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< prior note updated 23/7/08 thanks Dee >

As the current owner of The New Inn Ruspidge (now 5 years) I wondered if you would be interested in seeing the deeds of the property?

William Morse first appears in the records on 30.07.1883 on a document titled 'Conveyance' for George Hewlett and Mortgagees (1).

Then again on a document entitled 'Mortgage' dated 14.08.1883.

William Morse appears later on a further 'Conveyance' document dated 30.04.1890 this time it appears to be a sale to The Alton Court Brewery.

I can update the records you print regarding the other licensees right up to date if you wish.

Hope this is of interest to you - I am trying to piece the history of The New Inn together in particular its origins.

Please make contact if you wish to know more

William was from Blakeney, like the rest of my clan, but at the moment I can't see where he fits in. Other Morse's were also publicans in the area. Because I still haven't been able to find a baptism for George Morse, c1773 Blakeney Hill, I don't know who his brothers were. I suspect this is where this line leads from?

Many Thanks
Chris

1841
Richard Morse abt 1766 Gloucestershire, England Awre, Gloucestershire
Martha Morse abt 1791 Gloucestershire, England Awre, Gloucestershire
Amy Morse abt 1833 Gloucestershire, England Awre, Gloucestershire
Richard Morse abt 1816 Gloucestershire, England Awre, Gloucestershire
William Morse abt 1830 Gloucestershire, England Awre, Gloucestershire

Year: 1859
Month: Sep
Day: 25

Groom Surname: MORSE
Groom Forenames: William
Groom Age at Marriage: 29
Groom condition: Bachelor
Groom Rank or Profession: Miner
Groom Residence: Blakeney Hill
Groom Father's Surname: Morse
Groom Father's Forenames: Richard
Groom Father's Rank or Profession: Labourer

Bride Surname: CLAY
Bride Forenames: Priscilla
Bride Age at Marriage: 24
Bride Condition: Spinster
Bride Rank or Profession: [not stated]
Bride Residence: Blakeney Hill
Bride Father's Surname: Clay
Bride Father's Forenames: William
Bride Father's Rank or Profession: Miner

Licence or Banns: Banns
Date of banns:
Signature or Mark: both sign
Witness 1: Mark of William Clay
Witness 2: Mark of Emma Clay
Other witnesses:
Officiating Minister: Alex. C Ponton
Event type: Marriage
Memoranda: Curate
Transcriber's Notes:
Register Reference: P145 IN 1/20
Page No: 221
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

My best guess is this one

1861
William Morse abt 1829 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Morse abt 1835 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Emma Morse abt 1861 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire

1871
William Morse abt 1830 Awre, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Morse abt 1835 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Albert Morse abt 1870 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Alfred E Morse abt 1869 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Emma Morse abt 1860 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
John Morse abt 1865 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Richard Morse abt 1866 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Morse abt 1862 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire

1881
William Morse abt 1830 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Morse abt 1836 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Albert Morse abt 1871 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Alfred E. Morse abt 1869 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Annie L. Morse abt 1875 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
John Morse abt 1865 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary J. Morse abt 1877 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Morse abt 1873 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
Richard Morse abt 1867 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Morse abt 1862 East Dean, Gloucestershire, England Son Westbury On Severn - East Dean, Gloucestershire

1891
William Moore abt 1830 Blakeney Hill, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Moore abt 1835 Blakeney Hill, Gloucestershire, England Wife East Dean, Gloucestershire
Albert Moore abt 1871 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Alfred E Moore abt 1869 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Annie L Moore abt 1875 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
John Moore abt 1864 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary J Moore abt 1877 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Priscilla Moore abt 1873 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Richard Moore abt 1867 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Moore abt 1861 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire

1901
Priscilla Morse abt 1836 Brains Green, Gloucestershire, England Head East Dean, Gloucestershire Grocer Widow
Albert Morse abt 1871 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Alfred Morse abt 1869 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Annie L Morse abt 1875 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Mary J Morse abt 1877 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
Pricilla Morse abt 1873 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Daughter East Dean, Gloucestershire
William Morse abt 1861 Ruspidge, Gloucestershire, England Son East Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth A M Morse abt 1899 Andaford Furnade, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter East Dean, Gloucestershire

The New Inn was purpose built in 1855

The New Inn is almost directly opposite the Rising Sun Inn on the eastern side of Ruspidge Road. It was once a rare outlet for Alton Court Brewery Ales of Ross on Wye. I wonder if Edwardian beer drinkers realised just how good Ruspidge was for interesting ales? The New Inn closed at 11p.m. The Rising Sun and other pubs in the area closed at 10 p.m. There must have been one mass exodus in an easterly direction when the Rising Sun called last orders! The New Inn is comprised of two distinct buildings. At right angles to the road is a traditional sandstone building with two bay windows and a central door. Fronting the road is a rendered building with original window frames. The New Inn is still trading.

Map Reference: SO 649115
Owner in 1891: W. Morse (free from brewery tie)
Rateable value in 1891: £20.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse
Owner in 1903: Alton Court Brewery, Ross on Wye
Rateable value in 1903: £20.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Alehouse
Closing time in 1903: 11pm
Present status: Still trading

Heritage:
Phone:
Landlords:

The Licensees and or Owners of the pub according to the deeds of the property are as follows:-
1855 J. Phelps and R. Smith
1882 G. Hewlett
1883 W. Morse

1890 Alton Court Brewery the property was then rented out (a Tenancy or Leasehold) to various Landlords until 1954.

I believe W.Morse continued as a Tenant - but will confirm when information is available

1891,1902,1903,1906 Henry Baldwin (also at the Upper Bilson Inn, Cinderford in 1902)
1919,1927 Arthur Hall
1939 John Wellington

1954 John and Emily Wellington (Jack and Emma) - deeds show that 'Jack' bought the New Inn from Alton Court Brewery, it was also leased by Emma's family prior to this date - again, will confirm regarding tenancies.

1976 R. Cockerill (Bob)
1978 Mr & Mrs DW Murray (Dave)
1980 J.R. Brickwood (Jim)
1988 Mr & Mrs R Sime (Roger and Jackie)
2001 Mr D Wright Ms D Chambers (Dave and Di)

2003 Mrs D. Screen (Dee)

Could someone please do a census check for me to see if he is one of mine?

Many Thanks
Chris