The Murder of Edward Anstee at Marshalswick in 1880
Who's Who for
The Marshalswick Murder
Working Research Notes
by Chris Reynolds
The following people are mentioned in accounts of the murder of Edward Anstee in
1880 published in the Hertfordshire Advertiser and The Times. Where appropriate,
additional information has been added from the 1882 trade directory, and my own
extensive files of the farmers of Sandridge. This supplementary information is printed in
italics so that any wrong identifications can be unscrambled. Information from the 1881
census has also been added.
All addresses given below are in St Albans unless otherwise stated. The majority of
places on Bernard's Heath and Marshalswick were in the parish of Sandridge until 1905,
and are recorded as such.
Adey, Stephen Vizard Rede: Verulam House: Brewer, Adey & White [1881c: aged 40,
common brewer, born London]
Annesley, George: Solicitor, 5 Verulam St: Acting for Thomas Wheeler [1881c: aged
54]
Anstee, Edward (68): Farmer of Marshalswick Farm, Sandridge: Murdered on the
morning of 22nd August, 1880. He had farmed at Marshalswick, a farm of nearly
300 acres, for 20 years, and had previously been a butcher in London. In his
younger days he had played cricket at Lord’s Ground, and had taken a interest in
the game, and had been planning to watch a game on Bernards Heath.
Anstee, Mary (64): Wife of Edward Anstee, the murder victim: She was staying with
friends when the murder occurred: She identified a syringe stolen from the farm
by the murderer. [1881c: aged 66, living in St Albans with Elizabeth Coleman as
servant, born Queens Ferry, Scotland]
Arnold: Nomansland [1881c: William Arnold, farm labourer, aged 35, living at
Nomansland, Wheathampstead with family.]
Bailey, George (38): Cowman, of Marshalswick farm: Hall Heath Cottages, the new
houses: He had worked for Edward Anstee for the last five years, but had also
worked for him before that. He discovered the body and sent for the police
[1881c: aged 39, farm labourer of Sandridge, born Wheathampstead.]
Bailey, Rev William: Chaplain, St Albans Goal: Curate, St Peters [1881c: aged 57,
“Rector of Col+” of St Peters, born Guilden Morden, Cambs]
Bates: New Mill End: Thomas Wheeler said he went there looking for work
Baxendale, Mrs: Employer of Amos Burgess, Mr Ray, Henry and George Wheeler
Becket, Sir Edmunt: Magistrate, Batchwood: Hears case relating to George Wheeler's
money
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Bentley, J R: Photographer of St Albans: He took photographs of the farm house
Bond, Alfred: Alma Road: Bond & Son, outfitters, Market Place: On Thomas Wheeler's
inquest jury. [1881c: aged 48, draper of St Albans, born Codicote]
Bowen, Aubery William Spencer: Cumberland Villa, Bowgate, St Peters: Mourner at
Edward Anstee's funeral: Foreman of Jury, Inquest of Thomas Wheeler. [1881c:
aged 68, annuitant, born St Albans]
Boyes, John: Farmer, Beaumont Farm: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee: Mourner at
Edward Anstee's funeral [1881c: aged 51, farmer of St Peters, born Scotland]
Brabant, Henry: County Coroner for St Albans District: Superintendent registrar, St
Peters St: Held inquest on Thomas Wheeler. [1881c; Aged 57]
Brace, Samuel: Former Police Inspector: Recovered stolen pork from Tabitha Field,
Wheeled Plough, Park Street, Luton
Brewer, John: Police Sergeant from Redbourn: Found the joint of lamb stolen from
Marshalswick Farm. [1881c: John Brewer, aged 53, retired sergt+, of Redbourn,
born Cranbourne, Dorset]
Brooks, Robert: 1 Kentish Villas, Verulam Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury.
[1881c: aged 62, “Manager of Pu+” ?? of St Michaels]
Burgess, Amos: Raison's Cottage, Wheathampstead: Employed by Mrs Baxendale,
Porters Farm: Gave Character reference for Henry and George Wheeler. [1881c:
aged 27, labourer of Wheathampstead]
Butterfield, Edward: Police Constable, City Police: Arrested Thomas Wheeler at the
Pineapple public house, initially for the robbery at Edward Woollatt's farm.
