Chapter XIV: Part 14

Edwards Luke, vict., Swan, Beatrice street

Edwards Richard, tailor, Salop road

Edwards Richard, lets post horses, Londonderry

Edwards Thomas, Esq., Porkington terrace

Edwards Thomas, tallow chandler, Cross st.

Edwards Thomas, bricklayer, Willow street

Edwards Thomas, currier, Beatrice street

Edwards Walter, chemist and druggist, Church street

Edwards William, spirit merchant, Legge st.

Edwards William, nurseryman, Welsh walls

Edwards William, vict., Star, Bailey street

Edwards William, hairdresser, Church street

Ellis Henry, attorney’s clerk, Smithfield cottage

Ellis Thomas, tallow chandler, Brick kilns

Ellis Thomas, glazier, Croxon’s square

Evans Edward, auctioneer, Legge street

Evans Edward, builder, Lower Brook street

Evans Evan, butcher, Poole road

Evans Francis, saddler and harness maker, Cross street

Evans George, boot and shoe maker, Upper Brook street

Evans John, provision store, Pool road

Evans John, cow keeper, Beatrice street

Evans Lydia, milliner, Quadrant

Evans Richard, chemist and druggist, Willow street

Evans Robert, tanner, Legge street

Evans Samuel, news agent

Evans Mrs. Selina Clementia, Salop road

Evans Thomas, shopkeeper, Pool road

Evans William, dyer, Pool road

Eyeley Charles, painter, Lower Brook street

Eyeley and Son, painter, Upper Brook street

Farmer Charles, saddler and harness maker, Willow street

Farr Thomas, coach builder, Salop road

Faulkes Edward, beerhouse, Legge street

Faulkes Robert, draper and mercer, Church street

Fisher John Edward, ironmonger, Cross street

Fitzgerald Samuel, attorney’s clerk

Fox John, accountant, Upper Brook street

Fox Ralph, shopkeeper, Upper Brook street

France George, commercial school, Beatrice street

Franklin Mrs. Elizabeth, Willow street

Fuller William, surgeon, Salop road

Gee Margaret, vict., Albion, Church street

Gerrard William, hairdresser, Legge road

Gilpin Mrs. Mary, Union place

Gittins Samuel, maltster, Beatrice street

Gough John, glazier, Beatrice street

Gough Mrs. Maria, Church street

Gregory Thomas, silversmith, Cross street

Griffith William, boot and shoemaker, Willow street

Griffith William, surgeon, Church street

Grindley and Co., maltsters, Beatrice street

Hales John Miles, gentleman, Lower Brook street

Hammons Edward, farrier, Church street

Hamor Mrs., The Cottage

Hardy Mary, baby linen repository, Church street

Hardy Thomas, slater, Church street

Haswell Charles, beerhouse, Legge street

Hawkins Henry George, agent, Union place

Hayward William, Esq., Willow street

Hayward and Davies, solicitors, Bailey head

Hill Thomas, auctioneer, Upper Brook street

Hilditch George, auctioneer; office, Church street

Hingham George, gunsmith, Cross street

Hodges Richard, corn factor, Willow street

Hodges William, seed factor, Bailey street

Holbrook Sarah, seminary, Salop road

Holden Richard, vict., Horse Shoe, Legge street

Holland Isaac, builder, Beatrice street

Hughes Edward, whitesmith, Beatrice street

Hughes Edward, wheelwright, Salop road

Hughes Elizabeth, bonnet maker, Willow st.

Hughes Ellis, county court bailiff

Hughes Hannah, straw bonnet maker, Beatrice street

Hughes John, bank manager, Bailey square

Hughes John, beerhouse, Salop road

Hughes John, shopkeeper, Beatrice street

Hughes Mary, shopkeeper, Salop road

Hughes Price, butcher, Willow street

Hughes Richard, butcher, Upper Brook street

Hughes Thomas, wine merchant, Church st.

Hughes Thomas, bricklayer, Upper Brook street

Hughes Thomas, beerhouse, Willow street

Hughes Thomas, tailor, Willow street

Hughes William, tanner, Willow street

Hurdman John, temperance house, Bailey sq.

Humphreys Clara, clothes dealer, Legge street

Jackson George, butcher, Bailey street

Jackson Joseph, beerhouse, Church street

Jackson Mary Ann, seminary, Willow street

Jackson Thomas, butcher, Willow street

Jameson David, provision store, Bailey street

Jarvis James, painter, Church street

Jarvis Ann M., bonnet maker, Bailey street

Jarvis Miss, milliner, Cross street

Jennings R. W., commercial traveller

Johnson James, grocer and dealer, Bailey st.

Johnson Joseph, butcher, Albion hill

Jones Charles, engraver, Pool road

Jones Charles, shopkeeper, Upper Brook st.

Jones and Corney, wine and spirit merchants, Church street

Jones David, baker, Willow street

Jones David, shopkeeper, Beatrice street

Jones David, boot and shoe warehouse, Church street

Jones Edward, tailor, Pool road

Jones Edward, shopkeeper, Beatrice street

Jones Edward, boot & shoemaker, Bailey st

Jones Edward, vict., George, Bailey head

Jones Edward, attorney’s clerk, Arthur street

Jones Edwin, station master, Beatrice street

Jones Elizabeth, dress maker, Welsh walls

Jones Evan, wheelwright, Pool road

Jones Evan, butcher, Upper Brook street

Jones Frederick, grocer & tea dealer, Legge st

Jones Gwen, glass & china dealer, Cross st.

Jones Miss Harriet, Salop road

Jones Henry, butcher, Willow street

Jones Hugh, shopkeeper, Willow street

Jones James Thomas, bank manager, Willow street

Jones John, gentleman, Lower Brook street

Jones Rev. John, the Cross

Jones John, vict., White Horse, Church street

Jones John, Esq., Plasffynnon

Jones John, gentleman, Willow street

Jones John, pawnbroker, Bailey street

Jones John, butcher, Bailey street

Jones John, cabinet maker, Church street

Jones John, butcher, Beatrice street

Jones John, lets post horses, Willow street

Jones John, shopkeeper, Brook street

Jones John, slater, Upper Brook street

Jones John, upholsterer, Church street

Jones John, hairdresser, Legge street

Jones John, hat manufacturer, Church street

Jones John, shopkeeper, Legge street

Jones John, shopkeeper, Church street

Jones John clothes dealer, Bailey head

Jones John blacksmith, Legge street

Jones John, blacksmith, Lower Brook street

Jones Jonathan, bricklayer, Corneabrun

Jones Leonard, beerhouse, Salop road

Jones the Misses, Willow street

Jones Miss Elizabeth, Lower Brook street

Jones Morris, blacksmith, Middleton road

Jones Richard, hat manufacturer, Bailey st

Jones Richard, shopkeeper, Cross street

Jones Richard, skinner, Willow street

Jones Robert, wheelwright, Willow street

Jones Robert, butcher, Church street

Jones Thos., vict., Plough, Beatrice street

Jones Thomas, wheelwright, Beatrice street

Jones Thomas, pipe manufacturer, Pentrapoath

Jones Thomas, grocer and dealer, Willow st.

Jones Thomas, gentleman, Church street

Jones Thomas, merchant, Low Willow street

Jones Watkin, grocer and dealer, Cross street

Jones William, blacksmith, Beatrice street

Jones William, shopkeeper, Willow street

Jones William, lets post horses, Beatrice st.

Jones William, plasterer, Beatrice street

Jones William, farmer & grazier, Hays farm

Jones Wynne the Rev., Upper Brook street

Kiffin Mrs. Elizabeth, Salop road

King Francis the Rev., Upper Brook street

King John Edward, vict., the Cross Keys Hotel, commercial and posting house, Legge street

Killon John, tailor, Beatrice street

Lacon John, iron merchant, Legge street

Large Joseph, surgeon, Union place

Lawford William Robinson, Esq., Orley hall

Leeke Thomas, soda water manufacturer, Welsh walls

Leeke Thos., lets post horses, Willow street

Leigh Mrs. Mary, Willow street

Lewis George, stamp office, Willow street

Lewis John, hairdresser, Albion hill

Lewis Margaret, dressmaker, Beatrice street

Lewis Mary, dressmaker, Bailey street

Lewis Martin, butcher, Cross street

Lewis Thomas, vict., Bear Inn, Legge street

Lewis William, painter, Beatrice street

Lloyd David, vict., Wynnstay Arms Hotel, commercial and posting house, Church st.

Lloyd Eleanor, hosier, Legge street

Lloyd John, beerhouse, Willow street

Lloyd Joseph, bricklayer, Willow street

Longueville Thomas Longueville, Esq. Mount Pleasant

Longueville & Williams, solicitors, Brook st

Lowe James, vict., Butchers’ Arms, Willow st

Lowther William, broker, Beatrice street

Lucas Francis, agent, Salop road

Lucas Miss, Salop road

Lucas Mr. Francis, Salop road

Macdougall Mary, victualler, Osbourn’s Hotel, Commercial and Posting House, Legge st

Mackiernin Thomas, flax dresser, Bailey st

Mansell Richard, gentleman, Rod Meadows

Marriott Edward Birch, Esq., Willow street

Mathews Richard, watch and clock maker, Bailey street

Mellor William, glass & earthenware dealer, Bailey Head

Menlove Richard, Esq., Upper Brook street

Meredith John, surgeon, Willow street

Minshill & Dale, ironmongers, Bailey street

Minshill John, gentleman, Salop road

Minshill Rebecca, Castle fields

Minshill Sarah, Porkington terrace

Minshill Thomas and Charles, solicitors, Arthur street

Milnes Richard, gentleman, Pool road

Milnes Richard, stone mason and builder, Pool road

Mine John, maltster, Pool road

Minett Sarah, Pickton house

Mitton George, boot & shoe dealer, Willow st

Mitton Sarah, milliner, Willow street

Moreaton Ann, vict., Boar’s head, Willow st

Moreaton Wm., butcher, Willow street

Morgan Abraham, hair dresser, Cross street

Morris Edward, Esq., Salop road

Morris Edward, maltster, Willow street

Morris Edward, commission agent: office, Albion Inn

Morris Edward, beerhouse, Warrington place

Morris Griffith, timber merchant, Salop road

Morris Mrs. Mary, Pool road

Morris James, plasterer, Oswall’s place

Morris John, cooper, Legge street

Morris Mrs. Price, Willow street

Morris Richard Esq., Salop road

Morris Richard, glazier, Willow street

Morris Robert, bricklayer, Upper Brook st

Morris and Savin, mercers and drapers, Legge street

Morris Thomas, butcher, Bailey street

Moses Edward, lime burner, Bronygarth

Oliver John, cooper, Legge street

Oswell Edward, Esq., Derwen house

Oswell Edward, solicitor, Church street

Owen Arthur, butcher, Bailey street

Owen Edward, tailor, Bailey street

Owen Mrs. Jane Emma, wine & spirit dealer Legge street

Owen Mrs. and Miss, Brook street

Owen Wm., watch & clock maker, Cross st

Painter Mary, shopkeeper, Beatrice street

Parry James, currier, Legge street

Parry Mary, skinner, Willow street

Parry Thomas, woolstapler, Londonderry

Parry Thomas, skinner, Willow street

Payne John, cooper, Willow street

Peat the Misses, Union place

Peate & Teece, mercers & drapers, Cross st

Penson Richard Kyrke, architect, Willow st

Penson Thomas, general architect, Willow st

Phillips Elias, whitesmith, Pool road

Phillips John, mercer and draper, Cross st

Pickstock Ann, dressmaker, Pool road

Pierce Edward, shopkeeper, Church street

Pierce Robert, maltster, Beatrice street

Pierce Robert, shopkeeper, Castle terrace

Pierce Richard, maltster, Beatrice street

Poole Emma, straw bonnet maker, Cross st

Poole Edward, tailor, Salop road

Poole Richard, maltster, Cross street

Poole William, painter, Upper Brook street

Pope Ann, shopkeeper, Church street

Porter Isaac, surveyor, Salop road

Powell Richard, hosier, &c., Church street

Price Ann, confectioner, Bailey street

Price David, nurseryman, Pool road

Price Jane, stay maker, Willow street

Price Mary, spirit vaults, Cross street

Price Richard, soot dealer, Upper Brook st

Price William, printer & stationer, Cross st

Price Mrs. William, The Cross

Price William, gentleman, Cross street

Pritchard Margaret, victualler, King’s Head, Church street

Probett Ann, dressmaker, Kynaston lane

Pryce Thomas, ironmonger, Church street

Prynailt Rchrd., vict., Feathers, Albion hill

Pugh Mrs. Elizabeth, Pool road

Pugh Thomas, boot & shoemaker, Willow st

Ralphs Samuel, governor of borough gaol

Redrobe James, slater, Upper Brook street

Rees John, butcher, Beatrice street

Rees John, Temp. Coffee House, Bailey st

Rees John, vict., Victoria Bailey sheet

Richards Elizabeth shopkeeper Willow st

Richards James, saddler, &c., Bailey street

Richards Martha Paynter, milliner & dressmaker, Willow street

Richards Rchd., commercial school, Brook st

Richards Richard, assistant overseer and collector of poors’ rates, Victoria place

Richards William, land surveyor, Beatrice st

Ridge Mary, shopkeeper, Beatrice street

Roberts Ann, dressmaker, Salop road

Roberts David, shopkeeper, Legge street

Roberts Edward, provision store, Bailey st

Roberts Edward, shoemaker, Legge street

Roberts Edward, butcher, Willow street

Roberts Eleanor, vict., Grapes, Willow st

Roberts Elizabeth, Upper Brook street

Roberts Frank, bank manager, Willow street

Roberts Hugh, vict., White Lion, Willow st

Roberts John, shopkeeper, Londonderry

Roberts John, fruiterer, Willow street

Roberts John Askew, bookseller, printer, stationer, &c., _Advertiser_ office, Bailey Head

Roberts John, gentleman, Cross street

Roberts John, beerhouse, Warrington place

Roberts John, saddler, Bailey street

Roberts Margaret, bonnet maker, Beatrice st

Roberts Miss, seminary, Castle fields

Roberts Miss, dressmaker, Beatrice street

Roberts Mrs. Mary, Lower Brook street

Roberts Richard, butcher, Bailey street

Roberts Robert, maltster, Salop road

Roberts Robert, hydraulic engineer, plumber, glazier, and gas-fitter, Brook street

Roberts Sarah, baker, Church street

Roberts Thomas, bookkeeper, Canal Compy.

Roberts William, joiner, Beatrice street

Roberts Thomas, shopkeeper, Middleton rd

Roberts William, solicitor, Brook street

Robley Isaac, maltster, Salop road

Rodgers Edward, fish-tackle maker, Cross st

Rodgers Edward, beerhouse, Willow street

Rogers Jones Raura, draper, Cross street

Rogers John, tanner, Lower Brook street

Rogers John, solicitor, Willow street

Rogers Mary, confectioner, Church street

Rogers Sarah, dressmaker, Willow street

Rogers Thomas, wine, spirit, and porter merchant, Stone House, Cross street

Rowland Thomas, flour dealer, Bailey street

Russell Frederick, mercer & draper, Bailey st

Sabine Charles, Esq., Salop road

Salter Jackson, printer & stationer, Church st

Salter Richard, toy and fancy repository, Bailey Head

Salter Richard, glass & china dealer, Bailey st

Salter Thomas, gentleman, Salop road

Salwey the Rev. Thomas, M.A., The Vicarage, Brook street

Saunders George James, chemist & druggist, Cross street

Sheaf Samuel, bank clerk, Victoria place

Shone Lazarus, provision store, Cross street

Sides Mary, staysmaker, Upper Brook street

Simon Robert, Esq., clerk of the peace, Church street

Simons William, Esq., chief clerk county crt.

