A One-Place Study of the parish of Waters Upton in Shropshire, England
Insolvencies and bankruptcies
Notices from newspapers and the London Gazette relating to cases of insolvency and bankruptcy involving men who were residing in, or had connections with, the parish of Waters Upton, from 1806 to 1944. Plus other notices and articles relevant to those cases. Note that when information presented in tabular form in the London Gazette, the tables were horizontal (headings along the top row), but to fit extracts from those tables on this page I have presented them in vertical format (headings down the left column).
Index: John Austin (1806) | Thomas Henry Blantern (1868 – 1880) | William Casewell (1869) | John Davies (1851) | Humphrey Hughes (1844) | Henry James Jones (1906 – 1931) | William Milward (1843) | John Warden Owen (1908) | George Henry Phillips (1936 – 1944) | John Picken (1844) | Richard Woolley (1899) ⇓
Note: John Austin was not of Waters Upton, but Waters Upton is referenced in press notices relating to his bankruptcy as his mother lived there (his brother Edward did too).
WHEREAS it hath been represented, that I JAMES JONES, of Leegomery, in the Parish of Wellington, Farmer; asserted in the Public Room, of the Lion Inn, at Wellington, on a Market Day, that Mr. John Austin, of Longdon, Miller, immediately after he became Bankrupt, conveyed by Night three Waggon Loads of Corn from his Grainary, at Longdon, to Waters Upton, (where his Mother resides), and that I met the Waggons on the Road, and cut open one of the Bags of Corn, in order to be satisfied of the Contents. Now I do hereby declare, that the whole of the Charge represented to have been made by me is Groundless, and that I did not at any Time meet or have or ever had any Reason to suspect that any Corn, Flour, or other Property, hath been privately or fraudulently removed or concealed by the said Bankrupt. Witness my Hand the 5th Day of June, 1806. The Mark X of JAMES JONES.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 20 Jun 1806, page 2.
THE Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt, awarded and issued forth against JOHN AUSTIN, of Longdon-upon-Tern, in the County of Salop, Miller, Dealer, and Chapman; are desired to meet the Assignees of the said Bankrupt’s Estate and Effects, on Saturday the 13th Day of September next, at Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon, at the House of Robert Lawrence, the Lion Inn, in Shrewsbury, in the said County; to authorise the Assignees either to commence an Action at Law, for recovering the Sum of 200l. and Interest, secured by Bond to the said Bankrupt, or to accept a Composition for the same; and also to consider and determine upon the most advantageous Way of disposing of an expectant Interest in the Sum of 200l. payable at the End of 8 Years, or thereabouts, from this Time, in Case the Term or the Lease under which a certain Farm, at Water’s Upton, is held shall be then unexpired; and also to assent to, or dissent from, the said Assignees commencing, prosecuting, or defending any Suit or Suits at Law or in Equity, for recovering any other Part of the said Bankrupt’s Estate and Effects; or to the compounding, submitting to Arbitration, or otherwise agreeing any Matter or Thing relating thereto, and on other special Affairs.
Pursuant to the Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in England.
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS. […]
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before a Commissioner on Circuit, to be dealt with according to the Statute, as follows: […]
At the Court-House, at Shrewsbury, in the County of Salop, on the 15th day of April 1843, at Ten o’clock in the Forenoon precisely. […]
William Milward, late of Newport, Salop, in Lodgings, previously of Waters Upton, Salop, Plumber, Glazier, and Painter, afterwards of Dudley, Worcestershire, Plumber, Painter, and Glazier, and formerly of Edgbolton, Salop, Plumber, Glazier, and Painter, and Dealer in Timber.
London Gazette, 24 Mar 1843, issue 20207, page 1028 ⇗.
INSOLVENT DEBTOR.
TO be heard at the Court House, at Shrewsbury, in the county of Salop, on the 15th day of April, 1843, at ten o’clock in the morning.
WILLIAM MILWARD, late of Newport, Salop, in lodgings; previously of Waters Upton, Salop, Plumber, Glazier, and Painter; afterwards of Dudley, Worcestershire, Plumber, Painter and Glazier; and formerly of Edgbolton, Salop, Plumber, Glazier and Painter, and Dealer in Timber.
JOHN ROGERSON,
Solicitor, 24, Norfolk-street, Strand, London,
For EVAN OWEN,
Solicitor, Shrewsbury.
ORDERS have been made, vesting in the Provisional Assignee the Estates and Effects of the following Persons:
On their own Petitions. […]
John Picken, late of Waters Upton, Salop, Bricklayer and Publican —In the Gaol of Wellington. […]
Pursuant to the Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors in England. […]
THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
The following PRISONERS, whose Estates and Effects have been vested in the Provisional Assignee by Order of the Court, having filed their Schedules, are ordered to be brought up before a Commissioner on Circuit, to be dealt with according to the Statute, as follows: […]
At the Court-House, at Shrewsbury, in the County of Salop, on Thursday the 8th day of August 1844, at Ten o’Clock in the Forenoon precisely. […]
Humphrey Hughes, formerly of the Wall, Kinnersley, Salop, Butcher, afterwards of Waters Upton, Salop, Butcher, then of Long Waste, Rodington, Salop, Butcher, and late of Long-lane, Wrockwardine, Salop, Butcher. […]
John Picken, late of Waters Upton, Salop, Journeyman Bricklayer and Publican, keeping a Beer-house, sign of the Red Lion.
London Gazette, 16 Jul 1844, issue 20364, pages 2494 ⇗, 2495, 2496 and 2497.
INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
TO be heard at Shrewsbury, in the County of Salop, on the 8th day of August, 1844, at the hour of ten in the forenoon precisely:— […]
JOHN PICKEN, formerly of Waters Upton, in the county of Salop, Journeyman Bricklayer, and late of Waters Upton aforesaid, Journeyman Bricklayer and Publican, keeping a Beer House, by the sign of the Red Lion. […]
HUMPHREY HUGHES, formerly of Wall, in the parish of Kinnersley, in the county of Salop, Butcher; afterwards of Waters Upton, in the same county, Butcher; then of Long Waste, in the parish of Rodington, in the same county, Butcher; and late of Long Lane, in the parish of Wrockwardine, in the same county, Butcher. […]
NOTICE is hereby given, that John Davies, of Waters Upton, in the county of Salop, Innkeeper and Maltster, has by indenture, bearing date the 17th day of April, 1855, conveyed and assigned all his real and personal estate and effects, except his necessary wearing apparel, unto John Jones, of Wellington, in the said county, Maltster and Hop Merchant, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, according to the nature and tenure thereof respectively, in trust, for the equal benefit of all the creditors of the said John Davies, executing the said indenture. And notice is hereby further given, that such indenture was executed by the said John Davies, on the day of the date thereof, in the presence of, and such execution was attested by, Charles Wall Hiatt, of Wellington aforesaid, Solicitor, and John Cressy, of Waters Upton aforesaid, Grocer’s Assistant; and that the same indenture was executed by the said John Jones, on the 18th day of April, 1855, in the presence of, and such execution was attested by, the said Charles Wall Hiatt; and the said indenture now lies for execution by the creditors of the said John Davies, at the office of George Marcy, Solicitor, situate in Wellington aforesaid.
London Gazette, 11 May 1855, issue 21710, page 1851 ⇗.
NOTICES FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
BANKRUPTS.
From the Gazette of Tuesday, May 15. […]
ASSIGNMENTS.
April 17.—John Davies, Waters Upton, Salop, innkeeper and maltster. […]
Note: Although Thomas spent his adult life in Staffordshire, he was born and baptised (in 1842) at Waters Upton.
Thomas Henry Blantern, of Forebridge, in the parish of Castle Church, in the county of Stafford, Journeyman Butcher, having been adjudged bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the County Court of Staffordshire, holden at Stafford, on the 13th day of August, 1868, is hereby required to surrender himself to Mr. George Spilsbury, the Registrar of the said Court, at the first meeting of creditors to be held before the said Registrar, on the 29th day of August instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon precisely, at the County Court Office, Stafford. The Registrar of the Court is the Official Assignee, and Thomas Lawrence Brough, Gentleman, of Stafford, is the Solicitor acting in the bankruptcy.
London Gazette, 18 Aug 1868, issue 23413, page 4613 ⇗.
BANKRUPTS
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
BANKRUPTCIES AWARDED […]
Thomas Henry Blantern, of Forebridge, Castle Church, Stafford, journeyman butcher. […]
Edinburgh Gazette, 21 Aug 1868, issue 7878, pages 1047 ⇗ and 1048.
BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861.—IN THE COUNTY COURT OF STAFFORDSHIRE, HOLDEN AT STAFFORD.
