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List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1755–1759 facts for kids

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Imagine a time when laws were made by the Parliament of Great Britain, long before the United Kingdom as we know it existed! This list shows some of the important laws passed between 1755 and 1759. These laws touched on many parts of life, from how the army was run to how towns were kept clean and how people managed their land.

Each law has a special number, called a "chapter number." This number, along with the year it was passed, helps people find and refer to specific laws, even today. For example, a law might be called "28 Geo. 2 c. 1," meaning it was the first law passed in the 28th year of King George II's reign. Before 1793, laws were considered to start on the very first day of the Parliament session they were passed in, even if they were actually approved much later.

1755: Laws from Parliament (28 Geo. 2)

The Parliament met from November 14, 1754, to April 25, 1755.

Public Laws: What Affected Everyone?

These laws were for the whole country:

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Mortuaries (Chester) Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 6
20 March 1755
An Act for taking away Mortuaries in the Archdeaconry of Chester; and giving a Recompense therefor to the Bishop of Chester, as Archdeacon of Chester, who holds and enjoys the said Archdeaconry in Right of his See.
Sheriffs (Scotland) Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 7
20 March 1755
An Act concerning the Offices of Sheriff Depute and Stewart Depute, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.
Sankey Brook Navigation Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 8
20 March 1755
An Act for making navigable the River or Brook called Sankey Brook, and the Three several Branches thereof, from the River Mersey, below Sankey Bridges, up to Boardman's Stone Bridge on the South Branch, to Gerrard's Bridge on the Middle Branch thereof, and to Penny Bridge on the North Branch thereof, all in the County Palatine of Lancaster; and also for adjusting the Measure of Coal to be brought down the said River or Brook, and sold within the Town of Liverpool in the said County.
Southwark Market Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 9
20 March 1755
An Act to prevent the holding of any Market for the future in The High Street of the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry.
Southwark Market (No. 2) Act 1755
or the Borough Market Act 1756
28 Geo. 2. c. 23
25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Churchwardens, Overseers, and Inhabitants, of the Parish of Saint Saviour, in the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry, to hold a Market within the said Parish, not interfering with The High Street in the said Borough.
Kingston-upon-Hull Improvement Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 27
20 March 1755
An Act for explaining, amending, and making more effectual, several Acts of Parliament, relating to the Maintenance and Employment of the Poor of the Town of Kingston upon Hull; and for better paving, preserving, and cleansing, the Streets, Squares, Lanes, and Alleys, in the said Town, and preventing Obstructions therein; and for preserving the Lamps which shall be set up to enlighten the Streets of the said Town, and securing the Property of such Lamps to the Owners.
Glasgow Beer Duties Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 29
20 March 1755
An Act for continuing, and rendering more effectual, an Act passed in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for continuing the Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth of a Penny Sterling, on every Pint of Ale and Beer that shall be vended or sold within the City of Glasgow;" and for extending the same over the Villages of Gorbells and Port Glasgow, and Privileges thereof, for the Benefit of the said City and Villages.
Bristol (Nightly Watch) Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 32
20 March 1755
An Act for establishing, maintaining, and well-governing, a Nightly Watch within the City of Bristol.
Wolverhampton Chapel Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 34
20 March 1755
An Act for erecting and building a new Chapel, in the Town of Wolverhampton, in the County of Stafford.
Saint Bartholomew the Great Parish, London (Improvement) Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 37
20 March 1755
An Act for the better enlightening and cleansing the open Places, Squares, Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Passages, and Courts, within the Parish of Saint Bartholomew the Great, London; and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles within the said Parish.
Launceston Poor Relief Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 38
20 March 1755
An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Borough of Dunheved, otherwise Launceston, and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalen, in the County of Cornwall.
Leeds (Lighting, etc.) Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 41
20 March 1755
An Act for enlightening the Streets and Lanes, and regulating the Pavements, in the Town of Leeds, in the County of York.
Rotherhithe Ferry Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 43
20 March 1755
An Act for establishing and maintaining a Ferry across the River Thames, between the Hamlet of Ratcliffe in the County of Middlesex, and the Parish of Rotherhithe in the County of Surrey.
Dean's Yard, Westminster Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 54
25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Reverend William Markham Doctor of Laws, and Thomas Salter Esquire, to build Houses, and open a Square, in and upon a certain Piece of Ground, called Dean's Yard, Westminster, and several Pieces of Ground contiguous thereto.
Sandwich Bridge Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 55
25 April 1755
An Act for building a Bridge over the Water, or Haven, between the Town of Sandwich and the opposite Shore in the County of Kent.
Holy Trinity, Guildford Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 56
25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of The Holy Trinity in Guldeford, in the County of Surry, to sell divers Houses, Lands, Rents, and Annuities, in the said Parish, and in Stoke next Guldeford aforesaid; and to apply the Money arising by Sale thereof towards re-building their Parish Church; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Private Laws: Special Cases for People and Places

These laws dealt with specific individuals or small groups, often about their land or names.

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
British Museum Act 1755
28 Geo. 2. c. 3
20 March 1755
An Act for vesting Montagu House in Trustees and their Heirs, freed and discharged from all the Estates, Uses, and Agreements, to which at present it stands limited and appointed, upon Trust, to convey the same to the Trustees of The British Museum, for a general Repository and upon such other Trusts as therein are mentioned.
Augustus Earl of Berkeley's estate in Gloucestershire: empowering executors to make leases during his children's minority.
28 Geo. 2. c. 4
20 March 1755
An Act to empower the Executors of Augustus late Earl of Berkeley to make Leases of his Estates in Glocestershire, during the Minority of his Children.
Exchange of lands between Christ's Hospital and John Leman.
28 Geo. 2. c. 7
20 March 1755
An Act for exchanging of Lands, between the Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, Governors of Christ's Hospital, and John Leman Esquire.
Sir Thomas Stradling's estate in Glamorgan and Somerset: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and division and settlement of other part.
28 Geo. 2. c. 9
20 March 1755
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Sir Thomas Stradling Baronet, deceased, in the Counties of Glamorgan and Somerset, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for a Division and Settlement of other Part thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Hampden's estate: sale of houses and tenements in Wendover (Buckinghamshire) and applying proceeds as directed by will.
28 Geo. 2. c. 14
20 March 1755
An Act for vesting certain Houses and Tenements at Wendover, in the County of Bucks, late the Estate of John Hampden Esquire, in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Purchase-money in such Manner as the Residue of his Personal Estate is by his Will directed to be applied.
Richard Morgan divorce from Ann Hall.
28 Geo. 2. c. 49
25 April 1755
An Act for dissolving the Marriage of Richard Morgan Esquire with Ann Hall his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Naturalization of Peter, Adriana, Elizabeth, Maria and Gertruda Fremeaux (infants).
28 Geo. 2. c. 53
25 April 1755
An Act for naturalizing Peter John Fremeaux, Adriana Constantia Fremeaux, Elizabeth Fremeaux, Maria Catherina Fremeaux, and Gertruda Johanna Fremeaux, who are all Infants under the Age of Eighteen Years.

1756: More Laws from Parliament (29 Geo. 2)

The Parliament met from November 13, 1755, to July 15, 1756.

Public Laws: What Affected Everyone?

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Poole Harbour Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 10
15 April 1756
An Act for the better ascertaining, recovering, and collecting, certain Duties payable upon the Importation and Exportation of Goods and Merchandizes into or out of the Harbour of the Town and County of Poole, and also of the Ballast and Boomage Duties payable in Respect of Ships and Vessels coming into and going out of the said Harbour; and for the enlarging, better repairing, and keeping in Repair, the said Harbour, and the Quays and Wharfs; and for providing a proper Place for keeping Gunpowder in or near the said Town; and for establishing and regulating the Nightly Watch, and enlightening the Streets, in the said Town.
Little Cumbrae Lighthouse Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 20
15 April 1756
An Act for erecting, maintaining, and supporting, a Light-house on the Island of Little Cumray in the County of Bute, at the Mouth of the River Clyde in North Britain; and for rendering the Navigation in the Frith and River of Clyde more safe and commodious.
Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 21
15 April 1756
An Act for embanking and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds, called The Washes, lying and being in the several Parishes of Sutton, Mepal, Witcham, Ely, Witchford, Wentworth, Coveney, and Downham in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge, and of Bluntisham with Earith in the County of Huntingdon.
Hundred Foot River and Ouse (Bedford Level) Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 22
15 April 1756
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands in the Isle of Ely and County of Norfolk, lying between The Hundred Foot River and The Ouze, and bounded on the South by the Hard Lands of Mepal, Witcham, Wentworth, Witchford, Ely, Downham, and Littleport; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, commonly called Bedford Level, to sell certain Lands, lying within the Limits aforesaid, commonly called Invested Lands.
Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 23
27 May 1756
An Act for encouraging the Fisheries in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.
Westminster Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 25
27 May 1756
An Act for appointing a sufficient Number of Constables for the Service of the City and Liberty of Westminster; and to compel proper Persons to take upon them the Office of Jurymen, to present Nuisances and other Offences within the said City and Liberty.
Inclosure Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 36
27 May 1756
An Act for enclosing, by the mutual Consent of the Lord and Tenants, Part of any Common, for the Purpose of planting or preserving Trees fit for Timber or Underwood; and for more effectually preventing the unlawful Destruction of Trees.
Court Baron, Sheffield Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 37
27 May 1756
An Act for regulating the Proceedings in Personal Actions in the Courts Baron of the Manors of Sheffield and Ecclesall, in the County of York.
Westminster Bridge Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 38
27 May 1756
An Act to enable the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surry, to purchase Houses and Grounds, and to widen the Ways, and make more safe and commodious the Streets, Avenues, and Passages, leading from Charing Cross to the Two Houses of Parliament, Westminster Hall, and the Courts of Justice there, and Westminster Bridge; and to enable a less Number of Commissioners to execute the several Acts relating to the said Bridge than at present are required by Law; and for Relief of George and James King, with regard to a Lease taken by their late Father from the said Commissioners.
London Bridge Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 40
27 May 1756
An Act to improve, widen, and enlarge, the Passage over and through London Bridge.
Saint Mary, Newington Butts, Churchyard Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 42
23 December 1755
An Act for enlarging the Cemetery, or Churchyard, of the Parish of Saint Mary, Newington Butts, in the County of Surry.
Bethnal Green Road Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 43
9 March 1756
An Act for making and widening a Road from the East Side of the Parish of Saint Mathew Bethnal Green, in the County of Middlesex, to the East End of Church Street in the said Parish; and to open a Way or Road into Shoreditch, and keeping the same in Repair.
Old Street Road Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 44
9 March 1756
An Act to enable the Trustees for repairing Old Street Road to repair, widen, and make; a Road from the Sign of The Red Lion on Windmill-hill, through Worship Street, to the Ditch Side next the East Side of Holy Well Mount, and through a certain Ground to the Sign of The London Apprentice, in the Parishes of Saint Luke and Saint Leonard Shoreditch, in the County of Middlesex; or to lay open, repair, and widen a Road, from the said Red Lion, through The Dog Bar, into The Old Street Road, in the said County.
Bristol Watch Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 47
9 March 1756
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for establishing, maintaining, and well-governing, a Nightly Watch within the City of Bristol."
Derby Gaol Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 48
9 March 1756
An Act for re-building the Common Gaol for the County of Derby, upon a Place called Nun's Green, in the Liberty of the Town of Derby; and for appointing a proper Place for the safe Custody of Prisoners till such new Gaol shall be compleated; and to empower the Justices of the Peace for the said County to pay the Rent reserved to the Corporation for the said Ground, out of the County Rates.
Maryport Harbour Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 57
9 March 1756
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for repairing, enlarging, and preserving, the Harbour of Ellenfoot, in the County of Cumberland.
Saint Peter's Westminster Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 62
15 April 1756
An Act to enable the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, and their Successors, to make and grant unto James Mallors a Lease or Leases of certain Pieces of Ground, Messuages, Tenements, and Hereditaments, comprized within certain Limits, for a longer Term of Years than they are at present enabled to grant.
Saint Mary Abbotts, Kensington (Poor Relief) Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 63
15 April 1756
An Act to empower the Churchwardens, Overseers of the Poor, and Vestry, of the Parish of Kensington, in the County of Middlesex, to make a Rate or Rates for the Relief of the Poor, and the better repairing of the Highways, and cleansing the Streets, within the said Parish.
River Nene Navigation Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 69
15 April 1756
An Act for the explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, Two several Acts of Parliament; One of them, passed in the Thirteenth Year of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, for making the River Nine, or Nen, running from Northampton to Peterborough, navigable; and the other, made in the Eleventh Year of His late Majesty King George the First, for making more effectual the said former Act.
Hay Bridge Over Wye Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 73
15 April 1756
An Act for building a Bridge across the River Wye, from the Town of Hay in the County of Brecon, to the opposite Shore in the County of Radnor.
Edinburgh Water Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 74
15 April 1756
An Act for the better supplying the City of Edinburgh with fresh and wholesome Water.
Isle of Portland Church Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 75
15 April 1756
An Act for completing and finishing a new Church, and laying out and enclosing a Cemetery thereto, in the Island of Portland.
Shrewsbury Improvement Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 78
15 April 1756
An Act for the better paving and amending, cleansing, enlightening, and watching, the Streets, Highways, Lanes, and Passages, within the Town of Shrewsbury, in the County of Salop.
Carlford, Suffolk (Poor Relief) Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 79
15 April 1756
An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor, in the Hundreds of Colneis and Carlford, in the County of Suffolk.
Blackfriars Bridge Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 86
27 May 1756
An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from Blackfryars in the City of London, to the opposite Side in the County of Surry.
Tower of London Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 87
27 May 1756
An Act for regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles, and better enlightening, paving, and cleansing, the Streets and other Passages, and repairing the Highways, within the Parishes of Saint John Wapping, Saint Paul Shadwell, the Hamlet of Ratcliffe, the Parish of Saint Ann in the County of Middlesex, and the Precinct of Well Close in the Liberty of The Tower of London.
Church of Saint John, Wapping Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 89
27 May 1756
An Act for re-building the Parish Church, and enlarging the Church-yard, of Saint John of Wapping, in the County of Middlesex.
York Buildings (Rates) Act 1756
29 Geo. 2. c. 90
27 May 1756
An Act to enable the Proprietors and Inhabitants of Houses in York Buildings, in the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex, to make and levy a Rate on themselves, sufficient to answer the Expense of re-building or repairing of the Terrace-walk and Water-gate, and such other Part of the Premises adjoining to the River Thames, and belonging to the said Buildings, as shall be judged necessary; and for keeping the same in Repair for the future.

Private Laws: Special Cases for People and Places

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Duke of Marlborough's estate: rebuilding house at Langley (Buckinghamshire), purchasing in and making void leases granted by the Duke in trust for his younger children and providing a maintenance for the Marquis of Blandford during the Duke's life.
29 Geo. 2. c. 15
15 April 1756
An Act for providing a Maintenance for the Marquis of Blandford, during the Life of his Father the Duke of Marlborough; and for re-building the said Duke's House at Langley, in the County of Bucks; and for purchasing and making void divers Leases granted by the said Duke, in Trust for his Younger Children; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Making exemplification of Earl of Burlington Cork's will evidence in all British and Irish courts.
29 Geo. 2. c. 17
15 April 1756
An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Will of the Right Honourable Richard late Earl of Burlington and Corke, deceased, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.
Vere Lord Vere's estate: vesting capital messuage of Halsted and lands in Kent in trustees, to be conveyed to Robert Bagshaw, the purchaser, and settling another estate in Middlesex in lieu.
29 Geo. 2. c. 18
15 April 1756
An Act for vesting the Capital Messuage of Halsted, and divers Lands in Kent, Part of the settled Estate of Vere Lord Vere, in Trustees, to be conveyed to Robert Bagshaw Esquire, the Purchaser thereof, pursuant to Articles; and for settling another Estate, in the County of Middlesex, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.
For vesting certain adjudications now vested in the Crown by the conviction or attainder of Alexander Mackenzie, in Hugh McLeod.
29 Geo. 2. c. 20
15 April 1756
An Act for vesting certain Adjudications, now vested in the Crown by the Conviction or Attainder of Alexander Mackenzie of Fraserdale, in Hugh Macleod of Genics Esquire.
Richard Glover divorce from Hannah Nunn.
29 Geo. 2. c. 34
15 April 1756
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Richard Glover with Hannah Nunn his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Charles Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth's estate: vesting in trustees the manor of Dantsey and the hundred of Chippenham (Wiltshire) to raise money for purposes therein mentioned.
29 Geo. 2. c. 45
27 May 1756
An Act for vesting the Manor of Dantsey and Hundred of Chippenham, and divers Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Wilts, late the Estates of Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth, deceased, in Trustees, for raising a certain Sum of Money, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
James Lord Cranstoun's estate in Northumberland: sale for payment of incumbrances affecting the same and disincumbering his estate in Scotland, settled also for the benefit of his wife and issue.
29 Geo. 2. c. 46
27 May 1756
An Act for Sale of the Estate of James Lord Cranstoun, in the County of Northumberland, settled on his Marriage for the Benefit of Sophia Lady Cranstoun and their Issue, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same; and also towards disencumbering his Estate in Scotland, settled also for the Benefit of the said Lady Cranstoun and the Issue of that Marriage.
Executing contracts made by James Lord Blukeley in Ireland, in his lifetime, for sale of lands and tenements in Cheshire for payment of incumbrances.
29 Geo. 2. c. 47
27 May 1756
An Act for carrying into Execution several Contracts, made by or on the Behalf of James late Lord Bulkeley in the Kingdom of Ireland, in his Lifetime, for the Sale of several Lands and Tenements in the County of Chester; and for applying the Purchase-money to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same.
Francis Blake Delaval's estate: vesting in trustees to raise money for payment of debts and incumbrances.
29 Geo. 2. c. 49
27 May 1756
An Act for vesting divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, Part of the settled Estates of Francis Blake Delaval Esquire, in Trustees, for raising Money, to pay off and discharge several Debts and Encumbrances; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Wrightson Mundy's estate in Leicestershire: sale for payment of incumbrances affecting this estate and his estate in Derbyshire and for settling the latter.
29 Geo. 2. c. 50
27 May 1756
An Act for Sale of the settled Estate of Wrightson Mundy Esquire, in the County of Leicester, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and also his unsettled Estate in the County of Derby; and for settling the Derbyshire Estate, so disencumbered, to the Uses therein mentioned.
Confirmation of a partition between John Leman and Elizabeth and John Newnham of estates in London, Middlesex and Huntingdonshire.
29 Geo. 2. c. 51
27 May 1756
An Act for confirming a Partition between John Leman Esquire and Elizabeth Newnham and John Newnham Esquire, of several Estates in the City of London, and Counties of Middlesex and Huntingdon; and for vesting and settling the entire Premises, which, on such Partition, were allotted to the said John Leman and Elizabeth Newham and John Newnham, respectively, to the Uses therein mentioned.

1757: New Laws and Changes (30 Geo. 2)

The Parliament met from December 2, 1756, to July 4, 1757.

Public Laws: What Affected Everyone?

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Distillation Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 10
11 March 1757
An Act to prohibit, for a limited Time, the making of Low Wines, and Spirits from Wheat, Barley, Malt, or any other Sort of Grain, or from any Meal or Flour.
Woollen Manufactures Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 12
1 April 1757
An Act to amend an Act made in the Twenty-ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to render more effectual an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, to prevent unlawful Combinations of Workmen employed in the Woollen Manufactures, and for better Payment of their Wages; and also an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His said late Majesty, for the better Regulation of the Woollen Manufacture; and for preventing Disputes among the Persons concerned therein; and for limiting a Time for prosecuting for the Forfeiture appointed by the aforesaid Act, in case of Payment of the Workmens Wages in any other Manner than in Money."
Crown Lands (Forfeited Estates) Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 16
9 June 1758
An Act to enforce and render more effectual an Act made in the Twenty-fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for annexing certain forfeited Estates in Scotland to the Crown unalienably, and for making Satisfaction to the lawful Creditors thereupon; and to establish a Method of managing the same, and applying the Rents and Profits thereof for the better civilizing and improving The Highlands of Scotland, and preventing Disorders there for the future."
Westminster Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 17
9 June 1758
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for appointing a sufficient Number of Constables for the Service of the City and Liberty of Westminster; and to compel proper Persons to take upon them the Office of Jurymen, to present Nuisances and other Offences within the said City and Liberty."
Bedford Level Drainage Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 18
9 June 1758
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge, between The Cam otherwise Grant, Ouze, and Mildenhall Rivers, and bounded on the South East by the Hard Lands of Isleham, Fordham, Soham, and Wicken; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, called Bedford Level, to sell certain Lands within the said Limits, commonly called Invested Lands.
Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 19
9 June 1758
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, Low Grounds, and Commons, in the Parishes of Chatteris and Doddington, in the Isle of Ely, in the County of Cambridge.
London Bridge Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 20
9 June 1758
An Act for applying a Sum of Money granted in this Session of Parliament, for re-building London Bridge; and for rendering more effectual an Act passed in the Twenty-ninth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act to improve, widen, and enlarge, the Passage over and through London Bridge."
Pension Duties Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 22
9 June 1758
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties upon Offices and Pensions, and upon Houses, and upon Windows or Lights; and for raising the Sum of Five Millions, by Annuities and a Lottery, to be charged on the said Rates and Duties.
Brixton Small Debts Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 23
9 June 1758
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of Small Debts within the Western Division of the Hundred of Brixton, in the County of Surrey.
Yarmouth Small Debts Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 24
9 June 1758
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of Small Debts within the Borough of Great Yarmouth and the Liberties thereof.
Westminster Corn and Grain Market Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 25
9 June 1758
An Act for establishing a Free Market for the Sale of Corn and Grain, within the city or Liberty of Westminster.
Southwark Market Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 31
28 June 1757
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to enable the Churchwardens, Overseers, and Inhabitants, of the Parish of Saint Saviour, in the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry, to hold a Market within the said Parish, not interfering with the High Street in the said Borough."
Wiggenhall Drainage Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 32
28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Marsh and Fen Lands and Low Grounds, in the Parish of Wiggenhall Saint Mary Magdalen, in the County of Norfolk.
Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 33
28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds, in the several Parishes of Ramsey, Bury, Wistow, Warboys, Farceitt, Standground, and Water Newton, in the County of Huntingdon, and of Doddington in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge.
Westminster Bridge Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 34
28 June 1757
An Act to enable the Commissioners for building Westminster Bridge to widen the Street, or Avenue, leading from Cockspur Street to the Passage in Spring Garden, near Saint James's Park.
Brandon and Sams Cut Drain (Drainage) Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 35
28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, lying in The South Level, Part of the Great Level of the Fens, commonly called Bedford Level, between Brandon River and Sams's Cut Drain; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level to sell certain Lands within the said Limits, commonly called Invested Lands.
March, Cambridge, Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 36
28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, and Low Grounds, and Commons, in the Townships or Hamlets of March and Wimblington, and in the Parish of Upwell, in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge.
Fortifications Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 38
20 June 1758
An Act for applying a Sum of Money granted in this Session of Parliament towards carrying on the Works for fortifying and securing the Harbour of Milford, in the County of Pembroke.
Fortifications (No. 2) Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 39
20 June 1758
An Act for vesting certain Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, for the better securing His Majesty's Docks, Ships, and Stores, at Portsmouth, Chatham, and Plymouth, and for the better fortifying the Town of Portsmouth and Citadel of Plymouth, in Trustees, for certain Uses; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Sale of Hay and Straw and of Cattle, London Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 40
20 June 1758
An Act to ascertain the Weight of Trusses of Straw, and to punish Deceits in the Sale of Hay and Straw in Trusses, in London and within the Weekly Bills of Mortality, and within the Distance of Thirty Miles thereof; and to prevent common Salesmen of Hay and Straw from buying the same on their own Account, to sell again; and also to restrain Salesmen, Brokers, or Factors in Cattle, from buying on their own Account, to sell again, any live Cattle in London or within the Weekly Bills of Mortality, or which are driving up thereto.
Inclosure Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 41
20 June 1758
An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act passed in the Twenty-ninth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for enclosing, by the mutual Consent of the Lords and Tenants, Part of any Common, for the Purpose of planting and preserving Trees fit for Timber or Underwood; and for more effectually preventing the unlawful Destruction of Trees."
Bermondsey (Poor Relief) Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 45
23 March 1758
An Act for ascertaining and collecting the Poors Rates, and for better regulating the Poor, in the Parish of Saint Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, in the County of Surrey.
Devon Bridges Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 47
23 March 1758
An Act for the more easy and speedy repairing of publick Bridges, within the County of Devon.
Prestonpans Beer Duties Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 52
13 April 1758
An Act for enlarging the Term granted by an Act made in the Twenty-sixth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or a Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town and Parish of Preston Pans, in the Shire of East Lothian, otherwise Haddingtoun, for repairing the Harbour of the said Town; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Exeter (Poor Relief) Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 53
13 April 1758
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Ninth and Tenth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Third, intituled, "An Act for erecting Hospitals and Workhouses within the City and County of the City of Exon, for the better employing and maintaining the Poor there."
Bristol (Poor Relief) Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 56
9 June 1758
An Act for enlarging the Powers granted by an Act passed in the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for rendering more effectual the several Acts passed for the erecting of Hospitals and Workhouses within the City of Bristol, for the better employing and maintaining of the Poor thereof; and for making the said Act more effectual.
Wilden Ferry Bridge Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 59
9 June 1758
An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Trent, at or near a Place called Wilden Ferry.
River Ivel Navigation Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 62
17 May 1757
An Act for making the River Ivel and the Branches thereof navigable, from the River Ouze at Tempsford in the County of Bedford, to Shotling Mill otherwise called Burnt Mill in the Parish of Hitchin in the County of Hertford, and to Black Horse Mill, in the Parish of Bygrave in the said County of Hertford, and to the South and North Bridges in the Town of Shefford in the said County of Bedford.
Old Brentford Bridge Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 63
28 June 1757
An Act for building a Bridge or Bridges cross the River of Thames, from a certain Place in Old Brentford in the Parish of Ealing in the County of Middlesex, known by the Name of Smith of Smith's Hill, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surry.
Bath (Streets, Buildings, Watch, etc.) Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 65
28 June 1757
An Act for cleansing, paving, and lightening, the Streets of the City of Bath and Liberties thereof; and for regulating the Chairmen, and also for the keeping a sufficient and well-regulated Watch in the Night-time, in the said City and Liberties; and to oblige all Owners of Houses and other Buildings within the said City and Liberties to bring down the Water from the Roofs of their Houses and other Buildings, by proper Pipes, down the Sides or Walls of such Houses and Buildings; and also to oblige all Coal Carriages to pass by the Borough Walls of the said City, during the Night Season.
Kirkcaldy Beer Duties Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 69
9 June 1758
An Act to continue and render more effectual an Act made in the Fifteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Kirkcaldy, and Liberties thereof."
Colne Oyster Fishery Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 71
9 June 1758
An Act for regulating, governing, preserving, and improving, the Oyster Fishery in the River Colne, and Waters thereto belonging.
Calder Navigation Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 72
9 June 1758
An Act for extending the Navigation of the River Calder to or near to Sowerby Bridge, in the Parish of Halifax; and for making navigable the River Hebble, Halig, or Halifax Brook, from Brooksmouth to Salter Hebble Bridge, in the County of York.
Thames Coalheavers Act 1757
31 Geo. 2. c. 76
20 June 1758
An Act for Relief of the Coalheavers working upon the River Thames; and for enabling them to make a Provision for such of themselves as shall be sick, lame, or past their Labour, and for their Widows and Orphans.

Private Laws: Special Cases for People and Places

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Varying and postponing certain limitations in a grant made by Charles II of a duty on coals in the river Tyne, to Charles Duke of Richmond and Lenox; and enabling the present Duke of Richmond, Lenox and Aubigny to make a jointure on his intended marriage to Lady Mary Bruce.
30 Geo. 2. c. 10
1 April 1757
An Act for varying and postponing certain Limitations in a Grant made by King Charles the Second, of a Duty on Coals shipped in the River Tyne, to Charles late Duke of Richmond and Lenox; and for enabling the present Duke of Richmond, Lenox, and Aubigny, to make a Jointure, on his intended Marriage with Lady Mary Bruce.
Settling a yearly sum upon Ann Fitzroy, Countess of Euston, out of certain yearly pensions issuing out of hereditary revenue of excise and comprised in letters patent dated 22 October in the 25th year of the reign of Charles II, in part of the jointure agreed to be secured to her upon her intermarriage with Augustus Fitzroy Earl of Euston.
30 Geo. 2. c. 11
1 April 1757
An Act for settling a certain Yearly Sum upon the Right Honourable Ann Fitzroy, commonly called Countess of Euston, Wife of the Right Honourable Augustus Fitzroy Esquire, commonly called Earl of Euston, out of certain Yearly Pensions issuing out of the Hereditary Revenue of the Excise, and comprized in certain Letters Patent bearing Date the Two and Twentieth Day of October in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, in Part of the Jointure agreed to be secured to her, upon her Inter-marriage with the said Right Honourable Augustus Fitzroy Esquire, commonly called Earl of Euston.
Eddystone Lighthouse Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 12
1 April 1757
An Act for vesting the Estate and Interest late of Robert Cheatham Esquire, deceased, in the Duties granted by certain Acts of Parliament, for maintaining a Light-house on The Edystone Rock, in Trustees, in Trust to raise Money, to be applied towards rebuilding the said Light-house.
Empowering Warden and Society of The King's Town Sutton Coldfield (Warwickshire) to grant Sutton Coldfield Park to Simon Luttrell and heirs.
30 Geo. 2. c. 13
1 April 1757
An Act to empower the Wardens and Society of The King's Town of Sutton Coldfield, in the County of Warwick, to grant Part of a Common, called Sutton Coldfield Park, unto Simon Luttrell Esquire and his Heirs.
Mary and Jeffrey Jeffreys' estate: enabling Mary, wife of Jeffrey (a lunatic) and the committee of his estate to make leases of Mary's shares of lands in Devon, devised by Sir William Maurice's will, during the continuance of said lunatic's interest therein.
30 Geo. 2. c. 14
1 April 1757
An Act to enable Mary Jeffreys, the Wife of Jeffrey Jeffreys Esquire, a Lunatick, and the Committee or committees of his Estate for the Time being, to make Leases of the Parts and Shares of the said Mary Jeffreys of divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Devon, devised by the Will of Sir William Morice, deceased, during the Continuance of the said Lunatick's Interest therein.
George William Earl of Coventry's estate in Cambridgeshire: sale and purchase and settling of other lands nearer his estates in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.
30 Geo. 2. c. 21
6 May 1757
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of George William Earl of Coventry, in the County of Cambridge, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same; and to lay out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, lying nearer to his Estate in the Counties of Worcester, Gloucester, and Warwick, to be settled to the Uses therein mentioned.
Discharging John Lord Trevor, executor of Thomas Lord Trevor, from £8,800 agreed by said Thomas to be laid out for purchase of lands and for confirming John Lord Trevor's application of said £8,800 towards the discharge of £10,000 charged on the manor of Bromham and other of Thomas Lord Trevor's estates in Bedfordshire.
30 Geo. 2. c. 22
6 May 1757
An Act for discharging John Lord Trevor, Executor of Thomas Lord Trevor, deceased, from the Sum of Eight Thousand and Eight Hundred Pounds, agreed by the said Thomas Lord Trevor to be laid out in the Purchase of Lands; and for confirming the Application made by the said John Lord Trevor of the said Eight Thousand and Eight Hundred Pounds, towards the Discharge of the Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, charged on the Manor of Bromham, and other the Estates late of the said Thomas Lord Trevor, in the County of Bedford.
Henry Lord Arundell's and Thomas Arundell's estates: empowering guardians to make leases and copyhold grants during their minority.
30 Geo. 2. c. 23
6 May 1757
An Act for empowering the Guardians of Henry Lord Arundell of Wardour and Thomas Arundell his Brother, both Infants, to make Leases and Copyhold Grants of their several Estates, during their respective Minorities.
Henry Viscount Irwin's estate: empowering said Viscount, George and Charles Ingram to settle part upon the marriage of Charles.
30 Geo. 2. c. 24
6 May 1757
An Act for empowering Henry Viscount Irwin, George Ingram his Brother, and Charles Ingram his Nephew, to settle Part of the said Viscount Irwin's Estate, upon the Marriage of the said Charles Ingram; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Regulating and improving Glasgow University benefactions.
30 Geo. 2. c. 25
6 May 1757
An Act for regulating and improving certain Benefactions, vested in the Rector, Principal, Professors, and Masters, of the University and College of Glasgow.
Sir John Shaw's estate: empowering him to make a partition, during minority of his son John, of certain premises devised to him by Dame Anna Maria Shaw's will.
30 Geo. 2. c. 26
6 May 1757
An Act to empower Sir John Shaw Baronet to make a Partition, during the Minority of John Shaw his Infant Son, of certain Premises devised to him by the Will of Dame Anna Maria Shaw Widow, deceased.
George and George (the younger) Chasin's estates in Dorset and Somerset: sale for payment of debts and a power for making jointures more effectual.
30 Geo. 2. c. 27
6 May 1757
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estates of George Chasin the Elder and George Chasin the Younger, Esquires, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, for Payment of their Debts; and for rendering a Power in a certain Settlement therein mentioned for making Jointures more effectual; and for other Purposes.
Thomas Bagster's estate: sale of tithes and hereditaments in Isle of Wight for payment of incumbrances.
30 Geo. 2. c. 28
6 May 1757
An Act for vesting certain Tithes and Hereditaments in the Isle of Wight, the Estate and Inheritance of Thomas Bagster Esquire, a Lunatick, in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Confirming William Welby's title to lands and hereditaments in Lincolnshire, purchased from Francis Fysher, and for vesting and settling other estates of Francis Fysher in Lincolnshire upon trusts and other purposes mentioned.
30 Geo. 2. c. 29
6 May 1757
An Act for confirming the Title of William Welby Esquire to certain Lands and Hereditaments in the County of Lincoln, purchased of Francis Fysher Esquire; and for vesting and settling other Estates of the said Francis Fysher, in the said County, upon the Trusts, and for the Purposes, therein mentioned.
Lilias Montgomerie's estate: sale of lands in Renfrew and purchase of lands contiguous to other lands owned by him in Ayr.
30 Geo. 2. c. 30
6 May 1757
An Act to enable Lilias Montgomerie of Skelmorly to sell Lands in the County of Renfrew; and to lay out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of Lands contiguous to other Lands of the said Lilias Montgomerie, in the County of Air; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Margaret, Betty, Jane and Harriet (infants) Hearle's estates in Cornwall: enabling their guardians, Mary and Thomas Hearle and John Rogers, to make leases and setts and leases of mines therein and carry on adventures during the minority of said infants.
30 Geo. 2. c. 31
6 May 1757
An Act for enabling Mary Hearle Widow, Thomas Hearle Clerk, and John Rogers Esquire, Guardians of Margaret Hearle, Jane Hearle, Betty Hearle, and Harriet Hearle, Infants, to make Leases of several Estates in the County of Cornwall, and also Setts and Leases of the Mines therein, and to carry on Adventures, during the Minority of the said Infants.
Charles Hope Weir divorce from Ann Vane.
30 Geo. 2. c. 42
6 May 1757
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of the Honourable Charles Hope Weir Esquire with Ann Vane his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Nuthall divorce from Lucy Scott.
30 Geo. 2. c. 43
6 May 1757
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Thomas Nuthall Gentleman with Lucy Scott his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Ascertaining, establishing and confirming North Mimms and Northaw (Hertfordshire) parish boundaries.
30 Geo. 2. c. 45
17 May 1757
An Act to ascertain, establish, and confirm, the Boundaries of the Manors and Parishes of North Mims and Northaw, so far as the same extend to and upon the several Commons called North Mims and Northaw Common, in the County of Hertford.
Charterhouse Hospital Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 46
17 May 1757
An Act to enable the Governors of the Hospital of King James, founded in Charter-house, to sell and convey the Manor of Blacktoft, and divers Lands and Tenements, in the County of York; and for laying out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of other Lands and Tenements, for the Benefit of the said Hospital.
Charles Ward's Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 47
17 May 1757
An Act to enable the Guardian of Charles Ward, an Infant, to sell and convey Part of his Estate in the County of Warwick, pursuant to an Agreement with the Right Honourable Francis Earl Brooke; and for applying the Purchase-money in Discharge of Encumbrances affecting the same.
Executing articles of agreement in Crisp Molineux's marriage settlement.
30 Geo. 2. c. 48
17 May 1757
An Act for carrying into Execution Articles of Agreement, entered into before, and in Consideration of, the Marriage of Crispe Molineux Esquire with Katherine Montgomerie his now Wife.
Valentina and Lillie Smith Aynscombe's Estates Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 49
17 May 1757
An Act for vesting the settled Estates of Lillie Smith Aynscombe Esquire and Valentina his Wife in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Freehold Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, to be settled and limited to the like Uses; and for other Purposes in the said Act mentioned.
Henry Chivers Vince's Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 50
17 May 1757
An Act for vesting Part of the Real Estate of Henry Chivers Vince Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for raising Money to discharge the Debts and Encumbrances directed to be paid by a Decree of the Court of Chancery.
George Davison's Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 51
17 May 1757
An Act for vesting divers Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, Part of the Real Estate late of George Davison, deceased, in Trustees, to enable them to convey the same to the Purchasers or Mortgagees thereof, or unto such other Person or Persons as the Court of Chancery shall direct.
Confirmation of a partition between William Earl and Frances Katherine, Countess of Dartmouth, and Sir William Maynard, of estates in Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, Surrey, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and City of London.
30 Geo. 2. c. 54
28 June 1757
An Act for confirming a Partition between William Earl of Dartmouth and Frances Katherine Countess of Dartmouth his Wife, and Sir William Maynard Baronet, of several Estates, in the Counties of Bucks, Middlesex, Surry, Suffolk, and Hertford, and in the City of London; and for vesting and settling the entire Premises to the several Uses therein mentioned.
Henry Thomas Carr's Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 55
28 June 1757
An Act to empower Elizabeth the Wife of Henry Thomas Carr Esquire, a Lunatick, to make an Appointment of a Sum of Three Thousand Pounds, towards the Payment of the said Lunatick's Debts; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Thompson's Estate Act 1757
30 Geo. 2. c. 56
28 June 1757
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of William Thomson Esquire, in the County of Berks, to raise Money, towards discharging several Mortgage Debts and Encumbrances affecting other Parts of his settled Estates in the same County.
Empowering the Receiver General of the King's customs to release the estate and effects of George Buchanan and William Hamilton from a debt due to the King, upon payment, by the assignees under the commission of bankruptcy against them, of a sum of money therein mentioned.
30 Geo. 2. c. 57
28 June 1757
An Act for empowering the Receiver General of His Majesty's Customs to release and discharge the Estate and Effects of George Buchanan and William Hamilton from a Debt due to His Majesty, upon Payment, by the Assignees under the Commission of Bankruptcy against them, of a Sum of Money therein mentioned.
Lawrence Earl Ferrers' separation from Mary Countess Ferrers on account of his cruelty and settling a maintenance on her from his estate.
31 Geo. 2. c. 39
20 June 1758
An Act for separating Lawrence Earl Ferrers from Mary Countess Ferrers his Wife, for the Cruelty of the said Earl; and for settling a Maintenance for the said Countess, out of the Estate of the said Earl.
Enabling dean and chapter of St Peter's church, Westminster, to grant leases to James Mallors of grounds comprised within certain limits, for a longer term of years than is possible at present.
31 Geo. 2. c. 40
20 June 1758
An Act to enable the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, and their Successors, to make and grant unto James Mallors a Lease or Leases of certain Pieces of Ground, Messuages, Tenements, and Hereditaments, comprized within certain Limits, for a longer Term of Years than they are at present enabled to grant.
Marmaduke Gwynne's estate in Pembrokeshire: sale for payment of incumbrances.
31 Geo. 2. c. 41
20 June 1758
An Act for Sale of the Estates of Marmaduke Gwynne Esquire in the County of Pembroke, to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

1758: Laws for a Changing Nation (32 Geo. 2)

The Parliament met from November 23, 1758, to June 2, 1759.

Public Laws: What Affected Everyone?

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Small Debts, Southwark, etc. Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 6
23 March 1759
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of Small Debts, within the Town and Borough of Southwark, and the several Parishes of Saint Saviour, Saint Mary at Newington, Saint Mary Magdalen Bermondsey, Christ Church, Saint Mary Lambeth, and Saint Mary at Rotherhith, in the County of Surrey, and the several Precincts and Liberties of the same;" and for extending the Powers and Provisions of the said Act to such Part of the Eastern Half of the Hundred of Brixton, in the said County, as is not included in the said Act.
Fen Drainage Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 13
5 April 1759
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds in the Parishes of Somersham and Pidley with Fenton, and the Parish of Colne, in the County of Huntingdon.
Turnpike Roads (Scotland) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 15
2 June 1759
An Act for the better Preservation of the Turnpike Roads in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.
Thames, etc. Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 16
2 June 1759
An Act to continue, amend, explain, and render more effectual, an Act made in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for the better Regulation of Lastage and Ballastage in the River Thames; and to prevent putting of Rubbish, Ashes, Dirt, or Soil, into the said River, and in the Streets, Passages, and Kennels, in London, and in the Suburbs thereof in Middlesex and in Westminster, and such Part of the Dutchy of Lancaster as is in Middlesex; and for allowing a certain Quantity of Dung, Compost, Earth, or Soil, to be yearly shipped as Ballast, from the Lay-stalls in London, on board any Collier or Coasting Vessel.
Plate (Duty on Dealer's Licence) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 24
2 June 1759
An Act to amend an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, for repealing the Duty granted by an Act made in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty, on Silver Plate; and for granting a Duty on Licenses to be taken out by all Persons dealing in Gold or Silver Plate, by permitting the Sale of Gold or Silver Plate in small Quantities without License; and by granting a Duty, instead of the Duty now payable upon Licenses to be taken out by certain Dealers in Gold or Silver Plate, and also a Duty upon Licenses to be taken out by Pawnbrokers dealing in Gold or Silver Plate, and Refiners of Gold or Silver.
Milford Fortifications Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 26
2 June 1759
An Act for applying a Sum of Money, granted in this Session of Parliament, towards carrying on the Works for fortifying and securing the Harbour of Milford in the County of Pembroke; and to amend and render more effectual an Act of the last Session of Parliament, for applying a Sum of Money towards fortifying the said Harbour.
Debtors Imprisonment Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 28
2 June 1759
An Act for Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and to oblige Debtors, who shall continue in Execution in Prison beyond a certain Time, and for Sums not exceeding what are mentioned in the Act, to make Discovery of, and deliver upon Oath, their Estates, for their Creditors Benefit.
Plymouth and Portsmouth Fortifications Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 30
2 June 1759
An Act for making Compensation to the Proprietors of such Lands and Hereditaments as have been purchased for the better securing His Majesty's Docks, Ships, and Stores, at Chatham, Portsmouth, and Plymouth; and for better fortifying the Town of Portsmouth and Citadel of Plymouth, in Pursuance of an Act of the last Session of Parliament, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Stort Navigation Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 42
23 March 1759
An Act for making the River Stort navigable, in the Counties of Hertford and Essex, from the new Bridge in the Town of Bishop Stortford, into the River Lee, near a Place called The Rye, in the County of Hertford.
Norton Folley, Middlesex (Lighting, etc.) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 49
5 April 1759
An Act for the better enlightening and cleansing the Open Places, Streets, Squares, Lanes, Courts, and other Passages, within the Part of the Manor and Liberty of Norton Folgate; otherwise Norton Folley, in the County of Middlesex, which is extra-parochial; and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles therein.
Kelso Beer Duties Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 56
2 June 1759
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale, Porter, and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Kelso in the Shire of Roxburgh, for finishing a Bridge cross the River Tweed; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Guildford Streets Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 58
2 June 1759
An Act for establishing, regulating, and maintaining, a Nightly Watch, and for enlightening the open Places and Streets, within the Town of Guilford in the County of Surrey.
Plymouth (Poor Relief) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 59
2 June 1759
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, intituled, "An Act for erecting a Workhouse in the Town and Borough of Plymouth, in the County of Devon; and for setting the Poor on Work, and maintaining them there;" and for obliging the Mayor and Commonalty of Plymouth to contribute towards the County Rates of Devon; and for applying, for the Relief of the Poor in the said Workhouse, certain Surplus Monies, which have formerly arisen by the Assessments for raising the Land Tax in the said Town.
Manchester (School Mills) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 61
2 June 1759
An Act for discharging the Inhabitants of the Town of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, from the Custom of grinding their Corn and Grain, except Malt, at certain Water Corn-Mills in the said Town, called The School Mills; and for making a proper Recompense to the Feoffees of such Mills.
Clyde Bridge Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 62
2 June 1759
An Act for improving the Navigation of the River Clyde to the City of Glasgow; and for building a Bridge cross the said River, from the said City, to the Village of Gorbells.
Wear Navigation Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 64
2 June 1759
An Act for making and completing the Navigation of the River Wear, from and including South Biddick, or Biddickford, in the County of Durham, to the City of Durham; and for repealing so much of an Act, made in the Twentieth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for the better Preservation and Improvement of the River Wear, and Port and Haven of Sunderland in the County of Durham," as relates to making the said River navigable between the said Two Places, called South Biddick or Biddickford and New Bridge in the County of Durham.
Wear Navigation (No. 2) Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 65
2 June 1759
An Act for continuing, amending, and rendering more effectual, so much of an Act made in the Twentieth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for the better Preservation and Improvement of the River Wear, and Port and Haven of Sunderland, in the County of Durham," as relates to the Port and Haven of Sunderland, and the River Wear, between South Biddick or Biddickford and the said Port and Haven.

