Potter: Unmarked
William Nott was three months old when he was baptised at St.
Philip & Jacob in Bristol on 26 June 1808, the son of Jacob and
Elizabeth Nott of Old Market. His father Joseph was a Brewer and
Victualler at the Ship Inn, he died on 27 October 1819, age 45, and was
buried at St. Philip & Jacob on 5 November that year "a truly honest
man" his epitaph in the Bristol Mercury. William's older brother,
also called Joseph, died on 21 December 1823 age 19. The following year
William's mother Elizabeth re-married.
From the Bristol Mercury - Monday 14 August 1820 page 3: "Married,
Aug. 2, at Clifton Church, Mr. Richard Morgan, accountant, of this city,
to Mrs. Elizabeth Nott, widow of the late Mr. Nott, brewer, Old
Market-street." I think Elizabeth was formerly Elizabeth Weare before
marrying Joseph Nott on 14 Aug.1804.
From the marriages column of the Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 25 February 1832 page 3: "MARRIED. Saturday...Same day (18 Feb.) at Clifton (St. Andrew) Church, Mr. Wm. Nott, wine & spirit merchant, to Susanna, 2d daughter of Mr. W. P. Burges; both of this city." Italics = added info.
By 1836, Matthews Directory has William Nott still at 57 Old Market Street, as a Wholesale Wine and Spirit Merchant, but shortly afterwards he moves to Jacob Street where he takes up business as a Maltster.
Unfortunately Susanna died at Jacob Street on 3 October 1838 age just 27. She was buried at St. James on 12 October. From the Bristol Mercury - Saturday 6 October 1838 page 3: "October 3, aged 27, of consumption, sincerely lamented, trusting in the merits of her Redeemer, Susanna, wife of Mr. William Nott, maltster, Jacob-street."
From the Bristol Mirror - Saturday 17 September 1842: "TO BE LET, and may be entered upon immediately, TWO Fifteen-Quarter MALT HOUSES, having plenty of Water and good Store Rooms, with Capital DWELLING-HOUSE, and large Garden with Stabling and Yard. Inquire of Mr, W. NOTT, Maltster, Jacob.Street, Bristol." The property was auctioned on 5 June 1846.
In 1858 William was trying to raise money by selling a life insurance
policy. From the Bristol Mercury - Saturday 19 June 1858 page 1:
"LIFE POLICY OF ASSURANCE. MESSRS. BARNARD, THOMAS, & CO. will SELL by
AUCTION, at the COMMERCIAL SALE-ROOM, Bristol, on THURSDAY, the 24th June,
1858, at One for Two o'clock, subject to the Conditions to be then and
there produced.
A POLICY of ASSURANCE for £300, with Profits, effected by Mr. Richard
Morgan -with the Norwich Union Society on the 2nd Feb., 1824, upon the
life of Mr. William Nott, of Bristol, maltster, now in the 51st year of
his age, subject to the small Annual Premium of £5 7s. 3d., and to a Loan
of £65 granted thereon by the said Society, but which loan may remain or
be paid off at the option of the purchaser.
The bonuses already added to the above policy amount to £62 14s. 8d.
For further particulars apply to the Auctloneers, or to Mr. ROBERT
LEONARD, Solicitor, Athenaeum chambers."
In 1861 William was living in Easton Road, his occupation is still given on the census as maltster.
In 1871 he is living at 1 Claremont Place, St. Philips, with two daughters, Catherine Laura and Susan Diana, both stated as age 36. Again he is still a maltster employing 1 man. He died at Claremont buildings, Easton Road, on 30 May 1880. His son Walter Morgan Nott (1834-1895), of 1 Archfield Road, Redland, was the executor of his estate.
Richard Morgan was born 1796 and lived in Bridewell Lane in 1819 as an accountant before marrying Elizabeth Nott, who was ten years his senior. After his marriage he moved into 57 Old Market Street where he remained until at least 1822. But from 1825 to 1843 he had moved to 59 Old Market Street next door where the Old Market Street Brewery was established and left step-son William Nott at number 57.
From the Bristol Mirror - Saturday 06 June 1829 page 3: "WANTED, a TRAVELLER in the BEER LINE. Apply to Mr. R. MORGAN, Brewer, Bristol.
From the Bristol Times and Mirror
- Saturday 21 October 1843 page 2: "Old Market Street Brewery.
RICHARD MORGAN begs to acquaint his Friends an the Public that he has
retired from the Brewing Business in favour of Mr. FREDERICK BOUCHER; and
in so doing he avails himself of the opportunity to tender his most
grateful acknowledgments for the preference shown him for many years and
respectfully end earnestly solicits the continuance of the same on behalf
of his Successor, Mr. BOUCHER, who feels persuaded, will use every
exertion to merit and deserve their support .
F. BOUCHER, on taking the BREWING BUSINESS lately carried on by Mr. R.
MORGAN, takes the opportunity of soliciting a continuance of those favours
so liberally conferred on his Predecessor, and to assure those Patrons who
may favour him with their Orders that it will be his constant endeavour to
supply them with Goods of the best quality. 59 OLD-MARKET
STREET, BRISTOL."
After leaving the brewery Richard found himself in reduced circumstances as he had been scammed by an insolvent debtor, and faced ruinous legal costs as well as the loss of monies owed. As he was a much respected citizen the Council sought to find him some employment where he might regain his former stature in society. He was recommended for election as Collector of the Exchange Markets.
After retiring from brewing, Richard moved to Jacob Street. His beloved wife Elizabeth died on 11 February 1856 after a long illness. On 28 August 1866 Richard married again to William Nott's wife's sister Diana, another daughter of the late William Peter Burges, by licence at Arley Chapel by the Rev. Mr. Hebditch. Richard became clerk and collector for the Bristol Exchange Markets in 1859. In his later years after his marriage to Diana he reverted to his old career of accountancy whilst still retaining the Council post. He died at his residence, 17 Dean Street, St. Paul's on 30 Dec. 1882 aged 87. Ironically the Council were informed the previous day that Richard did not seek re-election as Collector, and that for some years Mr. Alfred Dugdale had been performing all the active duties of Collector due to Richard's poor health. Mr. Dugdale was recommended to take over the job.
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