List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1766 facts for kids
This is a list of laws (called acts) made by the Parliament of Great Britain in the year 1766. These laws helped manage the country and its people.
If you want to learn about older laws, you can look at lists for the Parliament of England or the Parliament of Scotland (before 1707). For laws made after 1801, check the Parliament of the United Kingdom list.
Each law has a special number called its "chapter number." For example, a law might be called "6 Geo. 3 c. 1," which means it was the first law passed in the session that started in the 6th year of King George III's reign.
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Laws from 1766 (6 Geo. 3)
This section covers laws passed during the fifth meeting of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain. This meeting took place from December 17, 1765, to June 6, 1766.
Public Laws
These laws affected everyone in Great Britain.
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Importation Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 1
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19 February 1766
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This law continued rules about bringing in salted meat and butter from Ireland for a short time. It was later removed.
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Malt Duties Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 2
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19 February 1766
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This law continued taxes on malt, mum (a type of beer), cider, and perry (a drink like cider) to help pay for government services in 1766. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 3
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19 February 1766
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This law allowed grain and corn to be brought into Great Britain from American colonies without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 4
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19 February 1766
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This law allowed oats and oatmeal to be brought into Great Britain without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 3) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 5
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19 February 1766
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This law stopped the export of corn, grain, flour, bread, and other food items for a short time. It was later removed.
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Small Debts, Kent, etc. Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 6
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19 February 1766
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This law made it easier and faster to get back small amounts of money owed in certain areas of Kent and Surrey.
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Indemnity Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 7
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18 March 1766
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This law protected people who had not completed certain paperwork for their jobs or roles, like Justices of the Peace. It gave them more time to do so. It was later removed.
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Mutiny Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 8
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18 March 1766
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This law set rules for punishing soldiers who mutinied (rebelled) or deserted (ran away). It also covered how the army was paid and housed. It was later removed.
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Land Tax Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 9
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18 March 1766
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This law set the land tax for Great Britain for the year 1766. It was later removed.
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Marine Mutiny Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 10
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18 March 1766
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This law set rules for the Royal Marines when they were on land. It was later removed.
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Duties in American Colonies Act 1766
or the Repeal Act (repealed) |
6 Geo. 3. c. 11
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18 March 1766
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This important law removed the unpopular Stamp Act from the American colonies. The Stamp Act had placed taxes on many printed items. This law was later removed.
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American Colonies Act 1766
or the Declaratory Act (repealed) |
6 Geo. 3. c. 12
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18 March 1766
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This law stated that the British Parliament had the full power to make laws for the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever." This act was later removed.
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Importation (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 13
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18 March 1766
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This law cleared up confusion about taxes on linen cloth from Russia and the import of tea under certain licenses. It was later removed.
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Duties on Cider, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 14
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11 April 1766
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This law removed old taxes on cider and perry and created new ones. It also aimed to better collect these taxes. It was later removed.
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Unfunded Debt Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 15
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11 April 1766
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This law allowed the government to borrow money using loans or special bills to pay for services in 1766. It was later removed.
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Small Debts (Bath) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 16
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30 April 1766
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This law made it easier and faster to get back small amounts of money owed in the city of Bath.
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Corn Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 17
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30 April 1766
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This law clarified an older act about farming, specifically how it applied to the City of London. It was later removed.
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Mutiny in America Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 18
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30 April 1766
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This law made the rules for punishing mutiny and desertion more effective for soldiers in America. It was later removed.
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Importation (No. 3) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 19
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30 April 1766
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This law aimed to better support the trade and making of leather gloves and mitts in Great Britain. It was later removed.
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Small Debts (Derby) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 20
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30 April 1766
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This law made it easier and faster to get back small amounts of money owed in the borough of Derby.
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National Debt Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 21
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14 May 1765
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This law dealt with paying back part of the national debt, specifically related to certain government bills. It was later removed.
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Coal Loading (Newcastle and Sunderland) Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 22
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14 May 1765
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This law set rules for how ships were loaded with coal in the ports of Newcastle and Sunderland.
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Cloth Manufacture, Yorkshire Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 23
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14 May 1765
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This law updated an earlier act about making woollen cloth in Yorkshire, aiming to prevent fraud and protect the quality of the cloth.
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Streets, Southwark Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 24
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14 May 1765
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This law covered paving, cleaning, lighting, and watching the streets and nearby areas in Southwark, London, and preventing nuisances.
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Regulation of Apprentices Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 25
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14 May 1765
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This law aimed to better regulate apprentices and people working under contracts. It was later removed.
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London Paving and Lighting Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 26
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14 May 1765
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This law focused on improving the paving, cleaning, and lighting of the City of London and its surrounding areas, and preventing problems.
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London Widening of Passages, etc. Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 27
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14 May 1765
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This law made an earlier act more effective, allowing for the widening of streets and opening new roads in London.
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Importation, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 28
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14 May 1765
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This law temporarily stopped the import of foreign silk and velvet. It also aimed to prevent illegal groups of silk workers. It was later removed.
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Frame Work Knitters Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 29
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14 May 1765
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This law aimed to stop the fake marking of knitted items like stockings. It was later removed.
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Militia Pay, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 30
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14 May 1765
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This law set aside money for the pay and clothing of the militia (a local defense force) in England for one year. It was later removed.
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Spurn Point Lighthouse Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 31
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14 May 1765
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This law allowed for the removal of old lighthouses near Spurn Point and the building of new, better ones. It was later removed.
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Transportation (Scotland) Act 1766 (repealed)
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5 Geo. 3. c. 32
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14 May 1765
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This law extended an older act about sending criminals (felons) away to Scotland. It also improved laws about preventing moor fires. It was later removed.
