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THE COMPANIES OF BARBERS AND SMITHS TO HAVE CHARTERS.
17 Aug. Joseph Stepney, Esq., was presented with a patent of Burgesship.
29 Sep., 1696.
John Suxbery, being approved by the Lords Justices, was sworn
Soveraigne.
It. Richard Rogers, Apothecary, was sworn one of the Burgesses. It.
Barnabas Pros seck and William Kearne were sworn freemen upon the
Sovs. presenting them. It. Daniel Chard do. Sergt. at Mace; Richard
Chard, Under Sergt., and Nicholas Blenkinsopps, Sergt. of the liberties.
5 Oct. Robt. Fuller, Constable of Sillypoint; Jon. Penny do. of Ringrone par. It. Capt. Jno. Mountford and Mr. John Hodges, burgesses.
Mr. Tho. Coggan and Mr. John W oolcok, freemen, to audite the Chamb s.
accounts. It. Mr. James Burrowes, Mr. Edw. Stawell, Mr. Oliver Plunkett, and Mr. Richd. Rogers, burgesses. :1Ir. John Coleman, Mr. Richd •
Snow, Mr. JOIl. Rawlins, and Mr. Jon. Winter, to be raters.
12 Oct. The Chambs. accounts audited; balance due the Corpn., 10id.
It. William Bullen, Constable of Low Fisher Street. Richd. Hinkson
do. of Fryar's Street. Wm. Hamblin do. of High Fisher Street. Richd .
Lacy do. of Clontead par. Danl . Coughlan, also Feene, do. of Tigsaxon
par. Dan l . Sullivan do. of Downderra par.
It. The Barbers and Smiths of this Corporation to have Charters for
their respective companies, as formerly, the Sovn. to perfect same when
drawn. It. Robert Browne farmed the gates at 43li. Henry Hammett,
Waterbalife, at 10li. yearly. W m. Bowler, Clerk of the Markett, at
37li. lOs. do. Said Bowler sworn Chamb n., and Richd. Chard, Marshall.
19 Oct. Joseph Sleigh sworn a freeman. Wm. McDennis do. Constable
of Ringcurran par. John Bickford do. of Corke Street.
It. Mr. Gabriel Soulden and Mr. Richd. Rogers to be auditors of the
account between the County Treasurer and Chamberlain.
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year.
J~tne,
1697.
Edward Stawell, Esq., was elected Sovn. for ensuing
NONE TO BE AD1HTTIDD BURGESS mfl UNTIL SWORN FR!'JIDMEN, U:-fLli: SS !lY l'AT ffi NT.
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29 Sep ., 1697.
Edward Stawell, b eing approved by the Lords Justices, was sworn
Soveraigne.
It. Edw d. Kenney, Esq., sworn one of the burges'les. Lieut. Tho. White
sworn a freeman on the Sovs. going out. Will. K enny, Esq., do. one of
the burgesses. R obert Ash sworne one of the freemen on the Sovs. coming in. Daniel Chard, Sel'g t. at ~hce; Richcl. Chard, Under Sergt.;
Nicho. Blinckensopps, Sergt. of liberties.
4 Oct.
James Lightfoot, Constable of Low Fisher Street ; John Webbor
do . of High Fisher Street ; James Fife do . .of Sillypoint; J ou. Penny do.
of Ringcorran par. It. Jon. Bivein, MOLlut Haughton, John Rolt, Wffi.
Baker, Tho. Mathews, Will. Hamblin, Jon. Pegg and Wm. Nicholls, wet'e
sworn freemen, each paid lOs.
11 Oct. Joseph Edrington, Constable of Cot·ke S Geeet; Richd• Hinckson do. of Fryers Street; Dau). Sullivan do. of Downderra par.; Dan!.
Coughlan, alsoFeen, do. of Tigsaxon par.
It. Jon. Farguson and Charles Conner sworn freemen, each paid lOs.
It. Mr. Michrel Shnler, Mr. Moses La Croix and Mr. Francis L a Croix:
were sworn burgesses; Rob t. Conron, Esq., was sworn a freeman.
It. Mr. Jon. Hodges, Mr. Michrel Shuler, burgesses, Mr. Edw d . Bridges
and Mr. Will. Bullen, freemen, to audite the Chambs. accoun ~s .
It. Richd. Chard took Corke Gate to farm for 25li. MaLlrice Corane,
}<'ryer's Gate, at 19li. lOs. Henry Hammett, Waterbaliff, at 10li. William Bowler, Clerk of the Markett, at 37li. lOs.
Richard Chard,
Marshall.
18 Oct.
That for the future none be admitted burgesses till first
sworn freemen, unless such as are complimented by patent. It. 'l'hat all
escapes out of the Gaol be at the Corporation hazard and not the Magistrates'.
29 J~me, 1698. Gabriel Soulden was elected Soveraigne for ensuing
year.
it. By order of the Sovn., James Dennis, of the town of Kinsale, was
appointed agent for the Corporation.
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THE MARQUIS OF WINCHESTER AND EARL OF GALWAY ENROLLl£D BURGESS ES .
19 J l£ly. Agreed that their Excell ies ., Charleo:, Lord Marquis of Win- .
c'lest.er, and H enry, Earl of Gallwey, L ords J ustices of this Kingdom,
shall be entertained on their progress hither the 26 inst., during their
stay, at the Corporation charge, for which securi ty is to be give-n by the
Corporation. J. Dennis, Dep. Clk.
26 J~£ly. To all Christian people, &c. We, the Soveraig ne, &c., of
Kinsale, greeting. Know ye that out of the great r espect we have for
his Excell. Charles, Lord Marquis of Winchester, one of the Lords Justices
of Ireland, we have elected him to be one of the burgesses of this towne,
whose admission we have caused t o be enrolled in the Book of R ecord s.
In testimony, &c., Edw. Stawell, Sov n. Rich. Bt'owne.
It. We have caused his E xcell. H enry, Earle of Gallway, one of the
L ords Justices, to be one of the burgesses, and likewise enrolled. Edw.
S tawell, Sov. Rich. Brown.
29 Sep., 1698.
Gabriel Soulden, Esq., approved by the Lords Justices, was sworu
Soveraign.
Ensign John Clements and Nicholas B eamish were s~orn freemen on
the presentation of the Sov n.; Daniel Carthy do . one of the burgesses;
Daniel Chard do. Sergt. at Mace; Richard Chard, Under Sergt., and
Nicholas Blinckinsopps, Sergt. of the liberties.
3 Oct. At a C. D. H. J on. Webber, Constable of High Fisher Street;
J ames Fife do. of Sillypoint.
10 Oct. At a C. D. H. Mr. John W atts and Mr. Will. Reymes, burgesses, Mr. Mount Haughton and MI'. 'fho. Coggan, freemen, to audite
the Chamb s. accounts.
It. Benj. Hill sworn Constable of Ringroan par. Adam Jessupp took
Corke gate at 17l1:. Adam J essupp took Fryer's Gate at 14l-i. lOs. Edward Bridges, Waterbailiff, at 15li . lOs. yearly.
17 Oct. At a C. D. H . Richard Hinckson, Constable of Fryer's Street;
JO". Walsh do. of Corke Street ; Jon. Martine do . of Ringcurrane par.;
Dan!. Coughl an do. of Tigsaxon par. ; Dermod Donovan, alsoBane, do. of
CApT. 'I'HOS. DILK, H.M.S. BRIDGEWA'rER, SWOHN A FREEMAN.
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Contead par. Will. Bowler, Clerk of the Markett, at 43li. Bowler was
also sworn Chatnbn. ; Richard Chard, Marshall, and Henry Hammett"
Waterbayliff.
It. Jon. Spearment, Philip Newman, and John Webber SWOl'll freemen,
to pay 208. each; Richard Cha.rd do. g'l'ati8.
2!:J S ep., 1609.
Gabriel S oulden, being again approved of by t,he Lords Justices, was
sworn Soveraigne.
It. Mr. FranciR Skiddy was sworn a freeman by the Sov.; Dan1.
Chard, Sergt. at Mace; Richard Chard, IT nder Sergt.
2 Oct. At a C ..D. H. Hugh Godfrey was sworn a freeman, whereon he
promised 5li., but the court in mercy and favour to him reduced it to lO s.
9 Oct. At a C. D. H. Capt. Thomas Dilk, commauder of H. M. Ship
Bl'idgewater, now in the harbour of Kinsale, was sworn a freeman
and burgesse.
It. David Shaw SWOl'lle Constable of Clonteade par.; Danl . Coughlan,
also Feene, do. of Tigsaxon par.; Patrick Carroll do. of Downderrow par.
It. Capt. John Mountford and Mr. Arthur Keefe, burgesses, Mr. Will.
Bullen and Mr. John Winter, freetnen, to audite the Chambs. accounts.
it. Nicholas Blinckensopps, Sergt. of the liberties. Mr. Arthur Keefe
took Corke Gate for 16li. 58.
Philip Goold took Fryer's Gate for
16li. 128. 6d.
Will. Bowler, Clerk of the Market, at 41li.
Charles
Connor, Waterbailiff, at l11i. 158.
It. That Monsesin Bellcastle's money lent him, and lately received by
Edwd • Southwell, E sq., in England, be applied to the purchase of the
Barracks.
16 Oct. Timothy Collins SWOl'll Constable of Ringcurran par.; Nicholas Beamish do . of Corke Street; Charles Connor do. of L.)w .Fisher S treet j
John Webber do. of High Fisher i::ltreet.
It. The Chambs. accounts audited: due the Corpn., 3li. 48. lId.
It. Will. Bowler, C~amb erlain; Richard Chard, Mal'shall; Charle~
Connor, "\Vaterbailiff; James Blake, porter to Corke Gate; Philip Goold
do. to Fryer's Gabe. It. Satnuel Erwin s lVorn a freeman, whereon he
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CApT. WILLIAM JUMPER SWORN A llURGESS.
promised 5li., but th e Court
to lOs.
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1118rcy and favour to him reduced it
29 Sep., 1700.
Mr. Arthur K eefe, being approved by the Lords Justices, was sworn
Soveraign.
It. Daniel Chard, Sergt. at Mace; Richard Chard, Under Sergt;
Nich. Blinkinsopps, Segt. of the liberties.
7 Oct. At a C. D. H. Mr. Wm. Bowler, Clerk of the Market, at 40l-i.
yearly. Thomas Mathewes, Waterbayliffe, at 141i. lOs. do . Jam es
Blake took Corke Gate at IGli . 5s. do. Adam J essupp took Fryer's Gate
at 16li. 15s. do.
14 Oct. Capt . William Jumper and Mr. Achilles Daunt were sworn
but·gesses. Patrick Ruth sworn a freeman by the Sov. ; J ohn Conneny
do. paying 20s., but by reason of serving the King in the late WalTs
reduced to lOs.
It. Capt. Wm. Stawell has taken the lands fronting the Barrack Gate,
240 feet long and 111 feet fronting the road, for 61 years, at 5li. 15s.
yearly, and to lay out 100li. on the premises within the first five years.
It. William Bowler, Chamberlain; Thomas Mathews, Waterbayliffe;
"Yill. Baker, porter to Frier's Gate, and J ames Blake do. to Corke Gate.
Hugh Godfrey, Constable of Corke Street; J ohn Turner do. of Sillypoint.
It. Mr. Wm. Reymes and Mr. Richard Rogers, burgesses, Mr. Tho.
Coggan and Mr. John Paulsne, feeemen, to audite the Chambs. account!:!:
I t. Tho. Petty took the lands called the Gallows Green, according to
the bounds set out by the Grand .Jury, at 55s. yearly, for 61 years,
and to expend in improving the premises 100li . within the first five years.
21 Oct. At a C. D . H. William Shore sworn Constable of Low Fisher's
Street; Daniel Coghlan do. Tigsaxon par. ; Barth. Ashwick do. of High
Fisher Street ; Pat·rick Carroll do. of Downderrow par. ; John Raines
do . of F rier's Street; Maurice Spilane do. of Clontead par. It. The
Cham bs. aCC0unts audited; there is due the Corpn. 30li. 8s. 2~d. . It.
A rthur Keeffe took the pound and land for 61 years at lOs. yearly, to
layout on the premises fJOz.i. within the first five yeal·S.
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COL. HEN. HAWLY, Vf.-GOV. OF CHARLES FORT, ADlIIl'l"l'ED A BURGESS.
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29 S ep., 1701.
Arthur Keeffe, Esq., being again approved by the Lords Justices, was
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sworn Soveraign.
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Will. Bowler was sworn Ohamb . It. Thomas Lacy ahd Jon. Vernall
were sworn freemen by the Sovn. It. Daniel Ohard do. Sergt. at Mace;
Richard Ohard do. Under Sergt.; Nicholas Blinkinsops do. Sergt. of the
liberties.
6 Oct. DanielOoughlane, also Feen, was sworn Oonstable of Tigsaxou
par.; Patrick Oarroll do. of Downderrow par. Will. Bowler took the Markets
of this towne at 38z.i.; James Markham the Waterbailiff's office at ] 3Zi. ;
James Blake the duties of Corke Gate at 14li.; John Bishop do. or
Frier's Gate at 171i.
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13 Oct. At a O. D. H. Oapt. William Whetstone and Oapt. J 011. Mahom
were sworn burgesses. The Oham b 5 • accounts audited; there is due to
him 3li. 15s. ld.
It. :Morris Spelane sworn Oonstable of Olontead par.; Timothy 001lane do. of Ringcorran par.; John Turner do. of Sillypoint; Will. Shore do.
of Low Fisher Street; Will. Syms do. of Higher Street; JOIl. Bishop do.
of Oork Street; Samuel Erwin do. of Fryer's Street; Archable Gowen
do. of South liberties.
It. Arthur Keeffe, Esq., Sovn., to have a lease from this Oorpn. for 99
years of that part of the lands of Gallows Green, which he lately took
and improved, and the bargain being off between this Oorpn. and Tho.
Petty, for the remaining part or said lands, to be demised to Arthur
Keeffe for like term, at 31s. yearly, said lease to be perfected to Mr. Edw d •
Bridges, in trust for the Sov". 'fhe bargain formerly made between this
Oorpn. and Oapt. Will. Stawell, for that part of the lands called Saunders'
Meadow, near the Barracks of this towne, and which is left out of the
Barrack enclosures, was this day set to Richard Browne, Town Olerk, by
public cant, for 99 years, at 25s. yearly. It. Mr. Rich d . Roggers to have
a lease of his holding near the Olasheeu for 99 years; same rents, &c.,
as formerly.
29 Jmw, 1702. The Hon'. Ooll. Henry Hawly, Lb.-Gov. of Oharles Fort,
was admitted one of the burgesses.
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THE HONOURED LAWRENCE WRIGHT ADMI'l"l'ED A BURGESS.
10 Sep. The Honoured Lawrence Wright, Esq., one of the Co mrs. of
H. M. Navy, was admitted one of the burgesses.
29 S op., 1702.
Edward Stawell, Esq., approved by the Lords Justices, was sworn
Soveraigne.
Thurston Hadduck and Tho. Knowles, gentn ., were admitted burgesses.
Peter Bennett and Will. Greene were admitted freemen, gratis, presented
by the SOVIlB • It. Richard Chard was sworn Under Sergt.
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5 Oct. At a C. D. H. Timothy Collins sworn Constable of Ringcurran
par.; Benj. Spearmint do . of Low Fisher Street; Thomas Murphy do. of
Cork Street; Rob t . May do . of Fryar's Street i Timothy Mathews do.
Sergt. of the liberties.
12 Oct. At a C. D. H. Patrick Carroll sworn Constable of Downderrow
par.; Daniel Coughlane do. of Tigsasson par.; Morris Spillan do. of Clontead par.; Stephen 'I'rensh do. of Sillypoint; Archible Gowin do. of the
South liberties.
It. Oliver Plunkett took the Markets for 46li. Adam Jesop, the
vVaterbailiff, at ] 5li. lOs. Barnabas Pressick, Corke Gate, at 16li. 5s.
R ob t. Browne took Fryar's Gate at 24li.
It. Mr. James Burrows, Mr. Will. Rames, burgesses, Mr. Tho. Cogan
and Mr. John Winter, freemen, to audite the Chambs. accounts.
It. Richd . Hinckson and Patrick MCKenly were sworn freemen, and the
fines reduced to 6s. each. Richd . Snow, junr., was, by particular favour,
sworn a freeman gmtis.
19 Oct. Mr. Berkly Taylor was sworn a freeman. The Chamb.'s
accounts were audited, balance due from him 22li. 13s. 2cl. Mr. Bowler
was sworn Chamb n. It. Oliver Plunkett was sworn Clerk of the Marker,
and Adam Jessop 'Vaterbailiff.
12 May, 1703.
Capt. James Moody wa,s sworn a freeman and burgess.
2 Sep. William Southwell, Esq., was admittpd one of the burgesses.
It. Henry Hawly, Esq., and Will.. Southwell, Esq., were this day
EDWARD FENN, A QUAKER, ADMITTED A FREEM AN .
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elected burgesses of Parliament for Kinsale, which is to sit at Dublin:
21 Sep. inst., and they release the Corporation from all charges, &c.
22 Sep., 1703.
Arthur Keetl'e, Esq., approved by the Lord Lieut., was sworne Soverm g n.
Stephen Servatt was sworn a freeman on tIle Sovs. going out, and John
Grant on the SOys. coming in. J ames McDoole, having married an
ancient freeman's daughter, was sworn a freeman, and his fine of 5l'i.
referred for reduction to the Sovn. (remi tted). It. Dan l . Ohard do.
Sergt.at Mace; J ohn Walsh, UnderSerg t ., and Timothy Mathews, Sergt.
of the liberties; Will. Bowler, Ohamberlain.
4 Oct. John Walton was sworn a freem an and burgesse, gratis, and
William Robins a freeman, gmtis.
11 Oct. Sam!. Jones sworn Oonstable of Low Fish er Street; Rob t.
May do. of Frier's Street; Patrick Oarroll do. of Downderrow par. ;
'l'imothy Oullane do. of Ringcurran par.; John Realy do. of Olontead par. ;
Stephen French of Sillypoint.
It. Mr. James Burrows and Mr. Michml Shular, burgesses, to audite
the Ohamb s. accounts.
It. Will. Bak er, Olk. of the Market, at 47li. lOs. William Robins,
Wa:erbailiff, a t 10li . Barn. Pressick took Oork Gate at 16li., and
~"'ri er's Gate at 22li. lOs.
18 Oct. Sam!. Wright, Oonl:'table of High Fisher's Street; J ohn J essop
do . of South li ber ties ; Will. Spillane do . of rrigsaxon par.; Dan!.Ohard,
Marshal. It. The Ohamb n • indebted to the Oorpn. 40li. 16s. 8d.
29 S ep., 1704.
Arthnr Keeffe, E sq., approyed by the Lords Justices, was sworn
Soveraign.
The Honl . Brigadier Nicholas Sanchy was sworn one of the burgesses.
Edward Fenn was admitted free, by the Act of Parliament in favour of
t he people called Quakers, b eing presented by the Sovn., and Oharles
Bell aire was sworn a freeman do . by the SOyn.
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S ,R GEORGE BYNG PRESENTED W['fH HIS BURGESSHIP IN A SILVER. BOX.
It. Daniel Chard, Sergt. at Mace;
liberties; WID.. Bowler, Chamberlain.
Tim~thy
Mathews, Sergt. of the
2 Oct. Robt. May, Constn.ble of Frier's Street; ·Will. W 001£ do. of
Low Fisher Street; WilL Spillane do. of Tigsaxon par.; Humphry Landers do. of Cork Street.
It. Theophilns Langford, E sq., John Chudleigh, Esq., Roberb Chudleigh, gent., Edward Bridges, .A.rchibect, and Tho. Lacy, Merch t ., were
slVorn bnrgesses.
9 Oct. R obt. Fonlk, Esq., was admitted one of the burgesses.
It. Patrick Carroll sworn Constable of Downderrow par.; ."Vill. Mohony do. of South liberLies; George Coolish do. of High Fisher's Street.
J ohn Walsh, Under Sergt. It. Mr. Will. Reymes, Mr. Thruston Haudock,
burgesses, Mr. Hanghton and Mr. Wm. Bullen to audite the Chamb s.
accounts.
It. Mr. Edw. Bridges to be Clerk of the Markett, and give secnri l;y
for 48li. lOs. John Jackson sworn a freeman, paying 20s. It. Will.
Robbins took the Waterbailiff's place at llli. James !31ake do. Cork
Gate at 16li. Barnabas Pressick do. Fryer's Gate, at 22li.)Os.
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19 Ma1·ch. The Honl . Sir George Byng, Kt., was admitted one of the
burgesses, and presented with a silver box containing the patent.
It. Capt. James Littleton, Capt. Thomas Swanton, Capt. Edw. Hobson,
Capt. Rob t. Buckenham, Capt. Joseph Taylor, Capt. Hen. Partington,
Capt. Will. Davenport and Lieut. John St. Leger were sworn burgesses.
29 S ep., 1705.
Thruston Haddock, Esq., being approved by the L ord Lieut., was
sworn Soveraign.
Capt. Thos. Lawrence, Comr • of the Bridgewcd er, was sworn one of the
burgesses.
29 Fiep ., 1706.
John Chndleigh, E sq., approved by the IJord Lieut., was sworn
Soveraign.
30 S ep . .James McDool sworn Constable of Cork Street; J ohn Fare
do. of Fryel"s S treet ; R.edmond Brogue do . of Ringcurran par.; Will.
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H. E. MILFORD CROW, GOV. OF BAIWADOES, ADMITTED A BURGESS .
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Spillane do. of Tigsaxon par. It. Wm. H ewit sworn a freeman on the
Sovn. going out, and Will. Crisp do. on the present Sov n. coming in.
7 Oct. Edw d . Stokes sworn Constable of High Fisher's SiI"eet;
Stephen French do. of Scillypoint; William HUl'ly do. of South lib erties ;
'ViII. Realy do. of Clontead par.; Dan). Chard, Sergt. at Mace; Timothy
Mathews, Sergt. of the liberties ; Will. Robbins, vVatel'bailiff, at Sli.
yeal'ly.
It. Mr. Gabriel Soulden and Mr. John Suxbery, burgesses, Mr. John
Polsne and Mr. Tho. Coggan, fl'eemen, to audite the Chamb s. accounts.
Mr. Barnabas Pressick farmed the dues of Fryer's Gate at 22li. lOs., and
Corke Gate at 151i .108. Patrick Carol, Constable of Downderrow par.
14 Oct. Balance due from the Chamb ll ., 29li. Is. 3~d . ' Vm. Bowler
sworn Chamberlain. It. William Smith sworn a freema,u, out of respect,
his fine reduced to 58.
It. Mr. Gabriel Soulden, Mr. John Suxbery, Mr. John Polsue, aud
Mr. Thomas Coggan to meet on Thursday next, to audite the acco unt of
the charge of building the Court-house.
10 MaTCh. In consideration of the great respect this Corporation havo
and bear to his Excellency Milford Crow, Esq., Governor of H. M. Island
of Barbadoes, he was admitted one of the burgesses, with the patent in a
silver box.
29 Sep., 1707.
Robert Chudleigh, approved by the Lord Lieut. was sworn Soveraign.
Lieut. Samuel Mortamur was sworu freeman and burgess.
J ohu Beavor and Rob t. Irvine sworn Freemen, presented by the Sovcrai gn. Daniel Chard do. Sergt. at Mace j John Walsh, Under Sergt. ;
'rimY. Mathews, Sergt. of the liberties.
6 Oct. J ohu Heals, Constable of Cork Street j ·WIll . Spillane do. of
'l'igsaxon; Patrick Carroll do . of Downderrow par. John Pogg took
the Waterbailiff's place at 15l·i .
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] 3 Oct. John Fare, Constable of Fryer's Street; Hugh McColly do.
of High Fisher Street.
It. Mr. James Burrowes and Mr. Edw d • Bridges, burgesses, Mr. John
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LO. VISCo IKIRIN, LI EUT.-GEN. INGOLDSBY, ETC., ADMITTED BURGESSES.
Winter and Mr. John P~lsne, freemen, to audita the Chambs. accounts.
It. Randall Gethings, Esq., was sworn one of the burgesses. . It. Mr.
Edw. Bridges took Frier's Gate and Cork Gate to farm at 25li. and 18li.
20 Oct. John Realy, Constable of Clontead par.; Redmond Borogue .
(lo . of Ring-curran par. Due from the Chamberlain, 32li. 8s. 6id.
It. Dauiel Chard, Marshall; Wm. Bowler, Chamberlain ; James Bleak,
Porter of Cork Gate; Rob t. Boddin do. of Fryer's Gate; Wm. Bakel',
Clerk of the Market ; John Pegg, Waterbailiff.
28 Oct. Capt. Baron Wild, Capt. Thomas Smith, Capt. Rob t . Thomson,
Capt. George Gordon, and Capt. John Heazelwood, were sworn burgesses .
10 Dec.
Mr. Rob t. Nicholls sworn one of the freemen, and paid 208.
20 Jun.
Edwcl. Weade sworn a freeman, and paid 201i.
7 June, 1708. The Honl . Coll. Humphry Goare, Sir James Chamberlain,
Bart., and Capt. Tho. Reading were sworn burgesses.
Upon the death of Dan l . Chard, late Sergt. at Mace and Marshall,
John Walsh was sworn Sergt. at Mace; Timothy Matthews, Under Sergt.
and Marshall, and William Tate, Sergt. of the liberties (conditions of
escape ttt Sttpnt).
3 Jldy, 1 'i08. In consideration of the great respect this Corporation
bears to the Rt. Hon I . Pierce, Lord Viscount Ikirin, he was admitted one
of the burgesses, and presented with his patent in a silver box.
13 Aug.
Mr. James Dennis and Mr. John Polsne were sworn burgesses.
21 Ang. Mr. John Winter sworn a burgess.
sworn a freeman.
22 Sep.
Mr. William Frem:h
Francis Gash and John Napper, Esq., sworn burgesses.
23 A1!g. In consid~ration of the great respect this Corporation bears
to His Excellency Richard Ingoldsby, Esq., Lieut.-Gen. of her MajYs.
forces in Ireland, he was admitted one of the burgesses, with a patent for
same in a silver box.
24 Aug . In consideration of the great respect this Corporation bears
unto Sir John Percivall, Bart., he was admitted one of the burgesses,
with a patent for the S~t me in a silver 10x.
HI'. H aN. LIEUT.- GEN. GEORGE ADM ITTED A BURGESS.
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29 8 ep., 1708.
Edward Bl'idges, approved by the Lords. Justices, was sworn Soveraign.
Mr. Will. Bowler and Mr. Alexander Craige wore sworn bnl'gesses.
J ohn Hales sworn a freeman on t he S ovs . going out, and Humphry
Landers on the Sovs. coming in. J ohn vValsh tlu. Sergt. at Mace ;
Timothy Matthews do . Under S erg t . ; W ill. 'rate (lo. Sergt. of the
liberties.
4 Oct. At a C. D. H. Edward Bridges, jun., J ,l mes B : > wler, J ohn L eC'os t,
Anthony Dahorty, Hugh McCully, William Milner, a ::ld "\Vm. N ewman,
sworn freemen, and paid 20s. each.
It. Wiiliam Spillane, Constable ot TigsaxoTl par.; Patrick CaroU dn.
of Downderrow par.; Daniel Dayly do . of South Liberties. W m. B:lwler,
Chamberlain, Timothy Mathews, Marshall (conditions ~£t supm).
] 1 Oct. At a C. D. H. Mr. William Bullen was sworn B 'lrgesse ; Geo.
Coolishy, George Campbell and Richd. Ells.}' do. freemen.
It. Edward Preston, Constable ot High Fisher S treet; Anthony Dahorty do. of Low Fisher's Street; John H eals do. of Cork Street; J ohn
F ait, do. of Fryer's Street. Mr. Francis L a Croix took the vVaterbailiff's
place at 20li . for the year.
The present Sovn • took the perqui sites of Fryer's Gate to far m at 30l£.
do .; James Bleake dn. of Cork Gate at 18li . clo.
Mr. 'iiVll1. Bullen and
Mr. J ames Dennis, Burgesses, Mr. Mount H augh ton and Mr. John Bishop,
freemen, to audite the Chamb s. accounts.
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18 Oct. At a C. D. H. S tephen French, Constable of Sillypoint; J ohn
Rialy do. of Clontead; R edmond B "ogue do. of Ring-curran. Balance
due to Chambn ., 58.9{£cl . It. Charles K eeffe, David H ow, WilL B awler,
jun., George Boddin, John Murphy and R obt. Boddin sworn free men.
It. J ames Bleak sworn P orter of Cork Gate ; R obt.. Boddin do. of
Fryer's Gate; Charles Ba llaire d o. W aterbailiff. I t. Mr. Rich. BrownE',
Town Clerk, b eing dec., J eremiah Browne was swom Town Clerk .
29 J lme, 1709. Major William Gore was sworn burgess.
It. Out of the great respect, &c., thi s Corporation have for the Righ t
H on. Richard George, Lieut.-Gen. of H. M. F or-: c3 in Ireland, and the
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THE CONSTA BLES '1'0 BRING IN l'HEIR WARRANTS FOR MENDING HIGH ROADS.
Right Hon. John Tidcomb, Lieut.-Gen .. o£ H . M. Forces in Ireland, they
were admitted burgesses, and presented with patents for the same in
sil vel' boxes.
29 Sep., 1709 .
,Villi am Bowler, approved by the Lord Lieut " was sworn Soveraigne.
Michrel Guy sworn £reeman on the Sovs. going out; John Heal'd do .
on the present Sovn . coming in, and Neil Cock do., and paid 208.
It. John Walsh do. Serg t. at Mace; Tim. Matthews clo. Under Sergt. ;
Mauriss Stack do. Sergt. o£ the liberties.