[1881c: aged 23 of St Peters, born Caddington.]
Byles, George (36): Farmer, Fairfolds Farm, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee [1881c; aged 37, Farmer, Fairfolds Farm, Sandridge, born Hemel
Hempstead]
Carter, Thomas: Farm worker, employed by Jacob Reynolds, Heath Farm: He found the
bundles of clothing and plate from Marshalswick Farm [1881c: 19 year old
labourer son of William Carter, of Sandpit Lane, St Peter. Born St Albans]
Chalkley, Eleanor: Dagnell Street: Sister of Mrs Davies, the Landlord of the Painter's
Arms: She served the accused on the evening before the murder [1881c: 58 year
old wife of William Chalkley, former stone mason]
Chapple, John: Mayor of St Albans, Romeland: Magistrate. [1881c: aged 55, Architect,
born Dulverton, Somerset]
Chambers, -: The man who constructed the gallows in St Albans Prison.[1881c: William
Chambers, aged 38, was Prison Clerk.]
Cherry, Samuel: 5 St Peters St: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral. [1881c: aged 73,
late linen draper] [1869td: Cherry & Steabben, drapers, High Street]
Climance, William: Mrs Jane Climance & Son, 10 George Street, Baker: Mourner at
Edward Anstee's funeral. [1881c: Willian Climance, aged 36, Baker and Fruiterer]
Coleman, Elizabeth: General servant at Marshalswick Farm: She was in the house at
time of the murder. [1881c: aged 19, general servant to Mary Anstee, born
Redbourn]
Cornwell, C: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
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Cox, Arthur: Bowling Alley, Harpenden: Works for Mrs Luck. One the evening before
the murder he was driving a cart to Harpenden. In the vicinity of Bernard's Heath
he saw a man carrying a gun. [1881c: aged 15, ag. lab. of Harpenden]
Cox, Jonathan (59): Farmer, Hill End Farm, Sandridge: Foreman of inquest jury for
Edward Anstee [died in March 1881, so not listed in 1881 census]
Cox, Thomas: ? (26), Farmer, Beeson's End, Redbourn: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee [1881c: Farmer of 120 acres, at Redbourn, born Sandridge]
Cox, William: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee [1881c: could be William Cox, 34
year old bricklayer living in a cottage in Sandridge, or possibly Frederick William
Cox, 29 year old farmer of Cunningham Hill Farm, St Albans]
Cumberland, David: Alma Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury. [1881c: aged 61,
annuitant, born Markyate]
Davies, Mrs: Landlord, Painter's Arms: Mrs Emma Davis, beer retailer, 44 St Peters St
in 1878: Her sister, Eleanor Chalkley, served the accused in the pub. [1881c: The
publican at 44 St Peters Street was a 61 year old widow Emma Welch, born St
Albans]
Davies, William Bowen: 3 Hill Street, Verulam Road, Minister at Edward Anstee's
funeral. [1881c: aged 66, Baptist Minister, St Albans, born Becnildy, Rad]
Deamer, William: Gardener, High Firs, Harpenden: He saw a man with a gun on
Bernard's Heath before the murder
Deayton, John: Prison Governor, Victoria Rd: Involved in Thomas Wheeler's execution
and the subsequent inquest. [1881c: aged 67]
Deed, Robert: Victoria Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury. [1881c: aged 45,
railway clerk]
Denman, Richard: Clerk of the Court at the Chelmsford Assize trial
Dumbleton, George: Shepherd, employed by Jacob Reynolds, Heath Farm: Found a
discarded waistcoat. [1881c: aged 34, shepherd, born Toddington, Beds. wife
Emma Dumbleton, 32, hat sewer, born at Redbourn]
Dyer, Charles Kemp: Magistrate, Marlborough Rd. [1881c: aged 59, independent, born
Suffolk]
Eason, James: Brewer working for Adey and White: Dalton Streen, Garden Fields, ?St
Albans: Told the police where Thomas Wheeled was. [1881c: aged 56, brewer’s
drayman of St Peters]
Edwards, Isaac Newton: Solicitor, clerk to the magistrates, 18 Chequers St: Attended
Edward Anstee's inquest. [1881c: aged 42]
Field, George: Assistant at Messrs Ironmonger: Confirmed the sale of pork (later stolen)
to Edward Woollatt [1881c: aged 30, grocers assistant]
Field, Tabitha: Landlady, Wheeled Plough, Park Street, Luton: Bought some (stolen)
pork from Thomas Wheeler
Fisher: A piece of mutton stolen was bought at his stall in St Albans Market
Fisk, James: Magistrate [1881c: James Fisk, aged 44, master draper] William Fisk &
Son, Wholesale & retail linen and woollen drapers, hosiers and milliners
Ford, George: City surveyor and sanitary inspector, Victoria Rd: On Thomas Wheeler's
inquest jury. [1881c: aged 42, born Hamstead, Middx]
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Fountaine, Charles: George Hotel, Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral. [1881c:
“Commercial Ho+”, born Tring]
Fulton, Forrest: Lawyer, Acting for the Prosecution.
Gape, Major James John: Magistrate, The Limes, Marlborough Rd
Gazely, Charles: Police Constable: He identified where silver, etc, were found. [1881c:
aged 47, police constable of St Albans]
Gepp: Under Sheriff at the Chelmsford Assize: Responsible for jurymen's
accommodation.
Gibbs, Henry: County Police Constable, Wheathampstead: Involved in the hunt for
Thomas Wheeler. [1881c: Henry Gibbs, aged 30, Sergeant Police at Great
Hadham, born Broxborne. Young children born at Wheathampstead]
Glascock, J: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
Godman, John: Surveyor, of St Stephens: Drafted a map of the farm, buildings & yard.
[1881c: John H. Goodman, aged 24, civil engineer.]
Gooch, George: Gunsmith, 78 St Peters St: Gave evidence about the gun shot found at
various locations. [1881c: aged 35, gunmaker]
Gray, A: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
Gray, Charles: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee
Gray, Susan: Gate Keeper, Chain-bar Gate, Hatfield Road: She spoke to the accused on
the evening before the murder. [1881c: Susan Gray, 55 year old straw hat maker,
and wife of William Gray, Hatfield Road]
Greenham, George: Police Chief Superintendent, Scotland Yard: He drafted a map of
the neighbourhood
Griffith, Rev Dr John: Vicar of Sandridge: Attended Edward Anstee's inquest. [1881c:
aged 63]
Grubbe: Queen's Counsel: Counsel for the Defence.
Hamilton, Andrew: Foreman of the Jury, Chelmsford Assize.
Hansell, E: C.E. Hansell & Co, Grocers, London Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest
jury [1881c: Charles Edward Hansell, grocer, 14 New London Road]
Harcourt, Sir William: Home Secretary: Petitioned with respect to a memorial for Police
Superintendent Pike
Harrison, Emma: Landlady, The Milestone, Luton: Purchased reticule (stolen from
Samwell's Farm) from Thomas Wheeler
Hawkins, Amos: Platelayer, Wheathampstead: Failed to attend the magistrates court as a
witness. [1881c: aged 37, platelayer of Wheathampstead]
Hawkins, Sir Henry: Judge at the Chelmsford Assize
Hedges, John: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee. [1881c: aged 48, carpenter,
Sandridge OR aged 37, farmer’s son, St Stephen]
Hester, Thomas: Chief Warder, St Albans Prison: Gave evidence at Thomas Wheeler's
inquest. [1881c: aged 43]
Hitchcock, Mr: He came to William North's house, after the murder, when the accused
was there. [1881c: probably John Hitchcock, 37 year old master plait bleacher,
who lived in Heath Cottage, Bernards Heath.]
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Horne, Richard: Clothier, 18 Market Place: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
Ironmonger, Isaac & Thomas: Grocers, 5 & 6 George St: Their shop assistant, George
Field sold some pork to Edward Woollatt
Ironmonger, Thomas: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral [1881c: 52 year old master
grocer, 5 & 6 George Street]
Isgate: Police Superintendent, Watford: Listed as contact in a police appeal for
witnesses [1881c: William Isgate, 56, Superintendent of Police, Escourt Road
Police Station, Watford]
Johnson, James: Marsford, Wheathampstead: Thomas Wheeler worked for him (sawing
wood) on 18th August [1881c: 67, Bootmaker, living at Horse & Jockey, Marford]
Jones, Katherine Beatrice: Staying with Mr Sampson Rumball, Townsend farm: She
saw the Thomas Wheeler on Bernard's Heath on Sunday morning [1881c, 23,
Governess teacher at Townsend Farm]
Josling, Samuel Shrubb: Corn merchant, Market Place: Mourner at Edward Anstee's
funeral [39, seed merchant, Market Place]
Kelly, Mr Robert A (36): Solicitor, Heath Cottages, Bernard's Heath, Sandridge:
Thomas Wheeler was seen near his gate on the morning after the murder.
Kendall: Police Constable, City Police: He arranged for the identification of a waistcoat.
[1881c: John Henry Kendall, 32, police constable, Inkerman Road]
Kidman, Charles: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee [1881c: 35, Farmer of 332 Acres,
Suttons House Farm, Hatfield]
Kinder, Thomas: Magistrate: Sandridgebury, Sandridge: Attended Edward Anstee's
inquest [1881c: 66, retired brewer & farmer]
Lawrence, William: Beer retailer, Rule and Compasses, Fishpool St: Thomas Wheeler
visited him in 1879 and made threats against Edward Anstee. [1881c: 40,
beerhouse keeper & waiter, 1 Fishpool street]
Lazenby: Police Sergeant: (Shot passed to George Gooch) [1881c: 40, Henry R
Lasenby, sergeant of police, High Street, Redbourn]
Lindsay, Susan: Widow: She was staying at Marshalswick Farm, as acting housekeeper,
and was confronted by the murderer. She was the widow of a former painter and
glazier, David Lindsay, of 4 Verulam Street. [70, widow, Marlboro Buildings,
Hatfield Road]
Lines, Harriet: Servant, to Edward Woollatt, Samwell's Farm, Sandridge: She saw the
burglar when the farm was robbed [1881c: possibly Harriett E Lines, 14, domestic
servant, and living with her grandmother Sarah Lines, widow at Garden Field
Cottages, Wheathampstead]
Lipscomb, Dr John Thomas: Surgeon, M.D., F.R.C.S., Eng., Holywell Hill: Present at
Thomas Wheeler's execution [1881c: 61]
Little, C: Lattimore Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury [1881c: Charles Little, 44,
Stationer]
Little, William: Painter, Catherine Lane, St Albans : He reported that Thomas Wheeler
was penniless when they met at the Painter's Arms on the evening before the
murder. He had formerly worked at Heath Farm with Thomas Wheeler. [1881c:
29, painter, 39 Catherine Lane]
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Lockett, Alfred: Landlord, Queen Adelaide, 41 St Peters St, St Albans. [1881c: 52,
publican]
Lockett, Elizabeth: Landlord's wife, Queen Adelaide: Thomas Wheeler bought beer
from her on the Sunday [1881c: 43, 41 St Peters Street]
Lumley, Rev W F: Chaplain, Chelmsford Prison: Witnessed Thomas Wheeler's
confession
Mackay, David: Husband of Sarah Mackay, Caversham, Reading: Mourner at Edward
Anstee's funeral
Mackay, Sarah: Wife of David Mackay, Caversham, Reading: Personal friend of Mrs
Anstee: She identified the syringe found on Thomas Wheeler
Marten, George Nisbet (40): Magistrate, 2 High St [1881c: 40, The Bank, 2 High
Street, Banker, born Ghazepoor, India]
Marten, Thomas Powney (73): Magistrate: Marshalswick, Sandridge: Edward Anstee's
landlord: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral: Attended Edward Anstee's inquest:
Heard case against Thomas Wheeler for Murder: Heard case relating to George
Wheeler's money [1881c: 74, Banker in St Albans]
Marwood, William: Public Executioner, Horncastle: Executed Thomas Wheeler on 30th
November at St Albans Prison
Mason, George: Collector (for the late firm of D B Johnson & Co, Edgware Road),
Verulam Road: Long time personal friend of Edward Anstee : Mourner at Edward
Anstee's funeral: He identified the syringe found on Thomas Wheeler
Matthews, Mrs: Hatching Green: Thomas Wheeler claimed he had killed a pig for her,
as an explanation for blood on his clothes. Her evidence was never given in court.
