Great Stambridge 1848 Whites directory

STAMBRIDGE, (GREAT) a village on the north side of the navigable river Broomhill, 1½ mile E. by N. of Rochford, has in its parish 431 souls, and 2553 acres of land, including a portion of Wallasea Island, detached at the distance of four miles to the east. The manor was held by Suene at the time of the Conquest, and afterwards passed to the Fitzwilliam, Tany, Benstead, and other families. In 1604, it was sold by Thomas Lawson to Thomas Sutton, the founder of the Charter House, London, who settled it on that institution, to which it still belongs . Part of the parish belongs to several smaller freeholders . Hampton Barnes, an old manor house, is in the marshes, near the creek.
The Church (Virgin Mary and All Saints,) stands on a rising ground, commanding a fine view over the marsh land islands. It is partly in the Norman style, and has a nave, south aisle, and chancel, separated by massive pillars ; and a tower, containing three bells, and crowned by a wooden spire. The rectory, valued in K.B. at £20 , and in 1831 at £600, is in the patronage of the Governors of the Charter House, and incumbency of the Rev. E. H. Penny, M.A. The children of this parish have the privilege of attending the National School at Rochford.

Baker Thomas, grocer and farmer
Griffin William Samuel, brewery manager
March Thomas, baker
Nash George, boot and shoe maker
Pearson Henry, baker
Penny Rev. Edmund Hy. M.A. rector
Roberson John, carpenter
Turner John, saddler
Warrin Jane, butcher
Wendon John, oyster merchant
Whittingham William, smith & wheelwright
Whittingham John, beer seller
Wiseman Jacob, oyster merchant
Wood Mrs Sophia, Brick House
Wolf Edward, vict. Royal Oak

FARMERS .
Allen William Thomas, Hampton Barnes
Mew John ; h Apton Hall
Potter George W.
Pepper Edw.
Rankin William Hy. ( & miller, ) Hall
Witney John Dean, Stewards