3 Oct. At a C. D. H. Mr. William H odges sworn a Burgess ; John
Walsh do . Marshall (conditions u.t 8upra). James Bleak took to farm
Corke Gate, at 18li. ; Thomas Baker Taylor do. Fryer's Gate, at 30li.
It. Morris McClasky, Constable of L ow Fisher Street; John Lock do.
of Hi gh Street ; Danl . Murphy do. of Clontead par. ; Redmond Burroage
do. Ringcurran par. Tho. Crump, a freeman, and paid '208.
10 Oct.
7 years.
At a C. D. H. Mr. Bdw d . Bridges took the pound at lli. 48. for
29Sep., 1710.
M:l'. Jame.3 Dennis, approved by the Lord Lieut., was sworn Soveraign .
2 Oct. John Walsh sworn Sergt. at Mace ; TimY. Mathews, Under
Sergt.; Morris Stack, Sergt. of the liberties. Florence Donovane do.
Constable of High Fishel' Street; George Campbell do. of Cork Street;
Patrick Carroll elo. of Downderrow ; John Farren do. of Tigsaxon ; David
Bryan ell). of Fryer's Street.
9 Oct . Ordered, that the respective Constables bring in all the Warrants
to them directed for levying money to mend the high roads.
It. John P egg took the Waterbailiff's place at 20li . 58.; Bdw d.
Bridges do . Fryer'S Street at 34li. yearly; James Bleake do. Corke Gate
at 18li .
It. 'Francis la Croix and Bdw d • Bridges, burgesses ; J ohn Coleman,
John Woolcock, and John Bishop, freemen, to audite the Chamb s • accounts.
16 Oct.
Mr. Michrel Shuler swor n
Chamb n .,
Dennis Mahony do. CQn-
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LETTER TO LO. KINSALE CONCERNING CHTEF RENTS, COURT BARON, ETC.
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s'able of Ringcurran par., Francis Baxter do. of Sillypoint, Roger Neal
do. of Low Fisher Street, Morris Spillane do. of Olontead par., Danl .
Dayly do. of South Liberties, Thomas Hays do . Freeman, paid 20s.,
reduced to lOs.
29 8 ep., 1711.
James Dennis, E sq., approved by the government, sworn Soveraigll.
John Walsh do . Sergt. at Ma.ce, Morris S tack do. Under Sergt ., Joha
Walters do. of the Liberties.
It. Humphry Crowly sworn freeman on the Sova. going out, George
Smith do. Marshall, John Farren do. Constable of Tigsaxon par., Thomas
~-'arren do . of Fryer's Street.
8 Oct. Will. Fohill do. of Olontead par., Dennis Deashaw do. of Ringcurran par., Thomas Lemmon do. of Sillypoint, Danl. Coveny do. of Cork
Street, John Kea~ny do. of Downderrow par.
It. John Story do. freeman on the Sovs. coming in, James Bleake
took the duties ot Corke Gate at 18li., Tho. Baker Fryer's Gate at 34li. 5s.,
Edw d • Bridges the Waterbailiff at 24li.
15 Oct. Edward Palmer sworn Constable of High Fisher Street, Will.
Bryan do . of Low Fisher Street, J osias Winter do. a freeman, and paid
20s., also William Bryan, and paid do., Mr. Mich. Shuler do. Chamb n .,
John Pegg do. Waterbailiff, Rob t. Dun and Rob t• Johnson sworn freemen, to pay 'lOs. each, e,!; g?·atia.
It. That a warrant be drawn on the Chambn • for paying the funeral
expeuses ot Ti !Uothy Mathews, late Under Sergt.
It. That a letter be writ to the Right Hon l. Almericus, Lord Baron
of Kinsale, intimating that a deed was passed by John, Lord de Coursey,
to the Corporation of all chief rents and Bishops' r ents within the town
and ancient liberties of Kinsale, together with the Court Baron and all
other priviledges, as they are now enjoyed by the said Corporation, which
deed bears date 1612; and it is likewise agreed that unless the Lord
Kinsale dot,h cause the distress to be delivered, which was taken by his
warrant from Benjll, Hill of Ballynaboly, in the liberties of this town, for
his not paying suit and service to the Court Baron, held by the said. Ld.
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S'vVITHEN WALTON, OF CULLEN, KILT,ED IN A QUARREL AT THE SOV.'s DINNE ~.
Kinsale, contrary to the true meaning of the said deed, that matter to be
prosecuted according to law.
It. Whereas on Whit-Monday las~ was twelve months, as the Soveraign and Burgesses were riding the fringes or circuits, according to th')
ancient custom of this town, a quarrel happened, wherein Swithen
Walton, of Cu Hen, gent., was killed. It is therefore ordered and agree 1
on, that the diuner which the So,eraigne gives the gentlemen that attend
him may not be in the Green of Downderrow, as usual, but in the
Court-house, for prevention of the like misfortunes and disputes for the
future.
29 Sep" 1712.
Thomas Lacey, mercht., approved by the government, was sworn
Soveraign. James DalVly and Edw. Preston were sworn freemen by the
Sovs. going out and coming in.
It. George Smith sworn Marshall, John Walsh do, Sergt. at Mace,
Morris Stack do. Under Sergt., John Walters Sergt. of the libel,tie!'!,
Giles Mash do. Constable of Cork Street, John Corkaran do. of Tigsaxon
par., John Kearny do. of Downderrow par.
13 Oct. Francis Price do. Constable of Sillypoint, Edward Hinkson
do. of High Fisher Street, Samuel Spearman do . of Low Fisher Street"
John Fair took the Waterbailiff's place at 15li . lOs., Edw d• Bridges do.
Fryer's Gate at 28li. lOs., James Bleak do. Cork Gate at 18li ., Mickel
H erring Constable of Fryer' s Street,
It. John Sllxbery and Robt. Chudleigh, burgesses, W'rn,'Bowler, jun.,
Edward Brin and John Bishop, freemen, to audite the Chamb s . accounts.
