Brief Life History of Thomas
Thomas Speake was born about 1483, in Somerset, England. He had at least 1 daughter with Mrs. Thomas Speake.
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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:
habitational name from Speke in Lancashire, named in Old English with spēc ‘small branch, twig’.
nickname from Middle English spek(e), spec (Old French espech(e), espek). The name was interchangeable with the synonymous name Speight . Espec or Espek is recorded as a nickname in Normandy from 1036.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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