In the matter of THOMAS HENRY BLANTERN, of Forebridge, in the parish of Castle Church, in the county of Stafford, Journeyman Butcher, adjudged Bankrupt on the 13th day of August 1863. An Order of Discharge will be delivered to the Bankrupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date, unless an appeal be duly entered against the judgment of the Court, and notice thereof be given to the Court.
Dated this 4th day of November, 1868.
GEORGE SPILSBURY, Registrar.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 14 Nov 1868, page 2.
In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Thomas Henry Blantern, of the Victoria Inn, Tenter Banks, in the borough of Stafford, in the county of Stafford, Beerhouse Keeper and Butcher.
London Gazette, 3 Feb 1871, issue 23702, page 413 ⇗.
STAFFORD.—Saturday. […] Licence Transfers.—The following licences were transferred: […] and the Red Lion, Gnosall, from William Barratt to Thomas Henry Blantern, butcher, Gnosall.
Staffordshire Sentinel, 30 Jun 1879, page 3.
The Bankruptcy Act, 1869.
In the County Court of Staffordshire, holden at Stafford.
In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Thomas Henry Blantern, of Gnosall, and also of Stafford, both in the county of Stafford, Licensed Victualler and Butcher.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the above-named person has been summoned to be held at my office, Martin-street, Stafford, on the 25th day of March, 1880, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon precisely.—Dated this 10th day of March, 1880.
WM. BOWEN, Stafford, Solicitor for the Debtor.
London Gazette, 16 Mar 1880, issue 24823, page 2111 ⇗.
Gazette Intelligence.—Under the head of liquidations by arrangement in Tuesday night’s Gazette appeared the following names:—T. H. Blantern, Gnosall, and also of Stafford, licensed victualler and butcher; […]
Note: Although the bankrupt in this case, William Casewell the younger, was not of Waters Upton, there is mention here of William Casewell the elder, of Waters Upton, a farrier.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the following is a copy of an entry made in the book kept by the Chief Registrar of the Court of Bankruptcy for the Registration of Trust Deeds for the benefit of Creditors, Composition and Inspectorship Deeds executed by a Debtor, as required by the Bankruptcy Act, 1861, secs 187, 192, 194, 196, and 198:—
Number—38,607.
Title of Deed, whether Deed of Assignment, Composition, or Inspectorship—Composition.
Date of Deed—3rd July, 1869.
Date of execution by Debtor—3rd July, 1869.
Name and description of the Debtor, as in the Deed—William Casewell the younger, of Yany-lane, Cherrington, in the county of Salop, Butcher.
The names and descriptions of the Trustees or other parties to the Deed, not including the Creditors—The creditors of the debtor of the first part; William Casewell the elder, of Waters Upton, in the parish of Wellington, in the county of Salop, Farrier, of the second part.
A short statement of the nature of the Deed—Deed of Composition, and covenant by the debtor and the said William Casewell the elder for payment to the creditors of a composition of six shillings and eight pence in the pound, by instalments of three shillings and four pence in the pound, on the 29th September, 1869, and three shillings and four pence in the pound, on the 29th September, 1870; and the creditors release the debtor.
When left for Registration—31st July, 1869, at eleven o’clock.
THE SEAL OF THE COURT.
London Gazette, 3 Aug 1869, issue 23522, page 4344 ⇗.
Note: Sitch Lane was not within Waters Upton parish, but Richard Woolley was Waters Upton born and bred; following the birth of his daughter Minnie at Wellington about 1890 he was enumerated at Sitch Lane in the township of Cold Hatton, Ercall Magna parish, from 1891.
RECEIVING ORDERS. […]
No.
2427
Debtor’s Name.
Woolley, Richard
Address.
Sitch-lane, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Labourer, formerly Butcher
Court.
Madeley
Date of Filing Petition.
July 21, 1899
No. of Matter.
5 of 1899
Date of Receiving Order.
July 21, 1899
No. of Receiving Order.
5
Whether Debtor’s or Creditor’s Petition.
Debtor’s
ADJUDICATIONS. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Woolley, Richard
Address.
Sitch-lane, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Labourer, formerly Butcher
Court.
Madeley
No. of Matter.
5 of 1899
Date of Order.
July 21, 1899
Date of Filing Petition.
July 21, 1899
London Gazette, 25 Jul 1899, issue 27102, pages 4621 ⇗ and 4630 ⇗.
