Early Newfoundland probate details.

1600 - 1800

*PCC Will of John Adames, Sailer of East Allington, Devon. PROB 11/129/803. A May 9, 1617, document stating that John Adams had deceased in Newfoundland, in perfect memory. His Last Will and Testament is included. Probate was granted on November 8, 1617.

*PCC Will of Richard Mathew, Sailor being now bound forth in a voyage unto the Newfoundland... PROB 11/131/295. On April 2, 1617, Richard made his Last Will & Testament. He was of Marldon, Devon. His Will was probated on March 11, 1618.

*PCC Will of John Manor[Maior/Mayor], Shipwright of Wapping, Stepney, Middlesex, being bound fourth of a Voyage unto Newfound Land and the Straights in the Ship "Seaflower"... PROB 11/131/408. John Maior/Mayor made an Indenture dated May 30, 1617, leaving his estate to his wife and children, in the event of his death. His Indenture/Will was probated on April 21, 1618. *( It is apparent that the transcription of surname Manor as above, is an error.]

*PCC Will of John Roope, Gentleman of Little Dartmouth, Devon. PROB 11/135/613. Probated on May 26, 1620.

- mentions his son in law, John Chappell, and his children. Etc.

"I give and bequeath unto the said George Roope[my son], all my parts, property, and portion, of two ships called the "George", and the "Philip", of Dartmouth. With all the munition, furniture, Apparel, and boats to the Same; and every of them belonging, and appertaining. So as the said George Roope do void, pay, and deliver, unto my Executor in the end of their next intended voyages, which they shall make unto the Newfoundland; the moiety and half end-deal of all the Newfoundland train oil, dry fish, core fish, or money to be made of the same. Which shall be made, and taken by the several Masters, and Companies of the said Ships. And which shall belong, and appertain to the owner, or owners, of the said Ships in the voyage aforesaid. ( The Charges to be one, and payable to those Masters and Companies of the said Ships, and the charges to be bestowed on the said Ships only, excepted.] Item: I do ordain, and appoint that the said George Roope, his wife, and all his children, shall have their diet, bedding, and everything fit and necessary, for people of their degrees, with my Executor; for and during the Term of three years, next after my decease."

*PCC Will of William Marshall, Mariner of Saint Mary Church, Devon. PROB 11/136/332. Probated on October 21, 1620. ( Nuncupative Will.] - Mentions the poor of St. Mary Church, Coffinswell, and Tor Moham. William Marshall the younger, mariner, of Saint Mary Church, in the County of Devon, intending a voyage towards the Newfoundland, made his Will on March 20, 1620, in case he did die, before he returned from the voyage. His father William Marshall, was his executrix.

*PCC Will of Valentine Weamouth or Weimouth of Cornworthy, Devon. PROB 11/242/24. Valentine made his Will on February 21, 1648. "I...do intend a voyage for the Newfound Land... His Will was probated on March 18, 1654.

*PCC Will of John Brier, the elder, Cordwainer, of Abbotsbury, Dorset. PROB 11/251/606. John made his Will on September 20, 1655. "I give to John Lovell, my kinsman, 4 Shillings. If he return safe from the voyage that he is now in to Newfoundland. But if he return not, then I give the same to his sister Joan Lovell." Probated Nov 27, 1665.

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Partial extractions of some entries which mention Newfoundland, as per:

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. Moger, Olive M.

*Typed volumes of listings of abstracts of Wills made, pre the WW II destruction of the originals. The volume #'s, together with associated surnames as alphabetically arranged, are provided below.

1_A, 2_B-BAS, 3_BAT-BI, 4_BL-BRAD, 5_BRAG-BUL, 6_BUR-BLU, 7_CA-CHA, 8_CHA-CHO, 9_CHO-COF, 10_COL, 11_COM-COT, 12_COU-CRO, 13_DA-DO, 14_DR-DU, 15_EA-EL, 16_EL-EV, 17_FA-FRO, 18, FRY-FU, 19_G, 20_HAC-HAML, 21_HAMO-HER, 22_HEX-HON, 23_HOP-HY, 24_I-K, 25_LA-LI, 26_LO-LY, 27_M, 28_NAS-OLI, 29_PA-PETH, 30_PETT-POP, 31_POR-PY, 32_Q-RI, 33_RI-ROU, 34_ROW, 35_ROWL-RU, 36_SA-SH, 37_SI-SP, 38_SQ-ST, 39_TA-TO, 40_TR-TU, 41_U-V, 42_WA-WH, 43_WI-WR, 44_Y.

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 10.]

Admin of the goods of Richard Cole of Slapton, deceased, intestate. Granted to his mother, Anne Cole, on Dec. 13, 1600. Inventory appraised: - for his voyage at Newfoundland 3 Pounds. - for apparel 6 Shillings, 2 Pence. Archdeaconry of Totnes.

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 12.]

Will of Sarah Court of Exmouth, in the Parish of Littleham, Widow, April 25, 1746. - to my daughter in Law Sarah Treatt, half a Guinea of gold. - to my grandson John Treatt, my silver Tankard, and one large gun, and one gun that I have sent to Newfoundland by his brother Richard. I also give my grandson John Treatt all my goods of what nature soever, the same that I now have in Newfoundland.

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 13.]

Will of John Davie of Sidmouth, hook-maker, April 20, 1618. Proved June 10, 1618. Inventory of John Davye, fisherman, of Sydmouth, appraised on May 18, 1618:

- wearing apparel 6 Pounds, 13 Shillings, 4 Pence.

- silver spoons, 30 Shillings.

- his great boat & her furniture, 40 Pounds.

- her little boat and her furniture, 28 Pounds.

- all his nets, 7 Pounds.

- the ropes, 54 shillings.

- herring nets, 8 Pounds.

- new canvas for sails, 9 Pounds.

- 18 dozen hooks, 9 Shillings.

- one Bible, and Smiths' sermons, 10 Shillings.

*( While the above entry doesn't mention Newfoundland, it was extracted as a reference source. Of the noted costs for fishing materials, circa 1618.]

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 18.]

Will of Marcus Fry of Stokeinteignhead, sailor, Feb 24, 1626. Proved August 4, 1629. Whereas I am bound for the sea towards the Newfoundland, I commit myself both body and soul into the hands of Almighty God my maker and redeemer, beseeching him to bless this my voyage, and to make it prosperous for unto me. - mentions his wife Margaret, etc. "His mark", Marcus Fry. Inventory appraised by: Robert Cows, John Lang, & Silvester Whiteway, July 21, 1629.

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 19.] Exeter Consistory Court.

Will of John Garrett of Payngton, sailor being now bound for the Newfoundland, and of sound health and body, Feb 4, 1622. Proved Oct. 27, 1626. Inventory debts includes: - from William Snell of Payngton, sailor, upon adventure to Newfoundland, 12 Shillings. - from Christopher Avante of Payngton, upon adventure to Newfoundland, 12 Shillings. Memorandum: The executrix is to receive of William Seavy of Kingswear, Mariner, and now appointed Master in the good ship called the "William" of Plymouth, for the hire or wages of me John Garrett for this my voyage at the Newfoundland, one half share of Newfoundland fish money, and train, and 40 Shillings. ( It appears John Garrett organized this adventure to Newfoundland, including the hiring of a ship, and as the captain.]

A copy of the PCC will of John Guy of Bristol, Jan 4, 1639; was lodged in the Consistory Court of Exeter. ( This was standard practice. If any financial concerns of the Peters family endured at Exeter; whom had migrated to Bristol, from Exeter. ) Overseers of the Will of John Guy were: William Greene Esq, & John Thrupp, Gent. Witnesses to his Will were: Richard Goodyear, George Hartwell, & John Hartwell. On March 5, 1639, commission was issued to Margaret Peters, Widow, sister of John Guy deceased, to administer his goods. The mother of the deceased Ann Guy, and executrix; having renounced. *( Margaret "Guy" Peters, was the widow of Edward Peters.]

A copy of the Will of Robert Guy of Dington[Doynton], County Gloucestershire, of May 24, 1651, and proved on June 2, 1652, by relict Joan Guy, was lodged in the Consistory Court of Exeter. ( In the interests of the children of his sister, Peters; Edward, George, Elizabeth, and Grace Peters. Peters family had migrated from Exeter, to Bristol. Any financial concerns at Exeter, of the Peters family at Bristol in 1652, would have to be dealt with through the Consistory Court at Exeter. Thus, the reason for a copy of Robert Guy's PCC will, being lodged there.]

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 22]

Robert Hill of Paignton, sailor. Will made at Newfoundland, on August 23, 1602. Proved Oct 12, 1602. Admin to relict Rabbige Hill. Has two sons. Wife Rabbige to be Executrix. Inventory appraised by Henry Furneaux & William Eastly, September 24, 1602. - for his Newfoundland voyage this year, 5 Pounds. - Inventory total: 7 Pounds, 12 Shillings, 8 Pence.

Transcript of Devonshire wills, 1600-1800. ( Volume 26.]

Anthony Loveys of Hennock, Mariner, April 10, 1772. Proved Jan 14, 1774, by executors. - names daughters Sally and Molly Loveys. - to son James Loveys all boats, skiffs, and craft in Newfoundland, furniture, effects, etc. - wife Alice Loveys. - John Loveys of Hennock, and Anthony's brother William Loveys, to be executors. Witnesses: Susanna Mortimer, Ann Snow, Thomas Barter.

*Drewsteignton Apprenticeship. 1765. Andrew Grindon apprenticed to Anthony Loveys of Hennock, in the art of The Newfoundland Fishery.

http://loveys.com/Famtree.htm "Main C"

*( A William Loveys of Western Bay, CB, 1770's. Plantation 168.]

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PCC Will of Richard Swayne. PROB 11/362/248. Richard made his Will on September 4, 1678. “The last will and Testament of Richard Swayne, for the distributing of what goods or Moneys he shall Leave behind him, if God should be pleased to take him out of this Troublesome world, which is my only Daughter Ruth Swayne. I do give unto her the sum of fifty Pounds sterling money, with one bed, and furniture belonging there unto. And to my wife Ruth Swayne, I doth give unto her all that I am worth in this present world, only to clear all such debt or debts as shall be due and affirmed on the said party. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal. Richard Swayne. Witness: Robert Williams, the mark of Henry Mailford."

*Richard Swayne of Ringwood, Hampshire, died in Newfoundland, in 1680. His Will was probated on February 14, 1680. Folio 30. A nuncupative Will.

*In the 1670's, Captain Robert Williams voyaged from Poole, Dorset, to Trinity Bay.

*A Richard Swayne at Old Perlican in the 1677 Census. Richard is not in the 1681 Census. *The name Nicholas Swayne shows at Ringwood. Also, at Old Perlican, in 1682.

*A Richard Swayne wed Ruth Martin, at Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on Nov 15, 1675.

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CO 194/23. Page 147. Nov 26, 1730. Trinity Bay inhabitants’ petition to his Majesty. Includes: Richard Badrick/Baderick.

*William Badrick of Christchurch, Hampshire, died in Newfoundland, in December, 1683. Intestate.

*Badrick/Baderick. *Batterick/Batrix Island, Back Harbour, Twillingate. *Barricks Island, a modern spelling variation.

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Hampshire Record Office.

Extract of the Will of William Warren of Purewell, Christchurch, Hampshire. His Will made on January 20, 1700. - he names an only daughter Margaret, the wife of John Pitt. - his Will witnessed by John Pitt, Henry King, & James Stevens. His Will was probated on Feb 18, 1700.

*At 1681, Salvage, Bonavista Bay, a William Warren, and a John Pitt.

*At 1681 Fair Islands, Bonavista Bay, a William King.

*A William King had a son Henry King, bap. in July, 1700, at Christchurch. ?Any family connection?

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Extract of the Jan 20, 1703, Will of William Norton of Sway, Boldre. "A Planter at Bonavista in the Newfoundland." - leaves his Goods, Chattels, & Credits to his wife Elizabeth Norton. Whom he makes his sole Executor. His Will proved on May 6, 1710. Jurat[sworn] Elizabeth Norton, Wife and Relict. Coram[before] me, John Birket.

*A William Norton at Bailey's Cove, Bonavista, 1708.

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Extract of the April 20, 1706, Will of John Kerly of Hurn, Christchurch, Newfoundland Planter. - names his wife Martha Kerly. - names his son John Kerly, whom is to be his Executor. - names James Burt of Lymington to be his "Friend in Trust" to his Executor. His Will proved on Dec 4, 1707, by Jacobus Burt. Jurat first Administrator...Minor Executors.

* A John Kerly at Green Island, Trinity Bay North, 1708.

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Extract of the May 20, 1711, Will of Thomas Hayward of Kingston, in the Parish of Ringwood, Newfoundland Planter. - names his wife Mary Hayward. - names daughter Mary Baldney. - names daughter Sarah Hayward. - names sons William, Thomas, Benjamin, and Joseph. - mentions estate at Cudnell.[near Canford] - son Thomas Hayward to receive the Plantation in Newfoundland. - names Moses Kittier the younger, whom is to assist his wife Mary Hayward as the Overseer of his Will. - Inventory of his Estate done on June 14, 1711. - his Will probated in 1712, at Ringwood.

A Thomas ?Howard? Hayward? at Keels, Bonavista, 1681. Also Benjamin ?Howard? Hayward?

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Extract of the Sep 27, 1717, Will of John Corbin of Holdenhurst, Hampshire, & Old Perlican, Yeoman. - names his wife Judith Corbin. - gives his plantation, or boat's room, at Old Perlican, to his son William Corbin, whom is to be his Executor. His Will proved on March 18, 1752.

*A John Corbin at Old Perlican 1675, 1682, & 1708.

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Extract of the April 11, 1719, Will of Henry/Harry Hopkins of South Bockhampton, [near Winkton] Christchurch, Hampshire, Newfoundland Planter. - names his brothers Richard, William, & John Hopkins. - Names his sisters Susan Burton, Mary Spelt, & Jane Mitchell. - names his wife Lydia Hopkins. - names his brother-in-Law Willliam Mitchell, his sole Executor. His Will proved on July 3, 1728.

*At 1681 Keels, Bonavista, a Henry Hopkins.

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Extract of the Feb 25, 1736, Will of Robert Kerly of Purewell, Christchurch, Hampshire. - mentions his plantations at Old Perlican, and Hants Harbour, in Newfoundland. - bequeaths his Newfoundland plantations to his brother John Kerly. - names his sister Katherine Pears. - gives money to both the Presbyterian and Baptists churches, at Christchurch. - names his daughter Anna Miller. - names his wife Anna Kerly. His Will proved on March 3, 1736. By Anna Kerly, his wife and Executor.

*A Robert Kerly at Hants Harbour, 1708.

Presbyterian and Baptists churches, at Christchurch, 1736. ( Not all baptisms in the Church of England.]

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March 31, 1737, Renunciation of Thomas Bishop of Milton, Hampshire, Mariner. Know all men by these presents, That I Thomas Bishop of the Parish of Milton in the County of Southampton, Mariner, for good and valuable Considerations, me hereunto Especially moving; Do hereby Release and forever Quitclaim unto Symon Adey of Sopley, in the said County, Cordwinder, all my Right and Title of Administration to the Effects of Thomas Bishop, late of Milton aforesaid, Mariner. My late father, deceased. And hereby desire that Administration may be accordingly Granted to the said Symon Adey in due form. By the Proctor of the Spiritual Court of Winchester, or by any or either of them. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Thirty First day of March, One Thousand, Seven hundred and Thirty Seven. Signed and Sealed by: Thomas Bishop. Signed, Sealed, and delivered in the presence of us: Samuel Joy, John Pilly. April 4, 1737. Admon granted to Symon Adey of Sopley, Cordwinder, & Principal Creditor of the deceased. The only son of the deceased having first renounced the same. Sworn before Thomas Burton, Substitute.

*Consider Thomas Bishop of Salvage, Bonavista Bay, 1681. And his son?, Thomas Bishop, of Fogo, intestate, 1753. Mariner turned Planter?

*A John Pelly of Winkton, Christchurch, at Fogo Island, 1737. His Admon on March 5, 1739.

