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Voting Registers - Poll 1812

The poll for two members to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Great Yarmouth, taken on the 6th of October 1812 and published by J. Keymer. The transcription includes :- Voters names, Occupations, Residences & some relationships.

Most of the places of residence are in Norfolk or Suffolk but a number of people are seen to be living elsewhere. The notes section will help to identify the location of some of these.

The original had "Surname, Christian-name(s), Occupation, Residence" separated by commas but all in the one column. The last two columns ie. "Occupation" and "Residence" have been separated from the peoples names to create three columns here. A few entries have "residence,county" and these have been reproduced as printed.

[Transcription copyright © Mike Bristow]


 

THE POLL

FOR

Members of Parliament,

FOR

THE BOROUGH

OF

GREAT YARMOUTH,

IN

THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK,

TAKEN ON

THE 6th DAY of OCTOBER, 1812.


THE NAMES OF THE VOTERS

ARE

ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED, AND CAREFULLY COPIED FROM

THE ORIGINAL POLL-BOOKS,

BY PERMISSION OF

SIR EDMUND LACON, KNT.

Mayor and Returning-Officer.


CANDIDATES:votes
EDMUND KNOWLES LACON, ESQ.607
GIFFIN WILSON, ESQ329
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL WILLIAM LOFTUS387

 

YARMOUTH:

PRINTED AND SOLD BY J. KEYMER, KING-STREET.


 

There were 740 Voters. Those Persons whose Names are
distinguished by an Asterisk (*), polled twice.

[Page 1]

 

THE

YARMOUTH POLL

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
      
A     
      
ABSOLON, Davidparish clerkYarmouth
 
Abigail, SamuelMariner ditto.

 
Aldred, JamesMariner ditto.
  
Aldridge, Johnbricklayer ditto.
 
Aldridge, Henrymast-maker ditto.
 
Aldridge, Henrymariner ditto.  
Ames, Robertmariner ditto.  
Ames, WilliamweaverNorwich

 
Ames, DanielcordwainerYarmouth

 
Andrews, Philipcaulker ditto.

 
Andrews, Zachariah ditto. ditto.

 
Armiger, Marmadukemariner ditto.  
Armiger, Marmaduke, Jun.mariner ditto.  
Atkins, Johnmariner ditto.  
Atkinson, Charlesgent.Napton (Knapton)

 
Atkinson, HenryclerkBacton

 
Atkinson, Thomas Esq.East Ruston

 
Audley, Henrybook-keeperYarmouth
 
Audley, Henry, Jun.tailor ditto.
 
Austrin, HenryshipwrightSouthtown

 
Ayers, Robertrope-makerYarmouth
 
Ayers, Robert, Jun.rope-maker ditto.

 

[Page] 2

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
      
B     
      
Bacon, WilliamcordwainerYarmouth

 
Baker, ThomasclerkRollesby  
Bailey, James MartincordwainerYarmouth
 
Bailey, Joseph, Jun. ditto. ditto.
 
Balls, Jamesmariner ditto.

 
Balls, Johncarpenter ditto.

 
Balls, John, Jun.mariner ditto.

 
Baltis, John M.shipwright ditto.
 
Banbrook, Benjaminrope-maker ditto.  
Barber, Williamship-master ditto.

 
Barber, Johnrope-maker ditto.
 
Barber, Samuelmerchant ditto.
 
Barber, Thomasmariner ditto.
  
Barker, Samuelclerk ditto.
 
Barker, John Esq. ditto.
 
Barnby, W. H.liquor-merchant ditto.

 
Barnby, Samuelgent. ditto.
 
Barnes, Williamshipwright ditto.

 
Barnes, Henry ditto. ditto.
 
Barnes, Johnblock-maker ditto.

 
Barrell, SamuelgardenerRunham

 
Barrell, JohncordwainerYarmouth

 
Barrow, HenrylabourerRunham

 
Barrow, JohnlabourerStokesby

 
Barrow, WilliamcaulkerYarmouth
 
Barth, WilliammerchantSouthtown
 
Barton, Jamessail-makerYarmouth
 
Bass, Robert Esq.Chaston Hall
 
Bateman, Thomasgent.Yarmouth

 
Bateman, Georgesurgeon ditto.

 
Baxfield, J.cabinet-makerNorwich
 
Baxfield, Richard ditto. ditto.
 

[Page] 3

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Baxfield, RobertgrocerNorwich
 
Bayes, Williamstone-masonYarmouth

 
Beaumont, E.shipwrightYarmouth

 
Beaumont, Thomas ditto. ditto.
  
Beckett, Thomas ditto. ditto.
 
Beckett, Charles A.caulker ditto.
 
Beckett, Jamesboat-builder ditto.
 
Beckett, Jamescaulker ditto.
 
Beckett, Williambaker ditto.

 
Beckett, Williamcaulker ditto.
 
Beavers, Robertshipwright ditto.
 
Bell, John M.merchant ditto.
 
Bell, ChristopherCapt. R. N. ----  
Berry, Robert Esq.Yarmouth  
Berry, Thomasblock-maker ditto.
 
Berry, Thomasbaker ditto.

 
Berry, Thomasrope-maker ditto.
 
Bird, Edwardgent.Lowestoft  
Bird, R.tin-plate-workerYarmouth
 
Blyth, JohnbutcherSouthrepps

 
Boardman, R. M.merchantYarmouth  
Boldra, FrancisbrazierLowestoft

 
Boldra, R.schoolmaster ditto.
 
Boldra, BarchamcordwainerYarmouth
 
Bolton, Samuel [Note 6]waterman ditto.   
Bollchen, Henrygent. ditto.  
Bond, Thomasshipwright ditto.

 
Bonnifant, Williamfisherman ditto.  
Borton, Williamcordwainer ditto.

 
Boulter, Jamesgent.Ditchingham  
Bowles, SamuelmarinerYarmouth

 
Bowles, Samuel ditto. ditto.  
Bowles, SamuelfishermanYarmouth
 
Bowles, Samuelrope-maker ditto.  

[Page] 4

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Bowles, Samuelrope-makerYarmouth
 
Bowles, Barnardbook-keeper ditto.
 
Bowles, Jamesrope-maker ditto.  
Bowles, Robert ditto. ditto.
 
Bowles, Williamvictualler ditto.  
Bowles, Thomascarter ditto.
  
Bowles, Stephenlabourer ditto.
 
Bowles, Edward ditto. ditto.  
Bowles, Thomas ditto. ditto.
 
Bowles, Thomasrope-maker ditto. 

Bowles, Williamferryman ditto.

 
Bowles, Edwardmariner ditto.  
Bowles, Johnfisherman ditto.  
Boyce, Danielbaker ditto.

 
Brabant, Johnshipwright ditto.

 
Brabant, Henrycaulker ditto.  
Bracey, James Esq. ditto.  
Brady, Williamglazier ditto.

 
Brandford, Womack Wm.farmer ----

 
Bream, Samuelgent.Yarmouth
 
Brewer, Johncarpenter ditto.

 
Bristow, Thomasmariner ditto.

 
Brooks, Wilsongent. ditto.

 
Brooks, Wilsoncarpenter ditto.
 
Brooks, Williammariner ditto.
 
Brown, John R.grocer ditto.

 
Brown, Williamcarpenter ditto.
 
Brown, RobertgrocerLowestoft  
Brown, EdmundbricklayerBeccles

 
Brown, William ditto. ditto.

 
Brown, Paulinmariner ditto.

 

[Page] 5

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Brown, ThomascaulkerYarmouth

 
Brown, Josephcordwainer ditto.
 
Brown, Robert Ives Esq.Norwich
 
Brown, Johngent.Yarmouth

 
Bull, Jamesblock-maker ditto.
 
Burkett, Charlesplumber ditto.
 
Burman, J.cabinet-maker ditto.
 
Burroughs, Petergent.Aldby (Aldeby)

 
Burroughs, Williamtailor ditto.

 
Burroughs, Jameslabourer ditto.

 
Burton, R. B.marinerYarmouth
  
Burton, Williamglazier ditto.

 
Burton, J.farmerSouth Burlingham

 
Burton, Robert ditto. ditto.

 
Buston, J.T.cordwainerYarmouth

 
      
C     
      
Campbell, JohnshipwrightYarmouth
 
Capp, Williamgardener ditto.
  
Carr, Danielcordwainer ditto.

 
Carr, Josephrope-maker ditto.
 
Carter, William ditto. ditto. 

Carter, John ditto. ditto.
  
Carter, Meshechmariner ditto.  
Cattell, WilliammarinerGorleston

 
Challis, JohnshipwrightYarmouth

 
Child, Johnwhitesmith ditto.
 
Child, Richardsail-maker ditto.  
Chittleburgh, James ditto. ditto.  
Clabon, GeorgefarmerThrandiston

 
Clabon, Johngent.London

 
Clark, John ShellygrocerYarmouth

 

[Page] 6

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Clayton, Samuelgent.Yarmouth  
Clench, Johnmariner ditto.  
Clifton, Robert ditto. ditto.
 
Clifton, Robert ditto. ditto.
  
Clowes, Thomas Esq.Caister
 
Cobb, Jamesgent.Yarmouth

 
Coble, Jamesgent. ditto.

 
Cockell, Lawrencerope-maker ditto.  
Cockell, John L.shipwright ditto.  
Colby, Williamgent. ditto.  
Colman, Edmundblock-maker ditto.

 
Colman, James P.cordwainerNorwich

 
Colman, ThomasbrazierYarmouth

 
Colman, Johnplumber ditto.
 
Conyers, Edmundship-master ditto.

 
Cook, RicharddraperCromer

 
Cook, WilliamshipwrightNorwich

 
Cook, Thomas ditto.Gorleston

 
Cooker, Samuelrope-makerYarmouth  
Cooker, William ditto. ditto.  
Cooper, ThomasmarinerLowestoft
 
Cooper, W.block-makerYarmouth  
Cooper, Johnshipwright ditto.
 
