Hanham Abbots Churchwardens Accounts
Hanham is a chapelry in the parish of Bitton.From Parish chest records, Hanham .
Transcribed 25th JANUARY & 1st FEBRUARY 2002 @ LDS (HELSTON)
By Lindsay Olds
Hanham Abbots churchwardens account
(FHL BRITISH Film 1749471) BRO Ref. no. P/HA/Chw/1 a.| 1784 April 13th | [?] EARL Chapel warden; also present John HOOF, John WHITTUCK, Mark TANNER, Andrew SYVENSON [?], John COUCH, Thos. ROSS |
| 1785 April 1st | Andrew SYVENSON [?] Chapelwarden; also present Joseph EARL, John WHITTUCK, John COUCH, Mark TANNER, James BRYANT, Thos. ROSS |
| 1786 April 19th | Andrew SWIVERSON [?] Chapelwarden; also present John WHITTUCK, Thomas ROSS, Mark TANNER, Richd. JEFFERIES |
| 1787 April 10th | James BRYANT Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, John WHITTUCK, John COUCH, Robert NURSE, Andrew SWIVERSON [?], Thomas WILLIS, Thos. ROSS |
| 1788 March 25th | Thomas WILLIS Chapelwarden; also present John WHITTUCK and Samuel WEBB |
| 1789 April 16th | Thomas WILLIS Chapelwarden; also present Henry Creswicke and John WHITTUCK |
| 1790 April 6th | Thomas WILLIS Chapelwarden; also present Mark TANNER, John WHITTUCK, John COUCH |
| 1791 April 26th | Thomas WILLIS Chapelwarden; also present Henry Creswicke, John WHITTUCK, James EMERSON |
| 1792 April 10th | Thomas WILLIS Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, John WHITTUCK, James EMERSON, Thomas ROSS, Francis EARL |
| 1794 April 22nd | Robert NURSE Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, John WHITTUCK, James EMERSON, Thos. WILLIS |
| 1795 April 7th | Robert NURSE Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, John WHITTUCK, James EMERSON |
| 1796 March 29th | Robert NURSE Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, James EMERSON, John WHITTUCK |
| 1797 April 10th | Geo. BURGESS Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE and James EMERSON |
| 1798 April 10th | John TANNER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, James EMERSON, John WHITTUCK, Robert NURSE, Geo. BURGESS |
| 1799 May 26th | John TANNER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, James EMERSON, Robert NURSE, James HARRIS, John PERRY |
| 1800 April 15th | John TANNER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Geo. BURGESS, John COUCH Jnr, the mark of [?] |
| 1801 April 7th | John TANNER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Geo. BURGESS, Robert NURSE, Edn. ROACH, Francis EARLE. [These last four men identified themselves as overseers] |
| 1802 April 20th | John TANNER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Geo. EYTON, Edn ROACH, Geo. BURGESS |
| 1804 April 3rd | William CARTER Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Edn. ROACH, Robert NURSE, Geo. BURGESS |
| 1805 April 16th | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, John COUCH, Wm. CARTER, Robert NURSE, Edn. ROACH, George BURGESS |
| 1806 April 8th | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Samuel WHITTUCK, Robert NURSE, Joseph PALLIN, Wm. MORGAN, George BURGESS |
| 1807 March 31st | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Robert NURSE, James BRYANT, George BURGESS |
| 1808 April 19th | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, George BURGESS, Robert NURSE, Joseph PALLIN |
| 1809 April 21st | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, Samuel WHITTUCK, George BURGESS, Thomas WILLIS, William JEFFERIES, Robert NURSE |
| 1810 April 24th | John COUCH Chapelwarden; also present Henry CRESWICKE, James BRYANT, Robert NURSE, George BURGESS, Samuel WEBB, William RAY. |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 16th day of April 1811.
Thomas Wilkes, Samuel Harris: overseers Henry Creswicke, Robt Nurse, William Fry, Wm. Olds, George Rogers, Joseph Pallin, Geo. Burgess
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint William Fry of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 31st day of March 1812.
Henry Creswicke, Saml Whittuck, Geo. Eyton, Joseph Pallin, Geo. Burgess, John Couch, Wm. Olds, George Rogers, Tho. Paddar made his mark
A rate made to defray the expenses of repairing the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 9d to the pound dated December 10th1812.
Cottages
| John Olds or Richard Bolsam | 0-2-3 uncollected |
| Wm. Olds | 0-2-3 collected |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 20th day of April 1813.
Henry Creswicke, William Fry, George Rogers, Joseph Pallin, Geo. Burgess, Thomas Willis, Thomas Earl, Robt Willis
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 12th day of April 1814.
Henry Creswicke, Francis Earle, George Britton, Robt Willis, James Bryant, William Fry, Jno Lewton, Henry Roberts, Geo. Burgess, Robt Britton, Joseph Pallin
Cash collected on a rate dated October 26th 1815
| Jonn. OLDS | 0-2-3 |
| Mr. Willm. OLDS | 0-2-3 |
A rate made to defray the expenses of the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 9d to the pound dated October 26th 1815.
| John Olds or Richard Bolsom | 0-2-3 uncollected |
| Jn. Olds for late Leonards | 0-2-3 collected |
| Wm. Olds | 0-2-3 collected |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint James Willis of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 17th day of March 1817.
John Tring (Minister?), Henry Creswicke, Samuel Whittuck, Robt. Willis, Geo. Burgess, Francis Earl, John Couch, Thomas Willis, Thomas Peddar (his mark)
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 25th day of March 1818.
