A bit more about Mary Carlson, her husband Samuel, and also some more about the nephew. I can't find anything about the court case, and nothing after that supposed court case, so my bet is that he left Oxford soon afterwards.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, August 1, 1801; Issue 2518.
On Sunday last, died, after a long and painful illness, greatly regretted by her family and friends, Mrs. Mary Carson, wife of Samuel Carson, Wine and Brandy Merchant, of this city.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, August 22, 1801; Issue 2521.
At a general meeting of the Subscribers to a loan for the purchase of Foreign Corn for the supply of Oxford instituted on 17th October 1800, holden this day:
List of Subscribers: University of Oxford: £900
His Grace, the Duke of Malborough: £500
The Lord Bishop of Oxford: £100
Whole list of others including Samuel Carson £20.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, July 30, 1803; Issue 2622.
Samuel Carson subscribes £10 10shillings for another subscription for the City of Oxford.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, September 20, 1806; Issue 2786.
Monday last, Edward Lock Esq., Alderman of this city was elected by a great majority Mayor for the year ensuing, being the third time serving that office.
And on same day, Mr. Samuel Carson, liquor merchant, was elected Senior Bailiff of the city, who immediately paid the fine into the hands of the Treasurer, to excuse him from serving, that office: whereupon Mr. William Crump was duly elected Senior Bailiff in the room of the said Samuel Carson and Mr. John Cox was afterwards elected Junior Bailiff for the year ensuing.
St. Ebbe's Parish Church .
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, April 6, 1816; Issue 3285
The Committee having obtained a detailed account of the old subscriptions received in the year 1814 and 1815 have thought it right to publish them:
Mr. S. C. BOYD: £1 1shillings
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, November 21, 1818; Issue 3422.
Ten Pounds Reward: STOLEN OR STRAYED, from Port Meadow, A DARK BAY BLOOD MARE and colt, the MARE has been ricked in the back, is about 15 hands high, with some white in the face, and black legs; the colt is a horse colt, got by Doubtful, has a star in the face, with three white patterns and black hooves. If stolen, any person who will give such information that will lead to the apprehension of the offender shall receive the above reward; and if strayed any person returning that same to Mr. S. C. Boyd, of Oxford, shall be paid all expenses and satisfied for their trouble. Any person detaining them after this notice will be prosecuted. Nov, 20, 1818.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, January 29, 1820; Issue 3484.
TO WINE MERCHANTS AND OTHERS ;
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION By Mr. Andrews:
At the Mitre Inn, Oxford, at Five o’clock in the afternoon, the LEASE AND GOOD-WILL of a House and Premises in the Wine and Spirit Trade, established for upwards of a century, in the most eligible part of Queen street, in the City of Oxford.
And on Wednesday the 9th of February will be sold by Auction By Mr. Andrews All the Stock in Trade, Household Furniture and other effects of Mr. S. C. Boyd who is declining the business.
By April 22 1820, the property was sold in Queen Street, because a Mr. Collier, placed an advertisement into the paper announcing he had taken over said premises and was selling household furniture, candlesticks and upholstery.
Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England), Saturday, October 19, 1822; Issue 3625.
W. Slark: Saddler Returns his sincere thanks to the Gentlemen of the University and the public in general for their liberal support since the commencement vof his business in Broad-street, begs to inform them that he has removed to the House lately occupied by Mr. Boyd, liquor merchant near Magdalen Church, where hopes for a continuance of their favours.
Tom