Smale William, chemist & druggist, Cross st

Smith Jacob, clerk of the markets, Bailey Head

Smith Mr., inland revenue officer, Willow st

Southall John, fishmonger, Legge street

Stanton Robert and John, gun makers Bailey street

Stennett Eliza, berlin repository, Church st

Stevens Mary, vict., Royal Oak, Church st

Teece & Peate, mercers and drapers, Cross st

Thaxter Chas., vict., Railway Inn, Beatrice st

Thomas Charles, beerhouse, Upper Brook st

Thomas David, gentleman, Willow street

Thomas David, bricklayer, Legge street

Thomas Edward, woolstapler, Castle street

Thomas Edward Wynne, draper and mercer, Cross street

Thomas Henry, plumber, &c., Salop road

Thomas John, builder, Legge street

Thomas John, gentleman, Cross street

Thomas John, beerhouse, Bailey street

Thomas John, maltster, Beatrice street

Thomas John, woolstapler, Willow street

Thomas John and Peter, grocers and tea dealers, Cross street

Thomas Jeremiah, solicitor, Salop road

Thomas Mary, vict., Coach & Dogs, Church st

Thomas Mary, dressmaker, Upper Willow st

Thomas Richard, carrier, Church street

Thomas Samuel, shopkeeper, Pool road

Thomas Mr. Stephen, Salop road

Tomkies John, shoemaker & dealer, Bailey st

Thompson John, dyer, Legge street

Titley Charles, seedsman, Willow street

Turner John, shopkeeper, Salop road

Tyley Thomas, vict., Sun, Church street

Varty William N., gentleman, Salop road

Vaughan Edward, painter, Beatrice street

Vaughan John, butcher, Bailey street

Vaughan James, timber merchant, builder and joiner, Beatrice street

Vaughan James, upholsterer, Beatrice street

Vaughan Jas., tailor & draper, The Quadrant

Vaughan Richard, boot & shoemaker, Pool rd

Vaughan Samuel, slater, Bailey street

Vaughan William, whitesmith, Welsh walls

Walker Charles, shopkeeper, Church street

Warren John, Esq., Porkington Terrace

Watson Miss Elizabeth, Church street

Weaver James, chemist & druggist, Bailey st

Weston Geo., chemist & druggist, Church st

Whitaker Mary, lets post horses, Legge st

Whitridge Miss, Arthur street

Wildblood Hugh, bank clerk, Victoria place

Williams Edward, solicitor, Upper Brook st

Williams David, shoemaker, Willow street

Williams Edward, Esq., Lawrea House

Williams Edw., surveyor of stamps, Willow st

Williams Evan, grocer & dealer, Bailey street

Williams Harvey, surgeon, Church street

Williams John, tailor, Pool road

Williams John, bricklayer, Upper Church st

Williams John, vict., Golden Lion, Pool road

Williams John, beerhouse, Pool road

Williams Margaret, shopkeeper, Up. Brook st

Williams Mary, milliner, &c., Willow street

Williams Richard, tailor, Upper Brook street

Williams Robert, mercer & draper, Church st

Williams Thomas, butcher, Willow street

Williams William, Esq., Willow street

Williams William, Esq., Castle buildings

Williams William, vict., Bell, Church street

Windsor John, agricultural implement maker, wire worker, and dealer, Beatrice street

Wood Jane, upholsteress, Upper Brook street

Wood Richard, victualler, Britannia, Brook st

Worton Harriet, stay maker, Willow street

Worton Richard, staymaker, Upper Brook st

Wright Mrs., Willow street

Wright Edward, tailor, Victoria place

Wynn John, surgeon, Willow street

CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROFESSIONS, MANUFACTURES, AND TRADES IN THE BOROUGH OF OSWESTRY.

Academies.

_Marked * are Boarding Schools_.

* Asterley Catherine, Castle buildings

Bentley John, Church street

_British School_, Arthur street, Richard Orton, master; Mary Jones, mistress

France George, Lower Brook street

* _Grammar School or College_, Brook street, Rev. Stephen Donne, M.A., head master

* Holbrook Sarah, Salop rd

_Infant School_, Welsh walls, Ann Pearce, mistress

* Jackson Mary Ann, Willow street

Jones Elizabeth, Beatrice st

_National School_, Welsh walls, Edward Wynne, master; Fanny Whitfield, mistress

Richards Richard, Willow st

Roberts Ann, Castle fields

Wynne Edward, Black gates

Accountants.

Brayne Thomas, Beatrice st

Fox John, Upper Brook st

Agricultural Implement Makers.

Davies Thomas, Bailey head

Windsor John, Beatrice st

Architects.

Penson Thomas, Willow st

Penson Richard Kyrke, Willow street

Porter Isaac, Salop road

Attorneys.

Bull Wm. Isaac, Church st

Croxton Richard Jones, and town clerk, Church street

Hayward & Davies, Arthur st

Longueville and Williams, Upper Brook street

Minshall Thos. and Charles, Arthur street

Oswell Edward, Church st

Roberts William, Cross st

Rogers John, Willow street

Sabine Charles, Salop road

Thomas Jeremiah Jones, Cross street

Auctioneers & Valuers.

Evans Edward, Legge street

Hilditch George, office, Wynnstay Hotel

Hill Thomas, Upper Brook street

Bakers & Flour Dealers.

Arthur Evan, Cross street

Clurton Joseph, Beatrice st

Corney William, Cross street

Davies Edward, Cross street

Jones David, Willow street

Roberts Sarah, Church street

Rowland Thomas, Bailey st

Bankers.

_The Old Bank_, Willow street, Croxton, Longueville, & Co.; draw on Masterman and Co., London; Geo. Cooper, Esq., manager

_North and South Wales Banking Company_, Willow street; draw on London and Westminster Bank; Frank Roberts, manager.

_Savings’ Bank_, Bailey head, open on Wednesday from ten to four; John Hughes, secretary

Basket Makers.

Cadwallader Thomas, Salop road

Edwards David, Upper Brook street

Blacksmiths.

Davies Francis, Willow st

Jones John, Lower Brook st

Jones Morris, Middleton rd

Jones William, Legge street

Jones William, Beatrice st

Phillips Elias, Pentrapoath

Booksellers, Printers, Stationers & Bookbinders.

Bayley Chas. George, Cross street

Cowdell John, Legge street

Jarvis James, Cross street

Price William, Cross street

Roberts John Askew, Bailey street

Roberts Samuel, _Advertiser Office_, Bailey head

Salter Jackson, Church st

Boot & Shoemakers.

Clayton Thomas, Upper Brook street

Combs Samuel Howard, Church street

Edge Wm., Upper Church st

Edwards George, Cross st

Edwards John, Croxon’s sq

Evans George, Upper Brook street

Griffith’s Wm., Willow st

Jones David, Church street

Jones Edward, Bailey street

Mitton George, Willow st

Pugh Thomas, Willow st

Roberts Edward, Legge st

Taylor John, Cross street

Tomkins John, Bailey st

Turner Richard, Beatrice st

Vaughan Richard, Pool road

Williams David, Willow st

Braziers & Tin Plate Workers.

Batterbee John, Legge street

Bickerton George Morrell, Willow street

Davies David Christopher, Legge street

Minshall and Dale, Bailey street

Price Thomas, Cross street

Bricklayers.

Edwards Thomas, Willow st

Hughes Thomas, Upper Brook street

Jones Jonathan, Corneabrun

Lloyd Joseph, Willow street

Morris Robert, Lower Brook street

Thomas David, Legge street

Williams John, Upper Church street

Brick & Tile Makers.

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st

Jones John, Salop road

Morris Griffith, Salop road

Rogers Thomas, Cross st

Thackster Charles, Beatrice street, agent to W. O. Gore, Esq.

Vaughan James, Beatrice st

Builders.

Evans Edward, Lower Brook street

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st

Morris Griffith, Salop road

Thomas John, Legge street

Vaughan James, Beatrice st

Butchers.

_Marked * only attend the weekly market_.

* Davies Edward, Market

Davies James, Bailey street

Edwards Edward, Willow st

Edwards John, Bailey street

Evans Evan, Pool road

* Finsley David, Market

Hughes Price, Willow street

Hughes Richard, Upper Brook street

Jackson George, Bailey st

* Jacks John, Market

Jackson Thomas, Willow st

* Jackson William, Market

Johnson Joseph, Albion hill

* Jones Edward, Market

Jones Evan, Upper Brook street

Jones Henry, Willow street

Jones John, Bailey street

Jones John, Beatrice street

* Jones Robert, Market

Jones Robert, Church street

* Jones William, Market

Lewis Margaret, Cross street

* Lloyd Charles, Market

* Llewellyan Charles, Market

* Morris Thomas, Market

Morris Thomas, Bailey st

Moreton William, Willow st

Owen Arthur, Bailey street

Poole Richard, Cross street

* Pratt Charles, Market

Reese John, Beatrice street

* Reese John, Market

Roberts Edward, Willow st

Roberts Richard, Bailey st

* Simpson Charles, Mardol

Vaughan John, Bailey street

Williams Thomas, Willow st

* Williams William, Market

Cabinet Makers.

