L14

EDWARD DAVIES PAPERS 

 

 

 

Edward Davies was a builder and joiner who moved to Oswestry from Pantgwyn in the early 1860s.  He was first employed by Messrs. Morris and Chaplin, builders, and then set up his own business.  He died on 29 July 1910 aged 74 years.  The papers listed below were found in the chimney of his property in Oak Street.

They were purchased from an antique shop by Mrs. R.M.L. Gower Jones and given by her to the archives in 1997.

 

 

 

Vouchers of Edward Davies                         107 docs.

1867 - 1880

 

     Dates of rendering of accounts are given where they are clearly state.  Addresses are in Oswestry unless otherwise stated.

 

undated

L14/1

Tho. Rimmer.

13 Feb. 1867

 

     Timber, £19 4s. 6d.

 

 

L14/2

[T. Hewitt?], for the Cambrian Railways Company.

18 Apr. 1867

 

     Rendered 18 Apr. Carriage of timber from Park Lane, 7s. 7d.

 

 

L14/3

Henry Thomas.

[Jul. 1967]

 

     Rendered 29 Jun. and 20 Jul. Bricks, £49 10s. 9d., remainder torn.

 

 

L14/4

G. Jones, for the Cambrian Railway Company.

31 Aug. 1867

 

     Carriage of goods, 6s. 11d. Fragment only.

 

 

L14/5

W.H. Gough, for the Cambrian Railways Company.

9 Sep. 1867

 

     Rendered 9 Sep. Carriage of goods from Turnstall, £1 13s. 4d.

 

 

L14/6

Thomas Davies, [butcher, Willow Street].

1 Oct. 1867

 

     Meat, £1 10s. 4d.

 

 

L14/7

James Redrobe, [slater and plasterer, 5 Lower Brook Street].

 

[Nov. 1867]

 

     Rendered 13 Nov.  Slating etc., £1 16s. 3d.

 

 

L14/8

C. Edwards.

7 Dec. 1867

 

     Bricks, £9 18s. 9d.

 

 

L14/9

John Williams, [tailor, Beatrice Street].

7 Dec. 1867

 

     Rendered 7 Dec.  Coat and collars, £1.

 

 

L14/10

J. Vaughan, Marble and Stone Works, 1 Picton Place, Pool Road.

 

29 Feb. 1868

 

     Rendered Christmas 1867.  Supplies, £5 17s. 3d.

 

L14/11

William Williams, Coal Wharf.

6 May 1868

 

     Coal, £1 3s. 3d.

 

 

L14/12

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

21 May 1868

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 24 Jun.,

8s. 3d.

 

 

L14/13

M.H. Jones, for Edward Jones, [cart owner, Beatrice Street].

 

13 Jun. 1868

 

    Carting, 13s.

 

 

L14/14

Francis Davies.

10 Jul. 1868

 

     Rendered 14 Jan.  Hooks, hinges etc., 11s. 7d.

 

 

L14/15

[Tho Lewis?], Oswestry Agent for Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury.

 

2 Jan. 1869

 

     Insurance premium, 9s., received from Edwd. Davies and Mrs. Margt. Lloyd.

 

 

L14/16

William Willams, Coal Wharf.

10 Mar. 1869

 

     Coal, £1 4s. 9½d.

 

 

L14/17

Jones Bros., Family Grocers, Tea Dealers & Provision Factors, St. Martins, and Bailey Street.

 

22 Mar. 1869

 

     Rendered Mar.  Provisions, £1 17s. 3d.

 

 

L14/18

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

25 Mar. 1869

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 25 Mar.,

7s. 6d.

 

 

L14/19

John H. Dales’ Pawnbroking, Furnishing, & Outfitting Warehouse, 1 Willow Street.

 

5 May 1869

 

     Rendered 29 Mar. and 12 Apr. Matting and binding, £2 18s. 8d.

 

 

L14/20

Dorsett Owen & Co., The Brewery.

5 May 1869

 

     Goods, 16s.

 

 

L14/21

Maurice Roberts, for Oswestry Local Board.

6 May 1869

 

     General rate, 18s.

 

 

L14/22

Robert Tomley.

21 May 1869

 

     Nos. 6-15 of “Hanes y Merthyron” supplied 1864 - 1865 to Edward Davies “late of Pentgwyn Dolanog”, 10s.

 

 

L14/23

Edward Shaw, General and Furnishing Ironmonger.

[Jul.] 1869

 

     Rendered 22 Jul.  Goods, 6s. 9½d.

 

 

L14/24

John Davies.

14 Aug. 1869

 

     Half a year’s interest on £75, £1 15s.

 

 

L14/25

E. Hall, for the Great Western Railway Company.

30 Oct. 1869

 

     Carriage of timber from Liverpool, £2 18s. 4d.

 

 

L14/26

Dorsett Owen & Co., The Brewery.

15 Mar. 1870

 

     Rendered Christmas 1869.  Goods, 16s.

 

 

L14/27

Margaret Lloyd.

[25 Apr.] 1870

 

     Interest due, £6 15s.

 

 

L14/28

William Williams, Coal Wharf.

28 Apr. 1870

 

     Coal, £1 on account.

 

 

L14/29

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

25 Jun. 1870

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 24 Jun.,

9s. 2d.

 

 

L14/30

Edward Hall, for the Great Western Railway Company.

30 Jun. 1870

 

     Carriage of timber from Liverpool, 19s. 1d.

 

 

L14/31

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

17 Sep. 1870

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 29 Sep.,

9s. 2d.

 

 

L14/32

Margaret Lloyd.

[25 Oct.] 1870

 

     Interest due, £6 15s.

 

 

L14/33

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

3 Dec. 1870

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 25 Dec.,

8s. 3½d.

 

 

L14/34

Edward Arthur, for T. Barnes, The Quinta, Chirk.

14 Dec. 1870

 

     Rendered 30 Nov. Lime supplied from Craignant Lime Works, near Selattyn, 7s. 11d.

 

 

L14/35

John Lloyd, Draper and Grocer, London House (At the Bottom of Willow Street).

 

1870

 

     Provisions, 3s. 4½d.

 

 

L14/36

F. Corbett, Boot and Shoe Maker, Willow Street.

2 Jan. 1871

 

     Rendered 29 Dec. 1870.  Boots etc., £2 10s. 8d.

 

 

L14/37

J. Beetlestone, for Minshall & Co., Wholesale Ironmongers and Nail Manufacturers.

 

30 Jan. 1871

 

     Rendered Christmas 1870.  Goods £1 0s. 2d.

 

 

L14/38

[Tho. Lewis?], Oswestry Agent for Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury.

 

7 Feb. 1871

 

     Insurance premium, 4s. 6d., received from Edwd. Davies and Mrs. M. Lloyd.

 

 

L14/39

Edward Hall, for the Great Western Railway Company.

31 Mar. 1871

 

     Rendered 24 Mar.  Carriage of timber from Liverpool, 19s. 6d.

 

 

L14/40

Minton & Co., Manufacturers of China, Earthenware, Majolica, Tiles, &c., Stoke upon Trent.

 

22 Jul. 1871

 

     Rendered 12 Jun.  Tiles, £1 13s.

 

 

L14/41

Edward Wynne Thomas, Linen & Woollen Draper, Silk Mercer, Grocer & Coffee Roaster.

 

12 Sep. 1871

 

     Materials, 16s. 9½d.

 

 

L14/42

J. Parry, for the Great Western Railway Company.

25 Sep. 1871

 

     Carriage of timber from Liverpool, 5s. 6d.

 

 

L14/43

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

29 Sep. 1871

 

     Poor and Watch rates for quarter ending 29 Sep.,

9s. 2d.

 

 

L14/44

Thomas Pryce, for J.R. Ormsby-Gore.

[Sep.] 1871

 

     Sycamore plank, 7s.

 

 

L14/45

T.J. Rogers, [picture framer], 10 Castle Street.

7 Oct. 1871

 

     Rendered 30 Sep.  Glazing etc., 6s.

 

 

L14/46

W.H. Williams, for W.H. Lacon, Wholesale and Retail Ironmonger & Nail Manufacturer.

 

5 Dec. 1871

 

     Rendered 5 Dec.  Goods, 14s.

 

 

L14/47

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Local Board.

18 Dec. 1871

 

     General rate for half year ending 25 Mar. 1872,

14s. 8d.

 

 

L14/48

[Lizor?] Davies and H. Ellis.

3, 4 Jan. 1872

 

     Half a year’s interest on £70, £1 15s.

 

 

L14/49

[Tho. Lewis?], Oswestry Agent for Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury.

 

16 Jan. 1872

 

     Insurance premium, 4s. 6d., received from Edwd. Davies and Mrs. M. Lloyd.

 

 

L14/50

Roberts & Oliver, Tailors, Woollen and Linen Drapers,

Haberdashers and Hosiers, “Golden Eagle”.

 

[Jan.] 1872

 

     Rendered Christmas 1871 and 17 Jan.  Materials,

£4 8s. 6d. and £7 5s. 10½d.

 

 

L14/51

Richard Evans, [boot and shoe maker, Beatrice Street].

30 Jan. 1872

 

     Rendered Christmas 1871.  Boots and repairs,

£1 0s. 1d.

 

 

L14/52

J. Williams, for Blaikie & Beresford, Surgeons.

2 Feb. 1872

 

     Advice and medicines in Jul. 1871, 10s. 6d.

 

 

L14/53

John Parry, for the Great Western Railway Company.

19 Feb. 1872

 

     Rendered Dec. 1871.  Carriage of timber from Liverpool, 3s. 7d.

 

 

L14/54, 55

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

26 Feb. 1872

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 25 Mar.,

9s. 2d.  With related demand.

 

 

L14/56

William Coadey, House Painter, Paper Hanger, Decorator and Sign Writer, Paper Hangings Warehouse, Market Street.

 

 

6 May 1872

 

     Rendered Christmas 1871.  Goods and labour,

£1 14s. 6d.

 

 

L14/57

H. Venables.

17 Jun. 1872

 

     Timber, £6 1s. 8d.

 

 

L14/58

Geo. Roberts, per Tho. Roberts, [for Oswestry Incorporation].

 

24 Jun. 1872

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 24 Jun.,

9s. 2d.

 

 

L14/59

Thomas Dixon, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Silk Mercer, 4 & 6 Monk Street, Birkenhead.

 

1 Jul. 1872

 

     Goods, 5s.

 

 

L14/60

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Local Board.

23 Aug. 1872

 

General rate for half year ending 29 Sep., 14s. 8d.

 

 

L14/61

Ed. Hall, for the Great Western Railway Company.

30 Nov. 1872

 

     Carriage of timber from Liverpool, £2 9s. 8d.

 

 

L14/62

David Askin, for Oswestry, Incorporation.

11 Dec. 1872

 

     Poor and watch rates for quarter ending 25 Dec.,

8s. 3½d.

 

 

 L14/63

[Tho. Lewis?], Oswestry Agent for Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury.

 

7 Jan. 1873

 

     Insurance premium, 4s. 6d., paid by Edwd Davies and Mrs. M. Lloyd.

 

 

L14/64

John Parry, for the Great Western Railway Company.

28 Jan. 1873

 

     Carriage of mouldings from Manchester, 1s. 9d.

 

 

 

L14/65

Jno. Williams, for the Cambrian Railways Company.

4 Feb. 1873

 

     Rendered 3 Feb.  Carriage of timber from Park Lane, £1 4s 7d.

 

 

L14/66

Hugh Jones, for the Cambrian Railways Company.

22 Feb. 1873

 

     Rendered 19 Feb.  Carriage of timber from Park Lane, £3 1s. 6d.

 

 

L14/67, 68

E. Hall, for the Great Western Railway Company.

25 Feb. 1873

 

     Rendered Jan. and Feb.,  Carriage of timber from Liverpool, £1 11s. 9d. and £1 15s. 2d.

 

 

L14/69

Richard Evans, Boot and Shoe Maker, The Quadrant, Beatrice Street.

 

1 Mar. 1873

 

     Rendered Christmas 1872.  Boots and repairs,

£1 0s. 5d.

 

 

L14/70

J. Windsor & Co., [machinists, Beatrice Street].

11 Mar. 1873

 

      Rendered 31 Oct. 1872 and Jan.  “Bolt & hat for roof of Templars Hall” and a piece of ash, 4s. 3d.

 

 

L14/71

W. Drury, for Cambrian Railway Company.

[May] 1873

 

     Rendered 3 May.  Carriage of timber from Park Lane, £1 10s. 9d.

 

 

L14/72

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Local Board.

