William Enderby lead a good, long life and fathered a huge family, whom he raised without the need for parochial relief. This was the aid given to poor people by the parish and sometime known as ‘out’ or outdoor’ relief (as opposed to ‘in’ relief which was given to those in the poor- or work-house).
“On the 22nd ult., at Binbrook, at the advanced age of 88, Wm. Enderby, labourer. His remains were followed to the grave by 13 of his children: he was grandfather to 101, great grandfather to 72, and his eldest son is grandfather to 38 children. This most respectable patriarchal labourer, during a residence of 70 years in Binbrook, brought up 20 children, (of whom 14 survive him.) by his own industry and frugality, without the aid of parochial relief. As a reward for his exemplary conduct in this respect, the Caistor Agricultural Association, at their annual meeting in 1799, awarded him a premium of five guineas. At another annual meeting, held at Lincoln, as late as the year 1823, a premium of 10l. 15s. was awarded to him, for having brought up the largest family unaided by parochial relief. The deceased was a native of Barnoldby-le-Beck. In his domestic relations, he justified the character of a good father and a kind and affectionate husband, and in his intercourse with the world he exemplified the virtues of sobriety, integrity, and industry, founded upon religious principle. Thirteen of his children are settled in this county, and one son and one granddaughter are resident abroad. The good example of this worthy old man finds a response in his children’s conduct, whose industry is very meritorious, and hitherto has not been unproductive of its reward.”
The Stamford Mercury, 7th April, 1837.