FREEMAN, William ‹ LBT 07489 ›
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Floruit: 1579
floruit (A) 1579 - 1579 ; Male
Introduction
William Freeman was a member of the Stationers' Company in London during the late sixteenth century. He was bound as an apprentice to Thomas Gardener in February 1577 and turned over to Thomas Dawson in September 1579, completing his training in the book trade. Freeman's membership in the Stationers' Company indicates he achieved the freedom of the company and participated in the London printing or bookselling trade.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (2)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARDENER, Thomas ( - 1579) ‹ LBT 08729 › | |||
| DAWSON, Thomas ( - 1620) ‹ LBT 07918 › |
Events (2)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 1577 | Bound | to Thomas Gardener (LBT/08729) |
| 29 Sep 1579 | Turned-over | first - |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |