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Bryan Dixon ( - )

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Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713)

54. Mr. Ralph Beeston's Manuscript relating to the Beestons of Beeston 1609. when that Mannor was sold to Sir John Wood; with Sermons or Discourses upon certain Texts of Scripture. The Original given me by his Kinsman Mr. Bryan Dixon.

Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713) 84. The Commissions of K. James I. and K. Charles II. (in the Years 1619 to 1660) to enquire into all the Gifts to Charitable Uses, within the West-Riding of the County of Yorke, together with the Returns so far as relates to the Town and Parish of Leedes, and Extracts from the Book of pious Uses, by Mr. Bryan Dixon, who gave it me: To which I have added, the Decree out of Chancery, concerning the Advowson of the Vicarage at Leedes; with Transcripts of other Deeds, from 32 H. 6. transcribed from or collated with the Originals in the Archives of St. Peter's Church there; Bequests to the Lecturer of the Parish Church. To the Free-School, High-Ways, Poor, &c. The Charter of Charles II. to incorporate the Town and Parish of Leedes under a Mayor, (Thomas Danby Esq;) 12 Aldermen and 24 Assistants. The List, of the Aldermen by the first, and Mayors by the second Char ter, &c. The Sheriffs of the County from I Jac. I. Extracts from Domesday-Book, from Mr. Smale's MSS purchased by Rich. Thornton Esq;. The Wills of several Benefactors John Harrison Esq; Mr. Hillary, &c. Sir John Nelthrop's, Sir John Goodrick's Benefactions (from the Original Writings courteously lent me by byby Sir Hen. Goodrick Bart.) Sam. Sunderland Esq; and too many others to recite here. The Decree out of the Dutchy for the Toll of Corn of Leedes Market. K. Hen. the VIIIth's Letters Patents to discharge the Inhabitants of this Town and Parish from paying Tolls for Goods: From the Original. The Case of the Vicar of Leedes, as to the Claims of Tythes of Wood and Rape, with Archbishop Hutton's Award. A Survey and Rentall of the Lands belonging to the New-Church at Leedes, 1684. Hamelin's and Earl Warren's Charters to Wakefield, with other Matters relating to that MannorManor. The Survey of the River Are when made navigable 1699, from Alderman Milner's near the Bridge at Leedes to Weeland, 31 Miles, 2 Furlongs, 83 Yards, and 60 Parts. Notes concerning the Charity-School founded at Leedes 1705.
Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713) 91. Miscellanies. A Collection of Speeches in Parliament, relating to the Bill of Exclusion, &c. collected by my Brother Mr. Jer. Thoresby. Alphabetical Lists of the Names of the Dissenters in the Parish of Leedes drawn by Alderman Headley, with their Convictions, Fines, &c. 1683. His Notes of supposed undue Proceedings, and unreasonable By-Laws, with the Quo Warranto brought against the Corporation 1685. His Petition to the King, and Testimonial, to which my Hand was counterfeited. These Papers of Mr. Headley's were given me by Mr. Bryan Dixon, whose Name is amongst them devoted to Ruin, yet afterwards singled out as the only Person he durst confide in, at his Death. Proceedings in Mr. Massy's Mayoralty. Persons convict for prohane Swearing. Oringinal Letters from the Archbishop of Yorke, &c. concerning the Vacancy of the Vicarage of Leedes, at the Revolution. Alderman Mitchel's List of the Names and Qualities of the Inhabitans of Beeston 1695. The Names of the Mayors of Doncaster, from 1493 to 1698. (Don. D. Jo. Lucas.) With some Historical Remarks. The Charge and Discharge of all his Majesty's Jewels, and Plate, 1662, belonging to the Jewel-House. (Don. Jos. Shepherd.) Dewit's Epitaph.