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A History of the County of Buckingham
… by the chief burgesses from their number. When a chief burgess died or resigned one of the inhabitants was to be …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… seignorial rights were recognized. The prior was 'chief burgess' and played a part, early defined, in the annual …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… the burgesses filled up, but at each election the bailiff, burgess, or other officer was presented and sworn in at the …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… 132 There was apparently no qualification necessary for a burgess. It was not even needful for him to be a resident, … was made providing against the proposal of any new burgess save in the council in the Councilhouse. 138 Since 1835 every ratepayer has been accounted a burgess. The fine paid for the freedom of the borough varied …
A History of the County of Hampshire
… ' For Portsmouth I intend John Chadreton to be one (burgess), and for his fellow and for the burgess of Midhurst I will furnish honest men.' 26 The earl …