PARISH OF MYLOR VESTRY MINUTES 1845 – 1889
TRANSCRIBED EXTRACTS
23 Jan 1845 The meeting considered the propriety of disposing of a part of the present Workhouse to Sir Charles Lemon for such purposes as he may deem proper. After fully discussing the above subject it was proposed by Mr John Sarvis, seconded by Mr William Carvosso, Senr. and unanimously resolved that the late addition to the Workhouse, being three stories high, consisting of seven rooms and forming the south‐west front of the said Workhouse, with the courtilidge, privy and offices in front thereof, be offered to Sir Charles Lemon for the sum of £75.0.0 provided the said Sir Charles Lemon will, at his own expense, make a new entrance to the first erected part or portion of the said Workhouse through the room formerly used as a pantry, and erect a new stairs, with such other divisions or partitions for the Parish benefit as may by the Churchwardens & Overseers be deemed proper.
It was further proposed by Mr Robert Rundle, seconded by Mr John Buzza and unanimously resolved that the Churchwardens & Overseers call on Sir Charles Lemon and make him acquainted with the resolution proposed at this Vestry.
Signed: Thos. W. Reed, Chairman. Present: John Sarvis, William Carvosso Senr., Henry Trevascus, John Tallack, Benjn. Lawrence, Charles Sarvis, William Penhall, Thos. Mitchell, Robert Rundle & John Buzza.
06 Mar 1845 Proposed by Mr William Carvosso Senr., seconded by Mr W.B. Booth and unanimously resolved that Mr P.R. Richards of Flushing and Thos. W. Reed of Trevissome be requested to assist Mr Tresawna at Flushing in his revision [of the Poor Rate assessment] of that part of his adjustment by pointing out the separate tenements therein and that the assistant Overseer accompany them.
Proposed by Mr Robert Goodfellow, seconded Mr John Rowe Senr. of Purloe and unanimously resolved that Mr Tresawna be requested (after hearing the opinion of this Vestry on the merits of his valuation) to amend the same according to his judgement; and to duly consider whether 15 p/cent [?] may be deducted from the gross value of the Lands and that if he thinks it right to make such amendment on his valuation, he be allowed by this Vestry the additional expenses necessarily incurred for stationary.
The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year [1845], viz: Jabez Carvosso (Farmer, Trelew), John Corlyon Junr. (Carpenter, Mylor Bridge), Nicholas Tallack (Gardener, Mylor Bridge), William Courtis (Gardener, Carvinack), William Symons (Gardener, Engarricke), William Hawke (Baker, Flushing), Richard Nicholls (Shipwright, Flushing).
Signed: Thos. W. Reed, Chairman. Present: W.B. Booth, for Sir C. Lemon, Robert Goodfellow, H.O. Olivey, Stephen Doble, John Rowe Senr., John S. Tallack, Robert Rundle, Robert Carvosso, Joel Treweek. 15 Mar 1845 Annual Vestry: The following persons were appointed to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: John Bennetts, Joel Treweeke, John Treseder, George Symons, John Sarvis, Charles Sarvis.
The following were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the year ensuing: Robert Rundle, James Husband.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the year ensuing: Stephen Doble, Thomas Williams Reed.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Thomas Truscott, William Carvosso, Hugh O. Olivey, John Rowe, Thomas Symons.
The following inventory for necessary repairs for the Church & Churchyard, Salaries, Bills, etc. was produced and a rate of three pence in the pound was allowed to cover the same:
£ s d
Repairing Church – estimate 37 8
Plumbers work 3
Lakes bill 14 6 8
Clerks salary 3
Salary to organ player 2 12 Sexton 1 10 Registers 5 Transcribing registers 1 Ropes 10 W. Curtis for collecting rates 2 Balance due to Mr J. Rowe 3 5 Balance due to Thos. W. Reed 12 8 Dozen wine for the sacrament 2 8 Expenses for removing/repositioning organ 1 Churchwardens attending the Bishops Visitation Court 10 at Truro Fees required at the visitation 1 2 Masonry to complete Church repairs 2 Buzza repairing glass Church windows 15 TOTAL 77 4 4
16 May 1845 Proposed by Mr John Bennetts, seconded by Mr S. Doble and resolved unanimously that the valuation of the Parish of Mylor prepared by Mr J. Tresawna and produced at this Vestry having been examined and approved by the Parishioners, it is requested that the Guardians of the Poor of this Parish lay it before the Board of Guardians of the Falmouth Union preparatory to its being forwarded to the Poor Law Commissioners for their examination and sanction.
Proposed by Mr Stephen Doble, seconded by Mr Robert Carvosso and unanimously resolved that the sum of five pounds by awarded to Mr J. Tresawna in additional to the sum already agreed with him. Thos. W. Reed (Chairman), John Bennetts, Stepn. Doble, H.O. Olivey, Robert Rundle, Jno. Sarvis, Willm. Carvosso, Robt. Carvosso, Jabez Carvosso.
29 May 1845 A letter from the Poor Law Commissioners received through the Board of Guardians of the Falmouth Union relative to the sale of the Mylor Workhouse having been produced and read to the Vestry; the following verbal communication made by W.H.B. Booth, Steward of Sir Charles Lemon, Bart., and at the request of the latter was made, viz. that as there appeared to be objection on the part of the Poor Law Comers. to allow the sale of a part of the Workhouse only; but that they had authorised the sale of the whole in one lot; he, Sir Charles Lemon, would on condition of the Parishioners making a surrender of the whole property to him for the sum of Seventy Five Pounds; grant the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Parish of Mylor for the time being, a new lease of the first erected part for the same lives and on the same terms as they hold it under the existing lease; and be at the sole expense of making such alterations for the future convenience of the Inmates thereof, as were agreed on between the Parishioners and himself at a former Vestry.
The Commissioners letter under the merits of Sir C. Lemons’ proposition having been fully discussed and approved by the Vestry, it was proposed by Mr Robert Goodfellow, seconded by Mr John Bennetts and unanimously resolved that the whole of the Workhouse with its appointenances be surrendered to Sir Charles Lemon for the sum of Seventy Five Pounds and on such other conditions as are proposed by him through his Steward W.H.B. Booth.
Thos. W. Reed (Chairman), Robt. Goodfellow, John Bennetts, Jabez Carvosso.
17 Jul 1845 It was resolved by a majority of such owners present in person or by proxy, and of such rate payers at such meeting: That this meeting so consent to the Guardians of the Poor of the Falmouth Union selling the premises described in the margin hereof [The interest of the Parish of Mylor in the Workhouse of the Parish with its appointenances], under the provisions of an Act passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late Majesty King William IV intituled an Act to facilitate the conveyance of Workhouses and other properties of Parishes and of incorporations or Unions of Parishes in England and Wales, in such manner, and subject to such rules, orders and regulations touching such sales, the conveyance of such property, and the application of the produce arising therefrom, for the permanent advantage of the Parish, as the Poor Law Commissioners shall in that behalf direct.
Edward Hoblyn (Minister), Thos. W. Reed (Churchwarden), John Bennetts (Overseer), H.O. Olivey, Wm. Carvosso, Jno. Carlyon.
30 Mar 1846 The following inventory for the necessary repairs of the Church, churchyard, salaries, fees and outstanding bills was produced at the present Vestry and a rate of three pence in the pound was allowed to cover the same:
£ s d Repairing Church – Carpenter 13 0 0
Repairing Church ‐ Mason 13 0 0 Mr Lakes bill 16 16 2 Miss Foxes bill 10 6 7 Sexton’s salary 1 10 0 Parchment Registers 0 6 0 Transcribing registers 0 10 0 W. Curtis for collecting the Church rate 21 0 0 Wine for the sacrament 1 4 0 Expenses at the Visitation 1 10 0 For cleaning walks in the Churchyard 0 10 0 Jno. Stephens Michell – for the organ 2 12 0 TOTAL 62 4 9
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: John Tresedder, George Symons, John Sarvis, Jabez Carvosso, Charles Sarvis, John Carlyon, Junr.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the year ensuing: Robert Rundle, John Bray.
The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Carlyon Junr, John Sarvis Junr, William Courtis, Richard Tremayne, John R. Tong, Jabez Carvosso.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the year ensuing: Edwd. Doble, Thos. Truscott, William Carvosso, Hugh O. Olivey, John Rowe Senr, Thos. Symons.
Proposed by Mr Robert Goodfellow and seconded by Mr J. Rowe Senr, and unanimously resolved that William Courtis be continued in the office of Assistant Overseer at the salary of twenty pounds per year.
Thos. W. Reed (Churchwarden), Stepn. Doble, John Rowe, Robt. Rundle, Robt. Goodfellow, H.O. Olivey, Jabez Carvosso, Robt. Carvosso, Nichs. Tallack, John Carlyon, John Buzza, Charles Sarvis.
13 Apr 1846 In consequence of the absence of the Vicar and the disgust entertained by the Parishioners at the written nomination sent by him to the Vestry by Mr Stephen Doble, it was put to the Vestry by the Chairman and unanimously resolved that his proposition for electing Mr Doble be rejected on the grounds of its being illegal, and that the Vestry assume to itself the right of electing both now and in the future the two persons required to fill the office of Churchwardens. It was proposed by Mr H.O. Olivey and seconded by Mr Thos. W. Reed and unanimously resolved that Mr Stephen Doble be elected to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year. Proposed by Jonathan Nicholls, seconded by Robert Carvosso and unanimously resolved that Thos. Williams Reed is elected to fill the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year. John Rowe (Chairman), Wm. Carvosso, John Sarvis, Robert Rundle, Jonn. Nicholls, H.O. Olivey, Robt. Carvosso.
23 Apr 1846 It was resolved that this meeting do consent to the Guardians of the Poor of the Falmouth Union applying under the power given in an Act passed in the session held in the first and second year of the reign of her present Majesty intituled An Act to explain and amend an Act of the seventh year of his late Majesty for extending the period for the repayment of loans made under an Act passed in the 4th and 5th years of his said late Majesty for the amendment and better administration of the laws relating to the Poor in England and Wales, the sum of seventy five pounds being the produce of the sale of certain premises described in the margin thereof [the whole interest of the Parish of Mylor in the Workhouse and its appointenances of the said Parish] belonging to this Parish and sold under an order of the Poor Law Commissioners in liquidation of the sum of seventy five pounds due to Messrs Tweedy & Co, Bankers, Falmouth and secured to them by a note of hand charged on the Poor Rates of the Parish and the balance of the debit incurred by the eviction of the Workhouse, in such manner and subject to such rules and regulations as the Poor Law Commissioners shall in that behalf issue. The above resolution was carried unanimously by the votes as follows: Thos. M. Reed, Geo. Symons, Jno. Mitchell, Robt. Rundle, Jno. Treseder, John Carlyon, Wm. Curtis.
25 Mar 1847 The following inventory for the necessary repairs of the Church, churchyard, salaries, fees, wages and outstanding debts was produced to the Vestry and a rate of three pence in the pound was allowed to cover the same:
£ s d One years salary to Jno. Tallack & 2 more years salary if 9 0 0
he continues as Clerk @ £3 per year Balance of Mr Lake’s bill 3 12 0 Sextons salary for 2 years 3 0 0 2 years salary to John Stephen Michell if he continues to 5 4 0 play the organ in Mylor Church For parchment registers 1 0 0 Wine for the sacrament 2 10 0 Expenses at the Visitation Court for 2 years 3 0 0 For collecting the Rate 2 0 0 For cleaning the walks in the churchyard 1 0 0 Transcribing registers 1 0 0 Linen for the church if required 3 0 0 Brushes, tapes, etc 1 0 0 Painting & varnishing 3 0 0 For carpenters & masons work and materials 25 0 0 TOTAL 63 6 0
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: Arnold Drew, Charles Sarvis, John Carlyon Junr, Jabez Carvosso, Henry Michell. The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the year ensuing: John Symons, William Hawke.
The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, Jabez Carvosso, William Courtis, Richard Tremayne, William Thomas, John Carlyon Junr, John Sarvis Junr, John Tallack.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Thomas Truscott.
Proposed by Mr Robert Rundle and seconded by Mr Jabez Carvosso, and unanimously resolved that William Courtis be continued to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at the salary of twenty pounds per annum.
Robt. Rundle (Chairman), Thos. W. Reed, Jabez Carvosso, Robt. Carvosso, Jno. Carlyon, Will. Hawke, Robt. Stephens, Henry Trevascus, John Bray, Mattw. Doble for S. Doble.
05 Apr 1847 The Overseers accounts were further examined this day and approved.
In the election of persons to serve the office of Churchwarden, the Vicar not being present, on the motion of Mr John Tresidder seconded by Mr Robert Rundle, it was unanimously resolved that Thomas Williams Reed and Stephen Doble be continued to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year.
The subject of making an addition to the salary of the Assistant Overseer having been fully discussed, it was proposed by Mr R.B. Stephens and seconded by Mr H.O. Olivey and unanimously resolved that an addition of ten pounds per year be given to William Courtis for the whole of the time he may be required to serve the interests of the Parish in that office.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Thos. W. Reed (Churchwarden), Robt. Rundle, Jno. Treseder, Henry Trevascus, John R. Rowe, Jno. Mitchell, Jno. R. Tong, R.B. Stephens, Arnold Drew, Charles Sarvis.
01 Jul 1847 The subject of rating of certain Poor Persons having been discussed, and the parties having been heard by the Vestry, it was proposed by Mr Jno. Michell and seconded by Mr Jonathan Nicholls and unanimously resolved that Poor Rates due from all parties in whatever circumstances shall be enforced and such ratepayers as have been the cause of incurring expenses to the Parish by being brought before the Magistrates shall be distrained on for the amount unless the same be paid before the twenty second day of July instant.
Thos. W. Reed (Chairman), Jno. Mitchell, Jno. Carlyon, Jno. Symons, Jonn. Nicholls.
27 Mar 1848 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: John Rowe, Jabez Carvosso, John Corlyon, Henry Mitchell, James Husband, Jonn. Mayne.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the year ensuing: John Symons, William Hawke. The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, Jabez Carvosso, John Tallack, William Curtis, Richd. Tremayne, William Thomas, Arnold Drew.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Thomas Truscott.
Proposed by Mr W. Hawke and seconded by Mr Jabez Carvosso, and unanimously resolved that William Courtis be continued to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at thirty pounds per annum.
Robt. Carvosso (Chairman), Edwd. Doble for S. Doble, Henry Trevascus, Henry Mitchell, William Hawke, Jabez Carvosso, Arnold Drew, John Symons.
24 Apr 1848 On the motion of Thomas Williams Reed seconded by Mr Henry Michell and unanimously resolved that Mr Stephen Doble and H.O. Olivey Esq. fill the office of Churchwardens for the ensuing year.
Thos. W. Reed (Chairman), Henry Michell, Edwd. Doble, Jno. Mitchell, Wm. Curtis, Arnold Drew, Barthw. Lawrance.
26 Mar 1849 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: Henry Michell, John Rowe, Nicholas Geach, Jonathan Mayne, John Symons, John Tong.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the year ensuing: Henry Trevascus, Robert Carvosso.
The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, Jabez Carvosso, John Tallack, William Curtis, Stephen Lewis, Samuel Moor.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Charles Rundle, William Hawke, Arnold Drew, John Julian, Jonathan Mayne.
Proposed by Mr John Rowe and seconded by Mr Henry Trevascus, and unanimously resolved that William Courtis be continued to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at thirty pounds per annum.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Wm. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, Jno. Symons, Jabez Carvosso, Nichs. Geach, Charles Rundle, John R. Tong.
09 Apr 1849 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwardens for the year ensuing: Stephen Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
The following are the items required for repairs of the Church and the defraying other charges incidental for the year:
£ s d One year salary to the Clerk 3 0 0
One year salary to the Sexton 1 10 0 Four parchment Registers 0 6 0 Wine for the Sacrament 2 18 6 Expenses at the Visitation Court 3 0 0 For collecting the rate 2 0 0 Cleaning the Churchyard 1 0 0 Masons work as per estimate 6 0 0 Carpenters work Do. 8 10 0 Brushes 0 3 10 Painting & varnishing 3 0 0 TOTAL* 28 8 4 *Incorrectly totalled The above inventory for the necessary repairs of the Church, Churchyard, salaries, fees & wages & outstanding debts being produced to the Vestry meeting, when a rate of three pence in the pound was granted to defray the same.
The Iron Foundry Company, having applied to the Vestry assembled this day, for leave to shut in their ground, through which the Parish road passes, by gates at each end for the protection of their property, and to keep off idlers from their workshops. The Parishioners in Vestry consented to grant the application for gates to be erected & to be cocked only upon sufferance, and upon payment of one shilling per year to the Parish of Mylor in acknowledgement of their rights and for their permission.
Edward Hoblyn (Chairman), H.O. Olivey & Stepn. Doble (Churchwardens), henry Trevascus, John Buzza, William Curtis, John Symons.
03 Jan 1850 Resolved that it is expedient that the premises lately occupied by Paupers of the Parish of Mylor be sold for the benefit of the Parish. Carried unanimously.
Resolved that the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Parish be authorised to advertise for tenders for the purchase of the said premises, and that they be instructed to lay the same before a future Vestry to be summoned when they think fit. Carried unanimously.
C. Lemon (Chairman), H.O. Olivey (Churchwarden), John Rowe & henry Michael (Overseers), Barthw. Laurence, Wm. Curtis.
31 Jan 1850 It was resolved by the Parishioners now in Vestry assembled, and agreed to unanimously, on the motion of Mr H.O. Olivey and seconded by Mr John Rowe that the Tender of Mr John Symons of £21, and that of Mr Richd. Tresize of £55 – for the purchase of the premises lately used as a Poorhouse for this Parish, shall be rejected. It is further resolved that the Churchwardens and Overseers be authorised to receive tenders for the purchase of the said premises until the 14th day of Feb. next. It is also resolved that this Vestry be adjourned to 14th day of Feb. to receive the report of the said Parish Officers and to finally decide on the sale of the said premises.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), John Rowe (Overseer), Barthw. Laurence, W.B. Booth (for Sir C. Lemon), Chas. Rundle, Arnold Drew, John Symons, Jno. Mitchell.
14 Feb 1850 Resolved that certain items of furniture left in the Poorhouse on the removal of Mary Hellatt and claimed by Elisha Jenking on the ground that the said furniture was the property of the said Elisha Jenking, and lent by him to his mother, be given up to him by the Overseers.
Resolved on the motion of Mr John Rowe and seconded by Mr Bartholomew Lawrance and carried unanimously that the Churchwardens and Overseers be empowered to sell the premises formerly used as the Poor House of this Parish, to Sir Charles Lemon Bart. For the sum of seventy pounds, that sum being fifteen pounds above the highest offer previously obtained for the said premises.
H.O. Oliver (Chairman), Stepn. Doble, John Rowe, Barthw. Lawrance, Arnold Drew, Jas. Pearce, Jno. Mitchell, Henry Trevascus, Robt. Rundle, Wm. Bullin, John Symons, Thos. Mitchell.
25 Mar 1850 The following persons to serve the office of Overseers for the year ensuing: John Rowe, Henry Mitchell, Nichs. Geach, Robt. Rundle, Hy. Trevascus, Barthw. Lawrance.
The following persons were nominated for Surveyors of the Highways: Robt. Rundle, John Reed Rowe.
The following persons were then proposed to serve as Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Simmons, George Sara, Samuel Moor, Richd. Thomas, Wm. Curtis.
Proposed by Mr Henry Trevascus and seconded by Mr Robt. Rundle and unanimously resolved that William Courtis be appointed and continues to fill the office of Assistant Overseer for the ensuing year in the salary of thirty pounds.
Proposed by Mr Henry Trevascus and seconded by Mr Robt. Rundle that the following persons have been nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edwd. Doble, Arnold Drew.
John Rowe (Chairman), Edwd. Doble for S. Doble, Robt. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, Henry Michell, Nicholas Geach, Nichs. Tallack, Jno. Mitchell.
11 Apr 1850 The following persons were nominated to serve the Office of Churchwardens for the year ensuing: Stephen Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
The following are the items required for repairs of the Church and defraying of other charges incidental for the year:
£ s d Clerks Salary 3 0 0 Sextons Salary 3 0 0 Wine 1 4 0 Visitation fees & expenses 4 4 0 Bell Rope 1 0 0 Rate Book & Registers 1 10 0 Transcribing Registers 1 0 0 Collecting Rates 4 0 0 Cleaning Churchyard 1 0 0 Linen for Church if required 3 0 0 Amount of bills unpaid 29 16 7 1/2 TOTAL 52 14 7 1/2 The above inventory for the necessary repairs of the Church, Churchyard, salaries, fees & wages & outstanding debts being produced to the Vestry meeting, when a rate of three pence in the pound was granted to defray the same.
Jno. Mitchell (Chairman), John Symons, Wm. Curtis.
03 Oct 1850 Proposed by James Head and seconded by John Symons and unanimously resolved that the owners of £6 tenements are to be charged with the Poor & Highway rates instead of the occupiers, according to the Act of Parliament made and provided.
Jno. Mitchell (Chairman), John Rowe, Wm. Curtis, Richard Hocking, Nichs Tallack.
24 Mar 1851 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the ensuing year: Thomas William Reed, John Rowe, John Tong, Nicholas Geach, Robert Rundle, Henry Trevascus.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways: Charles Rundle, John Reed Rowe.
The following persons were then proposed to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, Arnold Drew, George Sara, William Curtis, William Hawke, Richard Thomas.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Arnold Drew.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Edwd. Doble for S. Doble, Bartholomew Lawrence, John Symons, Nicholas Tallack, Jno. Tong, Arnold Drew, Charles Rundle, Jno. Mitchell.
24 Apr 1851 The following persons were nominated to serve the Office of Churchwardens for the year ensuing: [This minute has not been endorsed with the names of those nominated]
25 Mar 1852 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the ensuing year: Nichs. Geach, J. Rowe, T.W. Reed, H.O. Olivey, Henry Trevascus, Charles Rundle.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors for the ensuing year: Charles Rundle, John Reed Rowe.
The following persons were then proposed to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Simmons, Arnold Drew, William Curtis, John Hocking, Richd. Tremain, George Sarah.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Charles Rundle, John Rice Tong, Will. Curtis, Henry Trevascus.
John Rowe, (Chairman), H.O. Olivey, Henry Trevascus, Jno. Mitchell, Jno. R. Tong, Arnold Drew, Nichs. Tallack, Chas. Rundle, John Symons.
12 Apr 1852 The accounts were examined and passed a rate of three pence in the pound was granted for the expenses of the church. Mr Doble and Mr Olivey were re‐appointed to serve the office of Churchwardens. Edward Hoblyn (Vicar), Edward Knuckey [?], W.B. Booth for Sir C. Lemon, Jno. Mitchell.
24 Mar 1853 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseers for the ensuing year Thomas Williams Reed, Charles Rundle, Henry Michell, Robert Carvosso, William Bartlett, John Rice Tong.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, John Bray.
The following persons were then proposed to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, William Curtis, William Hocking, Robert Carvosso, Thomas Mehennet, William Hawke.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Tong.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Robt. Carvosso, Jno. R. Tong, Chas. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, Jno. Mitchell, Nichs. Geach.
28 Mar 1853 The Vestry agree to grant a threepenny rate for the church. Items as follows:
£ s d Wine 1 4 0
Clerks salary 3 0 0 Sextons salary 1 10 0 Visitation fees 2 years 2 4 0 Churchwardens expenses 2 10 0 Register parchments 0 9 0 Collecting rate 2 0 0 Cleaning churchyard 1 0 0 Washing linen 0 5 0
Box for plate 0 15 0 Gallery rod & curtain 1 0 0 Shoe scrapers 0 15 0 Chairs for Vestry 0 8 0 Painting doors 6 0 0 Alterations/improvements 25 0 0 TOTAL 48 0 0
Churchwardens nominated: Stephen Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Edward Hoblyn (Vicar), Henry Trevascus, John Symons, John Rowe, Jno. Mitchell, Chas. Rundle, Thos. Mitchell, Henry Michell.
13 Oct 1853 Resolved that committees be appointed to carry out an order passed by the Poor Law Board to clear up all new xxxxxx that may be found in the said Parish of Mylor.
Mylor Bridge committee to consist of: John Rowe (Guardian), Arnold Drew, John Mitchell, Nichs. Tallack, H.B. Forester, John Simmons.
Mylor Downs committee: Charles Rundle (Guardian), Henry Trevascus, Nichs. Geach, Hugh Olivey. Flushing: John Reed Rowe (Guardian), John Buzza, Edwd. Doble, Richd. Thomas, Robert Carvosso, John Bray, Wm. Curtis, John R. Teague.
Also resolved that one hundred notices be printed at once and posted accordingly.
John Rowe (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Wm. Curtis, John Buzza, Nicholas Tallack, Jno. Mitchell, Richard Thomas.
27 Mar 1854 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Thomas Williams Reed, Charles Laker Rundle, Henry Michell, Robert Carvosso, Henry Trevascus, John Rice Tong.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: John Symons, Henry Michell.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, William Curtis, William Hocking, Robert Carvosso, Thomas Mehennet, Samuel Porter.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Tong.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, John Bray, Edwd. Doble, Nichs. Geach. Jno. Tong, Nichs. Tallack, Jno. Mitchell, John Buzza, Robt. Carvosso, Jno. Symons.
17 Apr 1854 The Vestry agree to grant a threepenny rate for the purposes named in the following:
£ s d Wine 1 4 0 Clerks salary 3 0 0 Sextons salary 1 10 0 Visitation fees 1 2 0 Expenses at visitation 1 5 0 Bishops visitation and expenses 2 10 0 Registers 0 9 0 Collecting the rate 2 0 0 Cleaning churchyard 1 0 0 Washing linen 0 5 0 Box for plate 1 0 0 Wire for curtains in organ gallery 1 0 0 Serepers(?) for church doors 0 15 0 Chairs 0 8 0 Repairs to painting 6 0 0 Cushion fringe etc for Pulpit & Desk 2 10 0 New seating and flooring under the galleries 26 0 0 Haining & varnishing all the new work etc 6 0 0 Curtains for south window 1 10 0 Gate for the principal porch 1 10 0 Removing organ to the south aisle gallery 4 0 0 TOTAL 64 18 0 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwardens for the ensuing year: Stephen Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Edward Hoblyn (Vicar), Henry Trevascus, John Symons, Joseph Carlyon, Matthw. Doble.
26 Mar 1855 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: John Reed Rowe, Charles Lukey Rundle, Henry Michell, Robert Carvosso, Henry Trevascus, John Rice Tong.
It was resolved that William Curtis, the Assistant Overseer, having applied to this vestry for an addition to his salary, shall be allowed the sum of five pounds per annum, making together with the salary heretofore received by him, the sum of thirty five pounds per annum for his services as Assistant Overseer.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Nicholas Geach, Robert Carvosso.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, William Curtis, John Mitchell, Robert Carvosso, Thomas Mehennet, John Bray.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Tong.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, John Bray, Matthw. Doble, John Buzza, John R. Rowe, Jno. Symons.
09 Apr 1855 The Parish of Perran Arworthal having applied to the Mylor vestry meeting this day respecting the repair of the road between the new bridge and the turnpike road over ground in the Parish of Perran, the surveyors of Mylor are hereby deputed to have legal advice in the matter.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the year ensuing: Mathew Doble (by the vicar), Hugh Oliver Olivey (by the Parish).
Edward Hoblyn (Vicar), Nichs. Geach, Chas. Rundle, Jabez Carvosso, Henry Trevascus, Jno. Marnell(?) for Perran Foundry Co.
22 Nov 1855 Resolved that the Waywardens be instructed to serve the Perran Foundry Co with legal notice to take down the gates at the entrance of the foundry and to remove all obstructions. Carried unanimously.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), Chas. Rundle, Jno. Mitchell, Jno. R. Tong, Ellen Doble (for S. Doble), Jabez Carvosso, Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Bray, Nicholas Geach, Robt. Carvosso.
24 Mar 1856 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Henry Trevascus, John Reed Rowe, Thomas Williams Reed, Henry Michell, Robert Carvosso, John Rice Tong.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Robert Carvosso, Arnold Drew. The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Mitchell, Robert Carvosso, Samuel Moor, Thomas Mehennet, John Rice Tong.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Rice Tong.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Matthw A. Doble, Charles L. Rundle, John R. Rowe.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwardens for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), Charles L. Rundle, John Rice Tong, Robt. Carvosso, John Bray.
27 Jun 1856 [Meeting convened to accept the resignation of William Curtis as Assistant Overseer, Collector of Rates and Clerk to the Vestry. Meeting adjourned to 3rd July to consider applications]
03 Jul 1856 The votes having all been impartially scrutinized and the amount summed up on both sides, the result was the number of 22 votes in favour of John Rice Tong for the office of Collector & Ass. Overseer. Moved by Mr Robt. Carvosso that Mr John Rice Tong be paid the same salary as at present paid to Mr Wm. Curtis (thirty pounds per year as Collector and five pounds as Assistant Overseer, the same was seconded by Mr Doble. Signed on behalf of the Vestry, Edw. Hoblyn (Chairman).
04 Sep 1856 [Vestry convened to consider an application from Sir Charles Lemon, Bart & the Perran Foundry Company to stopping & diverting the road leading from Carclew Lodge through Perran Foundry towards Perranwell and turning & diverting same through & over a road commencing from near the lodge gate leading into Carclew and then proceeding to the Parish boundary by the county bridge into Perranarworthal towards the part of the turnpike road between Falmouth & Truro near the Norway Inn].
After full discussion it was moved by Mr Matthew Doble and seconded by Mr John Reed Rowe and resolved unanimously that it is expedient and will be to the advantage of the locality that the road through the Perran Foundry premises should be stopped up and diverted in the manner proposed, provided the Parishioners of Perranarworthal undertake to keep in repair such portion of the new road as passes through the said Parish of Perranarworthal, and this vestry pledges itself to do everything in its power to accomplish such an object.
It was also resolved that the Chairman of this meeting shall give an order in writing directing the Surveyors of the Highways to apply to two Justices to view the said roads so proposed to be stopped up and diverted, and to take such measures as may be necessary for carrying the first resolution into effect.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Matthw. Doble (Churchwarden), John R. Rowe, Arnold Drew, Nicholas Tallack.
19 Feb 1857 A list of questions addressed to the Overseers relating to the value of the property of the said Parish and the mode of rating the same, were duly considered and the proper answers given to each were approved by the undersigned: H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Matthw. A. Doble (Churchwarden), Henry Trevascus (Overseer), John R. Tong (Assist. Overseer), Arnold Drew, Jabez Carvosso, Jno. Mitchell, Nicholas Tallack.
26 Mar 1857 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Nicholas Geach, Henry Trevascus, Thomas Williams Reed, Henry Mitchell, Robert Carvosso, John Symons.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Frederick Rogers, John Symons.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Mitchell, Robert Carvosso, Thomas Mehennet, John Rice Tong, George Sara.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edwd. Doble, John Rice Tong.
Proposed by Mr Nichs. Geach and seconded by Mr John Rowe that John Rice Tong be continued Assistant Overseer at a salary of five pounds per annum.
Vestry adjourned to 30 Mar 1857 to examine the Waywardens accounts.
30 Mar 1857 The Waywardens accounts were allowed and examined.
Ellen Doble (Chairn.), Matthw. A. Doble, Jno. Symons, Jno. Mitchell, Nichs. Tallack, Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, Robt. Carvosso.
13 Apr 1857 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew A. Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
John R. Rowe (Chairman), Jno. Mitchell, Arnold Drew, John Symons, Chas. L. Rundle.
10 Dec 1857 The Vestry agree a threepenny rate for the following named purposes:
£ s d Balance due to Churchwardens 9 4 1/2 Sextons salary to Easter 1857 1 10 0 Visitation fees 1 2 0 Visitation expenses 1 1 6 Visitation fees 11 10 Visitation expenses 16 6 Wine bill unpaid 1 4 0 Mr Lattes (?) bill unpaid 1 4 6 Mr Lean (?) bill unpaid 7 2 Cleaning churchyard 2 10 0 Wine for ensuing year 1 4 0 Clerks salary 3 0 0 Sextons salary 1 10 0 Collecting rate 2 0 0 Visitation fees & expenses for 1858 2 5 0 Registers 6 0 Cleaning churchyard 15 0 Cushion for pulpit & desk 2 10 0 Box for church plate 1 0 0 Repairs for church roof, flooring, etc. 23 11 2 TOTAL 49 0 0
Edward A. Doble (Chairman), John R. Tong, Jno. Mitchell, Chas. L. Rundle, J.P. Rowe, Nicholas Tallack, Fredk. Rogers.
25 Mar 1858 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Nicholas Geach, Robert Carvosso, Henry Trevascus, Thomas Williams Reed, Henry Mitchell, John Reed Rowe.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Symons.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Mitchell, John Rice Tong, George Sara, John Bray, John Hocking.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Rice Tong.
Proposed by Mr Robert Carvosso and seconded by Mr Henry Mitchell that John Rice Tong be continued Assistant Overseer at the increased salary of ten pounds per annum, being five pounds more than he has formerly received.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Robt. Carvosso, John Buzza, Henry Mitchell, Jno. Mitchell, Nichs. Tallack, Jno. Symons, Nicholas Geach, Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, Ellen Doble, Fredk. Rogers, Henry Trevascus.
Minutes also noted “In consideration of the above named increase to my salary, I pledge to assist the Waywardens in their duties during the current year – John R. Tong, Flushing 1 April 1858”
05 Apr 1858 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew A. Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
It was resolved that in consequence of complaints having been made that the graves in the churchyard have been improperly made, Mr Stephen Doble be requested to employ as his deputy, John Tregenza, to assist his mother, Abigail Tregenza, in the duties of sexton on the following terms; namely, that the said John Tregenza shall receive the whole of the fees for digging the graves and attending funerals, allowing to his mother one shilling for every full sized grave excepting those of paupers and children, and for the latter sixpence.
Jno. Symons (Chairman), Nicholas Tallack, Chas. L. Rundle, Jno. Mitchell, John Carlyon, Joseph Carlyon.
18 Mar 1859 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Robert Carvosso, Charles L. Rundle, John Reed Rowe, Henry Trevascus, Henry Mitchell, Frederick Rogers.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Symons. The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Mitchell, John Bray, John Hockin, William Symons.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John R. Tong.
Proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer John R. Tong a salary of £10 per annum.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), Charles L. Rundle, Ellen Doble, Jno. Symons, Nicholas Tallack, Jno. Mitchell, Geo. Pelmear Jr., Fredk. Rogers, Matthw. Doble, Robt. Carvosso.
16 Apr 1859 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), Jno. Mitchell, George Pelmear Jr, Chas. L. Rundle, John R. Tong.
26 Mar 1860 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Jonathan Mayne, Henry Trevascus, Charles L. Rundle, Frederick Rogers, N. Geach, John Bray.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: John Reed Rowe, Charles Lukey Rundle.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Mitchell, John Bray, John Hocken, John Lean.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors for the ensuing year: Edwd. Doble, John R. Tong.
John R. Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £10 per annum.
John Reed Rowe (Chairman), Charles L. Rundle, Edwd. Doble, Jno. Symons, Nichs. Tallack, Jno. Mitchell, Fredk. Rogers, Matthw. Doble, Robt. Carvosso, Henry Trevascus.
12 Apr 1860 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), George Pelmear Jr, Jno. Symons, John R. Tong.
02 Mar 1861 [Letter received from Mr Williams of the Perran Foundry Company that a road through the foundry be stopped up and diverted].
It was resolved that in the opinion of this Vestry it is expedient and will tend to the advantage of the locality that the road thru the Perran Foundry should be stopped up and diverted in the manner proposed in the communication now read, and that this Vestry pledges itself to do everything in its power, provided the Parishioners of Perranarworthal undertake to keep in repair such portion of the new road as passes thru the said Parish of Perranarworthal, to accomplish such an object.
That the Chairman do, by an order in writing direct to the Surveyor of the Highway to apply to two Justices to view the said road so proposed to be stopped up and diverted and to take such measures as may be necessary for carrying the first resolution into effect with as little delay as possible.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Matthw. A. Doble (Churchwarden), John Tong, John Bishop, John Bray, James Michell, Chas. L. Rundle, Edwd. Doble, John Sanders (for Sir Charles Lemon, Bart.), Vaughan Pearce.
28 Mar 1861 It was resolved that the following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, Henry Trevascus, Charles Lukey Rundle, Frederick Rogers, Nicholas Geach, John Bray.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: John Bray, Charles Lukey Rundle.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Rice Tong, George Pelmear, John Bray, John Hockin, John Carlyon.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors of Taxes for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Rice Tong.
John R. Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £10 per annum.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), Matthw. A. Doble, Robt. Carvosso, John Bray, Nichs. Geach, Henry Trevascus, Jno. Mitchell, Edwd. Doble.
01 Apr 1861 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Hugh Oliver Olivey & Matthew Andrew Doble.
Those present at the meeting agree a threepenny rate for the following named purposes:
£ s d Visitation fees & expenses 2 3 6 Wine 1 4 0 Prayer books for the Church 1 5 0 Cleaning churchyard walks & hedges 2 10 0 Clerks salary 3 0 0 Sextons salary 1 10 0 Collecting the rate 1 0 0 Registers 0 6 0 Replacement of sum taken from the Grave Fund 12 12 6 1/2 TOTAL 25 11 1/2
Jno. Symons (Chairman), Wm. Oates, John Carlyon. 15 Jul 1861 Resolution – proposed by Mr Charles Lukey Rundle and seconded by Mr Edwd. Doble that the said highway referred to in the said notice signed by Messrs Matthew Andrew Doble, Edward Doble and Henry Trevascus, and particularly delineated on the plan now produced should be entirely stopped up as necessary and diverted in the manner shown by the said plan as being more [convenient] to the public. Carried unanimously.
It was further resolved that Me Whitford of St Columb, Solicitor, be requested to attend the quarter sessions at Bodmin to watch the interest of Mylor Parish upon the foregoing resolution.
H.O. Olivey (Chairman), John Sanders (for Sir Charles Lemon, Bart.), Henry Trevascus, Chas. L. Rundle, Edwd. Doble, Matthw. A. Doble.
19 Dec 1861 The following notice was produced, signed by the Churchwardens & Overseers, “We do hereby give you notice that after the expiration of three calendar months from the date hereof, we do intend to dedicate to the use of the public a certain highway already made in your said Parish of Mylor situate near to Carclew Lodge in your said Parish of the length of about thirteen yards and leading from the said Carclew Lodge to the boundary of the said Parish of Mylor towards the Parish of Perranarworthal at or near the county bridge, leading to Perranwharf in the said Parish of Perranarworthal – dated 11th December 1861”.
Resolved that the highway referred to in the above notice is of sufficient utility to the inhabitants of the said Parish of Mylor to justify its being kept in repair at the expense of the said Parish.
Matthw. A. Doble (Chairman), Vaughan Pearce, Chas. L. Rundle, Edwd. Doble, John Sanders (for Sir Charles Lemon), John Bray, Robt. Carvosso.
27 Mar 1862 It was resolved that the following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Henry Trevascus, Charles Lukey Rundle, Frederick Rogers, Nicholas Geach, John Bray.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Surveyors of the Highways for the ensuing year: John Bray, Nicholas Geach.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: Nicholas Tallack, John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Bray, John Hockin, John Carlyon, Robt. Carvosso.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors of Taxes for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, John Rice Tong.
John R. Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £10 per annum.
Matthw. A. Doble (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Robt. Carvosso, Lindsy Lawrance Richard Nicholls Junr., John Bray, Henry Trevascus, Edwd. Doble.
21 Apr 1862 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
Jno. Symons (Chairman), Joseph Carlyon, John R. Tong. 26 Mar 1863 It was resolved that the following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Thos. W. Reed, Henry Trevascus, Charles Rundle, Nicholas Geach, John Symons, Thos. Tregenza Junr.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Waywardens for the ensuing year: Henry Moore, John Symons.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Bray, John Hockin, Richard Nicholls Junr., John Carlyon, William Hocking.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors of Taxes for the ensuing year: James Lobb, John Rice Tong.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £10 per annum.
Thos. W. Reed (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Nicholas Geach, Henry Trevascus, Edwd. Doble, henry Moore, John Bray, Richard Nicholls Junr., Thomas Tregenza, James Lobb, Matthw. A. Doble.
09 Apr 1863 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Hugh Oliver Olivey.
John Carlyon (Chairman), Joseph Carlyon, Wm. Oates, Richard Nicholls Junr., John R. Tong.
28 Mar 1864 It was resolved that the following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer: Edward Doble, Theophilus Lindsey Lawrence, Thos. W. Reed, Nichs. Geach, Charles Rundle, Ralph Allen Daniel.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Waywarden for the ensuing year: Charles L. Rundle.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Constables for the ensuing year: John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Bray, John Hocking, Richard Nicholls Junr., John Carlyon, William Hocking.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors of Taxes for the ensuing year: John Rice Tong, Robert Carvosso.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £15 per annum.
John Rowe (Chairman), H.O. Olivey & Matthw. A. Doble (Churchwardens), Henry Trevascus, Chas. L. Rundle, Jno. Symons, Henry Moore, Nicholas Geach, Thos. R. Rowe, Edwd. Doble.
31 Mar 1864 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Matthew Andrew Doble, Henry Trevascus.
Chas. L. Rundle (Chairman), H.O. Oliver, Mitchell, John Carlyon.
16 Feb 1865 The following persons were nominated to fill the office of Constables for the ensuing year:
Name Residence Profession John Symons Mylor Bridge Farmer John Rice Tong Flushing Rate Collector John Hocking Flushing Shoemaker James Rowe Flushing Carpenter Richd. Nicholls Junr. Tregew Farmer John Carlyon Mylor Bridge Carpenter William Hocking Mylor Bridge Shoemaker
Edwd. A. Doble (Chairman), Matthw. A. Doble, John R. Tong, John Symons, Will. Hocking.
09 Mar 1865 Proposed by Mr Charles Rundle and seconded by Mr John Symons that a Rate at one penny in the pound be allowed and the same to be collected forthwith.
Edwd. Doble (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Joseph Carlyon, Jno. Symons, John R. Tong, John Carlyon.
17 Mar 1865 It was resolved that the following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the year ensuing: Edward Doble, T.L. Lawrance, John Symons, Robt. Daniel, Robt. Carvosso, Nichs. H. Geach.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Waywardens for the ensuing year: Chas. L. Rundle.
The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Assessors of Taxes for the ensuing year: Robt. Carvosso, John Rice Tong.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of £15 per annum.
Robt. Carvosso, Edwd. Doble, Matthw. A. Doble, Jno. Symons, T.L. Lawrance, Chas. L. Rundle, Jno. Mitchell.
20 Apr 1865 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, Matthew Andrew Doble.
Jno. Mitchell (Chairman), John Carlyon, William Hocking, Joseph Carlyon, John R. Tong.
01 Mar 1866 The following persons were nominated to fill the office of Constables for the ensuing year:
Name Residence Profession John Symons Mylor Bridge Farmer John R. Tong Flushing Rate Collector John Hocking Flushing Shoemaker Samuel Moore Flushing Farmer Richd. Nicholls Junr. Tregew Farmer John Carlyon Mylor Bridge Carpenter William Hocking Mylor Bridge Shoemaker Matthw. A. Doble (Chairman), T.L. Lawrance, Jno. Symons, John R. Tong, Willi Hocking.
26 Mar 1866 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Theophilus Lindsy Lawrance, Thomas William Reed, John Symons, R.A. Daniell, Nicholas H. Geach.
The undernamed person was nominated to serve the office of Waywarden for the ensuing year: Charles Lukey Rundle.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of fifteen pounds per annum.
Robert Carvosso and John Rice Tong were nominated to fill the office of Assessors for the ensuing year.
Henry Trevascus (Chairman), Edwd. Doble, John R. Rowe, John Carlyon, T.L. Lawrance, Chas. L. Rundle, Matthw. A. Doble, Jno. Symons.
29 Mar 1866 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, Mattw. A. Doble.
Charles L. Rundle (Chairman), Jno. Symons, Joseph Carlyon, John Carlyon, John Frost, William Hocking, Wm. Oates.
03 May 1866 Proposed by Mr Rundle and seconded by Mr T.L. Lawrance that a rate of four pence in the pound be allowed to defray the expenses related to the upkeep and repair of the Church. Mr J.R. Rowe moved as an amendment that the cost of repairs and other necessaries be not allowed. The Chairman put the amendment and resolution to the meeting assembled and the resolution was carried by a show of hands. The following is a copy of the estimate presented to the meeting:
£ s d Expenses for building wall 30 0 0 Solicitors charges 10 0 0 Expenses for consecration 20 0 0 Balance to Churchwardens at Easter 1866 12 0 0
For current expenses during the year 1866 12 0 0 TOTAL 84 0 0
John Rowe (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, T.L. Lawrance, Pete Withey, Wm. Oates, Thomas Tregenza, John Berry, Richard Nicholls Junr., James Read, A.M. Ball, Jno. Symons, John R. Rowe (by protest).
04 Mar 1867 The following persons were nominated to fill the office of Constables for the ensuing year:
Name Residence Profession John Symons Mylor Bridge Farmer John R. Tong Flushing Rate Collector John Hocking Flushing Shoemaker Michael Hambly Flushing Grocer Richd. Nicholls Junr. Tregew Farmer John Carlyon Mylor Bridge Carpenter Wm. Hocking Mylor Bridge Shoemaker
Edwd. Doble (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, T.L. Lawrance.
25 Mar 1867 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Edwd. Doble, Theophilus Lindsy Lawrance, John Symons, R.A. Daniell, Nichs. Geach, Robert Carvosso.
The undernamed person was nominated to serve the office of Waywarden for the ensuing year: Charles Lukey Rundle.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of fifteen pounds per annum.
Robert Carvosso and John Rice Tong were nominated to fill the office of Assessors for the ensuing year.
John Rowe (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, Edwd. Doble, T.L. Lawrance, Mattw. A. Doble, Jno. Symons.
25 Apr 1867 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, Mattw. A. Doble.
The accounts for the past year were examined and passed. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Rundle and seconded by Mr Oates to the Churchwardens of the past year for their gratuities labors and strict pecuniary economy in the expenditure of the costs required in the enclosure and improvement of the Burial ground. The foregoing resolution was carried unanimously.
Jno. Mitchell (Chairman), Charles L. Rundle, John R. Tong, John Carlyon, Wm. Oates.
13 Jun 1867 Resolved unanimously that a sum not exceeding ten pounds be allowed the Highway Board for making and completing the alteration at or near Carclew Lodge.
John Rowe (Chairman), Henry Trevascus, Mattw. A. Doble, John Benny, Jno. Symons, Edwd. Doble, John R. Rowe, J. Mitchell, James Moore, James Head.
05 Dec 1867 Moved by Mr Rundle and seconded by Mr M. Doble that a committee be appointed with full power to act under the provisions of the act of 1867 relating to sewer authorities. The undernamed persons be appointed as a committee: Capt. Neville Norway (Chairman), Messrs M. Doble, J.R. Rowe, Robt. Curtis, John Bird, Chas. Rundle, Wm. Oates.
05 Mar 1868 The following persons were nominated to fill the office of Constables for the ensuing year:
Name Residence Profession John Symons Mylor Bridge Farmer John R. Tong Flushing Rate Collector John Hocking Flushing Shoemaker Robert Curtis Flushing Carpenter Richd. Nicholls Junr. Tregew Farmer John Carlyon Mylor Bridge Carpenter Wm. Hocking Mylor Bridge Shoemaker
John Carlyon (Chairman), W. Oates, N. Roberts, Willi Hocking.
25 Mar 1868 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Theophilus Lindsy Lawrance, Robert Carvosso, John Symons, Ralph Allen Daniell, Nicholas H. Geach.
The undernamed person was nominated to serve the office of Waywarden for the ensuing year: Charles Lukey Rundle.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of fifteen pounds per annum.
Robert Carvosso and John Rice Tong were nominated to fill the office of Assessors for the ensuing year.
Robert Carvosso (Chairman), T.L. Lawrance, Mattw. A. Doble, James Stevens, Edwd. Doble, Henry Trevascus, John R. Tong.
16 Apr 1868 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Churchwarden for the ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, Matthew A. Doble.
The accounts for the past year were examined and passed. Proposed by Captn. Norway (Chairman) and seconded by Mr Mitchell that the thanks of this Vestry be given to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year.
11 Mar 1869 The following persons were nominated to fill the office of Constables for the ensuing year:
Name Residence Profession John Symons Mylor Bridge Farmer John R. Tong Flushing Rate Collector John Hocking Flushing Shoemaker Richd. Nicholls Junr. Tregew Farmer John Carlyon Mylor Bridge Carpenter Wm. Hocking Mylor Bridge Shoemaker Henry Moore Mylor Bridge Farmer
Jno. Mitchell (Chairman), W. Oates, Thomas Tregenza, Willi Hocking, Henry Moore.
25 Mar 1869 The following persons were nominated to serve the office of Overseer for the ensuing year: Edward Doble, Theophilus Lindsy Lawrance, Robert Carvosso, John Symons, Jonathan Mayne, Ralph Allen Daniell, Nicholas Henry Geach.
The undernamed person was nominated to serve the office of Waywarden for the ensuing year: Charles Lukey Rundle.
John Rice Tong was proposed to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at a salary of fifteen pounds per annum.
Robert Carvosso and John Rice Tong were nominated to fill the office of Assessors for the ensuing year. Also resolved that the following persons be reappointed as a Sewage Committee: Capt. Neville Norway (Chairman), Messrs M. Doble, J.R. Rowe, Robt. Curtis, John Bird, Chas. Rundle, Wm. Oates.
Further resolved that the improvement in the road from Bissom to the Parish of St Gluvias, as suggested by the Highway Branch, be approved.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Neville Norway, Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, John R. Rowe, Elliott Nicholls, T.L. Lawrance.
01 Apr 1869 The Churchwardens accounts were examined and passed. Proposed by Capt. Norway (Chairman) and seconded by Mr Rundle that the thanks of this Vestry be given to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year.
It was unanimously resolved that Messrs Trevascus and Doble be re‐elected to the role of Churchwardens for the ensuing year. It was proposed, seconded and carried by all present that the sum of 12/‐ per annum be paid to a person for acting as organ blower. Proposed by Capt. Norway and seconded by Mr Rundle that a Church rate of one penny in the pound be made and collected for the purpose of putting and keeping in order the Churchyard. This was carried unanimously.
21 Oct 1869 [The Vestry were asked to consider the contents of the following letter received by the Vicar from the Admiralty] “Sir, I am desired by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to inform you with reference in your letter of 31st July requesting permission to purchase a piece of land adjoining the Burial ground at Mylor, that their Lordships decline to sell this ground but they are willing to grant it to the Parish for an extension to the Burial ground subject to the condition that the Officers and Men of Her Majesty’s Navy shall be buried in Mylor Church Yard without charge. I shall be glad to know if this will suit your views”.
The thanks of the Vestry is hereby given to the Vicar & Churchwardens for their valuable services in obtaining from the Admiralty the important addition to the burial ground of this Parish.
04 Nov 1869 It was ordered that all chargeable hereditaments situated in this Parish, to which sec. 4 of the Poor Rate Assessment & Collection Act extends, shall be rated to the Poor Rate in respect of such rateable hereditaments instead of the occupiers in all rates made after this 4th November 1969.
24 Mar 1870 The undermentioned persons were nominated to fill the Parish offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Edward Doble, Nicholas Henry Geach, Ralph Allen Daniell, William Oates, Theophilus L. Lawrance, Robert Carvosso, John Bird.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Constables: John Symons, John Rice Tong, John Hocking, Richard Nicholls, John Carlyon, William Hocking, Henry Moore.
John Rice Tong to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at the salary of twenty pounds per annum.
John Rice Tong & Robert Carvosso to fill the office of Assessors of Taxes. Also resolved that the undermentioned persons be appointed at act as “Sewer” Committee: Capt. Neville Norway (Chairman), Messrs M. Doble, John R. Rowe, Robert Curtis, John Bird, Charles Rundle, William Oates.
It was proposed by Colonel Tremayne and seconded by Mr Geach that the thanks of this meeting be given to the Parish officers for the discharge of their various duties during the past year.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, Henry Trevascus, Robt. Carvosso, Nicholas H. Geach, T.L. Lawrance, Jno. Mitchell, Elliott Nicholls, Arnold Drew, Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, Nev. Norway.
21 Apr 1870 The Churchwarden’s accounts were presented, examined and passed. A vote of thanks was proposed by Colonel Tremayne, seconded by Mr J.R. Rowe and unanimously given to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year and a request that they remain in, and fill the office for the ensuing year.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, Nev. Norway, John R. Rowe, ? Ashton.
27 Jan 1871 The draft having been considered, some alterations were made and returned to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for their approval [Response to the Admiralty regarding the purchase of additional burial space at Mylor Church].
27 Mar 1871 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Edward Doble, Nicholas Henry Geach, Ralph Allen Daniell, William Oates, Theophilus L. Lawrance, Robert Carvosso.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
John Rice Tong to fill the office of Assistant Overseer at the salary of twenty pounds per annum.
John Rice Tong & Robert Carvosso to fill the office of Assessors of Taxes.
Also resolved that the undermentioned persons be appointed at act as Drainage Committee: Capt. Neville Norway (Chairman), Matthew A. Doble, John R. Rowe, Robert Curtis, John Bird, John Mitchell, William Oates.
W.J. Rowland (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, John R. Rowe, Jno. Mitchell.
11 Apr 1871 The Churchwarden’s accounts were presented, examined and passed. A vote of thanks was proposed by Colonel Tremayne, seconded by Mr C.L. Rundle and unanimously given to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year and a request that they remain in, and fill the office for the ensuing year. Churchwardens for ensuing year: Henry Trevascus, Matthew A. Doble.
It was resolved that a subscription list be open for the purpose of defraying the expenses to be incurred in the conveyance of the grounds granted by the Admiralty for extension of the Burial ground and the laying out of the same. J.W. Murray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, Neve. Norway, P> Ashton, W.J. Rowland, Chas. L. Rundle.
25 Mar 1873 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Edward Doble, Charles Lukey Rundle, Henry Bastian, Richard Nicholls, William Oates, John Hocking.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer: John Rice Tong at a salary of twenty pounds per annum.
Assessors: John Rice Tong & Richard Nicholls.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), P. Ashton, John R. Rowe, Chas. L. Rundle, Mattw. A. Doble.
17 Apr 1873 The accounts for the year ending Easter 1873 were examined and passed. A vote of thanks was proposed by Colonel Tremayne, seconded by Mr Ashton and unanimously carried to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year and a request that they remain in, and fill the office for the ensuing year.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, P. Ashton, John R. Tong.
24 Mar 1874 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert Carvosso, Henry Bastian, Richard Nicholls, William Oates, John Hocking.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer: John Rice Tong at a salary of twenty pounds.
Assessors: John Rice Tong & Richard Nicholls.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus, T.L. Lawrance, Mattw. A. Doble.
09 Apr 1874 The accounts for the year ending Easter 1874 were examined and passed. A vote of thanks was unanimously carried to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year and a request that they remain in office for the ensuing year.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), P. Ashton, John R. Tong.
29 Mar 1875 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert Carvosso, Henry Bastian, Richard Nicholls, Willm. Oates, John Hocking.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer: John Rice Tong at a salary of twenty pounds.
Assessors: John Rice Tong & Richard Nicholls. Neve. Norway (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, R.G. Carvosso, P. Ashton, Richard Nicholls, Chas. L. Rundle, Henry Trevascus.
01 Apr 1875 The accounts for the past year were examined and passed. A vote of thanks was unanimously carried to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year and a request that they remain in office for the ensuing year.
Resolved that a subscription be opened to pay off the balance due to the Churchwardens & to meet the expenses of the Church, to clear and keep in order the Churchyard for the ensuing year; it being supposed that a sum of about £26 will be required for the purpose. Messrs Tong & Ashton have kindly consented to act as collectors.
J.W. Murray (Chairman), P. Ashton, John R. Tong.
27 Mar 1876 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert Gill Carvosso, Henry Bastian, Richard Nicholls, Willm. Oates, John Hocking.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer: John Rice Tong at a salary of twenty pounds.
Assessors: John Rice Tong & Richard Nicholls.
Moved by Mr Rundle and 2nd by Mr Carvosso and unanimously carried that a gratuity of three pounds be awarded to Mr John R. Tong for services rendered in connection with the new Valuation List.
Moved by Mr M. Doble & 2nd by Mr Carvosso that the new road round the Churchyard be from henceforth deemed a Parish Road.
Neve. Norway (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, R.G. Carvosso, Chas. L. Rundle.
20 Apr 1876 The accounts for the past year were produced, examined and passed.
Revd. Mr Rosenthal nominated Mr M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Churchwarden. Mr Rundle moved & Mr Daniel 2nd that Mr Trevascus be selected Parishioners Churchwarden for the ensuing year. This was unanimously adopted. Mr Daniel was unanimously elected Sexton.
Capt. Hind proposed that a voluntary subscription to asked for to meet the required expenses of the Church & Churchyard for the ensuing year. This was 2nd by Mr Daniell and carried by the meeting. It was moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Mr Rundle that a vote of thanks be presented to the Churchwardens for the past year.
S. Rosenthal (Chairman), Capt. J. Hind, P. Ashton, R.A. Daniell, W. Thomas.
29 Mar 1877 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Robert Gill Carvosso, John Roach, Henry Bastian, Richard Nicholls, Wm. Oates, John Hocking. Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer: John Rice Tong at a salary of twenty five pounds.
Assessors: John Rice Tong & Richard Nicholls.
Moved by Mr Rundle and 2nd by Mr Carvosso and unanimously carried that a gratuity of three pounds be awarded to Mr John R. Tong for services rendered in connection with the new Valuation List.
Moved by Mr M. Doble & 2nd by Mr Carvosso that the new road round the Churchyard be from henceforth deemed a Parish Road.
Mattw. A. Doble (Chairman), R.A. Daniell, R.G. Carvosso, John Roach, Richard Nicholls, E.R. Nicholls, H. Bastian, P. Ashton.
05 Apr 1877 The accounts for the past year were produced, examined and passed.
Revd. Mr Rosenthal proposed Mr M.A. Doble to be Ministers Churchwarden for the coming year. Colonel Tremayne proposed Capt. Hind for the Parish Churchwarden, this was seconded by Mr R.A. Daniell and unanimously carried.
Colonel Tremayne moved a vote of thanks to Mr Trevascus for his long and untiring zeal in behalf of the Church for the last 13 years. This was seconded and carried unanimously. A vote of thanks was unanimously presented to Mr Ashton for his very efficient services as organist and choir master.
S. Rosenthal (Chairman), J. Hind (Capt.), Arthur Tremayne (Lt Col), R.A. Daniell, John Roach, Chas. L. Rundle, E. Nicholls, P. Ashton.
22 Nov 1877 Proposed by Mr Charles L. Rundle and seconded by Mr Nicholas H. Geach that William Henry Tong be appointed to the office of Assistant Overseer and Collector of Rates [following the death of Mr J.R. Tong].
Proposed by Captain Norway and seconded by Mr John Bird that William J. Hayman be appointed to the office of Assistant Overseer and Collector of Rates.
The motions being put to the meeting was carried in favour of William Henry Tong. Proposed by Mr Charles L. Rundle and seconded by Captn. Norway that William Henry Tong be paid thirty pounds per year as Collector of Rates and twenty pounds per year as Assistant Overseer and being put to the meeting was carried unanimously.
26 Mar 1878 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Robert Gill Carvosso, John Bird, John Roach, Henry Bastian, Wm. Oates, Lindsey Lawrance.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds.
Assessors: Mr R.G. Carvosso & W.H. Tong. Moved by Mr Rowe and seconded by Mr Bray that the right of way through Trevissome Farm be brought before the Highway Board was carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr M. Doble & seconded by Mr R.A. Daniell that the parish be canvassed for subscriptions for the erection of a classroom for the Flushing Junior School and unanimously carried. Proposed and carried that Mr J.R. Rowe and Mr Eliott Nicholls call on the parishioners to get in the subscriptions.
Neve. Norway (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, R.A. Daniell, R.G. Carvosso, N.H. Geach, John Roach, E.R. Nicholls, John R. Rowe, Jno. Penhall, Thomas Tregenza, P. Ashton.
23 Apr 1878 The Churchwardens accounts were produced, examined and passed.
Proposed by Colonel Tremayne and carried by the meeting that a drain should be carried through the Churchyard into the river.
Proposed by Colonel Tremayne and carried unanimously that Mr Ashton be offered a salary of £10 per annum on condition that he undertakes to maintain a Choir in a state of efficiency.
A vote of thanks was unanimously given to the Churchwardens for their services during the past year with a request that they remain in office during the year now ensuing.
Proposed by Captn. Hind and seconded by Mr Doble that Mr Daniell be re‐elected Treasurer of the Churchyard Fund.
05 Jun 1878 Moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Mr Carvosso that Joseph Tong’s tender be accepted at £54 [for the erection of a classroom at Flushing Junior School] was unanimously carried.
Proposed by Mr Carvosso and carried that a vote of thanks be given to Messrs Rowe and Nicholls for their services in getting in the subscriptions.
Proposed by Mr Ashton and 2nd by Revd. S. Rosenthal that a vote of thanks be given to Captn. Norway for his indefatigable services in drawing plans and undertaking the carrying out the erection of additional classroom at Flushing.
25 Mar 1879 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Robert Gill Carvosso, William Geach, John Roach, Henry Bastian, William Oates, Charles Lukey Rundle.
Waywarden: Henry Bastian.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Neve. Norway (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, R.A. Daniell, P. Ashton, H. Bastian, R.G. Carvosso, Wm. Geach. 17 Apr 1879 Moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Mr Rowe that the Churchwardens accounts be passed. This was carried.
Resolved by Mr Rowe and seconded by Col. Tremayne that the Sexton’s salary be increased to £2‐12‐0 per year was carried by a show of hands.
Rev. S. Rosenthal nominated Mr M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Warden. Moved by Col. Tremayne and seconded by Mr Thornloe that Mr Bastian be the Parishioner’s Warden for the ensuing year. Moved by Mr Rowe and seconded by Mr E. Nicholls that Mr Alderman be the Parish Warden for the ensuing year. The motions being put to the meeting was carried in favour of Mr Bastian.
29 Mar 1880 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Robert Gill Carvosso, William Geach, John Roach, William Oates, Charles Lukey Rundle, James Stephens.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, Nev. Norway, Chas. L. Rundle, Thos. ?‐‐‐‐‐, Henry Trevascus, Richard Nicholls, T.L. Lawrance.
23 Apr 1880 Moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Mr Rundle that the Churchwardens accounts be passed, was carried.
Rev. S. Rosenthal nominated M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Warden. Moved by Col. Tremayne and seconded by Mr Daniell that Mr Trevascus be elected Parish Warden, this was unanimously carried.
Proposed & carried that Mr Daniell, Mr T.L. Lawrance & Mr Knapp be elected Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Proposed by Mr Rowe & seconded by Col Tremayne that Mr Bennetts offer of keeping the organ in order for the sum of £2 per year be accepted was carried.
25 Mar 1881 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Edward Doble, James Stephens, William Geach, William Oates, Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert John Bird.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, Chas. L. Rundle, John Roach, R. Allen Daniell, P. Ashton, J. Gilbert, ? Isack. 21 Apr 1881 Moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Mr Rundle that the Churchwardens accounts be passed, was unanimously carried.
Rev. S. Rosenthal nominated Mr M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Warden. Moved by Mr Rundle and seconded by Col Tremayne that Mr Trevascus be elected Parishioners Warden, was unanimously carried.
Proposed & carried that Messrs Daniell, Lawrance & Knapp be appointed Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Proposed and carried that Mr Daniell be Treasurer of the Churchyard fund for the ensuing year.
S. Rosenthal (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, Lawrence Knapp, P. Ashton, Chas. L. Rundle, R.A. Daniell.
15 Jul 1881 After full discussion [of a proposed water scheme for the north part of Flushing & Lawn Cliff] the following resolution was moved by Mr William Geach and seconded by Mr James Hearle and unanimously carried, that the guardians of this Parish be respectfully requested not to support any water scheme for Flushing if it is proposed that any portion of the expense shall come out of the rates of Mylor Parish.
Moved by Mr John James and seconded by Mr Philip Ashton that a copy of the above resolution be sent to each of the guardians of this Parish, also the Chairman of the Board of Guardians and Vice‐Chairman, Captain Norway, was unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr Ashton seconded by Mr Hankins, unanimously carried, that a vote of thanks be tendered to Mr Opie for his kindness and impartial way in presiding at this meeting.
27 Mar 1882 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: William Geach, Edward Doble, John Lawry, Angove Hearle, James Stephens, Charles Lukey Rundle.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Charles P. Apthorp (Chairman), John R. Rowe, Mattw. A. Doble, Neve. Norway, Wm. Geach.
13 Apr 1882 Moved by Mr Daniell and seconded by Col. Tremayne that the Churchwardens accounts be passed, was unanimously carried.
Revd. A. Gray nominated Mr M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Warden. Proposed by Col. Tremayne and seconded by Mr Tresize [?] that Mr Trevascus be elected Parishioners Warden, was unanimously carried.
Mr Daniell was requested to hold office as Treasurer of Churchyard fund.
Proposed by Mr Doble and 2nd by Mr Tresize that Messrs Daniell & Lawrance be Sidesmen was put & carried.
Proposed by Mr Daniell & 2nd by Mr Nicholls that a vote of thanks be given to the Church Choir for their services was put & carried.
26 Mar 1883 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Messrs James Stevens, Angove Hearle, John Lawry, Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert John Bird, William Geach.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Guardians: Matthew Andrew Doble, Ralph Allen Daniell, John Reid Rowe.
Moved by Capt. Norway and 2nd by Mr Daniell that a vote of thanks be given to the Overseers and Waywarden for their services during the past year was unanimously carried.
Moved by Colonel Tremayne 2nd by Mr Rundle that a vote of thanks be given to the Revd. C.P. Apthorpe for his services as Chairman at this meeting, carried unanimously.
Charles P. Apthorp (Chairman), Neve. Norway, Arthur Tremayne, Mattw. A. Doble, R.A. Daniell, Henry Trevascus, P. Ashton.
29 Mar 1883 The Churchwardens accounts, having been examined, was put to the meeting and unanimously carried.
Revd. A. Gray nominated Mr M.A. Doble as his Churchwarden and moved by Mr Daniell, seconded by Mr E. Nicholls that Mr Trevascus be Parishioners Warden, was unanimously carried.
It was proposed, seconded and unanimously carried that Messrs Daniell & Lawrance be Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Moved by Mr Daniell & 2nd by Mr Tresize and carried that the Churchwardens be requested to canvass the Parish in aid of funds for Church expenditure.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), P. Ashton, E.R. Nicholls, R.G. Tresize, T.L. Lawrence.
31 May 1883 [Purpose of the meeting to consider a notice sent to the Overseers by the County Rate Basis Committee indicating that the Parish has been assessed in the sum of £7,200 as the rateable value for the County General & Police Rate, being an increase of £560 on the rateable value as assessed in 1869]
It was unanimously resolved that Messrs Genn & Nalder be requested to attend the meeting of the County rate Basis Committee in Truro on 4th June next on behalf of the Parish to watch its interest and find out upon what date the Assessment is increased by £560.
11 Nov 1883 It was unanimously resolved that the returns A & B [information required by the County Rate Basis Committee] having been carefully compared with the present valuation list and found correct, be signed by the Chairman and returned to the Clerk of the Peace.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, Wm. Oates, P. Ashton.
29 Feb 1884 It was moved by Mr M.A. Doble, seconded by Mr R.A. Daniell and unanimously carried that Notice of Objection be given by the Overseers to the County Rate Basis Committee and that Messrs Genn & Nalder be instructed to maintain such objection when notice of the time & place is given by the Clerk of the Peace.
Neve. Norway (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, R.A. Daniell, T.L. Lawrence, P. Ashton.
24 Mar 1884 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: James Thomas Stevens, Matthew Angove Hearle, John Lawry, Charles Lukey Rundle, Robert John Bird, William Geach.
Waywarden: Charles Lukey Rundle.
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors: Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance, William Henry Tong.
Guardians: Matthew Andrew Doble, Ralph Allen Daniell, John Reid Rowe.
Mattw. A. Doble (Chairman), Neve. Norway, Charles L. Rundle, E.R. Nicholls, Thos. Moore, J.T. Stevens, John R. Rowe, John Roach.
17 Apr 1884 In the absence of the Vicar the Vestry nominated Mr M.A. Doble as Vicar’s Warden. Moved by Mr Rowe seconded by Mr Daniell that Mr Trevascus be the Parishioners Warden ‐ unanimously carried.
Unanimously resolved that Messrs Daniell and Lawrance be Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Charles Apthorp, R.G. Tresise, L. Knapp, J.R. Rowe, R.A. Daniell, E.R. Nicholls.
23 Mar 1885 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: James Thomas Stevens, Matthew Angove Hearle, John Lawry, William Rundle, Robert John Bird, William Geach.
Waywarden: Elliott Rogers Nicholls
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year. Assessors of Taxes: William Rundle, William Henry Tong.
Guardians: No person nominated.
