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A History of the County of Oxford
… built soon after 1829 by Thomas Robinson, nephew of William Fletcher, mentioned below, and owner of a farm in the … in 17th- century style, it was built in 1817 by Alderman William Fletcher of Oxford, whose arms appear on the south … Intro., Other Estates (Fries). O.R.O., Dash. XV/i/6-8, 12-13. B. Stapleton, Three Oxon. Pars. (O.H.S. xxiv), …
A History of the County of Oxford
… Durant of Cottesmore (Rut.), possibly for the latter's son William. 74 In 1580 it was bought by William (d. 1609), third son of Sir John Spencer of Althorp. … Early Charters of Thames Valley, p. 138; Eynsham Cart. i. p. 22. V.C.H. Oxon. i. 403, 405. Reg. Antiquiss. i (L.R.S. …
A History of the County of Oxford
… married into Roman Catholic families, 36 and in 1646 Sir William Spencer (d. 1657) was allegedly recusant. 37 The only self-confessed Catholic was Sir William's grandson William (d. 1683). 38 John Goad, vicar 1646-60, was supposed …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… of ancient and modern Europe; and his kinsman, Colonel William Russell, distinguished for his military exploits in … is faithfully descriptive. These lands were granted by William the Lion to Hugh de Gifford, son of an English gentleman of that name, who in the reign of David I. had settled in East Lothian, and acquired extensive landed …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the County of Northamptonshire
… period when the quarries were most active. Of these masons William Sanderson, who died in 1803, is distinguished by his … was probably built between 1776 and 1778 (NRO, W(A) BOX.2.I.3B; Enclosure Map). (18) Whitelands, two storeys, parapeted …
The Rulers of London 1660-1689
… Yates - Young Y YATES, William Co Co Cheap, 1688-91 Tory, 1690 (1) Cf William Yate, widower, of St Mary Colechurch, worth £600, … Surr, Rebecca Davenport, wid (2) Brewer (2) (1) Beaven, I, p 215 (2) Boyd 19501 …
A History of the County of Wiltshire
… and it passed in the direct line to Robert 1 (fl. 1680), William 2 (fl. 1701), 3 and Thomas (fl. 1711). 4 It is likely … it in 1795. 8 From 1810 or earlier the manor was held by William Tanner (d. 1826), and it descended in turn to his son … [roads]. W.A.S. Libr., sale cat. vi, no. 4. V.C.H. Wilts. i (1), 556, 165. Bull. Inst. Arch. xxxi. 18990; W.R.O., Ch. …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Huntingdonshire
… defaced, 15th- or early 16th-century. In S. transept(3) to William Frasie, 1699. In S. aisle(4) fragment dated 17089. … the date 1631 and two shields with the initials H.S. and I.P.; sounding-board with moulded cornice, acorn-shaped … Scratchings: On W. wall of N. aisle, outside, the name William Joyce, 1604; on W. wall of tower, outside, the name …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the eighth part of a knight's fee in Yeland, of the fee of William de Lancaster, the king's tenant in chief;" hence the … to St. Mary and St. John the Baptist, to which Sir William Meynell was a great benefactor in 1268, and which had … In the year 1300, the Bishop of Sarum obtained from Edward I. a grant for a market and fair, which was confirmed by …
A History of the County of Oxford
… and imprisoned as a suspected Roman Catholic priest. 37 William Wyatt, rector 1579-1624, described as 'sufficient' in …