Oundle Windmill/watermill

[Trisha]

Hi,
does anyone have any information about the history of the old 'Oundle Windmill/watermill',especially during the 18th and early 19th century.
Many thanks,
Trisha

[seahall]

Hi trisha
I have loaned a book from the Library re: Windmills of Northamptonshire.

I will give you details later.

Cheers Sandy

[Trisha]

Hi Sandy,
many thanks.I'll tell you what I'm actually looking for.
A direct ancestor of mine was called Richard RAGSDALE/RAGSDELL.He is mentioned in records as a baker and miller as was his father and grandfather,both called Thomas.Richard died in 1837.
Someone gave me info that he was a tenant of Oundle windmill whilst someone else said it was the watermill in Ashton.
Now I'm confused .Any help Sandy ,is very much appreciated.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Trisha

[seahall]

Hi trisha

I just knew it would be your Ragsdells!!!!!

Any way here you are.

"Oundle Tower Mill"
There was an advert in the Stamford Mercury on 23rd June 1809 stating it was for sale.

Susannah Ragsdell, a baker brought it for £740.00  (gosh she was rich) and lived there for a decade and it then passed on her demise to her son Richard in 1820 and no mention of him after 1828 as another family noted as living there.

Cheers Sandy

[Trisha]

Hi Sandy,
yep,my Ragsdells are omnipotent-lol
Sandy,do you know who Susannah Ragsdell bought the windmill off ?I'm supposing she ran it as the baker with someone else actually doing the milling.Probably her son Richard.Am I right?
Can you tell me who the mill went to after Richard?
Also does it say where in Oundle the Tower mill was?
I really appreciate your help Sandy.In a way it sort of answers the myth my mother's family had that at sometime they were very well to do.Perhaps her husband Thomas was well off and left her the money.I've always thought though that he was a miller too.Perhaps I was wrong.
Best wishes,
Trisha

[seahall]

HI trisha 

Robert Brown was previous owner to Susannah.
It seems as though Thomas was dead by the time she purchased it.
No idea but more than likely Richard helped at the Mill.
It seemed to be in the Glapthorn Road.
The Callow family were the next owners.

Cheers Sandy

[Trisha]

Hi Sandy,
many,many,many thanks for all the info.You've told me about stuff that I had absolutely no idea about.It's been of imense help to me.
Lots of best wishes,
Trisha

[seahall]

You are welcome Trisha  as always.

It also assists the other rootchatters doing the same line as yourself too.

Cheers Sandy