Before 1541 in Gloucester archdeaconry of the diocese of Worcester: from 1542 part of the new diocese of Bristol
General References
Michaelmas 1558: Warwickshire: Richard Croftes gentleman v John Rylye late of Brodecampden in county [Gloucester] yoman & Thomas Rylye late of the city of Bristol in the county of the city of Bristol tayler. Broke into his warren at Ovrbrayles, hunted, took and carried off [rabbits]. Defendants have not come; had been ordered to be attached; have nothing; to be taken, for morrow of All Souls [3 November 1558]: On which day Richard comes. Defendants have not come; had been ordered to be taken; not found; sicut prius to be taken, for …..;
London. Michael Sowdeley otherwise called M’hylle Sowdeleye pottyclarrye of the cyttye of Brystowe (by William Rede) v. George Payne late of Wylscomb in county Somerset gentleman otherwise called George Payne of Wynssecowme in the cownttye of Somersette gettylleman Debt £100; plus 32s damages awarded by this court. Defendant, solemnly exacted, has not come; has nothing; is not found; execution awarded. Order to sheriffs of London to take the defendant, for the morrow of All Souls [3 November 1558]. On which day Michael comes. Defendant has not come; had been ordered to be taken; is not found. Michael says that defendant lurks, roves and strays in Somerset. Order to sheriff of Somerset to take the defendant, for the morrow of Candlemas [3 February 1559]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for five weeks from Easter [30 April 1559]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for the morrow of Trinity [22 May 1559]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for the morrow of All Saints [3 November 1559]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for the octaves of Hilary [20 January 1560]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for [? three weeks] from Trinity [30 June 1560]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for octaves of Michaelmas [6 October 1560]. On which day the sheriff of Somerset has not sent the writ; re-ordered, for octaves of Hilary [20 January 1561].
12 January 1854: A Correct List of the Poll, at the Election of a Knight of the Shire, for the Eastern Division of the County of Gloucester. Bisley Polling District: Parish of Bisley: Abode: Bristol: John King
7 April 1879: Deserters from Her Majesty’s Service. A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Frederick Cook, [Reg. No:] 1428, 37th Brig. Dep; [born:] Bristol; [trade] labourer; [age] 20¼; [size:] 5[ft] 5½[in]; [hair:] dark brown; [eyes:] brown; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 1 March 1879 [at] Horfield; [marks & remarks:] blue dot on right arm;
William Vowels, [Reg. No:] 15967, Royal Engineers; [born:] Bristol, Somerset; [trade] labourer; [age] 20½; [size:] 5[ft] 4¾[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] grey; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 28 February 1879 [at] Aldershot; [marks & remarks:] scar on nose and left eyebrow; off furlough;
Thomas Carr, [Reg. No:] 7522, Royal Artillery; [born:] Romsey, Hampshire; [trade] labourer; [age] 20¾; [size:] 5[ft] 5¼[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] brown; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 15 March 1879 [at] Bristol; [marks & remarks: blank];
John Sergeant, [Reg. No:] 1358, 37th Brig. Dep; [born:] Bristol; [trade] labourer; [age] 20½; [size:] 5[ft] 7[in]; [hair:] dark brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 15 March 1879 [at] Horfield; [marks & remarks:] ‘J. S.’ and star right arm;
Deserter from Her Majesty’s Sea Service — £3 Reward for the apprehension of H. A. Goffe, deserter from Naval Barracks, 5 February; A.B.; [age] 23; [size:] 5[ft] 4½[in]; [born:] Bristol; [hair:] dark brown; [eyes:] hazel; [face:] fair; [marks & remarks:] served in Undaunted
July 1930: Bootham School, Summer Term 1930: List of Boys: T. Peter Rowlands, Bristol: Lower Senior, bedroom 21, Penn House; Edwin H. Rowlands, Bristol: Lower Senior, bedroom 21, Penn House
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