Ashen 1863 Whites directory

Ashen 1863 Whites directory
ASHEN, a small village on a bold acclivity on the south side of the river Stour, 2½ miles S.W. of Clare, and 10 miles N.N.W. of Halstead, has in its parish 340 souls and 1452 acres of fertile land, J.E.H. Elwes, Esq. , is lord of the manor and owner of Launds and Claret Hall; but Ashen House estate belongs to H. J. Sperling, Esq. , of Dynes Hall; and the estate of Ashen Hall is the property of King Viall, Esq.

The Church is an ancient tiled building, with a tower and three bells, and contains several monuments belonging to the Piper, Tallakerne, and other families. The chancel has lately been rebuilt, and decorated with stained glass windows. The nave has been restored, and a new pulpit, &c, erected. The rectory, valued in K.B. at £8, and in 1831 at £304, is in the patronage of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and incumbency of the Rev W. J. Deane, B.A., who has 17A. of glebe, and a good residence, built in 1836. The tithes were commuted in 1838 for £390 per annum. Ayearly rent-charge of 32s. is paid out of Stoke College estate, to 32 of the oldest married couples of this parish, but the donor is unknown.
Post from Clare, via Halstead.
Angel Thomas, shopkeeper
Aylen Joseph, blacksmith
Deane Rev. William Jno. M.A. Rectory
French Matilda, schoolmistress
Outing William, news agent
Ray Charles, miller ; h Clare
Wright George, bricklayer, and beer seller
Wright George, bricklayer, and beerhouse and shopkeeper

FARMERS.
Barnes Robert (surgeon) Claret Hall
Ewer William, Ashen House
Golding John, Street Farm
Golding Stephen
Fox Thomas
Payne Henry, Lounds Farm
Wade Henry, Ashen Hall
Waller John, and beer seller