Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Herd was born in 1512, in England, her father, Richard Herd, was -8 and her mother, Elizabeth Boyland, was -13. She married Robert Jackson in 1555, in England. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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- Millennium File
- The Johnson Family
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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.
1585 · The First English Colony is Established in America
England established its first colony in North America in 1585 as a way to generate additional wealth. The colony was named Virginia, after the virgin Queen Elizabeth I.
Name Meaning
Scottish (Fife) and English: variant of Heard .
German: variant of Herdt .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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