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[Maiors and Sheriffs.] The TEMPORAL GOVERNMENT.141

[Maiors and Sheriffs.] The TEMPORAL GOVERNMENT.


A.D. 1615.}{ William Goare.
13 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ John Goare.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir John Jolles   ]
MAIOR, Sir John Jolles, Draper,
Son to Thomas Jolles of Stratford Bow in the County of Middlesex.

This year two Brethren Sheriffs, and the younger first chosen.

The King's great Journey to Scotland, and happy Return.


A.D. 1616.}{ Allen Cotten.
14 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Cuthbert Hacket.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir John Leman   ]
MAIOR, Sir John Leman, Fishmonger,
Son to John Leman of Gillingham in Norfolk.

Chrysanaleia. The Golden Fishing, or Honour of Fishmongers. Applauding the Advancement of Mr. John Leman, Lord Maior of London. Devised and written by Anthony Monday, 1616.]

J. S.

He was a Batchelor.


A.D. 1617.}{ William Hollyday.
15 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Robert Johnson.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, George Bolles   ]
MAIOR, the Right Honourable George Bolles,
Grocer, Son of Thomas Bolles of Newbold in the County of Leicester.


A.D. 1618.}{ Richard Hearne.
16 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Hugh Hamersley.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Sebastian Harvy   ]
MAIOR, Sir Sebastian Harvey, Ironmonger,
He was Son to Sir James Harvey, Knight, Lord Maior of London, who was Son to William Harvey, of Cotwalton in Staffordshire.

Sir Walter Raleigh beheaded in the Parliament-yard at Westminster.


A.D. 1619.}{ Richard Deane.
17 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ James Cambell.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir William Cockain   ]
MAIOR, Sir William Cockain, Skinner,
He was Son to William Cockain, Son of Roger Cockain of Baddesley in Warwickshire.

Dr. Abbot, Ld. Bp. of London, translated and enstalled Archbishop of Canterbury, April 9.


A.D. 1620.}{ Edward Allen.
18 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Robert Ducie.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Francis Jones   ]
MAIOR, Sir Francis Jones, Haberdasher,
He was the Son of John Jones of Claverley in the County of Salop.

The New River brought from Amwell was finished the 29th of September.


A.D. 1621.}{ George Whitmore.
19 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Nicolas Rainton.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Edward Barker   ]
MAIOR, Sir Edward Barker, Draper.
He was the Son of Edward Barker of Southacre in the County of Norfolke.

A new Church built in the Dukes Place, called St. James. Read more in the Ward.


A.D. 1622}{ John Hodges.
20 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Humfrey Hanford, Kt.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Peter Proby   ]
MAIOR, Sir Peter Proby, Grocer,
Commonly in the Country called Peter ap Robin. His Father's name is not recorded; but is said to be born near Whitchurch in Shropshire.

Prince Charles having been in Spain, arrived in England the 6th of October.


A.D. 1623.}{ Raphe Freeman.
21 Jac' I. } Sheriffs,{ Thomas Moulson.
  [ Click here to view Image of coat of arms, Sir Martin Lumley   ]
MAIOR, Sir Martin Lumley, Draper,
He was the Son of James Lumley of London.

Our gracious Queen Mary landed at Dover the 12th of June.

A.D.

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