Bankruptcy Notices.—From Tuesday’s London Gazette:—[…] Adjudication: Richard Woolley, of Sitch Lane, Waters Upton, Salop, labourer, formerly butcher.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 28 Jul 1899, page 5.
FIRST MEETINGS AND PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Woolley, Richard
Address.
Sitch-lane, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Labourer, formerly Butcher
Court.
Madeley
No.
5 of 1899
Date of First Meeting.
Aug. 9, 1899
Hour.
1.30 p.m.
Place.
County Court Office, Madeley
Date of Public Examination.
Aug. 9, 1899
Hour
2 p.m.
Place.
County Court, Madeley
Date of Order, if any, for Summary Administration.
July 24, 1899
London Gazette, 28 Jul 1899, issue 27103, page 4694 ⇗.
Bankruptcy Notices.—From Friday’s London Gazette:—[…] Public Examinations: […] Richard Woolley, Waters Upton, Salop, labourer, formerly butcher. First meeting, August 9, at 1-30 p.m., at the County Court, Madeley; public examination, August 9, at 2 p.m., at the County Court, Madeley. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 4 Aug 1899, page 5. Also Bridgnorth Journal, 5 Aug 1899, page 5.
MADELEY.
BANKRUPTCY COURT.—WEDNESDAY. […]
RE WOOLLEY.—The bankrupt, who lives at Litch [=Sitch] Lane, Waters Upton, is a labourer, and was formerly a butcher. His statement of affairs showed gross liabilities amounting to £144 4s. 9d., at which they were expected to rank. The only assets was the sum of £10 deposited for costs of the petition, and the deficiency amounted to £134 4s. 9d. The bankrupt, who was examined by Mr. Frank Cariss, admitted that for years he had been insolvent, and had got into the hands of money lenders, from whom he had never been able to free himself. His business as a butcher fluctuated, and he was always in debt, but continued trading nevertheless in the hope that things would improve. He was now a farm labourer. Heavy doctors’ bills were accountable in a measure for his impecunious position.—The examination was adjourned. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 11 Aug 1899, page 8.
MADELEY COUNTY COURT. […]
THE BANKRUPTCY COURT.
Wednesday.—Before Mr. Registrar E. B. Potts. […]
Re Woolley.— Bankrupt lives at Sitch Lane, Waters Upton. He was formerly a butcher, and is now a labourer. His statement of affairs exhibits gross liabilities amounting to £144 4s. 9d., the whole of which is due to 32 unsecured creditors. The only assets is the sum of £10 deposited for the cost of the petition, the deficiency being, therefore, £134 4s. 0d. The debts are made up as follow:—Cattle and meat purchased, £58 10s. 1d.; money lenders’ claims, interest, and costs, £42 16s. 6d.; other cash loans, household, and personal accounts, £13 3s. 8d. The bankrupt stated that his present position was the result of loss in business as a butcher, heavy doctors’ bills, and getting into the hands of money lenders. The examination was formally adjourned.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
Date of Filing Petition.
Jan. 2, 1906
No. of Matter.
1 of 1906
Date of Receiving Order.
Jan. 2, 1906
No. of Receiving Order.
1
Whether Debtor’s or Creditor’s Petition.
Debtor’s
ADJUDICATIONS. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Jones, Henry James
Address.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
No.
1 of 1906
Date of Order.
Jan. 2, 1906
Date of Filing Petition.
Jan. 2, 1906
London Gazette, 5 Jan 1906, issue 27871, pages 145 ⇗ and 156 ⇗.
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES. (FROM LAST NIGHT’S “LONDON GAZETTE.”). […]
COUNTRY.
RECEIVING ORDERS. […]
Madeley.—Jones, Henry James, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, Shropshire, farmer. Jan. 2. […]
London Evening Standard, 6 Jan 1906, page 3.
[FIRST MEETINGS AND PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS.]
Debtor’s Name.
Jones, Henry James
Address.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
No.
1 of 1906
Date of First Meeting.
Jan. 31, 1906
Hour.
11.15 a.m.
Place.
County Court Office, Madeley
Date of Public Examination.
Jan. 31, 1906
Hour
11.30 a.m.
Place.
County Court, Madeley
Date of Order, if any, for Summary Administration.
Jan. 4, 1906
London Gazette, 9 Jan 1906, issue 27873, page 156 ⇗.
