Privateer, (Probably) Dover Street c1760 - 1779

Licensees
Mary Gittens c1765 1777
John Eastwick 1779 1779 Later Ship Inn

Kentish Post 12-12-1759 

This is to give notice to all persons who have any demand on the estate of John Gibbs, of Folkestone in Kent, to send their demands in writing to Richard Toes, Postmaster at Folkestone aforesaid, on or before the 22^nd of this instant: And all persons indebted to the said John Gibbs are desired to pay the same to the said R. Toes, on or before the 27^th instant, without any further notice.

Also to be sold by auction, the first of January next, the dwelling house of the said John Gibbs, being a complete new brick house, with very good cellars, wash house, stable and garden, situate in Dove Street (sic) in the said town of Folkestone, very fit for a tavern or inn, having lately been a public house.

For further particulars inquire of the said Richard Toes.

Note: Possibly the Privateer.

Kentish Post 4-10-1760 

To be sold to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 16^th of this inst., October, at the sign of the Privateer, in the town of Folkestone: A good cutter or sloop (Folkestone built) of nearly fifty tons burthen, a prime sailer, well-found in all necessary tackle and furniture, all in good repair, with her guns and stores belonging, now lying on Folkestone beach, and may be viewed at any time before, or on the day of sale.

N.B. The said cutter had been a privateer, named the True Briton, and capable of carrying six or eight carriage guns, besides swivels, &c., and as she is built up, she is very fit for the same purpose again, or to make a tender in His Majesty`s service.

The sale to begin at one o`clock in the afternoon

Note: Earlier start date.

Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 - 1811

General Sessions 29-4-1765

Before John Hague (Mayor), Mr. John Jordan, Mr. William Pope, Mr. Thomas Baker, Mr. Thomas Rolfe, and Mr. John Baker.

Neat Ladd, James Francklyn, Chas. Hill, Thos. Wilton, Ambrose Dadd, Ric Boxer, Widow Jeffery, Widow Gittens, Ric Beear, Mary Gittens, and Joseph Trevillon were fined at this Session 3/4 each for having false measures in their houses, which fines were paid into the hands of the Overseers of the Poor.

Neat Ladd, George; James Francklyn, Rose; Charles Hill, White Hart; Thomas Wilton, no record; Ambrose Dadd, Chequers; Richard Boxer, Fishing Boat; Widow Jeffery, Royal George; Widow Gittens, North Foreland; Richard Beear, Three Compasses; Mary Gittens, Privateer; Joseph Trevillon, Crown.

 

Folkestone Sessions Books 1765 – 1779 & 1792 - 1811

General Sessions 26-6-1777

Wm. Cressey, Benham Beecrot, Rob Martin and Mary Gittens, victuallers, were fined 6/8 apiece for having short measures in their custody.

Notes: William Cressey, Red Cow. Benham Beecrot, Unknown Premises. Robert Martin, Chequers. Mary Gittens, Privateer.