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Dominion of New Zealand

Dominion of New Zealand

Transcription of the Letter from the Prime Minister of New Zealand, 1920, supplied by Christine Weiss Dear Madam, I have the honour to forward to you the enclosed copy of resolutions passed by the Parliament of New Zealand, and, in doing so – quite apart from the...

Cemetery Burials in Numerical Order

Produced by John Meads 2020 from data provided by Barrie Mackay The Cemetery shortly after its opening in  1912This database provided by Barrie Mackay should enable relatives to locate graves without memorials by identifying the closest graves that do have them and...

Genealogy Data for Burton Latimer

This page gives access to available records of individuals and families drawn from public sources like census data, published wills, parish records, etc, as well as the outcomes of research by Society members, such as monumental inscriptions.

Inventory of Mickell Lovill 1683

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsA Inventary of the Goodes and Chattels of Mickell Lovill of Burton Lattimere in the county of Northampton deseased June the twenty fifth 1683 valid and aprayesed by William Hunt and John Browne of the same towne and county...

Workplace Details From The 1911 Census

John Meads 2014An Enumerator's Summary BookAlthough the 1911 Census provides us with a wealth of facts about our forebears' domestic situations and occupations, it does not usually tell us where they worked. The householders were told to enter their occupation but...

Will of William Viccars, 1634

Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name of God Amen I William Vicars of Burton Latimer in ye County of Northton being diseased in body but in full & perfect remembrance thankes be given to God doe ordain this my Last Will & Testament in manner & forme...

Inventory of William Musket 1682

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsAn Inventory of the Goods & Chattells of William Musket late of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Blacksmith, deceased taken & apprized by us William Hunt & Edward Douglas the thirteenth day of May in...

The Will of William Edey, Maltster – 1812

The Will of William Edey, Maltster – 1812

Will transcibed by Janet Meads 2016The grave of William Edey inBurton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: "In memory of William Edey whodeparted this life August 11th1812 aged 69 years" This is the last Will and Testament of Mr William Edey of Burton Lattimer in...

Will of William Allen

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006In the name of God Amen I William Allen of Burton Latymer in the countie of Northampton , Stocking seller being sicke in bodie but of perfect understanding and memorie, God be thanked therefore. Doe ordaine this my last will &...

Inventory of Thomas Wright 1756

Inventory of Thomas Wright 1756

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsThomas Wright's headstone in Burton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: In memory of THOMAS WRIGHT who departedthis life March 8th 1756 in the 33 year of his age."Afflictions sore, long time I borePhysicians were in...

The Will of Thomas Sudborough, Cordwainer

The Will of Thomas Sudborough, Cordwainer

detailsThis 1923 aerial photograph shows a block of properties with the long malthouse prominent on the left. This and the surrounding properties are all mentioned in a series of indentures and wills now owned by Burton Latimer Heritage Society.Extracted from the...

Inventory of Thomas Montague 1719

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsA true and perfect Inventory of all the Goods, Cattle, Chattells and Personall Estate of Thomas Mountague late of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton Clerke deceased taken and appraised this Ninth day of February...

The Will of Thomas Coleman, Blacksmith – 1814

The Will of Thomas Coleman, Blacksmith – 1814

Will transcribed by Janet Meads 2016Thomas Coleman's house, at The Cross built in the late 1700s. After carefully reading his will, it is now thought that the blacksmith's shop described in it was on another site, possibly in Meeting Lane.From the 1930s for about...

Will of Stephen Mason

Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009 I Stepen Mason of the Parish of Burton Latimer in the County of Northamptonshire being of sound mind but of infirm body do hereby constitute this my last Will and Testament.   First I hereby give and bequeath to my niece Mary Maycock...

Will of Robert Chapman

Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name of God Amen. I Robert Chapman senior of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton Husbandman doe ordaine & make this my last will and testament in manner and forme following vizt, Imprimis I give and bequeath my soule...

The Will of Thomas Capps – Yeoman

Transcribed by Janet Meads 2016The property mentioned in Robert Capps' Will, standing at The Cross, now known as Osborne HouseThis is the last Will and Testament of Robert Capps of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton Yeoman. First I give and devise to my...

Will of Matthew Kellison, 1634

Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name God Amen: I Mathew Kellisson of Burton Latimer in the Countie of Northampton husbandman doe make and ordaine this last Will and Testament in manner and forme following vizt: Imprimis: I bequeath my soule unto my Creator and...

Will of Mary Robinson

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006This is the last will and testament of us Mary Robinson of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Widow, as follows- I give devise and bequeath all and singular my real and personal Estates whatsoever and wheresoever unto my son...

Will of Joseph Payne

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006This is the last Will and Testament of me Joseph Payne of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton Draper and Tailor which I make publish and declare in the manner following that is to say I give and bequeath all and singular my...

Will of Joseph Henman of Burton Latimer, Schoolmaster

Will of Joseph Henman of Burton Latimer, Schoolmaster

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006The grave of Joseph Henman in Burton Latimer ChurchyardThe inscription reads:Sacred/to the Memory of /JOSEPH HENMAN/Who discharged the office of/Clerk and Schoolmaster in this/Parish during the space of/Twenty nine years/With fidelity and...

Inventory of John Paine 1790

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsA true and Perfect Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of John Paine of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton Yeoman Lately Deceased Taken and praised by us whose Names are under Wrighton ye fifteenth day of December...

Will of John Britten, Farmer

Will of John Britten, Farmer

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006The grave of John Britten inBurton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: In Memory of John BrittenWho Died June 7th 1854Aged 53 Years"Looking Unto Jesus"December 30th 1854 In the name of God Amen. I, John Britten of Burton Latimer in...

Kelly’s Directory, 1940

Note: Kelly's Directory listings cover Residential as well as Commercial entries. Hence for residential listings there are no further details given. First Name Surname/Name Location (where given) Details (where given) Frederick T ABBOTT Finedon Street Boot repairer...

Kelly’s Directory, 1931

Note: Kelly's Directory listings cover Residential as well as Commercial entries. Hence for residential listings there are no further details given.Thomas Wilfred Harpur, BA,Lord of the ManorFrank Barlow,left, butcher and chairman ofBurton Latimer Urban District...

Kelly’s Directory, 1910

County, District & Parish Cllr.Charles Barlow of "The Yews"Grocer, farmer and brickmakerCol. George H Champion-de-Crespingyof Burton Latimer HallMr Frederick W. Prestonof "The Poplars"Managing Director Kettering FurnacesNote: Kelly's Directory listings cover...

Kelly’s Directory, 1898

Forename(s) Surname Abode Other details Joseph ALLEN   Beer retailer Thomas AMBLER   Coal merchant James AMBLER Mrs   Baker Walter ATTFIELD   Farmer Henry AYRES   Grocer & butcher Walter Henry AYRES   Butcher Austin John BALL Holmfield House Builder &...

Inventory of Gregory Newby 1673

Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsAugust the 8th 1673 An Inventory then taken of the Goods and Chattels of Gregory Newby Deceased late of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton by us whose Names are heare unto Subscribed.Your content goes here. Edit or...

Burton Latimer Inventories

Janet Meads, 2006The village of Burton Latimer in the 17th and 18th centuries was inhabited by a variety of people ranging from the Lord of the Manor at the Hall through yeomen, tradesmen to the poor widow in her simple lath and plaster thatched cottage. When any of...

Will of Francis Ball, Yeoman 1689

Transcribed by Janet Meads 2019The will of Francis BallDocument about the inventory of Francis's goods to be made by his widow SusannaPart of the will is illegible due to creasing in the lower half of the document - JMIn the name of God amen this tenth day of May Anno...

Letters of Administration of Eleanor Barber, Spinster

Letters of Administration of Eleanor Barber, Spinster

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006Eleanor Barber's fallen headstonein Burton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: Sacred/tothe memory of/ELEANOR/Daughter of CLARKE PAGE/andANN BARBER/who died July 71830/Aged 31 YearsEleanor Barber,  Spinster. In the Consistory Court...

Will of Edward Wood

Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006 July 29th 1812 This is the last Will and Testament of me Edward Wood of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton, Inn-Keeper . I give and devise to my dear Wife Mary Wood after my decease all my real and personal Estate which I now...

Inventory of Edward Sturgis 1720

Researched & Transcribed by Janet Meads A true Inventory of all & Singular the Goods, Cattel and personal Estate of Edward Sturgis late of Burton Lattemore in the County of Northampton, Miller, Deceased, Taken the 9th day of August Anno Dom 1720. li s d...

Hair Powder Certificates

Researched and Compiled by Maureen MooreThe Hair Powder Certificate was closely associated with the right to wear a wig. Wigs, and the right to wear them, were visible signs of status in earlier centuries, and wigs had their own styles and fashions.To the Constable of...