Book 1: 1656

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: 1656', in Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Volume I: Apprentices' Entry Books 1654-1694, (Oxford, 1913) pp. 15-28. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-carpenters/1654-94/pp15-28 [accessed 17 March 2024]

1656

29° January 1655

Edward welhead the son of Robert Welhead late of wendover in the County of Bucks yeoman decd. hath putt himselfe to William Buds of St michael Crookedlane for 7 yeares from this day.

12° Februar. 1655

Jasper Floyd the sonne of Griffith Floyd late of the Parish of uppington in the Coun. of Mountgomery yeom deed, hath put him selfe Apprtice to John Clark of Gravell Lane for 7 yeares from this day.

John Roberts als Palmer the sonn of Tho Roberts als Palmer late of Ford in the Coun. of Wiltes Miller deceased hath put him selfe apprtice to Ralfe Hawkes neere porters Key London for 7 yeares from this day.

James Coales sonne of James Coales of Rosse upon Wye in the Coun. of Hereford Glover hath put himselfe apprtice to Richard Watkins of whitecrostreete for 8 yeares from this day.

Abraham Winsor the sonne of John Windsor of Houghton in the Com. of Salop husbandman hath put him selfe Apprtice to Henry Hore of Newgate markett London for 7 yeares from this day.

Robt. Kendall the sonne of Robert Kendall of the Citty of oxford Carpenter hath put him selfe Apprtice to Joseph Darvoll at the Bridghouse nere London Bridge for 7 yeares from this day.

John Knight the sonne of Thomas Knight of Hackney in the Coun. of Middx. Sawyer hath put him selfe Apprtice unto John Hewes of Long Acre for 7 yeares from this day.

Danole Humphrey the sonne of Danole Humfrey of Clipson in the Coun. of Northampton husbandman hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Thomas Brockwell in Norton folgate for 7 yeares from this day.

Henry Speede the sonne of Henry speed of Dover in the County of Kent Bricklayer hath put him selfe Apprtice to Roger Barnard in Knight Rider streete for 7 yeares from this day.

Anthony Slade the sonne of Edward Slade of Deptford in the County of Kent Carpenter hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Jonathan slade in Aldersgate street for 7 yeares from this day.

Thomas Moore the sonne of Thomas Moore of the parish of Katharins East smithfeild in the County of Middx Carpenter hath put him selfe apprtice unto Robert Buckland of Rosemary Lane for 7 yeares from the date hereof.

Hugh Ryley the sonne of Garratt Ryley late of Rathmoore in Ireland husbandman deceasd. hath put him selfe Apprtice unto Richard Sanderson of Shoreditch for eight yeares from this day [assd. over to Robert Storer Dier in Alhalloweslane].

21° Febr. 1655

Abraham Taylor the son of Thomas Taylor of Norwell in the County of Nottingham husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Mr Richard Sanderson Mr for 7 yeares from this day. Dated the 21° of Febr. 1655 [md assd. to Humfrey Kirby Imbroder moore lane].

24th of march 1655

Isaac Teton the son of Henry Teton of Abbington in ye County of Northampton husbanman hath putt himselfe appntice to Zachary Teton of white Chapell for 7 yeares from the xxvth of this instant march. Dat.

Giles wakefeild the son of Thomas wakefeild of wickrisington in ye County of Gloucester husbanman hath putt himself appntice to william mason of St mary hill for 8 yeares from the day aforesaid.

Henry Grey the son of Robert Grey of Rushden in the County of Northampton yeoman doth putt himselfe appn. to John Jiggins of longe lane for 7 yeares from this day.

Richard Stockwell the sonn of Thomas Stockwell of Edsterson in the County of Salop husbanman hath putt himselfe appntice to Humfrey Thomas at the waterhouse for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid.

William Emneth the son of william Emneth of more lane in the parish of St Giles without Criplegate London milliner hath putt himselfe appntice to John Brewer in Leadenhall street for eight yeares from the day aforesd.

Robert Iver the son of Thomas Iver of Stanwell in the County of Middlesex husbanman hath putt himselfe appnt. to Richard Clarke in Tuly street for seaven yeares from the day aforesaid.

William Blacke the son of Christopher Blacke of Battersey in the County of Surrey Gardner hath putt himselfe appntice to Henry Hastings Coleman street for eight yeares from the day aforesaid.

Anthoney Smith the son of Hugh Smith late of Hackney in the County of Middlesex Taylor hath putt himselfe appntice to william martin for 8 yeares from the 25th day of this instant march.

William Shippey the sonne of John Shippey Cittizen & Bricklayer of London hath putt himselfe appntice to william Pope in ye minories for seaven yeares from the day aforesaid.

Richard Haynes the sonn of Rich. Haines of Branston in ye County of Leicester husbanman hath putt himselfe appn. to Rich: Gadsden in Broadstreet for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid.

John Aldrich the sonn of Christofer Aldrich late of Stanford in the County of Nottingham laborer decd hath putt himselfe appntice to John Harryman in Houndsdicth for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid.

Andrew mortiner ye sonn of John mortiner of Bemington in the County of Hartford baker hath putt himselfe appntice to Michael King in Houndsditch for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid.

Samuel knapp ye son of Augustine Knapp late of Pepy in the County of oxford husbanman dcd. hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Powers in saint mary acks for seaven yeares from the day aforesaid.

John whitehorne the sonn of Bartholomew whitehorne of Graies parish in ye County of oxford husbanman hath putt himselfe appntice to William Champion in Coleman-street for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid.

Robert Greene the sonn of Robert Greene late of Newmarkett in the County of Cambridge apothecary decd hath putt him selfe appntice to Giles Bartlett in Houndsditch for 7 years from the day aforesaid.

Timothy mullins the sonn of Timothy mullins of Halsworth in the County of Suffolke tanner hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Clarke in Loathbury for seaven yeares from the day aforesaid.

11° Aprill 1656

John Belch the sonn of Henry Belch of Rickmansworth in the County of Hartford miller hath put himselfe appntice to Nathaniel warren de Fetterlane for 7 yeares from this day.

Francis Lewin the son of Francis Lewin of Kingslangley in the County of Hartford husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Israel Knowle of London house prope Pauls for 7 yeares from the first day of may next.

William Pratt the son of Thomas Pratt late of Huningham in the County of Warwick husbandman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to Hugh Standish of Beech lane for 7 yeares from this day.

Francis Hill the son of Richard Hill late of Cheston streete in the County of Hartford baker deed hath putt himselfe appntice to william moythin de Goswellstreete for 7 yeares from this day.

Edward Thornedell the son of Edw. Thornedell of Brockington in the County of Gloucester mason hath putt himselfe appntice to John Lightfoote of Aldersgatestreete for 7 yeares from the 12th day of this instant Aprill.

22° Aprill 1656

William Jones the son of Robert Jones late of Llangaby in the County of Carnarvon husbandman decd, hath putt himselfe appntice to Mr Richard Sanderson now Mr of the Company for seaven yeares from the first day of may next [Md the said Appntice was assd. presently to william Scott merchanttailor of Cripplegate].

Edward Bentum the son of Thomas Bentum late of Botherston in the County of Lancaster husbandman deed hath putt himselfe appntice to John Hunt of Distaffe lane for 7 yeares from the first day of May next.

William Cooke the son of Thomas Cooke late of Newton Lofeild in the County of Buckes husbandman deed hath putt himselfe appntice to william Spencer of Warwick lane for 7 yeares from 1° may next.

Joseph martin the son of Ambrose martin late Cittizen & haberdasher of London dec hath putt himselfe appntice to mathew Bramwell of norton folgate for 8 yeares from 1° may next.

6° may 1656

Thomas newton the son of Thomas newton late of St Albans in the County of Hertford miller decd, hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Buckley of Islington for 7 yeares from this day. Dated the 6th day of may 1656.

