The Diary of Joseph Moss

1860

Jan. 7

As Arthur Morley, Esquire, hosier of Nottingham was about to leave the platform of one of the railway stations London he was seized with apoplexy and died instantly.

Feb. 1, 2, and up to the 6th

Very sharp cold snowy frosty weather.

Feb. 14

Sale of household furniture, brewing utensils, etc., of Mr F. Cupit, Maltsters Arms, Common Side Belper.

Feb. 19

A severe hurricane passed over the country.
The well-known old yew tree near the Rose and Crown Smalley Common fell a victim to the fury of the storm on the 19 of Feb. last.

Feb. 20

Very cold frosty weather.

Feb. 27 & 28

Another tremendous hurricane passed over Derbyshire by which a deal of damage was done and property destroyed. The 82nd birthday of E. D. Sitwell, Esquire, was kept as usual.

Mar.8

Died at Smalley Mill in the 34th year of her age Mary wife of Mr Samuel Parker frame smith.

Mar. 10

Very cold frosty snowy weather.

Mar. 13 & 14

Sale of furniture at Breadsall Priory.

Mar. 25

Died at Smalley Common, Eliza wife of Mr J. Brown horse breaker aged 65 years.

Mar. 31

Mr William Booth of Smalley died aged 22 years. Cold and frosty nights with sharp piercing winds.

Apr. 5

Heenan the great American prize-fighter arrested at Derby & bound over to keep the peace.

Apr. 9

Mr J. Elliott was taken ill at the Jolly Colliers Horsley Woodhouse and died in a few days afterwards aged about 70 years.

Apr. 13

Died in the 49th year of his age Mr Joseph Watson landlord of the Nags Head Inn Belper, universally respected by all who knew him.

Apr. 20

Died at Derby aged 58 Mr Richard Foulks higgler late of Smalley.

Apr. 30

The weather last month has been cold and piercing frosty nights with dry cold winds. On the 23rd about 3 o’clock in the afternoon there was a very piercing snow storm which lasted about an hour, the like has not been seen this winter before, but the wind changed on the 28th and it is now fine pleasant weather.

May 3

Received a letter & music from India.

May 12

Mr Choulerton & Esther Lee was married at Horsley Church & on the 22nd. Mrs Choulerton took poison by mistake but after swallowing a large dose of mustard she was restored to herself again.

May 23

Fine growing weather.

May 21

A severe hurricane passed over this part of the country by which several trees were blown up by the roots. One large elm tree in particular at Linkwood near Stainsby House were blown down to the ground and up by the roots.

May 30

The Star of Hope Lodge No. 34 of the Albion Order of Odd Fellows M. U. held their anniversary without a procession at Mr R. Turton’s, Woodhouse Hill Top.

May 31

The Sitwell Lodge of Odd Fellows M. U. held their anniversary with a full procession at Mr A Kerry’s Rose and Crown Smalley Common.
On the 31 ult. Mr G. Porter Woodhouse Lane to Miss Hannah Potter of Mickleover married at the latter place.

June 7

Heavy thunder with hail & rain.

June 12

Married at Morley by the Reverend S. Fox, Mr H. Brown, horse breaker Smalley common to Miss Hannah Eden of Risley. Same day at Horsley Mr R. Else to Miss Hannah Welch.

June 10-15-16

Thunder with hail & rain.

June 20

Thunder & rain.

June 21

Longest day. The morning was dull & cloudy with a little rain at noon but in the afternoon and towards night it became bright and clear. Wind N. W.

June 23

Thunder & rain. It was tremendous at Belper & vicinity.

July 1

Smalley Feast the whole of the week up to the 7th. The weather has been very fine and the hay harvest is just setting in.

July 4

Died at Smalley Mill, Elizabeth daughter of Mr C. Allen aged 22 years.

July 9

Sale of houses and land at Smalley Mill in the occupation of Mr Pool of Derby, late the property of Mr Joshua Harrison hosier deceased.

July 14

Christopher Oldknow of Horsley Woodhouse was convicted before the magistrates at Belper for stealing a pair of boots at Kilbourne and sentenced to six weeks imprisonment with hard labour.
Died in Wood Lane about 80 years of age Mr F. Eley universally respected.

July 21

Died in London E. D. Sitwell, Esquire, of Stainsby House aged 82 years & interred in the family vault at Morley on the 28th. He was borne to the grave by his servants viz.,

William Holbrook, bailiff
William Bates, gamekeeper
Robert Fletcher, gardener
William Carrington, gardener
Joseph Brentnal, domestic servant
John Woollands, farm labourer

July 22

Woodhouse wakes began.

July 24

The Stainsby Lodge of the Ilkeston J. O. O. F. held their third anniversary at the Sitwell Arms Woodhouse Hill Top. The Lodge went in procession to Horsley Church preceded by the Belper Brass Band. Also the Sick Club held at the Jolly Colliers Horsley Woodhouse went to church at the same time preceded by the Ilkeston band. The day was fine and each party returned to their respected hotels to do honour to the good cheer that was provided for them, which it is needless to say they did. The afternoon was spent in a pleasant manner as is usual on such occasions and each member returned home at a seasonable hour pleased & delighted with the days entertainment.

Aug. 4

Died at the Smithy Houses Denby, Mr Thomas Hogg universally respected by all who knew him. Aged 63 years.

Aug. 12

Two sermons were preached in the General Baptist Chapel Smalley by the Reverend W. Gray of Ashby de La Zouch. Collections were made in aid of the Sabbath school and £7—8—6 were realised.

Aug. 26

Mr Richard Foulks of Wood Lane died suddenly aged 83 years.

Sep. 1

Mr Joel Kerry of London visited his friends at the Sitwell Arms Woodhouse Hill Top and returned to London on the 5th.

Sep. 2

Mrs Mary Turner of Smalley died aged 50 years.

