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A History of the County of Lancaster
… to Thomas eldest son of the celebrated antiquary Browne Willis of Bletchley. 43 Thomas Willis, perhaps the son, was lord of the manor in 1765, 44 … R. 542, m. 5. Pedigree in Burke, Commoners, ii, 3725. John Willis brother of Thomas was rector of Bletchley, but was …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… beginning of last century the manor was held by Richard Willis of Halsnead, to whose heirs it has descended; but the … 60 Their tenure did not continue long. In 1684 Thomas Willis, a merchant of Liverpool, purchased Halsnead and … of Swettenham, by his wife Bertha, daughter of Thomas Willis. 64 The heir took the name of Willis, but his son …
Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… to the Lords of the Treasury on the petition of Thomas Willis, John Willis, and John Graham, claiming the proclamation reward for … 2 pages. Appending:( a.) Affidavit by Thomas and John Willis and John Graham, dated 172930, January 8, as to the …
Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… Jan. 4. 1. Draft form, with alterations and approval by J. Willis, Attorney General, for royal letters patent for the …
Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… his deputy to take John Conduitt's securities, Sir William Willis and himself, each for 2,000 l. for the due execution …
Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… Commissioners' report of February 8 last in favour of John Willis, stationer, read. Said Commissioners to state what …
Calendar of Treasury Books and Papers
… petition read for his expenses in prosecuting Samuel Willis in the Common Pleas. Referred to Protonotary Cooke. …