18 Sep. 1873

 

     General rate for half year ending 29 Sep., 14s. 8d.

 

 

L14/73

Roberts & Oliver, Tailors, Woollen and Linen Drapers, Haberdashers and Hosiers.

 

20 Sep. 1873

 

     Goods, £11 7s. 10d.

 

 

L14/74, 75

Geo. Roberts, Oswestry Agent for Provincial Insurance Company, Wrexham and London.

 

14 Oct. 1873

 

     Insurance premium, 9s. 3d.  With related renewal notice.

 

 

L14/76

[Tho. Lewis?], Oswestry Agent for Salop Fire Office, Shrewsbury.

 

9 Jan. 1874

 

     Insurance premium, 4s. 6d., received from Edward Davies and Mrs. M. Lloyd.

 

 

L14/77

The Rhiwarth Slate and Slab Co., Rhiwarth Slate Quarry, Llangynog.

 

[Jan.] 1874

 

     Rendered 28 Jan.  “Ladies”, £5 7s. 11d.

 

 

L14/78

John Parry, for Tho. Jackson, Carrier.

10 Feb. 1874

 

     Carriage of goods, 6s. 4d.

 

 

L14/79

Richard Evans, Boot and Show Maker, The Quadrant, Beatrice Street.

 

21 Mar. 1874

 

     Rendered Christmas 1873.  Boots and repairs,

£1 14s. 9d.

 

 

L14/80

Geo. Roberts, for Oswestry Incorporation.

24 Mar. 1874

 

     Poor and Watch Rates for quarter ending 25 Mar., 6s. 8d.

 

 

L14/81

W. Price, for the Cambrian Railways Company.

31 Mar. 1874

 

     Rendered 31 Mar.  Carriage of timber from [Welshpool?], 2s. 9d.

 

 

L14/82

Henry Syars, Boot & Shoe Maker, Bailey Street.

[Jul.] 1874

 

     Rendered 13 Jul.  Boots, £1 1s.

 

 

L14/83, 84

John Philips, for the Cambrian Railways Company.

21 Aug., 21 Sep. 1874

 

     Rendered 19 Aug. and 18 Sep. Carriage of timber from Park Lane, £1 8s. 9d. and 3s. 1d.

 

 

L14/85

S.F. Johnson, for the Great Western Railway Company.

10 Oct. 1874

 

     Carriage of timber from Liverpool, £1 18s. 3d.

 

 

L14/86

Thomas Savin, Brick and Tile Manufacturer, Rhiwarth (Llangynog) Slates and Slabs, Cambrian Buildings.

 

11 Dec. 1874

 

     Rendered 2 Nov.  Slates etc., £4 5s. 6d.

 

 

L14/87

Thomas Davies, Butcher, Willow Street.

[Dec.] 1874

 

Rendered 19 Dec.  Meat, 4s. 0½d.

 

 

L14/88

David Vaughan, Dispensing and Family Chemist.

2 Mar. 1875

 

     Rendered Christmas 1874.  Medicines etc.,

£1 15s. 6d.

 

 

L14/89

H. Davies and J.N. Jackson.

3 Apr. 1875

 

     A year’s interest due to the executors of the late J.W.R. [Prynallt?], £13 10s.

 

 

L14/90

J. Luckett, for J. and E. Philips, Wholesale & Retail Linen and Woollen Drapers, Grocers & Tea Dealers, The Cross.

 

 

8 May 1875

 

     Rendered 6 May.  Goods, 8s. 8d.

 

 

L14/91

J. Windsor & Co., Agricultural Implement Makers and Wire-Workers.

 

3 Jul. 1875

 

     Rendered 3 Jul.  Table legs, 6s. 6d.

 

 

L14/92

Thomas Savin, as in /86.

21 Aug. 1875

 

     Rendered Oct. 1874.  Slates etc., £4 9s.

 

 

L14/93

J. & E. Phillips, Wholesale & Retail Drapers, Grocers and Italian Warehousemen, The Cross.

 

[1875]

 

      Rendered Christmas 1875.  Goods, 18s. 9½d., “paid in another Bill”.

 

 

L14/94

J. Luckett, as in /90.

25 Nov. 1876

 

Rendered 18 Nov.  Goods, £1 2s. 6d.

 

 

L14/95

Francis Evans, Saddle, Harness & Collar Manufacturer.

