1830

Following the untimely death of Mr Hugh Spooner Esq., his freehold estates in both Barlow (Chesterfield) and Broomgrove (Sheffield) were to be divided into lots and sold at auction in October of this year …

The Sheffield Independent published the following notice on Saturday, the 4th of September, 1830:

SALES BY MR. SAUNDERS.
BROOMGROVE.
BEAUTIFUL MANSION AND ESTATE,
NEAR SHEFFIELD.

      W. H. SAUNDERS has the honor to inform the Gentry, Merchants, and Manufacturers of Sheffield, that he is instructed by the Trustees of the late Hugh Spooner, Esq., deceased, to submit to PUBLIC COMPETITION, on the 21st of October, 1830, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Auction Mart, in East Parade, Sheffield, (in Lots,) the beautiful Freehold Mansion and Park-like Estate of BROOMGROVE.
      This delightful Residence and estate has always been celebrated for its beautiful and charming situation, which combines extent of View with the great variety, and fully participates in the splendid and attractive character of the surrounding Scenery. The Estate is also remarkable for the Park-like and pleasing arrangement for its well-timbered Grounds, - for its freedom from most of the annoyances so frequently inseparable from, or at least found connected with, contiguity of situation to a large manufacturing town, - for its fine old Trees, and picturesque Rookery, - for the substantial manner in which the Mansion House was built, the disregard of expense in materials and finishing, and the judicious size and arrangement, as respects comfortable occupation, of the Apartments and Offices. Another circumstance affecting the Property may also be noticed, viz., the avidity with which situations in the immediate vicinity of this, but not possessing many of the advantages, have always been appropriated by persons of wealth and good taste whenever offered by public sale.
      Descriptive particulars will be Published, and may be obtained twenty-one days previously to the Sale, on application to the Auctioneer ; or to

Mr BRANSON, Solicitor, Sheffield.

1831

The Sheffield Independent published on Saturday, the 20th of August, 1831, the following announcement:

THE BROOMGROVE ESTATE.
TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT,
THE VALUED FREEHOLD ESTATE, CALLED
BROOMGROVE,

COMPRISING a MANSION and Twenty-one Acres of LAND, situate in the Township of Ecclesall Bierlow, and on the South-west side of the Town of Sheffield, from which it is distant about a Mile.
This Estate is too well known to require a lengthened description ; but it may be superfluous to observe, that it has long been remarkable for the Park-like appearance of its well Timbered Grounds - for the beauty of its situation, and the salubrity of its air - and for its freedom from most of the annoyances which are usually inseparable from contiguity to large Manufacturing Towns.
For all further information, and to treat for the purchase by Private Contract, application is requested to be made to Mr. BRANSON, Solicitor, St. James's-row, Sheffield, at whose Offices a Plan of the Estate may be inspected.

1832

The publication on Saturday, the 27th of October, 1832 of the Sheffield Independent carried the following announcement:

THE BROOMGROVE ESTATE.
TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION,

At the Commercial Inn, Haymarket, Sheffield, on Tuesday, the 30th of October, 1832, at Four in the Afternoon;

ALL that Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, called BROOMGROVE, comprising MANSION, Coach-house, Stables, and upwards of 21 Acres of LAND, in the following or such other Lots as shall be determined upon at the time or Sale, viz:-

LOT 1. — The Mansion House, Orchard, Gardens, Coach-house, Stables, and Offices; and also several Parcels of Land, lying contiguous to the Mansion, containing with the Site of the Buildings — 4a 2r 9p
LOT 2. — Part of a CLOSE adjoining Clarke House Road, containing — 1a 2r 9p
LOT 3. — Part of the Lower House Field — 1a 2r 26p
LOT 4. — Other part of Ditto — 1a 1r 3p
LOT 5. — Part of another CLOSE adjoining Clarke House Road — 0a 3r 38p
LOT 6. — Part of Mare Lands CLOSE — 0a 3r 29p
LOT 7. — Other part of Ditto — 0a 2r 32p
LOT 8. — Other part of Ditto — 0a 2r 27p
LOT 9. — Other part of Ditto — 0a 3r 14p
LOT 10. — Remaining part of Ditto — 0a 3r 10p
LOT 11. — The Newfield CLOSE — 3a 0r 18p
LOT 12. — Part of the Longfield CLOSE —1a 2r 38p
LOT 13. — The Little FIELD — 2a 0r 30p

      This ESTATE is situate in the Township of Ecclesall Bierlow, and although lying within a short distance of the Town of Sheffield, possesses Rural and other Advantages seldom found in the immediate vicinity of large Towns.
      The MANSION contains a spacious and handsome Vestibule, and Breakfast, Dining, and Drawing Rooms on the Ground Floor; there are also four principal Lodging Rooms, and four Attics, access-ible by a Stone Staircase, besides Apartments for domestic purposes, and Out-offices are suitable and convenient.
      The Situation of this Property, united with the park-like appearance of it's well Timbered Grounds, and the enchanting Scenery with which the surrounding Country abounds, can hardly fail to attract and secure the attention of all Persons desirous of investing Capital to advantage.
      For all further information, and to obtain Plans of the Estate, application is requested to be made to Mr. BRANSON, Solicitor, at his Offices in St, James's-row, Sheffield.

Although not yet officially residents of Broomgrove Lodge, the family of my future owners are rocked by some dreadful news…

1835

The Sheffield Independent published this announcement on Saturday, the 12th of December, 1835:

DEATHS.

At Low-field, on Tuesday morning, at half-past two o'clock, "fell asleep in Jesus." William, the beloved son of Mr. John Jones, aged 21 years.

“The righteous hath hope in his death."-Prov. xiv. 32.

William was laid to rest in vault 8 at Brunswick Wesleyan Chapel, South Street Moor, Sheffield on the 12th of December, 1835.

Jones Family Gravestone - General Cemetery, Sheffield

(interred originally at Brunswick Chapel, South Street Moor, Sheffield)

S A C R E D

In the Memory of
WILLIAM the beloved
Son of JOHN and MARY
JONES, who died Dec’r
8th 1835 , aged 21 years

1836

Saturday, the 23rd of April, 1836, saw the Sheffield Independant publish the article:

SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIRE
BANK.

THE Provisional Committee of the SHEFFIELD AND HALLAMSHIRE BANK announce, that a very large number of Shares having been subscribed for, by Persons connected with the Trade of the Town, and by other respectable Gentlemen in the Neighbour-hood, the Bank is now formed, and that they will commence Business without delay.
The Committee have taken Premises in the Hartshead, and will shortly submit to the Public Meeting on the Proprietors the Deed of Settlement, at which Meeting the Directors for the future Management of the Bank will be chosen, ONE or TWO OF WHOM ONLY, with the Manager, will have access to the Private Accounts of Persons doing Business with the Company.
The Shares of the Company will be appropriated in a few days, when the time for making the first Call will be made know.
Sir R. C. GLYN, HALLIFAX, MILLS, and Co., have been appointed the London Bankers for the Company.

PROVISIONAL COMITTEE.

JOSEPH WALKER, Esq., of Lascelles Hall,
SAMUEL TINKER, Esq., Sheffield,
Mr. SAML., PARKER, Broomgrove, near Sheffield
Mr. ELLIS EYRE, Sheffield
THOMAS SANDS, Esq., Liverpool,
Mr. JOHN JONES, Sheffield,
Mr. SAMUEL OWEN, Sheffield,
WM. BROOKE, Esq., Honley.

Copies of the Prospectus may be had on application to

Messrs. T. and A. C. BRANSON,

Solicitors to the Bank,

At their Offices, in St. James’s Row, Sheffield.

22nd April, 1836.

The Sheffield Independent published a follow up notice on Saturday, the 21st of May, 1836:

SHEFFIELD AND HALLAMSHIRE
BANKING COMPANY.

THE First GENERAL MEETING of the Share-holders of the SHEFFIELD & HALLAMSHIRE BANKING COMPANY. was held in the Cutlers-Hall, Sheffield, on FRIDAY, the 20th May, 1836.
WM. IBBOTSON, Esq., of Sheffield, in the Chair ; Mr IBBOTSON introduced the Business, by reading the Circular, convening the Meeting, and at his request, Mr. BRANSON, the Solicitor, read the Report of the Provisional Committee, after which the following Resolutions were proposed, and unanimously agreed to.

Moved by Mr. EDWARD BROWN.
Seconded by JOSEPH WARD, Esq. ;

That the Report of the Provisional Committee now read, be adopted.

Moved by Mr. WM. STANLEY,
Seconded by Mr. LONGDEN.

That the following Gentlemen, viz. :-

SAMUEL PARKER, Esq., Sheffield ;
JOSEPH WALKER, Esq., of Lascelles Hall ;
WILLIAM IBBOTSON, Esq., Sheffield ;
JOHN BROOKE, Esq., Armitage Bridge ;
CHARLES APPLEBY, Esq., Sheffield ;
THOMAS SANDS, Esq., Liverpool ;
SAMUEL TINKER, Esq., Sheffield ;
ELLIS EYRE, Esq., Do. ;

be the Directors ; and THOMAS BEARD HOLY, Esq., and JOHN JONES, Esq., both of Sheffield, be the Trustees of the Comapny ; and that the Affairs and Business of the Comapny, be under the Management and Control of the Board of Directors, until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to beheld in July, 1837.

Moved by Mr. CONGREVE ;
Seconded by THOS. BADGER, Esq. ;

That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the Provisional Committee, for their services.
Mr . BRANSON then proceeded to read certain pf the important Clauses of the Deed of Settlement.

Moved by Mr. BOOTH ;
Seconded by Mr. BADGER ;

That no Person hold more than 500 Shares in this Company.

Moved by Mr. SANDS ;
Seconded by Mr. JONES ;

That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to the MASTER CUTLER, for the use of the Hall.

W.M. IBBOTSON, Chairman.

The Chair having been vacated by Mr. IBBOTSON,

It was Moved by Mr. BADGER ;
Seconded by Mr. SANDS ;

That the Thanks of the Meeting are due to the CHAIRMAN, for his able and impartial conduct in the Chair.

T. & A. C. BRANSON, Solicitors.

1837

Tragedy strikes the Jones family again, as before they have chance to move into Broomgrove Lodge, their youngest daughter, Catharine, also sadly passes away …

The Sheffield Iris published the following notice on Tuesday, the 31st of October, 1837:

DEATHS

On Monday, the 30th instant., at Lowfield, Catharine, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr John Jones, mercer, &c. aged 21 years. In early life she sought happiness where alone it is to be found, in the enjoyment of true religion, - became a sincere and consistent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, and continued an ornament to the Christian profession, until the day of her death. Her end was perfect peace.

Catharine was laid to rest in vault 8 at Brunswick Wesleyan Chapel, South Street Moor, Sheffield on the 3rd of November, 1837. Her brother, William, was laid to rest two years earlier in the same vault.

Jones Family Gravestone - General Cemetery, Sheffield

(interred originally at Brunswick Chapel, South Street Moor, Sheffield)

Also of
CATHARINE
the beloved Daughter of
JOHN and MARY JONES
who died October 30th
1837, aged 21 Years.

The wait was almost over. The last of the tradesmen had finished their tasks and I would soon be welcoming my first family through my front doors. Every room had been furnished to my owners requirements - from the finest floor coverings that my master could obtain to the elegance of the marble mantels that adourned each and every room - I was ready to meet them for the first time…

Introduction to … The Jones Family

born:
c1788 in Sheffield
occupation:
Mercer
married:
Mary Garnett on October 16th 1809 in Sheffield
children:
Mary-Ann, b. February 26th, 1812
William, b. February 13th, 1814, d. December 8th, 1835
Catharine, b. June 14th, 1816, d. October 30th, 1837
John Jnr, b. June 14th, 1816

residences:
?Lowfield, Sheffield
born:
c1786 in xxxxxxxx
born:
February 26th, 1812 in Sheffield
residences:
xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx
born:
June 14th, 1816 in Sheffield
residences:
xxxxxxxx, xxxxxxxx

The UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946 published the following listing:

Jones John, linen & wln. draper, & room paper, carpet, bonnet and leather dlr. 8 Market pl ; h Broom grove

Source: Ancestry.co.uk

1838

The day of the 8th of August was a very important day for the Jones family - the opening of the Wesleyan Proprietary Grammar School, here in Sheffield. John Jones had been involved with the scheme from the initial concept and had been appointed to the position of Treasurer as well as being a Trustee and Proprietor of the School. The "opening ceremonies and talented speeches were delivered in fine voice" by, amongst others, the Headmaster - J. Manvers - and the second Master - W.D. Bersey…

The publication, Wesleyan Proprietary Grammar School Sheffield, carried the following descriptions:

THE OPENING

Took place on the 8th of August, 1838, when animating and talented speeches were delivered by the Rev. G. Marsden, the Chairman ; Rev. J. Maclean, the Governor ; Rev. S. D. Waddy, one of the Secretaries ; Rev. James Dixon ; and by James Montgomery, Esq. ; J. Manvers, Esq., A.M., Head Master ; Mr. Jobson Smith, and others.

OFFICERS.
...
TREASURER.
JOHN JONES, ESQ.
...

TRUSTEES.
...
JOHN JONES, Sheffield
...

PROPRIETORS.
...
Jones, John, Esq,
...
DEED OF SETTLEMENT.
... And whereas it was agreed, than an adequate fund for the purchase of the said land, and the erection, furnishing, and establishment of the said school, should be raised in Shares of Fifty Pounds each ; and each of the persons parties hereto is a subscriber for, and the holder of, the number of such Shares set opposite to his respective name and seal, and hath paid the sum of Forty Pounds in respect of each Share to John Jones, of Sheffield aforesaid, Mercer, as the Treasurer for the time being of the said Institution :

The Sheffield Independent published the following notice on Saturday, the 1st of December, 1838:

HOUSE OF RECOVERY,

FOR FEVER PATIENTS.

On the Premises of the Sheffield General Infirmary.

THE following is a LIST OF the SUBSCRIPTIONS already received :-

John Jones, Broom Grove ……… £10 10s 0d

1839

The new year had barely begun but there would soon be drama in the house. On a cold Saturday morning, late in January, one of the domestic staff was to observe more than they expected to while carrying out their duties, and, for one family, life would never be the same again …

The Sheffield Independent published on Saturday, the 2nd of February, 1839, carried the following report:

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

AWFUL DEATH FROM INTEMPERANCE.- On Saturday evening last, an inquest was held before T. Badger, Esq. at the Ball Tavern, near the Botanical Gardens, on view of the body of Timothy Sampson, filesmith. It appeared the deceased had been drinking for some time past, and early on the Saturday morning, he went from his house in Broomhall street, the family expecting he was gone to work. Between seven and eight o'clock on the same morning, he was seen by a servant of Mr. Jones' draper, suspended by the neck from an old oak tree, at the back of the Collegiate School, quite dead. The jury returned a verdict of “Temporary Insanity.”

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