Richard Sumpter 1763 - 1817

[bobtonks]

Trish
Thanks. I think you are correct. There were, it would appear, dastardly deeds going on in Histon.
Richard Sumpter was straight out of a Trollope'esq novel. What a CAD.!!

After inheriting Histon Manor in 1806, (against his father's wishes, I believe) he set about selling much of the Histon estate...... 300 Acres up for sale within 6 months of his father's death.

Sophia Edwards 1813.   (Possibly named after Richard's sister in law,  also Sophia), Lydia 1815, I,ve no idea, but Sumpter Edwards is a bit of a giveaway, although as Richard died September 1817, I guess he never saw his son.  Sumpter died in 1840. (Annoying when they don't make the census.)

I have a copy of the 1813 Bond. I'm not sure I understand it all, but £40 was the payment.
Let me know if you would like a copy. The 1816 Bond said much the same but was very difficult to read.
Thank you again for all the info.

Bob