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John Ferrabee Freehold of Thrupp Mill

An electoral survey conducted 11-12 August 1834 lists John Ferrabee as living freehold at Thrupp Mill.

The inventory for Gloucestershire lists no other Ferrabee. There are two Buddings, but neither is Edwin Budding.

It is highly likely that  Budding's Patent Mower that John Ferrabee constructed was tested at the dwelling at Thrupp Mill or on the grass of the meadows.

The list also includes people with the surname of Chew, the same as Edwin Budding's wife.

  • 1834-08-11 Electoral Roll - John Ferrabee - Freehold - Thrupp Mill, Survey taken 11-12th August 1834

    THE POLL   AT THE   ELECTION OF A KNIGHT OF THE SHIRE  TO SERVE IN PARLIAMENT FOR THE

    EASTERN DIVISION  OF THE  COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER.

    IN THE ROOM OF   SIR BERKELEY WILLIAM GUISE, BART., DECEASED;     TAKEN   August 11th and 12th, 1834,

    BEFORE  HARRY EDMUND WALLER, ESQUIRE, HIGH SHERIFF.  CANDIDATES.

    CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM CODRINGTON, ESQUIRE,  AND  CHARLES HANBURY TRACY LEIGH, ESQUIRE.

    STROUD POLLING DISTRICT.   Parish

    Ferrabee, John     Thrupp Mill....        (freehold)  ditto      Thrupp

     

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