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History of Little Maplestead
History of Little Maplestead >> White's Directory 1848
White's Directory of Essex 1848 - list of inhabitants.
If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, the nearest census date for this 1848 directory is the 1851 census. There are a number of commercial providers of census returns. These include:
Note: the directory lists the names in the following order: Surname, First Name. It also abbreviates names. These have been reversed and typed in full to assist research.
My ancestor lived here at this time, but why aren't they listed here? Answer: Not everyone appeared in a trade directory. Please read our Trade Directories article.
You should also consider newspaper archives. With millions of pages now online, there is always the possibility of finding articles featuring your ancestors. Discover how to explore newspaper archives.
James Brewster, Esq, Hall
Rev. William Clements (Baptist), schoolmaster
Henry Drane, blacksmith
John French, pork butcher and constable
William Hearn, farmer
Mr. Joseph Jones, Prospect Place
Thomas Mayes, timber carter
Thomas Oakley, wheelwright
John Saddler, farmer, Aldricks
Samuel Richbell, victualler, Cock Inn
Samuel Viall, beerhouse and shopkeeper
Henry Thompson, piano maker and repairer
Thomas Watkinson, blacksmith
Rev. Joseph Watkinson (Independent)
George Willing Weybrew, farmer
Rev. Henry Whittington B.A., incumbent
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Little Maplestead Church
print published 1834
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