List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1776 facts for kids

This page lists the laws passed by the Parliament of Great Britain in 1776. These laws, also known as Acts of Parliament, were official rules and decisions made by the government of Great Britain. They covered many different areas, from taxes to building roads and canals.

The Parliament of Great Britain was the main law-making body for England, Scotland, and Wales from 1707 to 1800. After 1800, it became the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Each law has a special number, called a chapter number. For example, "c. 67" means it was the 67th law passed in that year. The year part, like "39 & 40 Geo. 3," tells you which year of King George III's rule the law was passed. Sometimes, a law passed in one year might be listed under the previous year because of how Parliament sessions worked back then. Before 1793, laws were considered to have started on the very first day of the Parliament session, even if they were passed much later.

Many of these old laws don't have a short, easy-to-remember name. They are usually known by their longer, official titles.

Laws from 1775-1776 (16 Geo. 3)

This section covers laws passed during the second meeting of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain. This session ran from October 26, 1775, to May 23, 1776.

Public Laws

Public laws affected everyone in Great Britain. Many of these laws were later cancelled (repealed) as new laws were made.

• Malt Duties Act 1776 (Chapter 1): This law continued taxes on malt (used for beer), mum (a type of beer), cider, and perry (a drink made from pears). These taxes helped pay for government services.
• Mutiny Act 1776 (Chapter 2): This act set rules for punishing soldiers who rebelled or deserted the army. It also covered how soldiers were paid and housed.
• Militia Act 1776 (Chapter 3): This law allowed the King to call out the militia (a citizen army) if there was a rebellion in Great Britain or its colonies.
• Land Tax Act 1776 (Chapter 4): This law set a tax on land in Great Britain to help fund the government for the year 1776.
• Prohibitory Act 1776 (Chapter 5): This was a very important law. It stopped all trade and communication with many American colonies, including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia. This happened during the American Revolution. It also cancelled earlier laws related to trade with Boston.
• Discovery of Northern Passage Act 1776 (Chapter 6): This law offered a public reward to anyone who could find a sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the North (a "Northern Passage"). It also offered a reward for anyone who could get within one degree of the North Pole by sea.
• Marine Mutiny Act 1776 (Chapter 7): Similar to the army mutiny act, this law set rules for the King's marine forces (soldiers who serve on ships) when they were on land.
• Importation Act 1776 (Chapter 8): This law made it permanent to import salted beef, pork, bacon, and butter from Ireland. It also allowed these products to be imported from British colonies in America for a short time.
• Forehoe, Norfolk (Poor Relief) Act 1776 (Chapter 9): This law aimed to better help and employ poor people in the Forehoe area of Norfolk.
• Duchy of Cornwall Act 1776 (Chapter 10): This law allowed the King to rent out or grant lands and offices that were part of the Duchy of Cornwall (a special estate belonging to the heir to the throne).
• Mutiny in America Act 1776 (Chapter 11): This law continued an earlier act that made the rules for punishing mutiny and desertion more effective for British troops in America. It also extended these rules to marine forces there.
• Customs Act 1776 (Chapter 12): This law continued a previous act that temporarily stopped duties (taxes) on imported tallow, hogs lard, and grease.
• Drury Lane Theatre Act 1776 (Chapter 13): This act helped secure money for charitable purposes that belonged to certain people involved with the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London.
• Land Tax (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 14): This law corrected mistakes in the names of tax commissioners from a previous act and appointed new ones for the 1776 land tax.
• Saint George's Middlesex (Poor Relief) Act 1776 (Chapter 15): This law focused on managing and employing the poor in the parish of Saint George, Middlesex. It also covered cleaning, lighting, and setting up a night watch in parts of the parish.
• Dundee Beer Duties Act 1776 (Chapter 16): This law extended the time and powers of earlier acts that placed a tax on beer and ale brewed and sold in Dundee, Scotland, to help the town.
• Benthall Bridge, Severn Act 1776 (Chapter 17): This law allowed for the building of a bridge across the River Severn, connecting Benthall to Madeley Wood in Shropshire, and for creating roads to and from it.
• Elizabeth Taylor's Patent Act 1776 (Chapter 18): This law extended the patent (exclusive right) granted to Elizabeth Taylor for her inventions related to making blocks, sheavers, and pins used in ship rigging.
• Militia Pay Act 1776 (Chapter 19): This law provided money for the pay and clothing of the militia in England for one year, starting March 25, 1776.
• Navigation Act 1776 (Chapter 20): This law aimed to better supply sailors for the King's warships and merchant ships.
• Stroudwater Navigation Act 1776 (Chapter 21): This act updated a previous law about making the River Stroudwater in Gloucestershire navigable from the River Severn to Wallbridge.
• Tardebigg Church, Worcester and Warwick Act 1776 (Chapter 22): This law allowed for the rebuilding of the parish church of Tardebigg, which is located in both Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
• Boston Pilotage Act 1776 (Chapter 23): This law regulated pilots who guided ships into and out of the port of Boston, Lincolnshire. It also covered setting up mooring posts and bridges in the harbor.
• Greenwich Hospital Act 1776 (Chapter 24): This law transferred certain properties held in trust for the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich to the hospital's commissioners and governors.
• Boston (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 25): This law focused on lighting and watching the streets of Boston, Lincolnshire, and on removing things that caused problems or blocked passages.
• Camberwell and Peckham (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 26): This law allowed for lighting and watching the villages of Camberwell and Peckham in Surrey, and for creating a foot patrol between Peckham and Southwark.
• Dorchester (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 27): This law aimed to clean, light, and watch the streets of Dorchester, Dorset. It also covered paving footpaths, repairing roads, and preventing thatched roofs on new buildings.
• Stourbridge Canal Act 1776 (Chapter 28): This law allowed for the building of a navigable canal from Stourbridge, Worcestershire, to join the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Stourton. It also included plans for two smaller connecting canals.
• Liardet's Cement Patent Act 1776 (Chapter 29): This law gave John Liardet, a clergyman, the exclusive right to use and sell his special cement invention throughout Great Britain and its colonies for a limited time.
• Stealing of Deer Act 1776 (Chapter 30): This law aimed to prevent deer stealing more effectively and cancelled several older laws on the same topic.
• Theatre Royal, Covent Garden Act 1776 (Chapter 31): Similar to the Drury Lane act, this law secured money for charitable uses belonging to people at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.
• Trent and Mersey Canal Act 1776 (Chapter 32): This law allowed the company that owned the Trent and Mersey Navigation to build a new canal from Harecastle to Froghall and also create railways.
• Bristol Dock Act 1776 (Chapter 33): This law aimed to reduce fire danger among ships in Bristol port by preventing certain goods from being unloaded on the main quays. It also provided new places for unloading and storing goods and regulated boats in the port.
• Taxation Act 1776 (Chapter 34): This law introduced new taxes on coaches and other carriages, and on legal documents like indentures, leases, and bonds. It also taxed playing cards, dice, and newspapers. It helped raise money for the government through annuities and a lottery.
• Loans or Exchequer Bills Act 1776 (Chapter 35): This law allowed the government to borrow a certain amount of money using loans or special treasury bills for the year 1776.
• Pilchard Fishery, Cornwall Act 1776 (Chapter 36): This law aimed to encourage and improve the pilchard (a type of fish) fishery in Saint Ives Bay, Cornwall.
• Exportation Act 1776 (Chapter 37): This law allowed certain amounts of wheat and other goods to be sent to British sugar colonies in America, Saint Helena, and East India Company settlements. It also allowed biscuits and peas to be sent to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Labrador.
• Insolvent Debtors Relief Act 1776 (Chapter 38): This law provided relief for people who couldn't pay their debts (insolvent debtors) and for bankrupt individuals in specific situations.
• Turnpike Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 39): This law changed a previous act about regulating turnpike roads (toll roads). It specifically related to the design of wagon wheels and how tolls were collected.
• Poor Act 1776 (Chapter 40): This law required officials who managed the poor in England to provide sworn reports about the state of poverty in their areas. Justices of the Peace were to collect these reports and send them to Parliament.
• Importation (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 41): This law granted a bonus for importing flax seed from the United Provinces or Austrian Netherlands into Ireland for a limited time.
• Customs Act (No. 2) 1776 (Chapter 42): This law allowed corn, grain, and flour imported into Preston to be unloaded without paying duties, similar to rules in other ports.
• Criminal Law Act 1776 (Chapter 43): Also known as the "Hulks Act," this law allowed for the punishment of criminals by hard labor for a limited time, especially those who would normally be sent to colonies.
• Turnpike Roads (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 44): This law temporarily suspended a part of an earlier act that made carriages with narrow wheels pay double tolls on turnpike roads.
• Loans or Exchequer Bills (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 45): This law allowed the King to raise one million pounds for various government purposes.
• Mint Prosecutions Expenses Act 1776 (Chapter 46): This law allowed the Treasury to use money from coinage duties to cover the costs of prosecuting people who broke laws related to money, beyond the usual yearly amount.
• Whale Fishery, etc. Act 1776 (Chapter 47): This law aimed to further encourage the whale fishery from Great Britain, Ireland, and British territories in Europe. It also regulated fees for customs officers in Newfoundland.
• Customs Act (No. 3) 1776 (Chapter 48): This law allowed more time for exporting or paying duties on bugles (glass beads) that were stored in warehouses. It also allowed customs commissioners to destroy old bonds and changed duties on imported feather beds.
• Appropriation Act 1776 (Chapter 49): This law allocated money from the Sinking Fund (a fund to reduce national debt) and other sources for government services in 1776. It also provided further relief for widows of Royal Navy officers.
• Indemnity Act 1776 (Chapter 50): This law protected people who had not met certain requirements to hold public offices or jobs. It also gave more time for people to register their qualifications.
• East India Company Act 1776 (Chapter 51): This law gave more time for the East India Company to sell certain teas and coffee and allowed for drawbacks (refunds) on duties for these exports.
• Natural-born Children of Aliens Act 1776 (Chapter 52): This law stated that children born in Scotland to foreign parents could inherit property from their ancestors in Scotland.
• Isle of Wight Guardians Act 1776 (Chapter 53): This law continued the group of guardians who looked after the poor on the Isle of Wight. It also updated their powers and rules.
• Continuance of Laws Act 1776 (Chapter 54): This law continued two existing acts: one to prevent fraud by bankrupts, and another to stop the import of light silver coins and limit their use.
• Booth's Charity, Salford Act 1776 (Chapter 55): This law allowed the trustees of charity lands for the poor of Salford, Lancashire, to grant leases for building on those lands.
• Brecknock Water Supply Act 1776 (Chapter 56): This law provided water to the town of Brecknock, Wales. It also covered paving, cleaning, regulating, and lighting the streets, and widening some passages.
• Weymouth (Improvement) Act 1776 (Chapter 57): This law focused on paving, cleaning, lighting, and watching the town of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Dorset. It also aimed to remove obstacles and nuisances.
• Chatham (Improvement) Act 1776 (Chapter 58): This law updated an earlier act for paving, cleaning, lighting, and watching the streets of Chatham, Kent, and extended its rules to other parts of the town.
• Portsmouth (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 59): This law allowed for lighting and watching the town of Portsmouth, Hampshire. It also updated an earlier act for paving and cleaning streets and making them more convenient.
• Shoreditch (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 60): This law improved an earlier act for opening passages and paving streets in Saint Leonard Shoreditch, Middlesex, and extended its powers to a part of Hog Lane.
• Chester Lighthouse Act 1776 (Chapter 61): This law allowed for building lighthouses and landmarks near Chester port, placing buoys, and regulating pilots and boat towing services.
• East Kent (Drainage) Act 1776 (Chapter 62): This law helped the Commissioners of Sewers (who managed drainage) to drain and improve lands in the Eastern parts of Kent, especially in "The General Vallies."
• Manchester (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 63): This law focused on widening and improving several streets in Manchester and opening new ones.
• Fen Drainage Act 1776 (Chapter 64): This law allowed for draining, building embankments, and preserving certain fen lands (marshy areas) in Glatton and Holme, Huntingdonshire.
• Loughborough Navigation Act 1776 (Chapter 65): This law allowed for making the River Soar navigable from the River Trent to Bishop's Meadow and for building a navigable canal to Loughborough.
• Dudley Canal Act 1776 (Chapter 66): This law allowed for building a navigable canal from lands in Dudley, Worcestershire, to connect with the Stourbridge Navigation.
• Stockbridge Road Act 1776 (Chapter 67): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing and widening roads from Basingstoke to Lobcomb Corner in Wiltshire.
• Northumberland Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 68): This law extended an earlier act for repairing roads in Northumberland, including those from West Cowgate near Newcastle upon Tyne to the River Wanspeck.
• Kent Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 69): This law continued and changed the powers of earlier acts for repairing the road from Chatham to Canterbury and for improving a road from Makenade Corner to Bagham Cross.
• Surrey and Sussex Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 70): This law continued and extended the powers of an earlier act for widening and repairing the road from Horsham, Sussex, through Dorking and Leatherhead, to Ebbisham, Surrey.
• Doncaster to Bawtry Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 71): This law focused on improving and maintaining the road from Doncaster to the turnpike road leading from Bawtry to Retford.
• Northants and Lincoln Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 72): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing and widening roads from Lincoln Heath to Peterborough and other roads in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.
• Derby and Yorks Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 73): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing and widening the road from Derby through Duffield and Chesterfield to Sheffield, and from Duffield to Wirksworth.
• Stamford Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 74): This law extended the time and powers of two earlier acts for repairing the road from Wansford Bridge to Stamford and from Stamford to Bourn, and for widening roads in Stamford and Bourn.
• Blackburn Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 75): This law focused on repairing and widening the road from Clitheroe Market Cross to Salford Bridge in Blackburn, Lancashire.
• Highgate and Hampstead Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 76): This law continued and improved several acts for repairing highways leading to Highgate Gatehouse and Hampstead. It also covered a new road from Islington to Edgware Road and a road to Bagnigge Wash, including watching, lighting, and watering these roads.
• Salop and Hereford Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 77): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing the road from Ludlow, Shropshire, through Woofferton to Monk's Bridge, and from Ludlow to The Maidenhead at Orleton, Herefordshire.
• Warwickshire Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 78): This law continued and changed the powers of an act for repairing roads in Worcestershire. It also moved the management of the road from Knightsford Bridge to Red Marley under the same trustees.
• Ashburton Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 79): This law continued and extended the terms and powers of two acts related to roads near Ashburton, Devon.
• Warwick to Northampton Road Act 1776 (Chapter 80): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing and widening the road from Warwick through Southam and Daventry to Northampton.
• Leicester Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 81): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act for repairing roads from Leicester to Narborough, Leicester to Coventry, and other roads in the area.
• Tadcaster to Halton Dial Road Act 1776 (Chapter 82): This law extended the time and powers of an earlier act specifically for repairing the road from Tadcaster to Halton Dial in Yorkshire.
• Northumberland Roads Act 1776 (Chapter 83): This law focused on repairing, widening, and changing the road from Elsdon Highcross to the Red Swyre on the border between England and Scotland.

Private Laws

Private laws usually affected specific people, families, or small local areas, like dividing up land.

• Naturalization of Frederick Molling and George Bindheisen Act 1776 (Chapter 1): This law made Frederick Molling and John George Bindheisen British citizens.
• Naturalization of Peter Henry Balemann Act 1776 (Chapter 2): This law made Peter Henry Balemann a British citizen.
• Oaths of Office of Robert Craggs Viscount Clare and Wellbore Ellis Act 1776 (Chapter 3): This law allowed Robert Craggs Lord Viscount Clare and Wellbore Ellis to take their oaths of office in Great Britain for their roles as Vice Treasurer and Paymaster General of Ireland.
• Naturalization of John Martin Fushs Act 1776 (Chapter 4): This law made John Martin Fushs a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Francis Anthony Rougemont Act 1776 (Chapter 5): This law made Francis Anthony Rougemont a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Anthony Ten Broeke Act 1776 (Chapter 6): This law made Anthony Ten Broeke a British citizen.
• Bonsall, Wirksworth and Matlock (Derbyshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 7): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common lands in Bonsall, Wirksworth, and Matlock, Derbyshire.
• Naturalization of Nis Nissen and Christopher Marwaede Act 1776 (Chapter 8): This law made Niss Nissen and Christopher Gabriel Marwade British citizens.
• Naturalization of John Paul and Claes Grill Act 1776 (Chapter 9): This law made John William Paul and Claes Grill British citizens.
• Naturalization of Charles Quist Act 1776 (Chapter 10): This law made Charles Quist a British citizen.
• George Bowes' estate in Durham, Middlesex, Berkshire, Sussex and City of London: sale or exchange and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 11): This law allowed for the sale or exchange of parts of George Bowes's estate and for buying new lands to be used in the same way.
• Stephen Lord Holland's estate: sale of advowson of Pewsey rectory (Wiltshire), part of estate comprised in his marriage settlement and applying proceeds to the completion of a mansion house at Winterslow. (Chapter 12): This law allowed for the sale of the right to appoint a clergyman for Pewsey church, which was part of Lord Holland's estate, to help finish building a mansion house.
• Sir John Hales estates: vesting in trustees, grounds and a capital messuage in St George's parish, Hanover Square (Middlesex) for assigning to Henry Herbert pursuant to an agreement made for that purpose and applying sale proceeds as therein mentioned. (Chapter 13): This law transferred certain leasehold lands and a large house in London from Sir John Hales's will to trustees, so they could be given to Henry Herbert as agreed.
• Charging the prebend of Marston St Lawrence (Northamptonshire) and lands there belonging (Chapter 14): This law placed a yearly payment on the Marston Saint Lawrence church property and lands, giving them to Everard Buckworth and his successors. It also transferred ownership of the land to John Blencowe.
• Gunby and North Witham (Lincolnshire) Inclosures Act 1776 (Chapter 15): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Gunby and North Witham, Lincolnshire.
• Exchanging lands in Spaldwick with Upthrope with lands in Long Stow (Huntingdonshire). (Chapter 16): This law allowed for the exchange of lands between the parishes of Spaldwick with Upthorpe and Long Stow in Huntingdonshire.
• Asterby and Goulceby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 17): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open common fields and other common lands in Asterby and Goulceby, Lincolnshire.
• Leigh or Ley (Worcestershire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 18): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Leigh, Worcestershire.
• Duston (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 19): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and waste grounds in Duston, Northamptonshire.
• Liddington and Medbourn (Wiltshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 20): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and lands in Liddington and Medbourn, Wiltshire.
• Blackthorn in Ambrosden (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 21): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open common fields and commonable lands in Blackthorn, Oxfordshire.
• Desborough (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 22): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields in Desborough, Northamptonshire.
• Raithby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 23): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open common fields and waste grounds in Raithby near Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
• Rushton Spencer in Leek (Staffordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 24): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste grounds in Rushton Spencer, Staffordshire.
• Sutton St. Michael's or Sutton Bonington or Bonington End (Nottinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 25): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Sutton Saint Michaels, Nottinghamshire.
• Odel (Bedfordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 26): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Odel, Bedfordshire.
• Warmington (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 27): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Warmington, Warwickshire.
• Boreham Wood Common (Hertfordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 28): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of Boreham Wood Common in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
• Beckingham (Nottinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 29): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Beckingham, Nottinghamshire.
• Enabling George Hobart to inclose lands in Nocton (Lincolnshire) and vesting in him glebe lands, tithes and rights of common belonging to parish vicarage and compensating the vicar in lieu thereof. (Chapter 30): This law allowed George Hobart to enclose lands in Nocton, Lincolnshire, and transferred church lands and rights to him, with compensation for the vicar.
• Upton (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 31): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Upton, Lincolnshire.
• Lea in Ashover, Crich and Southwinfield (Derbyshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 32): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste grounds in Lea, Derbyshire.
• Kingswinford (Staffordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 33): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste lands in Kingswinford, Staffordshire.
• Extinguishing rights of soil and common upon lands in Clewer (Berkshire) and for vesting it in the Duke of Gloucester. (Chapter 34): This law removed certain land rights in Clewer, Berkshire, and gave the land to the Duke of Gloucester.
• Dorsington (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 35): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Dorsington, Gloucestershire.
• Little Harwood (Lancashire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 36): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste grounds in Little Harwood, Lancashire.
• Alkerton (Oxfordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 37): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Alkerton, Oxfordshire.
• Francis Ferrand Moore's Name Act 1776 (Chapter 38): This law allowed Francis Ferrand Moore and his male heirs to change their surname and use the arms of Foljambe, as requested in wills.
• Edward John Andrews Cockayne's Name Act 1776 (Chapter 39): This law allowed Edward John Andrews Cockayne and his descendants to take the surname and arms of Frith, as requested in a will.
• Naturalization of Charles Wolff and John Hecker Act 1776 (Chapter 40): This law made Charles Godfrey Wolff and John Adam Hecker British citizens.
• Naturalization of John Liardet Act 1776 (Chapter 41): This law made John Liardet a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Lewis Vialletes Bastide Act 1776 (Chapter 42): This law made Lewis Vialetes Bastide a British citizen.
• Naturalization of John Hoffman Act 1776 (Chapter 43): This law made John Hoffman a British citizen.
• Sir James Ibbetson's estates: sale of part and applying proceeds as therein mentioned. (Chapter 44): This law allowed for the sale of parts of Sir James Ibbetson's settled estates and explained how the money from the sale should be used.
• Empowering Richard Hoare, the surviving trustee of Mary Arnold's will (Chapter 45): This law allowed Richard Hoare, a trustee, to sell a copyhold house and furniture in Hampstead and use the money to buy other lands.
• Hartwell and Stone (Buckinghamshire) Inclosures Act 1776 (Chapter 46): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields in Hartwell and Stone, Buckinghamshire.
• Ascertaining the landed property of the dean and chapter of Worcester cathedral and others from Charlton in Cropthorne (Worcestershire) and inclosing lands there. (Chapter 47): This law helped to figure out the land ownership for Worcester Cathedral and others in Charlton, Worcestershire, and allowed for enclosing common lands there.
• Barton and Martcleeve (Warwickshire) Inclosures Act 1776 (Chapter 48): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Barton and Martcleeve, Warwickshire.
• Great and Little Hampton (Worcestershire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 49): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Great and Little Hampton, Worcestershire.
• North or Ferry Hinksey (Berkshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 50): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and lands in North Hinksey, Berkshire.
• Brougham (Westmorland) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 51): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste grounds in Brougham, Westmorland.
• Bruntingthorpe (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 52): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire.
• Nettleham (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 53): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Nettleham, Lincolnshire.
• Sarah Owen's estate in Salop. and Montgomeryshire: sale and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 54): This law allowed for the sale of parts of Sarah Owen's estate in Shropshire and Montgomeryshire, and for buying new lands to be used in the same way.
• Nicholas and Ayscoghe Wrigglesworth's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 55): This law allowed parts of Nicholas and Ayscoghe Wrigglesworth's estate to be freed from a yearly payment for charity and other debts. Other parts were to be sold to pay off debts.
• Jacob and Anne Hinde's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 56): This law set up certain properties in Middlesex to be used as agreed in the marriage settlement of Jacob Hinde and Anne Thayer, allowing for leases to be made.
• Edward Rudge's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 57): This law allowed for the sale of a leasehold house in Grosvenor Square, London, which was part of Edward Rudge's will.
• William Clayton's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 58): This law allowed William Clayton and guardians of his children to lease out lands in Kennington, Surrey, for building and improvements. It also allowed raising money to renew patents and cover lease expenses.
• John Newnham's estates in Huntingdonshire, Middlesex, Sussex and London and Canterbury: sale and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 59): This law allowed for the sale of parts of John Newnham's settled estates in various counties and cities, and for buying new estates to be used in the same way.
• Thomas Eyre's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 60): This law freed certain lands in Derbyshire, part of Thomas Eyre's estate, from a yearly payment of one hundred pounds, and secured that payment on other parts of his estate.
• William Sterne's Estates Act 1776 (Chapter 61): This law allowed trustees of William Sterne's will to sell a leasehold estate to George Hodgkinson and use the money to buy other lands.
• Christopher Sykes' Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 62): This law allowed Christopher Sykes to raise money by charging or mortgaging lands in Sledmere, Yorkshire, for improvements. It also set a rent charge for his wife.
• Stonegrave, Westness and Nunnington (Yorkshire, North Riding) inclosures. (Chapter 63): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and pastures in Stonegrave, Westness, and Nunnington, Yorkshire.
• Wooller Common (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 64): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of Wooller Common in Northumberland.
• Ickleford (Hertfordshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 65): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Ickleford, Hertfordshire.
• Stainburne (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 66): This law allowed for the dividing, enclosing, and improving of waste and common grounds in Stainburne, Yorkshire.
• Sutton-upon-Derwent (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 67): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and pastures in Sutton upon Derwent, Yorkshire.
• Walgave (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 68): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Walgrave, Northamptonshire.
• Yelvertoft (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 69): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Yelvertoft, Northamptonshire.
• Clipston and Newbold or Nobald (Northamptonshire) Inclosures Act 1776 (Chapter 70): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Clipston and Newbold, Northamptonshire.
• Clarebrough and Welham (Nottinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 71): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Clarebrough and Welham, Nottinghamshire.
• Great Bowden (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 72): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Great Bowden, Leicestershire.
• Crowcombe (Somerset) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 73): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of uncultivated lands and waste ground called Crewcombe, Heathfield, and Heddon, in Crowcombe, Somerset.
• Cawood and Wistow (Yorkshire) Inclosures Act 1776 (Chapter 74): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields, woods, and waste lands in Cawood and Wistow, Yorkshire.
• South and North Killingholme (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 75): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and lands in South and North Killingholme, Lincolnshire.
• Coney Weston (Suffolk) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 76): This law allowed for the dividing, allotting, and enclosing of common fields and waste lands in Coney Weston, Suffolk.
• Ifton (Monmouthshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 77): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Ifton, Monmouthshire.
• Mulgrave in Lyth (Yorkshire, North Riding) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 78): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and waste grounds in Mulgrave, Yorkshire.
• Yardley Hastings (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 79): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire.
• Amotherby (Yorkshire, North Riding) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 80): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and waste grounds in Amotherby, Yorkshire.
• Welby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 81): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Welby, Lincolnshire.
• West Horndon (Essex) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 82): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of a commonable piece of land in West Horndon, Essex.
• Screveton (Nottinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 83): This law confirmed the division and enclosure of an open field in Screveton, Nottinghamshire, and also land exchanges.
• John Elliot's divorce from Grace Dalrymple. (Chapter 84): This law allowed John Elliot to divorce his wife, Grace Dalrymple, and marry again.
• Charles Herneck Herneck divorce from Sarah Keppel. (Chapter 85): This law allowed Charles Horneck to divorce his wife, Sarah Keppel, and marry again.
• Thomas Williams divorce from Ann Lantware. (Chapter 86): This law allowed Thomas Williams to divorce his wife, Ann Lantware, and marry again.
• Amendment of an Act concerning John Medows' name. (Chapter 87): This law updated an earlier act that allowed John Medows and his male heirs to take the surname and arms of Theobald.
• Naturalization of Henry Lawrence Zinck. (Chapter 88): This law made Henry Lawrence Zinck a British citizen.
• Naturalization of John Alexander De Morsier. (Chapter 89): This law made John Alexander De Morsier a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Englebert Mulhausen. (Chapter 90): This law made Engelbert Mulhausen a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Maria Magdelaine Chevalier. (Chapter 91): This law made Marie Magdelaine Chevalier a British citizen.
• Peregrine Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven's estate: vesting in trustees for payment of incumbrances and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 92): This law transferred the Duke of Ancaster's estate in Yorkshire to trustees to pay off debts and buy new estates.
• Vesting the school house, masters dwelling house and close in Courtenhall (Northamptonshire) in Sir William Wake. (Chapter 93): This law transferred the free school house and other buildings in Courtenhall, Northamptonshire, to Sir William Wake.
• Sir Charles Whitworth's estates: sale of estates in Somerset and exonerating them and estates in Kent from his younger children's portions, provided for by his marriage settlement. (Chapter 94): This law allowed for the sale of Sir Charles Whitworth's estates in Somerset and freed them and his Kent estates from payments to his younger children.
• Thomas Nuthall's estates: enabling William Masterman and Thomas Francis to make a title to certain leasehold and freehold estates. (Chapter 95): This law allowed William Masterman and Thomas Francis to legally claim ownership of certain leasehold and copyhold estates belonging to Thomas Nuthall.
• John Leigh's estate: sale of part for payment of debts. (Chapter 96): This law allowed for the sale of part of John Leigh's estate to pay off his debts.
• Robert and Robert (his son) Dolman's estate in Pocklington (Yorkshire): sale and purchasing and settling others. (Chapter 97): This law allowed for the sale of Robert Dolman's and his son's estates in Pocklington, Yorkshire, and for buying new lands to be used in the same way.
• Richard Onslow's estate in Middlesex: conveyance to Mathew Winter and investing purchase money in 3% consolidated bank annuities. (Chapter 98): This law allowed for the transfer of Richard Onslow's estate in Middlesex to Matthew Winter and for investing the sale money in bank annuities.
• Confirming settlements made by Charles Vere Dashwood in satisfaction of articles entered into during his infancy and prior to his marriage. (Chapter 99): This law confirmed agreements made by Charles Vere Dashwood about his property, even though he was a minor when he made them before his marriage.
• William Upfold's estates in Middlesex and City of London: sale and purchasing and settling others. (Chapter 100): This law allowed for the sale of William Upfold's settled estates in Middlesex and London, and for buying new lands to be used in the same way.
• Stanhope Mason's estates in England and Wales: sale of two sixth parts and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 101): This law allowed for the sale of two-sixths of Stanhope Mason's estates in England and Ireland, and for buying new estates to be used in their place.
• Samuel Shepheard's estates: sale and purchase and settling others. (Chapter 102): This law allowed for the sale of Samuel Shepheard's estates and for buying new estates to be used in the same way.
• Chipping Lamborne (Berkshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 103): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common grounds in Chipping Lamborne, Berkshire.
• Crick (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 104): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Crick, Northamptonshire.
• Weedon Beck (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 105): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Over Weedon Beck and Nether Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire.
• Corbridge (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 106): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common fields and waste grounds in Corbridge, Northumberland.
• Foston (Yorkshire, East Riding) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 107): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and lands in Foston, Yorkshire.
• Bilton (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 108): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of open fields and common lands in Bilton, Yorkshire.
• Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury divorce from Lady Sarah Lenox. (Chapter 109): This law allowed Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury to divorce his wife, Lady Sarah Lenox, and marry again.
• George Duke of St. Albans' estate: re-vesting parts in him. (Chapter 110): This law returned parts of the Duke of Saint Albans' real and personal estates to him.
• Thomas Lord Montfort's estate: sale of estates and wood and timber growing thereon in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk comprised in his marriage settlement and applying proceeds as mentioned. (Chapter 111): This law allowed for the sale of Lord Montfort's estates, including timber, in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, and explained how the money from the sale should be used.
• Sir John Abdy's estates: sale of his estate in Bishop's Cannings (Wiltshire), of timber on his estate in Essex and also of coins and medals for payment of incumbrances affecting his Essex estate and purchasing and settling others with residue proceeds. (Chapter 112): This law allowed for the sale of Sir John Abdy's leasehold estate, timber, and his collection of medals and coins to pay off debts on his Essex estate and buy new lands.
• Edmund Estcourt's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 113): This law allowed money from the sale of Edmund Estcourt's properties in London to be used to build a mansion house on his settled estates in Gloucestershire.
• Peter John Heywood's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 114): This law allowed for the sale of Peter John Heywood's estate in the Isle of Man and for buying new lands in England to replace it.
• John Albert Bentinck's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 115): This law allowed trustees to sell, mortgage, or exchange parts of John Albert Bentinck's estates in various counties. The money would be used to pay debts, make improvements, and complete land purchases.
• Henry Stapilton's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 116): This law transferred parts of Henry Stapilton's settled estates in Yorkshire to him as full owner. In return, he settled other lands and their tithes (church taxes) to the same uses as the original settled estates.
• Enabling certain persons, during the minorities of Sir William Molesworth and his brothers, to lease estates devised to them by Sir William Morice. (Chapter 117): This law allowed certain people to lease out estates belonging to Sir William Molesworth and his brothers while they were still minors.
• John Smith's Estate Act 1776 (Chapter 118): This law allowed for the sale of certain estates belonging to John Smith in Wiltshire and Somerset to pay off his debts.
• Setting and securing lands and barony of Corsemichael called Greenlaw in Kirkcudbright (Chapter 119): This law secured lands in Kirkcudbright for Isabel Gordon for her life and then for her eldest son, Alexander Gordon, under specific conditions. It also gave Alexander Gordon an estate in Wigton and a sum of money.
• John Whitfield's estate in Northamptonshire: enabling him to charge part in manner therein mentioned. (Chapter 120): This law allowed John Whitfield to place a charge (like a mortgage) on part of his settled estates in Northamptonshire.
• Enabling Hetherop (Gloucestershire) parish rector to exchange part of his glebe lands for some more conveniently situated in the adjoining parish of Williamstrip, belonging to Samuel Blackwell. (Chapter 121): This law allowed the rector of Hatherop, Gloucestershire, to exchange some of his church lands for other lands owned by Samuel Blackwell that were more convenient.
• Reverend John and Mary Jenkins Divorce Act 1776 (Chapter 122): This law allowed Reverend John Jenkins to divorce his wife, Mary Jenkins, and marry again.

Laws from 1776-1777 (17 Geo. 3)

This section covers laws passed during the third meeting of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain. This session began on October 31, 1776, and continued into 1777. Only the laws passed in 1776 are listed here.

Public Laws

• Land Tax (No. 3) Act 1776 (Chapter 1): This law set a tax on land in Great Britain to help fund the government for the year 1777.
• Malt Duties Act (No. 2) 1776 (Chapter 2): This law continued taxes on malt, mum, cider, and perry to help pay for government services in 1777.
• Mutiny (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 3): This act continued the rules for punishing mutiny and desertion in the army and for paying soldiers.
• Marine Mutiny (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 4): This act continued the rules for the King's marine forces when they were on shore.
• Islington (Poor Relief, etc.) Act 1776 (Chapter 5): This law aimed to better help and employ the poor in Saint Mary, Islington, Middlesex, and allowed for building a workhouse there.
• Hartley's Patent (Fire Prevention) Act 1776 (Chapter 6): This law gave David Hartley the exclusive right to use his invention for making buildings safer from fire throughout the King's territories for a limited time.
• Privateers Act 1776 (Chapter 7): This law allowed the Commissioners of the Admiralty to give special permissions to commanders of private ships (privateers) to capture enemy ships and their goods during wartime.
• East India Company Act 1776 (Chapter 8): This law changed a previous act about the East India Company, specifically regarding the date for the annual election of its directors.
• Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1776 (Chapter 9): This was a very important law, also known as the "Treason Act 1777." It allowed the King to arrest and hold people suspected of high treason (betraying the country) in the American colonies or on the high seas, or those suspected of piracy. This meant their right to a quick trial (Habeas Corpus) could be suspended.
• Militia Pay (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 10): This law provided money for the pay and clothing of the militia in England for one year, starting March 25, 1777.
• Worsted Act 1776 (Chapter 11): This law aimed to prevent fraud and abuse by people working in the wool and worsted manufacturing industries in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire.
• Coalport Bridge over Severn (Tolls, etc.) Act 1776 (Chapter 12): This law allowed for the building of a bridge across the River Severn from Preen's Eddy to The Sheepwash in Shropshire, and for creating roads to and from it.
• Coal Measurement, London Act 1776 (Chapter 13): This law continued an earlier act to prevent fraud in measuring coal sold in London and surrounding areas.
• Chester Theatre Act 1776 (Chapter 14): This law allowed the King to grant a license for a theatre in the City of Chester.
• Yorkshire (Small Debts) Act 1776 (Chapter 15): This law made it easier and faster to recover small debts in several parishes and areas in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
• Turnpike Roads (No. 3) Act 1776 (Chapter 16): This law limited the exemptions from tolls on turnpike roads, especially for cattle going to and from water or pasture.
• Crown Lands at Enfield, Middlesex Act 1776 (Chapter 17): Also known as the "Enfield Chase Act 1777," this law allowed for the dividing of Enfield Chase, a large area of Crown land in Middlesex.
• Thames Navigation Act 1776 (Chapter 18): This law allowed the City of London to buy the existing tolls for navigating the River Thames west of London Bridge. It also allowed for a small new toll to help complete the navigation improvements.
• Old Swineford (Small Debts) Act 1776 (Chapter 19): This law made it easier and faster to recover small debts in the parish of Old Swinford, which is in both Worcestershire and Staffordshire.
• Burntisland Beer Duties Act 1776 (Chapter 20): This law continued earlier acts that placed a tax on beer and ale sold in Burntisland, Scotland, to increase the town's public funds.
• Civil List Act 1776 (Chapter 21): This law provided money for the King's household and to support the honor and dignity of the Crown of Great Britain.
• London (Streets) Act 1776 (Chapter 22): This law allowed for opening new connections between streets in Wapping and Ratcliff Highway, and for paving new and existing streets in the parishes of Saint George and Saint John of Wapping, Middlesex.
• London (Streets) (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 23): This law focused on lighting and watching the turnpike road from Blackman Street to Walworth Bridge in Surrey, and other connecting roads.
• York Buildings Company (Sale of Scottish Estates) Act 1776 (Chapter 24): This law aimed to speed up the sale of the York Buildings Company's estates in Scotland to help pay their creditors (people they owed money to).
• Wolverhampton (Improvements) Act 1776 (Chapter 25): This law focused on widening, cleaning, and lighting streets in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. It also covered taking down or rebuilding certain buildings and removing nuisances.
• Grants of Life Annuities Act 1776 (Chapter 26): This law required the registration of agreements for life annuities (yearly payments for life) and aimed to better protect children from such agreements.
• Customs (No. 4) Act 1776 (Chapter 27): This law allowed for a drawback (refund) of customs duties on tea exported to Ireland.
• Exportation (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 28): This law continued parts of an earlier act that allowed certain goods to be exported to British sugar colonies in America, Saint Helena, and East India Company settlements.
• Adulteration of Tea Act 1776 (Chapter 29): This law aimed to prevent the illegal manufacturing of leaves (like ash or elder) to imitate tea and to stop fraud related to tea taxes.
• Bill of Exchange Act 1776 (Chapter 30): This law further limited the use of promissory notes and inland bills of exchange (types of payment promises) for small sums in England.
• Composition for a Crown Debt Act 1776 (Chapter 31): This law allowed the Treasury to make an agreement with the people who guaranteed a debt owed to the Crown by William Brown, and to release them from that debt.
• Buckingham Church Act 1776 (Chapter 32): This law allowed for the building of a new church in the town and parish of Buckingham.
• Dyers Act 1776 (Chapter 33): This law allowed master dyers in Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, and Kent to hire journeymen (skilled workers) who had not completed apprenticeships in their trade.
• Navigation (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 34): This law aimed to better supply sailors for the King's warships and merchant ships.
• Importation (No. 3) Act 1776 (Chapter 35): This law continued an earlier act that temporarily stopped the import of foreign silk goods and prevented illegal agreements among silk workers.
• First Meetings of Commissioners, etc. Act 1776 (Chapter 36): This law extended the deadlines for the first meetings of commissioners or trustees who were putting certain acts of Parliament into action.
• Indemnity Act 1776 (Chapter 37): This law protected people who had not met certain requirements to hold public offices or jobs. It also gave more time for people to register their qualifications.
• Loans or Exchequer Bills (No. 3) Act 1776 (Chapter 38): This law allowed the government to borrow a certain amount of money using loans or special treasury bills for the year 1777.
• Taxation (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 39): This law introduced a duty (tax) on servants and changed the duties on glass. It also removed duties on silver plate.
• Captures Act 1776 (Chapter 40): This law allowed captured ships and goods to be brought into any British territory in North America and set rules for how their value would be determined for those who captured them.
• Customs (No. 5) Act 1776 (Chapter 41): This law aimed to prevent secret unloading of goods from East India Company ships and set rules for customs bonds. It also required masters of British or Irish ships sailing to the Baltic Sea to provide a list of their cargo to the British Consul.
• Bricks and Tiles Act 1776 (Chapter 42): This law aimed to prevent abuses in the making and selling of bricks and tiles.
• Customs (No. 6) Act 1776 (Chapter 43): This law changed rules about allowances for damaged currants and raisins and allowed for the export of tobacco-pipe clay to British sugar colonies for a limited time.
• Continuance of Laws Act 1776 (Chapter 44): This law continued several existing laws, including those encouraging indigo production in British colonies, registering corn prices, lowering duty on oak bark, allowing timber export from Dominica, and providing a bonus for British-made rope.
• Papists Act 1776 (Chapter 45): This law allowed more time for Roman Catholics ("Papists") to register their deeds and wills and provided relief for Protestant buyers of property.
• National Debt Act 1776 (Chapter 46): This law raised money for the government through annuities (yearly payments) and a lottery.
• Appropriation Act 1776 (Chapter 47): This law allocated money from the Sinking Fund and other sources for government services in 1777 and further distributed supplies granted by Parliament.
• Finding of the Longitude at Sea Act 1776 (Chapter 48): This law made an earlier act more effective. It aimed to encourage and reward people who made discoveries for finding longitude at sea or other useful navigation improvements.
• Composition for a Crown Debt (No. 2) Act 1776 (Chapter 49): This law allowed the Treasury to make an agreement to settle a debt owed to the Crown by the estate of William Harry and his guarantors.
• Auctioneers' Licences Act 1776 (Chapter 50): This law introduced duties (taxes) on licenses for auctioneers and on goods sold at auction, as well as on legal documents.
• Loans or Exchequer Bills (No. 4) Act 1776 (Chapter 51): This law allowed the King to raise one million pounds for various government purposes.
• Duties on Soap, etc. Act 1776 (Chapter 52): This law aimed to better secure duties on soap and rum stored in warehouses. It also allowed a drawback (refund) of duties on rum used as ship's stores for a limited time.
• Clergy Residences Repair Act 1776 (Chapter 53): This law aimed to encourage clergy to live in their parishes by providing ways to quickly build, rebuild, repair, or buy houses and other necessary buildings for their church positions.
• Westmorland Gaol, etc. Act 1776 (Chapter 54): This law provided money for building a new prison (gaol) and county hall (shire-hall) for Westmorland.
• Manufacture of Hats Act 1776 (Chapter 55): This law aimed to better regulate the hat manufacturing industry.

Private Laws

• Crownthorpe Common (Norfolk) Inclosure Act 1776 (Chapter 1): This law allowed for the dividing and enclosing of common and waste grounds in Crownthorpe, Norfolk.
• Naturalization of Andreas Gottlieb Act 1776 (Chapter 2): This law made Andreas Goltlieb a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Gilles Prudent Melasse Act 1776 (Chapter 3): This law made Gilles Prudent Melasse a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Dorothea Margreta Hartman Act 1776 (Chapter 4): This law made Dorothea Margreta Hartman a British citizen.
• Naturalization of Paul Tax and John Gottlieb Act 1776 (Chapter 5): This law made Paul Johan Christian Tax and John Vallientine Gottlieb British citizens.

See also

• List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain