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REVD. CANON A. STEWART, M.A.
RECTOR OF LIVERPOOL.
£V/iii/ the AnittHnir h,i 17 /? Mr,-
Hn 3nv>entor\>
OF THE
PLATE, REGISTER BOOKS, AND OTHER
MOVEABLES
IN THE TWO
parish Churches of ^Liverpool,
ST. PETER'S and ST. NICHOLAS', 1893;
WITH A
transcript of tbe Earliest TReotster, 1660—1672 ;
TOGETHER WITH A
CATALOGUE OF THE ANCIENT LIBRARY
IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH
AND SOME
Extracts from tbe IDestrs IRecoros
BY
HENRY PEET, F.S.A.
(Churchwarden of the Parish of Liverpool.)
LIVERPOOL :
I IIOMAS BRAKELL LIMITED, 58, DALE STREET.
1893.
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liable of Contents.
Portrait of Rev. Canon Stewart ...
Frontispiece.
PAGE
Index to Baptisms ...
,, Marriages...
,, Burials
Briefs
View of the Tower and I
to face ...
Marriages
Burials
antern of Nicholas' Church
77
Si
95
97
98
101
105
The Profits (if any, on the sale of this Book will be
Church, whieh require rehanging. This is one of the few
churches in Engrland which has a ring of Twelve ^
At the present time their condition is such that oniy eight
of them can be rung with safety.
69 a
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liable of Contents.
Portrait of Rev. Canon Stewart ...
Preface
Inventory — St. Nicholas' Church ...
The Register Books — St. Nicholas' Church
The Inventory of 16S2
Inventory — St. Peter's Church
The Register Books — St. Peter's Church...
The Cathedral Communion Plate...
Catalogue of the Library in St. Peter's Church
Notes on the Earliest Register Book
Transcript of the Earliest Register Book...
Christenings
Marriages
Frontispiece
Burials
Index to Baptisms ...
Marriages...
Burials
Briefs
View of the Tower and Lantern of Nicholas' Churc
to face ...
PAGE
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14
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19
23
25
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77
Si
95
97
98
101
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Notes on " The Old Church "
Casual Occurrences at St. Nicholas' Church
Extracts from the Minute Book of the Commissioners for
regulating the Night Watch, 1748 ...
The Oath of the Churchwardens ...
List of Churchwardens from 155 1...
Extracts from the Vestry Records and Churchwardens'
Accounts
The Presentation Portrait — Jubilee of the Select Vestry...
PAGE
no
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114
123
127
preface.
T was formerly the custom in this parish for
the churchwardens to make, annually, at
Eastertide, an inventory of the church goods,
which was then carefully entered in the
parish books and duly signed and delivered
to their successors in office. The earliest Parish Book we
possess commences in the year i68r, from which it
appears that this laudable custom was strictly observed
down to the year 1794, when it fell into desuetude. From
that date — a period of nearly one hundred years — no
inventory of the " moveables " deposited in the parish
churches has been made.
Ancient Inventories furnish us with exceedingly curious
details, and from them we are enabled to form some
correct idea of the surpassing beauty and richness of the
ornaments — the plate, jewels, shrines, vestments, hangings,
books and manuscripts — with which the English Church
was so bountifully endowed previous to the Reformation.
They give us an insight not only into the rites and cere-
monies and the ritual arrangements of the Church, but
also into the manners and customs of our ancestors. An
Inventory has a special interest for posterity, as well as
its utilitarian value in the present. I determined, there-
fore, before the expiry of my term of churchwardenship
of this parish, that at least one more inventory of church
goods should be made, — the result has been the present
volume. My original intention was simply to print on a
few sheets a list of the various pieces of church furniture,
and to paste it into one of the vestry books for the use of
future churchwardens, and there leave the matter. The
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work, however, grew on my hands and has assumed more
formidable proportions than I anticipated. It has certainly
entailed an amount of physical exertion for which I was
quite unprepared. To examine upwards of four hundred
Register books — many of them very ponderous and
massive tomes — is in itself a laborious task, from which
my immediate predecessors very reasonably excused
themselves.
These Register books, with the exception of the earliest
volume, I found in an excellent state of preservation.
They have been carefully written, and are models of what
parish registers should be. For beautiful specimens of
caligraphy, few registers can compare with those at the
Old Church. The earliest book has at some period suffered
from the ravages of mice — the lower portion of several of
the leaves is eaten away — and in many places the writing
is completely obliterated, due mainly to age and dust, and
the constant friction of the hands and fingers in the process
of making searches. I have carefully transcribed this
volume, and, by permission of the Rector, printed it with
this Inventory. Some of the missing portions have been
supplied from the Bishop's Transcripts, which happily exist
in the Diocesan Registry at Chester, although in a very
imperfect condition. I am convinced that the best way to
preserve parish registers is to print them.
At St. Peter's Church I found an unused Library of
valuable books. In Smithers Liverpool, its Commerce,
Statistics, and Institutions, published in 1825, there is an
account of the formation of this library. He says : — "The
first glimpse of a disposition towards literature traceable
in Liverpool appears in a donation of .£30 given by John
Fells, a mariner, in 17 15, to found a small theological
library in St. Peter's Church. It has since received some
additions from one of the rectors ; and a few years ago the
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books were newly bound, repaired, and placed in glass
cases, for originally they were on open shelves, and
fastened together with rods and chains. The books arc in
good preservation, and are placed in the vestry of the
above church, where they may be consulted any clay in
proper hours ; in number 217 books (107 folios, 50 quartos,
and 54 octavoes), consisting principally of ancient Divinity
and early Church history."
The glass cases, of which he speaks, were made in 1S18,
and placed in the vestry at the south-east corner of the
church, and the books are still deposited in them. Several
additions were made by Archdeacon Brooks and Rector
Campbell, and at the present time they number 305 volumes
(159 folios, 81 quartos, and 65 octavoes). The existence of
this library is almost unknown to the present generation of
Liverpool people. Sir James Picton, F.S.A., tells us in his
Memorials that he knew of its existence, but that he had
never seen it ; and Canon Stewart stated publicly, some
few months ago, that during the twenty years he had been
Rector of Liverpool, no one had applied to him to use any
of these books. A very cursory examination of the
volumes themselves would convince any one that the
greater part had never been opened since the time of John
Fells. This is due to some extent to the nature of their
c intents, and to a very general belief amongst the few
parishioners who know of their existence, that the Library
is for the exclusive use of the parochial clergy.
Several donations of books and £\2 in money arc also
recorded, with the names of the donors, but with one or
two exceptions, these books (120 in number) are now
missing. They may, however, be still preserved, as
appended to a neatly written list of the books catalogued
as donations, is this note : — " The books belonging to the
Library in St. Peter's Church were removed to the Clerical
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Library, adjoining the Savings' Bank, Bold Street, on
Wednesday, the ioth day of April 1839, by order of the
Rev. J. Brooks, rector, with a promise that they shall be
returned whenever required by proper authority. — Wm.
Maybrick, P.C."
The 305 volumes now in the library I have carefully
catalogued, and have added several " Notes," which I
believe will be useful in awakening an interest in some of
the volumes. To bibliophiles these notes will appear very
common-place ; but as this catalogue is intended for the
use of the parishioners at large, I have assumed that some
of them may not be so well versed in the literature of our
theological writers, and I have therefore, at the risk of
being considered pedantic, supplied brief references to the
various editions of the works, and given a few biographical
particulars concerning the authors. The literary sources
from which much of my information has been drawn, are
in many cases, indicated at the end of the " Note."
This annotated Catalogue ; an Inventory of the plate
and church goods ; a Transcript of the earliest register
book ; and some Extracts from the Vestry Records, con-
stitute the present volume. An autotype reproduction of
Mr. R. E. Morrison's recent painting of the Rector of
the parish — Canon A. Stewart, M.A. — forms a pleasing
and appropriate frontispiece.
I gladly avail myself of this opportunity to thank my
friend, Mr. T. N. Morton, whose paleographic skill is so
well-known, for most valuable aid in deciphering and
transcribing the early Registers ; my thanks are also due
to the Rev. Leonard J. Rich, M.A., for assistance in
correcting some of the proof-sheets.
HENRY PEET.
Mount Pleasant,
Liverpool, 1893.
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En 3nvcntor\>
OF ALL THE
plate, :B3ooftst iRcoisteus, Ornaments,
anfc IReccssanes
BELONGING TO THE
©arocbial Gbapel of Qui Xao\? anO St. Iftfcbolas, Xivevpool,
1S93.
One silver-gilt Flagon, engraved irjs with rays, embossed base
and cover. Weight, 35 oz. 14 dwt.
Two silver-gilt Chalices with Gothic hexagonal bases, and en-
graved ihs with rays, on the outside of the bowls. The
weight of one is, 1 1 oz. 10 dwt., and of the other, 12 oz.
The Flagon, and both Chalices, have this inscription
underneath — "Given by the Corporation a.d. 1740. Re-
modelled A.D. 1852."
One silver-gilt Paten, with Gothic hexagonal pedestal, richly
chased border, engraved Djs with rays, weight 14 oz , with
this inscription underneath — " Given by Mary Mackaskell
a.d. 1700. Remodelled a.d. 1S52."
Another silver-gilt Paten, of corresponding design, weight it, oz.
18 dwt., with this inscription underneath — " Given by Amy
Jlockenhull, a.d. 171 1. Remodelled a.d. 1852."
h
One large silver-gilt Alms Dish, embossed rim, and engraved
" ir/s, gtiic alms, gihc alms, gibe alms "; weight 38 oz.
5 dwt., with this inscription underneath — " Given by the
Corporation^ a.d. 1698. Remodelled a.d. 1852."
Two small glass Cruets, with silver lids.
One larger glass Cruet, with silver stopper.
Ten brass Alms Dishes, each embossed, and engraved — " God
loveth a cheerful giver."
One brass Book-Rest, for the Communion Table.
^t the ^Itar.
A Communion Table of oak.
A Gradine behind the Communion Table, of wood, covered with
velvet.
Two brass Vases for flowers, standing thereon.
A Dossal Hanging of red repp, trimmed with red and gold lace,
and divided into three panels by four orphreys of green
satin ; the centre panel of green Utrecht velvet, upon which
is an applique Calvary cross, edged with Japanese gold and
set with five jewels.
Above the Dossal, a panel of red velvet, with " Holy, Holy,
Holy," embroidered thereon in gold-coloured silk and gold-
thread raised letters, surrounded by dark oak carved frame.
Two side Hangings of tapestry.
Two carved oak Desks, with kneeling cushions of Utrecht velvet.
Two carved Kneeling Stools, upholstered in plush.
Two carved oak Chairs, upholstered in crimson Utrecht velvet.
A Credence Bracket of oak, fixed to the south wall.
Five Kneeling Cushions, of Utrecht velvet, for the Communion
rails, for the week-day use.
Three Kneeling Cushion Covers, of wool work, for the Sunday use.
Two Celebrant's Mats, of wool wrork.
loj^ yards royal Axminster Carpet, %£ )'ard in width.
* Liverpool Records, 169S, Oct. 5. The Council orders "That a piece of
Plate be made for ye use of ye church, to the value of about Twelve Pounds,
and that Mr. Robt. Shields, goldsmith, take ye direction of the minister about
ye fashion thereof."
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Two quarto Communion Office Books, bound in blue velvet, with
brass rims and two clasps.
One small octavo Book of Offices, bound in black morocco, and
lettered — " Communion?
One octavo book, " The Priest to the Altar," rubricated, and
bound in brown morocco.
Two octavo Communion Office Books, rubricated, bound in
black morocco, and lettered — "Parish Church of Our
Lady and St. Nicholas, Liverpool. Canon Stewart, M.A.,
Sector; John Francis, M.A., J. L. Jenkyn, B.A., Curates ;
E. T. Ingham, Henry Peet, Churchwardens, 1891P
9n the ©tan Stalls.
Two quarto Common Prayer Books, bound in black morocco.
Two carved Kneeling Stools.
Two Rug Cushions, for the stalls.
3ln the flulpit.
One Pulpit Cloth of gold-coloured figured satin, with silk fringe,
a Latin cross embroidered thereon, in red silk.
One thick octavo Bible, bound in morocco.
Quarto " Bidding Prayer," bound in cloth, and lettered —
" IV. B. Forwood, Esq., Mayor, iSSo-i:1
Brussels Carpet on pulpit steps.
^t tlit font.
Two carved Kneeling Stools, upholstered in plush.
One octavo Book of Offices, bound in black morocco, and
lettered — " Font."
Tin the §oim of the ©burcb anb (galleries.
One Eagle Lectern, of oak.
One large folio Bible, bound in black morocco, and lettered—
"S. Renshaw, M.A., R. II. Roughscdge, M.A., Rectors;
T. Kidd, M.A.,J. Pulford, B.D., P. Buhner, M.A., Curates;
IV. Goddard, M.A., Assistant Curate, mdcccxxvmi. Rebound
1891 ; Rev. A. Stewart, M.A., Rector; E. T. Ingham,
Henry Peet, Churchwardens?
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A Litany Desk of oak.
One octavo Service Book, morocco, and lettered — "Litany"
A three-manual Organ, in gallery at west end of the church.
Brussels Carpet on floor of organ gallery.
Several Curtains of felted cloth round organ gallery.
Two Benches, upholstered in leather.
Five Blinds fixed to windows in south gallery.
An Hydraulic Engine for working the organ bellows.
Six Drugget Curtains.
One " Table of Kindred Forbid to Marry," in wood frame.
Twenty-four cane-bottomed Chairs.
A Notice Board, with glass cover, in the south porch.
Four Alms Boxes of wood, one at each door.
Several Keys.
Several lengths of Cocoa-Matting in galleries, at the west end of
the church, and along north and south aisles.
A Step Ladder.
A pair of Steps.
An iron Umbrella Stand.
A strip of Carpet in every pew on ground floor.
One hundred Kneeling Cushions, upholstered in red cloth.
One hundred and twenty-eight Rug Cushions, for the seats.
Two Iron Standards fixed to the Mayor's pew, for the mace and
regalia.
Three Hassocks, for the Mayor's pew.
A Churchwarden's Wand of Office, surmounted by brass mitre.
3n (Choir JTcstrtr.
Twenty- eight Choir Cassocks, of Russell cord.
Twenty-eight Choir Surplices, of linen.
A Clerk's Gown, of Russell cord.
A mahogany Desk, with several drawers.
An iron Umbrella Stand.
A Fireguard, of wire work.
A Coal Scuttle.
A Tin Box.
An Office Stool.
Sn iljc Centre ttcstnj.
A deal Table.
A Brussels Carpet, to cover the floor.
A large Cabinet, with three large drawers and several small
drawers, containing the Altar Frontals, Dossals, and the
Communion linen.
A Cabinet, in which the Prayer and Hymn Books are kept.
Two deal Chests, containing decorations used on Festivals.
A metal Inkstand.
A moveable Gas Standard, with several feet of india-rubber
tubing attached.
Four Arm Chairs.
An iron Umbrella Stand.
Two Drusrotet Curtains, attached to a brass rod.
Six Offertory Bags of red velvet, with iJj-ja embroidered thereon.
Two quarto Books, bound in calf, for entering the preachers'
names.
Two Water Decanters.
Six glass Tumblers.
One large imperial quarto Bible, bound in black morocco, and
lettered— "St. Nicholas' Church, Liverpool, Rev. Canon A.
... Stewart, M.A., Rector; Revs. R. W, Duncan, J. H. Becke,
M.A., W. M. Warlow, M.A., J Bridger, R. F. Winter,
Curates; mdccclxxxvii." [On back] "Parish of Liverpool ;
T. D. Laurence, Joseph Woodcock, Churchwardens; John
LLaddock, Ernest E. West, T. H. Jones, J. M. Bums, Sides-
men; 18S7."
Six octavo Common Prayer Books, j U\™™^ } " Warden* Seat."
Four octavo Hymn Books, ,, » »
Two octavo Hymn Books, ,, » »
Six octavo Hymn Books, ,, >> " Rector."
Twenty octavo Hymn Books, bound in black sheep- ' 1881."
Six octavo Anthem Books, morocco, lettered — " Wardens' Seat."
Seven octavo Common Prayer Books, in morocco—" 1S70."
Nineteen quarto Common Prayer books, in black sheep ' 1SS1."
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Two thick octavo Bibles, in morocco, lettered " Wardens' Seat."
Two thick octavo Bibles, in morocco — " 187c"
Two octavo Bibles, bound in morocco, lettered — " Rector's Pew''
Two hundred and forty-six small octavo Common Prayer Books.
Two hundred and eighty-four small octavo Hymn Books.
One octavo Book of Homilies, lettered — " The Old Church,
Liverpool."
A red Dossal, of Utrecht velvet, edged with white and gold lace,
with applique gold-coloured Calvary Cross, jewelled, and
edged with gold-coloured cord.
A white Dossal, of figured silk, edged with red, white and gold
lace, blue applique Calvary Cross, jewelled, and richly
worked in blue, white and red silk.
A violet Dossal, of diagonal cloth — the lower portion of velvet —
trimmed with white and gold lace, divided into three panels,
the centre one contains a large white repp applique Cross,
with crown of thorns worked in white and red satin.
An Altar Frontal, of green cloth, trimmed with bullion fringe,
embroidered with two stoles of blue silk, on which are worked
the emblems of Our Lady and St. Nicholas (viz., a white
lily ; a ship) ; the centre consists of an embroidered Agnus
Dei on a blue and gold diapered ground ; on either side
embroidered flowers, in shades of red, green and gold.
An Altar Frontal, of red Utrecht velvet, trimmed with netting-silk
fringe, embroidered with four orphreys; in the centre a Cross,
and on either side flowers, embroidered in shades of green,
white and gold.
An Altar Frontal, of white ribbed silk, trimmed with netting-silk
fringe, and four embroidered orphreys on a silk terra-cotta
coloured ground ; embroidered Cross in centre and flowers
on either side, in shades of blue, gold, red and white.
An Altar Frontal, of violet cloth, with silk fringe, trimmed with
four velvet orphreys, edged with violet and white lace ; four
embroidered devices, and an applique centre Cross in white
and gold.
A Super-Frontal, of red diagonal cloth.
A Super-Frontal, of red Utrecht velvet.
A Super-Frontal, of violet diagonal cloth.
A Cover for Gradine, of violet diagonal cloth.
Two Banners, of white Italian cloth, with satin Cross.
One Banner, of white diagonal cloth, with applique Cross in red,
in the centre of which is the emblem of St. Nicholas.
One Banner, of white diagonal cloth, with applique Cross in blue,
in the centre of which is the emblem of Our Lady.
Twelve Bannerettes, of coloured bunting — blue and red.
One Banner, of white silk, embroidered.
Two brass Cross Finials, for banner poles.
Four new linen Surplices, for the clergy.
Twelve linen Surplices, for the clergy (worn).
Four fine linen Communion Cloths, embroidered with five Crosses
in red.
Three Damask Cloths, for the Credence Table.
Two stiff linen Palls for the Chalice, embroidered.
Ten Corporals, of fine linen, embroidered.
Two Damask Maniples.
Six Towels.
3n ir/c Ivcgtstrn.
Oil Painting, in oak frame, "Old St. Nicholas's Church," circa
1770. Presented to the church by Mr. Roscoe Jones.
Print of "Rev. A. Campbell, M.A.," in gilt frame, glazed.
A Table of Fees, in oak frame, glazed.
Derby Arms on canvas, in wood frame.
Photograph of group, " St. Nicholas's Choir Excursion to
Matlock, 1892," in oak frame, glazed.
An iron Umbrella Stand.
Four cane-bottomed Chairs.
Two Office Stools, upholstered in leather.
One Fireguard, of wire work.
A Desk, with mahogany top and four drawers.
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Two metal Inkstands.
One Sword, in leather scabbard.
One Mirror.
One Coal Scuttle.
A large iron Safe, divided into three compartments and fixed in
the south wall, containing the Register Looks.
<Xbc IRcotetcr IBooks.
Volume i contains — Baptisms, November 27th, 1659, to May
7th, 1673; Marriages, July 21st, 1662, to September 9th,
1671 ; burials, February 27th, 166 1, to April 30th, 1673.
Volume 2 contains— Baptisms, May 21st, 1673, to March 22nd,
1704; Marriages, July 24th, 1673, to September 26th, 1704;
Burials, May 27th, 1673, to March 23rd, 1704.
Volume 3 contains— Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1705 to
1730. Index to Marriages, males and females.
Volume 4 contains- Baptisms, 1731 to 1760; Marriages, 1731
to 1754; Burials, 1 73 1 to 1760.
This volume contains Christenings at St. George's
Chappel from July 23rd, 1734, to March 23rd, 1735 ; and
Burials at St. George's Chappel from November 2nd,
1734, to February 4th, 1736.
Volume 5. — Baptisms and Burials, 1761 to 1776.
Volume 6. — Baptisms and Burials, 1776 to 1795.
Volume 7. — Baptisms and Burials, 1795 to 1803.
Volume 8. — Baptisms and Burials, 1803 to 1809.
Volume 9.— Baptisms, 1S09 to 1812 ; Burials, 1810 to 1S12.
Volume 10. — Baptisms, 18 1 3 to 181 7. (Indexed.)
With this Volume is bound an Act (52 George III.,
cap. 146) for the better regulating arid preserving Parish
and other Registers of Births, Baptisms, Marriages and
Burials in England (28 July, 18 12).
Volume 11.— Baptisms, 1817 to 1S23. (Indexed.)
Volume 12. — Baptisms, 1823 to 1833.
Volume 13 — Baptisms, 183310 1842.
Volume 14.— Marriages, 1754 to 1761.
Volume 15. — Marriages
Volume 16. — Marriages
Volume 17. — Marriages
Volume iS. — Marriages
Volume 19. — Marriages
Volume 20. — Marriages
Volume 2 r
Volume 22
Volume 23. — Marriages
Volume 24. — Marriages
Marriages
Marriages
Volume
-Marriages
Volume 26. — Marriages
Volume 27. — Marriages
Volume 28. — Marriages
Volume 29. — Marriages
Volume 30. — Marriages
761 to 1766.
766 to 1 7 7 1 .
771 to 1777. (Indexed.)
777 to 17S8. (Indexed.)
788 to 1799. (Indexed.)
799 to 1808. (Indexed.)
808 to 1S12. (Indexed.)
S13 to 1S16. (Indexed.)
816 to 1S19.
819 to 1S21.
S : 1 to 1S24. Indexed.)
824 to 1S27. (Indexed.)
S27 to 1S29. (Indexed.)
829 to 1831.
33t to 1833.
$35 to 1S34.
834 to 1837.
Volume 31. — Marriages,
Volume 32. — Burials, 1S13 to 1S20.
Volume 33. — Burials, 1820 to 1827.
Volume 34. — Burials, 1827 to 184L
Volume 35.— Burials, 184 1 to 1S54.
Volume 36. — Baptisms, 1842 to 1855.
Volume 37. — Baptisms, 1S55 to 1873.
Volume 38. — Baptisms, 1873 to present time (1S93).
These thirty-eight volumes are all on parchment, and
bound in rough calf.
Volume 1. — Burials in the Parish of Liverpool, 1806 to 1S1S.
One copy of the above on parchment, bound in rough
calf, November 28th, 1806, to December 29th, 1S1S. On
the last page is written — " This Register was examined ami
corrected, and part copyed from the original, by me, Win.
Maybrick, Parish Clerk. Finished April 12th, 1S33."
Volume 2.— Burials, 1819 to 1824, in St. Mary's Parish
Cemetery.
Volume 3. — Burials, 1S24 to 1828
Volume 4.— Burials, 1S28 to 1832
Volume 5.— Burials, 1832 to 1S34
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Volume 6. — Burials, 1834 to 1836, in St. Mary's Parish
Cemetery.
Volume 7. — Burials, 1836 to 1S38
Volume 8. — Burials, 1838 to 1840
Volume 9. — Burials, 1840 to 1842
Volume 10. — Burials, 1S42 to 1S45
Volume 11. — Burials, 1845 to 1847
Volume 12. — Burials, 1847 t0 XS47
Volume 13. — Burials, 1847 t0 i&4&
Volumes 2 to 13 inclusive contain Registers of Burials
in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, all on parchment, and
bound in raugh calf.
Volume 14. — Burials, 184S to 1S49, m Free Parochial Cemetery
of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields.
Volume 15. — Burials, 1849 to 1849
Volume 16. — Burials, 1S49 t0 1 85 1
Volume 17. — Burials, 1851 to 1S52
Volume 1 8. — Burials, 1852 to 1853
Volume 19. — Burials, 1853 to 1S54
Volume 20. — Burials, 1S54 to 1855
Volume 21 — Burials, 1855 to 1856
Volumes 14 to 21 inclusive contain Registers of Burials
in the Free Parochial Cemetery of St. Martin's in the
Fields, all on parchment, bound in rough calf.
Volume 22.— Burials in the Parochial Cemetery adjoining- St.
Martin's-in-the-Fields, 1849 to 1855, on parchment, bound
in rough calf.
Volume 23. — Burials in the Parochial Cemetery adjoining St.
Martin's-in-the-Fields, 1855 to 1S56, and in the Parochial
Cemetery, Rice Lane, Walton, 1856 to 1861 (paid ground),
on parchment, bound in calf.
Eight Register Books of Burials in the Parochial Cemetery,
Rice Lane, Walton (paid ground), numbered 24 to 31, all
on parchment, bound in rough calf: —
Volume 24. — Burials, 1861 to 1S63.
Volume 25. — Burials, 1863 to 1866.
Volume 26. — Burials, 1866 to 1S69.
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Volume 27. — Burials, 1S69 to 1872.
Volume 28. — Burials, 1872 to 1S76.
Volume 29. — Burials, 1876 to 1S80.
Volume 30. — Burials, 1SS0 to 1SS3.
Volume 31. — Burials, 1883 to 1S86.
Seventeen Register Books of Burials in the Free Parochial
Cemetery, Rice Lane, Walton, all on parchment, and bound
in rough calf: —
Volume 1. — Burials, 1S56 to 185S. (This volume has two
brass clasps.)
Volume 2. — Burials, 1S58 to 1859.
Volume 3. — Burials, 1S59 to 1861.
Volume 4. — Burials, 1861 tc 1S62.
Volume 5. — Burials, 1862 to 1S63.
Volume 6. — Burials, 1063 to 1S65.
Volume 7. — Burials, 1S65 to 1866.
Volume 8. — Burials, 1S66 to 1866.
Volume 9. — Burials, 1866 to 1S6S.
Volume 10. — Burials, 1S69 to 1S69.
Volume 11. — Burials, 1869 to 1871.
Volume 12. — Burials, 1871 to 1872.
Volume 13. — Burials, 1872 to 1S75.
Volume 14. — Burials, 1875 to 1878.
Volume 15. — Burials, 187S to iS8r.
Volume 16. — Burials, 1881 to 18S4.
Volume 17. — Burials, 1884 to 1887.
Five Register Books of Burials in the Parochial Cemetery
adjoining St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, and numbered 1, 2, 3,
4, 5 (all on parchment, and bound in rough calf) : —
Volume 1. — Burials, May 15th, 1829, to September 13th, 1S34.
Volume 2. — Burials, September 14th, 1834, to Sept. 2Sth, 183S.
Volume 3. — Burials, September 30th, 1S38, to March 1st, 1842.
Volume 4. — Burials, March 2nd, 1842, to April 30th, 1846.
Volume 5. — Burials, April 30th, 1846, to July 24th, 1849.
One Register Book of Burials — Paupers — November 28th,
1806, to December 31st, 1812. (On parchment, bound in
cloth.)
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Eighty Register Books of Marriages in St. Nicholas' Paro-
chial Chapel, from July 2nd, 1S37, to present time (1S93).
All on paper, half bound in green parchment with green cloth
sides. Volumes 1 to 4 inclusive and volumes 34 to 5 1 in-
clusive are indexed at the commencement of each volume.
Volume 1. — Index to Volume 4, Marriages (incomplete), com-
mencing March 17th, 1731. (Long thin folio, on paper,
bound in cloth.)
Volume 2. — Index to Volume 6, Baptisms, from July 1st, 1776,
to November 30th, 1795. (On paper, bound in rough calf.)
Volume 3. — Index to Volumes 7, 8 and 9, Baptisms, 1795 to
1S12. (On paper, bound in rough calf.)
