Ancestor:

Greaves, John

TitleMr
ForenamesJohn
SurnameGreaves
Genderm
Role Miller
AddressAppleton Gate, Newark
Region Nottinghamshire
Country United Kingdom
Start date1799-01-04
End date1830-05 c.
Original document FH0150
Compiler Pru Barrett
Notes4 Jan 1799 - John Greaves marries Mary Crocock in Newark. 1802 son William Wilson Greaves born. 1811 census living in Appleton Gate. By 1822 listed in Pigot as miller, Appleton Gate. 28 June 1823 along with Thomas Boler sells a windmill and steam mill in Farndaon to William Davey for £1,000. 14 Feb 1823 Newspaper article from Stamford Mercury - trying to sell a post windmill situated half mile from znewark adjoining the Sleaford road. 1828-9 Pigot Directory - listed as Corn Miller, Appleton Gate. 1 June 1830 burial at Newark. His will stated that he left his windmill and all trappings at Beacon Hill to son William.