Private Laws: Special Cases for People and Places

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Bridgewater Canal Act 1758
32 Geo. 2. c. 2
23 March 1759
An Act to enable the most Noble Francis Duke of Bridgewater to make a Navigable Cut, or Canal, from a certain Place in the Township of Salford, to or near Worsley Mill and Middlewood in the Manor of Worsley, and to or near a Place called Hollin Ferry in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
John Cooke divorce from Susannah Cooper.
32 Geo. 2. c. 10
23 March 1759
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Cooke Esquire with Susanna Cooper his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Exemplifying or enrolling an indenture of settlement and Earl of Arran's will and codicil and making them evidence in all British and Irish courts.
32 Geo. 2. c. 18
5 April 1759
An Act for exemplifying or enrolling an Indenture of Settlement, and the Will and Codicils, of the late Earl of Arran, deceased; and making the same Evidence as well in Ireland as Great Britain.
Vesting lands in Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Salop. and Staffordshire, devised by Evelyn Duke of Kingston's will, in the present Duke of Kingston, in fee simple and for settling other lands and manors in Nottinghamshire in lieu thereof.
32 Geo. 2. c. 21
2 June 1759
An Act for vesting divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Bucks, Northampton, Salop, and Stafford, devised by the Will of Evelyn late Duke of Kingston, in the present Duke of Kingston, in Fee Simple; and for settling other Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of Nottingham, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof, to the like Uses.
Confirming and establishing John Duke of Bedford's and Ambrose, Judy and Elizabeth Reddall's estates exchange.
32 Geo. 2. c. 22
2 June 1759
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange, agreed to be made between the most Noble John Duke of Bedford and Ambrose Reddall Gentleman, Judy his Wife, and Elizabeth their only Child.
Charles Noel Duke of Beaufort's estates: vesting part in trustees to be sold and purchasing and settling others and empowering guardian and trustees named in his will to make leases of estates in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Hampshire, Devon, Dorset, Glamorganshire and Brecknockshire, during his children's minority.
32 Geo. 2. c. 23
2 June 1759
An Act for vesting Part of the Estates entailed by the Will of the most Noble Charles Noel Duke of Beaufort deceased, in Trustees, to be sold; and for purchasing other Estates, to be settled to the like Uses; and for empowering the Guardian and Trustees named in the said Will to make Leases of the said Duke's Estates, in the Counties of Gloucester, Wilts, Hants, Devon, Dorset, Glamorgan, and Brecon, during the Minority of his Children.
Margaret Brydges Marchioness of Caernarvon's and Margaret Nicoll's real and leasehold estates: settling for benefit of Marquis and Marchioness of Caernarvon and their issue and applying part of the Marchioness' personal estate to purposes therein mentioned.
32 Geo. 2. c. 24
2 June 1759
An Act for settling the Real and Leasehold Estates of the most Honourable Margaret Brydges, (commonly called Marchioness of Carnarvan, Wife of the most Honourable James Brydges Esquire, commonly called Marquis of Carnarvan, and late Margaret Nicoll Spinster, an Infant), for the Benefit of the said Marquis and Marchioness and their Issue; and for applying Part of the Personal Estate of the said Marchioness for the Purposes therein mentioned.
William late Marquis of Powis' estate in Montgomeryshire: empowering Henry Arthur Earl and Barbara Countess of Powis to make leases for 21 years or 3 lives at the improved rent.
32 Geo. 2. c. 25
2 June 1759
An Act for empowering Henry Arthur Earl of Powis and Barbara Countess of Powis to make Leases of the Estate late of William Marquis of Powis, deceased, in the County of Montgomery, for Twentyone Years, or Three Lives, at the improved Rent.
Making a partition and division of lands and hereditaments in Surrey, agreed to be purchased by Thomas Lord Onslow and settling and limiting them for the benefit of those claiming under his marriage settlement and will and also for selling timber growing on his estate.
32 Geo. 2. c. 26
2 June 1759
An Act for making a Partition and Division of certain Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Surrey, agreed to be purchased by Thomas late Lord Onslow; and for settling and limiting the same, for the Benefit of the several Persons claiming under his Marriage Settlement and Will, respectively; and also for selling and disposing of Timber, growing on the Estate devised by his Will, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Duchess of Buckinghamshire and Normanby's personal estate: raising money to renew a lease of manors and estates in Yorkshire.
32 Geo. 2. c. 27
2 June 1759
An Act for raising Money, out of the Personal Estate of the late Dutchess of Buckinghamshire and Normanby, deceased, to renew a Lease of certain Manors and Estates, in the County of York, in the Manner, and for the Purposes, therein mentioned.
Enabling William Walley to sell three undivided fourth parts of a messuage and other lands in Hayes (Kent) to William Pitt in fee simple and for purchasing and settling other lands with proceeds. Also to enable the named trustees in William Cleaver's will to convey certain lands in Hayes to said William Pitt, in fee simple, in exchange for part of the first mentioned lands.
32 Geo. 2. c. 28
2 June 1759
An Act to enable William Walley and others to sell and convey Three undivided Fourth Parts of a Messuage or Farm, and several Pieces or Parcels of Land and Hereditaments, lying in or near the Parish of Hayes, in the County of Kent, unto the Right Honourable William Pitt, in Fee Simple; and for investing the Purchase-money in other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the same Uses and Estates as the said Three undivided Fourth Parts are now subject to; and to enable the Trustees named in the Will of William Cleaver the Elder, deceased, to convey certain Pieces or Parcels of Land, in the Parish of Hayes aforesaid, Part of the Estate devised by the Will and Codicil of the said William Cleaver, unto the said William Pitt, in Fee Simple, in Exchange for Part of the said first-mentioned Lands.
Repeal of an Act concerning Charles Bagot's name and for explaining, altering and better carrying into execution the agreement therein mentioned. (31 Geo. 2. c. 17)
32 Geo. 2. c. 29
2 June 1759
An Act to repeal an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to enable Charles Bagot, now called Charles Chester, and his Sons, to take the Surname of Chester; and for carrying an Agreement therein mentioned into Execution; and for explaining and altering that Agreement, and giving better Directions for carrying the same, so explained and altered, into Execution.
Executing Sir Edward Blackett's marriage settlement by a settlement with variations and provisions more beneficial to the issue of the marriage.
32 Geo. 2. c. 30
2 June 1759
An Act for carrying into Execution the Articles made on the Marriage of Sir Edward Blackett Baronet with Dame Ann his Wife, by a Settlement to be made, with and under certain Variations and Provisions, more beneficial for the Issue of the said Marriage.
Empowering Edward and William Bouverie to make leases of Chester's Key and other buildings in London, devised by Bartholomew Clarke's and Hitch Younge's will.
32 Geo. 2. c. 31
2 June 1759
An Act to empower the Honourable Edward Bouverie and William Bouverie, respectively, to make Leases of Chester's Key and Brewer's Key, and other Tenements and Buildings in the City of London, devised by the Wills of Bartholomew Clarke and Hitch Younge Esquires, deceased.
