Francis James NUGEE [21903]

  General Notes:

Francis Nugee was descended from a family of Protestant tailors who fled from Bordeaux to Ireland c1710 as part of the Huguenot migration, then to London c1820. His work was particularly fine and he obtained a significant reputation for it, and considerable wealth.

Francis purchased the advowson of Widley & Wymering HAM for the benefit of his family in 1847.
They were, with the Richards, of a High Church persuasion (see Edward Fortescue [9950])

Francis James Nugee tailor accused John Allcock, who was indicted for grand larceny 18 September 1820.
Francis James Nugee. "I am a tailor, and live at St James Street, the prisoner was my clerk and shop man." Allcock was accused of stealing a pair of trousers but was found not guilty.
Ref: Proceedings of the Old Bailey 1674 to 1913.

Francis James Nugee
Occupier's first name(s)Francis Jamese
Year1824
House number20 Saint James Street East Side
ParishSt James, Piccadilly
NotesPaving Rates Golden Square, Grt. Marlborough 1824-1825 Watering Rates Tichborne, Marylebone, Pall Mall & St. James Streets 1822-1825 Coventry, Picadilly, Jermyn, And Prince Streets 1819-1825
Folio number37
Record setWestminster Rate Books 1634-1900

Francis James Nugee tailor, was defrauded by John Harris Seton who was indicted for fraud 17 June 1839.
William White. "I am clerk to Mr Francis James Nugee a tailor in Pall Mall . . . . ." accused had ordered clothing and not paid for it he was found guilty and transported for seven years.
Ref: Proceedings of the Old Bailey 1674 to 1913.

St James Bazaar
King St
Nugee. Tailor
Ref: John Tallis's London Street Views. London Shops & Businesses 1838-1840

Nugee Fras. Jas. Tailor 20 St James St
Robsons London Trade Directory Pt 1.1839

Occupier's first name(s)Francis James Nugee
Year1840
ParishSt James, Piccadilly
NotesGolden Square, Great Marlborough, 1839 All Wards 1840 Pall Mall, Church 1841
Folio number31
Record setWestminster Rate Books 1634-1900

Sheriffs Court, Red Lion Square, May 2.
This being a County Court day, Mr Hemp proclaimed the following persons as outlaws: Thomas Read Kemp, Sir Thomas Hall and Roberts, Matthew Ragsdale, Francis James Nugee, . . .
Ref: Globe 3 May 1844.

To Correspondents.
Norfolk. Mr Nugee's successors are Messrs Atkins & Sercombe 20 St James St.
Illustrated London News. Issue No., 231 Oct 3 1846.

Proclamation of Outlawry.
Yesterday, Hemp, the bailiff to the sheriffs, called upon the following persons to surrender themselves to the sheriffs of Middlesex or stand severally outlawed: . . . . . Baron Vincent de Tuyll, at the suit of Francis James Nugee.
Ref: Globe 28 May 1847.
(An outlaw was a person who had been put outside the protection of the law, possibly in the above report due to their failure to answer an accusation in Court.)

The late Mr Nugee, of St James Street, I man of first rate merit in his craft and calling, used to say that he, the Duke of Wellington, and the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte were born in the same year, commenced active life pretty much about the same time, and all in due course arrived at the very summit of their respective professions. The fact was, we believe, true. The tailor the young Ensign and the eleve of the school of Brienne were all about the same age, and each achieved the great eminence in his respect of calling. Without, however, adopting a high standard which Mr Nugee applied to his own handicraft, we may state that for more than half a century fashionable tailors have played important parts both in England and France as well as in Austria and Prussia. . . . . .
Morning Post 12 May 1860

Deaths.
Nugee. On Sunday, the 25th inst, after a short illness, Francis James Nugee, Esq, of 6 Upper Wimpole Street London and Eastern Terrace, Brighton.
Ref: Morning Post 27 September 1859.

