Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester, Volume 31Chetham Society., 1853 |
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Page xviii
... Sheriffs of the County . The family is now represented by Charles Houghton Okeover Esq . and during his minority the Hall was the residence of his step- father Robert Plumer Ward Esq . M.P. who has given a description of it in De Vere ...
... Sheriffs of the County . The family is now represented by Charles Houghton Okeover Esq . and during his minority the Hall was the residence of his step- father Robert Plumer Ward Esq . M.P. who has given a description of it in De Vere ...
Page xlvi
... sheriff two shillings , each justice of peace two shillings , a barrister one shilling , an attorney four- pence , and by every person keeping an alehouse fourpence , which sums were to be applied at the discretion of the Vicar of ...
... sheriff two shillings , each justice of peace two shillings , a barrister one shilling , an attorney four- pence , and by every person keeping an alehouse fourpence , which sums were to be applied at the discretion of the Vicar of ...
Page xlvii
... sheriff or any magistrate were absent from the assize , having a servant there , the latter should be allowed his commons amongst the other servants , paying xd a meal for his master and himself ; and if the sheriff or magistrate ...
... sheriff or any magistrate were absent from the assize , having a servant there , the latter should be allowed his commons amongst the other servants , paying xd a meal for his master and himself ; and if the sheriff or magistrate ...
Page xcvii
... Sheriff of the County , so well sustained by several of his descendants , and he did not assist in the deliberations of the senate . Patronised by at least three Earls of Derby , and their ever faithful friend , he lived many years to ...
... Sheriff of the County , so well sustained by several of his descendants , and he did not assist in the deliberations of the senate . Patronised by at least three Earls of Derby , and their ever faithful friend , he lived many years to ...
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... sheriff came & M ' Atherton dep'ted , wch daye Mr Bolde , Mr Lathom , and many gentle women came to the Crystenyng ; Thursday M1 Cher- nocke came & went ; on Fryday Mr Bolde , Mr Lathom , MrMassey , Mr Jhon Bradley , & Sr Randle ...
... sheriff came & M ' Atherton dep'ted , wch daye Mr Bolde , Mr Lathom , and many gentle women came to the Crystenyng ; Thursday M1 Cher- nocke came & went ; on Fryday Mr Bolde , Mr Lathom , MrMassey , Mr Jhon Bradley , & Sr Randle ...
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Page xxv - Still, still ye walk the consecrated ground, And breathe the soul of Inspiration round. As o'er the dusky furniture I bend, Each chair awakes the feelings of a friend. The storied arras, source of fond delight, With old achievement charms the wildered sight; And still, with Heraldry's rich hues imprest, On the dim window glows the pictured crest.
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