Appointment Notices and Marital Alliances in 18th Century Europe
The Chronological Diary records marriages among the nobility, noting Mrs. Bruce's marriage to Charles Bruce, Lord Bruce of Wharlton, heir to Themas Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury. It also records deaths such as Mrs. Dorothy Thornicroft of Oxford and clerical appointments including Dr. Joseph Wilcox as Sub-dean of Westminister, succeeding Dr. Gee, and Mr. Shutell named Apothecary to the Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Charles Bruce
Lord Bruce of
Wharlton
Themas Bruce
Earl of
Aylesbury
Dorothy Thornicroft
Thornicroft
Melcome
Oxford
Bart
Joseph Wilcox
Gloucester
Westmirfter
Gee
Shutell
Prince
The Bill of Mortality 1728 for the City and Suburbs
The General Bill of burials from December 11, 1727 to December 10, 1728 lists 2793 burials in 97 parishes within the Walls and 27810 total burials with breakdowns by sex. It records causes and ages, including illnesses and accidents, with counts for Consumption, Fever, Small Pox, and others, plus deaths by dog bites and other misadventures.
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Bury
St. Dunstan Stepney
St. Martin In the Fields
St. Giles Cripplegate
St. James Westmirfier
St. Giles In the Fields