Cobbold V Rushbrook - 1839?

[windy_miller]

Evening everyone,

Today I'm looking for any information regarding a dispute between Robert Knipe Cobbold (a miller?) from Eye and a millwright called Rushbrook from Diss.  My note suggests that this was in court in July or August 1839, but I have been unable to locate anything.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Windy

[emeltom]

Nothing coming up on FindMyPast.

Emeltom

[windy_miller]

Hi Emeltom,

Thanks for looking.

Windy

[Keziah2]

British Newspaper Archive has lots of entries around 1837 for the sale of the Eye Brewery by Robert Knipe Cobbold.  Extensive maltings & premises. 

He was buried 15 Feb 1859 age 66 Bredfield.  Residence Bredfield White House - described as a mansion was advertised for sale in May 1859.  He may have owned mills but as to him being a miller?

Was he connected to Richard Cobbold Rector of Wortham?   

K

[windy_miller]

Hi Keziah2,

This is my man.  As he was a brewer he may have had a mill or two and beer, bread & flour are often linked.  I think your right though, its more likely that he was the mill owner than the miller.

Thanks for looking him up.  I'll investigate the BNA.

Windy

[Keziah2]

You were right...... click the following link & see page 7 http://www.suffolkmills.org.uk/newsletters/034%20November%201985.pdf

reported in Bury & Norwich Post 14 August 1839 a mill built by Rushbrook for Cobbold seemingly cost £1000 instead of the quoted £500.  Rushbrook took action.  The resulting mill was 38ft 7inches high with an 8ft high base.    Enjoy.

K

[windy_miller]

Thanks Keziah2,

I am a member and thought I'd read all the newsletters (maybe I forgot?).  I'll look at it this afternoon as I'm off to Oxford this morning.

Cheers,
Windy