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Funeral notices and society events in 18th century Barking Essex
The text reports the interment of Mr. Lacan at Barking with funeral pomp and a large train of coaches. It notes bequests to the poor and servants, a proposed clause in the Insolvent Debtors Bill, and the illness of Hor. James Tohnson. It records Freemasons led by Earl of Darnley arranging a Grand Master’s office, a grand procession to Pithmonger's Hall, and a generous relief collection. It also announces the marriage of Hon. Richard Greenville to Miss Chambers and mentions Parliament likely to reconvene in a few weeks.
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Barking
Essex
Mr. Lacan
Ford
Grard
Trey
S.r. Buckley
Liliord
Westminster
James Tohnson
William the Third
Bath
Earl of Darnley
Society of Free-Majors
John Ward
Staffordshire
Robert Lawley
Dr. Graham
Nathaniel Blackerby
Frees Mejors
Earl of
Darnky
Pall Mal
Pithmonger’s Hall
Colle&ion
Richard Greenville
Eig
Viscount Cobham
Buckingham
Miss Chambers
Thomas Chambers
Hanworth
Middlesex