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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Essex => Topic started by: pete ash on Thursday 01 February 18 23:09 GMT (UK)
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Hi all, this is my first trip to Essex ;D I'm hoping to get some advice on researching the most interesting person in my tree.
His name was John Blake and he was appointed Governer of Northumberland County Gaol in 1787,having previously seemingly never existed.
All of my searching came to nought until i found a reference to him in a book entitled,Pedigrees of Northumberland which stated that he had been in service to Lady Petre at Thorndon in Essex.
Now, Lady Petre at the time was Anne Howard, wife of the 9th Baron and she died January 1787 so i assume John had left/was dismissed from service.
I'm intrigued to discover just what kind of service qualified him to such take a highly responsible job and would welcome any advice on further reading,location of documents or just general thoughts.
Thanks for reading,Pete :)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Petre
https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=uqM3AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA451&lpg=PA451&dq=John+Blake-Governor+of+No
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C9720078
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Essex Record Office seem to have a fair bit on Thorndon Hall
http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/All_Results.aspx?intSearchType=12