London Gazette Entries for Northamptonshire

PAULERSPURY

October 19th - 23rd 1714 p 1714
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded against Sir Richard BLACKHAM Bart. of Paulerspury in the County of Northampton, Merchant, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the major part of the Commissioners on the 25th and 28th instant, and on the 24th of November next, at the Rose and Crown in Whittlebury, in the County of Northampton, at the first of which Sittings the creditors are to come prepared to prove these Debts, pay Contribution Money, and choose Assignees.

November 23rd - 27th 1714 p 1714
Sir Richard BLACKHAM Bart. of Paulerspury, Northants, Merchant, bankrupt. Certificate to be allowed on or before the 18th of December next.

February 1st - 5th 1742/3
To be sold before Henry MONTAGUE Esq., one of the Masters of the High Court of Chancery, pursuant to a Decree of the said Court, Twenty One Acres of Arable Land and Ley Ground, Two Acres and an half of Meadow Ground, and a small Clare of Pasture of about half an Acre, situate, lying and being in the open and Common Fields of Heathencote and Paulerspury in the County of Northampton, now in the Occupation of Robert CHAMPION, at the Yearly Rent of Ten Pounds, late the Estate of William COOPER, deceased. Particulars, whereof, may be had at the said Master's Chambers in Lincoln's Inn.
Repeated February 15th - 19th 1742/3.
Sale on Friday the 18th Day of March next between the Hours of Five and Seven in the Afternoon.

December 10th - 13th 1757

Whitehall December 13 1757

Whereas it has been humbly represented to the King, that Daniel HUTCHINS, William JONES, Nathaniel JACKSON, Paul CROSS, Edward RATCLIFF, George DIMSEY, James ROBERTS and Thomas THORLEY, who had been committed to His Majesty's Gaol in one for the County of Northampton, for several Riots and Felonies, broke out of the said Gaol on Tuesday the 6th Instant. His Majesty, in order for the apprehending and bringing the said Offenders to Justice, is pleased to promise His most gracious Pardon, to any one of them who shall discover his Accomplice or Accomplices, so that he or they may be apprehended and brought to Justice: and also a Reward of Fifty Pounds for each of the said Offenders, to be paid by the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, to any Person or Persons who shall discover, and cause to be apprehended, any one of the said Offenders.

W.PITT

Daniel HUTCHINS of and from Whittlebury in the County of Northampton, Carpenter, aged about thirty-five years, about five foot five inches high, of a dark complexion, and pitted with the Small Pox, had on an old sandy wig, a light double breasted coat with white metal buttons and leather breaches.

William JONES of and from Shitlanger in the County aforesaid, Labourer, aged about twenty eight years, about five foot eight inches high, of a fresh complexion, had on an old brown wig, an old dark brown coat and waistcoat, and old leather breeches.

Nathaniel JACKSON of and from Paulerspury in the County aforesaid, Lawyer aged about twenty five years, about five foot eight inches high, of a sandy pale complexion and thin, had on an old short sandy wig, a lightish close bodiced coat, and a dirty pair of leather breeches.

Paul CROSS of and from Paulerspury aforesaid, Labourer, aged about nineteen years, about five foot four inches high, full faced, of a fresh complexion, light brown hair and inclined to be fat, had on a white drill frock.

Edward RATCLIFF of and from Paulerspury aforesaid, Labourer, aged about twenty eight years, about five foot eight inches high, full face, of a fresh complexion, shows his teeth very much when he talks and is very stout, has dark brown hair, had on a dark close bodied cape coat, a Tuscan waistcoat and breeches.

George DIMSEY (an Irishman) of and from Paulerspury aforesaid, Labourer, aged between thirty and forty years, about five foot four inches high, full faced, col'd dark brown hair, his left eye almost out, and stoops very much, had on an iron grey coat with metal buttons, and an old pair of leather breeches.

James ROBERTS of and from Towcester in the County aforesaid, Labourer, aged between forty and fifty years, about six foot high, of a very dark complexion, lank black hair, looks cross eyed and is very thin, had on a dark brown coat with metal buttons, and an old pair of leather breeches.

Thomas THORLEY of and from Towcester aforesaid, Breeches Maker, aged about forty years, about five feet six inches high, thin face, small grey eyes, pitted with the Small Pox, and very thin, had on an old dark brown wig, a light brown coat, an old white flannel waistcoat and leather breeches.

January 9th - 12th 1762
All Persons indebted to the Estate of the Reverend Mr. Philip ALSTON deceased, late Rector of Paulerspury and Curate of Poplar, are desired to pay the same forthwith to the Administrator Thomas PATTLE of Guildhall. And all persons having any Demand on the said Estate are desired to signify the same to the Administrator, on or before the 31st of this Instant, otherwise they will be excluded, as a final Dividend will then be made of the said Estate.
Philip ALSTON son of John of Woburn, Beds
New College Oxford matriculated 27th January 1726/7 aged 19. (Baker ii 205)
B.A. 1731. M.A. 1741. Rector of Paulerspury 19 May 1760. Died within the year.
"Northants and Rutland Clergy". Longden

May 28th - June 1st 1765
The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the respective Prisons or Gaols hereafter mentioned. Prisoners in the KING'S BENCH PRISON in the County of Surrey.

