NEWTON, William ‹ LBT 07542 ›
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Floruit: 1583–1607
floruit (A) 1583 - 1607 ; Male
Introduction
William Newton was a bookbinder and member of the Stationers' Company in London. Bound as an apprentice to Christopher Gowre in 1576, he gained his freedom from servitude in 1583 and subsequently became an established master craftsman in the binding trade. Newton took on seven apprentices between 1585 and 1607, and was clothed (admitted to the livery) in 1599, indicating his status as a substantial member of the Stationers' Company.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOWRE, Christopher ( - 1594) ‹ LBT 07552 › |
Had Apprentice(s): (7)
Events (10)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 1576 | Bound | to Christopher Gower (LBT/07552) |
| 31 Oct 1583 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 23 Jan 1585 | Appr - Binding | Thomas Osbaston (LBT/08142) |
| 28 Jul 1589 | Appr - Binding | Raphe Cozens (LBT/08140) |
| 25 1590 | Appr - Binding | Richard Archbold (LBT/08138) |
| 19 Jan 1596 | Appr - Binding | John Baker (LBT/08139) |
| 30 Jun 1599 | Cloathed | |
| 6 May 1601 | Appr - Binding | Thomas Guye (LBT/08141) |
| 6 May 1601 | Appr - Binding | James Powell (LBT/08143) |
| 26 Mar 1607 | Appr - Binding | Henry Mychell (LBT/10518) |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |