on Wednesday the 8th instant, aged 47, Emma, the wife of Mr. Jas. Stubbs, formerly of Orton, in Westmorland.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, Page 3
At Whiston, near Liverpool, aged 47, Emma, the wife of James Stubbs, formerly of Orton, in Westmorland. The deceased was well and had put on her cloak and bonnet intending to go out to see a sick neighbour, when she was seized with a fit; medical aid was immediately procured, but no assistance could be rendered; she lingered a few hours and then died.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, page 3
At Whiston, near Liverpool, on Wednesday the 8th instant, aged 47, Emma, the wife of Mr. Jas. Stubbs, formerly of Orton, in Westmorland.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, Page 3
At Whiston, near Liverpool, aged 47, Emma, the wife of James Stubbs, formerly of Orton, in Westmorland. The deceased was well and had put on her cloak and bonnet intending to go out to see a sick neighbour, when she was seized with a fit; medical aid was immediately procured, but no assistance could be rendered; she lingered a few hours and then died.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 20 Jan 1844, page 3
Henry Hewitson (Hewetson), Ravenstondale, Turnham Green, England, 1838
DEATHS
At Turnham Green, Middlesex, on the 8th ultimo, Henry Hewitson, Esq., aged 82 years; sincerely and deservedly respected. Mr. H. was a native of Ravenstonedale, in the county of Westmorland. He died worth nearly a million of money, and amongst various other legacies, bequeathed to six nephews and nieces, residing in his native parish, and the adjoining parish of Orton, the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand pounds.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 07 Apr 1838, page 4.
At Turnham Green, Middlesex, on the 8th ultimo, Henry Hewitson, Esq., aged 82 years; sincerely and deservedly respected. Mr. H. was a native of Ravenstonedale, in the county of Westmorland. He died worth nearly a million of money, and amongst various other legacies, bequeathed to six nephews and nieces, residing in his native parish, and the adjoining parish of Orton, the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand pounds.
Carlisle Journal, Saturday, 07 Apr 1838, page 4.
Thomas Jacques, Hackthorpe, Westmorland, England, 1859
DEATHS
On the 28th ult., at Hackthorpe, very suddenly, Mr. Thomas Jacques, many years ostler at the Lowther Castle Inn, Hackthorpe, aged 64 years.
Kendal Mercury, Saturday, 07 May 1859, page 8
On the 28th ult., at Hackthorpe, very suddenly, Mr. Thomas Jacques, many years ostler at the Lowther Castle Inn, Hackthorpe, aged 64 years.
Kendal Mercury, Saturday, 07 May 1859, page 8
Jonathan Creighton, Kendal, Westmorland, England, 1860
CHILD KILLED WHILE PLAYING WITH RAILWAY WAGGONS
Robert Stubbs, son of John Stubbs, Kendal, cart driver:
"I knew Jonathan Creighton. He was a boy about ten years of age. He was a scholar at St. George's Sunday School, and I am also a scholar at the same school. We both attended the school yesterday. About 4:00 in the afternoon, when I was leaving the school, I saw the deceased and some other boys playing about the railway wagons, which were in the siding near to the school. The deceased was riding upon a stick placed in front of an empty wagon, and some little boys were pushing it, along towards another wagon, which was loaded with wood. All the other boys and myself endeavoured to stop the wagon before it reached the wood wagon, and we pulled back as hard as could, but we could not stop it. As the wagons came near to each other, the deceased endeavoured to get away, but he was caught between the buffers, one being on each side of his chest, under his arms, and pressed and injured him. He shrieked out, and when the empty wagon retired, he fell down. Some people came and took him to a stable near to the place, and he died in a very short time. I think, if he had stooped down, he might have escaped, but he endeavoured to pass between the buffers and get outside. No one was to blame but the deceased himself. We all did our best to prevent the wagons from coming together."
Thomas Marshall, a little boy of nine years old, gave similar evidence.
Edward Scott, of Kendal, cabinetmaker:
"Yesterday afternoon, about 4:00, I was standing in the approach to the Kendal and Windermere railway station, near St. George's school, when a number of little boys came running towards me screaming. I went to the place, when I found the deceased sitting on the ground between the metals. I went down to him and found that he had been injured, and he was bleeding from his nostrils and ears. I raised him from the ground and took him into a stable connected with the Railway Tavern. Mr. Longmire, surgeon, was sent for, and I went to tell his mother. In about ten minutes afterwards, I met some persons bringing his dead body up Stramongate towards his mother's house.
Verdict:
Accidentally killed by being jammed between the buffers of two wagons on the Kendal & Windermere railway.
The Westmorland Gazette, Satruday, 25 Aug 1860, page 5
Robert Stubbs, son of John Stubbs, Kendal, cart driver:
"I knew Jonathan Creighton. He was a boy about ten years of age. He was a scholar at St. George's Sunday School, and I am also a scholar at the same school. We both attended the school yesterday. About 4:00 in the afternoon, when I was leaving the school, I saw the deceased and some other boys playing about the railway wagons, which were in the siding near to the school. The deceased was riding upon a stick placed in front of an empty wagon, and some little boys were pushing it, along towards another wagon, which was loaded with wood. All the other boys and myself endeavoured to stop the wagon before it reached the wood wagon, and we pulled back as hard as could, but we could not stop it. As the wagons came near to each other, the deceased endeavoured to get away, but he was caught between the buffers, one being on each side of his chest, under his arms, and pressed and injured him. He shrieked out, and when the empty wagon retired, he fell down. Some people came and took him to a stable near to the place, and he died in a very short time. I think, if he had stooped down, he might have escaped, but he endeavoured to pass between the buffers and get outside. No one was to blame but the deceased himself. We all did our best to prevent the wagons from coming together."
Thomas Marshall, a little boy of nine years old, gave similar evidence.
Edward Scott, of Kendal, cabinetmaker:
"Yesterday afternoon, about 4:00, I was standing in the approach to the Kendal and Windermere railway station, near St. George's school, when a number of little boys came running towards me screaming. I went to the place, when I found the deceased sitting on the ground between the metals. I went down to him and found that he had been injured, and he was bleeding from his nostrils and ears. I raised him from the ground and took him into a stable connected with the Railway Tavern. Mr. Longmire, surgeon, was sent for, and I went to tell his mother. In about ten minutes afterwards, I met some persons bringing his dead body up Stramongate towards his mother's house.
Verdict:
Accidentally killed by being jammed between the buffers of two wagons on the Kendal & Windermere railway.
The Westmorland Gazette, Satruday, 25 Aug 1860, page 5
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Ralph Hodgson, George Hodgson, Bishop's Auckland, Durham, England, 1818
DEATHS.
On the 1st instant, at Bishop's Auckland, Ralph Hodgson, Esq. aged 81; and, on the 8th instant, his brother, George Hodgson, Esq., aged 77. he was upwards of 50 years Surveyor in the General Post Office, and deservedly lamented.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 19 Dec 1818, page 3
On the 1st instant, at Bishop's Auckland, Ralph Hodgson, Esq. aged 81; and, on the 8th instant, his brother, George Hodgson, Esq., aged 77. he was upwards of 50 years Surveyor in the General Post Office, and deservedly lamented.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 19 Dec 1818, page 3
Alexander & Margaret Nelson, Mary Morland, Ann Mason, Dent, Yorkshire, England, 1818
DEATHS
Lately at Bazzlebusk, in Dent, near Sedbergh, Margaret, wife of Alexander Nelson, at the advanced age of 91. She retained her faculties unimpaired till the last. It is worthy of remark that three brothers and three sisters of this family lately resided in the same house, whose united ages amounted to 500+ years.
Lately, in the same neighbourhood, Mary Morland and Ann Mason: the sum of their united ages is 182 years. These remarkable instances of longevity furnish a strong proof of the salubrity of the sequestered vale of Dent, and of the abstemious habits of its inhabitants.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 19 Dec 1818, page 3
Lately at Bazzlebusk, in Dent, near Sedbergh, Margaret, wife of Alexander Nelson, at the advanced age of 91. She retained her faculties unimpaired till the last. It is worthy of remark that three brothers and three sisters of this family lately resided in the same house, whose united ages amounted to 500+ years.
Lately, in the same neighbourhood, Mary Morland and Ann Mason: the sum of their united ages is 182 years. These remarkable instances of longevity furnish a strong proof of the salubrity of the sequestered vale of Dent, and of the abstemious habits of its inhabitants.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 19 Dec 1818, page 3
Monday, June 3, 2013
Henry Steele, Ennerdale, Cumberland, England, 1817
DEATHS
Wednesday, at Thwaite, in Ennerdale, Mr. Henry Steele, aged 83. The deceased was the oldest but one of a family of four persons. Ann Bragg, of Moorehouse, aged 85, Martha Rolling, of Ennerdale, 81, and William Steele, of Uldale, 79, are yet living.
Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 26 Jul 1817, page 3
Wednesday, at Thwaite, in Ennerdale, Mr. Henry Steele, aged 83. The deceased was the oldest but one of a family of four persons. Ann Bragg, of Moorehouse, aged 85, Martha Rolling, of Ennerdale, 81, and William Steele, of Uldale, 79, are yet living.
Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 26 Jul 1817, page 3
Samuel Averill, Newnham, Kent, England, 1821
DIED
At Newnham, at the advanced age of 107, Mr. Samuel Averill.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1821, page 3
At Newnham, at the advanced age of 107, Mr. Samuel Averill.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1821, page 3
William Dodd, Bellingham, England, 1821
BIRTHS
On New Year's day, the wife of Mr. William Dodd, of Watergate, near Bellingham, of a daughter, with two full grown teeth in front.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1821, page 3
On New Year's day, the wife of Mr. William Dodd, of Watergate, near Bellingham, of a daughter, with two full grown teeth in front.
Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 20 Jan 1821, page 3
Robert Bowman, Irthington, Cumberland, England, 1821, 1823
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Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 26 July 1817, page 4
(FOR THE CARLISLE PATRIOT)
MEMOIRS OF A VERY OLD VILLAGER
[written on 18 Jul 1817]
Few counties in the kingdom have produced so many instances of longevity as CUMBERLAND, which, perhaps, may be attributed to the salubrity of her mountain-air, to the constitutional vivacity of her inhabitants, as well as to their temperate and regular modes of life. When we walk into its church-yards, particularly in the country, we often see tomb-stones in memory of persons who have died at the age of 80 or 90 years. In Castle-Sowerby Church-yard, we find the monument of a man, who, if my memory does not deceive me, had reached his one hundred and ninth year; and, about the middle of the last century, a woman died in the eastern parts of the county at the age of one hundred and ten years, who could remember the siege of CARLISLE by CROMWELL's forces, when a horse's head sold for half a crown, about fifteen shillings of our present money. Even in these days of degeneracy, when luxury and intemperance have so much contributed
to abridge human life, we frequently observe in a summer evening a number of gray-headed men sitting at the threshold of their cottages, and viewing their great grand children at play on the village green.
As every thing which AGE has made venerable becomes an object of curiosity, the following narrative of the life of a very old man, given in all the simplicity which such a topic requires, may not be uninteresting to the Reader.
ROBERT BOWMAN, (the subject of these memoirs), was born at Hayton, near Brampton, in 1705, and was brought up to the profession of a husbandman. He has resided during the last forty years of his life at Irthington, a pleasant hamlet surrounded by a tract of dry and well-cultivated land, about seven miles from CARLISLE. Some time last May, accompanied by my worthy friends the Vicar of the parish and his Son, I paid a visit to his humble habitation, which, like its aged proprietor, has withstood many a wintry blast. I found him lying on a couch near the fire-place, with the roseate glow of health on his cheeks and a serenity on his countenance that indicated the tranquility of his heart. I approached him with all the veneration that is due to an old man of an hundred and twelve; and was happy to find, in the course of conversation, that TIME, though it had blanched his locks and furrowed his brow, had not impaired his hearing, his memory, or his intellects; and that, though it had extended him on his couch, and incapacitated him from walking, he was not without hopes of continuing the contest with the tyrant a few years longer. All the occurrences of his youth are still fresh in his memory. He well remembers the insurrection of the Scots in 1715, in favour of the Pretender, when the Sheriff of Cumberland mustered on PENRITH Fell the Posse comitatus, to stop the progress of the rebels, and can recollect the time when Barley was three shillings a bushel (Carlisle measure), Oats eighteen pence, Butter three-pence a pound, and eggs a penny a dozen. Wheat and potatoes had not then made their appearance in Cumberland, and animal and tea were mostly confined to the tables of the opulent. If the Cumbrian Peasant could see an oatmeal pan-cake and a cowed tword [ed: sp may be wrong], (a sort of pudding made of oat-meal and hog's lard), smoking on his board, he cast no longing eye at the flesh-pots of his more wealthy countrymen.
