Ancestor:

Poate, Henry

TitleMr
ForenamesHenry
SurnamePoate
Genderm
Role Miller, farmer, maltster
AddressTower Mill, Windmill Hill, Chalton
Region Hampshire
Country United Kingdom
Start date1789 c.
End date1878
Original document Windmills of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Compiler Pru Barrett
NotesBorn c 1789. In 1837 recorded as being occupant of mill - in his will, father John left mill to brother John but John relinquished mill and rest of property on site to Henry.(Also both brothers inherited Mile End Mill, Portsmouth; Henry had been running this mill for some time; still running it in 1841. Sold it in 1844.} He employed Thomas Knight as miller 1841-1851 at Tower Mill. Ran business with his sons. By 1861 employed 12 men and 3 boys. Died in 1878 after accident with his invalid carriage. Son Henry took over.