Jeffreys, Joyce

Sectors:

  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Horse distribution & auctioneering
  • Agriculture & fishing Horticulture, nursery & market gardening
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Livestock distribution inc droving & auctioneering
  • Financial services Private loan financing inc individuals & businesses

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Joyce Jeffreys, otherwise Jeffries, c1570-1650, was a moneylender to family, friends and strangers operating largely in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Also a farmer, market gardener, dealer in horses and livestock. She never married but derived her resources from inherited gentry wealth. Known on account of the survival for her account book [2023]

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