[1881c: no match]
Matthews, Thomas: Tailor, Kimpton: Nephew to Henry Wheeler: Gave Henry, Ann and
George a good character to the magistrates [1881c: 27, Tailor, Garden Fields,
Kimpton]
Milemore, Thomas: Park Street, Luton: Gave evidence to frying some pork at the
Wheeled Plough
Norman, Frederick: Tailor, 3 Verulam Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury
[1881c: 50, Tailor, Verulam Street]
North, William: Adelaide Street: Friend of Thomas Wheeler: Thomas Wheeler came to
his house after the murder with 2 shillings. [1881c: 62, bricklayers labourer, 1
Adelaide Street]
Oram, E: Police Officer: Took part in Thomas Wheeler's execution
Page, William: Beer retailer & Blacksmith, 69 St Peters St: He identified two stolen
hammers, recovered after the burglaries at Heath Farm and Samwells Farm
[1881c: 66]
Parrott, George: Dyer, 17 Holywell Hill: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury [1881c:
George Parrott, Dyer & Cleaner, 17 Holywell Hill]
Parsons, George: London Road: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury [1881c: 53, retired
grocer, The Hollows, New London Road]
Parsons, William: Baker, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee. [1881c: 59]
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Paul, William (59): Carpenter & Shopkeeper, Sandridge in 1878: On inquest jury for
Edward Anstee [1881c: 60]
Pearce, George: Bricklayer's labourer, Catherine Lane: Had known Thomas Wheeler of
18-20 years, and had worked for E. Smith: In 1879 Thomas Wheeler had made
threats against Edward Anstee. [1881c: 39, 24 Catherine Lane]
Pellant: Police Sergeant, City Police: Involved in search for Thomas Wheeler
Penn: Police Inspector: Helped in searching Thomas Wheeler's clothes after his arrest.
[1881c: Joseph Penn, 45, Bedford Road, 5 Glenhill Terrace]
Phillips: Farmer, Ladywell: Occasionally employed Thomas Wheeler
Pike, William James Pettit: Police Superintendent, City Police: (The force consists of a
superintendent, 2 sergeants and 8 constables): Found stolen property at Henry
Wheeler's House [1881c: 55, superintendent of Police, New London Road]
Potton, William: Landlord, The Pineapple, Catherine Lane: Thomas Wheeler was
arrested in his pub. [1881c: 68, retired publican, 13 Dalton Street]
Pullen, Edward William George: Land Steward to Earl Spencer, Sandridge: On inquest
jury for Edward Anstee [1881c: 27, agent employing 5 men, living in cottage,
Sandridge]
Quint: County Police Constable: One of the first to get to the farm after the murder.
[1881c: William Quint, 54, Police Constable, Lower Dagnall Street]
Rainsden, John (41): Farm labourer, employed by Jacob Reynolds, Heath Farm: Heath
Cottages, Bernard's Heath, Sandridge: He found a cheese stolen from
Marshalswick Farm. [1881c: 42]
Rainsden, Martha: Landlord, Three Oaks beerhouse, Nomansland, Sandridge: She saw
Thomas Wheeler on the Friday before the murder, and recognised the trousers he
had been wearing. [1881c: Martha Rainsdon, 62, widow, beer house keeper &
sewer, Nomansland, Wheathampstead]
Ray: Employee of Mrs Blaxendale
Reynolds: Police Inspector, Stevenage
Reynolds, Jacob (45): Farmer, Heath Farm, Bernard's heath, Sandridge: Burgled on 8th
June, 1880: Identified recovered stolen property: Identified the hammer the
burglar had left: Employees: T Carter, A Cox, G Dumbleton, J Rainsden, M L
Yell
Rowden, Albert: Town Clerk's Office: Kent Villa, Veralum Rd: On Thomas Wheeler's
inquest jury
Rumball, Mrs S J: Townsend Farm: She was walking with Miss K B Jones when the
latter saw Thomas Wheeler after the murder
Rumball, Sampson John: Farmer, Townsend Farm: Auctioneer, St Peters St
Russell: Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead: Mentioned in connection with search for
Thomas Wheeler
Ryder, William Edward: Deputy Chief Constable Ryder, Bishop Stortford: Charged
Thomas Wheeler with the murder of Edward Anstee: Attended Edward Anstee's
inquest
Salter, Telford: Queen's Counsel, acting for the Prosecution, Chelmsford Assize
Sayers, Robert: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee
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Scruby, A: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
Scruby, Thomas Harris: Bedford Road: Fancy stationer, 28 Chequer St: On Thomas
Wheeler's inquest jury
Smith, Edmund: Farmer, of Heath Farm, Sandridge: Died in 1870 and farm taken over
by Jacob Reynolds: Former employer of Thomas Wheeler: Other former
employees: William Little
Smith, -: County Police constable - spoke to Wheeler in Harpenden Road before the
murder.
Smith, J: Chequer Street: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury
Smith, John: Blacksmith, Wheathampstead [1881c: aged 40, born in Fifeshire]
Smith, John Henry (37): Farmer, Evans Farm, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee: Thomas Wheeler used to catch rabbits on his ground
Smith, Thomas (62): Farmer, Pound Farm, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee
Snagge: Lawyer, for the Prosecution, Chelmsford Assize
Sparks, William: Police Constable, Park Street: He found the murder weapon in
Chandler's Grove [1881c: aged 51, born Hoddesdon]
Spary, Arthur: On inquest jury for Edward Anstee [1881c: aged 22, Wheelwright from
Flamstead]
Sworder: Under-Sheriff: Involved in Thomas Wheeler's execution [1881c: possibly
Thomas Joseph Sworder, 35, solicitor living at Brickenden]
Thomas, Rev John: Westleyan minister, Upper Dagnall St: Visited Thomas Wheeler in
prison [1881c: aged 61, born St Austell, Cornwall]
Thrussell, David: Catherine Lane: He formerly lived near Bernard's Heath, and knew
Thomas Wheeler when Thomas worked at Heath Farm: He saw Thomas Wheeler
after the murder
Tidy, Charles Meymott: Forensic Lecturer on Medicine, London Hospital: 3
Mandeville Place, Manchester Square, London: Examined blood on Thomas
Wheeler's clothing
Toulmin, Henry Joseph: Magistrate: Childwickbury (1878), The Pre, St Michaels
(1882): Visiting Magistrate, St Albans Prison: Thomas Wheeler confessed to him.
[1881c: aged 44]
Vass, James Thomas: Brewer's man, Wheathampstead: He saw Thomas Wheeler on
August 20th, and recognised his trousers. [1881c: aged 44, farm labourer of
Wheathamstead, born Pullox Hill, Beds]
Walker, James: 5 Market Place: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral [1881c: aged 64,
Tailor empl…, born Penrith]
Warren, Alfred Amos: Tailor, Wheathampstead: Wrote letter to the paper praising police
constable Gibbs
Webster, Frederick R: F.R.C.S., surgeon, 22 Chequer St: He carried out the post
mortem on Edward Anstee
Weeds: Police Constable: (Heath Farm robbery)
Welch, Benjamin: Wheathampstead: He saw Thomas Wheeler on August 17th, and
recognised his trousers
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Wesley, William: Benjamin & William Wesley, Straw hat manufacturers, 27 & 28
Holywell Hill: On Thomas Wheeler's inquest jury
Westwood: Went to Beech Hide Farm with Police Constable Gibbs
Wheeler, Ann: Raisin's, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead: Wife of Henry, sister in law
of Thomas Wheeler: She gave evidence that stolen property found in their house
was taken there by Thomas Wheeler [1881c: 42, Raisins Cottage,
Wheathampstead, Straw Plaiter]
Wheeler, George (22): Raison's, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead: Employed by Mrs
Baxendale: Son of Henry, nephew of Thomas Wheeler
Wheeler, Henry (44): Raison's, Gustard Wood, Wheathampstead: Employed by Mrs
Baxendale, Porters Farm: Brother of Thomas Wheeler [1881c: 43; Raisin's
Cottage, Wheathampstead, Labourer]
Wheeler, Isaac: Cherry Trees, Wheathampstead: Uncle of Henry Wheeler [1881c: 68;
The Cherry Trees, The Travellers Friend Beer House, Wheathampstead, labourer]
Wheeler, Mary: Wife of Thomas Wheeler, Near the Black Horse, Catford, Kent: Visited
her husband in prison before his execution. (He also had a son and daughter-inlaw) [1881c: not found]
Wheeler, Thomas (46): The Murderer.: Nr Black Horse, Rushey Green, Catford,
Lewisham, Kent: Had worked as cowman for Edmund Smith, Heath Farm,
Sandridge, till 1870: Lived in Lewisham, Kent
Whitehead, William John: Talking to Thomas Wheeler in the Pineapple public house
when Thomas was arrested [1881c: 42, Farm Servant, 17 Adelaide Street]
Wiles, Edward Sutton: Magistrate, London Rd [1881c: 68 years, Rose Villa, London
Road, Alderman, Mayor, JP, (Tallow Chandler)]
Windsor, Charles: Hay binder, Renter's Cottage, Renter's Lane, Hendon (also described
as Child's Hill, Hendon): Lodges at the Leather Bottle, on the Luton Road near
Chiltern Green Station: Thomas Wheeler had tried to sell him stolen goods at the
Leather Bottle, Chiltern Green
Woods, Charles: Linen draper, 1 High St: Mourner at Edward Anstee's funeral
Woolfield, Henry: Carter, Bowling Alley, Harpenden: He saw a man with a gun
on Bernard's Heath on the evening before the murder [1881c: 47, J.P, Silk
Throwster and Farmer (Manuf) employing 110 males and 130 females]
Woollam, Charles: Magistrate, Abbey Mill
Woollatt, Edward (40): Farmer, Samwell's Farm, Sandridge: His farm was burgled on
18th August, during a fire at Beech Hyde farm.: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee: He identified the gun as the one stolen from him
Woollatt, George Siddon (72): Farmer, Beech Hyde Farm, Sandridge: Arson on hid
farm on 18th August
Woollatt, Joseph (66): Beech Hyde Farm, Sandridge: A stolen hat was identified as his
property
Woollatt, Susan (36): Edward Woollatt's wife, Samwell's farm, Sandridge: Saw the
burglar, and identified stolen goods
Woollatt, William (30): Beech Hyde Farm, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee
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Woollett: Solicitor: Acting for the Defence.
Worbys: Police Constable, Sandridge: He searched the farm house and nearby fields
after the murder: Took part in Thomas Wheeler's execution
Yell, Marian Lottie: Governess, employed by Jacob Reynolds, Heath Farm: She
identified the hammer found at Heath Farm after the burglary in June.
Young, George (77): Farmer, Nashes Farm, Sandridge: On inquest jury for Edward
Anstee
Younger, Henry: Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer & Undertaker, 4 High Street: Arranged
funeral for Edward Anstee: [1881: 68]
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