Happisburgh
Mill Farm postmill (early) |
Happisburgh postmill stood at Mill Farm and was destroyed by a storm in 1770. |
Mrs Ann Ramsdale of Ingworth owned the mill in 1759, along with East_Ruston_postmill and Horning postmill, when she became insolvent, forcing the sale of all three properties. According to the terms of her Deed of Assignment, a dividend was paid to her creditors in May 1759 and a final one in 1760. |
To be Sold separately |
THREE DWELLING HOUSES with a WINDMILL to each house, late of Ann Ramsdale of Ingworth, situate in the several Parishes of Horning, Happisburgh and East_Ruston. For Particulars Enquire of Mr. Thomas Cubitt of Horning aforesaid, Mr. John Gill, of Bintree or Mr. Richard Kemp of Swafield. Norwich Mercury - 17th & 24th February 1759 |
The Trustees of the Estate of Anne Ramsdale of Ingworth, widow, will meet at the Black Boys in Aylsham on Tuesday 22nd May Instant in order to make a Dividend of the said Estate, of which the Creditors of the said Anne Ramsdale are desired to take Notice; All such Persons as are indebted to the said Anne Ramsdale are desired to pay such Debts on that Day or they will be sued for the same. Norwich Mercury - 12th May 1759 |
The Creditors of ANN RAMSDALE & THOMAS RAMSDALE late of Ingworth are desired to take Notice that a final Dividend will be made by the Assignees on Tuesday 1st Day July next at the Black Boys in Aylsham ... Norwich Mercury - 7th & 14th June 1760 |
A violent storm of wind and rain, such as had not been remembered since 1741. Happisburgh, Postwick and Strumpshaw windmills were blown down ... |
1758: Ann Ramsdale, owner |
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