Title:
Settlement examination of John Poynter, of Rayleigh
Level: Category
Parish Records
Level: Fonds
RAYLEIGH, Holy Trinity
Level: Sub-Fonds
OVERSEERS
Level: Series
Settlement
Scope and Content:
About 49 years old. Born in Asheldham. About 14 years ago he rented a house and about 4 acres of land in Hockley for the rent of £20 where he lived for about 10 years. Paid all appropriate taxes and rates during this time. About 3 years ago he entered into a partnership with William Bellingham of Rochford in the business of malting. The malting and associated premesis were in Rayleigh. Lived in house at the maltings upwards of 2 years. The rent of the malting was £70 per year. Paid half share and all appropriates rates and taxes during this time. About 19 years ago he married Ann, now deceased, at the parish church of Great Stambridge. Has 3 children, Sarah aged 18, Mary aged about 12, and Robert aged about 6.
Dates of Creation:
31 March 1806
Extent:
1 sheet