Family History Notebook
Page last updated 12th August 2007

Edward Hartley

Probably son of Nicholas and Isabella Hartley, baptised on the 20th of January 1707 at St Catherine's, Eskdale, Cumberland2

Not known to have married - no wife nor children mentioned in will

Buried on the 19th of October 1752 at St Catherine's from Spouthouse leaving will

A miller by trade,  Bought Eskdale Mill in 1737.3 Left £30 in his will to pay for a teacher in Eskdale (out of a personal estate of £300 - ie excluding 'real estate'.)

Notes

1    Brother of Bridget Hartley who married John Porter.

2    An Edward Hartley, son of John was baptised on the 9th of September 1705. A Henry Hartley, son of John and Susan was baptised on the 21st September 1708. However this Edward dies at Paddock-Wray in 1769 leaving a will.

3    Cumbria museums website.

4    Edward was succeeded as miller by his nephew Daniel