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April 4, 1579
Parish register entry recording Anne Shakespeare's burial
Anne, John and Mary Shakespeare’s sixth child, was buried on April 4, 1579 according to the Holy Trinity Church parish register. She was seven and a half years old. Next to the entry, an “X” added by a later hand highlights its significance.
October 15, 1579
Bond between John and Mary Shakespeare and Robert Webbe concerning the sale of their premises in Snitterfield
At this time, when property was conveyed from one party to another, it was typical for the vendors to enter into a bond that they would perform all conditions as specified in the accompanying deed of conveyance. This bond would be signed by the vendors or, in this case, certified by their marks.
1579
Foot of Fine recording the conveyance of property in Wilmcote between John and Mary Shakespeare, George Gibbs, Thomas Webbe and Humphrey Hooper
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