Volume 4. — Index to Volume 12, Baptisms, September 29th,
1823, to January 25th, 1S33. (On paper, half bound in
leather.)
Volume 5. — Index to Marriages, January 29th, 1S69, to present
time. (On paper, bound in rough calf.)
One Banns of Marriage Book (on paper, cloth), 1785 to 17S9.
Thirty-eight Banns of Marriage Books (on paper, rough calf),
1796 to 1893. (Indexed from 1826 to 1893.)
Five "Clerk's Day Books of Christenings " : — 1, 17S2 to 17S8;
2, 1798 to 1799; 3, 1S03 to 1S04; 4, 1791 to 1S37 ; 5, 1S07
to 1S16. All on paper, and bound in cloth, except Volume
2, which is bound in rough calf.
Four Cash Books.
1. — 1826 to 1S51 contains Sacramental money, Pensioners' ac-
counts, &c.
2. — 1S4S to 1 85 3 contains Cash accounts, printed Lists of the
numbers baptized and buried, 1S25 to 1852.
3. — 1S52 to 1S57 contains Fees paid to the clergy for marriages, &c.
4. — 1S52 to 1S55 contains Offertory account, Pensioners' account,
and " Casual Occurrences at St. Nicholas' Church, happen
when they may, 1S52 to 1 S55 ."
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A Sexton's Graveyard Book.
A Minute Book of the Commissioners under the Watch Act,
1748 to 1759. (Bound in parchment, with laced leather
bands.)
Four Memorandum Books. " Memoranda of Funerals, Ambrose
Place, Sexton."— 1, 1S23 to 1S27 ; 2, 1S23 to 1S26 ; 3, 1S27
to 1844; 4, 1S44 to 1S54.
Three Burial Books belonging to the Plan. — 1, 1744 to 1763
(paper, bound in sheep) ; 2, 1763 to 17S0 (paper, bound in
sheepj ; 3, 1780 to 1798 (paper, bound in rough calf).
Six Gore's Liverpool Directories. — 1843, 1849, 1S53, 1855, 1SS4,
1S93.
Jt will be interesting to compare this Inventory with that made
in 1C82, which is given on the next page.
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Zhe 3iwcnton> of 1682.
A true and perfect Inventorie of all the Plate, Bookes, and
other Ornaments and Necessaries belonginge to the Parochiall
Chappell of Liverpoole and delivered unto Thomas Gerrard,
Chappell Warden by Richard Diggles, Aprill 1682.
A large Silver Boule and Cover, w" 33 ounces.
One lesser Silver Bowie, w" 12 ounces ^.
One silver Plate for bread, w" 20 ounces.
Two Pewter Flaggons Ingraven wth the armes of the Corporation,
w" i7e 10 ounces.
One Pewter Plate plaine.
One large Bible.
One ould Bible.
Five large praier bookes.
One booke of Homilies.
One booke of Hardinge.
Three Register Bookes in parchment.
One Register Booke in paper.
A table booke.
One booke of Cannons and the 39 articles.
One table of Marriages.
One velvet Cushion for Mr Maioes seate.
Pulpitt cloth with a Cushion for the Pulpitt.
One Carpett for the Comunion table.
One lynnen table cloth and one napkin.
One Surplice.
One x x x x mattocke.
Three daleboards.
A black Cloth.
A church ladder.
Two beers.
Hn 3nvcntor\>
OF ALL THE
plate, Eoofes, TReoisters, ©rnaments,
anfc IReccssaiies
BELONGING TO THE
Catbcoral Cburcb of St. peter, Xtverpool, IS93.
One silver Flagon, engraved iljs vvith rays, embossed base and
cover, weight 30 oz.
Two silver Chalices, engraved iris with rays, on the outside of
bowls (interior of bowls, gilt), each weighing 12 oz.
Two silver Patens, with scolloped pedestals, richly-chased border,
and engraved iljs with rays, each weighing 12 oz. 10 dwt.
A silver Dish, fluted edges, richly-chased border, and engraved
irjs with rays, weight 12 oz. 10 dwt.
A large Alms Dish, of electro-plate, with engraved rim.
Two glass Cruets.
Twelve plain brass Alms Dishes.
Two larger plain brass Alms Dishes.
One Private Communion Set, in case, consisting of paten,
chalice, and pyx, all of silver, and glass cruet.
At tlje Jtltar.
A Communion Table, of oak.
Three oak Chairs, upholstered in red cloth.
Two oak Desks.
A Credence Table, of oak.
1G
Sedilia, of oak (for three).
Two octavo Book of Offices, bound in sheep.
An octavo Communion Office Book, rubricated, bound in
morocco.
Two octavo Bibles.
A quarto Bible.
A red cloth Banner, richly embroidered, with pole, surmounted by
brass Cross.
A blue cloth banner, richly embroidered, with pole, surmounted
by brass Cross.
A brass Book-Rest.
In the Canons' Stalls.
Twenty-one Hassocks.
Twenty-seven Rug Cushions.
Ten octavo Hymn Books, bound in morocco.
Ten octavo Common Prayer Books, bound in morocco.
In ilje §ish0p*s Crjronc.
An octavo Bible, bound in morocco.
An octavo Common Prayer Book, in morocco.
An octavo Hymn Book, in morocco.
Five brass Stair Rods, to fix the carpet.
Kit tljc $)ulpit.
An octavo Bible, in morocco.
Quarto "Bidding Prayer."
Brussels Carpet on steps, and several brass rods.
©n tljc fJrnncr Qcsk.
A quarto Common Prayer Book, bound in morocco.
An octavo Hymn Book, morocco.
An octavo Common Prayer Book, morocco.
In trjc OTIjoif Stalls.
Twenty-four octavo Hymn Books, with music.
Eighteen octavo Psalters, bound in morocco.
Four Rug Cushions.
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3ht tljc gotm of the Churcrr.
A brass Eagle Lectern.
A folio Bible, bound in morocco, with brass rims and two brass
clasps.
Thirty-nine Rug Cushions.
One hundred and sixty-eight Hassocks.
Thirty-nine strips of Carpet, in pews.
Two iron Standards fixed to the Mayor's pew, for the mace and
regalia.
A Churchwarden's Wand of Office, surmounted by brass mitre.
A three-manual Organ, at the east end of the south gallery.
An Hydraulic Engine for working the organ bellows.
Thirteen octavo Hymn Books, bound in morocco.
Thirty-one octavo Common Prayer Books, bound in morocco.
Eour octavo Hymn Books, morocco, and lettered — " Wardens."
Five octavo Hymn Books, morocco, and lettered — "Rector"
Nine octavo Common Prayer Books, bound in sheep.
Five octavo Bibles, morocco, and lettered — " 1863."
Two octavo Bibles, morocco, and lettered — " 1867."
Three octavo Bibles, morocco, and lettered — " 1S70."
Two small octavo Bibles.
Sixty small octavo Common Prayer Books.
One hundred small octavo Hymn Books.
%tx the (Hhotr ITcDtrn.
A deal Table.
Two deal Benches.
An earthenware Water Filter.
Twenty Choir Cassocks of Russell cord.
Forty Choir Surplices, of linen.
Ahx tljc (flcran Ueatrn.
An eight-day Clock.
An engraving of "Archdeacon Brooks," from the painting by Philip
Wcstcot, engraved by T. O. builow, framed and glazed, 1855.
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A deal Writing Cabinet, with drawers and cupboard.
One small Writing Desk.
Four Chairs, upholstered in hair.
An earthenware Water Filter.
A Mirror.
Large folio Bible, bound in morocco, and lettered — " St. Peter's
Church. John T. Turner, Thomas It. Syers, Church-
7aardens, mdccclxx."
An Altar Frontal, of red velvet (with design taken from Raphael's
picture of the Definition of the Blessed Sacrament).
An Altar Frontal, of white silk, with richly embroidered devices.
An Altar Frontal, of violet silk, with conventional design.
An Altar Frontal, of green silk, from a design by Lewis Day, Esq.,
worked in the Spanish manner, and much raised.
A Dossal, of white silk, elaborately embroidered with a conven-
tional arrangement of the "Tree of Life," with massive Brass
Cross attached.
A Dossal, of crimson cloth, with velvet border, all richly worked
in gold-coloured silk ; massive Brass Cross of exquisite
workmanship attached.
Four Super-Frontals — red, white, violet and green — to correspond
with the frontals.
Four Communion Cloths, of fine linen.
Two stiff linen Palls, with embroidered device.
Two fine linen Corporals.
Three Veils, of fine linen, edged with lace.
Four linen Cloths, for the Credence table.
A white silk Veil and Burse, richly embroidered.
A green silk Veil and Burse, richly embroidered.
A red silk Veil and Burse, richly embroidered.
A violet silk Veil and Burse, richly embroidered.
Two white silk Alms Bags.
Two red silk Alms Bags.
One violet silk Alms Bag.
Six Surplices of linen.
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3J:t the ilcatstnj.
A Table of Fees, in oak frame, glazed.
An Arm Chair.
An Office Stool, upholstered in leather.
Two Chairs of oak.
One "Gore's Liverpool Directory," 1893.
One mahogany Desk, with twelve drawers.
One Date- Rack.
A Stationery Case.
A Mirror.
An Umbrella Stand.
An Eight-day Clock.
A water Decanter and Tumbler.
Two Clerk's Gowns, of Russell cord.
An iron Safe for the Communion plate.
A large iron Safe, divided into three compartments, fixed to tin
wall, for the register books.
Gbc TReaister Books.
Seven Register Books, numbered 1 to 7.
Volume 1. — Baptisms, 170410 1737; Burials and Marriages, 1704
to 1736.
(This volume contains in MS. the Act, William III.,
cap. 10 and 11, constituting Liverpool a separate Parish.)
Volume 2. — Baptisms, Burials, and Marriages, 1737 to 1754.
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
— Baptisms and Burials, 1754 to 1765.
— Baptisms and Burials, 1765 to 1776.
— Baptisms and Burials, 1776 to 1702.
— Baptisms and Burials, 1793 to 18 10.
— Baptisms and Burials, 1810 to 181 2.
These seven volumes are all on parchment, and bound
in rough calf. Volumes 6 and 7 have an index to
Baptisms.
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Three Register Books of Burials, on parchment, and bound
in rough calf: —
Volume i. — Burials, 1813 to 1820.
Volume 2. — Burials, 1820 to 1827.
Volume 3. — Burials, 1827 to 1853,
Seven Register Books of Marriages, all on parchment, and
bound in rough calf : —
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
-Marriages, 1754 to 1762
— Marriages, 1762 to 1770.
— Marriages, 1770 to 1779.
— Marriages, 1779 to 1792.
— Marriages, 1792 to 1801.
— Marriages, 1801 to 1809.
— Marriages, 1809 t0 181 2.
(Volume 7 is incomplete.)
Fourteen Register Books of Marriages, all on parchment,
and bound in roimh calf : —
(Indexed.)
(Indexed.)
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume
Volume 10
Volume 1 r
Volume 12
Volume 13
Volume 14
— Marriages, 18 13 to 181 5. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1S15 to 1816. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1816 to 1S1S. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1S18 to 1S20. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1820 to 1821. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1821 to 1823. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1823 to 1825. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1S25 to 1827. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1827 to 1829. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1S29 to 1831. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 183 1 to 1833. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1S33 to 1834. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1834 to 1836. (Indexed.)
— Marriages, 1836 to 1837. (Indexed.)
(Volume 14 is incomplete; the new registration took
place at this time.)
Eighty-seven Register Books of Marriages, from July 2nd,
1837, to present time (1893), all on paper, half-bound in
green parchment with green cloth sides.
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Nivety-six Register Books of Baptisms, from 1S13 to present
time, all hound in rough calf. Volumes 1 to 46, inclusive,
are on parchment ; volumes 47 to 96, inclusive, are on paper ;
volumes 1 to 9, inclusive, are indexed at the commencement
of each volume.
3nfc>cy Boofts.
Six Index Books to Marriagf.s.
Volume 1. — 1770 to 1S09 (half-hound in calf).
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
— 1S37 to 1S42 (half-hound in cloth).
— 1S42 to 1 056 (half-bound in calf).
■ — 1856 to 1S71 (half-bound in calf).
— 1 87 1 to 1SS6 (half-bound in leather).
— 1SS6 to present time (half-bound in leather).
Forty-four Index Books to Baptisms.
Ten Volumes, numbered 1 to 10, on paper, and all bound in
cloth, except Volume 1, which is half-calf: —
1. — Index to Volume 5.
— Index to Volume 10.
— Index to Volume 11.
— Index to \rolume 12.
— Index to Volume 13.
— Index to Volume 14.
— Index to Volume 15.
— Index, to Volume 16.
— Index to Volume 17.
— Index to Volume 18.
enty-one long thin folios, containing Indices to Volumes 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36> 37> 38 and 39-
o
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Thirteen volumes, numbered i to 13, on paper, and half bound
in leather :—
1. — Index to Baptisms, 185 1 to 1S56.
2. — Index to Baptisms, 1S56 to 1859.
3. — Index to Baptisms, 1859 to 1862.
4. — Index to Baptisms, 1862 to 1S64.
5. — Index to Baptisms, 1864 to 1S67.
6. — Index to Baptisms, 1867 to 1869.
7. — Index to Baptisms, 1869 to 1S72.
8.— Index to Baptisms, 1872 to 1874.
9. — Index to Baptisms, 1874 to 1S77.
10. — Index to Baptisms, 1877 to 1SS1.
11. — Index to Baptisms, 1882 to 18S6.
12. — Index to Baptisms, 1S86 to 1S88.
13. — Index to Baptisms, 18S8 to present time (1S93).
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Zbc Catbefcral Communion plate.
When the Diocese of Liverpool was formed, a number
of valuable gifts, it may be remembered, were offered to
the Bishopric Committee for their acceptance, on behalf
of the new See. Amongst these was a Communion
Service, the munificent offering of the late Mrs. Jane
Lawrence, of Mossley Hill, consisting of Two Flagons,
Four Chalices, Four Patens, and Four Plates. It was
manufactured by Messrs. Elkington and Co., the eminent
firm of silversmiths, of Liverpool, who generously added
the offer of a magnificent Alms Dish. In point of ecclesi-
astical art workmanship and design, nothing approaching
mis Communion Plate has been produced in modern
times — the total cost amounting to upwards of £1500.
This elaborate and costly production is waiting to be
enshrined in a Cathedral Church which shall be worthy of
this important and wealthy city. It is to be hoped that
the time is not far distant when the liberality of the
inhabitants of the Diocese will enable this necessary work
to be undertaken. Until that time arrives, it is probable
that this sacred plate will remain unused, unseen, and
almost forgotten — securely hidden away in the cavernous
vaults of one of the City strong-rooms.
A brief description (supplied by the makers) will, how-
ever, bring to remembrance its existence, and may interest
a generation which has grown into manhood since it was
buried away.
'• It consists of fifteen pieces, and the material employed is
solid silver, covered with gold, or what is generally understood as
gold plate. This is again studded with jewels, such as carbuncles,
amethysts, chalcedonies, and other precious stones used in
ecclesiastical art. The process of manufacture is that known as
reptmssc, all the work having been the actual production of the
artist (W. C. Cadman, Esq.) from the flat silver with the hammer,
except where the lapidary's or enameller's art had to he exercised.
The design throughout is Gothic, all the pieces harmonising with
each other both in outline and detail,
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'• The Flagons are 14 inches in height, with richly perforated
handles, having fol ated ornaments at top and bottom. The
bodies are wrought in relief with emblems of 'The Passion,' and
the necks are ornamented with rich vine work, — the covers typical
of the Heavenly Crown, and surmounted with Latin crosses.
" The Chalices are 9 inches in height, and are designed in the
shape of cups of severe form, supported on Gothic pillars
springing from pedestals, on which are represented the
' Crucifixion ' and other sacred subjects. In the centre of the
pillars are jewelled bosses, to offer a firm hold to the hand when
in use.
" The Patens, 7 inches in diameter, are made in both circular
and hexagonal form, the latter being on feet, and the former
without feet, to serve as covers for the Chalices. The Sacred
Monogram ihs is introduced in the centre of each, whilst heads
of the four Evangelists, and the four major Prophets are also
pourtrayed to show the connection of the Old and the New
Testament Dispensations. The borders are chased with ears of
wheat, typical of the bread they are to carry.
"The Alms Plates are, like the Patens, both round and
hexagonal, 10 inches in diameter. The centres of the round
shapes bear the Agnus Dei, surrounded by the Crown of Thorns,
and the twelve Apostles are depicted around this. On the
hexagonal plates is the emblematical Dove, with the twelve minor
Prophets. The borders are ornamented with the Passion blower
and the Lily.
" The Alms Dish is 24 inches in diameter, the main feature of
the design being a Maltese Cross, which springs from a centre
shield in Champdeve enamel, on which are emblazoned the arms
of the Diocese in proper heraldic colours. The cross is in high
relief, the other work being held subordinate to it. Its arms are
formed of enriched vine work— Passion flowers and Fleurs-de-lys
being the chief ornaments. In the spaces left vacant by the arms
of the cross are eight emblematical panels, in each of which, in
low relief, is a beautifully-drawn event from the life of Christ.
These include the Annunciation, the Birth, the Baptism, the
Temptation, the Agony, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and
the Ascension. The border is rich in the extreme, being formed
of Gothic foliated ornaments, with jewelled bosses at intervals.
Around the coat of arms, in ancient English lettering, is the record
of the foundation of the See—' Diocecesis Liverpooliensis
Condita, a.d. mdccclxxx.' On the hollow formed by the recess
of the dish is the text from Hebrews 13. 16 : — ' Beneficentiaa,
autem et communionis nohte oblivisci.' On the back of the
pieces the names of the donors are inscribed, in Latin."
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Catalogue of tbc Xibrav\>
IN THE VESTRY OF THE
parisb Gburcb of St. fl>etet\ ^Liverpool,
1S93.
The books have been Catalogued in Alphabetical order under
the names of the Authors; and under the principal catchword of
the Title in the case of anonymous works.
It will be noticed that some of these books are admirable
specimens of early printing. There will be found books printed
by John Petit in 1524; by Frobisher in 1527 : by M. Rembolt
in 1527; and a Birle punted by Froschover, at Tiguri {i.e., Zurich)
in 1543, containing fine initial-letter woodcuts. The works of
St. Augustine, printed in Paris, 1 53 1 , is another early example.
.Many of the books were printed during the 1 6th and 17th
centuries, at Antwerp, Geneva, Cologne, Amsterdam, Louvain,
Lugd. Batavor (i.e., Leyden), Brussels, and Paris.
Adams, Thos, Works of. (Sermons, Meditations, Discourses.)
Folio, calf. Londin, 1630.
In 1614 he was "preacher of God's Word at Willington, in
Bedfordshire," afterwards became Rector of St. Iiennet's, Paul's
Wharf, London. Dr. Southey. with whom he was a favourite
author, says that he had " all the oddity and the felicity of
Fuller's manner."
Ainsworth's Latin Dictionary, by Carey. 2 vols. 4to, calf.
London, 18 16.
Ainsworth was born in 1660, and educated at liolton, Lanca-
shire, where he afterwards kept a school lie published a " Short
Treatise of Grammatical Institution," but he is best known by his
" Dictionary," in the compilation of which he spent twenty years.
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Allen, William. Works. Folio, calf. 1707.
A tradesman of London, whose works were held in great esteem
by Bishops Kidder, Williams, and others. Bishop Kidder preached
a sermon at his funeral.
Ambrosii Calepini. Lexicon. Folio, calf. I523-
Calepino was the descendant of a noble Italian family. He
embraced the monastic habit of the Augustines, and spent all his
life in the compilation of his Lexicon. The first edition appeared
in 1503, and the work rapidly passed through a great number of
editions.
Ambrosii Opera. 3 vols, in i. Folio, calf.
Frobisher, Paris, 1527.
The best edition of the works of St. Ambrose is that published
in 2 vols., folio, Paris, 16S6 and 1690, by the Benedictine monks.
His name is connected with the earliest improvement of church
music. He instituted that method of singing known by the name
of " Cantus Ambrosianus."
Anabaptists' Mission Disprov'd. 8vo, half calf. London, 1705.
Andrews (Bishop) on the Ten Commandments ; together with
Nineteen Sermons upon Prayer; also Seven Sermons
upon the Tentations in the Wildemesse. Folio, half calf.
London, 1642.
Andrews was successively Bishop of Chichester, Ely, and Win-
chester. He had a share in the translation of the present version
of the Bible.
Antiquitates Christians; or, History of the Life and Death
of the Holy Jesus, as also the Lives and Acts and Martyrdoms
of His Apostles. In two parts : — the first part by Jeremy
Taylor; the second part by Wm. Cave. Portrait by R.
Lambart. Copper-plates. Folio, calf. London, 1675.
Another Copy of the same work. Edition 1742. Frontispiece
by Jas. Sartor, and numerous copper-plates by Van der Gucht,
Clarke, Pine, &c.
Aquinas, Thomas. Summa Theologica. (Copper-plates by
•Gaultier.) Folio, calf. Paris, 160S.
The authority of Aquinas has always been held in high esteem
by the Romish Church, and he was canonized in 1323. His works
make 17 vols, folio, and have been printed several times at several
places. The edition printed at Rome, 1570, is one of the earliest
and best.
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Athanasii Opera. 2 vols. Folio, calf. Paris, 1627.
The works of St. Athanasius chiefly relate to the Avian contro-
versy, lie is considered one of the ablest supporters of the doc-
trine of the Trinity. The Creed which bears his name is said
to have been compiled by one of the African bishops in the fifth
century, but it was more probably formulated by a conclave of
bishops at a council at Autun, circa A.n. 670.
Athen/E Oxonienses. By Anthony Wood. An exact history
of all the Writers and Bishops educated at Oxford. 2 vols
in 1. Folio, calf. London, 1691.
Atterbury, Francis. English Convocation, Rights, Powers,
and Privileges of. 2nd edit. Svo, half-calf. London, 1701.
The lion. Charles Boyle (Earl of Orrery), founder of the Boyle
Lectures, was the pupil of Atterbury. Atterbury was successively
Dean of Carlisle, Christchurch, and Westminster, and Bishop of
Rochester. lie assisted Dr. Sacheverell in drawing up his defence.
On the breaking out of the Rebellion in Scotland he refused to
sign the Declaration of the Bishops, and was apprehended on
suspicion of being engaged in a plot to bring in the Pretender, and
banished the kingdom. " A man of great learning and brilliant
talents ; as a speaker, a preacher, and a writer, he had few equals."
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Authority of the Holy Scriptures, Discourse on the. Svo,
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Bacon. History of the Raigne of King Henry VII., written by
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London, 1622.
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Bagshaw, Henry. Discourses against Papists and Socinians.
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Barclay, J. Argenis. Svo, calf. Lugd. Bat., 1664.
" It absolutely distresses me," says Coleridge, " when I reflect
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" A Scott by blood, and French by birth, this man
At Rome speaks Latin as no Roman can."
He was the author of several ingenious works. lie died at Rome
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Barrow, Isaac (D.D.). Treatise on tha Pope's Supremacy, to
which is added a Discourse concerning the Unity of the
Church. 4to, calf. London, 1680.
This eminent mathematician and divine was considered in his
day the most learned man in England. Newton was his pupil,
and succeeded him as Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at
Cambridge. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Barrow, Isaac. Works by Tillotson, 2 vols., bound with Barrow
on the Pope's Supremacy. Folio, calf. Frontispiece, portrait
of Barrow, by D. Loggan. London, 1683.
Bates, Wm. (D.D.) Discourses on the Divine Attributes. 2nd
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He was one of the Commissioners at the Savoy Conference for
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Bernard, Richard. Thesaurus Biblicus (a Concordance),
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Beveridge, Wm. (D.D.) Exposition of the Thirty-nine Articles.
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London, 1604.
Author of "Difference between Christian Subjection and Un-
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This is the first edition. Benj. Tooke, Dublin, 1677.
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Van der Gucht. Folio, calf. London, 1721.
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amongst the ablest divines of his age.
Bull, George (D.D., Bp. of St. David's). Sermons and Dis-
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Bishop Burnet is principally known by his "History of the
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being impartial.
Burnet, Gilbert (Bishop of Sarum). Discourse on Pastoral
Care. Svo, half calf. London, 1692.
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Burnet, Gilbert (Bishop of Sarum). Exposition of the Thirty-
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Burnet, Gilbert. Vindication of the Ordinations of the Church
of England. Svo, half calf. London, 1677.
Burscough, Robt. (M.A.) Discourse of Schism. London, 1699.
Butler, Joseph (D.D.) Analogy of Religion. Svo, calf.
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Byfield, N. Exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians.
Folio, calf. London, 1617.
Author of " A Commentary upon the Three First Chapters of
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Promises." His works are exceedingly scarce.
Cajetani, Evangelia cum Commentariis Thomas de Vio in qua-
tuor Evangelia et Acta Apostolorum. Folio, calf.
Paris, 1536.
Calvin, J. Commentarii in Pauli Epistolas, &c. Folio, calf.
Geneva, 1551.
Calvin, J. Institutiones Christianas Religionis. Folio, calf.
Geneva, 156S.
Written during his residence at Basle, in 1535.
Camden, Wm. (Clarenceux King at Arms.) History of the
Princess Elizabeth. Folio, half calf. 4th edition.
London, 168S.
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Cotton.
Castro, Alphonsusde. Adversus omnes H^ereses. Folio, calf.
Antwerp, 1556.
Castro was a Franciscan friar, and a very celebrated preacher.
This work, which is partly historical and partly polemical, acquired
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against the infallibility of the Pope, which was suppressed in
subsequent editions. The latest revised edition by the author was
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Catechism. Exposition of the Catechism of the Church of
England. By William, Bishop of Gloucester. 4to, half calf.
London, 1678.
Cave, Wm. ^D.D.) Dissertation of the Government of the
Ancient Church. (With List of Books sold by Rich. Chis-
vvell.) Svo, calf. London, 1683.
Author of a great number of works of a religious tendency ;
and others with a view to illustrate ecclesiastical history.
Cave, Wm. (D.D.^ Lives of the Primitive Fathers of the Three
First Ages. Folio, calf. London, 1677.
Cave, Wm. (D.D.) Lives of the Primitive Fathers of the Fourth
Century. Folio, calf. London, 16S3.
Cave, W. (S.T.P.) Historia Literaria. Folio, calf. London, 169S.
Cave, W. Historia Literaria cum Historica Notitia. Folio, calf.
London, 169S.
Chillingworth, W. Religion of Protestants. 4th edit. Folio,
half calf. London, 1674.
This, his great work, was originally published in 163S. He is
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of his age."
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have exceeded him in the truth and animation of the characters
which he draws of his contemporaries." — Darling.
Clark, Samuel (M.A..). Demonstration on the Being and
Attributes of God. 2 vols. Svo, calf. London, 1706.
Author of several works upon various subjects, some of them of
a doctrinal and others of a deeply philosophical kind. He also
published Homer's " Iliad," with a Latin version and annotations.
Clarke, Samuel. Sermons. 2 vols. Folio, calf.
Dublin, 1734.
Collier, Jeremy. Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain.
2 vols. Folio, calf. London, 1708.
This has become a standard work. His essay on the Stage
contributed greatly to reform theatrical representations.
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Comber, Thomas (D.D.). Divine Right of Tithes. 4to, half-
calf. London, 1682.
Comber, Thos. (D.D.) History of Liturgies. Svo, half-calf.
London, 1690.
Author of "Companion to the Temple," the most complete
work extant on the Common Prayer, abounding in learned refer-
ences and authorities. All succeeding writers on the subject are
largely indebted to it.
Confirmation, Discourse of, by Jeremy Taylor, Lord Bishop of
Down. 4to, half-calf. Dublin, 1663.
Cosin John (D.D.) Scholastical History of the Canon of Holy
Scripture 4A0, half-calf. London, 1672.
Dean of Peterborough ; sequestered during the Commonwealth,
but at the Restoration reinstated, and soon afterwards raised to the
Bishopric of Durham.
Cypriani Opera, cum notis Rigaltii. Folio, calf. Paris, 1666.
His works were edited by Bishop Fell, at Oxford, in 16S2, and
rendered into English by Dr. Marshall, in one vol., folio.
Davenant, J. (Bp. of Salisbury.) Determinationes Questionum
quarundam Theologicarum. Folio, calf.
Cambridge, 1634.
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This 2nd edition has several corrections and additions.
Davenant, J. (Bishop of Salisbury.) Exposition of the Epistle
to the Colossians (in Latin). Folio, calf. Cambridge, 1639.
Originally delivered in a series of lectures before the University.
A translation from the original Latin, with Life of the Author, and
Notes by Josiah Allport, 2 vols, Svo, was issued in 1S31. " I know
no exposition upon a detatched portion of Scripture that will com-
pare with it in all points." — Bridges.
Dawson, George. Treatise on the Origin of Laws. Folio, calf.
London, 1694.
Dialogue between Timothy and Philalethus. 3 vols. 8vo,
calf. London, 1709.
Written by a layman— probably William Oldisworth. This
work is a criticism of a contemporary book entitled "The Rights
of the Christian Church." Each volume has a separate dedication
and preface. At the end of Vol. 3 there is a List of Tracts, all
printed in London, for Bernard LintOtt.
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Dicson, David. Expositio analytica omnium Apostolicarum
Epistolarum. 4to, half-calf. Glasgow, 1647.
Dissenters. Discourses to recover Dissenters to the Communion
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London. 3rd edition. Folio, half calf. London, 169S.
Dodwell, Henry (ALA.) The Sinfulness and Mischief of
Schism, against Non-conformists. 4to, calf. London, 1679.
Dodwell was the author of " Natural Mortality of the Soul," a
hook which made a great noise, and was answered by several
writers, particularly Dr. Samuel Clark. His son Henry Dodwell
was the author of " Christianity not founded on Argument."
Dodwell, Henry (M.A.) De Schismate Anglicano. 8vo, half
calf. London, 1704.
Dodwell, Henry (M.A.) Dissertationes Cyprianicae. Svo, calf.
Oxford, 16S4.
Du Moulin, Peter (D.D.) Vindication of the Sincerity of the
Protestant Religion in the Point of Obedience to Sovereigns.
Fourth edition. 4to, calf. London, 1679.
DuPin, Lewis Ellis. History of Ecclesiastical Writers — Lives
and Writings of the Primitive Fathers. 6 vols, in 3. Folio,
half-calf. London, 1693.
DuPin rendered himself conspicuous as an opponent of the " Bull
Unigenitus." The above work was much censured by zealous
Romanists for some freedom of sentiment, which the author was
compelled to retract. By his moderation, however, he gained the
friendship of several English divines. He held a long dispute
with Archbishop Wake on a projected union between the English
and Gallican Churches.
DuPin, Lewis Ellis. History of the Canon and Writers of the
Looks of the Old and New Testaments. Folio, calf.
London, 1699.
DuroRT, Jacob. Metaphrasis Libri Psalmorum, Grsecis Versibus
Contexta. Engraved title. 4to, half-calf.
Cambridge, 1666.
Duport was a prebend of Lincoln, and Archdeacon of Stow
and subsequently Dean of Peterboro'.
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Durellus, John. Adversus Schisraaticorum Criminationes.
4to, calf. London, 1669.
Echard, Laurence.. Description of the Holy Land, with account
of the Government and Constitutions of the Jews. (Title
page wanting.) Folio, calf.
Author of "History of Rome"; "General Ecclesiastical
History." This latter was long considered the best work of its
kind. His " History of England" was written on High Church
principles.
Edwards, John (D. D.) Discourse concerning the Authority,
Stile and Perfection of the Books of the Old and New Tes-
taments. 3 vols. 8vo, half-calf. London, 1694.
(Vol. 1 missing.)
Edwards, John (D.D.) Exercitations on Places in the Writings
of the Old and New Testament. In 2 parts. Svo, half-calf.
London, 1702.
An eminent Calvinist divine, and the author of numerous theo-
logical works. Minister of Trinity Church, Cambridge, 1664,
where he attracted some notice as a preacher.
Epiphanii Opera cum Vita Petavii ab H. Valesio. Fine copper-
plates. 2 vols. (Vol' 1 wants title.) Folio, calf. 1682.
This Father of the Christian Church was violently opposed to
the writings of Origen ; his compositions are, however, more valu-
able for the fragments of others which they preserve, than for their
own intrinsic merit. The edition by Petavius is the best.
Epistles — Annotations on the Epistles to the Ephesians, Phi-
lippians, Colossians, Thessalonians (in Latin). Imperfect
at both ends. Folio, half-calf.
Eucharist, History of the, by Monsieur L'Arrogue, Minister
of the Protestant Church at Quevilly, near Roan ; done into
English by J. W. 4to, half-calf. Frontispiece.
London, 1684.
This learned work was first published at Amsterdam (Elzevir),
1669.
EUSEBIUS. Ecclesiastical History, translated from Valesius'
edition, with Socrates' History and Life of Constantine.
Folio, calf. 1692.
The best edition is that of Cambridge, 3 vols., folio, 1720.
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Eusebii Opera cum Scholiis per Erasmum. 9 vols, in 4. Folio,
calf. Fine woodcuts. Paris, 1534.
Falkner, Wm. (D.D.) Two Treatises— the first concerning
Reproaching and Censure ; the second, An Answer to Mr.
Serjeant's " Surefooting/' with Three Sermons. Preface by
W. Sherlock. 4to, half- calf. London, 1684.
Feltham, Owen. Resolves. 10th edition. Printed by Harper.
Engraved title. Folio, calf. London, 1677.
This famed old author treats of many curious subjects, viz.,
of Froperty, of Love, of Marriage or Single Life, of Dreams, of
Long and Short Lives, of the Misery of being Old and Ignorant,
and many other subjects.
Field, Richard (Dean of Gloucester). Of the Church, Five
Looks. 2nd edit. Folio, half-calf. Oxford, 1628.
Originally published in 1606, to which was added a fifth book
in 1610.
Fleetwood, William (Bishop of Ely). Essay on Miracles.
8vo, calf. London, 1701.
He was the best preacher of his time ; his sermons were
considered models of pulpit eloquence.
Foulis, Henry. Plots and Conspiracies of our Pretended
Saints, — Jesuits and Presbyterians. 2nd edit. Folio, half-
calf. Oxford, 1674.
Originally educated as a Presbyterian, he became a violent
opponent of that system.
Friendly Debate between a Conformist and a Nonconformist.
8vo, half-calf. London, 1684.
(The Conformist was Synion Patrick.)
Gauden, John (D.D.) Hieraspistes : a defence by way of
apology for the Ministry and Ministers of the Church of
England. Engraved title. 4to, calf. London, 1653.
Gauden was the supposed author of " Ikon Basilike," a book
which had a wonderful effect on the public mind, the authorship of
which has frequently been ascribed to Charles I. After the
Restoration he was elevated to the See of Exeter, and in 1662
to that of Worcester.
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Gibson's Codf.x Juris Ecclesiastici Anglicani. 2 vols. Folio,
calf. London, 17 13.
The 2nd edition, 1761, was revised, and contains numerous
additions. Gibson was Bishop of Lincoln, afterwards translated
to London. He published a Latin version of the " Chronicon
Saxonicum," and an edition of Camden's " Britannia," &c.
Godolphin, John (LL.D.) Ecclesiastical Laws. 3rd edition.
4to, calf. London, 16S7.
In this work the king's supremacy is strenuously and learnedly
asserted. Godolphin was a Judge of the Admiralty under
Cromwell, and King's Advocate at the Restoration.
Godolphin, John (LL.D.) The Orphan's Legacy. 2nd edit.
4to, calf. London, 1677.
Goodman, J. (D.D.) Penitent Pardoned. 4J0, half-calf.
London, 1670.
He was Archdeacon of Middlesex, and the author of " A
Discourse on Auricular Confession," and several sermons.
Gregorii Nvsseni Opera. 3 vols. Folio, calf. Paris, 1638.
Gregory Nyssen was Bishop of Nyssa, in Cappadocia, in the 4th
century, but was deposed by the Arian laction. He drew up the
Nicene Creed, by order of the Council of Constantinople. His
works were published in Taris in 1615. 2 vols., folio. The
edition of 1638 is the best.
Grotius (H.) Annotationes in Libros Evangeliorum. Folio,
calf. Amsterdam, 1641.
Grotius embraced the doctrine of Arminius, His treatise on
the " Truth of the Christian Religion " was a standard book in all
universities for students in Divinity. His "Annales et Historic de
Rebus Belgicis," and his "Commentaries on the Scriptures " are
"an immortal monument of learning." De Burigny wrote his
Life, with a ctitical account of his works. London, Svo, 1754.
Grotius (H.) De Jure Belli ac Pacts. Svo, calf.
Amsterdam, 1670.
This work has been translated into all the European languages.
Gualtheri, Rodolphi. Commentarii in Prophetas \ii. Minores.
Folio, calf. Tiguri, Froschover, 1582.
One of the early Reformers, born in 1529. His " Commentaries"
are highly esteemed and very rare.
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Hacket's Memorial of Bishop Williams. Folio, half-calf.
London, 1693.
" What a delightful and instructive book the Life of Archbishop
Williams is ; you learn more from it of that which is valuable
towards an insight into the times preceding the Civil Wars than
from all the ponderous histories and memoirs now composed about
that period." — Coleridge. Hacket was Bishop of Lichfield.
Hammond, Henry (D.D.) The works of, with Life of the
Author. 2nd edit. 4 vols. Folio, calf. London, 16S4.
Dr. Johnson was extremely partial to the writings of Hammond,
and sometimes gave them as a present to young men going into
Orders. He also bought them for the library at Strea*ham.
Hanmer, Meredith (D.D.) Ancient Fcclesiastical History of
the first six hundred years after Christ. Folio, half-calf.
4th edit. London, 1636.
Helvicus, Christopher (D.D.) Historical Chronology, faith-
fully done into English according to the two best editions,
viz., Francofurt and Oxford. Folio, half-calf.
London, 16S7 ,
Hevlin, Peter (D.D.) Cosmographie. Folio, half-calf.
London, printed for Philipp Chetwind, 1665.
This was; first published under the title of " Description of the
World," and afterwards enlarged under the above title.
Heylin, Peter (D.D.) Christian Theology, in 3 books. Folio,
calf. London, 1673.
Heylin, Peter (D.D.) History of the Sabbath. 4to, calf.
London, 1636.
Heylin, Peter (D.D.) Miscellaneous Tracts. Folio, calf.
London, 16S1.
He was also the author of " History of the Reformation in
England "; " History of the Presbyterians "; and a " Life of
Archbishop Laud." Heylyn was equally opposed to Popery and
Puritanism.
Hody, Humphry (D.D.) History of English Councils and
Convocations, with an account of Ancient Laws. Svo, half-
calf. London, 1701.
Bishop Marsh says " that among the writers on the Septuagint
Version, no one has displayed either more knowledge of the
subject, or more critical sagacity than Hody."
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Homilies, The Book of. Folio. (Damaged.) iS 15.
Hooker, Richard. Ecclesiastical Polity. Folio, calf.
London, 1682.
Pope Clement VIII. said of this work, "there are in it such
seeds of eternity, as will continue till the last fire shall devour all
learning." lie was the author of many tracts and sermons in
addition to this, his great work. Hooker is generally called " the
judicious."
Hotchkin, Thomas. On the Imputation of Christ's Righteous-
ness. 8vo, half-calf. London, 1675.
Howel, Laurence (M.A.) Synopsis Canonum S.S. Apostolorum,
lS:c Folio, calf. London, 1708.
Howel was imprisoned for writing a pamphlet entitled "The
Case of Schism in the Church of England truly stated," and died
in Newgate in 1720. He was the author of '• Desiderius," said to
be the original of Patrick's Parable of the Pilgrim. It was first
written in Spanish.
Huetii, P. D. Demonstratio Evangelica. (Title wanting.)
4to, calf. 1681.
Iluet formed the plan of publishing editions of the classics
which are now known by the title " In usum Delphini."
Ixett, John (D.D.) Origines Anglicanae ; or, History of the
English Church. Folio, calf. London, 1704.
Begins where Bp. Stillingfleet has ended his History of the
British Church. The first volume, covers the period 401 to 1066,
was printed in 1704.
Inett, John (D.D.) Origines Anglicanne ; or, History of the
English Church. (Volume 2.) Oxford, 1701.
The second volume covers the period 1066 to 12 16. Freely
quoted in " Wordsworth's Eccl. Piog."
Keith, George. Disputes and Speeches between G. Keith and
other Quakers. 4to, half-calf. London, 1696.
Keith was a fellow-student with Bishop Burnet, He turned
Quaker, afterwards attempted to form a new sect of his own, and
finally took orders and entered tin- Church of England.
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Kennicott, Benjn. Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum. 2 vols.
(Vol. 1, 1776 ; Vol. 2, 178c.) Folio, calf.
Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1776.
" A correct edition of the Holy Scriptures, the result of the
collation of nearly 600 ancient manuscripts— a work of great
patience, industry and learning." ^10,000 were subscribed to pay
the expense. Kennicott whilst an undergraduate at Oxford pub-
lished two dissertations,— on the " Tree of ^e in Paradise," and
on the "Oblations of Cain and Abel," for which the University
presented him with his bachelor's degree, without fees, and before
he had completed his terms.
Kettlewell, John (B.D.) Collection of the Works of. 2 vols.
Folio, calf. London, 17 19.
Kettlewell, John (B.D.) Discourses of Christian Obedience.
2nd edit. 4to, calf. London, 1687,
Lactantius, L. C. Firmianus. Opera. (Title wanting.) 8vo,
calf. 1659.
The works of this eloquent Father of the Church (who lived at
the beginning of the 4th centun) were published at Gottingen in
1736, but the best edition is that of Paris, 2 vols., 4to, 1748. " The
style of Lactantius was formed upon the model of Cicero. lie
wrote with great purity and force, but he was more of a rhetorician
than a theologian."
Laud. A Relation of the Conference between Archbishop Laud
and Mr. Fisher, the Jesuit, by command of King James.
4th edition, revised. Folio, half-calf. London, 1686.
The sixth edition is by far the best, as it contains Fisher's
account of the Conference, with his notes.
Laud. History of the Life and Death of William, Archbishop
of Canterbury. Folio, half-calf. London, 1668.
Another Copy.
Laud. History of the Troubles and Tryal of the Most Reverend
Father in God and Blessed Martyr, William Laud, by him-
self. Folio, calf. London, 1695.
Lavaterus. Homilia in Ezechielem. (Beza.) (Title wanting.)
Folio, half-calf, Tiguri, 1571.
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Lexicon Heptaglotton. 3 vols. Edmundo Castello, S.T.D.
Portrait of Castello by Will. Faithorne. Folio, calf.
London, Thomas Roycroft, 1669.
This work is a necessary accompaniment to Walton's Polyglot
Bible. The result of eighteen years of assiduous labour. ,£12,000
were spent in its production.
Lightfoot, John (D.D.) The Works of. 2 vols. Folio, calf.
London, 1GS4.
An octavo volume of "Remains" was added in 1700. The
most complete edition is that of 1825, in 13 vols., Svo.
Limeorch (P. a). Theologia Christiana. Portrait. 2 vols.
Folio. Amsterdam, 1700.
He published a " History of the Inquisition," and his Dispute
with Oiobio, a Spanish Jew, was published under the title of
" De Veritate Religionis Christiante arnica Collatio cum erudito
Judcso."
Lord's Prayer, Meditations upon. (Wants title.) Svo, half-
calf. 1 701.
Lowth, Robt. (M.A.) De Poesi Hebroeorum. Oxonii, e typo-
grapheo Clarendoniano. Svo, calf. 1763.
Lowth was elected Professor of Poetry at Oxford, and in that
capacity delivered the lectures which were afterwards printed
under the above title. In addition to this he published a
translation of Isaiah from the Hebrew ; an English Grammar ;
the Life of William of Wykeham ; a Poem on the Genealogy of
Christ, and other works.
He was elevated to the see of London in 1777.
Lucas, Richard (D.D.) Enquiry after Happiness. 2 vols, in 1.
8vo, half calf. London, 171 7.
Lucas, Richard (D.D.) Religious Perfection, an Enquiry after
Happiness. 8vo, half-calf. London, 17 17.
Lupus, Chr. Scholia ad Variorum Patrum Epistolas. 4T0, calf.
Louvain, 1682.
Lupus was a monk of the Society of Hermits of St. Augustine —
a learned writer, whose complete works were published at Venice
in 6 vols, folio, in 1724-9.
Lupus, Chr. Synodorum Generalium ac provincialium Decreta
et Canones. 5 vols. 4to, calf. Brussels, 1C73.
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Lupus, Chr. Variorum Patrum Epistolae. 4to, calf.
Louvain, 1682.
Maldcnatus, John S. J. Commentarii in Prophetas 4, viz.
Jeremia, 6cc. 4to, half-calf. Paris, 16 10.
Maldonatus, J. S. J In Quatuor Evangelistas Commentarii.
2 vols, in 1. Engraved title. Folio, calf. Mogantias, 1624.
Among all the commentators, few have so happily explained
the literal sense of the Four Gospels as this learned Spanish
Jesuit. Pope Gregory XIII. called him to Rome, to superintend
the publication of the Septuagint. The earliest edition was that
of Lugd, 16 15.
Marloratus, Augustine. Explicatio Psalmos Davidis. Folio,
calf. Geneva, 1585.
Educated in a monastery of Augustine Friars, he embraced
Protestantism, and was ordained. Became pastor at Rouen ;
when that town was taken by the French he was seized and
hanged, 1562. His commentaries are well known and much
esteemed.
Marsden, Tiros. N. True Priests ; or, Sacraments Uncertain
in the Church of Rome. Against Mr. Edward Goodall, of
Prescot, Lancashire. 4to, calf. London, 1688.
Martini Chemnicii. Examinis Concilii Tridentini. Folio,
calf. Geneva, 16 14.
" Martin Chemnitz," as he is frequently styled, was a Lutheran
divine, and one of the early German Reformers. This work is
considered a very masterly performance.
Mede, Joseph. Works. 5 books in 1. Folio, calf. (No date.)
Mede is universally allowed to have led the way to a correct and
rational interpretation of the prophecies of Scripture. " A
sublime genius arose," says Bishop Hurd, "in the beginning of
the last century, and surprised the world with that great
desideratum — a Key to the Revelation."
Mede, Joseph (B.D.) Works in five books. 2 vols. Folio,
calf. London, 1663.
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More, H. (D.D.) The Grand Mystery of Godliness. Folio,
half calf. London, 1660.
Most of his writings were devoted to the exposition of Christiano-
Platonical philosophy. Enfield, in his " History of Philosophy,"
says, " More was strongly under the opinion, so common among
his contemporaries, that the wisdom of the Hebrews had been
transmitted to Pythagoras, and from him to Plato ; and, conse-
quently, that the true principles of divine philosophy were to be
found in the writings of the Platonists ; at the same lime he was
persuaded that the ancient cabalistic philosophy sprung from the
same fountain, and therefore endeavoured to lay open the mystery
of this philosophy by showing its agreement with the doctrines of
Pythagoras and Plato, and pointing out the corruptions which had
been introduced by the modern Cabalists .... The writings
of this great man, though not without a tincture of mysticism, are
eminently distinguished by profound erudition, an inventive
genius, and a liberal spirit." His chief works were " Conjectura
Cabalistica''; "A Key to the Revelation"; " An Apology for
Descartes"; "The Immortality of the Soul"; and a number of
philosophical poems. Born at Grantham, Lincolnshire, 1614.
Nelson, Robert. Festivals and Fasts of the Church of
England. Svo, calf. 2nd edit. London, 1704.
One of the best books on the subject.
Nelson, Robert. Life of Bishop Bull. Svo, half-calf.
London, 17 13.
Newton, Isaac. Explication of Bernard Varenius' Geographia
Generalis Telluris. Svo, calf. Cambridge, 1672.
Novum Testamentum, ex editione Wetsteniana (in Greek). 4to,
calf. Glasgue, 1759.
Novum Testamentum Gr^ecum, (Montani.) Bound with Biblia
Ilcbraica, (Pagnini.) (Excudebat Petrus de la Rouiere.)
Folio, calf. 161 9.
Paraphrase and Annotations upon all the Epistles of St.
Paul. Svo, calf. Oxford, 16S4.
(Chiefly by Obadiah Walker, and edited by Dr. John Fell.)
Parr, Richard (D.D.) Life of Archbishop Usher. Folio,
calf. London, 1686.
Parr was Vicar of Camberwcll for thirty-eight years, and in
doctrine a Calvinist.
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Parliament. History of the Last Parliament, ioth February,
1700. 2nd edit. 8vo, calf. London, 1702.
Patrick, Symon (Bishop of Ely). A Commentary on some
of the Books of the Bible. 4to, calf.
Vol. 1. — On Genesis. 3rd edit. London, 1704.
Vcl. 2. — On Exodus. 2nd edit. ,, 1704.
Vol. 3. — On Leviticus. 2nd edit. ,, 1704.
Vol. 4. — On Numbers. 2nd edit. ,, 1704.
Vol. 5. — On Deuteronomy. 2nd edit. ,, 1704.
Vol. 6. — On Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. 1st edit. ,, 1702.
Vol. 7. — On the two Books of Samuel. 1st edit. ,, 1703.
This book is frequently published with Lowth on the " Prophets"
and Whitby on the " New Testament."
During the Great Plague in 1665, Patrick was Rector of St.
Paul's, Covent Garden, and throughout that terrible visitation he
remained at his post and faithfully did his duty in ministering to
the sick and dying. His " Parable of the Pilgrim " ranks as one
of the best works of practical piety in the English language. It
preceded Bunyan's similar work by fifteen years, and has been
styled the •' Pilgrim's Progress of the educated and reflective."
No person has done more by his writings and example to raise up
a spirit of devotion in the Church of England than Bishop Patrick.
Born at Gainsboro7, in Lincolnshire.
Patrick, Symon (Dean of Peterborough). Discourse on the
Lord's Supper, 5th edit., with which is bound Discourse
on Baptism, 4th edit. 8vo, half-calf. London, 16S4.
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8vo, calf. London, 1680.
(Vol. 1 missing.)
Pearson, John. Opera Posthuma. (Three works bound
together.) 4to, half-calf. London, 1688.
Pearson, John (Bishop of Chester.) Exposition of the Creed.
4th edit. Folio, half-calf. London, 1676.
This learned and eminent divine was the author of various other
scholarly works, of which a "Defence of the Epistle of St.
Ignatius" is one of the best known. The latest edition of the
" Creed " in which the author made any addition or alteration was
the 3rd, 1669, folio.
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Pentateuch. Commentary on the Five Books of Moses, by
Richard, Bishop of Bath and Wells. 2 vols. 8vo, half-calf.
London, 1694.
Pole, Matthew. Synopsis Criticorum aliorumque Scripturae
Interpretum. 5 vols. Folio, calf. London, 1669.
Popery not founded on Scripture. 2 vols. 4m, half-calf.
London, 168S.
Prideaux, Humphrey (Dean of Norwich). History of the
Old and New Testaments. 6th edit. 2 vols. Svo, half-calf.
London, 17 18.
This admirable work was translated into several languages,
and passed through numerous editions. He published under the
title of "Marmora Oxoniensia " an account of the Arundel
Marbles, which gained him great reputation. lie was also the
author of "Directions to Churchwardens"; "The Life of
Mahomet "; and " The Original Right of Tithes." This latter
work is the source from which all modern writers upon the subject
of Church Endowments have largely drawn their information.
Prideaux, John. Fasciculus Controversiarum Theologicarum.
4to, half-calf. Oxford, 1664.
He wrote extensively upon grammar, logic, and theology, and
was described as "a plentiful fountain of all sorts of learning."
Reasonableness of Christianity. Svo, half-calf. [Locke.]
London, 1695.
Reasonableness of Christianity, Vindication ok the. By
the author of " Reasonableness of Christianity." Svo, calf.
London, 1697.
Reeves' Apologies of Justin Martyr, Tertullian, &c.
2 vols. Svo, calf. London, 1709.
The " Apologies " are writings in defence of Christianity, com-
posed from the beginning of the 2nd to the 6th century, with the
view of refuting the doctrines of heathenism and the false accusa-
tions against the early Christians, some of which were addressed
to heathens, and others to emperors, the latter, in order to convince
them of the injustice and folly of persecution. Amongst the many
editions and translations, that of Reeves' is generally considered
the least trustworthy.
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Reynolds, Edward. Treatise on the Passions and Faculties of
the Soul. 4to, half-calf. London, 1658.
Dean of Christ Church, 164S. Refused the " Engagement,"
and ejected, 1651. A complete edition of his works were collected
and published in 1679, folio.
Rivetus, Andr. Explicatio Decalogi. 4to, half-calf.
Lugd. Bat., 1632.
This French Protestant Divine was a strict Calvinist, and
possessed great influence amongst his co-religionists.
Roman Catholics. Rational Account of the Doctrine of
Roman Catholicks concerning the Ecclesiastical Guide in
controversies of Religion. By R. H. 2nd edit. Bound
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Sacheverell. Tryal of Dr. Henry Sacheverell by Impeach-
ment. Folio, calf. London, 17 10.
His two famous sermons were preached — the one at the Assize
at Derby, August 14th, 1709, and the other at St. Paul's,
November 9th, in both of which he vehemently attacked Low
Churchmen and Dissenters, and held up the Whig party, which
was then in power, to ridicule. His trial occupied the public
attention in an extraordinary manner.
Sanderson, Robert (Bishop of Lincoln). Thirty-six Sermons,
with Life of the Author. By Isaac Walton. 3rd edit. Folio,
half-calf. London, 1686.
Originally a strict Calvinist, but from this he afterwards greatly
relaxed. Dr. Hammond says of him, " He conceives all things
deliberately, dwells upon them discreetly, discerns things that
differ exactly, passeth his judgment rationally, and expresses it
aptly, clearly, and honestly." King Charles I. said " that he
carried his ears to hear other preachers, but his conscience to hear
Mr. Sanderson."
Scheiblerius, Chr. Metaphysica. 4to, calf. Oxford, 1665.
Scheiner (Chr.; Fundamentum Opticum. 4to, half-calf.
London, 1652.
Schultens, A. Institutiones Linguae Hebraeae. 4to.
Lugd. Bat., 1756.
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Sherlock, W. Animadversions upon Dr. Sherlock's book,
entituled, " A vindication of the Holy and Ever-Blessed
Trinity." By a Divine of the Church of England. 4to,
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Sherlock, \Y. (D.D.) Vindication of Ecclesiastical Authority.
Svo, half-calf. London, 1685.
Sherlock had a long controversy with Dr. South on the Doctrine
of the Trinity.
Sherlock, William (D.D.) Discourse concerning Divine
Providence. 4to, calf. London, 1694.
Sherlock. William (D.D.) Vindication of the Trinity and
the Incarnation. 4to, half-calf. London, 1690.
Socinius, Faustus. Opera Omnia. 2 vols. Folio, calf.
(Irenopoli) 1656.
Spanheim, Frid. Disputationum Theologicarum. 4to, half-calf.
Geneva, 1652.
Spanheim, Frid. Dubiorum Evangelicorum. 4to, calf.
Geneva, 1639.
Spanheim, Frid. Dubia Evangelica Discussa. 4to, calf.
Geneva, 1634.
This work contains an exposition of the true meaning of many
passages in St. Matthew's Gospel.
Spanheim, Frid. Introductio ad Historian! Sacram. 4to, calf.
Lugd. Bat. 1683.
Spanheim was Professor of Philosophy at Geneva, and of
Divinity at Leyden.
Sparrow, Anth. Articles, Injunctions, Orders, &c., of the
Church of England, chiefly in the Times of Edward VI.,
Elizabeth, James, and Charles I. 3rd impression, illlark
letter. Plate of Arms of the Bishops by F. H. Van Houe.
4to, calf. London, 1675.
He wrote "Rationale upon the Book of Common Prayer."
Was successively Bishop of Exeter and Norwich.
Stanhope, George. Fifteen various Sermons (bound together).
4to, calf. London, 1 701-2.
His other important works were translations of "Thomas a
Kempis " ; Rochefoucauld's " Maxims " ; St. Augustine's
" Meditations " ; " Charron on Wisdom " ; Epictetus' " Morals,"
&c.) &c.
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Stanhope, George (Dean of Canterbury). Comment upon the
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London, 1705.
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Stella, Didacus. In evangelium secundum Lucam enarrationes.
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Many editions of this work were printed. Those which
appeared before the year 1581 were placed in the Roman Index.
The latest edition was printed at Mayence, 1681.
Stillingfleet, Edward (D.D.) On the Grounds of the
Protestant Religion. 2 vols. Folio, calf. London, 1665.
Bishop Stillingfleet had the reputation of being one of the most
universal scholars that ever lived. His collected works— 6 vols.,
folio, 1 7 10 — form one of the scarcest publications in English
divinity.
Stillingfleet, Edward (D.D.) Origines Sacrse — Christian
Faith and the Truth and Divine Authority of the Scriptures.
4th edit. 4to, half-calf. London, 1675.
Stranchius, Gyles (D.D.) Breviarium Chronologicum, being
a Treatise describing the Terms and most celebrated
Characters, Periods and Epochas in Chronology, writ in
Latin, and now done into English from the 3rd edition, with
additions. 8vo, calf. London, 1699.
Locke gives a high commendation of this work.
Suarez (F.) Metaphysicarum Disputationes. 2 vols, in 1.
Folio, calf. Cologne, 1614.
" The works of this Spanish Jesuit exhibit great learning, mixed
up with much trifling sophistry."
Suiceri, J. C. Thesaurus Ecclesiasticus. 2 vols. Folio, calf.
Amsterdam, 1682.
This learned Swiss divine became professor of Greek and
Hebrew at the University of Zurich. He was engaged on this,
his great work, during twenty years. It is indispensable to the
study of the Greek Fathers, illustrating in alphabetical order the
phrases, rites, doctrines, and heresies, used or referred to by the
ancient ecclesiastical historians.
Syntagma Theologize Christians ab Amando Polano.
Folio, calf.j Hanover, 1615.
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Taylor, Jeremy. Ductor Dubitantium (Cases of Conscience).
3rd edition. Folio, calf. Frontispiece by Lambart.
London, 1676.
This was written in Ireland, whither he retired after the defeat
of the Royalists, to which cause he adhered. At the Restoration
he was preferred to the bishopric of Down and Connor. His
" Life of Bishop Heber " is a well-known work.
Tertulliani Opera Omnia ex Editione Pamelii. Folio,
calf. 1609.
One of the earliest of the Latin Fathers. During the persecu-
tion in the time of Severus, he published an eloquent Apology for
the Christians. The edition of 1695 is considered the best.
Theophylacti in Quatuor Evangelia enarrationes. Folio,
calf. John Petit:;:, 1524
Theophylact ranks among the Fathers of the Church. His
Commentaries are chiefly abridged from S. Chrysostom and others,
with additions by himself.
Thesaurus Disputationum Theologicarum. (Molineus,
Cappello, Rambartio, and five others.) 2 vols. 4to, half-
calf. Geneva, 1661.
Theses Theologize. (Wants title.) Folio, calf. 1646.
Tillotson, John (Archbishop of Canterbury.) Works. Folio,
calf. London, 1701.
An edition of Tillotson's Works was edited and published by
Birch, in 3 vols., in 1752. Tillotson married a niece of Oliver
Cromwell.
Towerson, Gabriel. Explanation of the Catechism, in 4 vols.
Folio, calf. London.
Vol. 1. — On the Ten Commandments. 1676.
Vol. 2.— On the Apostles' Creed. 1678.
Vol. 3.— On the Lord's Prayer. 1680.
Vol. 4. — On the Sacraments. 1688.
Trinity. Discourses on the Trinity. By Edward, Bishop of
Worcester. 8vo, half-calf. London, 1697
* This celebrated printer was a native of Paris, 1498. He printed with
the Gothic character, ami his impressions were so correct and beautiful that
he was sworn printer and bookseller to the University of Paris. He had
fifteen printing presses constantly employed ; but it is as a bookseller., rather
than as a printer, that he is best known.
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Turretinus, Francis. Disputationes de Satisfactione Christi.
4to, calf. Lugd. Batav., 1696.
Turretinus, Francis. Institutio Theologise Elencticse. 3 vols.
4to, calf. Lugd. Batavor, 1696.
Turretin's Institutio " is learned, methodical, perspicuous, and
very comprehensive ; a work of singular excellence by one of the
best of men." — Williams' Christian Preacher. It still keeps its
place among the best systems of Calvinistic divinity.
Tymme on St. Matthewe. Title page gone. Sm. folio, half-calf.
Preface 1559. §larJi letter.
Tyrrell, James. Enquiry into the Antient Constitution of the
English Government. Folio, calf. London, 17 18.
Tyrrell championed the cause of William III. in the above work,
which was first published under the title of " Political Dialogues."
His most important work was a " General History of England,
ecclesiastical and civil," which unhappily is only continued to the
close of the reign of Richard III.
Tyrrell, James. History of England, ecclesiastical and civil.
3 vols. Folio, calf. London, 169S.
Vetus Testamentum Gr/ecum ex Versione Septuaginta.
4to, calf. London, 1653.
Sometimes popularly called the ■' Greek Bible " in contra-
distinction, probably, to the Hebrew Bible, which is the Old
Testament Scriptures in the original. The Septuagint was
executed at Alexandria, by (it is said) seventy translators, about
270 B.C.
Vindication of the Church of England. By a Priest of
the Church of England. 8vo, calf. London, 17 10.
Vossius, G. J. Harmonias Evangelicse. 4to, half-calf.
Amsterdam, 1656.
His " History of Pelagianism " rendered him obnoxious to the
Calvinists, but it procured him in England the favour of Arch-
bishop Laud, and a prebend in Canterbury Cathedral. His works
consist principally of classical antiquities.
Vossius, G. J. Theses Theologies, bound with Disputationes
de Baptismo. 4to, calf. Elzevir, Amsterdam, 1648.
Those admirable editions of the classics published by the
Elzevir family, during the 16th and 17th centuries, at Amsterdam
and Leyden, are known as " Elzevirs."
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Wake, W. (D.D.) The Genuine Epistles of Apostolic Fathers.
Svo, half-calf. London, 1693.
This has been frequently reprinted. Wake was Bishop of Lin-
coln, 1705; and Archbishop of Canterbury, 1716.
Walker, Sir Edward. Historical Discourses of the Reign ot
Charles I. Folio, calf. London, 1705.
Author of " Ceremonies employed in the celebration of St.
George's Day at Windsor"; "Account of the Coronation of
Charles II. " ; " Acts of the Knights of the Garter in the Civil
Wars," &c. Sir Edward was present at the battle of Edgehill
with the royal army, and attended Charles II. in exile.
Wall, W. (D.D.) History of Infant Baptism. 2nd edit. 4to,
half-calf. London, 1707.
Wall received the thanks of Convocation for writing this learned
book. It also obtained for him the degree of D.D. from the
University of Oxford.
Whitby, Daniel (D.D.). Commentary on the New Testament.
2 vols. Folio, calf. London, 1703.
Author of a large number of controversial books, but he is
chiefly known by an excellent work on the Five Points against
Calvinism. An Arminian in doctrine, but in his last days he
became an Arian, and wrote his sentiments in his " Last
Thoughts."
Whitfield, Peter. Christianity of the New Testament. Svo.,
calf. Liverpool, R. Williamson, 1757.
Whitfield, P. Dissertation on the Hebrew Vowel Points.
4to, calf. Liverpool, Robt. Williamson, 1748.
Whitfield, P. Essay on the Supremacy of the Church. 4to,
calf. !749-
Wilkins (Bishop of Chester), on Natural Religion. 7th edit.
Portrait by White. Svo, half-calf. London, 1715.
Wilkins married the sister of Oliver Cromwell. He was one of
the founders of the Royal Society, and the author of " Discovery
of a New World, or an attempt to prove that the Moon may be
another habitable world." Besides his mathematical works he
published several sermons, and a discourse on the " Gift of
Preaching."
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Williams, John (D.D.) Sermon preached at Martin's-in-the-
Fields (Boyle Lecture), January 7th, 1694-5. 4to, calf.
London, 1695.
Williams was Chaplain to William and Mary, and subsequently
Bishop of Chichester. Author of various tracts against Roman
Catholics and Dissenters.
Wilson, Thomas (Bishop of Sodor and Man). Works and
Life. 2 vols. Portrait by Vertue. 4to, half-calf.
Bath, 1781.
(Vol. 2 missing.) A new edition of his works in the Anglo-
Catholic Library series was edited by Rev. John Keble.
Wolstenholme, Henry (M.A., late of Rector of Liverpool).
Sermons on several occasions. 2 vols. 8vo, calf.
Liverpool : printed at Smith's Navigation Shop, 1790.
Zanchii, Hieron. Tractationum Theologicarum Neostadii
Palatinatus Josue and Willhelmi Fratrum. Folio, calf.
Harnisiorum, 1597.
This learned Italian was one of the Canons Regular of the
Lateran, but becoming intimate with Peter Martyr, he embraced
Lutheranism, and afterwards became Professor of Divinity at
Heidelburg, where he died in 1590.
Zanchii. Opera Theologica. Folio, calf. 1605.
Zbe jfirst IRcoistcr 1Boo\\,
IN THE
parocbfal Cbapel of Our 2LaDv> an& St. IRicbolas,
^Liverpool.
This Register Book is of parchment, neatly bound in rough
calf, and consists of fifty-one leaves, of which twenty-five are
blank. It commences January 5th, 1660, — the last entry being
May 7th, 1673, — and contains Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials,
which are separately entered in different parts of the volume. The
entries have, for the most part, been regularly and continuously
made. Fourteen of the leaves have been eaten through by mice
to the depth of about an inch, with the result that several entries of
Baptism are more or less obliterated. There are few entries of very
general interest, and there are no notes of current events or of
local scandal such as enliven the pages of many of our Parish
Registers. The period covered by this Register is one of singular
importance in English history — the revellings and excesses of the
Restoration ; the widespread jubilation in favour of the " Merrie
Monarch " ; the subsequent reaction against the extravagances of
this worthless king ; the horrors of the Plague ; the far-reaching
effects of the Great Fire of London ; the disturbed state of the
people; and the disgraces and misfortunes the nation suffered —
great changes, political, religious, and moral were taking place, it
is, therefore, somewhat disappointing to find no record or reflection
of these events in the pages of this Register. The simple records,
however, of the names of persons, places, trades, occupations,
54
and of the numbers baptised, married and buried during each
year, are in themselves valuable and interesting. They enable us
to form some idea of the nature and extent of the changes which
have since taken place, and they are a silent witness to the extra"
ordinary growth and rapid development of this great seaport.
From them we can institute a comparison between the Liverpool
of two centuries ago and the Liverpool of to-day.
The highest number of baptisms in one year was 75, and the
lowest 24, the average being for the twelve years, in round numbers,
54 per annum. The fees received from weddings would not add
materially to the emoluments of the clergy, as during the whole
period only 69 marriages are recorded. The year 1663 appears
to have been the most favourable one, eleven couples venturing
into Holy Matrimony, whilst in 167 1 only two marriages are
entered in the Register.
The death-rate does not appear to have been phenomenally
high, despite the ravages of the Plague, which it would seem
affected Liverpool but slightly. This was probably due to the
timely precautions which were taken. In the Liverpool Records,
under date Nov. 2nd, 1665, we find the following minute : — " At
an assembly in the Common Hall it was resolved by the Liverpool
Corporation that ' upon apprehension of the spreading Contagion
of the Plague in divers neighbouring Townes in Cheshire the
keeping of the Fair here on St. Martin's day next, the Eve, and
other usual days after shall be absolutely forborne and forbidden.' "
The burials show an average of 40 per annum, the greatest mor-
tality being in 1667, when 69 persons were interred, and the
lowest in 1672, the register recording eleven burials in that year.
Several names which still linger with us, and have become
familiar as the designation of many of our streets, occur in this
early volume, such as Tarleton, Preeson, Hardman, Lancelot,
Parr, Woodside, Fazakerley, Bixteth, Hunter, Williamson, &c.
The variations in spelling confirm the well-known fact that
however much names may change as to their spelling, the pro-
nunciation often remains unchanged. The Old English pronun-
ciation of the syllable er as ar is illustrated by the alternate use
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of names like Derby and Darby, Mertha and Martha, Mercer and
and Marcer, Percifall and Parsefall, &c.
In the baptismal and burial entries, the following names have
the distinctive prefix of " Mr" :— Pemberton, Fogg, Richman,
Leeh, Sandiford, Higginson, Fazakerley, Johnson, Hesketh,
Bickistath, Cleaton, Chapman, Seacome, Hunter, Williamson,
Jerrom, Atherton, Formby, Allcock, Percefall, Lathom, Warring,
Parre, Clark, Briers, Chanler, and Edward Moore of Bank Hall.
Leonard Finkes and Lawrence Brownlow are described as " genth-
vien," and Thomas Blackmore and Thomas Story as " aldermen."''
Caflain Edward Tarleton, Doctor Richman, Balliffe Higginson,
and Richard Garth, Esquire, also occur. Amongst the marriages,
two names only have any distinctive prefix, those of Mr. William
Squire and Mr. William Olliffe.
Few additional particulars are noted ; the occupations being
given in- only occasional entries. There are seven instances of
"seaman"; three of " marriner," "tailor," and "merchant";
two of " roper " ; and " mason," " servant," " chyrurgeon,"
"barber," "shopkeeper," "minister," " sargent," and "draper,"
once each. In 1667 there is the burial of " a passenger intening
for Ireland." In five instances the date of birth is given in
addition to the date of baptism. Samwell, Sevall, Parnell,
Darcus, and Fortune, are five instances of peculiar Christian
names given to females ; and Jotham, Hamlett, and Irasmus of
those given to males. The following names of places are men-
tioned : — Toxtath Parke, Morden in Surrey, Dublin, Mosson,
Ince Blundell, Hayle Wood, Hyton, Ince in Cheshire, Bromboro,
Formbie, Salghall-Massey, Halle, Woulton, Kirkdall, Bebington,
Tarbocke in Hyton, Geaton in Worrall, Goeborne, Weschester,
Pilling, Renworth in Lancashire, Nether-Walton near Warinton,
Dosset, Linne in Norfolk, Bornley in Lane, Heasome in Prescott,
and Measberry in Salopp.
The introduction oi double Christian names is a subject which
is worthy of more attention than has hitherto been bestowed upon
it. In this Register there is not a single instance in which any
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person has more than one Christian name ; and from the evidence
supplied by Parish Registers generally, it is unmistakeably
apparent they did not become at all common until the commence-
ment of the present century. Occasionally they are found during
the last century, and isolated examples occur in the 17th century,
and one early instance — probably the earliest — is recorded in the
Register of a Yorkshire parish, under date 1592.
The Bishop's Transcripts have been of small service in filling
in the gaps which age and dust and the ravages of mice have
occasioned. No Transcripts are to be found for the years 1661,
1662, 1665, 1667, 1670, 1671, and 1672. For the following five
years, 1663, 1664, 1666, 1668, and 1669 Transcripts exist, but
unfortunately they are in a most ruinous and dilapidated condi-
tion— in some cases mere loose strips of parchment, mildewed and
torn, and in many places eaten through with dust and decay, which
render them, for purposes of comparison, almost worthless.
The value and importance of this Register Book cannot well
be overstated, and its safe custody and preservation is a matter
which vitally affects the interest of scores of Liverpool people.
It is the only public document in existence for determining
questions of inheritance, as from no other source can the records
of the baptisms, marriages, and burials of their ancestors be
obtained.
It may be worthy of note that previous to 1752 the legal and
ecclesiastical year commenced on March 25th, instead of on
January 1st, so that all entries before March 25th, 1752, are
attributed to what we should now reckon as the preceding
year. When the Calendar was corrected and the " old style "
gave way to the new, eleven days were omitted — September 2nd
being followed by September 14th. In many country parishes the
" old style " lingered on for several years after the change was
made. Old customs and practices proverbially die hard, and the
people failing to understand the necessity for change, had their
sentiments expressed in a popular ballad of the day — " Give us
back our lost eleven days."
H IRegisster Booftc,
BEARING DATE FROM THE YEAR OF OUR LORD GOD 1 66 1.
Page i . (On the fly leaf. )
Jo. ye sonne of Antho. Banister was Baptized the 28 of
November 1668
Edward Davis sonn of Robert Davis was baptized the
13 of December 166S
Robert the sonne of avillia Kelley was baptized ye 13 of
December 1668
Page S. (On the third leaf, the intervening leaves being- blank.)
Richard sonne of John Rimmer baptized 30 November
166c
Thomas sonne of Mr John Pemberton baptized 4 De-
cember 1664
Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Holland, Barber, was
boarne the 5 day of August in the year of our
lord 1661 and baptized in the same month
Peeter ye sonn of James Scasbricke was borne the 26 of
January and was baptized the 2 of ffebruary in ye
yeare 1669
Page 9. (On the fourth leaf.)
Margery daughter of John Rimmer was baptized the
27th of November 1659
Page 10. Margreat Washington, widdow, buried 25 September 1662
Thomas sonne of Henry Charnocke baptized 18 March
1663
Robert sonne of Rodger James was borne the
Page 12. (Blank, with the exception of the two following entries.)
The sonne of Henry Weatton baptized January 1665
Elizabeth daughter of William Garner buried 26 January
1661
58
Christening*.
1660.
Page 11. Eline d. of William Poultney. January 5
Richard s. of Thomas Berch. January 6
1661.
Henry s. of William Wattmough. May 8
Thomas s. of Anthony Char. June 30
Robert s. of Thomas Narbury. Borne July 20th, bap-
tized July 27
John s. of Richard Boore. Sept. 1
Jane d. of William Ranforde. Sep. 29
Richard s. of Edmond Balle. Oct. 7
John s. of William Achars. Oct. 20
John s. of John Rimmer. Oct. 24
Thomas s. of Richard Bushell. Oct. 23
John s. of James Boote. Nov. 3
Edward s. of Thomas Ashbrooke. Nov. 30
Robert s. of Robert Kenion. Oct. 23
Allis d. of Edmond Whalley. Oct. 27
Margreat d. of Thomas Coventree. Dec. 5th
Richard s. of Thomas Berch. Jany. 6
Hannah d. of John Monelley. Jany. 10
Sarrah d. of Edmond Lenesley. Jany. 26
Page 13. William s. of Hugh Rannett. Feb. 2
Thimothy s. of Mr. John ffogge. Feb.
William s. of Richard Windell. Feb. 23
1662.
Thomas s. of Lourence Jumpe. March 28
Elizabeth d. of William Greaton. Aprill 6
Edward s. of Gregory fformby. Aprill 8
Eline d. of Thomas Rooe. Aprill 13
Richard s. of John Griffith. Aprill 23
Margreat d. of Willia Belley. May 1
Randell s. of Randell Dawson. May 15
Rachell d. of John Darby. Sept. 2
Elizabeth d. of James Smoult. Sept. 9
Jefferi s. of Richard Walls. Oct. 12
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Robert s. of William Mills. Oct. 26
Thomas s. of Thomas Bickistath. Aug. 8
Elizabeth d. of William Williams, Junior. Nov. 9
Thomas s. of John Kelly. Nov. 16
Henry s. of Thomas Robinson. Dec. 14
Elizabeth Johnson d. of . . . . 21. [Register
mutilated, no Transcript available.']
Page 14. Thomas s. of Thomas Allcocke. Dec. 5
Rachall d. of Simond Arrowsmith. Dec. 18
Richard s. of Richard Browne. Dec. 28
Elizabeth d. of William Blundell was borne Dec. 27
about one aclocke in the morning and baptized the
29 December 1662
John s. of John Erby. Jany. 1
Peeter s. of William Nichols. Jany. 18
Christopher s. of Thomas Gallowee. Jany. 29.
■ Thomas s. of Thomas Holland. Feb. 22
Margery d. of Richard Rimmer. Feb. 22
Margreate d. of Thomas Waynwright. March 1
William s. of Thomas Glover. March 15
Mertha d. of Cuth beard Holland. March 15
Allis d. of Thomas Hordis. March 18
Anne d. of John Bamber. March 13
1663.
Christopher s. of Robert Woodside. March 25
William s. of Balliffe John Higginson. Aprill 8
John s. of William Goore. Aprill 10
Gorge s. of Edward fflittcrast. Aprill 10
.... of John Rimmer. Aprill . . [Register
mutilated, no Transcript.]
Paqe 15. Raph s. of John Allcocke. Aprill 12
Ann d. of John Heayes. Aprill 12
Ann d. of Richard Bushell. May 3
Ann d. of Parsefall Holme. May 3
Mary d. of John Litherland. May 10.
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Jonson, seaman. May 10
Elizabeth d. of Thimothy Tarleton. May 14
GO
Robert Leadbeater. May
Josuah s. of William Simson. May 24
Margreat d. of Mr Silvister Richman. May 25
Margreat d. of William Braerton. May 28.
Katheren d. of Abraham Sanderson. May 21
Elizabeth d. of Edward Litherland. June 9
Ann d. of Cuthbeard Kilshaw. June 14
Elizabeth d. of William Williamson, junior. June 15
Samuel s. of Mr. Richard Parcefell. June 19
Mary d. of Richard Newport. June 21
Henry s. of Joseph Willson. June 22
William s. of Robert Cliffe. Aug. 9
Mary d. of [John Kenion. Aug. 9] From Transcript.
Page 16. Thomas s. of Edward Tarleton, borne June 22, about
eight a'clocke in the moring, and baptized July
13th, 1663
Elizabeth d. of William Halsoe. Aug. 9.
Elizabeth d. of John Cooke. Aug. 30.
Elizabeth d. of Richard Marcer. Aug. 30
John s. of John Rimmer. Sept. 6
Richard s. of John Higginson. Sept. 6
Allis d. of Thomas ffietcher. Sept. 6
Samuell s. of John Blundell. Sept. 13
John s. of Thomas Jumpe. Sept. 13
Margreat d. of William Poultney. Sept. 13
William s. of Richard Formby. Sept. 15
Anne d. of Henry Bushell. Oct. 4
William s. of John Harries. Oct. 18
Raph s. of John Marcer. Oct. 25
Janett d. of William Jonson. Oct. 25
William s. of Frances Hunter. Nov. 1
Anne d. of James Boote. Nov. 8
Henry s. of Henry Tarbocke. Nov, 15
John s. of Thomas Love. Nov. 15
Page 17. Robert s. of Thomas Asbroocke. Nov. 17
John s. of William Wattmough. Dec. 27
William s. of John Rimmer, roper. Dec. 27.
61
Thomas s. of Rodger James. Dec. 25
John s. of Nathan Glave. Jany. 6
Mary d. of Robeard England. Jany. 14
John s. of John Walker. Jany. 15
John s. of Simond Arrowsmith. Jany. 15
Margreat d. of Henry Crayne. Jany. 26
John s. of Richard Windefeld. Jany. 31
Mary d. of Thomas Coventree. Feb. 25.
Allis d. of Robert Davis. Feb. 28
Margery d. of Thomas Scasbricke. March 16
William s. of William Greaton. March 17
1664.
Anne d. of Edmond Balle. March 25
Robeart s. of John Moneley. Aprill 3
Martha d. of Thomas Berch. Aprill 10
' Margreat d. of Edward Banks. Aprill 1 1
Page 18. Elizabeth d. of Thomas Linichar. Aprill 12
Jane d. of John Borton. Aprill 24
Allis d. of Richard Crumton. Aprill 24
Mary d. of Mr John Leeh. May 1
John s. of William Ranford. May 3
Elizabeth d. of William Danty. May 3
Dority d. of Thomas Rooe. May 5
Margreate d. of Mr Edward Allcocke. May 5
Anne d. of Thomas Hordis. May 8
Eline d. of Thomas Lancelett. May 15
Thomas s. of Hugh Ranald. May 19
Silvester s. of Mr John Sandiford. May 25
Richard s. of John Rimer. May 27
John s. of James Balle. May 29
Elizabeth d. of Robert Leatton. May 29
Lorance s. of James Scasbricke. June 5
Rodger s. of Richard Jones. June 19
John Leigh, min.
Thomas Bridge,
Rob1, ffleetwood,
chappellwardens
62
Page 19. Henry s. of William Nichols. July 10
Dority d. of Mr. Thomas Sandiford. July 17
Elizabeth d. of Edward Barton. July 24
William s. of Richard Bushell. Last day of July
Thomas s. of Peeter Martine. Aug. 9
Ann d. of Thomas Pattericke. Aug. 2 1
Sarah d. of Anthony Walles. Aug. 30
Anne d. of William Richarson. Sept. 9
John s. of William Milles. Sept. 1 1
Abraham s. of John Sanderson. Sept. 16
William s. of Robert Ryding of Toxtath parke.
Sept. 18
Eline d. of Richard Tarleton. Oct. 6
Eline d. of Richard Marcer. Oct. 18
Margreat d. of Robert Blevin. Oct. 23
Thomas s. of Thomas Johnson, shopkeeper. Oct. 27
William s. of Robeart Robinson. Oct. 30.
Thomas s. of Thomas Simson. Oct. 16
Elizabeth d. of Robert [Mercer. Nov. 1] From
Transcript.
Page 20. John s. of Thomas Dickinson. Nov. 12
Allixander s. of James Heayes. Nov. 16
William s. of John Marsh. Nov. 20
Elizabeth d. of Mr. Thomas Allcocke. Dec. 3
Mertha d. of Willia Simson. Dec. 11
Richard s. of John Erby. Dec. 25
Elizabeth d. of Gilbert Blundell. Jany. 22
Cornelyous s. of John Holland. Feb. 7
Peeter s. of John Erloum. Feb. 7
ffebe d. of John Lunte. Feb. 12
Dorythy d. of William Blundell. Feb. 22
Mary d. of Richard Davies. Feb. 23
Mathew s. of John Heyes. March 12
William s. of Edmond Whalley. March 19
Peeter s. of John Presscott. March 19
Euen s. of James Jones. March 22
63
1665.
Samuell s. of Richard Parr. March 26
Jane d. of John Poultney. March 27
John s. of Thomas Robinson. Last day of March
Thomas s. of William Newport. Aprill 5
Page 21. Henry s. of John Rowson. Aprill 9
William s. of John Lyon. Aprill 9
Elinor d. of Richard Windell. Aprill 1 1
Anne d. of Edward Eccles. Aprill 12
Mary d. of John Litherland. Aprill 16
Dorithy d. of Gorge Glover. Aprill 16
Daniell s. of Pattericke Rannalls. Aprill 20
Thomas s. of Robert Edwards. Aprill 25
Elizabeth d. of William fforber. Aprill 25
Margreat d. of Charels ffairherst. May 7
William s. of Peeter Dawson. May 7
Margreat d. of Robert Bell. May 11
Thomas s. of James Winfield. May 21
Thomas s. of Thimothy Tarleton. June 10
Margery d. of Anthony Johnson. June 1 1
Thomas s. of Thomas Plum. June 18
Jane d. of Richard Morecroft. June 25
Anne d. of Marke Hebron. June 30
Edward s. of Richard .... July 27 \ Register
mutilated, no Transcript.}
Page 22. Thomas s. of Mr Thomas Chappman, Junior. June 26
William s. of Thomas Jumpe. July 2
Aster d. of Thomas Wainwright. July 2
Anne d. of Richard Marcer. July 5
Mary d. of Gorge Kinge. July 2
Mary d. of William Dainty. July 4
Eline d. of Richard Rimmer. July 9
Elizabeth d. of John Celley. July 14
Margreat d. of John Story. July 27
Elizabeth d. of Jeremiah Henley. July 30
Jacob s. of Gorge Bennett. Last day of July
64
Richard s. of Avery Garth, being the sonne of Richard
Garth late of Morden in the county of Surrey, Esqr.
was baptized 3 August in the yeare of our Lord
god 1665
William s. of James ffletcher. Aug. 9
Thomas s. of Edward Charr. Aug. 10
Jane d. of William Poultney. Aug. 22
James s. of John Poole. Aug. 24
William s. of William Marcer. Aug. 30
Page 23. Margreat d. of Mr. John Archer. Sept. 7
Richard s. of Gorge Printton. Sept. 17
Silvister s. of Mr. Silvister Richman. Oct. 1
William s. of Cuthbeard Holland. Oct. 15
John s. of Richard Walles. Oct. 22
William s. of William Bruerton. Nov. 20
William s. of Thomas Stockley. Nov. 26
James s. of "William Watmough. Nov. 28
William s. of Mr. John Leigh, minester. Dec. 5
Mary d. of Homphry Marcer. Dec. 6
Elizabeth d. of Euen Garrett. Dec. 6
Ann d. of James Balle. Dec. 10
Raph s. of John Marcer. Dec. n
William s. of John Tomson. Dec. 11
William s. of Thomas Williamson. Dec. 24
Richard s. of John Holme. Dec. 31
Martha d. of Thomas Gildoes. Dec. 28
William s. of William ... 10 {Register mutilated,
no Transcript^
Page 24. Mary and Mertha d.'s of Simon Arrowsmith. Jany. 16
Edward s. of Edward Sutton, deceased. Jany. 19
Lorance and Edward sons of John Rimmer. Jany. 18
Raphe s. of Rodger James. Jany. 19
Henry s. of Mr Henry Higginson. Jany. 21
Elizabeth d. of Phillipe Harrison. Jany. 28
Thomas s. of Robert Weade. Jany. 28
Mary d. of Thomas Woofall. Jany. 30
65
Elizabeth d. of Peeter Alline. Jany. 30
. . . d. of John Monelley, junior. Feb. 3
Jane d. of William Rice. Feb. 7
Richard s. of Thomas Galloway. Feb. 1 1
Hugh s. of Thomas Lininker. March 4
Elizabeth d. of Robert England. March 14
Mary d. of John Cooke. March 14
Anne d. of Mr Samuell ffazakerley. March 23
Page 25. Anne d. of Hannah Woode, widow. March 23
1666.
Thomas s. of John Bockley. March 27
Gilbeard s. of Thomas Allcocke. March 27
Margreatt d. of John Bamber. March 28
James s. of Robert Blevin, seaman. Aprill 1.
John s. of John Monelley. Aprill 6
Mary d. of John Monelley. Aprill 10
Gorge s. of Thomas Berch. Aprill 15
Anne d. of William Williamson. Aprill 24
Margery d. of Thomas Coventree. Aprill 26
James s. of Robert Davies. May 2
Hannah d. of William Williamson. May 2
ffarington s. of David Lake. March 27
Sarah d. of Henry Houghton. May 10
Mary d. of Rich. Windall, baptized the day afforsd.
[Appears to have been a later insertion — not found
in the Transcript^
James s. of James Sanderson. May 13
Anne d. of John Blundell. May 13
Nicholas s. of Thomas Hordis. May 29
William s. of Thomas Ryding. June 1
Charles s. of James Heayes. June 3.
John s. of John Pemberton, fou ... [Register
mutilated— no Transcript^
Page 26. Thomas s. of Thomas Pattericke. July 8
Gorge s. of Raph Anton. July n
Robert s. of Robert Blevine, tailor. Aug. 13
F
66
Mary d. of William Worrall. Aug. 21
William s. of Henry Knowles. Aug. 26
Charles s. of John Herries. Sept. 7
Jane d. of William Greaton. Sept. 9
John s. of Anthony Walls. Sept. 23
Elizabeth d. of Gorge Bennett. Oct 3.
. . . . of Henry Hardman. Oct. 4. [T/iis entry
is not in the Transcript, .]
John s. of John Philpe. Oct. 4
Hannah d. of Robertt Leadbeatter. Oct. 9
Dorithy d. of Hugh Rannalles. Oct. 10
Edward and Jane s. & d. of Thomas Perrey. Oct. 22
Robeart s. of Mr Richard Parcifall. Oct. 27
Thomas s. of William Richardson. Oct. 28
Eline d. of Robert Marcer. Oct. 28
Sarah d. of Thomas Smawshaw. Nov. 5
Edward s. of Edward ffry. Nov. 8
Page 27. Elizabeth d. of William Rycroft. Nov. n
William s. of James Boote. Nov. 13
John s. of James fflecher. Nov. 15
Rodger s. of Thomas Roe. Nov. 16
Thomas s. of William Kelley. Dec. 16
Elizabeth d. of Henry Charnocke. Dec. 23
Gilbert s. of Richard fformby. Dec. 25
John s. of Robert Woodside. Dec. 26
Anne d. of Thomas Narbery. Dec. 26
Jane d. of Anthony Charr. Dec. 27
John s. of Robert Turnor. Jany. 1
Thomas s. of Thomas Dickinson. Jany. 4
Elizabeth d. of William Hardman. Jany. 8
Elizabeth d. of Parcifall Holme. Jany. 13
Darcus d. of Merian Carry. Jany. 13
Anne d. of Richard Johnes. Jany. 20
Jane d. of Thomas Johnson, seaman. Jany. 20
Anne d. of Robert Weads. Jany. 24
Mary d. of Thomas Simson. Jany. 27
67
Edward s. of Thimothy Tarleton. Jany. 29
Ketheren d. of Richard Moorecroft. Jany. 30
Page 2S. Elline d. of William Barton. Jany. 30
James s. of John Erlum. Feb. 20
Samell d. of John Borton. Feb. 21
Joanna d. of Richard Davis. Feb. 24
'William s. of Richard Parr. March 3
Dorithy d. of John Kichlay. March 3
Anne d. of Nicholas Storms. March 1 1
Gilbertt s. of Thomas Bickisstath. March 12
Thomas s. of John Daring. March {Appears to be a
later insertion — no Transcript for comparison^
Margrett d. of Hugh Diggels. March 17
1667.
Elline d. of William Johnson, last day of March
Samuell s. of David Hall. Aprill 1
Robert s. of Nicholas Marcer. Aprill 8
Mary d. of Iramuse Harvy. Aprill 8
Elizabeth d. of John Allcocke. Aprill 14
. . . . d. of John Monelley. Aprill 16
Elizabeth d. of Richard Tarleton. April 2 1
Thomas s. of Richard Williamson, sargent. Aprill 23
Margreat d. of Thomas Tatlocke. Aprill 24
Mertha and Mary d's of William Poultney. Last of Aprill
Mary d. of Marke Hebron. May 2
Page 29. Dorithy d. of Henry Crayne. May 7
Sammuell s. cf Samuell ffazakerley. May 1 5
Thomas s. of William fforber. May 1 6
Anne d. of Richard Wright. May 19
Margreatt d. of George Glover. May 29
Thomas s. of Anthony Banister. June 2
William s. of Robert Kenion. June 2
Peeter s. of Mr Silvester Richman. June 1 1
James s. of James Winfiled. June 30
Henry s. of Thomas Gregson. July 7
Elizabeth d. of John Banks. July 21
9 2
68
Lidiah d. of John Blundell. July 24
Jane d. of Richard Bushell. Aug. 11
Henery s. of William Nicholes. Aug. 1 1
Elizabeth d. of Robert Edwards. Aug. 11
William s. of Thomas Williamson. Aug. 15
Philip s. of William Mills. Aug. 25
John s. of Richard Marcer. Aug 25
John s. of John Lunt. Aug. 27
Page 30. Edward s. of William Newport. Sept. 15
Thomas s. of Gorge Penkeman. Sept. 16
Mary d. of Joseph Cropper. Sept. 23
John s. of John Brindell, seaman. Sept. 26
William s. of William Yonger. Sept. 27
Moses s. of John Sanderson. Sept. 29
Martha d. of William Carry. Sept. 29
Samuell s. of William Worrall. Last of Sept.
Susannah d. of Charels ffeirherst. Oct. 1
Margery d. of William Baley. Oct. 3
Edmond s. of Mr. Thomas Johnson. Oct. 4
William s. of Robert Marcer. Oct. 6
Edmond s. of Ellis Lyon. Oct. 13
Allin s. of Robert Davis. Oct. 13
Fortune s. of George Kinge. Oct. 15
Robert s. of Robert Woodside. Oct. 22
Luke s. of Raph Anton. Oct. 22
John s. of Anthony Johnson. Oct. 27
John s. of John Litherland. Nov. 7
Jane d. of John Litherland. Nov. 10
Anne d. of John Lacocke, pansenger for Ireland. Nov. 15
Nathaniell s. of Jerimiah Hinley. Nov. 17
Page 31. Anne d. of William Done. Dec. 15
Richard s. of John Yeates. Jany. 1
Margreat d. of Thomas Rooe. Jany. 2
Samuell and Eline s. andd. of Thomas Berch. Jany. 19
Mathew s. of Jonathan Glave. Jany. 19
Eline d. of John Kelley. Jany. 19
69
Richard s. of Robert Blevine, seaman. Jany. 29
Gilbert s. of Edward Litherland. Jany. 30
Elizabeth d. of James Jerrom. Feby. 3. ^Appears to be
a later insertion squeezed in. No Transcript for
comparison^
Baniamine s. of James Balle. Feb. 9
Elizabeth d. of George Printon. Feb. 9
William s. of William Blundell. Feb. iS
Elizabeth d. of John Poole. March 1
. . . . s. of John Prescott. March 1 1
Thomas s. of Peeter Alline. March 13
Homphrey s. of James Topping. March 24
1668.
Gillbert s. of Edward Litherland. March 25
Bryan s. of Parcefall Holme. Aprill 12
John s. of John Waring. Aprill 5
Margreat and Elizabeth d's of Thomas Doming.
Aprill 16
Elizabeth d. of Cuthbeard Holland. Aprill 19
Izabell d. of Thomas Perrey. April [2]
Page 32. Margreat d. of Mr. John Leigh, minister. Aprill 21
Richard s. of John Morecroft. Aprill 29
Jotham s. of Joseph Pecocke. May 3
Elinor d. of Henry Carnocke. May 17
Mary d. of Joseph Richerson, borne May 24 and
baptized ye 4 of June following
John son of Thomas Gildos. June 14
Jane d. of William Robinson, seaman. June 15
Richard s. of William Williamson. June 21
John s. of John Rimer, roper. June 2 1
Allis d. of Robert Grossman. Last day of June
Margreatt d. of Bastwell of Dublin in Ireland. July 1
Thomas s. of William Preeson. June 23
William s. of Richard Marsh. July 19
Anne d. of James fflecher. July 19
John sr of Thomas Hordis. July 26
70
Izabell d. of Edmond Whalley. July 26
Margery d. of Philep Harrison. July 28
Mary d. of John Holland. Aug. 9
Anne d. of Thomas Simson. Aug. 9
Margreat d. of Thomas Nicholson. Aug. 11
Thomas s. of John Lyon. Aug 23
Pa^e 33. Izabell d. of William Watmough. Sept. 2
Aygnus d. of John Richards. Sept. 6
Marke s. of John Tue. Sept. 12
Eline d. of Peeter Martine. Sept. 12
Ellin d. of John Mercer. Sept. 28
Thomas s. of John Moniley. Oct. S
Thomas s. of Tho. Williamson. Oct. 1 1
Rebeca d. of Abram Pomfret. Oct. 15
Ellin d. of Wirt Breaerton. Oct. iS
Hannah d. of Hugh Renalls. Oct. 27
[Sidney] the daughter of John Hesketh. Dec. 7
Elliz. d. of Thomas Ashton. Dec. 27
John s. of Raph Johnson. Jany. 24
Richard s. of Witti. Herdman. Jany. 24
Hugh s. of Hugh Letham. Feb. 3
Hannah d. of John Banks. Feb. 7
Elizabeth d. of Henry Higginson. [Feb. 14]
Page. 34 Jame d. of Raph Antton. Feb. 14
Robert s. of Witti. Eccles. March 8
John s. of James [CJ ranes. March 15
John s. of William Lyon. March 21
James s. of Gilbert Sutton. March 21
Ellin d. of Richard Windle. March 24
1669.
Thomas s. of Willi. Worall. March 25
John s. of Nicholas Mercer. March 28
Sarah d. of Docter Richmond. Aprill 1. {Appears to
be a later insertion — does not occur in Transcript.}
Thomas s. of Richard Morcroft. Aprill 3
Samuell s. of William Nicholes. Aprill 15
71
Elizabeth d. of John Phillips. Aprill 29
John s. of Thomas Linicher. May 2
Izabell d. of Robert England. May 2
John s. of Thomas Ryding. May 9
Richard s. of James Johnes. May 16
William s. of William Downe. May 20
Gilbert s. of Thomas Jumpe. May 23
Elizabeth d. of Robert Turner. May 23
Henry s. of Henry Sevenson. May 26
Page 35. Rebekah d. of Peeter Dawson. May 30
John s. of James Sanderson. June 6
Margrett d. of Gorge Penkaman. June 8
Henry s. of Mr John Leigh, minister. June 9
Henry s. of Thomas Wainewright. June 24
Katheren d. of Richard Wright. June 27
Anne d. of Robert Biggings. July 1
Elizabeth d. of John Walles. July 7
Charles s. of Thomas Dickinson. July 18
William s. of John Harries. July 19
Margreatt d. of Richard Rimer. Aug. 1
Robert s. of Roger Gorsuch. Last of July
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Whitthead. Aug. 3
Edward s. of Edward Parr. Aug. 6
John s. of John Borton. Aug. 8
Eline d. of William Ricraft. Aug. 9
Eline d. of Henry Jobson. Aug. 15
Thomas s. of Thomas Woolfall. Sept. 19
John & Anne s. & d. of Richard fformby. Sept 21
Thomas s. of John Joynson. Sept. 22
Elizabeth d. of Richard Gill. Sept. 26
Sarah d. of Richard Tarleton. Sept. 26
William s. of Thomas [Berch]. Sept. 22 [From
Transcript.}
Pa%e 36. Obediah s. of Daniell Swift. Sept. 28
Katherene d. of Henry Hard man. Oct. 3
72
Phebe d. of Mr. Ja. Jerrom. ditto die. [Appears to
have been a later insertion — does not occur in the
Transcript, .]
John s. of Raph Eccleston. Oct. n
Thomas s. of Robert Mercer. Oct. 15.
William s. of Edward Bancks. Oct. 1 7
Richard s. of Thomas Roe. Oct. 26
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Norbury, was borne Oct. 17
about 8 aclocke att night, and baptized 26 of the
same month
John s. of Thomas Nicholson. Nov. 28
Samuell s. of Thomas Smalshaw. Dec. 5
Elizabeth d. of Richard Bushell. Jany. 6
Thomas s. of Joseph Richardson. Jany. 13
Nathaniell s. of John Richards. Jany. 16
Margreat d. of Ellis Lyon. Jany. 16.
Mary d. of Roger James. Jany. 16
Ann d. of Daniell Curtious. Jany. 19
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Patterick. Jany. 25
Elizabeth d. of John Monelley, junior. Jany. 26
Peeter s. of James Scasbricke. Feb. 2
Mary d. of John Morecroft. Feb. 4
Thomas s. of Anthony Johnson. Feb. 20
Victoria d. of John Warring. Feb. 20
[Ann dau. of] Henry Knowles. [Feb. 23] [From
Transcript.']
Page 37. Richard s. of William Johnson. Feb. 27
1670.
Elizabeth d. of Robert Bushell. March 27.
Anne d, of Thomas Newland. Last of March
Alis d. of William Mills. Aprill 24
William s. of John Kelley. May 8
Mary d. of Mr. John Hesketh. May 8
Elizabeth d. of James Winfield. May 12
Hannah d. of James Story. Aprill 24
Eline d. of Robert Leadbeater. Aprill 19
73
Margreat d. of John Litherland. May 3
Thomas s. of Simon Arrowsmith. May 3
John s. of Thomas Boulton. May 15
Henry s. of Thomas Cocks. May 16
Thomas s. of Henry Crayne. May 24
Margret d. of Witt Mullinex. May 29
Sarah d. of Witt Fleetwood. June 6
Rachell d. of Raph Anton. June 12
Mary d. of James Brindle. June 26
William s. of Witt Prieston. June 27
Mary d. of Henry Houghton. June 30
Alice d. of Thomas Hurdis. July 10
Richard s. of Richard Morecroft. July 17
John s. of George . . . July {Register mutilated.}
Page 38. William s. of Godfrey Hughs. July 25
Ann d. of Peter Allin. July 27
Richard s. of Thomas Lion. August 7
Margret d. of James ffietcher. Aug. 7
Alice d. of Witt Crompton. Aug. 16
John s. of Richard Gill. Aug. 16
Katheren d. of Mr Thomas Bickistath. Sept. 12
James s. of Thomas Topping. Sept. 20
Martha d. of Thomas Gildus. Sept. 21. {Appears to
be a later insertion — no Transcript for comparison.']
Margratt d. of Thomas Cemp. Oct. 23
Elizabeth d. of Mr Thomas Johnson. Oct. 25
Sarah d. of Mr Thomas Cleaton. Oct. 26
Robert s. of John Davis. Oct. 27
Mathew s. of Henry Cragg. Nov. 1
Roger s. of Mr Thomas Chapman. Nov. 2
Richard s. of Richard Diggles. Nov. 7
Richard s. of Thomas Witthead. Nov. 7
Gilbert s. of Edward Johnes. Nov. 9
Thomas s. of Richard Marcer. Nov. 13
John s. of Mr Robert Seacom. Nov. 22
Elizabeth d. of John Pemberton. Dec. 6
74
Katheren d. of Henry Leay. Dec. 10
Joseph s. of William Wattmough. Dec. 14
Alis d. of William Nicholes. Dec. 20
Page 39. Nathaniell s. of Edward Simson. Dec. 21
Mary d. of Richard Piatt. Dec. 29
Henry s. of John Tewe. Dec. 29
Thomas s. of John Story. Jany. 2
William s. of William Barton. Jany. 6
Margreatt d. of Anthony Banister. Jany. 6
Richard s. of Mr Robert Hunter. Jany. 13
Robert s. of William Evns. Jany. 17
Abram s. of John Morcroft. Jany. 25
Gorge s. of Edward Browne. Jany. 25
Edward s. of James Rothwell. Feb. 2. [Appears to be
a later insertion — no Transcript for comparison.}
Thomas s. of Cuthbeard Holland. Feb. 12
Catheren d. of Thomas Barker. Feb. 12
James s. of Raph Johnson. Feb. 13
Allis d. of William Ansdall. Feb. 15.
Hamlett s. of Thomas Stockley. Feb. 16
John s. of John Walles. Feb. 19
John s. of John Tumpson. March 1
Thomas s. of Robert Blevine. March 2
Raph s. of John Lunt. March 15
Thomas s. of John Glover. March 19
1671.
Jane d. of Irasmus Harvey. Last of March
Thomas s. of William Williamson. Aprill 23
Martha d. of Gorge Benner. Aprill 25
Thomas son of Ralph E . . . Aprill 25 [Register
711 u t Hated — no 7 1 anscript. ]
Page 40. Sara d. of Evan Stocke. Aprill 24
Edward s. of William Rice. May 7
Thomas s. of Thomas Birch. May 29
John s. of Edward Archer. June 6
Richard s. of Hugh Digles. July 2
75
Henry s. of Jon Lancellott. June 8. [Appears to have
been a later insertion — no Transcript for comparison ?\
Thomas s. of Thomas Whitehead. July 4
Sarah d. of Wm ffieetwood, borne ye 4 and Bapt. 10 June
Elizabeth d. of Anthony Wood. June 14
Margu d. of Mr. Raph W'"son. Sept. n
Elizabeth d. of John Clarke. Oct. 18.
James s. of Bryan Borrick. Oct. 22
John s. of Thomas Dichfield. Nov. 28
Mary d. of Jo" Richards. Dec. 26
Margery d. of Robt. Biggins. Jany. 6
Thomas s. of John Haslome. Jany. 12
Jonathan s. of Jo11 Joinson. Feb. 2
Carrill s. of Doctr Silvester Richmond. Feb. 21
Rebecka d. of Rob' Bellen. March 18
Shamueld. of Edward Williamson. March 22. [Appears
to have been a later insertion — no Transcript for
comparison.]
1672.
Page 41. Rich. s. of Roger James. March 30
George s. of George King. May 1
Alice d. of Nich. Mercer. May 6
Anne d. of Jon Everett. May 8
John s. of Williii Lambe. ditto xi
Willm s. of George Naylor. ditto 30
Rich. s. of Jo" Kennion. June 6
Wm s. of Robert Lunt. June 10
Sarah d. of Capt. Edw. Tarleton. June
Jo" s, of John Ashhurst. June 27
Rebecka d. of M1' Ja. Jerrom. July 4
Alice d. of Mr Peter Atherton. July 5
Peter s. of Thomas Hurdes. July 22
John s. of Jo" Whittley. July 31
Margtl d. of Thomas Tyrer. Aug 15
Elizabeth d. of John Tiew. ditto 30
Margery d. of Edw. Halsall. Sept. 8
76
Jane d. of Willm ffleetwood, borne 9 & baptiz. 12 Sept.
Phillip son of Math. Walker, ditto 21
Rebecka d. of Wm Vallentine. Oct. 19
Ellen d. of Peter Allen, ditto 24
William s. of Rich. Gill, ditto 28
John s. of Edw. Ogden. Nov. 1
Jonath" s. of Willm Benn. ditto 4
Page 42. John s. of James Rothwell. Nov. 10
Joseph s. of Jon Dichfield. ditto die.
James s. of Rich. Tarleton. Dec. 1
Sam11 s. of Rich. Mercer, ditto 6
Sam11 s. of Tho. Gildus. ditto 10
Jon s. of Wm Litherland Drap. ditto 14
Dorathy d. of James ffletcher. ditto 26
Anne d. of Edw. Booker, ditto 28
Edw. s. of Edw. Rycroft. Feb. 12
Charles s. of Hen. Stevenson, ditto 16
Charles s. of Charles Smith, ditto die
Willm s. of Wm Preeson. ditto 23
Isabell d. of Jon Tomson, ditto die
Mary d. of Wm Trueman. ditto 28
Kath. d. of Robert Rylance. March 2
Mathias s. of Wm Gaily, ditto die
Raph s. of Edw. Willmson. ditto 16.
1673.
Kath. d. of Rich. Diggles. March 25
John s. of Edw. Browne, ditto die
Thomas s. of Thomas Jumpe. Aprill 1
Sidney d. of Mr Jon Hesketh. ditto 3
Anne d. of Anth. Wood, ditto die
Rich. s. of Thomas Stockley. Aprill 4
Thomas s. of Rich. Tarleton. ditto 30
Thomas s. of Gilbet Sutton. May 7
77
fIDartoocs.
1662.
Page 1. John Pascofild and Elizabeth Ploney. July 21
Thimothy Tarleton was maried the ig August
Richard Right was maried the 25 day of August
Thomas Marcer and Jane Mercer. Dec. 8.
Richard Wollfull and Elizabeth Rushton. Feb. 2 1
Erasmus Harvey was maried August 1 1
1663.
Thomas Blundell and Eline Walles. May 13
Thomas ffletcher and Dorithy Barker. May 18
John Tomson and Mertha Garrett. May 22
Henry Thornton and Dority Dochson. July 26
Robert Robinson and Margrery Riding. Aug. 18
William Richardsonn and Izabell Martine. Sept. 1
Robert Blevine and Katherenn Harrison. Jany. 6
John Greene of Thornton and Margery Foller of Ince-
Blundell. Feb. 6
John ffinch and Elizabeth Ireland, both of Hayle
Wood. Feb. 6
Gorge King and Katheren Kelly, of this Towne.
Jany. 31
Robert Biggings and Anne Bickistath, of this Towne^
by Banns. Feb. 4, 1665
1664.
Page 2. Robert Edwards and Judeth Anderton. Aprill 10
William Webster and Margreat Waynwright, both of
Hyton parish. April 23
John Loyle and Mary Hoult, both of this Towne.
May 5
Richard Holland and ffranches Simson. Oct. 23
Peeter Erby and Mary Woods. Nov. 12
1665.
Thomas Bancks, of Jince in Cheshire, and Anne
Glover, of Brombro. March 28
78
Willm Rimmer, of Liverpool^, and Allis Halsall, of the
same towne, ware maried Jen. ye 5, 1662
Nicholas Rimmer, of Formbie, and Allis Rimmer, of
the same towne, ware maried Feb. 20, 1663
John Marttin, of Salghall-massey, in the county of
Chester, and Margret Addleington, of Halle, in the
county of Lancaster, ware maried June 30, 1664
Pirsivall Holme, of Lifpoole, and Ann Blundell.
April 2
John Bockley and Margreatt Williamson, with licence.
May 14
Lorence Brownloe and Rebecah Bird, with licence.
June 26
William Worrall and Elizabeth Granger, with licence.
July 21
Raphe Anthom and Elizabeth Higginson, both of this
Towne, with licence. July 29
Page 3. Thomas Perrey and Alice Rimmer, both of this towne,
by publycation. Sept. 2
John Philpe and Izabell Morecroft, by publication.
Sept. 24
John Lancaster and Eline Barrow, by publication.
October 29.
John Winfield, of Darby, and Elizabeth Knowles, of
Woulton, with lycence. Nov. 4
James Topping and Anne Kenion, both of this Towne.
Nov. 14
Edward Parre and Margreatt Tyrer, both of this Towne,
with a lycence. Nov. 16
Henry Gobson and Bettrigh Bowton, being three times
publised. Feb. 4
John Bacnks, of Kirkdall, and Jane Eccleston, of this
towne, with a licence. Feb. 14
1666.
James Brindell and Anne Bradshaw, both of this
Towne, with publication. Aprill 28
79
John Holland and Elinor Scasbricke, both of Bebington,
with a licence. Aprill 16
Thomas Boardman and Sarah Tarleton, both of this
Towne, with a licence. July i
James Coppell and Jane Tyrer, of Tarbocke in Hyton
parrish, with licence. July 28
Page 4. William Barton and Margery loye, by publication.
Sept. 27. [Loyle in the Transcript. ~\
John Whittley and Anne Kelley, both of this Towne.
Oct. 28
Joseph Richerson and Sarah Revenshaw, with licence
Nov. 18
John Boats and Elizabeth Williamson, both of this
Towne, by publication. Jany. 23
Gorge Martine and Sarah Wattmough, with licence,
Feb. 2
Gorge ffry and Margreatt Tarleton, both of this Towne,
with licence. Feb. 6
1667.
William Robinson and Eline Blanchard, by publication.
May 19
Mr William Squire and Isabell Story, with licence.
June 10
Thomas Doming and Margreat Brookes, both of this
Towne. July 28
John Joynson and Elizabeth Mawthew, both of this
Towne, by publication. Oct. 1
John Richards and Margery Dasbery, both of this
Towne, by publication. Dec. 16
Peeter Atherton and Eline Sandiford, both of this
Towne, with licence. March 22
1668.
Richard Jacson and Anne Eccleston, widdow, with
licence. June 11
Thomas Cocks and Margery Crayne, with lincens.
Dec. 24
80
John Medowes and Mary Ravenscroft, of Geaton in
Worrall, with lycence. January 10
John Walles and Jane Lenesley, with lycence. Oct. 13
Page 5. Abraham Aired and Margery Blevin, with lycence.
Jany. 30
[The marriage of Thomas Heyes and Elizabeth Seddon,
Teb. 10, 1 668, by licence, appears in the Transcript,
but is 7iot entered in this Register Book.']
1669.
Robert Rylands and Katheren Heyes. Aprill 13
Henry Leay and Elizabeth Bushell, with a lycence.
July 28
Edward Simson and Eline Hinley, both of this Towne.
Oct. 22
1670.
Edward Tirer and Ann Hairfoote. May 23
Richard Warbrick and Catherine Scasebrige, with a
licence. July 1
Michael Barker and Elizabeth Ervie. July 4
Nickolas Mollenix and Janatt Roose, with lincence.
Feb. 5
William Carter and Allis Tyrer, with lincence. Feb. 5
1671.
William Carry and Margreat Orell, both of this Towne,
by publication. Oct. 18
Mr William Olliffe and Margrett Winstanley. Sept. 9
81
Budaite.
1661.
Page 3. Allis Chantrill, widdow. Feb. 27
Allis Woodward, widdow. March 4
. . . . sonn Richard Scasbricke. March 19
Anne Char, of Brombrow. March 2 1
William Berry. March 12
1662.
Sarah Bartin d. of John Bartine. March 25
Ketheren d. of William Garner. Aprill 4
Barbery d. of Edward Flitcrast. Aprill 5
Samwell d. of John Blundell. April! 5
Thomas s. of Edward Tarleton. Aprill 6
Richard Berch. Aprill n
Phillipp Cocke. Aprill 1 1
James s. of John Chambers Aprill 30
Richard s. of Henry Moore. May 30
Alixander Wharocke. July 23
James s. of ffrances Hunter. Oct. 10
Samyell Williamson. Oct. 20
Elizabeth wife of Thomas Celley. Oct. 30
Mary d. of Mr Gorge Glover. Nov. 1 7
John Bancks sonne of Lorence Bancks of Kirdall
was borne the first day of May in the yeare of our
lord god one thousand sixe hundred and eleven and
baptized afterwards att Liverpoole the same month.
The above entry relating to John Bancks is written on a
slip of paper, and bound in ivitli the parchment
leaves.
Page 4. Elizabeth wife of Thomas Char. Nov. 26
Mrs Susannah Walshman. Dec. 10
Mrs Margreat Bird. Dec. 22
John s. of William Harison, of Gocborne. Dec. 28
82
Mr Thomas Weaver. J any. 3
John s. of Thomas Hancocke. Feb. 2
Rachall d. of Simon Arrowsmith. Jany. 18
Randell s. of Randell Dawson. Feb. 5
Margreat wife of Richard Holland. Feb. 11
Elizabeth Ricraft, widdow. Feb. 12
John Hewett, a passenger intening for Ireland. Feb. 1 2
Margery lurting. Feb 18
Robert Hervey. Feb. 22
Abraham s. of John Whittellaw, of toxtath parke.
Feb 22
Thomas Plum. Feb. 25
Edward s. of Mr Edward Moore, of banke hall. Feb. 26
Katheren wife of Thomas Walker. March 15
1663.
Mr Henry Borscoe. March 27
Page 5. Mr Edward fformby. March 28
Daniell s. of Richard Everitt, of Toxtath parke.
March 29
Ann d. of John Rimmer. Aprill 19
Hannah d. of Tho. Simson. Aprill 28
Elizabeth wife of Peeter Wallker. May 6
Mary wife of Edward Barnes, of We . . . Aprill 3
Anne dau. of Richard Bushell. May 16
William Holme, mason. May 15
Katheren Coppow, widdow. May 20
Elizabeth wife of Richard Wright. June 1
William s. of Phillip Norris, of fformby. June 5
Peeter s. of Sillvister Richman. June 22
Robert s. of Christopher Warton. June 22
George Wright. June 25
John s. of William Goore. July 25
Elizabeth d. of Thimothy Tarleton. July 30
. . . . s. of Bryan Webster. Aug. 10
Mary d. of John Litherland. Aug. 25
Clare Harrocks, widdow. Sept. 6
83
Pagc(>. William Peerson. Sept. 12
Katheren Hill, widdow^ Oct. 28
Dorithy d. of Thomas Jumpe. Nov. 4
Thomas Rattlife. Jany. 14
Mr Robert Sutton. Jany. 15
Henry Tarbocke. Jany. 17
Margreat Gilberthropp, widdow. Jany. 29
Elizabeth wife of Robert Lyon. Jany. 3 r
Richard Eccleston s. of Mrs .... Feb. 1
John s. of Richard Windell. Feb. 5
Robert s. of Robert Wead. Feb. 22
Bartholomew s. of John Tomson. Feb. 25
Josuah s. of William Simson. Feb. 25
John s. of Robert Woodside. Feb. 27
Ann Marcer. March 4
1664.
Thomas s. of Thomas Holland. March 29
Elizabeth wife of Thomas Litherland. Aprill 3
Henry s. of Henry Tarbocke. Aprill 14
Ellinor Wetherby. Aprill 25
Page 7. Samuell s. of Mr Richard Higginson, of Wescheste
B . . . . r. Aprill 21 [Of Chester, in the
Tra?iseript.]
William s. of Robert Cliffe. Aprill 23
Ann Browne, widdow. May 1 1
Homphrey Roby. May 19
Rachell d. of Even Marsh. June 6
Thomas Andoe, seaman. July 18
Elizabeth d. of Robert Marcer. Sept. 7
Allis Strakey wife of John Starkey. Sept 27.
Thomas Blundell. Oct. 6
Thomas Kelly. Oct. 2c
Elizabeth wife of John Houghton. Nov. 4
Dorithy Robinson, widdow. Nov. 13
Alis Caderton. Nov. 19
Margreate Manering. Nov. 19
G 2
84
Thomas s. of Peeter Martine. Nov. 22
Lidiah wife of John Walker. Dec. 1
Alixander s. of James Heyes. Dec. 8
Thomas s. of Edmound Lenesley. Dec. 15
Darcus d. of William Garner. Dec 15
Mrs Dorithy Sandiford, widdow. Dec. 23
Page 8. Mr John Leigh. Jany. 3
Allis wife of Joseph Keile. Jany. 10
Thomas Nicholson. Jany. 18
Elizabeth wife of Robert Cliff. Jany. iS
William s. of Mr John Leigh, curate. Feb. 5
Alderman Thomas Story. Feb. 4
Richard Holland Feb. 13
Mr Edward Allcocke. Feb. 27
Allis wife of John Sutton. March 1
William Dainty. March 6
Henry s. of William Nicholes. March 13
1665.
Elizabeth d. of William Holsoe. March 26
Robert s. of Mr Richard Percefall. March 27
Robert s. of John Monelley. Aprill 2
Eline Robinson, widdow. Aprill 23
Mary d. of Marke Hebron- was baptized May 10
John s. of Thomas Robinson. May 14
Samwell wife of William Parker. May 18
Thomas Brockbank. May 25
James s. of William Parker. May 25
Page 9. Dority wife of Thomas fflecher. Last day of May
Hannah d. of Henry Tarbucke. Last day of May
Katherem wife of Gorge Suddon. June 5
John s. of Robert Kenion. June 1 1
Richard s. of Robert Kenion. June 13
Rachall d. of Mr Richard Williamson. June 14
William s. of Peeter Dawson. June 26
* The Baptism of Mary Hebron was probably entered by mistake in the
Burial Register.
85
Anne d. of Thomas Johnson. July 5
. . . . d. of Robert Leadbeater. July 8
Edward s. of Thomas Ashbrocke. July 25
John s. of William Ackers. July 26
Allis d. of Thomas Woolfall. Last day of July
Allis Johns, widdow. August 3
Sarah d. of Mr John Pemberton. August 4
Jacob s. of Gorge Bennett. August 5
Anne d. of James Boote. August 9
Elizabeth d. of John Monelley. August 12
Jannatt d. of John Rimmer. August 13
Martha d. of Cuthbeard Holland. August 13
Pa^e 10. Mr John Higginson. August 18
John Heayes. August 30
Christopher Hudson. Sept. 4
Raph s. of John Marc.er. Sept. 5
Edward Sutton. Sept. 17
Thomas Ashbrocke. Sept. 24
Mertha d. of Edward Barton. Sept. 26
. . . . d. of Ellinor Balle. Sept. 28
Deborah d. of William fforber. Oct. 4
Rodger Harrison. Oct. 9
Eline d. of Richard Tarleton. Oct. 15
Elizabeth d. of James Blevin. Oct. 19
Richard Boore. Oct. 21
Elizabeth wife of ffranches fibster. Oct. 23
Thomas s. of Thomas Chapman, junior. Oct. 29
Eline d. of Edward Banks. Nov. r
Richard s. of Thomas Galloway. Nov. 9
Daniell s. of Joseph Willson. Nov. 22
Henry s. of Thomas Robinson. Dec. 1
Henri s. of Joseph Willson. Dec. 2
Page 11. Richard s. of William Hothersall. Dec. 4
Jane d. of William Poultney. Dec. 24
James Hoult. January 1 1
Samuell s. of Jonathan Glave. January 1 5
86
John s. of William Mills. Dec. 29
Lorance s. of John Rimmer. Jany. 19
Margreat d. of William Bruerton. Jany. 27
Thomas s. of Robert Weads. Jany. 29
. . . . d. of John Moneley. Feb. 4
Allice Norris, widdow. Feb. 10
Sarah wife of Mr John Chanler. Feb. 18
Jane Borton, widdow. March 8
William s. of Thomas Williamson. March 1 1
Anthony Miries. March 22
1666.
John Holme. Aprill 2
Margreatt d. of Edward Bancks. Aprill 21
Dorithy d. of Gorge Glover. May 9
William s. of Peeter Dawson. May 12
Richard s. of Thomas Galloway. May 22
Page T2. William s. of John Tomson. May 30
Margreat Slator, widdow. June 25
Nancy wife of Nathen Glave. July 4
Richard Brockebanke. July 5
William Dainty, junior. July 30
John s. of William Ranforde. Sept. 5
William Rice, of this Towne. Sept. 6
Margery Brockbanke. Sept. 13
William and Rowe. Sept. 16
Anne d. of Thomas Coventree. Sept. 23
Allis d. of Anthony Johnson. Sept. 26
Sisly Harrison, widdow. Oct. 10
Jane d. of William Ranford, decesed. Oct. i;
Henry s. of Hennry Higginson. Nov. 2
John s. of Thomas Dickinson. Nov. 7
Robert s. of Mr Richard Percifall. Nov. 12
Eline d. of Robert Marcer. Nov. 17
Jane Martine, widow. Nov. 24
John s. of Robert Woodside. Dec. 27
Page 13. Edward s. of James ffrey. Dec. 7
87
Dorithy Bickistath, widdow. Jany. 10. [Bixfet/i, in
Transcript.]
Mary Kide, widdow. Jany. 16. [Kidd, in Transcript.]
Margreatt wife of William Jumpe. Jany. 27
Thomas s. of Thimothy Tarleton. Jany. 30
Anne wife of Mr Lorence Briers. Feb. 7
Mr Mihall Tarleton. Feb. 10
Mary wife of John Williamson. Feb. 12
Johanah d. of Rich. Davis. Feb. 28
Samuell s. of Robert Leadbeater. March 3
William s. of Richardd Parr. March 12
Hugh s. of Mr Hugh Lathom. March 07.
Anne d. of Richard Kenion, decesed. March 15
1667.
Mary d. of Thomas Simson. March 28
Thomas Witter. Aprill 8
Jane Allcocke, widdow. Aprill 19
Margreat wife of Mr Edward Williamson. Aprill 19
Edward Walker, of Pilling. Aprill 21
Georg Ands, passenger for Ireland. Aprill 28
Raph s. of Rodger James. May 3
Allixander Patiances, seaman. May 3
John s. of James fflecher. May 4
Page 14. Anne d. of Robert Hardman. May 7
Henry Rattcliff, searvant of Willia Blundell. May 9
Thomas Litherland. May 10
William Eccleston. May ] 7
Allis Pemberton. May 20
George Fry, marchant. May 24
James s. of Robert Blevine, seaman. June 2
Margreat d. of Thomas Woolefall. June 5
William s. of Robert Blevine, tailor. June n
Richard Holford. June 8
Cristopher s. of Hugh Lathom. June 13
John .... a passenger intendinge for Ireland,
June 28
88
William s. of William Simson. June 2
Mary d. of John Cooke. July 4
Peeter s. of mister Sillvister Richman. July 4
Mertha d. of William Simson. July 6
Mertha d. of William Simson. July 10
Rebeckah Granger. July n
Thomas Corlel, of Renivvorth in Lancashire. July 17
Anne d. of Mr Samuell ffazakerley. July 21
Page 15. Edward s. of John Rimmer. July 22
John Christiann, marchant. July 26
Rodger Busshell. July 29
Margreat wife of James Apleton. Aug. 3
William s. of James Boats. Aug. 12
Edward Barton. Aug. 14
Samuell s. of Mr Samuell ffazakerley. Sept. 10
John Williamson, senior. Sept. 16
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Robinson. Sept. 18
Anne wife of Mr Gilbert fformby. Oct. 6
Alline s. of Robert Davis. Oct. 12
Margery d. of William Bailey. Oct. 19
Elizabeth wife of William [Eccous ?J Oct. 27
William Greaton. Oct. 28
Charles ffairhurst. Nov. 9
Jane d. of Richard Busshell. Nov. 10
Nathen Glave. Nov. 12
William s. of Oliver ffairherst. Nov. 13
Jayne d. of Anthony Charr. Nov. 27
John Clinton, Anne Irishman. Dec. 9
Margreate d. of Gorge Glover. Dec. 12
Elizabeth Parkinson. Dec. 21
Eline d. of John Thomson, mariner, latly decesed.
Dec. 20
Anne wife of Thomas Pattericke. Dec. 22
Dorithy wife of John Yeats. Jany. 2
Page 16. William s. of John Hirres. Jany. 3
Anne d. of William Doane. Jany. 13
89
Mr William Kitchine, marchant. Jany. 1 2
Liddiah d. of John Blundell. Jany. 18
Samuell s. of Thomas Berch. Jany. 25
Eline d. of Thomas Berch. Jany. 29
Elinor wife of Mr Robert Moore. Feb. 4
Hannah wife of Peeter Beate. Feb. 6
James Woolfall. Feb. 13
Thomas s. of Richard Williason, cariorgen. Feb. 16
John Griffith. Feb. 27
William s. of Thomas Williamson, seaman. Feb. 27
Thomas Massey, of Nether Walton, nere Warinton.
March 3
Samuell s. of Richard Parr. March 8
Henry s. of Thomas Laneslett. March 20
1668.
Thimothy Tarleton. A prill 22
Margreat d. of Thomas Doming. Aprill 25
Thomas Harvey, a seaman, borne in county of Dossett,
May 1
Edward Everitt. May 14
Samuell Postlethwitt. May 22
Hannah d. of Samuell Postlethwitt. May 23
Edward Shouldham, of Linne, in the county of Norfolke.
June 5
Peeter Laiardus. June 13. [Lafardus, in Transcript.]
Hugh Nicholas, of Mosson. June 14
Anne wife of Thomas Norbury. June 12
Page 17. Alis wife of Robert Marcer. June 19
Thomas Scasbricke. June 23
Margreatt d. of Mr John Leigh. June 26
Jotham s. of Joseph Peacocke. June 26
John Yeates. July 12
Robert Blevine, tayler. July 14
Robert Robinson. July 16
Margery d. of Phillip Harison. July 29
Thomas Haseldine. August 7
90
Sarah Booth, widdow. August n
Jane d. of William Greaton. August 12
Elizabeth wife of Anthony Thomson. August 14
Alis d. of Robert Crossman. August 24
John Hodgson. Sept. 16
Thomas Simson. Oct. 5
John Kenion. Oct. 22
John Rowson. Oct. 30
Sarah wife of Samuell ffazackerly. Sept. 22
Jane wife of Edmund Linesley. Sept. 28
Ann wife of John Sanders. Nov. 10
Ann Ausrustin. Dec. 10
Page 18. Ann wife of Richard Williamson. Oct. 12
Richard Blevine. Last day of December.
Mertha d. of Willi Simpson. Last day of December.
William Eccleston. Jany. 6
Cisley Williamson. Jany. 6
Anne wife of John Owen. Jany. 12. ^Appears to be a
later insertion — does not occur in Transcript, ,]
Ellen d. of John Higinson. Feb. 6
Thomasin Moniley. March 9
Mary wife of David Cooke. March 9
George Prenton. Aprill 9
Richard Bullock. Aprill 10
1669.
Jane d. of Thomas Witter. Aprill 12
Leonard fhnkes, gentleman. April 26
Mary d. of William Dainty. May 9
William Middleton. May 12
Mary wife of Robert Curran. May 19
John s. of John Story. May 27
Thomas Robinson. May 28
Mertha d. of William Cary. May 29
Page 19. Jonathan Beecroft, Bornley in Lancashire. June 3
William fformby, of fformby. June 10
Eline wife of Richard Windle. June 1 7
91
Izabell d. of Robert Woodside. June 21
William s. of Edward Eccles. June 22
Mathew s. of John Heyes. June 22
Gray s. of Edward Moore, esquire. June 22
Jacob s. of John Sanderson. July 1
Dorithy wife of William Downe. July 2
John s. of Mr John Warring. July 4
Cornelious s. of John Holland. July 5
Crostopher s. of Thomas Galloway. July 5
Margery Heald, widdow. July 14
Richard s. of Richard Bushell. July 17.
■ Aster d. of Robert Davis. July 18
John Poole. July 19
Thomas Richerson. July 23
Elizabeth wife of Thomas Galloway. July 23
William Simson. July 27
Mr Edmund Parre, of Heasome, in Prescott parish.
July 30
William Edwards, of Measberry, in the county of Salopp,
gent. man. August 1
Page 20. Mertha d. of Thomas Gildus. August 5
Moses s. of John Sanderson. August 9
John Walles, of this towne. August 12
Elizabeth d. of Thomas Whitthead. August 15
Jane d. of William Rice. August 16
Jane Cue, of Lancaster Parrish. August 21
Thomas s. of Richard Morecroft. August 21
Edward Howrowbine. August 22
Elizabeth d. of John Walles. August 2S
Samuell s. of Mr Richard Parcefall. August 29
William s. of Richard Windfield. August 29
John s. of John Morecraft. Sept. 8
William s. of William Done. Sept. 15
Mr Edward Williamson. Sept. 23. [Alderman William-
son in the Transcript.]
John Erloum. Sept. 25
92
William Thompson. Sept. 25
Mary d. of John Coweard. Sept. 28
William s. of Richard Lurting. Sept. 30
Margreat fformby. Oct. 3
Ann Printon, widdow. Oct. 10
James s. of John Bamber. Oct. 10
Elin Blevin, widdow. Oct. n
Page 21. Parnell wife of Michaell Barker. Jany. 8
Mary Hill. Jany. 20
John Glover, carrier. Jany. 21
Homphrey Marcer. Feb. 17
Elin Hesketh. Feb. 17
Thomas Waller. March 6
Elizabeth wife of Richard Crumton. March 1 1
1670.
William Ball. April 5
Isabell Squire. Aprill 8
Nathaniell s. of Jerimiah Hindley. April 5
Margery d. of Richard Rimer. Aprill 1 1
Ellizabeth Burch. Aprill 1 1
Jane d. of Robert Briers. Aprill 21
Margery d. of Robert Blevine. May 1
Margret d. of Thomas Nichollson. May 5
Willi Windle. May 7
William Johnson. May 8
Allic wife of Willi Cary. May 1 1
Rebeca d. of Peetter Dawson. May 15
Robert Eccles. May 23
Ellin wife of William Moniley, the sargent. May 30
Page 22. John s. of John Burton. May 28
William s. of William Bruerton. June 2
William Bradoke. June 4
Martha wife of Willi Robinson. June 6
John s. of William Bradoke. June 13
Elizabeth d. of Janne Alcocke, wid. June 13
Catherine wife of Robert Ryland. June 19
98
Mary d. of John Jackson. Aug. 1 1
Richard s. of Edward Tarleton. Aug. 20
Thomas s. of John Cooke. Sept. 3
Mertha d. of William Poultney. Sept. 4
Robert s. of William Ecculs. Sept. 5
Margery Horrowbine, widdow. Sept. 12
Margreat wife of John Poultney. Sept. 14
Sarah wife of Edward Heys. Oct. 25
William Royston. Last day of October
Elin Ryding. Nov. 7
Thomas Banks. Nov. 12.
Sevall wife of William Leech. Nov. 19
Peeter s. of Peeter Martin. Nov. 25
Eline d. of John Everitt. Nov. 29
William s. of John Celley. Jany. 3
Robert s. of Mr Robert Briers. Jany. 18
Thomas Berch. Jany.
Ann dau. of Nicholas Stone. Last of January
Pa°e 23. Richard Atherton. Feb. 1
John Higginson. Feb. 6
Richard Whithead. Feb. 10
John s. of Mr Robert Seacome. Feb. 12
William Chorley. Feb. 19
Eline Kenion. March 1
A bra 111 Tindall. March 2
John s. of George King. March 19
Richard s. of John Whitley. March 23
1671.
Richard Norris. Aprill 3
Thomas Norbury. Aprill 1 1
Richard Rogerson. Aprill 13
James Apleton. April 15
Elizabeth Moore. Aprill 15
Dority d. of William fforber. Aprill 22
Thomas s. of John Kelley. May 4
Jane Story. May 4
94
John s. of Raph Eccleston. May n
Ann wife of William (Olive ?). May 23
Eline wife of George Lucus. June 15
Henry s. of Thomas Gregson. June 16
Elizabeth d. of Anthony Charr. June 18
Mary wife of Symon Arrowsmith. Aug. 22
Willm Rimmar, marrinr Sept. 21
Buryalls, 1672.
Page 24. Margery d. of Wra. Rimar. Aprill 10
Marg" d. of Mr Thomas Clarke. May 22
Elinor wife of Willam Bay ley. ditto 30
Alice d. of Tho. Hurdes. June 6
Willni Price. Nov. n
Alderman Thomas Blackmore. ditto 21
John Williamson, marrim" Dec. 17
Rich. s. of Robrt . . . Dec. 25
Robet Breers, Me.chant. Jany. 20
Jane d. of David Wilson, ditto 26
Law. Brownlow, gent. Jany. 18
1673.
Thomas Tattlock. March 29
John Whitestones. Aprill 30
95
3n&ey to Baptisms.
Achars. II*
Allen- Allin. 24,31,38,41
Allcock. 14, 15, 18, 20, 25, 28
Ansdall. 39
Anton— Amton. 26, 30, 34, 37
Archer. 23, 40
Airowsmith. 14, 17, 24, 37
Ashbrooke. II, 17
Ashhurst. 41
Ashton. 33
Atherton. 41
Banister. 1, 29, 39
Balle. 11, 17, 18, 23, 31
Bamber. 14, 25
Banks— Bancks. 17, 29, 33, 36
(and wider Burials, page 3).
Bastwell. 32
Barker. 39
Benn. 41
Benner. 39
Bennett. 22, 26
Bell. 21
Bellen. 40
Belley— Baley. 13, 30
Berch— Birch, n, 17, 25, 31, 35,
40
Bickistath. 13, 28, 38
Biggings, 35, 40
Blevin. 19, 25, 26, 31, 39
Blundell. 14, 16, 20, 25, 29, 31
Booker. 42
Boote. 11, 16, 27
Boore. 1 1
Borton— Barton. 18, 19, 28, 35, 39
Borrick. 40
Bockley. 25
Boulton. 37
Braerton — Bruerton. 15, 23, 33
Brindell — Brindle. 30, 37
Browne. 14, 39, 42
Bushell. 11, 15, 16, 19, 29, 36, 37
Carry. 27, 30
Cclley. 22
Cemp. 38
Char. 11, 22, 27.
Charnocke. 10, 27, 32
Chappman. 22, 38
Cliffe. 15
Cleaton. 38
Clarke. 40
Cooke. 16, 24
Cocks. 37.
Coventree. II, 17, 25.
Crumton — Crompton. iS, 38
Cranes — Craynes. 17, 29, 34, 37
Cropper. 30
Crossman. 32
Cragg. 38
Curtious. 36
Danty — Dainty. 18, 22
Davis. 1, 17, 20, 25, 28, 30, 3S
Dawson. 13, 21, 35
Darby. 1 3
Daring. 28
Dickinson. 20, 27, 35
Diggels— Diggles. 2S, 38, 40, 42
Dich field. 40, 42
Done — Downe. 31, 34
Doming. 31
Eccles. 21, 34
Eccleston. 36
Edwards. 21, 29
England. 17, 24, 34
Erby. 14, 20
Erloum — Erlum. 20, 28
Evns. 39
Everett. 41
Fairherst. 21, 30
Fazakerley. 24, 29
Fletcher — Flecher. 16, 22, 27, 32,
38>42
Fleetwood. 37, 40, 41
Flittcraft. 14
Fogg. 13
Forber. 21, 29
Formby. 13, 16, 27, 35
Fry. 26
Gaily. 42
Gallowee — Galloway. 14, 24
Garner. 12
Garth. 22
Garrett. 23
Gill. 35, 38,41 [38,42
Gildus— Gildos— Gildoes. 23, 32,
Glave. 17, 31
Glover. 14, 21, 29, 39
Goore. 14
Gorsuch. 35
Greaton. 13, 17, 26
Gregson. 29
Griffiths. 13
♦ The numerals refer to pages in the Register.
96
Hall. 28
Halsall. 41
Halsoe. 16
Harries — Hemes. 16, 26, 35
Harrison. 24, 32
Hardman. 26, 27, 36
Herdman. 33
Harvy — Harvey. 28, 39
Haslome. 40
Hebron. 21, 28 (and under
Burials, page 8.) [25
Heyes — Heayes — Heays. 15, 20,
Henley. 22
Hesketh. 33, 37, 42
Higginson. 14, 16, 24, 33
Hinley. 30
Holland. 8, 14, 20, 23, 31, 32, 39
Holme. 15, 23, 27, 31
Hordis — Hurdis. 14, iS, 25, 32,
37,41
Houghton. 25, 37
Hughs. 38
Hunter. 16, 39
James. 10, 17, 24, 36, 41
Jerrom. 31, 36, 41
Joinson— Joynson. 35, 40
Jobson. 35
Jones — Johnes. iS, 20, 27, 34, 38
Jonson — Johnson. 15, 16, 19, 21,
27, 28, 30, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39
Jumpe. 13, 16, 22, 34, 42
Kelley— Kelly. I, 13, 27, 31, 37
Kenion. II, 15, 29, 41
Kichlay. 28
Kilshaw. 15
Kinge. 22, 30, 41
Knowles. 26, 36
Lacocke. 30
Lake. 25
Lancelett. 40
Lambe. 41
Leay. 38
Leigh— Leeh. 18, 23, 32, 35
Leatton. 18
Leadbeater. 15, 26, 37
Lenesley. II
Letham. 33
Linichar — Lininker. 18, 24, 34
Lion— Lyon. 21, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38
Litherland. 15, 21, 30, 31, 37, 42
Loye. 16.
Lunt — Lunte. 20, 29, 39, 41
Marsh. 20, 32
Martine. 19, 33
Marcer — Mercer. 16, 19, 22, 23,
26,28, 29,30, 33, 34.36,38, 41,
42
Mills— Milles. 13, 19, 29, 37
Monelley. 11, 17, 24, 25, 28, ^,
36
Morecroft. 21, 27, 32, 34, 36, 37,
39
Midlines. 37
Narbery — Norbury. 11, 27, 36
Naylor. 41
Newland. 37
Newport. 15, 20, 30
Nicholes — Nichols. 14, 19, 29, 34,
38
Nicholson. 32, 36
Ogden. 41
Parcefell — Parcifall. 15, 26
Parr. 20, 28, 35
Pattericke. 19, 26, 36
Pecocke. 32
Pemberton. 8, 25, 38
Penkeman. 30, 35
Perrey. 26, 31
Philpe— Phillips. 26, 34
Piatt. 39
Plum. 21
Poole. 22, 31
Pomfret. 33
Poultney. 11, 16, 20, 22, 28
Preeson. 32, 42
Prescott. 20, 31
Prieston. 37
Printton. 23, 31
Rannalls — Renalls — Ranald. 18,
21, 26, 33
Rannett. 13
Ranforde. II, 18
Rice. 24
Richman. 15, 23, 29, 34, 40
Richerson — Richardson. 19, 26,
32, 36
Richards. 33, 36, 40
Rimmer. 8, 9, II, 14, 16, 17, 18,
22, 24, 32, 35
Rooe. 13, 18, 27, 31, 36
Robinson, 13, 19, 20
Rothwell. 39
Rovvson. 21
Ryding. 19, 25, 34
Rycroft — Ricraft. 27, 35, 42
Rylance. 42
Sanderson. 15, 19, 25, 30, 35
Sandiford. 18, 19
Scasbricke. 8, 17, 18, 36
Sevenson — Stevenson. 34, 42
Seacom. 38
Simson. 15, 19, 20, 27, 32, 39
97
Smith. 42
Smawshaw — Smalshaw.
26,36
Smoult. 13
Stocke. 40
Stockley. 23, 39, 42
Stonns. 28
Story. 22, 37, 39
Sutton.- 24, 34, 42
Swift. 36
Tarleton. 15, 16, 19, 21, 27, 28,
35.41. 42
Tarbocke. 16
Tatlocke. 28
Tomson — Tumpson. 23, 39, 42
Topping. 31, 38
Turner. 27, 34
Tue— Tewe— Tiew. 33, 39, 41
Trueman. 42
Tyrer. 41
Vallentine. 41
Walls -Walks.
13, 19,23,26, 35,
39
Walker.
17,41
Waring— Warring. 31, 36
Washington, 10
Wattmough. 11, 17, 23, 3}, 38
Wavnwright — Wainwright. 14, 22,
35
Weade — Weads. 24, 27
Weaton. 12
Whalley. 11, 20, 32
Whitthead. 35, 38, 40
Whittley. 41
Windell— Windle. 13, 2r, 25, 34
Windefeld — Winfiled— Winfield.
17, 21, 29, 37
Williamson. 1 5, 23, 25, 2S, 29, 32,
33, 39, 40, 42
Willson. 15
Williams. 13
Woode— Wood. 25, 40, 42
Woodside. 14, 27, 30
Woofall-Woolfall. 24,35
Worrall. 26, 30, 34
Wright. 29, 35
Younger. 30
Yeates. 3 1
3nfc>ej: to flDarriacjcs.
Addleington (Margret). 2
Aired (Abraham). 5
Anderton (Judeth). 2
Anthon (Raphe). 2
Atherton (Peeter). 4
Bancks (Thomas). 2, (John) 3
Barrow (Eline). 3
Barker (Dorithy). I, (Michael) 5
Barton (Win.). 4
Bickistath (Anne). 1
Biggings (Rob!.). 1
Bird (Rebeccah). 2
Rlanchard (Eline). 4
Blevine (Roll.). I, 1 Margery) $
Blundell (Ann). 2, (Thos.) 1
Boardman (Thomas). 3
Boats (John). 4
Bockley (John). 2
Bowton (Bettrigh). 3
Bradshaw (Anne) 3
Brookes (Margreat). 4
Brindell (James). 3
Brownloe (Lorencc). 2
Bushell (Elizabeth). 5
Carry (Wm.). 5
Carter (Win.). 5
Cocks (Thomas). 4
Coppell (James). 3
Crayne (Margery). 4
Dasbery (Margery). 4
Dochson (Dority). 1
Doming (Thomas). 4
Eccleston (Jane). 3, (Anne) 4
Edwards (Robt.). 2
Erby (Peeler). 2
Ervie (Elizabeth). 5
Einch (John). 1
Fletcher (Thomas). 1
Poller (Margery). I
Pry (Gorge). 4
Garrett (Mertha). 1
Glover (Anne). 2
( Jobson (Henry). 3
Granger (Elizabeth). 2
Greene (John). 1
Hairfoote (Ann). 5
Ilalsall (Allis). 2
Harrison (Katheren). I
Harvey (Erasmus). 1
Heyes (Katheren). 5
Higginson (Elizabeth). 2
Hinley (Eline). 5
98
Holme (Pirsivall). 2
Hoult (Marv). 2
Holland ( Richd.) 2, (John) 3
Ireland (Elizabeth). I
Jacson (Richard). 4
Joynson (John). 4
Kelley (Katherine). I, (Anne) 4
Kenion (Anne). 3
King (Gorge). 1
Knowles (Elizabeth). 3
Lancaster (John). 3
Leay (Henry). 5
Lenesley (Jane). 4
Loye (Margery). 4
Loyle (John). 2
Marcer — Mercer (Thomas). 1,
(Jane) 1
Martin (Izabell). 1, (George) 4
Mawther (Elizabeth). 4
Medowes (John). 4
Mollenix (Nicholas). 5
Morecroft (Izabell). 3
Olliffe (Wm.). 5
Orell (Margreat). 5
Tascofild (John). 1
Parre (Edwd.). 3
Perrey (Thomas). 3
l'hilpe (John). 3
Ploney (, Elizabeth). 1
Ravenscroft (Mary). 4
Revenshaw (Sarah). 4
Richards (John). 4
Richardson (Wm.). I
Richerson (Joseph). 4
Riding (Margrerv). I
Right (Richard). 1
Rimmer (Wm.), 2, (Nicolas) 2,
(Allis) 2, (Alice) 3
Roose (fannatt). 5
Robinson (Robt.), I, (Wm.) 4
Rushton (Elizabeth). 1
Ry lands (Robert). 5
Sandiford (Eline). 4
Scasbricke (Elinor). 3
Scasebrige (Catherine). 5
Simson (Tranches), 2, (Edward) 5
Story (Isabell). 4
Squire (Wm.). 4
Tarleton (Thimothy), 1, (Sarah) 3,
(Margreatt) 4
Thornton (Henry). 1
Tomson (John), 1
Topping (James). 3
Tirer (Edward). 5
Tyrer (Margreatt), 3, (Jane) 3,
(Allis) 5
Walles (John). 4
Warbrick (Richard). 5
Wattmough (Sarah). 4
Waynwright (Margreat). 2
Webster (Wm.) 2
Whittley (John). 4
Williamson (Margreat), 2,
(Elizabeth) 4
Winfield (John). 3
Winstanley (Margrett). 5
Wollfull (Richard). I
Woods (Mary). 2
Worrall (Wm.) 2
3nfc>ey to Burials.
Ackers. 9
Allcockc. 8, 13, 22
Andoe. 7
Ands. 13
Apleton. _ 15, 23
Arrowsmith. 4, 23
Ashbrocke. 9, 10
Atherton. 23
Augustine. 17
Bartin— Barton— Borton— Burton.
3, 10, 11, 15, 22
Balle— Ball. 10, 21
Bamber. 20
Banks— Bancks. io, 11, 22
Barnes. 5
Barker. 21
Bayley— Bailey. 15, 24
Beate. 16
Beecroft. 19
Berch— Burch. l6, 21, 22
Berry. 3
Bennett. 9
Bird. 4
Bickistath. 13
Blevine, 10, 14, 1 7, 18, 20, 21
Blackmore. 24
Blundell. 3, 7, 16
Boats. 15
Booth. 17
99
Borscoe. 4
Boore. 10
Boote. 9
Browne. 7
Brockbank. 8, 12
Bruerton. II, 22
Breers — Briers. 13, 21, 22, 24
Bush ell. 5, 15, 19
Bradocke. 22
Brownlow. 24
Bullock. 18
Caderton. 7
Cary. 18, 21
Celley. 3, 22
Char. 3, 4, 15, 23
Chambers. 3
Chantrill. 3
Chapman. 10
Chanler. 11
Chorley. 23
Christian!!. 15
Cliffe. 7, S
Clinton. 15
Clarke. 24
Cooke. 14, 18, 22
Cocke. 3
Corlel. 14
Coppow. 5
Coventree. 12
Coweard. 20
Crossman. 17
Crumton. 21
Cue. 20
Curran. 18
Dainty. 8, 12, 18
Davis. 13, 15, 19
Dawson. 4, 9, 11, 21
Doane— Done — Downe. 16, 19, 20
Doming. 16
Dickinson. 12
Eccous. 15
Ecculs — Eccles. 19, 21, 22
Eccleston. 6, 14, 18, 23
Edwards. 19
Erloum. 20
Everitt. 5, 16, 22
Fairhurst. 15
Fazakerley. 14, I5> '7
Finkes. 18
Flecher. 9, 13
Flittcraft. 3
Forber. 10, 23
Formby. 5, 15, 19, 20
Foster. 10
Frey. 13
Fry. 14
II 2
10,
3-7
20
Galloway. 10, 11, 19
Garner
Gildus.
Gilberthropp. 6
Glover. 3, 11, 15, 21
Glave. 11, 12, 13
Goore. 5
Granger. 14
Greaton. 15, 1 7
Gregson. 23
Griffiths. 16
Hancocke. 4
Hardman. 14
Harrison — Harinson. 4, 10, 12, 17
Harvey — Hervey. 4, 16
Harrocks. 5
Haseldine. 17
Hebron. 8
Heayes— Heyes. 7, io, 19, 22
Heakl. 19
Hesketh. 21
Hewett. 4
Iliries. 16
Hill. 6, 21
Higginson. 7, io, 18, 23
Hindley. 21
Hodgson. 17
Hoi ford. 14
Holsoe. 8
Holme. 5. 11
Holland. 4, 6, S, 9, 19
Hothersall. 11
Hoult. 11
Houghton. 7
Howrowbine. 20, 22
Hudson. 10
Hunter. 3
Hurdes. 24
Jackson. 22
James. 13
Johns. 9
Johnson. 9, 12, 21
Jumpe. 6, 13
Keilc. 8
Kelly -Kelley. 7, 23
Kenion. 9, 13, 17, 23
Kide. 13
King. 23
Kitchin. 16
Laiardus. 16
Laneslett. 1 6
Lathom. 13, 14
Leech. 22
Leadbcater. 9, 13
Lenesley. 7, 17
Leigh. 8, 17
Litherland. 5> ^> '4
100
Lucus. 23
Lurting. 4, 20
Lyon. 6
Marcer— Mercer. 6, 7, 10, 12, 17,
21
Martine. 7, 12, 22
Marsh. 7
Massey. 16
Manering. 7
Middlelton. 18
Mills. 11
Miries. 11
Moore. 3, 4, 16, 19, 23
Monelley. 8, 9, u, 18, 21
Morecroft. 20
Nicholes. S
Nicholas. 16
Nicholson. 8, 21
Norbury. 16, 23
Norris. 5, 11, 23
Olive. 23
Owen. 18
Parcefall— Percefall. 8, 12, 20
Parr. 13, 16, 19
Parker. 8
Parkinson. 15
Patiances. 13
Pattericke. 15
Peerson. 16
Peacocke. 17
Pemberton. 9, 14
Plum. 4
Poole. 19
Postlethwitt. 16
Poultney. iz, 22
Prenton. 18, 20
Trice. 24
Ranforde. 12
Rattcliffe— Ratlife. 6, 14
Ricraft. 4
Richman. 5, 14
Rice. 12, 20
Richerson. 19
Rimmer. 5, 9, II, 15, 21, 23, 24
Roby. 7
Robinson. 7, S, 10, 15, 17, 18, 22
Rogerson. 23
Robrt. 24
Rowe. 12
Rowson. 17
Royston. 22
Ryding. 22
Ryland. 22
Sanders. 17
Sanderson. 19, 20
Sandiford. 7
Scasbricke. 17
Seacome. 23
Shouldham. 16
Simpsom— Simson. 5, 6, 13, 14,
17, 18, 19
Slater. 12
Starkey. 7
Story. 8, 18, 23.
Stone. 22
Sutton. 6, 8, 10
Suddon. 9
Squire. 21
Tattlocke. 24
Tarbocke. 6, 9
Tarleton. 3, 5, 10, 13, 16, 22
Tomson — Thomson. 6, 12, 15, 17,
20
Tindall. 23
Waller. 21
Walles. 20
Walker. 4, 5, 7, 13
Warring. 19
Warton. 5
Walshman. 4
Webster. 5
Wead— Weads. 6, II
Weaver. 4
Wetherby. 6
Whitthead. 20, 23
Whitley. 23
Whitestones. 24
Wharocke. 3
Whittelaw. 4
Williamson.
5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16,
1 8, 20, 24
Windell— Windle. 6, 19, 21
Wilson. 10, 24
Windfield. 20
Witter. 13, 18
Woodward. 3
Woodside. 6, 12, 19
Woolfall. 9, 14, 16
Wright. 5
Yeats. 15, 17
•^c
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These were letters-patent, issued by the Sovereign, directing the
collection of alms for the special objects named in them ; they
were ordered to be publicly read in churches on some Sunday
within two months after they had been received by the church-
wardens. In the Book of Common Prayer there is a Rubric
following the Nicene Creed which provides for the reading of
notices — " Then shall the Curate declare unto the people what
Holy Days, or Fasting Days are in the week following to be
observed. And then also (if occasion be) shall notice be given
of the Communion ; and Briefs, Citations and Excommunica-
tions read." The documents called " briefs," read at this place in
the Service of the Church, generally contained a detailed statement,
setting forth the need of help, and " pathetically penned as the
occasion required, to move the people liberally upon so pious and
charitable a work."- They were issued for building and repairing
churches, for losses occasioned by fire, tempest, or pestilence,
and for many other benevolent purposes, which are now provided
for by insurance societies or public subscriptions. The system
was one open to much abuse, and it is to be feared that the lion's
share of the amounts collected found its way into the hands of
agents who traded in briefs. Pepys, in his Diary, 1661, remarks :
" The trade of briefs is come now to so constant a course every
Sunday, that we resolve to give no more to them." To regulate
some of the abuses which arose from the issuing of briefs a
statute was passed in Queen Anne's reign, but it had little effect
on the traffic. Another attempt was made to reform the system
in 1 82 1, but with so little success that they were abolished
in 1829. The amounts collected were generally entered in the
churchwardens' accounts, or in the Register. The following col-
lections under the authority of " briefs " are entered in this
Register Book : —
* Injunction of 1677 on Briefs.
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1663. March 1. Collected in the chappell of Liver-
pool, for the rebuilding of the church of
Wytheham in the county Sussex ... .. jQi 1 o
May 8. Collected ... for the relife of the
inhabitants of Heighington, in the county of
Lincolne ... ... ... ... ... ... 05 00
May 8. Collected ... for the use of Great
Grimsby, county of Lincoln ... ... ... 05 00
June 19. Collected ... for the relife of the
inhabytans of Grantham, in the county of Lin-
coln, for losse by fire ... ... ... ... 05 00
Collected ... for the relife of the inhabitants
of the parish of Weedon, in the county of
Northampton
Collected ... for the releife of Richard More-
croft, of Aughton, in the parish of Ormkirke ...
Sep. 4. Collected ... for the repaire of the
parrish church of Saint Marie, of Chester
Sep. 18. Collected . . . towards the relife of
Gilbert Greene and his Sonne, both of Wigan ...
Feb. 19. Collected .... for the reliefe of
Flookburgh, in the county of Lancaster
1665. Aprill 23. Collected . . . towards the
rebuilding of Tinmouth church ...
ffeb. 11. Collected . . . towards the repairing
of the parish church of Clun, in the county of
salop ... ... ... ... ... ... 07 08
ffeb. 11th. Collected . . . towards the repaire
of the peire of Hartlepoole, in the county of
Durham ... ... ... ... ... ... 07 06
ffeb. 11th. Collected . . . towards ye repaire
of Shirffhales, in the county of Stafford, done
by fire ... ... ... ... ... ... 07 06
05
00
°5
00
5
0
5
0
i5
0
°5
00
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Collected in the Chappell of Liverpoole towards the
mentaining of the poore of the cytie of London
and divers other places of this nation who are in
great want by reson of the pestelence in divers
places of this nation, att several! times the some
of 04/ 1 1 j-. 2d. Received of Mr. John Leigh,
March 22, 1665, collected att Liverpoole on the
ffast dayes. Jo. Dwight.
Collected . . . for the inhabitance of Stilling-
fieete, in Yorkshire ... ... ... ... 5 o
1666. Nov. 4. Collected . . . for the use of
John Osborne, rushe merchent, the some of ... 17 5^
Jany. 27. Collected ... for the use of Henry
Woolsey, of [ ], in the county of
Lancaster... ... ... ... ... ... 06 6
Jan. 27. Collected . . . towards the releife of
the inhabitance of Melcombe-Regis, in the
county of Dorsett . ... .. ... 06 00
ffeb. 17. Collected . . . for the relleefe of the
inhabytance of Worksopp, in the county of
Nottingham .. ... ... ... •.. 5 o\
1667. June 23. Collected . . . towards the
releefe of the inhabitance of Hinxton, in the
county of Cambridge ... ... ... ••• 1 6
June 30. Collected . . . towards the releef of
the inhabitance of Poole, in montgomeryshire... 1 o
1669. May 2. Collected . . . for the releefe
of Haverhill, in Suffolke 5 6
Aug. 1. Collected . . . towards the relife of
severall slaves in (aviene ?) and Salley in barbery 2 4
Aug. 15. Collected .... towards the releife
of the inhabytance of Broxton, in the county of
Stafford 3 6
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Aug. 29. Collected . . . towards the releife
of the inhabitance of Tiberton, in the county of
Sallop
Jan ye 9. Collected . . . towards the relleefe
of Mr. John Andeson and his wife and children
and Elizabeth Wentworth
oS
10
00
1670. May 11. Collected ... for ye reliefe
of ye inhabitants of Cottonend, in the parish of
Hardingston, county Northampton
Mister William Pearson, minister of Selston, in Nottinghamshire,
preached att Liverpool in Lancashire the 6 day of August,
and licenced by the Bishopp of York in the yeare of our
lord god 1665.
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I.i
THE "OLD CHURCH," LIVERPOOL, 1893.
105
£be ©It) Cburcb.
A brief reference to the " Old Church," as it is familiarly known,
may not be here out of place. The designation " old church "
is of comparatively modern origin. It is first found in 1700,
when the term is used to distinguish it from St. Peter's, then in
course of erection, which for a time was spoken of as the nezv
church, ami as such is frequently alluded to in the parish records ;
in the accounts for 1709 the following entries occur : —
For brushes for both churches 11 2
For work in the new church 2 4
For work in the old church 7 6
The epithet stuck to St. Nicholas's, and it is probably better
known to-day as the " Old Church " than it is by the name of the
Saint in whose honour it is dedicated. Certainly if the double
dedication — Our Lady and St. Nicholas — to which it is entitled
is used, very few of the parishioners would know the church to
which it referred ; whereas every cabman in Liverpool would
drive his fare without question with no other direction than " to
the Old Church."
No portion of the structure, as we now see it, can boast of any
greater antiquity than 1775. The church stands on the site of
an earlier building erected in the 14th century. This building —
a small chapel-of-ease to the Parish Church at Walton — consisted
of a nave with a tower at the West end, and until the beginning
of the iSth century was the only church in Liverpool. An " out
aisle" was added on the North side in 1697, and the Tower was
capped with a Spire in 1746. In most of the early views of the old
: iwn it is thus represented) and in this condition it remained for
about thirty years. A proposal to repair and enlarge the church did
not meet with much favour ; it was, however, eventually decided,
after considerable discussion at several vestry meetings, to take
down the nave and to rebuild it on a more extensive scale. As
the result of this decision the present Nave and South aisle were
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erected in 1775, and five years later the "out-aisle" was pulled
down and the present North aisle built in its place. This accounts,
to some extent, for the irregularity in the construction, and the
one-sided appearance the church presents when viewed from the
interior. A rigid formality of composition would in all likelihood
have been adopted had two aisles formed part of the original
design. The old Tower (with its spire) was not interfered with,
although there can be little doubt that the removal of the nave
prejudicially affected its stability, and in some measure contributed
to the catastrophe of 1810, when the Spire fell with such fatal
results. This calamity forms one of the saddest chapters in the
annals of Liverpool. The present tower and lantern were com-
pleted in 1 8 15 from designs by Mr. Harrison, of Chester, who
also made some alterations at the East end, and added the two
canopied niches on either side of the East window.
From an architectural point of view, the Nave and Aisles are
beneath criticism. Built at that benighted period in our history
when Gothic architecture had sunk to its lowest level, it is almost
impossible to conceive an ecclesiastical building of inferior de-
sign— unless it is the sister church of St. Peter. '• Batty Langley "
is unmistakably stamped on every stone, on every square foot of
plaster, and on every yard of Roman cement. The aisle windows
— in two rows, one above the other — must be called " pointed,"
because they are neither square-headed nor round. The impost
of the arch is omitted in every instance, the mullions are without
any trace of moulding, and no portion of the stone-work is en-
riched with carving. There is no structural Chancel, and its flat
roof of paint and plaster, pierced at intervals by octagonal sky-
lights, is supported on columns of the Corinthian order, with
cement capitals ! To complete this unique building, a cumbrous
gallery carried on cast-iron pillars runs round three sides of
the interior. Sir Chas. Eastlake in his History of the Gothic
Revival, says — " Gothic architecture has had its vicissitudes
in this country. There was a time when its principles were
universally recognised ; there was a time when they were neg-
lected or forgotten. But in the days of its lowest degradation,
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it may be questioned whether it would not have been better
that the cause should have remained unespoused than have
been sustained by such a champion as Batty Langley." And in
this view all who gaze upon the Church of bt. Nicholas will
concur.
The one redeeming feature is the Tower, with its graceful open
Lantern, which is equal to anything Liverpool can produce,
and which in outline and proportion, may fairly challenge a com-
parison with some of the work of mediaeval times. Unhappily,
the external effect is much marred bv the surrounding buildings
which hem it in on three sides ; and the river-front, which until
recently was exposed to full view, is now much obstructed by the
Overhead Dock Railway, which helps still further to conceal its
fine proportions. The illustration which is appended to this
chapter renders a description unnecessary.
The Tower contains twelve bells, concerning which a tradition
exists that they originally belonged to one of the Religious
Houses in Ireland, and that they were brought to Liverpool at
the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the time of Henry VIII.
It is somewhat surprising that this belief should be so very
generally entertained amongst Liverpool people, who could with
very little inquiry discover that they were cast by Wm. Dobson,
of Downham, Norfolk, in 1S13, and that the first peal was rung
on June 4th, 18 14. There is, however, some foundation for
the tradition, as we find that in the year 1628, four bells were
brought from Drogheda, and were hung in the tower of the
Chapel of Liverpool. After remaining in use for nearly a century
they were, in 1724, sent to Bristol to be re-cast, and the number
increased to six. It was these six bells which were ringing
when the Spire collapsed. After the re-builidng of the tower in
1813, these bells were sent to the Norfolk foundry, and were in
their turn re-cast, with the addition of six new ones. It is, there-
fore, very probable that the present set of bells contain some of
the metal used in the four bells which originally came from
Drogheda.
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St. Nicholas' is one of the few churches in England which has
a ring of twelve bells. It is much to be deplored that at the
present time their condition is such that only eight of them
can be rung with safety.
The following " Extracts " from the Vestry Books have reference
to the bells : —
1724, April \$ih. Ordered that two new bells be added to
the present sett.
1724, Sep. i$th. The Churchwardens having taken down the
old bells in order to send them to Bristoll according to their
contracts with Mr Rudhall for a new sett of Bells at the Old
Church, but considering the charge of sending them and bringing
the new ones from Bristoll will be cheaper by sea than by land
have causd this Vestry to be calld in order to have their opinion
thereon. It is now ordered that the Churchwardens may send
the old bells by sea and bring the new ones too by sea from
Bristoll if they think proper, and insure the vallue, and the ffloor
upon which the bells hang in the steeple being much decayed
the Churchwardens may raise and amend the same if there shall
be occasion.
Cwt.
qr.
lbs.
Weight of Old Bells
• * • " ' " • •
29
1
26
Cwt.
qrs.
lbs.
Weight of New Bells-
-Tenor
• - 15
I
12
5th
12
0
I
4th
. ... 9
2
6
3rd ..
. ... 8
I
20
2nd ...
. ... 7
O
sj
J
1st
. ... 7
I
5
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A plain, unvarnished account of the fatal effects of the fall of
the Spire is contained in the following "Extract" from the
Minute Book of the Old Church Schools : —
"First Quarterly Meeting, April $th, 1810. Present — Rev.
H. Roughsedge, Rector, Mr. Henry Renshaw, Wm. Gibson, Esq.,
Mr. Bryan Blundell, and Thos. Knowles, Treasurer.
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" Resolved — That Ann Bennett, a pupil in this School be
appointed a Teacher of the girls in the room of the late Sarah
Helsby, — who was unfortunately killed by the falling of the
Spire of St. Nicholas' Church, eleventh of February last, whilst
in the act of conducting the girls into the South aisle of said
Church to attend Divine service, — at the salary of two guineas
for the present year.
'■'■Resolved — That the Treasurer do pay to the parents of the
late Sarah Helsby her full quarter's salary due first instant, and
that he express to them the good opinion the Committee enter-
tain of her memory, founded on the excellent example she
exhibited to the scholars under her tuition, — of modesty,
attention, subordination and Christian duty, — virtues which the
Committee desire may be constantlyrecommended to, and culti-
vated by, the whole School.
" The dreadful accident here alluded to happened when the girls
of this school were entering by the South door into the church,
being about twenty minutes past ten o'clock on the morning of
Sunday, February nth, 1810. Probably fifty were in the South
aisle seating themselves on the benches there, under the direction
of Sarah Helsby, teacher, when the Spire suddenly fell from its
base upon the tower, and penetrating the roof over their heads,
descended among them with a rapidity that prevented all possi-
bility of escape ; the consequence was, that seventeen of these
children, with Sarah Helsby (and six or seven others of the
congregation), were overwhelmed by the ruins and killed on the
spot ! Twenty-four more of the children were badly wounded,
but were all happily restored to their friends through the assist-
ance of the faculty, and the public medical institutions of the
town. The boys had not entered the church, but were proceeding
to the East door for that purpose, from which they were at the
moment of the accident distant only a few yards.
" Names of the Girls killed, with their ages. — Sarah
Helsby (14^), Margreat Newport (11), Mary May (10), Cath.
Pritchard (10), Betsy Williams (8), Mary Ann Parker (8), Mary
Ashurst (8), Elizlh Barker (9), Elizth Stevenson (10), Ellen
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Kelshaw (7), Elizth Griffiths (8), Elizth Prenton (6), died in the
Infirmary ; Sarah Elliott (10), Mary Place (8), Elizth Kaye (9),
Ann Kaye (7), Mary Palmer (8), Elizth Palmer (9).
"The above list was furnished me by Mr. Jackson, master of
the School, and agrees with another sent to me by Mr. John
Cheetham, one of the Overseers of the Poor, to whom all the
killed were delivered by the Coroner after his Inquest, which was
taken in the Merchants' Coffee House, in the churchyard.
"Thomas Knowles."
i*
Casual ©ccurrences at St. iRtcbolas' Cburcb,
foappen when tbeg map."
Under the above heading the following memoranda were made
by the parish clerk in one of the cash books, and they give
interesting information which is not to be found elsewhere.
1 85 2, Feby. 16th. The Church, undergoing repairs and
alterations, was entered by Thieves, who broke through the
Vestry door, broke open almost every lock and drawer in the
Vestry, tryed hard at the Iron Safe to get to the silver Plate, but
the Iron Safe resisted them ; the only thing missed on this
occasion was one shilling, taken from Mr. Ashbrook, the Sexton's
drawer ; the implement used on this occasion was a large screw-
driver belonging to Mr. Baxendell, the joiner.
Feby. 17th. This day removed all the silver Plate, consisting
of 2 large Flaggons, 2 silver Cups, 1 large silver Dish, 1 smaller
silver Dish, 1 silver-gilt Dish, and 2 small silver Dishes, all
these were deposited in a box at the Bank of England, under
the care of Mr. Fletcher, and the key of the box being left in
the custody of Mr. Edward Lovatt, the parish clerk. The next
night Thieves came again and stole about 13s. of joiner's tools
belonging to Mr. Baxendell, the joiner, and the White Book
belonging to the Baptistry for christening children (12 mos.
imprisonment).
March 17th. Mr. Banner wrote a note for the key of the
Plate Chest, and it was sent him accordingly.
Ill
April 6th. Mr. Banner, the Churchwarden, appropriated Pew
No. So in St. Nicholas' Church, in the body of the church, to
Mr. Lovatt, the parish clerk, and his family.
April Zth. Received fiom II. W. Banner, Esq., Churchwarden,
eight new Surplices for the use of St. Nicholas' Church, the price
being 50s. each.
April 1 \t!i. Church opened for Divine Service this day, being
Easter Sunday, the choir appearing for the first time in Surplices,
the Rector Campbell preached the first sermon from the new
pulpit, text taken from 1 Corinth. 15 c. 55 & 56 v. The church
was crowded to excess, a more beautiful service never was heard
in any cathedral. The Rev. J. F. Amos, M.A., and the Rev. A.
J. Tomlin, B.A., read the morning prayers, the Rector Campbell
and the Rev. Mr. Welsh read at theCommunion service, and
Mr. Sudlow presided at the organ. The Rev. J. F. Amos, M.A.,
preached a most exelent (sic) sermon in the afternoon to a most
splendid congregation.
April 2 2>rd. Received a note this day from Mr. Church-
warden Banner instructing me to send the old silver Plate to
Mr. Quick, and I did so according to his requisition.
May 30///. This being Whit Sunday, the Rev. Augs Campbell,
Rector, brought the new silver-gilt Sacrament Plate in his carriage
to St. Nicholas' Church, consisting of 1 large Dish, 1 Flaggon,
2 small Dishes, and 2 Cups in a box made on purpose.
Nov. A new Font presented by Robert Hutchinson, Esq.,
opposite the South door, the first child christened in it on the
22nd November, by Rev. Mr. Amos, Curate.
1853, fitly 30th. This day received 4 new surplices, 3
Vergers' Gowns from Mr. French, of Bolton.
Aug. 14///. Two new Vergers commenced acting in their new
capacities, in their new robes of office.
January, 1853. A new East Window over the Communion
Table, the gift of the Rev. Rector Campbell, erected Jany., 1853.
Designed by Frank Howard, Esq.
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A Memorial Window, the first from the East end, and South
side of the body of the church, to the memory of the late
John Wright, Esq., erected August, 1853. Designed by
Frank Howard, Esq.
A new Memorial Window, the third from the East end, and
South side of the body of the church, to the Furnivall family,
erected November, 1853. Designed by Frank Howard, Esq.
1854, April. This Churchyard closed on the 18th April, 1854,
by an Act of Parliament.
On Easter Tuesday, a Church Rate refused by the Parishioners
in Vestry assembled, April iSth.
May i6ih. Died, Mr. Edward Lovatt, 29 years Clerk of this
church.
June 5///. Mr. John Ashbrook (Sexton) appointed Clerk and
Sexton, assisted by Richard Edwards, late Mr. Lovatt's assistant.
October. A new velvet Cloth, two Lecterns for the Service
Books, new white figured Damask linen Cloth, two Napkins,
and two Maniples for use at the administration of Holy Com-
munion, presented to the Church by Robert Hutchinson, Esq.,
Churchwarden.
The old Altar Cloth and the Font, which formerly stood in
the Baptistery (now the Vestry) have been Loaned by consent
of the Rector and Churchwardens to the Chapel of the Govern-
ment Emigration Depot at North Birkenhead— Rev. J. VV. Welsh,
Chaplain.
1S55, January. A new stained-glass Window, the one nearest
to the South-West entrance, was erected to the memory of the
late Richard Benson Blundell-Hollinshead-Blundell, Esq., by his
Widow. It was designed and executed by William Wailes, Esq.,
of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
[It appears from the Cash Book that the Weekly Offertory
was commenced in 1854.]
March 21st. Collected at Offertory — Fast Day,
Crimean Chaplains' Fund £16 13 o
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April i Zth, 1852. A Collection made without
any previous notice for the contingent and incidental
expenses occurred in the transformation of St.
Nicholas' Church — ... /k \-< 8
April 26I/1, 1S54. Sermon and Collection in
aid of Soldiers' Wives and Children engaged in
the War with Russia 20 o o
Extracts from tbe fllMnute JBook of tbc Com*
missfoners for regulating tbc iwigbt IClatcb.
1748, Nov. 3rd. Ordered that 240 Tokens made of Brass or
Copper be forthwith made with the Liver on one side, for the
use of the Watchmen.
Nov. 10th. Ordered that the Watchmen shall be at their
several Stations before the Tenth hour of the evening, and when
the clock has struck they are to go their several rounds, and
continue to do so at the beginning of every hour, till six o'clock
in the morning, and when they go from duty to bring their
staves to the Watch-house, and receive a ticket for the night's
duty from one of the constables or sub-bailiffs. As they go their
rounds they are to call the hour of the night, and strike the doors
as they pass by ; but if any families are disturbed by it on
speaking to the Watchman may be omitted.
When sickness is in any family, on notice given, the Watchman
to be very careful not to give disturbance.
As a Watchman is to examine Night-Walkers, that is persons
strolling about at unreasonable hours, and to bring such persons,
as behave either in a disorderly manner, or refuse to give a good
account of themselves, to the Watch-house ; so on the other hand
such Watchman must be careful on his part not to occasion any
public disturbance. Any Watchman getting drunk on duty will
be absolutely discharged.
Jan. \2tJ1. Alderman Cunliffe lined 5/- for not sweeping
before his Wall in Hanover Street.
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Mr. John Molyneux fined 5/- for not sweeping before his
Warehouse in School Lane.
April 4I/1, 1754. Ordered that Mr. Thomas Beavans do
sweep from opposite Mr. Whalley's house in Castle Street, the
Talbot in Water Street, the Fleece in Dale Street, and the North
side of the Shambles in High Street, and he be allowed Twenty
Shillings out of the money allowed by the Corporation.
June 2nd, 1755. Ordered that the proprietor of the pot-house
at the bottom of Lord Street have notice that the Commissioners
expect that they pay one pound seven shillings and four pence,
being half of the expense of removing from off the ground in
Frogg Lane opposite the said pot-house.
Zbc ©atb of T <LburcMKElart>en0.
You shall duly, and truly Execute ye Office of Church-
Wardens of this Town of Liverpoole untill ye next Election day.
You shall do yr Endeavour and diligence from time to time,
during ye time of yr Office That all good Orders belonging to
ye same be Observed, and kept within ye Church € Chappel of
ye same Town and Comon Wealth of ye same ; and especially
upon ye Sabbaoth dayes in time of Divine Service, and other
ffestivall dayes. And if any Person or Persons do or shall
Wander or Walk in ye Church or Chappel Yard at Divine Service
time, or wilfully or Obstinately absent or withdraw him or her
selfe, or themselves, from Divine Service upon any ye dayes
aforesd Then shall you not onely by Speciall Warning appoint
and charg them to Repair unto ye Church or Chappell ; and see
that it be so done accordingly. And also if you shall hear, know,
or understand of any Person or Persons that do frequent
Taverns, or Alehouses or other Tipling, or drinking places at ye
time of Divine Service upon any of ye dayes aforesd You shall
give Special Warning, as well to ye householders, where ye same
is or shall be used, as also ye Offenders therein for Reformacon
thereof, to be had : And if upon such yr Warning given They
115
do not amend ye same Then shall you from time to time, as
occasion shall Require p't ye Offender or Offendors as to y1' Office
and Duty appertaineth without any favour, affection, fear dread
or need ; And of all such Dutys and moneys as shall come to yr
hands, or shall be Due to be taken or receivd by you concerning
ye said Office you shall collect and gather, and thereof make a
just and true Accompt and undelayd Payne when you shall be
thereunto reasonably called or required by ye Maior of this Town
or his Deputy, for ye time being. And these and all other things
belonging to y1' Office, you shall truly do and pforme, So help you
God.
Liverpool Records, 1702 (vi. 4).
Xist of tfoc Gbuucbwaroens.
1551.
Henry Baly
Gilbert Rigbye
1555-
Robert Moss
Hugo Allerton
i55s-
Raynald Mellyng
Christopher Drinkvvater
1559-
Thomas Rose
Oliver Garnet
1560.
Thomas Wade
Richard Barker
1562.
William Golbron
Richard Haydocke
1563-
Thomas Roose
John Pemberton
1564.
John Lyrting
William Tatlocke
1565-
HugtIi Williamson
0
aliter Barker
John Goare
1566.
RoGrer Roose
William Tatlocke
i567-
Thomas Roose, Junr.
Edmund Ireland
1568.
Humfraye Olgreavc
Robert Balle
i57i-3-
Robert Ball
I574-
John Goare
1575-
John Goare
1576
Thomas Roose
'577-
John Goare
i57S.
Richard Busshcll
1 2
116
1579- John Smythe, Junr.
1580. Thomas Rose de Bakhouse
1 58 1. Edmund Erlome
1582. John Wakefelde
1583. Wyllyam Parr. [Presented 2Qth October, 1584, for
not doing his duty.]
1584. John Wakefelde
1585. Thomas Johnson
1586. Thomas Mercer, tanner
1587. Gilbert fformebie
1588. Richard Bailye
1589. John Sandeforde
1590. William Tatlocke
159 1. John Sandeford
1592. Thomas Johnson
1593. Richard Shawe
1594. Thomas Denton
1595. Richard Rose
1596. Thomas Hitchmough
1597. Thomas Johnson
1598. William Banaster
1599. Thomas Richardson als Diccon
1600. William Eccleston
1602. John Robinson
1607. Thomas Bridge
1610. William Busshell
161 1. William Pendleton
16 13. Nicholas Lortinge
1616. John Bolton
1617. John Hinde
1620. Robert Lorting
162 1. John Crane
1622. John Aslyn
1623. John Crane
1638. Thomas Ratcliff
1639. Thomas Ratcliff
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i649-
Henry Moore
Christopher Bennett
1650.
George Potter
Thomas Lurting
1663.
Richard Crompton.
George Bennett
1664.
Thomas Bridge
Robt. Fleetwood
1665.
Henry Crayne
Richard Williamson
1666.
William Nicholes
Thos. Tatlocke
1667.
William Bayley
1669.
James Travers
Thomas Holland
1670.
Will. Watmouth
Wil. Dwerihouse
1676.
John Barker
Thomas Tyrer
1681.
Richard Diggles
1682.
Thomas Gerrard
1683.
Charles Greene
1684.
Thomas Gildus or Guildhouse. {Presented for refusing
to make Presentments to this Court, 6/Sfne.]
16S5.
Robert Clarke
1686.
George Higginson
1687.
John Crowther
16S8.
Edward Crane
1689.
John Amerie
1691.
John Crane
1692.
James Townsend
1693.
Richard Warbricke
1694.
Silvester Moorcroft
1695-
Hugh Langford
1696.
Joseph Briggs
1697.
Adam Bury
1698.
John Lady
1699.
Charles Diggles
1700.
John Seacome
Joseph Eaton
1701.
John Seacome
Joseph Eaton
1702.
Thomas Dugdale
Robert Seacome
T7°3-
Thomas Dene
Jno. Fells
1704.
Thomas Low
J no. Scazbrickc
i7°5-
Jonathan Lievsay
Henry Chorlcy
1706.
James Scazbrjck
Jno. Wainwright
118
1707.
170S.
1709.
1710.
17 1 1.
1 7 12.
1714.
i7iS-
1 7 16.
1717.
171S.
1719.
1720.
1721.
1722.
i723-
1724.
1725-
1726.
1727.
1728.
1729.
i73°-
I731-
1732.
1733-
1734-
1735-
1736.
!737-
1733.
J739
1740
1741
1742
Jno. Marshall
Henry Browne
Joshua Mawd
Thomas Ford
Henry Hamer
John Latham
Thomas Seel
Thomas Williamson
Himh Patten
Thomas Oldfield
James Halsall
Richard Watkinson
William Caddish
Robt. Whitfeild
Wm. Evered
John Pan-
Peter ffletcher
Wm. Chesshyre
William Atherton
Edward Litherland
John Clarkson
Wm, Whalley
Thos. Bickesteth
Edwd. Markland
John Entwisle
John James
Edwd. Rigby
Thomas Parke
Peter ffurnivall
Christopher Wade
Wm. Ripley
Thos. Heyes
Joshua Ashworth
Edward Roughsedge
Joseph Eaton
Edward Dean
Jno. Bannister
Wm. Swarbricke
William Furnyval
Thomas Robinson
Benjamin Brancker
Thomas Seacome
Thomas Hurst
Augustin Woodward
James Tyldesley
James Halsall
John Godwin
Robert Hormby
John Martin dale
Wm. Curr
Ralph Williamson
John Crompton
Hen. Gamon
Geo. Duddall
James Hartley
Edwd. Lowe
John Hughes
Thomas Hughes
Richd. War brick
Caryl ffleetwood.
Thomas Seel, Junr.
Timothy Gamon
Sam. Poole
Thomas Kendall
Wm. Beckett.
John Gorse
Richard Walley
Thos. Harrison
Jno. Houghton
Henry Townsend
Edward Parr
John Knight
119
1743-
William Blundell
Wm. Williamson
1744-
Levinas Unsworth
Thos. Leatherbarrow
1745-
Hugh Ball
John Gardiner.
Samuel Seel*
1746.
William Neale
Thomas Gee
1747-
John Newton
John Clayton
1748.
John Eden
Joseph Jackson
1749-
Thomas Greenup
James Barton
^o0-
Richard Golightly
Joseph Valens
I751-
William Chaffers
John Seddon
x752-
Matthew Strong
William Gregson
1753-
William ffarrington
Robert Hesketh
1 754-
Robert Oddie
John Denham
*755-
Joseph Nevvhouse
Richard Banks
1756.
John Parr
William Earl
1757-
Thomas Faulkener
John White
i75S.
Thomas Wakefield
Samuel Woodward
1759-
John Tarleton
Roger Pan-
1760.
Jonathan Blundell
Samuel Shaw
1761.
Bryan Blundell
John Backhouse
1762.
George Clews
Richard Clay
1763-
Richard Houghton
Thos. Staniforth
1764.
Wm. ffieetwood
John Walker
1765-
Charles Woods
Ross Allen
1766.
Samuel Kirks
Richard Robinson
1767.
Gill Slator
Thomas Parke
176S.
Jonathan Brooks
Patrick Black
1769.
John Benson
Joseph Wayles
1770.
John Rowe
Richard Jackson
1771.
John Renshaw
Ambrose Lace
1772.
Ralph Lowe
John Simmons
1773-
Michael Finch
Samuel Warren
1774-
Samuel Kelly
Robert Green
1775-
Edward Chaffers
William llatton
• May 23rd, 1745, Samuel Seel elected Churchwarden in the room of
John Gardiner, deceased.
120
1776.
Edward Hotchkiss
William Johnson
*777-
James Lowe
John Copeland
i778.
Edmund Lyon
Wm. Jenkinson
1779-
George Bowden
John Postlethwaite
1780.
John Thompson
Bromfield Foulkes
i78i.
Thomas Hughes
Wm. Dickson
17S2.
Wm, Marsh Mears
Joseph Wayles
1783.
Win. Atkinson
George Venables
1784.
John Backhouse
Wm. Denison
178S-
John Preston
Wm. Leece
1786.
Henry Gardner
Wm. Naylor
17S7.
Wm. Rutson
Robt. Slinger
1788.
John Allanson
John Kewley
17S9.
Thomas Seaman
James Hargreaves
1790.
James Penny
James Hargreaves
1791.
John Jackson
John Houghton
1792.
John Dickson
Thomas Rigmaiden
*793-
Wm. Jackson
Wm. Gibson
1794.
Matthew Gregson
James Hargreaves
1795-
Thomas Oakes
Robert Carr
1796.
Benjamin Bromfield
John Watson
1797.
Joseph Hutton
John Butler
1798.
Nicliolas Crooke
Ellis Lorimer
1799.
John Payne
Thomas Davis
1800.
Valentine Byrom
Thomas Wilson
1801.
James Taylor
Robert Makin
1802.
Geo. Bevan
John Keay
1803.
Wm. Leigh
Thomas Baynes
1804.
Geo. Bainbridge
Daniel Allen
1805.
Thomas Hardy
Wm. Coupland
1806.
Isaac Millburne
Edwd. Griffin
1807.
Edward Sephton
John Gouthwaite
1808.
John Hodgkinson
Garstang Bradstock
1809.
Thomas Knowles
Thomas Ward Denison
1810.
John Dixon
John Tarleton
1S11.
Jonathan Ratcliffe
Wm. Deane
121
Sl2.
8l3.
814.
SIS-
Sl6.
Sl7.
SlS.
S19.
820.
S2I.
822.
823.
[824.
[825.
[826,
:S27.
:82s.
[829.
1830-1.
832.
833.
[834.
^35-
[836.
:837-
[838.
[839.
1840-1.
1842.
1843-4.
1845-6.
1847.
1848.
Richard Roper
John Carter
John Swainson
Charles Hesketh
John Merritt
John Dennison
Robert Morris, M.D.
Robert Morris, M. D.
Richd. Pilfold
Edward Gibbon-
Moses Benson
Cyrus Morrall
Hardman Earle
James Bateson
Josh. Langton
Richard Houghton
Alexander Smith, Junr.
Cholmley Woodward
Wm. Peat Bushby
John Holmes
James Foster
Win, Butterfield Colton
John Heywood Turner
J. A. Tinne
Wm. Shand
Robert Heywood
Wm. Huson
John Kilshaw
Wm. Birkett
Wm. Birkett
Ray'1 Wm. Houghton
John Schofield
John Ferguson
John Ferguson
John Walthew
George Nelson
Charles Clements, Junr.
James Ackers
George Syers
Joshua Bowden
John Hunter
John Kearsley
Wm. Wain
John Cragg
Lister Ellis
Nichs Duckinfield Bold
Thomas Ban-
Matthew Wotherspoon
Nicholas Duckinfield Bold
Matthew Miller
Joseph Gibbons
Wilfred Troutbeck
Richard Jones
John Davies
James Foster
Francis Heywood
G. H. Lawrence
John Marriott
Henry Ripley
William Gladstone
Wm. Wright
Isaac Hutchinson
Raymond William Houghton
John Wilkinson
Geo. Riding
Thomas Littledale
Wm. Bennett
* May 25th, 1S20, Edward Gibbon, in place of I\ich. Pilfold, who declined
to act, being legally exempt.
122
i849-
Thomas Poole
Thomas Dover*
Rich. Harbord
1850.
Richard Harbord
Thomas Dover
1S51-2.
Harmood W. Banner
Thomas Clarke
1853-4.
Charles Fredk. Carne
Robt. Hutchison
1855-6-7.
John Woodruff
Chas. Wright Shaw
185S-9.
Wm. Jones
John Wakefield Cropper
1860-1.
John Wakefield
Cropper
Thomas Smith
1862.
Thomas Smith
James Denton
1863-5.
James Denton
William Hand
1866-7.
William Hand
Thomas Henry Satchell
1868.
Thos. Hy. Satchell
John Tudsbury Turner
1869-70.
John Tudsbury Turner
Thomas Henry Syers
1871.
Thos. Hy. Syers
Henry Jennings
1872.
Henry Jennings
John Inchley Knight
1873-4.
James Steel
Francis Lee Jones
1875-8.
John Wakefield
Cropper
William Fowler
1879-80.
John Wakefield
Cropper
Joseph Price
1881.
Joseph Price
Charles Wolleston Boote
1882-3.
Chas. W. Boote
Isaac Wm. Robinson
1884.
Isaac W. Robinson
Thos. Davy Laurence
1885-6.
Thos. D. Laurence
Joseph Woodcock
1887-8.
Joseph Woodcock
Henry Vaughan
1889.
Henry Vaughan
Thomas Menlove
1890.
Thomas Menlove
Eli Brooks
1891-2.
Edward Taylor Ingham
Henry Peet
1893.
Henry Peet
Caster Jennings
* May 10th, 1849, Thomas Dover elected Churchwarden in the room of
Thomas Poole, deceased.
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Bjtracts from tbc tfcstn? iRecoros ant) Cburcb*
wakens' Hccounts.
These "Extracts" have been printed (now for the first time)
exactly as they stand. The text has not been annotated, as
this would add materially to the size of the volume, which already
far exceeds the limit originally intended.
1681. Paid for carving the Cherubims and frame of
the Comandments ; for a peese of wood to fasten
the comandments, and to Mr Jackson for writing
and gildinge them (St. Nicholas' Church)
Nov. n. Removing stairs at West end of church ...
Feb. 9. Hinges and locks for ye seates
Lime to wash with
24 pinns for hatts
1682. Taking down ye battlements ...
For a woollen additionall Act
Mr Brennand for writinge ye Epistle of Jude
Buriall of Mr Sumer's wife in linnen
Buriall of Peter Atherton's wife in lynnen
Ale for ye Ringers when the Duke was in towne...
A paire of Shoes and 3 months diet for the chance
child ... .. ... ... ... ... 14
Shifts for the chance child
1687. For filing the Presentments, hire to Warrington
1688. Strings for the Organ ...
1690. Candles at ye Coronacon
Charles Hilliard for whitning the church
Drink for ye men yl whited and beautify1' the church
Drink at several times to workmen yl made ye
church gate
1693. Paid for Prayer Book for yc Fast day I May 1 3 1
1694. Brass Nailes and peece of Green Jersey for
ye seats ...
1695. Recd from Robert ffletchcr for being drunk ...
1696. Recd from Mr Tho. Hand and Mr Barthw
Cowley for their refusing the Oath
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1697- A book for Registering Dissenters in... ... 4 o
An Act agst Swearing ... ... ... ... 8
1700. Lettering the Churchwardens' seats ... ... 4 o
Recd from James Taylor by name for breaking ye
Sabboth ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 o
Cash from Thom. Bolton for swearing ... ... 40
Recd from a man that was drunk ... ... 1 o
1703. Paid Benj. Brancker for Chaining ye Bookes 1 2
1704. Drink for ye Ringers on ye Queen's birthday... 4 6
1727. Paid for Hedghogs ... ... ... ... 10 8
1733. Paid for sundry Hedghogs and Moles ... 194
Loss in Broad Gold ... ... ... ... 16 3
1 735. Ordered that every Churchwarden at the end of the year
give and deliver in writing to his successor in writing a list
or account of all the Plate, Surplices, Books and all sorts of
goods and materials that are there belonging to St. Peter's
Church and this Parochiall Chappel including the Chalice
lent to St. George's.
Cash paid for Hedghogs and Foxes heads ... 2 1 2
1738, April 4. It being represented to this Vestry that the
keeping of a sufficient Watch in the night throughout the
the town would be a meanes to prevent many mischiefs,
thefts and robberies and greatly tend to the preservation of
the lives and properties of the parishioners and inhabitants
of this parish and that by custom and usage for time
imemoriall a Watch hath been kept every night throughout
the year and every housekeeper hath been obliged to watch
in turn and by house row when sumond by proper officers
or to find and provide or pay for a sufficient watchman in
his stead, and that the town is become so very large and
extensive and the number of houses and inhabitants in this
town of late years so much increased that one Watch is not
sufficient for the whole town. It is therefore now agreed
and assented to and ordered and directed that the town
shall be divided into two separate districts that is to say
from the Water Street and Dale Street including both sides
125
of the said streets Northwards shall be the one district and
be called the North District, and that from those streets South-
ward shall be the other district and be calld the South District.
1746. Ordered that a Peal be rung at the Old Church every
Sunday both morning and afternoon at the time of going
into Church and that the Ringers shall have liberty to sit in
the seat next to the Bell-house door, and that the Sexton
take care to secure the same for them.
1 746. Committee appointed to receive proposals for building a
Spire upon the Old Church.
1750. On acct. of entertaining the Bishop the day he
confirmd ... ... ... ... ... ... 27 8 8
1752. Sep. 21. (Vestry) We think it necessary that an authentic
Catalogue of the Books in the Library at St. Peter's Church
shall be taken and as the Clerk charges the Parish 20/ a
year for looking after the Library we order that the Clerk
shall be answerable for every book that shall be lent out or
lost whilst under his care.
1 753. Ordered that the Font in the Parochial Chappell of Our
Lady and Saint Nicholas be removed from the place where
it now stands to the North West corner of the said Chappell.
1754. Ordered that the Rector and Churchwardens do entertain
the Lord Bishop (who is now on his journey to this town,
having fixed his Visitation here) and his officers with the
magistrates and clergy of this town at the parish expense,
but we recommend it to them not to make the entertainment
too publick and general or expensive.
1755. Paid for finding the Mitre 1 °
1758. Ordered that the Poor of this parish who receive relief
in the House wear the letters L.P. cut out in red cloath to
denote them from other poor.
1759. Ordered that His Majesty be empowered to make use of
any part of the new addition to St. Nicholas' churchyard as
shall be found necessary for a fortification for the town.
1764. Ordered that a new organ for the church of St. Nicholas
be purchased at the parish expense.
126
1765. Ordered that an application shall be immediately made
to Parliament to have the town and parish of Liverpool
made a separate and distinct district.
Ordered that the Revd Mr Wolstenholme have liberty to be
interred in the Library of St. Peter's Church, not claiming
any right of a burying place, but laying down the boards as
before.
1780. James Sudell elected Vestry clerk.
1784. Ordered that a full meeting of the Parish Committee be
called for the special purpose of auditing the parish accounts
— the Treasurer being at present confined to his room with
the gout.
1793. Paid Henry Dean for making a new pair of
Stocks, and other Joinery at St. Nicholas •••;£6 3 4
1794. Paid Ringers on News taking Martinique, 18s. ; Howe's
Victory, £1 is. ; Popish Conspiracy, 18s. ; King's Coro-
nation, 9s.
1796. Paid Ringers for 29th May ... ... ... 18 o
1796. Ringers for news taking Trinidad ... ... 1 1 o
Paid J. Richardson for Candles for the Welsh at
St. Paul's ... ... ... ... ...500
1797. Edward Blackstock, elected Vestry Clerk in the Room
of Mr Sudell resigned.
1798. Resolved that the Rate for the Poor be 2/6 in the Pound.
Paid postage of two letters from London ... 14
Carriage of new Act of Parlia* from London ... 3 2
181 1, April 16. (Vestry.) Your Comte allude to a Fine of
^4320 imposed upon the parish under the powers of the
Militia Act for not doing that which it was out of the power
of the officers of the parish to do, viz., the raising of 108
men in a short and limited period which was attempted by
ballot but failed in consequence of which a fine of ^40
per man has been inflicted. Resolved to increase the Poor
Rate 3d for the purpose. Poor Rate 3/ in the pound.
1816. Resolved that no public or private dinners (Visitation
dinners not excepted) be had at the expense of the parish.
127
1825, March 10. Resolved that the Bill for making a Rail Road
from Liverpool to Manchester and the report of the sub-
committee deputed to consider and report on the Bill were
read and considerable discussion took place on the subject
when Chas. Lawrence, Esq., the Chairman of the Rail Road
Comttee undertook that a clause shall be inserted in the Bill
to prevent the locomotive engines being brought within the
liberties of the parish.
1830. Mr Matthew Dobson Lowndes elected Vestry Clerk in
the room of Mr Black stock, deceased.
1842, July 28. Election of the First Select Vestry, under the
Act 5 and 6 Vict., cap. 88.
1846, May 5. Mr Charles Hart elected Vestry Clerk.
1850. Resolved that the Window Tax is unjust in principle and
peculiarly oppressive to the inhabitants of Liverpool and
other large towns. That the sanitary regulations lately
enforced are in some cases nugatory and in all cases incon-
sistent with a tax on light and air.
1S51. Resolved that the Churchwardens be authorized to ex-
pend ,£200 out of the Church Rate for repewing the Church
of St. Nicholas.
1853. Paid for Carved Oak Pulpit and Staircase at St. Nicholas'
Church, £70; Prayer Desk, £2$; Stall Work, ^155;
Communion Rails, £2^ ; Eight Brass Collecting Plates,
£12 12s.
1859, Nov. 29. Mr Henry Joseph Hagger elected Vestry Clerk.
Zhc presentation portrait— Snbilee of tbe
Select Destn?.
At the General Meeting of the Select Vestry, held in the
Board Room of the Parish Offices, Brownlow Hill, on Tuesday,
July 4th, 1893,
The Chairman having formally presented to the Select Vestry
the Portrait of himself recently placed in the Board Room, It
was moved by Mr. CI 1 inch warden Peet, and seconded by Mr.
Woodcock, That the Select Vestry accept with pleasure and
satisfaction the Portrait now presented to them, and they bog to
128
congratulate their Chairman upon the evidence it affords of the
esteem in which he is held, no less by the parishioners at large,
than by his colleagues upon the Board.
It was further resolved that the Vestry Clerk be instructed to
place in the Minute Book of the Board's proceedings a statement
of the circumstances under which the Portrait was painted and
placed in its present position. (As follows.)
" JLbC 50th anniversary of the passing of the Act constituting
the Select Vestry of the Parish having been recognised as a
fitting occasion for presenting to the Chairman of the Board,
the Rev. Canon Stewart, M.A., Rector of Liverpool, some mark
of the esteem in which he is held by those with whom he has
been associated for the last twenty years, it was decided that the
placing in the Board Boom of a life-size Portrait of himself,
forming a companion picture to those of his two immediate pre-
decessors (the Venerable Archdeacon Brooks and the Reverend
Augustus Campbell), would give appropriate and gratifying ex-
pression to this feeling.
" In consequence of some of the Rector's friends, clerical and
lay, having expressed a desire to take part in this presentation,
a general subscription list was opened ; and a Committee, of
which the Bishop of Liverpool and the Mayor of Liverpool
were members, and of which Mr. Churchwarden Peet was the
Honorary Secretary, was appointed to make the necessary
arrangements.
" The artist selected by the Committee was Mr. R. E. Morrison,
of Liverpool, and the commission having been entrusted to him,
the Portrait, when finished, was placed in the Board Room,
Brownlow Hill.
" The formal presentation took place at a meeting of the Sub-
scribers, held in the Board Room upon the twenty-sixth day of
June, 1893, and presided over by Mr. John Brancker, chairman
of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board ; the Lord Mayor,
who had intended to have been present, having been prevented
from attending. At the request of the chairman, the Lord
Bishop of Liverpool (the Right Reverend J. C. Ryle, D.D.)
unveiled the Portrait, and presented it, together with a list of the
subscribers (183 in number), to the Rector, in a highly compli-
mentary speech. The Rector responded in suitable terms."
( Extracted from the Mitiute Book of the Select Vestry, i8gj.)
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