Cooper, Johntailor ditto.  
Corp, Charlesblock-maker ditto.
 
Cory, Robert Esq. ditto.
 
Cory, Robert Esq. Jun. [sic] ditto.  
Cory, Edwardgent.Halvergate
 
Costerton, J. F.merchantYarmouth  
Costerton, Charlesgent. ditto.  
Coultwas, S. J. D.shipwright ditto.

 
Coultwas, Samuelrope-maker ditto.
 
Cousens, JamescordwainerNorwich  
Cousens, John Majorboot-maker ditto.  
Cowell, Thomasgent.Yarmouth
 

[Page] 7

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Cowell, JohnwhitesmithYarmouth
 
Cozens, Jamescabinet-makerSunstead (Sustead?)  
Cozens, William ditto.Yarmouth  
Crabtree, Edwardgent. ditto.
 
Craggy, Johnmast-maker ditto.
 
Crane, Williamrope-maker ditto.  
Crickmay, Edwardblock-maker ditto.
 
Crickmay, Samuel, T.tailor ditto.
 
Crisp, Johnbrazier ditto.

 
Cross, Georgecaulker ditto.

 
Cross, Robert ditto. ditto.

 
Cross, Robert ditto. ditto.
 
Cross, Robert, Jun. ditto. ditto.
 
Cross, George ditto. ditto.
 
Crosskill, Henrystone-mason ditto.

 
Crowforth, Johnwaterman ditto.

 
Cubitt, Robertglazier ditto.
 
Curtis, Josiahbell-man ditto.

 
Curtis, Robertcordwainer ditto.
 
Curtis, Josephcarpenter ditto.
 
      
D     
      
Daines, WilliamshipwrightLondon
 
Dale, John S.hair-dresserNorwich
 
Daniel, Johngent.Yarmouth
 
Daniel, Johngrocer ditto.

 
Davie, Allisongent. ditto.

 
Davie, Allison, Jun.ship-master ditto.
 
Davie, Williammariner ditto.
 
Davis, Georgeblock-maker ditto.

 
Dawson, William, Sen.cordwainer ditto.

 
Dixon, Joseph, Jun.toyman ditto.

 
Doe, ThomasbakerNorwich

 
Douglas, JohnshipwrightYarmouth
  
Douglas, John W. ditto. ditto.

 

[Page] 8

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Douglas, T.ship-builderYarmouth

 
Drury, Josephshipwright ditto.
 
Drury, Williamblock-maker ditto.

 
Duffield, Georgegrocer ditto.  
Dunn, Robertkeelman ditto.  
Durant, SimongrocerYoxford  
Durant, Henryrope-makerYarmouth
 
Dye, Robertcaulker ditto.
 
Dye, William ditto. ditto.

 
Dye, William, Jun.teacher ditto.

 
Dye, Robertbookbinder ditto.

 
Dye, Henrycaulker ditto.  
      
E     
      
Eastmure, B.marinerYarmouth

 
Eastmure, B. Jun. ditto. ditto.
  
Eastmure, Josephjoiner ditto.  
Eggett, Georgecordwainer ditto.

 
Eldridge, John, Sen.gent. ditto.

 
Eldridge, Richard D.mariner ditto.

 
Eldridge, Robinsoncooper ditto.
 
Eller, Josephcarpenter ditto.
 
* Eller, Josephcarpenter ditto.
 
Ellett, James, Sen.cabinet-maker ditto.
 
Ellet, Williamcarpenter ditto.  
Elliott, Jamesmast-maker ditto.
 
Ellis, Williamshipwright ditto.

 
Ellis, Thomaspostlad ditto.
 
Ellis, Thomashair-dresser ditto.
 
Ellis, Johnvictualler ditto.
 
Ellis, Benjamingent. ditto.
 
Ellys, Thomascabinet-makerBeccles

 
Emes, Henrybook-keeperYarmouth
 
Errington, Georgemerchant ditto.  

[Page] 9

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Evans, T. B.cordwainerYarmouth

 
Everard, FrancismarinerSouthwold

 
      
F     
      
Farrer, John, Sen.grocerLowestoft

 
Farrer, John, Jun.grocer ditto.
 
Farrer, SamuelbakerYarmouth

 
Fenn, Robertgrocer ditto.

 
Fenn, Robert, Jun.gent. ditto.

 
Ferrier, Johngent. ditto.
 
Ferrier, Richarddraper ditto.
 
Fielding, Benjamin Esq. ditto.  
Fish, Johngent. ditto.

 
Fish, Danielmariner ditto.
  
Fish, Simon ditto. ditto.

 
Fish, Johncabinet-maker ditto.
 
Fisher, John Esq. ditto.

 
Fisher, John Goategent. ditto.

 
Fisher, CharlesclerkOvington, Essex

 
Fisher, William Esq.Yarmouth

 
Fisher, James Esq. ditto.
 
Fisher, Thorntonbook-keeper ditto.
 
Fitt, Johnshipwright ditto.
  
Fleming, Harrisgent. ditto.
 
Folk, Johnmillwright ditto.

 
Foreman, Johncaulker ditto.
 
