Extracts from postings on the CORNISH & CORNISH-GEN mailing lists by Julia Symons Mosman, Rita Bone Kopp & Isabel Harris. More extracts can be found on their web page. Thanks to Julia, Rita and Isabel for allowing me to copy these Mylor & Flushing items.
1836 - The West Briton transcribed by Julia Symons Mosman
January 15 1836
Marriages
On Tuesday last, at Mylor, by the Rev. J. Punnett (sic), Vicar of
St. Erth, J.W. Budd, Esq, M.D. of Plymouth, and Fellow of
Pembroke College, Cambridge, to Jane St. John, fourth daughter of
R. S. Sutton, Esq. of Mylor.
April 22, 1836
MARRIED
On the 12th instant, at Mylor, Mr. Henry Francis Cunningham,
second son of John Cunningham, Esq., of London, to Elizabeth,
eldest daughter of Mr. John Rowe, of Purloe.
May 20, 1836
Married
On Saturday last, at Mylor, near Falmouth, Lieut. Fortescue, of
the "Nightingale" packet, to Miss Forster, daughter of
Lieut. G. B. Forster, of the "Lapwing" packet.
Sept. 2, 1836
Penryn Wrestling
In accordance with an extensively circulated notice, these sports commenced on Monday, the 29th ult, when contrary to expectations it was evident that it would become a first-rate contest, as several of the principal players in the country were in attendance. The preparatory work of making the standards - thirty two in number - was completed about one o'clock on the 30th - the second day. The play was good, and the prizes were awarded as follows:
October 14, 1836
During the week, the wind being principally from the SE to SW, the tide rose in this harbour to a great height. On Wednesday at noon, the gale came on with tremendous violence, and at five o'clock the waves and body of water rushed with such violence against the wharfs and the backs of a number of the houses, as to force in the doors and even walls of many cellars and dwelling exposed to its fury. Numbers of boats were seen breaking from their moorings, or filling with water, and various articles were from time to time swept out from such places as the water broke into. The sea made its way into the coal yard of Mr. W. Downing, and about 20 tons of coal were washed out. The shipping, we are happy to say, rode out all in safety, but the "Lord Melville" packet, laying alongside of Flushing quay, was at one time in imminent danger of being stove to pieces. The exertions of the crew, however, and those who assisted them, prevented her from receiving much injury. The whole of the curbstones along the Quay at which she lay, are dislodged. One immense granite post is broken off; several others started; and the crane is carried away by the straining on the cables from the run of the vessel. A barge which was outside the Castle getting a load of oarweed from Mylor was sunk off Bar-point. Mr. Tallack, gardener, and several other persons were in her, but fortunately the mast was above the water, to which they clung, till Messrs. Fox's boat took them up. There is every reason to suppose, that a small boat with two men in it are lost, as the men cannot be heard of, and pieces of a boat, similar to the one seen in distress, have been picked up. Fortunately the wind lulled about twelve, and continued so for the following tide, otherwise the damage at Falmouth would have been tenfold greater than it is, as the second attack would have caused many of the battered premises to have yielded to its fury. We are happy that no loss of limbs or life has occurred on shore. At Flushing the damage done is considerable, as the water flooded many houses and cellars. The walls and quay have suffered much, and the oldest inhabitant never remembers so great an inundation. Two boats were washed into the higher part of the town called the Moor, and streets were three or four feet deep in many parts. Little Falmouth, adjoining Flushing, the residence of R. Symons, Esq. has also suffered considerably, its situation being close to the water's edge. A considerable quantity of timber has also been carried off from his yard, even from parts where the sea was never known to rise before.
1837 -The West Briton transcribed by Julia Symons Mosman
January 27, 1837
BIRTHS
On Saturday last, at Greatwood, Mylor, the lady of J. Beckley,
Esq. of a son.
MARRIED
On the 18th instant, at Gwennap, Mr. Edward Allen, of Tregony, to
Harriet, youngest daughter of Mr. Samuel O'Brien, of Mylor.
3 February, 1837
MARRIED
At Mylor, by the Rev. Archdeacon Sheepshanks, Lt. D.R.B.
Mapleton, R.N., eldest son of Capt. Mapleton, R.N., to Elizabeth
Crease, second daughter of Capt. David Braimer, R.N., Cottage
Grove.
February 17, 1837
ADVERTISEMENTS
All Persons indebted to the Estate of Richard Laine SYMONS, late
of Little Falmouth in the Parish of Mylor, in the County of
Cornwall, Esquire, deceased, and all others who may have legal
claims in Accounts, without delay, to Thomas SYMONS, the sole
Executor. Mylor, Feb. 14, 1837
February 17, 1837
DIED
At Flushing, in the parish of Mylor, on Wednesday last, Mr. Henry
Stephens, aged 25 years; regretted by all who knew him
On Monday last, at Great Wood, Mylor, the infant son of John
Beckley, Esq
June 16, 1837
Coroner's Inquests
...On the same day, another inquest was held at the seven Stars
Inn, Flushing, to inquire touching the death of Sarah Hay, wife
of James Hay, Gunner of the "Margaret" packet. As this
case has excited considerable interest in the neighbourhood, we
think it right to give the depositions of the witnesses at
length: [and I am paraphrasing the same, to save a lot of space]
Alexander Thomas, butcher of the parish of Mylor, was on the road
to Tregoweth, and was passed by Captain Fitzgerald of the
Preventative service at Falmouth going in same direction. Capt.
was mounted, and riding fast. Witness walked about one quarter of
a mile, and saw a female run from the lane into the field; Capt.
at a gate leading to a field. On coming to the gate, saw the
deceased and her sister in the field; heard the horse returning
down the lane, and was certain the person was Capt. Fitzgerald.
Mary Maria Cummins, a single woman of the same parish, testified
she and her sister were walking on the road from Flushing to
Tregoweth on May 31st.... They met a gentleman on horseback, who
rode past them, then turned around and spoke to them. They went
to a pond to gather watercress. Sister said "he's coming
back, let's get away quickly." He overtook them, and talked
to witness, his horse between the sisters. Witness said she
wanted to cross road, and he said "oh she's not your sister,
she's much too sulky". Witness said she'd go through gate,
and man stated he'd jump it with his horse. She went into the
field. Man spoke to her sister. Sister called to witness, and
said she should go to the farmhouse. The gentleman said "if
she wants to come out, I'll let her come out." He then
stooped to open the gate and held it open for Witness. He wished
them good night two or three times before witness responded, then
rode off. Sister was trembling and ashen. Sister was very
nervous, and was constantly looking back. When they got home,
sister went straight to bed, and died four days later. The
sisters had visited Mr. Vigurs at Falmouth the day after they saw
the gentleman.
John Vigurs, surgeon of Falmouth, testified the deceased had
called on him the 27th of May, and had "a very delicate
appearance" and he prescribed some strengthening medicines.
He saw her again on June 1st, at his house in Falmouth, during
which time she described her symptoms "such as delicate
persons frequently labour under". She never mentioned
anything as having occurred the day before. He visited her once
again on the 3rd, and she had improved; still did not mention
anything happening on the 31st. When he visited on Thursday last,
she was much flushed, and he asked Dr. Boase to visit.
William Boase, M.D. of Falmouth testified he examined the body of
the deceased. (she died before he visited.) "The heart was
extremely soft, and the blood vessels very thin, and her lungs
showed adhesions showing previous inflammation, and her chest was
extremely narrow, but there was nothing in her organs to show an
immediate cause of death."
Mary Harris, wife of John Harris, innkeeper, testified deceased
had complained of not feeling well in May, and witness sent her
to John Vigurs. When deceased returned home on 31st of May, she
said the fright would be the death of her; day by day she
appeared worse.
Jane Edwards of Flushing testified when Mrs. Haye came home on
the 31st of May she appeared greatly frightened. After deceased
visited doctor at Falmouth, came home and told witness she had
seen the gentleman again on the terrace, and was terrified of
seeing him again; told witness the fright would be the death of
her.
The Coroner then addressed the Jury, and stated that even
supposing the death was caused by fright, he was clearly of the
opinion no criminal charge could be supported against Captain
Fitzgerald. However, he did ask the Jury to consider whether the
deceased did in fact die in consequence of the fright, because he
thought it was due both to Captain Fitzgerald and the public that
the point - a serious one, if not criminal - might be settled. He
pointed out the evidence of the medical men regarding the
delicate state of the deceased; that Capt. F. had said little or
nothing to deceased, but addressed his remarks to her sister;
that it was clear that the manner and speech of the Capt. was not
violent or disgusting, but quite to the contrary. Lastly, he
mentioned the deceased going to Falmouth the following day, and
not mentioning the incident then or afterwards, and that went far
to show that the fright was not the cause of death. But he, of
course, was leaving that for the Jury to decide. The Jury then
retired, and after an absence of about half an hour, returned a
verdict acquitting Captain Fitzgerald of having been the cause of
the death, but strongly observing upon the impropriety of his
conduct on the occasion.
August 25, 1837 - In nearby Perranarworthal
The New Poor Law at Perranarworthal
The pernicious prejudices existing among the poor against the new
Poor Law have led to some acts of outrage in this neighbourhood.
On Friday last, Mr. Thomas Michell, one of the relieving officers
of the Falmouth Union, attended at Perranarworthal, for the
purpose of making the usual weekly payments, when a crowd of
about thirty women, mostly armed with rollers about 18 inches
long, assembled, and proceeded to beat and tear the clothes of
the object of their antipathy; after which they took him to the
public house, at Perran Well, and extorted from him three gallons
of beer, as the price of his liberation. They moreover took from
him his account books and bag of money. As soon as he was
released, Michell went to the house of Charles Fox, Esq., one of
the guardians residing near, to acquaint him with what had taken
place, and shortly afterwards learnt that the books and money had
been left at Messrs. Fox's counting house at Perran Wharf. A
meeting of magistrates was to take place on Wednesday, at Enys,
to take the circumstances into consideration, and no doubt the
most energetic measures will be taken to bring the misguided
offenders to justice. It is lamentable that any portion of the
labouring poor should be so prejudiced against a reform which is
so highly calculated to improve their moral and physical
benefits.
NOVEMBER 17, 1837
DIED
On Sunday last, at Flushing, Mr. John Brewer, aged 76; for many
years a member of the Wesleyan Methodists. His end was peace.
December 15, 1837
BIRTHS
On Tuesday last, at Great Wood, Mylor, the lady of xx J. Bockley,
Esq., of a daughter.
1838 -The West Briton transcribed by Julia Symons Mosman
Feb 9, 1838
MARRIED On the 3rd instant, at Mylor, Capt. Kirkley, to Miss
Wills, daughter of Capt. G. Wills, of Restronguet.
Feb 2 1838
DIED At Restronguet, on the 27th ult., on board the Caroline of
Swansea, Mr. Francis Walters, mate, aged 39 years
February 16, 1838
The Weather During the week, the weather has been more severe
than the oldest person recollects having before witnessed in
Cornwall in the month of February. The ground has been covered
with snow to a considerable extent for several days, when, on
Wednesday, a heavy gale [came] on from the south- east, which
increased during the night to a perfect storm, accompanied with
snow and continued nearly the whole of Thursday with very little
[abatement]. A rumor has reached us of the loss of a large vessel
on Trefusis Point, in Falmouth Harbour, which we hope may prove
to be unfounded; but we much [fear] that the impact of a few days
will bring us distressing news of disasters on our southern
coast. The storm was so severe that the shopkeepers in this town
were unable to take down their shutters, and business was almost
entirely suspended. In consequence of the severity of the weather
in the eastern part of the county, the Regulator, which was [due]
Wednesday evening, from Exeter to Redruth, had not arrived in
Truro when we went to press; the North Mail, from Exeter to
Falmouth, had not arrived. The coaches and vans in consequence
[did not] attempt to leave Truro yesterday (Thursday).
March 2, 1838
On Saturday last, an attempt was made to get H. M. Brig
"Ranger" off the rocks at Trefusis Point, in Falmouth
Harbour, where she was driven during the late storm, but, with
wind increasing in the afternoon almost to a gale, from S to SW,
the attempt was not crowned with success. On Sunday evening, and
also on Monday evening, the attempt was renewed, but failed, and
great fears are entertained that she cannot be got off without
regular ways and cradle being laid down for her. All the other
vessels have been got off. The high times of the past week have
increased the damage done to the quays and along the shore at
Falmouth.
A seaman, named Ventura, belonging to H. M. brig
"Seagull" fell over the quay at Flushing, on Friday
night last, and was found on Saturday morning drowned. He was
aged about 35 years, and has left a widow and one child to lament
his loss. A Coroner's inquest was held on the body the following
day, and a verdict returned of "found drowned".
April 5 1838
MARRIED
At Mylor, on Tuesday the 3rd instant, Mr. Wm. Phillipps, to Miss
Elizabeth May.
April 13, 1838
Body Found. The body of the seaman named Andrews, reported as
drowned from the "Ranger", on the 15th of February,
near Trefusis point, was found near that spot on the 5th instant.
It is supposed the body must have been buried in the sand, as all
the endeavours made to find it were fruitless, and it was
unusually perfect after being long immersed in the sea.
May 4, 1838
Shocking Accident
On Monday last, an inquest was held before J. Carlyon, Esq., on
the body of Frederick Lawrance, of Mylor. It appeared from the
statement of Bartholomew Lawrance, the father of the deceased,
that his son went out on Saturday morning, to roll in some barley
in one of the witness's fields, and shortly afterwards he sent
his little brother in for a gun to shoot some rooks which had
lighted on the seeds. Shortly afterwards, witness went for some
horses to put in the harrow, and on his return to the field he
found the deceased quite dead, and the gun lying about ten yards
from him. It must have been accidental, but how the accident
happened the witness could not state. The whole of the charge
appeared to have entered his head, just under the right ear, and
to have taken a slanting direction upwards. It made quite a hole
through his head, and he must have died almost immediately. The
deceased was rather more than 17 years old. Verdict accidental
death.
July 5 1838
INSOLVENT DEBTORS COURT..... At the COURT-HOUSE at BODMIN, in the
County of Cornwall of the 27th day of July 1838, at the hour of
ten in the morning precisely ...... John FARRELL (sued as John
Farrel), formerly of Woolwich, in the County of Kent; afterwards
of Falmouth, and late of Flushing, in the Parish of Mylor,
Seaman, Gunner of her Majesty's Packet the Swift.
Aug. 31, 1838
At Mylor, on the 28th instant, Mr. May, to Miss Lawrey.
Dec 21, 1838
Henry Le BOSQUETTE, a pensioner, receiving GBP 21 a year from the
Admiralty, was arrested in July last by Mr. Brewer, a grocer, of
Flushing. It appears that about three years ago, he was employed
on board a [col]lier at GBP 2. 4s. per month; and whilst there,
he > > received a cheese from a person of the name of
Crocker, who owed him some money. This cheese was in part payment
of that money; but it turned out that Croker had obtained it of
Mr. Brewer in insolvent's name. Insolvent refused to pay for it,
choosing rather to be > > imprisoned. Discharged
January 4, 1839
DIED At Restronguet, Mylor, on the 24th ultimo, the wife of Mr.
R. Sharp Paynter, aged 33 years.
March 15, 1839
CORONER's INQUEST On Monday last, an inquest was held before John
Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at Mylor Bridge, on the body of Ann Oats,
wife of Michael Oats, of Mylor, blacksmith. The deceased made a
hearty dinner, and was observed for her more than usually
cheerful nature on Sunday last. Immediately after dinner she went
out, intending to walk to Restroenguet[?]; but she had not
proceeded very far before she dropped down, and died in the road.
Verdict, Died by the Visitation of God.
May 3, 1839
Caution to Drunkards
On Sunday last, three men, after having spent a great part of the
day in a pot house, embarked at Restronguet, in a very small
boat, for Pe., about a mile distant, when, as might have been
expected from the nature of the cargo, the boat was capsized, and
the three men were precipitated into the water. Had it not been
for the crew of the "Susan", Giles, master, of this
port, they must all inevitably have perished; for, when picked
up, they were greatly exhausted, and about gone. Would not
teetotalism have prevented this accident, and the debasing nature
of such pursuits?
Jan 10, 1840
Proposed Chapel of Ease, at Flushing We understand that exertions
have recently been made for the erection of a chapel of ease at
the important village of Flushing, which contains a population of
nearly 2,000 persons, and is situated at an inconvenient distance
from the parish church of Mylor. Lord Clinton has munificently
given a piece of ground for the site of the proposed chapel, in
addition to a subscription of £100; and an appeal, we believe,
will shortly be made to the public for such assistance as may
contribute towards the speedy accomplishment of the projected
undertaking.
1850 - The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser transcribed by Isabel Harris
29 March 1850
RICHARD WEBB, 49, was charged with stealing on the 25th of
January, at the parish of Mylor, a cock, the property of James
DUNSTANT. - Guilty, One Month 's Hard Labour.
24th May, 1850
SMUGGLING. George SYMONS of Flushing, was brought before Mr
ROGERS, one of the magistrates of Falmouth, on Tuesday last,
charged with having two pounds of tobacco in his possession on
Sunday last, as he was coming over the side of the
"Penguin" packet. He was convicted in the mitigated
penalty of £1, with 10s. costs, or one week's imprisonment. The
fine not being paid, he was locked up.
7 June 1850
NOTICE. All Persons having any Claims on the Estate of the late
Mr J. C. CARPENTER, of Flushing, deceased, are requested to
forward the same to Mr RICHARD DOBLE, of Killigrew Street,
Falmouth; and all persons Indebted to the said Estate, are
requested to pay the amount of their respective debts forthwith
to the said Richard Doble. Dated Falmouth June 6, 1850.
14 June 1850
DEATHS At Flushing on Monday last, Mrs N. SLOGETT, grocer, aged
71 years. .
21st June 1850
DEATHS At Limehouse, London, Sarah, wife of Mr Peter M'Dowell,
and only daughter of the late Capt. Blight, of H.M. packet
service, Flushing, aged 67 years.
25 October, 1850
MARRIAGES At Mylor, on Sunday last, Mr. John Francis CARVOSSO, to
Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. P.R. RICHARDS, of Flushing, both
of the former parish.
29th November, 1850
CORONER'S INQUEST On Tuesday last, at St. Mawes, on the body of
Thomas RIGEN, aged eighteen years. Deceased was one of the crew
of the "Primrose," which at the time of the accident
was lying at the mouth of Restronguet Creek. It appeared that on
Saturday last, the mate and another of the crew left the vessel
about ten o'clock, to purchase some ship's stores and the
deceased remained on board alone. On returning about twelve
o'clock, they missed the lad, and also observed that the ship's
bucket was gone. They made inquiry to ascertain if any boat had
been alongside, and then went to St. Mawes to ask the lad's
parents if they had seen him. They found the parents had not, and
the circumstance of the bucket being missing led them to suspect
that in drawing up water by the side of the vessel he had fallen
overboard. They therefore searched for him with spillers and
hooks, and on Monday last they enclosed his body in a ground
sean, near the spot where he must have gone down. Verdict -
"feared drowned."
