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St. Michaels Church 23 March 1814 Bishops Strortford
Inscription on a tombstone in the churchyard of St. Michaels. William Francis Swan buried 23 March 1814.
Record of the parish of St. Michaels Bishop Stortford
Weymouth & Melcomb Regis. 11 November 1396
Documents found in an old stable. "At the next court on Tuesday after the feast of St. Martin the Bishop. 11 November in the 20th year of the King Richard the Second. The Bailiffs present that JOHN SWAN drew blood with his hand from Thomas Deigher against the peace, therefore he is amerced. The accused who failed to appear is 'attached' by his goods such as horses, cows or swine being siezed."
Fifth report of the Royal Commision on Historical Documents.
Weymouth & Melcomb Regis.15 May 1397 in the 20th year of the King Richard the Second.
Document found in an old stable. At the law court of 'Hokke Term' holden on the 15 May 1397 in the 20th year of the King Richard the Second. "Twelve free men being sworn, present that JOHN SWAN broke the arrest of Thomas Cole the mayor of this vill. and the under bailiff, as to two leaden measured 'cuves' or vessels and other goods to the value of 40 shillings. Arrested in the house of Walter Clayton at the suit of the party complaining against him in a plea of debt. Such complainant being John Shudde. This latter person himself being also presented for placing dung in a vacant place opposite the chapel of Melcombe Regis to the grievious danger of the common people walking there."
Fifth report of the Royal Commision on Historical Documents.
Letters 23 February 1479
Letter from William Paston to his brother John Paston
"Letter No. 414. Mention is made of the marriage of WILLIAM SWAN of Eaton to Miss Alborow, whose mother has a place of abode in Bow churchyard."
Volume two of the Paston Letters Published by Everymans Library.
Hearth Tax 1674 Sudbury Green "John Swan paid duty on two hearths, and was included in the hearth tax for that year." Middlesex and Herts Notes and Queries.
List of Copy Holders and Freeholders 1699 "Anstey, Hertfordshire"
Mrs Swan Value £10
"Victoria County History, Hertfordshire"
List of Copyholders and Freeholders 1699 "Therefield, Hertfordshire"
Mr Swan and Mr Gamon Value £10 "Victoria County History, Hertfordshire"
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