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Exchange of Crown Lands in Perthshire Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 33
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14 May 1765
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This law allowed the King to exchange some royal lands in Perthshire for other lands belonging to the Earl of Breadalbane.
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Bristol Streets Act 1766
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5 Geo. 3. c. 34
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14 May 1765
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This law allowed for the widening of streets and opening new passages in Bristol. It also improved earlier laws about paving, cleaning, and lighting the city.
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Coal Trade (Westminster) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 35
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6 June 1766
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This law continued an older act that aimed to prevent fraud in measuring coal sold in Westminster and nearby areas.
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Cultivation, etc., of Trees Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 36
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6 June 1766
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This law encouraged the growing and better protection of trees, roots, and plants. It was later removed.
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Regulation of Buildings Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 37
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6 June 1766
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This law improved an earlier act about regulating buildings and preventing fires, especially in London. It was later removed.
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House and Window Duties Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 38
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6 June 1766
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This law removed old taxes on houses, windows, and lights, and created new ones. It was later removed.
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National Debt (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 39
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed the government to raise money through annuities (regular payments) and a lottery to help pay the national debt. It was later removed.
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Stamps Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 40
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6 June 1766
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This law clarified parts of an earlier act about wine taxes, stamp duties on court documents, and other trade-related matters. It was later removed.
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Supply, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 41
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6 June 1766
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This law granted money from the Sinking Fund (a special government fund) for services in 1766 and allocated other funds. It was later removed.
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Importation into Quebec Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 42
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6 June 1766
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This law continued an earlier act that allowed salt to be imported from Europe into the province of Quebec for a limited time. It was later removed.
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Highways Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 43
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6 June 1766
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This law improved and enforced earlier acts about maintaining public highways and turnpike roads. It was later removed.
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Continuance of Laws Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 44
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6 June 1766
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This law continued several existing laws related to trade, such as those about copper bars, silk manufacturing, and coffee growth in America. It was later removed.
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Bounty of Exportation Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 45
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6 June 1766
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This law offered a bonus for exporting British-made ropes and stopped certain tax refunds on foreign hemp. It was later removed.
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Customs, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 46
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6 June 1766
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This law clarified rules about moving spirits for export, added taxes on imported silk, and allowed certain gums to be sent to Ireland tax-free. It was later removed.
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Customs, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 47
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6 June 1766
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This law added taxes on certain imported spirits and extended the time allowed for storing imported rum and spirits in warehouses. It was later removed.
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Preservation of Timber Trees Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 48
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6 June 1766
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This law aimed for better protection of timber trees, woods, and plants. It was later removed.
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Free Ports, West Indies, etc. Act 1766
or the Free Port Act 1766 (repealed) |
6 Geo. 3. c. 49
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6 June 1766
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This law opened certain ports in Jamaica and Dominica for easier import and export of goods. It also set duties to help pay for maintaining these ports. It was later removed.
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Customs Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 50
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed goods to be moved between certain ports without special permits and extended a law about taking affidavits to the Isle of Man. It was later removed.
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Indemnity (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 51
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6 June 1766
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This law protected people who had faced penalties from the Stamp Act in America and made documents valid even if they weren't stamped. It was later removed.
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Customs, etc. Act 1766
or the Revenue Act 1766 (repealed) |
6 Geo. 3. c. 52
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6 June 1766
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This law removed certain duties (taxes) in the American colonies and on some East India goods, replacing them with new ones. It also aimed to encourage trade. It was later removed.
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Treason Act 1766 (repealed)
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6 Geo. 3. c. 53
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6 June 1766
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This law changed the Oath of Abjuration (a loyalty oath) and updated parts of an act related to treason trials. It was later removed.
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Streets (London) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 54
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6 June 1766
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This law placed certain roads in London under the management of commissioners responsible for paving, cleaning, and lighting Westminster.
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Carmarthen Canal Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 55
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19 February 1766
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This law allowed Thomas Kymer to build a navigable canal from the Little Gwendraeth River to the Great Forest in Carmarthenshire.
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Kent and Sussex Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 56
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19 February 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Tunbridge Wells in Kent to Maresfield Street in Sussex.
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Wilts Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 57
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18 March 1766
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This law extended the terms and powers of two earlier acts for repairing the road from Horsley Upright Gate to Kingsdown Hill in Wiltshire.
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Godstone to Highgate Road Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 58
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18 March 1766
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This law extended an earlier act for repairing the road from Godstone in Surrey to Highgate in Sussex.
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Yorks Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 59
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18 March 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Beverley to Kendell-house and Bainion Balk in Yorkshire.
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Stafford Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 60
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11 April 1766
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This law stopped the use of some roads in Fisherwick Park, Staffordshire, and allowed for building a new bridge over the River Tame and repairing the road from there.
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Port of Liverpool Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 61
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18 March 1766
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This law set better rules for pilots guiding ships into and out of the Port of Liverpool.
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Yorks Roads (No. 2) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 62
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11 April 1766
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This law extended an earlier act for repairing roads from Doncaster through Ferry-bridge to Tadcaster Cross in Yorkshire.
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Folkestone Parish Church Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 63
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11 April 1766
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This law provided for the support and preservation of the Parish Church of Folkestone and the lower part of the town in Kent.
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St. Botolph, Aldgate (Poor Relief) Act 1766
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c. 64
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11 April 176
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This law aimed for better care, regulation, and employment of the poor within the parish of Saint Botolph Aldgate in London.
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Sussex Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 65
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11 April 1766
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This law extended an earlier act for repairing roads in Sussex, including those from Malling Street near Lewes and other areas.
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Battersea Bridge Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 66
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11 April 1766
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This law allowed for the building of a bridge across the River Thames from Battersea in Surrey to Chelsea in Middlesex.
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Yorks and Notts Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 67
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11 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Bawtry in Yorkshire to East Markham Common and from Little Drayton to Twiford Bridge in Nottinghamshire.
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Dorset Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 68
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11 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Wimborne Minster to Blandford Forum in Dorset.
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Derby Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 69
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Cromford Bridge to Langley Mill in Derbyshire.
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Bath (Improvement) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 70
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30 April 1766
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This law aimed to improve the city of Bath by moving and regulating markets, widening streets, and improving paving, cleaning, lighting, and water supply.
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Wendover and Buckingham Road Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 71
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30 April 1766
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This law extended an earlier act for repairing the road between Wendover and Buckingham in Buckinghamshire.
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Richmond, Surrey, Poor Relief, Improvement and Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 72
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30 April 1766
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This law covered helping the poor, repairing highways, paving, cleaning, lighting, and watching streets in Richmond, Surrey. It also dealt with closing a road and improving another.
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Berwick Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 73
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing the road from Lauder in Berwickshire through Kelso in Roxburghshire to The Marchburn.
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Whitechapel (Poor Relief) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 74
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30 April 1766
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This law made an earlier act more effective for maintaining, regulating, and employing the poor within the parish of Saint Mary Whitechapel in Middlesex.
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Church of Allhallows, City Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 75
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30 April 1766
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This law made an earlier act more effective for rebuilding the Parish Church of Allhallows on the Wall in London and improving access to it.
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Bank of England (Buildings) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 76
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30 April 1766
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This law allowed the Bank of England to buy nearby houses and land to make the areas around the Bank more convenient.
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Shrewsbury Bridge Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 77
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the Stone Bridge in the town of Shrewsbury.
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Stort Navigation Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 78
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30 April 1766
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This law allowed for making the River Stort navigable in Hertfordshire and Essex.
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Derby and Stafford Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 79
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening roads from Ashborne to Sudbury, and from Sudbury to Yoxall Bridge, and other roads in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
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Derby Roads (No. 2) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 80
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening roads from Brimmington and Chesterfield in Derbyshire over the High Moors.
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Whitby Harbour Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 81
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30 April 1766
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This law continued a duty (tax) on coal to help improve and repair the piers and harbour of Whitby in Yorkshire, and to better regulate shipping there.
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Glasgow Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 82
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30 April 1766
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This law extended an earlier act for repairing roads leading into Glasgow, specifically from Inchbelly Bridge to Glasgow and from Glasgow to Redburn Bridge.
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Lincoln and Notts Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 83
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30 April 1766
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This law extended earlier acts for repairing the road from Spittlegate Hill in Lincolnshire to Little Drayton in Nottinghamshire, specifically the part to Boston Bridge.
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Cambridge Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 84
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Haverhill to Red Cross in Cambridgeshire.
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Tunbridge Wells to Uckfield Road Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 85
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30 April 1766
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This law covered repairing the road from Tunbridge Wells in Kent to Ringles Cross near Uckfield in Sussex.
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Hants and Berkshire Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 86
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14 May 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Hursley in Southampton to Newbury in Berkshire, and from Newbury to Chilton Pond and Newtown River.
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Derby Roads (No. 3) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 87
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14 May 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from the Mansfield and Chesterfield Turnpike Road to Bunting Field Nook in Derbyshire.
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Stafford Roads (No. 2) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 88
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14 May 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening roads from High Bridges to Uttoxeter, and from Spath to Hanging Bridge, and from Tewnall's Lane to Yoxall Bridge in Staffordshire.
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Stafford and Chester Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 89
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14 May 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening the road from Newcastle under Lane in Staffordshire to Nantwich in Cheshire, and other connecting roads.
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Lancaster and Yorks Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 90
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14 May 1766
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This law extended earlier acts for repairing and widening the road from Rochdale in Lancashire to Halifax and Ealand in Yorkshire.
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Kent Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 91
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14 May 1766
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This law clarified and amended an earlier act for repairing and widening the road from Tonbridge to Maidstone in Kent.
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Dorset Roads (No. 2) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 92
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14 May 1766
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This law covered improving and maintaining several roads leading from Wareham and in Purbeck, Dorset.
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Kent Roads (No. 2) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 93
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14 May 1766
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This law covered improving and widening the road from Biddenden through Smarden and Charing to Bound Gate in Kent.
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Loughborough Navigation Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 94
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14 May 1766
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This law allowed for making the River Soar navigable from the River Trent to Loughborough in Leicestershire, and for creating connecting canals.
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Stafford Roads (No. 3) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 95
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14 May 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening roads from High Bullen in Wednesbury to Darlaston Lane, and through Bilston, and other roads in Staffordshire.
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Trent and Mersey Canal Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 96
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14 May 1766
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This law allowed for building a navigable canal from the River Trent in Derbyshire to the River Mersey at Runcorn Gap.
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Severn and Trent Canal Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 97
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14 May 1766
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This law allowed for building a navigable canal from the River Severn in Worcestershire to cross the River Trent in Staffordshire, connecting to another planned canal.
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Dartford Roads Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 98
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6 June 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening several roads leading to the town of Dartford in Kent.
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Stafford Roads (No. 4) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 99
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6 June 1766
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This law covered repairing and widening roads from Muckley Corner to Walsall and Wednesbury, and other roads in Staffordshire.