Francis had substantial property holdings at his death.
Two Advertisements in the Brighton Guardian 14 March 1860
Brighton.
Marine Parade and Castle Square.
Freehold Business Properties, and a small residence with Sea View.
Mr Robert Reid will sell at Garraway's London, by order of the executors of Francis James Nugee, Esq deceased, on Thurs, May 3 , at 12 for 1 o'clock precisely, in three lots.
Valuable Freehold Property consisting of the important Business Premises, 30, Marine Parade, at the corner of Camelford Street, fronting the sea, and opposite the Chain Pier, Comprising a commanding shop and showroom, 56ft 6in in length, and an excellent private residence. The estimated annual value of this fine property is £150. Immediate possession may be had. Also a compact and well arranged private house with a view of the sea and Chain Pier, being 1 Camelford Street. The estimated annual value is £50. Possession may be had. And shop and private residence in a most desirable commercial situation, being 4 Castle Square, overlooking the Pavilion gardens, let to Mr Dash, at the clear yearly rent of £90.
Particulars may be obtained as mentioned in the preceding advertisement. (Not found)

Superior Freehold Stabling in Eastern Terrace Mews, with possession.
Mr Robert Reid will sell at Garraway's London, by order of the executors of Francis James Nugee, Esq deceased, on Thurs, May 3 , at 12 for 1 o'clock precisely in Six lots.
Six Separate Sets of Freehold Stabling being numbers 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Eastern Terrace Mews. Numbers 10, 11, and 12 are similar, each comprising four stalls, standing for three carriages, harness room, and four dwelling rooms. Numbers 13, 14, and 15 are similar each comprising four stalls and two dwelling rooms.
Particulars may be obtained as mentioned in preceding advertisement. (Not found)
Ref: Brighton Guardian 14 March 1860.

To Capitalists and Trustees.
Brighton.
The important and highly valuable freehold estates of Francis James Nugee, Esq, deceased, offering most desirable opportunities for secure investment.
Mr Robert Reid will sell at Garraway's London, by direction of the executors, on Thursday, May 3, at 12 for 1 precisely in 27 lots.
Valuable Freehold Estates, situate at Brighton, in the county of Sussex, comprising seven noble mansions fronting the sea, with appropriate stabling, being numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Eastern Terrace; also Six Separate Sets of Stabling, being numbers 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Eastern Terrace Mews; Eleven houses (six with shops), being numbers 73 to 83 (both inclusive), St George's Road, in the rear of Eastern Terrace; extensive business premises and private dwelling, most advantageously situate, being No 30, Marine Parade, opposite the Chain Pier; the private residence immediately in the rear, with excellent Seaview, being No 1, Camelford Street; and an excellent house and shop, No 4, Castle Square, overlooking the Pavilion gardens, together of the estimated annual value of £3200.
Particulars may now be obtained of Messrs Parke and Pollock, Solicitors, No 63, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. of Messrs H and G Lake and Kendall, Solicitors, 10, New Square Lincoln's Inn, W.C., at Garraways, E.C, and of Mr Robert Reid, 48, Great Marlborough Street, London, W.
NB. Mr Smith, on the premises, in Eastern Terrace, will show the houses
Ref: Brighton Guardian 18 April 1860

Brighton.
Now on view, the furniture of seven mansions in Eastern Terrace, including very many articles of Old Buhl and Marqueterie, a collection of painting by the old masters, and other valuable effects, by direction of the executors of Francis James Nugee, Esq, deceased.
Mr Robert Reid respectfully announces the following as of the arrangement of the sale at the seven mansions, numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Eastern Terrace Brighton, commencing each day at 11 for 12 precisely.
First day, Monday, June 11, at No 9, Eastern Terrace. The collection of paintings, bronzes, Ornamental China, a portion of the Marqueterie and Buhl Furniture, and the drawing room furniture.
Second day, Tuesday, June 12 at No 9, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of five principal and five secondary bedchambers, and of the dining room, library, breakfast room, and hall and staircase.
Third day Wednesday, June 13 at No 9 Eastern Terrace. The furniture of six principal bedchambers, the China, and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices.
Fourth day, Thursday, June 14 at No 8, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal and four secondary bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, and the library.
Fifth day, Friday, June 15 at No 8 Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal bedchambers and morning room, the China and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices and in stables.
Sixth day Saturday, June 16, at No 7 Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, library, morning room, and hall and staircase.
Seventh-day, Monday, June 18 at No 7 Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal and four secondary bedchambers, the China and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices.
Eighth day, Tuesday, June 19, at No 6, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, the library, and the hall and staircase.
Ninth day, Wednesday, June 20, at No 6, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal and four secondary bedchambers, and of the morning room, the China and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices.
Tenth day, Thursday, June 21, at No 5, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, the library, and the hall and staircase.
Eleventh day, Friday, June 22, at No 5, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal and four secondary bedchambers, and of the morning room, the China and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices.
Twelfth day, Saturday, June 23, at No 4, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, the library, and the hall and staircase.
Thirteenth day, Monday, June 25, at No 4, Eastern Terrace. The furniture of three principal and four secondary bedchambers, the China and Glass, and the effects in the kitchen and other domestic offices.
Fourteenth day, Tuesday, June 26, at No 4 Eastern Terrace. The furniture of six principal and six secondary bedchambers, of the two drawing rooms, the dining room, the library, and the hall and staircase, and the kitchen and other domestic offices, also a variety of useful effects in the coach houses and stables.
The effects may be viewed as follows: In No's 8 & 9 this day and Monday next, June 9th and 11th; in No 7, on Friday, June 15; in No 6 on Monday, June 18; in No 5, on Wednesday, June 20; in No 4, on Friday, June 22; in No 3, on Monday, June 25; and on the mornings of the respective sales.
Catalogues may be obtained at one shilling each, or on receipt of 12 postage stamps, at No 3, Eastern Terrace, Brighton; and of Mr Robert Reid, 48, Great Marlborough Street, London W.
Ref: Hampshire Telegraph 9 June 1860

Brighton.
Now on view, Pictures, Buhl and Marqueterie, furniture, clocks, china, etc, by order of the executors of Francis James Nugee, Esq deceased.
Mr Robert Reid will sell on the premises, No 9, Eastern Terrace, Brighton, on Monday, June 11, at 11 for 12 precisely, 40 valuable paintings, including a portrait of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, signed and dated; the Magdalene in Contemplation, after Guido, a fine copy; Rembrandt's Daughter, after Rembrandt, a fine copy; a Woody Landscape, by George Lambert; a whole length portrait of John Kemble, as Richard the III, by Opie, several fine portraits, and examples of: Baptiste, Frank Hals, Jolli, Mirevel, Beerstaeten, Van der Hagen, Lairesse, Pether, Brackenburg, Van der Helst, Maes, Powell, Bredael, Hondthorst, Sir Peter Lely, De Vos, Dahl, Horremans, Mompert, De Vries, etc
Now on view.
Notice: Very many choice articles in Old Buhl, Marqueterie, and Tulipwood are included in the several following days sale.
Ref: Hampshire Telegraph 9 June 1860.

Property of the late Mr Nugee.
Mr Robert Reid brought the Brighton property of the late Francis Nugee Esq to the hammer, at Garraway's, on Thursday last.
Property to the amount of £33,440 was sold, and for lots were bought in at £4885. The lots sold word number 3 Eastern Ter, £4200; number 4 ditto £2850; number 5 ditto £4050; number 6 ditto £4000; number 7 ditto £3900; number 8 ditto £3775; number 9 ditto £4350. The stabling lots realised each from hundred and £50-£235; the houses and shops in St George's Road from £265-£375 3 being bought in at £265, £265, and £255. Number 30 Marine Parade was sold for £1360; and number 4 Castle Sq for £1120. At the same time and place, Mr Robert Reid, in conjunction with Mr Wilkinson, put up number 58 Marine Parade, known as Clarence mention, but it was bought in at £4100.
Ref: Unidentified Newspaper Cutting.

