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Roger Nowell, Esq. MP (c.1580 - 1623)

Biography== Roger Nowell, Esq. was born circa 1580. His parents were Roger Nowell, Esq. and Catherine Morton . Roger married Elizabeth Fleetwood . Together they had the following children:* Roger Nowel...

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Roger Nowell, Esq. MP (c.1580 - 1623)

Biography== Roger Nowell, Esq. was born circa 1580. His parents were Roger Nowell, Esq. and Catherine Morton . Roger married Elizabeth Fleetwood . Together they had the following children:* Roger Nowel...

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John Bulcock MP (1572 - 1612)

Biography== John Bulcock His parents were Christopher Bulcock and Jane Bulcock . He died on August 20, 1612 in Gallows Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England from Hanged as witch. Jane Bulcock and her so...

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John Bulcock MP (1572 - 1612)

Biography== John Bulcock His parents were Christopher Bulcock and Jane Bulcock . He died on August 20, 1612 in Gallows Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, England from Hanged as witch. Jane Bulcock and her so...

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Biography Jane Bulcock Jane married Christopher Cristalla Johis Bulcock Together they had the following children: Janna Bulcock ; William Bulcock ; Jeneta Bulcock ; Margreta Bulcock ;

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Biography Jane Bulcock Jane married Christopher Cristalla Johis Bulcock Together they had the following children: Janna Bulcock ; William Bulcock ; Jeneta Bulcock ; Margreta Bulcock ;

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John Byrom, esq. (deceased)

> In 1465, Edmund Starkie of Barnton near Northwich in Cheshire married Elizabeth de Simonstone the heiress of the land at Huntroyde.> In 1578 Nicholas Starkie (born c.1566), son and heir of Edmund, th...

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John Byrom, esq. (deceased)

> In 1465, Edmund Starkie of Barnton near Northwich in Cheshire married Elizabeth de Simonstone the heiress of the land at Huntroyde.> In 1578 Nicholas Starkie (born c.1566), son and heir of Edmund, th...

10/16/2016

From Wikipedia, December 2014:John Bridgeman (2 November 1577 – 11 November 1652)[1] was an English Anglican clergyman.Born in Exeter, he was the eldest son of Thomas Bridgeman and grandson of Edward B...

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From Wikipedia, December 2014:John Bridgeman (2 November 1577 – 11 November 1652)[1] was an English Anglican clergyman.Born in Exeter, he was the eldest son of Thomas Bridgeman and grandson of Edward B...

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Jane Southworth (1564 - d.)

The Samlesbury Witches:One of the accused witches, Jane Southworth, was the widow of the disinherited son, John. Relations between John and his father do not seem to have been amicable; according to a ...

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Jane Southworth (1564 - d.)

The Samlesbury Witches:One of the accused witches, Jane Southworth, was the widow of the disinherited son, John. Relations between John and his father do not seem to have been amicable; according to a ...

10/14/2016

Sir Edward Bromley, Kt., MP (c.1563 - 1626)

Family and Education bap. 15 Oct. 1565, 2nd s. of George Bromley of Hallon in Worfield by Joan, da. and h. of John Waverton of Worfield; bro. of Francis. educ. Shrewsbury 1577; I. Temple 1580, called 1...

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Sir Edward Bromley, Kt., MP (c.1563 - 1626)

Family and Education bap. 15 Oct. 1565, 2nd s. of George Bromley of Hallon in Worfield by Joan, da. and h. of John Waverton of Worfield; bro. of Francis. educ. Shrewsbury 1577; I. Temple 1580, called 1...

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Sir James Altham, MP (c.1550 - 1617)

ALTHAM, James (d.1617), of London and Oxhey, Herts ===Biography Family and Educations. of James Altham of Mark Hall, Latton, Essex by Elizabeth, da. of Thomas Blancke, haberdasher of London. educ. Trin...

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Sir James Altham, MP (c.1550 - 1617)

ALTHAM, James (d.1617), of London and Oxhey, Herts ===Biography Family and Educations. of James Altham of Mark Hall, Latton, Essex by Elizabeth, da. of Thomas Blancke, haberdasher of London. educ. Trin...

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Anne Redferne (b. - 1612)

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Christopher Holgate (c.1560 - d.)

"Christopher Howgate"

> And shee further saith, That shee knoweth the names of sixe of the said Witches, viz. the wife of Hugh Hargraues vnder Pendle, Christopher Howgate of Pendle, vnckle to this Examinate , and Elizabeth ...

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Christopher Holgate (c.1560 - d.)

"Christopher Howgate"

> And shee further saith, That shee knoweth the names of sixe of the said Witches, viz. the wife of Hugh Hargraues vnder Pendle, Christopher Howgate of Pendle, vnckle to this Examinate , and Elizabeth ...

10/10/2016

Elizabeth Holgate (deceased)

"Elizabeth Howgate"

> And shee further saith, That shee knoweth the names of sixe of the said Witches, viz. the wife of Hugh Hargraues vnder Pendle, Christopher Howgate of Pendle, vnckle to this Examinate, and Elizabeth h...

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Elizabeth Holgate (deceased)

"Elizabeth Howgate"

> And shee further saith, That shee knoweth the names of sixe of the said Witches, viz. the wife of Hugh Hargraues vnder Pendle, Christopher Howgate of Pendle, vnckle to this Examinate, and Elizabeth h...

10/10/2016

Anne Whittle (c.1532 - 1612)

"Old Chattox"

The Confession of Chattox , PendleWitches.co.uk

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Anne Whittle (c.1532 - 1612)

"Old Chattox"

The Confession of Chattox , PendleWitches.co.uk

10/10/2016

Elizabeth Southerns MP (c.1540 - 1612)

"Old Demdike"

> One of the ‘whores’ to whom Richard Baldwin referred was probably Elizabeth Southerns . We know from the evidence given at the trial that she had two children, Elizabeth Device (nee Ingham) and an ol...

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Elizabeth Southerns MP (c.1540 - 1612)

"Old Demdike"

> One of the ‘whores’ to whom Richard Baldwin referred was probably Elizabeth Southerns . We know from the evidence given at the trial that she had two children, Elizabeth Device (nee Ingham) and an ol...

10/10/2016

Elizabeth Device (Ingham) MP (c.1566 - 1612)

"Devias", "Devis", "Davies"

> To the further detriment of the family reputation, her daughter Elizabeth Device appears to have followed suit. Elizabeth married John Device in 1590, and together they had three children; James, Ali...

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Elizabeth Device (Ingham) MP (c.1566 - 1612)

"Devias", "Devis", "Davies"

> To the further detriment of the family reputation, her daughter Elizabeth Device appears to have followed suit. Elizabeth married John Device in 1590, and together they had three children; James, Ali...

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James Device MP (c.1590 - 1612)

The Confession of James Device , PendleWitches.co.uk

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James Device MP (c.1590 - 1612)

The Confession of James Device , PendleWitches.co.uk

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Alizon Device MP (c.1593 - 1612)

"Alicea Device"

The Confession of Alison Device , PendleWitches.co.uk

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Alizon Device MP (c.1593 - 1612)

"Alicea Device"

The Confession of Alison Device , PendleWitches.co.uk

10/10/2016

Jennet Device (c.1603 - aft.1636)

> Nine-year-old Jennet Device was an illegitimate beggar and would have been lost to history but for her role in one of the most disturbing trials on record.> Jennet's evidence in the 1612 Pendle witch...

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Jennet Device (c.1603 - aft.1636)

> Nine-year-old Jennet Device was an illegitimate beggar and would have been lost to history but for her role in one of the most disturbing trials on record.> Jennet's evidence in the 1612 Pendle witch...

10/10/2016

Alice Nutter (Whittaker) MP (b. - 1612)

The most interesting personage connected with Roughlee is Alice Nutter , one of those accused of witchcraft, and hanged at Lancaster in 1612. She was the wife of Richard son of Miles Nutter, and had a ...

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Alice Nutter (Whittaker) MP (b. - 1612)

The most interesting personage connected with Roughlee is Alice Nutter , one of those accused of witchcraft, and hanged at Lancaster in 1612. She was the wife of Richard son of Miles Nutter, and had a ...

10/10/2016

Katherine Hewitt MP (bef.1520 - 1612)

"Mould-heels"

Katherine (also known as Old Mouldhills) was accused of witchcraft at the Lancashire (Pendle) witch trials of 1612.Details of her case and her family history are given in the following:

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Katherine Hewitt MP (bef.1520 - 1612)

"Mould-heels"

Katherine (also known as Old Mouldhills) was accused of witchcraft at the Lancashire (Pendle) witch trials of 1612.Details of her case and her family history are given in the following:

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