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Havant Newspaper Articles, 1721 to 1806 Havant Newspaper Articles 1721 to 1806 Volume One Researched by Steve Jones 023 9247 3326 [email protected] Havant Local History Booklet No. 114 Read all booklets at: thespring.co.uk/heritage/local-history-booklets/ 2 Havant Newspaper Articles, 1721 to 1806 1721 – Bankrupts: Henry Austin of Havant, in the County of Southampton, Baker. 23 November 1721, Stamford Mercury 1731 – Bankrupts: Richard Doling jnr., of Havant, in the County of Southampton, Sadler. 12 August 1731, Stamford Mercury 1732 – Bankrupts: Joseph Bridger, late of Havant, in the County of Southampton, Butcher. 13 April 1732, Derby Mercury 1736 – Bankrupts: Robert Andrews, late of Havant, in the County of Southampton, Merchant. 5 November 1836, Ipswich Journal 1750 – Fire at Havant: Yesterday there was a great fire at Havant, which burnt down eight houses, and destroyed several Ricks of Corn and Hay. I am told it was occasioned by a boy shooting at some small birds on a Thatched House, by which the same took fire. – A sufficient caution to people who propose to cover their houses in straw. 23 March 1750, Derby Mercury 1751 – We hear that Richard Churcher was lately committed to Winchester Goal, for writing a Letter to John Moody, of Havant, Esq; sign'd by the Name of Isaac Bartholomew, demanding 5001. to be lodged in a certain Field, otherwise threatening to set Fire to his House, Barns, &c. 15 November 1751, Derby Mercury 1754 – London 14 March: We hear from Sussex that a few Days ago Farmer Voke, of Birdham, near- Chichester, went to Havant in Hants, to receive some Money for his Son, and calling at a Publick-House, he pulled out some Pieces of Gold; and an Hour after he left the House he was found murdered, and his Money gone. This is the Place where Galley and Chater stopped, and were misled in their Way to Major Batten's, and so inhumanly treated by the Smugglers; and it is thought some of that villainous Gang are concerned in this, they herding together in great Numbers there. As soon as the poor Man's Son heard of his Father's Death, he took to his Bed, and died. 15 March 1754, Derby Mercury 3 1765 – Winchester Gaol: The 18th, John Salter was committed to the same gaol, for robbing and defrauding his master Mr. Andrews, of Havant, of a considerable quantity of strong beer. 25 February 1765, Salisbury and Winchester Journal 1766 – Married: On Tuesday last was married at Ewelme in this County, Mr James Knapp, Merchant of Havant in Hampshire, to Miss Catherine Howse of Ewelme, a most amiable young lady, and endowed with every qualification to render the Marriage State truly happy. 26 April 1766, Oxford Journal 1766 – Married: A few days ago at Slindon, near Chichester, Mr James Champ, Merchant of Havant in Hants, to Miss Elizabeth Newland, Daughter of Mr Richard Newland, Surgeon of Chichester. 14 June 1766, Oxford Journal 1766 – TO be LET: At Lady-Day next, or before, if required, in Havant. Hampshire, in the most conspicuous Part of the Town. A Good Dwelling House, Brick Front, with an old accustomed Shop for a Grocer, Tallow Chandler, and Soap-Boiler; The whole in very god repair. As the proprietor is leaving off Business, all the Stock in Trade, with the utensils, will be sold at a proper appraisement. For further particulars enquire to Mr John Payne, on the premises. 29 December 1766, Salisbury and Winchester Journal 1767 – On Saturday last as Mr James Andrews, Brewer in Havant, was on some business about three miles from home, he fell from his horse in an apoplectic fit, and expired immediately. 23 February 1767, Salisbury and Winchester Journal 1767 – Married: Last week was married, by the Reverend Mr. Mant, at Holywell Church, Mr Joseph Mant of Havant in the County of Hampshire, to Miss Heron of the same place. 5 September 1767, Oxford Journal 1773 – A few days since a dragoon, belong to the regiment quartered at Havant had the misfortune to lose all the toes of one of his feet, by a motion of his horse, in the following manner: Going into the hay-loft to give his horse some hay, it being large trusses, he made use of a knife (for that purpose) to cut it, which, when done, he descended; but in getting down, another horse, which was in the stable, forced his own towards him, and coming against the knife, struck it out of his hand, which falling on his foot, severed the toes entirely off. 25 January 1773, Hampshire Chronicle 4 1773 – A Sober diligent Lad is Wanted as an Apprentice by Mr Mant, Surgeon and Apothecary, at Havant to whom apply for Particulars, or to Mr Crowcher, Druggist, at Portsmouth, or to the Rev. Mr. Mant at Southampton. Mr Mant continues his successful Method of Inoculation, for Two Guineas each person. 1 March 1773, Hampshire Chronicle 1773 – Notice: Whereas Sarah, the Wife of William Buckhurst, of Havant, in the County of Southampton, Malster, did, on the 29th, Day of May, 1770, Elope from her Husband, and now secretes herself. These are therefore to forewarn all Persons from giving her any Credit, as I will not pay any Debt she hath contracted or may contract. March 8, 1773. W. BUCKHURST. 8 March 1773, Hampshire Chronicle 1773 – A BOARDING-SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES, will opened at Havant, Hants, on Monday the 21st of June, 1773, at Sixteen Guineas per Annum, and Two Guineas Entrance, by Mrs. HAMLEY and Misses MANT, who hope to recommend themselves to the Public by a diligent Attention to the important Charge which they are about to undertake. Proper Masters will attend the School to teach Writing, Dancing, etc. 12 April 1773, Hampshire Chronicle 1773 – Winchester Assizes, 10 April: Ann Thompson the mother, and Ann and Thomas Thompson, her daughter and son, were yesterday committed, by Edward Ives, Esq., for stealing a large quantity of leather from John Knight, of Havant in this County. 12 April 1773 Hampshire Chronicle 1773 – To Be Sold or Let: and entered on immediately, at Havant, in the County of Hants, about nine miles from Portsmouth, and the same from Chichester, being a good Turnpike Road. A genteel modern-built Brick House, pleasantly situated at the upper end of the Pallant, being Freehold, consisting of two good Parlours, Hall, Study, Kitchen, Laundry, Cellars and other Offices suitable, three good Chambers and a Dressing Room, and three Garrets, all exceedingly well finished, a Stall Stable for six horses, and a Vault capable of containing 12 or 14 pipes with a small Garden adjoining to the Stables, and another walled round, adjoining to 5 the house. There is likewise belonging to it a large Malt-House, the kiln-plate almost entirely new. N.B. The house to be Let separately from the Malt-House if required, and fit for immediate Reception. Further particulars may be had, by applying to Mr Marshall, at Havant. 3 May 1773, Hampshire Chronicle 1773 – Last Sunday, the greatest storm of hail fell at Cosham, Havant and the places adjacent, that has been known for many years; several of the hail stones were as large as pigeon’s eggs. 10 May 1733, Hampshire Chronicle 1774 – 4 April 1774, Hampshire Chronicle 6 1774 – To Be Sold At Auction: SOLD at AUCTION, (unless before disposed by private Sale, of which timely Notice shall be given in this Paper) at the Bull and Dog, in Havant, in the County Southampton, between the Hours of Four and in the Afternoon. A FREEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSE, very pleasantly situated in Bedhampton in the said County, consisting of two Parlours, a Hall, a large Dining-Room, a Kitchen, 4 Chambers, two Garrets, a large Vault, a large Cellar, a Stable for five horses, a Woodhouse, and good Room for a Coach-house, all in good Repair, together with a Garden partly walled, and well planted with choice Fruit Trees, now the Occupation Mr. William Cock. Also, a good Piece of Meadow Land, about 3 acres, lying near the said house, being Copyhold of Inheritance, held of the Manor of Havant, by a stint fine of 5s, now in the occupation of William Buckhurst. Further particulars may be known by applying to the said William Cook – eight miles from Portsmouth, and ten from Chichester. 11 April 1774, Hampshire Chronicle 1774 – Married: Friday last was married at Havant the Rev. Mr. Medlow, of Cocking, in Sussex, to Miss Sally Marshall, of Havant. 27 June 1774, Hampshire Chronicle 1774 – TO be LET by AUCTION: On Tuesday the 9th Day of August, 1774, at 4 o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Bull and Dog, Havant, in the County of Southampton, by Lease of 14 Years (then to be produced) from Michaelmas next, All that MESSUAGE, FARM, and LANDS, lying and being at Drayton, in the said County, called by the Name of LOWER DRAYTON FARM, now in the Occupation, of Thomas Knight; Consisting about 156 Acres of exceeding good Arable Land, and 84 Acres of very rich Pasture or Marsh Land, with a Sheep Walk on Portsdown in the said County. The Tenant to enter the Premises immediately, to fallow and prepare the Ground for Wheat- Layne for the ensuing Year. At the same Time will be Sold the Crop of Corn now growing on the above Farm. 7 Further Particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Newland and Grigg at Havant aforesaid. N. B. Drayton is within five Miles of Portsmouth, five of Fareham, and three of Havant, all good Market Towns and 'tis close to the Turnpike Road leading to Portsmouth, and Chichester.
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