Catherine Widrington's estates: empowering certain persons to enfranchise customary lands and hereditaments, parcel of Nicol Forest, Solport and Bewcastle manors (Cumberland) directed to be settled to certain uses.
32 Geo. 2. c. 32
2 June 1759
An Act to empower certain Persons to enfranchise several Customary Lands and Hereditaments, Parcel of the several Manors of Nicol Forest, Solport, and Bewcastle, in the County of Cumberland, late the Estates of the Honourable Catherine Widdrington Widow, deceased, directed to be settled to certain Uses by the Will and Codicil of the said Catherine Widdrington; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Charles William Molyneux's estate: transferring to his guardians a power of leasing contained in the marriage settlement of Richard Viscount Molyneux.
32 Geo. 2. c. 33
2 June 1759
An Act for transferring to the Guardians of Charles William Molyneux, an Infant, a certain Power of Leasing, contained in the Marriage Settlement of Richard late Lord Viscount Molyneux, deceased, during the Minority, and for the Benefit, of the said Infant.
Exchange of lands between Samuel Wegg and St. Paul's Catheral.
32 Geo. 2. c. 34
2 June 1759
An Act to exchange Lands, between Samuel Wegg Esquire and the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul in the City of London.
Denys' Rolle's estate in Cornwall and Devon: vesting in him in fee simple and settling of other lands in Devon.
32 Geo. 2. c. 35
2 June 1759
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Cornwall and Devon, settled and entailed on Denys Rolle Esquire and his Issue, in him, in Fee Simple; and for settling other Lands and Hereditaments, in the said County of Devon, of greater Value, to the same Uses.
James and Elizabeth Barry's estates: vesting the manor of Duxford (Cambridgeshire) in trustees, to be conveyed to Richard Crop and settling other estates in Yorkshire to uses of marriage articles.
32 Geo. 2. c. 36
2 June 1759
An Act for vesting the Manor of Duxford, and divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Cambridge, Part of the settled Estates of James Barry Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife, in Trustees, to be conveyed to Richard Crop Esquire, pursuant to Articles; and for settling other Estates, in the County of York, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof, to the Uses of their Marriage Articles.
John Caryll's estate in Sussex: sale of part for payment of incumbrances.
32 Geo. 2. c. 37
2 June 1759
An Act for Sale of the Inheritance of Part of the settled Estate of John Caryll Esquire, in the County of Sussex, to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same.
William Warburton's estate in Malvern Chase: empowering him to make leases of 99 years for cultivating and improving the same.
32 Geo. 2. c. 38
2 June 1759
An Act to empower William Warburton Esquire to make Leases of Part of his settled Estate in Malvern Chace, for Ninety-nine Years, in order for the cultivating and improving of the same.
Thomas Buckley's estate in Lancashire: sale of part for payment of incumbrances prior to marriage settlement.
32 Geo. 2. c. 39
2 June 1759
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estates of Thomas Buckley Esquire, in the County of Lancaster, for discharging an Encumbrance affecting the same prior to his Marriage Settlement.
Extending time to trustees, therein named, to execute certain trusts vested in them by an Act concerning Arthur Plunkett's estate. (16 Geo. 2. c. 21)
32 Geo. 2. c. 40
2 June 1759
An Act for giving further Time to Trustees, therein named, to execute certain Trusts vested in them in and by an Act of Parliament made in the Sixteenth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for vesting the Remainder in Fee of several Lands in Ireland in Trustees, in order to sell the same to Protestant Purchasers."

1759: Final Laws of the Period (33 Geo. 2)

The Parliament met from November 13, 1759, to May 22, 1760.

Public Laws: What Affected Everyone?

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Importation Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 4
20 December 1759
An Act to continue, for a further Time, the prohibition of the making of Low Wines and Spirits, from Wheat, Barley, Malt, or any other Sort of Grain, or from Meal, Flour, or Bran.
Malt Duties, etc. Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 7
4 February 1760
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Duties upon Malt; and for raising the Sum of Eight Millions, by Way of Annuities and a Lottery, to be charged on the said Duties, and to prevent the fraudulent obtaining of Allowances in the gauging of Corn making into Malt; and for making forth Duplicates of Exchequer Bills, Tickets, Certificates, Receipts, Annuity Orders, and other Orders, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed.
Duchy of Cornwall Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 10
15 April 1760
An Act to enable His Majesty to make Leases and Copies of Offices, Lands, and Hereditaments, Parcel of His Dutchy of Cornwall, or annexed to the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Purfleet, Portsmouth, Chatham, Plymouth Fortifications Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 11
15 April 1760
An Act for taking down and removing the Magazine for Gunpowder, and all Buildings thereto belonging, situate near Greenwich in the County of Kent; and erecting instead thereof a new Magazine for Gunpowder at Purfleet near the River of Thames in the County of Essex; and applying a Sum of Money granted in this Session of Parliament towards those Purposes; and for obviating Difficulties arisen upon an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, for making Compensation for Lands and Hereditaments purchased for His Majesty's Service, at Portsmouth, Chatham, and Plymouth.
New Shoreham Harbour Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 35
24 March 1760
An Act for erecting Piers and other Works, for the Security and Improvement of the Harbour of New Shoreham, in the County of Sussex; and for keeping the same in Repair.
River Wey Navigation Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 45
15 April 1760
An Act for extending and continuing the Navigation of the River Wey, otherwise Wye, in the County of Surrey, to the Town of Godalming in the said County.
River Weaver Navigation Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 49
22 May 1760
An Act to amend an Act passed in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for making the River Weaver navigable, from Frodsham Bridge to Winsford Bridge, in the County of Chester; and for the more effectual preserving and improving the Navigation of the said River.
Bristol Bridge Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 52
22 May 1760
An Act for re-building, widening, and enlarging, the Bridge over the River Avon in the City of Bristol, and erecting a temporary Bridge adjoining; and for widening the Streets, Lanes, Ways, and Passages, leading thereto; and for building another Bridge over some other Part of the said River within the said City, if necessary; and for opening proper Ways and Passages thereto.
Dalkeith Beer Duties Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 53
22 May 1760
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, on every Scots Pint of Ale, Porter, or Beer, brewed for Sale, or vended, within the Town and Parish of Dalkeith.
Leeds Bridge Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 54
22 May 1760
An Act for raising Money for finishing and completing the Repair of Leeds Bridge, in the County of York; and for the purchasing and taking down the Houses and Buildings which straiten and obstruct the Passage to and over the said Bridge.