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April 4, 1748, Will of William Finnell of Christchurch, Newfoundland Planter. In the Name of God Amen. I William Finnell of the Borough of Christchurch in the County of Southampton, Newfoundland Planter; being in good health of Body and of sound and perfect Mind and Memory, Do make and Publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner following. ( That is to say.] First I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth and Mary, Daughters of John Clarke of Week, within the Parish of Christchurch aforesaid, Newfoundland Planter, the Sum of One Hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain, to be paid them in manner and form following. ( That is to say.] The Sum of Twenty five Pounds apiece part thereof, Six Months after my decease, and Twenty five Pounds apiece residue thereof, Six Months after the decease of Sarah my now Wife. And in case either of them the said Elizabeth and Mary shall happen to die before the Times of Payment, then I give her part or share of the said Sum of One Hundred Pounds so dying and remaining unpaid, unto the Survivor of them, her Executors and Administrators at the said Times of Payment. All the Rest and Residue of my Real and Personal Estate, Messuages, Lands and Tenements, Moneys, Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits, whatsoever and wheresoever, I give, devise and bequeath unto my loving wife Sarah Finnell, and to her Heirs, Executors, Administrators and Assigns respectively. And do make ordain, constitute, and appoint her my said Wife full and Sole Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament. And do hereby revoke and make void all former and other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made and declared, either in Word or in Writing. And do publish and declare this only, to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, the Fourth day of April, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty Eight. Signed and Sealed by William Finnell. Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared by the said William Finnell, the Testator, as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who Subscribed our Names as Witnesses hereunto in his presence, at his request, and in the presence of each other. Robert Mooring, Thomas Mews, John Oake. *1752 Admon for William Finnell.

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March 18, 1752, Will of John Corbin of Holdenhurst, Hampshire, and Old Perlican.

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Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Admons.

John Masters of the Parish of Langton Purbeck died in Newfoundland. Admon to Dorothy, Relict. May 10, 1706. On the 10th day of September, 1706, Admon of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of John Masters, formerly of Langton Purbeck in County Dorset, but late in the Island of Newfoundland, deceased, was granted to Dorothy Masters, Widow, the Relict of the said deceased. She having been first sworn by Commission duly to Administer. *In the right margin: Ultimate November, & Ultimate May.

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Administrations Index, May, 1752. Includes Henry Pynn & Fanny Pynn. Pts.[Parts beyond the Seas. Place of residence.]

May, 1752. Henry Pynn. On the thirteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Henry Pynn, late of Harbour Grace in Newfoundland, in parts beyond the Seas, deceased, was prayed by the Oath of Ann Stretch, formerly Pynn, ( Wife of Michael Stretch], the Relict of the said deceased being first sworn duly to administer. Right Margin notes indicating the dates of ensuing Court paper work, during the subsequent execution of the Admon : ( November[1752], Inventory then exhibited. May, 1753.] *May, 1753, being the apparent date the performance of the Admon was fully executed.

May, 1752. Fanny Pynn. On the thirteenth day, Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Fanny Pynn, late of Harbour Grace in Newfoundland, Spinster, deceased, was granted to Ann Stretch, formerly Pynn, ( Wife of Michael Stretch], the natural and lawful Mother, and next of kin of the said deceased, being first sworn duly to administer. Right Margin notes: ( September[1752] March, 1753.]

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Feb, 1784. On the fourteenth day Admon of the Goods Chattels and Credits of Joseph Knight formerly of Parkstone in the Parish of Great Canford, in the County of Dorset, but late of Carbonear in the Island of Newfoundland, deceased; was granted to Elizabeth Knight, Widow, the Relict of the said deceased. She having been first sworn by Commission duly to Administer. *Marginal dates of July and Jan 7, 1785. Joseph Knight, Feb, 1784, Inventory.

Note: Newfoundland Admons in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury are not geographically distinguished. Only as "Pts". As in "Parts beyond the Seas". Thus, no Newfoundland Admons are realized from available Indexes, unless the searcher is specifically seeking for an “otherwise known” Newfoundland individual, or individuals.

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National Probate Calendar, Admons.

George Porter of Change Islands in the District of Fogo, in the Island of Newfoundland, died on March 4, 1855. Letters of Admon were granted on Dec 7, 1860, to Widow and Relict, Emma Porter of Change Islands, she being first sworn. Effects under 450 Pounds.

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Joseph Osmond of Moreton's Harbour died on Dec 4, 1863. On Sept 13, 1867, Admon of his Estate was granted to his son and next of Kin, Mark Osmond, Planter. Effects under 300 Pounds.

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Southampton-Newfoundland Apprenticeships:

A calendar of Southampton apprenticeship registers, 1609-1740; Vol. 12. Willis, Arthur J. Southampton, 1968. Page 71. Entry 770.

Nicholas Musique, son of John Musique[Musick] of Southampton, husbandman, deceased, aged about 18 years, (by churchwardens and overseers of All Saints parish, with the consent of the mayor and justices) to Thomas Edwards of Weston[Southampton] fisherman, for 7 years. "To be instructed in the trade of a fisherman for two or three years, and afterwards to be sent to the Newfoundland. And to have at his terms end, double apparel and forty shillings in money. And the apprentice is now to have double apparel, or twenty shillings in money instead thereof. The money paid afterwards by Mr. Mason, mayor’. Mar 9, 1631/2.

Page 95. Entry 961.

Nicholas Dennett, son of Nicholas Dennett, late of Southampton seaman, to John Bickonell of Old Pelican[Perlican] in Newfoundland planter for 10 yrs, to teach him the art or trade of fishing. Apprentice to have at the end of his apprenticeship, double apparel and one quintal of fish. Mr. signs by his mark. Witnesses: Thomas West, Nicholas Freind. Jun 4, 1669.

*John Bignoll/Bignall, Southampton, Hampshire. ( At Old Perlican, 1675, John Spikernell. 1677, John Pickernell. Also spelling Welkenell, is seen.

*The collateral info spelling of surname Bickonell/Bignoll/Bignall, as above here for variants Spikernell/Pikernell/Welkenell as seen in the early Newfoundland Census; assists in determining the proper “English hometown surname spelling” of John Spikernell of Old Perlican. Plurally such variant surname spellings are seen in the early Newfoundland "Schemes of the Fishery"/Census. Being variant both by the original recorders of the "Schemes of the Fishery"; together with subsequent varying transcription errors as can be been in typed sources. Such as Dr. Keith Matthews' students' transcriptions.

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Dorset-Newfoundland Apprenticeships/Indentures:

Hampreston, Dorset Parish Apprenticeships.

Samuel King bap Feb 17, 1700, apprenticed to John Rolles of Wimborne Minster, Newfoundland Planter, on Mar 22, 1710.

*A John Rolles of Bay de Verde, 1708.

Thomas King bap June 6, 1703, apprenticed to Aaron Coster, Newfoundland Planter, on Dec 22, 1710.

*Bonavista?

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Buckland Newton, Dorset, Parish Apprenticeship.

July 1, 1812, Indenture of George Hellier of Buckland Newton, Dorset; to John King of Bradley’s Cove, Newfoundland Planter.

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Wimborne Minster, Dorset, Apprenticeships/Indentures.

Newfoundlander, Aug 1829. William Pitt Butt late grocer/Linen draper of Wimborne. Creditors in Newfoundland. Bankrupt. ( Creditor for Wimborne-Newfoundland servants/planters, etc.]

William Pitt Butt born on Jan 14, 1766, son of Edward Butt of Wimborne Minster. William Pitt Butt wed Honeyfield Rideout on July 11, 1804, at Langton Long Blandford, Dorset.

*Administration books and miscellaneous probate records for the Central District, Newfoundland. 1798-1937. BOX 1: Administration and probate of wills books, 1798-1813 (3 vols., first vol. is indexed). The Probate of Francis Squires, Dec, 1808. Of Canada Bay, Newfoundland. Mentions money in the hands of Mr. Butt(s), of Wimborne. *Canada Bay adjacent to Englee, Northern Peninsula.

1807. Dorset Record Office. Mr. Butt in Newfoundland took a Wimborne apprentice John Lambert.

1811. Wimborne poor accounts. Mr. Butt at Wimborne fitted out 2 parish boys to go to Newfoundland.

1755. Mar 25? William Watts of Wimborne Minster, son of James Watts, deceased; apprenticed to William Tory, Newfoundland Planter, in the Art of Fishing and making Fish. ( Conception Bay.]

1776. Nov 5. Matthew Meadus of Wimborne Minster apprenticed to the Meadus family( Appraisers and shipwrights] of Hamworthy peninsula, Poole. Ie: Henry, William & Abraham Meadus. In the Art of a Shipwright. *Early 1800's John Meadus, "out of Poole", at Newfoundland.

1777. John Gill of Wimborne Minster apprenticed to William Penny, a Wimborne Minster Planter, at Newfoundland. (?Carbonear?]

1781. Apr 28. James Gill apprenticed to Netlam Tory, Newfoundland Planter, in the Art of a Fisherman and curing Fish, until he reaches the full age of 21 years, which will be on Sep 30, 1787.

1788. Mar 28. William Cole, age 14 years, apprenticed to William Tory of Wimborne Minster, until he reaches the full age of 21 years; in the art of the Newfoundland Fishery, which he now useth.

1788. March 28. Thomas Manuel, a poor child of Wimborne Minster, was apprenticed to Netlam Tory, a Wimborne Minster Merchant. In the Art of the Newfoundland Fishery, until he becomes age 21 years.

*Merchant Tory of Wimborne noted in Newfoundland, at Sop's Arm, White Bay; Englee; & Square Island, Labrador.

*PCC Will of Thomas Manuel formerly of Wimborne, Dorset. ( Late of Tub Island, Newfoundland. [Groswater Bay, Labrador]] Reference: PROB 11/1656/195. Date: 24 April 1822. *Mentions money in the hands of Mr. Butt(s).

1789. Mar 3. Charles Habgood, age 18 years, apprenticed to James Oakley, Newfoundland Planter, in the Art of the Newfoundland Fishery, and the curing of fish, Until he reaches the full age of 21 years.

1803. April 11. Charles Saint of Wimborne Minster, apprenticed to Thomas Bass of Bonavista in Newfoundland, in the Art of the Newfoundland Fishery, until he reaches the full age of 21 years.

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General Considerations for the Plantation in New England. Rev. Francis Higginson, 1629, London.

"We see that those plantations that have been formerly made, succeeded ill." "The fruit of any public design is not to be discerned by the immediate success...There were fundamental errors in others[plantations],...for their main end and purpose was carnal and not religious; they aimed chiefly at profit and not at the propagation of religion...

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*Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series. 1574-1660, page 246.

Feb 23, 1637. Trinity House in its report to the Privy Council, stated that those who had attempted to settle Newfoundland had never thriven, as Lord Baltimore, Captain[John] Mason,[John] Guy, of Bristol, and other men, ingenious, and of excellent parts.

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In 1629, Lord Baltimore sailed from Newfoundland for Virgina in the "Ark & Dove", landing at St. Mary's, on the Potomac.

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Note-book kept by Thomas Lechford, Esq., lawyer : in Boston, Massachusetts Bay, from June 27, 1638 to July 29, 1641. Lechford, Thomas, ca. 1590-1644? Trumbull, J. Hammond (James Hammond), 1821-1897

American Antiquarian Society (Worcester, Massachusetts) Page xxvii. August 3, 1641.

A vessel sailed from Boston the 3rd of August. Among her 40 passengers were John Winthrop Jr., Hugh Peters, Thomas Welde, & William Hibbins, who, [ per Winthrop ( ii. 31] ] "finding no ship which was to return right for England, they went to Newfoundland, intending to get a passage from thence in the fishing fleet... They arrived there in 14 days, but could not go altogether, so were forced to divide themselves, and go from several parts of the island, as they could get shipping."

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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Edited by W Noel Sainsbury. 1860. *June 16, 1652. Whitehall. Instructions to Walter Sikes, Robert Street, Capt. Wm. Pyle, and Capt. Nicholas Redwood, Commissioners for managing and ordering the affairs and interest of the Commonwealth in Newfoundland for the year ensuing. To repair thither immediately, and take possession of the ordnance, ammunition, houses, boats, stages, and other appurtenances belonging to the fishing trade. Collect impositions until Parliament declare their further pleasure. Take care for the government and well ordering of the inhabitants. Secure the fishery against Rupert, or any others. Discover what is due to the Commonwealth upon the adventure of several delinquents, and alleged to be in the hands of Sir David Kirke, who is to be permitted, by himself or deputies, to manage his estate there, subject to rules and directions from themselves. To administer the engagement to all the inhabitants; give a full account of their proceedings from time to time; admit Sir David Kirke to cross-examine witnesses; and inquire into complaints. [INTERREGNUM, Entry Bk., Vol. LVII., pp. 11–14.]

Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Edited by W Noel Sainsbury. 1860. *America and West Indies: June 1652. Pages 379-384. June 16, 1652. Whitehall.

INTERREGNUM, Entry Bk., Vol. LVII. pp. 15-18.

Laws, Rules, and Ordinances, whereby the affairs and fishery of Newfoundland are to be governed, until Parliament take further order.

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Hampshire Archives. Alt Ref No: 15M50/1646. Date: 1665.

Appointment by Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Sir Richard Ingoldsby and John Claypool, junior, of Northborough, Northants, esq of Captain Robert Swanley of London, mariner, as Deputy Governor of Newfoundland, with all privileges as granted by Charles I by letters patent 13 Nov 1637, paying annually a half of all profits.