First Notice.

Thomas COOK late of Paulerspury in the County of Northampton, Blacksmith.
Second and third notices followed in later issues.

October 17th - 21st 1797 p 1004
George WARD and Patrick THOMPSON both of Manchester in the County of Lancaster and Thomas LOVELL of Paulersbury, Northants, Merchants, Manufacturers and Partners in Trade (carrying on Trade at Manchester aforesaid under the Firm of WARD, THOMPSON and COMPANY, bankrupt. To surrender the 6th and 7th of November and 2nd of December next at Spencer's Tavern in the Market Place, Manchester.

Messrs FOX, SHARPE and ECCLES, Attornies, Manchester.

July 22nd - 26th 1806 p 828
The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the respective Gaols or Prisons hereafter mentioned are being charged in Custody on the First Day of February One thousand eight hundred and six, with any Debt or Debts, Sum or Sums of Money, which did not in the week on the said First Day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six, or at any Time or Times since, amount to a greater Sum than One Thousand Five Hundred Pounds . . .
Prisoners in His Majesty's Gaol in and for the County of Northampton
Samuel BROWN late of the Parish of Paulersbury in the County of Northampton, shoemaker.
Second Notice. July 26th - 29th 1806
Third Notice. July 29th - August 3rd 1806

PAULERSPURY TWICKETT'S MILLS

October 10th - 13th 1807 p 1370
Joseph JOHNSON of Twickett's Mills in the Parish of Paulerspury, Northants, Miller, Flour Merchant, Coal Merchant and Corn Factor and Chapman, bankrupts. To surrender the 27th and 28th October and 24th of November next at the Guildhall, London. Mr. JONES, Solicitor, Millman Place, Bedford Road, London and Mr. BUTCHER, Solicitor, Northampton.

October 10th - 13th 1807 p 1370
Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills near Towcester, Northants, Millers, Corn Factors, Dealers, Chapmen and Copartners, bankrupts. To surrender the 20th and 27th October and 24th of November next at Guildhall, London. Messrs. SWAIN, STEVENS and MAPLES, Old Jewry, London.

November 3rd - 7th 1807 p 1482
Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett' Mills, Northants and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex, Millers, Dealers, Chapmen and Copartners, bankrupts. To surrender the 17th and 18th November and 19th of December next at Guildhall, London. Messrs. SWAIN, STEVENS and MAPLES, Solicitors, Old Jewry, London and Mr. BUTCHER, Solicitor, Northampton.

November 24th - 28th 1807 p 1610
Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills, near Towcester, Northants, Millers, Corn Factors, Dealers and Chapmen, bankrupt. Last examination to be held 5th of January next (by adjournment from the 24th November instant) at Guildhall, London.

December 5th - 8th 1807 p 1659
Joseph JOHNSON of Twickett's Mills in the Parish of Paulerspury, Northants, Miller, Flour Merchant, Coal Merchant and Corn Factor, Dealer and Chapman, bankrupt.
Last examination to be held 5th January next (by adjournment from 24th November last) at Guildhall, London.

December 12th - 15th 1807 p 1688
The Creditors who have proved their debts under a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued forth against Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Northampton, and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex, Millers, Dealers and Chapmen, Bankrupts, are desired to meet the Assignees of the said Bankrupts' Estate and Effects on Monday the 21st Day of December instant at the Baptist Hed Coffee House, Aldermanbury, London at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees abandoning and releasing all Interest, Claim and Demand which the said Bankrupts, or either of them have in, and to a certain Messuage, Water Corn Mill, Well, Steam Engine, Machinery and other Appurtenances thereto belonging, situate and being in or near the Town of Northampton, upon such Terms and Conditions as the said Assignees shall think proper; or otherwise to the said Assignees exposing for Sale and selling by Public Auction or Private Contract at such Price or Prices as they shall think proper, the said Bankrupts' Interest therein subject to the Claims and Incumbencies therein; and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees detaining and selling or relinquishing a large Quantity of Deals at Blisworth in the County of Northampton, found in the possession of the said Bankrupts, and claimed as belonging to another Person; and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees selling and disposing of all or any Part of the said Bankrupts Estate and Effects by Public Auction or Private Contract as the said Assignees think proper; and to their commencing, prosecuting or defending any Suit or Suits at Law or in Equity concerning the before mentioned Leasehold Messuage, Water Corn Mill, Steam Engine, Machinery, and Premises; or concerning any other Part of the said Bankrupts' Estate and Effects which they shall think necessary and proper; or to their compounding, submitting to Arbitration or otherwise agreeing and matter or Thing relating thereof; and on other special Affairs.