At the age of fity, our venerable villager married and took a farm of five pounds per annum in his native parish, which he managed so successfully as to realize a little fortune. He had all the merit of a good farmer; he was skilful, frugal, active, and industrious; and, what adds not a little to his character, was well respected by his neighbours. His wife, who had been long the sharer of his toils, and by whom he had several children, died some years ago. He felt her loss sensibly; but had too much veneration for her memory to enter into a second marriage. He determined to live a chaste widower; and "the bonniest lass (he would say) that ever was wooed in a corner should never tempt him to break that resolution".
Long after he had completed a century, TIME had made so little impression on his constitution that he could perform the most laborious operations of husbandry, and use the spade, the flail, the scythe, and the reaping hook with all the vigour and dexterity of a person that has not seen thirty summers. At the age of one hundred and nine, he walked to and from Carlisle, a distance of fourteen miles, with an expedition that would surprise men in these degenerate times; and it is little more than a year since he was assisting his family at their harvest-work.
He has always lived abstemiously; his diet being chiefly potatoes, butter, cheese, milk, and hasty-pudding*. Snuff or tobacco he never used, and seldom tasted spirituous liquors. He is no friend to tea-drinking, to the general prevalence of which he imputes the whole train of nervous disorders and mental maladies which have spread so much pain and misery over the world. He has no aversion to ale, provided it be made of good malt and hops, which, he says, was always the case before the establishment of public breweries. He was never intoxicated but once during his life; a circumstance that happened during the festivity of a marriage, when that grave virtue SOBRIETY is generally forced to give way to jolly Comus and his train. His dress was generally light, even in the rigour of winter; and, whether the weather was cold or tempestuous, he was seldom seen muffled up in a surtout. He rarely wore gloves, which he considered as an effeminate covering; and boots and spatterdashes were also rejected for the same reason. He made it invariably his practice to go to bed soon and rise early, and during the summer-season generally took a noon-tide nap on some breezy bank where he enjoyed the air in all its purity and elasticity. Of the beneficial effects of that element on the human system we can have no doubt. The Scriptures inform us that Methusalem always slept in the open air. An angel said to him, "Arise, Methusalem and build thee a house, for thou shalt live yet five hundred years longer." But Methusalem answered and said, "If I am to live but five hundred years longer, it is not worth while to build me a house--I will sleep in the air as I have been used to do."
His life, in many particulars, resembles that of old Parr, as described by TAYLOR the Water-poet:
"Good wholesome labour was his exercise,
Down with the Lamb and with the Lark would rise;
In mire and toiling sweat he spent the day,
And to his team he whistl'd time away.
The Cock his night-clock, and till day was done,
His watch and chief sun-dial ws the Sun,
He entertain'd no gout, no ache he felt,
The air was good and temp'rate where he dwelt,
While Mavisses and sweet-tongued Nightingales
Did chant him roundelays and madrigals."
It may seem rather astonishing in this sickly, pill-taking age, that a doctor's recipe was never known to enter his house; for, like many other old men who have enjoyed an uninterrupted state of good health, no argument could ever convince him of the utility of the medical profession. The strength of nature and a good constitution he thinks are sufficient to withstand any distemper with whatever severity it may make its attacks, and he looks upon the great increase of physicians and apothecaries as a melancholy testimony of modern times. To his industrious habits and temperance, to the restriction of the passions within the limits which Virtue and Religion prescribe, and to the equality and serenity of his temper, which he never suffered an over-solicitude for the perishable things of tihs world to destroy, as well as to the native vigour of his constitution, must be attributed, in a great measure, the great age which he has at present attained.
His stature hardly reaches the middle size, his frame is rather slender, excepting that he has a broad chest, and his countenance is said to have had formerly much animation. he retains still a part of the vivacity of his youth, is always cheerful, and sometimes facetious. He is communicative, but not garrulous, and is lavish of panegyric on past times, without any disposition to censure the present. To a man who has attained his 112th year it cannot be supposed that life can bring many pleasures. The companions of his youth are all gone, and a new generation has risen around him. He may well say with the author of "The Night Thoughts":
"----------- My world is dead,
A new world rises, and new manners reign,
What a pert race starts up! the stranger gaze,
And I at them; my neighbour is unknown."
But thought every thing appears dreary and solitary around him, the tranquillity of his mind has not forsaken him; he reposes with all the firmness of a good Christian on the hopes that there is "another and a better world", where sorrow, pain, and care shall not enter.
(Kirklinton, July 18, 1817) S.
*On this dish, called sometimes "Thick Pottage", the Cumbrian peasant makes generally his morning and evening repast. The following anecdote from Clarke's Introduction to his Survey of the Lakes, is a sufficient evidence of its wholesomeness: "A medical gentleman, who has taken up his residence in the neighbourhood of Keswick, on being asked 'how he liked his situation?' made the following reply: 'My situation is a very eligible one as a gentleman; I can ejoy every species of country amusement in the greatest perfection. I can fish, hunt, and shoot amidst a profusion of game of every kind; but, as a physician, I cannot say it is quite so alluring, for the natives have gotten the art of preserving their health without boluses or electuaries, by a sort of plaister taken inwardly called Thick Pottage; this preserves them from the various diseases that shake the human fabric, and makes them slide into the grave by the gradual decay of nature!'" After reading so strong an attestation in favour of this meritorious dish, who will not regret that the tea-kettle should have usurped the place of the pottage-pan in so many of our farm-houses?