Mathew Penrie the son of Phillipp Penrie of the parish of Llangevella in the County of Glamorgan husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Edward Bayly of Houndsditch for 7 yeares from the day of the date of the Indre Dated the 6° day of May 1656.

Thomas Martin the son of John martin late of Bletchley in the County of Buckes yeoman dec: hath putt himselfe appntice to John martin of Shorditch for 7 yeares from this day.

william Hancocks the son of Thomas Hancocks late of the Citty of Worcester Clothier decd. hath putt himselfe appntice to George Hodgkin de Clothfaire for 7 yeares from this day.

Thomas Grover the son of Thomas Grover of Chafoote in the County of Surrey yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Isaiah walsby of Barbican for 8 yeares from michas day last.

William Goweth the son of John Goweth of ulverston in the County of Lancaster yeoman dec hath putt himself appntice to John Elson of St Johns streete for 7 yeares from midsomer next. Dated etc.

22° may 1656

Edward Cureton the son of Robert Cureton of Putney in the County of Surrey waterman hath putt himselfe appntice to Humfrey wedge of Dowgate for 7 yeares from the 24th of June next. Dat.

William Beeston the son of John Beeston Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath putt him appntice to Richard Harris of London wall for 7 yeares from midsomer next Dated the 22th day of may 1656.

Robert Langworthy the son of nicholas Langworthy of Cherriton in the County of Devon husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to John Deane neere Holborne Conditt for 7 yeares from the 24th day of June next.

Edward Hopkins the son of John Hopkins of Brumingham Anson in the County of Warwick husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Sanderson now Mr for 7 yeares from this day [Assd over to Henman Smewin weaver of Shoreditch].

Henry Gaskins the son of Henry Gaskins late of Lillingston Lovell in the County of oxon weaver dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to Charles Hosey wthout Bippsgate for 7 yeares from the 26th of this instant may.

Thomas Thorley the son of Thomas Thorley of Congleton in the County of Chester tanner hath putt himselfe appntice to Francis Hubbad of Pettycoate Lane for 7 yeares from midsom day next.

10° Junij 1656

John Shawe the son of Thomas Shawe of Kirby Steven in the County of westmerland yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Henry wharton of the strand for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

William Burton the son of William Burton late of Kimbery in the County of Berkes husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Sanderson now Mr for 7 yeares from this day. Dat. [Md the said appntice was assd. over presently to Francis South of Snowhill sadler]

John walker the son of John walker late of Hardingstone in the County of northton husbandman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Caske of Rosemarylane for 7 yeares from midsomer next Dat.

william Smith the son of David Smith of the parish of Hanmer in the County of Flint mason hath putt himselfe appntice to Phillipp Pinche of Barking parish for 7 yeares from this day.

George Holliday the son of Barton Holliday of Eeffley in the County of oxford Doctor of Divinity hath putt himselfe appntice to micha waterer of Housditch for 7 yeares from this day.

William Sims the sonne of Samuel Sims of Letcombe Bassett in the County of Berks Carpenter hath putt himselfe to Peter James of Grubstreete for 7 yeares from this day.

Thomas Dunnington the son of Robt Dunnington late Cittizen & Paintersteyner of London decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Benjamin Spencer of Crutched friers for 7 yeares from this day.

John Jellyman the son of John Jellyman of Burford in the County of oxford fuller hath putt himselfe appntice to Paul Cole of St Thomas Southwarke for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

Thomas middlehurst the son of John middlehurst of Grapnall in the County of Chester yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to John wright of Shoreditch bodymaker for eight yeares from midsomer next.

Thomas Tison the son of Thomas Tison late of Marston in the County of oxon Sawyer dec. hath putt appntice to Thomas Atkinson old mr for 7 yeares from this day [Md. the said appntice was presently assd. over to Edward Blunden Fanch Church streete merchant tailor].

John Barrett the son of Henry Barrett late of Burford in the County of Berkes husbandman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Cooper of Bermondsey streete for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

John Heath son of John Heath late of Compton basset in the County of wiltes yeoman decd. hath putt himselfe appntice to John Gilbert of new Gate markett for 8 yeares from lady day last. Dat.