Charles P. Apthorp (Chairman), Joseph Lawrance, Chas. L. Rundle, Alfred Gray, Arthur Tremayne, Neve. Norway, Mattw. A. Doble, M.A. Hearle, J.T. Stevens, Thos. Moore, Robert Palmer.
06 Apr 1885 The Churchwardens accounts having been examined was put to the meeting and passed unanimously.
The Vicar nominated Mr M.A. Doble his Churchwarden. Proposed by Col. Tremayne & 2nd by Mr Daniell that Mr Trevascus be the Parishioners Warden for the ensuing year was carried unanimously.
Messrs R.A. Daniell & T.L. Lawrence were appointed Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Moved by Mr Daniell & 2nd by Mr T.L. Lawrance and unanimously carried that Mr E. Nicholls be Collector on behalf of the Churchyard fund for the ensuing year.
Alfred Gray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, John R. Rowe, P. Ashton, L. Knapp, E. Nicholls, R.A. Daniell, T.L. Lawrance.
26 Mar 1886 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: James Thomas Stevens, Matthew Angove Hearle, John Lawry, William Rundle, Robert John Bird, William Geach.
Waywarden: Elliott Rogers Nicholls
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: William Rundle, William Henry Tong.
Guardians: No person nominated.
Moved by Mr M.A. Hearle seconded by Mr T.L. Lawrance and unanimously carried that it is the opinion of this Vestry that the Highway Board be recommended to take over the road leading from the Penryn Lodge Gate of Carclew to the stream of water dividing the Parish of Mylor from St Gluvias.
[A copy of the following letter is appended to the Vestry minutes]” To the Falmouth Highway Board and to the District Surveyor thereof:
I hereby give you notice that after three calendar months from the date hereof, I intend to make a certain highway in the parish of Mylor of a length of nine hundred and sixty three yards more or less, commencing at the Lodge Gate which belongs to me the undersigned, called the Penryn Lodge Gate and running in the direction of Belle Vue towards Penryn to a small stream which divides the parish of Mylor from the parish of St Gluvias and which adjoins the road, the property of Francis Gilbert Enys Esquire in the parish of St Gluvias and to dedicate such highway to the use of the public. Dated this 26th February 1886, Arthur Tremayne, Lt Colonel”. Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Neve. Norway, R.A. Daniell, Mattw. A. Doble, P. Ashton, M.A. Hearle, J. Lawrance, Thos. Moore, M.A. Taplin, John R. Rowe, Harold Cox.
29 Apr 1886 The Churchwardens accounts having been examined was put to the meeting and passed unanimously. The Churchyard accounts were also put to the meeting and carried unanimously.
The Vicar nominated Mr Matthew A. Doble as his Churchwarden. Mr Daniell proposed & Mr Trevascus seconded Mr Knapp as Parish Warden. An amendment was proposed by Mr E. Nicholls seconded by Mr Bath that T.L. Lawrance be Parish Warden was put to the meeting and carried. The show of hands in favour of Mr Knapp being 10 and 13 in favour of Mr Lawrance.
Mr Matthew A. Doble nominated Mr R.A. Daniell as his Sidesman and the Vestry nominated Mr R.G. Tresise as their Wardens Sidesman was unanimously carried.
Moved by Mr Daniell & 2nd by Mr T.L. Lawrance and unanimously carried that Mr E. Nicholls be Collector on behalf of the Churchyard fund for the ensuing year.
J.N.D. Hurdon (Chairman), John R. Rowe, Elliott R. Nicholls, Jos. Lawrance.
25 Mar 1887 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the several Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: William Geach, James Thomas Stevens, Matthew Angove Hearle, John Lawry, William Rundle, Robert John Bird.
Waywarden: Elliott Rogers Nicholls
Assistant Overseer & Collector of Rates: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Rates: William Henry Tong & Theophilus Lindsey Lawrence.
Guardians: No person nominated.
The following resolution was moved by Colonel Tremayne seconded by Mr R.A. Daniell & unanimously carried, that this Vestry recognise the hardship of the change on the Highway Rates caused by the excessive weights carried by the traction engines in this district and leave the question with confidence in the hands of the Highway Board.
Moved by Mr Wm. Geach, seconded by Mr R.A. Daniell and carried unanimously, that a new assessment of the Parish be made by the Parish Officers during the ensuing year.
A vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman [Alfred Gray] for his kindness in presiding over this meeting.
14 Apr 1887 The Churchwardens accounts were examined, put to the meeting and passed unanimously. The Churchyard accounts were also carried unanimously.
The Vicar nominated Mr Matthew Andrew Doble as his Warden and Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance was nominated as the Parishioners Warden. Mr M.A. Doble nominated Mr R.A. Daniell as his Sidesman and Mr T.L. Lawrance nominated Messrs R.G. Tresise & W.J. Prestor as his Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
Alfred Gray (Vicar – Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, P. Ashton, Elliott R. Nicholls, W.J. Prestor, Thos. Moore, Thomas Tregenza.
28 Apr 1887 The following resolution was moved by Mr Walter Taplin seconded by Mr George Hardy that if the Parish Officers wish to re‐value the Parish it be done by a competent Licensed Valuer and, on being put to the meeting, was carried by a majority of 13, there having been 21 voted for the resolution and 8 against.
The above resolution was, by request of the Mover & seconder, withdrawn in favour of the following: Proposed by Mr Stevens, seconded by Mr Nicholas Tallack that two householders from Mylor Bridge and two from Flushing be appointed to assist the Churchwardens & Overseers in the re‐evaluation of the Parish and that the following Gentlemen be appointed: Thomas Moore (Grocer), William Thomas (Builder), Joseph Tong (Builder), James Rowe (Grocer). This was put to the meeting & carried unanimously.
Mattw. A. Doble (Chairman), Harold Cox, T. Swain, William H. Richards, W.H. Taplin.
26 Mar 1888 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the several Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: Nicholas Opie, Josiah Mayne, William Thomas (Farmer), William Henry Richards, Matthew Angove Hearle, Thomas Moore.
Waywarden: Elliott Rogers Nicholls
Assistant Overseer: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: William Henry Tong & Theophilus Lindsey Lawrence.
The following resolution was moved by Mr Geach and 2nd by Mr Rowe that the subject of re‐assessing the Parish be dealt with by the Overseers and Churchwardens, was passed.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Charles P. Apthorp, Mattw. A Doble, John R. Tong.
02 Apr 1888 The Churchwardens accounts were read over and passed unanimously. The Churchyard accounts were also read and passed unanimously.
The Vicar nominated Mr Matthew Andrew Doble as his Warden and Mr Theophilus Lindsey Lawrance was nominated Parish Warden.
Mr Doble nominated Mr R.A. Daniell as his Sidesman and the Vestry nominated Messrs R.G. Tresise & W.J. Prestoe as their Warden’s Sidesmen for the ensuing year.
It was unanimously carried that the Churchwardens canvass the Parish in aid of funds to pay off the Church debt.
Alfred Gray (Chairman), Arthur Tremayne, P. Ashton, Elliott R. Nicholls, W.J. Prestoe, R.A. Daniell. 08 Nov 1888 Moved by Mr Nichs. Opie seconded by Mr M.A. Hearle that Colonel Tremayne be selected as a Candidate for the Cornwall County Council [under the Local Government Act 1888] to represent the Mylor District was put to the meeting and carried unanimously.
Proposed by Mr Geach seconded by Mr Taplin that the parishes of St Gluvias, Perranarworthal and Mabe be asked to elect delegates to co‐operate with such chosen at Mylor to form a committee for the purpose of conducting the election of candidates and any, where necessary, business connected therewith.
We suggest that the committee be formed on the following basis – one for each 100 votes on the register. If the above be adopted by the parishes named the following persons be elected as delegates for this parish: Messrs William Geach, Matthew Angove Hearle, Nicholas Opie, Philip Ashton, Theophilus Lindsy Lawrance.
It was unanimously resolved that the above named should remain in office till the first day of January 1892.
Alfred Gray (Vicar of Mylor – Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, W.J. Prestoe, W. Taplin.
26 Mar 1889 The undernamed persons were nominated to fill the several Parochial offices for the ensuing year:
Overseers: William Geach, Thomas Moore, John Lawry, John Roach, William Thomas (Farmer), Thomas Swain.
Waywarden: Elliott Rogers Nicholls
Assistant Overseer: William Henry Tong at a salary of fifty pounds per year.
Assessors of Taxes: William Henry Tong & Theophilus Lindsey Lawrence.
The following resolution was moved by Mr Geach and 2nd by Mr Rowe that the subject of re‐assessing the Parish be dealt with by the Overseers and Churchwardens, was passed.
The following resolution was moved by Mr Rowe seconded by Mr Nicholls that the subject of reassessing this parish in compliance with the letter received by the Overseers from the Clerk of the Assessment Committee be dealt with by the Overseers and Churchwardens appointed and about to be appointed for the ensuing year, was carried unanimously.
Arthur Tremayne (Chairman), Mattw. A. Doble, R.A. Daniell, Elliott R. Nicholls, Henry Swain, John Lawry, Thos. Moore, Harold Cox, Wm. Geach, Wm. Rundle.
25 Apr 1889 Mr Doble nominated Mr Daniell as his Sidesman and the Vestry nominated Mr Prestoe as their Warden’s Sidesman for the ensuing year.
The Churchwardens accounts were read over and allowed. The Churchyard accounts were also examined and allowed.
It was moved by Mr Rowe & seconded by Mr Tresise and unanimously resolved that the remainder of the Churchyard be consecrated. Moved by Mr Rowe seconded by Col Tremayne and unanimously resolved that the small bell be hung in the Church Tower, provided the tower be considered by a competent surveyor to be safe for the purpose.
Moved by Mr Ashton 2nd by Mr Taplin and unanimously resolved that the offertories’ for two Sundays in the year be given to the bell ringers.
The Vicar nominated Mr Doble as his Churchwarden and Mr T. L. Lawrance was nominated Parish Warden.
Alfred Gray (Chairman), P. Ashton, W.J.M. Stevens, W.J. Prestoe, Arthur Tremayne, Wm. Geach.