Book 1: 1655

Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Volume I: Apprentices' Entry Books 1654-1694. Originally published by Company at the University Press, Oxford, 1913.

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'Book 1: 1655', in Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Volume I: Apprentices' Entry Books 1654-1694, (Oxford, 1913) pp. 4-15. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-carpenters/1654-94/pp4-15 [accessed 17 March 2024]

1655

Tuesday February the 6th 1654

1 John Tray the sonne of John Tray late of Hampton-magna in the County of Worcester husbandman decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to John Wildgoose of Petticoate lane to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

2 George Richards the sonne of John Richards late of Studley in the County of Warwick Carpenter decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to William Barrett of Wapping to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date aforesayd.

3 Charles Sewell the sonne of Wm Sewell late of Somerby in the County of Lincolne yeoman decd hath put himselfe apprntice to Samuell Tenant of St Buttolphs Bishopsgate to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

4 John Haynesworth the son of Mathew Haynesworth of St Georges Southwarke in the County of Surry yeoman decd hath put himselfe apprntice to Wm Sheppard by the 3 Cranes in Thames Street to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

5 Thomas Gurney the sonne of Ezechiell Gurney late of Southcoate in the County of Bucks yeoman decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to Edmond Johnson of Chicke Lane of St Andrew Holborne parish to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

6 Phillip Petley the sonne of Peter Petley Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath put himselfe apprntice to Peter Petley of Eltham in ye County of Kent to serve him 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

7 Sampson Richardson the sonne of John Richardson late of Ingerthorpe in the County of Yorke husbandman decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to Nicholas woodgate one of the wardens of this Company for seaven yeares from the 24th day of this instant February. Dated the day & yeare aforesaid.

Thursday the 22th of March 1654

1 Joseph Warren the sonne of Gowen Warren of Melborne in the County of Darby Turner decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to David Prior to serve him seaven yeares from the 22th day of March in the yeare aforesayd.

2 James Prescott the sonne of James Prescott late of Washing brough in the Countie of Lincolne gent decd hath put himselfe apprntice to John Copland to serve him seaven yeares from the xxvth day of this instant March 1654.

3 Simon Hoddesden the sonne of John Hodsden of South Mims in the County of Middx yeoman hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas Sheed to serve him seaven yeares from the 25th day of March 1654.

4 John Cooper the sonne of John Cooper of Home upon Trent in the County of Nottingham husbandman hath putt himselfe apprntice to Edward Mabbs to serve him seaven yeares from the xxvth day of March 1654.

5 John Kingsley the sonne of John Kinsley Cittizen and Carpenter of London hath putt himselfe appntice to John Clarke to serve him seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of June next ensueinge the date abovesayd.

6 Henry Wetton the sonne of Henry Wetton late of Leverpoole in the County of Lancaster Gardiner decd hath put himselfe apprntice to Joseph Marshall to serve him seaven yeares from the xxvth day of this instant March 1654.

26 April 1655

1 Beniamin Lord the sonne of Lionel Lord of Saxmundham in the County of Suff Grocer hath putt himselfe apprntice to John Blunden wthout Aldgate for 7 yeares from the It day of May next. Dated ye 26th Apr 1655.

2 William Gurnoll the son of Christopher Gurnoll Carpenter of London hath putt himselfe appntice to the said Christopher Gurnoll of Readcrosse Streete for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid. Dated as aforesaid.

3 Thomas Feilding the son of Robert Feilding of Roadley in the County of Leicester yeoman Doth putt himselfe appntice to John Feilding of Rosemary Lane for 7 yeares from the date aforesaid Dated as aforesaid.

4 William Tannar the son of William Tannr Cittizen & Cordweyner of London hath putt himselfe appntice [to] John Deane of Holborne Condit for 7 yeares from the date aforesaid. Dated etc.

5 Thomas Oakeley the son of Anthony Oakly of morton Henmarsh in the County of Gloucester Laborer Doth putt himselfe to George Gage of White Chappell for 7 yeares from this day. Dated

6 John Curtis the son of John Curtis of the Citty of new Sarum Carpenter Doth putt himselfe appntice to Henry White one of the wardens for 7 yeares from may day next. Dated ec. [Indres surrendred, Md he was imediately assigned over to John Goodborne Dier]

7 John Fletcher the son of John Fletcher of the parish of St Giles wthout Cripplegate London barbersurgeon hath putt himselfe appntice to John Frith of old streete for seaven yeares from the first day of May next Dated the day & yeare aforesaid.

18th of May 1655

1 Thomas Charlewood the sonne of Thomas Charlewood of Kensington in the County of Middx bricklayer hath putt himselfe apprntice to Thomas Pullin of Westminster for eight yeares from the date hereof.

2 John Ward the sonne of William Ward of Hathorne in the County of Leicester husbandman hath putt himselfe apprntice to Thomas Atkinson of Grubstreet for Seaven yeares from the date aforesayd [Md he was first bound & imeadiately assigned over to John Scott merchantt]

3 Arthur Alexander the sonne of Henry Alexander of Bromley in the County of Southton husbandman hath put himselfe apprntice to James Cheeseman of Hoglane to serve him seaven yeares from the date abovesayd.

4 Marke Webb the sonne of Thomas Webb of Newton Longfeild in the County of Bucks blacksmyth hath put himselfe apprntice to Henry White at Lambeth to serve seaven yeares from the date last aforesayd [Md the sd Appntice was imeadiately assd over to John Goodborne Dier]

5 Robert Carvill the sonne of John Carvile of Everden in the County of Northton Carpenter hath putt himselfe apprntice to Edward Bibey of Fleetstreet to serve seaven yeares from the date aforesayd.

6 Nicholas Duckworth the sonne of Nicholas Duckworth of St Giles in the fielde in the County of Middx sawyer hath putt himselfe to Thomas Langford of Hosier Lane to serve seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of June 1655.

8th of June 1655

1 William Biggs the sonne of Thomas Biggs of Bloxum in the County of Oxon Carpenter Doth putt himselfe Appntice to John Skinner of Abchurch lane for 7 yeares from this day. Dat 8th June 1655.

2 John Turner the sonne of Humfrey Turner of Ham in the County of Gloucester husbandman Doth putt himselfe appntice to Richard Crawley of Perpoolelane for 7 yeares from the date of these pnts Dated as aforesd.

12° Junij 1655

Thomas Fairefax the sonne of Thomas Fairefax Cittizen and Carpenter of London doth putt himselfe appntice to Mr Thomas Dorebarr of Coledge hill for 7 yeares from 24th day of June instant. Dated the 12th of June 1655.

23° Junii 1655

Nathaniell Birkett the son of Nathaniel Birkett of owborne in the County of Bucks barkeman hath putt himselfe appntice to Abraham Huse of white chappell parish for 7 yeares from the 24th of June 1655.

Francis Packer the son of Edward Packer of Milton in County of Northton Taylor hath putt himselfe appntice Thomas Crome of Broadstreete for 7 yeares from 24th of June 1655. Dat the day & yeare aforesaid.

Christofer ogden the son of william ogden late of the Towne & County of Leicester wheelright decd hath putt himselfe appntice to John Wildegosse of Petycoate lane for 7 yeares from the 29th of June instant Dat etc.

Steven marsh the son of Henry marsh late of Crundall in the County of Southton yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Henry Boyse de Greene arbor St sepulcher parish for 7 yeares from the 24th of June instant Dat etc.

Edward Lyon the son of Edward Lyon late of the towne and County of Northton yeoman decd hath putt himselfe Appntice to Wm Richardson of Whitecrosse streete for 7 yeares from the 24th of June instant.

George Burstall the son of Thomas Burstall of the vale of Bever in the County of Leicester blacksmith Doth putt himselfe appntice to John Dowden of Addlehill for 7 yeares fr the 24th of June instant Dat.

3° Julij 1655

William Turlington the son of Robert Turlington late of Brainton in the County of Northton husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe to Edmond Symms of Leather lane for 7 yeares from the day 25th of this instant July. Dated the 3d of July 1655.

John Daniel the son of Thomas Daniel late of Cockermouth in the County of Cumberland miller decd hath putt himselfe to John King of the livery in Bippsgate streete for 8 yeares from the 25th of this instant July Dated the 3d of July 1655.

27° Julij 1655

1 Henry Holbyn the sonne of Henry Holbin of Braffin in the County of hartford husb decd hath put himselfe apprntice to Arthur Willis of the parish of St Andrewes Holborne to serve for 7 yeares from the 27th day of July 1655.

2 Anthony Ible the sonne of Edward Ible of Huntley in the County of Gloucester yeoman hath put himselfe apprntice to Richard Sanderson of Shorditch to serve for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

3 Thomas Bette the sonne of Thomas Bette of the parish of St Bennett Paules Wharfe London gent hath put himselfe apprntice to Roger Allen of Hownesditche for eight yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

4 Thomas Browne the sonne of William Browne of Wallington in the County of Salop Sadler hath putt himselfe to Joseph Darvoll of Southwarke for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

5 Thomas Barnes the sonne of Abraham Barnes late of Harlington in the County of Bedford weaver decd hath putt himselfe to Thomas Clarke of Pye-corner for 7 yeares from the day of the date aforesayd.

6 John Brockhall the sonne of John Brockhall of Batersey in the County of Surry gardiner hath putt himselfe to John Hawkins of Grubstreet for 7 yeares.

7 Robert Foster the sonne of Roberte Forster of Westbury in the County of Wilts Inkeeper hath put himselfe to James Harris of St Giles Cripplegate for 7 yeares from the same date.

8 Stephen Butler the sonne of Lewis Butler of Watling street in London Clothdrawer hath putt himselfe to Thomas Kent of Lambeth for eight yeares from the xxiiijth of June last past.

9 James young the sonne of Roger Younge of Waltham upon the Thames in the County of Surrey Carpenter hath put himselfe apprntice to John King of Bishopsgate streete to serve for 7 yeares from the xxvjth of June 1655.

10 William Breach the sonne of Wm Breach of Suning in the County of Berkes husb hath putt himselfe to Wm Moythin of Old street to serve for 7 yeares from the xxvijth of July 1655.

11 Leonard Morland the son of Steven Morland late of Wenton in the County of Westmerland husbandman hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas King neere Bedlam to serve for eight yeares from the xxviijth day of June last. [assigned to John Goodborne dier]

12 Samuell Clay the sonne of Robert Clay of the parish of St Mary Maudlin in Southwarke in the County of Surry yeoman hath putt himselfe apprntice to Robert Hogge for 7 yeares from the xxvijth day of July 1655.

13 John Phillipps the son of John Phillipps of Detford in the County of Kent Taylor hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas Browne of Bishops-Gate street for 7 yeares from the xxvjth of July instant.

14 Richard Harvey the sonne of John Harvey of Wilford in the County of Lincolne husbandman hath put himselfe apprntice to John Oldham of Seacole Lane for 7 yeares from the xxvijth of July 1655.

15 Edward Stanney the sonne of Joseph Stanny of Harlington in the County of Middx yeoman hath put himselfe apprntice to William Wilson of Redcrosse street for 7 yeares from the date aforesd.

16 John Boone the sonne of Wm Boone of Spaldinge in the County of Lincolne Butcher hath put himselfe to Richard Frith of Oldstreet for 7 yeares from the xxvijth day of July 1655. [Assigned to Thomas Warden Cordeyner in white Crossestreet]

17 John Allen the sonne of John Allen late of Walthamstow in the County of Essex weaver hath putt himselfe apprntice to Wm Blunden of Houndsditch for eight yeares from the date abovesd [assigned over to Edw: Blunden merchantt]

18 William Bayly the sonne of Edward Bayly of Cambridge in the County of Cambridge yeoman hath put himselfe to Daniell Royall of Creed Church for 7 yeares from the date aforesaid.

19 Robert Allen the sonne of Rowland Allen late of Boreton of the Hill in the County of Gloucr Laborer to Peter Petley of Eltham for 7 yeares from the day [assd over to Rich: Acton Joyner].

20 Francis Collins the sonne of Richard Collins of Taxsa in the County of Chester Taylor hath put himselfe to John Bormstead of Whitechappell for 7 yeares.

21 John Parr the sonne of William Parr of Bridgeford in the County of Nott miller hath putt himselfe apprntice to Richard Wright of Shooelane for 8 yeares.

22 William Dolling the sonne of Humfrey Dollinge of Henden in the County of Middx weaver hath put himselfe apprntice to Wm Cooper of St Syths Lane for 7 yeares from the date of this Court dated as aforesaid.

23 Henry Barrett the sonne of Henry Barrett of Barfeild in the County of Berkes husb hath put himselfe to Richard Sandbury of Pudding Lane for 7 yeares from the date aforesaid.

24 Robert Furnis the sonne of Edward Furnis Cittizen & Cordweyner of London hath putt himselfe Apprntice to Thomas Toll of the old Bayly for seven yeares from the date aforesaid Dated as aforesaid.

25 Robert Dudley the sonne of Robert Dudley late of Addlestrop in the County of Gloucester yeoman decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Grinnell Dudley of Fleetestreete for 7 yeares from the date aforesaid.

26 Humfrey Smith the sonne of Humfrey Smith of Kimbolton in the County of Hereford husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Joseph Carpenter of [ ] for seaven yeares from that day Dated as aforesaid.

27 John Buckley the sonne of Thomas Buckley of Wemborne in the County of Stafford yeoman hath putt himselfe to Thomas Buckley of Islington for seven yeares from the 25th of December next Dated as aforesaid.

28 Daniel Roberts the sonne of John Roberts of Cherrill in the County of Wilts husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to John Berry in Southwarke for 7 yeares from the date of this Court Dated etc.

29 John Whitesed the sonne of Richard Whitesed late of Cokermouth in the County of Cumberland yeoman decd hath putt himselfe to William Stanyford of Bippsgate streete for 8 yeares from this day Dated as aforesaid.

15° Aug: 1655

1 Thomas Warwicke the Sonne of John Warwicke of upper Chissell in the County of Essex shoemaker hath putt himselfe apprntice to Rowland Watson of Garlicke Hill for seaven yeares from the xvth day of August 1655.

2 Thomas Symonds the sonne of Theophilus Symonds of Henley upon Thames in the County of Oxford Baker hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas Birkett by London Wall to serve for Seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655 [turned over to Mr Braithwayte Clothworker].

3 John Heyward the sonne of Thomas Heyward of Arlingham in the County of Gloucester husbandman hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas Atkinson master of the Company for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655 [turned over to Roberte Weavinge draper].

4 George Wilson the sonne of Robert Wilson of Desford in the County of Worcester Clothworker hath put himselfe apprntice to John Blackwell of Shoreditch to serve for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of August 1655.

5 John Coates the sonne of Thomas Coates late of Barny Castle in the County of Durham Tanner decd hath put himselfe apprntice to John Ashley by London Wall to serve for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655.

6 Richard Eminges the Sonne of Richard Eminges of Leicester in the County of Leicester Carpenter hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Gamble in Newgate Markett to serve for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of August 1655.

7 Isaac Bowler the sonne of Isaac Bowler of Thames Ditton in the County of Surrey husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to William Forder of great Alhallowes to serve for Seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655.

8 Mathew Coulton the sonne of Cranney Coulton late of Gawthrop in the County of Yorke Taylor decd hath put himselfe apprentice to John Wright of Shoreditch to serve him nyne yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655.

9 John Cowley the sonne of John Cowley of Eversham in the County of Worcester Mason hath putt himselfe apprntice to John Shakell of Shoelane to serve him seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August 1655.

10 Marmaduke Jackson the sonne of Charles Jackson of Middletontyres in the County of Yorke yeoman hath putt himselfe apprntice to Richard Frith of Oldstreete to serve for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of August 1655 [turned over to Humfrey Bridges draper within Bishopsgate for the use of Anne Silver wid.]

Aug. the xxxth 1655

1 William Ballard the sonne of Robert Ballard late of Kirby in the County of Leicester Taylor deceased hath putt himselfe apprentice to Anthony Cole of Bishopsgate street to serve him Seaven yeares from the xxxth day of August 1655. Dat. the 30th of Aug: 1655.

2 William Morgan the sonne of William Morgan of Westbery in the County of Wiltes husbandman hath put himselfe apprntice to Thomas Henman of St Mary Axe to serve him Seaven yeares from the date abovesayd.

3 Samuell Drew the sonne of Richard Drew late of Backton in the County of Hereford shoemaker dec. hath put himselfe to serve William Gaddesden of Markes Lane in Alhallowes parishe as an apprentice for Seaven yeares from the date abovesayd.

4 Joseph Chitty the Sonne of Joseph Chitty of Bromley in the County of Surrey blacksmyth hath putt himselfe apprntice to Thomas Charman of Southwarke to serve him seaven yeares from the day of the date abovesayd.

10° Septembr. 1655

John Johnson the sonne of Thomas Johnson late of Sadbury in the County of Gloucester glover decd hath putt himselfe apprntice to Cesar Willis of Lumbard streete for 7 yeares from this day dat. the sd. 10th of Sept. 1655.

Mr Sanderson Mr

xjth of September 1655

James Battersby the son of James Battersby of Islington in the County of Midd taylor hath putt himselfe appntice to Ralfe Day of Newgate markett for 7 yeares from michas.

John Lee the sonne of William Lee of Witham in County of Oxon husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Edward Buckle for 7 yeares from this day.

Thomas Wate the son of John Wate of Goddington in the County of Nottingham Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Payton of Aldersgatestreete for 7 yeares from michas day next. Dated the xjth day of September 1655.

13° Sept. 1655

James Steward the son of James Steward of Castletowne neere Glasco in Scotland gent hath putt himselfe appntice to John Browne of Graies Inne lane for 7 yeares from this day.

28° Sept. 1655

william Brewer the son of Tho: Brewer late Cittizen & tallowchandler of London dec hath putt himselfe appntice to John Lewood of Finch lane pro 7 yeares from this day Dat. etc.

William Perkins the son of Wm Perkins of Barrow upon Sower in the County of Leicester yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to James Angood of great woodstreete for seaven yeares from michas day 1655. Dat. etc.

Samuel wood the son of Tho: wood of waltham Abbey in the County of Essex malster hath putt himselfe appntice to Jeoffrey Heysome of Hounsditch for 7 yeares from michas day 1655 Dated the 28th day of Sept. 1655.

Thomas Smith the son of Steven Smith late of Putney in the County of Surrey yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Marke Carter of Pauls wharfe for 8 yeares from or lady day last. Dat: 28th Sept 1655.

John Hosey the son of William Hosey of Marshfeild in the County of Glouc. mercer hath putt himselfe appntice to Charles Hosey wthout Bippsgate pro 7 yeares from michas 1655. Dat. 28° Sept. 1655.

David Griffis the son of wm Griffis of Bridgenorth in the County of Salop Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Wm Pilling one of the wardens for 7 yeares from michas 1655. Dat. etc. [md. presently assd. to Tho: Lock fish.]

Peter Horton the son of John Horton of Chersey in the County of Surrey Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Barrett of St Hellin for 7 yeares from michas 1655 Dat. 28° Sept: 1655.

George Chandler the son of Wm Chandler late of St Martins in the feilds in the County of Midd farrier dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to Joseph Graves of St olaves Southwarke for 7 yeares from michas day 1655. Dated the 28° Sept. 1655.

9° octbr. 1655

Robert Browne the son of Peter Browne of Husband-Bosworth in the County of Leicester taylor hath putt himselfe appntice to Robert Wren of Birchin Lane for 7 yeares from this day. Dat

Thomas Harris the son of John Harris of Charlebury in the County of oxon Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice Wm Pilling one of the wardens for 7 yeares from this day. [Md. presently assd. to Jasper Juniver of East smithfeild weaver]

19° October 1655

George Adams the son of John Adams late of Hemsted in the County of Hartford husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to John Brewer of Creechurch for 7 yeares from the Ith day of November next [md imediately assd. to John Goodborne Dier Fanchurch streete].

Thomas Bent the son of Tho: Bent late of Sparshell in the County of Berks husbandman dec: hath putt himselfe appntice to William Langley of the old Change for 7 yeares from the first day of november next.

Walter Norfolke the son of Francis norfolke late Cittizen tiler and bricklayer of London decd hath putt himselfe appntice to William Blunden of Hounsditch for 7 yeares from the first day of november next.

Edward Haines the son of Edward Haines of Astchurch in the County of Gloucester husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Hugh Standish of the Assistants for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof. [md. imediately asd. to Edward Furnis Cord: in barbican]

30° oct. 1655

Samuell Bridgwater sonne of Thomas Bridgwater of Sollomstead in the Com. of Berkes husbandman hath putt himselfe Aprtice to John Warden Cittizen & Carpenter of London for the terme of 7 yeares from the 30° day of octobr. 1655. Dated the same 30th of October 1655.

James Vickars sonne of Edward vickars of Baseing in ye Com. of Southampton Husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Barnard Lipscombe of the prsh of Buttolph Bishopsgt London for 7 yeares from the first day of November 1655.

John Seymor the sonne of Lionell Seymor late of Kaleworth in the Com. of Hartford Cooke hath putt him selfe Apprtice to Joseph Darvoll for 7 yeares from the first day of November 1655.

Wm Cambery the sonne of Wm. Cambery of Worminster in the Com. of Wiltes husbandman hath put himselfe Apprtice to James Willott for 7 yeares from the first day of November 1655.

Peter Peirce Son of Robert Peirce of Llangham maddell in the Com. of Salop husbandman hath put himselfe apprtice to Samuell Linn thelder for 7 yeares from the First day of November 1655.

Thomas Paxford sonn of Richard Paxford in the Com. of Gloucester of Botsford grasier hath put himself apprtice unto Thomas Wildegos for 7 yeares from the first day of November 1655.

Thomas Wood sonn of Nicholis Wood of Kerby mooreside in ye Com. of Yorke yoman hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Thomas Atkinson of Criplegate parish for the terme of seaven yeares from ye first day of November 1655.

John Unckles sonne of John Unckles of Sapey in the Com. of Worcester Blacksmith hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Clement Lambson for the terme of 8 yeares from the 29° day of September last past in the yeare 1655.

Charles Williamson sonne of James Williamson of Roystone in ye Com. of Hertford hat dresser hath put him selfe Apprtice to William Pilling under Warden for 8 yeares from the 30th day of October 1655 [md. he was imediately assd. to Mathias Edward merchant tailor].

William Peburdy sonne of Lawrence Peburdy of Welford in the Com. of Northampton yoman hath put him selfe Apprtice to Henry Baldwin for eight years from the 24° day of June last past 1655.

Samuell Bird the sonne of Samuell Bird of Wharton in the Com. of Northampton Joyner hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Henry Wilkins of Black Fryers for seaven yeares from the first day of November next Dated the 30th of oct: 1655.

2° Novembr. 1655

John Clench the son of Thomas Clench of Charbury parish in the County of oxon husbandman hath putt himselfe apprtice to Robert Keate of the minories neere Towerhill for 7 yeares from this day.

William Kilby the son of Richard Kilby of wootton in Coun. oxon Carpenter by Indre hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Holland Citizen & Carpenter without Bippsgate London for 7 yeares from ye 30th day of november instant. Dated the second day of November in ye yeare of or Lord 1655.

William Sponge the son of William Sponge Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath putt himselfe appntice to the sd Wm Sponge within Bippsgate for 7 yeares from the 30th of novembr.

Francis Tompkins the son of Francis Tompkins of Pinfeild in the Countie of Worcester husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Francis mawle of the minories for 7 yeares from the 3d day of novem instant.

Roger Simpson the son of Thomas Simpson late of Brecknock in the County of Brecknock goldsmith dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to David Davis of Throckmortonstreete for 9 yeares from michas last.

Robert Gates the son of Robert Gates late of Stepney in the County of Midd marriner dec. hath putt himselfe to Thomas Kirby of Fishstreete hill for 7 yeares from Christmas next.

William Atwell the son of John Atwell late of Toddington in the County of Bedford husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe to Thomas Atwell of Buttolph lane for 7 yeares from Christmas next.

Richard wateridge the son of mathew wateridge late of Leatherhaven in the County of Wiltes husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe to John Greene alias Powell of St Swithens lane for 7 yeares from Christmas next Dated the 2° november 1655.

4° Decembr. 1655

Edward Pratt sonne of Francis Pratt of Lutteworth in the Coun. of Leicester tailer hath put himselfe apprtice to John Chayre for 7 yeares from 25° day of December.

Tho. Bonnick sonne of Tho. Bonneck of Bushey in the Coun. of Hartford mealeman hath put him selfe apprtice to Tho. Awdley for 8 yeares from the 14 Day of June last past.

John Wareing ye sonne of James wareing late of Buckbrooke in ye Coun. of Northto. husbandman decd, put himselfe apprtice to Tho emps for 7 yeares from the date hereof 4° decr.

Wm. Williams sonne of Tho Williams of Aberganie in the Coun. of Monmouth husbandman hath put himselfe Aprtice to John Kingsley for 7 yeares from the 21 day of this instant decembr.

John Wakefeild sonne of Thomas wakefeild of winckerriston in the Coun. of Gloucester deceased hath put himselfe Aprtice to william Fowler for 7 yeares from the xxj° of this instant day of december.

Tho. Are sonne of Henry Are of Isom in the Coun. of Northampton husbandman doth put him selfe Aprtice to Robert Day for 7 yeares from the xxj° day of this instant december.

John Addis sonne of John Addis of Tronning in the Coun. of Gloucester husbandman decd hath put him selfe Aprtice to Edward Gay for 7 yeares from the xxj° day of this instant decembr.

Nuthall Teaton sonne of Robert Teaton of Charwelton in the Com. of Northampton hath put him selfe Aprtice to Wm. Weste for 7 yeares from the xxj° day of this present Decembr.

John Francklin sonn of Edwd Francklin of Heyworth in ye Coun. of Wiltes husbandman hath put him selfe Aprtice to William Clarke Cittizen & Carpenter of London for 7 yeares from the xxj° day of this present decembr.

Tho. Parker sonne of John Parker of Amersham in ye Coun. of Buckingham Carpenter hath put himselfe Aprtice to William Richardson Cittizen & Carpenter of London for 7 yers from the iiij° day of Decembr. present.

Samuell Sands sonne of Symon Sands late of Sepulchers London hath put himselfe Aprtice to William Richardson aforesaid for 8 yeares from the 2° day of this instant December.

John Sewell Sonne of John Sewell late of Mollington in the Coun. of Warwick husbandman deceased hath put him selfe Aprtice to Phillipp Boarder for 7 yeares from the xxi° day of this instant December.

Richard Beauchampe the son of John Beauchampe late of Cosgrave in the County of northton yoman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to John Wildegos one of the Assistantes for 7 yeares from the 21th day of this instant Dec.

Daniel Wyer the sonne of William Wyer of Little missenden in the County of Buckes Gardiner hath putt himselfe to Mr Richard Sanderson now Mr of the Company for seaven yeares from St Thomas day next. Dat the day & yeare aforesaid. [Md imediately assd. to Francis Gascoyne Aldersgate str. Citt. & grocer.]

Richard Sibbley the son of John Sibley late of Abington in the County of northton Sheepheard deed, hath putt himselfe appntice to William Pilling one of the wardens for seaven yeares from St Tho. day next. Dat. etc [md assd. to Thomas Piggott iremonger].

William Heatherley the son of Robert Hetherley of Ashby De la Zouch in the County of Leicester shoemaker dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to William Holmes of the Livery for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof.

John Comings the son of William Cumings late of Sherborne in the County of Dorcester husbandman deed, hath putt himselfe appntice to Mr Richard Sanderson of Shoreditch now Mr of this Company for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof. Dated the said 4th day of Decem. 1655. [md assd. to Edward Shipwey Fishman Ludgate hill.]

Edward Addams the son of John Adams otherwise Bennett of Ashton Keynes in the County of Wiltes Tanner hath putt himselfe appntice to Arthur willis of Holborne bridge for seven yeares from the 21th day of December instant. Dated the day aforesaid.

24 Dec 1655

George Snelling the son of Wm Snelling late of oaking in County of Surrey blacksmith dec hath putt himselfe appntice to Wm Taylor of hogsdowne for 7 yeares from this day Dat.

Mathew Gardiner the son of Symon Gardr of Hooknorton in the County of oxford Laborer hath putt himselfe appntice to James Heather of St Tho. southwark for 7 yeares from this day.

John Dodwell the son of John Dodwell Cittizen & Armorer of London hath putt himselfe appntice to John Ball de Spittlefeildes for 9 yeares from the date hereof.

Joseph Roberts the son of Richard Roberts of Harlescote in ye County of Salop yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice Thomas Stanway of Honylane pro 7 yeares from this day.

Richard Bayly the son of Richard Bayly of Purford in the County of Surrey husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Thaire of Broken wharfe from this day for 7 yeares.

Robert Lee the Son of William Lee late Cittizen & Carpenter of London decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Robert Hawkins of Aldersgate-streete for 7 yeares from 1° Januar. next.