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st

Jones John, Church street

Vaughan James, Beatrice st

Cheese & Butter Factors.

Arthur Evan, Cross street

Davies Edward, Church st

Thomas Edward, Castle st

Chemists & Druggists.

Edwards Walter, Church st

Evans Richard, Willow st

Roderick Wm., Legge st

Saunders George James, Cross street

Smales William, Cross street

Weaver James, Bailey st

Weston George, Church st

China & Glass Dealers.

_Marked * are only glass dealers_.

* Bailey Charles George, Cross street

Gregory Thomas, Church st

Jones Gwen, Cross street

Mellor William, Bailey st

* Salter Richard, Bailey street

Coach Builders.

Farr Thomas and Brother, Salop road

Coal, Slate, & Lime Agents.

Evans Edward, Legge street

Hawkins Henry George, Plasmadoc coal

Jones Thomas, Blackpark coal

Lucas Francis, South Sea coal

Roberts Frank, Ruabon and Cefn coal; offices at the Railway wharf

Confectioners.

Bridden Mary, Albion hill

Corney William, Cross st

Davies Edward, Cross street

Davies E. and Mary, Bailey street

Davies Mary, Albion hill

Price Mary, Cross street

Rogers Mary, Church street

Walker Charles, Church st

Coopers.

Bowyer Thomas, Beatrice st

Morris John, Legge street

Oliver John, Legge street

Payne John, Willow street

Corn Dealers.

Arthur Evan, Cross street

Hodges Richard, (merchant) Bailey street

Jameson David, Bailey st

Roberts Edward, Bailey st

Curriers and Leather Cutters.

Edwards David, Beatrice st

Evans Robert, Legge street

Hughes William, Willow st

Thomas Richard, Church st

Dyers.

Evans William, Pool road

France George, Brook street, agent to Mr. Booth, of Chester

Thompson John, Legge st

Eating Houses.

Hardman John, Bayley st

Lloyd John, Willow street

Rees John, Bailey street

Richards Elizth., Willow st

Engineers.

Penson Thomas, Willow st

Penson Rd. Kyrke, Willow street

Roberts Robert, (hydraulic) Brook street

Engraver.

Jones Charles, Pool road

Farmers.

Edwards William, Legge st

Jackson Thomas, Willow st

Jones William, Hays farm

King John Edward, Legge st

Lloyd David, Church street

Poole Richard, Cross street

Fire and Life Office Agents.

_Birmingham_, Thomas Hill, Upper Brook street

_Clerical_, _Medical_, _& General_, George Cooper, Salop road

_Crown_, William Hayward, Willow street

_Eagle_, Samuel Roberts, Bailey head

_English & Scottish_, William Hayward, Arthur street

_European_, George Lewis, Willow street

_General_, James Vaughan, Beatrice street

_Guardian_, Mr. John Bentley

_Hand-in-hand_, Mr. Hayward, Arthur street

_Law_, Mr. Haywood, Arthur street

_Norwich Union_, William Roberts, Cross street

_Phœnix_, Mr. George Cooper, The Bank

_Royal Exchange_, Thomas Hughes, Church street

_Salop Union_, William Price, Cross street

_Scottish Equitable_, John Minshall, Bailey street

_Scottish Union_, Wm. Isaac Bull, Church street

_Shropshire & North Wales_, John Lacon, Legge street

_Temperance Provident_, John Windsor, Bailey street

Fishmonger.

Southall John, Legge street

Fishing Tackle Maker.

Rogers Edward, Cross street

Fruiterers.

Jones Thomas, Willow street

Roberts John, Willow street

Furniture Brokers.

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st

Jones John, Bailey head

Lowther William, Beatrice st

Game Dealer.

Poole Richard, Cross street

Grocers & Tea Dealers.

Davies John, Cross street

Davies Richard and William, Cross street

Foulkes Robert, Church st

Fisher John Edward, Cross street

Jameson David, Bailey street

Johnson James, Beatrice st

Jones Edward David, Legge street

Jones David, Beatrice street

Jones Frederick, Willow st

Jones Mary, Cross street

Jones Thomas, Willow st

Jones Mary Watkin, Cross st

Lacon John, Legge street

Morris & Savin, Legge street

Phillips John, Cross street

Roberts Edward, Bailey st

Shone Lazarus, Cross street

Teece & Peate, Cross street

Thomas John and Peter, Cross street

Williams Evan, Bailey street

Wynne Thomas Edward, Cross street

Gun Makers and Cutlers.

Higham George, Cross street

Staunton Robert & Son, Bailey street

Gutta Percha Dealer.

Roberts John Asknew, Bailey head

Hair Dressers.

Edwards William, Church st

Gerrard William, Legge st

Jones John, Legge street

Lewis John, Albion hill

Morgan Abraham, Cross st

Hatters.

Hardy Thomas, Church st

Jones John, Church street

Jones Richard (and furrier), Bailey street

Hop Dealers.

Fisher John Ed., Cross st

Hodges William, Bailey st

Jameson David, Bailey st

Jones Thomas, Willow st

Minshall John, Smithfield rd

Saunders George, Cross st

Weaver James, Bailey street

Hosiers.

Lloyd Eleanor, Legge street

Powell Richard, Church st

Hotels, Inns, and Taverns.

Albion, Margt. Gee, Church street

Bear, Thos. Lewis, Legge st

Bell, William Williams, Church street

Boar’s Head, Ann Moreaton, Willow street

Britannia, Richard Wood, Brook street

Butchers’ Arms, Jas. Lowe, Willow street

Coach and Dogs, Mary Thomas, Church st

Coach and Horses, James Barratt, Legge street

Commercial Hotel and Posting House, Mary Macdougall, Legge street and Bailey street

Cross Keys Commercial and Posting House, John Edward King, Legge st

Duke of York, Geo. M. Bickerton, Willow street

Eagles, Edward Dodd, Bailey square

Feathers, Richard Prynallt

Fighting Cocks, James Beckett, Beatrice street

Five Bells, Edward Edwards, Willow street

George Edward Jones, Bailey head

Golden Lion, John Williams, Pool road

Grapes, Eleanor Roberts, Willow street

Horse Shoe, Richard Holden, Legge street

King’s Head, Margaret Pritchard, Church street

Plough, Thomas Jones, Beatrice street

Queen’s Head Commercial and Posting House, Wm. Edwards, Legge street

Railway Inn, Charles Thaxter, Lower Beatrice st

Red Lion, Thomas Davies, Bailey head

Royal Oak, Mary Stephens, Church street

Star, William Edwards, Bailey street

Sun, Thos. Tyley, Church st

Swan, Luke Edwards, Beatrice street

Three Tuns, John Davies, Bailey street

Unicorn, Edward Edwards, Albion hill

Victoria, John Reece, Bailey street

White Horse, John Jones, Church street

White Lion, Hugh Roberts, Willow street

Woolpack, John Preese, Willow street

Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Commercial and Posting House, David Lloyd, Church street

Beerhouses.

Davies James, Bailey street

Davies Robert, Upper Brook street

Foulkes Edward, Legge st

Haswell Charles, Legge st

Hughes John, Salop road

Hughes Thomas, Willow st

Jackson George, Bailey st

Jackson Joseph, Church st

Jones Leonard, Salop road

Jones Thomas, Beatrice st

Lloyd John, Willow street

Morris Ed., Warrington pl

Pierce Edward, Church st

Roberts John, Londonderry

Rogers Edward, Willow st

Thomas Charles, Upper Brook street

Thomas John, Bailey street

Williams John, Pool road

Iron Merchants.

Lacon John, Legge street

Minshall and Dale, Smithfield road

Ironmongers.

Bickerton George Morral, Willow street

Brown Robert, Bailey street

Fisher John Edward, Cross street

Lacon John, Legge street

Minshall & Dale, Bailey st

Price Thomas, Church street

Joiners and Builders.

Evans Edward, Low Brook st

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st

Jones Evan, Pool road

Morris Griffith, Salop road

Roberts William, Beatrice st

Thomas John, Legge street

Vaughan James, Beatrice st

Libraries [Circulating.]

Price William, Cross street

Salter Jackson, Church street

Roberts John Askew, Bailey Head

Linen and Woollen Drapers.

