Biography:
1. William Brodstock (also Broadstock) was working in the Corning House as a Labourer earning 2/2d per day, and had started at the Mills in the summer of 1805 (Supply 5/22 dated the 30th January 1806).
2. Still working in the Corning House earning 2/2d per day, but, in addition, Corning House Men were allowed to watch in turn, for which they received 1/-d (List of Officers, Foremen and Artificers, etc. Employed - Supply 5/226 dated the 18th June 1807)
3. According to the entry on Supply 5/227 dated the 23rd August 1808, Mr. Brodstock was still a Corning House Man who then earned 2/6d. per day, and "in addition to their pay, they are allowed to watch in turn, for which they receive one shilling."
4. List of Employees (Supply 5/228 dated the 1st September 1810) recorded that Mr. Brodstock was a Saltpetre Refiner who was paid 2/-d per day, and allowed to watch in turn when not working.
5. List of Employees dated the 29th August 1812 (Supply 5/229) confirmed that Brodstock was still a Saltpetre Refiner but that he then earned 2/8d per day, and in addition, when not working extra, he was allowed to watch in turn. This was also the case on the 13th February 1814 (Supply 5/230).
6. List of Employees dated the 25th June 1818 (Supply 5/231) recorded that William Broadstock was then a Bargeman. He was a married man, aged 28, with 3 children, and lived in Enfield. He earned 3/-d per day.
7. In a letter dated September 1818 (Supply 5/231), it was stated "We respectfully beg leave to add the names and stations of those persons whom it will be necessary to discharge in consequence of this arrangement." The Establishment was to be reduced due to a downturn in work, and the list included Mr. William Brodstock.
