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August ? |
Volume of Petitions for Church Preferments, all addressed
to the King, unless otherwise stated. |
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1. Toby Wolrich, D.C.L. To recommend him to the Dean
and Chapter of York, as Vicar General of the Diocese during the
vacancy. Has lost both preferment and practice by resisting to
take the covenants and engagements tendered to him by the late
usurpers. Annexing, |
1. i. Certificate by John Bishop of Rochester, and five others, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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2. Edw. Rainbow, D.D., His Majesty's chaplain. For the
Deanery of Peterborough. Was ejected from Magdalen College,
Cambridge, for his loyalty, and much impoverished. [Installed,
Jan. 5. 1661.] |
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3. Byrom Eaton, D.D. For the Deanery of Lichfield. Lost a
valuable living given him at Oxford by the late King, for his
loyalty, &c. Annexing, |
3. i. Certificate by Richard Baylie, Dean of Salisbury, and 12
others, bishops, doctors, &c., in favour of the petitioner.
August 22, 1660. |
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4. Dr. David Lloyd, of Ruthen, North Wales. For the Deanery
of St. Asaph, with the Rectory of Henllan, co. Denbigh. Did all
in his power for the interest of King and Church, often entertained
Princes Rupert and Maurice, and once the late King himself, and
has been sequestered, imprisoned, and often plundered. With note
in his favour by Drs. John Earles and Geo. Morley. [Admitted,
Oct. 17, 1660.] |
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5. George Benson. For the Archdeaconry of Hereford, void by
death of John Hughes. With certificate by Dr. Sheldon and three
others on his behalf, and order for granting the petition. [Installed,
Sept. 24, 1660.] |
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6. Francis Davis, B.D. For the Archdeaconry of Llandaff. Was
ejected from his living and plundered, for trying to maintain His
Majesty's cause and the rights of the Church. [Appointed, Oct. 16.]
With note by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon in favour of the petitioner.
July 24, 1660. |
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7. John Carter, B.D., Rector of Settrington, Yorkshire. For
the Archdeaconry of Chester. Was deprived of his living and
plundered, for his constancy in maintaining the doctrine and discipline of the Church. [Presented, Oct. 19, 1660.] |
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8. John Sherman, D.D. For the Archdeaconry of Norwich, in
His Majesty's gift by the vacancy of the See. Noted "Recommended by Dr. Sheldon." |
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9. Lawrence Womock. For the Archdeaconry of Suffolk, in the
King's gift by vacancy of the see of Norwich. Noted "Recommended by Dr. Sheldon." Annexing, |
9. i. Certificate by Thos. Tomkins, and eight others, to the petitioner's services as Army Chaplain at Hereford, and to
his sufferings therefor. July, 1660. |
9. ii. Certificate by Sir F. Cornwallis, and seven others, in
favour of the petitioner's loyalty. August, 1660. |
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10. Humphrey Lloyd. For the Archdeaconry of Nottingham,
belonging to York Cathedral. |
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11. Thos. Tyrwhitt, B.D., chaplain of the King's regiment of
Guards. For the Precentor's place of Lincoln Cathedral, void by
death of Dr. Marshall. |
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12. Thos. Hyde, D.D. For the Precentorship of Salisbury Cathedral, and Prebend of Teynton Regis Yalampton annexed, in reversion after Dr. Henchman. Annexing, |
12. i. Certificate by Drs. John Earles, H. Henchman, and Gilb.
Sheldon, in favour of the petitioner. July 12, 1660. |
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13. William Owen, M.A. For the Treasurership of St. David's
Cathedral. Was ejected from his Fellowship at Oxford, and sequestered from spiritual and temporal livings, for his loyalty and conformity. Annexing, |
13. i. Certificate by Wm. Haywood, rector of St. Giles's, and six
others, and also note by Drs. Sheldon and Earles, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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14. Justinian Lewyn, D.C.L. For the Chancellorship of the
Diocese of Norwich. Was master of Chancery and commissary and
official of Norfolk in the late King's time, but quitted or lost his
employments during the troubles; has promoted His Majesty's
interest in the county, especially in the business of Lynne, which
might have been of eminent use, but for the treachery of Hynderson, then Governor of Newark. Annexing, |
14. i. Certificate by Thos. Richardson, and five others, in favour
of the petitioner, and testifying to his ability for discharge of the said office. |
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15. John Cruso, D.C.L., one of the Society of Doctors Commons.
For the Chancellorship of the see of Worcester, during the vacancy,
and a recommendation to the future bishop for his continuance.
Lost his Fellowship in Gonville and Caius College for his loyalty;
served Dr. Westfield, Bishop of Bristol, and then Lord Capel, as
secretary, but was taken prisoner, in going from Truro to Exeter, to
provide clothes for the King's guard, and his property, which was
in Bristol, was burnt during the siege. |
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16. The Same. For the Chancellorship of the see of St. Davids
or Llandaff. Annexing, |
16. i. Certificate by Dr. Robt. Wiseman, and six others, in favour
of the petitioner. |
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17. George Wake, D.C.L. To recommend him to the Chancellorship of the Diocese of Peterborough, when His Majesty shall appoint
a bishop. Was ejected from his Fellowship in Magdalen College,
Oxford, his estate sequestered, and that portion for which he compounded given away, by a pretended patent from the late usurper. |
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18. John Pulleyn, B.D. For the Chancellorship of Lincoln
Cathedral. Was ejected from his Fellowship in Magdalen College,
Cambridge, for loyalty, spoiled of books, goods, and all he had;
obliged to seek subsistence abroad, and persecuted there by Sec.
Thurloe, for corresponding with His Majesty's Court. Annexing, |
18. i. Certificate by Drs. Gilbert Sheldon and Jo. Earles, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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19. Dr. Thomas Byrd, Master in Chancery. For recommendation
to the future Bishop of Worcester, as Chancellor of the Diocese;
lost his stall by trying to have Coventry delivered to the late King;
served as Governor of Eccleshall Castle, and was several times
imprisoned; is one of the few surviving lawyers who served his
late Majesty. Annexing, |
19. i., ii. Two certificates by the Earls of Derby and Berkshire,
and 9 others, and by Dr. John Cosin and 12 others, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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20. Edw. Dawtry, M.D. For recommendation to the future
Bishop of Exeter, for the office of Registrar to the Bishop and
Dean and Chapter, which office was promised him by his uncle,
Dr. Ralph Brownrigg, late bishop, but the performance disabled by
the troubles; printed and published the King's Worcester declarations, by order from the Earl of Cleveland. |
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21. The Same. To the same effect. Annexing, |
21. i. Certificates by the Bishops of Rochester, Sarum, and
Chichester, to the truth of the above petition. |
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22. Capt. William Jones. For appointment as Registrar of the
Diocese of Gloucester during the vacancy, and recommendation to
the next bishop; his father and grandfather served in the place
under nine bishops; was ever among the first in the late wars,
raised troops for his late Majesty, and was in every attempt for the
Restoration. |
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23. Robt. Shirburne. For the office of Chief Registrar in the
Diocese of Lincoln. Served the late King in the Earl of Carnarvon's
regiment, of which he was at last Major, and was wounded and
imprisoned. Marked "To be done by patent." |
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24. Michael, son of Michael Hudson, servant to the late King.
For the Registrarship of the Diocese of Winchester, during the
vacancy of the See. Annexing, |
24. i. Certificate by Sir W. Bodenham, and four others, in
favour of the petitioner, as well learned in Latin and
Greek, writing several good hands, and capable of a
Registrar's place. July 30, 1660. |
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25. Henry Foyle, of Winchester. For a grant to himself and
son, during the vacancy of the Bishopric of Winchester, of the
Stewardship of the lands, void by death of Mr. Carter, and of
the Registrarship, void by death of Mr. Cole. Annexing, |
25. i. Certificate by the Marquis of Winchester and Sir Hum.
Bennet, of the losses and sufferings of the petitioner,
who had one son slain, another sent to the Barbadoes
Islands, and lost most of his estate in service of the
late King. |
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26. Richard Towgood, B.D. For one of the vacant Prebends in
Bristol Cathedral. With note in his favour by Drs. Sheldon and
Morley. [Instituted, Sept. 14, 1660.] |
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27. Richard Standfast, Chaplain to the late King. For one of
the vacant Prebends in Bristol Cathedral. With note in his favour
by Drs. Sheldon and Morley. [Appointed, Sept. 14, 1660.] |
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28. William Kempe. For a Prebend in Bristol Cathedral. With
note by [Dr. Morley] in his favour. [Admitted, Nov. 7, 1660.] |
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29. Henry Dutton, M.A. For the Prebend in Bristol Church,
void by death of [Thos.] Tucker. Lost his Fellowship at Corpus
Christi College, Oxford, by his loyalty. |
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30. Joseph Barker, M.A. For a Prebend in Bristol, void by
death of Mr. Cuthbert. Was thrown out of his Fellowship in Corpus
Christi College, Oxford, for his loyalty. |
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31. John Dashfield, B.D. For a Prebend of Bristol, formerly
Dr. [Rob.] Markes', with the house and profits. Was chaplain to
the late King, and a great sufferer. [Appointed, Sept. 14, 1660.] |
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32. Edw. Wilsford, D.D. For the next vacant Prebend in
Canterbury. After 20 weeks' imprisonment, escaped with hazard of
his life to Oxford, raised a troop of horse at his own charge for the
late King, and has suffered much in estate and by imprisonments. |
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33. Charles Gibbes, M.A., sometime Fellow of Merton College,
Oxford. For a Prebend at Canterbury, in room of Dr. Kingsley,
deceased. Was sequestered from his preferment for his loyalty and
conformity, and obliged for 18 years to undergo the toil of a private
school for maintenance. Annexing, |
33. i. Certificate by Drs. Earles and Morley in his favour. |
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34. John Gough. For the next vacant Prebend in Canterbury,
those for which he before obtained His Majesty's assent, on reference
to the Dean of the Chapel, to know whether any were vacant, being
already disposed of. Prefixing, |
34. i. Certificates upon his former petition, by the Earl of
St. Albans, that the King referred the petitioner to the
Dean of the Chapel to inquire whether any of the
Prebends of Canterbury which he solicited were vacant;
and by Dr. Gilb. Sheldon, stating that as they are
already disposed of, it would be best for the petitioner to
be taken into His Majesty's thoughts, for the next that
should be void. |
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35. Elias Smith. For presentation to the fifth Prebend in
Durham Church, void by death of Dr. Eleazar Duncan. Has discharged the office of Precentor several years. Annexing, |
35. i. Certificate by Dr. John Cosin, Dean of Peterborough, and
five others, in favour of the petitioner. July 14, 1660. |
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36. James Harwood, B.D. For the Prebend in Durham
Cathedral, void by death of George Morecroft. Attended the late
King in the North, from 1642 to 1646, when, on surrender of
Wallingford Castle, Sir John Hotham bereaved him both of
temporal and spiritual estate. |
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37. Samuel Cotton, B.D. For the Prebend of Stow-Longa,
Lincoln Cathedral. Lost preferment, value 200l. a year, at Oxford,
in 1645, for his loyalty. [Installed, October 4, 1660.] |
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38. John Allington. For the Prebend of Ketton, void by death
of Dr. Bayly, late prebendary of Lincoln. [Installed, October 18,
1660.] Annexing, |
38. i. Certificate of Edw. Martin, Master of Queen's College,
Cambridge, Dr. Jer. Taylor, and four others, to the petitioner's orthodoxy and loyalty, and his sufferings in the
late troubles. |
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39. Yong Dixie, M.A., minister of St. Margaret's Church,
Leicester. For a grant of the Prebend of St. Margaret's, Lincoln
Cathedral, void by death of Dr. Walcot, his own parish being
populous, but poor. |
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40. Nath. Ward, M.A. For the Prebend of the Rectory of St.
Margaret's, Leicester, belonging to St. Mary's Church, Lincoln.
[Appointed, Oct. 17, 1660.] Annexing, |
40. i. Certificate by Edw. Sparke, and four others, in favour
of the petition; endorsed with a note of the truth thereof
by Dr. George Morley. |
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41. Wm. Gery, of Branston, co. Leicester, to the Lord Chancellor.
For the Prebend of Hawton, alias Halloughton, in Southwell Church,
co. Notts, void by death of Rob. Holder. [Admitted, October 11,
1660.] Annexing, |
41. i. Certificate by Drs. Gilbert Sheldon and Robt. Sanderson in
favour of the petitioner. |
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42. Henry Newcome, M.A., minister at Manchester. For the
Prebend of North Muskham, Southwell jurisdiction, diocese of York. |
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43. George Davenport. For a Prebend in Southwell Church.
Annexing, |
43. i. Certificate by Hen. Bishop of Chichester, and 13 others, in
favour of the petitioner. June 22, 1660. |
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44. Joshua Stopford, M.A. For the Prebend of Normanton,
belonging to Southwell Church. Is a true son of the church, and was
instrumental to the Restoration, in the late engagement in Cheshire.
Annexing, |
44. i. Certificate by Sir George Booth, and three others, that the
petitioner, as minister in Manchester, did excellent service in stirring up the hearts of the people by preaching,
and officiated as chaplain in the army. |
44. ii. Certificate by Ant. Elcock, and five others, to his loyalty
and conformity. |
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45. John Cooth. For a place as Resident Prebendary in Wells
Cathedral. Has been many years prebendary of Easton in Gordano,
there. |
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46. William Clarke, of North Crawley, co. Bucks. For the
Prebend at Winchester, void by death of Dr. John Harris. [Installed, September 10.] |
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47. William Clarke, D.D., the Duke of York's Chaplain in
Ordinary. To the same effect. Annexing, |
47. i. Certificate by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon, and two others, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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48. Henry Sutton, M.A. For the Prebend in Worcester Cathedral, void by death of Stephen Bolton. Annexing, |
48. i. Certificate by Dr. Jo. Cosin, and two others, in favour of
the petitioner. |
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49. Thos. Twittie, B.D. For reversion of the next Prebend
in Worcester Cathedral, except that connected with the Margaret Professorship of Divinity at Oxford; though not likely to
receive benefit thereby, on account of his age, yet having long
waited as the cripple at the pool of Bethesda, it will comfort him to
think that he dies cousin-german to some preferment. Annexing, |
49. i. Certificate of the good conduct of Thos. Twittie, by John
Tolson, Provost of Oriel College, and seven others,
July 19, 1643; with four additional signatures,
August 1, 1660. Latin. |
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50. Thos. King. For the Prebend in Worcester Church, void by
death of Dr. Wm. Smith. |
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51. Nath. Ward, M.A. For the Prebend in Worcester Cathedral,
void by death of Dr. White or Mr. Smith, with the Rectory of
Whiteford, co. Flint. Annexing, |
51. i. Certificate in his favour by Dr. John Earles. |
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52. Rich. Hill, M.A., sometime Student of Christ Church, Oxford.
For a Prebend at Worcester. Was ejected from his Scholarship by
the pretended University visitors in 1648, and was since forced to
turn tutor for a subsistence. |
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53. Everill, widow of Andrew Clare, D.D. For a grant to
Hen. Bridgeman, on whom she can rely for maintenance, of the
Prebend of Stillington, York Cathedral, void by death of Phil.
Ford. Her husband, whowas His Majesty's first chaplain and last
martyr, lost a plentiful estate by his loyalty. |
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54. Marmaduke Cooke. For a grant of the Prebend of Riccall,
diocese of York. [Admitted, March 2, 1661.] Annexing, |
54. i. Certificate by Dr. Henry Ferme, and six others, in favour
of the petitioner. June 11, 1660. |
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55. Mountjoy Cradock, Rector of Maxton, co. Leicester. For the
Prebend of Driffield, belonging to York Cathedral. Served the late
King as army chaplain, and was admitted to his special favour,
as appears by his sign manual, dated June 3, 1645, at Leicester.
Annexing, |
55. i. Certificate by Rich. Dukeson, D.D., and two others, in favour
of the petitioner. August, 1660. |
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56. Samuel Cryer. For the Prebend of Fenton, co. York; a
former donative granted him proved fruitless, as the Rector was
living. Annexing, |
56. i. Certificate by the Earl of Devonshire, and six others, that
Sam. Cryer, minister of Castleton, Derbyshire, is godly
and loyal, and assisted Sir George Booth's rising. |
56. ii. Certificate by Brian Bishop of Sarum, and Hen. Bishop
of Chichester, in favour of the petitioner. July 28, 1660. |
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57. Humphrey Lloyd, late Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. For
confirmation in the Prebend of Ampleforth, belonging to York Cathedral, to which he was presented by the late Archbishop, April 9, 1644,
but was prevented installation by the advance of the Scotch army.
Annexing, |
57. i. Certificate by Sir Thos. Middleton, and six others, of the
sufferings of the petitioner in the King's cause.
July 18, 1660. |
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58. Robt. Mossom, of St. Peter Paul's Wharf, London. For the
Prebend of Knaresborough, belonging to York Cathedral, void by
death of Dr. Eleazar Duncan, because he declines the rectory held in
commendam by the Bishop of Bangor. [Admitted, Sept. 20,
1660.] |
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59. Tobias Swinden. For the Prebend of Wistow, belonging to
York Cathedral, void by death of Thos. Blakeston. [Appointed,
Aug. 14, 1660.] Annexing, |
59. i. Certificate by Drs. Gilbert Sheldon and John Barwick in
favour of the petitioner. July 17, 1660. |
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60. Rich. Wright, of South Stanley, co. York. For the Prebend
of Driffield, York Cathedral, void by death of Dr. John [George ?]
Stanhope. |
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61. Jas. Atkin, M.A. For presentation to the first benefit that
shall be in His Majesty's gift. Suffered excommunication, exile, and
loss of all his property for his loyalty. Annexing, |
61. i. Certificate by Thos. Bishop of Galloway that Atkin is an
able and blameless minister, and has been a great sufferer. London. Aug. 22, 1660. With note by Dr. George
Morley confirming the truth of the above, and commending Atkin to favour. |
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62. Edw. Hudson. For a grant of the Rectory of Barwick-inElmett, co. York, and an order for it to pass immediately, and without fees, on account of his poverty and blindness, which make it
troublesome to solicit the Signet and Privy Seal. |
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63. John Fairclough, vulgo Featley, Chaplain Extraordinary.
For presentation to the Rectory of Beckingham, co. Lincoln. Was
made chaplain to the late King at Hurtly Fields, in the first Scottish
expedition, 1639. |
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64. Henry Wilson. For presentation to the Rectory of Benninworth, co. Lincoln, in His Majesty's gift by lapse, to which he is
presented by the undoubted patrons. Annexing, |
64. i. Certificate by Dr. Robt. Sanderson, and three others, in
favour of the petitioner, a prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral. |
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65. Moses Lee. To confer on him the rectory of Biddenden,
Kent, void by resignation of Dr. George Wilde, and in His Majesty's
gift by the vacancy of the see of Canterbury. |
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66. John Monck. For confirmation of his title to present a parson
to the parish of Blaby and Countesthorp, co. Lincoln, granted by
John Hunt, of Coldnewton, to his father, Thos. Monck. Dr. Hinton,
the former incumbent, surrendered to — Rogers, who died in
1654, and Bosse, presented by Cromwell, now holds it. |
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67. The Same. To refer to the Lord Chancellor his right to the
Advowson of Blaby Rectory, co. Leicester, although on a vacancy
by lapse, in the late King's time, the then Lord Keeper presented,
pleno jure, on a false suggestion, and the clerk was inducted six
months before it came to his knowledge. |
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68. Giles Collier, M.A. For the vicarage of Blockley, co. Worcester, void by death of George Durant. |
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69. Edm. Tracy. For an order for his restoration to the parish
of Bradford, co. Wilts, where he served six years, but was ejected
by the Parliamentary Comrs. for loyalty. Annexing, |
69. i. Certificate by Drs. Robt. Creyghton and John Earles in
favour of the petitioner. Aug. 25, 1660. |
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70. Wm. Pindar, B.D. For presentation to the Rectory of Braysteed, Kent, void by promotion of Thos. Bayly, in Ireland.
Annexing, |
70. i. Certificate by Dr. Robt. Sanderson, and three others, Aug.
14, and note by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon, Aug. 15, 1660, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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71. Richard Brathwaite, Lord of the Manor of Catterick, co. York.
That Chas. Anthony, M.A., may be presented to the vicarage of
Catterick, the advowson of which, during the late troubles, has
lapsed to the Crown, though ever before esteemed to belong to the
manor. Annexing, |
71. i. Certificate by numerous inhabitants of Catterick, that in
1658, on the death of Mich. Syddall, vicar, presented by
Rich. Brathwaite, Chris. Parkes, by a grant from
Rich. Cromwell, intruded by force into the said church,
but would neither administer the sacrament nor read
Divine Service; also that holding before the chapel of
Bolton, of which Catterick is mother church, he retained
both, though he had previously tried to divide the
two. |
71. ii. Certificates by Lord Darcy, and 11 others, and by the
Bishop of Durham, in favour of Chas. Anthony.
June 13 and 15, 1660. |
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72. Gilbert Coles, M.A., Fellow of the College near Winchester.
For the rectory of Chilbolton, co. Hants, void by death of Dr.
Lawrence Hinton, some years ago. |
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73. The Same. For the Rectory of Easton, co. Hants, with a
note for Dr. Brune Ryves to be Dean of Windsor, in place of Dr.
Wren. Annexing, |
73. i. Certificates by Thos. Turner and five others, and by
Dr. Sheldon and three others, in favour of the petitioner.
July 12, 1660. |
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74. Samuel Bird. For the Vicarage of Claybrooke, co. Leicester.
Was plundered by Lord Brooke in August 1642, and incapable of
preferment in the late times, for refusing the covenant and engagement. Annexing, |
74. i. Certificate by Drs. Morley and Earles in his behalf.
July 4, 1660. |
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75. Henry Brunsell. For the Rectory of Clayworth, co. Nottingham, void by death of Dr. Topham. With note by Dr. Gilbert
Sheldon, in favour of the petitioner, Aug. 14, 1660. |
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76. Tobias Swinden. For presentation to the Rectory of Clayworth,
co. Notts, void by death of Dr. Topham, late Dean of Lincoln,
Annexing, |
76. i. Certificate by Drs. Gilb. Sheldon, and John Barwick, in
favour of the petitioner. July 13, 1660. |
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77. Hen. Dutton. For the Rectory of Curry-Mallet and Chapel
of Curland, diocese of Bath and Wells, void by death of Mr. Slater.
Marked "Tis done." |
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78. Edw. Hudson, M.A. For the Rectory of Croft, diocese of
Chester. |
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79. George Buchanan. For presentation to the Rectory of Croft,
near Northallerton, void by death of Dr. Stevenson. Lost the parsonage of Moffat, in Scotland, worth 200l. a year, for refusing the
first covenant, and since, that of Kirkby Lonsdale, and was chaplain
in the late King's garrisons, &c. Recommended by the Bishop of
Salisbury. |
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80. John Studdert, M.A. For a new presentation to the Vicarage
of Crosthwaite, Cumberland, under the title of John Studdert, sen.,
there being another person of the name in the county. |
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81. Patrick Forbes. For confirmation of His Majesty's own
former appointment of him to the place of Minister of the English
Garrison, and Dutch Inhabitants of Dunkirk, with the allowance of
300l. a year. The governor is sending over another minister for the
garrison, employing him for the Dutch, and also as chaplain to his
own regiment, which latter will tie him to the motions of the
regiment, whereas his charge of the Dutch requires his constant
abode in the garrison. |
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82. Rich. Pearson, late chaplain to the late Lord Colepeper, Master
of the Rolls. For confirmation in the Rectory of Epworth, diocese
of Lincoln, which being lapsed to the Queen [Mother], belongs to
His Majesty. Annexing, |
82. i. Certificate by Dr. George Hall, and two others, to the petitioner's loyalty and orthodoxy; with note in his favour
by Dr. Gilbert Sheldon. August 17 and 22, 1660. |
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83. Paul Gosnold. For presentation to the Rectory of Fobbing,
co. Essex, void by death of Dr. Samson Johnson. Was the last man
that was fetched out of bed by troopers in Suffolk and Norfolk for
loyalty, during the late troubles; constantly vindicated monarchy,
episcopacy, and liturgy, and cried down rebellion and schism, in almost
every sermon; was often forced to fly, often imprisoned, and reduced
to such poverty, that having sacrificed liberty to duty, he must now
forfeit it for debt, unless aided. Annexing, |
83. i. Certificate by John Rous, and two others, that Paul Gosnold, of Suffolk, minister, has suffered much for his
loyalty. |
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84. Robt. Taylor. For presentation to Gidney Vicarage, co.
Lincoln, worth 90l. a year. Was M.A. of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, but could have no benefice on account of his loyalty, and
was obliged to keep a school, till the parishioners of St. Bartholomew's invited him to assist in that ministry, being a living of 20l.
a year. Annexing, |
84. i. Certificate by George Hall, minister of Aldersgate, and
three other ministers, in favour of the petitioner. |
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85. William Harby. For presentation to the Vicarage of Hambledon, co. Hants, which he has held two years, demeaning himself
as a true son of the Church. Noted "Dr. Morley's recommendation." |
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86. Ralph Rawson. For presentation to the Rectory of Haseley,
co. Oxford, void by death of Dr. Corbet, the present right of presentation belonging to His Majesty, though the Dean and Chapter
of Windsor are the undoubted patrons. Annexing, |
86. i. Certificate by the Earl of Derby, and six others, that
Ralph Rawson, Fellow of Brazenose College, Oxford, is a
learned and powerful preacher, lost his fellowship for his
loyalty, was industrious in the rising in Cheshire, and
prayed for the King by his title, so that he was forced to
fly to preserve his life. |
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87. Rob. Bonner, M.A. For the Rectory of Hartburn, co. Northumberland, void by death of John Snape, and in His Majesty's
gift by vacancy of the see of Durham. Annexing, |
87. i. Certificates in his favour by Drs. John Cosin, John Barwick, and Gilb. Sheldon. July 27, 1660. |
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88. William Goulston. For the Rectory of Havant, co. Hants
void by death of Mr. Ringstead. With note in his favour by Drs.
Jo. Earles and George Morley. |
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89. Edw. Hudson. For the Rectory of Hayes, co. Middlesex. |
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90. John Whiteing, M.A. For leave to enter a caveat to prevent
any other obtaining a presentation to the Rectory at Hentlesham,
Suffolk, to which he was presented by the undoubted patron, but
on account of the troubles, could not obtain induction. |
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91. James Scott. For presentation to the Rectory of Kirklington,
Richmondshire, void by death of Rob. Daggett. His loyalty and
orthodoxy have reduced him to great distress for 22 years, but now
His Majesty can show favours to constant sufferers. Annexing, |
91. i. Certificate of the petitioner's sufferings, &c., by Thos. Bishop
of Galloway, August 3, 1660; with note in his favour by
Drs. Earles, Sheldon, and Morley. |
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92. Edw. Wilsford, M.A., late Fellow of St. Peter's College, Cambridge. For presentation to the Vicarage of Lydd, Kent, now held
by a fanatic, who was formerly chaplain to Col. Pride. Annexing, |
92. i. Certificate by Drs. John Cosin and Peter Gunning in
favour of the petitioner. June 20, 1660. |
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93. Rob. Mossom, of St. Paul's Wharf. For presentation to the
Rectory of Llanennis, diocese of Bangor. |
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94. Dr. Peter Du Moulin. For restoration to his brother Lewis,
of the Rectory of Llanrhaiadar, co. Denbigh,—transferred to him by
himself, to whom His Majesty granted it,—but taken away by the
Bishop of Bangor, on pretence that it is in his gift; and also of the
place of History Reader at Oxford, taken away by the visitors of the
University. |
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95. Mathew Bate, brother of Dr. Bate, His Majesty's principal
physician. For presentation to the Rectory of Marsh-Gibbon,
co. Bucks. Annexing, |
95. i. Certificate by Rob. Bishop of Oxford, and Drs. Sam. Bolton
and Rich. Owen, in his favour. |
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96. Josiah Howe, B.D. For presentation to the Rectory of MarshGibbon, co. Bucks, void by death of Dr. Rich. Evans. He and his
brothers were all eminent sufferers in His Majesty's cause. |
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97. Anthony Elcock. For confirmation in the Rectory of Methley,
co. York. The Parliament presented a minister thereto in 1650,
who had served against the late King in the war, but the parish
consisting of loyal subjects, petitioned for leave to choose their own
minister, and named the petitioner, who left his former living to
accept this. Marked "Mr. Dean of the chappell." |
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98. John Whynell. To corroborate his presentation by Joan
Strode, the patroness, to the Vicarage of Netherbury and Chapel of
Beaminster, co. Dorset, void by death of Dr. Paul Goodwin. |
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99. Sir Nicholas Cole, Bart., and six other loyal subjects of Newcastle. To grant the Vicarage of their town to Dr. George Wishart,
for their encouragement in religion and loyalty; he was strangely
delivered from his horrid imprisonment in 1644, when Newcastle
was stormed, and the clergy were so abused by the Scots for their
religion; in all these changes no preferment could prevail with him
to change. |
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100. Robert Bonner, M.A., Curate of All Saints, Newcastle-onTyne. For gift of St. Magdalen's Hospital and St. Thomas's
Chapel in that town, which have been usually bestowed on a
freeman of the town and a Master of Arts. Was banished the
town during the troubles, for using the Church Services and praying
for His Majesty, and the places were given to Sam. Hammond,
brought in by Sir Arthur Hasslerigg. Annexing, |
100. i. Certificate by John Marlay, and ten others, to the facts
stated above. |
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101. The Same. To the same effect. |
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102. Rich. Arundel, of Trerice. For possession of the Rectory
of Newlyn, until the Treasury Comrs., now busily occupied with
multiplicity of petitions, have had leisure to decide on his former
petition for a grant of it. |
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103. Richard Cooper, minister of Weston-under-edge, co. Gloucester.
For confirmation of the said rectory, to which he was presented by
Jas. Fiennes, son and heir of Viscount Say and Sele, the patron, but
fears it may have lapsed during the late unhappy times. |
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104. Roger Willford, of Trinity College, Cambridge. For presentation to the Rectory of North Berkhampstead, alias Northchurch.
Was ejected from that of Massworth, co. Bucks, plundered, imprisoned, &c., for loyalty. With note in his favour by Drs. Earles and
Morley. |
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105. Samuel Pancke. For presentation to the Rectory of North
Creake, co. Norfolk, void by death of [John] Hassall. Was deprived
of present place and future preferment in St. John's College, Cambridge, for his loyalty. Annexing, |
105. i. Note of grant of the presentation aforesaid. |
105. ii. Certificates by Dr. Robt. Sanderson and two others and
Dr. Morley, in favour of the petitioner. June 22, 1660. |
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106. Thos. Hollyoke. For confirmation of the grant of Nuneaton
Vicarage, co. Warwick, which Rich. Pyke, the present incumbent,
keeps on pretence of a grant from the King, though he has often
in the pulpit justified the murder of the late King, and prayed
against His Majesty. |
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107. John Thornbury. For a grant of the Rectory of Ower Moigne
co. Dorset, to which he was presented by Lord Stourton and Hump.
Wold, and legally inducted, but is molested by an intruder. |
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108. Ezekiel Johnson. For restoration to the Rectory of Pauler'sPury, co. Northampton, to which he was presented December 2,
1631, but ejected for loyalty July 25, 1644. |
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109. Thos. Vyner. For presentation to the rectory of Pauler'sPury, co. Northampton, void by death of Dr. Beale. [Presented
November 27, 1660.] |
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110. John Peachie. For corroboration of his title to Redrith
Rectory, Surrey, which he holds by earnest desire of the major part
of the parishioners; is presented by the undoubted patron, and
approved by the Commissioners for appointing ministers. |
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111. Rich. Peacock. For corroboration of his presentation from
Sir Thomas Reynell to Shepperton Rectory, Middlesex, which
devolves this time only on His Majesty. Is loyal and orthodox, and
served as army chaplain under Col. Rich. Neville. Annexing, |
111. i. Certificates by Dr. Gilb. Sheldon, and seven others, in
favour of the petitioner. June 21, 1660. |
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112. Matthew Smythe, of Gravesend. For a mandamus to admit
him into Sir Michael Livesey's living in Sheppy, called East-Church,
lapsed into His Majesty's hands. Sir Michael turned him out and
sequestered him, for exhorting the people to fear God and honour
the King. |
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113. Nathaniel Hardy. For presentation to the Rectory of St.
Dionis Back-church, London, void by death of George Hume, in
which he has officiated many years, with consent of the Dean and
Chapter of Canterbury, in whose gift it was, but it has now devolved
by lapse on the King. |
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114. Inhabitants of St. Giles', Cripplegate, London. For confirmation of Dr. Brune Ryves, Dean of Chichester, as their minister,
that they may no longer be left destitute of an orthodox and godly
divine. He was appointed to them by the late King, when Dr. Wm.
Fuller was made Dean of Durham, but could not enjoy the living,
and at present Dr. Annesley, pretending a grant from the late
usurper or his son, possesses it, contrary to the votes and desires of
most of the parish. With several sheets of signatures. |
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115. Giles Thornborough. For presentation to the Rectory of St.
Nicholas, Guildford, Surrey, being almost ruined by his loyalty and
constancy to the Church. |
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116. John Masterson. That the law may have its true course in
the cause between him and Thos. Reeve, presentee of Mr. Ramsey,
who disputes his right to the Rectory of St. Vigor, Fulbourn, co.
Cambridge, to which he was presented by the late King as reward
for service; his enemies try to prevent a legal trial, by petitioning
for a reference to the Lord Chancellor. |
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117. John Doughty. For the Rectory of Sheire, Surrey. With
note by Drs. Sheldon, Earles, and Morley, in favour of the
petitioner. |
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118. Willm. Hicks. For presentation to the Rectory of SheptonMallet, co. Somerset. Annexing, |
118. i. Certificate by Dr. Wm. Chamberlain, in favour of the
petitioner. |
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119. Master and Fellows of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. For
presentation of Thos. Wedon, B.D., Senior Fellow of that College,
to the Vicarage of Soham, co. Cambridge, which is in the gift of the
College, but some demur arises of a lapse to the Crown, because of a
misnomer in the presentation, 30 years before, of Roger Hechstetter,
the last incumbent. |
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120. William, son of the late Dr. Robt. Markes, Prebend of Bristol,
Vicar of South Petherton and Merriott, co. Somerset. For presentation to the Vicarage of South Petherton. His father lost his whole
temporal and spiritual estate, worth 3,000l., for loyalty, whereby the
family would have been ruined, but for the Restoration. |
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121. Andrew Lamont, D.D. For presentation to the Rectory of
Stanhope, co. Durham, void by death of Mr. Morecroft. Was expelled from his living of Markinch, in Fife, Scotland, for refusing to
subscribe the Covenant; served as chaplain to the English garrison
in the castle of Dumbarton, and was banished by Parliament. |
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122. Thos. King, M.A., Rector of Sudborne-cum-Oxford, co. Suffolk,
M.A. For revocation of a grant made to Mr. Fossett of his Rectory.
Was settled therein by the powers, in 1658, and Mr. Brook, then
sequestered, has since died; has performed the duties ever since,
taking hold of the proclamation for allowing ecclesiastical persons
to remain in possession. Annexing, |
122. i. Certificate by Dr. Edw. Calamy, and five others, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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123. Anthony Huish, M.A. For the Rectory of Tempsford, co.
Bedford, void by decease of Mr. King. With note by Drs. Sheldon,
Earles, and Morley, in his favour. |
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124. Dr. Rob. Davenant. For the Rectory of Therfield, co. Herts,
being disappointed of that of Crawley, co. Hants, which he previously petitioned for, notwithstanding a warrant for the presentation. |
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125. Giles Thorne. For presentation to the Parsonage of Tichmarsh, co. Northampton. |
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126. Henry Deane, M.A., sometime Fellow of Clare Hall,
Cambridge. For the Rectory of Tichmarsh, diocese of Lincoln.
Served the late King as captain, for which his family were plundered, and has been driven from place to place, and then imprisoned.
Annexing, |
126. i. Certificate by Thos. Paske and four others, in favour of
the petitioner, July 31, 1660; and note in his favour by
Dr. George Morley. |
126. ii. Extract from the records of the Remembrancer of the
Exchequer, showing that the value of Tichmarsh Rectory,
co. Northampton, is 45l. a year. |
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127. Clement Thruston. For a new presentation to the Rectory
of Topesfield, Essex, John Overhead having, by sinister means,
procured a revocation of his former presentation. [See July 24,
1660.] |
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128. The Same, That Mr. Overhead may not be inducted by the
bishop till the petitioner has had time to vindicate his cause. |
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129. Simon Louth and four others. That the presentation to the
Rectory of Tylehurst, diocese of Salisbury, wrongfully obtained by
Andrew Blackwell, a disaffected intruder therein, may not pass the
Great Seal; he was appointed thereto on the supposed delinquency
of Dr. John Littleton, after whose death the first petitioner was
lawfully appointed by the others, as undoubted patrons, in 1658,
though the bishop did not then think it safe to give him institution,
which he has since obtained. |
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130. The Same. For presentation to confirm his title to the
Rectory of Tylehurst, co. Berks, which has always been annexed
to the parish church. |
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131. Andrew Blackwell, B.D., incumbent of Tylehurst, co. Derby.
For confirmation in his living, to which he was appointed by
Sir Peter Vanlore in 1637, dismissed in 1644, but re-admitted on
the death of the other claimant in 1657. Annexing, |
131. i. Certificate in his behalf by Dr. John Pearson and two
others. |
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132. Thos. South to Sec. Nicholas. For a caveat that he may
not be further troubled in his enjoyment of Uffington Rectory, co.
Lincoln. Was presented by the late King, but sequestered during
the wars by Hen. Field, who is now suspended by order of Council,
for dangerous and seditious preaching. |
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133. The Same to the Same. To the same effect. |
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134. William Marketman. For presentation to the Vicarage of
Westham, co. Essex, to which he was invited by the inhabitants, and
where he has officiated for six months past. Annexing, |
134. i. Certificate by Dr. Jeremy Taylor, and three others, in his
favour, and recommendation by Dr. Gilb. Sheldon.
August 6, 1660. |
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135. Inhabitants of Westham, co. Essex. To bestow the Vicarage
on Wm. Marketman, an orthodox and lawfully ordained minister.
[Ten signatures.] |
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136. Robert Breton. For presentation to the Rectory of Wheathampstead and Chapel of Harpenden, co. Hertford. |
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137. Henry Killigrew, D.D. For presentation to the Rectory of
Wheathampstead. Has served the late King and Duke of York 21
years, and only received a title to a prebend at Westminster. |
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138. Thos. Thornton, M.A., late fellow of University College,
Oxford. For confirmation in the Rectory of Wheathampstead, with
the Chapel of Harpenden, co. Hertford, granted him in 1655 by
Cromwell, instead of the mastership of the college to which he was
elected in 1654, but was deprived of it. |
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139. William Wilson. For presentation to the Rectory of Windermere, co. Westmoreland, to which he was presented by Thos. Brathwait, the patron, in 1657, but could not be legally instituted, on
account of the late tyranny. Has ever been loyal, and is episcopally
ordained. Annexing, |
139. i. Certificates by Dr. Jo. Barwick and Tim. Thurcross, in
favour of the petitioner. |
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140. Brian Walton, D.D., chaplain in ordinary. For presentation
to the Rectory of Winwick, co. Lancaster, void by death of Chas.
Herke. Has been sequestered 10 years ago, and plundered of all his
estate, for his loyalty and conformity. With note in his favour by
Brian Bishop of Salisbury and three others. |
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141. Guy Carleton. For the Rectory of Wolsingham, county
palatine of Durham, void by death of Anthony Maxston. |
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142. The Same. To the same effect. |
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143. Ralph Blakiston. For presentation to the Rectory of
Wrighton, Durham, void by death of Wm. James, the gift being in
His Majesty's hands by the death of the late bishop. Annexing, |
143. i. Certificate by Dr. John Cosin, and three others, in favour
of the petitioner. June 11, 1660. |