 

[1876]

 

     Rendered Christmas 1876.  Straps, 8[d?], receipt not noted.

 

 

L14/96

F. Corbett, [boot and shoe maker, Willow Street].

16 Jan. 1877

 

     Boots etc., £2 3s. 10d.

 

 

L14/97

Mrs. Abraham Davies, General Draper and Outfitter.

9 Jan. 1878

 

     Rendered Midsummer 1877.  Hats and ribbon,

£1 2s. 6d., paid in instalments from 1 Nov. 1877.

 

 

L14/98

T. Jackson, for Henry R. Bowers, Penbedw Fire Clay Works, Afongoch and Tatham Tileries, near Ruabon.

 

8 Oct. 1879

 

     Rendered 1 Oct. 1879.  Bricks, £19 7s.

 

 

L14/99

David Vaughan, Dispensing and Family Chemist.

5 Jun. 1880

 

     Medicines etc., £2 3s. 1d.

 

 

L14/100

Mrs. Abraham Davies, Draper, Milliner, and Ladies’ Outfitter, Baby Linen Warehouse, Golden Ball.

 

Undated

 

     Goods, 15s. 1d.

 

 

L14/101

Samuel Davies, Woollen and Linen Draper, Victoria House, Willow Street.

 

Undated

 

     Buttons, 1s 9d.

 

 

L14/102

Edwd. Edwards.

24 Apr. [ - ]

 

     Building materials, £2 3s. 9½d.

 

 

L14/103

David Jones, Grocer & Provision Dealer, Willow Street.

 

Undated

 

     Groceries, £1 19s. 9d.

 

 

L14/104-106

Roberts & Oliver, Woollen & Linen Drapers, Haberdashers & Hosiers, Golden Eagle.

 

Undated

 

     Materials 1s. 11d., 5s. 11½d., 8s. 11½d.

 

 

L14/107

Edward Shaw, General and Furnishing Ironmonger.

Undated

 

     Goods, 9s. 5d.

 

 

 

Vouchers of Mrs Davies                                10 docs.

 

1868 - 1876, undated

L14/108

Joseph Evans, Tea Dealer, Grocer, Seedsman, Flour and Provision Merchant.

 

1868

 

     Rendered 13 Oct.  Groceries, 6s. 2d.

 

 

L14/109

Roberts & Oliver, as in /104-106.

9 Dec. 1870

 

     Rendered 19 Oct.  Materials, balance of 6s. 0½d.

 

 

L14/110

H. Syars.

14 Jul. 1874

 

     Rendered Jul.  Boots, 11s. 6d.

 

 

L14/111

Mrs. Abraham Davies, as in /100.

2 Sep. 1876

 

     Hat and ribbon, 3s. 3½d.

 

 

L14/112-117

J. & E. Philips, Linen and Woollen Drapers, Grocers and Tea Dealers, The Cross.

 

Undated

 

     Goods, 3s. 5d., 1s. 4d., 1s. 9½d., 3s. 0½d., 6s. 6d., 4s.

 

 

 

Miscellanea                                                    19 docs.

 

1866 - 1874, undated

L14/118-123

Accounts of work done by Edward Davies for R.J. Venables, Oakhurst.

 

1866, undated

 

L14/124                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Voucher of Mrs. Venables, debtor to David Bowyer & John Rogers.

 

4 Sep. 1869

 

     Rendered 3 Sep.  Cutting oak, 14s. 6d.

 

 

L14/125

Voucher of Mrs. Venables, debtor to J.R. Ormsby Gore.

1871

 

     Rendered Sep.  Roofing tiles, 4s.

 

 

L14/126

Jury Summons to Edward Davies.

25 Sep. 1873

 

L14/127

General District Rate Demand Note to Edward Davies.

[1873]

 

     14s. 8d. for half year ending 25 Mar. 1874.

 

 

L14/128-133

Dog Licences issued to Edward Davies.

1867 - 1874

 

     Lack 1870 and 1873.

 

 

L14/134

Promissory Note of Edward Davies to Edward Downes.

 

14 May 1874

 

     £20 to be paid in one month’s time.

 

 

L14/135

Recipes for French polishing and varnishing furniture.

Undated

 

L14/136

Photocopy of obituary of Edward Davies in Border Counties Advertizer.

 

 

3 Aug. 1910