Davies John, Cross street

Davies Rchd. & Wm., Cross st

Davies Wm. Morris, Cross st

Faulkes Robert, Church st

Morris & Savin, Legge street

Phillips John, Cross street

Powell Richard, Cross street

Rogers Jones L., Cross street

Russell Frederick, Bailey st

Teece and Peate, Cross st

Thomas Edw. Wynne, Cross st

Williams Robert, Church st

Livery Stable Keepers.

_Those marked * are Licensed to Let Post Horses_.

* Davies Edward, Salop road

* Edwards Richard, Londonderry

Edwards Wm., Queen’s Head Hotel

* Jones John, Bailey street

* Jones William, Beatrice st

King John Edward, Cross Keys Hotel

* Leeke Thomas, Willow st

Lloyd David, Wynnstay Arms Hotel

Macdougall Mary, Osbourn’s Hotel

* Whitaker Mary, Legge st

Maltsters [Licensed].

Brayne Elizabeth, Beatrice street

Edwards Edward, Albion hill

Gittins Samuel, Beatrice st

Grindley & Co., Beatrice st

Hughes John, Salop road

Jameson David, Bailey street

Jones John, Bailey street

Jones William, Welsh walls

Mine John, Pool road

Morris Edward, Willow street

Pierce Robert & Son, Beatrice street

Poole Richard, Cross street

Roberts Robert, Salop road

Robley Isaac, Salop road

Rogers Thomas, Church st.

Thomas John, Beatrice street

Tyley Thomas, Upper Brook street

Milliners and Dress Makers.

Beard Hannah Jemima, Willow street

Cooke Ann, Pool road

Evans Lydia, Quadrant

Hughes Elizabeth, Willow st

Jarvis Miss, Cross street

Jones Elizabeth, Welsh walls

Lewis Margaret, Beatrice st.

Lewis Mary, Bailey street

Mitton Sarah, Willow street

Pickstock Ann, Pool road

Probert Ann, Kynastone lane

Richards Martha, Willow st.

Roberts Ann, Salop road

Rogers Sarah, Willow street

Stanton Margaret, Bailey st.

Taylor Mary, Pool road

Thomas Mary, Willow street

Williams Mary, Willow street

Nursery and Seedsmen.

(_See also Seedsmen_.)

Edwards Wm., Welsh walls

Price David, Pool road

Titley Charles, Willow street

Painters.

Batterbee John, Beatrice st

Brown John, Legge street

Eyeley Charles, Lower Brook street

Eyeley and Son, Upper Brook street

Lewis William, Beatrice st.

Poole William, Upper Brook street

Vaughan Edward, Beatrice st.

Vaughan James, Beatrice st.

Pawnbroker.

Jones John, Bailey street

Plumbers and Glaziers.

Batterbee John, Legge street

Davies Thomas, Beatrice st.

Davies Thomas, Albert place

Ellis Thomas, Croxon square

Gough John, Beatrice street

Morris Richard, Willow st.

Roberts Robert, Brook street

Thomas Henry, Salop road

Porter Dealers.

Corney & Jones, Church st.

Edwards Wm., Legge street

Hawkins Henry George, Union place

Rogers Thomas, Stone house

Rope Maker & Flax Dresser.

Mac Kiernin Thomas, Bailey street

Saddlers & Harness Makers.

Davies John, Bailey street

Evans Francis, Cross street

Farmer Charles, Willow st.

Richards James, Bailey street

Roberts John, Bailey street

Throstle Mr., Cross street

Salt Dealers.

Hawkins Henry George, Low Beatrice street

Roberts Edward, Bailey st.

Seedsmen.

Allen Thomas, Kent place

Edwards Wm., Welsh walls

Evans Richard, Cross street

Hodges William, Bailey st.

Jameson David, Bailey street

Jones Thomas, Willow street

Roberts John, Willow street

Salter Richard, Bailey street

Saunders George, Cross st.

Weaver James, Bailey street

Weston George, Church st.

Shopkeepers and Dealers in Provisions and Sundries.

Arthur Evan, Legge street

Churton Joseph, Beatrice st.

Davies Susannah, Willow st.

Davies Thomas, Beatrice st.

Doughty William, Willow st.

Evans John, Pool road

Evans Thomas, Pool road

Fox Ralph, Upper Brook st.

Hughes John, Beatrice street

Hughes Mary, Salop road

Hughes Price, Willow street

Jones Charles, Upper Brook street

Jones Edward, Beatrice st.

Jones Hugh, Willow street

Jones John, Upper Brook st

Jones John, Church street

Jones John, Legge street

Jones Richard, Salop road

Jones William, Willow street

Painter Mary, Beatrice street

Pierce Edward, Church street

Pierce Robert, Beatrice street

Pope Ann, Church street

Richards Elizabeth and Ann, Willow street

Ridge Mary, Beatrice street

Roberts David, Legge street

Roberts Edward, Bailey st.

Roberts John, Londonderry

Roberts Thomas, Middleton road

Shone Lazarus, Cross street

Southall John, Legge street

Thomas Samuel, Pool road

Turner John, Salop road

Walker Charles, Church st.

Williams Margaret, Upper Brook street

Worton Richard, Upper Brook street

Silversmith and Cutler.

Gregory Thomas, Cross st.

Skinners & Leather Dressers.

Jones Richard, Willow street

Parry Thomas, Willow street

Slaters and Plasterers.

Cash Thomas, Beatrice street

Jones John, Lower Brook street

Jones Wm., Beatrice street

Morris James, Oswell’s place

Redrobe James, Upper Brook street

Vaughan Samuel, Bailey st.

Soda Water Manufacturers.

Edwards Walter, St. Oswald’s well

Leek Thomas, Welsh walls

Staymakers.

Price Ann Jane, Willow st.

Sides Mary, Upper Brook st.

Worton Harriet, Willow street

Worton Richard, Upper Brook street

Stone Mason and Builder.

Milnes Richard, Pool road

Straw Bonnet Makers.

Davies Elizabeth, Cross st.

Davies Sarah, Church street

Davies William Morris, Cross street

Hughes Hannah, Beatrice street

Jarvis Ann Margaret, Bailey street

Poole Hannah, Cross street

Roberts Margaret, Beatrice street

Surgeons.

Barnett Henry, Willow street

Blaikei Robert, Church street

Bennion and Meredith, Welsh walls

Cartwright Peploe, Church street

Dicker Philip, Arthur street, Bailey head

Fuller William, Salop road

Griffith Wm., Church street

Large Joseph, Union place

Roderick William, Legge st.

Williams Harvey, Church st.

Wynne John, Willow street

Surveyors.

Jones Joseph, Church street

Penson Richard Kyrke, Willow street

Penson Thomas, Willow st.

Porter Isaac, Salop road

Richards Richard, Upper Brook street

Richards William, Beatrice street

Tailors.

Baverstock John, Salop road

Davies John, Cross street

Edmunds Griffith, Bailey head

Edwards Richard, Salop road

Hughes Thomas, Willow st.

Jones Edward, Pool road

Killon John, Beatrice street

Owen Edward (and clothier), Bailey street

Poole Edward, Salop road

Vaughan James (& clothier), Quadrant

Williams John, Pool road

Williams Richards, Upper Brook street

Wright Ed., Victoria place

Tallow Chandlers.

Ellis John, Brick hills

Edwards Thomas, Cross st.

Fisher John Edward, Cross street

Tanners.

Evans Robert, Legge street

Hughes William, Willow st.

Rogers John, Lower Brook street

Timber Merchants.

Evans Edward, Smithfield road

Holland Isaac, Beatrice st.

Morris Griffith, Salop road

Porter Isaac, Salop road

Thomas John, Salop road

Vaughan James, Beatrice st.

Tobacco Pipe Maker.

Jones Thomas, Pentrapoath, Pool road

Veterinary Surgeons.

Batten William, Upper Brook street

Hales John Miles, Lower Brook street

Upholsterers.

Dempster Thomas, Legge st.

Holland Isaac, Beatrice street

Jones John, Church street

Vaughan James, Beatrice st.

Watch and Clock Makers.

Corken Archibald, Cross st.

Matthews Richard, Bailey street

Owen William, Cross street

Wheelwrights.

Hughes Edward, Salop road

Jones David, Beatrice street

Jones Edward, Beatrice street

Jones Evan, Pool road

Jones Robert, Willow street

Jones Thomas, Beatrice st.

Whitesmiths and Bell Hangers.

Hughes Edward, Beatrice st.

Phillips Elias, Pentrapoath

Vaughan Wm., Welsh walls

Wine and Spirit Merchants.

_Marked * are retail dealers only_.

Edwards William, Legge st.

* Hughes Thomas, Cross st.

Jones and Corney, Cross st.

Owen Jane Emma, Legge st.

* Price Mary, Cross street

Rogers Thomas, Cross street

Wire Workers.

Davies Thos., Bailey square

Windsor John, Beatrice st.

Woolstaplers.

Parry Thomas, Londonderry

Thomas Edward, Castle st.

Thomas John, Willow street

CARRIERS FROM THE INNS.

To BALA—J. Jones, from the King’s Head, Tuesdays.

To CEFN—Jones, from the Swan; and Edwards, from the Crown, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

To ELLESMERE—Pearce, from the George, Wednesdays.

To FELTON—Fox, from the Horse Shoe, and Jones, from the Barley Mow, Wednesdays.

To KNOCKIN AND KINNERLEY—Beddoes, from the King’s Head, and Glover, from the Three Tuns, Wednesday.

To LLANDRINIO—Williams, the Albion; Lewis, the Grapes; Richards, Coach and Dogs; Bagley, Green Dragon, Wednesdays.

To LLANFYLLIN—Davies, Coney Green, daily; Lloyd, Macdougall Hotel; Davies, Bell, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

To LLANGOLLEN—Thomas, the Boar’s Head; and Evans, the Horse Shoe, Wednesdays.

To LLANGEDWIN—Davies, George Inn, Wednesdays.

To LLANRHAIADR—Hughes and Davies, Boar’s Head; Evans, Three Tuns, Wednesdays.

To LLANSAINTFFRAID—Edwards, the Fox, Wednesdays.

To LLANSILIN—Evans, the Boar’s Head; and Ellis, the Five Bells, Wednesdays.

To LLANYBLODWEL—Mason, the Star, on Wednesdays.

To LLANYMYNECH—Price, King’s Head, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

To MAESBROOK—Briggs, White Horse, Wednesdays.

To MAESBURY—Kenthric, Barley Mow, Wednesdays and Fridays.

To MERFORD—Roberts, the Sun, Wednesdays.

To NESSCLIFF—Benyon, White Horse, Wednesdays.

To RHOSYMEDRE—Jones, the Swan; Edwards, the Crown, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

ASTON

is a small township in the parish of Oswestry, comprising 860A. 2R. 17P. of land, which is the property of Mrs. Louisa Lloyd, who is also lady of the manor. The township is two miles S.E. from Oswestry, and in 1841 had 12 houses and 68 inhabitants. The tithes are commuted for £197. 19s., of which £138. 12s. 1d. is apportioned to Mrs. Lloyd, £42. 8s. 11d. to Lady Tyrwhitt, and £16. 8s. to the Vicar of Oswestry. ASTON HALL, the seat of Mrs. Lloyd, is a handsome mansion of brick, with stone finishings. It is surrounded with a park of upwards of 100 acres, with a fine undulating surface, and richly timbered. Some of the beech trees are of immense size; and opposite the front of the hall is a large sheet of water. A little south from the hall is the _Domestic Chapel_, a neat structure of brick, with a square tower. It is stated, on the table of benefactions of 1792, in Oswestry church, that Mr. Thomas gave by will an annual payment of £2. 12s., to be distributed every Sunday at Aston chapel. A quantity of bread was formerly supplied by he owners of the Aston estate, now belonging to Mrs. Lloyd, and given after divine service in Aston chapel among the poor of the township. Divine service having been discontinued in this chapel, Mrs. Lloyd usually distributes a quantity of beef and bread on St. Thomas’s day.

DIRECTORY.—Mrs. Louisa Lloyd, Aston Hall; Edward Harvey Lloyd, Esq., Aston Hall; Ann Evans, farmer, Bromwich Park; Sarah Hughes, farmer; Richard Legh, farmer, Fox Hall; Zachariah Larkin, farm bailiff and gardener, The Hall; John Roberts, agent to Black Park Coal Works, Queen’s Head Wharf.

CRICKHEATH,

a village and township four miles S. from Oswestry, has 1,286A. 2R. of land, and at the census of 1841, 89 houses and 370 inhabitants. The landowners are the Earl of Bradford, Earl Powis, W. Eaton, Esq., Mr. Thomas, Miss Wheeler, and Mr. Thomas Jones. The tithes are commuted for £246. 1s. 6d., of which £225 are paid to Earl Powis, and £21. 1s. 6d. to the Vicar of Oswestry. The soil is various. The meadow land is subject to be flooded by the Morda overflowing its banks. It is the opinion of many that minerals abound in this township. A party of gentlemen have commenced works in search of copper ore, but none had been found when our agent visited the township.

PANT is a hamlet in this township, in a mountainous district, where there are several immense quarries of limestone. A number of persons are employed in working the quarries and burning lime.

DIRECTORY.—_Those with_ * _affixed reside at the Pant_.—* John Griffiths, blacksmith; Thomas Jones, farmer; * Robert Llwyd, wheelwright; John Murray, blacksmith; Hugh Pugh, farmer; * Samuel Pugh, shopkeeper and coal dealer; John Rogers, farmer, The Hall; * Robert Roberts, victualler, Powis Arms; * Robert Roberts, jun., farmer and quarry master; William Rowland, blacksmith; Edward Sockett, farmer; Thomas Ward, farmer; John Williams, farmer.

CYNYNION

is a township and scattered village, three miles and a half S.W. by W. from Oswestry, which contains 760A. 1R. 6P. of land, mostly a bleak, mountainous district. The village is situate at the verge of the range of limestone rock, near the borders of Denbighshire, and had in 1841, 27 houses and 68 inhabitants. Sir Watkin W. Wynne, Bart., is lord of the manor, owner of the whole township, and impropriator of the large tithes, which are commuted for £14. 15s. 6d. The vicarial tithes are commuted for £13. 13s. 5d. THE CHURCH, situated at the Lawnt, is a small fabric of stone, with a square tower. Divine service is performed both in English and Welsh. The Rev. Robert Williams is the incumbent, and resides at the Parsonage, a good residence a short distance from the church. Mr. Williams receives a limited number of scholars as hoarders. A school was built in the village in 1850. The lime works in this township are extensively worked by Messrs. Croxon and Co. LAWNT is a small hamlet in this township.

Croxon & Jones, lime works & quarry masters

Edwards John, farmer

Evans Robert, farmer, Pandy

Evans Wm., farmer & quarry master, Lawnt

Evans William, victualler, Cross Foxes Inn

Evans William, blacksmith

Jones Humphrey, shoemaker

Jones Thomas, farmer and lime agent

Jones William, farmer

Lloyd John, farmer

Owens Edward, farmer, Cafn-byrlallt

Thomas Thos., gentleman, Cynynion House

Williams David, farmer

Williams Rev. Robert, M.A., incumbent, and boarding school proprietor, Parsonage House. Lawnt

HISLAND,

a small township, with 571A. 1R. 36P. of land, two miles and a quarter S.E. from Oswestry; had in 1841, 14 houses and 66 inhabitants. Mrs. Lloyd is owner of the whole township. The tithes have been commuted for £165. 18s. 8d., of which £113. 6s. 8d. is paid to Mrs. Lloyd, £41. 1s. 10d. to Lady Tyrwhitt, and £11. 10s. 11d. to the Vicar of Oswestry. The residents in this township are Henry Legh, farmer, Buckley; Edward Parry, farmer; Thos. Briscoe, blacksmith; and Mary Williams, schoolmistress.

