References for Schoolmaster : 1708 & 1713
Typed transcripts headed :-
"References for Schoolmaster" : Four items with details of licences granted for Mr T Winder (1708) and Mr Bartholomew Booth (1713) to instruct boys in letters and grammar. Source unknown.
"References for a Schoolmaster at Mellor" (1713)
giving information as to the suitability of Mr Bartholomew Booth to be schoolmaster.
Originals held at Lichfield Joint Record Office.
Reviewed AB 10/2023
SCHME/01/013
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Bartholomew Booth : 1732 - 1785 : A History
Typed 2 page document entitled "Bartholomew Booth (1732 - 1785)" Supplied by M Whithead, University of Hull. Chronology history of life from birth at Mellor to death in USA.<br /><br />Ordained priest by Bishop of Chester 1758 : Licenced to Disley Chapel as Assistant Curate; 1760 Master of Disley School and curate of Marple; resigned from Marple curacy 1761. Separated from his wife, settling annuity on her. <br /><br />Thereafter held posts in Derby, Liverpool and Essex before moving to Maryland in USA where he bought extensive estates (with financial assistance from housekeepers) and established an academy.<br /><br />Booth was one of few Anglican clergy allowed to exercise his ministry during the Revolution and attracted sons of a large number of revolutionaries to his Academy.
Edited<br />SR Oct 2023
PPL/03/03
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