20 Oct. Stephen Morris sworn Constable of Ringcurran par., Edward
Palmer do. Waterbailiff, Edw d • Brin do. Chamberlain, John Spillane do.
of Clontead par., Edmund Murphy do. of South liberties.
29 Sf-P" 17.13.
Mr. James Dennis, approved loy tr.e Lord-Lieut., was sworn [email protected].
5 Oct. John L eary sworn Constable of Downd errow par., John Corkaran do. of Tigsaxoll pat'" David CJwhig do. of Ctontead par" Hem),
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Kerby do. of Cork Street, Michrel Dyer do. of Fryer's Street, John Hawkins do. of High Fisher's Street, James Dawlydo. of Low Fisher's Street,
Nich. Gun do. of Sillypoint.
12 Oct. John Ramadge sworn a freeman, and paid 208.; Christr •
Turner do. on the Sov s. coming in.
It. John Pegg took the duties of Waterbailiff at 20li., Edw d • Bridges
do. of Fryer's Gate at 26li. 15s., James Bleak do. of Cork Gate at 15l'i.,
Geo. Smith do. Marshal.
It. Capt. Robt. Chudleigh, Mr. John Polsne, and Mr. Wm. Reymes,
burgesses, Mr. Wm. Bowler, jun., Mr. Nich. Beamish, Mr. John Beaver,
freemen, to audite the Chambs. accounts. It. Saml . Jones was sworn a
freeman on the Sov s. going out, Christ. Turner do. Chambn • The accounts being audited, there is due to the late Chamb n . 4li. 68.
Cornelius Murrihy Constable of the South liberties, and Rob t . Bodwin
Porter of Fryer's Gate.
nd.
29 Sep., 1714.
James Dennis, Esq., again approved by the government, was sworn
Soveraigne.
4 Oct. John Walsh sworn Sergt. at Mace, Morris Stack Under Sergt.,
John Walters do. Sergt. of the liberties, George Smith do. Marshal, John
Fowler do. a freeman, and paid 20s. The Rev. Michrel Cox, Clk., do. a
burgess.
11 Oct. Dennis Leary do. Constable of Downderrow par., John Corkarane do. of 'l'igsaxon par., John Cotterell do. of Low Fisher Street, Danl.
Regane do. of South liberties; Will. Bowler took the Waterbailiff's dues
at 23li., James Bleake do. of Cork gate at 15li., Michrel Shuler do. of
Fryer's Gate at 22li.; George Bleake sworn a freeman on the Sov •.
going out, Edw d. Holmes do., and paid 208., James Parrin do. Waterbailiff.
It. Capt. Thos. Lawrence, Capt. Rob. Chudleigh and Mr. Will.
Reymes, burgesses, Mr. Barnabas Pressick, Mr. John Beaver, Mr. Wm.
Bowler, jun., to auclite the Chambs. accouuts.
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MR. JOHN WINTER SWORN SOVERAlGNE.
18 Oct. John Beaver sworn Chamberlain, Wm. Milner do. Constable
of Fryer's Street.
28 Oct. Robert Johnson do. of Cork Street, John Watson do. of High
Fisher Street, Nich. Gun do. of Sillypoint, Alexander Kerr do. a freeman.
It. The Chambs. accounts were audited; due to the Corporation,
7li. lIs.
6~d.
29 Sep., 1715.
Robert Chudleigh, Esq., approved by the government, was swom
Soveraigne.
3 Oct. Barnabas Pressick and Charles Keeffe, freemen, sworn burgesses; Lewis Rice sworn a freeman on the Sov s. coming in, John Walsh
do. Sergt. at Mace, Morris Stack do. Under Sergt., John Walters do.
Sergt. of the libert,ies, George Smith do. Marshall, Dennis Leary do. Constable of Downderrow.
10 Oct. Lewis Rice do, of Low Fisher's, Street, John Corkaran do. of
'figsaxon par. It. Hercules Browning do. a freeman on the Sov s. going
out. It. John Parker was sworn a freeman, having married a freeman's
daughter, to pay lOs., unless abated by the Grand Jury. It. James
Parrin took the duties of Waterbailiff at 34li. lOs.
It. Tho. Lacey, John Beven, Barn. Pressick, Wm. Bullen, burgesses,
Wm. Bowler, jun., Nich. Beamish, Edw. Brin, John Ramage, freemen, to
audite the Chamb s. accounts.
Robert Dun sworn Constable of Cork Street; Rob·t . Fuller
do. of Sillypoint; David Cowhig do . of Clontead par.; Saml . DonnacliIt
do . of Fryer's Street; John Beaver do. Chamberlain. John Beaver took
the duties of Fryer's Gate at 18li.; John Pegg do. of Cork Gate at
15li. lOs.; Morris Stack do. Clerk of the Market at 47li.
17 Oct.
29 Sep., 1716.
Mr. John Winter, approved by the government, was sworn Suveraigne.
1 Oct. John Walsh sworn Sergt. at Mace; Morris Stack do . Under
Sergt.; -John Walters . do. Sergt. of the liberties; George Smith do.
Manihal.
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MR. WILLIAM BULLEN SWORN SOVERAIGNE .
8 Oct. Thomas Bleake and John Hawks sworn freell1en on the Sov s.
coming in and going out. It. James Parrin to continue Waterbailiff at
20li. James Bleake took Cork Gate at llli.; Timy. Bowen security.
Rob t . Bodwin do. Fryer"s Gate at l8li. ; Barnabas Pressick security.
Morris Stack Clerk of the Market at 40li.; Richd • BridgeR security.
15 Oct. J ohn Parker sworn Constable of Cork S treet; George E~liot
do. of Fryer's Street; 'l'holl1as Smith do. of High Fishel' Street; Juhn
Screech do . of Low Fisher's S treet ~ Thomas Row do. of Ringcurran par. ;
Robert Fuller do. of Sillypoint; F erdinando Spillar do Clontead par.
It. Capt. Rob t. Chudleigh, Mr. Barn. Pressick, Mr. Charles Keeffe,
burgesses, MI'. Wm. Bowler, jun., Mr. Edw. Brin, Mr. Nich. Beamish, to
audite the Chambs. accounts. Hugh -Winter sworn Chamberlain.
