Reeves Josiah, farmer

Snipes Robert, coachman

DARLISTON

is a township and well-built village, five miles and a quarter N.E. from Wem, which in 1841 had 53 houses and 278 inhabitants. The township contains 714a. 3r. 23p. of land, the soil of which is a mixture of sand and loam. There are several extensive farms here, with commodious out-buildings. Viscount Hill is lord of the manor, and owner of the whole township. The rectoral tithes are commuted for £85. 15s. 3d., and the vicarial for £19. 15s. The township is intersected by the London and Chester and the Whitchurch and Drayton turnpike roads. There is a school at Lower Heath, in this township, supported by Viscount and Lady Hill. About 200 children attend for instruction, and are also partly clothed. The teacher has a fixed salary, and resides in a good residence adjoining the school. There is a noted coursing meeting held annually at the White Lion Inn.

Adams Abraham, tailor

Adams Thomas, farmer

Adams William, farmer

Dickin Joseph, farmer, and dispenser of medicine

Dickin William, farmer and butcher

Dickin John, butcher