“London Gazette” Notices. — From Tuesday’s “Gazette”:—Public Examination: H. J. Jones, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, Salop, farmer. First meeting, January 31, at 11-45 [= 11-15] a.m., at the County Court Office, Madeley; public examination, January 31, at 11-30, at the County Court, Madeley.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 12 Jan 1906, page 5.
UNPROFITABLE FARMING IN SHROPSHIRE.
WATER’S UPTON FARMER’S DISASTROUS ENTERPRISE.
At Madeley County Court Offices, Wednesday, before Mr. Registrar Potts, Henry James Jones, farmer, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, appeared for public examination in bankruptcy. He was represented by Mr. S. B. Dean. Debtor had stated his liabilities to be £315 3s. 5d. and the assets £48 2s. 11d., leaving a deficiency of £257 3s. 5d. His failure was attributed to sickness in family, losses in cattle, and bad seasons.—Replying to Mr F. Cariss (official receiver), debtor stated that he had been used to farming all his life, and 12 years ago, when he was 20 years of age, he took a small holding at Soudley, near Market Drayton, with a capital of £200, which was quite sufficient for the stocking of the holding, with a little to spare. He remained there for six years, and did fairly well, but as there was not sufficient scope for his enterprise, and he was living practically an idle life, took the Lower House Farm at Water’s Upton, the acreage of which was 70, and rent £100 per year. He inspected the farm before he took it, and also had the opinion of an experienced friend, and he felt confident at that time that he would be able make it pay. When he took the farm he had capital, in money and stock, amounting or £600, but that included two loans of £100 each which now formed part of the claims against his estate. Subsequent events proved that he had made a mistake, and he began to lose money almost from the commencement, owing to bad seasons and losses in crops and stock. His one idea was, however, to recoup himself, and he wished to redeem his invested capital, or he would have left the farm two or three years ago. One half of the land was arable and the other pasture. He had grown barley, oats, rye, carrots, mangolds, potatoes, and so forth, and had also reared stock. He had lost on the farm 11 head of cattle, two horses and a colt, 16 sheep, and one sow, which he considered were worth altogether about £200. He constantly called in veterinary surgeons, and the county inspector and the police had visited the place, but no infectious disease could be traced to account for the death of the animals, which was generally said be due to internal inflammation, the cause of which could not discovered. Last year he calculated that had lost £50 on oats, and the potato crop was also a failure. He had also had considerable sickness in his family. He had paid his rent with fair regularity until the last occasion, when, feeling that he could not meet the demand, decided to file his petition. He did not approach the landlord in the matter, nor ask for an extension of time, as he thought it was hopeless make a further attempt to on.—The examination was closed.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 2 Feb 1906, page 7. Also Leominster News, 2 Feb 1906, page 5.
NOTICES OF INTENDED DIVIDENDS. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Jones, Henry James
Address.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
No.
1 of 1906
Last Day for Receiving Proofs.
Mar. 28, 1906
Name of Trustee.
F. Cariss, Official Receiver
Address.
22, Swan-hill, Shrewsbury
London Gazette, 13 Mar 1906, issue 27894, page 1862 ⇗.
NOTICES OF INTENDED DIVIDENDS. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Jones, Henry James
Address.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
No.
1 of 1906
Amount per Pound.
1s. 11d.
First, or Final, or Otherwise.
First and Final
When Payable.
May 3, 1906
Where Payable.
Official Receiver’s Office, 22, Swan-hill, Shrewsbury
London Gazette, 24 Apr 1906, issue 27907, page 2854 ⇗.
NOTICES OF RELEASE OF TRUSTEES. […]
Debtor’s Name.
Jones, Henry James
Address.
Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop
Description.
Farmer
Court.
Madeley
No.
1 of 1906
Trustee’s Name.
Frank Cariss
Trustee’s Address.
22, Swan-hill, Shrewsbury
Trustee’s Description.
Official Receiver.
Date of Release.
Sept. 17, 1906
London Gazette, 12 Oct 1906, issue 27957, page 6927 ⇗.
London Gazette, 26 May 1931, issue 33719, page 3449 ⇗.
JONES, Henry James, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY (transferred from Madeley).
No. of Matter—1 of 1906.
Date of Order—June 19, 1931.
Nature of Order made—Bankrupt’s discharge suspended for one month, and that he be discharged as from July 19, 1931.
