An Auction at the Adam and Eve Public House

Josiah Elliot, Robert Elliot's brother, took over the Adam and Eve pub in Hayes from his father Charles and went bankrupt in 1827.  Here is a newspaper ad for an auction of his belongings at the Adam and Eve, taken from the Bucks Gazette newspaper, Saturday April 28, 1827.

It's really too bad the family Bible was sold off....

Josiah Elliot in "The Bankrupt Directory"

Josiah Elliot was Robert Elliot's brother, and William Elliot's uncle.  He seems to have taken over the "Adam and Eve" public house after his father Charles' death.  He declared bankruptcy before he and Robert brought their families to Canada.  His name is listed in The Bankrupt Directory, a publication which seems to be aimed at the business community in London.   






Josiah is listed on page 131: