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Joshua Dell, born in 1757, was the son of William and Jane Dell.  He was the brother of Thomas Dell born in 1736.
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click [[Dell]] for others in this family
  
''NoteBoth Joshua and Thomas, see [[Thomas Dell snr & Ann Dell]], made a big impact on the history Lacey Green''
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Joshua Dell, born in 1757, was the son of William and Jane DellSee [[William & Jane Dell, married pre 1736]]
  
'''William and Jane Dell.'''(Joshua's parents).
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''Note.  Both Joshua and his brother Thomas, see [[Thomas Dell snr & Ann Dell]], made a big impact on the history Lacey Green''  
  
Little is yet known about William and Jane.  They first appear in Princes Risborough church register in 1739, although research revealed that Thomas, born 1736 was also one of this family.  Their deaths are not recorded at Princes Risborough.
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'''Joshua Dell born 1757''' married twice
  
'''Baptism's''' of William and Jane's children in Princes Risborough were as follows :-
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In 1790 to Mary Parslow.   She died in1794. ''' ''' Their daughter Margaret also died in 1794, aged 3.
  
1739 February 4th.  Elizabeth  married 1761 William Holden
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'''In  '''1795 to Elizabeth Stone, widow, born 1746, died 1829.
 
 
1741 January 11th.  William
 
 
 
1743 May 15th.        Joseph    married 1765 Mary Pratt
 
 
 
1745 April 21st          Henry     
 
 
 
1747 January 11th    James
 
 
 
1749 October 22nd  Sarah      married 1775 Richard Buckingham
 
 
 
1751 November 10th Richard 
 
 
 
1754 July 28th.          Anne        married 1775 John Allen
 
 
 
1760 March 2nd.      Joshua    married 1790 Mary Parslow (died 1794). 2nd marriage 1795 Elizabeth Stone (widow)
 
 
 
'''JOSHUA DELL'''
 
 
 
Joshua married twice
 
 
 
1.      1790 to Mary Parslow.    She died in1794. ''' ''' They had a daughter Margaret who also died in 1794, aged 3.
 
 
 
'''2.      '''1795 to [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Elizabeth_Stone Elizabeth Stone], widow, born 1746, died 1829.
 
  
 
'''TENANCY GIFT.'''
 
'''TENANCY GIFT.'''
  
Elizabeth was the customary tenant of the Manor for the later named Floyds Farm.  She gave this tenancy to her husband Joshua.
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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'''
 
'''ENCLOSURES OF PRINCES RISBOROUGH 1823'''
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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’.
 
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 [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Crown Crown] Inn’.
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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'''
 
'''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 [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Lord_of_the_Manor Lord of the Manor].  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]
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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 [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/James_Dell James Dell] of [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Stocken_Farm Stocken Farm] at Lacey Green, [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Farmer 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".   
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"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, James Dell, 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.''
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'''1841 CENSUS'''
 
'''1841 CENSUS'''
  
In the census of 1841, James and family are already living at Rectory House, [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Saunderton Saunderton].    The head of the household is the curate [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/William_Hughes William Hughes], but [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/James_Dell James Dell] 40 is the farmer.   Also living there is [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Joshua_Dell Joshua Dell] aged 80, of independent means.   Joshua died in 1843, aged 86 and was buried in Lacey Green churchyard. {{Person
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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
 
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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.