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"The Gosfield Magazine" was published monthly from August 1886 to December
1891. Bound numbers are held in the Essex Record Office (ERO) --
catalogue number D/P 165/28/2. It contains articles on church history,
monumental and churchyard inscriptions (complete), early history, biographies
of former vicars and list of Parish officers, 1741-1882. According
to a letter from Mr. Courtauld, it was "for the gentry". This web
page contains extracts about Jeggoes.
August 1886 - Sunday School Treat
The Yearly Sunday School Treat took place on Wednesday July 28th.
The children walked in procession from the School to the Church where a
short service was held at three o'clock. Each child brought a bunch
of flowers which was placed on the Altar step, and at the conclusion of
the service the flowers were forwarded at once to a London Hospital.
Tea was provided as usual in the Vicarage garden, and followed by games,
races, etc.. The weather was all that could be desired and a most
enjoyable afternoon was spent. The prizes, earned by regular attendance
during the past year at the Sunday School, were distributed by the Vicar
at 8 o'clock. Mr. Elliott remarked upon the curious fact that although
there were thirty-six girls who received prizes, there were only nine prize-takers
amongst the boys. No doubt some boys who are at work are unable to
get their Sundays free, but this would not account for the very small proportion
of regular attendants. The following are the names of those who received
prizes:-
| Lizzie Kemp |
Eliza Wiseman |
Ada Allan |
| Agnes Saward |
Lina Everit |
Emma Jeggo |
| Essie Heartley |
Charlotte Lee |
Lina Saward |
| Annie Scillitoe |
Florence Scillitoe |
Florence Stock |
| Alice Walsh |
Ada Chinnery |
Ellen Smith |
| Mahala Barnard |
Edith French |
William Chinnery |
| Florence Kemp |
Annie Saward |
Thomas Barnard |
| Alice Chapman |
Florence Sparkes |
Ernest Kemp |
| Minnie Lee |
Emily Stock |
Ernest Dance |
| Ada Pudney |
Amy Lee |
Walter Dance |
| Ellen Lee |
Emily Barnard |
William Stock |
| Katie Saward |
Beatrice Everit |
Frank Scillitoe |
| Lucy Allan |
Ada Scillitoe |
Frank Dance |
| Eliza Jeggo |
Jane Wiseman |
Charles Chinnery |
The following note has been received from the Hospital
to which the flowers were sent:-
London Hospital
Whitechapel Road, E.
30th July, 1886
Miss Hobbs (Night Sister of the London Hospital) is indeed grateful to
some unknown friend for thinking of the Patients, and sending them such
a nice quantity of flowers.
She would be glad if the Sunday School Children of Gosfield could know
how much the poor sick people appreciate their kindness, and how very much
flowers tend to brighten their wards.
September 1887 - Sunday School Prizes
Emma, Eliza and Florence Jeggo received Sunday School prizes.
Monumental Inscriptions
No. 48 (in the December 1887 number)
A coped tomb with head and foot stones, on the head stone, in Roman Capitals:-
Sacred
to the Memory of
Joseph Jeggo
of Boone's Farm, Bocking,
who died Decr. 24th 1867,
Aged 63 years
Within this silent grave lies buried here
The kindest parent to his children dear
Great was their loss for him eternal gain
But hope in heaven they may meet again.
In affectionate rememberance of
Elizabeth Jeggo,
wife of the above,
who died September 24th 1876
in the 63rd year of her age,
"Her end was peace."
On the foot stone:-
J. J. 1867.
E. J. 1876.
Joseph Jeggo was buried December 31st, 1867; Elizabeth Jeggo,
September 28th, 1876.
No. 50 (in the December 1887 number)
Head and foot stones. On the former:-
Sacred
To the Memory of
Thomas Jeggo,
of this Parish,
who departed this life
December 30th, 1844,
Aged 54 Years.
Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home, apace, to God;
Then count thy present trials small,
For Heaven will make amends for all.
Also
In affectionate remembrance of
Sarah Jeggo,
of Great Saling,
who departed this life
March 24th 1863,
Aged 66 Years.
We cannot tell who next may fall
Beneath thy chastening rod;
One must be first, but let us all;
Prepare to meet our God.
On the foot stone:-
T. J.
1844
S. J. 1863.
Thomas Jeggo, of Pear Tree Farm, was buried January 6th 1845;
Sarah Jeggo March 31st, 1863.
No. 51 (in the December 1887 number)
Head and foot Stones. On the head stone:-
Sacred
to the Memory of
Thomas Jeggo
who died August the 10th, 1829
Aged 68 Years.
Thy will be done O Lord.
Also of
Mary Wife of the above
who died June 8th 1836
Aged 80 Years.
On the foot stone:
T. J. 1829.
M. J. 1836.
Thomas Jeggo, of Pear Tree Farm, and Broom-maker at Gosfield, was buried
August 16th, 1829; and Mary Jeggo, June 14th, 1836.