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Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 13 Jan 1821, page 4
Mr. Robert Bowman of Irthington, in Cumberland, who has completed his 115th year. By Dr. Barnes. In a letter to Professor Jameson.
Dear Sir,
I was lately induced by curiosity to visit a remarkable instance of longevity, of which I have drawn up the following brief notice. At my first visit, I was accompanied by two gentlemen, and on making inquiry for old Mr. Bowman, the name of the individual alluded to, the person of whom the inquiry was made, very significantly asked, if we meant "the old man of all?" I have since understood, that this is not an uncommon, and certainly very emphatic, appellation for the old man. You may probably think the following account contains too much of the physician, and too little of the philosopher, for insertion in the Philosophical Journal. But should you deem it sufficiently interesting for your publication, it is at your service. I am, Dear sir, your obedient servant, Thomas Barnes, M.D.
Carlisle, Sept, 14, 1820.
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ACCOUNT OF MR. ROBERT BOWMAN
Of Irthington, in Cumberland,
WHO HAS COMPLETED HIS 115TH YEAR.
BY DR. BARNES, OF CARLISLE.
Mr. Robert Bowman, of Irthington, in Cumberland, who is now living, and has completed his 115th year, was born at Bridgewood-Foot, a small farmhouse near the river Irthin, about two miles from his present residence. His birth-day is not known, but he believes he was born about Christmas. As some doubts have been entertained with respect to his age, to put it beyond dispute, I have examined the register of his baptism, at the parish church of Hayton. His name, and place of nativity, as well as the year of baptism, which was 1705, are very legible; but from his name having been placed at the foot of the page, the month and day are worn out. The baptism immediately preceding his, was on the 23rd of September, and the next succeeding on the 28th of October: of course, his must have been between these periods; and if his own account be ocrrect, which the register nearly confirms, he will be 116 years of age at Christmas next. This interesting old man enjoys exceeding good health, and is content and cheerful. He is of the middle stature and says, when young, he was rather stout, and very strong; that he was fond of wrestling, and considered himself a good one. He joined in the amusements common among young people, and was rather partial to cock-fighting which he now strongly condemns; he was always sober and regular in his conduct. His parents both died when he was young, but he says that he remembers them very well. He married at the age of 50, and had six sons, all of whom are now living; the oldest is 59 years of age, and the youngest 47. He has a great number of grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. His wife died at Irthington in 1807, at the age of 81. His sons pay him a visit regularly once a year: they appoint a convenient day, and his friends in the village and neighbourhood are invited to meet them. With him this is a day of great rejoicing. His chest is large, and his person well proportioned. Although the hand of time has at length laid him prostrate, it has not yet made much impression on his constitution. The texture of his body is not loose or emaciated, but firm, and in embonpoint. His face is not wrinkled or shrivelled, but appears plump, round and rather florid. His sight is tolerably good: he never used glasses, and can at present see every object around him distinctly. He hears very well, and his taste and smell are very good. His hearing and sense of smelling, indeed, are uncommonly acute. His skin is soft and delicate; and his hair, which, in his youth, was of a dark brown colour, is now white. He has had no teeth for upwards of forty years. He sleeps soundly in the night, and also frequently during the day. He has been confined to bed for six years past, yet he can move all his limbs; but he is not able to walk without the assistance of two persons. All his limbs are free from complaint, the right hand excepted, the fingers of which are much contracted. This contraction he attributes to an injury he received a few years ago on his shoulder joint. He always serves himself when taking food, for which purpose he uses his left hand, which is perfectly steady. Between six and seven years ago he walked to Carlisle, and returned home on the same day with great ease. Carlisle is about eight miles distant from his residence. He frequently took a staff with him, when walking but seldom used it: he generally carried it under his arm. Only seven years ago, he actually hedged, reaped corn, made hay, mounted stacks of corn and hay, and assisted in making them; in short, he applied himself to all sorts of farm-labour, and was, to use his own expression, always a "top worker". He first took to his bed during some severe weather in winter, not in consequence of any severe indisposition, but on account of the coldness of the season. He has preferred his bed since that time, for the superior comfort he derives from it. He resides with one of his sons, on his own estate, the fruits of his industry. The house which he inhabits is in the farm-house style; his bed is placed in a corner near the kitchen-fire, and he has unremitting attention paid to him by his family. For some time, his bed was in the parlour, but finding that he was at too great a distance from the family, preference was afterwards given to the kitchen. He does not remember ever having been indisposed in his life, excepting twice: the first time was when very young, and then he had the measles; the second was not many years ago when he had the hooping-cough. One of his grandchildren slept with him, and they both had the hooping-cough at the same time: he was then upward of 100 years of age. He has occasionally met with severe accidents, but never had a medical attendant and does not remember ever having taken a dose of medicine in his life. He was always strong and healthy: if he got wet, while working in the fields, he seldom changed his clothes, and would not unfrequently thrash in the barn, or use some other active employment until they became dry. He never took any tea or coffee, and was never intoxicated in his lfie but once, and that happened at a wedding. He says his friends deceived him, by putting something strong than he expected into the liquor he was drinking. He very seldom drank any ale, spirits, or wine, except occasionally at the market, at a wedding, or at a funeral, and then only a single glass. He gives two reasons for his not drinking; one is, that he had no pleasure in taking intoxicating liquors; the other, he liked his money much better than them. He confesses he was rather avaricious. His common drink is water. His food, milk, hasty-pudding, broth, bread, potatoes, an egg, a small piece of animal food, or any thing the family are taking. His clothing was always plain, but warm and comfortable. His appetite is good, and his bowels are generally moved every second day. He was never regular as to the time of taking his meals or going to sleep. He generally took three meals a day, and dined about mid-day. His breakfast and supper he took when opportunity permitted. Sometimes he omitted a meal, and at other times, took four or five in a day, as his appetite prompted, or his occupation allowed him. He went to bed at different times of the night, and sometimes rose at one hour and sometimes at another in the morning. When he went for lime or coal, which he often had occasion to do, he generally slept in the open air all night. Even at the advanced age of 80, during part of the summer season, he wrought daily at a peat-moss, a few miles from Irthington, and being there late in the evening with his horse and cart, he would sometimes unyoke the horse, let it go loose upon the common, and take his repose for the night in the cart. This is a good instance of his great industry, as well as of the strength of his constitution: his principal object in remaining all night was, that he might be able to pursue his employment early in the morning. His pulse is 68 in a minute, regular and strong; no ossification of the arteries at the wrist can be discovered. His breathing is natural; and his voice, which is rather strong, appears to have undergone very little change. His mental faculties seem perfect; his memory is excellent as to particular circumstances, but he does not remember dates. He is happy, and appears to enjoy life. He is alive to every thing arond him, and acquainted with all the news of the day, at least with such news as country people are generally conversant in, and particularly with any thing that has happened in the village or neighbourhood. When trying his memory, I asked him if he ever heard of the battle of Waterloo? He answered that he had heard too much of Buonaparte; that he was a bad character, and at best only a coward; as soon as he found himself in danger he ran off. I reminded him that he himself had once done the same thing, having been previously informed that he was employed during the rebellion in 1745 in making trenches around Carlisle, when he made a precipitate retreat: he laughed heartily, and confessed he ran away as soon as he could get; he said he only remained among the soldiers one night. He entered freely into conversation with me, and made many inquiries about Carlisle, and particularly about the Carlisle canal. He said, he remembered the first rebellion in 1715; he was then eight or ten years of age; he heard a great deal about it at the time, and saw several men running away from it. On asking him why he was so late in marrying, he said he never thought much about getting a wife, and how he got one he does not know, but thinks it was by mere accident. When inquiry was made of him if he still entertained any idea of marrying a second time, and if he would not like a young wife, he replied, he would not like a young one; that he thought an elderly one might suit him; but being so very comfortably situated, he was better without one. When I asked him if he ever used tobacco or snuff, he very shrewdly answered, he never wasted his money that way; he had plenty of ways of getting quit of money without setting fire to it; and as for spending it in snuff, it was just throwing it away. He seemed healthy and hearty. I have seldom been in the company of any one, either young or old, that enjoyed better spirits. His education has been very limited; but he appears to have profited much by a few plain rules of conduct. His mind has been seldom if ever affected by anxious care, restless ambition, or studious thought. He has led the life of an industrious and laborious farmer. He has been temperate in all his pleasures, for which reason they have been of long duration. He has been regular in his mode of living, which has produced an unusual share of rational enjoyment. He has never indulged to excess in sensual gratifications, nor committed any great irregularity. By him, exercise, temperance, and simplicity of diet have been considered cardinal virtures:---
"Multa tulit, fecitque puer, sudavit, et absit,
Abstinuity Venere et a vino." --- Horace.
"Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty;
For in my youth I never did apply
Hot and rebellious liquors to my blood;
Nor did I, with unbashful forehead woo
The means of weakness and debility." --- Shakspeare.
I have been particular in describing his habits, dispositions, and appearance, from a conviction, that his habits and dispositions have essentially contributed to prolong his life through a long series of years; and as there is at present very little appearance of decay, he will, in all probability, yet continue to live for many years. Some of his relatives having lived to an extreme old age, it is probable that nature originally conferred upon him a good constitution. One of his brothers died in 1810, aged 99 years; two years ago, one of his cousins died aged 95 years, and he has another now living at the age of 85.
There is a remarkable difference between him and the generality of old people: he is cheerful, good-humoured, and easily satisfied; he does not complain of any unpleasant change that has taken place in any thing arond him, nor of the manners or habits of the people. This, I think, can in no way be accounted for, except from the perfect state of his senses and mental faculties. The degeneracy of the times, and the disagreeable changes of which many old people bitterly complain, are not so much to be attributed to any change in the objects around them, as to themselves: their senses and faculties being impaired, the same objects cease to make their former agreeable impressions.
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Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 28 Jun 1823, page 4
DEATH OF
Mr. Robert Bowman, of Irthington,
in his 188th Year!
On the evening of Friday, the 13th inst., this venerable old man breathed his last, at Irthington, near Carlisle, in the 188th year of his age.
He was born at Bridgewood-Foot, a small farm-house, near the river Irthing, "about two miles . . . [repeats from the above article] . . . of course, his must have been between these two periods." Thus the age of this extraordinary man is ascertained with a precision not often met with in accounts of persons whose span of life has been extended in any considerable degree beyond the general term of "man's pilgrimage on earth".
In August, 1817, Mr. Thomas Sanderson, or Kirklington, (a writer whose productions have often delighted and instructed the Cumbrian public), inserted in this paper a memoir of Mr. Bowman, from which a few extracts at this time cannot fail to be generally acceptable . . . MORE TO COME
Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 26 July 1817, page 4
(FOR THE CARLISLE PATRIOT)
MEMOIRS OF A VERY OLD VILLAGER
[written on 18 Jul 1817]
Few counties in the kingdom have produced so many instances of longevity as CUMBERLAND, which, perhaps, may be attributed to the salubrity of her mountain-air, to the constitutional vivacity of her inhabitants, as well as to their temperate and regular modes of life. When we walk into its church-yards, particularly in the country, we often see tomb-stones in memory of persons who have died at the age of 80 or 90 years. In Castle-Sowerby Church-yard, we find the monument of a man, who, if my memory does not deceive me, had reached his one hundred and ninth year; and, about the middle of the last century, a woman died in the eastern parts of the county at the age of one hundred and ten years, who could remember the siege of CARLISLE by CROMWELL's forces, when a horse's head sold for half a crown, about fifteen shillings of our present money. Even in these days of degeneracy, when luxury and intemperance have so much contributed
to abridge human life, we frequently observe in a summer evening a number of gray-headed men sitting at the threshold of their cottages, and viewing their great grand children at play on the village green.