Sep. 11

After being thoroughly repaired the church at Horsley was reopened and the Lord Bishop of Litchfield preached an impressive sermon from Psalm 84th & 4 verse. Afterwards the sum of £133—6s. was collected. Divine service being over a collation was served in the school room to all those who were lucky enough to get tickets, about 100 in number, something after the fashion of electioneering. The wealthy and proud were filled with good things but the ill-favoured and poor went empty away.

Sep. 17

Mr W. Redgate of Woodhouse Hill Top died aged 66 years.

Oct. 1

Died at Smalley, Mr Thomas Carrington baker aged 79 years.
Sale of household furniture and stocking frames on the premises of the late Mr William Redgate of Woodhouse Hill Top. The sale was brisk and the lumber sundries and furniture fetched high prices but the frames sold very low inasmuch as nine were sold in one lot for £2—14s. Also two others in full work for £1 - and two others for £1—4s.

Oct. 4

The inhabitants of Smalley Mill were alarmed in consequence of a fire which broke out on the premises of Mr J. Fletcher coke yards. The cart shed was burnt down and but for the assistance of the neighbours whose kind exertions extinguished the flames considerable more damage would have been done.

Oct. 23

Mr John Turton was severely crushed by the fall of a large stone at Flamstead House, Denby.

Oct. 27

The annual harvest supper was given by Mr R. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley to his servants & labourers where music, dancing, singing & good friendship was the order of the evening. (Mr Bates Gamekeeper to the late E. D. Sitwell, Esquire, paid off).

Nov. 3

Miss E. Sitwell left Stainsby Hall for her new residence Duffield Road Derby.

Nov. 10

Dark foggy wet weather.

Dec. 19

Very keen frosty weather.

Dec. 24

A melancholy gun accident happened to Mr Christopher Pounder at Marehay by which his leg was blown off. He was removed to the Derby Infirmary but died before his wounds could be dressed.
The workmen employed in the tan yard of Mr H. Richardson of Horsley Woodhouse held their annual supper & ball at Mr J. Pearson’s New Inn at the above place where a pleasant evening was spent.

Dec. 26

Tea & ball at Mr R. Turton’s Sitwell Arms, Horsley Woodhouse Hill Top.

Dec. 31

Severe frost & snow.

1861

Jan. 1

Married at Horsley Church by the Reverend Mr Thompson on Tuesday last Jan. 1st Mr James Slack to Miss E. Clark.

Jan. 3

Died at Smalley, Mary relic of the late Mr Thomas Mee, Greenwich pensioner, aged about 70 years.

Jan. 8

Frost and snow continues.

Jan. 9

Died at Woodhouse Hill Top in the 62 year of her age Elizabeth wife of Mr Joseph Potter farmer and grazier.

Jan. 13

Died at Smalley Mill in the 37th year of her age Harriet wife of Mr Henry Fletcher.

Jan. 16

On the 21st ult. Charles Harries was seriously lamed by the fall of loose earth in a lime stone quarry at Denby and when sufficiently recovered removed to a new house in Dob Hole Lane, his former residence being Wood Lane. January 16th 1861.

Jan. 19

A gradual thaw & very slippery & dangerous.

Jan. 31

Weather beautifully fine.

Feb. 11

Isaac Fisher of Horsley Woodhouse alias Warren was brought before the Bench at Smalley for having a bundle of hay in his possession and not giving a satisfactory account how he came by it he was sent to jail for one month. Mr James Porter was brought up on a paltry charge of poaching but the magistrates dismissed the case.
Weather cold wet frost & snow.

Feb. 18

Died in the 67 year of his age Mr Nathaniel Warren landlord of the Ship Tavern Nottingham. He was formerly in the service of E.D. Sitwell, Esquire, of Stainsby House Horsley Woodhouse.

Feb. 21

A shocking accident happened to a young man named Webster at a Ironstone pit at Denby. He was buried alive in the pit and was not got out till 13 days after dead.

Mar. 2

William Thompson a bricklayers labourer was accidentally drowned at bottle brook.

Mar. 14

The executors of the late William Redgate summonsed his debtors to the county court for about £22 in all. When after hearing of the various cases His Honour awarded about £14 to be paid by the delinquents in sums of from 4s. to 5s. per month, the remainder being taken of for set offs.

Mar. 20

Died at Smalley Mr Richard Barker aged 30 years.

Mar. 21

Died at Horsley Woodhouse Mr William Walker quarry man universally respected by all who knew him. Aged 43 years.
Mr William Holbrook bailiff to the late E.D. Sitwell, Esquire, left Wood Lane.

Mar. 23

Mr William Fletcher, labourer to the late E.D. Sitwell, Esquire, left the barn after 30 years servitude.

Mar. 25

Mr James Slack installed in his new office as managing farmer & labourer to the Reverend H. Sitwell of Stainsby House Horsley Woodhouse.
Fine spring weather. Wind S.W.

Mar. 25

Joseph Oldknow was killed by accident in a coal pit at Loscoe aged 30 years.

Mar. 26

A grand concert was held at Horsley in aid of the Widows and Orphans Funds for the Ripley District of Odd Fellows. M. U. Conductor – Mr J. Storer. There was a large assembly on the occasion but we are sorry to add that report says it was a decided failure as there was not so much collected as covered the expenses.

April 16

Died at Smalley about the 63 year of her age Mrs Sophia Oldknow relict of the late Mr Thomas Oldknow higgler who on the 18th November 1852 died aged 50 years.

May 2

A frightful tragedy at Ilkeston of a father being shot by his own son.

May 5

Sarah wife of John Carrington Smalley died aged 46 years.

May 11

On Saturday May 11th as three men from Horsley Woodhouse were seated in a cart and returning from Derby the horse suddenly swerved to the side of the road and the wheel of the cart came in contact with a stope and the whole were precipitated to the ground with great violence. The two younger Messrs. Weston & Booth escaped with some severe cuts and bruises but Mr Joseph Crooks an elderly man was removed to the Derby Infirmary, his wounds being of such a nature that he died in a few days after.

May 16

Mr William Bates removed with his family from Wood Lane to Ruddington Nottinghamshire to be gamekeeper to C. Patchet, Esquire, M.P. for Nottingham.

May 18

Millicent daughter of William Fletcher of Smalley Mill died aged 19 years.

May 20

Whit Monday weather fine. Woodhouse Old Sick Club marched in procession to Stainsby Hall and Mr J. Potters Horsley Woodhouse Hill Top preceded by the Belper Brass Band.
Married Mr Edward Woollands of Smalley Common to Mrs Appleby of Morley Moor at St Alkmunds Church Derby.

June 3

Married at Horsley Church by the Reverend G. Thompson, Curate, Mr John Allen of Smalley Mill to Miss Martha Pearson daughter of Mr J. Pearson of the New Inn Horsley Woodhouse.

June 15

Died at Smalley William Radford, Esquire, Lieutenant of H. M. R. N. aged 80 years.

June 17

William Beeston of Smalley framework knitter entered a charge of stealing £14—10—0 against a young man who lodged at his house, a mason by trade. When after keeping him in Smalley Lockup a week he was discharged for want of evidence much to the satisfaction of the neighbourhood.

June 26 & 27

A sumptuous banquet was given to the scholars of Woodhouse on the 26 by the Reverend H. W. Sitwell at Stainsby in a large tent erected for the purpose and on the 27 the scholars of Horsley & Smalley were entertained in the same benevolent manner. After the feast each day they enjoyed themselves in gymnastics sports till sun down when all went home highly pleased with the days sport & entertainment.

July 1

Smalley feast and fine hay weather.

July 11

Died at Derby Sarah wife of Mr W. Holbrook late bailiff of Sandywells Farm Wood Lane.
Samuel Noon of Horsley Woodhouse was charged before the magistrates at Smalley with setting fire to the house of Mr Joseph Bardill but was discharged for want of evidence.

July 21

Woodhouse feast. The clubs held at the different public houses kept their anniversaries as usual and was well attended otherwise the feast was slack.

July 29 to Aug. 2

Fine hay weather.

Aug. 3

Mr Wittaker of Ferriby Brook & Mr H. Booth inspected the cottage gardens at Smalley for the purpose of awarding the prizes to the industrious competitors. When the 1st prize of 15s. was awarded to Mr J. Booth, postmaster Smalley, 2nd prize of 10s. to Mr J. Turton, publican, & 3rd prize to Mr J. Carrington, grocer. This decision has caused great murmuring among the inhabitants.

Aug. 10

Joel Kerry of London visited his friends at the Hill Top and returned on the 19th.
Fine harvest weather.

Aug. 11

Two sermons were preached in the Baptist Chapel Smalley by the Rev. J. Dale of Marlpool for the benefit of the Sabbath school. The collections amounted to £6—8s—3½d.

Aug. 14

Mr R. Morris the new gamekeeper to the Reverend H. W. Sitwell of Stainsby arrived from Surrey and took up his abode at Mr J. Slack’s, Wood Lane.

Aug. 16

This day the execution of Smith for the murder of his father on the 2nd of May last took place at Derby. This another melancholy page will be added to annals of crime to be read by future generations.

Aug. 19

Three poachers were taken on the estate of R. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley and sent to Derby for trials.
A. Walker framework knitter was brought before J. Radford, Esquire, Smalley and fined 6d. 1 farthing damages and 10s./6d. costs for pulling a turnip and eating it in a field belonging to Mr H. Richardson of Horsley Woodhouse.

Aug. 23

Elijah Carline engaged with a company to lay pipes for waterworks at St Petersburg and sailed for that place from Hull on the 3rd of May last but returned at the above date to Smalley through ill health.

Aug. 29

G. Oldknow of Horsley Woodhouse was taken before the magistrates of Smalley on a paltry charge of dog stealing and fined £1 and £1—1s—6d costs or 6 weeks hard labour.

Aug. 30

J. Oldknow of Horsley Woodhouse was convicted before the Mayor of Derby for stealing a great coat from one shop & a carpet bag from another in Derby. 3 months imprisonment.

Aug. 31

Mary wife of Mr Thomas Woolley died aged about 58 years.

Sep. 9

Carleton Thompson fined once more for being drunk & disorderly.

Oct. 18

The harvest supper at R. Sitwell’s, Esquire, Morley. The greatest harmony prevailed.

Nov. 3

A soldier belonging to the Queen’s Life Guards preached at the Ranter’s Chapel Horsley Woodhouse.

Nov. 5

R. Fletcher left Hill Top to be gardener to Miss E. Sitwell Kedleston Road Derby.

Nov. 11

Died in London, R. S. Sitwell, Esquire, formerly Major of the 3rd Dragon Guards and was interred in the family vault Morley Church on the 16th aged 74 years. He was borne to his last resting place by 6 of his brother’s servants (viz.) Joseph Bailey, William Hinds, Peter Hunt, John Woollands, William Carrington, Jas. Slack.

Nov. 18

Died Suddenly at Denby, Mr R. Spray at an advanced age.
Married on the 18th of November last at St James Piccadilly London – R. J. Sitwell, Esquire, to Miss Senior second daughter of J. Senior, Esquire, of Brooklands Birkenhead.

Nov. 25

Died at Belper Union, Mr J. Reynolds and was buried at Smalley on the 28 aged 69 years.

Nov. 26

Married at Morley by the Reverend S. Fox, Mr J. Ratcliffe to Miss Hannah daughter of Mr J. Woolley, West Hallam.

1862

Jan. 1

Died at Duffield, Miss E. Radford aged 76 years. Buried at Smalley.

Jan. 4

Died at Smalley, Mr H. Richardson aged 72 years.

Jan. 6

Mr R. Morris seized Peter Redgate’s gun.

Jan. 13

George Horsley fined 10s. & 10—6 expenses for killing a goldfinch with P. Redgate’s gun.
J. Cole. drummer of the 37 Regiment retired to Devonport after a month’s furlough.

Jan. 18

Cold frosty weather. Wind S. W.

Feb. 3

Thomas Henderson left Wood Lane.

Feb. 6

The 21st birthday of Mr S. Turton of the Sitwell Arms Hill Top. A select party of friends and acquaintances were invited to tea supper and ball and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Mar. 10

John Fisher, Vincent Horsley, & Robert Ratcliffe was summonsed before the Bench at Smalley for poaching. Fisher 3 months the others 2 days hard labour.

Mar. 11

Thunder & rain.

Mar. 13

Mrs Powell died at Derby aged about 90 years.

Mar. 23

Very cold snow & rain.

Mar. 27

Died at Horsley Woodhouse in the 63 year of his age Thomas Henderson late a journeyman stockinger. Like Tom Topsail of old and a great many more, he’d but few friends to help him because he was poor.

Apr. 4

Married at the Register Office Belper Mr John Carrington of Smalley to Miss Millicent Fletcher she being the sister of his deceased wife and daughter of Mr Stephen Fletcher gardener to the Reverend H. W. Sitwell of Stainsby Hall Horsley Woodhouse.

Apr. 11

The execution of R. Thorley at Derby for the murder of his sweetheart Eliza Morrow.

Apr. 28

Samuel Noon of Horsley Woodhouse was convicted of using threatening language with a knife in his hand to Mrs Holding. Three Months for want of bail.

May 6

Married at Morley Mr B. Smith to Miss H. Saxton both of Smalley.

May 7

Thunder & rain.

May 10

Mr R. Morris gamekeeper married.

May 12

Alfred Taylor sent to jail.

June 3

Mr Samuel Turton left Hill Top for London as an emigrant to New Zealand and on the 14th embarked and set sail on board the Bombay sailing vessel together with three other young men as companions from the vicinity of Smalley. Mr Robert Turton who went to see his son properly cared for and safe on board returned to the Hill Top on the 16th.

June 11

The star of Hope No. 34 Lodge of A. O. O. F. held their anniversary at the Sitwell Arms June 11th 1862.

June 30

J. Fisher, R. Ratcliffe, & a man named Glew was convicted of poaching.

July 22

Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse Wakes.
The Stainsby Lodge of the Ilkeston O. O. F. held their anniversary at the Sitwell Arms Woodhouse Hill Top where an excellent dinner was provided by Mr & Mrs Turton and ample justice were done to it by the respected members. After the cloth was drawn the chair was taken by R Boden, Esquire, M. D. and the vice chair by the Reverend T. Oldknow. The usual loyal & patriotic toasts were given which were cheerfully drunk by the company. The chairman then gave the health of Mr. J Oldknow a visiting friend. Mr O. returned thanks for the handsome manner in which his health had being drunk and in a very clever speech dwelt on the merits of odd fellowship earnestly recommending all in the time of health to provide for the hour of need. The worthy gentleman was frequently cheered during this eloquent address which we hope will not be lost by those who heard it. He also dwelt very forcibly on the use and abuse of anniversaries. Also how that by organization of different lodges a deal of expense might be saved, and larger numbers in a good work collected together his remarks in this respect were very interesting and humorous. The speaker finally sat down amidst repeated cheers. Several other toasts were given and responded to so that the evening was spent in a very agreeable manner and all returned home at a seasonable hour.

July 23

The Female Friendly Society held at the Sitwell Arms their annual tea drinking and ball which was well attended and went off in its usual spirited manner. Weather very fine.

Aug. 3

Two sermons were preached in the Baptist Chapel Smalley in aid of the Sunday school of that place and £6—4—6 were collected.

Aug. 5

Married at Cotmanhay by the Hon. and Reverend F. Curzon M A., Vicar of Mickleover uncle of the bride, the Hon G. J. Addington, Major 38 Foot son of Viscount Sidmouth to Nelly Hindmarsh second daughter of A. M Mundy, Esquire, Shipley Hall.

Aug. 8

Mr R. Turton Hill Top received a Swansea ship Letter from his son on board the Bombay emigrant ship bound for New Zealand dated July 2nd ‘62. This letter which is wrote in a very lively strain descriptive of the emigrant’s life on board ship will be read with interest by all who peruse it.

Aug. 9

At Linkwood Horsley Woodhouse, Millicent wife of Mr J. Carrington gave birth to twins, two fine girls, and we are happy to add that the mother & children are both doing well.

Aug. 17

Died at Smalley Mill, Martha wife of Mr J. Cooper of Milford and daughter of Mr E. Allen of the former place aged 26 years.

Aug. 19

Died at Smalley Mill Mr Thomas Fletcher shoe maker aged 68 years.

Aug. 24

Died on the 24 at Golden Valley Horsley Woodhouse, Mrs Elizabeth Mitchel at an advanced age.

Aug. 25

Died in Wood Lane, Mr Job Clark aged 58 years.

Sep 1

Mr G. Burgoyne of Horsley Woodhouse was convicted before the Bench at Smalley for pursuing game. Ordered to pay £1 fine costs 10s/6d.

Sep. 2

Thunder & rain.

Sep. 5 & 6

Fine harvest weather.
Lord & Lady Palmerston drove through Smalley in a carriage & four on their way to Eastwood.

Sep. 8

Died at Smalley, Dorothy wife of Mr John Woolley aged 67 years universally respected.

Oct. 11

Loud thunder at Smalley & vicinity.

Oct. 20

Loud thunder & rain at midnight in Derbyshire & Lancashire.

Oct. 25

Harvest supper at Morley Hall. R. J. Sitwell, Esquire’s labours & domestics spent a pleasant evening in singing & dancing. The company separated at ¾ past 11 o’clock.

