William Birch (abt. 1752 - 1820)

Born about 1752 in Holborn, London, England

Ancestors

Husband of Henrietta (Roberts) Birch — married 27 Oct 1774 in St Bride's Church Fleet Street, London, England

Descendants

Died 23 Nov 1820 at about age 68 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales

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Biography

Born 1752, Baptised 4 Dec 1752, St. Andrews, Holborn, London, England, the son of William Birch and Hester Butler. ^[1]

William was apprenticed as a coachmaker to his mother’s Uncle, Samuel BUTLER^[2]. He was admitted to the Freedom of the City of London, in the Company of Coach and Harness Makers by virtue of Patrimony. ^[3]

When Samuel died in 1769, his former partner, Henry STURMY, took over Samuel’s coachmaking business. William inherited a substantial sum of money from his Great Uncle Samuel Butler. ^[4] He appears to have gone into business for himself at this time, at no. 1 Newman Street, Oxford Street, London, as well as keeping an interest in his Uncles business in Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London. ^[5][6][7][8]

William married Henrietta ROBERTS, 27 Oct 1774, St, Brides, Fleet St., London^{[9][10][11][12]}.

William served as Master of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers of London.^[13]

He would seem to have been an innovative coachmaker^[14] William or his son, Charles, were credited with introducing the Landau to England, ^[15] but in 1782 he went bankrupt^{[16][17][18][19][20]} William obtained his certificate clearing his bankruptcy in Nov 1782 ^[21]. He appears to have gone bankrupt again in 1788.

It was about this time that he entered into partnership with John SARGEAUNT, the nephew and apprentice of Henry Sturmy , at 71 Great Queen Street, Lincoln’s Inn Field’s, Middlesex, England, in the firm Sargeaunt and Birch^[22].^{[23][24][25][26][27]} They may also have had premises at No. 66 Great Queen St^[28]. The Duke of Kent and Duke of Clarrence were amongst their customers, although the dukes were not good at paying their bills^[29] .

John and William also had interests in foreign trade with India & / or China^[30] .

William became a member of the Freemasons in 1793, at the St Albans Lodge, London^[31].

In 1795 they seem to have given up their premises in Great Queen Street,^[32] and in 1804 William’s partnership with John was dissolved^[33], and William went into partnership with his son, Charles Lucas Birch. Business was not good however, and in 1813, they went bankrupt^[34][35].^[36]

William appears to have had a country house, Kent Lodge at Hanwell, which was sold in 1815 as a result of this bankruptcy^{[37][38][39][40][41][42]}

It appears after this William retired to Swansea in Wales, as he died there the 23 Nov 1820.^[43]. He was buried 29 Nov 1820, St Mary, Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales, aged 68 years.^[44]

Henrietta died 21 Jan 1797, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, England. ^[45]

Sources

1. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P69/GRE/A/006/MS18934 “William Birch of Saint Andrews, Holborn, Bat. and Hester Butler of the same, Sp. married 25 Jul 1749”, at St Gregory by St Paul, City of London, London, England; William Reyner, Minister; Register Type: Parish Register
2. ↑ Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser (London, England), Friday, April 7, 1775; Issue 1833. WILLIAM BIRCH, Coach-Maker, No. 1 Newman-Street, Oxford-Street, Nephew and apprentice to the late Mr. Samuel Butler, BEGS leave to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, &co. that he has invented a carriage, which, in every respect, answers the purpose of a post-chaise, or phaeton, and likewise as a chariot,; may be drove with a box, and is so constructed, that the coachman may, with the utmost ease and expedition, make the above alterations himself. N.B. Also to be sold, A good second-hand Travelling Post-chaise, with every private convenience fit for travelling abroad. Enquiries as above.
3. ↑ London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, 1681-1930 c/- J Leather Lane St Andrews, Holborn; Chamber of London, Day of 17 Born the Liberty of the City, to wit, at William Birch, son of William Birch, Citizen and Co. of Co. and harness makers of London, came before the Chamberlain, the day and Year aforesaid, and desired to be admitted into the Freedom of this City by Patrimony, in the said company of ……...because he is legitimate, and was born after the Admission of his Father into the said Freedom. The admission of his Father is entered in the Book marked with the Letter B and bears Date the sixth Day of April in the year of our Lord 1749 1 copy 11/49, born 1752 Presented by Thomas Parkinson, Warden We declare upon the Oaths we severally took at the Time of our Admission into the Freedom of this City, that William Birch is the son of William Birch, Citizen and Coachmaker and Coach harness maker of London; and that he was born in lawful Wedlock, after the Admission of his Father into the freedom of this City; that he is his Son, so reported and taken to be, and so we all say. Frane …….. Coachmaker Thomas Birch, Frame Work….. David Fontaine, tin plate maker J… Birch, Joiner Elias Jones, Car T Whittle, Mu…….
4. ↑ To Mr. William Birch the husband of my late niece Grace Birch five hundred pounds to be laid out in Government security the said William Birch receiving the interest his life and at his death my Trustees is to transfer it to his son William Birch by his late wife. I also give his son the said William Birch one thousand pounds the interest to be paid him that is for his use and at the age of twenty four years he shall receive the principal. And in a Codicil - I give to Mr. Birch who married my niece five hundred pounds more that I have already given him in my will and I desire that the money may be laid out in the name of my trustees for his use during his life and after his decease for the use of his son by my niece
5. ↑ British Origins: London Apprenticeship Abstracts, 1442 - 1850 1775, Fuller, Thomas, Son of Mahew, Houndslow, Middlesex, gentleman (deceased), to William Birch, (Newnan-street, Oxford-road, Middlesex), 21 Jul 1775, Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers Company. 1776, Newton, John, Son of Megison, Wilshanstead, Bedfordshire, clerk, to William Birch, (Oxford-street), 7 Mar 1776, Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers Company.
6. ↑ Wakefield's Merchant and Tradesman's General Directory for London, Wakefield London William Birch, London, listed from 1776 to 1800 Occ: Coachmker wood / furniture / carriage trades (m) Adress: 1 Newman St, Oxford St., London & 71 Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.
7. ↑ Bailies British Directory: Merchants and Traders Usefull Companion for the Year 1785, Vol 1, 2nd Ed William Birch; Caochmaker; 1 Newman Street, Oxford Street, London
8. ↑ Holden's London Directory, 1790 William Birch; Coachmaker; 1 Newman Street, Oxford Street, London
9. ↑ Marriage Bonds and Allegations. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. London Diocese 26th Oct 1774 Appeared personally William Birch and made oath, that he is of the Parish of St. Mary le Bone in the County of Middlesex, Bachelor, aged twenty one years and upwards and intendeth to marry with Henrietta Roberts of the parish of St. Brides, London, Spinster aged likewise twenty one years and upwards, and that he knnoweth of no lawful Impediment, by Reason of any Pre-contract, Consanguinity, Affinity, or any other lawful Means whatsoever, to hinder the said intended Marriage and prayed a Licence to solemnize the same in the parish church of St. Brides aforesaid, and further made Oath that the usual Place of Abode of her the said Henrietta Roberts hath been in the said parish of St. Brides for the space of four weeks last past. Signed: William Birch Sworn before me Jos Sempton Surrogate
10. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69/BRI/A/01/MS 6542/1 October 27. William Birch of the Parish of St. Mary-le-Bone in the County of Middlesex, Bachelor and Henrietta Roberts, of this Parish, Spinster, were married in this Church, by License, this twenty seventh Day of October, One thousand seven hundred and seventy four by me, Geo. Applebee, Curate This marriage was solemnized between us: William Birch and Henrietta Roberts. In the presence of David Walker & Geo. Manwells?
11. ↑ St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post (London, England), Thursday, October 27, 1774; Issue 2139. Married, yesterday, at St. Bride's Church, Mr. William Bich of Newman Street, Coachmaker, nephew of Mr. Samuel Butler, late of Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, and Miss. Henrietta Roberts, of Sailsbury Court, Fleet Street.
12. ↑ Craftsman or Say's Weekly Journal (London, England), Saturday, November 5, 1774; Issue 847. Married. Mr. William Birch, coach-maker in Newman-Street, Oxford-Street, to Miss. Henrietta Roberts, of Sailsbury-court.
13. ↑ http://www.coachmakers.co.uk/committee/show/pagename/masters The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers & Coach Harness Makers of London Masters of the Company 1801 William Burch 1802 William Burch 1805 John Sargeaunt 1827 Charles Lucas Birch
14. ↑ Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser (London, England), Thursday, February 22, 1776; Issue 210 WILLIAM BIRCH, Coach-maker, Newman-Street, Oxford-Street, Takes this method of informing the Nobility and Gentry he still continues making his new-invented carriage, which answers as a Chariot, Pose-Chaise or Phaeton, and is so constructed that it may be altered to either in Ten Minutes; and every different carriage is so complete, that the closest inspection cannot possibly discern the alteration. Having had the honour of making several of the above carriages for gentlemen of the greatest taste, can refer to these for the utility of them, if required. A genteel Chariot to be sold, fit for town or country. Enquire above.
15. ↑ 'Industries: Coach-making', A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 2: General; Ashford, East Bedfont with Hatton, Feltham, Hampton with Hampton Wick, Hanworth, Laleham, Littleton (1911), pp. 193-195. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22174. Date accessed: 07 November 2008 Victoria County History Publication: A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 2 Author: William Page (Editor) Year published: 1911 Pages: 193-195 Mr. George N. Hooper, to whom I am indebted for much information, is of opinion that landaus were introduced into England by Charles Lucas Birch of Great Queen Street, Long Acre, or by William Birch.
16. ↑ St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post (London, England), Saturday, January 26, 1782; Issue 3260 BANKRUPTS William Birch, of Newman-Street, St. Mary-le-Bone, Coachmaker, to appear Feb. 2, 19, Mar. 9, at Guildhall.
17. ↑ London Courant Westminster Chronicle and Daily Advertiser (London, England), Monday, January 28, 1782. BANKRUPTS William Birch, of Mary-le-Bone, Coachmaker, to surrender Feb. 2, 6, Mar. 9, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Claridge, Craven-Street, in the Strand.
18. ↑ Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser (London, England), Saturday, February 2, 1782; Issue 16 571. MEETINGS of CREDITORS THIS DAY at GUILDHALL William Birch, Newman-Street, St. Mary-le-Bone, coachmaker, First meeting 11 o'clock.
19. ↑ London Courant Westminster Chronicle and Daily Advertiser (London, England), Wednesday, February 6, 1782. MEETINGS of CREDITORS THIS DAY at GUILDHALL William Birch, Newman-Street, St. Mary-le-Bone, coachmaker, secondmeeting 5 o'clock.
20. ↑ Morning Herald and Daily Advertiser (London, England), Friday, February 15, 1782; Issue 405. By MR. BARFORD By Order of the Assignees, on the Premises, in a few days, The greatly improved and valuable Lease of the Dwelling-house and extensive Workshops of MR. WILLIAM BIRCH, Coachmaker, a bankrupt, situate on the East side of Newman street, Oxford-road. The premises are in excellent repair, and well calculate for the above, or any other business where a great deal of room is required. Particulars and conditions of sale may be had the days of viewing, at the place of sale, and at Mr. Barford's, Covent-gardens. By MR. BARFORD By Order of the Assignees, on the Premises, in a few days, All the Household Furniture, Plate, Linen, China and Stock in Trade, of Mr. BIRCH, Coachmaker, a bankrupt, in Newman street, Oxford-road. Consisting of a number of finished and unfinished Carriages of different sorts, a quantity of fine dry timber, and a great variety of other valuable articles in the Coachmaking business. To be viewed two days preceding the sale, when Catalogues may be had the days of viewing at the place of sale, and at Mr. Barford's, Covent-gardens.
21. ↑ The Gentleman's Magazine, 1782, Vol 52, p96 Promotions, Preferment, Lifts of Bankrupts, and Prices of Stocks B-NK--TS Wm/ Birch, Newman-str. St. Mary-le-Bone, coachmaker
22. ↑ Daily Advertiser (London, England), Monday, October 26, 1772; Issue 13055. Mr. Henry Sturmy, Coachmaker of Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, being deceased, the Business will be carried on by his Nephew and late Apprentice, JOHN SARGEANT, who humbly solicits the Continuance o f his Uncles Customers, as no Attention on his Part will be wanting to merit them.
23. ↑ Directory of London and Westminster, & Borough of Southwark.1794; Sargeaunt & Birch, Coach-makers, 71, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields
24. ↑ Landers London Directory 1787 - 1791; Sargeaunt & Birch; coachmakers; 71 Great Queen St, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London
25. ↑ Kent's Directory 1788 - 1791; Sargeaunt, John & Birch, William; Coachmaker; 71 Great Queen St, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London
26. ↑ World (1787) (London, England), Wednesday, June 24, 1789; Issue 773.; MODERN PERCH COACH to be Sold, Salisbury boot, to take off, with platform and cover replace, plated furniture, lamps, spring curtains, &c, &c, the whole in complete repair for immediate use. To prevent trouble, the lowest price is seventy five pounds. Enquire at Sargeaunt and Birch's, Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields.
27. ↑ The Times, Monday, Jul 27, 1795; pg. 1; Issue 3364; col A CRANE-NECKED PHAETON - To be SOLD, an elegant Crane-necked PHAETON, has been used only three months. The present Proprietor having no further use for it, is willing to treat with any Gentleman on equitable terms. particulars may be known at Seargeaunt and Birch's, No. 71, Great Queen-street, Lincolns-inn-fields.
28. ↑ London Chronicle (London, England), Tuesday, January 10, 1797; Issue 5873. (1213 words). SARGEAUNT & BIRCH late KITCHEN & LLOYD CAUTION RICHARD KITCHEN, coachmaker, returns his grateful thanks to the Nobility and Gentry, who have for many years honoured him with their patronage: He humbly solicits the Continuance of their Favours, and begs leave to inform them that his Business is removed, and carried on at No. 66 Great Queen-street, opposite to his late Dwelling, and not where the above firm stands over the Door in such conspicuous Characters - Mr. Lloyd has been dead for many years; and Messers Sargeaunt and Birch have no authority to use R. Kitchener's Name, which they very unhansomly have done for two years past, to his great detriment, although repeatedly desired to discontinue it. RICHARD KITCHEN Great Queen-street, Jan. 2, 1797
29. ↑ The Times, Friday, Nov 15, 1839; pg. 7; Issue 17200; col A COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, Basinghall-street, Nov. 14. Charles Lucas Birch's Bankruptcy. This was the sitting for the declaration of a further dividend against the estate of this bankrupt, the commission against whom was awarded seven years since. He is describes as carriage-maker to the Royal Family; his repository was in Great Queen-street Lincoln's-inn. At the time of his failure 6s. 8d. in the pound was offered to the creditors, but refused. Through the prosecution of these proceedings 15s. 1d. has at different times been paid, in addition to a further dividend of about 2s. 6d. declared at this sitting. It is expected that a further dividend will be made. The Duchess of Kent at the period of the bankruptcy appeared to be a debtor to the estate, to the extent of 723l, 14s., which Her Royal Highness has since paid. The Duke of Kent also appeared a debtor to the extent of nearly 1,000l., which has since been discharged by Her Majesty, since her accession to the throne, from her privy-purse. the gross amount of proofs admitted against the estate exceeds 9,000l.
30. ↑ Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser (London, England), Wednesday, April 30, 1788; Issue 18 529 General Evening Post (London, England), Tuesday, April 29, 1788; Issue 8496. Extract of a letter from a Gentleman on board the Operly, Wamper, China, Nov. 30, 1787, brought over by the Wycombe East Indaiman. " We met with a very extraordinary circumstance in the Chinese Seas, which may afford some news to Mr. Sargeaunt and Mr. Birch especially, as a matter of conversation among gentlemen concerned in our shipping. A large ship appeared in sight one morning, (Sep 12, lat. 10 north, longitude about 110 east), which spoke us about noon, under French colours; she appeared a 32 gun frigate. Nobody could understand a word they said. She pulled us very fast, and at some distance ahead, began to run out her guns and make every warlike preparation. We saw on her stern wrote La Calypso: we were much ? , had various conjectures; the most prevailing opinion was, that she was a pirate. The Captain and officers gave orders instantly to prepare our ship for defense; not withstanding all our guns were in the hold, except ten and a great deal of lumber on the gun deck, yet everything was cleared with the utmost alacrity; the ten guns loaded; matches lighted; every man at his quarters; all silent, not the least thing on the deck in the way. In this state we assisted the event, while the seeming enemy was bearing down upon us in a very formidable manner; her tops manned, netting stuffed with hammocks; 32 guns ? out; tompkins taken out, and crowded with men at all quarters. We kept on at fairly easy sail, expecting every moment they would fire into us. They hailed us again; but still we could barely perceive it was French. We have a Frenchman among our crew, and the Captain's cook is a foreigner, who speaks that language. We could just make out that she was a King's ship, and some unintelligible words, among which was "repeole". Captain Clarkson ordered the top-gallant sails to be lowered, on which the Frenchman made sail, and within an hour was out of sight. We could hardley understand, at last, that this was the homage he ?. It was very evident, however, it was so. Our men with true British spirit, were so eager to countenance action, notwithstanding the vast inferiority of force, that an accident had liked to have happened from their ardour. I have been more particular on this article, as it has raised so great a stir at Canton, that there is no doubt it will be a subject of much conversation in England. It was a national insult. - Captain C. - has been unjustly blamed by some here for not fighting, but I asure you it was not want of courage. Nothing could be more cool, yet spirited, but the officers in preparing the ship for an engagement if necessary. Under the idea of a pirate, the scene was not a little awful; our force could not have withstood them. If anything should appear in public print before we arrive, prejudicial to our Captain, pray beg Mr. Birch to insert something in contradiction. We found the ship lying at Macao when we arrived there. Some say the Captain is a French Chevalier, Commodore of four French men of war at Macao; that he said he was drunk at the time that he came up with us, or he should not have behaved so. There seems to be some scheme m... against us by the French. By the Treaty of Peace, no ship of war of either nation is to remain in India. They have already four at Macoa, and several at Pon......They seem to be sneaking out; and pretend they have come to assist the Portuguese in their possessions at this place. Excuse my dwelling on politics, but as I consider this letter addressed to the whole of the inhabitants of No. 71, I particularly address the later subject to the Gentlemen of the Household."
31. ↑ Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Members, London, vol I, Fols 1-597 William Birch; Profession: Coachmaker; Residence: Great Queen Street; When made Mason: 5 May; Lodge: St Albans; Folio Number: 91; D Lodge Number: 25D; E Lodge Number: 23E; Year: 1793
32. ↑ Morning Post and Fashionable World (London, England), Monday, November 9, 1795; Issue 7411. FREEHOLDS, MIDDLESEX GREAT QUEEN-STREET, LINCOLN'S-INN-FIELDS By MR. WILCOCK At Garraway's Coffeehouse, Change Lane, Cornhill, on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at Twelve o'clock IN TWO LOTS LOT 1. A VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, most desirable situate, No. 8, on the North-side of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's inn-fields, consisting of AN EXCEEDING GOOD DWELLING HOUSE, with very EXTENSIVE WORKSHOPS, LOFTS and PREMISES behind the same, in the occupation of Messers. SARGEAUNTand BIRCH, coachmakers, on Lease for Thirty-one years, at ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POUNDS PER ANNUM. LOT 2. A FREEHOLD ESTATE, consisting of FOUR MESSUAGES and PREMISES. adjoining Lot. 1, in the occupation of Messers. COX, CURTIS and PAYNE, Brewers, on Lease for Ninety-nine years, at FORTY POUNDS PER ANNUM. To be viewed till the Sale, and Particulars may be had of Messers. White, Williams and Brooks, Solicitors, No. 7, Lincoln's inn, New Square, at the Baptist Coffee House, Chancery-lane, at Garaway's, and of Me. Wilcock, No. 25, Golden-square.
33. ↑ www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/15767/pages/8/page.pdf Notice is hereby given, that the Copartnership Trade or Business of a Coach-Maker and Coach & Harness-Maker, for many Years past carried on by 11s as Copartners, in Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, under the Firm of Sargeaunt and Birch, hath been this Day dissolved by mutual Consent & the undersigned John Sargeaunt having conveyed the Whole of'his Interest in the said Trade or Business to the undersigned William Birch, which will in future be carried on by the undersigned William Birch alone, on the said Premises, to whom all Debts due to the said Copartnership Trade or Business, from the 1st Day of January 1798, are 'requested to be paid, and by whom all Demands thereon, subsequent to that Period, will be discharged: As witness our Hands, this 31st Day of December 1804, John Sargeaunt. 'William Birch
34. ↑ The Hull Packet and Original Weekly Commercial, Literary and General Advertiser (Hull, England), Tuesday, June 22, 1813; Issue 1379. BANKRUPTS William Birch and Charles Lucas Birch, of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, Middlesex, coachmakers.
35. ↑ The Derby Mercury (Derby, England), Thursday, June 24, 1813; Issue 4231. BANKRUPTS REQUIRED TO SURRENDER William Birch and Chrales Lucas Birch, Great Queen-street, coachmakers, June 29, Jul 6, 31, at Guildhall. Solicitors, Messers. Allen and Glyby, Carlisle-street.
36. ↑ The Times, Thursday, May 11, 1815; pg. 4; Issue 9518; col A Sales By Auction. Debentures and Bonds if their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Kent and Sussex, and the late Lord Monson - By Messrs RANDALL and SON, at Garraways, at Tuesday, May 16, at 1, in 12 lots, by direction of the Assignees of Messrs BIRCH and SON, of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, bankrupts. CONSISTINF of THREE DEBENTURES of his Royal Highness, the DUKE of KENT, amounting together to 2083lb. 0s.5d.; four bonds of ditto amounting to 4713lb 10s.; two Bonds of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, amounting to 3640lb; a note of hand of ditto for 500lb; and two Bonds of the late Lord Monson, amounting to 963lb. Particulars of Messrs Allan and Gilby, solicitors, Carlisle-street, Soho; Garraway's; and of Messrs Randall and Son, Pancras-street, Tottenham-court-road.
37. ↑ National Archives of Great Britain Copy of court roll, manor of Hanwell: surrender and admission 1. James Ward the younger of Highways, Hants. esq and executors of will of James Ward the elder, deceased 2. William Birch of Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, coachmaker Premises: 1a. land in South Field MA/D/A1/004 25 April 1804
38. ↑ Copy of court roll, manor of Hanwell: surrender and admission 1. Samuel Webb of Hanwell, esq and Elizabeth his wife 2. William Birch of Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn, coachmaker Premises: 1 rood running in a slip from east to west abutting on parsonage headland Endorsed: 'Webb - part of South Field by Headland left to Jackyl' MA/D/A1/005 25 Apr. 1804
39. ↑ Copy of court roll, manor of Hanwell: surrender and admission 1. William Westbook of Heston, yeoman and Harriett, his wife 2. William Birch of Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn, coachmaker Premises: a (formerly as eyte or ozier ground) called the Island in the River Brent near Hanwell Bridge MA/D/A1/006 10 May 1805
40. ↑ Copy of court roll, manor of Hanwell: surrender and admission 1. Joseph Compson of Hanwell, schoolmaster, and Mary, his wife 2. William Birch of Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn, coachmaker Premises: tenement and land in Hanwell formerly occupied by James Abbott (excepting a small piece of land and barn) MA/D/A1/007 10 May 1805
41. ↑ Copy of court roll, manor of Hanwell: admission and surrender 1. John Payne, William Adams and Richard Barker, assignees of estate of William and Charles Lucas Birch of Great Queen Street, coachmakers, bankrupts 2. Dominick Daly of Bolton Street, Piccadilly, esq Premises: as in MA/D/A1/3-7 Admission of (1) in order to surrender to (2) MA/D/A1/008 24 July 1815
42. ↑ The Times, Thursday, May 11, 1815; pg. 4; Issue 9518; col A Sales By Auction. Freehold and Copyhold Estate, Kent-lodge, Hanwell-heath, and a Leasehold Estate on the north side of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields - By Messrs RANDALL and SON, at Tuesday, May 16, at 1, in three lots, by direction of the Assignees of Mr. W. BIRCH, of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, coachmaker, a bankrupt. COMPRISING an excellent and commodious DWELLING HOUSE, seated on an eminence, and commanding extensive views, with attached and detached offices, large dining parlour, drawing room, library, double staircase, &c, and enclosed by a brick wall; also an island of about half an acre, well planted as a kitchen garden, and surrounded by the river Brent. Lot 22. An excellent Meadow, containing 2A. 2R. 6P. with an allotment of 3R. and 5P. by the late act of enclosure. Lot 3. A Leasehold Estate on the north side of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields, in the occupation of Mr. Wells, carpenter, and other tenants. May be viewed; particulars on the premises; of Messrs Allan and Gilby, solicitors, Carlisle-street, Soho; Garraway's; and of Messrs Randall and Son, Pancras-street, Tottenham-court-road.
43. ↑ The Times, Tuesday, Nov 28, 1820, p 3; Issue 11103, col G ; Died - on the 23rd inst., at his house in Swansea, aged 68, William Birch, Esq, late of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
44. ↑ Glamorgan Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Wales: Archives and Records Council Wales; Parish Register, St Mary, Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales; "Burials in the Parish of Swansea in the County of Glamorgan in the Year 1820; No: 1098; William Birch; Abode: Swansea; Buried 29 Nov; Age: 68."
45. ↑ Whitehall Evening Post (1770) (London, England), Thursday, January 26, 1797; Issue 7136. Died Saturday, Mrs. Birch, wife of Mr. Birch, coach-maker, of Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.