LLANFORDA, OR LLANVORDA,

a pleasantly situated village, one mile and a half W. by S. from Oswestry, at the census of 1841 had 61 houses and 304 inhabitants. The township contains 1,278 acres of lands, mostly elevated, from which are seen some fine views over the fertile plains of Shropshire, and into the mountainous district of Wales. Sir Watkin William Wynne, Bart., is the landowner, lord of the manor, and impropriator of the large tithes, which are commuted for £87. 19s. 6d.; the vicarial tithes are commuted for £23. 11s. LLANVORDA HALL is a handsome mansion, delight fully situated on a gentle acclivity, commanding picturesque views over a luxuriant country of great beauty. The park is spacious, and studded with thriving plantations. There are several genteel residences in this township, which our limits will not allow us to notice in detail. A MSS. of John Davies, Esq., of 1635, says, “Rynerus, bishop of St. Asaph, suppreesed the old church of the Mercians, called Llanvorda.” _Elizabeth Williams_ gave, by will, an annual payment of 30s., issuing out of a croft in Croes Willyn, to buy clothes for poor people of this township. The amount is paid out of a plot of land, about two-thirds of an acre, called The Poor’s Croft, and expended in suitable clothes for the poor.

Andrews Chas. Scarlett, Esq., Bryn Haford

Aubrey Mrs. Llanforda House

Bennion Edwd. David, Esq., Summer-hill House

Croxon Captain John, Llanforda Issa

Davies Hugh, slater and farmer

Davies Mary, farmer

Ellis Robert, Bwlch farm

Evans Joseph, farmer

Francis Thomas, farmer

Hayward Peter, Esq., Llanforda Hall

Jones William, Hayes farm

Kilbrook John, gamekeeper

Knox William, gardener

Lawfoot William R., Esq., land and estate agent, Ordley Hall

Leeke Thos., tailor & farmer

Lloyd David, Llywn-y-maan farm

Llongueville Mrs., Penylan Hall

Morris Elizabeth, farmer

Parker John, farmer and wood ranger

Price Edward, Tynycoed farm

Thomas Sarah, farmer

Thomas Thomas, farmer

MAESBURY

is a pleasant village, in a bold undulating country, three miles S.E. from Oswestry, having in 1841, 107 houses and 414 inhabitants. This township and that of Sweeney contain together 3,164A. 3R. 35P. of land, chiefly a productive soil. The meadow lands on the banks of the Morda Dyke are occasionally flooded by those waters overflowing their banks. The principal landowners are Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Parker, George W. Edwards, Esq., John Pickstock, Esq., Mr. John Davies, Mr. John Furmston, Mr. Thomas Jones, Mr. Edward Peat, J. F. M. Doveston, Esq., Mrs. Wildblood, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. John Frances, Mrs. Edwards, and the executors of Thomas Basnitt, Esq. The township is intersected by the Oswestry and Llanymyneck turnpike road and the Shropshire Union Canal. The latter has a wharf at Maesbury Marsh, which affords every facility for forwarding merchandise to the inland counties. The tithes of the above land are commuted for the sum of £674, of which £80. 3s. are apportioned to the vicar, £30 to J. A. Lloyd, Esq., £11 to L. J. Venables, Esq., £3. 15s. to Rowland Hunt, Esq., £520 to T. N. Barker, Esq., £16 to Mr. J. Davies, and £13 to L. Bentley, Esq.

Davies John, farmer, The Fields

Duncon John, farmer

Edwards Mrs., farmer

Evans Edward, farmer

Evans Mrs., jun., farmer

Fardoe William, shoemaker

Frances John, maltster and farmer

Frank Edward, farmer, The Dairy

Hughes John, farmer, Pentrecoed

Humphreys Joseph, farmer

Jones Thomas, corn miller

Lea John, miller & corn factor

Leeke Catherine, beerhouse keeper

Minett William, farmer

Peat Edward, miller and corn factor

Pickstock John, Esq.

Price Morris, victualler, Navigation Inn

Wildblood Mrs.

Williams John, beerhouse keeper

MIDDLETON,

a small township, one mile and a half S.E. by E. from Oswestry, contains 650A. 1R. 16P. of land, the owners of which are William Ormsby Gore, Esq., Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. Thomas Humphreys, Mr. John Tomley, John Jones, Esq., Mrs. Webster, and Shrewsbury Free Grammar School. Earl Powis is the impropriator of the large tithes, which are commuted for £110. 5s., and the small tithes, £13, are paid to the Vicar of Oswestry. In 1841, here were 41 houses and 98 inhabitants. This township has generally a level surface, the soil is various, some of it highly productive.

_The Farmers_ are Thomas Humphreys, Margaret Jones, Nathaniel Jones, John Manford, John Tomley, and Samuel Williams. Mrs. Jane Humphreys, Middleton Cottage, is also a resident here.

MORTON,

a chapelry and township pleasantly situated 3½ miles S. from Oswestry, and at the census of 1841 had 28 houses and 147 inhabitants; the township contains 685A. 1R. 18P. of land; the Earl of Bradford is lord of the manor. Morton chapel is situated within the bounds of Llanyblodwell parish; it was built by Mrs. Bridgman in 1774, who endowed it with funds to the annual value of £47; with this property, and a grant of £200 obtained from Queen Anne’s bounty, certain lands were purchased in Staffordshire. Some time after the lands so purchased were found to contain a valuable bed of coal, and they were ultimately sold for the sum of £19,000, when the amount was invested for the benefit of the incumbent. The living was formerly presented to by the Earl of Bradford, who neglecting to appoint, it became vested in the bishop of the diocese, who is now patron; incumbent, Rev. John Henry M. Luxmore; officiating minister, Rev. David Lewis. The church is a plain brick fabric, with nave and transepts; the parsonage house is a neat modern erection, a short distance from the church. The tithes have been commuted for £211, of which £190 are apportioned to the Earl of Bradford, and £21 to the vicar of Oswestry. The living of the church is returned at £669. The Primitive Methodists have a small chapel at Morton Common, built in 1838. The poor of Morton, Maesbury, and Crickheath, are entitled to one-third of the rent of an estate at Osbaston, left by Mr. Jeffreys, and now amounting to £4. 8s. per annum. The donor directed that out of every 10s. of the rent, 4s. should be distributed in Morton, 3s. in Maesbury, and 3s. in Crickheath.

DIRECTORY.—Croxon Jones and Co., Coal and Mine Wharf; Samuel Davies, shoemaker; Edward Edwards, farmer, Ley; John Jones, farmer, Lower Farm; Thomas Jones, tailor and draper; Rev. Mr. Lewis, curate; Richard Lloyd, dealer in coal, fire bricks, and flagstones, &c.; Redwith, Old Wharf; John Peirce, beerhouse; William Thomas, farmer.

PENTREGAER

township has 512A. 2R. 28P. of land, and is situated 5 miles W.W. by S. from Oswestry; in 1841 here were 17 houses and 98 inhabitants; the township lies on the borders of Denbigh; the scenery is varied and romantic, and the whole district mountainous; a strong soil prevails, which is mostly upon the limestone; upon the hills the land is cold and bleak, but in the valleys there is some fine grazing and arable land. Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., is the impropriator of the large tithes, which are commuted for £24. 1s. 11d., and the small tithes which are commuted for £10. 16s. 6d. are paid to the vicar of Oswestry. COAD-Y-GAER TOWER, the occasional summer residence of Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., is a square lofty structure, situated on a bold eminence, commanding most extensive and delightful views into the counties of Denbigh and Montgomery, the western borders of Shropshire and the lovely vale of Llansilin. Near the tower is a large pool of water covering several acres, which is well stocked with fish. TAN-COED-Y-GAER, a hamlet returned as a separate township on the commutation map, but of which there is no return for 1841, contains 357 acres of land, the principal owner of which is Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., who is also lord of the manor; when the tithes were apportioned £12 was awarded to Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., to the vicar of Oswestry £1. 7s. 6d., to the vicar of Llansilin £14. 15s., and to the parish clerk of Llansilin 5s.