Nov. 21

Mr R. Turton received a letter from his son in New Zealand who went out with the Bombay emigrant ship from London on the 14th June & landed in New Zealand on 9th Sept. after a passage of 84 days.

Dec. 3

Died in Woodhouse Lane, Mrs Hannah Hinds aged 44 years.

Dec. 21

Thirza wife of Lawrence Grace was delivered of three children at Holbrook.

1863

Jan. 3

Died at Smalley, Mr Daniel Smith farmer aged 94 Years.

Jan. 6

William Wibberly was convicted at sessions for obtaining money in his master name (Mr W. Heath of Smalley Mill) and appropriating it to his own use. 18 month’s hard labour.

Jan. 11

Died at Newark upon Trent, Mr Joseph Roe late of Smalley Mill aged 46 universally respected.

Feb. 19

Married at Horsley, Mr G. S. Walters to Miss Sophia daughter of Mr J. Middleton, Gentleman.

Feb. 21

Mr E. Woollands went to Belper and got rather fresh. He also got robbed and put in lock up but was discharged without expense next morning.

Mar. 10

Rejoicing at Smalley on the marriage of the Prince & Princess of Wales which gave great satisfaction to all parties.

Apr. 7

Died at Horsley Woodhouse aged 58 years William Lounds alias Money Charley.

Apr. 9

Died at Morley, Mr Thomas Allsop aged 84 years.

Apr. 11

Died at Denby, Mrs Fanny Brown sister to Mr R. Foulks Horsley Woodhouse Hill Top.

Apr. 16

Married at Ashton on Trent the Reverend Degg Sitwell son of R J. Sitwell, Esquire, Morley to Miss R. J. Holden fourth daughter of E. A. Holden, Esquire, of Ashton Hall Derbyshire.

Apr. 23

Mr J. Fletcher of the coke yards sold up and went to lodgings.
W. Wibberly discharged from prison by order of the Secretary of State.

Apr. 27

E. Oldknow came out of jail & began another row on the 2nd May. 2 months hard labour.

May 7

Mr W. Davis of Kiddersley Park died suddenly.
Great fight at the Hill Top betwixt G. Roe & J. Day. May 2nd.

June 12

C. Thompson sent to jail for one month for drunkenness.

June 18

S. Turton’s letter from the gold diggings came to the Hill Top.

June 28

Supper & ball was given to the workmen & their wives by R. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley on account of his son’s marriage, the Reverend Degg Sitwell & his beautiful & accomplished bride.

July 22

Wednesday in Horsley & Woodhouse wakes week. The Female Society at the Sitwell Arms held their annual tea meeting and a pleasant evening was spent.

July 18 & 19

There was a very sharp frost about Smalley and its vicinity on the 18 & 19 July.

July 29

The first flower & vegetable show for the township of Horsley & Kilbourne was held in the grounds of Stainsby House Horsley Woodhouse and proved quite successful.

Aug. 9

Received a letter from Ashton. Also Received another Sep 21.
Mr R. Turton of the Sitwell Arms was taken seriously ill together with his family after partaking of some sort of fungi mistaken for mushrooms but we are happy to state that by the help of restoratives they all recovered in a few hours.

Aug. 21

Died at Quarndon near Derby Miss Dorothy Wilmot Sitwell and was interred in the family vault at Morley on the 29th aged 84 years.

Sep. 23

Mr Morris gamekeeper left Wood Lane for his new residence at Horsley Park.

Sep. 30

Smalley Chapel reopened after undergoing a general alteration in the structure.¹ The Stainsby new gardener Mr Mitchel came to Wood Lane to live from Buckinghamshire.

Oct. 1

Miss Mary Holbrook of Wood Lane died aged 34 years.

Oct. 17

The annual harvest supper was given to the workmen of R. J. Sitwell, Esquire, Morley with singing and dancing and a pleasant evening was spent.

Oct. 26

Fanny wife of Joseph Clark Wood Lane gave birth to a son and they called him John.

Nov. 8

Mr Joseph Webster of Little Eaton maltster died suddenly aged 68 years.

Nov. 15

Mrs Eliza Slack died aged 44.

Nov. 17

Mr John Fletcher died at Smalley Mill aged 86 years.

Dec. 15

Mr Mitchel gardener left Wood Lane.

Dec. 31

Married at Smalley by the Reverend S. Fox, Rector, Mr William Barber to Mrs E. Davis daughter of the late Daniel Smith of Kiddersley Park near Smalley.

1864

Jan. 18

William Bennett escaped from the Smalley Lockup. Retaken at Derby Feb. 5th.

Feb. 11

Married at Smalley by the Reverend S. Fox, Rector, Mr Walker Martin, Kiddersley Park Farm eldest son of the Mr T. Martin, Prospect House, Shipley, Selina youngest daughter of Mr R. Carrington farmer Smalley.

Feb. 25

Married at Heanor by the Reverend R. Whinfield, Vicar, Mr J. Weston M. R. C. V. S. to Mary Elizabeth eldest daughter of the late Mr Martin P. H. Shipley.

Mar. 11

Died at the Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse, Miss E. Turton daughter of Mr R. Turton baker & farmer, universally respected by all who knew her, aged 25 years.

Apr. 13

P. C. Parker Horsley Woodhouse discharged from duty for disorderly conduct.

Apr. 21

Miss H. Sitwell married at Morley.
Lately married at Morley, William Christopher Martin & Mrs H. Riley.

Apr. 23

Died at the Union Inn Denby, Mr J. Hewitt aged 41 years April 23 1864.

May 13

The Stainsby new gardener Mr Cooper came to Wood Lane May 13th 1864 (left Dec 31-1866).

May 25

Died of bronchitis Mr C. Oldknow aged 52 Dob Hole near Smalley.

May 27

Died at Ripley, Archibald Cross surgeon May 27 1864 aged 45 years.

June 3

Died at Belper Mr Daniel Watkinson aged 70 years June 3rd /64.

June 8

The weather very dry and warm.

June 12

Two sermons were preached in the Baptist Chapel Smalley when upwards of £7 was collected in aid of the Sabbath school.

June 13

All the hands of the late Mr C. Oldknow of Dob Hole hosier settled accounts.

July 27

The A. O. O. F. Lodge No. 34 club supper.

July 29

Mr S. Brown’s sale Morley Smithy.

July 30

Joseph Hollingworth, Morley Smithy married.

Aug. 13

Dronitius Donovan died at Heanor.

Aug. 29

Woman’s Club tea party Woodhouse Hill Top.

Sep. 9

Mr J. Canner killed at Stanley.

Sep. 17

Harvest supper of R. Sitwell, Esquire, Morley.

Oct. 13

Herbert Ratcliffe married at Horsley.

Oct. 20

Elizabeth wife of Mr William Dring of Codnor Park was delivered of a son.

Dec. 12

John Turton 47 died.

Dec. 30

Robert Weston 58 died.

1865

Jan. 9

William Holbrook died 36.
Sarah Fletcher died Jan. 9 aged 75 years.

Mar. 25

Mr Joseph Potter left the Hill Top & was succeeded by Mr J. Abbott junior of Smalley as farm bailiff to Reverend H. W. Sitwell, Lord of the Manor, Stainsby Hall Horsley Woodhouse.

Mar. 26

Mr Keyworth Earnshaw of Tag Hill died aged 67 years.

May 28

Harriett Hinds died in the infirmary at Derby aged about 30 years May 28.

May 30

Mrs Ann Weston of the Bell Inn Smalley died aged 78 years.

June 8

Mary wife of Mr C. Allen of Smalley Mill died aged 60 years.

June 19

Peter Allen died after a short illness at the city in the parish of Heanor aged 57 years.

July 7, 8, 9

Terrible thunder & lightening July 7-8 & 9

July 16

Died at the Sitwell Arms July 16 at Horsley Woodhouse in the 51 year of his age Mr Robert Turton universally respected.

July 28

Died at Smalley July 28 Mr James Cooper framework knitter aged 77 years.

Aug. 28

Tea drinking and division of stock at the Sitwell Arms Female Society.

Sep. 6

Fine harvest weather, the gathering being near at an end.

Sep. 21

The opening of the organ at Smalley Church. £20 collected that day & 20 more the Sunday after.

Sep. 23

Mr C. Kerry Curate of All Saints York and son of Mr S. Kerry farmer Smalley preached his first sermon at Smalley in the forenoon and at Morley in the evening, his sermons being impressive and the congregations numerous and attentive.

Oct. 7

Harvest supper at Morley with the usual enjoyments at R. J. Sitwell’s, Esquire, Morley Hall.

Oct. 23

Married at Smalley by the Reverend S. Fox, Rector of Morley, Mr Mark Carrington to Miss Smith, both of Smalley.

Nov. 11

Died at Nottingham, Mr J. Smith late plumber & glazier of Smalley aged 71 years.

Nov. 21

Died at Smalley, Mr Henry Oldknow aged 31 years.

Dec. 10

Died at Horsley Woodhouse in the 73rd year of his age Mr William Hawley.

Dec. 12

Married at Smalley by the Reverend S. Fox, Rector, Mr James Slack of Wood Lane to Miss Mary Allen of Smalley Mill.

Dec. 16

Christopher Martin shoemaker Smalley died aged 70 years.

Dec. 18

Fanny wife of Mr Joseph Clarke of Smalley Mill was delivered of a son. William.

1866

Jan. 7

Ann relict of Mr J. Kerry late of Smalley Common died aged 82 years.

Jan. 14

Died at Horsley Woodhouse, Mrs Marshall widow of the late John Marshall of that place aged upwards of 70.

Jan. 19

A grand servants ball at Stainsby House Horsley Woodhouse.

Feb. 26

Died at Horsley Woodhouse in the 70th year of his age Mr Robert Ratcliffe universally respected.

Mar. 2

Died at Morley Mr James Boden, Gentleman, aged 70 years.

Mar. 12

Mrs Mary Hallsworth of Horsley was convicted at Smalley Petty Sessions for picking coal up off the gang road and sent to Derby Goal for 21 days.

Mar. 20

Died at Horsley Woodhouse, Naomi wife of William Ratcliffe aged 30.

Mar. 23

Also Isaac Moss died 55 Mar. 23.

Mar. 25

Also William Mellors died suddenly in Methodist Chapel Mar. 25 aged about 50.

Mar. 29

Died at the Manor House Smalley, J. Radford, Esquire, aged 88 years.

Apr. 5

Died at the Hill Top near Smalley, Mr Stephen Fletcher aged 76.

Apr. 7

Died at Smalley, Mary Fletcher aged 79 years.

May 18

Mr Joseph Martin wagoner to the Reverend H. W. Sitwell came to Wood Lane.

May 23

The anniversary of No. 34 Lodge of the A. O. O. F. at the Sitwell Arms Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse.

May 28

The club belonging the Ilkeston O. O. F. left the Hill Top in high dudgeon.

June 18

The first stone was laid by Mr A. Kerry of the Lodge in Wood Lane.

July 24

Tea & ball of the Female Friendly Society, Sitwell Arms Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse. A pleasant evening was spent by friends & acquaintance.

Aug. 12

Died suddenly on the 12 August last Mrs Ann Eyre landlady of the Nags Head Public house Tag Hill in the 39 year of her age. Universally respected.

Sep. 2

Mr Samuel Turton returned from New Zealand to the Hill Top after an absence of 4 years and 3 months.

Oct. 13

A substantial harvest supper and evening’s entertainment was given to the servants and labourers of Morley Hall by R. Sitwell, Esquire.

Oct. 16

The goods and chattels of the Old Sick Club, Simonfield, Smalley, was sold by public auction. The Club broke up and money divided, 23 members £11 odd each.

