William Esgate, age 32 in 1851 census and occupation as Publican.


Described as a Freehold, Retail Beer-house when offered for sale by Private Treaty, September 1852, by order of the Devisees in trust of the late Mr. James Patterson, deceased.
"In which a good trade in Beer has been carried on for some years, with Stable adjoining thereto, and Land lying under the same, containing 2a. 3r. 2p., together with Two Cottages, divided into Three Tenements, abutting upon Mill Lane north, land of Stephen Place in part and the Turnpike Road from Lynn to Wisbech in other part east, land of Sir W. B. Ffolkes, Bart. south, and lands of Mr. John Ingram west. Now in occupation of William Esgate and his undertenants. Possession at Michaelmas next."

For Sale by Public Auction Monday 22nd November 1852 (unless disposed of previously by Private Contract).


William Esgate, age 41 and Threshing Machine Proprietor at Tilney St. Lawrence, as given in the 1861 census.

In 1864 Mr. William Esgate is described as running a Beerhouse and a a Machine Owner, in Tilney St Lawrence.

He is not mentioned in the 1865 trades directory.
In 1868, a Mr. William Esgate (Jun?) is given as a Miller.
Not mentioned 1869.
Given as a Miller in 1875 and 1879 (William Esgat in Norfolk directories)
In 1883 and 1888, William Esgat is a farmer and William Esgat jun. is a Miller (wind)