Nicholas Hobcroft

Brief Life History of Nicholas

Nicholas Hobcroft was born about 1508, in England. He married Alice Horen about 1532, in England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 24 July 1559, in Fritwell, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 52.

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Nicholas Hobcroft
1508–1559
Alice Horen
1508–1559
Marriage: about 1532
Robert Hobcroft
1535–1573
Richard Hobcrofte
1535–1581
John Hobcroft
1537–1603
Elizabeth Hobcroft
Margaret Hobcroft
Nicholas Hobcroft
Thomas Hobcroft
William Hobcroft

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    World Events (2)

    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.

    Name Meaning

    English: see Hopcroft .

    Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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