Book 1: 1657

Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Volume I: Apprentices' Entry Books 1654-1694. Originally published by Company at the University Press, Oxford, 1913.

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'Book 1: 1657', in Records of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters Volume I: Apprentices' Entry Books 1654-1694. Edited by Bower Marsh( Oxford, 1913), British History Online, accessed October 31, 2024, https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/london-carpenters/1654-94/pp28-36.

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1657

7° Januarij 1656

42 George willowbie the son of John willowbie of East Deane in the County of Sussex Carpenter hath putt himselfe appntice to Joseph Darvoll the younger of St George Southwark for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof Dated the 7th day of January 1656.

43 Adam Atkinson the son of John Atkinson of Layton in the County of yorke husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to William Taylor thelder one of the wardens for seaven yeares from this day dat [assigned pntly to Richard Trimmer Cordweyner at old Bridewell].

27° Januar. 1656

44 Alexander Browne the son of Alexander Browne of Bucklebery in the County of Berkes husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to William Stanfeild of Cowe lane for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof Dated the xxvijth day of January 1656.

45 Joseph Hopkins the son of william Hopkins of Sibford Gore in the County of oxford yeoman hath put himselfe apprentice to Ferdinando Brookes of Ludgate hill for seaven yeares from the second of January next ensueing the date hereof dated the day and yeare last aforesaid:

46 John Runwell the son of Nicholas Runwell late of the parish of Putney in the County of Surrey yeoman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to John Greene als Powell of London stone for seaven yeares from the foure & twentith day of June next ensueing the date hereof dated the day and yeare last aforesaid:

47 Thomas Costin the son of Thomas Costin of Chersey in the County of Surrey gent hath put himselfe apprentice to Richard Hogg without Bishoppsgate for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof dated the day & yeare last abovesaid:

48 Thomas Ward the son of Ledowick ward late of wilford in the County of Gloucester shepherd deceased hath put himselfe apprentice to william Awdley of St Brides for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof dated the day & yeare last aforesaid.

11° February 1656

49 mathew Banks the son of mathew Banckes late Cittizen & Carpenter of London decd hath putt himselfe appntice to John Scott in Cheeker yard wthout Aldgate for seaven yeares from the 25th day of march next. Dated the said 11th of February 1656.

6° martij 1656

50 Thomas Hobbs the son of Thomas Hobbs Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath putt himselfe appntice to the [said] Thomas Hobbs the father of Islington for seaven (yeares) yeares from the day of the date of these presents Dated the same day & yeare.

51 Paull Morgaine the son of Richard Morgaine late of the Citty of Gloucester husbandman decd hath put himselfe appntice to Daniel Turner of Southwarke for eight yeares from the first day of January last past dated the day & yeare last abovesaid &c.

52 James Foote the son of william Foote late of Eaton in the County of Bedford milwright decd. hath put himselfe apprentice to John Carter thelder of the parish of St Buttolph Aldgate for eight yeares from the day dated the day & yeare abovesaid &c.

53 william Brian the son of Thomas Brian late of killingworth in the County of Warwick butcher decd hath put himselfe apprentice to Thomas Gravenor of Petticoate lane for seaven yeares from this day dated the day & yeare last abovesaid etc.

54 William Gibs the son of John Gibbs of Suning in the County of Berks sawyer hath put himselfe apprentice to Richard Edwards of St Thomas Apostles for seaven yeares from the five and twentith day of this instant march dated the day & yeare last abovesaid etc.

55 John Humfrey the son of John Humfrey in the parish of St Saviors in the Burrough of southwarke leather dresser hath put himselfe apprentice to Nicholas woodgate of Chicklane for seaven yeares from this day dated the day & yeare last abovesaid etc [md the said apprentice was assigned over to James Goodman Cooke using the art of his former master].

March xxiiij° 1656

56 Anthony Haimes the son of Richard Haimes of Braunston in the County of Leicester husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Richard massam of Petticoate Lane for seaven yeares from the xxv° day of this instant march dated the xxiiij° martij 1656.

57 william Bottombley the son of Robert Bottomley of the Parish of St Olaves Southwarke in the County of Surrey hatmaker hath put himselfe appntice to Samuel Linn thelder of Southwarke for seaven yeares from the xxv° of this instant march dated &c [md the said appntice was assigned over to John Baily haberdasher useing the art of his former mr].

58 Peter Nevill the son of James Nevill late of Stratford upon Avon in the County of Warwick husbandman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to Edward Kizlenbery of the Parish of St Sepulchers for seaven yeares from the xxv° of this instant march Dated &c.

59 Thomas Strange the son of Thomas Strange late of the Parish of St Dunstans in the East London Porter (deceased) hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Redford of St Dunstans in the East for eight yeares from the xxv° of this instant March dated.

60 Nicholas Bodley the son of Nicholas Bodley of Battersey in the County of Surrey yeoman hath put himselfe appntice [to] John Hawkins of Chripplegate for seaven yeares from the xxv° of this instant march dated.

61 Richard Newbery the son of Henry Newbery of woodstock in the County of Oxford scrivener hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Holland of Bishopsgate streete for seaven yeares from the xxv° of this instant march Dated.

6° Aprill 1657

62 Robert Rogers the son of Thomas Roger of the parish of Norton in the County of york husbandman hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Twin of Clothfaire for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof.

63 Samuell Hughes the son of Peter Hughes of Quamton in the County of Bucks husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John Reames of Shoe lane for 7 yeares from this day dated the said 6th day of Aprill 1657.

14° Aprill 1657

64 John Brett the son of John Brett late of desborow in the County of Northampton husbandman deceased hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Botsford of St Gregories for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof.

65 Robert Chambers the son of Robert Chambers of Marshfeild in the County of Gloucester husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Clarke of Louthbery for seaven yeares from this day.

66 Richard English the son of John English of Rowslinch in the County of Worcester husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Francis Hubbert of Petticoate lane for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth day of June now next comeing.

67 Ambrose Reeve the son of Robert Reeve late of Cowcott in the County of Northampton husbandman deceased hath put himselfe appntice to Henry Tompson of white Chappell for seaven yeares from the first day of may now next comeing.

68 John Browne the son of Gilbert Browne of Rippington in the County of Darby husbandman hath put himselfe appntice [to] John Hilliard of Clarkenwell for seaven yeares from this day.

69 Thomas Rowse the son of william Rowse of the Citty of Kanterbury millwright hath put himselfe appntice to John Sparke of Southwarke for seaven yeares from this day.

70 John Jeanes the son of Edward Jeanes of Astchurch parish in the County of Gloucester Carpenter hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Poores of Tuttle streete in Westminster for seaven yeares from this day.

20th day of Aprill 1657

71 Edmond Mariott the son of Lewis mariott Cittizen & Leatherseller hath putt himselfe appntice to Nicholas Woodgate now mr of the Company for 7 yeares from the first day of may next Dated the said 20th of Aprill 1657 [md was imediately assigned over to Bevis Piggott Iremonger in Bassieshawestreete using the same art].

1° may 1657

72 Abraham Hunt the son of Richard Hunt of Pilton in the County of Northampton husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Nicholas woodgate now mr for 7 yeares from this day Dated etc [md the said appntice was prently assd over to Daniel Botsford barbersurgeon using the same art].

73 Jonas Morefeild the son of william Morefeild of Padstowe in the County of Cornewell tannar hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Gamble of newgate markett for seaven yeares from this day dated the day & yeare last aforesaid.

29° may 1657

74 John Coles the son of Thomas Coles of Great Ilford in the County of Bucks yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to william Ligborne one of the livery of Saviors Southwarke for 7 yeares from midsomer next dated the 29th day of may 1657.

75 John Chaire the younger the son of John Chaire Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath put himselfe appntice to ye sd John Chaire of St Johns Streete for 7 yeares from xxiiijth day of June next Dated etc [Md the sd appntice was presently assd. over to Robert wren using etc per consent etc].

76 John Powell the son of Thomas Powell of the Parish of Halling in the County husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Elias Clarke of wentford streete fo 7 year from midsomer next Dated etc.

77 william Peacock the son of Thomas Peacock late of Cold Kirby in the County of yorke husbandman decd hath put himselfe appntice to Henry Peirson of Temple barr for 7 yeares from midsomer next. Dated &c.

78 Andrew Sheldon the son of Thomas Sheldon of Norton in the County of warwicke husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to George Darby of Lambeth Hill for 7 yeares from this day.

79 Richard Haborne the son of John Haborne late of the Parish of St Martins in the feilds in the County of midd Coachman decd hath put himselfe appntice [to] John Chestary of St Sepulchers parish for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

80 John Middle the son of John Middle of Hanckerton in the County of wilts shoemaker decd hath put himselfe appntice to Thomas Lions of Grubstreete for 7 yeare from midsomer next.

81 Thomas Bigg the son of John Bigg of the Parish of Hitchin in the County of Hertford yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to Leonard Machell of Chisell streete fo 7 yeares from midsomer next.

82 william williams the son of John williams late of whitchurch in the County of Chester yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to Edward Free of Bottolps Aldgate for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

83 John Fowler the son of Richard Fowler of Fretton on the forre in the County of Warwick husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to walter Jefferies of Coleman streete for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof.

23° Junij 1657

84 Joshua Sharpe the son of william Sharpe of the Parish of Bradford in the County of Yorke husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to James wingrove of St Katherines for 7 yeares from midsomer day next.

85 william Henton the son of william Henton of Haby in the County of Leicester husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Mathias Reyner of Shoe Lane for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

86 Thomas Windsor the son of John windsor of Gigleswick in the County of yorke husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Francis Hubart of Petticoate Lane for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

87 Thomas Moody the son of Robert Moody of Gayneborough in the County of Lincolne Laborer hath put himselfe appntice to william Ewster of Lumbardstreete for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

Thomas Clifton the son of Raphvell Clifton late of onley in the County of Bucks Taylor hath put himselfe appntice to Henry Hastings of Colemanstreete for 7 yeares from midsomer day next.

89 Robert Hughes otherwise Jones the son of John Hewes of Rixham in the County of Denbigh Carrier hath put himselfe appntice to John wilson of white Crosse streete for seaven yeares from midsomer day next.

90 Richard Tront the son of william Tront of Iver in the County of Bucks husbandman hath put himselfe appntice [to] Michael Raper of Bishoppsgate streete for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

91 Edward Furnis the son of Edward Furnis of Elsley in the County of Berks husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Arthur Thaire of old fishstreete for 7 yeares from midsomer next.

10° July 1657

92 John Quinny the son of Richard Quinny late of Chichcherley in the County of Buckingam yeoman deced hath put himselfe appntice to John Stubbs of greate St Bartholomews smithfeild for eight yeares from the day of the date hereof dated the day and yeare abovesaid:

3° July 1657

93 william Chiswick the son of Henry Chiswick of Martin in the County of Surrey husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Cock of wansworth for seaven yeares from the 24th of August next. dated the day & yeare abovesaid.

31° July 1657

94 Robert Pen the son of Michael Pen of Knightcot in the County of warwick yeoman hath put himselfe appntice to Isaac Saul of Cripplegate for seaven yeares from the 24th of August now next.

95 John Fletcher the son of John Fletcher of Markefeild in the County of Leicester Carpenter hath put himselfe appntice to Abraham Prior of Bishopsgate streete for seaven yeares from the xxiiijth of August now next.

96 William Cocks the son of william Cocks late Citizen and farrier of London decd, hath put himselfe apprentice to Timothy wats of Aldgate for seaven yeares from the xxixth of September next.

97 Joseph Killingly the son of Robert Killingly of Silke willoughby in the County of Lincolne Taylor hath put himselfe appntice to william Bancks of Barbykin for seaven yeare from the 24th of August now next.

98 Howell Lewes the son of John Lewes of Llanglening in the County of Merioneth weaver hath put himselfe appntice to Nicholas woodgate of Chick lane for seaven yeare from the day of the date hereof. [md the sd. appntice was assigned over to mathias Edwards merchantailor useing the art of his former mr etc.]

99 Thomas Garten the son of william Garten of the parish of St Sepulcher London miller hath put himselfe appntice to Simon wheeler of St Martins lane for seaven yeares from the 24th of August next.

100 Richard Solars the son of Thomas Solars of Glasbery in the County of Brecknock gent hath put himselfe appntice to John wright thelder of Longlane for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof.

101 Thomas Grave the son of Robert Grave late of Crostwaite in the County of Comberland husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John Lewood of Mooregate for seaven yeares from the day of the date hereof.

102 John webb the son of william webb of Paulisperry in the County of Northampton shoemaker hath put himselfe appntice to John Read of Bishopsgate streete for eight yeares from midsomer last past.

12° August 1657

103 william Bird the son of william Bird of the parish of whitechappell in the County of Midd naylor hath put himselfe appntice to Joseph upton of Aldgate for seaven yeares from the xxixth day of September.

104 John Gent the son of Nicholas Gent of little Brineton in the County of Northampton husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to william Forder of Alhallowes for seaven yeares from this day. dated ye day aforesd.

25° August 1657

105 Adam Head the son of Adam Head Cittizen & Clothworker of London hath put himselfe appntice to Humfry Wedge of Dowgate for 7 yeares from this day & yeare abovesd. etc.

106 John Minshall the son of John Minshall Citizen & Founder of London hath put himselfe appntice to James Longbothon of Dowgate for seaven yeares from this day dat. ye day & yeare abovesd.

107 Robert Ford the son of Richard Ford of Cullorne in the County of wilshire husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to Phillip Boarder of Addlehill for 7 yeares from this day. dat. ye day & yeare abovesd.

7° Septembr. 1657

108 Edward Baily the son of James Baily of Brockton in the County of Stafford hath putt himselfe appntice to Nicholas Woodgate now Mr for 7 yeares from the day of the date hereof Dated the sd 7th day of Sept 1657 [md the said appntice was then pntly afterwards assd. over to Henman Smewin weaver in Shoreditch using etc].

Mr Frith Mr

8° Septembr. 1657

1 John Hayhurst the son of William Hayhurst of Ribble Chester in the County of Lancaster yeoman hath putt himselfe appntice to Henry White one of the wardens for eight yeares from the 24th day of June now last past dat.

2 John Fisher the son of William Fisher late of Northall in the County of Middlesex husbandman decd. hath putt himselfe appntice to John Chaire of St John streete from michas next for eight yeares. Dat.

3 John Ballard the son of Richard Ballard of Righton in the County of warwick husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John Jones Citt. & Carpenter of London in the Poultrey for seaven yeares from michas next.

4 Robert Christian the son of Edmond Christian late of the Ile of man seaman decd hath put himselfe appntice to John Hilliard of the minories for seaven yeares from Michas now next comeing.

28th day of September

5 Robert Lucas the son of Robert Lucas late of ye parish of Christ Church in ye County of Southampton yeoman decd hath put himselfe appntice to Nicholas Booth of St Mary Axe for 7 yeares from ye 29th day of Sept. Dated the said 28th day of Sept 1657.

6 James Prior the sonn of Thomas Prior of Boxley in the County of Kent husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John wright Junior of Longe lane & Cittizen & Carpenter for eight yeares from ye 25th day of dec. last past before the date of the Indenture. Dated the 28th day of September A° Dni 1657.

30° octobr. 1657

7 John Chapman the son of James Chapman of Hatfeild Brodoake in the County of Essex Cooke hath by Indenture putt himselfe appntice to Samuel wells of Ludgate hill Cittizen & Carpenter of London for seaven yeares from Christmas next following the date of the said Indr dated the 30th day of October 1657.

8 Richard Evans the son of Richard Evans of Chigwell in the County of Essex parish Clerke hath putt himselfe appntice to Roger Jerman of the livery for 7 yeares from Christmas next.

9 Thomas Love the son of Anchor Love late of Hampton in the County of worcester husbandman decd hath putt himselfe appntice to Thomas Elliott of the livery of the Company of Carpenters London for 7 yeares from the date of the Indre Dated the 30th day of October 1657.

10 Vincent Bewfoy the son of John Bewfoy late of the parish of St Bride London silke weaver dec. hath put himselfe appntice to Mr Richard Sanderson of Shoreditch for seaven yeares from 5° Novembr next [assd to Humfrey Kirby Vintr.]

5° Novembr. 1657

11 Daniel Wright the son of Hugh wright of Abbots Langley in the County of Hartford shoemaker decd hath put himselfe apprentice to william Taylor of Hog lane for seaven yeares from this day Dated the said 5 day of novembr. 1657.

27° Novembr: 1657

12 Everard Spencer the son of John Spencer late of Slawston in the County of Leicester husbandman decd. hath put himselfe apprentice to Henry overbery of Aldgate for seaven yeares from this day Dated the said 27° Novem 1657.

13 Robert Bruntfeild the son of James Bruntfeild late of Haddington in the County of East Lowthian in Scotland gent, deceased hath put himselfe apprentice to David Davis of Trogmorton streete for seaven yeares from the 25° day of December next.

24° Decembr. 1657

14 Michael Andrews the son of Thomas Andrews of Eyling in the County of Midds Taylor hath put himselfe appntice to Isaac Jackson of Poppler for seaven yeares from this day.

15 John Hunt the son of william Hunt late of woollaston in the County of warwick husbandman decd hath put himselfe appntice to Richard Sanderson of Shoreditch for seaven yeares from this day. [md the within named appntice was assd. over to Nicholas whitehead Cordwayner useing etc.]

16 Thomas Hawkes the son of John Hawkes of Upminster in the County of Essex husbandman hath put himselfe appntice to John Feilding of Rosemary lane for seaven yeares from this day.

17 John Thorowgood the son of Henry Thorowgood of ware in the County of Hartford Carpenter hath put himselfe appntice to John Downes of Bishopsgate for seaven yeares from this day.

18 Thomas Collins the son of Thomas Collins Cittizen & Carpenter of London hath put himselfe appntice to the [said] Thomas Collins of Shoreditch for seaven yeares from this day.

19 Gabriel Morgan the son of Thomas Morgan of the parish of St Buttolph without Aldersgate London weaver hath put himselfe appntice to william Richardson of Golding lane for seaven yeares from this day.

20 Nathaniel whitfeild the son of whitfeild of in the County of hath putt himselfe appntice to Richard Barrett of St Jameses for 7 yeares from the day of the date of the Indre Dated the said 24th day of Dec 1657.