Miscellaneous documents
Reference: D/X 571 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Laycock family of Lanchester
Covering Dates: 1825-1968
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- Miscellaneous documents - Laycock family of Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571)
- Correspondence of Charles Thomas Laycock, Hairdresser/Perfumer to Frederick James Laycock, Schoolmaster, his brother, 1825-1857 (Ref: D/X 571/1/1-41)
- Thomas at Glasgow and Edinburgh to Frederick at Church Merrington (Ref: D/X 571/1/1-5)
- Charles Thomas at Tunbridge Wells, to Frederick at Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571/1/6-8)
- Charles Thomas at Brighton to Frederick at Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571/1/9-41)
- Papers of Frederick James Laycock, 1826-1870 (Ref: D/X 571/2/1-44)
- Diary and family papers (Ref: D/X 571/2/1 & 1/1-10)
- Correspondence to Frederick James Laycock, 1841-1868 (Ref: D/X 571/2/2-8)
- Miscellanea of Frederick James Laycock (Ref: D/X 571/2/9-11)
- Correspondence of Frederick James Laycock, Lanchester to Thomas and Sarah Laycock, Manchester, 1865-1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/12-39)
- Correspondence from Frederick James Laycock, junior, Lanchester, to Thomas and Sarah Laycock, 1867 and 1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/40-42)
- Correspondence from Polly, Lanchester, to Thomas and Sarah, Manchester, 1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/43-44)
- Correspondence and related papers of Thomas Laycock of Manchester, 1856-1878 (Ref: D/X 571/3/1-48)
- Genealogy Notes (Ref: D/X 571/4/1-8)
- Newspapers and Periodicals (Ref: D/X 571/5/1-23)
- Durham (Ref: D/X 571/5/1-9)
- Manchester (Ref: D/X 571/5/10-15)
- Scotland (Ref: D/X 571/5/16)
- South Africa (Ref: D/X 571/5/17-20)
- Freemason (Ref: D/X 571/5/21-23)
- Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 571/6/1-12)
Catalogue Description
Papers of the Laycock Family, 1825 - 1968These papers relate primarily to Frederick James Laycock (1800-1870) who was a schoolmaster at the endowed school in Lanchester (1832-1870) and, prior to that, in Kirk Merrington (1826-1832). He was also postmaster in Lanchester from 1843. Many of the papers are correspondence between Frederick and his relatives, and also between other family members.
Background to the family.
Frederick Laycock was born in Glasgow in 1800, the second of five children to Thomas and Harriot Laycock. Harriot was Thomas' second wife, and they probably married in the 1790s. Their fifth child was born six weeks after Thomas died. It seems likely that Harriot died within the next two or three years and that the children were brought up in Falkirk by their grandmother. Exactly what happened next is unclear. In 1819, the family appear to have suddenly scattered (possibly the grandmother died). In the 1820s, Frederick ended up as a schoolmaster in County Durham, having previously been employed as a clerk. He lived first in Kirk Merrington, where he married Ann Hodgson in Bishop Middleham in 1826. In 1832 they moved to Lanchester where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Frederick, his parents and siblings, all of whom are referred to in the correspondence.
Thomas Laycock (1763-1810) = Harriot Laycock (?-c.1812?)
Harriot (1799-1837)
Frederick James (1800-1870)
George (c.1802-1835)
Mary Ann (c.1805-?)
Charles Thomas (1811-after 1861)
Harriot married Drum Major William Liddle in 1820, and at some stage they went to South Africa. She died in the Cape in 1837 aged 38.
George became a sailor, aged 15, and died at sea in 1835 after various voyages and battles.
Mary Ann went into service but later was married to a sailor.
Charles Thomas (known as Thomas) was apprenticed to become a hairdresser and lived in Edinburgh, Tunbridge Wells, and London, before settling in Brighton where he had a 'Hair Dressers and Perfumiers' shop. He married Elizabeth Linn in 1840, and possibly died in London in 1866.
D/X 571/1/1-41 are letters kept by Frederick that his brother Thomas wrote to him between 1825 and 1857
D/X 571/2/1-11 includes, amongst other papers, a diary that Frederick kept for a couple of years when living at Kirk Merrington.
Frederick, his wife and children
Frederick James Laycock (1800-1870) = Ann Hodgson (1803-1874)
Harriet (1827-1828)
Ann (1830-1830)
Thomas (1832-1879)
Harriot Ann (1834-1857)
Mary (Polly) (1838-1872)
William George (1841-1877)
Frederick James (1845-1914)
Frederick and Ann had two children who died in infancy. Then came Thomas, after which they moved to Lanchester where the remaining children were born.
In adulthood the eldest son, Thomas, worked in the cloth trade and settled happily in Manchester with a wife and family.
Daughter Mary (or Polly as she was known) had an illegitimate daughter, Annie, in 1866. Annie was born in Manchester, and lived with Frederick's eldest son Thomas until at least 1871. She must have come to Lanchester at some date after this as she died of T.B. in Lanchester Poor Law Union Infirmary in 1879.
D/X 571/2/12-39 are letters from Frederick to his son Thomas in Manchester between 1865 and 1869. As well as family and domestic concerns there are references to events and people in the Lanchester area.
After Frederick died, in 1870, Ann is recorded as schoolmistress, and son Frederick James junior as schoolmaster on the 1871 census, but they were given an ejectment summons to leave the schoolhouse in the couple of years that followed. [Perhaps related to the change of management from parish to school board around 1870.]
D/X 571/2/40-44 are letters from Frederick James junior and Polly to their brother Thomas before and after their father died.
After their mother died in 1874 things became acrimonious between the three brothers.
D/X 571/3/1-48 contains documents detailing action for repossession of the schoolhouse, and attempts by the sons to gain recompense for a kitchen and yard (for which they drew a ground plan) which their father had added to the schoolhouse. These files also contain letters sent between the three brothers in which they fall out over money.
Catalogue Contents
Miscellaneous documents - Laycock family of Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571)Correspondence of Charles Thomas Laycock, Hairdresser/Perfumer to Frederick James Laycock, Schoolmaster, his brother, 1825-1857 (Ref: D/X 571/1/1-41)Thomas at Glasgow and Edinburgh to Frederick at Church Merrington (Ref: D/X 571/1/1-5)Ref: D/X 571/1/1
Concerning sisters Mary Ann and Harriot, the voyage of George, his brother, to Calcutta from Liverpool on 25 September, and his own apprenticeship in Glasgow, 19 October 1825
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/2Concerning Mary Ann in service with Mr. Reid, George on board H.M.S. Niemen (to Bermuda) and containing references to his own illness, 16 October 1827
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/3Concerning his removal to Edinburgh and his securing a job with Mr. Ginety, George Street, (Perfumer), 15 December 1829
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/4Concerning the safe arrival of his trunk and the cake, hoping to see them soon in Merrington or Scotland as the steam conveyance is very reasonable from Newcastle, 21 February 1830
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/5Concerning George's departure for Trinidad, Harriot being offended with him, and Mary Ann in good health, 6 January 1831
(paper, 2 folios)
Charles Thomas at Tunbridge Wells, to Frederick at Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571/1/6-8)Ref: D/X 571/1/6Concerning the death of George, mentioning his presentiment that they should not meet again, and promising Frederick a copy of George's last letter sent after the battle of Navarino, 22 August 1835
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/7Requesting details of George's death, and the name of the ship, mentions the lack of business and Scottish customs as opposed to English, 6 December 1835
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/8Concerning the possibility of his moving north to open a shop in Durham or Newcastle, 11 July 1836
(paper, 2 folios)
Charles Thomas at Brighton to Frederick at Lanchester (Ref: D/X 571/1/9-41)Ref: D/X 571/1/9Concerning the death of Harriot, and his move to Brighton due to lack of success at Tunbridge Wells, 17 September 1837
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/10Concerning Mary Ann and their parents, Brighton is very dull due to the Queen's habit of passing the winter in London, rather than there, 26 November 1837
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/11Concerning his arrival in Newcastle and the departure time of the steam packet, and mentions Harriot and Mary (nieces) and Thomas (nephew) , 3 May 1839
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/12Concerning his marriage on 2 February 1840 to E. (?), 1 November 1840
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/13Concerning his brief experience as a landlord, letting apartments for 2-6 guineas per week, the opening of the shop, his work in London during the season and the death of Mary Knox, Glasgow, an old friend, 30 September 1842
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/14Concerning a terrific storm resulting in the loss of a homeward bound Indiaman, with all hands save one, and the fact that the 75th are on the way home, 19 January 1843
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/15Advertisement for C. T. Laycock, Hair Cutter and Perfumer, 5 Pool Valley, Brighton, 25 July 1843
(1 envelope, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/16Concerning information on Hippas (a relative?) now in Ireland, his illness due to inflammation of the lungs, and the steamboat fare being 5-10 shillings so Frederick should visit London, 19 November 1843
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/17Congratulating Frederick on his appointment as Post-master, 23 November 1843
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/18Giving directions for finding his way around London, 28 August (1847). n.d. 1847
