Records on an Estate

[snazzyrose]

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to find a record that proves someone worked on an estate as part of a wider staff?  I am trying to find a document that will prove an ancestor of mine was a maid working on the Chevening estate in Sevenoaks, Kent for the 3rd Earl Stanhope around 1808-1809 (and possibly some preceding years).

Thanks in advance.

[Jebber]

Try the Kent Archives in Maidstone, that is the most likely place to find the Stanhope papers, and those of the Chevening Estate.

Jebber

[spendlove]

Hi,

This reference may assist:-
Held at 
Kent History and Library Centre
Title:   Monthly accounts, Chevening estate
Reference:   U1590/A6-14
Date:   1733-1855

Spendlove
 

[snazzyrose]

Thank you Jebber and spendlove!

[snazzyrose]

Just to confirm, this document is only accessible by going to the library in person isn't it?  The library states it has many images available online but I couldn't find an access point for this and similar reference material.

Thanks again

Hi,

This reference may assist:-
Held at 
Kent History and Library Centre
Title:   Monthly accounts, Chevening estate
Reference:   U1590/A6-14
Date:   1733-1855


Spendlove

[spendlove]

Hi,

Yes, not available on line.

However suggest you e-mail or telephone to ask if this particular record or any other contain details
of staff employed on the estate, in order to save a wasted visit.

Record offices are usually very helpful.

Spendlove