Forster, Pexallgent. ditto.
 
Forster, Ralphshipwright ditto.

 
Fox, Thomasrope-maker ditto.
 
Francis, Thomasgent.Tittington (Fritton?)

 
French, JamesgrocerYarmouth 
 
Frosdick, Mosescaulker ditto.
 
Frosdick, Thomasshipwright ditto.

 
Fulcher, Williamsail-maker ditto.

 
Fulcher, James ditto. ditto.

 

[Page] 10

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Fuller, ThomasbakerN(orth). Walsham

 
Fuller, Williammiller ditto.

 
Fuller, Samuelrope-makerYarmouth

 
Fuller, Edwardpipe-makerLondon  
Fuller, JohnfarmerRaveningham  
      
G     
      
Garwood, T. F.glazierYarmouth
 
Garwood, Johnironmonger ditto.

 
Garwood, Thomas, Sen.gent. ditto.  
Gedge, JohnCaptain, R. N. ditto.

 
George, Curtisshipwright ditto.

 
George, Thomas ditto. ditto.  
Gilby, Johnsail-maker ditto.
 
Giles, Williamrope-maker ditto.

 
Giles, Charlesmerchant ditto.
 
Giles, George ditto. ditto.
 
Gillett, Thomassail-maker ditto.
 
Gillings, Danielrope-maker ditto.  
Gillings, Danieltwine-spinner ditto.
 
Gillings, D. Jun.mariner ditto.

 
Gimmingham, Robertgent. ditto.

 
Gladden, Thomasrope-maker ditto.
 
Glasspoole, Henrybrazier ditto.
 
Goddard, H. Senrope-maker ditto.
 
Gooch, Sir Thomas Bart.Benacre (Hall) 

Gooch, RichardRev. ditto. 

Gooch, Henrygent.London  
Goodens, Johncaulker ditto.

 
Goodens, John ditto. ditto.

 
Goodram, JohngrocerNorwich

 
Goodson, N.lime-burnerYarmouth

 

[Page] 11

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Goodwin, JaspertwinespinnerSouthwould (Southwold)
 
Goodwin, J. Jun. ditto. ditto.
 
Gourlay, David A.toyman ditto.

 
Grapes, Jonathansail-maker ditto.
 
Grave, William, Jun. ditto. ditto.
 
Gray, Thomasbrazier ditto.
 
Gray, Rogermariner ditto.

 
Green, Williamrope-maker ditto.

 
Greenwood, E.cabt.-makerNorwich

 
Groom, JohnmarinerYarmouth

 
Grudgefield, Philipbutcher ditto.  
Gunton, Simoncooper ditto.

 
      
H     
      
Hall, Stephenrope-makerYarmouth
 
Hancock, Williamshipwright ditto.
 
Harpley, Cornelius Gurlinggent. ditto.

 
Harman, Johnsail-makerNorwich
 
Harmer, Henrygent. ditto.
 
Harpley, E.pipe-makerYarmouth

 
Harpley, Georgemariner ditto.

 
Harridance, Durrantcordwainer ditto.
 
Harvey, J.light-house keeperLowestoft

 
Harvey, JacobcarpenterYarmouth  
Hastings, Henrywaterman ditto.
 
Hastings, Johnlabourer ditto.

 
Hastings, Williamblock-maker ditto.
 
Hastings, Henrycaulker ditto.

 
Hawke, Henrymillwright ditto.
 
Hearne, A.mariner ditto.  
High, Roberttwine-spinner ditto.

 
Hodskinson, Randallcarpenter ditto.

 
Holland, George, Sen.mariner ditto.

 

[Page] 12

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Holland, JohnmarinerYarmouth

 
Holt, George Wellsgent. ditto.
 
Hook, Robertplumber ditto.  
Hook, Thomasmiller ditto.  
Hooper, Williamshipwright ditto.
 
Houghton, Henry, Jun.caulker ditto.  
Houghton, Richardshipwright ditto.  
Houghton, Henry ditto.Gorleston  
Houghton, P.boat-builderNorwich 
 
Houston, A.marinerYarmouth

 
Howes, Williamgrocer ditto.

 
Howes, Thomascarpenter ditto.

 
Howes, John ditto. ditto.

 
Howes, T. W.gent. ditto.
 
Howes, E. W.marinerYarmouth

 
Howlett, Samuel ditto. ditto.

 
Howlett, Robertshipwright ditto.

 
Hubbard, Danielrope-maker ditto.

 
Hunt, Nathanielmariner ditto.
  
Hunt, Thomasshipwright ditto.

 
Hurst, Samueldraper ditto.
 
      
J     
      
Jackson, JohnlabourerYarmouth  
Jefferson, Johnmariner ditto.

 
Jenkinson, Richardwaterman ditto.

 
Jenney, Williammerchant ditto.  
Jenkerson, Williamrope-maker ditto.

 
Jenkerson, Henry ditto. ditto.

 
Jewell, Edmundmariner ditto.

 
Jex, Jamesgent. ditto. 

Jex, Edwardrope-maker ditto.