(1 envelope, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/19Notice offering a reward for the loss of a purse between Laycock's shop and the Chain Pier, Brighton, 6 September 1847
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/20Concerning Frederick's visit to the South, and the fact that the purse has not been found, there is another 3 guineas reward, 9 September 1847
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/21From George Laycock (son of Thomas), Brighton to Frederick mentioning his change of school and the subjects he is learning, 15 October 1847
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/22Concerning Leeds and surrounding area, the opening of a pastry cooks shop in Brighton, and the price of food stuff, 12 November 1847
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/23Concerning an invitation to insure with the Norwich Union, Harriot (niece) and George (son) , 4 July 1848
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/24Request for a loan, 29 January 1849
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/25Concerning the "opening" of the organ at Lanchester at Whitsuntide, and his wife's visit to Hastings with friends, in a fly, 25 May 1850
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/26Containing "Seasons Greetings" and hoping that the Great Exhibition will bring Frederick south to visit, and mentioning the news- papers he has been sending, 5 January 1851
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/27Concerning the Great Exhibition, his niece, and the arrival of the Electrical Telegraph in Brighton, 26 January 1851
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/28Concerning his illness, his brother's visit to the Great Exhibition in London, Geneva and it's Lake, and Tommy Laycock (nephew), 5 November 1851
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/29Concerning Frederick's visit to Scotland, Mary Ann, Mary Ann Liddle (niece), Thomas (nephew), and the burial place of their father, 17 August 1853
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/30Concerning their father's portrait, Mary Ann Liddle, the suicide of the postman, the death of Tommy Laycock and Thomas and Harriot, 23 November 1853
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/31Concerning the epidemic which has missed Brighton, the sailing of George (son) on H.M.S Swallow on 21 October from Portsmouth to Gibraltar and the Black Sea, asks for a daguerreotype of his brother, 5 November 1854
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/32Concerning George, engineer at sea, and his ship having received 9 shots at Soujack, Mary Ann Liddle, the Exhibition in Paris and the war against Russia, 4 June 1855
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/33Concerning George's adventures on board the Swallow, 11 June 1855
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/34Concerning the war and requesting news, 26 June (1855). n.d. 1855
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/35Concerning Thomas' (nephew) move to Manchester, the Queen passing through Brighton to receive the Foreign Legion at Shorncliffe, Sydenham Exhibition, Brighton Races, and giving the information that he has been 34 years a hairdresser, apprenticed 7 August 1821, 9 August 1855
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/36Concerning his wifes excursion to see Mary Ann (niece) in a first class situation with Sir Charles Ibbotson, Blounts Court, 5 miles from Reading, and George in Athens and Smyrna, 10 October 1855
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/37Concerning Frederick's son's "misfortune", George in Athens, Mary Ann, and sending Season's Greetings, 21 December 1855
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/38Concerning his change of job after 15 years of struggle, George on Corsica, and Thomas his nephew, 13 October 1856
(paper; 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/39Concerning a letter from Mary Ann Liddle informing him of the death of George, her brother, which was in the Cape newspaper, George on Malta and in Syria and his change of address, 4 January 1857
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/1/40Note requesting news, 8 August(1857). n.d. 1857
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/1/41Requesting details of birth, deaths, etc., of various members of the family, death of the Duke of Sussex, and expected return of Mary Ann's husband, a sailor, n.d. (1857)
(paper, 2 folios)
Papers of Frederick James Laycock, 1826-1870 (Ref: D/X 571/2/1-44)Diary and family papers (Ref: D/X 571/2/1 & 1/1-10)Ref: D/X 571/2/1Diary of Frederick James Laycock, senior, to schoolmaster, of Lanchester, including bills sent in, 4 August 1826, and money due by him 4 August 1826, and 27 August 1827, 4 August 1826-7 December 1827.
(1 volume, leather bound)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/1Letter from T. Laycock, 36 Sidney Street, to "my dear wife", informing her that father is to be buried "tomorrow", and that he would like some keepsakes of him, Polly has been a good "housekeeper", n.d. 1870
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/2Memorial card for the death of Mary, daughter of Frederick James and Ann Laycock who died on 5 March 1872, aged 32 years, March 1872
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(1 card)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/3Calling card of F.T. Laycock, Pictorial Engraver etc., of Urmston, n.d. 19th cent.
