Biography:
1. John Scovell began work with the Board in 1805, and was a Refiner in the Salt Petre House in 1806 (Supply 5/224 dated the 30th January 1806). He earned 2/-d per day, and when not working was allowed to watch in turn.
2. According to the entry on Supply 5/227 dated the 23rd August 1808, Scovell was still a Saltpetre Refiner earning 2/-d per day, and "when not working extra, they are allowed to watch in turn."
3. Scovell was employed as a Cylinder Man at 2/-d per day (Supply 5/228 dated the 1st September 1810).
4. He was still a Cylinder Man, but, according to Supply 5/229 dated the 29th August 1812, his wage by then had increased to 2/8d. per day.
5. At the 13th February 1814, he was still a Cylinder Man who earned 2/8d per day (Supply 5/230).
