BECKETT, Robert ‹ LBT 07849 ›
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Floruit: 1596–1600
floruit (A) 1596 - 1600 ; Male
Introduction
Robert Beckett was a bookbinder and member of the Stationers' Company in London. Bound as an apprentice to Abel Jeffes on 30 May 1585, he gained his freedom from servitude on 19 January 1596. He subsequently took on apprentices in the binding trade, demonstrating an established position within the London book trade during the late sixteenth century.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFES, Abell ‹ LBT 07059 › |
Had Apprentice(s): (2)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEALE, Carie ‹ LBT 06908 › | |||
| WHITE, Nathanaell ‹ LBT 06909 › |
Events (4)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 1585 | Bound | to Abel Jeffes (LBT/07059) |
| 19 Jan 1596 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 05 Apr 1596 | Appr - Binding | Nathanaell White (LBT/06909) |
| 06 May 1600 | Appr - Binding | Carie Neale (LBT/06908) |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |