Papers of Nathaniel Bacon [manuscript], 1574-1650 (bulk 1590-1622).

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Papers of Nathaniel Bacon [manuscript], 1574-1650 (bulk 1590-1622).

Contains papers and letters relating to Bacon's career: 11 papers relating to his work as Justice of the Peace, including a paternity case, and 5 papers concerning a case brought forward by a Nicholas Ringolde for money owed; 3 papers as Clerk of Methwold and Deputy Steward of the Duchy of Lancaster; and 26 papers relating to the Norfolk Militia, of which 6 concern an inquiry into the number of forces raised and paid in Norfolk, 1594-1595 and 20 concern the musters in Norfolk, 1603-1620, which had not been held between 1591 and 1611. Also includes 11 personal papers, of which 6 are autograph letters signed to Bacon from various correspondents, 3 are documents relating to his daughter Lady Anne Townshend and the wardship of her son Roger Townshend and 2 relating to the lease for land in Hockwold.

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Bacon, Nathaniel, 1547-1622

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The records described below appear to relate to Nathaniel BACON (1547? - 1622) of Stiffkey, Norfolk, the second son of Sir Nicholas Bacon (1509 - 1579), Lord Keeper. He was admitted to Gray's Inn 1562 December 15; M.P. for Tavistock 1571 and 1572, for Norfolk 1584 and 1593, for Lynn 1597; Sheriff of Norfolk 1599; Knighted 1604 July 21. He died 1622 November 7 at the age of 75 and was buried in Stiffkey churchyard From the guide to the STIFFKEY, NORFOLK, 1576-1626, (University of Read...

Neville, Henry, approximately 1520-1593

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Heydon, Christopher, Sir, 1561-1623

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Epithet: of Stowe MS 150 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000568.0x00008b Epithet: grandson of Sir Christopher Heydon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000568.0x000086 Epithet: senior British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000568.0x00008c ...

Northampton, Henry Howard, Earl of, 1540-1614

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England and Wales. Privy Council

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William Ellis was a member of the King's Council at York. From the description of Copy of order from Privy Council to Sir William Ellis, July 15, 1622 [manuscript], 17th century. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 693717199 Edward Southwell became clerk of the Privy Council in 1693. From the description of Papers of the Privy Council, compiled by Edward Southwell [manuscript], 1678-1718. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 503002061 ...

Norfolk (England). Deputy Lieutenant

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Arundel, Thomas Howard, Earl of, 1585-1646

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Privy councillor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lintz, to Karl Ludwig, Elector of the Palatinate, 1636 June 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270888209 ...

Townshend, Anne, 1573-1622

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Townshend, Roger, approximately 1596-1637

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