The Northampton Mercury of 2nd February 1889 reported on the first ever meeting of Northamptonshire County Council, when seventeen Aldermen were elected by the elected members. The paper reported on the qualities of each Alderman, it appears to have had a distinctly Liberal bias but the Council had a Conservative majority.. Samuel Dunkley, my Great Grandfather was a Liberal and the report on him was very favourable.

My Great Grandmother lived in the Court House. I have just found this watercolour picture of the Court House with covered Tennis Court. The covered Tennis Court is the black building to the left of the house.

A plan showing house is available here. A description of the Tennis Court can be seen here.

 George was my 5x G Uncle. More information can be seen here.

Lawrence was the brother of my 4xG Grandather, David. The property he mentions, in his will, is now the Vale and Downland Museum.

William Hazell of Wantage was my 5xG Grandfather. I am still reserching more on his life.

 David Hazell of Wantage was my 4xG Grandfather. More details of his life can be seen on his page.

William was my Great Grandfather. William made his will in April 1898 and it looks as though he didn't expect to live long. He lived on until May 1916 in asylums (hospitals) until May 1916.

More can be seen about William's Life here.

 I believe this is the will of my 5XG Grandfather and the G Grandfather of Frances and Abraham, who emigrated to America