Diaries and Letters of Philip Henry, ; A.D. 1631-1696

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...of Chester were excepted at that time from the operation of the statute. At the death of any priest in the archdeaconry of Chester, the bishop had a mortuary of his best beast, saddle and bridle, and best gown or cloak, hat, and upper garment under the gown " (Jebb). For Probate of the Will, and letters of Tuition--and for journey to Chester... 2 15 6 For a Grave-stone...... I 10 O--'t was fetcht from Grin sel in Shropsh. layd down and afterward taken up again because too bigg. being made less it was layd the second time, Nov. x. 1670. and certify'd in the Church-book that wee claym no peculiar right of burying there, it being Parish-ground. Memorand. Thomas Matthewes of Bronnington gent Father of Daniel Maniel Matthewes did in his life time for several yeares give the Interest of 40. yearly to the poor of Hanmer parish and at his death left the sayd summ of £fi£-for the same use for ever, as appeares in writing in a label of parchment written with his own hand though without name, date, or seal.... This is here inserted. 1. as an instance of the pious care of the donor Thomas Mathewes, 2. as a guid & rule to his heires from time to time in what manner to discharge the said trust in them reposed and not to shift it from themselves to others because of any trouble that doth or may accompany the same. The said Thomas Mathewes did also before his Death provide by Will concerning the Gift aforesaid bearing Dec. 3. 1617. Executors Eleanor his wife and Daniel his son. In a book of Accounts is this entry, "Wee received no money for the poor untill after the Purificacon viz. ye 11,h of Febr. 1621. when wee received 50s weekly untill the stock and use came up being 53. which 3. wee distributed at Easter 1622. the whole stock being 50. lyeth i...