December 26th - 29th 1807 p 1776
Pursuant to an Order made by the Right Honourable Lord ELDEN, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain for enlarging the time for Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Northampton and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex, Millers, Dealers, Chapmen, and Copartners, Bankrupts, to surrender themselves and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of their Estate and Effects for Forty Nine Days to be completed from the 19th instant. This is to give Notice that the Commissioners in the said Commission named and otherwise, or the major part of them, intend to meet on the 6th Day of February next at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon at Guildhall, London, when and where the said Bankrupts are required to surrender themselves between the Hours of Eleven and One of the Clock of the same Day, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of their Estate and Effects, and finish their Examination, and the Creditors who have not already proved their Debts may then and there come and prove the same, and assent to or dissent from the Allowance of their Certificate.

January 19th - 23rd 1808 p 117
The Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued against Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Northampton and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex, Millers, Dealers, Chapmen and Copartners, are requested to meet the Assignees of the said Bankrupts' Estate and Effects on the 28th of January instant at the Office of Messrs. SWAINE, STEVENS and MAPLES in the Old Jewry, London to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees consenting, if they shall think proper so to do, to any of the Creditors of the said Bankrupts; and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees themselves, or either of them, granting Time or compounding for the Payment of the Amount of all and every Bill of Exchange, Promissory Note, or other collateral Securities, which the said Assignees or Creditors hold for the Debts due to them from the said Bankrupts; and that the said Assignees and Creditors may release and discharge all or any of the Parties to such Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes or other collateral Securities, and make such Arrangements in respect thereof as the said Assignees shall think proper without Prejudice to the Right, Claim and Demand of the said Assignees and Creditors upon the Estate of the said Bankrupts; and also to assent to or dissent from the said Assignees employing the said Bankrupts or any other Person or Persons they may think proper, to assist in the Management to conduct the said Bankrupts' Affairs: and to their making the said Bankrupts' or any other Person or Persons to be employed, such Allowance in respect thereof as the said Assignees shall think reasonable; and on other special Affairs.
January 26th - 30th 1808 p 152
A further meeting of the creditors (agenda as above) to be held at the same place on 4th February next.
February 9th - 13th 1808 p 228
Last Examination to be held 12th of April next (by further Adjournment from the 6th instant) at Guildhall, London.

March 8th - 12th 1808 p 366
Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt hearing Date the 3rd Day of October 1808, was awarded andi ssued forth against Joseph JOHNSON of Twickett's Mills in the Parish of Paulerspury in the County o fNorthampton, Miller, Flour Merchant, Coal Merchant and Corn factor, Dealer and Chapman. This is to give Notice that the said Commission is under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, superseded.

April 12th - 16th 1808 p 529
Last Examination to be held 24th of May next (by further Adjournment from the 12th of April instant) at Guildhall, London.

August 29th - September 2nd 1809 p 1401
Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Southampton (sic) and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury, Middlesex Millers, Dealers, Chapmen and Copartners, bankrupt. Commission dated 3rd November 1807. Dividend to be made 10th October next at Guildhall, London.

September 12th - 16th 1809 p 1488
The Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt hearing date the 3rd Day of November 1807 awarded and issued forth against Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Northampton and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex , Millers, Dealers, Chapmen and Copartners, intend to meet on the 24th Day of October next at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon (and not on the 10th Day of October next as before advertised) at Guildhall, London, in order to make a Dividend of the Estates and Effects of the said Bankrupts; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their Debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend, and all Claims not then proved will be disallowed.
October 24th - 28th 1809 p 1699
Dividend to be made of the Separate Estate and Effects of Joseph JOHNSON on the 21st November next at the Guildhall, London.

December 2nd - 5th 1809 p 1942
Commission dated 3rd November 1807. Dividend of the Separate Estate and Effects of Joseph JOHNSON made 30th December instant at Guildhall, London.
April 11th 1815 p 692
Dividend of the Joint Estate and Effects of the Bankrupts to be made 2nd of May next at the Guildhall, London.

April 11th 1815 p 693
Dividend of the Separate Estate and Effects of John STATHAM to be made 2nd of May next at the Guildhall, London.
August 8th 1815 p 1628
Proof of Debts of the Separate Estate of John STATHAM to be received 22nd August instant at the Guildhall, London.

September 5th 1834 p 1637
Joseph JOHNSON and John STATHAM of Twickett's Mills in the County of Northampton and Thomas JOHNSON of Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in the County of Middlesex, Millers, Dealers, and Chapmen, bankrupt.
First dated the 3rd November 1807.
Dividend to be made 26th September instant at the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall Street, London.
October 21 1834 p 1874
Dividend to be made 11th November next at Noon at the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall Street, London, of the joint estates of the bankrupts.

October 21st 1834 p 1874
Dividend to be made 11th November next at half past Noon at the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall Street, London, of the separate estate of Joseph JOHNSON.