 
Jex, Williamshipwright ditto.  
Johnson, Samuel ditto. ditto.

 
Johnson, Robert S.grocer ditto.

 
Johnson, Jobcabinet-maker ditto.  

[Page] 13

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Johnson, ThomasbuilderLowestoft
 
Ingram, CharleswatermanYarmouth  
Ingram, Williamsail-maker ditto.
 
Ingram, Love ditto. ditto.
 
Ives, Francisshipwright ditto.

 
Ives, Johnmariner ditto.
  
      
K     
      
Kemp, WilliambakerYarmouth

 
Kent, Johngent. ditto.
 
Kettle, Henryshipwright ditto. 
 
King, Thomasgaoler ditto.

 
King, Samuelbaker ditto.
 
King, Joseph ditto. ditto.
 
King, JohnpilotGorleston

 
      
L     
      
Lacon, Sir Edmund Knt. Mayor ----

 
Lacon, E. K. Esq.Yarmouth

 
Lake, Thomasgent.Southtown

 
Lamb, Johnhair-dresserYarmouth  
Lane, Benjamingent. ditto.  
Lane, Thomasmariner ditto.

 
Language, Robetr [sic - Robert]shoe-maker ditto.
 
Larke, JohnpilotGorleston  
Larkman, B.gent.Norwich

 
Lawrence, W.plumberYarmouth

 
Laws, Jamesmerchant ditto.
 
Lee, Johncooper ditto.

 
Leggett, C.marinerGorleston

 
Leggett, J.victuallerYarmouth  
Lessey, SamuelcarrierHolt  
Lessey, R.shipwrightGorleston  

[Page] 14

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Lessey, R.carterGorleston  
Lessey, SamuelgrocerYarmouth  
Lettis, Johngent. ditto.
 
Lettis, Thomasrope-maker ditto.  
Lettis, T. Jun. ditto. ditto.
 
Lewis, Samuelgent. ditto.

 
Linch, Francisfisherman ditto.  
Linder, Walker, W.gent. ditto.
 
Lomb, Johnbrazier ditto.
 
London, Nathanielcaulker ditto.  
Lone, Richardcarpenter ditto.
 
Lonsdale, Richardglazier ditto.

 
Lonsdale, R. S.book-keeper ditto.

 
Looes, Williamgent. ditto.
 
Love, Johnclerk ditto.  
Love, E. M.clerkSomerleyton  
Love, W.cabinet makerYarmouth
 
Lowewell, Jamesship-builder ditto.
 
Lubbock, Robertshipwright ditto.
 
Lubbock, John ditto. ditto.
 
      
M     
      
Mack, IsaacshipwrightYarmouth
 
Mackarell, Johnhair-dresserCley

 
Maddison, W.cordwainerYarmouth

 
Mallett, Josephshipwright ditto.
 
* Mallett, Joseph ditto. ditto.
 
Mann, WilliampilotGorleston  
Mann, WilliamshipwrightYarmouth
 
Manclarke, Austin, P.gent.Pulham
 
Manning, SamuelcarterLowestoft

 
Manning, Thomas ditto. ditto.
 
Manser, JamesmarinerYarmouth

 

[Page] 15

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Marshall, J.husbandmanS(outh). Walsham

 
Martin, MichaelmarinerYarmouth

 
Martin, Thomasgrocer ditto.
 
Martin, Nathanielbutcher ditto.
 
Martin, Hezekiahshipwright ditto.

 
Martyn, James ditto. ditto.
 
Mason, Williambasket-maker ditto.
 
Mayes, Williamchandler ditto.  
Mickleburgh, PaulpilotGorleston

 
Miles, Jamessail-makerYarmouth

 
Miller, Johnrope-maker ditto.

 
Miller, W. Jun.marinerSouthtown

 
Miller, JamescooperYarmouth
  
Miller, Thomasbaker ditto. 
 
Millican, Williamshipwright ditto.
 
Mills, John ditto. ditto.

 
Mitchell, Williamgent.S(outh). Walsham
 
Mitchell, JohntailorYarmouth
 
Moon, Johnwaterman ditto.  
Moor, Robertmariner ditto.

 
Morgan, E. W.grocer ditto.
 
Morley, JosephpilotGorleston

 
Morley, WilliamcaulkerYarmouth
 
Morley, Valentine ditto. ditto.
 
Morling, Danielgrocer ditto.  
Morris, R. W.farmerWinkfield
 
Morse, George Esq.Norwich

 
Morse, T. Jun. Esq.Blundeston
 
Morse, John Esq.Norwich

 
Morse, John Southgent.Burton Turf [sic Note 5]
 
Moss, ThomasmarinerYarmouth
 
Moxom, Johngent.London  
      
N     
      
Naylor, ThomasshipwrightYarmouth

 
Neale, Johnwhitesmith ditto.

 

[Page] 16

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Neale, Francissail-makerYarmouth

 
Neale, Williammariner ditto.

 
Neave, Josephrope-maker ditto.
 
Neslen, Williamgrocer ditto.

 
Nessland, Williamglazier ditto.
 
