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The Manuscripts of the Corporations of Southampton and Kings Lynn
… for ever, by William Gor to Adam le Hordyer of Suthampton, burgess, of a piece of vacant ground in English Street in the … the executors of the will of William Seylde deceased, late burgess of the town of Suthampton, of a messuage with … by Robert le Barkyer to Roger de Basinges of the said town burgess. Edward I. (?). Deed of release and quit-claim, in …
The Manuscripts of the Corporations of Southampton and Kings Lynn
… in Cornwall goldsmith, claiming to be cousin of the worthy burgess William Nycoll late of Suthampton, and offering to … the bearer of the epistle, who desires to become a free burgess of the said town. 1549, February 10; . . . . . Lords … a very sufficient man and yf you make your election of a burgess that is noe Townesman, you cannot make choyse of a …
The Manuscripts of the Corporations of Southampton and Kings Lynn
… of Richard Mey the elder of the town of Suthampton burgess, dated 8 July 1392 A.D., running in these words,"In … A.D. The will (testamentum) of William Soper, esquire and burgess of the town of Suthampton; by which, after directing … 1457 A.D. The will (testamentum) of John Estwelle, burgess of the town of Suthampton, whereby, after directing …
The Manuscripts of the Corporations of Southampton and Kings Lynn
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… to the value of 90, were presented to this patriotic burgess.. 2 Only a very few copies of the corporation … and eloquent speech, maintained the inviolability of the burgess franchise, and defined the nature and powers of the …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… claim may be then annulled by the single voice of any burgess present; and this is what is called, "Stopping his … actions, suits, and plaints aforesaid; where any burgess of the said town is defendant, happening and arising; … suits, and plaints aforesaid, where any foreigner or non-burgess of the said town is defendant, then in the aforesaid …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… to enquire into the custom of Newcastle, by which every burgess might bequeath his tenements; and also an inquisition … a charter for the election of a mayor, and granted that no burgess of Newcastle should answer at the Marches, except by … be of the quorum in the gaol delivery; and that every free burgess should be admitted an Hostman, on payment of 53 s. 4 …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… fourth Register. This learned writer says, "To be a burgess of parliament, or to find or send burgesses to it, … Treatise on Burghs, p. 63. The name of the other burgess has not been transmitted. In this writ no particular … occurs of an affray between Sir Robert Brandlyng, Knight, burgess of Newcastle, and Syr John Wytheryngton and others. …
Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… or to be elected to be recorder of the said town, be not a burgess of the said town, to remain in his office of recorder … learned and skilled in the laws, although he be not a burgess of the said town, in the place of that recorder that … OF THE CHAMBER. This ancient office is held by a free burgess, who is chosen annually by the twenty-four electors. …