The Diary of Joseph Moss

1880

Mar. 30

Mrs Hawkins head gardener’s wife of Stainsby Hall gave birth to a daughter March 30.

Apr. 2

Mr James Harrison late coachman to E.D. Sitwell, Esquire, of Stainsby Hall died April 2nd.

May 22

Ann wife of Mr Joseph Carrington died May 22.

June 6

Mr Thomas Woolley framework knitter died at Smalley June 6th.

Aug. 18

Died at Belper Aug. 18 Mr Samuel Walters repossession dealer. Universally respected. Aged 37 years.

Sep. 7

Mr Anthony Kerry builder died Sep 7th aged 67 years. Universally respected.
Mr Anthony Kerry of the Rose & Crown public house died aged 67. Much respected.

Sep. 21

Selina infant daughter of William & Laura Hunt of Wood Lane died of teething Sept. 21.
During the past fortnight ending Sept. 18 people was attacked by the English Cholera at Stainsby Hall near Smalley.

Oct. 2

Harvest supper at Morley Hall Oct 2nd.

1881

Apr. 1

Mr Joseph Harrison farmer Smalley died aged 70.

[May]

Samuel son of Richard Henry blacksmith & Sarah his wife died aged 36 years well respected.