Grounds named in Order for refusing an absolute Order of Discharge—Proofs of Facts mentioned in Section 26, Sub-section 3 (A., B. and C.), Bankruptcy Act, 1914 (as amended by Section 1 of the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act, 1926).
London Gazette, 17 Jul 1931, issue 33736, page 4767 ⇗.
JONES, Henry James, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY (transferred from Madeley).
No. of Matter—1 of 1906.
Last Day for Receiving Proofs—Aug. 26, 1931.
Name of Trustee and Address—Milward, Percy Manley, 22, Swan Hill, Shrewsbury, Official Receiver.
London Gazette, 11 Aug 1931, issue 33743, page 5318 ⇗.
JONES, Henry James, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY (transferred from Madeley).
No. of Matter—1 of 1906.
Last Day for Receiving Proofs—Nov. 6, 1931.
Name of Trustee and Address—Milward, Percy Manley, 22, Swan Hill, Shrewsbury, Official Receiver.
London Gazette, 23 Oct 1931, issue 33765, page 6865 ⇗.
JONES, Henry James, Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY (transferred from Madeley).
No. of Matter—1 of 1906.
Amount per £—18s. 1d. and interest at 3.05 per cent.
First or Final, or otherwise—Supplemental.
When Payable—Dec. 15, 1931.
Where Payable—The Official Receiver’s Office, 22, Swan Hill, Shrewsbury.
London Gazette, 11 Dec 1931, issue 33779, page 8058 ⇗.
Note: Although John was of Wellington when declared bankrupt, he was born and raised in Waters Upton.
BANKRUPTS.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
RECEIVING ORDERS. […]
John Warden Owen, 33 King Street, Wellington, in the county of Salop, carrying on business at Duke Street, Wellington aforesaid, tailor and outfitter.
Edinburgh Gazette, 9 Oct 1908, issue 12080, page 1103 ⇗.
A WELLINGTON CLOTHIER’S FAILURE.
A meeting of the creditors of John Warden Owen, clothier and outfitter, carrying on business in Duke-street, and having a private residence in King-street, Wellington, was held on Wednesday afternoon, the Charlton Arms Hotel, Mr. E. A. Clarke represented debtor’s wife.—Mr. P. Cariss (Official Receiver) stated that the debtor, who was 32 years of age, formerly carried on business in the Market Square, Wellington, but in 1905 he removed the whole of his business to a shop in Duke-street, which he himself had erected out of money obtained on mortgages, which still existed. The debtor did not keep such books as were usual in business concerns, but from time to time his accounts were audited by a Manchester firm of accountants, and in February, 1902, these showed a credit balance of £371, but in October, 1903, this had dropped to £93, and the auditors pointed out that debtor’s mode of carrying on business was unsatisfactory. The total debts for which proofs had already been lodged were over £3,000, and the estimated value of the assets was £1,735. Debtor became overdrawn at the bank, and they refused to advance him further loans. He was pressed by other creditors, and he left Wellington on the 14th September, ostensibly for the purpose of attending a friendly society conference at Huddersfield, and had not been heard of since. Debtor’s accounts indicated a turnover of about £4,450 per year, but they had not reached that amount since he had left the town. The wages bill was about £12 per week.—A creditor pointed out that the profit on a turnover of £4,450 would be at least £1,200, and he could not quite see how he had got rid of that money, and at the same time be so extensively in debt.—The Official Receiver said it was exceedingly difficult to say what debtor’s expenses really were, because he had not kept proper accounts, but the wages would amount about £600 per year, and the bank charges and interest on borrowed money would run to about £100 per year.—It was decided that debtor should be adjudged a bankrupt, that a committee of inspection be appointed, and that Mr. F. Wormlersley, accountant, Manchester, be the trustee.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 16 Oct 1908, page 8.
RE JOHN WARDEN OWEN,
CLOTHIER AND OUTFITTER,
DUKE STREET, WELLINGTON.
IN BANKRUPTCY,
GREAT SALE OF CLOTHING
The entire Stock of the above-named Bankrupt will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST.
THE STOCK COMPRISES—MEN’S AND BOYS’ SUITS, OVERCOATS, MACKINTOSHES, TROUSERS, JACKETS, WAISTCOATS, BREECHES, KNICKERS, CORD AND MOLESKIN TROUSERS AND VESTS, PAINTERS, GROCERS, AND BUTCHERS’ JACKETS, MEN’S OVERALLS, SLOPS, SHIRTS, TIES, COLLARS, BRACES. HANDKERCHIEFS, MUFFLERS, HATS, CAPS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, UMBRELLAS, WOOLLENS, LININGS, TAILORS’ TRIMMINGS, &c., &c.
