Britannia: or a Geographical description of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the Isles and Territories thereto belonging.

Blome, Richard

1687

COURTS of JUDICATURE.

The Court of Arches.

This The Court of Arches., so called from the arched Church of St. Mary's le Bow, formerly in Cheap-side London, where this Court was usually held, the Judge whereof is called Dean of the Arches; To this Court are directed all appeals in Ecclesiastical matters, and hath belonging unto it divers Advocates, all Doctors of the civil Law, 12 Registers, and 10 Proctors.

The Court of Audience.

This Court is kept within the Arch-bishops Palace, and medleth not with any difference betwixt party and party, but only about elections and consecration of Bishops, admission and institution of Benesices, dispencing with the bonds of Matrimony, &c.

The Court of Delegates.

This Court is of all others the highest, and from this Appeals do lye to the high Court of Chancery.

The Prerogative Court.

This Court (which is kept in Doctors Commons by St. Pauls, London)judgeth of Estates fallen by Intestates, or by Will; it granteth forth Letters of Administration, &c. From this Court appeals lye to the Court of Delegates. The present Judge is Sir Liolin Jenkins Kt. and here, as in all other Ecclesiastical Courts, Doctors plead instead of Serjeants and Councellors at Law, and Proctors officiate the office as if Atturneys.

The Court of Peculiars.

This Court dealeth in certain Parishes, seated in several Diocesses, which are exempted from the Jurisdiction of the Bishop of those Diocesses, and are peculiar belonging to the Arch-bishop of Canterbury.

The Court of Admiralty.

This Court medleth with such things as relate to Naval affairs, and deriveth its power from, and under the Lord High Admiral; of these Courtsthe Supream is held at London, and the Judge is alwayes a Doctor of the civil Law, who at present is Sir Liolin Jenkins Kt.

The proceedings are according to the civil Law, but in criminal affairs, commonly about Piracy, matters are tryed by a Jury and Witnesses, and that by a special Commission from the King to the Lord High Admiral, and then some of the Judges are alwayes joyned in the said Commission for the bearing the same. A Court of Equity

Under this Court there is also a Court of Equity for deciding of differences betwixt Merchants. And to this Court belongeth a Register, a Marshal, who attends the Court, and caryeth before the Judge a silver Oar, whereon are the Arms of the King, and the Lord High Admiral, who hath his Advocate and Proctor; and all the Advocates and Proctors are presented by them, and admitted by the Judge. Other Courts.

Besides these Courts aforenamed, every Bishop hath his Court held in the Cathedral of his Diocess, where he hath a Chancellor, who is skilled in the Civil and Canon Laws, and sits as a Judge.

Also every Arch-Deancon hath his Court and Jurisdiction, where differences of less concern are decided. Likewise the Dean and Chapter hath a Court for matters belonging to the Cathedral. Matters belonging to the Ecclesiastical Courts.

Those affairs which belong to the Ecclesiastical Courts are as followeth, viz. Apostasie from Christianity, Administration, Adulteries, Blasphemy, general Bastardy, reparation of Churches, solicitations of Chastity, commutation of Pennance, Divorces, Fornications, Celebration of Divine Service, Dilapidations, Heresies, Incests, Schisms, rights of Matrimony, Institution of Clarks into Benisices, Oblations, Tythes, Simony, Procurations, Mortuaries, Probate of Wills, &c.

Courts for temporal affairs. The Tearms.

The Courts for temporal affairs now follow, which are holden in Tearm-time; the whole year having four Tearms, and every one their several returns. Michaelmass Tearm beginneth the 23the of October, endeth the 28 of November, and hath six returns. Hillary Tearm begins the 23 of January, ends the 12 of Februrary, and hath four returns. Easter Tearm begins 17 dayes after Easter, endeth the Munday after Ascension-day, and hath five returns. And Trinity Tearm beginneth 12 dayes after Whitsonday, endeth the Wednesday fortnight after, and hath four returns.

Of Writs,

To these Courts belongeth the power of sending forth Writs, which are Latine Letters of the Kings sent from thence in parchment, with seals. All Writs have a Salutem Rex, to such a one salutem; and a conclusion with a Teste me ipso, in Chancery; In other Courts the chief Justice expressing the place apud Westmonasterium, &c. and the time (both day and year) of making it: if it be returnable, the day of the Return is also appointed in it.

The third Writ, which is a Pluries, not served, is a contempt, and therefore hath alwayes this clause in it, vel causam nobis significes; so may the second, tearmed the alias likewise have, if so required by the Plantiff.

The Officer.

The Officer of these high Courts is the Sheriff;And for matters spiritual the Ordinary is the Officer.

The Court of Chancery.

The The Court of Chancery. besides that it dealeth with matters of conscience, and by an absolute power moderateth the common Law; it dealeth in Suits concerning Petitions to the King, Sciri Facias, to repeal his Patents, &c. and so is a Court of Law and Record; where the Judge is the Lord Chancellor, or Lord Keeper, as now it is; the present being the Right Honourable Sir Orlando Bridgman Kt. and Baronet, who hath the custody of the great Seal of England, under which passeth all Writs out of Chancery with Teste me ipso, and also all the Kings Grants are here entred on Record: Also out of this Court issue forth Writs or Summons for Parliament, Proclamations, Edicts, Charters, Protections, safe conducts, Writs of Certiorari to remove Records and false Judgments in inferious Courts, Writs of Audita Querela,> and Scire Facias. What matters the Court of Chancery medleth with. Likewise here are sealed and enrolled Leagues and Treaties with foreign Princes, Letters-Patents, Deeds betwixt party and party, taking Recognizances, and making Extents upon Statutes and Recognizances, for the payment of moneys, or security of Contracts, Writs Remedial, or Magisterial, Commissions of Appeal, Oyer and Terminer, &c. Master of the Rolls.

The office of Lord Keeper is a place of great dignity, far exceeding all temporal officers.

The Master of the Rolls (who at present is Sir Harbottle Grimsion Baronet,) is an assistant to this Court, and in the absence of the Lord Keeper doth hear causes, and make Orders and Decrees.

The Subordinate Officers of this Court are many, most of which I shall take occasion to name.

The twelve Masters in Chancery.

The twelve Masters in ordinary, commonly called the Masters ofthe Chancery are assistants to (and sit in) the Court, to whom References are made, and before whom Affidavits are made, and Deeds and Recognizances acknowledged, &c. The Clark of the Crown.

The Clark of the Crown, who by himself, or Deputy is alwayes to attend the Lord Keeper, for special matters of State; and being an office of such high concern, in the time of Parliament he hath a place in the House of Lords. He also maketh forth Writs for the summoning of Parliaments, as also for the election of a new Member in the house of Commons on any vacancy. Register.

The Register of the Court, hath divers under him that sit in Court, to take notice of all Orders and Decrees there made, and accordingly doth draw up, enter, and sile the same; aas lso the Reports of the Masters. The 6 Clarks.

The Six Clarks, in whose office are all proceedings upon Bill, and Answer unto the very Decree; and from whom likewise issue forth some Patents,as for pardon of men, for chance medley, Patents for Embassadors, Commissions for Bankrupts, &c. And to these six Clarks do belong a set number of sub-Clarks, to wit, sixty. Cursitors.

The Cursitors of the Court are 24, amongst whom the business that lyeth in the several Shires is distributed. These make all original Writs in Chancery, which are returnable in the Common-Pleas, and all Writs of Entry and Covenant. Clark of the Hamper.

The Clark of the Hamper. whose office is to receive all the money due to the King for the Seals of Patents, Charters, Commissions, and Writs; and is daily in Tearm- time, and at all times of sealing with leather baggs to attend the Keeper of the Seal; in which baggs are put all the sealed Patents, &c. which are by him delivered to the Comptroller of the Hamper. Clark of the Patents.

The Clark of the Patents.. Master of the Subpœna office.

The Master of the Subpæna office,whose place is to issue forth Writs to call a person into Chancery. Clark of the Affidavits.

The Clark of the Affidavits, where such Affidavits are filed which are used in Court. Clarks of the Petty Bagg.

The Clarks of the petty Bagg, have many Clarks under them, and through whose hands pass great variety of business, as making all Writs of Summons to Parliament; all offices found post Mortem are hither brought to be filed; To this office are brought all the pleadings of the Chancery, concerning the validity of any Patent, &c. which passeth the Great Seal; all questions about the acknowledgment of any private deed between the subjects which are acknowledged in Chancery; all Statutes and Recognizances taken before any Officers of this Court; and all Suits, for or against any person priviledged, in the Court. It is likewise a hand whereby to transmit divers things from the riding Clark, and the Enrollment office, to the Chappel of the Rolls. Examiners.

The Examiners are officers of this Court to take the Depositions of Witnesses, and to make out copies of the same. Clarks of the Rolls.

There are likewise Clarks of the Rolls, who sit constantly in the Rolls to make searches for Deeds, Offices, &c. and to make copies thereof.

The Usher of the Court, who hath the receiving, and custody of all moneys ordered to be deposited in Court, and payeth it back again by order. Sergeant at Arms.

The Sergeant at Arms, who carieth the Mace before the Lord Keeper, and to whom any persons standing in contempt are brought up by his Substitutes as Prisoners. Warden of the Fleet.

The Warden of the Fleet likewise attends the Court to receive such Prisoners as stand committed by the Court, and keepeth a prison for the same called the Fleet.

The Court of Common-Pleas.

THE Common-Pleas, is an ancient Court for all business concerning the common Law. And here, and in no other Court are real Actions pleadable, or Fines levied, or Recoveries suffered. To this Court doth also belong divers and sundry Offices and Officers; the chief amongst which are as followeth: Judges.

The four Judges or Justices, who at present are Sir Jo. Vaughan Knight, chief Justice, Sir Jo. Archer Kt., Sir Will. Wild Knight and Baronet, and Sir Robert Atkins Knight of the Bath.

The subordinate Officers, are Custos Brevium.

TheCustos Brevium. or Keeper of the Writs, returnable in that Court, to receive of the Protonotaries all Records of Nisi prins, called Postea's. Protonotaries

The Protonotaries are three, who by themselves, and their Clerks draw all Pleadings, and enter them; also exemplifie and record all common Recoveries. Clark of the Warrants.

The Clark of the Warrants., who entreth all Warrants of Attorney, and enrolleth all Deeds acknowledged before the Justices of the Court. Philizers.

The Philizers. are those that make all manner of mean Process upon original Writs before Appearance. Clark of the Essoyns.

The Clark of the Essoyns. who entreth the Essoyns, and Exceptions in all Actions wherein Essoyns lye, and also prepareth, and maketh all the Rolls used for the Court. Clark of the Utlawries.

The Clark of the Utlawries., who maketh the Capias ut legatum upon the Return of the Exigints brough unto them; and this office is properly incident to the Attorney General. Clark of the Supersedeas.

The Clark of the Supersedeas, who maketh Writs to supersede Utlawing of persons. Exiginters.

The Exiginters, make the Writs of Exigints, and Proclamations in order to Utlawries, upon the Pluries Capias brought unto them; of these Exiginters there are several, each having his particular County or Counties allotted them. Clark of the Juries.

The Clark of the Juries. who maketh the Writs of Habeas Corpora, and Distringas Juratorum for the trial of Issues. Clark of the Kings Silver.

The Clark of the Kings Silver. who doth enter on Record the money which the King is to have upon Fines, for the Post fines according to the yearly value of the Land, as the same is rated on the Writs of Covenants. Chirographer

The Chirographer, who makes the Indentures of Fines levied, and hath many subordinate Clarks for the several Counties where the Land lyeth. Clark of the Errors.

The Clark of the Errors, who maketh all Supersedeas upon Writs of Error, and doth transmit the Records out of the Treasury belonging to the Common-Pleas, into the Kings-Bench. Keeper of the Treasury.

The Keeper of the Treasury. who hath the custody of the Rolls entered on Record in the Court, amd the making forth of Coppies, and Exemplifications thereof, and also all Records of Nisi prius, with sundry other matters. Proclamator.

The Proclamator of the Court who for his substitutes hath four Cryers, or Tipstaves.

The Keeper of the Court. Inrollment Office.

The office of Inrollment of Fines and Recoveries. Warden of the Fleet.

The Warden of the Fleet, who is by himself, or Deputy, to attend this Court, as well as the Chancery; the said Prison being also proper for all commitments out of this Court. Pleaders.

The Pleadersare all Sergeants of the coyf, none under that degree being allowed here to plead. Attorneys.

The Attorneys are very many, and without limitation, as are the Sergeants.

The Kings Bench Court.

This Court dealeth properly with Plens of the Crown, as all things that concern the life, or members of his Majesties Subjects; also Treasons, Fellonies, breach of the Peace, oppression, &c. and of later years, all matters betwixt party and pary are here tryed. The Judges.

Here are belonging to this Court four Judges, or Justices; viz. Sir Mathew Hales Kt. Lord chief Justice, Sir Thomas Twisden Kt. and Baronet, Sir Richard Rainsford Kt. and Sir William Morton Kt.

The Offices and Officers belonging to this Court, are as followeth. Master of the Kings-bench Office.

The chief Clark of the Court, called the Master of the Kings-bench Office, is a place of great repute and profit, being usually executed by his Secondary, or his Clarks under him, who write all Pleadings and Declarations, or other proceedings upon Record, and are accountable unto him for the same. His Deputy also signs all Latitates and Writs of Mias, Plurins, &c. he keeps the remembrances of all Records, and all Writs returned, and Posteas; Writs of Error are kept and filed in his Office; also common and special Bayls, &c. The Office of the Secondary.

The said Secondary alwayes attends the sitting of the Court, to make reports of the business referred to his examination by the Judges; he signs all Judgments, taxes, costs thereupon, and gives all Rules to plead and reply, and to go to tryal by Proviso, &c. Custos Brevium.

The Custos Brevium.who files all original Writs, and other Writs, wherein one proceedeth against any person by way of Utlawry; and also makes up all Records of Nisi prius, &c. Clark of the Crown.

The Clark of the Crown. Clark of the Papers.

The Clark of the Papers, who is to make up all special Pleadings, andDemurrers. Keeper of the Files of Declarations.

The Keeper of the Files of Declarations with whom after they are ingrossed in Parchment, are continued from the Tearm one declareth, until the coming to issue. Keeper of the sign and seal.

The Keeper of the sign and seal. for the Bills of Middlesex.

The Clark of the Rules, who attends in Court, and takes short notes of all Rules and Orders that are made in Court (except such as belong to the Crown-Office,) he files all Affidavits that are used in Court; with him Rules are given Cepi Corpus, Habeas Corpus for a Procedendo, Posteas, Writs of Equity, and such like. Phillazers.

Phillazers. one for each County of England, who maketh out all Writs (except originals, which must be had from the Cursitor of the Court) wherein one intends to proceed by original, and so to Utlawry. Marshal of the Kingsbench.

The Marshal of the Kingsbench who hath the Custody of all Prisoners sued in the said Court, and he or his Deputy alwayes gives attendance for that purpose to take Prisoners committed to Custody. Clark of the Errors.

The Clark of the Errors who alloweth all Writs of Error, and maketh Supersedeas upon them. Clark of the Errors..

The sealer of the Writs. Cryers.

The Cryers, who alwayes attend the Court either to call Non-suits, to give Oaths, or the like, and at the end of the Tearm to adjourn that Court. Porter.

The Porter, who is to bring the Records out of the Office, when they are to be used in Court. Pleaders, and Attorneys.

The Pleaders are not only those permitted to plead at the Common-Pleas Barr, but also Baristers or Councellors, which as also the Atturneys are with limitation of number.

The Court of Exchequer.

The King hath a proper Court for all things which concern his Revenue, called the Exchequer. The Judges or Barons. The Judges, which are called Barons, consisteth of one Lord chief Baron, which at present is Sir Edward Turner Kt. and three other Barons of the Coif; viz. Sir Christopher Turner, Sir Timothy Littleton, and Sir Hugh Windham Knights.

There is also one who sits with the Barons, which hath the Title of a Baron, but no voice in Court as to any business, save the taking of Accounts, and administring of Oaths to Sheriffs, Auditors, Receivers, Searchers, Surveyors of the Custom-house, Bailiffs, &c. and such is Baron Spelman.

And besides the business concerning the Revenues of the King, touching Accounts, Disbursments, Customs, and all Fines imposed upon any man, this Court now medleth with Actions, or Law suits betwixt private persons. And to this Court doth belong divers Offices and Officers. Escheetor

The Escheetor, who is a special Officer, and hath a kind of Court for finding out of the Kings titles to lands. Remembrancer.

The Remembrancer, called the Kings Remembrancer, in whose Office are eight sworn Clarks, or Attorneys, and two Secondaries. Remembrancers Office. In this Office pass all Accounts concerning the Kings Revenue for Customs, Excise, Hearth-money, Royal-aids, Subsidies, Assessments by Parliament, and all Accounts whatsoever relating thereunto, as well certain, as accidental. Also all Proteedings upon any Statute by Information, for Custom, Excise, or any other Penal Law; all Securities, either on Bond, or Recognizance, to the King for any of his debts are here taken, and accordingly proceeded against, and from hence issues forth Process to cause all Accomptants to come in, and audite their said Accounts. Remembrancer of the first Fruits and Tentbs.

The Remembrancer of the first Fruits and Tenths, whose office is to take all Compositions for first Fruits and Tenths, and to issue forth Process against such as pay not the same. Lord Treasurers Remembrancer.

The Lord Treasurers Remembrancer hath several Clarks or Attorneys under him, whose office is to make out Warrants against all Sheriffs, Receivers,Bailiffs, &c. for their Accounts; also Estreats, Rules, Charters, LettersPatents, on which any Rent is reserved to the King: an office at present not of such concernment as formerly, before the Tenures were taken away. Clark of the Pipe.

The Clark of the Pipe who hath all the Accounts, and Debts due to the King, drawn down out of the Remembrancers Office; and in this Office are eight sworn Attorneys. Comptroler of the Pipe.

The Comptroler of the Pipe to whom belongeth several Clarks, whose office is twice every year to write out Summons to the High Sheriff to levy the Farms and Debts of the Pipe: and in this office is kept a Roll of the Pipe-office Accounts, for the finding out of foul practice, or other dishonesty; if any such shall be. Clark of the Pleas.

The Clark of the Pleas where are several Attorneys; and here all the Officers of the Exchequer, and other priviledged persons, as Debtors to his Majesty, &c. are to have their priviledge to plead, and be impleaded as to all matters at the common Law, according to the custom of the common Law. Clark of the Estreats.

The Clark of the Estreats, is an office to receive every Tearm the Estreats, or Extracts out of the office of the Lord Treasurers Remembrancer, to write them our to be levied for the King, and to make Scheaules for such sums as are to be discharged. Forrain opposer.

The Forrain opposer, is an office to which all the Sheriffs repair to be by him opposed of their Green-wax, and from thence is drawn down a charge upon the Sheriff to the Clark of the Pipe. Auditors of the Imprest.

The Auditors of the Imprest, are those that Audit the great accounts of his Majesties customs, Naval and Military expences, Mint, first Fruits, and Tenths, Wardrobe, Moneys Imprested, &c. Auditors of the Revenue.

The Auditors of the Revenue, are such as audit all the accounts of the Kings other Revenue. Deputy Chamberlains

The Deputy Chamberlains, whose office is to look after all the counterfoyls of the Tallies. Clark of the Parcells.

The Clark of the Parcells. Clark of the Nichels.

The Clark of the Nichels. Cryer.

The chief cryer, under whom are several Deputies. Marshall.

The Marshall. Usher.

The Usher and Porter of the Court. Keeper of the Records.

The Keeper of the Records. Pleaders.

The Pleaders are those belonging to the other Courts.

There is another Court of Exchequer, called the lower Exchequer, wherein the Kings Revenue is received and disbursed. Treasury office at Whitehall

The principal Officer of this Court is usually the Lord Treasurer; but since the death of the Earl of southampton, it is managed by the prudent care of Commissioners, viz. of the Right Honourable Anthony Earl Shaftsbury, Thomas Lord Clifford, and Sir John Duncomb Kt. persons of so great prudence and integrity, that they are every way fit for so great an imployment. This Office is kept in Whitehall, and where the Lords constantly meet twice a week or oftner, as occasions require, for the dispatch of his Majesties affairs, and the answering of Petitions according to the merits thereof; and as an assistant to their Lordships is Sir Robert Howard Kt. who hath several Clarks under him. Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Then the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which is an office of great Authority and concern, as well in the management of the Kings Revenue, as in the Exchequer Court, having the Custody of the Exchequer seal, and often sits amongst the Barons; and this office is in the person of the Right Honourable the Earl of Shaftsbury. Chamberlains of the Exchequer.

The two Chamberlains of the Exchequer., in whose custody are all antient Records, Leagues, and Treaties, with Foreign Princes; the Standards of Coyns, Weights, and Measures; and here are kept those Books of note, called Dooms-day-book, and the Book of the Exchequer which are so highly prized. Auditor of the Receipts.

The Auditor of the Receipts, whose office is to file the Bills of the Tellers, he also maketh Debentures for such persons that have Pensions, Annuities or the like, and directs them to the Tellers for payment thereof; his office is also weekly to receive the state of each Tellers-accounts, and to certifie the same accordingly to the Lords of the Treasury; and by him are kept the several Registers appointed for paying all persons in course upon the several branches of the Kings Revenue, &c. Tellers.

There are four Tellers, whose office is to receive all moneys due to the King, and accordingly pay the same as directed. Clark of the Pells.

The Clark of the Pells, whose office is to enter every Tellers-bill into a skin of Parchment, and all Receipts, and Payments for the King, which office is in the nature of a Comptroller. Tally-Court.

In the Tally-Court sit the Deputies of the two Chamberlains, whose office is to cleave the Tallies, and to examine each piece apart.

The other Officers are the Ushers, a Tally-cutter, and four Messengers.

The Dutchy Court of Lancaster.

This Court taketh notice of such things only that concern the Revenue of the Dutchy of Lancaster. Chancellor of the Dutchy.

The chief Judge or Chancellor of this Court is the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Ingram, one of his Majesties most Honorable Privy Council, who hath for his assistance divers Officers; viz. Attorney General.

The Attorney General The Receiver General: The Auditors: The Surveyors of the Dutchy lands: The Clark or Register of the Court, and the Messenger, &c.

The High Court of Parliament.

The Parliaments power and authority.

This Court consisteth of the King, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and the Commons as aforesaid; and represents the body of all England, and hath Soveraign and sacred Authority in repealing, expounding, making, and confirming of Laws; and in brief, in all causes which may concern either the safety and welfare of the Nation, or any private person of what ranck or quality soever. And this Court is not held perpetually, or at set times and seasons, but summoned by the King by his Writ, or otherwise at his pleasure, and as oft as occasion requireth for the good and welfare of the Nation. As to the Ceremonies, Rules, Orders and method of proceedings in affairs, &c. of both Houses, See Dr. Chamberlains present state of England, second part, pag. 51.

This Court of Parliament consisteth of the upper and lower House, to wit, the Lords and Commons: and their places of meeting (which are not far distant) are at Westminster, near the other Courts of Judicature. In the upper, or House of Lords, his Majesty hath his chair of State to sit in, as oft as he cometh amongst them; and these Nobles take their places according to their Dignities by offices, or precedencies by honour; And as assistant to the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, upon other Forms or Woolsacks sit the Judges, the Privy Councellors, the Secretaries of State, the Kings Council, and the Masters of Chancery. In the Lower, or House of Commons, which may be called the Grand Inquest of the Nation, sit the Knights and Burgesses. The two Knights of each Shire, being elected by the Free-holders of the said County, the major voice carrying; and the Burgesses, by those of concern in the said Borough, City, or Town corporate, or by the major voice; so that this House is said to represent the whole body of the Nation, and doth consist of above 500 persons, viz. for the forty English Shires eighty Knights; for the twelve Welch Counties twelve Knights; for the twenty five Cities (London having four) fifty two Citizens; for the eight Cinque-ports. sixteen Barons; for the two Universities, four Burgesses; for the one hundred sixty eight Borough-towns, three hundred and thirty, some few of the Towns electing but one Burgess; and for the twelve Welch Counties, each having a Borough-town, twelve more Burgesses. And what these Cities, Cinque-port-towns are, as also who are the present Knights and Burgesses for the same, this following Catalogue will inform you.

A list of all the Knights, Citizens, Burgesses, and Barons of the Cinqueports, that serve in Parliment, according to the Roll taken at their last Sessions in Anno 1671. BARKSHIRE. Sir Rich. Powle Kt. of the Bath. Rich. Nevil Esq. New Winsor Sir Rich. Braham Kt. Sir Tho. Higgons Kt. Reading Sir Tho. Dolman Kt. Rich. Aldworth Esq. Wallingford Sir Jo. Bennet Kt. of the Bath. Robert Packer Esq. Abington Sir George Stonehouse Baronet. BEDFORDSHIRE. Sir Humph. Winch Baronet. Sir Jo. Napier Baronet. Bedford Sir Will. Beecher Kt. Paulet St. John Esq. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. Sir Will. Bowyer Kt. and Bar. Sir W. Terringham Kt. of the Bath Cheaping Wicombe Sir Edw. Pye Kt. and Baronet. Sir Jo: Burlace Baronet. Alesbury Sir R. Ingoldsby Kt. of the Bath. Sir Thomas Lee Baronet. Agmondesham Sir Will. Drake Baronet. Sir Thomas Proby Baronet. Wendover Rich. Hampden Esq. Robert Crooke Esq. Marlow Magna Peregrin Hobby Esq. Charles Cheney Esq. CAMBRIDGSHIRE. Sir Tho. Chichely Kt. Sir Tho. Wendy Kt. of the Bath. University of Cambr. Sir Ch. Wheeler Kt. and Bar. Tho. Crouch Master of Arts. Cambridge Right H. William Alinton Roger Pepis Esq. CHESHIRE. Tho. Cholmondley Esq. Fowlk Lucy Esq. Chester Sir Tho. Smith Baronet. Jo. Ratcliff Esq. CORNWALL. Sir Jonathan Trelawny Bar. Sir Jo. Coryton Baronet. Launceston Sir R. Edgcombe Kt. of the B. Sir Charles Herbert Kt. Leskerd Jo. Harris Esq. Bernard Grenvile Esq. Liswithiel Charles Smith Esq. Silus Titus Esq. Truroe Edw. Boscowen Esq. Jo. Arundel Esq. Bodmyn Sir Jo. Carew Baronet. Hender Roberts Esq. Helston Sir William Godolphin Baronet. Sidney Godolphin Esq. Saltash Fran. Buller Esq. Jo. Buller Esq. Camelford Tho. Coventrey Esq. Will. Godolphin Esq. Port Higham, aliàs Westlow Sir Henry Vernon Baronet. Jo. Trelawney Esq. Grampound Charles Trevanion Esq. John Tanner Esq. East-Low Sir Rob. Atkins Kt. of the Bath. Henry Seymour Esq. Penryn William Pendarvis Esq. Jo. Birch Esq. Tregony Hugh Boseowen Esq. Thomas Herle Esq. Bossiney Robert Roberts Esq. Rich. rowse Esq. St. Ives James Prade Esq. Edw. Nosworthy Esq. Fowey Jonathan Raishley Esq. Jo. Raishley Gent. S. Germans Jo. Elliot Esq. Edw. Ellyot Esq. S.Michael Right H. Francis Lord Hawley Mathew Wren Esq. Newport Jo. Speccot Esq. Nicholas Morice Esq. St. Mawes Arthur Sprye Esq. Sir Joseph Tredinham Kt. Kellington Sir Cyril Wich Kt. Samuel Roll Esq. CUMBERLAND. Sir George Fletcher Baronet. Sir Jo. Lowther Baronet. Carlisle Sir Philip Howard Kt. Charles Musgrave Esq. Cockermouth Sir wilfrid Lawson Kt. Jo. Slark Esq. DERBYSHIRE. Right H. William L. Cavendish. Will. Sacheverell Esq. Derby Anchitell Grey Esq. Jo. Dalton Esq. DEVONSHIRE. Sir John Rolle Kt. of the Bath. Sir Copleston Bamfield Kt. Exeter Sir James Smith Kt. Robert Walker Esq. Totness Sir T. Clifford, now L. Clifford. Sir Edw. Seymour Baronet. Plymouth Sir Will Morice Kt. Sir Gilbert Talbot Kt. Oakhampton Sir Edward Wise Kt. of the B. Jo. Harris Esq. Barnstable Sir Jo. Northcott Baronet. Nich. Dennis Esq. Plimpton Sir Nic. Slaining Kt. of the B. Sir Will. Strode Kt. Honiton Sir Courtney Poole Baronet. Peter Prideaux Esq. Tavestock George Howard Esq. Will. Russel Esq. Ashburton Sir George Sands Kt. of the B. Jo. Fowel Esq. Clifton, Dartmouth Hardness Will. Harbord Esq. Will. Gould Esq. Beeralston Sir John Maynard Esq. Joseph Maynard Esq. Tiverton Sir Thomas Carew Baronet. Henry Ford Esq. DORSETSHIRE. Giles Strangways Esq. Sir Jo. Strode Kt. Poole Sir John Morton Baronet. Thomas Trenchard Esq. Dorchester James Gold Esq. Jo. Churchill Esq. Lime Sir Jo. Shaw Kt. & Bar. Henry Henley Esq. Weymouth Sir Winston Churchill Kt. Sir Jo. Coventrey Kt. of the B. Melcomb Regis Bullen Reymes Esq. Anthoney Ashley Esq. Brideport Humphrey Bishop Esq. John Strangways Esq. Shaftsbury Henry Whitacre Esq. Jo. Bennet Esq. Wareham George Pitt Esq. Robert Culliford Esq. Corf-castle Sir Ralph Banks Kt. Jo. Tregonwell Esq. ESSEX. Sir Jo. Bramston Kt. of the B. Banister Mainard Esq. Colchester Sir Harbotle Grimston Baronet Sir John Shaw Kt. Malden Sir Jo. Terrill Kt. Sir Richard Wiseman Kt. Harwich Sir Capell Luckin Baronet. Thomas King Esq. GLOCESTERSHIRE. Sir Bainham Throckmorton Bar. Jo. Grubham-How Esq. Glocester Sir Edward Massey Kt. Evan Seys Sergent at Law. Cirencester Henry Fowle Esq. John George Esq. Tewkesbury Sir Henry Capel Kt. of the B. Richard Dowdeswell Esq. HEREFORDSHIRE. Sir Jo. Kirle Baronet. Thomas Price Esq. Hereford Roger Vaughan Esq. Herbert Westfailing Esq. Lempster Reynold Graham Esq. Humfrey Cornwall Esq. Weobly Sir Thomas Tomkins Kt. Jo. Barneby Esq. HERTFORDSHIRE. Sir Rich. Francklyn Kt. & Bar. Henry Williams Esq. St. Albons Samuel Grimston Esq. Thomas Arris Dr. in Physick. Hertford Sir Edw. Turner Kt. Speaker. Thomas Lord Fanshaw. HUNTINGTONSHIRE. Right Honourable Robert Viscount Mandevile, now Earl. Henry Williams Esq. Huntington Sir Jo. Cotton Baronet. Lionel Walden Esq. KENT. Sir Thomas Peyton Baronet. Sir Jo. Tufton Kt. and Baronet. Canterbury Sir Edward Masters Kt. Tho. Hardress Sergeant at Law. Rochester Sir Francis Clerke Kt. Rich. Head Esq. Maidstone Sir Robert Barnham Baronet. Thomas Harlakenden Esq. Queenborough Sir Edward Hales Baronet. James Herbert Esq. LANCASHIRE. Sir Roger Bradshaw Kt. Thomas Preston Esq. Lancaster Richard Kirkby Esq. Richard Harrison Esq; Preston in Amounderness. Edward Rigby Esq. John Otway Esq. Newton Right H. Richard L. Gorges. Richard Leigh Esq. Wigon Right H.Charles E. of Ancran. Sir Jeofry Shakerly Kt. Clitheroe Sir John Heath Kt. Ambrose Pudsey Esq. Liverpoole Sir William Bucknal Kt. Sir Gilbert Ireland Kt. LEICESTERSHIRE. Right Hon. John Lord Ross. George Faunt Esq. Leicester Sir John Prettiman Kt. & Bar. Sir William Hartop Kt. LINCOLNSHIRE. R. H. George Viscount Castleton Sir Robert Carr Kt. and Bar. Boston Sir Philip Harcourt Kt. Sir Anthony Irby Kt. Lincoln Sir Jo. Mounson Kt. of the Bath. Sir Thomas Meres Kt. Grimsby Jervas Holles Esq. Sir Fretzvile Holles Kt. dead. Stamford William Montague Esq. Peregrine Bertue Esq. Grantham Sir John Newton Baronet. Sir Will. Thorold Kt. and Bar. MIDDLESEX. Sir Lancelot Lake Kt. Sir Thomas Allen Kt. Westminster Sir Philip Warwick Kt. Sir Richard Everard Kt. London Sir Jo. Frederick Kt. Sir William Thompson Kt. William Love Esq. John Jones Esq. MONMOUTHSHIRE. Sir Trevor Williams Baronet. William Morgan Esq. Monmouth Sir George Probert Kt. NORFOLK. Rt. H. Thomas L. Richardson. Sir Ralph Hare Baronet. Norwich Christopher Jaye Esq. Francis Corey Esq. Lynn Robert Wright Esq. John Coke Esq. Yarmouth Sir Will. Doyley Kt. and Bar. Sir William Coventry Kt. Thetford Sir Allen Apsley Kt. Sir Joseph Williamson Kt. Castle rising Sir Rob. Paston Kt. and Bar. Robert Steward Esq. NORTHAMTONSHIRE. Sir Justinian Isham Baronet. George Clerk Esq. Peterborough Rt.H. William L. Fitzwilliams. Humphrey Orme Esq. Northampton Right H. Henry Lord Obrion. Sir William Farmer Baronet. Brackley Sir Thomas Crew Kt. Robert Spencer Esq. Higham Ferrers Sir Lewis Palmer Baronet. NORTHUMBERLAND. Right H. Henry Earl of Ogle. Sir William Fenwick Baronet. Newcastle Sir Francis Anderson Kt. Sir John Marley Kt. Morpeth R.t.H. Edward Lord Morpeth. Sir George Downing Kt. Barwick Edward Grey Esq. Dan. Collingwood Esq. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. Sir Francis Leeke Kt. and Bar. Anthony Eyre Esq. Nottingham Arthur Stanhope Esq. Robert Pierrepont Esq. Eastretford Sir Will. Hickman Baronet. Sir Edward Dering Baronet. OXFORDSHIRE. Sir Anthony Cope Kt. and Bar. Sir Fran. Wainman Kt. and Bar. University of Oxford Sir Heneage Finch Kt. and Bar. Laurence Hide Esq. City of Oxford Richard Crooke Esq. Brome Whorwood Esq. Woodstock Sir Thomas Spencer Baronet. Sir William Fleetwood Kt. Banbury Sir Jo. Holman Kt. RUTLANDSHIRE. Edward Noel Esq. Philip Sherrard Esq. SHROPSHIRE. Sir Francis Lawley Baronet. Richard Newport Esq. Shrewsbury Robert Leighton Esq. Thomas Jones Sergeant at Law Bridgnorth Sir William Whitmore Baronet Sir Tho. Whitmore Kt. of the B. Ludlow Somerset Fox Esq. Sir Job Carlton Kt. Wenlock Sir Thomas Littleton Kt. George Weld Esq. Bishops-Castle Edmond Waring Esq. William Oakely Esq. SOMERSETSHIRE. Sir Jo. Sydenham Baronet. Edward Phillips Esq. Bristoll Sir Jo. Knight Kt. Sir Humphrey Hooke Kt. Bath Sir Fran. Popham Kt. of the B. Sir William Basset Kt. Wells Right H. Richard Lord Butler Rt. H. Maurice L. Fitzharding Taunton Sir William Portman Baronet. Sir William Windham Kt. Bridgwater Sir Edward Windham Kt. Peregrine Palmer Esq. Minehead Sir Hugh Windham Kt. Sir Jo. Mallet Kt. Ilcester Sir Edward Phillips Kt. Mr. Henry Dunster Merchant. Milborne Port Francis Windham Esq. Michael Malet Esq. SOUTHAMPTON, or HANTSHIRE. Right Honourable Charles L. St. John. Sir Jo. Norton Baronet. Winchester Sir Robert Holmes Kt. Lawrence Hide Esq. Southampton Sir Richard Ford Kt. William Legg Esq. Portsmouth Sir George Carteret Kt. & Bar. Richard Norton Esq. Yarmouth Edward Smith Esq. Richard Lucye Esq. Peterfield Thomas Neale Esq. Arthur Bold Esq. Newport, aliàs Medena Sir Robert Dillington Baronet. William Glascock Esq. Stockbridge Sir Robert Howard Kt. Robert Phillips Esq. Newton Sir Jo. Barrington Kt. and Bar. Sir Robert Worsley Kt. and Bar. Christchurch Humphrey Weld Esq. Henry Tulse Esq. Whitechurch Henry Wallop Esq. Giles Hungerford Esq. Limmington Sir William Lewis Baronet. Sir Nicholas Steward Baronet. Andover Sir Jo. Trott Baronet. Jo. Collins Esq. STAFFORDSHIRE. Sir Edward Littleton Baronet. Ralph Egerton Esq. Litchfield Sir Theophilus Biddulph Kt. Richard Dyott Esq. Stafford William Chetwin Esq. Robert Milward Esq. Newcastle under Line Sir Cesar Colclough Baronet. Edward Manwaring Esq. Tamworth Right H. Charles Lo. Clifford. Jo. Swinfin Esq. SUFFOLK. Sir Henry Felton Baronet. Sir Henry North Baronet. Ipswich Jo. Bloise senior Esq. John Wright Gent. Dunwich Sir Jo. Rouse Baronet. Sir Jo. Pettus Baronet. Oxford Sir Allen Broderick Kt. Walter Devereux Esq. Aldborough Sir John Holland Baronet. Jo. Bence Esq. Sudbury Sir Robert Cordell Baronet. Thomas Walgrave Esq. Eye Sir George Reeve Kt. and Bar. Charles Cornwallis Esq. Bury Sir Jo. Duncombe Kt. Sir Edmond Pooley Kt. SURREY. Sir Adam Browne Baronet. Sir Edmond Boyer Kt. Southwark Sir Thomas Bludworth Kt. Sir Thomas Clargis Kt. Blechingley Sir Edward Bish Kt. Sir William Hayward Kt. Rygate Sir Edward Thurland Kt. Roger James Esq. Guilford Arthur Onslow Esq. Thomas Delmahoy Esq. Gatton Sir Michael Carew Kt. Thomas Turgis Esq. Haslemore George Evelyn Esq. Thomas Morrice Esq. SUSSEX. Sir John Pelham Baronet. Sir William Morley Kt. Chichester Sir Henry Peckham Kt. William Garraway Esq. Horsham Sir Jo. Covert Kt. and Bar. Orlando Bridgman Esq; Midhurst Baptist May Esq. Jo. Steward Esq. Lewes Sir John Staple Kt. and Bar. Sir Thomas Woodcock Kt. Shoram Edward Blaker Esq. John Fagg Esq. Bramber Sir Cicill Bishop Kt. Percy Goring Esq. Steyning Sir Jo. Fagg Baronet. Henry Goring Esq. East Grinsted Charles Lord Buckhurst. Sir George Courthop Kt. WARWICKSHIRE. Sir Robert Holt Baronet. Sir Henry Puckering, aliàs Newton Baronet. Coventry Sir Clement Fisher Baronet. Rich. Hopkins Esq. Warwick Sir Francis Compton Kt. Fowlk Grevile Esq. WESTMORELAND. Sir Philip Musgrave Baronet. Sir Thomas Strickland Kt. Apleby Jo. Dalston Esq. Thomas Tufton Esq. WILTSHIRE. Right Honourable Henry L. Viscount Cornbury. Salisbury Thomas Thinn Esq. Sir Stephen Fox Kt. Wilton Sir Jo. Berkenhead Kt. Sir Thomas Mompesson Kt. Downton Sir Joseph Ash Baronet. Gilbert Raleigh Esq. Hindon Sir George Grubham-How Bar. Edward Seymour Esq. Westbury Rich. Lewis Esq. Thomas Wancklen Esq. Heytsbury Jo. Jolliff Esq. Will. Ash Esq. Calne Will. Ducket Esq. George Lowe Esq. Devizes Edward Lewis Esq. George Johnson Esq. Chepingham Sir Ed. Hungerford Kt. of the B. Henry Baynton Esq. Malmesbury Sir Edw. Poole Kt. Philip Howard Esq. Cricklade Sir George Hungerford Kt. Sir Jo. Ernely Kt. Bedwin magna Sir Jo. Trevor Kt. Henry Clerke Esq. Ludgersale Will. Ashburnham Esq. Thomas Grey Esq. Old Salisbury Sir Eliab Harvey Kt. Edward Nicholas Esq. Wootton Basset Sir Walter St. John Baronet. Jo. Pleydall Esq. Marlborough Right H. John Lord Seymour, now Duke of Somerset. Daniel Esq. WORCESTERSHIRE. Sir John Packington Baronet. Sam. Sandys senior, Esq. Worcester Sir rowland Barkley Kt. Thomas Street Esq. Droitwich Henry Coventrey Esq. Samuel Sandys junior, Esq. Evesham Sir James Rushout Baronet. Sir John Hanmer Kt. Bewdley Sir Thomas Slingsby Baronet. Sir Henry Herbert Kt. YORKSHIRE. Conyers D' Arcy Esq. Sir Thomas Slingsby Kt. York Sir Thomas Osborne Baronet. Sir Medcalf Robinson Bar. Hull Anthony Golby Esq. Andrew Marvell Gent. Knarsborough Sir Jo. Talbot Kt. Will. Stockdale Esq. Scarborough Sir Philip Mounckton Kt. Will. Thompson Esq. Rippon Sir Jo. Nicholas Kt. of the Bath. Thomas Burwell Dr. in Laws. Richmond Marmaduke Darcy Esq. Sir Will. Killegrew Kt. Heydon Sir Hugh Bethell Kt. Henry Guy Esq. Burrowbridge Sir Rich. Maleverer Kt. & Bar. Sir Robert Long Baronet. Malton Sir Thomas Gower Kt. and Bar. William Palmes Esq. Thirske Sir Thomas Ingram Kt. Walter Strickland Esq. Aldborough Sir Solomon Swale Baronet. Sir Francis Goodrick Kt. Beverley Sir Jo. Hotham Baronet. Michael Warton Esq. North Allerton Sir Gilbert Gerrard Kt. & Bar. Robert Talbot Esq. Pontefract Sir Jo. Dawney Kt. Sir Will. Lowther Kt. Barons of the Cinque-ports. Hastings Sir Denny Ashburnham Bar. Edw. Walter Esq. Winchelsey Francis Finch Esq. Robert Austin Gent. Rye Sir John Robinson Kt. and Bar. Sir Jo. Austin Bar. New Rumney Sir Norton Knatchbull Bar. Sir Charles Sidley Buronet. Hyeth Sir Henry Wood Kt. and Bar. Jo. Harvey Esq. Dover Right Honourable Edward Lord Hinchingbrook. George Montague Esq. Sandwich James Thurbarne Esq. Jo. Strode Esq. Seaford Sir William Thomas Kt. & Bar. Francis Gratwicke Esq. WALES. ANGLESEY. Nicholas Bagnall Esq. Beaumarice Jo. Robinson Esq. BRECKNOCKSHIRE. Edward Progers Esq. Brecknock Sir Herbert Price Baronet. CARDIGANSHIRE. Edward Vaughan Esq. Cardigan Sir Charles Cotterel Kt. CAERMARTHENSHIRE. Sir Henry Vaughan Kt. Caermarthen Right H. John Lo. Vaughan. CARNARVONSHIRE. Sir Richard Winn Baronet. Carnarvon William Griffith Esq. DENBIGHSHIRE. Jo. Winn Esq. Denbigh Sir Jo. Salisbury Baronet. FLINTSHIRE. Sir Thomas Hanmer Baronet. Flint Roger Whitley Esq. GLAMORGANSHIRE. Sir Edward Mansell Baronet. Cardiff Robert Thomas Esq. MERIONETHSHIRE. Henry Winn Esq. PEMBROOKSHIRE. Arthur Owen Esq. West Haverford Sir Frederick Hide Kt. Pembrook rowland Layhorne Esq. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. Andrew Newport Esq. Montgomery Henry Herbert Esq. RADNORSHIRE. Sir Richard Lloyd Kt. Radnor Sir Edw. Hartley Kt. of the B. Note that at the taking of this Roll, some few of the Knights and Burgesses being lately deceased, others were not elected in their places. And since which, in so great a number, there cannot but be several others dead; with some Removes.

The Regal Government,

This Kingdom is an Hereditary Paternal Monarchy, governed by one supream Head, which according to the Laws of the Nation, is independent, and undeposable; so that upon the death of the present King, the next Heir apparent to the Crown, either male or female, doth succeed, and enjoyeth the Regal Dignity.

It is a Monarchy so free and happy, that as industry is cherished, liberty and happiness enjoyed; so the King is no wayes eclipsed of those royal Prerogatives due to so great a Monarch as would not have his Subjects his Slaves.

The Kings Person Sacred.

The person of the King is so sacred, that it is high Treason to conspire, or imagine his death: nay, to kill any of his chief Officers, as the Judges executing their office, is deemed also high Treason; the counterfeiting the Kings Coyn, or Seal, is held the like offence. And for the better security of his sacred person from sudden death, he hath his Cup-bearers, Carvers, and other sworn Officers to be his tasters: likewise his Guards both horse and foot to watch, and attend his royal person both by night and day: and in case of sickness, no physick ought to be administred unto him without mature advice: and further, every Subject by Allegiance is bound to defend and protect his royal person, both with body and estate.

Coronation of the Kings.

At the Coronation of the King, he is anoynted with Oyl, and invested with a priestly Garment, so that he is capable of spiritual Jurisdiction; and is an extemal Bishop of the Church, and supream Pastor of England, having not only the right of Ecclesiastick Government, but also hath the Tenths, and first fruits of all spiritual livings.

The Kings Power great

The King by his royal prenogative, and without Act of Parliament, hath power, (as occasion requireth) to make War, or Peace, contract Leagues, send (and entertain) Embassadors; likewife for pressing of men for Sea, or Land service; to grant Commissions, to dispose of ships of war, Ammunitions, Castles, Fortresses, Magazins, Ports, Havens, &c. by defacement or otherwise; To coyn money, and to make it of what metal, stamp, purity, and bigness he pleaseth; He may by his Letters Patents erect new Bishopricks, Universities, Colledges, Hospitals, Free-schools; Grant Charters to Cities or Towns, and endow them with immunities; He may erect new Courts of Judicature where he pleaseth; make Forests, Chases, &c. May grant Letters of Mart; may call, prorogue, adjourn, and dissolve Parliaments at his royal pleasure: And as the fountain of honour, he doth create Nobility, and make Gentry. He hath the choice and election of Commanders, of Officers both for Sea and Land; also of Magistrates, Bishops, and other Officers of Church or State; and to conclude, he hath power to pardon all transgressions, or criminal offences, as well upon penal Statutes, as otherwise, though the party so offending were condemned to dye. Privy Councel.

For the easing of his Majesty of those weighty concerns of the Nation, he hath his Privy Councel, which are persons of known worth, honour, wisdom, and integrity; who commonly twice every week, to wit, Wednesdayes and Fridays, do assemble for the consulting, and management of the affairs of State, where his Majesty is generally present, and is consenting to all their transactions: For by their Oaths they are to their powers and abilities, truly and justly to advise and counsel the King in all the national affairs, and to keep secret his Majesties Councel. A LIST of the names of the present Lords of his Majecties most Honourable Privy Councel. names of the Privy Councel. His Royal Highness James Duke of York, &c. His Highness Prince Rupert, &c. His Grace Gilbert Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, &c. Sir Orlando Bridgman Knight and Baronet, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England, &c. John L. Robert, Lord Privy Seal, &c. George Duke of Buckingham, &c. James Duke of Monmouth, &c. John Duke of Lotherdale, Secretary of State in Scotland, &c. James Duke of Ormond, Lord high Steward of his Majesties Household, &c. Henry Marquess of Worcester, &c. Henry Marquess of Dorchester, &c. Henry Earl of Ogle, &c. Thomas Earl of Offery, &c. Robert Earl of Lindsey, Lord Great Chamberlain of England, &c. Henry Earl of St. Albons, L. Chamberlain of his Majesties Household, &c. Aubrey Earl of Oxford, &c. John Earl of Bridgwater, &c. Robert Earl of Leicester, &c. Arthur Earl of Anglesey, &c. John Earl of Bath, Groom of his Majesties Stool, &c. Charles Earl of Carlisle, &c. William Earl of Craven, &c. Henry Earl of Arlington, one of his Majesties Principal Secretaries of State, &c. Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury, Chancellor of the Exchequer, under Treasurer of England, and one of the Lords Commissioners of his Majesties Treasury, &c. John Earl of Rothes, &c. John Earl of Twedale, &c. John Earl of Middleton, Governour of Tangier, &c. Richard Earl of Carbery, &c. Roger Earl of Orrery, &c. Thomas Viscount Faulconberg, &c. George Viscount Halifax, &c. Humphrey Lord Bishop of London, &c. Francis Lord Newport, &c. John Lord Berkley, &c. Denzel Lord Holles, &c. Thomas Lord Clifford, Treasurer of his Majesties Houshold, and one of the Lords Commissioners of his Majesties Treasury, &c. Sir George Carteret, Vice-Chamberlain to his Majesty, &c. Mr. Henry 2 Coventrey, one of his Majesties Secretaries of State, &c. Sir John Duncombe Kt. one of the Lords Commissioners of his Majesties Treasury, &c. Sir Thomas Ingram Kt. Chancellor of the Dutchy, &c. Ralph Montague Esq; Master of the Horse to the Queen, &c. Sir William Maurice Kt. late one of his Majesties Secretaries of State, &c. Sir Thomas Chicheley Kt. Master of his Majesties Ordnance, &c. Sir Thomas Osborne Baronet, Treasurer of his Majesties Navy, &c. Sir Robert Long Baronet, Auditor of the Receipt of his. Majesties Exchequer, &c.

The Clarks of the Councel, are Sir Richard Brown, Sir Edward Walker Garter King at Arms, Sir John Nicholas, and Sir Robert Southwell. Priviledge of the Kings Servants.

The Servants of his Majesty in ordinary, are not only priviledged from servile offices in the Parish where they dwell, but are also protected from Arrests and Imprisonments; by which means they are freed from the malice of contentious spirited men, and the slavery, and oppression of the blood sucking horse-Leach, the Bailiff: yet from the payment of their just debts they are not freed, although not permitted to be arrested, or impleaded, without leave first obteined upon the Petition of the Complainant, and hearing both parties, and a failure made after time hath been given for the payment thereof, if justly due. Wayfs, Strayes, Wrecks at Sea, &c. in the Kings power.

All Wayfs, Strayes, Wrecks at Sea, all Gold and Silver Mines, in whose ground soever; and all Gold, Silver, or Plate, which is found without an owner, or to be transported to foreign Countries, is forfeited to the King.

His Majesty hath power to dispense with Acts of Parliament, penal Statutes, and to grant Patents with non obstante's. Dominions of the King.

The Dominions of the King of England at this present are very great, and large; for besides that of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, there are divers Isles scituate nigh and about them, and belonging to one, and the other; as the Isles of Orkney, or Orcades, in number 32, being seated against the northern Cape of Scotland. Isles dispersed about England. The Isles of Shetland, also under the Scottish Dominions. The Hebrides, in number 44, seated westwards of Scotland. The Sorlings, lying in the western Cape of Cornwall. The Sporades, being several Isles dispersed about the British Seas; amongst which these following are the chief: Man, seated betwixt England, Scotland, and Ireland. Jersey and Garnsey on the French Coast; Wight adjoyning to Hantshire; Portland, part of Dorsetshire; Stepeholms and Flathom in Somersetshire; Aibbre in Cheshire; Denny in Monmouthshire; Cadley in Pembrookshire; Anglesey, which is one of the welch Counties; Sheppey in Kent; Northey, Osey, and Horsey in Essex; Ferne, Cocket, and Holy Isle in Northumberland; with several other small ones, not very considerable, as indeed many of these are. Then in Africa, as Tangier, Guiney, &c. In the East-Indies several places, though belonging to the East-India Company of London. And in America large Dominions, as Virginia, Mary-land, New York, New England, New-found-land, Caroline, all which are on the Continent: as also several Isles, some of which are of considerable note, as Jamaica, Barbadoes, Bermudos, Nieves, Antego, &c. The Kings Office.

The office of the King is to preserve the rights, liberties, and priviledges of his Subjects, and to protect and govern them according to the Laws. His Strength.

The Revenue belonging for the support and dignity of the Crown is very large; and his strength and power, as well at Sea as at Land, is very great, being able to bid defyance to the most powerful or daring'st Foe in Christendom. The Atchievement of his Majesty.

The Atchievement which the King of England now beareth as his soveraign Ensigns Armorial, are these Coats quarterly quartered as followeth; viz. in the first, Jupiter, three Flower de luce sol, for the regal Arms of France; quartered with the Imperial Ensigns of England; viz. Mars, three Lyons passant guar dant in pale sol. Secondly sol, within a double Treasure counterflowred, a Lyon rampant Mars, for the royal Arms of Scotland. Thirdly, Jupiter, an Irish Harp Sol, stringed Luna, for the Ensign of the Kingdom of Ireland. The fourth and last quarter, in all points as the first; all within a Garter, wherein is this Motto: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, being the chief ensign of that most honourable Order of the Garter, first instituted by the famous King Edward the third; above the same an Helmet, every way answering his Majesties soveraign jurisdiction; upon the same a rich Mantle of cloth of Gold, doubled Ermine; adorned with an Imperial Crown, and surmounted by a Lyon passant gardant Sol, crowned proper. Supported on the dexter side by a Lyon rampant gardant Sol, and crowned as aforesaid; and on the sinister side by a Unicorn Luna, gorged with a Crown, thereto a chain affixed, passing between his fore leggs, and reslexed over his back, Sol; both standing upon a Compartment placed underneath, and in the table of the Compartment his Majesties royal Motto, DIEU ET MON DROIT. Of the Queen of England.

The Queen of England, during the life of the King, hath as great a siate and prerogative, as any Queen in Christendom; and is of such high esteem, that the conspiring her death, any the violating her chastity is deemed high Treason. She is esteemed the second person in the Realm; hath her Court, and Officers apart, who are to manage her affairs. Besides her revenue by way of joynture, she formerly had the tenth part of so much, as by the name of oblata upon grants, gifts, pardons, and the like, did appertain and come to the King. Of the Children of the King.

Concerning the Children of the Kings of England, the eldest son is born Duke of Cornwall, and upon his birth enjoys all the profits of the said Dutchy. He is also created Prince of Wales, which title he alwaies beareth, until he arive unto the Crown: It is high Treason to conspire his death. The ancient revenue of the principality of Wales, was 4600 and odd ls. per annum, besides the revenue drawn from the Dutchy of Cornwall, which is very fair.

The younger Sons of the King have their Titles from creation, not birth; as Dukes, Marquesses, or Earls, according to the pleasure of the King.

The Daughters of the King are stiled Princesses. And the title of Royal Highness is attributed to all the Kings Children, both Sons and Daughters; they are likewise reverenced and honoured. The Kings Court and its Government.

The Court of the King is freed from the Jurisdiction of any Court, whether Ecclesiastical or Civil, except that of the Lord Steward; and in his absence to the Treasurer and Comptroller of the Kings houshold, with the Steward of the Marshalsey; who by vertue of their offices may hear and determine Treason, Felony, and all misdemeanours committed within the Court.The Kings Palace is a place esteemed so high and sacred, that no insolencies are, or (at least should be) suffered therein, insomuch that not only striking is forbidden, but also all occasions of the same, and that with strict punishments ments both corporal and pecuniary, according to the heinousness of the offence: as for striking (if blood be drawn) the right hand is to be cut off; to be committed to Prison during life, and fined besides. The Kings Court may not unproperly be tearmed a Monarchy within its self, by reason the Persons, or Officers and Government in which it consisteth, are both Ecclesiastick, Civil, and Military. Degrees of Honour.

The Degrees of Honour which are here in England observed, and according to which they have precedency, may be comprehended under these two heads, viz. Nobiles Majores, and Nobiles Minores. Those included under the first rank, are Dukes, Arch-Bishops, Marquesses, Earls, Viscounts, Bishops and Barons. And those of the last are Baronets, K nights, Esquires, and Gentlemen: But there are some that will have Baronets to be the last under the first rank; and their reason is, as having their honour Hereditary and by Patent, as the Nobility have. And all these said Degrees of Honour are speculatively distinguished the one from the other, and that in their Ensigns, or Shields of Honour, which shall be taken notice of in place convenient.

As concerning Precedency, all the Nobles of each degree take place according to their seniority of creation, and not of years; unless they are descended of the Blood Royal, and then they take place of all others of the same degree. Yet there are some, that by their Offices, or Places at Court, or fetting at the Helm of State, have precedency; as the Lord K eeper, Lord President of his Majesties Councel, Lord Privy Seal, Lord High Chamberlain, the Earl Marshall, the Lord Chamberlain, the Master of the Horse, &c. Precedency and degrees of Honour.

Precedency may also be thus observed; The K ing, who is the Fountain of Honour. The Prince of England, who is eldest son to the King, and is born Duke of Cornwall, and about the age of 17 years, is usually created Prince of Wales. Princes of the blood Royal, who are the Sons, Brothers, Uncles, and Nephews of the King. The ArchBishop of Canter bury. The Lord Chancellor, or Lord K eeper of the Great Seal of England. Arch-Bishop of York. Lord Treasurer of England. Lord President of the Privy Councel. Lord K eeper of the Privy Seal. Dukes. Marquesses. Duke's eldest sons. Earls. Marquesses eldest sons. Duke's younger sons. Viscounts, Earls eldest sons. Marquesses younger sons. Bishops. Barons. Viscounts eldest sons. Earls younger sons. Barons eldest sons. Privy Councellors. Judges. Viscounts younger sons. Barons younger sons. K nights of the Garter (if not dignified with any other Title) as it is seldom found but that they are, it being so noble an Order. K nights Banerets, Baronets, K nights of the Bath, and K nights Bachelors. Colonels, Sergeants at Law. Masters of Chancery and Doctors. Esquires, and those may be comprehended under five several heads 1. Esquires unto the K ings body. 2. The Descendants by the Maleline from a Peer of the Realm. 3. The eldest sons of K nights of the Garter, Baronets, K nights of the Bath, and K nights Bachelors. 4. The two Esquires attending upon K nights of the Bath at their K nighting; every K night at his making having two Esquires. And 5. officiary Esquires, as Justices of the Peace, Baresters at Law. Lieutenant Colonels, Majors and Captains: and lastly Gentlemen. Priviledges enjoyed by the Nobility.

The priviledges which the Nobility do, or may enjoy, are very great, and too tedious to repeat: I shall only take notice of some few. For instance, their persons are freed from all Arrests, Utlawries, or Attachments, by reason of being free to serve the K ing and Nation. So that Debts, &c. may be satisfied out of their Estates, which is judged sufficient.

They may in their Journeys to Court, being summoned thither, or to Parliament by the K ings Writ, Letter, or Messenger, kill one or two Deer out of the K ings Forests, or Parks; and the like may be done at their return.

They are freed from attendance at Sheriffs Tourns, or Leets.

In Criminal causes they are to be tryed by a Jury of Peers, and none other. They are not to be bound to their good behaviours, nor required totake an oath, but only to promise upon their honour so and so.

They are not required as at the beginning of a Parliament, or at other times, to take the Oath of Supremacy. And when they give evidence for the deciding of a controversie, or otherwise, they are not sworn, but deliver the truth upon their honours.

In places of Trust committed unto them, they have power to constitute Deputics.

If a Peer doth commit any heinous fact, not only the priviledge of the Clergy allowed to common persons, shall be granted him, although he cannot read; but also he shall be discharged without burning in the hand, loss of estate or otherwise.

And lastly, they have the priviledge of qualifying a certain number of Chaplains. The Priviledges of the Bishops.

The Priviledges which the Bishops and Clergy enjoy, are very many; as power of keeping of Courts of Judicature, concerning Ecclesiastical asfairs. They have power to depute their Authority to their Chancellors, Commissaries, or other Officers.

They are not to be tryed upon any criminal offence by any but by their Peers; They are freed from Arrests or Utlawries; Their office is to look after the Ministers in their respective Diocesses, and to see that they be godly, righteous and sober men. No Clergy-man in general is constrained to follow any personal function, or service of the Kingdom; neither to serve in the War. Likewise they are freed from all temporal offices; neither are they compelled to appear at Sheriffs Tourns. And to conclude, their Goods are freed from payment of Toles and Customs of Avirage, Pontage, Muriage and Paviage. The Priviledges of the Gentrey.

The Priviledges which the Commonalty, or those under the Degree of Nobiles minores, enjoy, are also many. They are not to be fined for misdemeanours, but according to the quality of the offence. They are not to be forced to march out of the County where they dwell, to serve as a Souldier, except it be upon a Rebellion at home, or the invasion of an enemy. Neither are they constrained to go out of the Kingdom to serve aforeign Prince. They are not to be Imprisoned, without cause shewed, and that according to the Laws of the Land: And if imprisoned, they are not denied a Writ of Habeas Corpus. They have the priviledge of Hawking, Hunting, Fowling, and Fishing, with divers other immunities too tedious to name. But a word or two of each particular degree, and first of a Duke. Dukes.

A Duke, next to the King, is the highest of all others; by Patent be is created by a cincture of a Sword, imposition of a Cap, and Coronet of Gold on his head, and a verge of Gold put in his hand. This Dignity was at first conferred upon the most deserving persons in martial affairs, and then was not Hereditary as now it is. The Titles attributed unto a Duke, are, the Illustrions, the most high, and noble Prince, like wise the Title of Grace. The Armorial Ensigns, by which they are distinguished from other Nobles, is the Coronet on which the Helmet standeth, viz. a Ducat Crown flowre. Arch-bishops

Arch-Bishops (especially of Canterbury, which is the chief) for dignity, claim the next place. His Title is Primate, and Metropolitan over all England, is called his Grace; likewise the most Reverend Father in God; he hath great Priviledges and Authority; he doth appoint the Lent Preachers, hath power of keeping ofCourts of Judicature concerning Ecclesiastick affairs; as the Court of Arches, the Court of Audience, the court of Faculties, the Prerogative Court, and the Court of Peculiars: he hath the power of all probate of Wills, and granting of Letters of Administration, where the party which dyeth hath 5 l. or upwards out of the Diocess where he dyed. Likewise he hath the making the Wills of all such as dye intestate within his Province, and to administer their goods to the Relations, or to pious uses, according to his discretion; he hath power to grant publick Notaries, to appoint Guardians; he may grant to sick, or ancient people, dispensations to eat flesh in the time of prohibition: And further, his care is to see that good pious Bishops be put into the Bishopricks under his Jurisdiction.Marquesses.

A Marquess, is created by a cincture of a Sword, Imposition of a Cap of Honour, with a Coronet, and delivering of a Patent into his hand. The Title belonging unto him, is, The most noble and potent Prince, The Right Honourable, &c. The distinction by which he is known in their Atchievement, is the Coronet, which is Meslee, that is, part flowred, and part pyramidal pearled, the flowers and pearls being of equal height.Earls.

An Earl, is also a dignity very ancient and honourable; he is created by a cincture of a Sword, a Mantle of State put upon him by the King, with a Cap and Coronet upon his head, and a Patent given into his hand. The Coronet, which serveth for the distinction, is pyramidal, poynted and pearled, having flowers intermixed, but much shorter then the pearled points. The Title of Prince, also the most potent and noble Lord is attributed unto him. Viscounts.

A Viscount, is also created with the like Ceremony as an Earl; his Title is The Right Honourable and Truly Noble; his Coronet or Chaplet, is only pearled, with a close row of pearls. Bishops.

Bishops, are also Peers of the Realm, by reason ofthe Baronies annexed to their Bishopriks, to which they are created by Patent at their consecration, and are so called by Writ to Parliament. Their Title is, The Reverend Fathers in God. Barons.

A Baron, is also created by Patent, and is esteemed very honourable;his Title is the Right Honourable and truly Noble; and for distinction, the coronet hath but six large pearls about it, whereas the Viscounts is thick beset.Baronets.

Baronets, were first created by King James in Anno 1611. By their institution, they were to keep, for three years in the Province of Ulster, in the Kingdom of Ireland, at their own proper cost and charge, for the defense thereof, thirty foot Souldiers, at 8 d. per diem, which amounteth unto 1095 l. but in liew thereof, they now answer to the King at their first creation 1000 l. They are to be persons of good quality and reputation; and Gentlemen at the least of three discents; and for estate, to have not under 1000 l. per annum. The Augmentation of honour given to this Order, is the Arms of Ulster, viz. on a Canton or Escocheon Argent, a sinister hand couped gules; which said augmentation they bear in the most convenient place of their Escocheon. Knights.

A Knight, is an Order of very great antiquity and honour, not only in this Kingdom, but also throughout Europe: It being an honour not bestowed on any, but those that for their personal worth and desert do merit the same, and is not hereditary, but dyeth with the person; yet the Heirs enjoy some priviledges, and honour thereby, being Esquires: and although they are not worth 200 l. or 10 l. per ann. yet may they keep for their recreation, Grey-hounds, Setting-doggs, and Nets, for the taking of Pheasants or Partredges; may keep hawks, hounds, and have the use of a birding or fowlingpiece: likewise if they are of the Ecclesiastical Function, they have the priviledge of holding more then one benefice.

Of Knights, there are several sorts or degrees; viz. Knights of the Garter, (which, as I said before, is an Order of such great dignity, that it is not conferred on any under the degree of a Baron; nay, scarce under an Earl, so that it is too high to be ranged with Knights, though of the first degree, yet it will not be unfit to give some account thereof.) Then Knights Banerets, Knights of the Bath, and lastly, Knights Bachelors. Knights of the Garter.

Knights of the Garter, or of St. George, is an Order of all others by far the most honourable; making them Companions to Kings and Emperors. It is a fellowship of all the Orders in Christendom the most ancient and famous; encircling all Titles and Degrees of Nobility from the Throne downwards. This Order was first instituted by that victorious Prince, King Edward the third, in the 23 th year of his reign, and by him called Knights of the Blew Garter; but commonly of the Garter. He likewise appointed his Successors, the Kings of England, as chief; and the number of this Honourable Fellowship to be twenty and five other Knights, so that with the King there are twenty six, which said number are never to be encreased: and these twenty five were, and are called the Fellows, or Companions of the Order of the Garter, or St. George. See Elias Ashmole Esq; his Book of the Order of the Knights of the Garter: a worthy, and a laborious piece The solemnity in the celebration of these Knights, is performed at Windsor, the birth-place of that puissant Prince, with much grandure and magnificence; there being diversrites and ceremonies performed, too tedious to name. There are belonging to this noble Order, besides those aforesaid, and as subservient fourteen secular Canons that are Priests, thirteen Vicars which are also Priests, and twenty six poor Knights, who receive their maintenance from the Colledge. Also the Prelate of the Garter, the Chancellour of the Garter, the Register, the principal King at Arms, called Garter King at Arms, whose office is to marshal and order their solemnities at their Instalments and Feasts, and then the Usher of the Garter. The said solemnity is, or ought to be performed every 23 th day of April at Windsor, as aforesaid. The habit or badge by which this Honourable Order is distinguished on ordinary dayes, is; about their body they wear a blew Ribbon or Garter, whereto is affixed the Figure of St. George and the Dragon, all imbellished with Diamonds; and about their left Legg they wear also a blew Garter, or Band with studs, buckles, &c. and with these words in Gold, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, Shame be to him that evil thinks; and on their Garments they wear a silver Star. But on Festival dayes, they also wear rich Robes, with a Collar of Garters cast over their Shoulders, &c. This noble Order hath been, and yet is, of such great esteem in foreign parts, that Emperors, Kings, and several soveraign Princes, have thought themselves honoured, to be admitted into this Fellowship. Kt. Baneret.

A Knight Baneret, is a degree of great honour, and is to be ranked above all other Knights, except those of the Garter. It is an honour alwayes conferred in the field by the King, under the Kings Standard or Banner displayed in open war, for some signal piece of service there performed. Knights of the Bath.

A Knight of the Bath, is a degree of honour of good antiquity; and so tearmed from the custom of bathing, before the said honour is conferred on them; who is alwayes made at the Coronation of a King, and upon the installment of a Prince of Wales. The Ceremonies in the making these Knights are very many; and the common ornament or badge of the said honour, is a scarlet Ribbon, which they wear cross their Shoulder, with an Escocheon hanging at the end thereof. Knights Bachelors.

A Knight Bachelor, is a degree of honour, which in ancient time was conferred on Military men, as a reward for their valour and noble exploits. They are made Knights by the ceremony of kneeling down, and the King laying a drawn Sword on their shoulders, bids them to arise Sir John, Sir Thomas, or the like, as their names are. In their Helmets they are distinguished from all Esquires and Gentlemen, (whose Helmets is one and the same) by an open Helmet, whereas those under the degree of a Knight have it close. Esquires.

An Esquire is a degree of honour, either made so by the King, or else by birth, or office. Those made so by the King, are such, as for their noble parts, or publick undertakings, have merited the same. Those by birth,are the sons of Viscounts, Barons, the younger sons of Dukes, Marquesses, and Earls, the eldest sons of Baronets and Knights. And those by office are such as are chief Officers at Court, (if persons no otherwise dignified;) also those that are imployed in publick offices of State, as Sheriffs, Justices of Peace, Majors, &c. Gentlemen.

Lastly Gentlemen, and such are those that are either descended of ancient Families, and bear Coats of Arms; or such as have arived to fair Estates by their virtuous endeavours, and qualified with those natural endowments befitting the mind of man, and are made so by the Kings at Arms, by giving them a Coat of Arms. And although they have no other Title then a Gentleman, yet if well qualified, they are received as fellow Companions with those of the highest degree of the Nobility.

But before we pass further, let us take a Survey of the several Counties of England, which for method sake shall be placed Alphabetically; and then the first that offereth it self to view will be Barkshire.

 

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The two principal for are, 1. The or of the and this is in time of the of 2. The which is kept in both or ; viz. the , , the , and

The Courts for Temporal affairs are of two kinds; for and for as the

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The next and last of the three sorts, and mixt of both, is the greatest, most eminent and powerful, and is the high ; consisting of the the and and of the which are elect and of each which represent the body of all

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[] Temporal Courts.

[] High Court of Parliament

[] The Synod.

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 Title Page
 To the High and Mighty Monarch, Charles the II
 Preface to the Reader
 Acknowledgments
The British Isles
 BARKSHIRE: Being the ATTREBATII, and part of the ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 BEDFORDSHIRE: BEING Part of the CATEJULANI and ancient
 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: BEING Part of the CATEJVLANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 CAMBRIDGSHIRE: BEING Part of the ICENI and ancient KINGDOM of the East-Angles
 CHESHIRE: BEING Part of the CORNAVII and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 CORNWALL: BEING Part of the DANMONII and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 CUMBERLAND: BEING Part of the BRIGANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the Northumbers
 DERBY, OR, DERBYSHIRE: BEING Part of the CORILANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 DEVONSHIRE: BEING Part of the DANMONII and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 DORSETSHIRE: BEING The DUROTRIGES of Ptolomy and part of the ancient KINGDOM OF THE West-Saxons
 DURHAM: BEING Part of the BRIGANTES and ancient of Northumbers
 ESSEX: BEING Part of the TRINOBANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the East-Saxons
 GLOCESTER: BEING Part of the DOBUNI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 HANTSHIRE, Or the COUNTY of SOUTHAMPTON: BEING Part of the BELGæ, and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 HARTFORDSHIRE: BEING Part of the TRINOBANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the East-Saxons
 HEREFORDSHIRE: BEING Part of the SILVRES and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 Huntingtonshire: BEING Part of the ICENI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 THE COUNTY, AND ANCIENT KINGDOM OF KENT
 LANCASHIRE, BEING Part of the BRIGANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the Northumbers
 LEICESTERSHIRE: BEING Part of the CORITANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 LINCOLNSHIRE: BEING Part of the CORITANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 MIDDLESEX: BEING Part of the TRINOBANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the East-Saxons
 Monmouthshire: Being the Ancient HABITATION OF THE SILURES
 NORFOLK: BEING Part of the I C E N I and ancient KINGDOM of the East Angles
 Northamptonshire BEING Part of the CORITANI and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 Northumberland: BEING Part of the OTTADINI and ancient KINGDOM of the Northumbers
 Nottinghamshire: BEING Part of the CORITANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 OXFORDSHIRE, BEING Part of the DOBUNI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 Rutlandshire: BEING Part of the CORITANI and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 SHROPSHIRE: BEING Part of the CORNAVII and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
 Somersetshire: BEING Part of the BELGæ, and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 Staffordshire: BEING Part of the CORNAVII and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
SUFFOLK: BEING Part of the ICENI and ancient KINGDOM of the East-Angles
 SURREY: BEING Part of the REGNI and ancient KINGDOM of the South-Saxons
SUSSEX: BEING Part of the REGNI and ancient KINGDOM of the South-Saxons
 Warwickshire: BEING Part of the CORNAVII and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
Westmoreland: BEING Part of the BRIGANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the Northumbers
 WILTSHIRE: BEING Part of the BELGæ, and ancient KINGDOM of the West-Saxons
 Worcestershire: BEING Part of the CORNAVII, and ancient KINGDOM of the MERCIANS
YORKSHIRE: BEING Part of the BRIGANTES and ancient KINGDOM of the Northumbers
South-Wales: This Part conteineth the Counties of Brecknock, Cardigan, Caermarden, Glamorgan, Pembroke and Radnor Of which in order.
North-Wales
 A DESCRIPTION OF SCOTLAND
A DESCRIPTION OF IRELAND
 THE PROVINCE OF ULSTER
 THE PROVINCE OF CONNAUGH.
THE PROVINCE OF MUNSTER.
 Isles and Territories Belonging to His MAJESTY IN AFRICA, ASIA, and the INDIES
 Isles and Teritories Belonging to His MAJESTY IN AMERICA.
AN ALPHABETICAL ACCOUNT/ OF THE Nobility and Gentry, Which are (or lately were) related unto the several COUNTIES OF England and Wales: As to their names, TITLES, and SEATS by which they are (or have been) generally known and distinguished; according as they were received from the Hands of divers Persons in each County experienced therein as well by their Publick Offices, as otherwise
NOBILITY AND GENTREY, Which are, or lately were, related unto BARKSHIRE: WITH THEIR SEATS and TITLES by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of BEDFORD: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of BUCKINGHAM: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been,known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CAMBRIDGE:With their Seats and by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto CHESHIRE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CORNWALL:With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CUMBERLAND: With their Seats Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry. Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of DERBY: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry. Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of DEVON : With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of DORSET: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the Bishoprick, or COUNTY of DURHAM: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of ESSEX: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of GLOCESTER: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of HANTSHIRE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Gentry in the Isle of Wight
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of HARTFORD:With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of HEREFORD:With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of HUNTINGTON: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been,known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of KENT: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, know
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of LANCASTER: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been,known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of LEICESTER: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of LINCOLNE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of MIDDLESEX And CITY of LONDON: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of MONMOUTH: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of NORFOLK: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of NORTHAMPTON: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of Northumberland: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of NOTTINGHAM: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of OXFORD: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of RUTLAND: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of SALOP: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of SOMERSET: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of STAFFORD: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of SUFFOLK: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of SURREY: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of SUSSEX: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of WARWICK: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of Westmoreland. With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of WILTS: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of WORCESTER. With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the North-Riding of YORKSHIRE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the East-Riding of YORKSHIRE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the West-Riding of YORKSHIRE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
WALES. Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY and ISLE of ANGLESEY: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of BRECKNOCK: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CAERMARDEN: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CAERNARVON: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of CARDIGAN: With their States and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of DENBEIGH: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known.
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of FLINT: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of GLAMOR GAN: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of MERIONETH: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of MONTGOMERY: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of PEMBROKE: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known
Nobility and Gentry, Which are, or lately were, related unto the COUNTY of RADNOR: With their Seats and Titles by which they are, or have been, known