| Date | Extract | Publication |
| 29th January 1790 | A curious boxing match took place a few days ago at Waddington near Lincoln between two females of that village, Susanna LOCKER and Mary FARMERY. They both laid claim to the affections of a young man; this produced a challenge from the latter to fight for the prize, which was accepted. Proper sidesmen were chosen and every matter conducted in form. After several count-down blows on each side, the battle ended in favour of Mary FARMERY. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 16th April 1790 | Amongst the fortunate proprietors of Lottery tickets this season, is Mr MARRIS of Winterton in this county, who a few days ago was agreeably surprised at being informed, the ticket of which he held a Half Share, had drawn a £20,000 Prize. He then immediately set off for London where he has had the pleasure to receive £10,000 on demand, as being his share of the Prize. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 11th June 1790 | Marriage: A few days ago was married at Waddington near this city of Lincoln, William GAD aged 79 to Mary GAD of the same age and of the same place. What is extraordinary there was at tea in the evening, the bridegroom, the bride, their fathers (sic), four brothers, two sisters, two uncles, two aunts, one kinsman and one kinswoman: and altogether but six persons whose ages amounted to 416 years, and all of one name. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 30th July 1790 | Whereas ROSAMUND NEWTON of Halton-Skidder in the Parish of East Halton in the county of Lincoln, Widow, has Assigned over all her Effects unto JOHN BYGOTT of Halton aforesaid, and WILL SWALLOW of Thornton-Curtis in the said County, in Trust and for the Benefit of her Creditors. Notice is hereby given to all Persons who have any demands upon the Effects of the said ROSAMUND NEWTON to give their Claim to the said Assignees, on or before the Ninth day of August next at the House of Mr JAMES BYGOTT, a shop-keeper in Barton upon Humber, otherwise they will be excluded any Benefit, as an immediate Dividend is intended to be made. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 1st October 1790 | Death: On Tuesday se´nnight was found dead in his bed at Bourn in this county, James QUANBOROUGH, aged 102 years. He had been a collector of Tolls in the above town for upwards of 40 years and for that time had no other support than on market days filching and picking up potatoes, carrots, cabbage, horse beans, etc, which he used to boil together with grains and thus existed for years. For 14 years he was never shaved and for the past seven years he had not been out of his room. He died possessed of upwards of £300 which he used to hide in different parts of his room. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 8th October 1790 | Marriage: On Thursday last was married at Donington, Richard NICHOLS, (commonly called ´Saucy Nichols´) aged 71 to Ann DIXON aged 22. The good old man, hoping to avoid the ridicule of the multitude, led his Bride elect along a bye lane to the Church. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 19th November 1790 | All persons are hereby cautioned against trusting Mary WALL, wife of John WALL, Blacksmith of Somerby in the County of Lincoln, as he will not be answerable for any debts she may contract - Also all persons are desired not to pay her any bills on my account from the date hereof. November 20, 1790. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 18th February 1791 | PENNELL´S Will: The Heir at Law of WILLIAM PENNELL, late of Horncastle in the County of Lincoln, Attorney at Law, deceased, (whose Residence since the month of April 1783 at different times and for several months together, has been in London or the vicinity thereof, to the Month of June last, when the said William PENNELL returned to Horncastle aforesaid; continued there until his Death, which happened on the 26th day of January last), requests that if any Person or Persons can give Information of being a subscribing Witness or Witnesses to any Will or Codicil executed by the said William PENNELL, since the Month of April 1783, that they will forthwith give notice thereof either to JOHN HANSON, Attorney at Law, Chancery Lane, London: or to RICHARD HEALD of Horncastle aforesaid, Attorney at Law. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 8th May 1791 | On Friday last were rung at Holbeach in this County, by the Society of ringers there, 5,040 bob majors, with great exactness and propriety, in three hours and 29 minutes. The ringers were: (Treble) 1st: John BAXTER, 2nd: George STUART jun, 3rd: John BLAND, 4th: John STUART senr, 5th: William CHRISTIAN, 8th: - William CLARK, 7th: Thomas JOHNSON: (Tenor) John PARKER. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 7th January 1792 | Next of Kin - Notice is hereby given that whoever can satisfactorily prove themselves to be nearest in Degree of Kindred to William OSBORN, late of Raithby in the county of Lincoln, Farmer and Grazier, deceased, may hear of something to their Advantage by applying to Mr WEBB, Attorney at Law at Louth. NB: The said William OSBORN died in the month of March 1789. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 28th September 1792 | Lately died at Folkingham in this county, Mary FOSTER, a maiden lady aged 73 years - by her own desire her remains were enclosed in a rude deal coffin and carried by four taylers (sic) with six young maidens to hold up the pall. The bells chimed her to church, where an anthem was sung, taken from the 7th chapter of the Book of Job: and after the service was over, a merry peal was rung. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 28th September 1792 | Marriage: On Thursday se´nnight was married at Carlby in this county, Mr James GLENN, farmer, to Mrs HODGKIN, a most disconsolate widow for 20 days! | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 23rd January 1795 | SKENDLEBY near SPILSBY - NURSERY of TREES to be SOLD. A Variety of Forest Trees, Fruit Trees, Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs, Bulbous and Herbaceous Flower Roots etc, Garden Seeds of all Kinds: Clover Seeds, Grass Seeds of all Sorts, for the improvement of Lands; Rape and Turnip Seeds of different Sorts, the Turnip Seed chiefly of his own raising, with a particularly fine Sort never before sown in these Parts: all the above warranted to be of the best Quality, and the Lowest Prices by:- John OLIVER, Nursery & Seedsman. Good Allowances for Trade. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 20th February 1795 | CHRISTIAN KREBS, Surgeon and Occulist begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public that he may be consulted at his Apartments at Mrs GOODYEAR´s, High Street, BOSTON, Lincolnshire, every Day until the Second of April 1795. Letters to be post-paid. Boston, February 19, 1795. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 13th March 1795 | GRANTHAM - THOMAS RAWLINSON has Cured a Large Quantity of HAMS, BACON and TONGUES: Ham from Ten Pound to Twenty Pound weight; Flitches from Three Stone to Eight Stone weight. Any Person giving Orders, may depend on having good and well cured (sic). NB An APPRENTICE to a BUTCHER and GRAZIER is Wanted at May-Day. For particulars apply of the above. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 13th March 1795 | B FIRTH, MILLINER, IN THE CITY OF LINCOLN, Begs leave to inform her Friends, and the Public, that she has an assortment of MUSLIN that will be sold at REDUCED PRICES, they being an Article she don´t (sic) in future intend to deal in. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 13th March 1795 | MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO BE SOLD - A NEW PORTABLE GRAND PIANOFORTE with Three Unisons, also a SQUARE ONE. The above, for Brilliancy of Tone and Principle of Action, are equal, if not superior to any Instrument of the Kind ever offered to the Public, being finished by one of the first Mechanics in Europe. Apply Mr BARNET, at STAMFORD. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 20th March 1795 | WANTED at EASTER Next, A MAN and his WIFE to RESIDE in the WORKHOUSE, and provide for the POOR of the Parish of HOWELL. For particulars apply to Mr John ELKINGTON, of HOWELL, near SLEAFORD. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 20th March 1795 | Whereas, Rebecca, Wife of William MORTWOOD, did Abscond from her said husband on Thursday evening last in Company with Joseph GILBERT. This is to give Notice that the said William MORTWOOD will not be answerable for, or pay any Debts she may hereafter contract with any Person or Persons whatever. Weston, near Spalding, Lincolnshire: 7th Day of March 1795. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 17th April 1795 | TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION (By THOMAS PENNY) on the Premises of Mrs CAMPLIN in DYKE in the Parish of BOURN in the County of Lincoln on TUESDAY the 28th Day of APRIL, 1795. SEVEN HORSES and MARES about FOURTEEN BEASTS of Different Ages and some IMPLEMENTS of HUSBANDRY. Six Months´ Credit will be given (on an Approved Security) for all Bargains above Forty Shillings. The Sale to begin at Ten o´clock in the Forenoon. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 17th April 1795 | THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT a GENERAL MEETING of the SOCIETY of INDUSTRY will be held at the GEORGE INN, at ALFORD at Ten o´clock in the Forenoon on Thursday the 23rd of this instant APRIL, for the ADJUDICATION of the PREMIUMS of the said Society. At the same Time and Place there will be a KNITTING TRIAL, open to all Children belonging to any Subscribing Parishioner and being under the age of Eight Years. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 21st August 1795 | MARSTON FEAST - We the inhabitants of MARSTON, near Grantham, having duly considered the bad consequences attending Country Wakes and Feasts, which, tho originally intended for Religious Meetings, are now quite perverted, serving chiefly to encourage Drunkenness the Inlet of Vice and Prophaneness; and further considering that the present alarming high Prices of Provisions, must nearly involve every poor Family in insurmountable Debts and difficulties; which to prevent and keep our Parishioners from such Embarrassments, as well as to check the rapid Growth of Vice and Immorality, we have unanimously agreed to discontinue our ANNUAL FEAST and to give this Public NOTICE, of our Resolution to abolish it. Given under our hands this 16th day of August 1795. (signed) Thomas EDINBOROUGH Alexander WRIGHT William GEESON Thomas WORTH Richard HARMSTONE Samuel HUCKERBY Noah ROPER William WING D METHERINGHAM | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 21st August 1795 | To Parish Clerks and Others: If any Person will give information to R L WALKER of Sheffield, Yorkshire, Mercer; Mr R LELY of Lincoln, Attorney at Law; or to Mr SCOTT of 33 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury. London; on the Burial of Robert ETHERINGTON Esq., formerly of the Bail of Lincoln; but who afterwards went to live in some part of Holderness in Yorkshire: where it is supposed he died between 40 and 50 years ago so that a Certificate of his Burial may be had; or if any Person will give information as above, in what Year the said Robert ETHERINGTON actually died, they shall receive Two Guineas for his or her Trouble. August 19th, 1795. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 13th November 1795 | The house of George JOHNSON of Bridge-End, in the Parish of Horbling, Lincolnshire, was broke open on the 28th October 1795 and amongst other things a remarkable WATCH was taken away; the outside spring of which is hollow, Three Clips on the Side of the Face, and the inside Engine is broke (sic). If the above is offered for sale or to be pawned, on giving Notice to Mr GEORGE JOHNSON, as above, FORTY POUNDS will be paid on the Conviction of the Offender for Burglary. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 18th March 1796 | On Friday last Mr HUSBEND, Shoe-maker of Morton in this County, was married at Gainsborough to Widow CAWTHORP. The man had been a disconsolate widower for Eighteen Long Tedious Days; A Little riotious behaviour amongst the swinish multitude occurred on the occasion. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 18th March 1796 | Marriage: On Friday last Mr HUSBEND, Shoe-maker of Morton in this county, was married at Gainsborough to Widow CAWTHORP. The man had been a disconsolate widower for Eighteen Long Tedious Days; A Little riotious behaviour amongst the swinish multitude occurred on the occasion. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 17th June 1796 | A Caution: Whereas, Elizabeth KIRK, Wife of me, Thomas KIRK of Bicker in the County of Lincoln, Farmer, prompted by an Evil Disposition, without any Provocation, Absconded from me on or about the 13th Day of January 1796, and has not since returned Home: Now I do hereby give Notice, that I will not pay or discharge any Debts that she may have entered into since she left me, or which she may hereafter contract. Witness my hand, Thomas KIRK, Bicker, 1st June 1796. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 17th June 1796 | Caution: Whereas Elizabeth KIRK, prompted by an evil Disposition without any Provocation, absconded from me Thomas KIRK of Bicker, farmer, about 13th January last, I will not pay or discharge any debts she may hereafter contract. - Witness my hand, at Bicker on 1st Day of June (signed) Thomas KIRK. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 4th August 1796 | On Wednesday last an Inquisition was taken at Ruskington, Lincolnshire, before George WHITE, Gent, Coroner, on view of the body of George ROWSTON, an apprentice to Thomas LUNN of the same place, Blacksmith, who hanged himself with a chain in his master´s shop. The verdict of the jury was Felo-de-se (suicide). The body was accordingly interred in the public highway. | THE TIMES |
| 5th August 1796 | Wanted the Next of Kindred of Thomas BRIGGS, late of Boston in the County of Lincoln, yeoman, deceased, are desired to apply to Mary BRIGGS of Boston aforesaid, Widow and the Relict, and also Administratrix of the Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said Thomas BRIGGS, or to Mr HOLLWAY, Attorney at Boston aforesaid, for the purpose of receiving their Distributive Share of the Estate and Effects of the said Thomas BRIGGS. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 16th September 1796 | Royal South Regiment of Lincolnshire Militia; Deserted from the said Regiment, quartered at Chelmsford Barracks, the following persons, viz:- George COOPER (from Capt. LLUELLWYN´s Company): 27 years of age: 5 Feet 5 Inches high; Residence Weston, Yorkshire; Occupation a Laborer: dark Complexion, Brown Hair, Hazle Eyes, a large scar on the Right side of the Throat - Deserted on 9th of August last, in full Battalion Cloathing and Black Leather Cap: - Substitute for William BUFF of Gosberton, Lincolnshire. William MAPLESTON (from the same Company): 27 years of age: 5 Feet 7 Inches high: Residence at Kirton, Lincolnshire: Occupation a Laborer: Fair Complexion, Brown Hair, Grey Eyes with a Dimple on his Chin - Deserted on 9th August last in full Battalion Cloathing, and Black Leather Cap: - Substitute for Samuel TUNNARD of Kirton, Lincolnshire. Edward PACEY (from the same Company): 33 years of age, 5 Feet 6 and a half Inches high: Residence at Boston, Lincolnshire: Occupation a Waterman: ruddy Complexion, Brown Hair, Black Eyes, a Mole on his left Cheek - Deserted on 9th August last in full Battalion Cloathing, and Black Leather Cap - Substitute for James SHAW of Algarkirke, Lincolnshire. (It is supposed the said Edward PACEY is gone into Timberland Fen, to Harvest Work. - Whosoever will apprehend and lodge him in any of his Majesty´s Gaols, shall receive Five Guineas Reward to be paid by Thomas RASDALL or Samuel BURRELL, Overseers for the Parish of Algarkirke, over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament). Charles CUTTS, 25 Years of Age: 5 Feet 7 Inches and a Quarter high: Residence at Corby, Lincolnshire: Occupation a Laborer, fair Compexion, sandy Hair, Grey Eyes: - Deserted on the 10th August last, in full Light Infantry Cloathing and Cap. - Substitute for John CLARKE of Colsterworth. John SPENCE, 27 Years of Age: 5 Feet 6 Inches and a Quarter high: Residence at Donington, Lincolnshire: Occupation a Laborer: ruddy Complexion: Brown Hair: Grey Eyes: large Scar on his left Wrist: - Deserted on the 23rd August last - Substitute for John PARKER of Donington, Lincolnshire. Thomas GREGORY (from the Grenadier Company): 30 Years of Age: 6 Feet One Inch and a Quarter high: Residence at Swineshead, Lincolnshire: Occupation a Laborer, Fresh Complexion, Light-Brown Hair, Grey Eyes, Cut on his left Hand: Straight and Stout made (Person): Deserted on 23rd August last in an old Regimental Coat and Round Hat. - Substitute for John CLEMENTS of St Nicholas Parish, Lincoln. John LITTLE (from Captain BELL´s Company): 25 Years of Age: 5 Feet 7 Inches high: Residence at West Walton, Norfolk: Occupation a Laborer: Fresh Complexion: Brown Hair, Brown Eyes: a Scar on the fore-finger of his Left Hand: - Deserted on the 23rd of August last, in a Light-Brown Lacket and a Round Hat. Substitute for William ROBINSON of Kirkby Laythorpe, Lincolnshire. Whoever shall apprehend the above Deserters, and lodge them or either of them in any of His Majesty´s Gaols, will, on Application to Colonel SIBTHORPE, Chelmsford Barracks, receive Twenty Shilling each, over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament for apprehending Deserters: - and the Parish of Kirkby Laythorpe will allow the further Sum of Three Guineas for apprehending the said John LITTLE. (dated) September 1st, 1796. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 5th January 1798 | Death: On Monday morning, 1st January, died at Gainsborough, Mr William GUNOR aged 79 years, one of the people called Quakers. He and his wife had lived together more than 50 years and in all that time had never employed either a doctor or apothecary. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 4th January 1799 | George ROSE left his Wife and Family about two Years Ago chargeable to the Parish of Billingborough in the county of Lincoln. He was born at Musson, Leicestershire, is about 44 years of age, Swarthy complexion, has a scar on the right side of his nose, thick lips, slim made, near-sighted, and wears spectacles; is about 5 foot 3 or 4 inches high; by profession a Rag-gatherer and Pattin maker. He has been a Soldier in the Cambridgeshire Regiment of Infantry, raised in the American War about the year 1776 or 1777, under command of General John PARLOW from which he obtained his discharge in the year 1783. Whoever will apprehend the aforesaid George ROSE lodge him in one of his Majesty´s Gaols and give Information immediately to the Overseers of Billingborough aforesaid, shall be hansomely rewarded for their Trouble. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 15th March 1799 | A poor labouring man (whose name is CARRINGTON and who has a very large family of children) at Swinstead in this county, is said to be heir to a Mr SCOTNEY who got a large fortune in the East Indies and lately died in London. £10,000 secured by mortgage on an estate in Scotland, forms part of the fortunate property. | LINCOLN, RUTLAND & STAMFORD MERCURY |
| 25th October 1799 | It is with great regret we have to record the death of that brave young officer, Captain SKYNNER, the eldest son of the Reverend Mr SKYNNER of Easton near this place. He commanded the ´La Lutine´ frigate of 32 guns, which was unfortunately wrecked off the coast of Holland in the night of the 9th instant, and all the crew perished, but one. | STAMFORD NEWS |