Sampson Toovey the son of adrey Toovey of Grimfeild in the County of oxford woodman hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Hopkins wthout Bippsgate for seaven yeares from midsomer next. Dated.

Richard Dawson the son of Richard Dawson late of Lullington Luffeild in the County of oxford husbandman decd hath putt himselfe apprentice to william Ligborne South ward for 7 yeares from this day. Dated.

19° Junij 1656

Richard Parkings the son of Richard Parkings of shoe lane in the parish of St Brides als Bridgett London laborer hath putt himselfe appntice to Ferdinando Brookes of Pauls wharf for 7 yeares from the 24th day of this instant June. Dat.

23° Junij 1656

owen mounsey the son of Thomas mounsey of water Beech in the County of Cambridge blacksmith hath putt himselfe appntice to william mounsey of the minories for 7 yeares from midsomer day to morrow Dated 23th June 1656.

william walbridge the son of Richard walbridge late of the Citty of Gloucester barbersurgeon deed by Indre hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Lyons of Grubstreete London Cittizen & Carpenter to serve for 7 yeares from midsomer next after the date of the Indre. Dated the 23th day of June 1656.

Alexander Lewis the son of Alexander Lewis of Easam in the County of worcster brewer hath putt himselfe appntice to Phillipp Boarder of Adlehill for 7 yeares from the day aforesaid. Dated as aforesaid.

Richard Browne the son of John Browne late of Prestbury in the County of Gloucester husbandman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to Edward Browne of Ludgate for 7 yeares from midsomer aforesaid Dat. etc.

william Cox son of Richard Cox late of Blackfriers London imbroderer deed hath putt himselfe appntice to William Perry of the minories for 9 yeares from midsomer day next. Dat.

william Pilling the younger the son of william Pilling Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath putt himselfe appntice to the said Wm Pilling of Hounsditch for 7 yeares from midsomer.

Richard Bristow the son of David Bristow late of weston in the County of Sumersett yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Faith one of the wardens for 7 yeares from midsomer day aforesaid Dat as aforesaid.

John middleton the son of Gabriel middleton of Heyford in the County of northton Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Edward Stiles of wentforth streete for 7 yeares from midsomer.

Robert milson the son of Robert milson of much marven in the County of Worcester Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to George Milson of Broad lane for 7 yeares from midsomer aforesaid Dat &c.

Robert Paine son of Tho: Paine of Abington in ye County of Berkes malster hath putt himselfe appntice to John Freeman of the livery for 7 yeares from midsomer day aforesaid. Dated &c.

Samuel Jones the son of Phillip Jones of Edwin in the County of Worcester husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Adrian Shipwash of the backside of St Thomas Apostle for 7 yeares from midsomer aforesaid.

Thomas Saunders the son of Edward Saunders of weston in the County of Somersett husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Arthur willis of Holborne bridge for 7 yeares from midsomer etc.

Edward Cooper the sonn of Edw: Cooper of Stratford upon Avon in the County of warwick malster hath putt himselfe appntice to Christofer Lockwood for seaven yeares from midsomer day instant. Dat. etc.

William Allen the son of Wm Allen of Tamworth in the County of warwick husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to William Lazonby of Grubstreete for 7 yeares from midsomer day instant. Dat etc.

Thomas man the son of nicholas man late of East Smithfeild in the County of midd weaver hath putt himselfe appntice to William Lin of St Olave Southwarke for 7 yeares from midsomer.

Richard Blakman the son of Tho. Blakman of Abbington in the County of Berkes sackcloth weaver hath putt himselfe appntice to wm Collis of Pettycoate lane for 7 yeares from this day.

william mitchell the son of John mitchell of the parish of St Brides als Bridgett London Carman hath putt himselfe appntice to John King wthout Bipsgate for 7 yeares from midsomer.