Private Laws: Special Cases for People and Places

Short title, popular name or summary Citation Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Bridgewater Canal Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 2
24 March 1760
An Act to enable the most Noble Francis Duke of Bridgewater to make a Navigable Cut, or Canal, from or near Worsley Mill, over the River Irwell, to the Town of Manchester in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and to or near Longford Bridge in the Township of Stretford in the said County.
Charterhouse Hospital Estate Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 4
24 March 1760
An Act to enable the Governors of the Hospital of King James, founded in Charter House, to grant Building or other Leases of some Parts of the Estates of the said Hospital, lying in the Parish of Saint James Clerkenwell, and elsewhere, in the County of Middlesex, for such Terms of Years as are therein mentioned.
Expurius Turner divorce from Elizabeth Louise Turner.
33 Geo. 2. c. 13
24 March 1760
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Exuperius Turner Esquire with Elizabeth Louisa his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Mark Goodflesh divorce from Elizabeth Fielding.
33 Geo. 2. c. 14
24 March 1760
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Mark Goodflesh Gentleman with Elizabeth Fielding his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Nyth Salmon Fishing (Scotland) Act 1681 Repeal Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 21
15 April 1760
An Act for repealing an Act of the Parliament of Scotland, made in the Year One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty-one, intituled; Act ament the Salmon Fishing in the Water of Nith.
Smart Lethieullier's estate in Essex: sale of part and purchase and settling another for uses of marriage settlement.
33 Geo. 2. c. 29
15 April 1760
An Act for selling Part of the settled Estate of Smart Lethieullier Esquire, in the County of Essex; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Tenements, to be settled to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
John Freeman's estate in Northamptonshire: vesting in him in fee simple and settling other estates in Wiltshire and Middlesex in lieu.
33 Geo. 2. c. 30
15 April 1760
An Act for vesting the Inheritance of certain Estates in the County of Northampton, Part of the entailed Estate of John Freeman Esquire, in him in Fee Simple; and for settling other Estates, in the Counties of Wilts and Middlesex, in Lieu thereof.
Vesting the inheritance and tithes of Bedgeworth, granted by Henry VIII to the late dissolved corporation of Bergavenny and by them leased to Jesus College, towards maintaining a fellow and scholar from Bergavenny school and for vesting other rectories and tithes in Monmouthshire granted also by Henry VIII to said corporation, in trustees for supporting the school and relief of town poor.
33 Geo. 2. c. 52
22 May 1760
An Act for vesting the Inheritance of the Rectory and Tithes of Bedgeworth, granted by King Henry the Eighth to the late dissolved Corporation of Bergavenny, and by them leased to Jesus College in Oxford, towards maintaining a Fellow and Scholars from Bergavenny School; and for vesting other Rectories and Tithes in the County of Monmouth, granted by the said King Henry to the said Corporation; in Trustees, for supporting the said School, and for Relief of the Poor of the said Town.
Pennsylvania Land Company's Estates Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 53
22 May 1760
An Act for vesting certain Estates in Pensylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, belonging to the Proprietors of a Partnership, commonly called The Pensylvania Land Company, in London, in Trustees, to be sold; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Duke of Devonshire's estate in St James, Westminster: empowering him to make leases not exceeding 99 years.
33 Geo. 2. c. 54
22 May 1760
An Act to empower the most Noble William Duke of Devonshire to make Leases, for any Term not exceeding Ninety-nine Years, of certain Estates lying in the Parish of Saint James, Westminster, in the County of Middlesex, devised to him by the Will of the Right Honourable Dorothy Countess of Burlington, deceased.
Enabling John Earl of Hopetoun, curator in law to George Vanden Bempdale Marquis of Annandale, his uncle and a lunatic, to grant feus of lands and houses in Dumfries and exchange of lands there mentioned.
33 Geo. 2. c. 55
22 May 1760
An Act to enable John Earl of Hopetown, Curator of Law to George Vanden Bempde Marquis of Annandale his Uncle, a Lunatick, and the Curator of Law of the said Marquis for the Time being, to grant Feus of certain Lands; Houses, and others; in the County of Dumfries, and to exchange the Lands therein mentioned.
Vesting lands in Chislehurst (Kent), given to charitable uses for the parish, in Robert Lord Bertie and for making provision of greater value instead thereof for poor of the parish.
33 Geo. 2. c. 56
22 May 1760
An Act for vesting several Lands and Tenements in the Parish of Chisleburst, in the County of Kent, given to charitable Uses for the Benefit of the said Parish, in the Right Honourable Robert Bertie Esquire, commonly called Lord Robert Bertie, and his Heirs; and for making Provision of greater Value instead thereof, for the Benefit of the Poor of the said Parish; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Empowering John Spencer to lease the manor of Wimbledon and lands in Wimbledon, Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen, Putney and Wandesworth (Surrey) devised by and purchased in pursuance of Sarah Duchess Dowager of Marlborough's will, for building upon.
33 Geo. 2. c. 57
22 May 1760
An Act to empower John Spencer Esquire to make Leases of the Manor of Wimbledon, and of Lands and Grounds in Wimbledon, Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen, Putney, and Wandsworth, in the County of Surry, given and devised by, and purchased in Pursuance of, the Will of the most Noble Sarah late Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, respectively, in order for building upon and improving the same.
Sir Mathew Featherston's estate in Essex: sale of part and purchase of other lands with sale proceeds.
33 Geo. 2. c. 58
22 May 1760
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of Sir Mathew Fetherston Baronet, in the County of Essex; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
George Keith's attainder relief.
33 Geo. 2. c. 59
22 May 1760
An Act to enable George Keith, late Earl Marischall, to sue or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Attainder; and to remove any Disability in him, by Reason of his said Attainder; to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may or shall hereafter descend or come to him, or which he was entitled unto, in Reversion or Remainder, before his Attainder.
John Meres Fagge's estate: conveying of lands in Sussex, upon marriage of his daughter Elizabeth to Sir John Peachy, to Sir William Peere Williams and for settling lands in Kent.
33 Geo. 2. c. 60
22 May 1760
An Act for vesting certain Tenemonts and Hereditaments in the County of Sussex, settled by John Meres Fagge Esquire upon the Marriage of Elizabeth his Daughter with Sir John Peachey Baronet, in Trustees, to convey the same to Sir William Peere Williams Baronet; and for settling Lands and Hereditaments in the County of Kent, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.
Francis Charteris' estate: sale of part and purchase and settling other lands.
33 Geo. 2. c. 61
22 May 1760
An Act for Sale of Part of the entailed Estate of the late Francis Charteris Esquire; and for purchasing of other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses.
Thomas Beynon's estate: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and purchase of another with proceeds for benefit of him and his heirs.
33 Geo. 2. c. 62
22 May 1760
An Act for Sale of the Real Estate of Thomas Beynon Esquire, a Lunatick, for discharging the Encumbrances affecting the same; and for laying out the Residue of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, for the Benefit of the said Thomas Beynon and his Heirs.
Exchange and settling of lands in Beckingham and Lewisham (Kent) between Hugh Raymond and John Cator and enabling James Raymond and Peter Burrel to grant building leases on other parts of Hugh Raymond's estate.
33 Geo. 2. c. 63
22 May 1760
An Act for exchanging certain Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Parishes of Beckenham and Lewisham, in the County of Kent, Part of the Estate late of Hugh Raymond Esquire, deceased, for other Lands and Hereditaments, in the said Parish of Beckenham, belonging to John Cator the Younger; and for settling the Lands so taken in Exchange to the same Uses as the Lands given in Exchange stand limited; and for enabling Jones Raymond and Peter Burrell Esquires to grant Building Leases of other Parts of the Estate late of the said Hugh Raymond.
William Strode's estate: sale of lands in Hertfordshire and purchase and settling others with proceeds.
33 Geo. 2. c. 64
22 May 1760
An Act for selling certain Manors, Capital Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of Hertford, Comprized in a Settlement made by William Strode Esquire, deceased; and for purchasing, with the Money arising by such Sale, other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the like Uses.
James Thomas' estate: settling pursuant to an agreement between his heir in law and devisees.
33 Geo. 2. c. 65
22 May 1760
An Act for settling the Real Estate of James Thomas Esquire, deceased, pursuant to an Agreement between his Heir at Law and Devisee for that Purpose.
Enabling dean and chapter of St. Peter's church, Westminster to grant to James Mallors leases of grounds for a longer period than at present able.
33 Geo. 2. c. 66
22 May 1760
An Act to enable the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, and their Successors, to make and grant unto James Mallors a Lease or Leases of certain Pieces of Ground, Messuages, Tenements, and Hereditaments, comprized within certain Limits, for a longer Term of Years than they are at present enabled to grant.
Anna Maria Wall's Estate Act 1759
33 Geo. 2. c. 67
22 May 1760
An Act to empower John Wall the Grandfather, and Mary Wall the Guardian, of Anna Maria Wall, an Infant, to execute Articles, Leases, or Grants, for giving Liberty to drive a Sough through an Estate, called Cowley Estate, in the Parishes of Darley and Youlgreave, in the County of Derby, descended to and now vested in, the said Anna Maria Wall.


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