The Sale will be continued each day until the WHOLE STOCK HAS BEEN CLEARED OUT.
By Order of
F. WOMERSLEY, Trustee.
Wellington Journal, 24 Oct 1908, page 5.
MISSING WELLINGTON TRADESMAN A WARRANT ISSUED. On Wednesday, at the Madeley Bankruptcy Court, before Mr. Registrar Potts, Mr. F. Cariss (Official Receiver) mentioned the case of John Warden Owen, tailor and outfitter, Duke Street. Wellington. The debtor, he said, had absconded, and left the country. A creditors’ petition was filed against him, and receiving order made on October 3rd. The first meeting was held on October 14th at Wellington, and it appeared at the meeting that the liabilities were upwards of £3,000, and assets were then estimated at £1,700. But there would probably be shrinkage in the assets, which would probably be £1,000. Mr. Womersley, chartered accountant, Manchester, was appointed trustee and the estate passed out of his (Mr. Cariss’s) hands as trustee into the hands of Mr. Womersley. The public examination of the debtor was fixed for that day, and notice to that effect had been posted by registered letter to Mr. Owen’s last known address. The bankrupt was not in attendance. The Registrar gave instructions for Mr. Owen to be called.—This was accordingly done, but there was no response. Mr. Cariss then applied for a warrant for the arrest of the debtor, which was granted.
Wellington Journal, 7 Nov 1908, page 7.
DUKE STREET, WELLINGTON, SALOP.
IMPORTANT SALE OF A VALUABLE FREEHOLD SHOP.
MESSRS. BARBER & SON
Have received instructions from Frederick Womersley, Esq., the Trustee in Bankruptcy of John Warden Owen, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Charlton Arms Hotel, Wellington, on THURSDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 2th, 1908, at 5-30 prompt, subject to Conditions—
ALL that recently-erected SHOP and PREMISES, with a frontage of 25ft. 9in. to Duke Street, Wellington, for some years past occupied by John Warden Owen, and used for the carrying on of the trade of a Tailor and Outfitter, for which trade the Premises were specially erected, and they are well adapted for that business.
The Premises comprise Front Shop, 19ft. 6in. by 13ft. 6in.; Office, Cutting-room, &c.; Outfitting Department, 17ft. by 23ft. 9in.; Workroom, 24ft. by 16ft.; and other Offices.
The Property is situate within a few yards the Market Square of Wellington, and presents a splendid opportunity to Tradesmen requiring a central position.
Any further information may obtained from Messrs. BARBER and SON, Auctioneers; or from Mr. R. A. CLARKE, Solicitor, all of Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 21 Nov 1908, page 1.
Transfer of Business.
McClure Bros.,
Tailors & Outfitters,
HAVE PURCHASED THE BUSINESS
OF
JOHN WARDEN OWEN,
DUKE STREET, WELLINGTON,
AND WILL OFFER THE ENTIRE STOCK FOR SALE.
TOGETHER WITH MANY SPECIAL LINES,
TO-DAY AND ALL NEXT WEEK.
Owen’s 30s. Overcoat now 15s.
Owen’s 30s. Suit now 15s.
Owen’s 7s. 6d. Boy’s Suit now 2s. 11d.
Owen’s 12s. 6d. Suit now 6s. 6d.
Owen’s 7s. 6d. Trousers now 4s. 11d.
Owen’s 12s. 6d. Boy’s Overcoat now 5s. 11d.
TRAIN FARES PAID RADIUS SEVEN MILES ON PURCHASE OF 10s. AND UPWARDS.
Wellington Journal, 12 Dec 1908, page 6.
“LONDON GAZETTE” NOTICES.—From Friday’s “Gazette”:—Notices of dividends:—John Warden Owen, 33, King-street, Wellington, Salop, carrying on business at Duke-street, Wellington, tailor and outfitter: First dividend of 2. 6d. in the pound, payable May 7th, at 77, King-street, Manchester; […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 May 1909, page 7. Similar notice in Bishop’s Castle Advertiser and Clun News, 7 May 1909, page 5.
No. 3,119. PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at the Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
Date of Filing Petition—Dec. 11, 1936.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Date of Receiving Order—Dec. 11, 1936.
No. of Receiving Order—10.
Whether Debtor’s or Creditor’s Petition—Debtor’s.
No. 3,119. PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at the Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Date of First Meeting—Dec. 22, 1936. 3 p.m.
Place—Official Receiver’s Office, 22, Swan Hill, Shrewsbury.
Date of Public Examination—Jan. 20, 1937. 11 a.m.
Place—Shire Hall, Shrewsbury.
No. 3,119. PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at the Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Date of Order—Dec. 11, 1936.
Date of Filing Petition—Dec. 11, 1936.
London Gazette, 15 Dec 1936, issue 34250, pages 8167 ⇗, 8170 ⇗ and 8172 ⇗.
MIDLAND BANKRUPTCIES
RECEIVING ORDER AND ADJUDICATION
George Henry Phillips, residing and carrying on business at the Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop, farmer. Court: Shrewsbury. Debtors petition.
Birmingham Daily Gazette, 16 Dec 1936, page 11.
APPOINTMENTS OF TRUSTEES. […]
PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at The Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Trustee’s Name, Address and Description—Nicholls, Frank William, 7, The Square, Shrewsbury, Incorporated Accountant.
Date of Certificate of Appointment—Dec. 29, 1936.
London Gazette, 1 Jan 1937, issue 34356, page 68 ⇗.
WATERS UPTON. WELLINGTON.
BARBER & SON
Are instructed by the Trustee in Bankruptcy, re Mr. G. H. Phillips, to Sell by Auction,
ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1937,
The Whole of the LIVE and DEAD FARMING STOCK, comprising:—
23 CATTLE; 2 HORSES.
IMPLEMENTS, POULTRY, PRODUCE.
Further particulars in due course.
Wellington Journal, 2 Jan 1937, page 1. Also Shrewsbury Chronicle, 8 and 15 Jan 1937, page 1.
A SALOP FARMER’S AFFAIRS
£1,095 OWING TO HIS FATHER.
George Henry Phillips, farmer, The Lower House Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, attended Shrewsbury Bankruptcy Court for his public examination.
According to the summary of his statement of affairs, gross liabilities were estimated at £2,695 15s., liabilities expected to rank £1,553 10s. 4d., and the deficiency £1,110 15s.
Examined by Mr. F. C. Ormrod, Official Receiver, Phillips said he had served in the R.A.F. as an aircraftman, but his father purchased him out in 1925, as he wanted him to assist on the farm.
In 1928 he married and set up for himself at a farm at Buildwas. When he married he had £10 of his own. His father paid £80 for his ingoing and provided him with a considerable amount of stock, something over £500 worth. These items were included in the £1,095 now owing to his father. He also owed his father-in-law £50.
At Buildwas he made a financial success. In 1932 he went to a larger farm at Waters Upton, but did not get on very successfully there, because he had dry seasons and heavy losses in stock. After two years he went to Lower House Farm.
The examination was closed.
Bridgnorth Journal, 30 Jan 1937, page 7.
PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at The Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Last Day for Receiving Proofs—May 22, 1937.
Name of Trustee and Address—Nicholls, Frank William, 7, The Square, Shrewsbury.
London Gazette, 7 May 1937, issue 34395, page 3066 ⇗.
PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at The Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Amount per £—25. 6d.
First or Final, or otherwise—First and Final.
When Payable—July 13, 1937.
Where Payable—7, The Square, Shrewsbury.
London Gazette, 2 Jul 1937, issue 34414, page 4324 ⇗.
PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at The Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER.
Court—SHREWSBURY.
No. of Matter—10 of 1936.
Trustee’s Name, Address and Description— Nicholls, Frank William, 7, The Square,
Shrewsbury, Incorporated Accountant.
Date of Release—Dec. 10, 1937.
London Gazette, 14 Jan 1938, issue 34473, page 354 ⇗.
PHILLIPS, George Henry, residing and carrying on business at the Lower Farm, Waters Upton, near Wellington, in the county of Salop. FARMER. Court—SHREWSBURY. No. of Matter—10 of 1936. Day Fixed for Hearing— Oct. 23, 1944. 11.30 a.m. Place—The Shire Hall, Shrewsbury.
London Gazette, 19 Sep 1944, issue 36709, page 4357 ⇗.
Waters Upton One-Place Study 