Edwards John, farmer

Ellis Robert, Tan-y-coad-y-gaer farm

Evans T., Nant-y-gollan farm

Hughes Allen, farmer

Hughes John, Tan-y-coad-y-gaer farm

James John, farmer and wheelwright

Jones John, farmer

Jones Richard, Tan-y-coad-y-gaer farm

Lewis David, Warnydeuon farm

Lewis Thomas, farmer

Morris Hugh, Tan-y-coad-gaer farm

Morris Robert, farmer

Thomas John, Pennybrin farm

SWEENEY

is a village and township 2½ miles S. from Oswestry, having conjointly with Maesbury 3,164 acres of land, and in 1841 had 105 houses and 513 inhabitants. The Earl of Powis is lord of the manor, the chief freeholders are Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Jennings, Thomas Jones, Esq., Mr. Thomas Evans, Miss Oldnall, Miss Dymoch, the Vicar of Oswestry, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Owen, Charles Clay, Esq., Mr. James O. Pugh, William Roberts, Esq., Colonel Wynn, and others. In this township are immense heights and rocks called the Sweeney Mountains: here coal is found in considerable quantities, which is conveyed to distant parts by the Hordly Aston Moor and Llanymynech canal. There is a wharf here where Messrs. Croxon Jones and Co. have on sale coal and lime, Edward Jones, manager; coal, slate, and fire bricks are also sold by Richard Lloyd, at the Old Wharf. SWEENEY HALL, the seat of Mrs. Parker, is a handsome mansion of free stone, delightfully situated in a well timbered park near the Welshpool turnpike road; the pleasure grounds and shrubberies are laid out with great taste; the interior of the mansion is elegantly furnished, and contains some fine paintings and statuary. In the grounds near the hall are the vestiges of a burial ground, adopted as such in the turbulent period of the Commonwealth. Thomas Barker, Esq., who died in 1675, was buried here; he served the office of high sheriff for the county, A.D. 1649, the first year of Oliver Cromwell’s usurpation, and in the parliament of 1653 he was summoned by Cromwell, with John Brown, of Little Ness, as a knight of the shire. Mr. Pierce gave one moiety of the rent of land called Cae Mark to the poor of Sweeney. The amount is paid out of certain land in Llanyblodwell, the property of Mrs. Oliver, and she distributes 10s. in money and 10s. worth of bread yearly among the poor. The same property is considered as charged with 6s. 8d. yearly for a sermon in the Welsh language, but the payment has not been made of late years, no sermon having been preached at Sweeney in Welsh.

British Coal Company, Croxon, Jones, and Company, coal and lime masters, Drilth, Sweeney, and Coed-y-goe Collieries

Davies Thomas, farmer

Edwards Thomas, farmer

Evans Thomas, farmer

Evans Thomas, jun., farmer

Haines Elizabeth, vict., The Drill Inn

Jennings Mrs., farmer

Jones and Co., coal masters

Jones David, farmer

Jones Edward, Esq., Llwynymapsis House

Lloyd William, blacksmith

Owens John, blacksmith

Parker Mrs., gentlewoman, The Hall

Pugh Thomas, farmer and miller

Rogers George, bookkeeper, Colliery

Rogers Mary, beerhouse

Rogers Richard, grocer and collector

Savin John, farmer and lime master

Savin Mary, farmer

Wainwright Richard, farmer

Wall William, farmer

Watkin Edward, wheelwright

Williams John, tailor

Yorke Thomas, farmer, and lets thrashing machine.

TREFARCLAWDD,

a village and township, lies about 2¼ miles W.W. by S. from Oswestry; the township comprises 934 acres of land, the owners of which are Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., and John Croxon, Esq.; the Earl of Powis is lord of the manor; here were 94 houses and 435 inhabitants when the census was taken in 1841. There are extensive collieries in this township, which are worked by Messrs. Jones and Co.; fire bricks and ornamental tiles are also manufactured here by Mr. John Howell, of Trefonen Cottage. The tithes were commuted in 1837, for £49. 3s. 2d., of which £33. 3s. 1d. were appropriated to Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., and £16. 0s. 1d. to the vicar of Oswestry. TREFARCLAWDD HOUSE, the residence of John Croxon, Esq., is a handsome stuccoed mansion, embosomed in foliage, and beautified with pleasure grounds and shrubberies. PENTRE SHANNEL HOUSE is a good residence with extensive premises attached, now in the occupation of Mr. William Hughes, farmer.

DIRECTORY.—British Coal Company’s Coal Works, Coed-y-Goe; Croxon John, Esq., Trefarclawdd House; Thomas Davies, farmer; John Howell, fire brick and fancy tile manufacturer; Mr. William Hughes, Pentre Shannel House; Jane Hughes, farmer, Ty-tan-y-myn-ydd; Edward Price, blacksmith; Godfrey Roberts, farmer and corn miller; John Thomas, farmer; John Williams, farmer, Vron.

TREFLACH OR TREVLACH,

a scattered village three and a half miles S.W. by S. from Oswestry, in 1841 had 103 houses and 396 inhabitants; the township contains 1,098A. 0R. 31P. of land, mostly a poor soil, in a bleak and mountainous district. The Earl of Powis is lord of the manor, L. J. Venables, Esq., and Rowland Hunt, Esq., are land owners and impropriators: to the former 5s. were apportioned, and to the latter £13. 10s.; the tithes payable to the vicar are commuted for £13. 10s. THE WOOD HILL HALL, the property and residence of Lazarus Jones Venables. Esq., is a pleasantly situated house in park-like grounds, which are studded with thriving plantations. THE HALL is an ancient residence, in the occupancy of George Hilditch, estate agent. At Treflach Wood are several extensive quarries of stone, which is used for building purposes, blocks of immense size are frequently raised; there is also a small stone got here which is burnt into lime. The Independents have a small chapel at Treflach Wood.

David Jones, relieving officer

Edwards Jane, quarry owner

Edwards John, quarry mastr

Hilditch George, auctioneer & estate agent, The Hall

Jones David, beerhouse and shopkeeper

Jones David, lime burner

Jones John, higgler

Jones Thomas, blacksmith

Jones John & Owen, farmers

Jones Richard, shopkeeper

Lloyd William, farmer

Moreton Edward, farmer

Roberts John, quarry master

Stoakes Walter, beerhouse and shopkeeper

Tudor Thomas, farmer

Venables Lazarus Jones, Esq., Wood hill Hall

Williams Edward, higgler

Williams Walter, shoemaker

TREFONEN,

a township and village with a scattered population, four miles S.W. from Oswestry, in 1841 contained 146 houses and 632 souls; there are 953A. 3R. 9P. of land, with a strong soil lying upon the limestone; the land rises into bold swelling hills. The tithes are commuted for £82. 15s. 8d., of which £74. 5s. 8d. are apportioned to the bishop and dean of St. Asaph, £5. 13s. 4d. to the vicar of Llansilin, and £2. 16s. 8d. to the vicar of Oswestry. The Earl of Powis is lord of the manor, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., is the principal land owner. The church, a plain structure of stone, was built in 1821, and enlarged in the year 1828, when 95 additional sittings were obtained. The service is performed alternately in the Welsh and English languages. The living is a perpetual curacy returned at £85 in the patronage of Earl Powis and incumbency of the Rev. David Lloyd, M.A. In the last thirty years 836 burials have been registered here. The parochial school has an attendance of 65 children. It is supported by subscriptions, charity sermons, and a small charge from each scholar attending the school. THE INDEPENDENTS have a neat chapel here built in 1832. THE WELSH CALVINISTIC METHODISTS have also a chapel built of stone called “Carmel.” There are Sunday schools connected with the several places of worship, which are numerously attended.

Davies Edward, farmer, lime master, and maltster

Davies Morris, shopkeeper

Dolbey Mrs., gentlewoman

Ginder John, Esq.

Gittins Edward, farmer

Howel John, brick and tile maker, The Cottage

Hughes Evan, vict., The Eel Inn and charter master, Coal Works

Hughes John, schoolmaster and parish clerk

Lloyd Rev. David, M.A., incumbent

Probert John, farmer and lime master

Smout Jane, farmer

Stoakes Edward, farmer and maltster

Thomas Mary, farmer

Thomas John, farmer

Thomas William, farmer

Tudor Samuel, farmer

Watkins Thomas, shoemaker

Williams John, farmer and lime master

WESTON COTTON,

situated one and a half mile S.S. by E. from Oswestry, is a small township, having in 1841 49 houses and 361 inhabitants. The turnpike road from Oswestry to Welshpool, and the Morda Stream intersects the township; the latter is here crossed by a stone bridge. The land owners are Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart.; Mrs. Lloyd; John Croxon, Esq.; Mrs. Parker; Henry Warren, Esq.; Mr. Edward Peat, and Mr. John Warren. Earl Powis claims the manorial rights. Belle View, the residence of William Banning, Esq., is a neat and pleasantly situated mansion in this township. The House of Industry will be found noticed at a preceding page.

Banning William, Esq., Belle View

Davies Francis, shopkeeper

Griffiths, Jones and Co., corn millers and factors, Morda

Hayward Joseph, farmer

Hayward Joseph, jun., farmr