1853 - The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser transcribed by Isabel Harris
25th February, 1853
MARRIAGE. At Mylor on Sunday last, Mr. Nathan DUNCAN, of Hull, to
Miss Juliana Jane COLE, of Flushing.
18th March, 1853
MARRIAGE. At Kea, on the 8th instant, Mr. GEACH of Mylor, to
Laura, only daughter of Mr. Philip CRAGO, of Church-town Farm, in
the former parish.
25th March, 1853
SHIP AGROUND. The "Lady Eglinton" steamer, Hosking,
master, from Liverpool for London, on proceeding to sea on the
afternoon of Wednesday, took the ground near Trefusis point, and
the tide being on ebb, she remained, but same off on the flood,
and was found to be making so much water as to prevent her
proceeding. She has been laid on the ground at the bar for
examination.
1st April, 1853
MARRIAGE At Mylor, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. Edward HOBLYN,
Mr. John Robert STEVENS, solicitor of London, to Helen MALCOMB,
youngest daughter of the late Capt. Davie BRAIMER, R.N.
4th April, 1853
MARRIAGE At St. Gluvias on the 7th instant, William, fourth son
of Mr John BENNETTS of Mylor, to Victoria Elizabeth, eldest
daughter of Capt. BAKER, R.N., of Penryn.
5th August, 1853
MARRIAGE At Mylor on the 28th ult., Mr. C. RUNDLE, to Julia,
second daughter of the late mr. John TRESEDER, of Mylor Bridge.
1887 - The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser transcribed by Rita Bone Kopp
7 February 1887, Thursday
Lord Clinton, who is the owner of considerable property at
Flushing, in Mylor, at Redruth, and other parts of Cornwall, it
is said, will be offered the Lord-Lieutenantship of Devonshire,
in the room of Lord Iddesleigh, deceased.
24 January 1887
DEATHS
TRESISE - At Mylor-bridge, January 20, Mr. Richard Tresise, aged
89.
17 February 1887, Thursday
An agitation has arisen in the village of Flushing in regard to
the sanitary arrangements of the place. The residents of the
houses concerning which particular complaints are made are, says
a contemporary, greatly exasperated at what they term the
"grossly exaggerated" statements of Mr. Irving that
"they have now become pest houses and nests of typhoid and
other complaints." The portion of the village to which Mr.
Irving has drawn attention in the Press and otherwise is that
called the New Quay, many if the buildings being of ancient date,
and admittedly lacking in the sanitary arrangements looked for in
modern erections. It is quite true that "in few cases is
there more than one closet to four or five houses," but so
far from these being "pest houses and nests of
typhoid," a recent and unexpected visitor found them
comparatively clean, offensive smells being conspicuous by their
absence. In most cases the middens are not far removed from the
dwellings in the old part of the village, the space being too
limited. Every precaution is taken to keep these places clean,
and the sanitary inspector, who visits the village at least twice
a week, is perfectly satisfied that cleanliness is observed as
far as possible. Referring to the recent cases of typhoid fever
in Flushing, the medical officer, in his recent report, stated -
"All cases were within a few yards of each other. I have
visited the premises, but could find nothing thereon likely to
originate the disease, though in one there was a suspicion of a
choked drain having been the cause. Down this street the main
drain runs to the new quay, where it discharges on to the beach.
The open mouth of the drain faces the south, and when the wind is
from that direction complaints are made that the sewer gas is
forced back and up through the gratings in the street."
Above one of the gratings there was a water tap, and people
drawing water were compelled to stand over it. The tap has now
been removed lower down in accordance with the medical officer's
recommendation. Another recommendation made is that the main
drain should be continued down from the face of the quay wall to
low water mark. According to the medical officer, therefore, the
illness in the village is attributable more to the insufficiency
of the drainage arrangements than to the "filthy and
unsanitary condition of the cottages," as suggested by Mr.
Irving. All the drains in Flushing are open, and a good
suggestion made by the medical officer is that ventilating shafts
be fixed to the drain complained of at convenient places, so that
when the wind is in a certain direction the effluvia should be
carried into the air above the houses. In one part of Flushing
the drain is constantly flushed, and taking the village
altogether it is considered a healthy spot to reside in. Last
Friday a committee of the Urban Sanitary Authority visited all
the houses complained of, in conjunction with Mr. Samuel Cox, the
sanitary inspector. At the next meeting of the Board of Guardians
the whole question of the sanitation of Flushing will be fully
discussed, and probably a report of the committee will be
forwarded to the Local Government Board in reply to a
communication from that authority.