No. 59 (in the January 1888 number)
Head and foot stones. On the head stone, in Roman Capitals:-
Sacred
to the Memory of
Joseph Jeggo
who departed this life
August 16th 1845,
Aged 73 Years.
Also of Mary his wife
who departed this life
December 7th 1853
Aged 71 Years.
Also of Mary Ann Cook
their daughter
who departed this life
October 7th 1868
Aged 60 Years
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
On the foot stone:
J. J.
1845
M. J.
1853
M. A. C.
1868.
Joseph Jeggo was a tailor, living in one of the houses near the bridge.
He was buried August 22nd 1845; Mary Jeggo, December 13th 1853;
and Mary Ann Cook, who was of Halstead, October 11th, 1868.
Parish Officers
| Details of Officers |
Number of magazine |
| 1744 |
Thomas Jeggo |
Constable |
November 1890 |
| 1752, 57 |
Thomas Jeggo |
one of two Surveyors |
|
| 1759 |
Thomas Jeggo |
one of two Overseers |
|
| 1763 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Constable |
|
| 1769, 72, 75, 77 |
Joseph Jeggo |
one of two Constables |
|
| 1821, 30, 35, 36, 39 |
Thomas Jeggo |
Overseer |
December 1890 |
| 1828 - 35 |
Joseph Jeggo sen |
Constable |
|
| 1833, 34, 35 |
Joseph Jeggo jun |
Overseer |
|
| 1837, 40 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Constable |
|
| 1842 |
Thomas Jeggo |
Overseer, and Assessor |
|
| 1843 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Overseer |
|
| 1843 |
Thomas Jeggo |
Assessor |
|
| 1844, 46 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Assessor |
|
| 1844 |
Joseph Jeggo jun |
Surveyor and Assist. Overseer |
|
| 1847, 56 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Overseer |
January 1891 |
| 1847-52, 57, 59, 61, 64-70 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Assessor (Land & Assessed Taxes) |
|
| 1847 - 74 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Assist. Overseer |
|
| 1848 |
Thomas Jeggo |
Overseer |
|
| 1849, 50 |
Thos. Bailey Jeggo |
Churchwarden |
|
| 1861 - 67 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Surveyor |
|
| 1870 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Assessor (Property & Income Taxes) |
|
| 1871 - 75 |
Joseph Jeggo |
Assessor (Land, Property & Income Tax) |
February 1891 |
| 1878 |
Golden Jeggo |
Overseer |
|
| 1882 |
Golden Jeggo |
Assessor (Land, Property & Income Tax) |
|
| 1884, 87 |
Golden Jeggo |
Overseer |
|
| 1889 |
David Jeggo |
Overseer |
|
Details of Parish Officials (from May 1891 number)
The date given is the date that they first held office.
David Jeggo (1889) Farmer at Hawkwoods. Son of Mr.
Joseph Jeggo of Boones.
Golden Jeggo (1879) Farmer and Broom-maker. Son of
Mr. Joseph Jeggo of the Bridge Houses.
Joseph Jeggo, jun. (1833) Farmer and Broom-maker, first
at Beechleys, afterwards at Bridge Houses. Died 1875 age 71.
Son of Mr. Joseph Jeggo, sen.
Joseph Jeggo, sen. (1828) Tailor and Broom-maker.
Died 1845 age 73. Monument No. 59.
Thomas Jeggo (1744) Farmer at Pudding Croft, afterwards
at High Gates and Cut Hedge. Died 1775.
Thomas Jeggo (1822) Farmer at Pear Tree. Died 1844
age 54. Monument No. 50.
Thomas Bailey Jeggo (1848) Steward to Mr. S. Courtauld
at High Garret and Gosfield Hall. Son of Mr. Thomas Jeggo of Pear
Tree.
Note that the magazine gives no details
of the early Joseph, official from 1763 to 1777.
First Occurence of Jeggoes in Gosfield
In the November 1891 number of the magazine there is a table listing all
surnames found in the parish registers, together with a letter showing
in which half-century the name first occurs.
Jeggo first occurs in the second half of the 17th century, i.e., 1650-99.
Juger first occurs in the first half of the 17th century, i.e., 1600-49.
Extracts from Minute Books
From the Vestry Minute Book of the Parish: "April 17th 1856.
At the vestry held this day for the purpose of considering the proposed
alterations of the Church, it was resolved that the alterations proposed
are approved" (signed) S. W. Dowell, Basil Sparrow, George Deeks, Josh.
Jeggo. (From the January 1887 number of the magazine. Dowell
was the vicar.)
From the May 1887 number of the magazine: "On Wednesday, April
27th, a meeting was held at the vicarage to consider the best means of
commemorating the Queen's Jubilee in Gosfield. There were present,
Mrs. Sparrow, Mrs. Elliott, Miss Scratton, Miss Courtauld, Mr. Blomfield,
Mr. G. Jeggo, Mr. Rankin and Mrs. Smith." ... A committee was set up whose
members included Mr. Golden Jeggo.