19 Oct. Wm. Browne do. Constable of the South liber ties, and William
Hawkins do . of 'l'igsaxon par.
20 Sep ., 1717.
Mr. Will. Bullen, approved by the governll1ent, was sworn Soveraigne.
Joseph White and Dennis Leary sworn freemen on the Soveraign's g oin g
out and coming in.
It. J ohn and Phillip Ndwman do., sons of a freeman, paying lOs. each.
It. John Walsh sworn Sergt. at Metce; Morris Stack do . Under
Sergt. ; John Walters do . Sergt. of the lib erties ; John -Walsh do . Marshall.
7 Oct. William Newman sworn Constable of Cork Street; ,Villiam
Browne do. of Sonth liberties ; Patrick McKenly do. of Ringcurran par. ;
Will. Haynes do . of Clontead par.
It. Morris Stack to enjoy the duties of Clerk of the Market for 7
years at 35Zi. yearly; Mr. Charles K eeffe and TimY. Bowen securities.
James Bleake took Cork Gate at llli. yearly; 'l'imy. Bowen security.
Rob t . Bodwin took Fryer's Gate at 18li . do.; Barnabas Pres sick security.
James Perrin took the Waterbailiff at 30li. do .; Mr. Wm. Bowler and
John Fair securitys.
It. Mr. 'Vm. Bowler, Mr. John Polsne, Ml'. Barnabas Pressick, bur.
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E LECTION OF CORPORATE OFFlCERS.
gesses, Mr. Edw. Brin, Mr. J ohn Beavor, Mr. Chri st. Turn er, Mr. Daviu
How, free men, to anJite th e Chamb s. accounts.
H , Oct. J ohn Beavor sworn Cbamberlain; Richd • Banfi elu do . Constahle of Fryer's Street; Rob t . Fuller clo. Sillypoint.
It. Mr. Rich d • Bridges was swor n a freeman gratis, and th en a
burgess.
It. J ames Goss sworn Constable of Downderrow par.; J ohn Tl'emern do . of L ow Fish er' s Street ; Ri chard Chard do. of High Fisher's
Street.
If. His accounts b ein g audited , 37·i . 8s . 4;,fd . is du e to late Chamberlain. Order ed th at Anthony Dougb erty, a freeman, be reimbursed lli.
98. 6d ., and to be discharged from his arrears, due out of the plot of
ground he h eld from the Corporat.ion in Glawnbegg, and the lease cancelled; a!:l said plot was never engaged by him.
29 S cp., 171 8.
Mr. , ViII. Bowler, approved by the Lord-Lieut., was sworn Soveraigne.
6 Oct. St. John Tom admitted a freeman on the lat e So·"s. going out.
Mr. J ohn Newman admitted a burgess.
It. John Walsh sworn Sergt. at Mace; Morris Stack do . Under
Sergt.; John V\Talters do . Sergt. of the liberties ; John Walsh do . Marshal; J aUl es Perrin do. Waterbailiff, to hold office for 3 years at 20li.
yearly; Capt. Tho. Lacey, security; TimY. Gormon do . Constable of
Cork Street ; Walter Loyd do. of Ringcurran par.; James Goss do . of
Downderrow par.; and George Bryan do. freeman on the Sovs. corning in.
13 Oct. Sam!. Toomy sworn Constable of Low Fisher's Street; Edw.
Smith do . of FI'yer's Street; Rob t. Fuller do . of Sillypoint; Augustin
Wilson do. of High Fi::;her's S treet.
It. Mr. J ohn Newman, Mr. Barn. Pressick, burgesses, Mr. Jolm
Bishop, Mr. J ohn Woolcock, Mr. Christ. Turner, freemen, to audite the
C iJamb s . accounts.
It. J ohn , Valsh sworn Porter of Cork Gate, to have for 7 years at
l11i . yearly; Capt. J ames Dennis, security.
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20 Oct. George CI'ispin do. Constable of Clontead par., and his accounts being audited, there is du e the Chamb". 4li. 198. 5!d.
29 Bep., 1719,
Mr. Richard Bridges, approved by the L ord-Lieut., was sworn Sovel'mgne.
5 Oct. Morris Stack sworn Under Sergt.; J ohn vValters do. S ergt.
of the liberties. W alter Yarde and David Bryan were sworn freemen on
the Sovs. coming in and going out.
It. Mr. Rich d • TOllson, Mr. Tho. Walton, Mr. Theo. Cramer, and Mr.
Tho, Chudleigh were sworne burgesses ; Mr. Nicholas Beamish a freeman
and burgess ; and Thomas Castlick Constable of Ringcurran par.
12 Oct. J ames Goss sworn Constable of Downderrow par.; John
R egane do. of Sillypoint ; John Fan'in do. of Clontead par.; Mr. Tho.
Knolles sworn a burgess.
It. The large house called t:luxberry' s House was this day s ~t by
public cant to Mr. St. John Tom for g!:) years at 12K yea rly.
It. Capt. J ames Dennis, Mr. VV"'. Bullen, Mr. Nich. Beamish, burgesses, Mr. Edw d • Brin, Mr. Sam1. Irvine, Mr. John H eard, Free men, to
audite the Chambs. accounts.
19 Oct. J ohn Carver sworn Constable of Cork Street j Robert Smith
do. of High Fisher's Street; Will. Ellis do . of Fryer's Street; Joseph
D ean do. of Low Fi sher's Street ; John Walsh do. Sergt. at Mace, Mar-
sball, and Porter of Cork Gate ; Rob. Bodwin Porter of Fryer'S Gate;
' Morris Stack Clerk of the Market.
29 J1I1W, 1720.
Mr. St. J ohn Tom was sworn a burgess.
29 Sep., 1720.
Ri chard Brid ges, E sq., appro,ed by the Government, was sworn Sover algn.
3 Oct. John W alsh sworn Sergt. n.t Mace; J ohn W altors do. Under
Ser gt.; Hugh Webb do. Ser gt. of the lib er ties ; J ohn \ ;V alsh do . Marshal j James Higgins do. Com;table of Fryer's Street ; J ames Goss clo.
of Downderrow par.
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