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(1 card)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/4Two envelopes addressed to Mr. Laycock, Schoolmaster, Lanchester, containing feathers, n.d. 19th cent
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(2 envelopes)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/5Calling card of W.G. Laycock, Levers Arms, Manchester New Road, Middleton, n.d. 19th cent.
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(1 card)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/6Letter from Willie, The Old Church Manse, Nightingale Hill, Westbury, Wilts, minister, to dear Cousin Fred concerning the death of a friend, Mr. Cooke, Fred's move to a new house and his own happiness in the ministry, 24 January 1924
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/7Page taken from Silsden Parish Magazine, with memorial to Annie Laycock, August 1944
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/8Copy of the marriage entry of Frederick Laycock and Ann Hodgson on 3 December 1826, taken from Bishop Middleham, St. Michael's parish church, 16 August 1949
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/9Letter from Mrs. M. H. Thompson, Hallgarth Terrace, Lanchester, to Mr. Laycock, giving information relating to the Old Boy's School or "Laycocks" School in the 19th century, 16 August 1950
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/1/10Notes on the building etc., of the church of St. John the Evangelist, Kirk Merrington, 1951
Enclosed within D/X 571/2/1
(paper, 1 folio)
Correspondence to Frederick James Laycock, 1841-1868 (Ref: D/X 571/2/2-8)Ref: D/X 571/2/2Census form containing a letter to "brother", in pencil, concerning the receipt of news-papers and daily life of the author, Thomas Laycock, of Brighton, 1841
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/3From John Shields, Durham concerning the apprenticeship of Frederick's son in his business for a fee of £20 for 5 years, 30 May 1849
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/4From William T. Liddle, Fort Beaufort, thanking him for receipt of newspapers and requesting news of the family, mentioning his own position, 21 June 1852
(paper, 2 folios, crossed)
Ref: D/X 571/2/5From Henry Shaw, House Steward, Lunatic Asylum, Lanchester informing him of the death of Harriot Baines, his cousin, 1852
(1 envelope, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/6From George R. Kinloch, General Register Office, Edinburgh concerning inability to find a will registered 1807, 1809 or 1820, which is possibly in Glasgow, 15 November 1854
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/7From Charity Commission, London enclosing a form concerning details of his profession, March 1863
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/8From S. Laycock, Manchester containing a moralizing poem, 11 June 1868
(paper, 1 folio)
Miscellanea of Frederick James Laycock (Ref: D/X 571/2/9-11)Ref: D/X 571/2/9Letter from William of Greenock to Ann concerning his arrival in Greenock and the price of railway coffee, 6 September 1852
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/10Envelope containing addresses of Mrs. Ross, M. A. Finlayson and W. Liddle, n.d., c. 1852
(1 envelope, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/11Paper containing names of Thomas Laycock, Mainsforth, and Mr. Laycock, Lanchester, and beginnings of a letter to "father", n.d.
(paper, 2 folios)
Correspondence of Frederick James Laycock, Lanchester to Thomas and Sarah Laycock, Manchester, 1865-1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/12-39)Ref: D/X 571/2/12Concerning the possibility of the coming of the railway to Lanchester, genealogy, and requesting to know what effect the "American difficulty" has had, 26 January 1865
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/13Concerning the dreadful weather preventing his going to the gate letting day at Wolsingham and the death of Mrs. Robinson, originally of the Black Bull, Lanchester, 13 March 1867
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/14Concerning his health, the fact that he has not heard from William and that Mr. Dingle is very ill, 10 March 1868
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/15Concerning their intended visit, when he hopes they will bring Polly (grand-daughter), droughty conditions are affecting the crops, the alteration in the post is expected daily, 4 July 1868
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/16Concerning Tom's (grandson) illness, Mary's birthday, visit of Mrs. Dearham, the Revising Officers and the new polling station at Shotley, 28 September 1868
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/17Concerning fever in the village, the Revising Barrister and the probable election result, Mary's visit to Durham and Will's (grandson) to Chester, Mr. Gee's illness, and inquiring if Mr. Murphy is to be M.P., 3 October 1868
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/18Concerning the death of their little son, also those of Mrs. Smith and Mr. Armstrong, Fred is to collect the highway rate at Durham, meeting of the Lobley Hill trust, and the new treasurer of the Savings Bank, Mr. Greenwell or Mr. Dingle, 30 October 1868
