The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.

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Title: The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county / endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.
Author: Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661.
Publication: London :: Printed by J.G.W.L. and W.G. for Thomas Williams ...,; 1662.
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Since the Reformation.

Sir ROWLAND HILL, son of Richard Hill, was born at * 1.1 Hodnet in this County, bred a Mercer in London, whereof he was Lord Major 1549. Being sensible that God had given him a great estate, he expressed his gratitude unto him

In Giving maintenance to a fair▪ School at Drayton in this County, which he built and endowed, besides six hundred pounds to Christ-Church-Hospital, and other bene∣factions.

In * 1.2 Forgiving at his death all his Tenants in his Mannors of Aldersy and Sponely, a years Rent. Also enjoyning his Heirs, to make them new Leases of one and twenty years, for two years Rent.

As for the Cause-wayes he caused to be made, and Bridges built (two of stone con∣teining * 1.3 eighteen arches in them both) seeing hitherto it hath not been my hap to go over them, I leave his piety to be praised by such passengers, who have received safety, ease, and cleaness, by such conveniences. He died Anno Dom. 15..

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* 1.1

Stows Sur∣vey of London, p. 584.

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* 1.2

D. VVillet, in his Ca•…•…al. of Protestant Char.

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* 1.3

Stows Sur∣vey of London, pag. 90.

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