Dec. 13

Thomas Vallance died in a fit of drunkenness at Horsley Woodhouse aged 21 years.

1867

Jan. 19

Very cold weather frost & snow.

Jan. 18

Joseph Kerry inspector of police left Smalley & went to Matlock.

Jan. 24

A supper and ball was given to the servants of R. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley Hall it being the birthday of that gentleman he having attained his 70 year. A pleasant evening was spent.

Feb. 28

Died at Stanley Common, Mr William Shaw.

Mar. 3

Died at Smalley Mill wife of Mr C. A. Allen.
Very cold & frosty.

Mar. 28

Maria wife of Joseph Carrington of Smalley Mill left her home and husband to shift for himself. Returned 30 April.

Apr. 11

At Codnor Park, Elizabeth wife of William Dring was delivered of a son and they called his name Thomas.

Apr. 23

Died at Horsley Woodhouse aged 55 Mr John Pearson baker & grocer, universally respected.

June 1

Died at Smalley at an advanced age Mr Joseph Wright labourer.
Also in the bloom of her age Miss Elizabeth Walker daughter of the late Mr Fredrick Walker blacksmith deceased.

June 9

Died on this day Whit Sunday, Mr William Crooks nail maker aged 76.
Beautiful fine weather. Wind N. W.

June 12

Lodge No. 34 held their anniversary at the Sitwell Arms Horsley Woodhouse. The procession headed by the Codnor Brass Band repaired to Smalley Church where an impressive sermon was preached by the Reverend Mr Malin. After the cloth was drawn Mr R. Boden surgeon was called to the chair and Mr Allport to the vice chair. The day was beautifully fine and a pleasant afternoon was spent.

June 14

Died at Smalley of childbirth Sarah Ann wife of Mr John Fletcher mason & builder aged 26 years.

June 22

Found drowned at Kilbourne Mr Francis Buxton late farmer of Horsley Woodhouse.

June 24

Died in Wood Lane Mr Peter Redgate aged 58 years.

June 28

Died at Smalley Common, Mrs Elizabeth Crowther aged 48 years.

July 24

Harriet Weston, Bell Inn Smalley, was informed on for having her house open for the sale of liquor on the 9th June by P. C. Lund. The case was dismissed, the informer having failed to prove it to the satisfaction of the bench and much to the gratification of public at large. George Barker, Smalley Common, was informed on by P. C. Lund for allowing his cow to graze by the high road side while taking it to water. Case dismissed - to be more careful in future.

Aug. 11

A visiting young lady died suddenly at Stainsby House of diseased heart.

Aug. 13

Accident at Heanor Races whereby several persons narrowly escaped with their lives.

Aug. 20

Thunder & lightening. Awful.

Sep. 3

Restoration of Heanor Church, the first stone of which was laid by the venerable J. Ray, Esquire, of Heanor Hall.

Sep. 5

Died suddenly at Kilbourne, H. Hunter, Esquire, aged 59 years.

Sep. 22

The annual Sunday school sermons were preached in Smalley Baptist Chapel by the by Reverend Mr Wood of Chilwell College. The collections amounting to £6—7—6.

Oct. 12

The annual harvest supper was given by R. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley Hall. After supper the evening was spent in music, singing, and dancing, by which all passed of very pleasantly.

Oct. 17

William Marson & Keren-Happuch Fletcher both of Smalley were married at the parish church by the Reverend Mr Malin, Curate.

Nov. 15

Sally wife of Thomas Roe of Smalley Mill gave birth to a daughter about nine o’clock at night, it also being her own birthday.

Nov. 17

Died suddenly Mary wife of Edward Wardle, Smalley, aged 26 years.

Dec. 8

Died at Morley Mr Joseph Bailey late gardener to R. J. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley Hall aged 68 years.

Dec. 21

Very foggy weather & breaking up of a few days frost. Wind S. W. Dusk by half past three.

Dec. 25

Martha wife of Mr Edward Dickman of Smalley gave birth to a son about nine o’clock in the morning and they called his name Henry.

1868

Jan. 28

Died at Horsley at an advance age Mr Richard Wood frame smith.

Feb. 5

Married at Crich in the county of Derby, Mr S. Turton of Horsley Woodhouse Hill Top to Miss Millicent Mary Mason of the former place.

Feb. 13

Mr C. Allen of Smalley Mill married his 3rd wife at Derby.

Feb. 22

John & Thomas Ratcliff discharged from the service of Mrs Radford of Smalley Hall.

Mar. 8

Died at Smalley in her 84 year Mrs Ann Booth mother to Mr J. Booth postmaster Smalley.

Apr. 24

Fanny wife of Joseph Clark gave birth to a daughter.

Apr. 25 to 27

Thunder and rain.

Apr. 30

Married at Smalley by Reverend S. Fox, Rector, the Reverend R. W. Burnaby to Miss C. M. Radford daughter of the late J. Radford, Esquire, of Smalley.

May 3

George Roe & William Ratcliffe of Smalley kicked up a row at the Sitwell Arms. A summons was granted against George; 25s/0 to pay.

May 4

Joseph Carrington sent to jail 2 months on a charge of pilfering coal.

May 8

Mr S. Addinton one of the managers of the firm I. & R. Morley who came to Heanor forthrightly was discharged for general bad conduct.

May 25

J. Potter fined by the Bench at Ripley 1s. of costs for allowing his horse to stray on the turnpike in the parish of Smalley. Same day and place, Carlton Thompson was sent to jail for a month for being drunk and disorderly at Heanor.

June 3

No. 34 Lodge of the A. O. O. F. held their 21st anniversary at the house of Mrs Turton Sitwell Arms Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse. A good dinner was provided which gave great satisfaction and whole proceedings gave content to all parties concerned.

June 4

The M. U of J. O. F. held their anniversary at host Kerry’s, Smalley Common. Heanor Brass Band was in attendance.

June 5

Died at the Lees Houses Smalley, Mr John Cresswell aged 52 years.

June 7

Two sermons were preached at the Baptist Chapel Smalley for the benefit of the Sunday school and £6—17s—6d was collected in aid of the funds.

June 21

Very fine dry & hot. Wind S. W.

July 16

H. W. Sitwell’s rent at the Sitwell Arms Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse.

July 22

The Female Society’s annual tea drinking at the Sitwell Arms.

Aug. 28

Died at Spondon, Mrs Rachael Meakin late R. Foulks, Smalley aged 64.

Sep. 1

Died at Smalley Mr John Kyte at an advanced age. Alas bonny Kyte.

Sep. 21

Beautiful fine weather. Wind variable.

Oct. 6

Died aged 16 years Rebecca Mellors daughter of Thomas Mellors of Smalley Mill.

Oct. 24

On the 24th of October the wind was very boisterous to almost a hurricane and the same night the harvest supper was held by the servants and work people of R. J. Sitwell, Esquire, of Morley Hall. Music, singing and dancing. A pleasant evening was spent.

Nov. 2

Reopening of Heanor Church by the Bishop of Litchfield.

Nov. 3

Mr Job Clark of Wood Lane had a child died of scarlet fever.

Nov. 20

Sophia wife of Reverend H. W. Sitwell of Stainsby House died aged 64 years.

Nov. 21

John Weston many years relieving office of the Belper Union died aged 74 years.

Dec. 1

Mary wife of Watchorn died at Smalley in a very poor circumstances but after she was dead six pounds was found sewed up in her clothing.

Dec. 18

Died at Shipley Hall, Sir Thomas Gresley, Bart., the late elected M. P. for the South Division of Derbyshire.

Dec. 21

Some thief stole some linen out of the wash pancheon at the back door of Thomas Roe, Wood Lane.
Weather raining, wind S. W.
The fever bad in Wood Lane.

Dec. 23

A sale of live & dead stock belonging to H. W. Sitwell, Esquire, at the Hill Top Horsley Woodhouse.

Dec. 31

Coachman came to Wood Lane.

1869

Jan. 1

Martha wife of Edward Dickman, Smalley, gave birth to a daughter one o’clock in the morning.
Millicent Mary wife of T. Turton, Sitwell Arms Hill Top gave birth to a daughter at 5 a.m.

Jan. 29

Died at Belper Mr J. Webster aged 44 manager of Messrs. G. Brethe & Co. aged 73

Feb. 1

Died at Horsley Woodhouse, Mrs Mary Eley widow of the Late Mr J. Eley butcher.

Feb. 7

The christening of the infant daughter of Mr & Mrs T. Turton took place at Smalley Church, Mary Elizabeth being the child’s name given.

Feb. 10

Died at Smalley, Mrs Elizabeth Raynor aged 83 years.
Died at Heanor (city) Edward Musson father of Mr. Musson, Wood Lane aged 66.
Thomas Howe framework knitter Dob Hole Lane started to Derby to buy him a coat. The coat was bought and brought home by a companion. The companion and Howe separated in Derby and he was heard no more of till the 3rd of April when he was found dead in a horse pond at Litchurch near Derby. His remains were brought to Horsley Woodhouse and buried at Horsley on the 5th, aged 47 years.

Mar. 2

Died at Smalley Common, Elizabeth wife of Mr S. Kerry farmer aged 76 years.

Mar. 4

Died at Horsley Woodhouse, Thomas Hawley aged 69. The sale of his goods on the 20th.

Mar. 19

J. Oxley came to the Lodge Wood Lane.

Mar. 21

Mr Kirk left Wood Lane. Mr Sims succeeded.
Jesse Harrison left Wood Lane succeeded by Wilton.
Archibald son of Mr J. Woodlands drowned at Burton on Trent. Interred at Horsley on the 27. Aged 22 years.

Mar 25

Mr Smedley came to Hill Top March 25.

Apr. 13

Mr Bourne Died in London.

May 3

Died at Smalley, Mr Samuel Brown late saddler & harness maker aged 88 years.

May 23

John Ratcliffe died at Smalley aged 37 years.

June 20

Thomas Cresswell died at Smalley aged 76 years.

June 21

Dull weather. Wind N. W.

July 3

John Woolley & Ann Musson married at Morley.

July 6

Joseph Moore slipped down accidently in the New Inn Horsley Woodhouse & broke his leg.

July 11

Sunday school sermons July 11th by Mr T. Mee. Collections 6—17—2½.

July 16

John Brown late of Smalley died at the Union Belper at an advanced age.

Aug. 23

Mr Job Clark’s wife was delivered of a female child and was called Emma.

Sep. 18

The annual harvest supper at Morley Hall Sep 18. Very comfortable party.

Sep. 21

Fine weather. Wind N. W.

Sep. 30

Died at Horsley Woodhouse, Mr Richard Vickerstaff pensioner at an advanced age.

Oct. 4

Ann wife of Mr J. Woolley of Smalley Common gave birth to a son.

Oct. 15

Robert Fletcher engaged to be gardener to Mrs Radford, Smalley Hall.
John Kerry, born at Smalley & turnkey of Derby Gaol, died aged 56 years.

Oct. 25

Martha Calladine committed to Derby Gaol for administering poison to her husband at Nook End, Heanor. 14 years penal servitude 4th March.

Oct. 28

Mrs H. Martin formerly Hannah Riley died aged 68 years.
Christopher Bestwick cut his throat at Tag Hill Oct. 23rd aged 63 years. Verdict temporary insanity.

Nov. 6

Died of paralysis Mr James Young aged 50 years.

Nov. 22

Mr J. Corrie Fellmonger Horsley Woodhouse died of cancer in the throat aged 55 years.

Dec. 21

Trade bad and very cold weather.

Dec. 27 to the 30.

Severe frost & snow.