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/19Concerning a loan which he is unable to make to them as he has paid £400 in two years to trustees of the road, 9 February 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/20Concerning daily affairs and the "Non Compulsory Church Rate Bill", 27 March 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/21Concerning daily affairs and Uncle William's having taken on a Corn Mill, 3 April 1869
(paper, 3 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/22Concerning the slackness of trade, the postal situation and Easter events at Lanchester, 16 April 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/23Concerning a railway accident at Durham, near the railway viaduct, 1 May 1869
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/2/24Concerning Procession Day at Lanchester, his grandsons desire to know what a donkey was, and a possible flower show, 17 May 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/25Concerning scarlet fever in the village, Mary and Fred both have colds, he has been to various meetings and dinners, Nanny Hull was buried and the garden is in a miserable plight, 30 May 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/26Concerning their visit to Lanchester, the flower show, the weather, and daily affairs, 4 June 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/27Concerning the time of their visit to Lanchester, the postal times, the vestry meeting in Lanchester, 11 June 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/28Concerning his impending role as a witness in a bigamy trial in Durham, 2 July 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/29Congratulating Thomas on his new job and mentioning his attendance at Durham Assizes as a witness, 14 July 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/30General chat concerning Manchester life and Frederick's (son) daily affairs, 24 July 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/31Concerning an impending visit, Frederick's intention of taking a harvest holiday, cricket on the green, his grandson's white mice and Thompson Allen, 31 July 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/32Concerning various crimes committed at Lanchester, including murders, and tried at Durham, 7 August 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/33Concerning Sarah's visit, photographs, Lanchester Flower Show and ball, his proposed visit to Seaham and Church news, 28 August 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/34Giving details of their holiday when they visited Stockton, West Hartlepool, Seaton, Saltburn, Darlington, Richmond and Uncle William at Norton, 10 September 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/35Concerning church affairs, the photographs of mother and himself, bad weather and the fact that he is unwell, 22 September 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/36Concerning a prize from the Norwich lottery and the lack of evening entertainments in Lanchester, 9 October 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/37Concerning a prize which Thomas must be pleased with, the number of meetings to attend cold weather and church affairs, 29 October 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/38Concerning best posting times, departure of the Davison family from Greencroft, and the new establishment and ejection of a toll collector from the turnpike, 12 November 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/39Concerning his own and his wife's illness, the latter being confined to bed, 3 December 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Correspondence from Frederick James Laycock, junior, Lanchester, to Thomas and Sarah Laycock, 1867 and 1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/40-42)Ref: D/X 571/2/40Concerning the singing in church, the property for the new chapel being settled up, and Mrs. Waughs' being a nuisance in church, 23 July 1867
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/41Concerning the illness of their parents, 10 December 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/42Concerning the worsening illness of father, and mother is still very weak, 13 December 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Correspondence from Polly, Lanchester, to Thomas and Sarah, Manchester, 1869 (Ref: D/X 571/2/43-44)Ref: D/X 571/2/43Concerning fathers' illness and mothers' improved health (Polly appears to have been a daughter or daughter-in-law of Frederick James) , 15 December 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/2/44Concerning illness of both parents, 17 December 1869
(paper, 2 folios)
Correspondence and related papers of Thomas Laycock of Manchester, 1856-1878 (Ref: D/X 571/3/1-48)Ref: D/X 571/3/1From Mary Ann, Farley Court to cousin Thomas apologising for not writing since she went abroad, comments on his forth coming marriage and mentions other members of family. She is going to Prussia with Sir Charles and her ladyship and then to Denton Park, Yorkshire, with Christmas at Branksea Castle, 21 September, n.d. pre 1856
(paper, 4 folios, crossed)
Ref: D/X 571/3/2From William T. Liddle, Caversham to cousin Thomas concerning his forthcoming visit when he is out of the hands of the doctor, he is very fond of fishing, 1860
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/3From William Liddle concerning his visit to Lanchester, he hopes to be there at the same time as Thomas, 18 May 1860
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/4From William Liddle, Queen Railway Hotel, Chester, informing his cousin of the fact that he is stranded in Chester, and will resume his journey the following day, Friday 10th, n.d.
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/5Draft from Thomas requesting employment to take charge of the White and Grey room in the Home and London Mart, stating his age as 28, 25 March 1861
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/3/6From W. L. Wharton, Dryburn concerning request for employment, 28 November 1861
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571//3/7Receipt from H. Zachariah, Church Street, West Hartlepool, for a gold Albert chain, bought by T. Laycock, 26 June 1862
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/3/8Typescript copy of advertisement, with covering notes, for the singing classes of T. Laycock, Lynn Street, West Hartlepool, 27 September 1862
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/9From William G. Laycock, Consett, concerning his 30 mile walk to Edmundbyers, the new house, fever in the area which is proving fatal, he must visit all the cases, 2 August 1867
(paper, 1 folio)
Ref: D/X 571/3/10Certificate issued to William P. Laycock (son of Thomas) by the Department of Science and Art (Manchester) for proficiency in Freehand drawing, 1st grade, signed by Michael McLeod, 1869
(1 card)
Ref: D/X 571/3/11From J. Matthias Field, Norman's Place, Bowdon concerning a vacancy for a choir boy from Manchester Cathedral at St. Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey, stating terms of employment, 30 January 1870. On the back is Thomas' reply
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/12From Frederick James Laycock, Lanchester, enclosing a bond for Thomas' signature to be returned as soon as possible, 7 February 1870
(paper, 2 folios)
Ref: D/X 571/3/13From Polly (Mary) Lanchester, concerning a large parcel which she would like them to take in, Mrs. Thomson has offered to take things for them if they are to be sold up, Thomas can have a large map of Father's, and a petition to keep the Post Office away from the Station, 2 March 1870
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Ref: D/X 571/3/14Plaint filed by John Clavering, 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle, plaintiff's attorney, in the action brought to recover possession of the school house etc., in Lanchester, between Henry M. Vane, St. James Square, London, Official Trustee of Charity Lands plaintiff, and Ann Laycock of Lanchester, widow, and Frederick James, her son, defendants, 24 July 1871
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Ref: D/X 571/3/15Summons to appear in court to defend against the complaint, as at D/X 571/3/14 above, 26 July 1871
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Ref: D/X 571/3/16Draft from Thomas to John Clavering, Esq., concerning Surtees having agreed to settle for tuition of charity boys, furniture and kitchen in the school house, 2 April 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/17From Frederick James concerning sale of the school house, Thomas should value it and write to the Commissioners, he has procured the rent for the garth, Dingle has called him a rogue, and his hands are shaky from chopping trees, 6 June 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/18From Frederick James concerning his job prospects at the mill for 3 shillings and 6 pence per day, the furniture and school house, he would go on very well if not for Will and "this child" (Annie) , mentions Will's selfishness to mother, his own desire to marry and the fact that he has been called a rogue, 17 June 1872
Ref: D/X 571/3/19From Charity Commission, St. James Square, London, informing Thomas that he should contact the Trustees, with regard to the sale of the school house, 20 July 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/20Draft from Thomas to the Trustees of Lanchester School Charity concerning the sale, to them, of the school kitchens, etc. for £40, 22 July 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/21Notes for the letter as at D/X 571/3/20 above, n.d. 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/22Draft from Thomas to John Clavering, Esq., concerning compensation for giving up the school house, "father" kept it in repair out of his own money, n.d., 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/23Sketch of ground plan of the school house with estimate of costs of ground, and of masons, joiners, slaters, and plasterers work, n.d. 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/3/24From Frederick James concerning mothers' receipt of £4000 for things sold, the accounts which he has marked, and his job at Dormands Colliery for 5 shillings and 2 pence per day, 27 November 1873
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Ref: D/X 571/3/25From William G. concerning his pain at Thomas' last concerning his own behaviour to mother, the debt for 11 weeks rent, Fredericks having borrowed money from mother, the day of the sale, and what to do with the money, 4 February 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/3/26From Frederick James expressing regret that brothers should quarrel, William refuses to let them in the house to organise for the sale, he has received funeral expenses and William has paid the rent, he wishes to divide all that is left equally, the child Annie (see Notes D/X 571/4/5 below) is under notice of the Guardians, 14 February 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/3/27Poster advertising the sale by Auction of the household furniture of late Mrs. Ann Laycock, at Lanchester, Friday 20 February 1874 by Joseph Cley, Auctioneer, giving a list of articles, printed at the "Guardian Office", Consett, 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/3/28From Frederick James asking for a loan which he will pay back in May, both he and the baby are ill, 18 March 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/3/29From J. T. Atkinson, Edinburgh arranging a meeting whilst Thomas is visiting there, 26 November 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/3/30Copy