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City of Hereford Voters 1716/7 A-G

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Jean Dobson of Hereford - jld1801@btinternet.com

 

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES OF THE VOTERS IN THE 1716/7 ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF HEREFORD.

 

@ AD surnames

 

ADAMS, Richard: baker & sexton of the church

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Adams, baker & sexton of the church, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Adams, baker, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Adams, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 May 1701: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter was probably the Richard, son of Miles Adams & Ann, who was baptised 7 May 1674, Sarnesfield, Herefordshire.
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for Miles Adams & Ann.
  • At least 4 children were born to Miles Adams & Ann. The baptism of son Miles has not yet been found; whereas the other 3 children were baptised at Sarnesfield.
    • Miles (probably the eldest son, but baptism not yet found)
      • Miles Adams of Lyecourt & Ann Sheriff of Birley were married at Sarnesfield on 20 April 1687, by Diocesan Marriage Licence#: [436 in 1687 in 1687-8]. At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised at Sarnesfield – including Miles, son of Miles Adams & Ann on 2 January 1692/3.
    • John (13 February 1666 or 1667#)
    • William (4 September 1669)
    • Richard (7 May 1674) (father described as "of Lyecourt") [this Voter]
    • Miles Adams colonus de Lye Court sepultus fuit apud Birley, 5 March 1686/7 – recorded in the Sarnesfield Parish Register.
      • Diocesan Probate. Letters of Administration# of the deceased estate of Miles Adams of Sarnesfield were granted to # on # 1687.
    • Ann Adams, widow of Lye Court, was buried 5 July 1695 at Birley# . [recorded in the Sarnesfield Parish Register]
  • The Miles, son of Miles Adams & Ann, who was baptised 2 January 1692/3 at Sarnesfield, was probably a nephew of Richard Adams, this Voter.
      
    • Miles Adams, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to Richard Adams, baker: [RF + AdmC].
    • By 1720, Miles Adams was settled in London – marrying Jane Green at St Martin in the Fields, Westminister, London, on 25 August 1720 – at least 2 of their children being baptised at that church in the early 1720s. Miles Adams of London, baker, voted in 1741: [HCityPBk].

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Richard Adams (of St Owen) & Catherine Willim (of St Owen) were married at St Owen on 13 April 1697. At least 10 children were born to this couple & baptised for St Owen:
    • Thomas (17 May 1698) [presumably died before 1708)
    • Susannah (18 April 1699)
      • Thomas Hollings (s) (of St Peter, butcher, bachelor, about 32 years of age) & Susannah Adams (of St Owen, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 1 January 1731/2. The second bondsman was Richard Adams (s) of St Owen, baker.
    • Robert (25# August 1701) [father: baker]
    • Miles (18 January 1703/4)
    • John 27 January 1705/6)
      • John Adams, son of Richard Adams of St Owen, City of Hereford, plebeian, aged 18 years, matriculated at Brasenose College, Oxford, on 10 May 1725: [Oxford Alumni]. However, it is strange to note that I have not yet found John Adams' admission in the published version of the Brasenose College Register. If it is true that John Adams matriculated at Brasenose College, then it is more likely than not that he had been a pupil at the Hereford Cathedral School.
    • Thomas (3 September 1708)
      • Thomas Addams of the City of Hereford, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 27 January 1731/2 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Richard Adams, baker: [for further details see 1734]
    • Catherine (28 January 1710)
      • Catherine probably married a man with the surname of Churchill; however, I have not yet found either a marriage licence or a marriage entry for her. [see her father's Will].
    • Richard (20 March 1715/6)
    • William (20 October 1717)
      • William Adams was a Langfordian Scholar at Hereford Cathedral School.
      • Although the River Wye at Hereford usually looks benign & is sometimes very shallow, it can be treacherous. In 1736, the river claimed another victim. He was William Addams, the sixteen year old son of Richard Addams of Hereford, baker. On 3 August 1736, he was bathing in the river against the Castle Mill within the liberties of Hereford. He must have been alone at the time as the circumstances in which he drowned were unknown. The inquisition was held on 1 October 1736 at the dwelling house of Breinton Lewis, innholder. [BG11/7]
    • Beatrix (29 May 1719)
  • Catherine Adams was buried #, #. [1738-1739 not at St Owen or at St Peter. 1740 onwards – not yet found].

His Wife's Family

  • This Voter's wife was the Catherine, daughter of Thomas Willim & Catherine, who was baptised 22 November 1674, St Nicholas.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 18 July 1701, proved 31 January 1701 by Catherine Willim the widow & relict of the deceased) of Thomas Willim of the City of Hereford, joiner. He bequeathed £60 to his daughter Catherine & £10 to his grandaughter Susanna Adams to be paid to her at 21 years.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Adams was buried 19 December 1738, St Owen.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 14 October 1738, proved 28 June 1739) of Richard Adams (s) of St Owen, baker.
    • Property – the dwelling house in which I now live with its buildings &c
    • My wife Catherine Adams (my dwelling house & all my goods & chattels for the term of her natural life) (one of my two executors)
    • My godson & grandson John Adams, son of my second son John Adams, clerk, by Elizabeth his wife (after the death of my wife Catherine Adams, he to have my dwelling house & all my goods & chattels)
    • My son John Adams, clerk (no legacy) (one of my two executors)
    • My eldest son Robert Adams (5s)
    • Susanna Hollings (5s)
    • Thomas Adams (40s)
    • Richard Adams (5s)
    • Catherine Churchill (20s)
    • Elizabeth Adams (£5)
    • Witnesses – William Brown, Thomas Hope & John Stead.
    • Inventory#

Miscellaneous

  • By an Indenture dated 11 May 1713, the Vicars Choral granted a Lease to Richard Adams, baker – of a messuage & garden in Hungary Street, extending to Packers Lane on the south – he surrendering the lease to Thomas Matthews, deceased – the fine being 30s – the yearly rent being 7s. The Lease was renewed on 22 February 1720 & 12 February 1729. In 1759, the property was leased to Samuel Bethell, clerk – he surrendering the Lease which had been granted to Catherine Adams, widow – the lease to her has not survived. [3794].
  • Richard Adams was appointed Sexton of Hereford Cathedral on 11 November 1715: [Act Book 7031/4 p36]. Richard Adams was succeeded in that office by his son Thomas Adams who was appointed Sexton on 26 March 1739: [Act Book 7031 p181].
    • On 12 January 1717/8, Richard Floyd & Richard Adams entered into a recognizance to prosecute Ann James, wife of John Jones of Holmer, Herefordshire, labourer, for feloniously stealing & taking away the scones of 3 candlesticks belonging to Hereford Cathedral. [BG 11/5/53].
    • On 1 February 1722/3, Richard Adams & Thomas Garnons entered into a recognizance to appear at the next General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford – to give evidence & prosecute Elizabeth Barloe, daughter of John Barloe of Hereford, tailor, for stealing three pieces of brass out of the Cathedral: [BG 11/5/54]. [A variant spelling of Barloe was Barlow.]

 

ADDIS, Peter: cobbler

In the 1716/7 Election, Peter Addis, cobbler, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Peter Addis also voted in 1734 (cor~) & 1741 (cordwainer): [HCityPBks].

Peter Addis, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 December 1707 – eldest son of Peter Addis, shoemaker: [RF + transcript].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Peter Addis, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 12 August 1684: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was £2 [MAc], Peter Addis (this Voter's father) was probably admitted as a Foreigner – for a total admission fine of £6.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Peter, son of Peter Addis & Sybil, was baptised 1 September 1687, St John the Baptist.
  • Peter Addis & Sybil Powell were married at All Saints on 2 May 1681.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Ann (16 March 1682/3)
    • Peter (1 September 1687) [this Voter]
  • Peter Addis was buried 21 March 1688, St John the Baptist.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration# of the deceased estate of Peter Addis of St John the Baptist, were granted on 10 April 1689 to #.
  • Sibble Addice was buried 23 January 1705/6, St John the Baptist.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 June 1705, proved 18 February 1705/6) of Sybil Addis (x), widow & relict & administrix of Peter Addis of the City of Hereford, corvisor deceased.
    • My son Peter Addis (the trunk whereon two letters do stand for his own name together with 3 plates & 2 porringers)
    • My daughter Ann Addis, spinster (the residue) (executor)
    • Witnesses – James Williams, William Amies, Joshua Higgins.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Peter Addis (of St Owen) & Elinor Osnam (of St Owen) were married at St Peter on 24 June 1708.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple:
    • Elinor (baptised 18 February 1708/9, Kington, Herefordshire, & buried 19 March 1709/10, St Owen)
    • Thomas (baptised 24 December 1710, St John the Baptist, City of Hereford).
      • Thomas Addis of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 29 January 1732/3 – for wine & thanks (5s) – only son of Peter Addis, corvisor: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM].
  • Eleanor, wife of Peter Addis, was buried 26 March 1741, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Peter Addis was buried 25 September 1745, St John the Baptist.

 

@ AL Surnames

 

ALCOCK, Thomas: corvisor

[Variant spellings include ALCOX & possibly ELCOCK]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Alcock, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Alcock did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Alcock of the City of Hereford, shoemaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 19 December 1707 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Samuel Russell of the City of Hereford, corvisor: [RF + AdmC]. This is yet another example of a man being admitted a Freeman whilst seemingly under the age of 21 years.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of William Alcox & Hannah, was baptised 20 October 1689, St Nicholas.
  • William Allcox (of Kington, Herefordshire, clothworker, bachelor) & Ann Preese (Hanna Price of All Saints, City of Hereford, spinster) were married at Wellington, Herefordshire, on 2 February 1686/7 by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 1 February 1686/7. The second bondsman was John Watkins of Kington, clothworker. [41 in 1686 in 1686]
  • At least 2 children were born to William Alcock & Ann and were baptised at St Nicholas:
    • John (15 July 1688)
      • John Alcock, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 26 March 1708 – late apprentice to John Lewis, glover: [RF + transcript].
      • John Alcock of London, glover, voted in the 1741 City of Hereford Election: [HCityPBk].
    • Thomas (20 October 1689) [this Voter]
    • Hannah, wife of William Alcox, was buried 9 August 1690, St Nicholas.
    • William Alcock was buried 5 November 1691, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

ALDERN, John: serjeant [i.e. Serjeant at Mace for the City of Hereford]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Aldern, serjeant, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Alderne, serjeant, died before the 1734 Election.

John Alderne, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 8 May 1694: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Aldern was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter. Nevertheless, at least 5 children were born to John Alderne & Mary his wife and baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • John (30 October 1700, All Saints).
      • John Alderne junior, glazier, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 8 January 1721/2.
      • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration# with Will of John Aldern of St Peter annexed were granted on 7 April 1746 to #. [insert details]
    • Thomas (baptised 24 October 1702 & buried 4 November 1702, All Saints)
    • James (11 October 1703, All Saints & buried 29 December 1708, St John the Baptist)
    • Mary (14 October 1705, All Saints)
    • Ann (baptised 4 April 1710, St John the Baptist, & buried 2 May 1711, St Peter).

This Voter, a Serjeant at Mace

  • At a yet to be found date, John Aldern was chosen a Serjeant at Mace of the Corporation of the City of Hereford. At the time of the 1716/7 Epiphany Quarter Sessions of the City of Hereford, held on # January 1716/7, John Alderne was Serjeant at Mace for Bysters Ward. He was still a Serjeant at Mace in 1724. Presumably, he remained a Serjeant at Mace until his death in #.
  • One of the many duties of a Serjeant at Mace was to serve the summons issued by the Coroner of the City of Hereford – e.g. on 27 December 1716, Thomas Russell, Coroner, directed John Alderne, Serjeant at Mace for Bysters Ward, to summons those men who were to be jurors at the next general Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the City of Hereford at the new Market House on Thursday, 17 January 1716/7 to attend on that day by ten of the clock in the forenoon: [BG 11/5/53].

This Voter, a Victualler

  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers Licences have survived; however, they have survived for 1717, 1721 & 1727. The 1721 records show that a Victuallers Licence was granted to John Alderne of Bysters Ward – his sureties being Richard Hunt & George Parry. In 1727, no one with the surname of Alderne was granted a Victuallers Licence.

This Voter's Death &c

  • John Aldern was buried #, #. [try St Martin & St Owen]
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 20 March 1724/5, proved 27 August 1725) of John Allderne (s) of St Peter, innholder.
    • My wife Mary (the residue, for the term of her natural life) (she to be my executor)
    • My son John Allderne (the bed he usually lies upon & its furniture &c) + (after death of my wife, John to have everything).
    • Witnesses – Thomas James, Richard Griffiths.
    • Inventory?

Miscellaneous

  • In October 1711, Richard James, son of Ed'd James, corvisor, was bound apprentice to John Alderne, corvisor, with £3 of Harper's Charity Money: [Roll]

 

@ AM Surnames

 

AMIS, Absalam: weaver

[Variant spellings include AMIES, AMOS, AMYS]

In the 1716/7 Election, Absalam Amis, weaver, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Absalom Amis also voted in 1734, 1741 (weaver) & 1747 (weaver).

Absalon Amis of the City of Hereford, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 30 January 1707/8 - for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to William Amis of the City of Hereford, weaver: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although Absalom Amis was supposedly 69 years of age in 1744, he was probably the Absalom, son of Thomas Amis junior & Elizabeth, who was baptised 6 June 1680, St Martin.
    • Thomas Amis & Elizabeth (surname not recorded)# were married at Wellington, Herefordshire, on 22 January 1677/8. At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Martin:
      • Thomas (23 December 1678)
      • Absalom (6 June 1680) [this Voter]
          
      • Thomas Amis (this Voter's father) may have been a Freeman of the City of Hereford; however, as there are several possibilities, I have not been able to identify him.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for Absalom Amis; however, at least 3 children were born to Absalom Amis but only one baptism has been found:
    • Absalom (baptism not yet found)
      • On 27 October 1727), Absalom Ames, son of Absalom Ames of the City of Hereford, weaver, was bound apprentice to Thomas Garnons junior, barber, barber surgeon, perukemaker, & painter. On 3 June 1728, Absalom Ames, with the consent of his father & master, was turned over to William Havard, barber & perukemaker, to serve out the remainder of his time. [HabMBk]. As I have found no mention of Absalom Ames junior after 1728, perhaps he died or departed from the City of Hereford.
    • Ann (baptised 19 July 1716, St John the Baptist – mother's name Martha).
    • Martha (baptism not yet found – buried 25 March 1717, St John the Baptist).
  • Martha, wife of Absalom Ames was buried 7 March 1716/7, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Absolom Amiss was buried 26 March 1753, All Saints.

Miscellaneous

  • A list dated 3 August 1744 contains the names of 4 men who had petitioned to be admitted to St Giles Hospital (an almshouse) – one of the petitioners being Absolom Amis of St Peter weaver aged 69 years. [BG 11/5/5/157].

 

AMIS, John: of Stretton

[Variant spellings include AMIES, AMOS, AMYS]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Amis of Stretton voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Amis did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter may have been the John Amis, glover, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 23 April 1708 – late apprentice to John Went, glover: [RF + transcript]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

    Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • I had assumed that the place of Stretton was in Herefordshire – either Stretton Sugwas (near the City of Hereford) or Stretton Grandison (quite some distance from the City of Hereford). However, I have since discovered from the Internet that there was an Amis family in the parish of Hughley in the rural deanery of Church Stretton, Shropshire.

 

AMIS, Thomas: of Bristol

[Variant spellings include AMIES, AMOS, AMYS]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Amis of Bristol voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Amis of Bristol also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Amis of Bristol, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 7 December 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father William Amis, weaver: [RF + AdmC]

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • This Voter's father may have been the William Amis, weaver, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 3 June 1689 – for 20s: [RF + MCt]. As the admission fine was 20s, William Amis was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • [for further details of William Amis, weaver, see his entry below]

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

WHO WAS WILLIAM AMYS OF THE HOSPITAL WHO WAS BURIED 10 OCTOBER 1733, ALL SAINTS.

 

AMIS, William: weaver

[Variant spellings include AMIES, AMOS, AMYS]

In the 1716/7 Election, William Amis, weaver, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Amis did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

William Amis, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 June 1689 – for 20s: [RF + MCt]. As the admission fine was 20s, William Amis was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism has not yet been found.
  • From a Probate document it is known that this Voter had at least 1 brother – Daniel Amis.
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Daniel Ames of St Martin were granted on 17 March 1700/1 to William Ames of the City of Hereford, weaver, natural & lawful brother of the deceased. The bondsmen were William Ames (#), William Ames junior (#) of City of Hereford, weaver, & John Morgan (#) of the City of Hereford, pinmaker.
      • Daniel Amis, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 December 1681: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Daniel Amis was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • From his Will, it is known that this Voter was a widower with at least 4 children – Humphry, Thomas, William & Ann.
    • Because the surname of Amis was common in the City of Hereford & nearby areas, I do not know whether the following marriage was his – William Amis & Ann Powell were married at Holmer on 5 March 1670/1.
    • None of the baptisms of the four children have yet been found.

This Voter's Death &c

  • William Amis was buried 7 March 1722/3, St Martin.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 21 February 1721/2, proved 18 March 1722/3) of William Amos (signed as William Amies) of the City of Hereford, weaver.
    • Property. My messuage or tenement with its garden &c now or late in the possession of my son-in-law John Hutchins – situated in St Martin within the Liberties of the City of Hereford near to the Chain Causeway & descended to me as heir at law to my brother Daniel Amos deceased.
    • My son-in-law John Hutchins & my daughter Ann his wife (they to have my messuage near to the Chain Causeway for their lives & then to the right heirs of John Hutchins)
      • John Hutchins & Ann Amies were married at All Saints on 2 November 1707.
    • My son-in-law John Hutchins (the residue) (he to be my executor)
    • Daniel Amos & Mary Amos, the children of my son Humphry Amos (40s each)
    • The 6 children (all minors) of my son Thomas (40s each)
    • My son William Amos (£3)
    • My son Thomas Amos (£3)
    • Witnesses – Mary Cooke, Kath: Sharples, Arnold Russell.

Miscellaneous

  • This Voter may have been the William Amis who was chosen a juror for the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 21 October 1717 – but, having withdrawn from the jury without leave, was fined 3s 4d.

 

@ AN Surnames

 

ANDREWS, Richard: of the Catherine Wheel

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Andrews of the Catherine Wheel voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Andrews did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Andrews, innholder [RF] or innkeeper [AdmC], was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 December 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Richard Andrews, clothworker, deceased: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

His Father a Freeman?

  • This Voter's father must have been a Freeman of the City of Hereford; otherwise, this Voter could not have been admitted a Freeman on the basis of doing his apprenticeship to his father. As I have not yet found any proof of this admission, it seems likely that Richard Andrews (the father) was admitted a Freeman of the City of Hereford before October 1659.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found. However, he is known to have been the son of Richard Andrews & Bridget.
  • Richard Andrews & Bridget Baddam were married at Ullingswick on 1 June 1645, by licence. Unfortunately, neither the bond nor allegation has been found & is unlikely to be found. From the Wills of Richard & Bridget, it is known that they had at least 7 children:
    • Rowland
      • Rowland Andrews m. Margaret Meredith at Sellack on 7 September 1680.
    • (unknown)
    • Richard (third son)
    • John (youngest son)
    • Bridget (eldest daughter)
      • Robert Hughlins m. Bridget Andrews at Much Dewchurch on 15 November 1680.
    • Anne
      • Supposedly married Edward Jones
    • Sarah (youngest daughter)
  • Richard Andrews (the father) was buried 27 March 1685, St Peter.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 28 July 1684, proved 8 May 1685 by Bridget Andrews & Richard Andrews) of Richard Andrews (s) the elder of the City of Hereford, clothworker.
    • Property.
      • My stable & backside at the east end of St Peter's Church which I lately purchased of Mrs Grisseld Burghill & others.
      • My garden in the back lane alias Grope Lane with the rack now being in the garden.
      • My wife Bridget (she to be one of my two executors)
      • My third son Richard Andrews (he to be one of my two executors)
      • My youngest son John Andrews (£50) (he to be placed & settled as a student in either of the universities of this kingdom).
      • My eldest daughter Bridgett Hulings, wife of Robert Hulings (40s besides the portion I paid her)
      • My daughter Ann Jones, wife of Edward Jones (£10)
      • My youngest daughter Sarah Andrews (£50 at 21 years)
      • My daughter-in-law Margaret, wife of my son Rowland Andrews (£10)
      • Witnesses – John Price, Richard Price, Thomas Ravenhill.
  • Will of Bridget Andrews of the City of Hereford, widow: By her last Will & Testament (dated 26 November 1703, proved 29 June 1706), Bridget Andrews distributed her estate amongst her family.
    • My sons - Richard, Rowland & John Andrews
    • My daughter - Sarah Trahern
    • My grandsons - Richard Andrews
    • Henry Jones & Thomas Jones
    • My grandaughters - Ann Andrews, daughter of Rowland - Maude Hewlings - Ann Jones, Bridgett Jones, & Margaret Jones
    • Witnesses - Thomas Phillpots, Richard Phillpotts.
  • Maude Hewlings, Rowland Andrews & his daughter Ann Andrews were legatees under the Will (dated 1700, proved 1705/6) of Ann Andrews of the City of Hereford, widow of another Rowland Andrews.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Richard Andrews (#) (of St. Peter's) & Mary Taylor (of Weston Beggard) were married at St. Peter's on 22 May 1695, by Diocesan Marriage Licence#: [201 of 251 in 1695]. The bride was probably a gentleman's daughter - her brother being described in Richard Andrew's Will as John Taylor of the parish of Weston Beggard, gent. When the couple married there seems to have been a Marriage Settlement or similar document - as, by his Will, Richard Andrews bequeathed £300 to his wife in full discharge or recompence of any articles of marriage bond covenant or any settlement or assurance to or for her use for or in nature of her jointure or maintenance or her right or title or dower.
  • At least 12 children were born to Richard Andrews & Mary and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Richard (23# March 1695#)
    • Mary (21 May 1697)
    • Ann (14 April 1698)
    • Elizabeth (15 June 1699) [father: yeoman]
    • Rowland & Thomas, twin children (24 July 1700)
    • Thomas (24 January 1700/1) [father: yeoman] [# query – baptism or burial]
    • John (12 August 1702)
    • Thomas (# February 1703/4) [father: mr]
    • James (10 September 1705) [father: mr]
    • Thomas (6 October 1706) [father: mr]
    • Ann (8 December 1707) [father: mr]
    • William (31 January 1709/10)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Richard Andrews was buried 5 May 1720, St Peter.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 April 1720, proved 23 May 1720) of Richard Andrews of St Peter, clothworker.
    • The testator had several properties by which to provide for the future comfort of his wife Mary, his eldest son Richard, & his seven younger children.
      • stable, fold or backside situated at the east end of the chancel of the parish church of St. Peters. (to his son Richard Andrews)
      • a garden situated in Grope Lane in the parish of St. Peters, over against the Goal Garden. (to his son Richard Andrews)
      • decayed messuage or tenement with garden situated near or adjoining the Goal in the parish of St. Peters. (to his wife Mary)
      • leasehold farm in Tupsely in the parish of Hampton Bishop - the lease having been granted to him by Thomas Symonds of Sugwas, Esq. for 21 years. (to his wife Mary)
    • My wife Mary to be my executor – unless she remarried.
    • The seven younger children were to receive £50 each as they attained the age of 25 years - their names being Mary, Elizabeth, Rowland, James, Thomas, Ann & William.
    • Witnesses - John Barnett, Rob: Cutler, John Taylor jnr.

Miscellaneous

  • At the Tourn for St Owens Ward held on 27 April 1713, Mr Richard Andrews was presented for not amending the pitching or paving before his house or tenement (late in the occupation of Robert Roberts) in Scull Street, and he was to be amerced in the sum of 20s if not amended before 20 June next. [BG 11/4/10]. When presented for a similar offence at the Tourn held on 19 October 1713, the street was named as School Street. [BG 11/4/10].
  • At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 12 April 1714, Richard Andrews was presented for not amending the pitching before his stable in Old Scull Street – it being defective. If the pitching was not amended before 15 May next, he was to be fined the sum of 6s/8d. [BG 11/4/10].
  • Tourn Bysters Ward 5 May 1715 – we present several common pumps in bysters ward being out of repair – the pump in bystreet opposite to mr john bradford's door and one opposite to mr Richard Andrews door in st owens street.
  • 1717 Will of Oswald Andrews – mention of a mortgage on Catherine Wheel.
  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Richard Andrews of Bysters Ward in 1717. The recognizance shows that Richard Andrews was not bound by a sum of money; whereas his two sureties, John Jones & John Alderne, were bound by £10 each.
  • Richard Andrews, innholder, was one of about 50 tradesmen & gentlemen who were summoned to appear at the General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford to be held on 16 January 1717/8: [BG 11/5/53]
  •  
  • The Catherine Wheel had formerly been in the hands of Rowland Andrews & then his widow. It was supposedly the resort of Jacobites. An incident occurred there in 1694. [see bg 11/5/17/86].
  • [see John Taylor's Will proved 1730]

 

ANDREWS, William: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, William Andrews, butcher, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Andrews, butcher, died before 1734.

William Andrews, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 September 1686: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], William Andrews was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • William Andrews (of St Peter, butcher, bachelor, about 25 years of age) & Margaret Smith (of Holmer, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at St Peter on 2 December 1683, by Deanery Marriage Licence.
  • Theirs may have been a childless marriage; however, a man known as William Andrews junior may have been a son or other close relative of William Andrews & Margaret.
    • William Andrews & Elizabeth Lewis were married at All Saints on 9 October 1714.
      • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 9 August 1729, proved 17 September 1729) of William Andrews junior (#) of All Saints within the Liberties of the City of Hereford, corvisor. He bequeathed everything (including his lands & tenements in the parish of Tarrington) to his wife Elizabeth Andrews - subject to her paying an annuity of £3 to his father William Andrews. The witnesses were Richard Taylor, William Williams & Richard Moore.

This Voter's Death &c

  • William Andrews, butcher, was buried 19 January 1725/6, All Saints.

 

@ AS Surnames

 

ASHPLEY, Thomas: weaver

[There were so many variant spellings of this surname that research is very difficult. Only the first two letters were common to all spellings – AS.]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Ashpley, weaver, voted for Herbert Westfaling of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Ashpley, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 20s – late apprentice to William Williams, weaver: [RF + AdmC].

[Because of the difficulty with the spelling of the surname, the search for information about this Voter will be carried out at a later time]

 

ASHPY, Humphrey: fisher

[There were so many variant spellings of this surname that research is very difficult. Only the first two letters were common to all spellings – AS.]

In the 1716/7 Election, Humphrey Ashpy, fisher, voted for Herbert Westfaling of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

Humphrey Ashby was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 July 1707 – for wine & thanks – son of Richard Ashby, corvisor, who was also admitted on 11 July 1707: [RF + MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • This Voter's father was Richard Ashby, corvisor, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 11 July 1707: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the fine for admission was 10s [MAc], Richard Ashby was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents

  • If this Voter was the Humphrey, son of Richard Aspey & Ann, who was baptised 16 October 1688, St Owen, then this is yet another example of a man being admitted as a Freeman whilst under the age of 21 years.

[Because of the difficulty with the spelling of the surname, the search for information about this Voter will be carried out at a later time]

 

ASHPY, Phillip: glover

[There were so many variant spellings of this surname that research is very difficult. Only the first two letters were common to all spellings – AS.]

In the 1716/7 Election, Phillip Ashpy, glover, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

Philip Ashpley, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 4 March 1707/8 – eldest son of Philip Ashpley, tailor: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents

  • This Voter's father was probably the Philip Ashbey, tailor, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 14 February 1681/2 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Wife

  • This Voter may have been the Philip Ashbey who was married to Frances Cox at St Peter on 15 June 1708.

[Because of the difficulty with the spelling of the surname, the search for information about this Voter will be carried out at a later time]

 

ASTON, Thomas: of Tupsley

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Aston of Tupsley voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Aston did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

In the entire period from October 1659 to 1831, only one man with the name of Thomas Aston or Thomas Astone was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford; so this Voter must have been that man. Thomas Astone, labourer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 September 1714: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Possibly Relevant or of Interest

  • Thomas Aston & Margery Prosser were married at All Saints on 11 June 1683.
  • The number of children born to this couple is puzzling. Although only 2 children being mentioned in Thomas's Will, several baptisms at Hampton Bishop may have been children of Thomas Aston & Margery (nee Prosser).
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 11 November 1725, proved 19 February 1725/6) of Thomas Astone (x) of the township of Tupsley in the parish of Hampton Bishop, yeoman.
    • My wife Margery (all my lands, messuages & tenements and all of my goods forever) [she to be my executor]
    • My sons Thomas & John (hopefully she will give what she does not need to my two sons)
    • Witnesses - Job Webb, Mary Skyrm, Robert Gibbons.

 

ASTON, William: baker

In the 1716/7 Election, William Aston, baker, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • The 1734 Poll Book does not have an entry for William Aston, baker; however, there was an entry for William Aston, gaoler: [HCityPBk]. Perhaps the baker had become the gaoler.

William Aston, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 January 1716/7. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was £3/6s/8d, William Aston was probably admitted as a Foreigner – for an admission fine of £10.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

ASTON, William: tailor

In the 1716/7 Election, William Aston, tailor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Aston, tailor, also voted in 1734, 1741 & 1747: [HCityPBks].

This Voter's admission as a Freeman has not yet been identified – there being 2 possiblities.

  • William Aston was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of Richard Hankins (1703-4): [RF]
  • William Astone was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 30 September 1714 – son of Thomas Astone: [RF].

 

Some information about men named William Aston. As yet, I can not identify which William Aston.

  • On 6th December 1715, the Corporation granted a lease to Joan Davies of Hereford of two tenements, one barn, & two gardens. Adjoining these two tenements on the east was a tenement belonging to William Aston - on the west was a garden of James Biddulph - on the north a garden of William Aston & a lane called Little Milk Lane. [GH 1/328]
  • William Aston was the landlord of the Queen's Head. On the night of 9 August 1719, William Aston had trouble with two of the soldiers who were quartered at his pub – they belonging to Col. Winford's Company of Royal Fusileers. The soldiers had been drinking ale & cyder for several hours. Between ten & eleven that night, William Aston refused to serve them any more alcohol & ordered them to go to bed. They deposed that, when they refused to go to bed, William Aston fell upon them – kicked them – and made them go to bed. The soldiers complained to Thomas Russell, Mayor. William Aston then had to enter into a recognizance to appear at the next general Quarter Sessions to answer the complaint made against him by the two soldiers. [BG 11/5/53].
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 16 February 1733/4, proved 14 June 1735) of William Aston (s) of the City of Hereford, yeoman.
    • My wife Ursula Aston
      • my leasehold estate called Dudley Wick situated in the parish of Stoddinston in Shropshire – for the term of her natural life
      • my messuages & tenements with the stables & outhouses in the parish of St Owen in the City of Hereford – for the term of her natural life
      • all my personal estate including all legacies due to me & all bonds, notes & book debts due to me. [she to be my executor]
    • My children William Aston, John Aston, Ursula Aston & Winifred Aston
      • After the death of my wife, my leasehold estate called Dudley Wick + my messuages &c in St Owen + my personal estate to be divided equally amonst my 4 children.
    • My daughter Ursula (£50 at 21 years of age)
    • My daughter Winifred (£25 at 21 years of age)
    • Witnesses - John Prosser, Hester Mence, Tam: Gwillim.

 

@ AU Surnames

 

AUBRY, Charles: cloth~

[Variant spellings include AWBRY]

[Cloth~ was used as an abbreviation for clothier, clothmaker & clothworker].

In the 1716/7 Election, Charles Aubry, cloth~, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

•    Charles Aubrey, clothier, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBks].

Charles Aubrey was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of Adam Wiggins (1701-2): [RF].

This Voter's First Wife

  • Charles Aubrey (x) (of All Saints, clothworker, bachelor) & Rachel Powell (of All Saints, widow) were married at All Saints on 16 August 1702, by Deanery Marriage Licence. The second bondsman was John Harper (of City of Hereford, corvisor).
  • Their marriage seems to have been childless.

Death &c of this Voter's First Wife

  • Rachel, wife of Charles Aubrey, was buried 8 December 1707, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 December 1707, proved 24 December 1707) of Rachel Aubrey (x), wife of Charles Aubrey of the City of Hereford, clothworker.
    • Power given to me by Articles before my last marriage. Her property consisted of the lease on a house, gold rings, clothing & some household goods.
    • The lease of the house under the College wherein I & my husband do now dwell
    • My husband Charles Aubrey (he to have the Lease for his life) (he to be one of my two executors)
    • My niece Rachel Harper, spinster, daughter of my brother Thomas Harper (she to have the Lease after the death of my husband) (she to be one of my two executors)
    • My mother (unnamed)
    • My sister Patience
    • The wife of my brother Thomas Harper
    • My niece Sarah Collins
    • My niece Margaret Harper
    • Witnesses – Elizabeth Powell, James Lane, Theophilus Lane.

His First Wife's Previous Marriage

  • Mathew Powell & Rachel Harper were married at St John the Baptist on 10 June 1695. Their marriage seems to have been childless.
    • Mathew Powell, clothmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 27 May 1679.
    • He was almost certainly the Mathew / Mathias Powell who had been married to Mary – by whom he had numerous children. Mary, wife of Mathew Powell, was buried 28 September 1694, All Saints.
    • Mathew Powell was buried 26 July 1701, All Saints.
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 19 May 1701, proved 26 February 1701/2) of Mathias Powell of the City of Hereford, clothworker.
      • My wife Rachel Powell (universal legatee & executor)
      • Witnesses – William Havard, Thomas Harper, James Lane.

This Voter's Second Wife

  • Charles Awbery & Joan Price were married at St Nicholas on 14 August 1709.
  • Their marriage seems to have been childless.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Charles Awbrey (x) was buried 25 April 1736, All Saints.
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 25 April 1716, proved 8 May 1736) of Charles Aubrey (#) of the City of Hereford, clothworker.
      • John Lewis (my sheers, press & press papers)
      • My wife Joan Aubrey (the residue) (she to be my executor).
      • Witnesses – Charles Moore, Richard Cox, John Cosby.

Miscellaneous

  • On 11 July 1709, the Custos & Vicars in Chaper assembled granted a lease of a tenement & garden in Eign Street (formerly in the possession of Rachel Powell, widow) unto Charles Aubrey & Rachel Harper in consideration of surrendering a former lease wherein 7 years were expired & paying £3 for a fine & paying the yearly rent of 16s [VCMBk]
  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Charles Aubrey of Eign Ward in 1717, 1721, 1727 & 1735. The recognizance in 1717 shows that Charles Aubrey was bound by £10 and that his sureties Edward Bell & George Parry were bound by £5 each.

 

AUBRY, Herbert senior: esquire

AUBRY, Herbert junior: esquire

[Variant spellings include AWBRY]

In the 1716/7 Election, Herbert Aubry senior, esquire, & Herbert Aubry junior, esquire, both voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Both men voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Three men with the name of Herbert Aubrey/Awbrey were admitted as Freemen of the City of Hereford. As yet, I have not been able to establish which two of the three Freemen voted in the 1716/7 Parliamentary Election for the City of Hereford.

  • Herbert Awbrey, esquire, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 September 1677 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].
  • Herbert Aubrey, esquire, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 August 1703: [RF]
  • Herbert Awbrey junior, esquire, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 October 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Herbert Awbrey, esquire: [RF + AdmC].

Presumably all three of these men had their origins in Clehonger, Herefordshire.

Miscellaneous

  • In 1718 or 1719, Herbert Aubry senior, esquire, made a 5 guinea donation towards the re-building of St Nicholas Parish Church. [AG 81/25].

 

AUBRY, Morgan

[Variant spellings include AWBRY]

In the 1716/7 Election, Morgan Aubry voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Morgan Aubry did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

The identity of this Voter is puzzling. If this Voter was an elderly man, then he was probably the Morgan Awbrey, gent, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 14 August 1660 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc]. If he was a younger man, then I have no record of his admission as a Freeman.

 

AUBRY, Thomas: of Abergavenny

[Variant spellings include AWBRY]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Aubry of Abergavenny voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Aubry also voted in 1734 (servant to Sir Humphry Howorth), 1741 (of near the Hay), 1747 (of near the Hay) & 1761 (of Hay): [HCityPBks].

Thomas Awbrey of Bredwardine was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to Philip Tomlins, barber: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • On 10 August 1707, Thomas Awbrey, son of Ann Awbrey of Bredwardine, Herefordshire, was bound apprentice to Philip Tomlings of the City of Hereford, barber & barber-surgeon: [HabMBk]. On 25 July 1709, Thomas Awbrey, apprentice to Philip Tomlins, was by the consent of his master and the orders of the Mayor, turned over to serve the remainder of his time to Thomas Carwardine. [HabMBk]. I have not yet found Thomas Awbrey's admission as a master of the Company.

 

 

@ BA surnames

 

BADHAM, John: of Eaton Bishop

In the 1716/7 Election, John Badham of Eaton Bishop voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of John Badham voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]

This Voter's Admission as a Freeman

I have not yet been able to identify the admission record of this Voter.

Rather astonishingly, three men with the name of John Badham were admitted & sworn as Freemen of the City of Hereford on 22 November 1714. From the Register of Freemen, the following is known:

  • John Badham of Cowarne was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714.
  • John Badham of Eaton Bishop was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714.
  • John Badham son of the aforesaid John Badham was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714.

Presumably, this Voter was either the John Badham of Eaton Bishop who was admitted in 1714 or his son John Badham who was admitted on the same day.

Unfortunately, the Admission Certificates for these 3 men did not mention the place the abode of the newly admitted Freemen – thereby adding to the confusion.

  • John Badham, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714 - for 20s – late apprentice to Henry Meredith, mercer, deceased. [RF + AdmC].
    • As Henry Meredith, mercer, died in 1678, this John Badham must have been at least in his 50s, if not much older, when admitted in 1714.
  • John Badham, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 November 1714 - for 20s – late apprentice to Richard Andrews, clothworker, deceased: [RF + AdmC].
    • As Richard Andrews, clothworker, died in 1685, this John Badham must have been at least in his 40s, if not much older, when admitted in 1714.
  • John Badham junior, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714 - for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Badham, yeoman: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter was probably the John Badham who was buried 4 October 1728, Eaton Bishop. There was also a John Badham who was buried 19 January 1715#, Eaton Bishop.

 

BADHAM, John: of Little Cowarn

In the 1716/7 Election, John Badham of Little Cowarn voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of John Badham voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].
  • John Badham of Cowarne was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714: [RF]. Rather astonishingly, three men with the name of John Badham were admitted & sworn as Freemen of the City of Hereford on 22 November 1714. The three Admission Certificates have been found – but I cannot identify which one belonged to this Voter. For further details about these Admission Certificates, see the entry above for John Badham of Eaton Bishop.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BAKER, James: of Bristol, Gloucestershire.

In the 1716/7 Election, James Baker of Bristol voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Baker of Bristol did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

James Baker, currier, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 March 1708 – late apprentice to George Rees. [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BAKER, John: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, John Baker, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Baker, corvisor, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]. In subsequent Elections, several men with the name of John Baker voted – some with an occupation different from corvisor & some whose occupation was not recorded.

John Baker, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Thomas Baker, corvisor: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter may have been the John, son of Thomas Baker & Dorothy, who was baptised 25 January 1673/4, All Saints.
  • For further details of Thomas Baker, see his entry below – Thomas Baker of Hospital.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although I have not yet found a marriage licence or marriage entry for this Voter, at least 1 child was born to this Voter:
    • Thomas
      • In the Mayoral Year of Thomas Traunter (1717-1718), Thomas Baker, son of John Baker of All Saints, corvisor, was bound apprentice to Thomas Hutchins, glover, with £3# of Lewis's Charity Money: [Roll].
      • Thomas Baker of the City of Hereford, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 20s – late apprentice to Thomas Hutchins deceased, glover: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BAKER, John senior: of Tupsley

In the 1716/7 Election, John Baker senior of Tupsley voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Baker of Tupsley did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter was probably the John Baker of the Field, yeoman, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 October 1695 – for wine & thanks: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Diocesan Marriage Licence was granted on 17 February 1693/4 for the intended marriage of John Baker (s) (of Hampton Bishop, yeoman, bachelor) & Sarah Higgins (of St Peter, spinster). The second bondsman was Thomas Birch (s) (of Hampton Bishop, gent). [114 in 1693 in 1693-1698].
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised:
    • John (27 November 1694, St Peter)
      • [for further details, see his entry below]
    • Elizabeth (13 October 1696, Hampton Bishop) (presumably dead# by 1703)
    • Sarah (# # 1699, Hampton Bishop)
    • Thomas (19 January 1702/3, Hampton Bishop)
      • Thomas received a substantial inheritance from his grandfather, Edmund Higgins of Tupsley.
    • Elizabeth (12 August 1703, Hampton Bishop)
    • Eleanor (14 May 1705, Hampton Bishop)

His Wife's Family

  • Sarah, daughter of Edmond Higgins, was baptised 25 September 1670, St Peter.
  • For further details of Sarah's father, see his entry below – Edmund Higgins of Tupsley.

This Voter's Death &c

  • John Baker was buried #, #. [try Hampton Bishop]
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of John Baker of Tupsley were granted on 27 April 1723 to Sarah Baker, widow, the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Edmund Higgins (s) of Hampton Bishop, gent, & Thomas Hill (s) of Hereford, glover. No Inventory.

 

BAKER, John junior: of Tupsley

In the 1716/7 Election, John Baker junior of Tupsley voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Baker of Tupsley did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

John Baker junior, yeoman, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 1 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Baker, yeoman: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of John Baker & Sarah, was baptised 27 November 1694, St Peter
  • For further details of this Voter's father, say his entry above – John Baker senior of Tupsley.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BAKER, Thomas: of a Hospital [City of Hereford]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Baker of a Hospital voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Baker did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter was probably the Thomas Baker, corvisor, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 23 February 1670/1: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

Speculation as to this Voter's Wife & Children

  • I have no proof as to the wife & children of this Voter Thomas Baker.
  • However, I am speculating that his wife was Dorothy.
    • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 13 April 1667 for the intended marriage of Thomas Baker (of Marden) & Dorothy Mathoes (of Marden, widow). The person who applied for this marriage licence was not Thomas Baker. It was Thomas Hussey (H) (of the City of Hereford, corvisor). At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints
      • Edward (1 April 1670)
      • Thomas (baptised 24 December 1671, buried 15 July 1679)
      • John (25 January 1673/4)
        • This son may have been the John Baker, corvisor, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Thomas Baker, corvisor: [RF + AdmC].
      • Dorothy (# January 1675/6)
      • Margaret (baptised 10 December 1677, buried 8 March 1679/80)
      • Mary (20 May 1680)
    • Dorothy wife of Thomas Baker was buried 28 August 1690, All Saints.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Baker was buried #, #: [try all 6 parishes]

 

BALDWIN, James: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, James Baldwin, glover, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Baldwin died before 1734.

James Baldwyn, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 8 March 1707/8 – eldest son of Walter Baldwyn, glover: [RF + transcript].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Walter Baldwyn, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 23 July 1672: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • The baptism of this Voter has not yet been found; however, the names of this Voter's parents have been discovered because this Voter, in his Will, mentioned his brother Percival.
    • Percifer, son of Walter Baldwyn & Joan, was baptised 6 June 1678: [St Peter].
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for Walter Baldwyn & Joan.
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple. Baptism of James not yet found. The other 5 were baptised at St Peter.
    • James (described as "eldest son" in 1707/8) [this Voter]
    • Walter (8 April 1672)
    • Thomas (14 December 1673)
      • Thomas Baldwyn, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 26 March 1708 – late apprentice to his father Walter Baldwin, glover: [RF + transcript].
      • Thomas Baldwyn, glover, did not vote in 1717, 1734, 1741 or 1747: [HCityPBks].
    • John (2 June 1676)
    • Percifer (6 June 1678)
    • Joan (12 July 1680)
  • Confusion is being caused by the presence of another couple in the City of Hereford – Walter Baldwin & Mary. This Walter Baldwin may have been the Walter, son of James Baldwin & Alice, who was baptised 1 June 1657, St Peter. At least 2 children were born to Walter Baldwin & Mary and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Mary (22 August 1679)
    • Margaret (baptised 8 March 1680/1, St Peter, & buried 5 November 1692, All Saints)
  • Walter Baldwin was buried 9 January 1715/6, St Peter. [this Voter's father]
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 January 1715/6, proved 19 January 1715/6) of Walter Baldwyn of the City of Hereford, glover.
    • My properties:
      • My messuage or tenement where I now live - with a garden – situated in Scull Street in St Peter.
      • My messuage or tenement situated in the Milk Lane in St Peter.
    • My wife (unnamed) (she to have my 2 properties + the residue for her life)
    • My eldest son James Baldwyn (after the death of my wife, he to have my 2 properties + the residue) (he to be my executor)
    • My grandsons Thomas Baldwyn & James Baldwyn (after death of my wife, they to have 50s each).
    • Witnesses - Ann Davies, John Griffiths, James Traharn, William Turnor.
  • Joan Baldwin, widow, was buried 20 June 1717, St Peter.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • From his Will, it is known that his wife's name was Ann. As no children or grandchildren were mentioned in his Will, this Voter's marriage may have been childless.
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter – unless the following marriage was his. James Baldwin & Ann Treahearn were married at St Peter on 3 October 1725. Although this Voter would have been in his 50s by 1725, late marriages were common.

This Voter's Death &c

  • James Baldwyn was buried #, #.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 9 December 1726, proved 20 October 1729) of James Baldwyn of St. Peter's, glover.
    • My brother Percival Baldwyn (2s/6d to buy himself a pair of gloves, if he thought fit to demand it)
    • My wife Ann Baldwyn (everything else) (she to be my executor)
    • Witnesses – Mary Griffiths, Elizabeth Griffiths & Richard Griffiths.

Possible Re-Marriage of his Widow

  • Ann Baldwyn proved her late husband's Will on 20 October 1729.
  • The widow of James Baldwyn may have remarried. On 25th June 1737, Thomas Seaborne (of All Saints, shoemaker, widower) & Ann Baldwyn (of St. Peters, widow, about 50 years of age) were married at St. Peters. I do not yet have proof that the bride Ann Baldwyn, widow, was the widow of James Baldwyn.

Miscellaneous

  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to James Baldwyn of Bysters Ward in 1717 & 1721. The recognizance in 1717 shows that James Baldwyn was not bound by a sum of money; whereas his two sureties, Christopher Jones & Lyson Sayse were bound by £10 each.

 

BANES, Thomas: of Worcester, dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Banes of Worcester, dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Banes also voted in 1734 (of Worcester, tailor) & 1741 (tailor): [HCityPBks].

This Voter was probably the Thomas Banes, tailor, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 19 July 1698: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • As the surname of Banes was so rare, Thomas Banes may have been closely related to Richard Banes.
    • Charles, son of Richard Banes & Elizabeth his wife, was baptised at St Martin's on 12 April 1699.
    • Elizabeth, wife of Richard Banes, was buried 12 April 1699, St Martin.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has yet been found for this Voter, he was probably the father of two children who were baptised in the City of Hereford.
    • Martha, daughter of Thomas Banes & Martha, was baptised 17 September 1699: [Eign Brook Independent, Hereford].
      • William Craddock (of St John the Baptist, tailor, bachelor, about 33 years of age) & Martha Banes (of St John the Baptist, spinster, about 32 years of age) were married at St John the Baptist on 9 June 1729, by Deanery Marriage Licence.
    • Thomas was twice baptised – as Thomas Baines on 1 July 1701 (Eign Brook Independent) & as Thomas Banes on 7 July 1701 (All Saints).

A Possible Second Wife for this Voter

  • As the surname of Banes / Baines was so rare in the City of Hereford & nearby parishes, this Voter may have been the Thomas Banes who married in 1706. Thomas Banes (of All Saints) & Mary Harford (of St Peter) were married at Holmer, Herefordshire, on 14 May 1706 – supposedly by licence.

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly Relevant: In 1727, a Victuallers Licence was granted to John Davies of Widemarsh Ward – his sureties being Thomas Banes & George Davies.

 

BANISTER, Thomas: of Weobley

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Banister of Weobley voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Banister also voted in 1734 (of Weobley), 1741 (of Weobley) & 1747 (of Weobley, watchmaker).

Thomas Banister of Norton, clockmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 July 1711: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was £2 [MAc], Thomas Banister was probably admitted as a Foreigner for a total admission fine of £6. This was not his first attempt to become a Freeman. On 18 July 1698, the Common Council of Hereford ordered that Thomas Bannister, clockmaker, be admitted a Freeman upon payment of £5 & mending the market house clock: [HCCM]. In spite of that order, he obviously was not duly sworn a Freeman at that time.

This Voter's First Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 18 May 1688 for the intended marriage of Thomas Bannister (s) (of Norton Canon, bachelor, about 22 years of age) & Elizabeth Watkins (of Yazor, spinster, about 25 years of age). At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at Norton Canon.
    • George (21 April 1690) [presumably died by 1714]
    • Thomas (1 February 1692/3)
      • Thomas Banister junior, clockmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 6 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Thomas Banister, clockmaker: [RF + AdmC]
      • [for further details, see his entry below]
    • Elizabeth (18 February 1694)
    • Richard (12 April 1697)
      • Richard Banister of the City of Hereford, clockmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 3 October 1719 – for £10: [RF + AdmC, MAc]. As the admission fine was £10, Richard Banister must have been admitted as a Foreigner.
    • Henry (14 July 1700)
      • Henry Bannister became a clockmaker. # describes a 30-hour clock made by him. [p45].
      • Henry Bannister (#) (of Weobley) & Ann Bennett (of Stretton) were married at Ross on 11 October 1719, by Diocesan Marriage Licence#: [172 in 1719 in 1716-1721].
      • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised in Herefordshire:
        • Thomas (7 October 1720, Middleton on the Hill)
        • Ann (13 August 1721, Middleton on the Hill)
        • Elizabeth (26 October 1728, All Saints, City of Hereford)
      • Henry Bannister of All Saints, watchmaker, was a bondsman for the Deanery Marriage Licence granted on 8 January 1728/9 for the intended marriage of Samuel Jay (of All Saints, glover, bachelor, about 29 years of age) & Ann Carpenter (of Weobley, spinster, about 24 years of age).
      • The London Gazette of 16 August 1737 listed the Debtors in the County Gaol of Hereford. Included in the list was Henry Banister, late of Weobly, clockmaker.
      • Possibly of Interest. Diocesan Probate. Will# (dated #, proved 26 August 1776) of Henry Bannister of Leominster.
  • Elizabeth Banister buried# 19 September 1730, Weobley.

This Voter's Second Wife

  • Thomas Bannister (s) (of Weobley, clockmaker, widower, about 70 years of age) & Frances King (of Weobley, spinster, about 43 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 23 September 1741, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 23 September 1741. The second bondsman was Thomas Adams (x) (of the city of Hereford, baker): [150 in 1741 in 1740-1741].

This Voter's Death &c

  • In memory of Thomas Bannister, clockmaker, who died Feb. 20th 1750 aged 81: [Weobley, Memorial Inscription]
  • Thomas Banister was buried 22 February 1750/1, Weobley.
  • Diocesan Probate. Will (dated 14 February 1750/1, proved 25 February 1750/1 by his widow Frances) of Thomas Bannister (signature poorly written – as if sick & aged) of the Borough of Weobley, (no occupation given)l
    • My grandson John Bannister (all my freehold & leasehold messuage, lands & premises situated in the parishes of Yazor & Norton)
    • My wife Frances Bannister (£10 + the residue)
    • My son Richard Bannister (10s) + (my engine to cut clockwork)
    • My grandaughter Ann Bannister (£3)
    • My grandson John Knight (1s if alive at my decease)
    • Inventory – taken 23 February 1750/1 – appraisers Richard Evans & John Probert – valued at £16/18s/0d – including his watch & wearing apparel (£3) - 2 clocks (£3) – working tools (£2/10/0d) – an old mare (£1).

Miscellaneous

  • Thomas Bannister is known to have been living at the Throne in the parish of Weobley in 1723 & in a house in the High Street in 1727. [#].

 

WHICH THOMAS BANNISTER?

The National Library website on the marriage bonds and alliagations as entry fof Thomas Bannister Clock maker of Brecon to Rebecca Cruse at Llandew in 1711.

 

BANISTER, Thomas: of Brecon [Wales]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Banister of Brecon voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Banister of Brecon also voted in 1734: [HCityPBks].

Thomas Banister junior, clockmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 6 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Thomas Banister, clockmaker: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Bannister & Elizabeth, was baptised 1 February 1692/3, Norton Canon.
    • [for further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his father].

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter may have been the Thomas Banister who died at Brecon in 1737: [#]

 

BANNISTER, Edward: of Leominster, barber

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Bannister of Leominster, barber, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Bannister of Leominster also voted in 1734, 1741, 1747 (barber), 1761 (barber) & 1764 (barber): [HCityPBks].

Edward Banister, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 January 1716/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Edward Banister was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • On 1 November 1708, Edward, son of Cathrine Bannister of Leominster, widow, was bound apprentice to John Lewis of City of Hereford, barber & barber-surgeon, for 7 years: [HabMBk].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found, this Voter was probably the son of John Bannister & Catherine.
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for John Bannister & Catherine, a Diocesan Marriage Licence# was granted on # for the intended marriage of John Bannister (#) (of Leominster) & Catharine Vale (of Kimbolton). [136 in 1676 in 1676-1679].

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Edward Bannister (s) (of parish of Leominster, barber, bachelor, about 24 years of age) & Elizabeth Nash (of parish of Leominster, spinster, about 25 years of age) were married at Leominster on 20 January 1717/8, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 6 January 1717/8. The second bondsman was John Phillips (s) (of Hereford, coriar~#): [408 in 1716-1717 in 1715-1717].
  • At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at Leominster:
    • James (11 November 1718)
      • James, son of Edward Bannister of Leominster, was bound apprentice to Benjamin Thomas of Leominster, cordwainer, by Indentures dated 1 November 1732: [IR].
    • Judith (13 September 1720)
    • Elizabeth (10 July 1722)
    • Mary (19 March 1723/4)
    • Edward (7 March 1725/6)
      • Edward, son of Edward Bannister of Leominster, barber, was bound apprentice to his father by Indentures dated 25 July 1742: [IR].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Bannister was buried #, #.

Miscellaneous

  • On 1 November 1708, Edward, son of Cathrine Bannister of Leominster, widow, was bound apprentice to John Lewis of the City of Hereford, barber & barber-surgeon, for 7 years: [HabMBk].

 

BANNISTER, Hancox:

In the 1716/7 Election, Hancox Bannister voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Hancox Bannister also voted in 1734 (cooper), 1741 (of Hospital) & 1747 (of Hospital): [HCityPBks].

Hancox Banister, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Hancox Banister was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Hancox Banister (signed as Hancocks Banister – of St Peter, cooper, bachelor) & Ruth Price (of St Peter, spinster) were married at St Peter on 21 May 1700, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 20 May 1700. The second bondsman was William Williams of the same, shoemaker. [#]
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple:
    • Richard (baptised 3 April 1701, St Owen)
      • Richard Banister, (occupation mistakenly recorded as cooper, but should have been tailor) was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 26 April 1722 – son of Hancox Bannister: [RF].
    • John (baptised 14 February 1702/3, St Peter)
      • In May 1718, John, son of Hancox Banister of St Peter, cooper, was bound apprentice to his father with £3 of Charity School Money: [Roll]. The Charity School Money was limited to former pupils of the Charity School – so John Bannister must have been a (good & well-behaved) pupil at the School.
      • John Banister of the City of Hereford, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 20s – late apprentice to Hancox Banister, cooper: [RF + AdmC].
    • William (baptised 21 October 1705, St Peter)
      • William, son of Hancox Bannister of Hereford, cooper, was apprentice to Thomas Parsons of Hereford, shoemaker: [IR 9 March 1718].#
    • Sarah (baptised 6 November 1708, buried 13 July 1711, St Peter).

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • In 1721, this family were beneficiaries under the Deanery Will (dated 28 March 1718, proved 3 November 1721) of Ann Price of St Peter, widow & relict of Charles Price late of St Peter, glover – she being the mother of Ruth Bannister. This Will records what surely was an unusual family arrangement relating to loans. Ruth Bannister (nee Price) had borrowed money from her mother on several occasions. Presumably to guarantee repayment of the loans, Ruth had delivered to her mother pewter, linen & other goods. By her Will, Ann Price forgave her daughter the loans & directed that all the pewter, linen & other goods be returned to her daughter. Furthermore, Ann bequeathed to her daughter Ann Price £5, wearing apparel & a gold ring. Ann also made bequested to her grandchildren Richard Bannister, William Bannister & John Bannister. The residual legatee was another daughter of Ann Price - Elizabeth Yates, wife of Thomas Yates. Ann Price appointed her brother-in-law Richard Reece as trustee of her Will.
    • RESEARCH. These two women were the grandaughters of Ruth Price who, presumably as a widow, married Thomas Symonds in 1672. [see Will of Thomas Symonds, 1700] [see Will of Thomas Yates 16 February 1746/7]

 

BANNISTER, Simon: ~

In the 1716/7 Election, Simon Bannister voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Simon Bannister also voted in 1734 (labourer) & 1741 (victualler): [HCityPBks].

Simon Banister, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 31 May 1689: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, the Deanery of Hereford issued a Marriage licence on 8 April 1689 for the intended marriage of Simon Bannister (of St Peter, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Mary Summers (of St Peter, spinster, about 28 years of age). Simon Bannister did not apply for the Marriage licence himself; instead, it was applied for by William Williams (of St Peter).
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter
    • Mary (25 January 1689/90) (presumably she died in infancy)
    • John (12 December 1693)
    • Mary (17 February 1694)
    • Margaret (17 August 1697).
  • Mary wife of Simon Banister was buried 15 May 1738, St Peter.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • In 1705, Simon Bannister was the occupier of a tenement in St Thomas Street in St Peter – which tenement was the property of Humphrey Ashpley of Hereford, corvisor, but let to Edmund Aston of Hereford, corvisor, who sub-let it to Simon Bannister: [Will (dated 7 December 1705, Deanery Probate 20 December 1705) of Humphrey Ashpley]
  • At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 26 April 1708, Simon Banister was presented for not pitching the causeway before his door in St Thomas Street – to be fined 13s 4d if not amended bay 24 June next. [BG 11/4/10]
  • Unfortunately, very few Victuallers records have survived. The Victuallers records for 1734-1737 show that Simon Bannister was granted a Victuallers Licence in 1734 (of Bysters Ward), 1735 (of Bysters Ward, labourer), 1736 (of Bysters Ward) & 1737 (of St Peter, block-cleaver). There is a hint that it was in 1734 that Simon Bannister was first granted a Victuallers Licence. When the Victuallers Licence was granted in 1734, the bond money totalling £20 was put up by the two sureties - £10 each; whereas, in 1735, 1736 & 1737, the bond money totalling £20 was put up in the usual way - £10 from the Victualler (i.e. Simond Bannister) & £5 each from the two sureties.

 

BANTON, Arthur: of Usk [Monmouthshire]

[Variant spellings include BAMPTON]

In the 1716/7 Election, Arthur Banton of Usk voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Although Arthur Banton of Usk did not vote in 1734, he did vote in 1741: [HCityPBk].

Arthur Banton, son of Thomas Banton, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 May 1701 – for £1/3s/4d: [RF]. As the admission fine was £1/3s/4d, Arthur Banton was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Arthur, son of Thomas Banton & Sybil, was baptised 26 December 1676, All Saints.
  • Thomas Bampton junior was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 10 February 1661/2 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for Thomas Banton, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 20 April 1664 for the intended marriage of Thomas Banton junior (s) (of All Saints) & Sible Vincley (of the City of Hereford, spinster). At least 7 children were born to this couple. The baptisms for Elizabeth & Thomas have not yet been found. The other 5 were baptised at All Saints:
    • Thomas (baptism not yet found)
      • Thomas Bampton junior, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 December 1681 for wine & thanks. It is obvious from his Will (1726) that he was a son of Thomas Banton & a sibling of some of the children of Thomas Banton & Sible – but it is difficult to believe that he was born as late as 1664. To be admitted a Freeman at the age of 17 years or younger seems unbelievable. However, there remains the possibility that Thomas Banton was a widower when he married Sible Vincley in 1664.
      • Thomas Banton m. Ann Williams at Pipe & Lyde on 3 June 1708.
      • [for further details, see the entry below for this Thomas Banton]
    • Elizabeth (baptism entry not yet found)
      • On 27 December 1698, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted for the intended marriage of Edward Knowles (s) (of Monmouth, joiner, bachelor) & Elizabeth Banton (of All Saints, City of Hereford, spinster). The second bondsman was Philip Banton (s) (of City of London, corvisor).
      • In 1709, Elizabeth was the wife of Edward Knowles of Monmouth, joiner.
    • Philip (10 April 1670)
      • Philip Banton was of the City of London, corvisor, in 1698.
    • Martha (8 December 1672)
      • In 1709, Martha was the wife of Henry Wright of London, house carpenter.
    • Arthur (26 December 1676) [this Voter]
    • Milborow (baptised 27 March 1681 & buried 26 December 1709)
      • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 17 October 1709, proved 5 January 1709/10) of Milborow Banton of All Saints, spinster.
        • My sister Elizabeth Knowles, wife of Edward Knowles of Monmouth, joiner (my best mantua & petticoat, my best head cloths handkerchiefs + 1 guinea)
        • My brothers Thomas, Philip & Arthur Banton & my sister Martha Wright, wife of Henry Wright of London, house carpenter (1 guinea each).
        • After the death of my mother, my sister Martha Wright to have 3 pair of sheets, 1 table cloth & 1 dozen napkins.
        • My mother Sibil Banton (for her life - my undivided part or share of all & singular the goods, ware & stock that lies in the shop I now hold along with my sister Margaret Banton) + (for her life - all my household goods, household stuff, beds, bedding, brass, pewter & all other my personal estate) [she to be my executor]
        • After the death of my mother, my sister Margaret Banton (to have what I gave to my mother for life less the several items to go to my sister Martha & my sister-in-law Ann Banton)
        • After the death of my mother, my sister in law, Ann Banton, wife of Thomas Banton (my best muslin hood & my best Cambrick handkerchiefs)
        • Witnesses – Mary Floyd, Ann Davies & Thomas Williams.
    • Margaret (25 November 1683)
      • An unmarried shopkeeper in the City of Hereford in 1709.
  • Thomas Banton, tanner, was buried 3 November 1707, All Saints.
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration were granted on the deceased estate of Thomas Banton of All Saints on 21 November 1707 to #.
  • Sibil Banton, widow, was buried 23 August 1721, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Arthur Banton was buried 4 March 1742/3, Usk, Monmouthshire.
  • Welsh Probate. Will (dated 29 January 1742/3 & proved 12 August 1746) of Arthur Banton of Usk, tanner.
    • Thomas Knowles of the town of Monmouth, joiner (all my messuages, lands & tenements in the town of Usk – for his life) [he to be my executor]
    • Banton Knowles, the youngest son of the said Thomas Knowles (after the death of his father, Banton to have my messuages, lands & tenements for his life & then to the heirs of his body)
    • James Knowles, Pugh Knowles & Edward Knowles (three of the sons of the aforesaid Thomas Knowles) (£5 each) + (in the event of Banton Knowles dying without issue, then my messuages, lands & tenements to be theirs)

 

BANTON, Thomas: tanner

[Variant spellings include BAMPTON]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Banton, tanner, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Banton died before 1734.

Thomas Bampton junior, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 December 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • From two Wills, it is known that this Thomas Banton, tanner, was the son of the Thomas Banton junior who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 10 February 1661/2 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc]; however, it is difficult to believe that he was a son of the marriage which took place in 1664. If this Voter was the son of Thomas Banton & Sible Vincley who married in 1664, then this Voter would have been no more than 17 years old at the time of his admission as a Freeman of the City of Hereford. Perhaps his father was a widower when he married Sible Vincley in 1664 – this Voter being born to a previous wife.
  • [for further details about this Voter's father & siblings, see the entry above for Arthur Banton]

This Voter's Wife

  • The only one wife of Thomas Banton has yet been found; however, as he would have been about 44 years of age when he married in 1708, he may have been previously marriage.
  • Thomas Banton & Ann Williams were married at Pipe & Lyde on 3 June 1708. Theirs seems to have been a childless marriage.

His Wife's Previous Marriage

  • From this Voter's Will, it is known that his wife Ann had a daughter Ann Williams by her first husband. As the surname of Williams was very common in the City of Hereford & nearby parishes, it is difficult to identify his wife's first marriage. Nevertheless, she may have been the widow of Richard Williams who was buried 27 December 1707, St Peter.
  • Possibly relevant: Richard Williams & Ann Davis were married at St Peter on 9 July 1701. At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • Ann (30 July 1702)
    • Richard (22 March 1704/5)
  • Possibly relevant. Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 December 1706), proved 12 January 1707/8) of Richard Williams of St Peter, yeoman.
    • Richard Williams of St. Peter's, yeoman, had a leasehold estate at his disposal - 5½ acres of land with the barn & outhouses upon it, situated in the parish of Holmer - which had been granted & assigned to him by his late Uncle John Williams, mercer, deceased, by indenture dated 12th January 1698. Richard Williams was entitled to the remaining years of the 1,000 years of the original lease. Unfortunately, he gave no indication of how many years remained.
    • Richard Williams bequeathed the 5½ acres to Edmund Aston of the City of Hereford, corvisor, & Francis Leach the younger of the same City, butcher - for the benefit of his wife (Anne), and then his daughter (Anne), and then his son (Richard). However, if the son wanted to come into possession before the death of his sister, he had to pay £40 & interest to his sister within three years of his mother's death.
    • Witnesses - Ed: Weaver, George Green, Francis Leech snr, & Henry Powell.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Banton was buried 23 October 1726, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 20 October 1726 & proved 30 November 1726) of Thomas Banton of All Saints, tanner.
    • Although Thomas Banton described himself as a tanner, he may not have been fully engaged in that business in 1726 - his tan pits having fallen into decay.
    • His tenement, garden & tanhouse were now in his own possession and situated near the Tanbrook without Widemarsh Gate in the suburbs of the City of Hereford. These he bequeathed to his wife for her life, then to his brother Philip Banton & then to numerous other relatives.
      • My will & meaning is & I do hereby direct that my wife and brother Philip do severally keep & maintain the premises devised them (except the tan pits which are already fallen into decay) in tenantable order and repair during such time as they shall or may respectively hold & enjoy the same, accidents by fire not occasioned by their own wilful neglect, & also by storms or tempests always excepted.
    • My wife Ann Banton (also his executrix)
    • My wife's daughter Ann Williams by her first husband (50s.)
    • My brother Philip Banton (£10) & daughter Elizabeth Tipton (20s)
    • My brother Arthur Banton & wife (unnamed) (20s each to buy rings)
    • Milborough Wright (40s) & Ann Wright (50s), daughters of my sister Martha Wright
    • My brother Knowles & wife Elizabeth (20s each to buy rings)
    • My brother Pugh & wife Milborough [who are they?] (20s each to buy rings)
    • James Knowles & Pugh Knowles, sons of my nephew Thomas Knowles
    • Elizabeth Vinsley, widow (20s)
    • Witnesses – Philip Symonds, Harry Bullock, Thomas Williams.

Miscellaneous

  • At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 6 May 1718, Thomas Banton was presented for digging and carrying away sand out of the road leading from the White Cross to the Kings Acre – to be fined 6s/8d if he commits the like offence again. [BG 11/4/11]
  • At the Tourn for Wyebridge Ward held on 22 April 1725, Richard Maddocks & Thomas Banton were presented for taking away the ground in the Wall Ditch to the great detriment of the inhabitants of the parish of St Martins – the common right belonging entirely to the said parishioners. The two men were to be fined 3s/4d each for the default. [BG 11/4/11].

 

BARLOW, John: tailor

[Variant spellings include BARLOE]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Barlow, tailor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Barlow died before 1734.

John Barloe, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 16 January 1704/5 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Charles Owens, tailor: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of Richard Barlow & Mary, was baptised at All Saints on 13 April 1687.
  • Richard Barlow (x) (of Kings Caple, Herefordshire, yeoman, bachelor) & Mary Sayce (of Kings Caple, spinster) were married at Thruxton, Herefordshire, on 21 April 1685, by Diocesan Marriage Licence.The second bondsman was John Barlow (x) (of All Saints, City of Hereford, carpenter). [241 in 1685 in 1682-1685]
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at several different Herefordshire parishes:
    • Mary (13 September 1685, Bridge Sollers]
    • John (13 April 1687, All Saints)
    • Alice (29 December 1689, All Saints)
    • Richard (3 July 1692, All Saints)
    • Richard Barlow was buried 22 January 1693/4, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Barlow & Ann Mathews were married at St John the Baptist on 5 June 1710.
  • At least # children were born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Elizabeth (13 February 1710/1)
    • Richard (3 April 1714)
      • On 16 February 1727/8, Richard Barloe, son of John Barloe deceased of St John the Baptist, was bound apprentice to William Smith, corvisor, with £3 of Lewis's & £1 of Wood's Charity Moneys: [Roll].
      • Richard Barlow, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 March 1753 – for 5s - the eldest son of John Barlow, tailor: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt].
    • George (30 October 1715)
    • John (1 September 1717)
      • In 1731, John's widowed mother petitioned for money to apprentice her son to Edward Cox of the City of Hereford, innholder. In her petition, Ann described her plight:
        • Your petitioner is very poor and indigent and uses her utmost endeavour to maintain & provide for six children without the help and assistance of the parish and, if Mr Cox doth not take her son an apprentice, he will be returned on her hands and your petitioner hath not wherewithall to subsist him. [BG11/5/5/56]
      • On 26 January 1732/3, John, son of John Barloe late of St John the Baptist, tailor, deceased, was bound apprentice to Edward Cox of the City of Hereford, husbandman, to learn the art of a husbandman – the premium being £3 of Harper's Charity Money & £1 of Wood's Charity Money: [BG 11/11/156].
    • Walter (22#24# November 1719)
    • Thomas (23 September 1721)

This Voter's Widow

  • Joseph Babington (x) (of St Mary, City of Gloucester, soldier, bachelor, about 27 years of age) & Ann Barloe (of St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, widow, about 30 years of age) were married at St John the Baptist on 24 October 1726, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 24 October 1726. The second bondsman was William Lawrance (s) of St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, tailor.
  • At least 1 child was born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Joseph (19 May 1728)
  • Although Joseph Babington, as the husband of the widow of a deceased Freeman, would have qualified to become a Freeman of the City of Hereford, he did not become a Freeman of the City.

 

BARNES, Henry: of Monmouth, gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Henry Barnes of Monmouth, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Barnes did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBkk]

Henry Barnes, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 September 1675: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Henry Barnes was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, Henry is known to have been the son of John Barnes of the City of Hereford, butcher. As at 8 June 1665, Henry Barnes was under the age of 14 years but old enough to sign his own name.
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated #, proved #) of Mary Churchyard of Dinedor, spinster. Mary Churchyard not only bequeathed much to Henry Barnes but she also named him as her executor; however, he was only a child - unable by law to act as executor of a Will.
      • Know all men by these presents that I HENRY BARNES the natural & lawful son of JOHN BARNES of the City of Hereford, butcher, and the true and lawful executor of the last will & Testament of MARY CHURCHYARD late of Dinedor in the County of Hereford spinster, deceased and being under the age of 14 years and so as yet incapable by the laws of this realm to take upon me the executorship of the said will as executor therein named Therefore I do by these presents for divers valuable considerations me thereunto moving elect nominate choose & appoint my loving & well beloved father JOHN BARNES of the City of Hereford aforesaid my true & lawful tutor and guardian during my infancy & minority And I do hereby nominate ordaine constitute and appoint GEORGE CORNEWALL gent one of the proctors of the Consistory of the Reverend THOMAS HODGES Dean of the Cathedral Church of Hereford my true and lawful proctor for me & in my name to appear before the said Reverend Dean or his lawful Surrogate and to petition & procure this my proxy & # of curatorship to be admitted and whatsoever shall be done by my said proctor for me touching the premises I do by these presents ratify & confirm - Witness my hand & seal this 8 day of June 1665. (signed by) Henry Barnes. Sealed & delivered In the presence of GEO: CORNEWALL, NP, WALTER HIGGINS
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 19 May 1692, proved #) of John Barnes (x) of the City of Hereford, butcher.
    • My son William Barnes (40s, or if he be dead to any child proven to be his)
    • My son John Barnes of Tewxbury (10s – I having very sufficiently provided for him in my life time)
    • The 5 children of my son John Barnes (50s to be equally divided amongst them)
    • My grandson John Barnes, son of my son Henry Barnes (some furniture)
    • My daughter Mary Barnes (annuity of £10 to be paid unto her by my executor during her natural life by quarterly instalments) + (during her life – the room where the wood is in the back part of the house next Mr Greens Court with free liberty of ingress egress & regress in & out at the back door & the tavern adjoining to the room) + (for her life – one of the beds whereon I lie) (confusion re whether Mary or James to get certain household goods) + (kettles, two silver spoons which are her own, one lining wheel for her maid to spin on, the curtains which are hanging in the hall for her to hang against Mr Greene's window, a little brewing vat, & many other items) But if my daughter desires to live elsewhere my executor is to help her to remove herself there – so he to get the back part of my house with the forepart which is his own already.
    • My son James Barnes
    • My son Henry Barnes (in return for helping my daughter Mary Barnes, he to get the back part of my house with the forepart which is his own already) + (£60 bond for my money lent to my son James Barnes to buy copyhold land called Pease Gobbet – this money to help towards paying an annuity to my daughter Mary Barnes) + (the residue) [he to be my executor]

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Diocesan Marriage Licence was granted on 20 October 1674 for the intended marriage of Henry Barnes (s) (of St Peter, City of Hereford, butcher) & Jane Hall (of Dormington). The second bondsman was Edmond Higgins (s) (of St Peter, City of Hereford, #). [266 in 1674 in 1672-1675].
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised:
    • John (baptism unknown, buried 18 November 1675, St Peter)
    • John (# December 1676, St Peter)
      • [for further details about John, see his entry below – John Barnes of Ganarew, gent]
    • Elizabeth (2 March 1678/9, Monmouth)
    • Susannah (25 October 1686, Monmouth)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Henry Barnes was buried #, #.
  • Diocesan Probate#. Will (dated #, proved 27 September 1721) of Henry Barnes of Monmouth.

 

BARNES, John: of Ganarew, gent

In the 1716/7 Election, John Barnes of Ganarew, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Barnes of Ganarew also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBk]

John Barnes of Ganarew was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 7 April 1708 – eldest son of Henry Barnes of Monmouth, butcher: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of Henry Barnes & Jane, who was baptised # December 1676, St Peter, City of Hereford.
    • [for further details of this Voter's parents, see the entry above for Henry Barnes of Monmouth, gent]

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter. Nevertheless, at least # children were born to John Barnes & Mary his wife and were baptised at Ganarew::
    • Woolvyn (9 March 1706/7)
    • John (baptised 27 December 1708 & died/buried# 19 October 1711)
    • Elizabeth (baptised 21 May 1710)
    • Woolvyn (baptised 17 February 1711/2 & died/buried# 16 March 1711/2)
    • Mary (1 March 1712/3)
    • James (15 August 1714)
    • Ann (4 December 1715)
    • Woolvyn 16 February 1717/8)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BARNES, John: of Tewkesbury [Gloucestershire], gent

In the 1716/7 Election, John Barnes of Tewkesbury, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • This John Barnes did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

John Barnes was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 19 March 1707/8 – eldest son of John Barnes, mercer, deceased: [RF + transcript]

His Father's Apprenticeship & Admission as a Freeman

  • In 1664, John, son of John Barnes of City of Hereford, was bound apprentice to Thomas Symonds; and in 1671, having served his apprenticeship, he was admitted & sworn a member of the Society of Mercers: [MercMBk].
  • John Barnes, mercer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 27 September 1672: [RF]
  • This Voter's father was the son of John Barnes of the City of Hereford, butcher, & the brother of Henry Barnes of Monmouth, gent.
  • For further details of this Voter's father & other family members, see the entry above for Henry Barnes of Monmouth, gent.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, it is known that he was the son of John Barnes & Sarah (nee Dobyns). The IGI records two marriages under these names.
    • John Barnes & Sarah Dobyns were married at Cheltenham, Gloucester, on 16 November 1675.
    • John Barnes & Sarah Dobyns were married at Fairford, Gloucester, on 9 February 1675/6.
    • As yet, only 2 baptisms of children of John Barnes & Sarah have been found – both at Tewkesbury. However, it is known that John Barnes & Sarah had at least 5 children.
      • John (eldest son) (baptism unknown)
      • Thomas ( 29 March 1688)
      • Edward (# December 1691)
      • 2 children (baptisms unknown)

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • From the Will of his wife's father, it is known that the wife of John Barnes was Sarah Dobyns. According to the IGI, John Barnes & Sarah Dobyns were twice married:
    • John Barnes & Sarah Dobyns were married at Cheltenham, Gloucester, on 16 November 1675.
    • John Barnes & Sarah Dobyns were married at Fairford, Gloucester, on 9 February 1675/6.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at Tewkesbury
    • Thomas ( 29 March 1688)
    • Edward (# December 1691)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Will of his father in law

  • # Probate. Will (dated #, proved 21 November 1691#) of John Dobyns of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, gent.
    • My grandaughter Sarah Frizer (my messuage or farm commonly called Asham Wood & Combes Croft + my lands situated in the township of Ashton Underhill in the parish of Bretford, Gloucestershire, which I had bought of William Dobyns esquire)
    • My daughter Sarah Barnes, wife of John Barnes of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, gent: (if Sarah Frizer dies without issue, then my messuage & farm commonly called Asham Wood & Comes Croft to my daughter Sarah Barnes)
    • My kinsman Theophils Holland the younger (£5)
    • My kinswoman Mary Holland (£3)
    • My son-in-law John Barnes (my leaseland which I bought of Charles Grizley, gent, & which I now hold of the Bishop of Hereford – situated in the parish of Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire) + (my leaseland which I hold of Merton College in Oxford which I bought of John Alye situated on Walton Cardiff in the parish of Tewkesbury) + (the residue) [he to be my executor] [he to pay £3/10s/0d to pay the executor or administrator of William Hughes late of the City of Worcester, brewer, deceased, which is for a watch which I had of him].

 

BARNETT, James: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, James Barnett, butcher, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Barnett, butcher, also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBks].

James Barnett of the City of Hereford, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 October 1695 – for 20s [RF + AdmC]. As the admission fine was 20s, James Barnett was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • James Barnett (of St Owen) & Ann Prothero (of St John the Baptist) were married at St Peter on 9 October 1694, by Deanery Marriage Licence (now lost) dated 8 October 1694.
  • At least two children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • John (13 July 1697)
      • This boy may have been the John Barnett, a child, who was buried 5 December 1698, St Peter.
    • Alice (27 August 1702)

This Voter's Death &c

  • James Barnett was buried #, #: [try St Peters, 1742, 1745, 1750]

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Interest:
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of John Barnett of St Peter were granted on 11 February 1692/3.
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Barnett of St Peter were granted on 7 May 1725.

 

BARNETT, John: cloth~

[Cloth~ was used as an abbreviation for clothier, clothmaker & clothworker].

In the 1716/7 Election, John Barnett, cloth~, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Barnett also voted in 1734 (clothier), 1741 (clothworker), 1747 (clothier) & 1761 (of Hospital): [HCityPBks].

John Barnett, clothworker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 9 March 1707/8 – eldest son of Thomas Barnett, clothworker: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter may have been the John, son of Thomas Barnett & Ann, who was baptised for St Owen on 29 May 1688. However, this raises the possibility that John was admitted a Freeman before his 21st birthday .
    • For further details of Thomas Barnett who may have been this Voter's father, see his entry below – Thomas Barnett, cloth~.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • At the tourn for St Owens Ward held on 28 October 1725, John Barnett & Gabriel Prichard were presented for not cutting the hedge & cleansing the water course leading from Scuttmill to Eine Mill and we do amerce them in the sum of 20s if the same be not cut down and cleasned before 1 March next. [BG 11/4/11].

 

BARNETT, Thomas: cloth~

[It seems likely that, in the early to mid 1600s, a variant spelling of this surname was BARNARD]

[Cloth~ was used as an abbreviation for clothier, clothmaker & clothworker].

In the 1716/7 Election, John Barnett, cloth~, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Barnett died before 1734: [HCityPBk]

Thomas Barnett was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 September 1688 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc, MCt].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, he may have been the son of John Barnett & Bridget his wife.
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for John Barnett & Bridget, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 12 April 1662 for the intended marriage of John Barnett (a well-formed strong signature) (of St Peter, clothworker) & Bridget Teague (of St Peter). The second bondsman was William Griffiths of the City of Hereford, #. Although William Griffiths wrote his mark upon the bond, that mark was surprisingly well-formed & in a flourishing style – seemingly a "W".
  • The Parish Registers & Bishops Transcripts for the City of Hereford for the years immediately after the end of the Civil War are very defective. The baptism of only one child of Thomas Barnett & Bridget is known. It is very likely that other children were born to this couple.
    • Elizabeth (28 July 1672, St Peter)
  • Bridget wife of John Barnett was buried 27 December 1678.
  • In 1666, John Barnett was almost in trouble for selling ale, beer or cider without a licence. The Licensing Sessions were traditionally held in early May each year and by the end of May an order would be issued for the arrest of those retailers who had not obtained a licence. On 29 May 1666, the Mayor had signed an order directed to the Chief & Petty Constables. Presumably, John Barnett either rushed to the Mayor to get himself a licence or he gave up the pub business – as his name, which had originally been on the list, was crossed out.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Thomas Barnett (of St Peter) & Ann Cooke (of St Peter) were married at St Peter on 12 July 1686.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised for St Owen
    • John (29 May 1688)
    • Bridget (11 March 1690/1).
  • In 1711, Alice Pritchard was the servant of Thomas Barnett of Hereford, clothworker. She was to receive a legacy of £1 under the Will (dated 12 January 1710/1, proved at Deanery 6 June 1712) of William Locker of St Owen, glover. Thomas Barnett was nominated as an executor by the testator.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Barnett was buried 16 April 1725, St Peter.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Barnett of St Peter were granted on 7 May 1725 to Ann Barnet of St Peter widow & relict. The other bondsman were John Barnet of St Peter, clothworker, & Thomas Hutchins of St Peter, yeoman. Inventory £63/16/6d. included sheares, leaden weights & scales in the shop (£1). Lease of the fulling mill valued at £20. Ready money in the house £20. Rooms – the shop, room next to the shop, kitchen, cellar, a back upper chamber, the next room, forestreet chamber, garret, working tools in the fulling mill. A cloth rack (10s). Appraisers Thomas Hutchins & John Rawlinson.

 

BARRELL, William: of Kivernool

In the 1716/7 Election, William Barrell of Kivernool voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • A man known as William Barrell, badger, voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]. I do not think that he was the William Barrell of Kivernool who voted in 1717.

I have not yet identified the admission record of this Voter.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BARRETT, Patrick:

In the 1716/7 Election, Patrick Barrett voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Patrick Barrett also voted in 1734, 1741 (carpenter), 1747 (carpenter), 1761 (of Hospital, carpenter) & 1764 (of Hospital): [HCityPBks].

Patrick Barrett, millwright, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 7 April 1712 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • This Voter was probably the Patrick Barrock# was married to Elizabeth Green/Grear# at Hereford Cathedral on 3 March 1711/2. Although this marriage was probably by licence, I have not as yet found the licence allegation or bond.
  • At least # children were born to this couple:
    • Isabella (12 February 1713/4, St Owen, City of Hereford)
    • Elizabeth (26 October 1715, St Peter, City of Hereford)
    • Jane (20 October 1717, St Peter, City of Hereford)
      • On 19 February 1729/30, Jane Barrett, daughter of Patrick Barrett of St Owen, carpenter, was bound apprentice to Elizabeth Seaborn of the City of Hereford, seamstress, for 7 years, to learn her art, with £3 of Harper's charity money: [Roll + Indenture, IR].
    • James (baptism not yet found)
      • In his Petition, to be considered at the Quarter Sessions of the City of Hereford, to be held on Thursday, 13 January 1731/2, Patrick Barrett of St Owen in the Liberties of the City of Hereford, carpenter, requested charity money to place his 12 year old son James Barrett apprentice to James Jones of the township of Tupsley, Herefordshire, carpenter: [BG 11/5/5/60]. The petition must have been unsuccessful as Patrick Barrett re-petitioned in 1732# - on this occasion describing James as a 14 year old: [BG 11/5/5/35].
    • Isabella (6 June 1724, St Peter, City of Hereford)
    • John (9 June 1728, St Peter, City of Hereford)
    • Patrick (29 March 1731#, Hampton Bishop)
      • On 27 October 1744, Patrick Barrett, son of Patrick Barrett of St Owen in the Liberties of the City of Hereford, carpenter, was bound apprentice to James Jones of St Owen, wheelwright, for 7 years, to learn his art, with £3 of Wood's Charity Money: [Roll + Indenture].
    • Frances (27 June 1733, Hampton Bishop)
    • Martha (30 June 1735, Hampton Bishop, and 3 August 1735, st Owen, City of Hereford)
    • Joseph (30 June 1735, Hampton Bishop, and 3 August 1735, St Owen, City of Hereford)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • In 1740, Patrick Barret of Eign was described as a Victualler: [BG 11/5/60 – Process Return Michaelmas 1740]

 

BARROW, Thomas: gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Barrow, gent, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Barrow died before 1734.

Thomas Barrow, clothworker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 February 1673/4: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • The names of his parents are unknown.
  • Thomas Barrow is known to have at least two siblings
    • brother Richard Barrow
    • sister Ann Barrow
      • although a marriage entry has not yet been found for Ann, a Deanery Marriage licence was granted on 17 February 1682/3 for the intended marriage of William Rowley (s) (of St Nicholas, widower, about 27 years of age) & Ann Barrow (of St John the Baptist, spinster, about 22 years of age).

This Voter's First Wife

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 8 June 1674 for the intended marriage of Thomas Barrow (s) (of St John the Baptist, bachelor, about 29 years of age – his parents being dead) & Elizabeth Piercey (of St John the Baptist, widow, about 38 years of age). The second bondsman was Richard Phillpotts (s) (of the City of Hereford, mercer).
  • Theirs seems to have been a childless marriage.
  • Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Barrow, was buried 2 April 1689, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Second Wife

  • Thomas Barrow (of St John the Baptist, widower, about 40 years of age) & Margaret Russel (of St John the Baptist, widow, about 50 years of age) were married at Kenchester on 12 June 1690, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 11 June 1690. Thomas Barrow was not the alleger for the Marriage. Walter Smith (s) (the City of Hereford, glover) was the alleger.
  • Theirs seems to have been a childless marriage.
  • Margaret, wife of Thomas Barrow, was buried 17 February 1702, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Thomas Barrow was buried 7# October 1727, St Nicholas.

A Brief Biography of this Voter

During his long life, Thomas Barrow of the City of Hereford was a clothworker, a gentleman, a Common Councilman, & the Mayor

    Although Thomas Barrow was a prosperous man, he seems to have died a childless widower - there being no mention of a wife, or child or grandchild of his in his last Will & Testament (dated 8th March 1726, proved 20th December 1727). His closest relatives were his brother Richard Barrow & his sister Ann, wife of William Rowley. [William Rowley & Ann Barrow - deanery ML 1682] William Rowley in his Will (dated proved#) bequeathed £5 to his brother Thomas Barrow, Esq., Mayor of the City of Hereford to buy him mourning. The children of William Rowley by his wife Ann were the principal beneficiaries under the Will of their uncle Thomas Barrow.

    Thomas Barrow had lived to a great age. From a memorial inscription at Hereford Cathedral, Duncombe [page 559] noted that Thomas Barrow, gent. died 8 October 1727, aged 82. Havergal mistakenly recorded the name as Thomas Barroll. According to Havergal, the following words were inscribed on a memorial stone principally for Philip Trahern, died 17 October 1645.

Also here lyes the body of Thomas Barroll, gent, once Mayor of this city, who departed this life the 5th day of Octboer 1727. Aged 82.

    Thomas Barrow, clothworker, had been admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on W February 1673/4. On 2 October 1704, Thomas Barrow, gent, was one of three men who were elected Chief Citizens or Common Council men - the other two being Thomas Baily, gent, & Phillip Symonds, gent. Thomas Barrow served the office of Mayor for the year beginning on the first Monday after Michaelmas 1711. He did not become an Alderman of the City.

    One of the properties of Thomas Barrow was the Green Dragon in Broad Street. At the time of making his last Will & Testament (dated 8th March 1726, proved 20th December 1727), the Green Dragon was in the tenure of Richard Cook. Victuallers Licences were granted to Richard Cook in 1721, 1727, 1734-1737, & 1742.

    Thomas Barrow bequeathed the Green Dragon to his nephew William Rowley - subject to three conditions.

  • £10 each to the testator's cozens Thomas Stent# & Ann Stent#
  • an annuity of £10 to Richard Barrow, the testator's brother [note, he probably pre-deceased his brother. LA 20 December 1727]
  • a charge of 20s. forever to the Poor of the parish of St. Nicholas who do not receive weekly pay from the Parsh

Thomas Barrow held several other properties:

  • his tenement together with the outhouses, courts, passages, backsdies, gardens &c situate in Wyebridge Street in the possession of himself or his undertenants. (to nephew William Rowley)
  • three tenements situated in Blackmaston in the Liberty of the City of Hereford now in the possession of John Greenly & Richard Davies. (to his nieces Ann Rowley & Margaret Rowley, daughters of the said William Rowley)
  • his cherry orchard - now in the possession of William Russell. (to his niece Margaret, wife of John Rawlins of the City of Hereford, glover, & Margaret wife of John Williams of Twyford in the County of Hereford)

The other legatees under the Will of Thomas Barrow were:

  • Elizabeth Syrles, widow, and her daughters Margaret & Elizabeth (a guinea each)
  • the two eldest children (unnamed) of Stephen Watkins of the City of Hereford, cooper (20s. each)
  • Anne Eckley, daughter of Ann Millard (20s)
  • his loving friend Mr John Smith (five guineas)
  • his loving friend Mr Arnold Russell (one guinea)
  • his servant maid Elizabeth Smith (two guineas)
  • Margaret Williams, wife of John Williams of Twyford (one guinea)

Thomas Barrow nominated William Rowley as his executor, and his loving friend Mr John Smith as the overseer of his Will.

The witnesses to the Will were:

  • James Brotherton, James Bincks, Thomas Tringham, & Joseph Stone.

 

BATCH, Richard: of Dimmock, baker

[This surname was more commonly spelt as BACH]

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Batch of Dimmock voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Batch did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

Richard Bach of Ledbury, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 April 1708 – late apprentice to Henry Caldecott, baker: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BATES, James: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, James Bates, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Bates, corvisor, also voted in 1734, 1741 (of Dorstone, Herefordshire) & 1747: [HCityPBks].

James Bates, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 12 February 1716/7 – for wine & thanks – son of Thomas Bates: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • James, son of Thomas Bates & Mary, was baptised at All Saints on 18 February 1695.
  • For further details about this couple, see the entry for Thomas Bates.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • James Bates (s) (of All Saints, shoemaker, bachelor, about 29 years of age) & Elizabeth Webb (of All Saints, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Orcop, Herefordshire, on 2 December 1724, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 30 November 1724. The second bondsman was Robert Owen (s) (of St Peter, hospitem). [122 in bundle 1724 in box 1724-1726].
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints.
    • Mary (25 January 1726/7)
    • # (probably Thomas) (20 October 1729)
    • Ann (5 April 1734)
    • James (baptised 13 January 1735/6, buried 13 May 1736)

This Voter's Death &c

  • James Bates was buried #, #. [Not in City of Hereford 1755].
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 4 May 1755, proved 1 October 1755) of James Bates of All Saints, corvisor.
      • my wife Elizabeth Bates (residual legatee & executor)
      • my son Thomas Bates (legatee, 10s)
      • James Bird (witness)
      • William Bach (witness)
      • Thomas Dale (witness)

Miscellaneous

  • On 2 April 1784, the son & grandson of James Bates, corvisor, were admitted & sworn Freeman of the City of Hereford. Thomas Bates of London, shoemaker, was admitted - eldest son of James Bates, shoemaker, deceased: [RF + HCCM]. James Bates of London, shoemaker, was admitted – eldest son of Thomas Bates, shoemaker: [RF + HCCM]. [CHECK THIS AGAIN – James Bates of Canon Pyon was also a corvisor].

 

BATES, Richard: of Hospital, corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Bates of Hospital, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Bates did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

Richard Bates, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 March 1680/1: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Richard Bates was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Richard Bates & Catherine Phillips were married at St John the Baptist on 16 June 1679.
  • Theirs may have been a childless marriage.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Bates was buried #, #.

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Interest: Thomas, son of Richard Bates & Elizabeth, was baptised at St Nicholas on 14 November 1708.
  • What about the base child.

 

BATES, Thomas: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Bates, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Bates died before 1734.

Thomas Bates of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 November 1695 – for 20s: [RF + AdmC]. As the admission fine was 20s, Thomas Bates was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Marriage(s) before he married Mary Morvan

  • This Voter married at least twice & may have married three times
  • Thomas Bates & Ann Preece were married at All Saints on 20 September 1688.
    • Ann wife of Thomas Bates was buried 3 January 1689/90, All Saints. Was she a wife of this Voter – rather than the wife of another man named Thomas Bates?
  • Three children were born to a couple named Thomas Bates & Joan. Was this Voter the Thomas Bates who was married to Joan. The children of Thomas Bates & Jane were baptised at St Martin:
    • Ann (26 February 1687/8)
    • Mary (2 March 1689/90)
    • Thomas (baptised 3 July 1692 & buried 4 July 1692)
  • Jane Bates, widow, was buried 26 April 1701, All Saints. Who was she? If she was the mother of Ann, Mary & Thomas, then her deceased husband could not be the Thomas Bates, corvisor, who voted in 1717.
    • Late in 1700, Jane Bates was one of six widows who received the gift of £1 from Dr Gardiner's Charity: [HCCM #].
    • Late in 1700, Janes Bates, widow, was granted a room in Trinity Hospital. [HCCM, 20 December 1700]

This Voter's Marriage to Mary Morvan

  • Thomas Bates (of All Saints, widower, about 30 years of age) & Mary Morvan (of All Saints, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 23 November 1693, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 21 November 1693.
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • James (18 February 1695/6)
    • Thomas (baptised 25 July 1697 & buried 12 June 1698)
    • William (7 June 1699)
  • Mary Bates, widow, was buried 8 September 1731, All Saints.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Bates was buried 8 March 1724/5, All Saints.

 

BAXTER, Benjamin: weaver

In the 1716/7 Election, Benjamin Baxter, weaver, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Benjamin Baxter of Hospital voted in 1734, 1741, 1747 & 1761: [HCityPBks].

On 11 January 1705/6, it was ordered that Benjamin Baxter, weaver, be made free of the City of Hereford for £3: [HCCM]. However, he was not admitted & sworn a Freeman until 4 March 1707/8: [RF]. As the admission fine was £3, Benjamin Baxter was probably admitted as a Foreigner. The long delay between permission being granted for him to become a Freeman and his actual admission suggests that he was reluctant to pay the admission fine of £3. It is even possible that Benjamin Baxter tried to negotiate the fine downwards or tried to find another basis (a cheaper one) upon which to be admitted as a Freeman.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, it seems likely that Benjamin Baxter was the son of John Baxter of the City of Hereford & Bridget his wife. Not only was Baxter a very uncommon surname in the City of Hereford, but also Benjamin named his first-born daughter Bridget.
    • [for further details about John Baxter & Bridget, see the entry for Richard Baxter]

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Benjamin Baxter & Jane Beven were married at St Peter on 30 January 1708/9.
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised for St Owen:
    • Bridget (baptised 15 March 1709/10)
    • Jane (17 May 1713)
    • Mary (20 August 1716)
  • Jane, wife of Benjamin Baxter, was buried 13 January 1738/9, St Owen.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Benjamin Baxter, out of St Giles Hospital, was buried 3 September 1763, St Owen.

Miscellaneous

  • In June 1711, Thomas, son of Peter Corbet, weaver, was bound apprentice to Benjamin Baxter, weaver, with £3 of Harper's Charity Money: [Roll].

 

BAXTER, Richard: ~

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Baxter voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Baxter also voted in 1734 (tapster): [HCityPBk].

Richard Baxter, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 October 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to Peter Corbett, weaver: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Richard, son of John Baxter & Bridget, was baptised 28 October 1690: [St Owen].
  • At least 6 children were born to John Baxter & Bridget and baptised for St Owen:
    • John (10 December 1675)
      • John Baxter of City of Hereford, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 11 November 1695 – for 20s – probably as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford: [RF + AdmC]
    • William (1 January 1677/8)
    • Thomas (26 October 1680)
    • Ann (2 October 1683)
    • Mark (16 May 1687)
    • Richard (28 October 1690) [this Voter]
  • John Baxter was buried 25 January 1694/5, St Owen.
  • The widow Bridget Baxter may have been the Bridget Baxter who married John Pipott on 26 July 1696, St Owen.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Richard Baxter & Joan Saggett were married at St Peter on 6 February 1736/7.
  • Theirs seems to have been a childless marriage.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Baxter was buried 20 March 1738/9, St Owen.

His Widow's Marriage

  • Joshua Philips (s) (of St Peter, shoemaker, bachelor, about 50 years of age) & Joan Baxter (of St Owen, widow, about 54 years of age) were married at Dinedor on 8 July 1739, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 7 July 1739. The second bondsman was William Phillips (s) (of St Peter, shoemaker).

Miscellaneous

  • At a yet to be found date, Richard Baxter was elected one of the five Porters of the Gates of the City of Hereford. At 4 October 1736, he was the fourth most senior of the Porters. [HCCM].

 

BAYLY, Henry: attorney

In the 1716/7 Election, Henry Bayly, attorney, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Bayly died before 1734.

I have found no record of this Voter being admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Marriage Licence was granted on 11 October 1673 by the Archbishop of Canterbury for the intended marriage of Henry Bayly (of the City of Hereford, gent, bachelor, aged about 30 years of age) & Dorothy Poyke (of the City of Hereford, spinster, about 30 years of age, her parents being dead) at any parish church in the City of Hereford or County of Hereford.
  • At least 6 children were born to Henry Bayly & Dorothy and baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • James (18 June 1674 – entry in both St Owen & St Peter)
    • Thomas (18 October 1678, St Owen)
    • Lucy (8 February 1686, St Owen)
    • Henry (4 November 1688, St Owen)
    • Edward (10 November 1692, St Owen)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Henry Bayley was buried 3 February 1719/20, St Nicholas.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 9 July 1715 & proved 15 March 1719/20.) of Henry Bayly of the City of Hereford, gent.
    • Lands – lands in the parishes of Ullingswick & Little Cowardne – also copyhold lands in the Manor of Marden.
    • My wife Dorothy Bayly
    • My son Thomas
    • My son Edward (to whom I have already given money to begin his trade with).
    • My daughter Lucy
    • My sister Butcher
    • Witnesses – Mary Barber, John Bradford, Jo'n Sneade.

His Widow's Death &c

  • Mrs Dorothy Bayley was buried 7 March 1730/1, St Nicholas.

Miscellaneous

  • On 12 July 1680, Henry Bayley, gent, was sworn an Attorney in the Mayor's Court: [MCt].
  • Not surprisingly, Henry Bayly was sometimes a witness to the signing of a Will; and othertimes was appointed as an executor or trustee of a Will – e.g. Elizabeth Hossey of the City of Hereford, widow, appointed Henry Bayly of the City of Hereford, attorney at law, as the Trustee of her Will (dated 5 January 1681/2, Deanery Probate 28 January 1682/2).
  • Henry Bayley was conformable to the Church of England. On Sunday 27 January 1716/7, Edmund Amis & William Turnor saw Henry Bayly of the City of Hereford, #, receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper in the Parish Church of St Peter, immediately after Divine Service & Sermon, according to the Usage of the Church of England. [BG 11/5/6].

 

BAYLY, Phillip: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Phillip Bayly, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Philip Bayly died before 1734.

Philip Bayly was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 January 1704/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Philip Bayly late of the City of Hereford, shoemaker, deceased: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Philip Bayly, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 17 august 1680 – for 23s/4d: [RF + MAc, MCt]. As the admission fine was 23s/4d, Philip was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Philip, son of Philip Bayley & Alice, was baptised 15 April 1684, St John the Baptist.
  • On 26 March 1676, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted for the intended marriage of Philip Bayly (of St Peter, bachelor, about 21 years of age) & Alice Sperring (of All Saints, spinster, about 24 years of age). They may be the couple who were married at Allensmore on 27 March 1676 – their names being recorded as Philip Bayly & Alice Perry#.
  • At least 4 children were born to Philip Bayly & Alice and baptised in the City of Hereford
    • Philip (1676/7, All Saints) (he presumably died by 1684)
    • Rebecca (1680, St John the Baptist)
    • Philip (15 April 1684, St John the Baptist) [this Voter]
    • Mary (1687, St John the Baptist).
  • Philip Bayley was buried 25 February 1698/9, St Peter.
  • Philip Bayley had been a Serjeant at Mace.

This Voter's Children – but how many Wives?

  • Because the forename of Philip was uncommon in the City of Hereford & because the surname of Bailey was also uncommon in the City of Hereford, there is no reason to suppose that there were 3 men with the name of Philip Bailey fathering children in the period from 1707 to 1724. Unfortunately, there were supposedly three mothers – Ann, Elizabeth & Mary. I suspect, but have not yet proved, that there were only 2 mothers – Ann & Mary. I also suspect, but have not yet proved, that the Elizabeth was a mistake made by whoever wrote the entry into the Parish Register & Bishops Transcript.

Baptisms of Children with father named Philip Bayley

  • Philip, son of Philip Bayley & Ann, was baptised 9 February 1707/8, St Peter.
    • Philip Bayley of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 13 December 1733 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Philip Bayley, corvisor, deceased: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].
  • Thomas, son of Philip Bayley & Elizabeth, was baptised 8 April 1712, St John the Baptist.
    • On an undated slip of paper, Philip Bayley of the City of Hereford, corviser, petitioned the Mayor & Justices of the Peace for a grant of £3 of Harper's money & 20s of Wood's money to place his son Thomas apprentice to Mark Crow of the City of Hereford, clothworker, who was willing to receive the boy. [CF 54/52].
    • Thomas, son of Philip Bayly, corvisor, was bound apprentice to Mark Crow, clothworker, on 8 September 1726, with £3 of Harper's & £1 of Wood's charity Moneys: [Roll]
  • John, son of Philip Bailie & Ann, was baptised 27 July 1718, St John the Baptist.
  • Ann, daughter of Philip Bailey & Ann, was baptised 7 May 1721 & buried 30 October 1730, St John the Baptist
  • Richard, son of Philip Baylie & Mary, was baptised 17 November 1724, St John the Baptist.

Marriages of Men named Philip Bayley

  • Philip Bayly & Ann Monington were married at St Peter on 13 January 1706/7.
  • Philip Bayly (of this parish) & Mary Lewis (of St Owen) were married by banns at St John the Baptist on 9 December 1723.

Burials (1707 to 1723) of Women named as Wife of Philip Bayley

  • None

This Voter's Death &c

  • Philip Bayley was buried 12 June 1732, St John the Baptist.
  • On 28 June 1732, an Inquisition was held at the dwelling house of Breinton Lewis of St Peter, innholder, into the death of Philip Bayly of the City of Hereford, corvisor. On Sunday 11 June 1732, Philip Bayly was riding upon a bay mare belonging to Rev Mr Thomas Barnes # water along a lane within the Liberties of the City called Packers Lane the mare did then & there rear up on her hinder legs & threw Philip Bayly from off her back upon the ground by means whereof the skull of Philip Bayly was fractured or broke and after his languishing about the space of one hour he died. The mare became forfeited to Thomas Sandford, the mayor, as Lord of the Manor and that she is of the value of £7 or thereabouts. The coroner was Robert Ravenhill. [BG11/7/36].

 

BAYLY, Samuel: of Wormbridge

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Bayly of Wormbridge voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Samuel Bayly of Wormbridge also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Samuel Bayly of Wormbridge, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Samuel Bayly & Margaret Braine were married at Wormbridge on 8 October 1698.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Diocesan Probate.7 July 1736: Will of Samuel Bayley of Wormbridge.

 

BAYLY, Thomas: Under-Sheriff

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Bayly, Under-Sheriff, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Bayly died before 1734.

Thomas Bayly, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 16 July 1698: [RF].

Thomas Bayly, a Common Council man

  • By profession, Thomas Bayly was an attorney. He elected & sworn a Chief Citizen of the City of Hereford on 2 October 1704. He was elected Mayor of the City of Hereford in 1710. He was elected an Alderman & a Justice of the Peace for the City of Hereford on 17 August 1730 – in the room of Richard Hankins esq deceased.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • I have wondered whether this Voter was Thomas, son of Henry Bayly & Dorothy, who was baptised on 18 October 1678, St Owen.
  • For further details about Henry Bayly & Dorothy, see the entry above for Henry Bayly, attorney.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • This Voter's marriage entry may have been that of Thomas Bayley & Mary Tayler married at St Devereux on 22 May 1698.
  • At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • Ann (23 April 1702)
    • Henry (8 August 1703) [presumably died before adulthood]
    • Mary (24 January 1704/5)
      • Thomas Steed & Mary Bayley were married at All Saints on 11 February 1723/4
    • Thomas (9 September 1706)
      • Thomas Bayly junior, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 11 January 1727/8) – for wine & thanks – son of Thomas Bayly of the City of Hereford, gent: [RF + AdmC]
    • Herbert (27 December 1707)
  • The burial of Mary, the wife of Thomas Bayly, has not yet been found – unless she was the Mrs Bayley who was buried on 28 August 1729, All Saints.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Thomas Bayly was buried 10 September 1733, St Nicholas.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Bayly late of St Nicholas were granted on 18 September 1733 to his daughter Mary Steade, wife of Thomas Steade. The bondsmen were:
    • Thomas Steade (s) of All Saints, vintner.
    • William Rodd (s) of All Saints, glover
    • Walter Vaughan (s) of St Peter, butcher.

Miscellaneous

  • At the Tourn for Eign Ward held on 21 October 1712, Thomas Bailey, gent, was presented for placing & keeping a large dunghill at his stable near the Red Lion insomuch that there are jakes commonly buried in it being a great annoyance to the inhabitants – to be fined 6s/8d if not removed by 25 November 1712. [BG 11/10/4].

 

BAYNHAM, John: baker

In the 1716/7 Election, John Baynham, baker, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • A John Baynham, baker, also voted in 1734, 1741 & 1747 – but which John Baynham, baker, was he?

The identity of this Voter is puzzling. There are 2 possibilities:

  • John Baineham, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 September 1700: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Baineham was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.
  • John Baineham, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 2 September 1712: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BAYNHAM, Jos~: - of Withington, smith

In the 1716/7 Election, Jos~ Baynham of Withington, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk]. Against his entry in the Poll Book are the words "showed his money in court".

  • Joseph Baynham of Withington also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBks].

Joseph Baineham of Withington, blacksmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 26 April 1708 – eldest son of John Baineham, butcher: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although this Voter's father is known to have been John Baineham, butcher, I have not yet identified the family to which this Voter belonged.

This Voter's Wife & Siblings

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted in 1694 for the intended marriage of Joseph Baynham (of Lugwardine) & Katharine Whitefoot (of Lugwardine). [98 in 1694 in 1693-1698].
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple:
    • Vincent
      • Vincent Baynham of Withington, blacksmith, was admitted a Freeman on 29 November 1784 – for 5s – only son of Joseph Baynham, blacksmith, deceased: [RF + CAc, HCCM].
      • Vincent Baynham m. Ann Edwards at Hereford Cathedral on 10 November 1750.
    • Joseph
    • Edward
    • Benjamin
    • Elizabeth
      • Mr Davies m. Elizabeth Bainham
    • Mary
      • Mr Hollings m. Mary Bainham

This Voter's Death &c

  • Joseph Baynham was buried #, #.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 17 Sept*ember 1742, proved 15 January 1742/3) of Joseph Baynham (s) of Withington, blacksmith.
    • My wife Catherine Baynham (for her life so long as she remains single, the house in which I live & all my goods except my best bed)
    • My son Vincent (my best bed & a large kettle + all my shop goods & tools in my trade) (upon death of my wife Catherine, he to have my house & everything belonging to it) [he to be my executor]
    • My sons Joseph, Edward & Benjamin Baynham (2s 6d each)
    • My daughters Elizabeth Davies & Mary Hollings (2s 6d each)
    • Witnesses – J. Brome, John Leech.

 

BAYNHAM, Richard: esquire

[Variant spellings include BAINHAM, BEYNHAMS]

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Baynham, esquire, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Baynham died before 1734.

Richard Beynhams was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of John Rawlins (1669-70): [RF].

This Voter, a Common Council Man

  • Because of the malicious destruction of many City of Hereford records in the 1830s, it is now difficult to find the details of Common Council men.
    • At the meeting held on 24 January 1693/4, Richard Baynham was about the fourth most junior Common Council man; therefore, he was probably elected about 3 years before that date.
    • Richard Baynham was elected Mayor in 1698.
    • By 1716, Richard Baynham was an Alderman.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & her Family

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter; however, from the Will of his wife's father, it is known that his wife's name was Elizabeth Rawlins.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 29 October 1680, proved 22 November 1680), John Rawlins (s) of the City of Hereford, baker.
    • My wife Elizabeth
    • My son George Rawlins & his daughter Elizabeth Rawlins
    • My daughter Elinor Rawlins
    • My daughter Jane, wife of Thomas Lewes
    • My daughter Elizabeth, wife of Richard Baynham (one third of the residue of my goods & household stuff).

This Voter's Children

  • At least 5 children were born to Richard Baynham & Elizabeth and were baptised at St Peter.
    • Thomas (# December 1671)
    • Richard (28 January 1672/3)
    • Elizabeth (26 October 1674)
      • This daughter may have been the Elizabeth, daughter of Mr Richard Baynam, baker, who was buried 27 June 1701, St Peter.
    • Elinor (18 December 1677)
      • Henry Barnes m. Elinor Bainham at Credenhill on 19 September 1706
    • John (27 February 1679/80#)
      • John Bainham m. Katherine Rowden at Croft on 16 May 1706.
  • This Voter's wife may have been the Elizabeth, wife of Mr Richard Bainham, who was buried 19 October 1714, St Peter.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Bainham esquire was buried 11 October 1720, St Peter.
  • By his Will, this Voter requested that £20 be laid out for his funeral. The Fabric Accounts record the payment of 3s/4d for the burial space of Baynham – this entry probably referring to this Voter.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 31 October 1719 & proved 4 November 1720) of Richard Baynham of the City of Hereford, baker.
    • My son John (by a Marriage Settlement, I settled all of my freehold & copyhold lands on him) + (that part of my dwelling house wherein I and my son John now live which I hold for years under the Dean & Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Hereford) + (the residue)
    • My grandchildren Richard, John, Thomas, Mary & Katherine Bainham, being children of my son John (they to share the £50 which, under the terms of the Marriage Settlement, were to be paid as I directed by my Will)
    • My grandaughter, another child of my son John, Elinor Bainham (£10 + the £10 owed to me by John Williams of Burghill & his son)
    • My daughter Barnes (£20) + (I confirm to her all of the money & goods as I have already given & delivered to her & her children)
    • 40 poor people of the parish of St Peter (20s to be distributed amongst them)
    • Witnesses – Mary Gauler, George Greene & Charles Moore.

Miscellaneous

  • By a lease dated 20 March 1677, the Dean & Chapter granted a lease to Richard Baynham for 29 years of a tenement & little court in St Thomas Street – with St Thomas Street on the south, the King's Arms (later called the Cap & Feather) on the east, & a lane leading to Jury Lane on the west.

 

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BEAVAN, Henry: son of John Beavan of Chepstow, clerk

In the 1716/7 Election, Henry Beavan, son of John Beavan of Chepstow, clerk (i.e. the father was a clerk) voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Beavan / Bevan also voted in 1734 (of Buckland) & 1741 (of Buckland): [HCityPBks].

Henry Beavan, soapboiler, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 2 February 1714/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Beavan, clerk: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • A baptism entry for this Voter has not yet been found. Nevertheless, he is known to have been the son of John Beavan of Chepstow, cler.
  • For further details about this Voter's father, see the entry below for John Beaan of Chepstow, clerk.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BEAVAN, John: of Chepstow [Monmouthshire], clerk

In the 1716/7 Election, John Beavan of Chepstow, clerk, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Beavan died before 1734: [HCityPBk]

John Bevan, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 January 1714/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Henry Bevan, glover, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • This Voter's father, Henry Bevan, was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the mayoral year of William Edwyns 1663-4.
  • It seems that Henry Bevan had been reluctant to become a Freeman. In 1664, Henry Bevan, glover, was twice presented for driving a trade in the City of Hereford but being no Freeman: [Tourn & Lawday in May# 1664].
    • In 1664, Henry Bevan was assessed to have 2 non-chargeable hearths in Eign Ward.
    • Possibly Relevant or of Interest
      • George, son of Henry Beavan & Ann, baptised 12 October 1671, All Saints
      • Thomas, son of Henry Beavan & Ann, baptised 30 January 1674/5, St Peter.
        • Thomas Beavan was apprenticed to Joseph Payne, barber & periwigmaker, in 1690. He was admitted as a Freeman of the City of Hereford in 1708. [see entry for Thomas Beavan]
      • James, son of Henry Bevan of the City of Hereford, pauper, matriculated at Brasenose College on 21 October 1681, aged 18. BA 1685. [jld: James was probably educated at Hereford Cathedral School]
      • Ann Bevan buried 21 September 1687, St Peter.
      • Henry Beavan buried 28 January 1698/9, St Peter
      • Henry Beavan buried 17 October 1710, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Information from the Internet.
    • John Beavan & Elizabeth Williams were probably married in Monmouthshire. Elizabeth Williams was the daughter of Edward Williams, Vicar of Mathern, Rector of Shirenewton & Vicar of Chepstow. Rev Edward Williams died at Cheptstow in 1692.
    • At least 4 sons were born to John Beavan & Elizabeth in the 1690s:
      • John
      • Henry
      • James
      • Edward (died in Caerwent 1772)
    • Elizabeth, wife of John Beavan, clerk died 4 February 1710

This Voter's Death &c

  • John Beavan, clerk, died in 1727

 

BEAVAN, John: collar-maker

In the 1716/7 Election, John Beavan, collar-maker, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Beavan, collar-maker, did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

A record of this Voter's admission as a Freeman of the City of Hereford has not yet been identified.

 

BEAVAN, Richard: smith

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Beavan, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Beavan / Bevan also voted in 1734 (smith) & 1747 (blacksmith): [HCityPBks].

Richard Beavan, blacksmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 January 1704/5 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Thomas Winney, blacksmith: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

BEAVAN, Thomas: barber

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Beavan, barber, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Beavan, barber, did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Bevan, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 April 1708 – late apprentice to Joseph Paine, barber: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • On 29 September 1690, Thomas, son of Henry Beavan of the City of Hereford, glover, was bound apprentice to Mr Joseh Payne to follow such trades as the Composition in such case provided for which he paid 2s 6d to the use of the company and to the Clerk of the Company for his fee 2s 6d – in the presence of Thomas Gwillim (master), Thomas Garnons (Warden) & Isaac Seward (Clerk to the Company): [HabMBk]. Rather unusually, Thomas Beavan was not admitted as a member of the Company until many years after the completion of his apprenticeship. On 9 February 1718/9, Thomas Beavan having served his 7 years apprenticeship to Joseph Payne, barber & periwigmker, was admitted & sworn a member of the Society of Haberdashers of hats & Caps & paid 3s 4d to the use of the company, 2s 6d to the Clerk, and 6d to the Beadle – in the presence of Ezkeil Thomas (master), John Lewis (warden) & Theophilus Lane (clerk of the society). [HabMBk].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Henry Beaven & Ann his wife, was baptised 30 January 1674/5, St Peter.
  • For details about this Voter's Parents & Siblings, see the entry for this Voter's brother - John Beavan of Chepstow, clerk.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BEE, William: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, William Bee, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • A man (or perhaps 2 men) with the name of William Bee, corvisor, also voted in 1734, 1741, 1747 (of Ven's Green, Herefordshire) & 1764 (of Marden, Herefordshire).

William Bee, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 4 March 1713/4: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • William Bee & Mary Parsons were married at All Saints on 15 June 1714.
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • Mary (12 June 1715)
    • William (# March 1718)
      • On 3 September 1729, William Bee, son of William Bee of All Saints, corvisor, was bound apprentice to John Taylor, corvisor, with £3 of Harper's & £1 of Wood's Charity Money: [Roll].
      • Although the Register of Freeman records the admission of only one man with the name of William Bee (i.e. this Voter who was admitted in 1713/4), I have found an undated Admission Certificate for William Bee, eldest son of William Bee, corvisor.
    • Elizabeth (22 July 1722).
      • On 3 September 1729, William Bee, son of William Bee of All Saints, corvisor, was bound apprentice to John Taylor, corvisor, with £3 of Harper's & £1 of Wood's Charity Money: [Roll]. Although the Register of Freeman records the admission of only one man with the name of William Bee (i.e. this Voter who was admitted in 1713/4), I have found an undated Admission Certificate for William Bee, eldest son of William Bee, corvisor.
  • Possibly of Interest: Deanery Probate – Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Mary Bee of St John the Baptist, spinster, were granted on 5 January 1753 to Tychimus# Whiting (s) of Cradley, clerk, a creditor of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Benjamin Johnson (s) of the City of Hereford, tailor, and Anthony Johnson (s) of the City of Hereford, chandler. Inventory – taken 16 December 1752 – appraiser Tychimus Whiting – valued at £12/6s/1½d – household goods & money (including 15s due from Mrs Gabb).

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • The surname of Bee was so unusual in the City of Hereford that I am wondering whether William Bee was closely related to a bride with that surname. Joseph Brooks & Mary Bee were married at All Saints on 27 April 1706. Mary, wife of Joseph Brooks, was buried 23 December 1734, December 1734.
  • In the Mayoral Year of Thomas Paynard (1715-6), William, son of John Maddox of St Peter, butcher, was bound apprentice to William Bee, corvisor, with £3 of Harper's Charity Money & £# of Charity School Money. [Roll].
  • John Norgrove of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 6 December 1733 – for 20s – late apprentice to William Bee of the City of Hereford, corvisor: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM, P]. In his Petition, John Norgrove stated that had been bound apprentice to William Bee by the Charity of the Venerable Corporation of the City of Hereford.

 

BELL, Edward: smith

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Bell, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Bell died before 1734.

I have not yet found any record of Edward Bell being admitted as a Freeman of the City of Hereford. If he was not a Freeman of the City of Hereford, he was not qualified to vote in a Parliamentary Election for the City of Hereford.

Was his Father a Freeman of the City?

The earliest extant Register of Freemen begins with the admissions in October 1659. If Thomas Bell, the father of Edward Bell, was admitted a Freeman, then he was probably admitted in the 1650s. The admission of Henry Bell, who seems to be the eldest son of Thomas Bell, in 1681 for wine & thanks is suggestive of his being admitted on the basis of being the eldest son of a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although his baptism entry has not yet been found, this Voter is known to have been the son of Thomas Bell of the City of Hereford, blacksmith, & Alice his wife.
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this couple; however, they are likely to have married during the time of the Civil War. Unfortunately, most records from that period have been lost.
  • Although at least 6 children were born to this couple, the baptism of only one has been found:
    • Henry
      • Henry Bell, smith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 December 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc]. Although I do not have the proof of it, it is likely that Henry was admitted as the eldest son of Thomas Bell, blacksmith.
    • Thomas
      • A Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 1 February 1689/90 for the intended marriage of Thomas Bell (s) (of All Saints, bachelor, about 31 years of age) & Elizabeth Wild (of Abbey Dore, spinster, about 27 years of age).
      • Thomas Bell was buried 5 July 1715, St Nicholas.
      • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 29 June 1715 & proved 5 July 1715) of Thomas Bell of the City of Hereford, cider merchant. Legatees – my wife Elizabeth (she to be my executor), my son Thomas & my daughter Mary. Trustees – my brother-in-law James Wile & my brother Edward Bell. Witnesses – Jo'n Snead, Isaac Phillpotts, Theophilus Lane.
    • Francis
      • For details of this son, see his entry below – Francis Bell, clerk to Mr Lewis of All Saints
    • Edward [this Voter]
    • Alice
      • David Price (x) (of St Nicholas, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Alice Bell (of All Saints, spinster, about 24 years of age) were married (but when & where?) by Deanery Marriage Licence granted on 31 August 1692.
    • Ann (20 April 1671, All Saints)
  • Thomas Bell was buried 30 January 1698/9, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 12 October 1689 & proved 15 February 1698/9) of Thomas Bell of the City of Hereford, blacksmith. The legatees were
    • My wife Alice Bell (Whereas I the said Thomas Bell by Deed of Feofment by me duly executed bearing date 21 April 1670 between me of the one part & Thomas Seaborn of the City of Hereford, gent, & Thomas Amis of the same, weaver, of the other part – re my messuage in Eign Street where in I still dwell - to the use of myself & my wife Alice Bell & the longest liver of them – then to the children. I confirm this.) (she to be my executor)
    • My son Henry Bell (10s)
    • My sons Thomas Bell, Francis Bell & Edward Bell (10s each)
    • My daughters Alice Bell & Ann Bell (10s & a bed each)
    • My son Edward Bell (all of my tools, utensils & materials whatsoever in & belonging to my shop where I executed the trade or mystery of a smith.
  • Alice Bell was buried #, #. [c1718]
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 24 December 1718 & proved 18 February 1718/9).
    • my son Francis Bell & his wife Elizabeth and his children Thomas, Richard, Francis, Ann, Alice & Elizabeth Bell
    • my daughter Alice Preece & her children John, Elizabeth, Ann, Alice & Mary Bell
    • my grandaughter Mary Wilde
    • my grandson Thomas Bell by my son Thomas Bell deceased
    • my grandson James Roberts
    • Executors – my son Francis Bell & my daughter Alice Preece
    • Witnesses - Henry Davies, Roger Watkins & James Powell.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • From this Voter's Will, it seems that he died either as a bachelor or a childless widower.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Bell was buried 7 November 1717, All Saints. . He seems to have died as either a bachelor or a childless widower – there being no mention of a wife or child in his Will.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 27 September 1717 & proved 13 November 1717) of Edward Bell of All Saints, blacksmith.
    • My sister Alice Price (£20 to be distributed amongst her 5 children after her death – in the meantime my sister to have the interest of the £20).
    • Children of my brother Francis Bell – Thomas, Francis, Ann, Alice & Elizabeth Bell.
    • Children of my sister Alice Price – John, Elizabeth, Alice, Ann & Mary.
    • Children of my brother Thomas Bell – Thomas Bell & Mary Wild.
    • Executor – my brother Francis Bell
    • Witnesses – Roger Watkins, John Seaborne, James Powell.

Miscellaneous

  • On 19 May 1710, Edward Bell (s) of the City of Hereford, blacksmith, became bail or surety to the end of the plea for Thomas Bell of the City of Hereford, weaver, in a plea of trespass on the case to the plaintiff's damage of 39s. The case involved Thomas Bell & his wife Elizabeth.

Was this Voter a Victualler?

  • Possibly of Interest. On 22 May 1694, a Licence was granted to Thomas Bell (but which Thomas Bell?) of Eign Ward to keep a common alehouse or victualling house in the house where he then dwelleth for one whoe year. On 17 January 1694/5, this Licence was delivered up in open sessions & accepted by the Justices that he, Thomas Bell, shall cease to sell ale, beer or cider. [BG 11/17/5/58].
  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Edward Bell of Eign Ward in 1717. The recognizance shows that Edward Bell was bound by £10 and that his sureties Charles Aubrey & George Parry were bound by £5 each.

 

BELL, Francis: clerk to Mr Lewis of All Saints

In the 1716/7 Election, Francis Bell, clerk to Mr Lewis of All Saints, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Francis Bell also voted in 1734 (clerk, All Saints), 1741 (Parish Clerk): [HCityPBk]
  • Francis Bell of Hereford voted in the 1722 Parliamentary Election for the County of Hereford – his qualifying freehold being in the City of Hereford: [HCountyPBk].

Francis Bell, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 July 1687: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission was 10s [MAc], Francis Bell was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

Mr Lewis of All Saints

  • This was Hugh Lewis, D.D., Vicar of All Saints.
  • For further details of this clergyman, see his entry below – Hugh Lewis, D.D.

This Voter's Father & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, Francis is known to have been the son of Thomas Bell of the City of Hereford, blacksmith, & Alice his wife.
  • For further details about this Voter's Parents & Siblings, see the entry above for his brother – Edward Bell, smith.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Francis Bell & Elizabeth Tayler were married at St Nicholas on 19 August 1686.
  • At least 7 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints.
    • Ann (27 January 1687/8)
    • Thomas (25 September 1689)
    • Alice (25 August 1691)
    • Richard (14 May 1694)
    • William (baptised 21 March 1697 & buried 10 November 1705)
    • Francis (16 June 1702)
    • Elizabeth (18 July 1706)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Francis Bell was buried #, #. [try All Saints 1744]
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 20 December 1742 & proved 30 March 1745) of Francis Bell of All Saints, shoemaker – aged & infirm.
  • Estate included several messuages in All Saints.
    • My son Richard (my messuage or dwelling house which I lately built with the buildings &c thereunto belonging situated in the parish of All Saints & now in the possession of my son Richard) + (the use of the pump in the backside of the house herein after bequeathed to my daughter Ann)
    • My son Francis (my dwelling house wherein I now live, with the backside & yard & 3 stables adjoining – but not that part of the convenient or necessary house which I lately took from the messuage & bequeathed to my daughter Alice)
    • My grandson Thomas Bell eldest son of my son Thomas Bell deceased (£20)
    • My grandson William Bell youngest son of my son Thomas Bell deceased (£10)
    • My grandaughter Margaret, daughter of my son Thomas Bell deceased (£10)
    • My son Richard Bell (£5)
    • My daughter Elizabeth (surname not mentioned) (£30)
    • My daughter Ann (married surname not mentioned) (my messuage or tenement, backside & stable, late in the possession of James Trahern but now void and lying on the west side of the house I live in – to be at her disposal as if she was sole & unmarried) + (half of my pewter) + (one third of the residue)
    • Alexander, son of my daughter Ann (if she does not dispose of my messuage or tenement abovementioned, then it to pass to her son Alexander)
    • My daughter Alice (married surname not mentioned) (£20 towards a debt of £40 which I owe her) + (my messuage or dwelling house with buildings situated in the parish of All Saints & now in the possession of Andrew King – with part of the convenient or necessary house – to be at her disposal as if she was sole & unmarried) + (half of my pewter) + (one third of the residue). What I have given to my daughter Ann her husband shall have no disposing power of nor intermeddle therewith.
    • Elizabeth, daughter of my daughter Alice (if she does not dispose of my messuage or tenement abovementioned, then it to pass to her daughter Elizabeth Cooke)
    • My daughter Elizabeth (one third of the residue)
    • Executors – my sons Francis Bell & Richard Bell.
    • Witnesses – Thomas Cox, Thomas Dale, John Hutchins.

 

BELL, Richard: son of Francis Bell (preceding)

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Bell, son of Francis Bell preceding voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Bell also voted in 1734 (corvisor), 1741 (corvisor) & 1747 (corvisor): [HCity PBks].

Richard Bell, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 January 1716/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Richard Bell was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Richard, son of Francis Bell & Elizabeth, was baptised on 14 May 1694: [All Saints].
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his father – Francis Bell, clerk to Mr Lewis of All Saints

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown
  • Possibly Relevant. Deanery Probate#. Will (proved 18 April 1766) of Richard Bell of All Saints

 

BELL, Thomas: of Bristol [Gloucestershire]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Bell of Bristol voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

This Voter has not yet been identified. There were several Freemen with the name of Thomas Bell.

 

BELL, Thomas: clerk

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Bell, clerk, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Bell, clerk, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

I have not as yet identified this Voter's record of admission as a Freeman – there being several possibilities.

Oxford Alumni

There are two possibilities for this Voter:

  • Thomas Bell, son of Thomas Bell
  • Thomas Bell, son of Francis Bell

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Relevance or Interest. Merchant taylors school register. Thomas Bell b. 2 october 1658 – son of Thomas Bell of Hereford. Elected to St Johns Oxford 1677. BCL 1684. [Internet]

 

BENNET, Herbutt: of Shellwych [i.e. Shelwick, Herefordshire], gent

[This Voter's forename was usually spelt as Herbert]

In the 1716/7 Election, Herbutt Bennet of Shellwych, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Herbutt Bennet did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Herbert Bennett, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Edward Bennett, gent, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Herbert, son of Mr Edward Bennett & Elizabeth, was baptised 6 October 1685: [St John the Baptist].
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for Edward Bennett & Elizabeth, a Deanery Marriage Licence was issued on 18 November 1684 for the intended marriage of Edward Bennett (of St John the Baptist, gent, bachelor, about 30 years of age) & Elizabeth Edwyn (of All Saints, spinster, about 24 years of age).
  • At least 2 child were born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Herbert (6 October 1685) [this Voter]
    • Edward (7 September 1690)
  • According to Robinson, Edward Bennett (this Voter's father) was a descendant of Leonard Bennett, nephew & heir of Bishop Bennett. The Episcopal Manor of Shelwick in the parish of Holmer was leased to Leonard Bennett in the 17th century. The Manor was inherited by Edward Bennett who sold it to Pauncefoot Wall in 1699. [Robinson].

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter. Nevertheless, at least 2 children were born to Herbert Bennett & Elizabeth his wife and were baptised at Holmer:
    • Elizabeth (10 July 1717)
    • Edward (2 September 1719)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Herbert Bennet was buried #, #.
  • PCC Probate. Will (proved 13 July 1731) of Herbert Bennet, gent, of Shelwick.

Miscellaneous

  • Lease and release 11/12 May, 1718 – [BC 63/27-29]
    • John Phillips of Hereford, gent.
    • Herbert Bennet of Shelwick, Holmer, gent, and Elizabeth his wife.
    • Philip, Lord Bishop of Hereford

      Reciting deeds from 1713 - Now (1) to (3) 4 closes of arable and pasture land without Friars Gate in St.Nicholas parish - With final concord folded inside release.

    Also BC 63/30-32 – 20 & 21 may 1719 – arable l;ands without friars gate in st Nicholas parish

 

BENNET, Phillip: of Ross

In the 1716/7 Election, Phillip Bennet of Ross voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Philip Bennet did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

A record of this Voter's admission as a Freeman of the City of Hereford has not yet been found.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BENNET, Richard: of Ledbury, tanner

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Bennet of Ledbury, tanner, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Bennett, of Ledbury, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Bennett, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 2 February 1714/5 – for 20s – late apprentice to Richard Hankins, tanner: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Possibly relevant. Diocesan Probate#. Will (dated #, proved 18 July 1735) of Richard Bennett of Ledbury.

 

BERINGTON, James: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Bethell, clerk, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Berrington also voted in 1734 (victualler), 1741 (bailiff) & 1747 (bailiff): [HCityPBks].

James Berrington, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 January 1716/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], James Berrington was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • James, son of Francis Berrington & Elizabeth, was baptised 1 March 1691/2, St Martin.
  • Although no marriage licence or marriage entry has yet been found for Francis Berrington, he seems to have been twice married.
    • At least 2 children were born to Francis Berrington & Margaret his wife and baptised in the City of Hereford:
      • Abigail (baptised twice# - 4 July 1671, St Martin & 3 September 1671, All Saints)
      • Elizabeth (20 July 1674, All Saints)

      Margaret wife of Francis Berrington was buried 29 December 1683, St Martin.

    • At least # children were born to Francis Berrington & Elizabeth his wife and were baptised at St Martin:
      • Benjamin (16 December 1688)
      • James (1 March 1691/2) [this Voter]
      • Francis (baptism not yet found, buried # December 1699)
  • Francis Berrington was buried 4 September 1710, St Martin

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • James Berrington & Ann Cook were married at All Saints on 11 November 1716. At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • Elizabeth (22 August 1717, St Peter)
    • Ann (18 May 1719, St Martin's)
    • James (22 January 1720/1, St Martin's)
      • James Berrington, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 5s – eldest son of James Berrington, glover: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Francis (8 September 1723, St Martin's)

Miscellaneous

  • Unfortunately, most of the Minutes of the Common Council of Hereford were destroyed in the 1830s. At at unknown date, James Berrington was elected one of the 5 Porters of the Gates of Hereford. At the time of the meeting held on 28 September 1725, James Berrington was the most senior of the 5 Porters.

 

BEST, Thomas: smith

[Variant spellings include BEAST]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Best, smith, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Best did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Best junior, smith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 January 1681/2: [RF]. Although Thomas Beast, smith, is listed in the Mayor's Accounts for that year (Richard Gower, Mayor), the column for the money has been left blank. This suggests to me that Thomas Beast had not paid the admission fine by the date that the Mayor's Accounts were finalised.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • As this Voter, in his younger days, was known as Thomas Best junior, he may have been the son of (or otherwise closely related to) an older man of the same name. In the 1664 Hearth Tax, a man named Thomas Best was assessed to have 1 not-chargeable hearth in Wyebridge Ward. A Rent Roll for the Corporation of the City of Hereford, made in the time of John Williams, Mayor (elected 1671), records that Thomas Beast (but which one?) paid 2s/6d for a house near St Martin's church.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 26 November 1677 for the intended marriage of Thomas Best (x) (of St Martin, blacksmith, bachelor, about 32 years of age) & Margaret Pritchard (of St Martin, spinster, about 30 years of age). The second bondsman was John Davies (s) (of St Nicholas, shoemaker).
    • At least 3 children were born Thomas Best - two of whom were baptised at St Martin.
    • John (eldest son) (baptism not yet found)
      • This child's baptism may have been the one which was entered in the Parish Register as John, son of John Best & Margaret, baptised # November 1681. Perhaps the father's name should have been Thomas.
      • John Best, blacksmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 26 March 1708 – eldest son of Thomas Best: [RF + transcript].
      • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of John Best, late of the City of Hereford, blacksmith were granted on 8 May 1730 to Margaret Best (x) of St Andrews, Holborn, Middlesex, spinster – the sister of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Charles Tucker (s) of St Martin, gent, & Thomas Jenkins (s) of St John the Baptist, shoemaker. The Inventory was valued at £4/16s/6d.
    • Thomas (24 February 1683/4) (parents: Thomas Beast junior & Margaret)
      • This child may have been the Thomas, son of Thomas Beast, who was buried on # June 1694, St Martin.
    • Margaret (12 June 1687) (parents: Thomas Best & Margaret)
      • She was a spinster of St Andrews, Holborn, Middlesex when granted Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of her brother John Best on 8 May 1730.
  • Margaret, wife of Thomas Best, was buried 9 May 1729, St Martin.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown.

 

BETHELL, Richard: baker

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Bethell, baker, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Bethell also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]. He probably voted in subsequent elections but the situation is confusing because his son Richard Bethell was admitted a Freeman on 16 November 1732 & exercised his right to vote.

Richard Bethell, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 12 August 1714: [RF].

The Problem

  • In 1717, there was only one Richard Bethell, baker, who was a Freeman of the City of Hereford. Because a man could be admitted a Freeman at any age, this Voter could have been any age at all – above the age of 21 years.
  • The situation is complicated by the presence of another Richard Bethell, baker, who did not become a Freeman until 1732. This Richard Bethell must have petitioned in 1724 to become a Freeman – but was not sworn until 1732.
    • At its meeting held on 13 August 1724, the Common Council of Hereford ordered that Richard Bethell of this city, baker, having served 7 years apprenticeship to Richard Eckley late citizen & baker deceased, may be made free of the City: [HCCMBk].
    • Richard Bethell of the City of Hereford, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 16 November 1732 – for 20s – late apprentice to Richard Eckley, baker, deceased, and afterwards turned over to Richard Bethell senior: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM].
  • Although I do not have the proof of it, the Richard Bethell, baker, who was admitted in 1732, may have been the Richard Bethell whose death was recorded in the Hereford Journal:
    • Yesterday died, in his 72nd year, Mr RICHARD BETHELL, formerly an eminent baker in this city; who, after having acquired a handsome fortune, had the good sense to retire from business several years ago, in order to enjoy it. [HJ, 5 March 1772]
  • The Richard Bethell, baker, who died in 1772 at the age of 72 years may have been the Richard, son of Richard Bethell & Radigan, who was baptised 19 December 1700, Wellington.
  • Another Richard Bethell, baker, was admitted a Freeman in 1762. Richard Bethell, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 1 February 1762 [RF] or 8 February 1762 [HCCM] – eldest son of Richard Bethell, baker: [RF + HCCM].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown – there being several possibilities.
  • Given the age of the groom, the following marriage seems more likely to be that of the Richard Bethell (admitted 1732) rather than the Richard Bethell (admitted 1714):
    • Richard Bethell (s) (of All Saints, baker, widower, about 30 years of age) & Ann Rogers (of All Saints, spinster, 30 years) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 31 July 1732, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 31 July 1732. The second bondsman was Thomas Garnons (s) (of St. John the Baptist, barber).

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous Information about bakers with the name of Richard Bethell

  • On 19 November 1741, Benjamin Stone, Master, and Richard Bethel, one of the Wardens, of the Company of Bakers within the City complained about John Farley in a plea of trespass on the case.
  • Petition to be considered at the June 1745 meeting of the Common Council of Hereford. Petition of Richard Holland of the city, baker, who was bound apprentice for the term of 7 years to Elizabeth Caldecott the widow of Thomas Caldecott late of the said city baker & soon after was turned over to john smallman of the said city baker who was then in partnership with the said elizabeth caldecott but no Freeman d& after he had served him about a year & half was turned over to richard bethell baker near the cross in this city and served him the remainder of his time.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (proved 1 April 1772) of Richard Bethell of All Saints.

 

BETHELL, Samuel: clerk

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Bethell, clerk, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Samuel Bethell, clerk, also voted in 1734 (of Dinedor), 1741, 1747: [HCityPBk].

Samuel Bethell, student at Oxford University, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 March 1708 – eldest son of William Bethell of Lugwardine, tailor: [RF + transcript]

Oxford Alumni Entry

  • Samuel Bethell, son of William Bethell of City of Hereford, p.p. – Brasenose College – matriculated 28 March 1705, aged 17 years – BA 1709 – Rector of Dinedor 1731 – died 9 November 1766 & buried on 13 November 1766.
  • As Samuel Bethell was a student of Brasenose College, he was probably educated at Hereford Cathedral School.

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • William Bythell, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 7 September 1682 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Samuel, son of William Bythell & Jane, was baptised 2 November 1687, St John the Baptist.
  • For further details, see the entry below for his father – William Bethell, tailor.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Samuel Bethell (#) (of Bullingham#) & Elizabeth Collins (of Bullingham#) were married at Ballingham on 17 April 1720, by Diocesan Marriage Licence: [109 in 1720-1729 in 1716-1721].
  • At least 2 children were born this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Samuel (30 March 1721)
      • Samuel Bethell the younger, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 12 March 1761 – for 5s – only son of Samuel Bethell the elder of Dinedor, clerk: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM].
    • William (baptised 1 February 1722/3 & buried 6 February 1722/3)
  • This Voter's wife may have been the Elizabeth Bethel who was buried 17 February 1722/3, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Samuel Bethell died 9 November 1766.
  • Samuel Bethell was buried 13 November 1766, #. [try Dinedor]

 

BETHELL, William: tailor

In the 1716/7 Election, William Bethell, tailor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • In 1734, there was no vote by a man described as William Bethell, tailor; however, William Bethell of Kington voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]. Perhaps the tailor of 1716/7 was settled in Kington by 1734.

William Bythell, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 7 September 1682 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

@ BI Surnames

 

BIRCH, Thomas: of Ross, gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Birch of Ross, gent, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Birch also voted in 1734 (of London): [HCityPBk].

Thomas Birch, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Thomas Birch, esquire, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His father's Admission

  • Thomas Birch of Hampton Bishop, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 17 October 1695: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Birch & Mary, was baptised 31 May 1694: [Hampton Bishop].
    • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter's parents, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted to 30 October 1689 for the intended marriage of Thomas Birch (of Hampton Bishop, bachelor, about 26 years of age) & Mary Jones (of Hampton Bishop, spinster, about 17 years of age). At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at Hampton Bishop:
      • Sarah (baptised 24 December 1691)
      • John (2 February 1692/3) [search# for his burial]
      • Thomas (31 May 1694) [this Voter]
      • Samuel (21 October 1695)
      • Mary (20 October 1697)
    • Thomas Birch was buried 16 February 1711/2, Hampton Bishop.
      • PCC Probate – 21 May 1712 - Sentence of Thomas Birch of Hampton Bishop.

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

 

BIRT, Francis: cloth~

[Cloth~ was used as an abbreviation for clothier, clothmaker & clothworker].

In the 1716/7 Election, Francis Birt, cloth~, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Francis Birt, clothier / clothworker, also voted in 1734, 1741 & 1761 (of Hay): [HCityPBks].

Francis Birt, clothmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 30 September 1712: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Francis Birt (s) (of St John the Baptist, clothworker, bachelor, about 25 years of age) & Mary Watkins (of All Saints, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Sutton St Nicholas on 8 December 1717, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 6 December 1717. The second bondsman was Thomas Birt (s) (of the same, gent): [435 in 1716-1717 in 1715-1717].
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • Thomas (2 November 1718, St John the Baptist)
    • Francis (7 April 1721, St Nicholas).

Miscellaneous

  • At an unknown time in the early 1700s, Francis Birt had lived in Broad Street.
    • By his Will (dated 23 March 1722/3, Deanery Probate 29 Ausut 1723) Humphrey Minton of the Half Moon, in Broad Street, innholder, bequeathed, subject to certain conditions, his properties to his son Thomas Minton. One of those properties was a messuage or tenement which he (the testator) had lately bought of Mr Hugh Russell, late in the tenure of Francis Birt, but then (i.e. as at the time of making the Will) in the possession of ~ Russell, barber – the premises being in Broad Street.
    • Francis Birt & Humphrey Minton may have been related by marriage. On 6 June 1691, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted for the intended marriage of Humphry Minthorn (of St Martin, bachelor, about 28 years of age) & Phillis Birt (of Sutton St Nicholas, spinster, about 28 years of age).

Possibly of Relevance or of Interest

  • IGI – Francis, daughter of Philip Birt, was baptised 12 December 1678, Sutton St Nicholas.
  • Diocesan Probate. Admin + Will of Phillip Birt of St Nicholas – 17 June 1707.
  • Diocesan Probate. Admin of Philip Birt of Sutton St Michael – 4 January 1719.

 

BISSELL, William: senior, of Bromyard

In the 1716/7 Election, William Bissell senior of Bromyard voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of William Bissell voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

William Byssell, mercer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 25 April 1690: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], William Byssell was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • William Bissell, son of Mr William Bissell of the parish of Ledbury, Herefordshire, was bound apprentice to Mr Robert Symonds junior of the City of Hereford, mercer, for 7 years by Indentures dated 24 April 1683. Having truly served his apprenticeship, William Byssell was admitted & sworn a master of the society: [MercersMBk].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found.
  • From the record of this Voter's apprenticeship, it is known that his father was William Byssell of Ledbury. No further details of the family have been found.
  • Possible relatives of this Voter. Nicholas, son of William Bissell, gent, & Jane, was baptised on 1 December 1673, St John the Baptist.
  • In 1677, William Bissell of Ledbury, was appointed Receiver of the Seventeen Months Tax for Herefordshire.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • William Bissell (s) (of St Peter, City of Hereford, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Joyce Michell (of Bromyard, spinster, about 23 years of age) were married at Stoke Lacy on 5 October 1690, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 4 October 1690.
  • At least 8 children were born to this couple and baptised in Herefordshire:
    • Elizabeth (16# September 1691, St Peter, City of Hereford)
    • William (11 January 1693/4, St Peter, City of Hereford) (search# for burial)
    • William (20 March 1695/6, Bromyard)
    • Jane 29 March 1698, Bromyard)
    • Edward (16 May 1700, Bromyard)
    • John (8 July 1702, Bromyard)
    • James (31 January 1704/5, Bromyard)
    • Benjamin (28 March 1708, Bromyard)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown
  • Possible of Relevance. Diocesan Probate. Letters of Administration# of the deceased estate of William Bissell of Bromyard were granted on 19 December 1720 to #.

 

BISSELL, William: senior, of Bromyard

[surely this entry in the Poll Book was meant to be William Bissell junior, of Bromyard]

In the 1716/7 Election, William Bissell senior of Bromyard voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of William Bissell voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

William Bissell junior, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 6 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of William Bissell, mercer: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter was probably the William, son of William Bissell & Joyce, who was baptised on 20 March 1695/6, Bromyard. Assuming that William was baptised in his infancy, this is yet another example of a man being admitted a Freeman whilst under the age of 21 years.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for William Bissell senior of Bromyard.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Possibly of Relevance or of Interest

  • Here lyeth the body of Elizabeth, daughter of Captain William Bissell, who died October 26th, 1738, aged eight: [Havergal].

 

@ BL Surnames

 

BLAKEWAY, Ed'd: glover

[Variant spellings include BLAGUE, BLAKWE, BLAKWEE, BLAQUE]

In the 1716/7 Election, Ed'd Blakeway, glover, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward also voted in 1734 (Edward Blague, glover), 1741 (Edward Blague, bailiff): [HCityPBks].

Edward Blaque was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 10 September 1706 – for wine & thanks - eldest son of Thomas Blaque, glover: [RF + AdmC].

  • Thomas Blaque junior, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 December 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Edward, son of Thomas Blaque & Mary, was baptised 7 October 1688, All Saints.
    • [for further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry below for his father]

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Edward Blaque & Elizabeth Gwillim were married at All Saints on 8 October 1709.
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • Elinor (baptised 26 December 1710 & buried 4 January 1710/1)
    • Elizabeth (22 March 1712/3)
    • Catherine (26 June 1715)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Blaque was buried #, #. [try St Owen 1745]

This Voter, a Victualler

  • Unfortunately, very few Quarter Sessions records of the grant of Victuallers Licences have survived. Nevertheless, the extant records show that a Victualler's Licence was granted to Edward Blaque of Eign Ward in 1717, 1721, 1727 & 1742.
  • On 26 June 1739, eight men entered into a recognizance to appear at the next General Quarter Sessions to answer to a Bill of indictment against him for selling cider without a licence. Edward Blaque of Hereford, glover, was one of the eight men. [BG 11/5/60].

Miscellaneous

  • At the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford held on 4 October 1711, the grand jury presented Edward Blaue for not amending the causeway before his door in Bewell Street, it being found to be very defective on 3 October 1711. The Grand Jury added that it ought to be repaired by him. [#] By a document dated 31 January 1711/2, Jo: Morse & Jonah Taylor certified that the causeway before the door of Edward Blaque was now mended & in good repair. [#]
  • Ann Lewis was the wife of Breynton Lewis. On Saturday 25th August 1722, a disturbance occurred between her & Elizabeth, the wife of Edward Blaque of Hereford, glover. According to Ann's complaint (made four days later) Elizabeth Blaque came into her dwelling house, broke several items, swore at her, using the words "Damn you, for a bitch, I will tear you in pieces"; and then chased her. Ann Lewis added, in her complaint, that she was now afraid that Elizabeth Blaque designed to do her further mischief or bodily harm. [BG11/5/54]
  • A petition addressed to the Quarter Sessions to be held on Thursday 29 April 1731 by Walter Vaughan of All Saints in the liberties of the city, glover: he hath a son named Richard Vaughan aged about 15 years which he prays may be placed out an apprentice to Edward Blaque of All Saints in the Liberties cutter of gloves to learn his art &c which is not a branch of the petitioner's trade – with the moneys usually applied to such charitable uses. [BG 11/5/57]

 

BLAKEWAY, Thomas junior:

[Variant spellings include BLAGUE, BLAKWE, BLAKWEE, BLAQUE]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Blakeway junior voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Blakeway / Blaque did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

Thomas Blaque junior, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 December 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Blaque & Catherine, was born on 19 December 1661 & baptised on 26 December 1661, St John the Baptist.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Henry (born 28 March 1660 & baptised 5 April 1660) [father: mr]
    • Thomas (born 19 December 1661 & baptised 26 December 1661) [this Voter]
  • Another child might have been born to Thomas Blaque. Sarah, daughter of Thomas Blaque & (hard to read name – but looked like "Arinella"#) was baptised 2 September 1671, St Peter.
  • Katherine, wife of Thomas Blaguee, was buried 20 March 1677, St Peter.
  • Thomas Blaque senior was buried 23 December 1718, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Thomas Blaque (signed as Thomas Blaque) (of St Peter, bachelor, about 24 years of age) & Mary Phillipps (of All Saints, spinster, about 24 years of age) were married at All Saints on 6 February 1685/6, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 5 February 1685/6.
  • At least 5 children were born to this couple:
    • Mary (9 April 1687, St Martin)
    • Edward (7 October 1688, All Saints) [see his entry above]
    • Elizabeth (22 February 1691/2, All Saints)
    • Sarah (baptised 21 June 1695 & buried 17 April 1711, All Saints)
    • Catherine (22 February 1701/2)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Blakequey was buried 3 October 1732, All Saints.

Miscellaneous

  • Deanery Probate. The last Will & Testament (dated 22nd December 1725, proved 2nd May 1728) of Mary Berington of the parish of Canon Pyon, widow, touched upon the life of the City of Hereford. She made small monetary bequests to her cozens in Hereford - Hester Prosser, Barnaby Prosser, Henry Prosser, & Thomas Blackway. The legatee Barnaby Prosser may have been the Barnabas Prosser of the City of Hereford, brasier, who was admitted a Freeman on 25th October 1725 - on the basis of completing his apprentice to William Parkhouse of this city, brasier, deceased.

 

BLUNT, Francis: labourer

In the 1716/7 Election, Francis Blunt, labourer, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Francis Blunt also voted in 1734 (victualler), 1741 (victualler) & 1747 (victualler): [HCityPBks].

I have not yet found any record of the admission of Francis Blunt as a Freeman of the City of Hereford. Nevertheless, as he voted in 4 Parliamentary Elections for the City of Hereford, seemingly without challenge, he must have been admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford at some time before the 1716/7 Election.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Francis Blunt & Ann Morgan, widow, were married at All Saints on 19 June 1709.
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised and/or buried in the City of Hereford:
    • Thomas (buried 18 May 1711, All Saints)
    • Ann (buried 5 June 1711, All Saints)
    • Thomas (baptised 13 October 1712, St Owen)
      • In 1730/1, the duty was paid on the apprenticeship indenture of Thomas, son of Francis Blunt of Hereford, to John Postance of Bridstow, Herefordshire.
      • Thomas Blunt, feltmaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 6 October 1740 – for 5s – eldest son of Francis Blunt: [RF + CAc]
    • Elizabeth (baptised 13 October 1712, St Owen)

His Wife's Previous Marriage

  • The previous marriage of Ann Morgan, widow, has not yet been identified; however, it seems that at least one child was born to Ann when married to Mr Morgan. As mentioned below, Thomas Blunt, son of Francis Blunt, mentioned his sister-in-law Mary Morgan in his statement in 1733. Mary was presumably the daughter of Mr Morgan & his wife Ann.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Francis Blunt was buried #, #.

Miscellaneous

  • In 1711, Francis Blunt was the victualler at the Fish & Bottle without Eign Gate. This fact was disclosed at the City of Hereford Quarter Sessions held on 12 July 1711. Elizabeth Tomkins of the City of Hereford, singlewoman, had to give evidence of the circumstances in which she became pregnant. Some events took place at the house of Francis Blunt of the Fish & Bottle without Eign Gate. [Quarter Sessions Papers]
  • At the Quarter Sessions held on 12 July 1712, Francis Blunt of the parish of St Owen, victualler, was presented for keeping an idle, disorderly house to the great disturbance of his neighbours. [BG 11/5/52]/
  • There must have been a time when Francis Blunt was a poor man – who might have need to ask for parish relief. On 21 May 1719, All Saints acknowledged that Francis Blunt, Ann his wife, & Thomas & Elizabeth their children were settled in their parish. The document was directed to St. Nicholas [AH70/233/40]
  • Few records of Victuallers Licences have survived. A Victualler's Licence was granted to Francis Blunt of Eign Ward in 1721, 1727 & 1742.
  • At the Tourn for Eign Ward held on 28 October 1725, Francis Blunt was presented for not repairing the causeway before his house without Eign Gate: [BG 11/4/11].
  • At the General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford held on 16 July 1730, the Grand Jury presented Francis Blunt without Eign Gate for keeping a skittle alley, being an unlawful game against the Act of Parliament. [BG 11/5/56]
  • In 1733, Thomas Blunt, feltmaker, son of Francis Blunt of Hereford, victualler, and apprentice of John Poston of Wilton in the parish of Bridstow, was suspected of aiding & assisting & abetting in the felonious taking of 10 guineas in gold, 1 moydore & 40 shillings in silver from the person of William Bradford of Pembridge whilst he (WB) was intoxicated with liquor & lay sleeping in the stable of Francis Blunt his father in the parish of All Saints within the Liberties of this City. The incident happend at his father's pub in Hereford. In his very detailed statement, Thomas Blunt mentioned his father, his mother, his sister Elizabeth Blunt & his sister-in-law Mary Morgan.
  • By 1736, Francis Blunt was the Victualler of the White Horse, in the Above Eign, without Eign Gate. On 6th May 1736, Thomas Reece, Petty Constable of Eign Ward, did present Francis Blunt living at the White Horse without Eign Gate, for keeping a disorderly house. Two months later, John Baker of the City of Hereford, glover, entered into a recognizance - the condition being that Ann, the wife of Francis Blunt of the City of Hereford, victualler, doth & shall personally appear at the next General Quarter Sessions for the City to answer an indictment found against her at the last Quarter Session for entertaining inmates. [BG11/5/5/115 & 119]

 

BLUNT, John: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, John Blunt, butcher, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • This Voter probably died before 1734.

John Blunt, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 14 August 1683: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Diocesan Marriage Licence was granted on 19 February 1682/3 for the intended marriage of John Blunt (x) (of Weobley, butcher, bachelor) & Elizabeth Griffiths (of Eardisland, spinster). The second bondsman was Thomas Blunt (x) (of St Peter in the city of Hereford, butcher): [368 in 1682 in 1682-1685].
  • Although at least 8 children were born to John Blunt & Elizabeth, only 7 baptism entries have been found:
    • Stephen (known to be eldest son but baptism not yet found)
      • [for further details, see his entry below]
    • Sarah (4 December 1683, St Peter)
    • John (4 May 1684, Eardisland) (presumably died before 1696/7)
    • Henry (9 August 1685, Weobley)
    • Mary (4 November 1685, St Peter)
    • Susannah (13 December 1690, St Peter)
    • Elizabeth (20 August 1693, St Peter)
    • John (28 January 1696/7, St Peter)
      • John Blunt junior of the City of Hereford, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 8 August 1721 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father John Blunt senior, butcher: [RF + AdmC]

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter was probably the John Blunt out of St Giles Hospital who was buried 26 May 1729, St Owen.

Miscellaneous

  • On 15 April 1725, the Common Council of Hereford ordered that John Eve of the City, butcher, having served 7 years apprenticeship to John Blunt senior, butcher, be made free of the City. [HCCM].

 

BLUNT, Stephen: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, Stephen Blunt, butcher, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Stephen Blunt, butcher, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Stephen Blunt, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 September 1714 – son of John Blunt, butcher: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although the baptism entry for this Voter has not yet been found, he is known to have been the eldest son of John Blunt, butcher.
  • [for details of this Voter's parents, see the entry above for John Blunt, butcher]

This Voter's First Wife

  • Stephen Blunt & Margery Merrick were married at St Peter on 6 September 1716. Theirs may have been a childless marriage.
  • Margery wife of Stephen Blunt was buried 19 March 1725/6, St Peter.

This Voter's Second Wife & Children

  • Stephen Blunt (#) (of St Peter, butcher, widower, about 40 years of age) & Ann Stockin (of parish of Leominster, spinster, about 35 years of age) were married at Holmer on 2 October 1726. The second bondsman was John Barnett (#) (of St Peter, clothworker). At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • Mary (4 April 1728)
    • John (7 June 1730)
      • On 2 October 1744, John Blunt, son of Ann Blunt of St Peter, widow, was bound apprentice to Jonathan Meredith, barber, barber surgeon & perukemaker, by Indentures dated 13 July 1744: [HabMBk].
      • John Blunt, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the Mayoral Year of William Chinn (1750-1) – for 5s: [RF + CAc].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Stephen Blount was buried #, #. [not St Peter 1738 & 1739].
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration were granted on 18 February 1739 of the deceased estate of Stephen Blount of St Peter to Ann Blunt, widow, the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were John Smallman (s) of Hereford, baker, and Joseph Smallman (s) of Hereford, gent. Inventory £18/11s/4d – appraisers Francis Havard & Walter Thackway.

 

BLUNT, Thomas: of Wellington

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Blunt of Wellington voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Blunt of Wellington did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter may have been the Thomas Blunt who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 March 1707/8 – eldest son of Lawrence Blunt, turner: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings – assuming he was the son of Lawrence Blunt

  • Thomas, son of Lawrence Blunt & Margaret, was baptised 2 September 1676, St Peter.
  • Lawrence Blunt & Margaret Walton of the City of Worcester were married at St Peter on 28 September 1673.
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • William (# # 1674)
    • Thomas (2 September 1676) [this Voter]
    • Walter (baptised 23 March 1678 & buried 27 March 1679)
    • Margaret (6 January 1684)
    • Benjamin (3 July 1687)
    • Richard (20 June 1689)
      • On 29 November 1705, it was ordered that £100 of the produce of Lord Scudamore's money be used to apprentice 20 poor boys, being the sons of poor Freemen. [HCCM]. At the next meeting, the chosen boys were named – Richard Blunt of St Peters, son of Lawrence Blunt deceased, being one of them – he to be put apprentice to (unnamed): [HCCM, 13 December 1705].

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BLUNT, Thomas senior: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Blunt senior, butcher, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • This Voter died before 1734

Thomas Blunt, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 12 May 1674: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

    Unknown

Parents of the Wife of this Voter

ALICE MORRIS (x) of St Peters, widow of Thomas Morris

Will dated 2 March 1674/5

This Voter's Wife

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 5 February 1675/6 for the intended marriage of Thomas Blunt (x) (of St Peter, butcher, bachelor) & Margery Daniel (of St Peter, spinster). The second bondsman was John Maddox (s) (of St Peter, butcher). The fees included 4d to James Paine.
  • From the Will of her mother, it is known that Margery Daniel was the daughter of William Daniell & Alice. Deanery Probate. Will (dated 2 March 1674/5, proved #) of Alice Morris (x) of St Peter, widow of Thomas Morris. The legatees included her daughter Margery.
    • my daughter Margery Daniell, daughter of William Daniell deceased (the sum of £40 in the hands of John Chamberlin due by bond to Thomas Morris, my late husband, be paid unto my daughter Margery Daniell when she shall be married being part of the legacy left her by the Will of her late father William Daniell – my will is she may receive the interest thereof from the time she is 14 years of age until she shall be married) + (3 feather beds &c) + (one third of my household stuff)
  • Margery, wife of Thomas Blunt, was buried 10 September 1716, St Peter.

This Voter's Children

  • At least 11 children were born to Thomas Blunt & Margery his wife and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Margery (baptism entry not yet found)
      • Richard Cheston m. Margery Blunt at St Peter on 20 February 1698/9.
    • Thomas (# December 1676)
      • [for further details, see his entry below – Thomas Blunt junior, butcher]
    • Elizabeth (24 April 1684)
    • Bridget (21 February 1685/6) [father: butcher]
      • Here lyeth the body of Bridget Blount, daughter of Thomas & Margaret Blount, of this City, who died December the 7th, 1775, aged 91: [Havergal].
    • William (13 March 1686/7)
      • [for further details, see his entry below – William Blunt, butcher]
    • Alice (10 August 1689)
    • John (7 January 1691/2) [father: butcher]
    • Daniel (23 February 1693/4) [father: butcher]
      • Daniel Blunt, butcher, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 13 May 1717: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Daniel Blunt was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.
    • Joseph (31 August 1696) [father: butcher]
    • Mary (31 August 1696) [father: butcher]
    • Ann (4 December 1699)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Thomas Blunt was buried # December 1730, St Peter
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 4 November 1729, proved 14 May 1731 by Thomas Blunt & William Blunt the sons of the deceased & the executors) of Thomas Blount (#) the elder of the City of Hereford, butcher.
    • My properties #
    • My son William Blunt (properties + £540 + all my horses, mares & colts) (he to be one of my two executors)
    • My eldest daughter Margery, wife of Richard Cheston (£280)
    • My daughter Elizabeth Blunt (£540)
    • My daughter Bridget Blunt (£540)
    • My daughter Mary Blunt (properties + £280).
    • My daughter Ann Blunt (properties + £280)
    • My son Daniel Blunt (annuity of £5 – but if he reforms his ways, then he to have £100 but the annuity will cease)
    • My son-in-law Richard Cheston & his sons Richard, Thomas, John, Joseph & Daniel (£5 each)
    • My son Thomas Blunt (£20) (he to be one of my two executors) & his wife Elizabeth (one broad piece of 25s value)
    • Trustee & Overseer – Francis Woodhouse of Aramstone, gent
    • Witnesses – John Hunt, Thomas Pitt, Thomas Baker.

Miscellaneous

  • We present that Thomas Blunt of the City of Hereford, butcher, & Thomas Hollins of the City of Hereford butcher did on 15th day of December & from thence to the day of taking of this inquisition severally permit & suffer their dogs to lie in the street by night so that her Majesty's subjects can't pass and repass that way for danger & fear of being bitten & torn by the dogs. 15 January 1712/3 Quarter Sessions. [BG 11/5/52].
  • At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 27 April 1713, Thomas Blunt was presented for erecting a gutter along his house which carrieth the water upon William Hollings pentes to his great damage – to be pained 13s/4d if not amended by 25 June next. [BG 11/4/10].
  • At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 5 May 1715, several butchers including Thomas Blunt senior were presented for keeping mastiff dogs they being prejudicial to persons as walking the streets which dogs if not put away before 1 July next the butchers are to be pained 6s 8d each. [BG 11/3/9].

 

BLUNT, Thomas junior: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Blunt junior, butcher, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Blunt, butcher, voted in 1734, 1741, 1747: [HCityPBks].

This Voter was probably the Thomas Blunt who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of Richard Baineham (1698-9): [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Blunt & Margery, was baptised # December 1676, St Peter.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – Thomas Blunt senior, butcher.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BLUNT, William: butcher

In the 1716/7 Election, William Blunt, butcher, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Blunt, butcher, also voted in 1734, 1741, 1747, 1761: [HCityPBk].

William Blunt was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 23 January 1710/1: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], William Blunt was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • William, son of Thomas Blunt & Margery, was baptised 13 March 1686/7, St Peter.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – Thomas Blunt senior, butcher.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BLYKE, Theophilus: of London, gent & a "manager"

[Variant spellings include BLAQUE, BLEEKE, BLEYKE, BLIKE]

In the 1716/7 Election, Theophilus Blyke of London, gent & a manager, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Theophilus Blyke did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

Theophilus Blyke, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Gabriel Blyke, esq, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Gabriel Blyke was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 8 October 1668 – for £2: [RF + MAc, MCt]. As the admission fine was £2, Gabriel was probably admitted as a Foreigner.

His Father, a Common Council Man

  • # [get details]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Theophilus, son of Gabriel Blike & Ann, was baptised 9 December 1674, St Peter.
  • Gabriel Bleeke & Ann Yonger were married at Madley, Herefordshire, on 2 May 1671.
  • At least 4 children were born to Gabriel Blike & Ann his wife and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Gabriel (baptised 11 June 1672 & buried 16 October 1676)
    • Theophilus (9 December 1674) [this Voter]
    • Gabriel (baptism not yet found, buried 30 June 1679)
    • Mary (28 June 1681)
  • Ann, wife of Mr Gabriel Blyke, Alderman of this City, was buried 17 May 1707, St Peter.
  • Mr Gabriel Blyke, Alderman of this City, was buried 26 March 1708, St Peter.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • At least 4 children were born to Theophilus Blyke & Mary his wife:
    • Richard (baptism unknown) (eldest son)
    • (baptism not yet found, but Richard known to be the eldest son)
    • George (baptised 6 June 1718, St Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London)
    • Anastasia (baptism unknown)
      • Sunday last died, at her house in this city, Miss Blyke. [HJ, 12# December 1776]
      • Mrs Anastasia blyke, spinster, buried 18# December 1776, St Peter.
    • Brandon (baptism unknown, buried 7 August 1711, St Peter, City of Hereford)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Theophilus Blyke esq, Deputy Secretary at War, was buried in the churchyard at Isleworth, London, in 1718.
  • PCC Probate. Will (proved 8 April 1719) of Theophilus Blyke of St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex. At the time of making his Will, Theophilus Blyke was the father of three minor children. The legatees were:
    • My son Richard (£2,000 at 21 years)
    • My son George (£1,000 at 21 years)
    • My daughter Annastacia (£1,000 at 21 years or marriage)
    • My sister Mary Blyke (£10 per annum for her life)
    • My servant (£5 per annum for her life)
    • My wife Mary Blyke (the residue)

His Widow

  • The widow Mary Blyke married a clergyman who had a living in Gloucestershire: [Internet].

 

@ BO Surnames

 

BOSTOCK, John: of Worcester

[Variant spellings include BASTOCK, BODSTOCK]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Bostock of Worcester voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Bostock did not vote in 1734:[HCityPBk].

John Bostock, bricklayer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Bostock, bricklayer, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • John Bostock, bricklayer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 18 August 1707 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of John Bostock & Embline, was baptised 4 March 1686/7, St Peter.
    • John Bastock (of St Peter) & Emblin Merrick (of St Peter) were married at St Peter on 31 January 1681/2. At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter.
      • John (baptised 2 April 1683, buried 11 April 1684)
      • Emblin (8 March 1684/5)
      • John (4 March 1686/7) [this Voter]
      • George (25 April 1691)
        • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of George Bostock of St Owen were granted on 24 January 1742/3 to Mary Bostock (s) of St Owen, widow, the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were George Bostock (s) of St Owen, bricklayer, and Isaac Powell (s) of St John the Baptist, tailor. Inventory £4/14s/2d – appraiser Mary Bostock, widow.
        • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Mary Bostock of St Owen, widow, were granted to Mary, wife of George Powell, and Judith, wife of John Powell, they being the daughters of the deceased. Inventory £2/6s/0d.
      • Elizabeth (5 November 1693)
    • John Bostock died 22 March 1712, St John the Baptist. As the Parish Register records the death of John Bostock, perhaps he was buried elsewhere.
    • Emblin Bostock, widow, out of Trinity Hospital was buried 12 June 1724, St Peter. At its Meeting on 9 July 1724, the Common Council of Hereford ordered that Hannah Lawrence, widow, be admitted into Trinity Hospital in the room of [blank] Bostock, widow, deceased: [HCCM]

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • Possibly Relevant: John Bostock & Mary Cook were married at Claines, Worcester, on 30 June 1715.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BOTFEILD, Richard: of a Hospital

[Variant spellings include BOTFELL]

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Botfeild of a Hospital voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Against the name of Richard Botfield in the 1716/7 Poll Book the word "deced" was written – presumably an abbreviation for "deceased".

Richard Botfield, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 September 1681: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was £1 [MAc], Richard Botfield was probably admitted as a Foreigner for a total admission fine of £3.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • Mary Botfeild was buried 19 May 1715, All Saints. Perhaps she was the wife or relative of this Voter Richard Botfield

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Botfield was buried 16 March 1716/7, All Saints.

Miscellaneous

  • Richard Botfield was one of eight people who joined the Eignbrook Church (protestant) in Wyebridge Street in the period from 1 June 1707 to 1 February 1708: [The Eignbrook Story, by W.C. Ellis]

 

BOWEN, John: tanner

In the 1716/7 Election, John Bowen, tanner, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Bowen did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

John Bowen, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 October 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of William Bowen, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • This Voter's father, William Bowen, must have been a Freeman of the City – as his son was admitted a Freeman on the basis of being the eldest son. However, I have not yet found a record of William Bowen's admission. As the Register of Freemen begins in October 1659, William Bowen may have been admitted before late 1659.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found; however, he is known to have been the son of William Bowen. Although William Bowen is known to have had at least 2 children by his wife Joan, it is not known whether Joan was the mother of this Voter. The 2 children were baptised at St Peter:
    • Thomas (14 January 1672/3)
    • Hannah (9 April 1674)
  • Although neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter's father, the name of the wife of William Bowen is known from the Will of her mother.
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 9 April 1680, proved 6 July 1680) of Joan Brace of the City of Hereford, widow. Joan Brace bequeathed everything to her only daughter Joan Bowen of the City of Hereford, widow, & relict of William Bowen late of the City of Hereford, tanner deceased.
  • The Hearth Tax Assessment of 1664 shows that William Bowen had 4 chargeable hearths in Bysters Ward. The presence of 4 chargeable hearths in the house is a fair indication that William Bowen was either a prosperous man or an innkeeper.
  • In 1664, William Bowen was the Master of the Tanners Guild in the City of Hereford: [BG 11/2/28].
  • William Bowen seems to have had little regard for the authority of the Mayor & Justices of the Peace in the City of Hereford - even though he did do a stint as Chief Constable for Bysters Ward. William Bowen was presented numerous times. He encroached upon wastleland, he plowed up the highway, he refused to show his leather to the searcher & he kept dangerous dogs. Naturally, such a man also made miskins at his back door & in the street. Perhaps the most serious presentment against him in that day & age was that he did not attend his parish church to hear divine service.
  • William Bowen was buried 31 March 1680, St Peter.
  • Joan Bowen was buried #, #.

This Voter's Wife

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 30 December 1685 for the intended marriage of John Bowen (of St Peter, bachelor, about 24 years of age) & Ann Badham (of Breinton, spinster, about 30 years of age).
  • Ann Badham was the daughter of William Badham of Breinton Manor.
    • The Badhams had lived at Breinton Manor since the 1590s. They were related to the Badhams of Eardisley. They were kinfolk to the Booths.
    • Ann's father died in 1653.
    • PCC Probate. By his Will (dated # proved#), William Badham of #, #, bequeathed # to his daughter Ann.
    • # Probate. By his Will (dated # proved#), Ann's brother # bequeathed to her an annuity of 40s – to be paid each Christmas.

This Voter's Children

  • At least 4 children were born to John Bowen & Ann his wife and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Ann (14 April 1687)
    • William (3 March 1688/9)
      • William Bowen, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 11 January 1714/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Bowen, tanner: [RF + MAc].
    • Thomas (4 December 1690)
    • Susan (baptised 1 April 1692, St Peter & buried 9 January 1708, St Nicholas)

This Voter's Death &c

  • John Bowen was buried #, #.

Miscellaneous

  • Although I do not know whether the following item refers to this Voter, I will mention it anyway. At the Tourn for Bysters Ward held on 27 April 1713, John Bowen was presented for forestalling the market: [BG 11/4/10].

 

BOWEN, Phillip: of Wellington

In the 1716/7 Election, Phillip Bowen of Wellington voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Philip Bowen died before 1734: [HCityPBk].

Back in those days, a few people did live to a grand old age. So it was with this Voter. Philip Bowen was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 10 February 1661/2 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown.

This Voter's Grandfather

  • Although this Voter's parents are unknown, it is known that this Voter was a grandson of David Bowen who was elected & sworn Mayor of the City of Hereford in late 1641.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Philip Bowen & Ann, daughter of John Gwillim, gent, were at Wellington on 2 November 1665 by banns.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple:
    • Ann daughter of Philip Bowen, citizen of Hereford, & Ann his wife was baptised 9 December 1667 at Wellington.
    • Elizabeth (baptised 1 August 1672, St Peter, City of Hereford)
    •  

This Voter's Death &c

  • Philip Bowen was buried 10 April 1722, Wellington.

Miscellaneous

  • In 1637, a Victualler's Licence was granted to David Bowen of Bysters Ward, gent & an innkeeper – his sureties being Richard Davies of the City of Hereford, barber, and Thomas Pearce of the City of Hereford, innkeeper.
  • On 15 February 1663/4, Philip Bowen of the City of Hereford, gent, deposed that he saw james Wall drunk on Sunday 14 February 1663/4: [sacks page 281]
  • The Michaelmas 1665 Hearth Tax Return shows that Philip Bowen was assessed for 2 hearths in Widemarsh Ward.
  • The endowment of the Dean & Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Hereford included a tenement & little court in St Thomas Street – on the south of the property was St Thomas Street – on the east were other houses, called the King's Arms, of Philip Bowen – on the north houses of David Bowen, grandfather of Philip – and a lane leading to Jury Lane on the west. Fine £30. Rent 1s 8d. By an indenture dated 26 June 1665, this tenement & little court was leased to Philip Bowen, tanner. [3774/3] By an Indenture dated 20 March 1677/8, the property was leased by the Dean & Chapter to Richard Baynham. [3774/4 & 5217].
  • Possibly of Interest. There must have been a time when a man named David Bowen was not conformable to the Church of England. There is Certificate of Church Attendance re David Bowen of St Peter, gent, dated 10 march 1670/1.

 

@ BR Surnames

 

BRACE, John: ~

In the 1716/7 Election, John Brace voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • This Voter was probably the John Brace who voted in three subsequent elections – 1734 (ironmonger), 1741 (blacksmith), 1747 (smith): [HCityPBk].

This Voter was probably the John Brace, blacksmith, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 9 March 1708/9 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to John Dobles of the City of Hereford, blacksmith: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Brace (s) (of Weston Beggard, blacksmith, bachelor, about 30 years of age) & Susanna Pitt (of St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, spinster, about 28 years of age) were married at All Saints, City of Hereford, on 13 February 1720/1, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 10 February 1720/1. The second bondsman was Walter Brace (did not sign or place his mark upon the bond) (of All Saints, City of Hereford, shoemaker). [37 in 1720 in 1716-1721].
  • At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • Elizabeth (31 December 1721)
    • John (17 February 1723/4)
      • John Brace, smith & John Brace, excise, son of John Brace, smith, voted in 1747: [HCityPBk].
    • George (19 February 1726/7)
    • James (8 April 1728)
      • On 1 October 1740, James, son of John Brace of City of Hereford, blacksmith, was bound apprentice to Thomas Pitt of City of Hereford, barber, barber-surgeon & perukemaker. On 12 September 1745, John was, by the consent of Jane Pitt, widow of Thomas Pitt, turned over to the widow Aubrey to serve the remainder of his time: [HabMBk]. [IR].
    • William (15 July 1730)

This Voter's Death &c

    John Brace was buried #, #.

 

BRACE, John: brick-layer

In the 1716/7 Election, John Brace, bricklayer, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

John Brace, bricklayer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 January 1716/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Brace was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • This Voter's grandfather was James Mills.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 27 January 1702/3 & proved 16 January 1706/7) of James Mills (#) of St. Nicholas, mason. In his Will, James Mills directed his own son, Phillip Mills, to teach his grandson John Brace, or cause him to be taught, the mystery & occupation of bricklayer.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • James Brace (s) (of St Nicholas, yeoman, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Hannah Mills (of St Nicholas, spinster, about 24 years of age) were married at Dinedor on 7 November 1682, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 6 November 1682. The second bondsman was William Barber (s) of St Martin, clerk.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised in the City of Hereford
    • John (19 May 1684, All Saints)
    • Samuel (baptised 16 January 1686/7 & buried 18 March 1694, St Nicholas) [check# details for Samuel]
  • Hannah, wife of James Brace, was buried 5 July 1694, St Nicholas.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Brase (s) (of St Nicholas, bricklayer, bachelor, about 26 years of age) & Elizabeth Morgan (of Vowchurch, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 19 April 1720, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 19 April 1720. The second bondsman was George Whitaker (s) (of St Nicholas, yeoman). The witnesses to the Bond were Elizabeth Beesoon (s) & Benjamin Read (s).
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • Elizabeth (26 March 1721)
    • Mary (16 February 1723/4)
      • Richard Taylor m. Mary Brace at Pipe & Lyde on 6 October 1746.
    • John (17 July 1726)
      • In the mayoral year of William Ravenhill (1747-8), John Brace, bricklayer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for wine & thanks (5s) – eldest son of John Brace, bricklayer, deceased: [RF + AdmC, CAc]

This Voter's Death &c

  • John Brace was buried #, #.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 31 May 1748, proved 13 June 1748 by Mary Taylor, executor) of John Brace of the City of Hereford, bricklayer.
    • My daughter Mary, wife of Richard Taylor of the City of Hereford (all my personal estate) [she to be my executor].
    • Witnesses - Edward Cox, Thomas Baughan, Robert Symonds.

Miscellaneous

  • On 6 July 1733, it was ordered that John Brace of the City of Hereford, mason, be fined 40s for pulling down part of the city wall at Mr Pedley's garden in Wyebridge Street in the occupation of Thomas Tringham, cooper: [HCCM]. On 17 August 1733, it was ordered that the previous order against John Brace be suspended as it appears that he had direct orders from Mr Pedley to proceed in the manner that he did: [HCCM].
  • Assignment & Mortgage
    • Between Richard Taylor of St Nicholas, yeoman, & Mary his wife (also daughter & sole executor & legatee under the Will of John Brace late of All Saints, bricklayer)
    • To Mr Richard Bethell of High Street, All Saints, baker. [M/26/21/23]
  • Indenture dated 1754 re property in Berrington street & Plough lane.
    • Between John Brace of St Martin in the suburbs of the City of Hereford, bricklayer, but now a soldier in the second regiment of the Queens Royal Guards and son & heir of John Brace late of the City of Hereford, bricklayer
    • And Francis Sheriff of All Saints & Richard Taylor. [M/26/21/16]
    •  

BRACE, Richard: of Marcle

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Brace of Marcle voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • As there were 2 men named Richard Brace (father & son), I am uncertain which of them voted in 1734 (Much Marcle), 1741 (Much Marcle), 1747 (Ross): [HCityPBks]

Richard Brace of Marcle, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Brace, cooper, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Richard Brace was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 4 November 1662: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Richard Brace was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Richard, son of Richard Brace & Ann, was baptised 7 January 1665/6#.
  • Richard Brace & Ann Powell were married at St John the Baptist on 31 March 1662.
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Nicholas:
    • Ann (baptised 1663#, buried 2 October 1688)
    • Richard (7 January 1665/6#) [this Voter]
    • Katherine (baptised 25 January 1667/8, buried 30 July 1675)
    • Mary (24 October 1669)
  • Ann, wife of Richard Brace, was buried 30 August 1702, All Saints.
  • Richard Brace was buried 25 April 1707, All Saints.
  • Richard Brace was a churchwarden of St Nicholas in 1674

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 12 April 1689 for the intended marriage of Richard Brace (s) (of St Nicholas, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Mary Prees (of Kingstone, spinster, about 24 years of age).
  • At least 7 children were born to this couple – 2 of whom were baptised in the City of Hereford - 4 at Much Marcle – and the baptism of one has not yet been found.
    • Mary (6 April 1690, St Peter)
    • Richard (baptism not yet found)
      • For further details of this son, see his entry below - Richard Brace of Tewkesbury.
    • Ann (26 September 1695, St Nicholas).
    • John (10 May 1698, Much Marcle)
    • William (21 March 1700/1, Much Marcle)
    • Catherine (12 December 1703, Much Marcle)
    • Elizabeth (30 June 1706, Much Marcle)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BRACE, Richard: of Tewkesbury

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Brace of Tewkesbury voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • As there were 2 men named Richard Brace (father & son), I am uncertain which of them voted in 1734 (Much Marcle), 1741 (Much Marcle), 1747 (Ross): [HCityPBks]

Richard Brace junior was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Brace of Marcle, cooper, who was admitted on the same day: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Richard Brace of Marcle, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Brace, cooper, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – Richard Brace of Marcle.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BRACE, Walter: of Holmer, smith [jld: was he a corvisor, rather than a smith?]

In the 1716/7 Election, Walter Brace of Holmer, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Walter Brace, smith, did not vote in 1734: [HcityPBk]; however, Walter Brace voted in 1734 (corvisor), 1741 (cobbler) & 1747 (corvisor): [HcityPBk].

In the entire period from October 1659 to 1831, there is no entry in the Register of Freeman for a Walter Brace, smith; however, there is an entry for Walter Brace, corvisor. Perhaps this Voter was a very elderly man who had been admitted & sworn a Freeman before October 1659. If this Voter was not an elderly man, then the only possibility is that this Voter was the corvisor of that name. Walter Brace of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 10 March 1708/9 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Richard Taylor of the same, corvisor: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's First Wife & Children – assuming he was the corvisor

  • Walter Brace & Ann Oliver were married at All Saints on 23 October 1715.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • Thomas (24# September 1716, St Nicholas)
    • Walter (17 January 1719/20, All Saints).
  • Anne, wife of Walter Brace, was buried 24 July 1731, All Saints.

This Voter's Second Wife & Children – assuming he was the corvisor

  • Walter Brace (s) (of All Saints, shoemaker, widower, about 40 years of age) & Mary Barker (of All Saints, widow, about 40 years of age) were married at All Saints on 24 October 1731, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 21 October 1731. The second bondsman was Thomas Pugh (x) (of All Saints, clothworker). [457 in 1730-1739 in 1730-1734].
    • John Barker (x) (of All Saints, agric~, widower, about 36 years of age) & Mary Taylor (of St John the Baptist, spinster, about 38 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 9 September 1721, by Diocesan Marriage Licence# dated 2 September 1721. The second bondsman was Thomas Pugh (s#) (of All Saints, clothworker). [271 in 1720-1729 in 1716-1721].
    • Theirs seems to have been a childless marriage.
    • John Barker was buried 14 February 1727, All Saints.
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of John Barker of All Saints were granted on 13 June 1728 to Mary Barker (x) of All Saints, widow, the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Thomas Pugh (s) (of All Saints, clothworker) & Thomas Phillpotts (s) (of the City of Hereford, "hospitem").
    • Inventory of John Barker of All Saints, wagoner – valued at £35/11s/6d (household goods + a debt of £1/10s/0d) – Thomas Pugh & Richard Griffiths appraisers – 11 March 1727/8.

This Voter's Death &c – assuming that he was the corvisor

  • Unknown

 

BRAMPTON, Edward: of Cowern, tanner

[Variant spellings include BROMPTON, BROMTON]

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Brampton of Cowern, tanner, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Brampton died before 1734.

Edward Brampton of the City of Hereford, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 14 July 1696 – for 20s: [RF + AdmC]. As the admission fine was 20s, Edward was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Edward Brompton, son of Michael Brompton & Eliza, was baptised 14 May 1671, Canon Frome.
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this couple, a Diocesan Marriage Licence# was granted on # 1664 for the intended marriage of Michael Brompton (also spelt as Brampton & Bromton on the documents) (#) (of Canon Frome) & Elizabeth Hule (of Canon Frome): [42 & 62 in 1664 in 1661-1664].
  • At least 6 children were born to Michael Brompton & Elizabeth and were baptised at Canon Frome:
    • James (15 November 1666)
    • Mykell (30 January 1668/9)
    • Edward (14 May 1671) [this Voter]
    • William (29 October 1672)
    • William (22 November 1674)
    • Elizabeth (23 April 1675)
  • In 1694, Michael Brampton of Canon Frome, gent, was a party to the Marriage Settlement for the marriage of John Delahay of Urishay & Deborah, daughter of Sarah Hopton of Canon Frome, widow. [W 85/15 & 16].
  • Diocesan Probate. Will (dated 2 October 1700 & proved 18 March 1702/3) of Michael Brampton (s) of Canon Frome, gent.
    • My wife Elizabeth (bedding from the chamber over the hall in my mansion house)
    • My second son Michael (£40)
    • My youngest son Edward (£40)
    • My grandsons Michael & James, sons of my eldest son James (£5 + interest each at their age of discretion)
    • My now grandchildren by my son Michael (£5 + interest each at their age of discretion)
    • My now grandchildren by my son Edward (£5 + interest each at their age of discretion)
    • My daughter Elizabeth, wife of Henry Hill of Meadow Court in parish of Little Cowarne (whereas I contracted to pay £350 as her portion, I charge my estate with whatever sum is yet unpaid at the time of my decease) + £10.
    • My eldest son James (the residue) [James to be my executor]
    • Witness – Thomas Ravenhill.
    • Inventory – 4 March 1702/3 – appraisers Thomas Drew & Thomas Edwards – valued at £336/13s/4d – including debts due to the deceased by several persons secured by mortgages & specialties (£140) & livestock (e.g. 6 plough oxen or bullocks) & crops.

This Voter's First Wife & Children

  • Edward Bromton (of All Saints) & Mary Saunders (of All Saints) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 24 July 1697. Although this marriage would have been by licence, no record of the licence seems to have survived.
  • At least 3 children were born to Edward Brampton; however, there seems to be confusion as to the name of the mother. The children were baptised at All Saints.
    • Edward, son of Edward Bromton & Mary (30 May 1698)
      • Edward Brampton of the City of Hereford, ironmonger, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 25 June 1723 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Edward Brampton, tanner, deceased: [RF + AdmC].
    • Michael, son of Edward Brampton & Elizabeth (26 December 1699)
      • On 23 July 1715, Michael, son of Edward Brampton of Little Cowarn, Herefordshire, was bound apprentice to John Smith of Bristol, ironmonger.
      • Michael Brampton of the City of Hereford, ironmonger, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 February 1723/4 – for £5: [RF + AdmC]. As the admission fine was £5, Michael was probably admitted as a Foreigner.
    • James, son of Edward Bramton, tanner, & Elizabeth (15 March 1701/2)
  • Mary, wife of Edward Bramton, was buried 3 August 1705, All Saints.

This Voter's Second Wife

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter's second marriage, a Diocesan Marriage Licence# was granted on 8 May 1707 for the intended marriage of Edward Brampton (s) (of Little Cowarne, yeoman, widower) & Mary Iles (of the City of Hereford, spinster). The second bondsman was John Powell (s) (of the City of Hereford, hospitem (victualler?). [#]

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Brampton was buried #, #. [not Canon Frome or Little Cowarne]
  • Diocesan Probate. Will (dated 16 February 1721/2 & proved 25 July 1722) of Edward Brampton (s) of Canon Frome, yeoman.
    • My wife Mary Brampton (for her life, the residue – but, by her Will, she can dispose of up to £100)
    • My son Edward Brampton (£20) + (after the death of my wife, half the residue)
    • My son Michael Brampton (£20) + (after the death of my wife, half the residue)
    • Witnesses – R. Hopton, [J or I] Poole, Thomas Edwards.
    • Inventory – 24 July 1722 – appraisers not named – valued at £43/10s/0d. Money in the pocket & wearing apparel (£43) & 3 pieces of furniture in the parlour (10s).

Death &c of this Voter's Widow

  • Mary Brampton, widow, was buried 23 February 1745/6, St Peter.
  • Will (dated 7 May 1739 & proved 17 October 1746) of Mary Brampton of the City of Hereford, widow.
    • I desire my executors to bring me into the body of the Cathedral Church of Hereford and to have the burial service read there before my interment. £12 to be laid out for my funeral.
    • Trustee – Mr Charles Bisse of the City of Hereford, apothecary (£50)
      • He to place & continue the £50 at interest during the natural life of Frances, wife of Philip Ashpley of the City of Hereford, glover – to pay the interest half yearly to Frances Ashpley for her own sole & serpate use & benefit – after her death, the principal & any interest to be paid to whoever Frances Ashpley directs by her Will or Deed – in the event of no such direction by Will or Deed, then the principal & any interest to be paid to John Ashpley, son of Frances Ashpley.
    • Frances, wife of Philip Ashpley of the City of Hereford, glover (£8 + my second best suit of clothes + my bed &c
    • Elizabeth, wife of Mr George Fenton (£8 + my best suit of clothes)
    • My god-daughter Ann Mills (my silver spoon marked with the letters M:I#)
    • Richard Isles of Marden (£3)
    • Ann, wife of Stephen Oxenbow (£3) – but if she dies before her legacy is payable, then the £3 to the above Frances Ashpley.
    • Ann Thomas, spinster (40s)
    • Ann, wife of Thomas Newton of the City of Hereford, innholder (40s)
    • Charles Bissee (20s to buy him a mourning ring)
    • Henry Hill who formerly lived at Meadow Court, Herefordshire (£10 + interest to be paid at the end of 5 years after my death if he returns to England)
    • If Henry Hill does not return to England within 5 years, then the £10 + interest to be paid to Elizabeth Hill of Meadow Court – but if Elizabeth Hill then dies within the 5 years, then the £10 + interest to her sister Martha Hill.
    • To 60 poor people of the parish within which I die – 20s in bread – i.e. to each a 4 penny loaf.
    • My two sons in law – Mr Edward and Michael Brampton both of City of Hereford, ironmongers (the residue) [they to be my executors]

 

BROAD, John: confectioner

In the 1716/7 Election, John Broad, confectioner, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Broad, confectioner, also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBks]

John Broad, confectioner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 January 1716/7 – for wine & thanks – son of Thomas Broad, deceased: [RF + MAc].

His Father's Apprenticeship & Admission as a Freeman

  • On # 1685, Thomas, son of Thomas Broade of Mordiford, clerk, was bound apprentice to Richard Williams of the City of Hereford, mercer, for 7 years: [MercMBk].
  • Thomas Broade, mercer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Herford on 26 September 1693: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Thomas Broad was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

BROADFORD, John senior: weaver

[This surname was usually spelt as BRADFORD]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Broadford senior, weaver, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Bradford died before 1734.

John Bradford, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 August 1680 – for £1/3s/4d. [RF + MAc, MCt].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • Although the baptism entry for this Voter has not yet been found, John Bradford may have been the son of Florio Bradford of St Peter. On 8 February 1654/6, Floris Bradford was described as a foreigner in the city of Hereord who exercised the trade of a barber. At a Lawday in May 1661, Florish Bradford was described as using a trade but not paying for his freedom. On 12 September 1661, Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Florio Bradford of St Peter were granted by the Deanery of Hereford to Ann Bradford of the City of Hereford, widow of the deceased.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Bradford (of All Saints, bachelor, about 23 years of age) & Mary Phelps (of St Peter, about 17 years of age) at St Peter on 25 November 1680, by Deanery Marriage Licence.
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Peter:
    • Mary (13 November 1681)
    • John (11 November 1683)
    • Thomas (24 October 1686)
    • Elizabeth (30 May 1689)
    • Floris (baptised 22 December 1693 & buried 28# June# 1718#)
    • William (30 July 1696)
      • William, son of John Bradford of St Peter, City of Hereford, plebeian, matriculated at St John's College on 13 October 1713, aged 17 – BA 11 March 1717/8.
      • William Bradford & Mary Morse were married at All Saints on 6 February 1727/8 by Deanery Marriage Licence.
  • Mary, wife of John Bradford, was buried 7 February 1703/4: [St Peter].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr John Bradford was buried 22 August 1731, St Peter.
  • Diocesan Probate. Will (dated 3 April 1730) of John Bradford of the City of Hereford, clothier.
    • My son John (including one half of my tools belonging to my trade – i.e. one half of 3 furnaces, 2 presses, wool combs, twisting mill, warping mill , sheers for sheering cloth, the rack)
    • My son Thomas (including the other half of my tools belonging to my trade – however, if Thomas does not want to have the use of them, then he is to have their worth in money) + (the house I now dwell in)
    • My daughter Elizabeth, wife of Humphrey Taylor senior
    • My grandaughter Ann Taylor
    • My son William (includijng the piece of land in St Thomas Street in St Peter whereon a messuage or tenement some time heretofore of James Grainger stood with a garden – having a garden heretofore of Mr Wall's on the east side, and a garden sometime in the tenure or occupation of Randolph Moore# on the west side YET TO FINISH.

Miscellaneous

  • At the Tourn held for Bysters Ward on 22 April 1725, Mr John Bradford senior was presented for laying rubbish before the garden of Mrs Ann Holmes, widow, situated near the city Gaol in Scull Street being a nuisance to the inhabitants – to be pained 13s/4d if not removed before 25 May next. [BG 11/4/11].
  • Whereas the well next Mr John Bradford's house in Bye Street is open & dangerous to passengers 7 not knowing who to present for the same we request Mr Mayor to give direction who ought to put the same in order. [BG 11/4/11].
  • At the General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford, held on Thursday, 2 May 1728, the inhabitants of Bysters Ward were presented for not securing a well that lay open near Mr Bradford's house in Byestreet whereon a pump formerly stood, and for not setting up of a pump on the same, it being dangerous to passengers & a common nuisance & ought to be repaired & kept in order by the inhabitants of Bysters Ward. [BG 11/5/56]
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BROADFORD, John junior: weaver

[Please note that the surname was usually spelt as BRADFORD]

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Brunt, weaver, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Bradford voted in 1734 (clothier), 1741 (senior, weaver), 1747 (senior, weaver): [HCityPbks]

John Bradford was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of Richard Hankins (1703-4): [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of John Bradford & Mary, was baptised 11 November 1683: [St Peter]
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – John Broad senior, weaver.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Bradford & Elizabeth Taylor were married at Stretton Sugwas on 8 April 1714.
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple – 3 of whom were baptised at St Peter:
    • John (baptism unknown)
      • John Bradford of the City of Hereford, clothier, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 6 November 1740 – for 5s – eldest son of John Bradford: [RF + AdmC, CAc].
    • Floris (28 April 1720)
      • Florice Bradford of the City of Hereford was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 28 April 1741 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father John Bradford, weaver: [RF + AdmC, CAc].
    • Thomas (12 march 1723/4)
    • George (28 June 1727)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr John Bradford was buried 8 February 1757, St Peter.

 

  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 28 July 1756 & proved 20 January 1758) of John Bradford the elder, of St Peter, clothier.
    • I owe, by bond, £30 principal to William Aston of the City of Hereford, tailor – this to be paid.
    • My son John (18d weekly to be paid on every Saturday morning for his natural life) (but if he disturbs my son George in his possession of my messuage, then the 18d will be stopped – as will the £40 to my grandson John Bradford)
    • My son William (all my wearing apparel both woollen & linen except the black coat) + (bedding in the upper fore-street room in the messuage wherein I dwell + chest of drawers + 6 pewter plates & 3 pewter dishes (not the best but not the worst) + my brass boiler now in the custody of the said William Aston)
    • My son George (the black coat which was my late brother William's) + (my messuage in St Thomas Street otherwise Bye Street + that its pew (number 32) in St Peters Church + my stable in Old Scull Street) + (the residue). [my son George to be my executor]
    • My son Floris Bradford (my 2 stockin frames now in his possession, the one gage thirty two and the other twenty three)
    • My grandson Thomas Bradford (£6 to place him out as an apprentice at the age of 14 years)
    • My grandson John Bradford (£40 at 21 years)
    • Witnesses – Humphrey Taylor, William Adams, Henry Jones.
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BROWN, Thomas: of Leominster

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Brown of Leominster voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Brown also voted in 1734 (of Ivington) & 1741 (of Ivington)

Thomas Brown, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 January 1714/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Thomas Brown, corvisor, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • The only possibility seems to be the Thomas Browne who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in the Mayoral Year of Thomas Davies (1660-1). However, this admission seems earlier than expected.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • No further details yet found.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • Possibly relevant. Thomas Brown & Ann Apperley were married at Leominster on 17 May 1700.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BROWNE, William - corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, William Browne, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Brown also voted in 1734 (porter), 1741 (serjeant) & 1747 (corvisor): [HCityPBks].

William Browne, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 October 1714 – for £5: [RF + AdmC]. As the admission fine was £5, William Browne was probably admitted as a Foreigner.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife

  • William Browne & Bridget Styles were married at Hereford Cathedral on 13 April 1708.
  • The bride was Bridget, the widow of Jonathan Styles.
    • Jonathan Styles (of St Peter, bachelor, about 29 years of age) & Bridget Middleton (of St Owen, spinster, about 23 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 15 May 1694, by Deanery Marriage Licence.
    • At least 2 children were born to Jonathan Styles & Bridget - John & Jonathan.
    • For further particulars about the Styles family see the entry for John Stiles, corvisor.

This Voter's Children

  • At least 2 children were born to William Browne & Bridget and were baptised for St Owen:
    • Bridget (6 January 1708/9)
    • Ann (8 June 1711)

This Voter's Death &c

  • unknown

Miscellaneous

  • On 2 February 1716/7, William Brown (s) (of the City of Hereford, sutor# calcear#) was a bondsman for William Griffiths (of Aymestrey, shoemaker, bachelor, about 29 years of age) who was granted a Diocesan Marriage Licence for his intended marriage to Ann Smyth (of Elton, spinster, about 27 years of age). [20 in 1716-1717 in 1715-1717].
  • On 31 December 1723, William Roberts of St Owen, sawyer, made his Will. William Roberts named two men as his trustees & executors – they being his loving friends William Astone of the City of Hereford, baker, & William Brown of the same City, corvisor. On 16 April 1725, William Brown alone proved the Will at the Deanery.
  • On 2 February 1732/3, William Browne of the City of Hereford, corvisor, was unanimously elected Porter of St Owen Gate in the room of William Lane, late porter, deceased: [HCCM].
  • The Chamberlains Accounts for the mayoral year of 1736-2 record that 18s was paid to William Brown for mending the City buckets. Presumably these were leather buckets used for putting out fires in the City.
  • At a yet to be found date, William Brown was chosen one of the Serjeants at Mace for the City of Hereford. One of the perks of the job was their right to receive "the benefit of the standings about the Market House on Market days weekly upon condition that such serjeants carefully sweep or cause to be swept & carried away all the straw &c that shall be left by such standings". [HCCM, 12 October 1734] Some years later the Serjeants at Mace, one of whom was William Brown, were thoroughly disgruntled - as some people refused to pay the fees. In their petition, the Serjeants at Mace asked the Common Council for assistance:
    • Your petitioners by the indulgence of this house have for some time past collected pitching pence upon Market days from people who bring any commodities to be sold and lay them upon the High Causeway in this city; but of late several Freemen & persons living in the Dutchy of Lancaster & other pretended privileged places have absolutely refused paying any thing to your petitioners which they humbly hope your worships will take into consideration as they are at a weekly expence in sweeping the said high causeway & carrying away the soil left there & give your petitioners such directions as your worships shall think proper.

 

BRUNT, Edward: weaver

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Brunt, weaver, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Brunt died before 1734.

Edward Brunt, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 10 January 1711/2: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Edward, son of Edward Brunt & Sarah, was baptised 24 August 1684: [St Martin].
  • First Marriage. Elizabeth, wife of Edward Brunt, was buried 12 October 1680, St Martin's.
  • Second Marriage. Edward Brunt (of St Martin, labourer, widower, about 27 years of age) & Sarah Brookes (of Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire, spinster about 25 years of age) were married at St Martin on 22 November 1680.
  • At least 3 more children were born to this couple & baptised at St Martin's:
    • Thomas (# September 1681) [Thomas, daughter of ..]
    • John (28 August 1687)
    • Sarah (# # 1690)

This Voter's Marriage & Children

  • Edward Brunt & Susan Carpenter were married at All Saints on 7 May 1718.
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Martin's:
    • Francis (2 February 1718/9)
      • Susan, wife of James Sucker of St Martin's in the Liberties of the City of Hereford, tailor, petitioned the Quarter Sessions held on Thursday, 8 October 1730 for money to place her 13 year old son Francis Brunt by Edward Brunt her late husband deceased apprentice to John Palmer senior of St Peter, flaxdresser, to learn his art. [BG 11/5/57].
      • Francis must have died long before 1753 – as in that year Edward (baptised 1721) was admitted a Freeman as the eldest son of Edward Brunt
    • Edward (25 April 1721)
      • At the Epiphany Quarter Session 1734#, James Succour (otherwise James Sucker), tailor, petitioned for Charity Money to place his son-in-law Edward Brunt apprentice to James Baskerville, tailor: [BG 11/5/5/94].
      • Edward Brunt was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 21 June 1753 – for 5s – eldest son of Edward Brunt, weaver: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt].
        • PUT THIS INFO ON FREEMAN FILE – Elizabeth wife of Edward Brunt was buried in mid 1764, St Owen.
    • Martha & Sarah (baptised 20 October 1726, buried 23 October 1726)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Brunt was buried 13 July 1729, St Martin's.

His Widow's Re-marriage

  • James Succour & Susan Brunt were married at All Saints on 28 August 1729.
  • James Sucker of St Nicholas, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 13 December 1733 – for wine & thanks – having married Susan, widow of Edward brunt: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].

This Voter, a Victualler

  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Edward Brunt of Wyebridge Ward in 1717. The recognizance shows that Edward Brunt was not bound by a sum of money; whereas his two sureties, Thomas Fryzer, gent, & William Maddox were bound by £10 each.

 

BRUNT, John: huntsman

In the 1716/7 Election, John Brunt, huntsman, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk]. Alongside his name in the Poll Book are the words "received 2 guineas from Theophilus Lane". [for further details about Theophilus Lane, see his entry].

  • John Brunt also voted in 1734 (huntsman), 1741 (huntsman), 1747 (tailor): [HCityPBks]

John Brunt, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 October 1714 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Thomas Brunt, tailor: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of Edward Brunt & Sarah, was baptised 28 August 1687, St Martin's.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his brother - Edward Brunt, weaver.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • John Brunt & Catherine Davies were married at All Saints on 25 May 1715.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Martin's:
    • John (# October 1715)
      • On 4 May 1731, John, son of John Brunt of the City of Hereford, tailor, was bound apprentice to James Jones, barber, barber-surgeon & perukemaker. On 1 June 1733, John Brunt, apprentice to James Jones, was by consent turned over to William Bethell to serve out the remainder of his time. On 3 October 1738, John Brunt, who had been bound apprentice to James Jones, barber, barber surgeon & perukemaker, and turned over to William Bethell, was admitted & sworn a member of Society of Haberdashers &c as a barber, barber surgeon & perukemaker: [HabMBk]. John Brunt, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Brunt of St Martin, tailor: [RF + AdmC].
      • 1743 - John Brunt junior of St Martin's v. Cornelius Smyth of St Martin's – Smith alledgedly called Brunt a "poxed rotten dog". [5544].
    • William (10 April 1720).

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter may have been the John Brunt who was buried 18 November 1758, All Saints – or the John Brunt who was buried 6 June 1761, All Saints.

Miscellaneous

  • The College of Vicars had at least one dog. Occasionally, their records show expenditure on a dog. If I remember correctly, the names of "John" or "Brunt" appear – e.g. paid John for curing the College Dog 2s in the year ending at Michaelmas 1736.
  • At the meeting of the Common Council held on 4 October 1756, a man named John Brunt was listed as one of the five Porters of the Gates: [HCCM].
  • At the Tourn held for Wyebridge Ward on 27 October 1718, John Brunt was presented for an encroachment – having built two pigs cots upon the waste which were a nuisance to William Howells. If the pigs cots were not removed by 5 February next, John was to be amerced 6s 8d. [BG 11/4/11].

 

BRUNT, Thomas: catchpoll

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Brunt, catchpoll, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Brunt died before 1734.

Thomas Brunt, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 November 1704: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Thomas Brunt was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Edward Brunt & Sarah his wife, was baptised # September 1681, St Martin's.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his brother – Edward Brunt, weaver.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Thomas Brunt & Margaret Davis were married at All Saints on 31 March 1706.
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • John (# February 1706, St Martin)
    • Margaret (baptised 7 January 1710/1, buried 19 March 1710/1, St John the Baptist)
    • Margaret (13 December 1713, St Martin)
    • Mary (29 September 1716, St Martin)
      • On 17 December 1725, Mary Brunt, daughter of Thomas Brunt of St Martin, tailor, was bound apprentice to William Pugh, gardener, with £3 of Harper's Charity Money: [Roll].
    • Ann (18 April 1720, St Martin)
    • Susanna (30 September 1723, St Martin)
  • Margaret, wife of Thomas Brunt, was buried 30 September 1723, St Martin.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Brunt was buried 8 July 1730, St Martin.
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BRYDGES, Edward: of Ross, chirurgeon

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Brydges of Ross, chirurgeon, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Brydges did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Edward Bridges of Ross, barber surgeon, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 April 1708 – late apprentice to Edward Staveley of Ross, barber surgeon: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • Edward Stavely of the City of Hereford had been bound apprentice on 5 February 1643/4 to Thomas Clarke of the City of Hereford, barber surgeon. On 3 August 1657, Edward Staveley was sworn a Master of the Society. [HabMBk].
  • On 8 February 1668, it was recorded that Edward Brydges, son of James Bridges, gent, was bound apprentice to Edward Stavely of Ross, barber, on 1 August 1668: [HabMBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

@ BU Surnames

 

BUCKLY, Benjamin: of London, clerk

[Variant spellings include BULCKLEY, BULKELEY]

In the 1716/7 Election, Benjamin Buckly of London, clerk, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Benjamin Buckly did not vote in 1734.

Benjamin Bulckley [RF] or Benjamin Bulkeley [AdmC], clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 December 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Bulkeley, S.T.P., deceased: [RF + AdmC].

His Father at Oxford, at Hereford, & his Admission as a Freeman

  • Richard Bulkley, son of Benjamin Bulkley of Clayfelton, Salop, pleb. – matriculated at Balliol College 26 March 1675, aged 17 – BA 1678 – MA 1681 – BD & DD 1691 – Canon of Hereford 1684 – Rector of Ludlow 1685 – died in 1702. [Oxford Alumni]
  • Although I have not made a proper search of the Hereford records, I have noticed that Richard Bulkley was described as the curate of St Peter & St Owen during the years 1679 to 1684. Presumably, his period as curate was longer than that.
  • Richard Buckley, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 17 January 1681/2 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter at Oxford

  • Benjamin Bulkeley, son of Richard Bulkeley of Ludlow, Salop, clerk – matriculated at Christ Church 24 March 1706-7 aged 19 – BA from Pembroke College 1710 – MA 1713 – BD & DD 1731 – Chaplain to Viscount Cobham – Vicar of Wellow, Hants, 1714 – Vicar of Withicombe, Somerset, 1715 – Vicar of Bridgwater 1720 – Vicar of Much Dewchurch 1725 – Assistant Preacher of St Luke's, Old Street 1733 – Rector of Chingford, Essex, 1741 – Rector of Pitsey, Essex, 1742 – Canon of Exeter 1741 – Canon of St Paul's 1742-57.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Benjamin, son of Richard Bulkley & Sarah, baptised 13 September 1687, Ludlow.
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this couple, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 10 December 1681 for the intended marriage of Richard Bulkley (s) (of St John the Baptist, clerk, bachelor, about 25 years of age) & Sarah Meredith (of St Peter, widow, about 28 years of age). The second bondsman was Griffith Reignolds (s) (of the City of Hereford, gent).
  • At least 5 children were born to this couple – 3 baptised at St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, & 2 at Ludlow:
    • Sarah (6 May 1683, St John the Baptist) [father: mr, clerk] (presumably died by 1689)
    • Richard (18 May 1684, St John the Baptist) [father: clerk]
    • Elizabeth (31 August 1685, St John the Baptist) [father: mr]
    • Benjamin (13 September 1687, Ludlow)
    • Sarah (4 April 1689, Ludlow)
  • Sarah, relict of Rev Dr Bulkely, was buried 1 March 1737/8, St Owen, City of Hereford.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated # proved 20 March 1737/8) of Sarah Bulkley of the City of Hereford

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Benjamin Buckley & Elizabeth Parsons were married at St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, on 10 November 1717.
  • At least 1 child was born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Benjamin (baptised 14 February 1719 & buried on the same day): [father: clerk]

This Voter's Death &c

  • PCC Probate. Will (proved 16 May 1757) of Benjamin Bulkley of Chingford, Essex, Doctor in Divinity.

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Interest. PCC Probate. Will (proved 3 August 1650) of Richard Bulkely, clerk of Bromfield, Shropshire.
  • Lease dated 1 December 1719 for 12 years from Benjamin Bulkeley of Withecomb, Somerset, clerk, Elizabeth his wife, and Mary Mathews of Hereford, spinster, to John Chabnor of Calver hill in the parish of Norton Canon, Herefordshire, gent, of a messuage called Newton with the premises & lands in the parish of Kinnersley, Herefordshire. [Birmingham Archives – MS 3375/456309].

 

BULLOCK, Edward: baker

In the 1716/7 Election, Edward Bullock, baker, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Bullock died before 1734.

Edward Bullock, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 30 September 1689: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although a baptism entry has not yet been found for this Voter, his father is known to have been Thomas Bullock.
    • By Indenture dated 2 May 1709, Edward Bullock of City of Hereford, baker, & Hannah his wife demised to John Probert of Dorston, corvisor, & Abigail his wife, a messuage in the village of Dorston for 900 years for a consideration of £10 and a peppercorn rent – which messuage had formerly been purchased by Thomas Bullock, deceased, father of Edward. [F 94/II/125]
  • Edward Bullock is known to have had a brother – Thomas.
    • By his Deanery Will (dated 23 June 1713, proved 16 December 1713), Thomas Bullock of Lower Bullingham alias Bullinghope within the parish of St Martin, yeoman, appointed his brother Edward Bullock of the City of Hereford, baker, and his brother-in-law Thomas Prosser of Snowdle, Herefordshire, as the Trustees of his Will.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Edward Bullock (of St Peter, bachelor) & Hannah Alderne (of St Peter, spinster) were married at Holmer, Herefordshire, on 29 May 1688, by Deanery Marriage Licence. Although neither the Allegation nor the Bond have yet been found, a brief note records that the licence was issued on 28 May 1688: [7002/2/1].
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple – 3 of whom were baptised at St Peter.
    • Ann (15 May 1689)
    • Thomas (24 September 1693)
      • [for further details, see entry below for Thomas Bullock, gent]
    • James (19 May 1700) (father: baker)
      • James Bullock of the City of Hereford, gent [#] or maltster [HCCM] was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 May 1735 – for 20s – late apprentice to Edward Bullock of the City of Hereford, baker – upon the oath of his brother Edward Bullock that James served his father 7 years as an apprentice by Indenture: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].
    • Edward (baptism unknown)
      • Edward Bullock, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 May 1718 – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Edward Bullock, baker: [RF + AdmC].
      • Edward Bullock m. Elinor Lacock at Sutton St Nicholas on 7 July 1746/7.

Deaths &c of this Voter & family

  • Hannah Bullock was buried 30 December 1721, St Peter.
  • Mr Edward Bullock was buried 26 November 1727, St Peter.
  • Monumental inscriptions at Hereford Cathedral: [Havergal]
    • Hannah, the wife of Edward Bullock, baker, died December the .. 1721, aged 61.
    • Likewise James, the son of Edward Bullock, by Hannah his wife, who died May ..
    • Also the body of Eleanor Bullock, widow, of the late Edwd. Bullock, who died 25th April, 1775, aged 73.

Miscellaenous

  • It was recorded that, on 12 December 1700, a new cla~ (?) was set up at St Peter's Church by Mr Edward Bullock, being senior churchwarden.
  • It was recorded that, on 23 January 1700, a table & benches were bought for St Peter's Church by Mr Edward Bullock, being senior churchwarden.
  • By indenture dated 4 February 1709/10, Edward Bullock of City of Hereford, baker, was a party to a transaction – the messuage & lands being situated near Castle of Snowdle. [F 94 /II/ 126, 127a]
  • Presumably, Edward Bullock was a prosperous man – e.g. he sent his son Thomas Bullock to Oxford University. Thomas Bullock eventually became the Dean of Norwich Cathedral.

 

BULLOCK, James: of Warham, dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, James Bullock of Warham, dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Bullock did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

His Admission as a Freeman

I have not yet identified the admission record of this James Bullock. There are 2 possibilities:

  • James Bullock, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 March 1707/8 – eldest son of Anthony Bullock: [RF + transcript].
  • James Bullock of Warham, tanner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 5 October 1710: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], James Bullock was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City.

On 5 October 1710, another man with the surname of Bullock was admitted & sworn a Freeman:

  • John Bullock of Warham, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 5 October 1710: [RF]. As the admission fine was wine & thanks [MAc], John Bullock may have been admitted as the eldest son of a Freeman of the City of Hereford – perhaps the father being the James Bullock of Warham, tanner, who was admitted on the same day. Occasionally, fathers & sons were admitted on the same day. On such occasions, the father was probably admitted a few minutes before the son – so that it could be truthfully said that the son was the son of a Freeman. It was not necessary for a man to have been a Freeman on the day his son was born.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • James Bullock (but which Freeman) was buried 14 February 1717/8, Breinton.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 29 July 1714, proved 19 February 1717/8) of James Bullock (s) of Warham in the parish of Breinton, yeoman. James bequeathed everything to his wife Katherine Bullock – but, if anything was left over at the time of her death, it was to go to his beloved son John Bullock. There was nothing in the Will to suggest that the testator had any child other than John. There was nothing in the Will or the Inventory to suggest that the testator was, or had been, a tanner. The Inventory consisted of the usual items (animals, crops & implements of husbandry) for a small-scale farmer. The Witnesses were Henry Vere, Rowland Croose, Rees Davis, Thomas Jones, Thomas Williams.

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

BULLOCK, Samuel: senior, tobacconist, dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Bullock senior, tobacconist, dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Samuel Bullock, tobacconist, also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBk].

Samuel Bullock was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 June 1689: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Samuel Bullock & Mary King were married at St Augustine the Less, Bristol, Gloucestershire, on 28 October 1694.
  • The Marriage Settlement for Samuel Bullock of the City of Hereford, silkweaver, and Mary King of Bristol, widow, was dated 27 October 1694. The other parties were John Jones of Bristol, merchant & Nathaniel Wade of Bristol, Esq. According to the Article of Agreement Samuel Bullock was worth £400 & Mary King was worth £800. [Cathedral Archives No. 5122].
  • At least 3 children were born to this couple – who of whom were baptised at the Eign Brook Independent Chapel in the City of Hereford:
    • Samuel (25 September 1695)
    • Elizabeth (2 May 1699)
      • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for Elizabeth, a Diocese of Hereford Marriage Licence was granted on # for the intended marriage of Richard Hughes (of Monmouth) & Elizabeth Bullock (of All Saints, City of Hereford): [310 in 1722 in 1722-1723]
    • Ann (baptism unknown)
      • Theophilus Lane m. Ann Bullock at All Saints on 20 April 1718.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Samuel Bullock was buried 7 October 1745, St Nicholas.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 5 October 1744 & proved 22 March 1744/5 by Ann Lane, daughter & executor) of Samuel Bullock (s) of St Nicholas, tobacconist.
    • My daughter Elizabeth Hughes (£45 + her mother's wedding ring)
    • My grandson John Bullock (my gold ring)
    • My grandsons Samuel Bullock & William Bullock (£45 to be divided equally between them)
    • My daughter Ann Lane to be my executor. [there was no bequest to her – presumably it was intended that she have the residue]
    • Witnesses – Dacy Sharp & Joseph Sharp.
    • No Inventory.

Miscellaneous

  • For many years, Samuel Bullock senior played an active part in parochial affairs.
  • On 11 August 1711, Samuel Bullock of the City of Hereford, tobacconist became a surety to the end of the plea for John Gibbons at the suit of Daniel Witherston in an action of the case to the plaintiff's damage of 39s in her majesty's court of record held in the Guildhall of the City of Hereford before the Mlayor of the city. [BG 11/2/43]
  • As a member of the Eignbrook Independent Church, Samuel Bullock made quarterly contributions to it. In each of the four quarters beginning with 25 December 1716, he contributed £1. [AT 88/1]. Samuel Bullock & Madam Wellington were the second highest contributors – John Eckley, contributor of £2/10s/0d quarterly, this being the largest sum.
  • Samuel Bullock, tobacconist, was one of about 50 tradesmen & gentlemen who were summoned to appear at the General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford to be held on 16 January 1717/8: [BG 11/5/53]

 

BULLOCK, Samuel: junior, of Bristol, dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Bullock junior of Bristol, tobacconist, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Samuel Bullock junior also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Samuel Bullock junior was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 February 1716/7 – for wine & thanks – son of Samuel Bullock: [RF + MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Samuel Bullock was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 June 1689: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Samuel, son of Samuel Bullock & Mary, was baptised 25 September 1695, Eign Brook Independent, Hereford.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – Samuel Bullock senior, tobacconist, dissenter

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

BULLOCK, Thomas - gent

Thomas Bullock was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Edward Bullock, baker. In the Register of Freeman, his occupation was recorded as gent – but, on the Admission Certificate, his occupation was recorded as clerk. [RF + AdmC].

This Voter, a clergyman

  • Thomas, son of Edward Bullock of Herefordshire, plebeian, matriculated at Brasenose College, Oxford, on 24 March 1710/11, aged 17 years. BA (1714) – MA (1717). From Christ Church, Oxford: BD & DD (1736). Dean of Norwich (1739). Died 30 May 1760. His works: Jesus Christ the prophet whom Moses foretold (1724) – The reasoning of Christ & his Apostles in their Defence of Christianty (1725), the Reasoning of Christ & his Apostles vindicated (1728) & Sermon (1730).
  • Was at Creake (north of south?), Norfolk.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Edward Bullock & Hannah, was baptised 24 September 1693: [St Peter].
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for Edward Bullock, baker.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Bullock died 30 May 1760.
  • Thomas Bullock was buried #, #.

This Voter's Works

  • The reasoning of Christ & his Apostles in their defence of Christianity consider'd: in seven sermons preached at Hackney in Middlesex, in the months of November and December 1724, to which is prefixed a preface taking notice of the false representations of Christianity and of the apostles reasoning in defence of it in a book intitled The grounds and reasons of the Christian religion.
  • A Sermon preach'd before the Herefordshire Society at St Michael's Cornhill, London, on Wednesday, February 2, 1725, by Thomas Bullock, M.A., Chaplain to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Norwich. London. Printed for R. Knaplock, at the Bishop's Head in St Paul's Church-Yard. MDCCXXVI.

 

BURROWS, Rowland: tailor

[Variant spellings include BURRAS, BURROSS, BURROUGHS]

In the 1716/7 Election, Rowland Burrows, tailor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Rowland Burross / Rowland Burroughs, tailor, also voted in 1734, 1741 & 1747: [HCityPBks].

Rowland Burroughs was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the Mayoral Year of 1701-2 (Adam Wiggins, mayor): [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Rowland Burrows (s) (of St John the Baptist, tailor, bachelor) & Mary Walwyn (of the City of Hereford, spinster) were married at Eaton Bishop, Herefordshire, on 8 November 1702, by Deanery Marriage Licence. The second bondsman was Richard Chaplain (s) (of City of Hereford, yeoman).
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at St John the Baptist.
    • Mary (2 August 1704) [father: tailor]
      • Edward Elletts & Mary Burrows were married at Hereford Cathedral on 16 September 1745, by Deanery Marriage Licence.
      • Edward Ellwards [#aka Edward Elletts], corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 5 February 1761 – for 5s – having married Mary, eldest daughter of Rowland Burroughts, tailor, deceased: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM].
    • Frances (26 December 1706)
    • Thomas (21 September 1708) (died without becoming a Freeman)
    • Elizabeth (6 May 1711)
    • Joyce (baptised 29 November 1713, buried 31 March 1719)
    • Ursula (21 October 1716)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

 

  • Who was Francis Burrows buried 4 December 1728, St John the Baptist.
  • On 22 July 1729, Francis, son of Abraham Davies of St Owen, tailor, was bound apprentice to Rowland Burrows, tailor, with £3 of Harper's & £1 of Wood's Charity Moneys: [Roll].
  • At the Easter 1740 Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford, Isaac Powell of St John the Baptist, tailor, petitioned for charity money to place his son William Powell apprentice to Rowland Burrows of St Nicholas, tailor: [BG 11/5/5/155]. The petition must have been rejected as the boy was, on 14 September 1742, apprenticed to his own father: [Roll + List of Petitions].

 

BUSHELL, Isack: smith

In the 1716/7 Election, Isack Bushell, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Isaac Bushell also voted in 1734 (labourer), 1741 (labourer) & 1747 (labourer): [HCityPBks].

Isaac Bushell was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 19 December 1704 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Thomas Bushell, blacksmith: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Thomas Bushell, blacksmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on the last day February 1681/2: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Thomas Bushell was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Isaac, son of Thomas Bushell & Elinor, was baptised 13 February 1685/6, St Owen. This seems to be yet another instance of a young man being admitted a Freeman whilst under the age of 21 years.
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter's parents, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 10 October 1682 for the intended marriage of Thomas Bushell (TB) (of St Owen, yeoman, bachelor, about 29 years of age) & Elianor Nickless (of St Owen, widow, about 30 years of age). The second bondsman was Roger Robinson (s) (of Avenbury, yeoman).
  • At least 8 children were born to this couple – their baptisms being recorded for St Owen:
    • Elizabeth (9 March 1683)
    • Isaac (13 February 1685/6) [this Voter]
    • Elinor (12 February 1687/8) (presumably died in infancy)#
    • William (4 October 1691)
    • At a Hereford Common Council meeting held on 29 November 1705, it was decided that £100 of the produce of Lord Scudamore's money would be used to apprentice 20 poor boys, being the sons of poor Freemen. At the next meeting held on 13 November 1705, the chosen boys were named – William, son of Thomas Bushell, being one of them. The Master for William was not named.
    • Elinor (13 May 1693)
    • Catherine (20 May 1695)
    • Thomas (8 November 1696) [presumably died in infancy]#
    • Thomas (14 May 1699)
  • In 1692, Elinor, wife of Thomas Bushell, was involved in an incident in the City of Hereford. On 15 April 1692, Elinor Bushell & several other persons without St Owen Gate saw bags of corn being carried away. They cried out & said shall we suffer the corn to be carried away and we want bread – whereupon Francis Richins, servant of Jo: Maddockes, answered and said this you may thank your King William: [BG 11/17/5/84].

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has yet been found for Isaac Bushell; however, at least, two children were born to Isaac Bushell & Jone his wife and baptised for St Owen:
    • Isaac (baptised 2 February 1708/9 & buried 11 February 1708/9)
    • Mary (baptised 28 January 1710/1)
  • Joan, wife of Isaac Bushell, was buried 4 April 1738.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • Although Isaac Bushell was described as "smith" when he voted in 1716/7, he was more usually described as "labourer" – so perhaps Isaac assisted his father, a blacksmith, but he (Isaac) had not completed an apprenticeship as a blacksmith.
  • On the evening of 10th January 1716/7, a fight brought out at the Salutation, situated out of St. Owens Gate. The incident was quickly reported to Thomas Alderne, J.P. who duly took several statement upon oath. According to Humphrey Ashby, shoemaker, a difference arose between Isaac Bushell, William Bridges & James Bridges on one side and Henry Davis & his son Henry on the other. Humphrey further stated that Isaac Bushell assaulted & struck Henry Davis senior - without provocation. Thomas Alderne required several men to enter into a recognizance to appear at the next Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford to answer unto such matters of misdemeanours touching the breach of his Majesty's Peace. Isaac Bushell was one such man who entered into a recognizance – his surety being Thomas Carpenter of the City of Hereford, surto#. [BG 11/2/46]

 

BUTCHER, Joseph: of Tewkesbury, a dissenter

[Variant spellings include BOUCHER]

In the 1716/7 Election, Joseph Butcher of Tewkesbury, a dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Joseph Boucher also voted in 1734 (victualler): [HCityPBk].

Joseph Boucher, weaver, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 August 1707: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the fine for admission was 10s [MAc], Joseph Butcher was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • John Butcher, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 September 1681: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Butcher was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.
    • This Voter may have been the Joseph Bucher who was married to Elizabeth Callender at All Saints on 31 January 1705/6.
    • John Butcher, cooper, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 September 1681: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Butcher probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings    

  • Joseph, son of John Butcher & Mary, was baptised 28 May 1683, All Saints.
  • John Butcher & Mary Bagley were married at All Saints on 29 June 1673.
  • At least 6 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
    • Jane (16 May 1675)
    • James (3 July 1677)
    • John (11 March 1678/9)
    • Mary (18 May 1681)
    • Joseph (28 May 1683)
    • Thomas (10 May 1685)

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter may have been the Joseph Butcher who was buried 2 October 1739, St John the Baptist, City of Hereford.

 

BUTLER, Ed'd: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, Ed'd Butler, glover, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Edward Butler died before 1734: [HCityPBk]

Edward Butler was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 September 1688 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc, MCt].

His Apprenticeship

  • By Indenture dated 31 March 1671, Edward Butler, son of William Butler, glover, deceased, was bound apprentice to his mother Susan Butler, widow. In these circumstances, it seems likely that William Butler had been a Freeman of the City of Hereford & his widow was exercising her right as the widow of a Freeman to carry on the business of her late husband.
    • Most records concerning the admission of Freemen before October 1659 have long since been lost.
    • At the Lawday held on 7 May 1661, William Butler was listed as one of the Freemen without Widemarsh Gate. As far as I know, the last Lawday at which the name of William Butler was mentioned was the one held on 20 October 1662 – he being in default of court.
  • A mere six weeks after Edward was bound an apprentice, his mother was dead. As Edward did become a glover, he was, presumably, turned over to a master glover.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found. Nevertheless, he is known to have been the son of William Butler & Susan his wife. As Edward was bound an apprentice in 1671, he was probably born about 1657.
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has yet been found for this couple.
  • According to Susan's petition in 1662 or 1663, this couple had 2 children – both being sons.
  • The following child has not been accounted for - Elinor, daughter of Susan Butler, was buried 23 August 1668, St Nicholas.
  • Susan Butler, widow, was buried 9 May 1671, St Nicholas.

His Parents' Marital Problems

During the Mayoralty of Thomas Holmes (elected 1662), Susan Butler petitioned the Mayor for assistance – thereby leaving a record of her sad plight.

  • The humble petition of Susan Butler, wife of William Butler, late of the City of Hereford, glover, and now of the City of # - Who humbly craveth in regard and for that the said William Butler your petitioner's husband having a free tenement of his own proper purchased estate situate without Widemarsh Gate within the Liberties of the said City and two young boys lawfully begotten by your petitioner of tender years leaving your petitioner & his children in a very sad & poor condition playing the spendthrift by selling all his goods, raising a purse of money, & hath long since been gone from your petitioner far remote to the City of London wishing your petitioner upon his departing to send him up wares as gloves of which mystery your petitioner being skilful, did make & send her husband such like wares to the value of 5s in hopes according to his promise of true return of moneys for the same to relieve your petitioner & his two children upon your petitioner's body lawfully begotten who dealing very unkindly with your petitioner his wife & poor children detains your petitioner's wares, not sending her any moneys for the same or succour at all – leaving your petitioner & his children in possession of part of his aforesaid house in one little room setting the rest to a tenant for a rack rent, which rent your petitioner humbly craveth the present tenant to your petitioner husband may be ordered & enjoined by your Worships order to pay yearly by quarterly portions to your petitioner towards hers & her said children's maintenance & relief otherwise she shall be constrained to leave them on this city burdensome to be provided for maintained & relieved, according to the Statute here where they were born & bred.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter.
  • At least 11 children were born to Edward Butler & Joan his wife. Their baptisms were recorded in the St Owen Parish Register – the actual baptism probably took place in St Peter's Church.:
    • Mary (1 May 1681)
    • Susan (29 March 1682)
    • William (3 February 1685/6)
    • Martha (16 February 1687/8)
    • Edward (15 December 1691)
    • Richard (15 March 1693/4)
    • Sarah (baptised 1 April 1695 & buried 3 April 1695))
    • Rebecca (baptised 1 April 1695 & buried 3 April 1695)
    • James (baptised 7 January 1697/8)
    • Elizabeth (baptised 7 January 1697/8)
    • Joan (baptised 9 April 1699 & buried 23 May 1699) [father: glover]

This Voter's Death &c

  • Edward Butler, out of St Giles Hospital, was buried on 13 April 1724: [St Owen's PR].

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Interest. Butler was an uncommon surname in the City of Hereford – so this inquest might involve relatives of this Voter. On 19 February 1654, an Inquest was held into the death of Katherine, wife of William Butler of Hereford, clothworker. The verdict was Visitation of God. [BG 11/7/18].
  • In 1698, the Common Council of Hereford granted to Edward Butler a lease for 21 years of a house without St Owen's Gate, the rent being 10s per annum: [HCCM, 22 April 1698].
  • Two years later, he suffered a great loss occasioned by fire & Common Council of Hereford remitted his year's rent of 10s payable at Michaelmas next: [HCCM, 26 September 1700].

 

 

@ CA surnames

 

CALDICOT, James: of Trullick in Monmouthshire

In the 1716/7 Election, James Caldicot of Trullick in Monmouthshire voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of James Caldicot voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter's admission as a Freeman has not yet been identified – there being several possibilities.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CALDICOT, Thomas: baker

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Caldicot, baker, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Caldicot died before 1734.

Thomas Caldecott was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 10 January 1704/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of James Caldecott, baker: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • James Caldecott, baker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 14 August 1682: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of James Caldecott & Alice, was baptised 27 April 1685, All Saints.
  • James Caldecott (s) (of All Saints, baker, bachelor, about 22 years of age) & Alice Chabnor (of Norton Canon, spinster, about 21 years of age) were married at Bodenham on 31 January 1683/4, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 29 January 1683. The second bondsman was Henry Caldecott (s) (of All Saints, baker).
  • At least 9 children were born to James Caldecott & Alice and were baptised at All Saints:
    • Thomas (27 April 1685) [this Voter]
    • William (22 October 1686)
    • Ann (27 November 1687)
      • Edmund Tomblings m. Anne Coldecot at Hereford Cathedral on 18 November 1703
    • Jane (13 January 1689/90)
    • James (17 December 1691)
      • For further details of this son, see his entry below – James Cal
    • Perina (1 May 1694)
    • John (25 March 1696)
    • Samuel (baptised 27 June 1700 & buried 3 November 1700)
    • Frances (25 October 1701)
  • James Caldecot was buried 23 May 1703, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 21 May 1703, proved 7 October 1703) of James Caldecott (#) of the City of Hereford, baker.
    • My wife Alice (the house wherein I now live + my meadow & pasture lying in po Bullinghope called the Sheeps Cott Close – for the term of her natural life) + the residue
    • My son Thomas (after death of my wife, he to have my house & close) + £5.
    • My other 7 children (unnamed) (40s each but to be placed in the hands of my brother John Caldecott for the use of my children)
    • Executor – my wife Alice
    • Inventory – dated 22 September 1703 - valued at £19/11s/8d (including implements belonging to his trade, 10s – and wearing apparel valued at £6) – appraisers Herbert Croft & John Caldecott.
  • City leases want renewing June 1724. Eign Ward. Alice Caldecott widow 14 November 1712 for 21 years.
  • Alice Caldecot, widow, was buried 3 March 1725/6, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Alice Caldecot of All Saints, widow, were granted to Thomas Caldecot of All Saints, shoemaker, son of the deceased, on 6 April 1726. The other 2 bondsmen were Thomas James of St Nicholas#, shoemaker, & John Wyatt of All Saints#, cor#.
    • Inventory – appraiserThomas Caldecott – valued at £15/5s/8d – room wherein she lay, the other room & the kitchen. A chattle lease was valued at £5. Her wearing apparel 10s.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Thomas Caldecot (s) (of the City of Hereford, baker "pansorem", bachelor) & Elizabeth Holmes (of the City of Hereford, spinster) were married at All Saints on 4 May 1707, by Diocesan Marriage Licence# dated 30 April 1707. The second bondsman was William Holmes (#) (of #, mercer). [#]
  • At least 2 children were born to Thomas Caldecot & Elizabeth and were baptised at All Saints:
    • William (16 May 1708)
      • William Caldecott of Hereford, joiner, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 23 November 1732 – for wine & thanks (5s) – eldest son of Thomas Caldecott, baker, deceased: [RF + AdmC, CAc, HCCM].
    • Thomas (21 November 1710)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Caldecot was buried 8 March 1725/6, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration were granted for the deceased estate of Thomas Caldecott late of All Saints, baker, on 23 December 1726 to Elizabeth Caldecott of All Saints, widow & relict of the deceased. The other two bondsmen were James Gwillym of All Saints#, faber lignar, & & Edward Blaque (recorded as Blakeway of #, glover.
    • Inventory – of Thomas Caldecott of the City of Hereford, baker, deceased - 23 March 1725/6 – valued at £74 – divided into three parts - £13/8s/8½d (goods) + £25/17s/5d + £34/13/10½d

His Widow's Re-marriage &c

  • Thomas Hargest (of All Saints, yeoman#, widower, about 53 years of age) & Elizabeth Caldicott (of All Saints, widow, about 40 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral of 30 July 1733, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 30 July 1733. The second bondsman was Richard Adams (of St Owen, baker).
  • Thomas Hargest, innholder, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 18 February 1733/4 – for wine & thanks – having married Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Caldecott: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Hargest of St Peter, innholder, were granted on 17 March 1736 to Elizabeth Hargest (s) of St Peter, widow, the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Ann Lane (s) of St Owen, widow, & Thomas James (s) of All Saints, joiner. Inventory – long & detailed# - £38/12/9d – taken by Richard Prise & Thomas James.
    • In the soldiers room – 1 old bed bolster blanket and rug (valued at 15s) – 1 small table 2 old chairs and 1 old looking glass valued at 1/6d. in a cupboard in the office room – part of two boxes of Spanish and scotch snuff at 15s. in the kitchen – a case with half a dozen of old razors in it and razor strap and 9 old knives and forks valued at 2/6d.

Miscellaneous

  • Richard Holland was admitted & sworn A Freeman on 4 February 1754 – for £3 – as a Foreigner: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt]. In a summary of his petition (the reference to which I have lost; however, the summary was probably made for the June 1745 meeting of the Common Council), it was recorded that Richard Holland of the city of Hereford, baker, had been bound apprentice for the term of 7 years to Elizabeth Caldecott, widow of Thomas Caldecott late of the city of Hereford, baker, and soon after was turned over to John Smallman of the City of Hereford, baker, who was then in partnership with Elizabeth Caldecott but he was not a Freeman. After Richard Holland had served John Smallman for about a year & half, he was then turned over to Richard Bethell, baker, near the cross in this city and served him the remainder of his time.

 

CALDICOTT, James: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, James Caldicott, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of James Caldicott voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]

This Voter's record of admission as a Freeman has not yet been identified – there being 2 possibilities:

  • James Caldecott, shoemaker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 January 1704/5 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Richard Taylor, shoemaker: [RF + AdmC, MAc].
  • James Caldicott, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to John Reeve, corvisor: [RF + AdmC].

ASSUMING THAT THIS VOTER WAS THE SON OF JAMES CALDICOTT & ALICE, THE FOLLOWING IS RELEVANT.

  • This Voter's Parents & Siblings
    • James, son of James Caldicott & Alice, was baptised 17 December 1691, All Saints.
    • For further details about this Voter's parents, see the entry above for this Voter's brother - Thomas Caldicot, baker
  • This Voter's Wife & Children
    • This Voter seems to have died as a bachelor.
  • This Voter's Death &c
    • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 16 August 1722, proved 7 February 1723/4) of James Caldecot (#) of the City of Hereford, corvisor. The testator failed to mention that Ann, the wife of Edmond Tomlins, was his sister.
      • Philip, son of Edmond Tomlins of the City of Hereford, baker, & Ann his deceased wife (£30 at 21 years of age + half residue)
        • [see entry for Ed'd Tom# for further details]
      • My kinswoman Jane Tomlins, sister of the said Philip Tomlins (£30 at 21 years of age or date of married + half residue)
      • Executor – my kinsman Mr John Baynham
      • Witnesses – Thomas Caldecott, Elizabeth Caldecott, Thomas Powell

 

CAM, John: hatter

[Variant spellings include CAMB]

In the 1716/7 Election, John Cam, hatter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Cam did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

John Camb, hatter, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – having married Jane, widow of Richard Spencer, hatter: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

Previous Marriage of this Voter's Wife

  • Richard Spencer was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the Mayoral Year of James Ely (1665-6) – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].
  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found, Richard Spencer was first married in 1664. On 29# August 1664, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted for the intended marriage of Richard Spencer (s) (of City of Hereford, haberdasher & feltmaker) & Blanch Jones (of St John the Baptist, widow). The second bondsman was Joseph White (x) (of City of Hereford, feltmaker). Theirs may have been a childless marriage.
    • Blanch Spencer was buried 24 July 1682, St Peter.
  • Richard Spencer (s) (of St John the Baptist, hatter, widower, about 50 years of age) & Jane Bircher (of Bodenham, spinster, about 30 years of age) were married at Pipe & Lyde on 1 February 1684/5, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 31 January 1684/5. The second bondsman was John Mathews (x) (of St Peter, victualler). At least 1 child was born to this couple:
    • Jane, daughter of Richard Spencer & Jane, was baptised 24 May 1686, St Peter.
  • Richard Spencer was buried 15 February 1689/90, St Peter.
    • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Richard Spencer of St Peter were granted on 27 March 1690 to Jane Spencer, widow, & the relict of the deceased. The other bondsmen were Thomas Harley# of the same, hospitem#, and Jereboam# Bircher of the same, yeoman.
      • Inventory (very detailed – with lists of the hats)# valued at £11/13s/11d. Appraisers # Gwillim & Edward Man.

This Voter's Wife

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for John Cam & Jane Spencer, widow of Richard Spencer.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CARPENTER, Francis: of Dilwyn

In the 1716/7 Election, Francis Carpenter of Dilwyn voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Francis Carpenter did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

CARPENTER, Thomas: of Tillington, gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carpenter of Tillington, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

CARPENTER, Thomas: of Weobley, gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carpenter of Weobley, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

CARPENTER, Thomas senior: gardener

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carpenter senior, gardener, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

CARPENTER, Thomas junior: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carpenter junior, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

CARWARDINE, Charles: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Charles Carwardine, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Charles Carwardine, corvisor, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Charles Carwardine, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 21 October 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to Thomas Taylor, corvisor: [RF + AdmC].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • John Carwardine, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 8 August 1676 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Charles, son of John Carwardine & Elizabeth was baptised 23 November 1690, St Nicholas.
  • The marriage of this Voter's parents may have been that of John Carwardine & Elizabeth Coock# who were married at Marden, Herefordshire, on 26 January 1672/3. It seems that at least # children were born to this couple – the first two baptised at Marden & all the others baptised at St Nicholas, City of Hereford:
    • CHECK# ALL THE FOLLOWING DATES.
    • # (29 January 1673/4, Marden)
    • Rebecca (14 June 1678, Marden)
    • Thomas (4 May 1679, St Nicholas)
    • Ann (baptised 18 July 1680 & buried 15 January 1681/2, St Nicholas)
    • Elizabeth (baptised 25 July 1681 & buried 9 November 1682, St Nicholas)
    • James (baptism unknown, buried 17 November 1682, St Nicholas)
    • John (baptism unknown, buried 9 November 1682)
    • John (baptism unknown, buried 7 July 1684)
    • James (baptism unknown, buried 23 September 1684)
    • William (1 November 1685, St Nicholas)
      • Possibly relevant. William Carwardine was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 December 1704 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Carwardine, glover: [RF + AdmC, MAc].
    • Charles (23 November 1690, St Nicholas) [this Voter]
    • John (baptised 1 May 1688 & buried 7 February 1714/5)    

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • Possibly Relevant. Charles Carwardine & Ann Williams were married at St Peter on 16 January 1719/20.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Charles Carwardine was buried 5 February 1737, St Peter.

Miscellaneous

  • On 29 April 1729, Thomas Cart, son of Thomas Cart of St Peter, was bound apprentice to Charles Carwardine of with £3 of Harper's & £1 of Wood's Charity Moneys: [Roll]. [jld: this family's surname was sometimes recorded as Cart & othertimes as Carter].
  • Possibly of Interest. Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Ann Carwardine of All Saints were granted on 7 April 1733 to #

 

CARWARDINE, Humphrey: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, Humphrey Carwardine, glover, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Humphrey Carwardine died before 1734.

This Voter's record of admission as a Freeman has not yet been found. The Register of Freeman October 1659 to 1831 has only one entry for a man of this name; however, he was a clothier – not a glover.

  • Humphrey Carwardine of the City of Hereford, clothier, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 February 1708/9 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to John Morse late of the City of Hereford, clothier, deceased: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • There were at least two marriages in Herefordshire of men with the name of Humphrey Carwardine. Perhaps, this Voter was one of these grooms.
    • A Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 17 May 1668 for the intended marriage of Humphrey Carwardine (x) (of St Nicholas, gent) & Susan Davis.
      • At least 5 children were born to this couple & baptised at St Nicholas.
    • Humphrey Carwardine (of Kingstone, bachelor) & Ann Bigg (of Much Birch, spinster) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 25 May 1697.
      • Children? - unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Humphrey Carwardine was buried 15 April 1725, St Nicholas.

 

CARWARDINE, John: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, John Carwardine, glover, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of John Carwardine voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

This Voter's record of admission as a freeman has not yet been identified – there being two possibilities:

  • John Carwardine, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 8 August 1676 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].
  • John Carwardine, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 26 October 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to William Ireland, glover: [RF + AdmC].

Apprenticeship Information about boys with the name of John Carwardine

  • John, son of John Carwardine of the City of Hereford, glover, was bound apprentice to William Ireland, citizen & glover of the City of Hereford, for 7 years by Indenture dated 7 February 1700/1: [BG 11/17/14].
  • At the Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford held on 4 April 1706, William Ireland, glover, was approved in open Court for a Master for John, son of John Carwardine, according to an order made at the July 1703 Sessions: [BG 11/5/50].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CARWARDINE, Thomas: of Ross

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carwardine of Ross voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of Thomas Carwardine voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Carwardine of Ross, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 April 1708 – late apprentice to John Powell, clothier: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Possibly relevant. Diocesan Probate. Will (proved 1 April 1730) of Thomas Carwardine of Ross.

 

CARWARDINE, Thomas: barber, of the Whit Hart

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Carwardine of the Whit Hart, barber, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of Thomas Carwardine voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Carwardine, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 1 December 1699: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Thomas Carwardine was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • On 4 August 1690, Thomas Carwardine, son of John Carwardine late of Madley, deceased, was bound apprentice to Mr Thomas Rogers for 7 years and to follow such trades as the composition in such case is # for which he has paid to the company 2s 6d and to the clerk of the company for his fee 2s 6d. Thomas Rogers (Master), Thomas Gwillim (Warden) & Isack Seward (Clerk to the Company).
  • On 10 August 1697, Thomas Carwardine having served the full term of 7 years unto Thomas Rogers of the City of Hereford, barber, barber chirurgeon & periwig maker, was admitted as a master into the said fellowship & was sworn accordingly & paid to the use of the company 3s4d & to the clerk 2s 6d. Richard Walsh (master), James Pasey & Joseph Payne (Wardens) & Isack Seward (clerk to the company).

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Baptism not yet found.
  • From this Voter's apprenticeship, he is known to have been the son of John Carwardine of Madley
  • It seems that this Voter's mother was Mary.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration with Will annexed of the deceased estate of Mary Carwardine of St Owen, widow, were granted on 18 May 1724 to Thomas Carwardine of All Saints, hospitem, the natural & lawful son of the deceased. The other bondsman was William Aston of St Peter, tailor. Mary Carwardine did not make a last Will & Testament. Someone, on her behalf, wrote a brief note which she then signed by placing her mark upon the sheet of paper.
    • April the 22 1724 - Mrs. Carwardine desires that her grandson John Carwardine should lay out for her funeral all the money that is due to her in his hands, and as for all her cloth and goods she doth give to Ann Liddiat except her gray nape Mantua & Petticoat which she gives to her grandaughter Mary Carwardine daughter of Thomas Carwardine. The witnesses were Thomas Pryce, William Aston & Elizabeth Wellington.
    • Inventory 28 April 1724. Wearing apparel (£1.13s 6d.). Furniture (£1/5s/0d)

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • If this Voter was a married man, then one or more of the following marriages may be relevant:
    • Thomas Carradine & Rebecka Rainsford – Bodenham – 16 July 1699
    • Thomas Carwardine & Margaret Thomas – Hereford Cathedral – 9 October 1699
    • Thomas Carwardine & Anne Wingod – Hereford Cathedral – 29 November 1706
    • Thomas Carwardine & Martha Bridges – Hereford Cathedral – 25 June 1709

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter may have been the Thomas Carwardine who was buried 14 August 1725, All Saints.
  • Possibly relevant. Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Carwardine of All Saints were granted on 18 January 1726/7 to #.

This Voter, a Victualler

  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers' Licences have survived. Nevertheless, it is known that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Thomas Carwardine of Eign Ward in 1717 & 1721. The recognizance in 1717 shows that Thomas Carwardine was not bound by a sum of money; whereas his two sureties, Christopher Jones & Lyson Sayse, were bound by £10 each.

Miscellaneous

  • At the Tourn for Eign Ward held on 20 October 1707, Thomas Carwardine, barber, was presented for taking away the stone of the town wall for his own proper use – it being a grievance to all freemen. [BG 11/4/10]
  • In 1712, Thomas Carwardine was the loser in a legal action taken against him by James Barnes, gent, in the Mayor's Court. On 22 September 1712, John Alderne, Serjeant at Mace, seized goods to the value of £66 from the house & shop of Thomas Carwardine. The appraisers were Thomas Taylor & Thomas Hodges. [BG 11/2/44]
    • The rooms & yard from which the goods were taken:
      • Outer chamber
      • Mr Gording's chamber (bed, table board, 2 chairs, one side table, valued at £1/11s – so, presumably, a lodging room)
      • Mr Maxwell's chamber (bed, table board, 1 chair, 1 chair, valued at £1/15s – so, presumably, a lodging room) [jld: he may have been George Maxwell, cider merchant, who married Bridget Williams at All Saints in 1714]
      • Dining room
      • Inner room
      • Outer room up one pair of stairs
      • Room over the court
      • Chamber where the children lie
      • Passage
      • Mans chamber
      • Back chamber & the chamber next to it
      • Kitchen
      • Pantry
      • Hall
      • Barber's shop
      • Parlour
      • New room
      • Back room
      • Back kitchen
      • Cellar (2 hogsheads of cider, 6 hodgsheads of beer, 6 hogsheads of beer and cider drawing, 4 empty hogsheads, 5 barrells with beer, 4 boxes with tobacco & hogshead with vinegar, 2 dozen of bottled cider – total value of £20)
      • New back room
      • Stable (including one bay horse valued at £1/10s/0d) & top loft (a parcel of hay valued at £2)
      • The Yard
  • Thomas Carwardine, innholder, was one of about 50 tradesmen & gentlemen who were summoned to appear at the General Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford to be held on 16 January 1717/8: [BG 11/5/53]

 

@ CE Surnames

 

CEVIL, William: baker

[Too many variant spellings of this surname]

In the 1716/7 Election, William Cevil, baker, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

BECAUSE OF THE MANY VARIANT SPELLINGS OF THIS SURNAME, RESEARCH HAS BEEN DEFERRED TO A LATER DATE.

 

CEVIL, William: tanner

[Too many variant spellings of this surname]

In the 1716/7 Election, William Cevil, tanner, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

BECAUSE OF THE MANY VARIANT SPELLINGS OF THIS SURNAME, RESEARCH HAS BEEN DEFERRED TO A LATER DATE.

 

@ CH Surnames

 

CHAMBERLAIN, Richard: corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Chamberlain, corvisor, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No one with the name of Richard Chamberlain voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]

Richard Chamberline was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 18 January 1704/5 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of John Chamberlaine late of the City of Hereford, shoemaker, deceased: [RF + AdmC, MAc].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • John Chamberline, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 December 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Richard, son of John Chamberlain & Elizabeth, was baptised on 19 April 1679, All Saints.
  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter's parents.
  • At least 6 children were born to John Chamberlain & Elizabeth his wife – 5 of whom were baptised in the City of Hereford & 1 whose baptism has not yet been found:
    • Jane (31 December 1675, All Saints)
    • Richard (19 April 1679, All Saints) [this Voter]
    • Elizabeth (19 May 1684, All Saints)
    • Mary (26 December 1686, All Saints)
    • Margery (baptism unknown)
    • Ann (9 September 1694, St John the Baptist)
  • John Chamberline was buried 9 December 1699, All Saints.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown
  • At the time of making his Will in 1728, the name of this Voter's wife was Margaret.
  • Possibly relevant. Richard Chamberlaine & Margaret Beavan were married at Dormington on 23 November 1707.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 25 November 1728 & proved 24 January 1728/9) of Richard Chamberlain (x) of St Peter, corvisor.
    • My wife Margaret (the residue) (Margaret to be my executor)
    • My sister Jane Chamberlain (20s)
    • My sister Elizabeth Chamberlain (20s)
    • My sister Mary (20s)
    • My sister Margery (20s)
    • My sister Ann (20s)
    • My brother in law William Havard (my wearing apparel – but he to pay 10s to his daughter Letice Havard).
    • Witnesses – Owen Hollings, William Turner.
    • Inventory #

His Widow's Re-marriage

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter's widow, a Diocesan Marriage Licence was granted on # for the intended marriage of Henry Jones (#) (of St Peter, #) & Margaret Chamberlain (of St Peter #). The second bondsman was #. [512 in 1729-1730 in 1729-1730].
  • Henry Jones of St Peter, victualler, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 28 October 1731 – for wine & thanks – having married Margaret, widow of Richard Chamberlain, corvisor: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].
  • The next extant list of victuallers licences after the marriage of Henry Jones & Margaret Chamberlain is 1734 – a licence being granted to. Henry Jones of Bysters Ward. Henry Jones was also granted a Victuallers Licence in 1735 (victualler), 1736, 1737 (innholder of St Peter) & 1742.

This Voter, a Victualler

  • Some of the items in his Inventory suggested to me that he might have been a victualler. Unfortunately, very few lists of Victuallers have survived; however, the 1727 list records that a Victuallers Licence was granted to Richard Chamberlain (£10) of Bysters Ward – his sureties being William Davies (£5) & Richard Bevan (£5).

Miscellaneous

  • Possibly of Interest. William Havard & Elizabeth Chamberlain were married at All Saints on 15th January 1714/5.
  • On # May 1718, William Thomas, son of Francis Thomas of St Owen, victualler, was bound apprentice to Richard Chamberlain, corvisor, with £2 of Charity School Money & £3 of Ward's Charity Money: [Roll].
  • On 22 July 1719, John Davies, son of David Davies (deceased) of All Saints, tailor, was bound apprentice to Richard Chamberlain, corvisor,with £5 of Charity School Money: [Roll].

 

CHAMBERLAIN, Richard: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Chamberlain, glover, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of Richard Chamberlain voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Chamberline of the City of Hereford, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 October 1695 – for wine & thanks – son of Jonathan Chamberline: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • Richard Chamberlaine, son of Jonathan Chamberlaine of the City of Hereford, glover, was bound apprentice to his father for the term of 7 years from 15 August 1687. [BG 11/17/14]

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • I have not yet found any record of the admission of Jonathan Chamberline as a Freeman of the City of Hereford; however, he must have been a Freeman – as his son Richard was admitted on the basis of being a Freeman's son. Perhaps Jonathan Chamberline was admitted prior to October 1659.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Apart from knowing that this Voter's father was Jonathan chamberline, no other details have yet been found.
  • This Voter's father may have been the Jonathan Chamberlain who was assessed for 2 not chargeable hearths (void house) in Bysters Ward in 166#.
  • This voter's father may have been the Jonathan Chamberlain who was buried 13 July 1695, St Peter.

This Voter's Marriage & Children

  • Richard Chamberling (of St Peter) & Ann Blaque (of St Peter) were married at St Peter on 14 June 1696.
  • At least 2 children were born to Richard Chamberlin & Ann and were baptised at St peter:
    • Jonathan (27 February 1697/8)
    • John (23 June 1700).

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter was probably the Richard Chamberlain who was buried 16 July 1727, All Saints.

 

CHAMBERS, John: of Tillington, a dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, John Chambers of Tillington, a dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Chambers did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

John Chambers of Tillington, corvisor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 1 December 1699: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], John Chambers was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CHANCE, Richard: of Morton

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Chance of Morton voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Chance of Moreton# also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Chance of Morton, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 November 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to William Welch#, silkweaver: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for Richard Chance, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 28 September 1683 for the intended marriage of Richard Chance (of Pipe, Herefordshire, silkweaver, bachelor, about 25 years of age) & Ann Brunt (of St Peter, spinster,about 30 years of age). Evan Davies (of St Peter, labourer) was the second bondsman.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at Moreton on Lugg:
    • Elizabeth (14 November 1686)
    • Thomas (6 October 1693)
      • Thomas Chance, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 29 November 1714.
      • For further details of this son, see his entry below.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CHANCE, Thomas: of Morton

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Chance of Morton voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Chance did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Chance, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 29 November 1714 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Chance of Morton, yeoman, who was admitted & sworn on 27 November 1714: [RF + Admc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Richard Chance & Ann, was baptised 6 October 1693: [Moreton on Lugg].
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his father's entry above – Richard Chance of Morton.

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unkinown

 

CHAPMAN, George: smith

[Please note that George Chapman was variously described as blacksmith, gunsmith & smith]

In the 1716/7 Election, George Chapman, smith, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • George Chapman did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

George Chapman, gunsmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 June 1674: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage entry nor a marriage licence has been found for George Chapman in Herefordshire. George Chapman must have had a connection to Gloucestershire – as he sent two of his sons there to do their apprenticeships. So, the George Chapman who was admitted as a Freeman of the City of Hereford in 1674 may have been the George Chapman who was married to Elizabeth Bufford at St Nicholas, Gloucester, on 28 October 1673.
  • At least 9 children were born to George Chapman & Elizabeth and were baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • John (16 March 1677/8)
      • On 9 June 1690, John was bound apprentice to his father George Chapman of Hereford, blacksmith [Gloucestershire Apprenticeships]
    • George (22 February 1679/80)
      • On 9 June 1690, George was bound apprentice to his father George Chapman of Hereford, blacksmith [Gloucestershire Apprenticeships]
    • Ann (20 December 1681)
    • Elizabeth (baptised 14 October 1683 & buried 14 September 1708)
    • William (10 September 1686)
    • Samuel (baptised 26 August 1688 & buried 2 August 1689))
    • Sarah (5 June 1690)
    • Andrea (16 August 1692)
    • Mary (2 May 1695)
  • Elizabeth, wife of George Chapman, was buried 3 September 1711, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Death &c

  • George Chapman, out of St Giles Hospital, was buried 14 May 1729: [St Owen].

Miscellaneous

  • At the Lawday held on 8 May 1693, George Chapman gunsmith was presented for not keeping the engine in good order, he having a sufficient salary from the city, and do pain him in £1/19s/11d for his neglect therein. [sacks p486].

 

CHAPMAN, John: of near Gloucester

In the 1716/7 Election, John Chapman of near Gloucester voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Chapman did not vote in 1734.

John Chapman was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 28 November 1699 – for wine & thanks – son of George Chapman, gunsmith: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • The Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Register records that John, son of George Chapman of Hereford, blacksmith, was apprenticed to his father on 9 June 1690 for 7 years, to learn the art of a blacksmith.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • John, son of George Chapman & Elizabeth, was baptised 16 March 1677/8, St John the Baptist.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his father – George Chapman, smith.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage entry nor a marriage licence has yet been found for this Voter.
  • At least 2 children were born to John Chapman & Elizabeth his wife and were baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Luke (21 October 1705)
    • William (8 July 1707)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

CHAPMAN, William:

 

In the 1716/7 Election, William Chapman voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Chapman did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk]

William Chapman, gunsmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 12 August 1712: [RF]. [According to one of my notes, William Chapman was admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford; however, I failed to take the reference details – so have not been able to check the veracity of my note.]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • William, son of George Chapman & Elizabeth, was baptised 10 September 1686, St John the Baptist.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • William Chapman (#) (of the City of Hereford, fabr# ferrar, bachelor, about 25 years of age) & Beatrice Ropier (of Clifton upon Team, Worcestershire, spinster, about 23 years of age) were married at Holmer, Herefordshire, on 13 January 1713/4, by Diocesan Marriage Licence#. The second bondsman was Joshua Meredith (#) (of the City of Hereford, weaver). [81 in 1713 in 1710-1714]
  • This Voter's wife was probably the Beatrice, daughter of Joseph Roper & Elizabeth, who was baptised 13 October 1687, Clifton upon Teme, Worcestershire.
  • At least 2 children were born to William Chapman & Beatrice and baptised in the City of Hereford:
    • Ann (10 July 1714, St John the Baptist)
    • Elizabeth (15 January 1720/1, St Nicholas).

This Voter's Death &c

  • William Chapman was buried 7 March 1720/1: [St Nicholas].

Miscellaneous

  • On 25 June 1717, William Chapman was paid 7s 7d for iron work to a bell at St Nicholas Parish Church: [AG 81/25].
  • On 27 June 1735, it was ordered that Luke Mathews be admitted a Freeman – having served his apprenticeship to William Chapman, gunsmith, deceased & then to his widow after his death & since turned over to Mr Chinn: [HCCM].

 

CHESTON, Richard: chandler

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Cheston, chandler, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Richard Cheston also voted in 1734 (tallow-chandler), 1741 (chandler) & 1747 (chandler).

Richard Cheston, chandler, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 17 March 1686/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was £1/13s/4d [MAc], Richard Cheston was probably admitted as a Foreigner for an admission fine of £5.

This Voter's Refusal to be a Common Council Man

  • On 30 September 1705#, Richard Cheston of the City of Hereford, chandler, was one of three men elected as Members of the Common Council. However, this must have not been to his liking. On 23 January 1706/7#, it was ordered that Richard Cheston, on paying 10 guineas to the Chamberlains of the City for the use of the City, be excused from being sworn a member of the Common Council. He duly paid his penalty money to Mr William Maddox. [HCCM].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • This Voter's baptism has not yet been found. However, an item on the Internet says that Richard, son of Richard Cheston & Jone, was born in 1661, Warwickshire.
    • In the late 1600s & early 1700s, the surname of Cheston was very uncommon in the City of Hereford. Apart from Richard Cheston, his wife Margery & their children, I know of one only other person with this surname – Jone Cheston, widow, being buried 28 April 1708: [St Peter]. Jone Cheston, widow, may have been closely related to this Voter – perhaps his mother.

This Voter's Marriage

  • Richard Cheston & Margery Blunt were married at St Peter on 20 February 1698/9, by Deanery Marriage Licence. Unfortunately, the Deanery Marriage Licence was illegible#.

His Wife's Family

  • Margery's father was Thomas Blount the elder of the City of Hereford, butcher.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 4 November 1729, proved 14 May 1731) of Thomas B#. Bequests to Richard Cheston, his wife Margery, and their sons Richard, Thomas, John, Joseph & Daniel.

This Voter's Children

  • At least 8 children were born to Richard Cheston & Margery and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Richard (baptised 30 December 1699) (father described as chandler)
      • Oxford Alumni: Richard, son of Richard Cheston of the City of Hereford, plebeian. Matriculated at Trinity College on 31 May 1717, aged 17. Graduated BA from All Souls College on 17 February 1720/1.
      • Richard Cheston of the City of Hereford, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Richard Cheston, chandler: [RF + AdmC].
    • Thomas (18 March 1700/1)
      • [for further details about Thomas, see his entry in 1734]
    • William (6 September 1702)
    • John (28 May 1704)
      • Alive 1755 – see mother's Will
    • Joseph (26 May 1706)#    
      • Alive 1755 – see mother's Will
      • Joseph, son of Richard Cheston of Hereford, tallowmerchant, was bound an apprentice to John Cowcher of Gloucestershire, apothecary, & Ann his wife on 16 June 1721 for 7 years.
    • Margery (twin of Daniel) (baptised 12 February 1709/10 & buried 16 August 1710)
    • Daniel (twin of Margery) (baptised 12 February 1709/10 & buried 19 May 1710)
    • Daniel (baptised 1 July 1712)
      • A memorial inscription at Clifton Parish Church, Gloucestershire, records that Daniel Cheston, of the City of Bristol, merchant, was born at Hereford, June 1712, and died 4 February 1754.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mr Richard Cheston was buried 25 October 1747, St Peter.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 9 March 1744/5, proved 31 October 1747) of Richard Cheston of the City of Hereford (St Peter), tallow chandler.
    • My messuage or tenement situated in po St Peter adjoining to the High Street near unto the Market House, together with the 2 stables, court yard, backside, cellars, sollers, shops, workhouses, lights, & easements – now in the possession of my daughter-in-law Ann Cheston, widow – held on a 99 year lease.
    • My messuage or tenement situated in the parish of St Peter adjoining to the high street near unto the market house there late in the possession of John Brooks hatter & now in my own possession together with the vault & cellar under the messuage
    • My stable which I lately purchased of Hester Perks, widow, situated in po St Peter.
    • Many household goods mentioned in his Will – including 2 fenders with brass nobs.
    • My wife (for her life – she to have my messuages & stables & all my household goods)
    • My son John (after death of my wife, he to have my messuage &c now in the possession of Ann Cheston, widow)
    • My son Joseph (when my son John gets my messuage &c, he to pay £100 to my son Joseph) + (after my wife's death, my house late in the possession of John Brooks & my stable purchased of Hester Perks)
    • My son Daniel (after death of my wife, £250) (if he dies before the death of my wife, £150 of that £250 to be paid to his (D's) now wife)
    • My grandaughter, wife of (blank space) Wanklyn (£50) + (£5)
      • Benjamin Wanklin & Mary Cheston were married at Hereford Cathedral on 5 July 1744.
    • My daughter-in-law Mary Cheston, widow (2s 6d)
    • My daughter-in-law Ann Cheston, widow (£5)
      • [Thomas Cheston & Ann Davis were married at Callow on 29 July 1735]
    • All my grandchildren by my sons living at the time of my wife's death (£5 each)
    • My godchildren (1 guinea each)
      • Mary, wife of Mr John Cam
      • Richard Brown Cheston
        • Richard B. Cheston of Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, & Ann Vaughan were married at Weston under Penyard, Herefordshire, on 19 January 1761
      • Ann, daughter of my brother-in-law William Blount
      • Elizabeth, daughter of my brother-in-law Thomas Baker
    • Witnesses – Charles Stonor Bodenham, William Robinson, Thomas Baker.
  • Codicil (dated 25 July 1745, proved 31 October 1747) of Richard Cheston of the City of Hereford (St Peter), tallow merchant.

His Widow's Death &c

  • Margaret# Cheston, widow, buried 29 January 1755: [St Nicholas].
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 1 July 1754 & proved 30 January 1755) of Margery Cheston (x), widow & relict & executrix of Richard Cheston late of the City of Hereford, tallow-chandler.
    • The several legacies (no details) mentioned in the Will of my late husband to be paid.
    • My two sons John Cheston & Joseph Cheston (the residue) (they to be my executors).
    • Witnesses - Bridgett Blount & Thomas Baker.

 

CHIN, William: ironmonger

In the 1716/7 Election, William Chin, ironmonger, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • William Chinn, ironmonger, also voted in 1734, 1741 (senior) & 1747: [HCityPBks].

William Chinn, blacksmith, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 5 April 1708 – late apprentice to Simon Probin, blacksmith: [RF + transcript]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter.
  • At least 6 children were born to William Chin & Sarah his wife and were baptised at St Peter:
    • William (baptised 21 September 1713) (presumably died in infancy)
    • Thomas (28 February1714/5) (presumably died as a minor)
    • Mary (24 June 1716)
    • Ann (6 September1717)
    • William (8 March 1718/9)
      • William Chinn of the City of Hereford, ironmonger, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 22 January 1740/1 – for wine & thanks (5s) – eldest son of William Chinn, ironmonger: [RF + AdmC, CAc].
    • Daniel (9 August 1720).
  • Sarah, wife of William Chin, was buried 2 September 1720: [St Peter].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Was this Voter a Common Council Man?

  • A man named William Chinn was elected Mayor of the City of Hereford in 1750. This man would have been either William Chinn (admitted a Freeman in 1708) or his son William Chinn (admitted a Freeman in 1740/1).

Miscellaneous

  • By Indentures dated 16 March 1713/4, Bennett, son of Bennett Garnons of Hay, was bound apprentice to William Chin of Hereford, smith & ironmonger: [IR]
  • Possibly of Interest. Diocesan Probate. Will (proved 18 April 1752) of William Chinn of St Weonards.
  • Possibly of Interest. Deanery Probate. Will (proved 15 December 1767) of William Chinn of St Peter.

 

CHOLMONDELY, Thomas senior

[There were many variant spellings of this surname. The most common spelling was Cholmley. The least common spellings were Chamblet & Chomblet.]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Cholmondely senior voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Thomas Cholmondely senior died before 1734.

Although I have not yet found any record of this Thomas Cholmley being admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford, he must have been a Freeman – firstly because his son Thomas Cholmley, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 6 April 1708 on the basis of being the eldst son of a Freeman of the City of Hereford – and secondly because this Voter (i.e. Thomas Cholmley senior) did vote in 1717, the qualification for which was being a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Neither a marriage licence nor a marriage entry has been found for this Voter.
  • At least 2 children were born to Thomas Cholmley & his wife Mary and were baptised at St Nicholas
    • Elizabeth (27 December 1670)
    • Thomas (24 June 1684)
      • For details of this son, see his entry below – Thomas Cholmondely, clerk.
  • Mary, wife of Thomas Cholmley, was buried 4 November 1707, St Nicholas.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Cholmley senior was buried 12 February 1730/1, Canon Pyon – where his son Thomas Cholmley was not only the Vicar of the parish but was believed to be residing in the parish..

 

CHOLMONDELY, Thomas - clerk

[There were many variant spellings of this surname. The most common spelling was Cholmley. The least common spellings were Chamblet & Chomblet.]

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Cholmondely, clerk, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Cholmley, clerk, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 6 April 1708 – eldest son of Thomas Cholmley: [RF + transcript].

This Voter at Cambridge & Oxford

  • Thomas Cholmley matriculated sizar from Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in July 1704. He was admitted scholar on 23 January 1704-5 – BA 1707-8 – MA 1712. Ordained deacon (London) in February 1707-8. Ordained priest (Llandaff, Wales) on 25 September 1709. He was incorporated at Oxford in 1712. Rector of Putley, Herefordshire, 1711. Vicar of Weston# 1716. Vicar of Canon Pyon 1728. Vicar of the College of Vicars Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Cholmley & Mary, was baptised 24 June 1684: [St Nicholas].
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see his fathers entry above – Thomas Cholmondely senior.

This Voter's First Wife & Children

  • Thomas Cholmley (s) (of the College of Vicars in the City of Hereford, clerk, bachelor) & Ann Clark (of Kilpeck, spinster) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 22 April 1712, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 21 April 1712. The second bondsman was John Witherston (s) (of the City of Hereford, horologiarium): [80 in 1712 in 1710-1714].
  • Children? - unknown

This Voter's Second Wife & Children

  • Thomas Cholmley (s) (of the City of Hereford, clerk, widower) & Elizabeth Williams (of St John the Baptist, spinster, about 35 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 4 February 1724/5, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 3 February 1724/5. The second bondsman was Roger Watkins (s) (of St Owens, gent).
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple –
    • Elizabeth (baptised & buried 1726, St John the Baptist)
    • Mary (baptised & buried 1728, St Owen).

This Voter's Death &c

  • Rev Mr Thomas Cholmly was buried 24 July 1735, St Owen.
  • Although I have not seen the entry myself, I have been told that his death was recorded in the Gentleman's Magazine dated 4 August 1735.
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Cholmley of the City of Hereford, clerk, were granted on 25 July 1735 to Thomas Cholmley (s) of the parish of Farrington, Berkshire, gent & the son of the deceased. The other two bondsmen were.John Davies (x) of Yarkhill, #, and Ann Thomas (x) of St Owen, City of Hereford, spinster. On 25 July 1735, Elizabeth Cholmley widow the relict of Thomas Cholmley late of the City of Hereford, clerk, deceased, voluntarily renounced the Letters of Administration.

 

CHURCH, John: labourer

In the 1716/7 Election, John Church, labourer, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Church, labourer, did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].
  • The only man of this name to vote in 1734 was John Church, clothier: [HCityPBk]. He was admitted & sworn a Freeman in 1727: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter may have been the John Church, glover, who was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 26 March 1708: [RF].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Because there were several men with the name of John Church, I have not yet identified this Voter's marriage.
  • At least 1 child was born to this Voter & baptised at St Peter
    • Elizabeth, daughter of John Church & Mary (baptised 4 January 1696)
    • Elizabeth, daughter of John Church, labourer (buried 30 August 1701)

This Voter's Death &c

  • This Voter may have been the John Church who was buried 14 September 1732, All Saints.

 

CHURCH, Thomas: gent

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Church, gent, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Although no man with the name of Thomas Church voted in 1734, Thomas Church esquire voted in 1741: [HCityPBks].

Thomas Church, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 26 April 1708 – eldest son of Thomas Church, deceased: [RF + transcript].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Thomas Church, dyer, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 July 1679: [RF]

His Father, a Common Council Man

  • Thomas Church was elected a Chief Citizen some time before 24 January 1693. He was elected Mayor of the City of Hereford in 1692. He was elected an Alderman of the City of Hereford on 6 October 1704.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Thomas, son of Thomas Church & Margery, was baptised 6 June 1678, All Saints.
  • Thomas Church (s) (of All Saints, dyer, bachelor) & Margery Paynard (of All Saints, spinster) were married at All Saints on 11 May 1676, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 6 May 1676. The second bondsman was Griffith Reignolds (s) (of the City of Hereford, gent). The payment for the licence included 4d to James Paine.
  • At least 4 children were born to Thomas Church & Margery and were baptised at All Saints:
    • Thomas (6 June 1678) [father: mr]
    • Ann (2 June 1681) [father: mr]
    • James (22 March 1684/5) [father: mr]
    • Benjamin (baptised 16 March 1689 & buried 8 July 1698) [father: mr]
  • Mr Thomas Church, Alderman, was buried 4 October 1705, All Saints.
  • PCC Probate. Will (proved 3 May 1706) of Thomas Church of Hereford, dyer,
  • Memorial Inscription, Hereford Cathedral. Margery, the relict of Mr Thomas Church, died the 27th of May, Anno Comini 1732, aged 76: [Havergal]
  • Mrs Margery Church, widow, was buried 29 May 1732, All Saints
  • Deanery Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Margery Church of All Saints were granted on 29 March 1735 to #

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Death &c

  • Thomas Church was buried #, #.
  • Possibly Relevant or of Interest. Diocesan Probate. Letters of Administration of the deceased estate of Thomas Church were granted on 18 September 1747 to #.

This Voter, a Common Council Man

  • In the 1830s, most of the Minute Books of the Common Council of Hereford were destroyed or mutilated. From an entry on an undated extant half page, it is known that Thomas Church gent was elected a Common Council man in the place of Roland Andrews gent deceased. From the parish register of St Peters, it is known that Mr Rowland Andrews was buried on 11 July 1710. Instead of electing Chief Citizens shortly after the death of a Chief Citizen, it was the practice to delay the election until shortly before the first Monday after Michaelmas.
  • Thomas Church was elected Mayor of the City of Hereford in 1719.

Miscellaneous

  • Thomas Church was conformable to the Church of England. On Sunday 14 October 1716, Charles Dyer of the City of Hereford, sword-bearer, & Edmund Amis, Parish Clerk of St Peter, saw Thomas Church of the City of Hereford, gent & head Chamberlain of the City of Hereford, receive the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper in the Parish Church of St Peter, immediately after Divine Service & Sermon, according to the Usage of the Church of England. Certificate of John Rodd, Minister of St Peter, & Thomas Ford, Churchwarden of St Peter. [BG 11/5/6]
  • City leases want renewing June 1724. Widemarsh Ward. [BG 11/4/11]
    • Thomas Church 1 December 1685 for the lives of Thomas Church, Margery his wife & Thomas their son, of 2 messuages in the suburbs. Thomas Church senior dead.
    • Thomas Church 27 September 1701 of ground under the town wall for the lives of Thomas, James & Ann his children. 2 dead.
    • Thomas Church 1 December 1685 of a piece of ground & tenement in the suburbs in widemarsh street for the lives of the said Thomas, Margery his wife & Thomas their son.

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

 

 

@ CL Surnames

 

CLAYTON, Henry: gent, son of Robert Clayton (following)

In the 1716/7 Election, Henry Clayton, gent & son of Robert Clayton (who also voted in that Election) voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Clayton also voted in 1734 (officer): [HCityPBk].

Henry Clayton, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 3 January 1716/7: [RF]. As the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s [MAc], Henry Clayton was probably admitted on the basis of late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Henry, son of Robert Clayton & Catherine, was baptised 28 October 1694: [St Peter].

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

 

CLAYTON, Robert: gent, father of Henry Clayton (preceding), and a manager

In the 1716/7 Election, Robert Clayton, gent & a manager, and father of Henry Clayton who also voted in that Election, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Robert Clayton also voted in 1734 (esquire) & 1741 (esquire): [HCityPBks]
  • Robert Clayton, Mayor, voted in the Herefordshire Parliamentary Election in 1708 – his qualifying freehold being in the City of Hereford. Robert Clayton esquire of the City of Hereford also voted in the Herefordshire Parliamentary Election in 1722 – his qualifying freehold being in the City of Hereford. [HCountyPBks]

Robert Clayton was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 30 May 1689: [RF].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • In 1680, Robert, son of Robert Clayton deceased, was bound apprentice to his father-in-law (i.e. step-father) Thomas Holmes of the City of Hereford, mercer, for 7 years. [MercMBk].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Robert Clayton was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 24 July 1660 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Currently being researched

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Robert Clayton jnr, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 15 May 1711 - for wine & thanks - ?: [RF + MAc].
  • Currently being researched

This Voter's Death &c

  • Robert Clayton was buried #, #.
  • PCC Probate. Will (proved 25 June 1745) of Robert Clayton of Hereford.

Miscellaneous

  • In 1717, Robert Clayton's abode was at the end of Packers Lane and he had a garden in the lane which led from Packers Lane to the Castle Street. At the Tourn for St Owen Ward held on 21 October 1717, he was presented for not repairing the pitching or paving before these two properties. If he did not repair the pitching or paving before his garden by 5 November 1717, he was to be amerced in the sum of 6s/8d & if he did not repair before his house by 1 December 1717, he was to be amerced in the sum of 39s/11d. [BG 11/4/11].
  • Robert Clayton leased a property belonging to the Corporation of the City of Hereford. In June 1724, the lease was listed as being in need of renewing.
    • Mr Robert Clayton's lease of Mr Hill's garden dated 14 February 1705 for 99 years if John Hill attorney, John his son & Robert Clayton junior so long live. John Hill senior & Robert Clayton junior dead. [BG 11/4/11]

THIS ENTRY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.

 

@ CO Surnames

 

COLCOMB, James: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, James Colcomb, glover, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • James Colcomb, glover, also voted in 1734, 1741, 1747, 1761: [HCityPBks].

James Colcomb, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 20 October 1714 – for 20s – late apprentice to John Tringham, glover: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • James Colcomb & Ann Wilson were married at All Saints on 6 January 1711/2.
  • I do not know whether this couple had children.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • On 5 August 1731, Ann Walker, daughter of Elizabeth Mathews, wife of John Mathews of St owen, brickmaker, by her former husband William Walker, was bound apprentice to James Colcomb of St Martin, glover, for 7 years, to learn the art of sewing gloves from his wife Ann Colcomb, with £3 of Harper's Charity Money: [Roll + Indenture, IR]

 

COLE JAMES senior: of Tarrington

In the 1716/7 Election, James Cole senior of Tarrington voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of James Cole voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]

On 11 March 1707/8 (Robert Clayton, mayor), James Cole senior of Tarrington, mason, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 March 1707/8 - eldest son of Thomas Cole of Tarrington, butcher: [RF + transcript].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • His father's admission as a Freeman of the city of Hereford has not yet been found. Perhaps his father was admitted before October 1659.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • From the admission record for James Cole, it is known that he was the eldest son of Thomas Cole of Tarrington; however, no other details of his parents & siblings have yet been found.
  • One possible sibling is Thomas Cole.
    • Thomas Cole & Elizabeth Ingram were married at Tarrington on 13 October 1679.

This Voter's First Wife & Children

  • James Cole & Elizabeth Preece were married at Tarrington on 23 June 1683.
  • At least 4 children were born to this couple & baptised at Tarrington:
    • James (22 July 1684)
      • This son was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford in 1707/8.
      • For further details see his entry below – James Cole junior of Stoke Edith.
    • Richard 3 January 1685/6)
    • Mary (5 August 1688)
    • Joan (12 May 1691)

This Voter's Second Wife & Children

  • James Cole & Mary Hodges were married at Tarrington on 14 January 1693/4.
  • Theirs may have been a childless marriage

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

COLE, JAMES junior: of Stoke Edith

In the 1716/7 Election, James Cole junior of Stoke Edith voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of James Cole voted in 1734: [HCityPBk]

James Cole junior of Tarrington, mason, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 11 March 1707/8 - eldest son of James Cole of Tarrington, mason, who was admitted on the same day: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • James, son of James Cole & Elizabeth, was baptised on 22 July 1684, Tarrington.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his father – James Cole senior of Tarrington.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • James Cole & Sibil Link were married at Hereford Cathedral on 26 April 1709. [Search for Diocesan Marriage Licence#].
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at Tarrington:
    • James (14 December 1713#) (presumably died as a minor)
    • Richard (18 September 1715)
      • Richard Cole of Withington, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 5s – eldest son of James Cole, mason, deceased: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt].

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

COLE, John: of Fownhope, tailor

In the 1716/7 Election, John Cole of Fownhope, tailor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Although there are no entries in several poll books for John Cole of Fownhope, tailor, it is probable that this Voter did vote in 1734, 1741 & 1747 as John Cole of Withington: [HCityPBks].

John Cole, tailor, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 15 January 1705/6 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Mr Francis Phillips, tailor: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

This Voter's Wife & Children

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

 

COLEBATCH, Mathew: glover

[Variant spellings include COBICH, COLBACH, COLBATCH, COWBICH]

In the 1716/7 Election, Mathew Colebatch, glover, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Although Mathew Colebach, glover, did not vote in 1734, he voted in 1741: [HCityPBks].

Mathew Colbach, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 31 December 1713: [RF]. I have a note that the Mayor's share of the admission fine for Mathew Colbach was 10s; however, I failed to note my source. If the Mayor's share of the admission fine was 10s, then Mathew Colbach was probably admitted as late apprentice to a Freeman of the City of Hereford.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • Presumably, Samuel Colebatch, glover, who was admitted in 1706 and Mathew Colebatch, glover, admitted in 1713, were closely related. Brothers, perhaps?

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Mathew Cobich & Mary Aling were married at St John the Baptist on 2 June 1713.
  • At least 4 children were born to Mathew Colebatch & Mary and were baptised at St John the Baptist:
    • Henry (baptised 2 April 1714)
      • Henry Colebatch, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 3 July 1735 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Mathew Colebatch, glover, upon the oath of the father: [RF + AdmC, HCCM].
    • John (14 July 1719)
      • John Colebach of the City of Hereford, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for 20s – late apprentice to his father Mathew Colebatch: [RF + AdmC, CAc]
    • Sarah (15 December 1720)
    • Mary (22 December 1723)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Mathew Colebatch was buried #, #.
  • A memorial inscription at Hereford Cathedral records the deaths of Mathew Colbatch of the City of Hereford, glover, (15 February 1746), of Mary, his wife, (28 June 1760), of John, their son (29 May 1744, aged 25 yrs) & of Ann Colbatch, widow of Henry Colbatch (1 February 1782, aged 66 yrs).
  • In 1746/7, 6s/8d was paid for Mathew's grave in the Lady Arbour of Hereford Cathedral.
  • PCC Probate. – Will (proved 15 August 1746) of Mathew Colebatch of St John the Baptist, glover.

Miscellaneous

  • On 9 August 1716, Mathew Colebatch of the City of Hereford, glover, was surety for Sibella Griffiths of St Martin's, spinster, who had to enter into a recognizance to appear at the next general Quarter Sessions for the City of Hereford to answer such matters of misdemeanour concerning the breaking of his Majesty's peace as was sworn against her by Mrs Mary Sharples, spinster. In her deposition, Mary Sharples said that on Tuesday 31 July 1716, Sibbel Griffiths violently tore the clothes of her head & threatened her. [BG 11/5/53].
  • In the Mayoral Year of Thomas Symonds (1716-7), Christopher Griffiths, son of Christopher Griffiths, labourer, was bound apprentice to Mathew Colbach, glover, with £6# of Charity School Money & £1 of Wood's Charity Money: [Roll].
  • James Brace (son of Mary Brace) & William Thomas (son of William Thomas) were apprenticed to Mathew Colebatch, glover.

 

COLEBATCH, Samuel: glover

In the 1716/7 Election, Samuel Colebatch, glover, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Although this Samuel Colebatch did not vote in 1734, his son Samuel Colebatch did vote in 1734. Both Samuel Colebatch senior, glover, & Samuel Colebatch junior, glover, voted in 1741: [HCityPBk].

Samuel Colbach, glover, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the city of Hereford on 10 September 1706 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to John Went, glover: [RF + AdmC].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • Presumably, Samuel Colebatch, glover, who was admitted in 1706 and Mathew Colebatch, glover, admitted in 1713, were closely related. Brothers, perhaps?

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Samuel Colbach (s) (of the City of Hereford, glover, bachelor) & Ann Wall (of St Nicholas Spinster) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 17 January 1698/9, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 16 January 1698/9. The second bondsman was James Carwardine (x) (of the City of Hereford, glover).
  • At least 4 children were born to Samuel Colbach & Ann and were baptised at St Nicholas:
    • Margaret (22 June 1701)
    • Samuel (22 August 1704)
      • Although Samuel's admission as a Freeman was not entered into the Register of Freemen, other records show that Samuel Colebatch was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 18 February 1733/4 – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Samuel Colebatch, glover: [AdmC, HCCM].
    • Charles (20 July 1707)
    • Richard (4 February 1712/3)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Samuel Colebatch was buried 15 April 1743, St Nicholas.

Miscellaneous

  • About January 1708, the Company of Mercers paid Samuel Colbach the drummer 2s.

    

COLLO, John: in the gaol

In the 1716/7 Election, John Collo in the gaol voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • John Colloe did not vote in 1734: [HCityPBk].

John Colloe, yeoman was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 11 October 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + MAc].

This Voter, in the Gaol

  • It is more likely than not that John Collo was in gaol for debt – rather than for something more serious.

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although this Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found, he was the son of Christopher Colloe.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry below for this Voter's brother – Richard Colloe senior.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Although a marriage entry has not yet been found for this Voter, a Deanery Marriage Licence was granted on 14 September 1681 for the intended marriage of (s) John Collo (of All Saints, bachelor, about 30 years of age) & Ann Maddox (of St Peter, spinster, about 26 years of age).
  • At least 7 children were born to John Collo & Ann and were baptised:
    • Christopher (28 August 1682, All Saints)
      • This son may have been the Christopher Colloe who was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the Mayoral Year of Richard Hankins (1703-4); [RF].
    • John (16 September 1684, Holmer)
    • Elizabeth (16 May 1687)
    • Patience Colloe (29 July 1688, Holmer)
    • Thomas (7 November 1690, Holmer)
    • James (5 February 1693/4, All Saints)
      • This son might have been the James, son of John Collo, who was bound apprentice on 19 October 1710 to Philip Tomlins, barber 7 perukemaker: [HabMBk].
      • James Colloe of the City of Hereford, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 7 August 1727 – for 20s – late apprentice to Philip Tomlins, barber, deceased: [RF + AdmC]
      • James Colloe of London, gent, voted in 1741 & 1747: [HCityPBks].
    • Richard (baptised 18 February 1694/5 & buried 2 April 1696, All Saints)
  • Ann, wife of John Colloe, was buried 28 July 1716.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown

Miscellaneous

  • Some land in the Above Eign was part of the endowment of the Vicars Choral of Hereford Cathedral. On 5 January 1687#, the Vicars Choral granted a lease of Hossey's Croft (about 1 acre) situated without Eign Gate to John Collow for 21 years at an annual rent of 9s. It was recorded in the lease that Hossey's Croft had been late in the possession of Christopher Collow. [3868/8]
  • Possibly Relevant. 1692. Edward Broad, Vicar of Holmer v. John Colloe – an action concerning tithes. [5467].

 

COLLO, Thomas: of Oxford, corvisor

In the 1716/7 Election, Thomas Collo of Oxford, corvisor, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk]. Thomas Collo was paid 2 guineas for his vote.

  • No man with the name of Thomas Collo voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Thomas Colloe was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 8 March 1707/8 – eldest son of John Colloe, innholder: [RF].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Unknown

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Unknown
  • When this Voter was admitted a Freeman in 1707/8, he should have been at least 21 years of age – giving an approximate birth year of 1686. The only Thomas, son of John Collo, that I know of is the Thomas, son of John Collo & Ann, who was baptised 7 November 1690, Holmer – and, therefore, too young to be admitted in 1707/8. Furthermore, this Voter was described as the eldest son of John Colloe, innholder; whereas Thomas, son of John Collo & Ann, was their third son. Furthermore, their eldest son Christopher seems to have been the Christopher Colloe who was admitted & sworn a Freeman in the Mayoral Year of Richard Hankins (1703-4): [RF].
  • Unfortunately, very few records of Victuallers Licences have survived. Nevertheless, from the few which do survivie, John Colloe of Eign Ward was granted a Victuallers Licence in 1705, 1734 & 1735. In 1735, John Colle was described as an innholder.

 

COLLOE, Richard senior:

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Colloe senior voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of Richard Colloe voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Richard Colloe was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 September 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + AdmC]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Although this Voter's baptism entry has not yet been found, he was the son of Christopher Colloe.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 16 October 1671 & proved 9 March 1671/2) of Christopher Colloe of All Saints, yeoman.
    • my son Richard Colloe (after decease of my wife Patience, my household stuff in the parlour) + (after decease of my wife Patience, my house & barn & acre of land - subject to five payments of £10 per year – the first & third payments to my daughter Margery Colloe – the second & fourth payments to my daughter Elinor Colloe – the fifth payment to my son Stephen Colloe)
    • my son John Colloe (after decease of my wife Patience, 4 acres of tillable land in Bennnett Crosse Field)
      • For further details of this son, see the entry above for John Collo in the Gaol.
    • my wife Patience Colloe (for her life only, all my goods, cattle & chattels whatsoever - she paying my debts & funeral expences) + (for her life only, my house & my barn & my acre of land)
    • my children John Colloe, Stephen Colloe, Margery Colloe & Elinor Colloe (after Patience's death, a share of whatever was left over)
    • the poor & indigent of p/o All Saints - 20s to be distributed by the discretion of my executor.
    • Executor – my wife Patience Colloe
    • Witnesses – Thomas Weaver, Peter Jones, Giles Phillipps.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Richard Collo (of All Saints, #, bachelor, about 30 years of age) & Elizabeth Herring (of Burfield, spinster, about 24 years of age) were married at Holmer on 27 May 1682, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 23 May 1682. The applicant for the marriage licence was not Richard Collo. Instead, it was John Collo (s) (of Holmer, yeoman) – he being the first bondsman. The second bondsman was William Prosser (s) (of St John the Baptist, #).
  • At least 6 children were born to Richard Collo & Elizabeth – 5 of whom were baptised at All Saints & 1 whose baptism has not yet been found:
    • Thomas (baptised 3 April 1683 & buried 30 June 1705)
    • Richard (18 March 1685/6)
    • Elizabeth (7 December 1688)
    • Mary (17 March 1690/1)
    • William (7 February 1697/8) (youngest son)
    • Christopher (baptism unknown)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Colloe was buried #, #.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 22 June 1716 & proved 3 June 1719 by Elizabeth Colloe the widow & Christopher Colloe the son) of Richard Colloe the elder of the Above Eign, in the parish of All Saints within the Liberties of the City of Hereford, yeoman.
    • Richard Colloe was a prosperous farmer. Although he did not mention the name of his farm, it certainly included farmlands known as Dubberloe's Farm - a property leased to him by the Custos & Vicars of the College of Hereford. Part of the rent for Dubberloe's Farm was 8 bushels of wheat & 4 bushels of barley.
    • Richard Colloe distributed his properties between two of his three sons.
      • My son Christopher (my dwelling houses wherein Philip Gladwyn, clothworker, and William Havard, labourer, now dwell situated in the Above Eign, and its gardens &c) + (half my live & dead stock)
      • My youngest son William (4 acres of copyhold land lying in the Manor of Barton in the parish of St Nicholas & Liberties of the City of Hereford – one of the acres being in Little Barton Field and the other 3 acres in the Great Marling Pitt Field) + (my leasehold dwelling house & croft or close of land situated without Fryne Gate alias Fryars Gate in the parish of St. Nicholas & liberties of the City - on lease from the Custos & Vicars of the College of Hereford - in which one Evan (the sawyer) & John Pritchard, labourer, dwell. [In the lease, the location is said to be without Fryne Gate at the Gorwall]. + (half my live & dead stock).
    • To his wife (unnamed) he bequeathed all of his household provisions, poultry and wearing apparel and all his brass, pewter, bedding & linen and all other his household goods & household stuff.
    • There was no mention of any bequest to his son Richard Colloe - presumably because he had already received his share of his father's wealth. The son Richard was mentioned only in the context of a bond from him to his father to secure the sum of £100. The father bequeathed this bond to his daughters Elizabeth & Mary.
    • The testator appointed his dear wife (unnamed) & his son Christopher as the executors.
    • Witnesses – Ed: Weaver, Brid: Weaver & John Colloe.

His Widow's Death &c

  • The widow Colloe of the Above Eign was buried 14 FeElizabeth Colloe was buried 14 February 1737/8, All Saints.
  • Deanery Probate. Will (dated 25 June 1737 & proved 26 October 1738) of Elizabeth Colloe (x) of All Saints, widow.
    • My grandson Richard Colloe (my bed &c in the chamber over the kitchen in my house in the Above Eign)
    • My grandaughter Ann Colloe, daughter of my son Richard Colloe (my bed &c in the lower chamber in the house in the Above Eign)
    • My son Christopher Colloe (a settle in the kitchen in the house at the Above Eign)
    • Children (unnamed) of my son Christopher Colloe (one pewter dish each)
    • My daughter Mary Hopkins, wife of John Hopkins, brazier & pewterer of All Saints (2 tenements & craft# situated in St Nicholas which I hold by lease under the College of the city of Hereford)
    • My son Richard Colloe (the residue including my horses & implements of husbandry).
    • Executors – my son Richard Colloe & my daughter Mary Hopkins
    • Witnesses – John Russell, James Hayward, Richard Cox

 

COLLOE, Richard junior

In the 1716/7 Election, Richard Colloe junior voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • No man with the name of Richard Colloe voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].
  • Although this Voter did not vote in 1734, he was probably the Richard Colloe, yeoman, who voted in 1741 & 1747: [HCityPBks].

Richard Colloe, yeoman, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 27 March 1708 – eldest son of Richard Colloe, yeoman: [RF + transcript].

His Father's Admission as a Freeman

  • Richard Colloe was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 13 September 1681 – for wine & thanks: [RF + AdmC]

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Richard, son of Richard Colloe & Elizabeth, was baptised 18 March 1685/6, All Saints.
  • For further details of this Voter's parents & siblings, see the entry above for his father – Richard Colloe senior.
    • Richard (18 March 1685/6)

This Voter's Wives & Children

  • This Voter married at least twice – and possibly thrice.
  • Richard Colloe & Ann Beavan
    • Richard Colloe & Ann Beavn were married at All Saints on 11 February 1711/2. I do not know if this Voter was that groom.
  • Richard Colloe & Ann Crow
    • Richard Colloe & Ann Crow were married at All Saints on 19 April 1716. This Voter was that groom.
    • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at All Saints:
      • Richard (3 September 1717)
        • Richard Colloe, gent, was admitted & sworn a Freeman on 10 December 1753 – for 5s – eldest son of Richard Colloe of All Saints, yeoman, deceased: [RF + AdmC, CAc, MCt].
      • Ann (29 August 1721)
    • Ann, wife of Richard Colloe, was buried 8 December 1727, All Saints.
  • Richard Colloe & Ann Seward
    • Richard Colloe (s) (of All Saints, yeoman, widower, about 45 years of age) & Ann Seward (of All Saints, widow, about 45 years of age) were married at Hereford Cathedral on 29 May 1733, by Deanery Marriage Licence dated 12 May 1733. The second bondsman was Robert Clayton (s) (of St Owen, esquire). Although the age of the groom does not quite match that of this Voter, a certain amount of latitude has to be allowed for ages recorded on marriage licences. So I believe that this Voter was that groom. At some future time, it will probably be possible to compare this voter's signature with that groom's signature.

This Voter's Death &c

  • Richard Colloe was buried #, #.
  • Probably relevant. Deanery Probate. Will (proved 23 January 1754) of Richard Colloe of All Saints.
  • Possibly of Interest. Deanery Probate. Will (proved 18 March 1769) of Ann Colloe of All Saints.

 

COLLY, Cornelius: of Weobley, dissenter

In the 1716/7 Election, Cornelius Colly of Weobley, dissenter, voted for Herbert Rudhale Westfaling (Whig) of Rudhall, Herefordshire, the winning candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Cornelius Colly of Weobley also voted in 1734 & 1741: [HCityPBks].

Cornelius Colly of Wormesley, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 April 1708 – late apprentice to James Pitt, barber: [RF + transcript].

This Voter's Apprenticeship

  • On 7 May 1700, Cornelius Colley, son of Bridgett Colley, widow, was bound apprentice to James Pytts, barber, periwigmaker, and then he paid 2s/6d for the use of the company and 2s/6d to the Clerk of the Company, and the sum of 20s was then paid by the said James Pytts for the use of the Company for having 2 apprentices, according to an order or bylaw made by the Company: [HabMBk].

This Voter's Parents & Siblings

  • Cornelius, son of John Colly & Bridget, was baptised 28 July 1683, Wormsley. Joseph Boulcot was the curate & John Colly was the churchwarden. The parish of Wormsley had such a small population that Cornelius was the only child baptised in that year – and there weren't any marriages or burials.
  • Although a marriage entry for this Voter's parents has not yet been found, a Diocesan Marriage Licence was granted on 11 February 1666/7 for the intended marriage of John Colley (of Wormsley, yeoman) & Bridget Eckley (no details). The marriage was to take place in the parish church of Abbey Dore. The second bondsman was James Eckley of Mansel Lacy.
  • At least 1 child was born to John Colley & Bridget and were baptised at Wormsley. It is also likely that another child was born to them & baptised at Wormsley – but the names of the parents were not recorded.
    • Cornelius (28 July 1683) [this Voter]
    • Eckley Colly (10 August 1669)
      • Eckley Colly (of Wormsley) & Sarah Clarke (of Weobley) were married at St John the Baptist, City of Hereford, on 11 July 1690, by Diocesan Marriage Licence: [194 in 1690 in 1690-1692].
  • John Colly was buried 25 September 1691, Wormsley – Eckley Colly being the churchwarden.
  • Diocesan Probate. Will (dated # September 1691, proved 16 October 1691) of John Colly of Wormsley.
    • My wife Bridget Colly (all my personal estate for disposing among my children) (she to be my executor)
    • Overseers of my Will – my brothers-in-law James Eckley & Richard Eckley
    • Witnesses – James Eckley, Eckly Colly, Mary Eckley.
    • Inventory – dated 14 October 1691 – appraisers William Carwardine & James Eckley – valued at £174/13s/4d – included 6 oxen & 2 bullocks (£24), 7 milk kine (£17/10s/0d) – 3 fat cattle (£8), 23 young cattler (£20), 3 mares & 1 colt (£10), 4 score sheep (£12), 14 swine (£4/13/4d) – also corn, pulse, pease, barley, wains & implements of husbandry.

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Cornelius Colley (of Wormsley, Herefordshire, barber, bachelor) & Lydia Willet (of Almeley, Herefordshire, spinster) were married at Clifford, Herefordshire, on 8 October 1709, by Diocesan Marriage Licence dated 4 October 1709.
  • At least 2 children were born to this couple & baptised at Almeley.
    • Bridget (13 February 1710)
    • Mary (12 May 1713)

Miscellaneous

  • John Colly (this Voter's father) might have been at least twice married. Elizabeth, wife of John Colly, was buried 24 September 1664#, Wormsley.
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COOK, Henry: gardener

In the 1716/7 Election, Henry Cook, gardener, voted for Timothy Geers (Tory), the losing candidate: [HCityPBk].

  • Henry Cook, gardener, also voted in 1734: [HCityPBk].

Harry Cooke of the City of Hereford, clothworker, was admitted & sworn a Freeman of the City of Hereford on 22 February 1708/9 – for £1/3s/4d – late apprentice to Thomas Barnett of the City of Hereford, clothworker: [RF + AdmC].

Henry Cook, both clothworker & gardener

  • It is indeed fortunate that proof exists to show that this Voter was variously described as a clothworker & a gardener. In 1718, Henry Cook, father of Benjamin Cook, was described as a clothworker; whereas in 1727, he was described as a gardener.

This Voter's Parents & Children

  • Unknown

This Voter's Wife & Children

  • Harry Cooke (#) (of St Peter, clothworker, bachelor) & Joan Hipps (of St Peter spinster) were married at Holmer on 25 October 1702, by Diocesan Marriage Licence. The second bondsman was Thomas Merrick (#) of All Saints, sartor.#
  • At lease 6 children were born to Henry Cook & Joan and were baptised at St Peter:
    • Benjamin, son of Henry Cook & Joan, was baptised 10 August 1703, St Peter.
      • On 11 March 1717/8, Benjamin, son of Henry Cooke of the City of Hereford, clothworker, was bound apprentice to Philip Tomlins of Hereford, barber, barber-surgeon & periwigmaker. On 4 May 1725, Benjamin Cooke, having served his apprenticeship, was admitted a member of the Society of Haberdashers &c: [HabMBk].
      • On 29 June 1727, Benjamin Cook of the City of Hereford, barber, was admitted & sworn a Freeman – for wine & thanks – eldest son of Harry Cook, gardener: [RF + AdmC]
    • Richard (7 October 1705)
    • Harry (1 January 1706/7)
    • Elizabeth (baptised 7 March 1707/8, buried 11 April 1711)
    • Bridget (baptised 8 February 1709, buried 16 May 1710)
    • John (baptised 28 May 1711, buried 12 December 1711)

This Voter's Death &c

  • Unknown
  • This Voter may have been one of the following:
    • Henry Cook was buried 9 January 1733/4, St Peter.
    • Henry Cook was buried 20 September 1734, St Peter.

This Voter, a Victualler

  • In 1721 & 1727, a Victuallers Licence was granted to Harry Cooke of Widemarsh Ward. Unfortunately, most records of Victuallers Licences have been destroyed.

Miscellaneous

  • In 1730, Harry Cooke of the City of Hereord, gardener, spent some time in gaol – for want

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