Newspaper Reports 1800s
A List of the names mentioned in the articles is at the bottom of the page.
1810 - Kentish Gazette, 23rd November
RUN AWAY
From the service of Mr BOYS in the parish of Northbourne George ABBOT
2nd ploughman - and Richard FILES 3rd ploughman. Any person who harbours
or employs them after this notice will be prosecuted according to law and
any person who will give information where they may be apprehended shall
receive 1-guinea reward for each. - if they return immediately, making satisfaction
for lost time they will be received.
(Kentish Gazette Fri Nov 23 1810 p.1 col.2)
1829 - Kentish Gazette, 16th January
Stephen GISBY stood charged with stealing at Northbourne half a bushel
of wheat the property of Nathaniel BRADLEY and a canvas bag the property
of Edward PAIN. - The prisoner having been convicted at a former sessions,
and the present case being clearly proved against him, the court sentenced
him to 14 years transportation. The prisoner, upon hearing his sentence
said, 'Thank you sir, I did not think I had so long to live'.
(Kentish Gazette 16 Jan 1829 back page col.3, Canterbury column,
East Kent Sessions)
1831 - Kentish Gazette, 10th June
On Wednesday last as some labourers were lowering a bank of chalk by
the side of the road leading from Betshanger to Eastry, they found a human
skeleton of very large dimensions, about 3 feet from the surface, lying
nearly north-west by south-east. The excavation which had been formed for
it in the solid chalk measured above 7 feet in length and there was not the
least vestige of a coffin. Mr MORRICE ordered the bones to be put into a
box and buried in Betteshanger churchyard.
(Kentish Gazette June 10 1831 p.3 col.3)
1832 - Kentish Gazette, 6th July
WYBORN Elizabeth of Northbourne, convicted of stealing at Northbourne
part of a roast leg of mutton, part of a loin of mutton, and a towel the
property of Joseph RUSE - the prisoner who is far advanced in pregnancy
was sentenced to six calendar month's hard labour.
(Kentish Gazette 6 July 1832 "East Kent Sessions")
[Joseph RUSE was curate of Northbourne and died 20th September 1832,
aged 71 years]
1838 - Dover Telegraph, 14th April
RUNGER Peter, 43 yrs, sentenced to transportation for 7 yrs at East Kent sessions, for stealing 18 fowls at Northbourne (Dover Telegraph 14.4.1838 p.8 col.3)
.1865 - Deal Walmer and Sandwich Mercury 13th October
Northbourne Church: - Much beautiful work has lately been added to the chancel of this church, at the cost of Mr. Hannam, of Northbourne Court. A very striking reredos, with two rich stained glass windows, and new tables of the Commandments, have been lately erected under the direction of Mr. J. F. Bentley, of London architect. The ancient sedilia have been restored, the whole in the best taste.
1872 - The Graphic 27th July
On Tuesday the marriage of Lady Florence Seymour, third daughter of the Marquis and Marchioness of Hertford, with the Rev. J. St. John Blunt, M.A., vicar of Old Windsor, Berks, and Chaplain to the Queen, took place at St. Thomas's Church, Portman Square. The bride wore the orthodox white silk, Brussels lace, and orange blossoms. The costumes of the six bridesmaids were very simple but elegant; they consisted of white embroidered muslin dresses, white sashes, and bonnets with wild roses. The bride and bridegroom are spending their honeymoon at Betshanger, in Kent, the seat of Sir Walter James.
1888 - Deal Walmer and Sandwich Mercury 29th September
ACCIDENT AT NORTHBOURNE - At about noon on Saturday an accident occurred to a man named John CHURCH, bailiff at Northbourne Court farm. He was examing the corn stacked in the barn, when he fell from the top, breaking his arm. The fractured limb was set by Dr. HUGHES and he is going on well.
1888 - Deal Walmer and Sandwich Mercury 29th September
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A BOY - On Saturday last, as some boys were blackberrying at Bonner's Hill, Northbourne, one of them, named Henry GRIGG son of Mr. J.G. GRIGG, of the "Ship" Inn, Middle-street, Deal, had the misfortune to fall from a tree in the road, striking his head. His youthful mate became frightened and ran to the nearest cottage for assistance, and the poor little fellow was picked up in an insensible condition. His friends were at once communicated with, and Mrs. GRIGG proceeded in a fly to Northbourne and took him to Dr. HUGHES'S surgery where, on examination, he was found to be suffering from concussion of the brain. We are pleased to state that he is progressing as favourably as can be expected.
ABBOT George - 1810 - 23rd November
BENTLEY J. F. - 1865 - 13th October
BOYS Mr. - 1810 - 23rd November
BRADLEY Nathaniel - 1829 - 16th January
CHURCH John - 1888 - 29th February
FILES Richard - 1810 - 23rd November
GISBY Stephen - 1829 - 16th January
GRIGG family - 1888 - 29th February
HANNAM Mr. - 1865 - 13th October
HUGHES Dr. - 1888 - 29th February
MORRICE Mr. - 1831 - 10th June
PAIN Edward - 1829 - 16th January
RUNGER Peter - 1838 - 14th April
RUSE Joseph - 1832 - 6th July
WYBORN Elizabeth - 1832 - 6th July