As every thing which AGE has made venerable becomes an object of curiosity, the following narrative of the life of a very old man, given in all the simplicity which such a topic requires, may not be uninteresting to the Reader.
ROBERT BOWMAN, (the subject of these memoirs), was born at Hayton, near Brampton, in 1705, and was brought up to the profession of a husbandman. He has resided during the last forty years of his life at Irthington, a pleasant hamlet surrounded by a tract of dry and well-cultivated land, about seven miles from CARLISLE. Some time last May, accompanied by my worthy friends the Vicar of the parish and his Son, I paid a visit to his humble habitation, which, like its aged proprietor, has withstood many a wintry blast. I found him lying on a couch near the fire-place, with the roseate glow of health on his cheeks and a serenity on his countenance that indicated the tranquility of his heart. I approached him with all the veneration that is due to an old man of an hundred and twelve; and was happy to find, in the course of conversation, that TIME, though it had blanched his locks and furrowed his brow, had not impaired his hearing, his memory, or his intellects; and that, though it had extended him on his couch, and incapacitated him from walking, he was not without hopes of continuing the contest with the tyrant a few years longer. All the occurrences of his youth are still fresh in his memory. He well remembers the insurrection of the Scots in 1715, in favour of the Pretender, when the Sheriff of Cumberland mustered on PENRITH Fell the Posse comitatus, to stop the progress of the rebels, and can recollect the time when Barley was three shillings a bushel (Carlisle measure), Oats eighteen pence, Butter three-pence a pound, and eggs a penny a dozen. Wheat and potatoes had not then made their appearance in Cumberland, and animal and tea were mostly confined to the tables of the opulent. If the Cumbrian Peasant could see an oatmeal pan-cake and a cowed tword [ed: sp may be wrong], (a sort of pudding made of oat-meal and hog's lard), smoking on his board, he cast no longing eye at the flesh-pots of his more wealthy countrymen.
At the age of fity, our venerable villager married and took a farm of five pounds per annum in his native parish, which he managed so successfully as to realize a little fortune. He had all the merit of a good farmer; he was skilful, frugal, active, and industrious; and, what adds not a little to his character, was well respected by his neighbours. His wife, who had been long the sharer of his toils, and by whom he had several children, died some years ago. He felt her loss sensibly; but had too much veneration for her memory to enter into a second marriage. He determined to live a chaste widower; and "the bonniest lass (he would say) that ever was wooed in a corner should never tempt him to break that resolution".
Long after he had completed a century, TIME had made so little impression on his constitution that he could perform the most laborious operations of husbandry, and use the spade, the flail, the scythe, and the reaping hook with all the vigour and dexterity of a person that has not seen thirty summers. At the age of one hundred and nine, he walked to and from Carlisle, a distance of fourteen miles, with an expedition that would surprise men in these degenerate times; and it is little more than a year since he was assisting his family at their harvest-work.
He has always lived abstemiously; his diet being chiefly potatoes, butter, cheese, milk, and hasty-pudding*. Snuff or tobacco he never used, and seldom tasted spirituous liquors. He is no friend to tea-drinking, to the general prevalence of which he imputes the whole train of nervous disorders and mental maladies which have spread so much pain and misery over the world. He has no aversion to ale, provided it be made of good malt and hops, which, he says, was always the case before the establishment of public breweries. He was never intoxicated but once during his life; a circumstance that happened during the festivity of a marriage, when that grave virtue SOBRIETY is generally forced to give way to jolly Comus and his train. His dress was generally light, even in the rigour of winter; and, whether the weather was cold or tempestuous, he was seldom seen muffled up in a surtout. He rarely wore gloves, which he considered as an effeminate covering; and boots and spatterdashes were also rejected for the same reason. He made it invariably his practice to go to bed soon and rise early, and during the summer-season generally took a noon-tide nap on some breezy bank where he enjoyed the air in all its purity and elasticity. Of the beneficial effects of that element on the human system we can have no doubt. The Scriptures inform us that Methusalem always slept in the open air. An angel said to him, "Arise, Methusalem and build thee a house, for thou shalt live yet five hundred years longer." But Methusalem answered and said, "If I am to live but five hundred years longer, it is not worth while to build me a house--I will sleep in the air as I have been used to do."
His life, in many particulars, resembles that of old Parr, as described by TAYLOR the Water-poet:
"Good wholesome labour was his exercise,
Down with the Lamb and with the Lark would rise;
In mire and toiling sweat he spent the day,
And to his team he whistl'd time away.
The Cock his night-clock, and till day was done,
His watch and chief sun-dial ws the Sun,
He entertain'd no gout, no ache he felt,
The air was good and temp'rate where he dwelt,
While Mavisses and sweet-tongued Nightingales
Did chant him roundelays and madrigals."
It may seem rather astonishing in this sickly, pill-taking age, that a doctor's recipe was never known to enter his house; for, like many other old men who have enjoyed an uninterrupted state of good health, no argument could ever convince him of the utility of the medical profession. The strength of nature and a good constitution he thinks are sufficient to withstand any distemper with whatever severity it may make its attacks, and he looks upon the great increase of physicians and apothecaries as a melancholy testimony of modern times. To his industrious habits and temperance, to the restriction of the passions within the limits which Virtue and Religion prescribe, and to the equality and serenity of his temper, which he never suffered an over-solicitude for the perishable things of tihs world to destroy, as well as to the native vigour of his constitution, must be attributed, in a great measure, the great age which he has at present attained.
His stature hardly reaches the middle size, his frame is rather slender, excepting that he has a broad chest, and his countenance is said to have had formerly much animation. he retains still a part of the vivacity of his youth, is always cheerful, and sometimes facetious. He is communicative, but not garrulous, and is lavish of panegyric on past times, without any disposition to censure the present. To a man who has attained his 112th year it cannot be supposed that life can bring many pleasures. The companions of his youth are all gone, and a new generation has risen around him. He may well say with the author of "The Night Thoughts":
"----------- My world is dead,
A new world rises, and new manners reign,
What a pert race starts up! the stranger gaze,
And I at them; my neighbour is unknown."
