Great Britain common law case book, 1701-1706.

Northey, Edward, Sir, 1652-1723

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Born in 1652, Edward Northey was educated at St Paul's School, London, and Queen's College, Oxford University. He entered Middle Temple, London, as a barrister in 1674. He served as Attorney General of England, 1701-1707 and 1710-1718, was knighted in 1702, and acted as MP for Tiverton, 1710. From the guide to the Legal opinions of Sir Edward Northey, 1701-1704, (Senate House Library, University of London) English attorney-general. From the description of Documen...

Godolphin, Sidney Godolphin, Earl of, 1645-1712

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British political leader. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Windsor, to John Evelyn [grandson of the diarist], 1707 July 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270886946 From the description of Document signed : Whitehall, to Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax, 1704 July 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270890797 ...

Great Britain. High Court of Admiralty

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Kidd, William, 1654-1701

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William Kidd (b. 1654, Dundee, Scotland-d. 23 May 1701, Wapping, England) was also known as Captain William Kidd or Captain Kidd and infamous pirate. He settled in New York City and by 1689 was a member of a French-English pirate crew sailing the Caribbean under Captain Jean Fantin. Kidd and the crew mutinied and he became captain; the crew started looting from French since government didn't pay. In New York, he married Sarah Bradley Cox Oort in 1691. In 1695 he was asked by NY governor to captu...