The certificate for several maimed soldiers, Devon, Easter 1648

A List of ye maimed Souldiers to bee relieved yt have Certificates:

Edward Briant } maimed in ye foote.

of Barnestable

Edward Miller } maimed in both hands.

William Hickes of Dodbrooke maimed with 3 wounds in ye right arme.

John Lang of Northhuish hath lost his left arme.

Thomas Hill of Kelly hath his left hand cut of shott off.

Henry Pigg of Abbotsham: hath his left hand shott:

William Coket of Kingsbridge shott through his left hand & right foote.

Matthew Ferris of Newton Abbott hath received div[er]se woundes.

 

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The names of souldiers maymed, Pasch[a] 1648

Key Facts

Date of certificate

1648

Name of petitioner

Edward Bryant

Type of petitioner

Maimed Soldier

Declared allegiance

Parliamentarian

Injuries sustained;
ailments experienced

Authority petitioned

  • Quarter Sessions
    County of Devon (exact location undefined/uncertain)

Outcome of petition

  • Successful
  • Gratuity £0.0s.0d.
    Pension £0.0s.0d.
    Frequency Unknown

Petition signature

Unsigned

Further information in this certificate

Events mentioned

  • There are no known events

Places mentioned

  • There are no known places

People mentioned

Archive information

Location

Devon Heritage Centre

Shelf mark

DHC, Devon quarter sessions rolls, Box 53