28 February 1887, Monday
Death of Capt. Norway of Flushing - Yesterday (Sunday) morning
Capt. N. Norway died at (?)ncliffe, Flushing, afer a long
illness. The deceased gentleman, who was 80 years of age, was a
county magistrate, (who?) recently resigned the chairmanship of
the East Kirrier (bench?) on account of ill-health. He was for
twelve years ex-officio member of Falmouth Union Board of
guardians, eight years as vice-chairman and four years as
chairman. The resignation of Capt. Norway as chairman of the
Board of Guardians was received at the meeting of the Board on
Thursday last, and a resolution of regret was recorded.
24 February 1887, Thursday,
BIRTHS
HOIT - At Flushing, February 13, the wife of Frederick Hoit,
R.N., H.M.S. "Ganges," of a son.
28 February 1887, Monday
NORWAY - At Lawn Cliff, Flushing, February 27, Capt. Neville
Norway, R.N., aged 80.
3 March 1887, Thursday
On Sunday morning last Capt. N. Norway died at Lawncliffe,
Flushing
14 March 1887, Monday
BIRTHS
COLEMAN - At Flushing, March 8, the wife of Mr. W.M. Coleman, of
a son.
21 March 1887, Monday
Falmouth - Poor-Law Appointment - At an adjourned meeting of the
Falmouth Board of Guardians on Tuesday, Miss Mary Tresiss, of
Mylor, was appointed school-mistress at the union workhouse,
subject to the approval of the Local Government Board.
14 April 1887
Death of Mr. William Husband, C.E. It is with unfeigned regret
that we have to announce the death, at Clifton, on Sunday
morning, of Mr. William Husband, C.E., partner in the firm of
Harvey and Co., Hayle. The deceased gentleman had been unwell for
some time past, but his death came as a sudden shock to his
friends. He was in Cornwall last week subsequently returning to
Clifton. On Friday night he was taken seriously ill, and,
gradually becoming worse, expired on Sunday morning. Mr. Husband
was born at Mylor-bridge, near Penryn, and at an
early age became connected with the firm of Harvey and Co. That
connection afterwards developed into a partnership, and to Mr.
Husband's zeal and ability much of the success which has attended
his firm may be attributed. Until a comparatively recent date he
resided at Hayle; he then, much to the regret of his many Cornish
friends, removed to London, where he continued to act as
representative of Messrs. Harvey and Co., and still further
extended the business connections of the firm. As an authority on
mining engineering Mr. Husband had not his superior in the
country, and his support of all mining institutions was liberal
in the extreme.
28 April 1887
In our issue of the 14th inst. appeared a notice of the death of
Mr. William Husband, and as many biographical particulars as we
were able to collect in the short time allowed us. We have since
been furnished with some further details, which, we have no
doubt, will be interesting to our readers. The deceased gentleman
was the eldest son of James Husband, of Beach Cottage, Mylor, and
Mary, his wife. He was born at Mylor on October 11th, 1823. By
his mother's side, he came of a long race of sturdy yeomen - the
Rundles and the Avorys; and by his father's side of men who
earned love and respect of all with whom they were connected, by
their unflinching devotion to duty and high courage. His
grandfather and father were men of great ability as shipbuilders,
and splendid draughtsmen, but of great simplicity of character -
his grandfather refusing tempting offers of advancement,
preferring to remain in simple domestic comfort in England. It
was intended that Mr. Husband should follow the profession of his
forefathers as shipbuilder, but his own bias for engineering was
so strong that when only a lad of 14 he rode alone from Mylor,
over the hills, to see the late Mr. Henry Harvey about entering
the fitting shop and drawing office. He often used to tell of the
sorry plight in which he reached Hayle. The ostler of the old
White Hart Inn had to scrape him free from mud, in order to make
him presentable. There was no opening at the time, but he was
told to come again, and at the second interview it was settled
that he should enter the firm as an apprentice. He loved his
work, and did it with prompt alacrity. He passed through every
department of both pattern and fitting shop; for he was anxious
to understand thuroughly every part of the work, and finally the
drawing office, and all this devotion to duty (these were the
times of long hours, viz, from six a.m. to six p.m.) did not
prevent him from earnest study of science. The companion of some
of his long walks in pursuit of knowledge, to whom he was
strongly attached, is still at Hay - Mr. Jebus Bickle. He won the
confidence of his employers in such a high degree that he was
sent to Holland before his apprenticeship had expired, when only
20 years of age, to superintend the erection of the largest
pumping-engine in the world, at the Leegh Watterworks for
draining the Haarlem Lake. With his ardour for knowledge, he set
himself to acquire the Dutch language, not lesitating to place
himself side by side with the little learners in the village
school, and, as he had to wait for the ice to break up before the
machinery could be delivered, he learnt the language so perfectly
that he was able to transact all business - making out contracts,
tenders, and writing letters to the Commissioners, with the
greatest facility in Dutch. He earned the love and respect of all
he came in contact with, and so impressed the Commissioners that
upon the death of the engineer to the Dutch Government he was
