Brief Life History of John
When John Moyser was born about 1490, in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England, his father, John Moyser, was 22 and his mother, Ada Swales, was 21. He had at least 1 daughter with Ann. He died before 1590, in his hometown, at the age of 100.
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John Moyser
1490–1590
Ann
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Ann Moyser
1509–1585
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1549 · Book of Common Prayer
Age 59
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
Age 68
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
Age 79
A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Moser .
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
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