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| − | + | click [[Dell]] for others in this family | |
| − | + | Joshua Dell, born in 1757, was the son of William and Jane Dell. See [[William & Jane Dell, married pre 1736]] | |
| + | ''Note. Both Joshua and his brother Thomas, see [[Thomas Dell snr & Ann Dell]], made a big impact on the history Lacey Green'' | ||
| + | '''Joshua Dell born 1757''' married twice | ||
| − | ''' | + | In 1790 to Mary Parslow. She died in1794. ''' ''' Their daughter Margaret also died in 1794, aged 3. |
| − | + | '''In '''1795 to Elizabeth Stone, widow, born 1746, died 1829. | |
| − | + | '''TENANCY GIFT.''' | |
| − | + | Elizabeth was the customary tenant of the [[Manor of Princes Risborough]] for the later named [[Floyds Farm]]. She gave this tenancy to her husband Joshua. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''ENCLOSURES OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH 1823''' |
| − | Joshua | + | Joshua is awarded two allotments in the enclosures |
| − | + | 1. Number 678a. House, garden and close (field). It is copyhold, (rented from the Manor). It is an old allotment, so would already have been occupied by Joshua. These premises later became known as ‘Floyds Farm’. | |
| − | Joshua | + | 2. Number 702. House and Garden. Freehold. This is also an old allotment, so would already have been occupied by Joshua. These premises later became known as ‘The Crown Inn’. click [[The Crown]] for more info. |
| − | + | '''LET TO BROTHER,THOMAS DELL''' | |
| − | + | Joshua was renting the property, later known as [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Floyds_Farm Floyds Farm], from the . This he sub-let to his brother Thomas Dell snr. for £80 per annum. Thomas died in 1811 and the new sub-tenant was [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Thomas_Tilbury Thomas Tilbury] | |
'''PARSONAGE FARM''' | '''PARSONAGE FARM''' | ||
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'''WILL of JOSHUA DELL made in 1829''' | '''WILL of JOSHUA DELL made in 1829''' | ||
| − | "I give, devise and bequeath unto [ | + | "I give, devise and bequeath unto James Dell, see [[James & Elizabeth Dell]] of [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Stocken_Farm Stocken Farm] at Lacey Green, farmer, who is one of my great-nephews, son of [[Thomas Dell Jnr. & Mary,nee Carter]] all my copyhold estate at Lacey Green, now in my own occupation And all my personal Estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever. To hold the same unto the said James Dell his heirs executors administrators and assigns respectively according to the nature and tenure of such estates respectively". |
| − | '''''Note'''. Joshua had been married twice. His first wife and baby had died. His second wife was a widow. He had no more children. In his will he left everything to his great nephew, the grandson of his brother Thomas, thus keeping everything in his own direct line of Dells.'' | + | '''''Note'''. Joshua had been married twice. His first wife and baby had died. His second wife was a widow. He had no more children. In his will he left everything to his great nephew, James Dell, the grandson of his brother Thomas, thus keeping everything in his own direct line of Dells.'' |
'''1841 CENSUS''' | '''1841 CENSUS''' | ||
| − | In the census of 1841, James and family are already living at Rectory House, | + | In the census of 1841, James and family are already living at Rectory House, Saunderton. The head of the household is the curate William Hughes, but James Dell 40, is the farmer. Also living there is Joshua aged 80, of independent means. Joshua died in 1843, aged 86 and was buried in Lacey Green churchyard. {{Person |
|Forename=Joshua | |Forename=Joshua | ||
|Surname=Dell | |Surname=Dell | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 18 March 2025
click Dell for others in this family
Joshua Dell, born in 1757, was the son of William and Jane Dell. See William & Jane Dell, married pre 1736
Note. Both Joshua and his brother Thomas, see Thomas Dell snr & Ann Dell, made a big impact on the history Lacey Green
Joshua Dell born 1757 married twice
In 1790 to Mary Parslow. She died in1794. Their daughter Margaret also died in 1794, aged 3.
In 1795 to Elizabeth Stone, widow, born 1746, died 1829.
TENANCY GIFT.
Elizabeth was the customary tenant of the Manor of Princes Risborough for the later named Floyds Farm. She gave this tenancy to her husband Joshua.
ENCLOSURES OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH 1823
Joshua is awarded two allotments in the enclosures
1. Number 678a. House, garden and close (field). It is copyhold, (rented from the Manor). It is an old allotment, so would already have been occupied by Joshua. These premises later became known as ‘Floyds Farm’.
2. Number 702. House and Garden. Freehold. This is also an old allotment, so would already have been occupied by Joshua. These premises later became known as ‘The Crown Inn’. click The Crown for more info.
LET TO BROTHER,THOMAS DELL
Joshua was renting the property, later known as Floyds Farm, from the . This he sub-let to his brother Thomas Dell snr. for £80 per annum. Thomas died in 1811 and the new sub-tenant was Thomas Tilbury
PARSONAGE FARM
Joshua and Elizabeth moved to Parsonage Farm, Saunderton, sub-letting Floyds Farm.
WILL of JOSHUA DELL made in 1829
"I give, devise and bequeath unto James Dell, see James & Elizabeth Dell of Stocken Farm at Lacey Green, farmer, who is one of my great-nephews, son of Thomas Dell Jnr. & Mary,nee Carter all my copyhold estate at Lacey Green, now in my own occupation And all my personal Estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever. To hold the same unto the said James Dell his heirs executors administrators and assigns respectively according to the nature and tenure of such estates respectively".
Note. Joshua had been married twice. His first wife and baby had died. His second wife was a widow. He had no more children. In his will he left everything to his great nephew, James Dell, the grandson of his brother Thomas, thus keeping everything in his own direct line of Dells.
1841 CENSUS
In the census of 1841, James and family are already living at Rectory House, Saunderton. The head of the household is the curate William Hughes, but James Dell 40, is the farmer. Also living there is Joshua aged 80, of independent means. Joshua died in 1843, aged 86 and was buried in Lacey Green churchyard.