Katherin Crambury was born in 1513, in Parkham, Devon, England. She married David Donne on 5 October 1542, in Parkham, Devon, England. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 1 daughter.
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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.
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.
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.
Austrian German: habitational name from any of the places called Sankt Kathrein, ‘Saint Catherine’ (see Catherine ).
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