from Thomas to Mr. Greenwell, Durham expressing surprise and grief at Fred's accusation concerning "the bill", and mentioning that Fred borrowed money from mother which was never repaid, as well as taking three quarters of the furniture, 18 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/31Copy from Thomas to the Commissioners for the Reduction of the National Debt and Trustees of Lanchester Savings Bank, informing them that he ceases to be surety for Fred, 19 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/32From Frederick James on behalf of Trustees of Lanchester Savings Bank acknowledging Thomas' of 19th (cancelling his surety) , 21 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/33From C. R. Wilson, National Debt Office, London (2964) concerning Thomas' release from surety for the Actuary of Lanchester Savings Bank (Fred) , 22 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/34Note from Thomas to Rev. J. Dingle informing him of cancellation of bond, and asking if Trustees are aware of this, 26 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/35From John Dingle, The Vicarage, Lanchester, informing Thomas of the next meeting of the bank, 29 July 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/36From William C. informing him of the sale of what was left on mothers' death, mentions a letter from Frederick James to Thomas regarding "the bill", 2 August 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/37From William G. concerning Fred's falsehoods the money he borrowed from mother without repaying, and the fact that Fred received three quarters of the furniture and fathers' watch, 2 August 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/38From Frederick James threatening to expose Thomas as a rogue if he does not lend him the silver, n.d. 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/39From William G. stating that Fred has no bondsman and hasn' t worked for 13 days and is mixed up with money lenders, he himself is happier in lodgings, and wants only a few shillings for boots, wishes Thomas and Sarah a safe journey to Ireland, 11 August 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/40From William G. stating that he was sorry to miss them in Durham, giving the cost of putting mothers' and sisters names on the gravestone, Fred's wife is ill with consumption, and only the baby she is carrying is keeping her alive, they are suffering as Fred is not working, 14 November 1875
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Ref: D/X 571/3/41From William G. hoping that the installation and banquet went well, Tilly (Fred's wife) was delivered of a son, Fred cannot get a bondsman for the Savings Bank, and fever is rife in the village, 16 January 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/42From William G. stating Fred's difficulties in money matters, they have 3-4 feet of snow in Lanchester, and the postman has died, 19 March 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/43From Frederick James concerning a loan, begs Thomas not to let "them" distress him, 21 March 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/44From Frederick James threatening Thomas with exposure to Mr. Leybourne for receipt of £100 from father if he does not lend £5, 3 April 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/45From Frederick James threatening Thomas with Law Society if he does not lend £5, 7 April 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/46From Frederick James accusing addressee (Thomas) of searching his house, and generally threatens him, 10 April 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/47Summons to Thomas Laycock to serve on the jury at Manchester City Sessions Court, 30 September 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/3/48Circular from C. F. Allison, Secretary, Urmston Lodge, no. 1730, to Brother William Goodacre, requesting his attendance at a meeting on Monday, 28 January 1878, for business including ballot for new members, amongst them is Thomas Laycock, 19 January 1878
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Genealogy Notes (Ref: D/X 571/4/1-8)Ref: D/X 571/4/1Newspaper cutting announcing the death of Mary, daughter of late Frederick James Laycock at the Union Workhouse, 5 March 1872, note that Mary seems to have been known as Polly, and Harriot (sister) died between 1853 and 1869, 9 March 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/4/2Pedigree of the Laycock Family, pre 1810-1954. n.d. 20th cent
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Ref: D/X 571/4/3Notes concerning the genealogy of Sarah Charlton (wife of Thomas Laycock of Manchester) and the Fairfaxes, typed by Jean D. Laycock, 1968
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Ref: D/X 571/4/4Genealogical details of the Laycock family, n.d. 20th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/4/5Typescript notes by Jean D. Laycock concerning financial state of the family at Ann Laycock's death, also putting forward an explanation for the appearance of "the child Annie" (see D/X 571/3/26 above), n.d. 20th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/4/6Typed notes concerning Thomas Laycock, Freemason and wife Sarah (nee Charlton) with extracts from Freemason ,.1876, Manchester Courrier , 1879 and Manchester Guardian , 1899. n.d. 20th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/4/7Note concerning Drum Major, William Liddle, Harriot's husband, his regiment, and their children, n.d. 20th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/4/8Typed notes concerning the origin of the name Laycock (originally from O.E. lacu - little stream), and the history of the Laycock family, n.d. 20th cent
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Newspapers and Periodicals (Ref: D/X 571/5/1-23)Durham (Ref: D/X 571/5/1-9)Ref: D/X 571/5/1The Durham County Advertiser , marked "married", 27 June 1856
