EDGAR, John ‹ LBT 07413 ›
14501940
15001600170018001900
Floruit: 1606–1625
floruit (A) 1606 - 1625 ; Male
Introduction
John Edgar was a bookbinder and member of both the Drapers' Company and Stationers' Company in London. He was bound as an apprentice to Eleazar Edgar in 1598 and achieved his freedom through servitude in 1606. Edgar took on at least one apprentice in the book trade and maintained active involvement in the Stationers' Company, receiving loans from the William Norton bequest in 1621 and 1625.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Drapers' Company | |
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGAR, Eleazer ‹ LBT 07831 › |
Had Apprentice(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRETT, John ‹ LBT 09830 › |
Events (5)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 1598 | Bound | to Eleazar Edgar (LBT/07831) |
| 25 Jun 1606 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 02 Feb 1609 | Appr - Binding | John Edgar (LBT/07413) |
| 03 Oct 1621 | Loan | - £12 from William Norton bequest |
| 12 Mar 1625 | Loan | - £12 from William Norton bequest |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |