Insolvent Debtors 1755

Articles from the London Gazette

Provided by Lindsey Withers

The under-mentioned Persons claiming the Benefit of the Act lately passed for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, the following Notices have been brought to the Printer of the London Gazette, to be inserted in this Paper, and are herein inserted in Obedience to the said Act.

London Gazette - Issue 9474 published on the 6 May 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison, in the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

John Brock, formerly of the Parish of Zeal Monachorum in the County of Devon, late of Northtawton in the same County, Butcher.
Nicholas Balle, late of the Parish of Hennock in the County of Devon, Yeoman.
John Williams, formerly of Ashburton in the County of Devon, late of Topsham in the same County, Hatmaker.
William Tumber, formerly of White Chapple, London, late of the Parish of Reme in the County of Cornwall, Mariner.
Nicholas Williams, formerly of Woolwich in the County of Kent, late of Deptford in the same County, Shipwright.
John Lowdwill, formerly of the Parish of Rockbear in the County of Devon, late of Ailesbear in the same County, Husbandman.
John Bennet, late of Honiton in the County of Devon, Staymaker and Shopkeeper.
Richard Wright, late of the Parish of Whimple in the County of Devon, Baker.
Roger Rowe, late of Silferton in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper.
Hugh Manley, late of the Parish of Bishopstawton, otherwise called Tawton Bishop in the County of Devon, Yeoman.
Thomas Tippet, formerly of Modbury in the County of Devon, late of Bigbury in the same County, Mariner.
Susanna Barby, late of Holcombe Rogus in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper.
Mary Barby, late of Holcombe Rogus in the County of Devon, Spinster.
William Sanders, late of Coomb Martin in the County of Devon, Cordwainer.
William Pinhay, late of Totnes in the County of Devon, Glazier.
George Honnywill, formerly of Sherford in the County of Devon, late of Stockingham in the same County, Husbandman.
Richard Searle, formerly of the Parish of Denbury, in the County of Devon, late of Paington in the same County, Husbandman.
Abraham Pinwill, late of King's Bridge in the County of Devon, Tailor.
Samuel Holmes, formerly of the Parish of Highampton in the County of Devon, late of Hatherly in the same County, Husbandman.
Mary, theWife of Abel Hooper, late of the Parish of Hatherly in the County of Devon, Weaver.
Grace Hooper, late of Parkham in the County of Devon, Spinster.
Peirce Griffith, formerly of Plymouth Dock in the Parish of Stoke Damerel in the County of Devon, late of Stonehouse in the same Parish and County, Gentleman.
John Rowe, late of Staverton in the County of Devon, Esquire.
William Risdon, late of Crediton in the County of Devon, Sergemaker.
John Speare, late of Hatherly in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Hukmphry Wilcocks, formerly of the Parish of Pinhoe in the County of Devon, late of the Parish of Thorverton in the same County, Tanner.
John Morrish, late of the Parish of Holcombe Burnell in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Robert Grinslade, formerly of Crediton in the County of Devon, late of Witheridge in the same County, Butcher.
Walter Partridge, formerly of the Parish of Rose Ash in the County of Devon, late of Farway in the same County, Husbandman.
John Tuck, formerly of the Parish of Dunkeswell in the County of Devon, late of Sheldon in the same County, Husbandman.
John Dingles, formerly of the Parish of Exminster in the County of Devon, late of Topsham in the same County, Tanner.
John Trout, formerly of the Parish of Gittisham in the County of Devon, late of Honiton in the same County, Innholder.
Thomas Nossiter, late of the Parish of Sidbury in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Thomas Joce, formerly of Highweek in the County of Devon, late of Tiverton in the same County, Innholder.
Thomas Drew, formerly of the Parish of Halberton in the County of Devon, late of Bickley in the same County, Miller.
Richard Ford, formerly of King's Bridge in the County of Devon, late of Malborough in the same County, Woolcomber.
John Cridiford, formerly of Chudleigh in the County of Devon, late of Trusham in the same County, Gentleman.
Thomas Hole, formerly of Ashprington in the County of Devon, late of Highweek in the same County, Gentleman.
Richard Stott, late of Appledore in the Parish of Northam, Devon, Mariner.
Sarah Prance, late of Biddiford in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper.
Hannah Banfield, late of Honiton in the County of Devon, Hosier.
Mary Underhay, late of Highweek in the County of Devon, Widow.
Robert Wicket, late of the Parish of Pyeworthy in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Alice Bowden, formerly of Southmolton in the County of Devon, late of Bishopsnympton in the same County, Widow.
John Sargent, late of Crediton in the County ofDevon, Sergemaker.
Thomas Bond, late of Ottery St. Mary in the County of Devon, Cordwainer.
James Wonhill, late of the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, Cordwainer.
John Parrock, formerly of Chudleigh in the County of Devon, late of Exmouth in the same County, Tanner.

London Gazette - Issue 9476 published on the 13 May 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the FIRST Publication of the undermentioned Names, viz.

Second Notice.

John Brock, formerly of the Parish of Zeal Monachorum in the County of Devon, late of Northtawton in the same County, Butcher.
Nicholas Balle, late of the Parish of Hennock in the County of Devon, Yeoman.
John Williams, formerly of Ashburton in the County of Devon, late of Topsham in the same County, Hatmaker.
William Tumber, formerly of White Chapple, London, late of the parish of Reme in the County of Cornwall, mariner.
Nicholas Williams, formerly of Woolwich in the County of Kent, late of Deptford in the same County, Shipwright.
John Lowdwill, formerly of the Parish of Rockbear in the County of Devon, late of Ailesbear in the same County, Husbandman.
John Bennett, late of Honiton in the County of Devon, Staymaker and Shopkeeper.
Richard Wright, late of the Parish of Whimple in the County of Devon, Baker.
Roger Rowe, late of Silferton in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper.
Hugh Manley, late of the Parish of Bishopstawton, otherwise called Tawton Bishop in the County of Devon, Yeoman.
Thomas Tippet, formerly of Modbury in the County of Devon, late of Bigbury in the same County, Mariner.
Susanna Barby, late of Holcombe Rogus in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper.
Mary Barby, late of Holcombe Rogus in the County of Devon, Spinster.
William Sanders, late of Coomb Martin in the County of Devon, Cordwainer.
William Pinhay, late of Totnes in the County of Devon, Glazier.
George Honnywill, formerly of Sherford in the County of Devon, late of Stockingham in the same County, Husbandman.
Richard Searle, formerly of the Parish of Denbury, in the County of Devon, late of Paington in the same County, Husbandman.
Abraham Pinwill, late of King's Bridge in the County of Devon, Tailor.
Samuel Holmes, formerly of the Parish of Highampton in the County of Devon, late of Hatherly in the same County, Husbandman.
Mary, the Wife of Abel Hooper, late of the Parish of Hatherly in the County of Devon, Weaver.
Grace Hooper, late of Parkham in the County of Devon, Spinster.
Peirce Griffith,formerly of Plymouth Dock in the Parish of Stoke Damerel in the County of Devon, late of Stonehouse in the same Parish and County, Gentleman.
John Rowe, late of Staverton in the County of Devon, Esquire.
William Risdon, late of Crediton in the County of Devon, Sergemaker.
John Speare, late of Hatherly in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Humphry Wilcocks, formerly of the Parish of Pinhoe in the County of Devon, late of the Parish of Thorverton in the same County, Tanner.
John Morrish, late of the Parish of Holcombe Burnell in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Robert Grinslade, formerly of Crediton in the County of Devon, late of Witheridge in the same County, Butcher.
Walter Partridge, formerly of the Parish of Rose Ash in the County of Devon, late of Farway in the same County, Husbandman.
John Tuck, formerly of the Parish of Dunkeswell in the County of Devon, late of Sheldon in the same County, Husbandman.
John Dingles, formerly of the Parish of Exminster in the County of Devon, late of Topsham in the same County, Tanner.
John Trout, formerly of the Parish of Gittisham in the County of Devon, late of Honiton in the same County, Innholder.
Thomas Nossiter, late of the Parish of Sidbury in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Thomas Joce, formerly of Highweek in the County of Devon, late of Tiverton in the same County, Innholder.
Thomas Drew, formerly of the Parish of Halberton in the County of Devon, late of Bickley in the same County, Miller.
Richard Ford, formerly of King's Bridge in the County of Devon, late of Malborough in the same County, Woolcomber.
John Cridiford, formerly of Chudleigh in the County of Devon, late of Trusham in the same County, Gentleman.
Thomas Hole, formerly of Ashprington in the County of Devon, late of Highweek in the same County, Gentleman.
Richard Stott, late of Appledore in the Parish of Northam, Devon, Mariner.
Sarah prance, late of Biddiford in the County of Devon, Shopkeeper
Hannah Banfield, late of Honiton in the County of Devon, Hosier.
Mary Underhay, late of Highweek in the County of Devon, Widow.
Robert Wicket, late of the parish of Pyeworthy in the County of Devon, Husbandman.
Alice Bowden, formerly of Southmolton in the County of Devon, late of Bishopsnympton in the same County, Widow.
John Sargent, late of Crediton in the County of Devon, Sergemaker.
Thomas Bond, late of Ottery St. Mary in the County of Devon, Cordwainer.
James Wonhill, late of the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, Cordwainer.
John Parrock, formerly of Chudleigh in the County of Devon, late of Exmouth in the same County, Tanner.

London Gazette - Issue 9477 published on the 17 May 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in his Majesty's Prison of Southgate in the City of Exeter, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intituled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said City of Exeter, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Mark Henry Farley, late of the Parish of St. Lawrence in the City of Exeter, Printer, charg'd with Contempt of Court.

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

John Bickley, formerly of Clawton, late of Hartland, Yeoman.

London Gazette - Issue 9478 published on the 20 May 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the parish of Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that she intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Alice Bowden, formerly of Southmolton in the County of Devon, late of bioshopsnympton in the same County, Widow.

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in his Majesty's Prison of Southgate, in the City of Exeter, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intituled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the peace to be held for the said City of Exeter, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the FIRST Publication of the undermentioned Names, viz.

Second Notice.

Henry Taylor, formerly of Tiverton, late of Topsham in the County of Devon, Peruke-maker.
Grace Rositer, formerly of the Parish of St. Edmonds upon the Bridge, in the County of the City of Exeter, late of the Parish of St. Mary's Steps in the same City, Widow and Victualler.
James Mitchell, formerly of the Town of Crediton in the County of Devon, Yeoman, late of the City of Exeter, Innholder.
Nicholas Payne, formerly of Poltimore in the County of Devon, Yeoman, late of the Parish of St. Sydwell in the County of the City of Exeter, Innholder.
Peter Hopkins, late of the Parish of St. James in the City of Bristol, Felt-maker and Malt-maker.
Henry Salter, late of the Parish of St. Mary the Moor, in the City of Exeter, Fuller and Pressman.

London Gazette - Issue 9479 published on the 24 May 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the FIRST Publication of the undermentioned Names, viz.

Second Notice.

John Bickley, formerly of Clawton, late of Hartland, Yeoman.
Alice Bowden, formerly of Southmolton in the County of Devon, late of Bishopsnympton in the same County, Widow.

London Gazette - Issue 9480 published on the 25 May 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner, upon an Attachment issued out of the Court of Chancery for Non-payment of Costs, in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that she intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Mary Underry, otherwise Undries, late of Newton Bushell, in the Parish of Highweek, in the County of Devon, Serge-weaver.

London Gazette - Issue 9480 published on the 25 May 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in his Majesty's Prison of Southgate, in the City of Exeter, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intituled, An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors at the next General or Quarter of the Peace to be held for the said City of Exeter, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the FIRST Publication of the undermentioned Names, viz.

Third Notice.

Henry Taylor formerly of Tiverton, late of Topsham in the County of Devon, Peruke-maker.
Grace Rositer, formerly of the Parish of St. Edmonds upon the Bridge, in the County of the City of Exeter, late of the Parish of St. Mary's Steps in the same City, Widow and Victualler.
James Mitchell, formerly of the Town of Crediton in the County of Devon, Yeoman; late of the City of Exeter, Innholder.
Nicholas Payne, formerly of Poltimore in the County of Devon, Yeoman, late of the Parish of St. Sydwell in the County of the City of Exeter, Innholder.
Peter Hopkins, late of the Parish of St. James in the City of Bristol, Felt-maker and Malt-maker.
Henry Salter, late of the Parish of St. Mary the Moor, in the City of Exeter, Fuller and Pressman.

London Gazette - Issue 9482 published on the 3 June 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in the goal of the Borough of Barnstaple in the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the Borough of Barnstaple aforesaid, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

John Score, late of Barnstaple in the County of Devon, Butcher.

London Gazette - Issue 9483 published on the 7 June 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison of and for the County of Devon, hereby give Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intituled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held at the Castle of Exeter, in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

James Podger, late of the Parish of Warkley in the County of Devon, Yeoman.
William King, late of the Parish and Town of Tiverton in the County of Devon, Blacksmith.
George Glanvill the Younger, formerly of Lyon's Inn in the County of Middlesex, late of the Parish of Heavitree in the County of Devon, Gentleman. The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt and beyond the Seas on or before the first Day of January 1755, and having surrendered himself to the Keeper of the Sheriffs Ward or Prison in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held at the Castle of Exeter, in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication thereof, viz.

First Notice.

Richard Welsh, otherwise Welch, formerly of the Parish and Town of Totnes in the County of Devon, late of the Parish of Teingmouth in the County aforesaid, Cooper.

London Gazette - Issue 9486 published on the 17 June 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in his Majesty's Goal in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said County, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Hugh Newton, formerly of the Parish of Buckerell in the County of Devon, late of the Parish of Collyton in the same County, Husbandman.

London Gazette - Issue 9492 published on the 8 July 1755

The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt, and beyond the Seas on or before the 1st Day of January 1755, and having surrendered himself to the Keeper of the Sheriff's Ward or Prison at the Southgate of the City of Exon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said City of Exon, or at the Adjournment thereof, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

George Hayne, formerly of the Parish of St. Martin, late of the Parish of Alhallows, Goldsmith-street in the City of Exon, Cooper.

London Gazette - Issue 9503 published on the 16 August 1755

The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt, and beyond the Seas on or before the First of January, 1755, and having surrendered himself to the Keeper of the Sheriff's Ward or Prison at the South Gate of the City of Exon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said City, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Thomas Shattock the Younger, formerly of the Parish of St. Mary Major, late of the Parish of the Holy Trinity, in the City of Exon, Fuller.

London Gazette - Issue 9508 published on the 2 September 1755

The following Person being a Prisoner for Debt in Saint Thomas's Ward or Prison in and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

William Risdon, late of Crediton in the County of Devon, Serge-maker.

London Gazette - Issue 9511 published on the 13 September 1755

Pursuant to the late Act of Parliament for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, I hereby give Notice, that I intend to compel William Risdon, of Crediton in the County of Devon, Gentleman, who on the 1st Day of January 1755, was, and still is a Prisoner in the Goal or Prison of and for the said County of Devon, at my Suit, to subscribe and deliver in upon Oath, a true Schedule of all his Estate and Effects, for the Benefit of his Creditors, before the Justices at their next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace, or any Adjournment thereof, to be holden in and for the said County, which shall first happen after Twenty Days from the Publication hereof, according to the Directions of the said Act of Parliament. Sept. 12, 1755.        Samuel Mare.

London Gazette - Issue 9522 published on the 21 October 1755

The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt and beyond the Seas on or before the First of January 1755, and having surrendred himself to the Keeper of the Marshalsea Prison in Southwark in the County of Surrey, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Surry, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

James Wallis, late of Newton bushel, in the Parish of Highwick and County of Devon, Cordwainer.

London Gazette - Issue 9530 published on the 18 November 1755

The following Persons being Prisoners for Debt in the Sheriff's Ward or Prison of and for the County of Devon, hereby gives Notice, that they intend to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held at the Castle of Exeter in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Samuel Holms, formerly of High Hampton, late of Hatherleigh in the County of Devon, Yeoman. William King, formerly of the City and County of Exeter, late of the Parish of Tiverton, in the County of Devon, Blacksmith.

London Gazette - Issue 9532 published on the 25 November 1755

The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt, and beyond the Seas on or before the 1st Day of January 1755, and having surrendered himself to the Keeper of the Sheriff's Ward or Prison in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, in and for the County of Devon hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of Parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication of the undermentioned Name, viz.

First Notice.

Josias Short Vavasor, late of Totnes in the County of Devon, and formerly of Dartmouth in the same County, Mariner.

London Gazette - Issue 9534 published on the 2 December 1755

The following Person being a Fugitive for Debt, and beyond the Seas on or before the first of January 1755, and having surrendered himself to the Keeper of the Prison of the Sheriff of the County of Devon, in the Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle in the County aforesaid, hereby gives Notice, that he intends to take the Benefit of the late Act of parliament made in the Twenty Eighth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the Second, intitled, An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the next General or Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in and for the said County of Devon, or at the Adjournment of that, or of the last General or Quarter Sessions, which shall happen next after Thirty Days from the Publication hereof, viz.

First Notice.

Richard Ball, late of West Teingmouth, in the County of Devon, Apothecary.