Edward Minter

Bef 1729 - 1799  (~ 69 years)

• Name	Edward Minter
  Birth	Bef 28 Mar 1729	Canterbury, Kent
  Christening	28 Mar 1729	St George's, Canterbury   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	4972C4439E6E4D97B0AF9463F7A704B45E0D
  Death	20 Feb 1799	Canterbury, Kent
  Burial	24 Feb 1799	St Mary Bredin, Canterbury   [1]
  Notes	A witness at St Mary Magdalene, Canterbury on 2 October 1757. Admitted as a freeman by purchase of Canterbury as a smith on 6 November 1759. A witness at St Mary Bredin, Canterbury on 13 May 1761. A witness at St Margarets, Canterbury on 8 July 1766 (marriage of John Winter of St Margarets and Susanna Rye of St Mildreds). A witness at St Andews, Canterbury on 7 April 1785. A coach spring maker and all kinds of smith's work at Rose Lane, Canterbury. Advertised in the Kentish Gazette in 1775, Wed 22 to Sat 25 Feb: MINTER and SON in Rose Lane, Canterbury, COACH-SPRING MAKERS and the only makers in this part of Kent. TAKE this opportunity of informing the Public that they may be served by them with Coach or Chaise Springs of the best foreign Steel and properly tempered, as good and as cheap as in London; also with Coach and Chaise Axles, Waggon and Cart Arms, heavy Tire for Waggons or Carts at £1.6.6 per Hundred: Coach and Chaise Tire at per Hundred Weight: and Smith's work in general. All Orders will be punctually obeyed and gratefully acknowledged. By their most obedient Servants. Bells Hung or Repaired at the shortest Notice. (Advertisement reported in the following issue 25th February to 1st March (Sat. to Wed.). Advertised in the Kentish Gazette in 1776, Sat 1 to Wed 5 Jun: Coach springs made or repaired by Minter & Son In Rose Lane Canterbury and warranted for six months. Also iron axles, waggon and cart arms at 5d. per pound, heavy tire for wheels at 4s/9d. per score light tire for coach and chaise wheels at 6d. per score axles lined steeled and repaired in the best manner. House bells hung and all kinds of smiths work at the cheapest price that can be afforded. All orders will be executed with despatch and gratefully acknowledged by their humble servants Edward and Charles Minter. To be sold a single horse chaise and harness, also a new light chair and harness. A new very neat single horse chaise or chair to be let. (Advertisement reported in the following issue 5th to the 8th June). Advertised in the Kentish Gazette in 1777, Wed 4 to Sat 7 Jun (and in the two issues that follow): and Son Firesmiths and Coach spring makers Return their sincere thanks to all those who have been pleased to employ them and beg leave to aquaint the public that they may depend on being served with iron arms for waggons and carts steeled and made in the best manner at five pence per Ib. with screw bolts and nuts at the same price. The great quality of iron arms is proved by daily experience. Waggons and carts, heavy tire at 4s. 9d. per score. Coach and chaise tire at 5s. 0d. per score and all kinds of smiths work at a reasonable price. Coach springs on the newest fashion made and warranted good for one year. Coach and chaise springs repaired with new plates warranted for six months. All orders from the Country will be gratefully received and punctually executed. House bells hung or repaired. Neat single horse chaises to let. Any person desirous of entering into the business of hiring two wheelchaises and horses may have an opportunity of suiting themselves at Michaelmas next or immediately if required by taking the whole at a fair appraisement. Listed in Canterbury Polls of 1780, 1790 and 1796. A blacksmith of Rose Lane in 1790 and 1796. A whitesmith in 1799. Gave bond on 10 June 1777 at purchase of freedom to John May. Gave apprenticeship to Charles Minter in 1764, Edward Minter Jnr in 1770, Robert Boldson in 1773 and Benjamin Minter in 1775.
  Person ID	I113	Canterbury, Kent
  Last Modified	15 May 2011

  
  

  Father	Robert Minter,   b. Bef 22 Apr 1701, Canterbury, Kent d. Bef 11 Jan 1768, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 66 years)
  Mother	Ann BEAN,   b. Abt 1705   d. Bef 29 Mar 1774, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 69 years)
  Marriage	1 Jan 1727	St Georges, Canterbury, Kent   [1]
  	Married by banns.
  Family ID	F17	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sarah HALSEY,   b. Bef 29 Jul 1731, Canterbury d. Bef 27 Oct 1799, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 68 years)
  Marriage	6 Feb 1748	St Mary Bredin, Canterbury, Kent   [1]
  	Married by licence as a bachelor of Canterbury; Sarah as a spinster of The Precincts, Canterbury.
  Children	1. Charles Minter,   b. Bef 17 Jun 1750, Canterbury, Kent d. 17 Feb 1819, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 68 years)   2. Mary Minter,   b. Bef 26 Apr 1752   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Susannah Minter,   b. Bef 26 Aug 1753   d. 13 Mar 1822 (Age ~ 68 years)   4. Edward Minter,   b. Bef 15 Feb 1756   d. 4 Dec 1834, Rose Lane, Canterbury (Age ~ 78 years)   5. Christopher William Minter,   b. Bef 12 Mar 1758   d. Bef 22 Oct 1769, Canterbury (Age ~ 11 years)   6. George Minter,   b. Bef 6 Apr 1760, Canterbury d. 28 Jan 1837, Orange St, Canterbury (Age ~ 76 years)   7. Benjamin Minter,   b. Bef 6 Sep 1761, Canterbury, Kent d. Bef 17 Mar 1811, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 49 years)   8. James Minter,   b. Bef 24 Oct 1762, Canterbury, Kent d. Bef 12 Dec 1762, Canterbury, Kent (Age ~ 0 years)   9. Margaret Minter,   b. 1762, St Mary Bredin, Canterbury d. Bef 16 May 1764, Canterbury, Kent (Age 2 years)
  Family ID	F61	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Sep 2009

  
  

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  Birth - Bef 28 Mar 1729 - Canterbury, Kent Death - 20 Feb 1799 - Canterbury, Kent  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S17] Cliff Minter.