CROKE, William ‹ LBT 07263 ›
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Floruit: 1563–1574
floruit (A) 1563 - 1574 ; Male
Introduction
William Croke was a stationer and member of the Stationers' Company in London. He was bound as an apprentice to Adam Croke on 18 June 1556 and gained his freedom by servitude on 22 January 1563. Croke took on his own apprentice, John Wollay, in 1567, and was clothed (admitted to the livery) in 1574. He is documented as a witness to the will of John Dixon of St. Gregory parish in 1563.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROKE, Adam ‹ LBT 07262 › |
Had Apprentice(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOLLAY, John ‹ LBT 07265 › |
Events (4)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 1556 | Bound | to Adam Crooke (LBT/07262) |
| 22 Jan 1563 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 29 Sep 1567 | Appr - Binding | John Wollay (LBT/07265) |
| 20 Jul 1574 | Cloathed |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |
SOURCES & TRANSCRIPTIONS
Transcriptions
Cf. McKerrow, R.B. &c. (1910), p.82
CROKE (WILLIAM), stationer of London, 1563. This stationer was one of the witnesses to the will of John Dixon of the parish of St. Gregory, London, proved on September 4th, 1563. [Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's, Book B, fo. 35.]
MLT Note: Cf. McKerrow, R.B. &c (1910)