Bryan Lawes the son of Richard Lawes of Thames Ditton in the County of surrey Taylor hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Kirby to Coleharbour for 7 yeares from this midsomer.

william Dracott the son of Christofer Dracott late of strutton in the County of Leicester hubandman dec hath putt himselfe appntice to John wilde of Aldermanbury for 8 yeares from midsomer.

9° Julij 1656

Richard Atkinson the son of Thomas Atkinson late of Tunbridge in the County of Kent gent deed hath putt himselfe appntice to Robert Buckle of Rosemary lane for 7 yeares from St James day.

John Ummons the son of Francis ummons late of Islington in the County of midd husbandman dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to Samuel Emevor of whitecrossestreete for 7 yeares from this day.

william Frowd the son of william Frowd of Shadwell in the County of Midd victualler hath putt himselfe appntice to John Blundell at Aldgate for 7 yeares from St James day next.

15° Julij 1656

Richard Greenesword the son of Richard Greenesword of Stanhope in the County of Durham yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Edmond Hone of whitecrossestreete for 7 yeares from ye 25th day of this instant June.

Thomas Seele the son of John Seele late of Huntington in the County of Huntington felmonger deed hath putt himselfe apprentice to Anthony Flatman of the livery for 7 yeares from ye 24th day of June last past before the Date of the Indre dated the 15th day of July 1656. william ogden the son of William ogden late of Leicester in the County of Leic. dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to Mica milson of Dukes place for 7 yeares from ye 25th day of this instant July date the 15th day of July 1656.

22° Julij 1656

William Westwood the sonne of Thomas westwood Cittizen & weaver of London hath putt himselfe appren to John Gobby of wentworthstreete for 7 yeares from this day.

David Price the son of John Price late of Willington in Com. Salop husbandman decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Edward Arhan of Holborne for 7 yeares from St James day. Dat. the day abovesaid.

Robert Stanford the son of John Stanford of Bedworth in the County of warwick Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to mintham Robinson for 7 yeares from this day.

Henry wall the son of Henry wall of Kensington in the County of midd Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Pullin of Tuttlestreete at westm. for 8 yeares from or lady day last.

Thomas Clarke the son of Thomas Clarke of Thindon in the County of northton husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to John Brewer an old mr for 7 yeares from friday next [Md assd. over presntly to Edw. Forrest Grocer in Dukes place].

31° Julij 1656

William Hull the son of William Hull late of Landon in the County of Buckes mercer dec. hath putt himselfe appntice to John Hodson of Bippsgatestreete halfe moone Ale for 7 yeares from to morrow.

j° August 1656

Mathew Caldwell the son of mathew Caldwell of Appleton in the County of Chester Collermaker hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Cooper of the backside of St Clemts Church for 7 yeares from this day. Dat. the same day.

John Jeffs the sonne of John of Hampton Bishopp of the Coun. of Southampton Husbandman hath put him selfe Aprtice to Allin Connington of Seething lane Carpenter for 7 yeares from the 24° August.

Francis Wattes the sonne of Richard of Eustone in the Coun. of Oxford husbandman hath put himselfe Aprtice unto Miles wilson of lower streete for 7 ye from the 24° August.

John Howcott the sonne of Wm. of the Citty of Coventry Felmonger hath put him selfe Aprtice to wm. Martin in Chick lane for 7 y: from the j° August 1656.

Robert Wright sonne of Hugh Wright of Evenley in the Coun. of Northampton gent hath put him selfe Aprtice to Wm. Lyons in St John Streete for 8 y: from the j° August.

John Astley the sonne of William of Crofton in ye Coun. of Lancaster husbandman hath put him selfe Aprtice unto Wm Bennett of Grubstreete for 8 y: from the j° August.

Richard Fudg the sonne [of] Hen: of overshott in the Coun. of Dorchester Broadweaver hath put him selfe Aprtice unto Wm. Pilling in Hounsditch for 7 y: from the xxiiij of August 1656.

Lewis Williams the sonne of Lewis late of Llansilling in the Coun. of Denbigh yeoman hath put him selfe Aprtice unto Greene Palmer in More lane for 7 y: from the xxiiij day of August 1656.

John Gates sonne of Francis Gates of Chersey in the Coun. of Surrey Malster deced. hath put him selfe Aprtice unto John Carter senr for 7 y. from the j° August 1656. Hounsditch.

Richard Jones sonne of Tho Johnes of Brammed in the Coun. of Hereford husbandman hath put him selfe Apprtice unto John Brewer Leadenhall strt for 7 y: from the j° August 1656 [Assigned over unto John Baily from the date].

Robert Carr sonne of Allen Carr in the parish of Giggleswick in the Coun. of york shoomaker hath put him selfe Apprtice unto John Brewer in Leaden Hall streete for 8 y: from the j° of August 1656 [Assigned over unto Peirvall Braithwaite from this day].

Roger Drewe the sonne of Willm Drewe of Chersey in the Coun. of Surr yeoman deced. hath put him self Apprtice unto Tho Spurling in Frogmorton streete for 7 y: from the j° August 1656.

John Rawlins the sonne of Elias Rawlins of Lepon in the Coun. of Somersett yeoman hath put him selfe Apprtice unto John Mayfeild in Bishopsgate streete for 7 ye. from the first of August 1656.

Tho Spire the sonne of John Spire late of Hurst in ye Coun. of Wiltes yeoman deced. hath put him selfe Aprtice unto Edwd. Stevens Petty Coate lane for 8 y: from 25° day of December last past.

13° August 1656

John Wise the sonne of John Wise of Edgeworth in the County of middlesex Tanner hath putt himselfe appntice to Abraham Graves of Gravell lane for 7 yeares from Bartholmew day next. Dated the sd. 13° of Aug. 1656.

Henry Ap Thomas the son of Thomas Ap Thomas of the parish of Llangrosse in the County of Brecknock husbandman hath put himselfe Appntice to Robert Izard of Readcrosse streete for 7 yeares from this day. Dat. etc.

Lewis Cliff the son of Daniel Cliffe late of the parish of Morpus in the County of Chester wheele wright deceased hath put himselfe appntice to John Deane in the parish of St Sepuchers Holborne for 7 yeares from this day.

2° September 1656

Edward Nunnelly the son of George Nunnelly late of the parish of Forden in the County of Salop blacksmith deed hath putt himselfe apprentice to Richard Bullock of Fanchurchstreete for 8 yeares from the 24th of Aug. last. Dat. etc.

John Scollick the son of Peter scollick of Leicester in the County of Leicester yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to John Strangewigge of Aldegate for 7 yeares from this day. Dated as above.

John Staples the son of Samuel Staples late of Lambeth in the County of Surrey weaver decd hath put himselfe Appntice to william Taylor the younger of Hodge lane For eight yeares From the Five & twentith day of december last past, dated as abovesaid.

Mathew Allen the son of Henry Allen late of Moulton in the County of Northampton yeoman hath put himselfe Appntice to Robert Curlett of white Chappell For 8 yeares from this day dated the 2d day of September 1656.

8° September 1656

Francis Peirson the son of william Peirson of Kirp in Ashfeild in the County of Nottingham Taylor hath put himselfe appntice to William Bridgman of Gratious street for 8 yeares from Lady day last: dated:

William Harcourt the son of william Harcourt late of the parish of Daysebery in the County of Chester husbandman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to John Rolfe of Knightrider-streete for 7 yeares from michas next, dated the sd 8th day of Sept. 1656.

Mr woodgate Mr

ix° Sept. 1656

1 John Wright the son of John wright of walgrave in the County of Berkes yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to George Cosford of Roode parish Towerstreete for seaven yeares from this day. Dated the said 9th day of September 1656.

27° September 1656

2 William Chandler the son of William Chandler of St Martins in the feilds in the County of Midd taylor hath putt himselfe appntice to William Bridgman of Gratious-streete for 7 yeares from this day.

3 John Kendall the son of John Kendall of Adderbury in the County of oxford yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to John Bettes of Horton streete Clemts Danes for 7 yeares from michas day. Dat.

4 John Hicks the son of John Hicks of the Citty Salisbury Turner hath put himselfe appntice to George Darby of lambeth hill for 7 yeares from michas day next.

ix° October 1656

5 George Danson the son of Lambe Danson of Quinton in the County of Northton yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Arthur willis of Holborne bridge for seaven yeares from the first of november next dated the day & yeare abovesd.

6 John wheeler the son of Griffin wheeler late of soustoake in the County of oxford husbandman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Heyward of Cripplegate for seaven yeares from ixth October dated.

7 Richard Corbett the son of Richard Corbett late of Brailes in the County of Warwick husbandman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to Christofer Knight of St Katherines for 7 yeares from the ixth of October.

8 Nathan Hoyle the son of John Hoyle late of the Citty of Salisbury taylor decd. hath put himselfe appntice to Lawrence Flood of white Chappell for seaven yeares from ixth of October dated.

9 James littlefeild the son of John Littlefeild late of Enfeild in the County of Middlesex Carpenter deed hath putt himselfe appntice to waiter Turner of Pettycoate lane for 7 yeares from Cristmas day next Dated.

10 william Spencer the son of willm Spencer Cittizen and Carpenter of London hath put himselfe appntice to ye sd william Spencer of Christchurch parish for 7 yeares from this day: dated.

11 Robert maywell the son of willm maywell late of the Citty of Westminster Carpenter decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Pores of Westminster Cittizen & Carpenter of London to serve for eight yeares from Lady day last before ye date of ye Indre. Dated the 9th day of October Anno Dni 1656.

24° octobr. 1656

12 John Lewis the son of Henry Lewis late of Brumidgham in the County of warw. Shoemaker decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Francis of Cock lane neere Smithfeild for 7 yeares from the j° of november next dated.

29° October 1656

13 michael Goodman the son of John Goodman of Wooston in the County of Buckes husbandman hath putt himselfe apprentice to Jasper Clocker one of the livery of Hounsditch for 7 yeares from the first day of november next Dated the said 29th of October 1656.

31° October 1656

14 william Blake the son of Henry Blake late of Purton in the County of Wiltes husbandman decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Harvey Hopkins of [ ] for 7 from the first day of november.

15 Henry Linaker the son of Henry Linaker of whitecappell in the County of Middlesex Porter hath put himselfe appntice to Abraham Huse of white Cappell for seaven from the first day of november.

16 Thomas Abbott the son of John Abbott of north-Kilworth in the County of Leicester yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to Edward Berridge of Chripplegate for 7 yeares from the first day of November next dated as aforesaid.

17 Thomas Sleape the son of Tho: Sleape of St Stevens in the County of Hartford Carpenter hath put himselfe appntice to Francis woodhouse of fanchurch-streete for 7 yeares from the first of November next.

18 Thomas Stanbrooke the son of John Stanbrooke Cittizen & Joyner of London hath putt himselfe appntice to Leonard Hoare of Fanchurch streete for 7 yeares from 1° november dated &c.

19 Edward Read the son of william Read late of Ramsey in the County of Huntington boatewright decd hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Hopkins of Bishopsgatestreete for 7 from the 1° of November.

20 Francis Bunting the son of willm Bunting of Chickerel in the County of Dorsett husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John Strangewidge of Aldgate for 7 y: from the j° day of november next.

21 Thomas Katon the son of John Katon of Brackley in the County of Northton sheppard hath put himselfe to Richard Pennyall of Bridewell for 7 y: from 1° day november next. Dated &c.

25° Novembr. 1656

22 Edmond Eastment the son of Robert Eastment late of wantage in the County of Berks scrivener deed hath put himselfe appntice to Richard weekes of St Johns streete for 7 yeares from the thirtieth day of november next dated &c.

23 Francis Turner the son of George Turner of great Glen in the County of Leicester husbandman dec hath put himselfe appntice to Henry Boyse of Newgate margett for 8 y: from michas last.

24 william Jessatt the son of william Jasset of Kempeberry in the County of Berks joyner hath put himselfe appntice to william wood of Aldgate for 7 yeares from the xxxth of november next.

25 John white the son of Thomas white of Bowebrichell in the County of Bucks husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Ralph Chadwick of old streete for seaven yeares from the first day of december next [7° Aprill 1657 md the Indentures were made void betweene the said mr & the said appntice & they both signified their consent that each should be dischargd against the other. The mark X of John white].

26 Edward newman the son of Thomas newman Cittizen and leatherseller of London hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas woodhouse of Fanchurch streete for 7 yeares from j° day of november next.

27 Michael Gardiner the John (sic) of John Gardiner of south newington in the County of oxford husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Samuel Lin the younger of St Georges Southwarke for 7 yeares from the day of the Date abovesaid.

28 Robert wade the son of Robert wade of Earlescoane in the County of Essex yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to Robert Leane of Hounsditch for 7 yeares from the day of the date abovesaid.

29 Nicholas Brench the son of nicholas Brench of uxbridge in the County of middlesex Cloth worker hath put himselfe appntice to Edward Botsford of newstreete for 7 yeares from the xxxth day of november next.

30 Edward williams the son of William Williams of the parish of Penalt in the County of munmouth husbandman hath putt himselfe to Francis morris of Fanchurch streete for 7 yeares from this day.

31 Thomas Burrowes the son of Thomas Burrowes of Whichford in the County of Warwick husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Nicholas woodgate now mr for 8 yeares from this day [md the sd appntice was assd. to Peter Hector of St Tho: Apostle].

24° December 1656

32 John Woods the son of Arnold woods of Oking in the County of Surrey husbandman hath put himselfe apprentice to Arthur Thaire of Garlickt hill for seaven yeares from the five and twenty day of this instant december dated the xxiiijth day of December 1656.

33 Thomas morfeild the son of Roger Morfeild of Bushley in the County of Worcester Carpenter hath putt himselfe apprentice to George Emerson of Bread streete for seaven yeares from the day of the date of these presents dated the day & yeare last abovesaid.

34 John Beddo the son of Thomas Beddo of Inkborow in the County of Worcester Glover hath put himselfe appntice to Anthony Messenger of Smithfeild for seaven yeares from the Five and twentith day of this instant december Dated the day and yeare last abovesaid.

35 John Gibson the son of Edmund Gibson of Hamesmith in the County of middlesex Taylor hath put himselfe apprentice to Thomas Killick of St Thomas Apostles for seaven yeares from the Five and twentith day of this instant december dated the same day and yeare abovesaid:

36 Henry Cumber the son of Richard Cumber of Charlegrove in the County of oxford husbandman hath put himselfe apprentice to william Reading of old Fishstreete for seaven yeares from the five and twentith day of this instant december Dated the same day and yeare abovesaid:

37 Thomas Staire the son of John Staire late of Burfeild in the County of Berks husbandman deceased hath put himselfe apprentice to Benjamin warden of Paulschurch yard for seaven yeares from the first day of January next Dated the same day and yeare abovesaid:

38 Thomas Money the son of william money of markett Overton in the County of Rutland merchant tailor hath put himselfe apprentice to John Hastings of Dukes place for seaven yeares from the Five and twentith day of this instant December dated the day and yeare last aforesaid:

39 Edward wells the son of Edward wells late of the parish of st martins in the feilds in the County of middlesex yeoman deceased hath putt himselfe apprentice to Thomas Hobbs of Islington for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof Dated the day and yeare aforesaid:

40 John Santhey the son of Edward Santhey late of Burton in the County of Denby gent deceased hath putt himselfe to Joseph Darvoll one of the wardens of this Company for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof Dated the day and yeare last aforesaid.

41 Thomas Gamon the son of Peter Gamon of Hunckley in the County of Southton yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Frith of old streete for seaven yeares from the first day of January next dated the day and yeare last abovesaid [tr to John Davenport of St martins].