Brief Life History of Henry
When Rev Henry Glascock was born in 1547, in High Easter, Essex, England, United Kingdom, his father, John Glascock, was 26 and his mother, Johan "Joan" Pownde, was 14. He married Lady Grace Ennew in 1575, in High Easter, Essex, England. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 3 daughters. He died in 1606, in his hometown, at the age of 59, and was buried in High Easter, Essex, England.
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- England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
- London, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
- Henry Glascock, "England, Essex Parish Registers, 1538-1997"
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1549 · Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.
1558 · Act of Uniformity
The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.
1569 · State Lottery
A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Name Meaning
English (Middlesex): variant of Glasscock .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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