Please does anyone have a copy of the Bridgnorth Burgess List? Shropshire Archives hold a box of papers re the case of William SMALMAN and Thomas GREGORY versus Humphrey BRAYNE and Richard WALKER (1696-98) re Pendlestone Mills which I would love to be able to study. However, I live too far away to visit and the cost of hiring a researcher would be prohibitive. Consequently I will have to make do with information given in the catalogue entry. Thomas GREGORY is my 7x great grandfather and I have his entry from the Burgess List - he was made burgess in 1672, occupation cooper (his deed of gift gives him as a cooper and miller). Please could some-one check the occupation of William SMALMAN for me. I would be very grateful. Ginny
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills.htm
Hello Ginny
The Will of William SMALMAN can be ordered online from The National Archives (address above).
Mike
Thank you very much Gwynne, Please don't apologise for the delay - I am very grateful that you have taken the trouble to look for me. You have given me exactly what I have asked for. I really appreciate your help.
Ginny
Thanks Mike. I'll file that information just in case I find that the will be useful.
Ginny
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Hi Ginny,
Sorry for the delay in responding. Not enough hours in the day at present.
Here are all the SMALMAN’s in the Bridgnorth Freemen book.
SMALMAN, William, a Grocer. Made 5 June 1684.
SMALMAN, William, a Grocer. His Son. Made 21 May 1717.
SMALMAN, Edward. His son. Made 28 Oct 1723.
SMALMAN, John. Another Son. Made 23 Dec 1723.
SMALMAN, Edward. Of London. Son of Edward - Painter. Made 28 Aug 1727.
SMALMAN, Bouham. Son of William Jnr. Made 3 May 1744.
SMALMAN, John. His Brother. Made 3 May 1744.
SMALMAN, John. Son of Bouham. Made 21 Sept 1770.
In a very old database, I have a record that the Will of SMALMAN, William. Grocer of Bridgnorth 01 July 1742. PROB 11/719 is available somewhere.
Gwynne
www.rafbridgnorth.org.uk