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Historical Account of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
… RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF FREE BURGESSES. The name burgess is usually deduced from the Saxon burg, signifying a village or fortified town. Consequently, a burgess was an inhabitant charged with the defence of the … without any connexion with the Company: it entitles a burgess to vote for a representative in parliament, to an …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… marked by the rise of a prosperous and politically aware burgess class. In 1185 the people of Northampton paid the … 129; 29 Hen II, 119; 31 Hen II, 46). Solidarity within the burgess class is, however, perhaps best evidenced in …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… Resolved, that a new writ be issued for the election of a burgess to serve in this present Parliament, for the borough …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… in question yesterday. His case is, that he was chosen a burgess, and was neither resident nor freeman. Counsel agreed …
Diary of Thomas Burton esq
… in the county of Devon, upon the last election of a burgess for the said borough, in the place of Captain …