Timeline William Wynne Jeudwine 1842-1910 1811 January 21 st At Manchester Cathedral John Cottingham a servant of the Cavendish family at Hardwick Hall, marries Ruth Gregory, sister of Hannah Gregory, Houskeeper at Chatsworth. There are records of the baptisms of their two sons at Ault Hucknall Church near Hardwick Hall, John Gregory Cottingham 1813 and Henry Cottingham 1815. There is no record of the birth or baptism of their daughter Mary who from gravestone information was born in 1811. (From a Book written about Oxton, Nottinghamshire by TomShiplade we learn that John Cottingham s relatives in Oxton, Notts. thought that a relative of the Cavendish family was involved. Whatever the truth of the matter the Cottinghams and their children prospered as a result of the patronage of their Cavendish employers. ) 1840 At Ault Hucknall 1842 February the Derbyshire Courier Mary Jeudwine dies in childbirth. Her son William Wynne Jeudwine survives.
1842 March7 th. John Cottingham s Will. Provision made for his wife Ruth and sons Henry Cottingham and John Gregory Cottingham. No mention of deceased daughter Mary and grandson William Wynne Jeudwine. The Reverend William Jeudwine leaves Derbyshire for Shropshire where he marries again and has several children. He becomes the Vicar of Chicheley. William Wynne Jeudwine lives with his father until he goes to up Oxford. This entry in the Matriculation lists suggests that he might have returned to Hardwick before going to Oxford probably living with Uncle Henry Cottingham who was now Vicar of Heath. 1866
1870 William Wynne Jeudwine marries Louisa Mary Moore. Cameron Moore was a very wealthy industrialist who brought prosperity to Bamford. The whole village turned out for the wedding. Entertainment and refreshments were provided. William and Louisa started married life in a house on Newbold Road, Chesterfield- looked after by two female servants. After that they moved several times. Between 1872 and 1878 they had five children. Three children survived. John Henry Wynne Jeudwine, 1872-1956 (Studies at the Royal Agricultural College and joins William in the family business.) Alice Mary Jeudwine 1875 1943 Richard William Rice Jeudwine 1878 1956 Joins the Irish Fusiliers 1881 Aged 39 William is a Land Agent / Auctioneer living at Hasland near Chesterfield but with business premises in Chesterfield. 1888 Holywell House, Chesterfield. 1891 Hurst House Abercrombie Street, Chesterfield. (In my time 6 th Form for Chesterfield Boys Grammar School.) Ladysmith. 1900 William s youngest son, Richard, is captured at 1901 1910 Walton Lodge, Matlock road, Chesterfield
For most of his working life William was a land agent for the Dukes of Devonshire. William was lucky that the Cavendish family did not object to their employees having other sources of income. Not only did William have his own successful land agency business but he also invested with friends in other businesses. E.g The Candlewick Factory below.
William W had many other interests. He was a JP and involved in local boards for schools and looking after the poor. His name appears in newspaper reports for local politics, charities and the local Masonic Lodge. He annoys his fellow Chesterfield Masons at one point by starting another Lodge for the Duke of Devonshire. Local Election Nominations.
Municipal Charities and others such as the Victoria Home for Nurses. There is not a social event at this time that does not mention William and Louisa amongst the guests. Members of the Derbyshire Archaeological and Natural History Society.
The Liberal Club
January 1893 1896 The death in 1893 of the Reverend Henry Cottingham, the last of John Cottingham s children is the beginning of a difficult time for William Wynne Jeudwine because Uncle Henry, who never married and has no children, does not leave a will. William is Uncle Henry s nearest relative as Uncle John Gregory and Aunt Mary had no children. Local and National newspapers are a source of speculation and gossip. The Funeral of the Reverend Henry Cottingham. As far as William Jeudwine knows he is the only living relative of Uncle Henry Cottingham. Two months after the death he has applied for and been granted the right to administer his quite considerable estate
. 1894 William Cottingham and his nephew George Wood of Oxton have family information that makes them believe that they are the nearest relatives of the Reverend Henry Cottingham. They challenge the Grant of Probate that has been awarded to William Jeudwine. William Wynne Jeudwine s solicitor is working on his behalf also 1895 No will is found.
From the Oxton Village website. 1895 The London Gazette and local newspapers So if William is not the lawful nephew of the Reverend Henry Cottingham it means that his mother Mary was not the lawful sister of the reverend gentleman and not the lawful daughter of John Cottingham and Ruth Gregory. Did he and his children ever discover the truth about his mother? No one knows. July 1897 William s son, John Henry Wynne Jeudwine, who had joined the family business after studying at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester, had founded the Chesterfield and District Golf Club. William agreed to be the President.
1910 Wiliam s health began to fail.
The Jeudwine Memorial Stone in the Churchyard at Heath.