offered, and accepted, the succession to the office, at the age
of about 23. He was one of the earliest members of the
institution of Civil Engineers at the Hague, and his card of
admission (1848) signed by the present King of Holland (then the
Crown Prince) is in the possession of his family. His opinion was
sought by grey-headed senators; and some of his attached friends
were the president and members of the Commission. Notwithstanding
his connection with the Dutch Government, he was allowed to
continue to watch over the interests of Mesers. Harvey and Co.,
and so great was the confidence reposed in his integrity that he
also was agent for the rival firms of Copperhouse and Perran
Foundry. He introduced the first steam plough into Holland,
taking great trouble to overcome the prejudice of the farmers
against its use. He greatly ameltorated the condition of the
convicts employed on the Government works, giving the poor
hope-forsaken creatures good food, so that from the despondent
fulfilment of their allotted task, their poor voices broke forth
into song. He was as a father to his little English band of
workers, teaching those, who could not, both to read and write,
and more than one has owed his advance in life's pathway to his
wise and helping hand. He recommended changes in the training of
the engineer cadets at Delft University, and he was much
gratified about two years ago by receiving a letter from a
professor at Delft making inquiries about an engine which had
been erected on the Haarlem Lake, and expressing with gratitude
the well-known indebtedness of his country to Mr. Husband. But
all this pleasant life was interrupted by a severe attack of
ague, which so undermined his health that he returned to England
with prolonged leave of absence. His health seemed established,
and he returned to Holland, in March, 1849, but, on a recurrence
of the disease, he, with his usual premptitude, sent in his
resignation, and returned to England in the autumn of 1849. This
malady affected his hitherto perfect constitution, and the seeds
of it were never eradicated from his system. On June 20th, 1850,
he married Anne, fourth daughter of the late Mr. Edward Nanney,
and niece and adopted daughter of the late Mr. William Husband
Ginn and his wife Eleanor. By her he had eight children, four of
whom are dead, and four of whom survive with his widow to mourn
their irreparable loss. In 1852 he took the London management for
Messrs. Harvey and Co., and in 1854 changes were made in the
administration, his long-life friend, Mr. N. Harvey taking the
London management, and he going to Hayle to take entire charge.
In October, 1885, he again undertook the London management. He
had been a great sufferer during the last ten years of his life,
and his family were anxious that he should take the repose he had
so well earned, but he persisted in working to the last. He died
at Clifton, where with his wife, son, and two daughters, he was
enjoying a holiday, to which they had all looked forward with
much pleasant anticipation. During his stay there he made two
visits to the Severn Tunnel works, which he said he enjoyed, and
he felt it had done him good; visited Hayle and his sister at
Falmouth, viewed with great pleasure the grave in St. Erth
Churchyard where three of his children rested, and where last
Saturday he was laid to rest. He was one of the earliest helpers
of the Volunteer movement, and it was a fit and right thing that
their shoulders should bear their late brother and officer to his
rest with his dear children. His widow and children desire to
express their great gratitude for all the tokens of love and
affection to his memory.
2 May 1887
MARRIAGES
RICKARD - EATHORNE - At Falmouth, April 26, Mr. Joseph Rickard,
of Mylor, to Miss Catherine Jenkin Eathorne, of Budock.
26 May 1887
DEATHS
GEACH - At Halwyn, Mylor, May 24, Mr. Nicholas H. Geach, farmer.
27 June 1887
The Missing Seaman At Falmouth – On Friday evening
as Richard Rolling,boatman, of Falmouth, was off Trefusis Point,
he observed something floating in the water, which proved to be
the body of a man in an advanced state of decomposition, the
features being gone. The body was without a coat, but had on a
coloured shirt, trousers, waistcoat, a belt with a brass buckle,
and side spring boots. It was taken to the mortuary, and
identification was found to be almost impossible except by the
clothes. There is little doubt, however, that the body is that of
Arthur Pollard, a seaman 43 years of age, who lived with his wife
and family at Mylor, and who mysteriously disappeared from the
Liverpool and London steamer "Faithful" on its arrival
at Falmouth on Sunday, the 12th inst. It will be remembered that
as the "Faithful" was coming into harbour on the
evening of the 12th inst. The coastguard heard a noise as if
someone or something had fallen overboard, and he communicated
with the vessel on its arrival at the docks. A search on the
"Faithful" resulted in the discovery that Pollard, who
was given a passage from Liverpool, was missing. He was seen just
previously by the mate brushing his coat, which was left behind.
The owner had disappeared, and a porthole was found open. The
fact that the body was without a coat, and the time it had been
in the water, point almost conclusively to its being that of
Pollard. - At an inquest on the body, on Saturday, evidence of
identification was given, and a verdict of "Found
drowned" returned.