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Ref: D/X 571/5/2The Durham County Advertiser, marked "Fred", 1 May 1857
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Ref: D/X 571/5/3The Durham County Advertiser , marked "Walter" (including a typed note that it had been marked in error, and referred to William P.) , 4 June 1858
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Ref: D/X 571/5/4The Durham County Advertiser , marked "Polly", 14 October 1859
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Ref: D/X 571/5/5The Durham Chronicle , marked "Birth Walter Ernest", 11 July 1862
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Ref: D/X 571/5/6The Durham Chronicle , 2 February 1868
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Ref: D/X 571/5/7The Durham Chronicle, marked "Death of Charles", 30 October 1868
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Ref: D/X 571/5/8The Durham Chronicle , marked "Ada", 5 October 1869
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Ref: D/X 571/5/9The Durham Chronicle , marked "Freemantle' s Wedding", 7 January 1870
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Manchester (Ref: D/X 571/5/10-15)Ref: D/X 571/5/10The Manchester Courrier and Lancashire General Advertiser , 16 October 1865
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Ref: D/X 571/5/11The Manchester Courrier and Lancashire General Advertiser , 14 October 1869
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Ref: D/X 571/5/12The Manchester Courrier and Lancashire General Advertiser , 28 February 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/5/13The Manchester Courrier and Lancashire General Advertiser , 2 January 1879
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Ref: D/X 571/5/14The Manchester Courrier and Lancashire General Advertiser , 13 February 1879
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Ref: D/X 571/5/15The Manchester Guardian, Morning Express, 1 July 1899
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Scotland (Ref: D/X 571/5/16)Ref: D/X 571/5/16The Moffatt Mews and Annandale Herald, 5 January 1900
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South Africa (Ref: D/X 571/5/17-20)Ref: D/X 571/5/17Het Raapsche Grensblad, some English but mainly Afrikaans, with note marked "Here read the report concerning William Liddle...", 10 October 1857
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Ref: D/X 571/5/18The Journal, Grahamstown (Cape of Good Hope) , Monthly Summary for England, with note marked "Here read the report concerning Mrs. Eagle (Mary Ann Liddle)...," 9 March 1866
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Ref: D/X 571/5/19The Journal, Grahamstown (Cape of Good Hope), 28 June 1869
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Ref: D/X 571/5/20The Kaffir Express: An English-Kaffir Journal Vol. 1, No. 4, Lovedale, South Africa, in English and Afrikaans, 4 January 1871
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Freemason (Ref: D/X 571/5/21-23)Ref: D/X 571/5/21The Freemason, part only, 22 January 1876
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Ref: D/X 571/5/22The Freemason,vol. xi, No. 487, 6 July 1878
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Ref: D/X 571/5/23The Freemason, vol. xi, No. 487, part only, 6 July 1878
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Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 571/6/1-12)Ref: D/X 571/6/1Theatre Poster from The Royal Lyceum, London advertising "Medea in Corinth", "Should this Meet the Eye", and "A Happy Pair", with note from J. D. Laycock that theatre may have been visited in 1851 by Frederick James Laycock, n.d. 1851
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Ref: D/X 571/6/2Receipt from Post Office, Manchester, for registered letter to Mrs. Laycock, Lanchester, 2 September 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/6/3Receipt from Post Office, Manchester, for registered letter to Mrs. Laycock, Lanchester, 28 October 1872
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Ref: D/X 571/6/4Receipt from Post Office, Manchester, for registered letter to Mrs. Laycock, Lanchester, 3 June 1873
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Ref: D/X 571/6/5Receipt from Post Office, Manchester, for registered letter to Mrs. Laycock, Lanchester, 18 August 1873
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Ref: D/X 571/6/6Receipt from Post Office, Manchester, for registered letter to Mrs. Laycock, Lan chester, 19 September 1873
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Ref: D/X 571/6/7Election Poster, 1874
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Ref: D/X 571/6/8Advertisement for G. Hewlett's Commercial and Boarding Hotel, 17 Queen's Road, Brighton, n.d. 19th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/6/9Page of mathematical calculations and two recipes, one for scurvy and one unspecified, n.d. 19th cent
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Ref: D/X 571/6/10Notes on Lanchester Church and date of Thomas' apprenticeship, 7 August 1821, n.d. 1850's
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Ref: D/X 571/6/11Typewritten copies of two letters, one from Martin J. Hartwright, Manchester to Mr. Frederick Laycock, requesting information about his step-brother, Thomas Laycock, 19 April 1833 and the other to "Dear Sir", unsigned, concerning the author's father Thomas Laycock, n.d.. Covering note from J. D. Laycock mentioning handwritten copies of these letters sent by "Jean", n.d. 20th cent.
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Ref: D/X 571/6/12Envelope containing rough copies of the wills of William Iley, Charles Allen, George Proud, the father of William Thompson, Ann and Mary Allen, Robert Turnbull, Ralph Hill and Ralph Byerley, and a legal document concerning tithes, Note that there is no apparent family connection, n.d.
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