Nugee Francis James Esq. 15 November 1859. The Will with two codicils of Frances James Nugee late of 6 Upper Wimpole Street in the parish of St Marylebone in the County of Middlesex Esq deceased who died 25 September 1859 at Upper Wimpole Street aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of the Rev George Nugee of Wymering in the County of Southampton clerk the son and Thomas Palmer Chapman of 16 St James Street Westminster in the said County of Middlesex banker the surviving executors. Effects under £35,000.
National Probate Calendar.

  Research Notes:

Much of the history of the Nugee family is derived from the detailed family history work titled the "Longcrofts 500 years of a British Family" by James Phillips-Evans.

  Other Records

1. Francis James Nugee: Will and Two Codicils, 9 May 1857-18 Mar 1858 25 Sep 1859.
Precis of Will
9 May 1857
1. His son Rev Andrew Nugee, son Rev George Nugee, Thomas Palmer Chapman Executors and Trustees
Thomas Palmer Chapman 200 guineas.
2. Friend Charles Dod 200 guineas
3. Advowson Rectory of Wydly, Vicarage of Wymering to son Andrew Nugee
4. Remaining estate Real, Personal and Effects in Trust to Trustees
5. Trustees to pay wife Mary Nugee £300 per annum for life
6. Trustees to pay his sister Mary Jane Grange widow of the late Major Richard Grange deceased £300 per annum for life.
7. Trustees to pay his sister Susanna Batley wife Rev Charles Batley of Dublin £300 per annum for life.
8. Trustees to pay proceeds of £1500 in trust to:
Izote Whetton Hatherley Lodge Burghfield nr Reading,
Margaret Young wife of Charles Mathew Young of Burghfield place Nr Reading,
Ann Stephenson wife of Alfred Stevenson of Moarland House nr Reading
9. Trustees to pay son Francis James Nugee £500 per annum for life, then to surviving issue, provided
however he take no proceedings at law to disturb this will.
10. £3000 in trust for the benefit of the children of Francis James Nugee if there be more than 3.
11. Refers to an indenture dated 30 April 1851 at the marriage of his daughter Margaret Nugee to Arthur
Joseph Street see schedule below of messuage, and placing £10,000 in trust under various trustees for
the benefit of Margaret Street nee Nugee.
12. Refers to an indenture dated 7 August 1854 at the marriage of his son Andrew Nugee to Elizabeth
Wroughton Richards and placing £8000 in trust under various trustees for Andrew Nugee and family
13. Trustees to set aside £17,000 in trust under various trustees for the benefit of George Nugee and family
lawfully begotten
14. Trustees to set aside £7000 in trust under various trustees for the benefit of Margaret Street née Nugee
aforementioned and her family
15. All the rest residue and remainder of his estate: a fourth part in trust for the benefit of son Andrew Nugee
and family. The remaining three fourth parts upon trust in favour of son George Nugee and said daughters
Mary Bernard and Margaret Street respectively and their families
Signed
Francis James Nugee.
Witnesses:
Alfred William Ives
Charles Spencer
Clerks to Mr Charles Dod 10 John St, Oxford Street.

Schedule of messuage referred to an Indenture 30 April 1851 in foregoing Will:
29 King St, St James Westminster Middlesex.
11 and 12 Crown St, Oxford Street Middlesex
13 Hayes Court Newport Market Soho Middlesex
14 Grafton St, Soho Middlesex
"The Green Man Public House¹" Berwick St, Soho
71 Berwick Street Soho
30 Soho Square Middlesex
1 Frith St, Soho Square Middlesex.
Signed
Francis James Nugee
Footnote
1. This public house still exists in Berwick St, Soho - 2018

Codicil to the above Will dated 9 May 1857.
Testator has purchased from the Trustees of the Rev Lovelace Bigg Wither the Manor of Wymering in the County of Southampton with a farm called Wymering farm thereto attached and Downland
Testator withdraws Item 3 above and replaces same with the addition of Wymering Manor and Wymering Farm to Andrew Nugee but all in Trust to Thomas Palmer Chapman to preserve the contingent uses Andrew Nugee to derive all the benefits in his lifetime.
Testator sets out a succession to the above Advowson and lands after the death of Andrew Nugee to his children then George Nugee in Trust
Testator Wills that no part of the above lands to be used as a burial ground.
Trustees to pay the Wife of Testators son Francis James Nugee £80 pa at his death
Testator sets aside £1200 for the rebuilding of Church at Wymering if it not have already been done.
Testator revokes Item 13 above.
Testator revokes Item 15 above
Of the £17,000 and all the rest residue and remainder of Testator's estate now possessed of the Trustees:
Upon Trust one moiety for the said Andrew Nugee less £10,000 as an equivalent of the said Manor & Farm at Wymering
Upon Trust the other moiety for the said George Nugee; but should he marry and upon the birth of his first child £17,000 to be laid out by the Trustees and duly settled upon George Nugee and his issue in strict entail
However should George Nugee become a priest of the Roman Catholic Church Testator directs Trustees to pay him £300 pa and he and his family are denied any other further benefits of his will
Should George Nugee marry at his death Testators Trustees will honour any provision made by George Nugee for his wife up to £400 pa for her life
Should George Nugee marry he may request in writing of the Trustees to acquire an Advowson Rectory etc in the Church of England up to a value of £9,000.
Should George Nugee not have issue, after his decease his aforesaid moiety be divided:
Two fourth parts upon trust for the benefit of son Andrew Nugee and his issue
One fourth part upon trust in favour of the issue of daughter Mary Bernard now deceased
One fourth part upon trust for the benefit of daughter Margaret Street and her issue
Testator alters Item 9 above adding £100 pa to the £500 pa directed to be paid son Francis James Nugee
Signed
Francis James Nugee
18 March 1858

Codicil to the above Will dated 9 May 1857 and Codicil dated 18 Mar 1858.
Testators son Andrew Nugee has died and his interest under Testators Will in the Rectory of Wydly and Vicarage of Wymering is transferred to his brother George Nugee and other benefit confirmed to deceased's issue.
Signed by making his mark
25 September 1859
This last codicil appears signed on the day of Testators death it is vouched for as the Testators wishes by a statement by Witness William Brinton of 20 Brook St Grosvenor Square.

Note: The transcriber has given up on summarising the multiplicity of proviso's woven into this Will for these details click twice on the attached Will in two parts.

2. Francis James Nugee: Will and Two Codicils, 9 May 1857-18 Mar 1858 25 Sep 1859.
Will Part 2

3. Ingoldsby Cartoon Character - Mr Crusoe: Illustrated London News, 24 Dec 1842, Issue No. 033.
Ingoldsby was a well-known 19thC cartoonist, one of his cartoon characters was Mr Crusoe drawn here with the following verse:
"Having worn out the clothes that he bought from the ship,
He sees that he wants much the aid of a snip;
So resolves in the best way himself to equip,
And builds him a garment,
Excessively "varmint,"
Which, though not a Nugee,
Yet fits free and easy;
And though D'Orsay might fancy it not quite the thing,
Mr Crusoe considers it fit for a king."

Francis married Mary HART [21904] [MRIN: 7876] on 25 Jul 1808 in St George Hanover Sq. (Mary HART [21904] died on 12 May 1858 in Clifton Bristol GLOS.)

Francis had a relationship with Margaret Izott WHETTON [28404] [MRIN: 10058], daughter of William WHETTON [28405] and Susannah POPHAM [28408]. (Margaret Izott WHETTON [28404] was born circa 1799 in East Quantoxhead SOM, baptised on 4 Aug 1799 in East Quantoxhead SOM and died on 26 Aug 1884 in Wiltshire.)