4 July 1887
Bathing Fatality Near Falmouth – An accident, by
which a young man named Charles Halse V[?]per lost his life,
happened at Mylor Pool, in Falmouth Harbour, on Monday evening.
Deceased was bathing in company with Peter Copeland, a native of
Mylor, about nine o'clock, when after being in the water about
two minutes, he was seen by his companion to throw about his arms
as though in distress. Copeland immediately went to his
assistance, and asked him what was the matter, but received no
reply. He then caught hold of deceased, who however, grasped him
so tightly that he (Copeland) felt himself being dragged down,
and was reluctantly compelled to break away, upon which deceased
sank, and never rose again. Copeland then raised an alarm, and a
man named Patrick Quinn, who was cruising about a short distance
off, rowed to the spot. Being made acquainted with what had
happened, a diver named Alexander Bennetts, of Mylor, who was in
the boat with Quinn, quickly divested himself of his clothes and
plunged into the water, but was unable to reach the body. A
creeper was then thrown out from the boat, and by this means
deceased was hauled up and brought ashore about 20 minutes after
he had sank. A doctor was immediately sent for and mean while
those on shore attempted to restore animation, but without avail,
and on Dr. R.J.L. Rowley, of Penrys, arriving about half-an-hour
afterwards he pronounced life to be extinct. Deceased was 18
years of age. He was greatly respected, and his sad death has
cast quite a gloom over the district. It is supposed that
deceased was seized with cramp soon after he entered the water.
Mr. John Carlyon, county coroner, held an inquest on the body on
Tuesday. After hearing the evidence of Peter Copeland and Patrick
Quinn, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally
drowned," and added the following rider: - "That great
praise is due to all those who endeavoured to rescue deceased
from drowning, and to Alexander Bennetts and others who attempted
to restore animation, and also to Dr. Rowley, who reached the
spot 35 minutes after the fatal occurrence.' Dr. Rowley resides
at Penryn, nearly three miles from Mylor.
14 July 1887
The Lighting Of Flushing - The inhabitants of Flushing are to be
congratulated on the business-like appearance given to the
streets by the erection of the lamps. The subscriptions enlisted
towards this object amount to £38 11s. 3d. Out of this sum 10
"Beigs" oil lamps of 42 candle-power have been
purchased and erected, seven on substantial looking iron post,
and three on brackets, at a cost, after providing all accessories
and painting the posts, of £28 1s. 4d. The cost of the bonfire,
£1 1 s. 4d., has also been paid out of the subscriptions,
leaving the substantial balance of £9 8s. 7d. in hand.
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 26 September 1887
MARRIAGES
BRADFIELD – JOHNS – At Falmouth, September 19, Mr. John
Bradfield, H.M. Customs, to Miss Emma Louisa Johns, of Flushing.
The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 3 October
1887
MARRIAGES
PROUT – REEVE – At Falmouth, September 29, Mr. Sampson
Rodney Prout, of Mylor, to Miss Emma Jane Reeve, of Falmouth
The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 6 October
1887
MARRIAGES
PROUT - REEVE - At Falmouth, September 29, Mr. Sampson Rodney
Prout, of Mylor, to Miss Emma Jane Reeve, of Falmouth.
The West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 17 October
1887
MARRIAGES
COX – MILLS – At Mylor Church, October 13, by the Rev.
A. Grey, Harold, son of Mr. Samuel Cox, of Penryn, to Lucinda,
second daughter of Mr. Henry Mills, home steward at Enys, Penryn.
West Briton BMDs 17 November, 1887
MARRIAGES
BIRKLEY- FORRESTER - HOPKINS - At St. Mary Abbott's Kensington,
November 3, William Vassall, third son of R. Birkley-Forrester,
Esq., of Woodlands, Mylor, to Beatrice Marie, granddaughter of
the late Rev. Charles BURTON, D.C.L., F.L.S., founder of all
Saints', Chorlton-on-Medlock, and daughter of the late
Commissary-General S. Hopkins, of Messina.
West Briton 24th November, 1887
DEATHS
WHITBURN. - At Falmouth, Mary Ann, last surviving daughter of the
late William Whitburn, of Restrongnet, Mylor, aged 85.
The West Briton, 8 December 1887
MARRIAGES
CREASEY - CREAGH - At Falmouth, November 27, George Creasey, of
New Swindon, to Victoria Albertha, third daughter of Major
Creagh, of Rosehill, Mylor.
The West Briton, 12 December 1887
MARRIAGES
LAWRANCE - THOMAS At Falmouth, December 8, Mr. Charles Lawrance,
to Miss Susan Thomas, both of Mylor.
The West Briton, 26 December 1887
MARRIAGES
CROCKER - At Flushing, December 22, Mr. John Nicholas Crocker,
aged 34 [?84] years.
The West Briton, 29 December 1887.
DEATHS
CROCKER - At Flushing, December 22, Mr. John Nicholas Crocker,
aged 72 years.