Samuel Whittuck, William Fry, The mark of Thomas Peddar, Geo. Burgess, Wm. Olds, Wm. Bevan, John Couch, Jno. Roberts, Joseph Taylor, Jno. ? Stibbs
A rate made to defray the expenses of repairing the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 9d to the pound dated July 5th1819.
| Wm. Olds | 0-2-3 collected |
| Jonathan Olds | 0-4-6 |
| Saml. Morton for Norwoods Reeds and Sculls late Olds | 0-3-0 |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 23rd day of April 1821.
Samuel Whittuck, Robert Hemming (or Fleming), William Fry, Robert Nurse
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 11th day of April 1822.
Saml. Whittuck, William Fry, Jas. Long, Robert Nurse, R Bowcott
A rate made to defray the expenses of the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 9d to the pound dated March 6th1823.
| Wm. Olds | Owner/occupier | 0-2-3 paid |
| Jonathan Olds | 0-6-0 |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint John Couch of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 20th day of April 1824.
Robert Nurse (overseer), Wm. Fry, Thos. Willis, John Leas, The mark of Thomas Williams
A rate made for the repairs of the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 9d to the pound dated November 9th1825.
| Wm. Olds | Owner/occupier | 0-2-3 collected |
| Jonathan Olds | Owner/occupier | 0-1-6 collected |
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Robert Nurse of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 20th day of March 1826.
Saml. Whittuck, T H Tucker (clerk), Aaron ?, The mark of John Knowler, John Couch, Robert Nurse, John Barthill Hill, Robert Fleming, James Long, John Lear
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Robert Nurse and Aaron Skuse of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper persons to serve the office of chapel wardens for the year ensuing given under our hands this 21st day of April 1829.
T H Tucker (curate of Hanham)
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Mr John Couch and Mr John Lead of the said hamlet of Hanham as proper persons to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 13th day of April 1830.
Saml. Whittuck, John Couch, Lewis ?, James ?, Giles Bailey, Aaron Scuse, John Fry
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Mr John Couch and Mr John Lead of the said hamlet of Hanham as proper persons to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 5th day of April 1831.
Saml. Whittuck, John Couch, Lewis ?, James ?, Giles Bailey, Aaron Scuse, John Fry
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Mr John Couch and Mr John Lead of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel wardens for the year ensuing given under our hands this 24th day of April 1832.
Wm. Olds, Henry Barker (Curate), Robert Nurse, John Fry, Robert Hemming (or Fleming), John Knowler (his mark)
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Mr John Couch and Mr John Lear of the said hamlet of Hanham as a proper person to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 9th day of April 1833.
Samuel Hooper Whittuck (Curate), Samuel Whittuck, Robert Hemming (or Fleming), John Fry, William Olds, John Couch, John Olds
We some of the principal inhabitants of the hamlet of Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester who have hereunto subscribed our names do hereby nominate and appoint Mr John Lear and Mr Robert Willis of the said hamlet of Hanham as proper persons to serve the office of chapel warden for the year ensuing given under our hands this 21st day of April 1835.
Saml. Whittuck, John Couch, Lewis ?, James ?, Giles Bailey, Aaron Scuse, John Fry
A rate made to defray the expenses of the chapel at Hanham in the parish of Bitton in the county of Gloucester by the consent of the chapel warden, overseers of the poor and others some of the principal inhabitants of the said hamlet of Hanham at 6d to the pound dated February 8th 1837.
| Edward Olds, John Couch | 0-5-0 | |
| Jonathan Olds | house | 0-1-0 |
| Wm. Olds | 0-1-6 paid |
Hanham Chapel April 17 1838
At a vestry meeting held this 17th day of April being Tuesday in Easter week pursuant to notice fined on the chaple (sic) door Mr John Lear is nominated by the vicar and Mr Robert Willis by the inhabitants.
H T Ellacombe
Present: Mr Whittuck, T H Knowles, J. Lear, Jas. Bailey, Jno. Couch, Rb. Jones, ? Long, Wm. Tyler, Rbt. Willis
Rate 1842
| Wm. Olds | 0-1-7½ |
April 13th 1852 James Olds is present along with Wm. Fry (chairman), John Whittuck, William Tyler, Richard Jones, Francis Bailey, Isaac ?, William Lapham
Copies from the Vestry Minute Book into this by Archdeacons Directions given the 30th October 1854
March 18th 1854. At a meeting held at Hanham Abbots pursuant to the following notice:
Notice is hereby given that the annual vestry meeting will be held in the Old Church, Hanham Abbots on Tuesday 18th Inst at 10 o’clock in the forenoon for the purpose of examining the accounts of the Church warden for the past year, to consider at what sum within the pound a new church rate shall be figured, to examine the in and out door list of paupers, also to nominate and elect churchwardens for the year ensuing and for other business, Hanham April 6th 1854.
John J Whittuck; John Fry Churchwardens of Hanham
The accounts of the churchwardens for the past year were examined and passed. The in and out door lists of paupers were examined. Resolved that a rate of one shilling and six pence in the pound and that the churchwardens are hereby directed to carry out the necessary repairs in the Old Church in accordance with the Archdeacons directions to an amount not exceeding one hundred and seventy pounds, in addition to certain alterations on the pewing to be paid by voluntary subscription.
Resolved that Thos. White Esq. on the nomination of the incumbent and W A H Henry on the nomination of the parishioners to be churchwardens for the ensuing year.
Wm. Fry Chairman
John J Whittuck, John Fry churchwardens
Wm A H Henry, John Lear overseers
William Lapham assistant overseer
Giles Bailey
Edwin Grove
Joseph Shellard
William Tyler
James Olds
L G Gifford
Jabez Bull
Joseph Head
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