Biography:
1. John Ellis was employed as a Millman in 1805 at 2/3d per day, and allowed 3d per night when on duty (Supply 5/224 dated the 30th January 1806). This was also the case in the 16th June 1807 (Supply 5/226)
2. According to the entry on Supply 5/227 dated the 23rd August 1808, Ellis was still a Millman earning 2/3d per day, and "allowed 2/6d per night when on duty." i.e., an extra 3d when working at night.
3. Supply 5/228 dated the 1st September 1810, recorded that he was a Mixing House Man who was paid 2/3d per day, and allowed to watch in turn for 6d per night, making 2/9d when working the night shift.
4. List of Employees dated the 29th August 1812 (Supply 5/229) confirmed that John Ellis was still a Mixing House Man, but that he then earned 3/-d per day, in addition to which, he was allowed to watch the works in turn, for which he received 1/6d each time..
5. According to Supply 5/230 dated the 13th February 1814, John was employed as a Saltpetre Refiner and paid 2/8d per day. When not working extra he was allowed to watch in turn at 1/6d per night.