Newton, Nathanielmariner ditto.
 
Newton, Nathaniel ditto. ditto.
 
Newton, Freemanshipwright ditto.  
Nicholls, James ditto. ditto.

 
Nicholls, Jamescabinet-maker ditto.

 
Nichols, Williamblock-maker ditto.
 
Nicholson, N.cordwainerYarmouth  
Nightingale, Johnblacksmith ditto.

 
Norfor, Williamrope-maker ditto.

 
Norgate, Georgeshipwright ditto.
 
Norton, Johnmast-maker ditto.

 
Norton, Robertshipwright ditto.

 
      
O     
      
Oliver, ThomascordwainerYarmouth

 
Orfeur, AbtielLieut. R. N. ditto.

 
Ottey, Williamgent. ditto.
 
      
P     
      
Page, ThomasmarinerYarmouth

 
Page, William Sagonclerk ditto.

 
Page, Thomas, G.pipe-maker ditto.  
Page, Robertwatch-maker ditto.  
Page, Robertvictualler ditto.
 
Palgrave, Henryblock-maker ditto.

 
Palgrave, Henry ditto. ditto.

 
Palmer, J. D. Esq. ditto.

 
Palmer, Ambroseship-builder ditto.

 
Palmer, Thomas Jun.mariner ditto.

 
Palmer, W. D.merchant ditto.

 

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Palmer, W. D. Jun.merchantYarmouth

 
Palmer, George D.merchant ditto.

 
Palmer, Samuelgent.Loddon

 
Palmer, Jamesrope-makerYarmouth

 
Palmer, Thomas, Sen.gent. ditto.

 
Palmer, James Hurrygent. ditto.

 
Palmer, Johngrocer ditto.

 
Palmer, Johnrope-maker ditto.
 
Pattman, J.shipwrightBlackwall  
Paul, SamuelprinterBungay

 
Paul, RobertboatwrightColtishall
 
Paul, Bennettblock-makerYarmouth
 
Paul, Bennett, Jun. ditto. ditto.  
Peacock, Johnrope-maker ditto.

 
Peartree, Owencorn-meter ditto.
 
Peck, Johnshipwright ditto.

 
Pennett, Samuelmariner ditto.

 
Penny, Josephpilot ditto.  
Pickers, Thomaschapel-clerk ditto.

 
Pickers, Thomasgent.Ingham

 
Pinson, CharlesfarmerSpexhall
  
Pinson, Charles, Jun. ditto. ditto.
  
Pitt, Thomasgent.Southtown
 
Pitt, Jamesgent.Yarmouth
 
Pitt, Johngent. ditto.

 
Plowman, John Godboldmariner ditto.

 
Plummer, Williamrope-maker ditto.
 
Preston, Jacob Esq. ditto.

 
Preston, Isaac, Jun. Esq. ditto.

 
Preston, Edmund Esq. ditto.

 
Preston, IsaacbuilderSouthtown
 
Preston, GeorgestationerYarmouth
  
Priest, JohnLieut. R. N. ditto.

 
Prior, William S.shipwright ditto.  

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Purdy, SamuelshipwrightYarmouth
 
Purdy, Williamcaulker ditto.
 
      
Q     
      
Quinton, JohnshipwrightYarmouth  
Quinton, Johnmariner ditto.
  
      
R     
      
Ranney, John F.attorneyYarmouth

 
Ranney, Thomasgroom ditto.
 
Ransome, Robertshoe-maker ditto.  
Rant, Johnwaterman ditto.
 
Read, Jamesshipwright ditto.
  
Reynolds, Francis R. Esq. ditto.

 
Rising, Williamshipwright ditto.

 
Rivett, JamespilotGorleston

 
Rivett, P.shipwrightLondon
 
Rogers, JamesmarinerOverstrand

 
Rogers, AnthonycaulkerYarmouth
 
Rooke, ThomascordwainerBodham

 
Rounce, W.twine-spinnerYarmouth
 
Rounce, ThomaspainterLowestoft

 
Royal, GeorgemarinerYarmouth

 
Rumer, Thomasshipwright ditto.

 
Runniff, Nicholas ditto. ditto.

 
Rust, JamesfarmerCromer

 
Rust, Benjamingrocer ditto.
 
Rust, Benjamin, Jun.grocer ditto.

 
      
S     
      
Salmon, JosephmarinerGorleston

 
Salmon, Johnrope-makerYarmouth
 
Salmon, Joseph C.twine-spinner ditto.

 
Sancroft, Edwardcarpenter ditto.

 

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Sancroft, JameschemistYarmouth

 
Sancroft, James, Jun. ditto. ditto.

 
Savage, Robertrope-maker ditto.
 
Savage, William ditto. ditto.
 
Scott, Gouldwaterman ditto.  
Scott, Philipmariner ditto.
 
Seaman, Williamauctioneer ditto.

 
Seaman, Johngent. ditto.

 
Seaman, Francisgent.N(orth). Walsham

 
Searum, R.block-makerYarmouth
 
Searum, Robert, Jun. ditto. ditto.

 
Shardelow, Samuelmariner ditto.

 
Shardelow, J. H. ditto. ditto.  
Shearing, Zachariahshipwright ditto.
 
Shepherd, Johnmast-maker ditto.
 
Sherlock, Henrymariner ditto.
 
Sherrington, Benjaminironmonger ditto.
 
Shivers, Robertrope-maker ditto.
 
Shreeve, T. G.gent.Norwich  
Shreeve, Henryboot-makerYarmouth

 
Simpson, Williamshoe-maker ditto.
 
Simpson, William, H.brazier ditto.
 
Simpson, L.joiner ditto.
 
Simpson, William, J.cordwainer ditto.
 
Simpson, J. B. ditto. ditto.
 
Simpson, G.liquor-merchantHalesworth
 
Sinclair, H. M.gent.Yarmouth  
Skoyles, Benjamingrocer ditto.
 
Sloman, Jamesrope-maker ditto.
 
Sloman, Charlesbaker ditto.
 
Sloman, Charlesprinter ditto.

 
Sloman, Henryshipwright ditto.

 
Smallpage, Williamshipwright ditto.
 
Smiter, Edmondcaulker ditto.  
Smiter, Jonathan ditto. ditto.  

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Smiter, JohncaulkerYarmouth

 
Smiter, Simonshipwright ditto.
 
Smith, Marktwine-spinner ditto.
 
Smith, Samuelmayor's officer ditto.
 
Smith, Samuelcordwainer ditto.
 
Smith, Thomasmariner ditto.

 
Smith, Johncaulker ditto.

 
Smith, Simonmerchant ditto.

 
Smith, Georgebrazier ditto.

 
Smith, J. Esq.S. Lincoln Militia ditto.

 
Smith, R.worstead-weaverNorwich
 
Smith, W. Jun.cotton-weaver ditto.
 
Smith, William ditto. ditto.
 
Smith, W. Jun.marinerYarmouth

 
Smith, Samuelcorn-meter ditto.
 
Smith, WilliambrazierAylesham (Aylsham)

 
Smith, ThomaspilotLowestoft

 
Smith, Robertmariner ditto.

 
Smith, Williamfisherman ditto.

 
Smith, T. Sen.yeomanYarmouth

 
Smith, Thomas, Jun.joiner ditto.

 
Smith, Josephrope-maker ditto.

 
Smith, JamespilotLowestoft 
 
Smith, Charlesgent.London 
 
Smith, SaulwatermanYarmouth  
Smowton, Williamrope-maker ditto.

 
Soulsby, Johncaulker ditto.
  
Sowells, Thomaspainter ditto.
 
Spalding, H.farmerHigh Wisset(t)

 
Spanton, B.cordwainerYarmouth
 
Spanton, Christophergent. ditto.
 
Sparshall, T.rope-makerLowestoft
 
Spelman, WilliamgrocerYarmouth

 
Spelman, Nathanielengraver ditto.

 
Spelman, IsaacfarmerAlburgh

 

[Page] 21

Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Spellman, Johnrope-makerYarmouth  
Spicer, Benjaminmariner ditto.

 
Spicer, Samuel ditto. ditto.

 
Spicer, Josephgardener ditto.

 
Spurgeon, John G.clerkLowestoft

 
Spurgeon, Richard ditto.Caister
 
Spurgeon, ChristopherclerkHarpley
 
Stacey, Philipsail-makerYarmouth
 
Staff, Leonardcordwainer ditto.

 
Staff, Jamesmariner ditto.

 
Stagg, J. Jun.brazier ditto.

 
Stagg, Johnschool-master ditto.

 
Stanford, JosephglazierHalesworth
 
Stevenson, S.twine-spinnerYarmouth

 
Stoddart, Josephcooper ditto.  
Stollady, W.house-carpenter ditto.
 
Stone, W.ship-masterGorleston
 
Stone, Isaacship-builderYarmouth
 
Storey, Richardshipwright ditto.  
Storey, Johnbeadle ditto.

 
Storey, Clementmariner ditto.
  
Sunstead, Danielgrocer ditto.  
Swallow, Johnmast-maker ditto.
 
Swanbrow, W.sail-maker ditto.

 
Symonds, Johngent. ditto.
 
Symonds, James Esq.Ormesby  
Symonds, Charles Esq. ditto.  
Symonds, JamesclerkCaister  
Symonds, JamesmarinerWinterton

 
Symonds, Robert ditto.Yarmouth

 
      
T     
      
Taylor, ChristopherclerkOrmesby
 
Taylor, WilliamsurgeonYarmouth

 
Taylor, Johnshipwright ditto.
 

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Taylor, JamescarpenterYarmouth
 
Thirkettle, Robert B.baker ditto.
 
Thirkettle, N. P.cabinet-maker ditto.
 
Thirkettle, John C.mariner ditto.
 
Thomas, Josephshipwright ditto.
 
Thompson, Johnmariner ditto.  
Thompson, James ditto. ditto.
 
Thornton, ThomasfarmerHemsby  
Thorpe, W.twine-spinnerYarmouth
 
Thorpe, Robertrope-makerGorleston  
Tillmouth, B.sail-makerLowestoft  
Todd, JohnmarinerYarmouth
  
Todd, Charlesshipwright ditto.

 
Todd, Jamesyeoman ditto.
  
Tolver, Samuelgent. ditto.

 
Tolver, Edmund ditto. ditto.
 
Tompson, Thomascaulker ditto.

 
Townley, Samuelrope-maker ditto.
 
Townley, Thomasmariner ditto.

 
Trotter, Samuelcaulker ditto.
 
Tuck, Charlesboat-builder ditto.
 
Turner, Rev. Richard  B. D. ditto.

 
Turner, Rev. Joseph R.  D. D.Dean of Norwich

 
Turner, Charles R.attorneyLondon

 
Turner, JosephcaulkerYarmouth
 
Turner, Thomaslabourer ditto.
 
      
V     
      
Vansarn, R. S.marinerGorleston
 
Veale, R.mast-makerYarmouth
 
Vincent, William, G.mariner ditto.

 

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
      
U     
      
Underwood, M.watermanYarmouth

 
      
W     
      
Wade, Edmund R.gent.Aylesham (Aylsham)

 
Ward, GeorgevictuallerYarmouth
  
Ward, Johncaulker ditto.

 
Warren, Roberthair-dresser ditto.
 
Warrent, Williambrazier ditto.
 
Waters, Johnmariner ditto.  
Watson, John,  Esq. town-clerk ditto.

 
Watson, Fisher  Esq. ditto.

 
Watson, JohntailorNorwich

 
Watson, J.shipwrightYarmouth
  
Watson, Benjamingent. ditto.
  
Watson, E., Jun.watermanNorwich
 
Watson, Thomasgent.Yarmouth

 
Webster, J.marinerH. M. S. Solebay

 
Welch, J.rope-makerYarmouth
 
Welch, Henry ditto. ditto.
 
Wells, Thomasshipwright ditto.
 
West, Williamdraper ditto.
 
White, Jamesmariner ditto.  
Wigg, JohnglazierLoddon

 
Wigg, SamuelbutcherChedgrave

 
Williams, J. H. Esq.Yarmouth
 
Wilson, Georgecordwainer ditto.

 
Winn, Charlescarpenter ditto.

 
Winn, Georgehair-dresserBeccles 

Woodhouse, R.rope-makerYarmouth

 
Woodhouse, J.glazier ditto.

 
Woodhouse, Johntwine-spinnerPortsmouth

 
Woodhouse, W.hemp-dresserPortsea

 

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Freemen's Names.Occupations.Residence.L.W.L.
Woolner, Edwardmast-makerYarmouth

 
Woolsey, Samuelshipwright ditto.

 
Woolverton, E.cabinet-makerNorwich  
Wotton, Mark M.gent.Pakefield  
Wright, Samuelgent.Yarmouth
 
      
Y     
      
Yetts, AndrewmerchantYarmouth

 
Yetts, Johncaulker ditto.

 
Yetts, John, Jun.caulker ditto.

 
Youell, Edwardbook-keeper ditto.

 
Young, Johnchaise-driver ditto.

 
Youngman, Thomasshipwright ditto.
  

 

 


F I N I S.


[End of Poll Book]


Notes

  • 1. Some variation will be found in the names of the places in the book. Standard place names are given in brackets () following where necessary so that places are found with a search.
  • 2. Name spelling varied and below are some alternatives which are to be found in the other Great Yarmouth Poll Books which may refer to the same families :- Banbroke/Banbrook, Barrell/Barrow, Barrell/Barrett, Bayes/Bays, Bonnifant/Bonifant, Brabant/Brable, Cockell/Cockle, Durant/Durrant, Ellett/Ellet, Ferrier/Farrier, Goodson/Goatson, Harpley/Harley?, Jenkerson/Jenkinson, Jenney/Jenny, Linch/Lynch, Lone/Loan, Mackarell/Mackarel, Nessland/Neslen, Runniff/Runnafor, Sherlock/Sharlock, Spelman/Spilman, Stoddart/Stoddard, Stollady/Stolady, Tillmouth/Tilmay?, Vansarn/Stewardvanson, Warrent/Warren, Woodhouse/Wodehouse.
  • 3. Under the heading "Occupations" or "Residence" a "----" indicates a blank in the printed poll book.
  • 4. Many places outside Norfolk had seafaring connections through trade and shipbuilding. Some of those given as residences are listed below together with the Chapman county codes in "[]" in which they lay in 1812 :- Blackwall [LND], London [LND], Portsea [HAM] and Portsmouth [HAM].
  • 5. In 1796 Poll an entry reads "Morse, John South Esq.,Barton Turf". The same name is noted in the Churchwardens' rates for Barton Turf in 1793-4.
  • 6. No Votes were printed for this entry.

Other Yarmouth Polls

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1754177717901795
17961807-(Forster)1807-(Keymer)1812
1818182018261830-(Barnes)
1830-(Meggy)18311832-(Barnes)1832-(Meggy)
18351837  

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