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Compiled by Maureen Moore

Burton Latimer entries in
"The London Gazette"
for the years 1688 - 1865

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1688
July 26th – 30th Stolen out of the Tether the 16th Instant a dark brown Gelding with a whisk Tail, a thorough Pacer, about 7 years old. Whoever gives Notice of him to Mr MOUNTAGU at Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire, or to Mr William NEIGHBOUR in Salesbury Court, Fleet Street shall have 40s Reward and Charges
1800
January At Burton Latimer, Mr PATRICK Parish Clerk and Schoolmaster married Miss Mary DRIVER, their joint ages amounted to 145 years.
1802
March 23rd-27th Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery made in a Cause WALCOT against ROBERTS, the next of Kin of John HARPER late of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Esq deceased, (who died on or about the 30th day of April 1800) living at the Time of his Death, or the personal Representatives of such of them as are since dead, are forthwith to come before John CAMBELL Esq, one of the Masters of the said Court at his Office in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, and prove their Kindred or Affinity, or in default thereof they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Decree.
1802
April 6th-10th Claims to be in by 20th May next.
1815
May 18th p958

By Order of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors - the Petition of George SHIPLEY, late of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Baker, but now a prisoner for debt confined in His Majesty’s gaol of Northampton in the County of Northampton, will be heard.

1822
May 21st p877 William Baker CROXTON of Burton Latimer, Northants, Miller, bankrupt. To surrender the 7th and 8th June and 6th July next at the White Hart Inn, Kettering. Mr Henry LAMB, Solicitor, Kettering and Mr J M NELSON, Solicitor, 7 Barnards Inn, London.
1822
May 25th p877 William Baker CROXTON of Burton Latimer, Northants, Miller, bankrupt.
1822
August 17th p1367

Petitions of Insolvent Debtors to be heard at Northampton 7th September 1822. John COLEMAN late of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Blacksmith.

1826
June 17th p1494 Notice is hereby given that the Partnership lately carried on between us Daniel GOODALL, William HAYNES and Francis TRESS of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton and of Mill Street in the City of London, Crape and Silk Manufacturers, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. - All debts clue and owing from the said Partnership concerned will be received and paid by the said William HAYNES and Francis TRESS who will in future carry on the said trade on their joint account - Witness our hands this 10th day of June 1826.

Danl. GOODALL

William HAYNES

Francis TRESS

1827
May 15th p1063

The partnership between William HAYNES and Francis TRESS of Burton Latimer, Northants, and of Milk Street, Cheapside, in the City of London, Crape and Silk Manufacturers was dissolved 10th May 1827

1828
April 29th p826 The partnership between us the undersigned, carrying on the business of Silk Throwsters at Burton Latimer, Northamptonsire, and in London, is this day dissolved by mutual Consent.

William HAYNES

Peter James GRELLIER

1839
December 6th  p2576

The partnership between Edmund EADY, Farmer and William EADY, Farmer, both of Burton Latimer, Northants as Farmers and Graziers at Burton Latimer, Northants, was dissolved on the 29th November 1839.

1841
July 9th p1803

The Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors

Wednesday the 7th day of July 1841

Orders hare been made vesting in The Provisional Assignee the estates and effects of the Following Persons.

On their own Petitions

William EADY late lodging at Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, Butcher and Brewer. In the Gaol of Northampton.

1841
July 16th p1883

The Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors

The following Prisoners, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before a Commissioner on Circuit, to be dealt with according to the Statute, as follows.

At the Court House in the County of Northampton on the 6th day of August 1841 at 10 o’Clock in the Forenoon precisely

William EADY formerly of Cranford near Kettering, Northamptonshire, Butcher and Brewer and late lodging at the house of John SUDBOROUGH, Shoe Maker, Burton Latimer near Kettering, Northamptonshire, Labourer.

1843
May 26th p1766

John CLARKE and Joseph CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester at Ropemakers Street London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased, bankrupts. Fiat dated 12th May 1843.

To surrender at the Court of Bankruptcy in Birmingham 7th June and 15th July next: Mr James CHRISTIE, Waterloo Street. Birmingham. Official Assignee. Mr James L DOUGLAS, Solicitor, Market Harborough. representing.

1843
August 15th p2858 John CLARKE of Market Harborough, Leics. and Rope Maker Street, London, and of Burton Latimer, Isharn and Spratton, Northants, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, one of the surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased, against whom the other surviving partner of the said Thomas CLARKE deceased, videlicet John CLARKE,(has been issued a Fiat in Bankruptcy). Further Notices July 18th I843 p 2450 Certificate to be allowed on 11th August next; September 12th 1843; October 13th 1843; November 7th 1843 and March 21st 1845.
1845
June 3rd p1679 John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester and of Ropemakers Street London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased, bankrupts, Fiat dated 12th May 1843. Accounts to be audited 24th June next at Birmingham
p1532 First Dividend of the bankrupts to be made 24th June.
1845
July 11th p2066

The Estate of John and George CLARKE, of Market Harborough, Carpet Manufacturers.

The creditors who have proved their debts under the separate estab. of John CLARKE may receive their warrants for the First Dividend of 20s in the pound, on Thursday between the hours of eleven and three, on application to my office No. 7 Waterloo Street, Birmingham. No Warrant will be delivered without the production of the bills or other securities exhibited at the time of proof. Executors and administrators will be required to produce the probate of will or letters of administration

James CHRISTIE Official Assignee

1846
March 21st p938 John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester, and of Ropemaker Street, London, and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased, bankrupt. Fiat dated 12th May 1843. Accounts of the assignees of the separate estate and effects of John CLARKE to be audited 11 April next at Birmingham.                     
P939 Dividend of the separate estate and effects of John CLARKE to be made 12th April next at Birmingham.
1846
December 15th p5868

The Estate of John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester at Ropemakers Street London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased.

A Third Dividend of 3/4d in the pound is now payable in Birmingham.

1847
October 8th p3567 Whereas a Petition of James PATRICK formerly of Isham, and now of Burton Latimer, both in the County of Nonhampton, Baker, and part of the time, whilst residing at Burton Latimert aforesaid, carrying on the business of a Butcher, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the Court of Bankruptcy. ............................ he is to appear in Court 14th October next at half past twelve p.m.
1847
October 26th p3816 - Final Order - November 11th next.
1847
December 14th p4611 George CLARKE of Isham Mills and Burton Mills, Burton Latimer, Northants, Carpet Manufacturer and Worsted Spinner, bankrupt. Fiat dated 4th December 1847. To surrender the 23rd December and 29th January next at the Court of Bankruptcy Basinghall Street, London.
1848
February 4th p401 George CLARKE of Isham Mills and Burton Mills Burton Latimer, Northants, Carpet Manufacturer and Worsted Spinner, bankrupt. Fiat dated 4th December 1847. Account to be audited 25th February instant in London.
1848
February 22nd p702 Dividend to be made p705 Certificate to be allowed.
1848
March 17th Certificate to be allowed.
1848
May 9th Dividend to be allowed.
1848
December 29th p4752

Declaration of a Dividend under a Fiat dated 4th day of December 1847 against George CLARKE of Isham and Burton Mills, Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Carpet Manufacturer and Worsted Spinner.

The first Dividend at the rate of 6d in the pound is now payable and warrants of those legally entitled will be received at the office of Edward EDWARDS, Official Assignee a: No. 7 Frederick Place, Old Jewry on Saturday the 30th of December instant between the hours of eleven and two each day.

1849
Aptil 20th p1337 George DAVIS the younger of No. 33 Lawrence Lane in the City of London and of Burton Mills, Burton Latimer and Isham Mills, Isham both in the County of Northampton, Worsted Spinner and Carpet Manufacturer, carrying on business under the style or firm of George DAVIS and Co., bankrupt, Fiat dated 12th April 1849. To surrender the 3rd of May next and 5th of June following at the Court of Bankruptcy, Basinghall Street, London.
1849
July 13th - Account to be Audited
1849
June 13th George DAVIS the younger of No. 53 Lawrence Lane in the City of London, and of Burton Mills, Burton Latimer, and Isham Mills, both in the County of Northampton. Worsted Spinner and Carpet Manufacturer, bankrupt.
1849
July 27th p2380 John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester and of Ropemaker Street, London and of Burton Latimer, lsham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturer. Dealers and Chapman, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased, bankrupt. Fiat dated 12th May 1843. Dividend to be made 21st August next in Birmingham.
1849
October 23rd p3190

Estate of John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester and of Ropemaker Street, London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapman, Partners of Thomas CLARKE, deceased. Bankrupt.

A Fourth Dividend of 23/64d (twenty three sixtyfourths) in the pound is now pavable bv James CHRISTIE. Official Assignee No. 7 Waterloo Street, Birmingham.

1849
December 14th p3838

Declaration of Dividend under a Fiat dated 12th day of April 1849 against George DAVIS the younger of No. 53 Lawrence Lane, and Burton Mills, Burton Latimer and Isham Mills, Isham, Northamptonshire, Worsted Spinner.

A Final Dividend of 3s 4d in the pound is now payable in London.

1850
September 3rd p2406 James BATTLE of Burton Latimer, Northants, Carpenter and Builder on the 28th August 1850 assigned his estate and effects to John LINNELL of Islip, Northants, Farmer, and Thomas ATHERTON of Northampton, Timber Merchant in Trust for the benefit of his creditors. The assignment was attested by John ARCHIBOULD of Thrapston, Northants, Solicitor John FRENCH Clerk to the said John ARCHIBOULD, also by Henry PYWELL of Northampton, Solicitor and Allen BRIGGS Clerk to the said Henry PYWELL
1852
July 27th John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County of Leicester and of Ropemaker Street, London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapmen, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE deceased, bankrupt. Fiat dated 12th May 1848.
1852
October 15th p2706

Estate of John CLARKE and George CLARKE of Market Harborough in the County- of Leicester and of Ropemaker Street, London and of Burton Latimer, Isham and Spratton in the County of Northampton, Carpet and Rug Manufacturers, Dealers and Chapmen, surviving partners of Thomas CLARKE deceased.

A fifth dividend of 1/9d in the pound is now payable in Birmingham.

1853
November 8th George DAVIS the younger of No 33 Lawrence Lane, in the City of London and of Burton Mills, Burton Latimer and Isham Mills, Isham, both in the County of Northampton, Worsted Spinner and Carpet Manufacturer carrying on business under the style or firm of George DAVIS and Co ., bankrupt. Fiat dated the 12th day of April 1849.
1859
October 28th

Patent Law Amendment Act 1852

Office of the Commissioners for Inventions

Notice is hereby given that provisional protection has been allowed.
2318 To William DAY, Builder of Burton Latimer near Wellingborough in the County of Northampton, for the invention of “a direct action rotary steam engine”.

On his petition recorded in the Office of the Commissioners on the 12th day of October 1859

1859
November 8th

Patent Law Amendment Act 1852

Office of the Commissioners for Inventions

Notice is hereby given that :-

2318 - William DAY, Builder of Burton Latimer near Wellingborough in the County of Northampton has given notice at The Office of The Commissioners, of his intention to proceed with his application for letters parent for the invention of “a direct action rotary steam engine”.

As set forth in his petition received at the said office on the 12th day of October 1859.

1859
November 16th

Patent Law Amendment Act 1852

Office of the Commissioners for Inventions

Notice is hereby given that provisional protection has been allowed.

2561 To William DAY, Builder of Burton Latimer near Wellingborough in the County of Northampton, for the invention of “certain improvements in propelling vessels, which said invention is also applicable for converting the force of The wind into a motive power to be used in any convenient way either for stationary or moveable purposes”. On his petition recorded in the Office of the Commissioners on The 10th day of November 1859.

November 22nd 1859 - Letters Patent applied for

1861
September 27th

Chapman BALL of Burton Latimer, Northants, Mason and Builder, an insolvent debtor. Petition filed Royal Hotel, Kettering. To appear there 23rd October next for first examination. Mr Henry John NETTLESHIP, Registrar, Official Assignee.

Repeated November 8th 1861

1862
May 16th

Notice is hereby given that the following is a copy............:-

Number - 1506

Title of Deed, whether Deed of Assignment, Composition of Inspectorship - Composition Deed

Date of Deed - 17th April 1862

Date of execution by Debtor - 17th April 1862

Name and description of the Debtor as in the deed - William ABBOTT lately of Burton Latimer Mills in the Parish of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, but now of Isham in the said County, Miller.

The names and descriptions of the Trustees or any other parties to the Deed, not including the Creditors. John ABBOTT of Cranford Saint John in the County of Northampton, Farmer, and Joseph RYE of Irthlingborough in the said County, Farmer.

A short statement of the notice of the Deed – A Composition Deed, by which the creditors release the debtor in consideration of a payment of 5s in the pound on their respective debts and liabilities.

When left for registration. - 13th day of May 1862 at 1 o’clock afternoon

Richard BETHELL Registrar.

1865
May 26th p2764

Patent Law Amendment Act 1852

Office of the Commissioners for Inventions

Notice is hereby given, that provisional protection has been allowed.

1114 To William DAY, Builder of Burton Latimer near Wellingborough in the County of Northampton, Builder, for the invention of "improvements in wheels, and in the manneri of applying the same to railway carriages for passengers and goods traffic, and also the loading padding (lading?) of wheels for locomotives”. On his petition recorded in the Office of the Commissioners on the 21st day of April 1865.

1865
September 1st p4263

Notice is hereby given that the following is an entry made in the book kept by the Chief Registrar of the Court of Bankruptcy for the Registration of Trust Deeds for the benefit of Creditors, Composition and Inspectorship Deeds executed by a Debtor as required by the Bankruptcy Act 1863 secs  I87, 192,

194, 196 and 198:-

Number – 14,023

Title of Deed, whether Deed of Assignment. Composition or Inspectorship - Conveyance.

Date of Deed – 21st August 1865

Date of Execution by Debtor - 21st August 1865

Name and Description of the Debtor as in the Deed - 'William DAY of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton. Carpenter (debtor)

The names and descriptions of the Trustees or other parties to the Deed not including the Creditors -

Samuel WRIGHT of Finedon in the said County, Draper and Alfred WOOD of Johani (possibly Soham CAM) in the said County, Tailor and Draper (trustees)

A short statement of the Nature of the Deed - Conveyance by the debtor of all his estate and effects to the trustees to be administered for the benefit of his creditors as in bankruptcy.

When left for Registration - 31st August 1865 at one o’clock.

The Seal of the Court.


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