Biography:
1. C. W. Barnham was appointed an Assistant Clerk at Waltham Abbey on the 13th November 1815. Aged 22, he lived in Loughton, and was single. His pay was £70 per annum with a £20 gratuity, and he was not on the Establishment.
2. According to the List of Officers and Other Persons Employed dated the 19th May 1819 (Supply 5/231), Mr. Barnham was still Assistant Clerk, but then lived in Waltham Abbey. His age was given as 23, and all the other information given previously remained the same.
3. List of employees dated the 13th September 1820 (Supply 5/232) updated the previous entry, with his basic details on pay, etc. remaining unchanged. It was noted, however, that he was then living in Enfield, and was aged 24.
4. List of Officers and other Persons Employed dated the 9th April 1821 (Supply 5/232) confirmed that Mr. Barnham was still Second Clerk, that he was then aged 24, was single and resided in Enfield. He now had a "£20 increased salary" and "£20 house rent, coals and candles."
5. Return showing the pay, allowances and length of service and every description of the persons in the employment of the Ordnance at Waltham Abbey as at the 31st December 1821 (Supply 5/232 dated the 6th February 1822) gave his total salary for the year, including service increase and allowance in lieu of house, coals and candles, as £110. By this date he had 6 years' service, was still single and was still living in Enfield. However, WO54/536 dated the 6th February 1822, recorded that Barnham's post had been discontinued on the 31st December 1821 by the Board's order of the 29th December 1821.
