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The TEMPORAL GOVERNMENT. [Maiors and Sheriffs.]


A.D. 1544.}{ John Wilford.
36 Hen' VIII. } Sheriffs,{ Andrew Jude. *
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir William Laxton   ]
MAIOR, Sir William Laxton, Grocer,
Son to John Laxton of Oundle in Northamptonshire.

*Judd, Sum.


A.D. 1545.}{ George Barnes.
37 Hen' VIII. } Sheriffs,{ Raphe Alley. *
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Martin Bowes   ]
MAIOR, Sir Martin Bowes, Goldsmith,
Son to Thomas Bowes, an Inhabitant of the City of York for many Years.

*Alleyn, Sum.


A.D. 1546.}{ Richard Jarveis.
38 Hen' VIII.} Sheriffs.{ Thomas Curteis
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Henry Hubbarthorne   ]
MAIOR, Sir Henry Hubbarthorne, Merchant Taylor,
Son to Christopher Hubbarthorne of Waddingworth in Lincolnshire.

The Death of King Henry VIII.

King EDWARD VI. began his Reign the 28th Day of January, in the Year 1546.


A.D. 1447.}{ Thomas White.
1 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ Robert Chertsey.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir John Gresham   ]
MAIOR, Sir John Gresham, Mercer,
Son to John Gresham of Holt in Norfolk, and Brother to Sir Richard Gresham, formerly Lord Maior.

Two Sons of one man Maiors of London.


A.D. 1548.}{ William Lock.
2 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ Sir John Ayliph. *
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Henry Amcotes   ]
MAIOR, Sir Henry Amcotes, Fishmonger,
Son to William Amcotes of Astrap in Lincolnshire.

*Olyffe, Sum.

A great Dearth in London.


A.D. 1549.}{ Richard Turke.
3 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ John Yorke.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Rowland Hill   ]
MAIOR, Sir Rowland Hill, Mercer,
Son to Thomas Hill of Hodnet in Shropshire.

*The Summary places Yorke first.

Book of Common Prayer in English.

This Sir Rowland Hill was a Man of a large Spirit. He founded a Free School; repaired many Highways, built and repaired many Bridges.

Vid. the Summary.

J. S.


A.D. 1550.}{ Augustine Hind.
4 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ John Lion.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Andrew Jude or Judd   ]
MAIOR, Sir Andrew Jude, or Judd, Skinner,
Son to John Jud of Tonebridge in Kent.

The second great Sweating Sickness.


A.D. 1551.}{ John Lamberd.
5 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ John Cowper.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Richard Dobbes   ]
MAIOR, Sir Richard Dobbes, Skinner,
Son to Robert Dobbes of Baitby in Yorkshire.


A.D. 1552.}{ William Gerard. *
6 Edw' VI. } Sheriffs,{ John Mainard.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir George Barnes   ]
MAIOR, Sir George Barnes, Haberdasher,
Son to George Barnes, Citizen and Haberdasher of London.

*Garret, Sum.

The Death of King Edward VI.

Queen

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