But thought every thing appears dreary and solitary around him, the tranquillity of his mind has not forsaken him; he reposes with all the firmness of a good Christian on the hopes that there is "another and a better world", where sorrow, pain, and care shall not enter.
(Kirklinton, July 18, 1817) S.
*On this dish, called sometimes "Thick Pottage", the Cumbrian peasant makes generally his morning and evening repast. The following anecdote from Clarke's Introduction to his Survey of the Lakes, is a sufficient evidence of its wholesomeness: "A medical gentleman, who has taken up his residence in the neighbourhood of Keswick, on being asked 'how he liked his situation?' made the following reply: 'My situation is a very eligible one as a gentleman; I can ejoy every species of country amusement in the greatest perfection. I can fish, hunt, and shoot amidst a profusion of game of every kind; but, as a physician, I cannot say it is quite so alluring, for the natives have gotten the art of preserving their health without boluses or electuaries, by a sort of plaister taken inwardly called Thick Pottage; this preserves them from the various diseases that shake the human fabric, and makes them slide into the grave by the gradual decay of nature!'" After reading so strong an attestation in favour of this meritorious dish, who will not regret that the tea-kettle should have usurped the place of the pottage-pan in so many of our farm-houses?
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Carlisle Patriot, Saturday, 13 Jan 1821, page 4
Mr. Robert Bowman of Irthington, in Cumberland, who has completed his 115th year. By Dr. Barnes. In a letter to Professor Jameson.
Dear Sir,
I was lately induced by curiosity to visit a remarkable instance of longevity, of which I have drawn up the following brief notice. At my first visit, I was accompanied by two gentlemen, and on making inquiry for old Mr. Bowman, the name of the individual alluded to, the person of whom the inquiry was made, very significantly asked, if we meant "the old man of all?" I have since understood, that this is not an uncommon, and certainly very emphatic, appellation for the old man. You may probably think the following account contains too much of the physician, and too little of the philosopher, for insertion in the Philosophical Journal. But should you deem it sufficiently interesting for your publication, it is at your service. I am, Dear sir, your obedient servant, Thomas Barnes, M.D.
Carlisle, Sept, 14, 1820.
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ACCOUNT OF MR. ROBERT BOWMAN
Of Irthington, in Cumberland,
WHO HAS COMPLETED HIS 115TH YEAR.
BY DR. BARNES, OF CARLISLE.
Mr. Robert Bowman, of Irthington, in Cumberland, who is now living, and has completed his 115th year, was born at Bridgewood-Foot, a small farmhouse near the river Irthin, about two miles from his present residence. His birth-day is not known, but he believes he was born about Christmas. As some doubts have been entertained with respect to his age, to put it beyond dispute, I have examined the register of his baptism, at the parish church of Hayton. His name, and place of nativity, as well as the year of baptism, which was 1705, are very legible; but from his name having been placed at the foot of the page, the month and day are worn out. The baptism immediately preceding his, was on the 23rd of September, and the next succeeding on the 28th of October: of course, his must have been between these periods; and if his own account be ocrrect, which the register nearly confirms, he will be 116 years of age at Christmas next. This interesting old man enjoys exceeding good health, and is content and cheerful. He is of the middle stature and says, when young, he was rather stout, and very strong; that he was fond of wrestling, and considered himself a good one. He joined in the amusements common among young people, and was rather partial to cock-fighting which he now strongly condemns; he was always sober and regular in his conduct. His parents both died when he was young, but he says that he remembers them very well. He married at the age of 50, and had six sons, all of whom are now living; the oldest is 59 years of age, and the youngest 47. He has a great number of grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. His wife died at Irthington in 1807, at the age of 81. His sons pay him a visit regularly once a year: they appoint a convenient day, and his friends in the village and neighbourhood are invited to meet them. With him this is a day of great rejoicing. His chest is large, and his person well proportioned. Although the hand of time has at length laid him prostrate, it has not yet made much impression on his constitution. The texture of his body is not loose or emaciated, but firm, and in embonpoint. His face is not wrinkled or shrivelled, but appears plump, round and rather florid. His sight is tolerably good: he never used glasses, and can at present see every object around him distinctly. He hears very well, and his taste and smell are very good. His hearing and sense of smelling, indeed, are uncommonly acute. His skin is soft and delicate; and his hair, which, in his youth, was of a dark brown colour, is now white. He has had no teeth for upwards of forty years. He sleeps soundly in the night, and also frequently during the day. He has been confined to bed for six years past, yet he can move all his limbs; but he is not able to walk without the assistance of two persons. All his limbs are free from complaint, the right hand excepted, the fingers of which are much contracted. This contraction he attributes to an injury he received a few years ago on his shoulder joint. He always serves himself when taking food, for which purpose he uses his left hand, which is perfectly steady. Between six and seven years ago he walked to Carlisle, and returned home on the same day with great ease. Carlisle is about eight miles distant from his residence. He frequently took a staff with him, when walking but seldom used it: he generally carried it under his arm. Only seven years ago, he actually hedged, reaped corn, made hay, mounted stacks of corn and hay, and assisted in making them; in short, he applied himself to all sorts of farm-labour, and was, to use his own expression, always a "top worker". He first took to his bed during some severe weather in winter, not in consequence of any severe indisposition, but on account of the coldness of the season. He has preferred his bed since that time, for the superior comfort he derives from it. He resides with one of his sons, on his own estate, the fruits of his industry. The house which he inhabits is in the farm-house style; his bed is placed in a corner near the kitchen-fire, and he has unremitting attention paid to him by his family. For some time, his bed was in the parlour, but finding that he was at too great a distance from the family, preference was afterwards given to the kitchen. He does not remember ever having been indisposed in his life, excepting twice: the first time was when very young, and then he had the measles; the second was not many years ago when he had the hooping-cough. One of his grandchildren slept with him, and they both had the hooping-cough at the same time: he was then upward of 100 years of age. He has occasionally met with severe accidents, but never had a medical attendant and does not remember ever having taken a dose of medicine in his life. He was always strong and healthy: if he got wet, while working in the fields, he seldom changed his clothes, and would not unfrequently thrash in the barn, or use some other active employment until they became dry. He never took any tea or coffee, and was never intoxicated in his lfie but once, and that happened at a wedding. He says his friends deceived him, by putting something strong than he expected into the liquor he was drinking. He very seldom drank any ale, spirits, or wine, except occasionally at the market, at a wedding, or at a funeral, and then only a single glass. He gives two reasons for his not drinking; one is, that he had no pleasure in taking intoxicating liquors; the other, he liked his money much better than them. He confesses he was rather avaricious. His common drink is water. His food, milk, hasty-pudding, broth, bread, potatoes, an egg, a small piece of animal food, or any thing the family are taking. His clothing was always plain, but warm and comfortable. His appetite is good, and his bowels are generally moved every second day. He was never regular as to the time of taking his meals or going to sleep. He generally took three meals a day, and dined about mid-day. His breakfast and supper he took when opportunity permitted. Sometimes he omitted a meal, and at other times, took four or five in a day, as his appetite prompted, or his occupation allowed him. He went to bed at different times of the night, and sometimes rose at one hour and sometimes at another in the morning. When he went for lime or coal, which he often had occasion to do, he generally slept in the open air all night. Even at the advanced age of 80, during part of the summer season, he wrought daily at a peat-moss, a few miles from Irthington, and being there late in the evening with his horse and cart, he would sometimes unyoke the horse, let it go loose upon the common, and take his repose for the night in the cart. This is a good instance of his great industry, as well as of the strength of his constitution: his principal object in remaining all night was, that he might be able to pursue his employment early in the morning. His pulse is 68 in a minute, regular and strong; no ossification of the arteries at the wrist can be discovered. His breathing is natural; and his voice, which is rather strong, appears to have undergone very little change. His mental faculties seem perfect; his memory is excellent as to particular circumstances, but he does not remember dates. He is happy, and appears to enjoy life. He is alive to every thing arond him, and acquainted with all the news of the day, at least with such news as country people are generally conversant in, and particularly with any thing that has happened in the village or neighbourhood. When trying his memory, I asked him if he ever heard of the battle of Waterloo? He answered that he had heard too much of Buonaparte; that he was a bad character, and at best only a coward; as soon as he found himself in danger he ran off. I reminded him that he himself had once done the same thing, having been previously informed that he was employed during the rebellion in 1745 in making trenches around Carlisle, when he made a precipitate retreat: he laughed heartily, and confessed he ran away as soon as he could get; he said he only remained among the soldiers one night. He entered freely into conversation with me, and made many inquiries about Carlisle, and particularly about the Carlisle canal. He said, he remembered the first rebellion in 1715; he was then eight or ten years of age; he heard a great deal about it at the time, and saw several men running away from it. On asking him why he was so late in marrying, he said he never thought much about getting a wife, and how he got one he does not know, but thinks it was by mere accident. When inquiry was made of him if he still entertained any idea of marrying a second time, and if he would not like a young wife, he replied, he would not like a young one; that he thought an elderly one might suit him; but being so very comfortably situated, he was better without one. When I asked him if he ever used tobacco or snuff, he very shrewdly answered, he never wasted his money that way; he had plenty of ways of getting quit of money without setting fire to it; and as for spending it in snuff, it was just throwing it away. He seemed healthy and hearty. I have seldom been in the company of any one, either young or old, that enjoyed better spirits. His education has been very limited; but he appears to have profited much by a few plain rules of conduct. His mind has been seldom if ever affected by anxious care, restless ambition, or studious thought. He has led the life of an industrious and laborious farmer. He has been temperate in all his pleasures, for which reason they have been of long duration. He has been regular in his mode of living, which has produced an unusual share of rational enjoyment. He has never indulged to excess in sensual gratifications, nor committed any great irregularity. By him, exercise, temperance, and simplicity of diet have been considered cardinal virtures:---
"Multa tulit, fecitque puer, sudavit, et absit,
Abstinuity Venere et a vino." --- Horace.
"Though I look old, yet I am strong and lusty;
For in my youth I never did apply
Hot and rebellious liquors to my blood;
Nor did I, with unbashful forehead woo
The means of weakness and debility." --- Shakspeare.
I have been particular in describing his habits, dispositions, and appearance, from a conviction, that his habits and dispositions have essentially contributed to prolong his life through a long series of years; and as there is at present very little appearance of decay, he will, in all probability, yet continue to live for many years. Some of his relatives having lived to an extreme old age, it is probable that nature originally conferred upon him a good constitution. One of his brothers died in 1810, aged 99 years; two years ago, one of his cousins died aged 95 years, and he has another now living at the age of 85.
There is a remarkable difference between him and the generality of old people: he is cheerful, good-humoured, and easily satisfied; he does not complain of any unpleasant change that has taken place in any thing arond him, nor of the manners or habits of the people. This, I think, can in no way be accounted for, except from the perfect state of his senses and mental faculties. The degeneracy of the times, and the disagreeable changes of which many old people bitterly complain, are not so much to be attributed to any change in the objects around them, as to themselves: their senses and faculties being impaired, the same objects cease to make their former agreeable impressions.
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Westmorland Gazette, Saturday, 28 Jun 1823, page 4
DEATH OF
Mr. Robert Bowman, of Irthington,
in his 188th Year!
On the evening of Friday, the 13th inst., this venerable old man breathed his last, at Irthington, near Carlisle, in the 188th year of his age.
He was born at Bridgewood-Foot, a small farm-house, near the river Irthing, "about two miles . . . [repeats from the above article] . . . of course, his must have been between these two periods." Thus the age of this extraordinary man is ascertained with a precision not often met with in accounts of persons whose span of life has been extended in any considerable degree beyond the general term of "man's pilgrimage on earth".
In August, 1817, Mr. Thomas Sanderson, or Kirklington, (a writer whose productions have often delighted and instructed the Cumbrian public), inserted in this paper a memoir of Mr. Bowman, from which a few extracts at this time cannot fail to be generally acceptable . . . MORE TO COME
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