John Buxton, Norfolk Gentleman and Architect: Letters to His Son, 1719-1729Letters written by John Buxton (1685-1731), son of Robert Buxton (1659-1691) and Elizabeth Gooch (1664-1730), to his son, Robert Buxton (1710-1750). John was born 15 September 1685 in Wenhaston, Suffolk. He married his cousin, Anne Gooch (1691-1741), daughter of Clement Gooch and Sarah Herne. They had twelve children. |
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... brother Robert ( 1659–91 ) continued the family line . He married Elizabeth Gooch ( 1664–1730 ) , ' Grandmother Gooch ' of the letters , daughter of Leonard Gooch of Earsham ( d . 1686 ) , a property that would devolve to their son John ...
... brother Robert ( 1659–91 ) continued the family line . He married Elizabeth Gooch ( 1664–1730 ) , ' Grandmother Gooch ' of the letters , daughter of Leonard Gooch of Earsham ( d . 1686 ) , a property that would devolve to their son John ...
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... brother is the best you can write , and if you can keep the mens sana in 87 corpore sano you will be happier than any knights in the world . I am your most affectionate father , Signed : John Buxton Your mother joyns with me blessing to ...
... brother is the best you can write , and if you can keep the mens sana in 87 corpore sano you will be happier than any knights in the world . I am your most affectionate father , Signed : John Buxton Your mother joyns with me blessing to ...
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... brother from Playford and shall enclose your letter to George which I dare say he will take very kindly from you as ... brothers . I hope he will never be wanting to pay you that regard and affection you so well deserve from him . Abram ...
... brother from Playford and shall enclose your letter to George which I dare say he will take very kindly from you as ... brothers . I hope he will never be wanting to pay you that regard and affection you so well deserve from him . Abram ...
Contents
THE LETTERS | 33 |
A Catalogue of Robert Buxtons Books 1720s | 173 |
B A Calculation of John Buxtons Personal Fortune c 1710 | 180 |
Copyright | |
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