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Holborn (Improvement) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 100
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6 June 1766
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This law aimed for better regulation and employment of the poor, and for cleaning, lighting, and watching streets in parts of Holborn and Saint George the Martyr in Middlesex.
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River Chelmer Navigation Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 101
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for making the River Chelmer navigable from Maldon to Chelmsford in Essex.
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Plymouth Dock Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 102
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed naval officers to carry out an agreement for leasing land to improve His Majesty's Dock Yard at Plymouth.
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Private Laws
These laws usually affected specific people, families, or small local areas.
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Great Doddington (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 1
|
19 February 1766
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing open fields and common lands in Great Doddington, Northamptonshire. This meant turning shared land into private plots.
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Naturalization of Hieronymus Burmester, John Wienholt, Julius Ridder and Peter Duval.
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6 Geo. 3. c. 2
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19 February 1766
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This law granted citizenship (naturalization) to Hieronymus Henry Burmester, John Wienholt, Julius Conrad Ridder, and Peter Duval, who were likely foreign-born.
|
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Enabling James Oswald and Lord George Sackville to take, in Great Britain, the oaths of office of Vice Treasurer, Receiver General and Paymaster General of Ireland and qualifying them for the enjoyment of the said offices.
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6 Geo. 3. c. 3
|
18 March 1766
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This law allowed James Oswald and Lord George Sackville to take their oaths of office in Great Britain for their roles in Ireland's finances.
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Bladon (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 4
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Bladon, Oxfordshire.
|
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Great Tew (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 5
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
|
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Haselton (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 6
|
18 March 1766
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This law confirmed an earlier decision to divide and enclose common fields and downs in Haselton, Gloucestershire.
|
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Maugersbury (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 7
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common lands in Maugersbury, Gloucestershire.
|
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Heddington (Wiltshire) Inclosure (Confirmation) Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 8
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law confirmed an agreement to divide and enclose common field lands in Heddington, Wiltshire.
|
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Thenford or Fenford (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 9
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Thenford, Northamptonshire.
|
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Bidford (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 10
|
18 March 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing a common field called Bidford Common Field in Bidford, Warwickshire.
|
||||
|
Steeple Aston (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 11
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire.
|
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Waltham or Waltham in the Wolds (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 12
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing open fields and common pastures in Waltham, Leicestershire.
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Braunston or Branston (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 13
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing open fields and common pastures in Braunston, Leicestershire.
|
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Croxton or Croxton Kerial (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 14
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing open fields and common pastures in Croxton, Leicestershire.
|
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Winslow (Buckinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 15
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Winslow, Buckinghamshire.
|
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Stillington (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 16
|
18 March 1766
|
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This law allowed for enclosing and dividing common waste grounds and open fields in Stillington, Yorkshire.
|
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Enabling Francis Duke of Bridgewater to extend a branch of his canal upon Sale Moor to Stockport (Cheshire).
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 17
|
18 March 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed the Duke of Bridgewater to extend a branch of his canal from Sale Moor to Stockport in Cheshire.
|
||||
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John Matthews' divorce from Ann Matthews, and other provisions.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 18
|
18 March 1766
|
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|
This law granted John Matthews a divorce from Ann Matthews and allowed him to remarry.
|
||||
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Naturalization of John Pierre Michel.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 19
|
18 March 1766
|
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|
This law granted citizenship to Jean Piere Michel.
|
||||
|
Repton (Derbyshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 20
|
11 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Repton, Derbyshire.
|
||||
|
Haselor and Walcot (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 21
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common lands in Haselor and Walcot, Warwickshire.
|
||||
|
Cuddington with Bryn (Cheshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 22
|
11 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common waste grounds in Cuddington with Bryn, Cheshire.
|
||||
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Willington (Derbyshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 23
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Willington, Derbyshire.
|
||||
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Upper and Nether Heyworth (Durham) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 24
|
11 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common moorland in Upper and Nether Heworth, Durham.
|
||||
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Little Horwood (Buckinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 25
|
11 April 1766
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire.
|
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Bessingby (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 26
|
11 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing open fields and waste grounds in Bessingby, Yorkshire.
|
||||
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Keddington (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 27
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields in Keddington, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Beeford or Beeforth (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 28
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Beeford, Yorkshire.
|
||||
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Bradnop (Staffordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 29
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common waste grounds in Bradnop, Staffordshire.
|
||||
|
Hinton in the Hedges (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 30
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire.
|
||||
|
Grimoldby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 31
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Grimoldby, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Hatherop (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 32
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Hatherop, Gloucestershire.
|
||||
|
Marston (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 33
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Marston, Yorkshire.
|
||||
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Sir John Chetwode's estate: sale for payment of incumbrances.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 34
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed part of Sir John Chetwode's family estate to be sold to pay off debts.
|
||||
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Charles Aldcroft divorce from Sarah Shewell, and other provisions.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 35
|
11 April 1766
|
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|
This law granted Charles Aldcroft a divorce from Sarah Shewell and allowed him to remarry.
|
||||
|
Robert Brice: change of name and arms to Kingesmill.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 36
|
11 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed Robert Brice to change his name and use the Kingesmill family crest.
|
||||
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Enabling William Duke of Devonshire to take, in England, the oath of office of High Treasurer of Ireland and to qualify himself in England for the enjoyment of the said office.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 37
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed the Duke of Devonshire to take his oath of office in England for his role as High Treasurer of Ireland.
|
||||
|
Dean and Chapter of Canterbury's estate: power to grant leases of property in St Olave, Southwark.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 38
|
30 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral to lease out their property in St Olave, Southwark.
|
||||
|
Viscount Midleton's Estate Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 39
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed part of Viscount Midleton's estate to be sold to pay off debts and legacies mentioned in his will.
|
||||
|
Sir William Clayton's estate in Surrey: sale and purchase and settling another with the proceeds.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 40
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed certain lands belonging to Sir William Clayton's estate in Surrey to be sold, and the money used to buy other lands for the same family purposes.
|
||||
|
Robert Henley's estate: sale for payment of debts, incumbrances and legacies under direction of the Court of Chancery and for laying out surplus money in the bank of England subject to further court orders.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 41
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed Robert Henley's estates to be sold to pay off debts and legacies, with the extra money managed by the Court of Chancery.
|
||||
|
Ann Blagrave's copyhold estates: sale and purchase and settling others with the proceeds.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 42
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed Ann Blagrave's copyhold estates (a type of land ownership) to be sold, and the money used to buy other estates for the same family purposes.
|
||||
|
John Maryon's estate: empowering John and Margaretta Maria Jones, Margaretta Maria Weller and others to make leases of lands and the manor of Charlton and lands in Woolwich and Plumstead (Kent).
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 43
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed certain people to lease out lands from John Maryon's estate in Kent.
|
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|
John Smith's estate: sale of part for payment of incumbrances.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 44
|
30 April 1766
|
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|
This law allowed part of John Silvester Smith's family estate to be sold to pay off debts.
|
||||
|
George Forster Tufnell's estate: granting leases of estates in Middlesex devised to him by Sir William Halton.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 45
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed George Foster Tuffnell to grant building leases on estates he inherited in Middlesex.
|
||||
|
Arncliff (Yorkshire, West Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 46
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing certain shared pastures in Arncliffe, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Naburn (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 47
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and moorland in Naburn, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Blaby (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 48
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Blaby, Leicestershire.
|
||||
|
Countesthorpe (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 49
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire.
|
||||
|
Hexton (Hertfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 50
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Hexton, Hertfordshire, except for one specific common area.
|
||||
|
Walsworth (Hertfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 51
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields in Walsworth, Hertfordshire.
|
||||
|
Bourn (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 52
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing, enclosing, and draining common fields and fen grounds in Bourn, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Pattrington (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 53
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Pattrington, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Brigham (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 54
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and grounds in Brigham, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Lubnam or Lubenham (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 55
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields in Lubnam, Leicestershire.
|
||||
|
Berkeley Square (Middlesex) Inclosure and Improvement Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 56
|
30 April 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for enclosing, paving, cleaning, lighting, and decorating Berkeley Square in Middlesex.
|
||||
|
Charles Duke of Grafton's Estate Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 57
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed part of the Duke of Grafton's entailed estate (land passed down through family) to be sold, and the money used to buy other property for the same family purposes.
|
||||
|
Earl and Countess of Powis' estate: sale of a mansion house in Albemarle St. and purchasing and settling other lands and hereditaments.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 58
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed the Earl and Countess of Powis to sell their mansion house in Albemarle Street and use the money to buy other lands for their family.
|
||||
|
John Earl of Portsmouth's estate in Somerset and Devon: sale and purchasing and settling others.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 59
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed certain lands from the Earl of Portsmouth's estate in Somerset and Devon to be sold, and the money used to buy other lands for the same family purposes.
|
||||
|
Washington Earl Ferrers' settled estate in Derbyshire: sale for payment of incumbrances and portions affecting his estates.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 60
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed the Earl Ferrers' estate in Derbyshire to be sold to pay off debts and portions (money set aside for family members).
|
||||
|
Enabling Sir Thomas Gooch and his sons, their guardians and their sons guardians to grant building leases on lands in Birmingham (Warwickshire) to exchange lands and grant a piece of land there for building a church and churchyard.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 61
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed Sir Thomas Gooch and his sons to grant building leases on lands in Birmingham, exchange lands, and provide land for a church and churchyard.
|
||||
|
Sarah Parsons' estate in Sussex and Surrey: sale of lands and manors and the priory of Rygate for payment of incumbrances.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 62
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for the sale of lands and the priory of Ryegate from Sarah Parsons' estate to pay off debts.
|
||||
|
Thomas Lloyd's estate: sale of part for payment of debts and incumbrances and providing an equivalent for his issue.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 63
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed part of Thomas Lloyd's estate to be sold to pay debts, and provided a fair exchange for his children.
|
||||
|
Robert Nedham's estate in Ireland: confirming the sale of part for a term of 500 years to George Needham, for confirming an agreement between his widow and children and sale of another part for payment of debts, incumbrances and legacies.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 64
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law confirmed the sale of part of Robert Nedham's estate in Ireland, an agreement between his family, and the sale of another part to pay debts.
|
||||
|
Piggot and Mary Ince's estates in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Essex and London: vesting in trustees for sale pursuant to agreements for payment of debts, incumbrances and applying residue proceeds to trusts and purposes mentioned.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 65
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed parts of Piggot and Mary Ince's estates across several counties to be sold to pay debts and for other family purposes.
|
||||
|
Establishing a proposal made by William Constable to the charity for relief of poor widows and children of clergymen concerning land called Cherry Cobb Sand (Yorkshire).
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 66
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law established a proposal by William Constable to a charity for clergy widows and children, concerning land in Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Aston and Wales (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 67
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Aston and Wales, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Carlton Forehoe and Kimberley (Norfolk) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 68
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Carlton, Forehoe, and Kimberley, Norfolk.
|
||||
|
Barnetby upon the Woulds (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 69
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Barnetby upon the Woulds, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Bowes (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 70
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common pastures and parts of moorland in Bowes, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Scothorn and Sudbrooke (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 71
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Scothorn and Sudbrooke, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Barmby upon Dunn (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 72
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for enclosing and dividing a common called Thorpe Marsh and a piece of land in Barmby upon Dunn, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Corby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 73
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Corby, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Holderness (Yorkshire East Riding) Drainage Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 74
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law made an earlier act more effective for draining and improving low grounds and marshy areas in Holderness, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Harlestone (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 75
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Harlestone, Northamptonshire.
|
||||
|
Laighton Bromswold or Laighton Ecclesia (Huntingdonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 76
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Laighton Bromswold, Huntingdonshire.
|
||||
|
Kettlethorpe (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 77
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common lands and meadows in Kettlethorpe, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
Cottingham (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 78
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing, enclosing, and draining certain lands and common pastures in Cottingham, Yorkshire.
|
||||
|
Ratchiffe Culey (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 79
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and meadows in Ratcliffe Culey, Leicestershire.
|
||||
|
Kingsthorpe (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766 (repealed)
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 80
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Kingsthorpe, Northamptonshire. It was later removed.
|
||||
|
Ryton or Ruyton (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 81
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste lands in Ryton, Warwickshire.
|
||||
|
Bickar (Lincolnshire) inclosure and drainage.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 82
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed for dividing, enclosing, and draining common fields and fen areas in Bickar, Lincolnshire.
|
||||
|
St. John's Church, Beverley Estate Act 1766
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 83
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed certain estates in Lincolnshire to be used to increase the income of St. John's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, and to install an organ.
|
||||
|
Richard Burton: change of name and arms to Philipson, pursuant to the will of John Philipson.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 84
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law allowed Richard Burton to change his name and use the Philipson family crest, as requested in a will.
|
||||
|
Naturalization of Godhard Suthoff, John Cornud, Renire Bentinck, Francis Mavit, Justus Blanckenhagen, Francis Menet and John Haldimand.
|
6 Geo. 3. c. 85
|
14 May 1766
|
||
|
This law granted citizenship to several individuals: Godhard Sutthoff, John Peter Cornud, Renira Bentinck, Aymerc Mavit, Justus Blackenhagen, Francis Menet, and John Abraham Haldimand.
|
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Naturalization of Laurence Charlesson.
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6 Geo. 3. c. 86
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14 May 1766
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This law granted citizenship to Laurence Charleston.
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Naturalization of Peter Facon and John Tourneisen.
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6 Geo. 3. c. 87
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14 May 1766
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This law granted citizenship to Peter Facon and John James Tourneisen.
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Edmund Morton Pleydell's Estate Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 88
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed Edmund Morton Pleydell's estates in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to be sold, and the money used to buy other lands for the same family purposes.
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Balderton (Nottinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 89
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Balderton, Nottinghamshire.
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Adderbury (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 90
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Adderbury, Oxfordshire.
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Little Ellingham (Norfolk) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 91
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common waste grounds in Little Ellingham, Norfolk.
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Darley (Derbyshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 92
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing a common waste ground called Darley Common in Derbyshire.
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Stretham Common (Isle of Ely) Drainage Act 1766
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6 Geo. 3. c. 93
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6 June 1766
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This law allowed for draining and preserving Streatham Common in the Isle of Ely, and for raising money for drainage projects.
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Naturalization of Peter Delaroche and John le Chevalier.
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6 Geo. 3. c. 94
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6 June 1766
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This law granted citizenship to Peter de la Roche and John James le Chevalier.
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Laws from 1766 (7 Geo. 3)
This section covers laws passed during the sixth meeting of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain. This meeting took place from November 11, 1766, to July 2, 1767.
Public Laws
These laws affected everyone in Great Britain.
| Short title, popular name or summary | Citation | Royal assent (or the start of session) | ||
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Importation and Exportation (No. 4) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 1
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16 December 1766
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This law continued rules about bringing in salted meat and butter from Ireland for a short time. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 5) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 2
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16 December 1766
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This law changed parts of an earlier act about exporting certain goods from British colonies in America. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 6) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 3
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16 December 1766
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This law temporarily stopped the export of corn, grain, flour, and other food items, and also stopped making spirits from wheat. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 7) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 4
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16 December 1766
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This law allowed wheat and wheat flour to be brought into Great Britain from American colonies without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Importation and Exportation (No. 8) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 5
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16 December 1766
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This law allowed wheat and wheat flour to be brought into Great Britain from any part of Europe without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Malt Duties (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 6
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16 December 1766
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This law continued taxes on malt, mum, cider, and perry to help pay for government services in 1767. It was later removed.
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Indemnity (No. 3) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 7
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16 December 1766
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This law protected people who had followed a government order to stop ships carrying wheat and flour, preventing lawsuits against them. It was later removed.
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Importation (No. 4) Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 8
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16 December 1766
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This law allowed oats, oatmeal, rye, and rye-meal to be brought into Great Britain without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Justices Oaths Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 9
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16 December 1766
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This law cleared up questions about certain oaths that Justices of the Peace had to take when new commissions were issued.
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Mutiny (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 10
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27 February 1767
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This law set rules for punishing soldiers who mutinied or deserted, and for paying and housing the army. It was later removed.
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Importation (No. 5) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 11
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27 February 1767
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This law further allowed wheat, wheat flour, barley, and pulse (like peas or beans) to be brought into Great Britain from Europe without extra taxes. It was later removed.
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Importation (No. 6) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 12
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27 February 1767
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This law temporarily stopped taxes on imported tallow, hog's lard, and grease. It was later removed.
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Marine Mutiny (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 13
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23 March 1767
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This law set rules for the Royal Marines when they were on land. It was later removed.
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Land Tax (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 14
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23 March 1767
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This law set the land tax for Great Britain for the year 1767. It was later removed.
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Militia Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 15
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23 March 1767
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This law gave more time for officials to carry out parts of an earlier act about militia pay and clothing, and protected those who had not yet done so. It was later removed.
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Unfunded Debt Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 16
|
3 April 1767
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This law allowed the government to borrow money using loans or special bills for services in 1767. It was later removed.
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Militia Pay, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 17
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3 April 1767
|
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This law set aside money for the pay and clothing of the militia in England for one year and improved rules for punishing militia members who misbehaved or deserted. It was later removed.
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British Museum Act 1767
or the British Museum Act 1766 (repealed) |
7 Geo. 3. c. 18
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15 April 1767
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This law allowed the British Museum to sell duplicate books, medals, or other items and use the money to buy new ones. It was later removed.
|
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Provision for Duke of York, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 19
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15 April 1767
|
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This law allowed the King to grant certain yearly payments (annuities) to the Dukes of York, Gloucester, and Cumberland. It was later removed.
|
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Customs (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 20
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15 April 1767
|
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This law added taxes on imported hats and bonnets made from straw, chip, cane, or horsehair, and on materials used to make them. It was later removed.
|
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Justices Quorum Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 21
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15 April 1767
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This law helped solve problems in cities and towns where there was only one Justice of the Peace qualified to act.
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Importation (No. 7) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 22
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15 April 1767
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This law further allowed wheat, wheat flour, barley, and pulse to be brought into Great Britain from Europe without extra taxes. It was later removed.
|
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Coal Metage, etc., London Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 23
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15 April 1767
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This law aimed to prevent fraud in measuring coal sold in London and parts of Middlesex. It was later removed.
|
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National Debt (No. 3) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 24
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20 May 1767
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This law allowed the government to raise money through annuities and a lottery to help pay the national debt. It was later removed.
|
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National Debt (No. 4) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 25
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20 May 1767
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This law dealt with paying back another part of the national debt related to certain annuities. It was later removed.
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National Debt (No. 5) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 26
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20 May 1767
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This law dealt with paying back the remaining part of the national debt related to certain government bills. It was later removed.
|
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Edinburgh (Improvements) Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 27
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20 May 1767
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This law extended the city limits of Edinburgh, gave more powers to its magistrates for city improvements, and allowed a theatre to be established there.
|
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Customs (No. 3) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 28
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20 May 1767
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This law added duties (taxes) on certain imported linen cloth and directed these and other new duties to the Sinking Fund. It was later removed.
|
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Sheriffs, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 29
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20 May 1767
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This law clarified an older act that aimed to prevent sheriffs and their officers from charging too much money. It was later removed.
|
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Importation (No. 8) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 30
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20 May 1767
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This law allowed rice, sago powder, and vermicelli to be brought into Great Britain from North American colonies without extra taxes for a short time. It was later removed.
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Indemnity (No. 4) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 31
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29 June 1767
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This law protected people who had not completed certain paperwork for their jobs or roles, giving them more time to do so. It was later removed.
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Old Palace Yard Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 32
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29 June 1767
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This law set aside money for building a more convenient passage to the House of Commons from Saint Margaret’s Lane and Old Palace Yard.
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Taxation Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 33
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29 June 1767
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This law enforced an earlier act about house, window, and light taxes in Scotland. It was later removed.
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Papists Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 34
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29 June 1767
|
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This law allowed more time for Roman Catholics ("Papists") to register their deeds and wills, and helped Protestant buyers of their property. It was later removed.
|
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Continuance of Laws Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 35
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29 June 1767
|
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This law continued several existing laws related to preventing smuggling, allowing rice export from American colonies, and stopping the import of foreign reprinted books. It was later removed.
|
||||
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Importation, etc. Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 36
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29 June 1767
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This law continued parts of an older act about importing cochineal and indigo without taxes, and allowed for bounties on exported corn and malt. It was later removed.
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Thames Embankment Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 37
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29 June 1767
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This law covered finishing the bridge at Blackfriars, removing tolls on that bridge and London Bridge, rebuilding Newgate Prison, repairing the Royal Exchange, and building an embankment along the Thames. It also continued a coal tax to fund these projects.
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Engraving Copyright Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 38
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29 June 1767
|
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This law improved an earlier act that protected the rights of artists who designed, engraved, and etched prints. It also protected the property of Jane Hogarth (William Hogarth's widow) in certain prints.
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Poor Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 39
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29 June 1767
|
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This law aimed for better regulation of poor children in certain parishes in London. It was later removed.
|
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Turnpike Roads Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 40
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29 June 1767
|
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This law aimed to combine and improve existing laws for regulating turnpike roads (toll roads). It was later removed.
|
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Commissioners of Customs Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 41
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29 June 1767
|
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This law allowed the King to appoint commissioners to manage customs and other duties in the British colonies in America. It was later removed.
|
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Highways (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 42
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29 June 1767
|
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This law aimed to combine and improve existing laws for maintaining public highways. It was later removed.
|
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Importation (No. 9) Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 43
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29 June 1767
|
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This law improved and enforced older acts aimed at preventing the illegal import and wearing of foreign fabrics like cambrics and French lawns. It was later removed.
|
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Stamps (No. 2) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 44
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29 June 1767
|
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This law changed stamp duties on insurance policies, reduced discounts for early payment of certain taxes, and updated rules for hackney coaches and chairs. It was later removed.
|
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Customs (No. 4) Act 1766 (repealed)
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7 Geo. 3. c. 45
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29 June 1767
|
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This law encouraged and regulated trade and manufacturing in the Isle of Man and allowed for easier supply of certain foods there. It was later removed.
|
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Duties on Tea, etc. (American Plantations) Act 1766
or the Revenue Act 1767 or the Townshend Revenue Act or the Townshend Duties Act or the Tariff Act 1767 (repealed) |
7 Geo. 3. c. 46
|
29 June 1767
|
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This important law placed new taxes on goods like tea, paper, and glass imported into the British colonies in America. It also aimed to prevent smuggling. It was later removed.
|
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Duties (Logwood, etc.) Act 1766 (repealed)
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 47
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29 June 1767
|
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This law removed taxes on exported logwood, changed duties on imported liquorice, and clarified rules about printed silks. It also aimed to prevent wearing foreign lace. It was later removed.
|
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Private Laws
These laws usually affected specific people, families, or small local areas.
| Short title, popular name or summary | Citation | Royal assent (or the start of session) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long title | ||||
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Enabling James Oswald, James Grenville, and Daniel Barre to take, in Great Britain the oaths of office of Vice Treasurer, Receiver General and Paymaster General of Ireland, and qualifying them for the enjoyment of the said offices.
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7 Geo. 3. c. 1
|
16 December 1766
|
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This law allowed James Oswald, James Grenville, and Isaac Barré to take their oaths of office in Great Britain for their roles in Ireland's finances.
|
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Naturalization of Mary Anne Amelie Burrowes.
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7 Geo. 3. c. 2
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16 December 1766
|
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This law granted citizenship to Mary Anne Amelie Burrowes.
|
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Naturalization of Christiaan Van Teylingen.
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7 Geo. 3. c. 3
|
16 December 1766
|
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This law granted citizenship to Christiaan Van Teylingen.
|
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Naturalization of Lewis Agassiz, John Schutz, Philip Krauter, Joshua Rougemont, Ferdinand De Mierre and Christian Klein.
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7 Geo. 3. c. 4
|
16 December 1766
|
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This law granted citizenship to several individuals: Lewis Agassiz, John Samuel Schutz, Philip David Krauter, Joshua Rougemont, Ferdinand de Mierre, and Christian Godfrey Klein.
|
||||
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Samuel Dashwood's Estate Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 5
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law made an earlier act more effective, allowing parts of Samuel Dashwood's family estate to be sold to pay debts and provide for his children.
|
||||
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Kencott (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 6
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields in Kencott, Oxfordshire.
|
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Chesterton (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 7
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27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Chesterton, Oxfordshire.
|
||||
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Sandford (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 8
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27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and lands in Sandford, Oxfordshire.
|
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Carlisle and Cummersdale Moor (Cumberland) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 9
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing a common moor in Carlisle and Cummersdale, Cumberland.
|
||||
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Halton East (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 10
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing Halton Green and other grounds in Halton East, Yorkshire.
|
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Bentham Moor in Ingleton (Yorkshire, West Riding) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 11
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing parts of common waste grounds called Bentham Moor in Ingleton, Yorkshire.
|
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Old or Would (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 12
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and waste grounds in Old, Northamptonshire.
|
||||
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Chorley (Lancashire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 13
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common waste grounds in Chorley, Lancashire.
|
||||
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Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) Inclosure Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 14
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed for dividing and enclosing common fields and fen grounds in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire.
|
||||
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John Scott's divorce from Jane Scott, and other provisions.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 15
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law granted John Scott a divorce from Jane Scott and allowed him to remarry.
|
||||
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Sir Thomas Delves Name Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 16
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed Sir Thomas Delves and his male heirs to take the name Broughton.
|
||||
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Thomas Hotchkis Name Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 17
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed Thomas Hotchkis to take the surname and arms of Littler, as requested in a will.
|
||||
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Sarah Aylon Name Act 1766
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7 Geo. 3. c. 18
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law allowed Sarah Aylon to take and use the surname and arms of Tyrrell.
|
||||
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Naturalization of John Rodolph Valltravers.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 19
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law granted citizenship to John Rodolph Valtravers.
|
||||
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Naturalization of Cristoffel Van Denbergh.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 20
|
27 February 1767
|
||
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This law granted citizenship to Christoffel Vanden Bergh, who was a minor.
|
||||
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Naturalization of Samuel Mandrot.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 21
|
27 February 1767
|
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|
This law granted citizenship to Samuel Mandrot.
|
||||
|
Naturalization of Nicholas Beckman.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 22
|
27 February 1767
|
||
|
This law granted citizenship to Nicolas Francis Beckman.
|
||||
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Naturalization of Theodore Van Teylingen.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 23
|
27 February 1767
|
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This law granted citizenship to Theodore Van Teylingen, who was a minor.
|
||||
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Naturalization of John Baumgartner and Amable Doct.
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 24
|
27 February 1767
|
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|
This law granted citizenship to John Lewis Baumgartner and Amable Doct.
|
||||
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James Lucy Dighton's Estate Act 1766
|
7 Geo. 3. c. 25
|
23 March 1767
|
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This law allowed the estate of James Lucy Dighton (a minor) in Oxfordshire to be sold to pay off debts, as directed by the Court of Chancery.
|
||||
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