Person Glossary

James Haddon

Dean of Exeter and chaplain to the duke of Suffolk

James Haddon was one of six clerics - the others were Walter Phillips, Richard Cheyney, John Philpot, John Aylmer and Thomas Young - who argued against the Real Presence in the eucharist (1563, pp. 906 and 912; 1570, pp. 1571 and 1576; 1576, pp. 1340 and 1344; 1583, pp. 1410 and 1414-15).

Walter Haddon

(1516 - 1572)

President of Magdalen College, Oxford (1552 - 1554). Master of requests to Queen Elizabeth. [DNB] Writer. Writer of ecclesiastical laws with Cheke. (DNB)

Haddon's exile is mentioned in Bradford's letter to the university town of Cambridge. 1563, pp. 1178-80, 1570, pp. 1808-9., 1576, p.1545, 1583, p.1627.

Julins Parker, suspected of writing and distributing libelous verses against Dr Haddon, insulted the officers and was expelled from the college. 1563, p. 1540, 1570, p. 2118, 1576, p. 1841 [recte 1829], 1583, pp. 1934-35.

Having received a commission from the queen to reform religion at the University of Cambridge, Haddon gave a funeral oration of the death of Martin Bucer and decreed that Bucer and Phagius should be restored to their rightful places. 1563,pp. 1540, 1552 [recte 1564], 1570, p. 2145, 1576, p. 1865, 1583, p. 1958.

Thomas Hale

(d. 1557)

Shoemaker. Martyr. Of Bristol.

Thomas Hale was taken from his home by David Herris and John Stone and sent to Newgate on 24 April 1557. 1563, p. 1736, 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2052.

He claimed that Herris and Stone had been looking to persecute him for two years. 1563, p. 1736, 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2052.

He was examined and condemned by Dalby. 1563, p. 1736, 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2052.

He was burned at Bristol on 7 May 1557. 1563, p. 1736, 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2053.

Sir Christopher Hales

(d. 1541)

Master of the Rolls. [DNB]

Complaints about Richard Turner's sermons were made to Sir John Baker, Sir Christopher Hales and Sir Thomas Moyles. 1570, p. 2043, 1576, p. 1762, 1583, p. 1869.

Sir James Hales

(d. 1554)

Judge of the Common Pleas (1547 - 1553). Of Canterbury. [DNB] Father-in-law of Joyce Hales.

Sir James Hales is mentioned as opposing the act proclaiming Lady Jane Grey as heir to Edward VI and is characterised as both 'favouringe true religion' and 'as upright a Iudge as any was in this realme' (1563, p. 901; 1570, p. 1567; 1576, p. 1336; and 1583, p. 1406).

Hales' exemplary character and piety are described (1563, pp. 1113-14).

Foxe gives a brief account of how Hales upheld the statutes passed in Edward's reign against the establishing of altars and the mass, was imprisoned and attempted suicide (1563, p. 905; 1570, p. 1571; 1576, pp. 1339-40; and 1583, p. 1410; also see 1563, p. 1114).

After Hales had enforced the Edwardian statues in Kent in the summer of 1553, he came to Westminster at the beginning of the legal term in October 1553 to be sworn in as a justice. Lord chancellor Stephen Gardiner refused to administer the oath to him unless he abjured. Hales refused. He was arrested soon after. While imprisoned, George Day, William Portman and one Foster sought to persuade him to recant (1563, pp. 1114-15; 1570, pp. 1708-9; 1576, p. 1458; 1583, p. 1532).

Sir James Hales received a letter from John Bradford when he was a prisoner in the Counter in Bread Street. 1570, pp. 1818-19, 1576, pp. 1554-56, 1584, p. 1636.

A notice that Hales was committed to the Marshalsea appears in 1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1467).

Hales attempted to commit suicide in prison. Afterward, in April 1554, he was released (1563, p. 1115; 1570, p. 1709; 1576, p. 1459; 1583, p. 1533).

Ridley reported, in a letter to Cranmer, written in the aftermath of the Oxford disputations in April 1554, that John Moreman had persuaded Sir James Hales to recant (1570, p. 1634; 1576, p. 1394; 1583, p. 1464).

Hales succeeded in killing himself (1563, p. 1115; 1570, p. 1709; 1576, p. 1459; 1583, p. 1533).

Foxe defends Hales' character and suicide (1563, pp. 1116-17; 1570, p. 1709; 1576, p. 1459; 1583, p. 1533).

Hales drowned himself. 1570, p. 2300, 1576, p. 1991. 1583, p. 2101.

John Hales

(by 1516 - 1572)

Outspoken protestant. MP for Preston (1547), Lancaster (1563). JP for Middlesex (1547). (DNB and Bindoff)

John Hales gave an oration to Elizabeth at her accession. 1576, pp. 2003-07, 1583, pp. 2116-17.

[No relation to Justice James Hales, Joyce Hales or any of the Kentish Hales.]

Joyce Hales

Wife of Humphrey Hales. Of Canterbury. Prominent sustainer of Marian martyrs, especially John Bradford and John Careless. Preached against the freewillers in Mary's reign. [See Thomas S. Freeman , 'Dissenters from a Dissenting Church: The Challenge of the Freewillers, 1550-1558' in The Beginnings of English Portestantism, ed. P. Marshall and A. Ryrie (Cambridge, 2002), pp. 134, 135.] Exile in Calais during Mary's reign. [ECL Ms.262, fos.233-4] [ODNB sub John Foxe]

Joyce Hales received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1822-24, 1576, pp. 1558-59, 1583, pp. 1640-41.

[Referred to only as 'Joyce' and 'faithfull woman' in Bradford's letter.]

Joyce Hales was forced to flee Canterbury for fear of persecution. 1563, p. 1679.

William Hales

(d. 1555)

Martyr. Of Thorpe, Essex.

A letter was sent by the commissioners to Bonner requesting examination of the accused members of the London sacramentaries (including Hayle [Hall]). The letter was dated 2 July 1555 and signed by Nicholas Hare, William Roper, Richard Rede, and William Cooke. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1689.

William Hales was examined by Bishop Bonner on 12 July 1555 with Robert Smith, George Tankerfield and others. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1689.

He was sent for examination by Sir Nicholas Hare. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

William Hales was delivered to the sheriff to be burned. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

He was burned at Barnet towards the end of August 1555. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

[Foxe uses the variants 'Hayle', 'Haile'.]

Catherine Hall

Wife of John Hall; mother of the chronicler Edward Hall [DNB, sub 'Hall, Edward'].

Catherine Hall received a letter, together with her husband, from John Hooper, dated 22 December 1554, thanking them for their friendship and urging them to constancy. 1570, p. 1691; 1576, p. 1444; 1583, p. 1517.

Catherine Hall and her husband John received a letter from John Bradford while they were imprisoned in Newgate. 1570, p. 1828, 1576, pp. 1563-64, 1583, p. 1645.

She received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1828-29, 1576, p. 1564, 1583, p. 1646.

George Hall

Brother of Sir Thomas Hall

Sir Thomas Hall received a letter from John Bradford which mentioned George. 1583, p. 1660.

James Hall

Brother of Sir Thomas Hall

Sir Thomas Hall received a letter from John Bradford which mentioned James. 1583, p. 1660.

John Hall

Grocer and merchant of the Staple, warden of the Grocers' Company (1512 - 1513) [Bindoff, Commons sub 'Hall, Edward']; father of the chronicler Edward Hall [DNB sub 'Hall, Edward'].

John Hall and his wife received a letter from John Hooper, dated 22 December 1554, thanking them for their friendship and urging to constancy in these perilous times. 1570, p. 1691; 1576, p. 1444; 1583, p. 1517.

John Hall and his wife Catherine received a letter from John Bradford while they were imprisoned in Newgate. 1570, p. 1828, 1576, pp. 1563-64, 1583, p. 1645.

Lawrence Hall

Brother of Thomas Hall.

Lawrence Hall was sent greetings by John Bradford in a letter he sent to his mother and others. 1570, p. 1839,1576, p. 1574, 1583, p. 1656.

Nicholas Hall

(d. 1555)

Bricklayer. Martyr. Of Dartford, Kent. [Fines]

Foxe records the articles against Nicholas Hall and his answers.1570, p. 1859, 1576, p. 1591, 1583, p. 1678.

Nicholas Hall was condemned by Maurice Griffith, bishop of Rochester on 31 June 1555. He was burned about 19 July 1555. 1570, p. 1859, 1576, p. 1591, 1583, p. 1678. According to 1563 (p. 1244), he was burned at Rochester in July 1555.

[Foxe also refers to him as 'Halle' and 'Haule'.]

Roger Hall

Brother of Alice Benden. Of Kent.

Edward Benden told Thornden that his wife was being manipulated by her brother, Roger Hall, who gave her money, comforted her, and persuaded her not to attend mass. 1570, p. 2168, 1576, p. 1872, 1583, p. 1981.

[Brother-in-law of Edward Benden.]

Sir Thomas Hall

Brother of George, James and Sir Lawrence Hall

Sir Thomas Hall received a letter from John Bradford which mentioned that Bradford had sent Hall an English and a Latin Testament and other books. 1583, p. 1660.

Alice Hallingdale

Wife of John Hallingdale. Of London.

In the examination of her husband, it was said that their child was baptised in English. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

John Hallingdale

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of London.

John Hallingdale was examined before Bonner on 5 November 1557. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1918, 1583, p. 2025.

Articles against him were ministered and answers given. 1563, pp. 1638, 1640-42, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, pp. 1918-19, 1583, pp. 2025-26.

During his examination, John Hallingdale said that Cranmer, Latimer, Ridley and Hooper were not heretics. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

He was condemned on 6 November 1557. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

He was burned at Smithfield on 18 November 1557. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

Joshua Hallingdale

Son of Alice and John Hallingdale. Of London.

Joshua Hallingdale was baptised in English. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

William Halliwel

(1542? - 1556)

Smith. Martyr. Of Waltham Holy Cross.

On 6 June 1556 Darbyshire, Bonner's chancellor, read articles against William Halliwel (essentially the same as those against Thomas Whittle). He answered the articles. 1563, pp. 1523-24, 1570, p. 2095, 1576, p. 1808, 1583, pp. 1914-16.

Halliwel signed a letter, written with his fellow sufferers, that berated Feckenham for preaching against them on 14 June 1556. 1563, pp. 1526-27, 1570, p. 2097, 1576, pp. 1809-10, 1583, p. 1916.

He was imprisoned at Newgate and burned at Stratford-le-Bow on 27 June 1556. 1563, p. 1526, 1570, p. 2097, 1576, p. 1809, 1583, p. 1916.

John Haman [alias Barker]

Of Coddenham, Suffolk.

John Haman, along with George Looson, arrested Thomas Spurdance, who had fled Cornfield for not attending mass. 1563, p. 1677.

Lord James Hamilton

(d. 1575)

Second earl of Arran. Governor of Scotland and duke of Chatelherault. (DNB).

John Rough was originally a Black Friar in Stirling for sixteen years until the time when Lord Hamilton (earl of Arran) sued the archbishop of St Andrews. 1570, p. 2225, 1576, p. 1921, 1583, p. 2028 [incorrectly numbered as 2034].

Mrs Hammon

Wife of William Hammon. Of Norwich

The wife of William Hammon was persecuted by John Atkins, William Mingey, Miles Spencer, and Master Head for her refusal to accept catholic ceremonies. 1563, p. 1677.

William Hammon

Shoemaker. Of Norwich

William Hammon was persecuted by John Atkins, William Mingey, Miles Spencer, and Master Head for his refusal to accept catholic ceremonies. 1563, p. 1677.

John Hamond

(d. 1556)

Tanner. Martyr. Of Colchester.

John Hamond was delivered to John Kingstone, bachelor of civil law, and then commissory to Gardiner, by the earl of Oxford on 28 March 1556. 1563, p. 1517, 1570, p. 2089, 1576, p. 1803, 1583, p. 1909.

Foxe records the articles against him and his answers. 1563, p. 1517, 1570, pp. 2089-90, 1576, pp. 1802-03, 1583, p. 1909.

He was burned at Colchester on 28 April 1556. 1563, p. 1517, 1570, p. 2089, 1576, p. 1802, 1583, p. 1909.

Master Hampton

Of Reading.

Master Hampton was engaged by enemies of Julins Palmer to befriend and then betray him. 1570, p. 2120, 1576, p. 1842 [recte 1831], 1583, p. 1937.

George Hancock

Beadle. Of Auborn, Lincolnshire.

William Living told John Launce and others to return later, at which point Dean the constable and George Hancock the beadle searched Living's books and found a copy of a work by Joahnnes de Sacro Bosco. 1563, p. 1673, 1570, p. 2265, 1576, p. 1956, 1583, p. 2063.

Hannington

Fellow of New College, Oxford (1553) (Foster). Of Oxford.

Hannington drowned himself in a well at Rome or Padua. 1570, p. 2303, 1576, p. 1994, 1583, p. 2104.

He had a crucifix around his neck at the time of his death. 1570, p. 2303, 1576, p. 1994, 1583, p. 2104.

John Hanson

(fl. 1535 - 1563)

Archdeacon of Richmond (1554 - 1559); chaplain to Bishop Scott of Chester [Emden, 1501 - 1540]. Probably the John Hanson who graduated BA in 1553 [Foster].

'One Henshem the Byshops Chaplayne and the Archdeacon' visited George Marsh in prison and tried to persuade him to recant' 1563, p. 1119; 1570, p. 1736; 1576, p. 1470 [recte 1482]; 1583, p. 1565.

[NB: In 1559, Hanson was deprived of his archdeaconry. He was deprived of his other livings shortly thereafter. He fled overseas and matriculated at Louvain in 1563 (Emden, 1501-40).]

[Also referred to as 'Henshem']

Matthew Harbottle

(fl. 1555 - 1569)

Servant to Robert Ferrar of St David's.

Sheriff Leyson took cattle from Ferrar's servant, Matthew Harbottle, but the cattle got sick and died. 1563, p. 1704, 1570, p. 2298, 1576, p. 1990, 1583, p. 2136.

[In June 1555 Harbottle sued Griffith Leyson in the Camarthen court of Great Sessions for removing goods and chattels to the value of 20 marks from his property by violence. The case was never resolved due to Leyson's sudden death. Harbottle was alive as late as 1569 when a lease of an advowson to him was ratified by the cathedral chapter of St David's. See Andrew J. Brown, Robert Ferrar: Yorkshire Monk, Reformation Bishop and Martyr in Wales (c.1550-1555) (London, 1997), pp. 246-47, 326.]

Thomas Hardes

(d. 1556)

JP in Kent (1555) [SP11/5, no. 6]. Of Hardes, near Canterbury. [Clark, English Provincial Society, p. 50]

Ramsy and Bland were transported to Canterbury to speak with Thomas Hardes, Drenden, Spilman, and Tutsam. 1563, p. 1220, 1570, p. 1845, 1576, p. 1579, 1583, p. 1666.

Bland remained in the castle of Canterbury until 2 March, when he was taken to the chapter house of Christ Church (Canterbury), to the suffragen of Canterbury, Master Collins, Master Mylles and others, then to Master Oxenden, Master Petit, Master Webbe and Master Hardes. 1563, p. 1224, 1570, p. 1848, 1576,, p. 1581, 1583, p. 1669.

Thomas Harding

(1516 - 1572)

John White's chaplain. Of Lincoln. Catholic controvertialist. Born Combe Martin, Devonshire. [DNB]

Author of STC 12758-12763.5.

Jane Grey wrote a letter to Thomas Harding (he had been her father's chaplain) reproving him for apostasy during Mary's reign. The letter is not in the Rerum and, although it is printed in 1563 (pp, 920-22), Harding is unnamed in that edition. He was identified, however, when the letter was reprinted in 1570 (p. 1582-83) and subsequent editions (1576, pp. 1349-41 [recte 1351] and 1583, pp. 1420-21).

Harding participated in the 1554 Oxford disputations, challenging both Ridley and Latimer on Greek vocabulary and grammar (1563, pp. 934, 970 and 981; 1570, pp. 1606, 1616 and 1624; 1576, pp. 1371, 1379 and 1388; 1583, pp. 1441, 1450 and 1456).

On 14 February 1555 Harding went to see Bradford in prison. Harding talked of his fear for Bradford's soul, and that he himself had spoken against Peter Martir, Martin Bucer, Luther and others for their beliefs. 1563, p. 1200, 1570, pp. 1790-91, 1576, p. 1529, 1583, pp. 1612-13.

In February 1555 Willerton, a chaplain to Bishop Bonner, went to speak with John Bradford in prison. They discussed the doctors and scripture and agreed that each would write down his own arguments over transubstantiation. Willerton sent his few sparse answers to Bradford the next morning and went to see him in the afternoon. They discussed whether or not the scriptures should be in the vernacular. Bradford gave Willerton his answers on transubstantiation and told Willerton to form his answers as reasons. 1563, pp. 1199-1200. Willerton was with Creswell, Harding, Harpsfield and others. 1570, p. 1790, 1576, p. 1528, 1583, p. 1612.

Harding was with Creswell, Willerton, Harpsfield and others who visited Bradford in prison in February 1555. 1570, p. 1790.

In his rejoinder against John Jewel [STC 12760], bishop of Salisbury, Harding dismissed Foxe's version of the three Guernsey martyrs as a series of inflammatory lies. He also charged that Perotine Massey was a whore and responsible for the death of her child. 1570, pp. 2130-34, 1576, pp. 1852-55, 1583, pp. 1946-49.

Foxe challenged Harding to disprove the legitimacy of Perotine Massey's marriage to David Jores. 1570, p. 2131, 1576, p. 1853, 1583, p. 1947.

Foxe refuted Harding's case that Massey was responsible for the death of her child. 1570, pp. 2131-32, 1576, p. 1853, 1583, p. 1947.

Christian Hare

Of Colchester.

Christian Hare was arrested for heresy, but she submitted when examined. 1563, p. 1610, 1570, p. 2202, 1576, p. 1900, 1583, p. 2008.

[Not related to Sir Nicholas Hare.]

Sir Nicholas Hare

(1495 - 1557)

Judge. Eldest son of John Hare of Homersfield, Suffolk, by Elizabeth Fotescue, his wife. [DNB] Master of the Rolls (1553 - 1557) MP for Downton, Wiltshire (1529), Norfolk (1539 - 1540), Lancaster (1544 - 1545). Speaker of the House (1539 - 1540) (DNB; Bindoff)

Sir Nicholas Hare was one of the recipients of the proclamation from Philip and Mary authorising the persecution of protestants. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1862, 1583, p. 1974[incorrectly numbered 1970].

On 15 April 1555, Hare was ordered by the privy council to interrogate William Flower and also to have Bishop Bonner and the Middlesex JPs initiate proceedings against Flower. 1583, p. 1561.

Sir Nicholas Hare wrote a letter to Edmond Tyrrell in June 1555. 1563, p. 1245, 1570, p. 1864, 1576, p. 1596, 1583, p. 1683.

Edmond Tyrrel wrote to one of the queen's commissioners stating that he had received a letter from that [unnamed] commissioner and Sir Nicholas Hare via John Failes on 12 June 1555. 1563, p. 1245, 1570, p. 1864, 1576, p. 1596, 1583, p. 1683.

A letter was sent by the commissioners to Bonner requesting examination of the accused members of the London sacramentaries. The letter was dated 2 July 1555 and signed by Nicholas Hare, William Roper, Richard Rede, and William Cooke. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1689. [Hare sent ten Newgate prisoners to be examined by Bonner: Elizabeth Warne, George Tankerfield, Robert Smith, Steven Harwood, Thomas Fust, William Haile, George King, John Wade, Joan Lashford.] 1570, p. 1878, 1576, p. 1608, 1583, p. 1702.

Thomas Leyes was sent to Newgate by Sir Nicholas Hare. 1570, p. 1878, 1576, p. 1608, 1583, p. 1702.

[Hare was not a knight, but both Foxe and the Privy Council Register mistakenly call him 'Sir' (cf. APC V, p. 115). The overseers to Hare's will were the outspoken conservatives Sir Edward Waldegrave and Sir John Baker; his three sons were all Elizabethan recusants (Bindoff, Commons).]

Thomas Harland

(d. 1556)

Carpenter. Martyr. Of Woodmancott.

Thomas Harland refused to attend church because the service was in Latin and he did not understand it. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2095, 1576, p. 1807, 1583, p. 1914.

He was examined and condemned by Edmund Bonner. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2095, 1576, p. 1807, 1583, p. 1914.

He was burned at Lewes about 6 June 1556. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2095, 1576, p. 1807, 1583, p. 1914.

Henry Adlington received a letter from John Careless which referred to the martyrdom of Harland. 1570, pp. 2110-12, 1576, pp. 1833-34, 1583, pp. 1928-29.

John Harley

(d. 1558)

Bishop of Hereford (DNB)

Edwardian bishop of Hereford. Harley walked out of the mass which was celebrated at the commencement of the 1553 parliament. He was deprived of his bishopric because he was married (1563, p. 905; 1570, p. 1571; 1576, p. 1339; and 1583, p. 1410).

He was discharged from parliament and convocation in 1553 (1570, p. 1636; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1466).

[Also referred to as 'Bishop of Hartford']

John Harley

Of Magdalen College and Usher of the School; Chaplain to Edward VI. [Foster]

Julins Palmer was a scholar to John Harley in Oxford. 1563, p. 1539, 1570, p. 2117, 1576, p. 1840, 1583, p. 1934.

John Harlstone

Of unknown occupation and origin.

John Harlstone was arrested for drinking from the same cup as Joyce Lewes at Lewes' martyrdom. 1563, p. 1636, 1570, p. 2221, 1576, p. 1917, 1583, p. 2024.

[Not related to Simon Harlstone.]

Katherine Harlstone

Wife of Simon Harlstone. Of Mendlesham.

Katherine Harlstone was persecuted by John Tyrrel and forced to flee Mendlesham. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1806, 1583, p. 1912.

Mrs Harlstone

Wife of John Harlstone. Of unknown origin.

John Harlstone's wife was arrested for drinking from the same cup as Joyce Lewes at Lewes' martyrdom. 1563, p. 1636, 1570, p. 2221, 1576, p. 1917, 1583, p. 2024.

[Not related to Simon Harlstone.]

Simon Harlstone

Husband of Katherine Harlstone. Of Mendlesham.

Simon Harlstone was persecuted by John Tyrrel and forced to flee Mendlesham. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1806, 1583, p. 1912.

Simon Harlstone

(fl. 1556 - 1562)

Matthew Parker's brother-in-law. (DNB sub Parker)

Morris stated in his confession that Pulleyne (alias Smith), Simon Harlestone and William, a Scot, were all preachers in the reign of Edward VI, and were now residing at the King's Head in Colchester. 1563, p. 1652, 1570, p. 2230, 1576, p. 1926, 1583, p. 2033.

Young told Simon Harlstone that Elizabeth Lawson's falling-sickness left her as soon as she was imprisoned. 1570, p. 2275, 1576, p. 1964, 1583, p. 2071.

In 1562 Blomfield threatened Simon Harlstone because Harlston would not wear vestments. 1563, p. 1676, 1570, p. 2268, 1576, p. 1958, 1583, p. 2065.

[Not related to John Harlstone and his wife.]

Thomas Harold

A prisoner in the Marshalsea in 1555, Thomas Harold wrote a prayer, 'Beware of Antichrist,' which John Tooley read from the gallows. 1563, pp. 1145-46; 1570, p. 1756; 1576, p. 1500; 1583, p. 1584.

Sir George Harper

(1503 - 1583)

Of Sutton Valence, Kent, and London (Bindoff, Commons)

Sir George Harper was released from the Tower on 18 January 1555 (1570, p. 1655; 1576, p. 1412; 1583, p. 1482).

[Foxe does not state what Harper had been imprisoned for; but he was a participant in Wyatt's rebellion (Bindoff, Commons).]

John Harpole

(d. 1556)

Martyr. Of the parish of St Nicholas, Rochester.

John Harpole was examined by Maurice Griffith, bishop of Rochester. 1563, p. 1521, 1570, p. 2086, 1576, p. 1800, 1583, p. 1906.

Articles were brought against him. 1563, p. 1521, 1570, p. 2086, 1576, p. 1800, 1583, p. 1906.

He was burned with Joan Beach in Rochester around 1 April 1556. 1563, p. 1521, 1570, p. 2086, 1576, p. 1800, 1583, p. 1906.

John Harpsfield

(1516 - 1578)

Chaplain to Bishop Bonner. Archdeacon of London (1554 - 1559); dean of Norwich (1558 - 1559). Brother of Nicholas Harpsfield. [DNB; Fasti]

Harpsfield preached a sermon at the commencement of the 1553 convocation (1570, p. 1571; 1576, p. 1340; and 1583, p. 1410).

He sparred with Philpot in the debates at the 1553 convocation. (See 1563, pp. 909, 912 and 914-15; 1570, pp. 1573-74 and 1576-78; 1576, pp. 1342 and 1345-46 and 1583, pp. 1412 and 1416-17).

He was one of the catholic disputants at the Oxford disputations of 1554; he debated with Cranmer and Ridley (1563, pp. 932-34, 938, 955, 967-69 and 978; 1570, pp. 1591-93 and 1605-6; 1576, pp. 1358-59 and 1370-71; 1583, pp. 1428, 1430 and 1440-41).

Harpsfield disputed on the eucharist for his D.D. on 19 April 1554; Cranmer disputed with him (1563, pp. 986-91; 1570, pp. 1627-32; 1576, pp. 1389-92; 1583, pp. 1459-63).

He gave a Latin oration in St Paul's before King Philip (1570, p. 1643; 1576, p. 1402; 1583, p. 1473).

He witnessed Bonner's burning Tomkins' hand with a candle, and he urged Bonner to cease the torture (1570, pp. 1710-11; 1576, p. 1460; 1583, p.1534).

Together with William Chedsey and John Feckenham, Harpsfield attempted to persuade John Hooper to recant after his condemnation on 29 January 1555. The attempt was unsuccessful but it caused false rumors of Hooper's recantation to spread (1563, p. 1057; 1570, p. 1680; 1576, p. 1434; 1583, p. 1507).

Harpsfield witnessed the degradation of John Rogers and John Hooper on 4 February 1555 (1563, p. 1058; 1570, p. 1681; 1576, p. 1435; 1583, p. 1508).

He was one of those who presided over the examination of Thomas Tomkins on 9 February 1555 (1570, p. 1712; 1576, p. 1461; 1583, p. 1535).

Harpsfield was one of those who examined Thomas Causton and Thomas Higbed on 18 February 1555 (1563, p. 1104). Bonner ordered him to deliver a rebuttal to the confession of faith of Thomas Causton and Thomas Higbed (1563, p. 1107; 1570, p. 1719; 1576, p. 1468; 1583, p. 1541).

He conversed with Thomas Hawkes in June 1554, arguing the necessity of infant baptism. 1563, pp. 1151-52; 1570, pp. 1760-61; 1576, p. 1551 [recte 1503]; 1583, pp. 1587-88

He escorted Thomas Hawkes to the Gatehouse at Westminster on 1 July 1554. 1563, p. 1156; 1570, p. 1765; 1576, p. 1765; 1583, p. 1590

John Harpsfield conferred with the bishop of Durham about John Bradford. 1563, p. 1191, 1570, p. 1787, 1576, p. 1526, 1583, p. 1609.

On 16 February 1555 John Harpsfield and two others went to see Bradford in prison, to defend the line of bishops in the catholic church. Bradford refuted the argument. 1563, pp. 1202-03, 1570, pp. 1792-93, 1576, pp. 1530-31, 1583, pp. 1614-15.

Smith was examined by Bonner and Harpsfield, among others, met with Harwood in the garden, and was re-examined. Smith was then left in the garden until Harwood was examined, after which Smith was examined again. 1563, pp. 1252-55, 1570, pp. 1870-72, 1576, pp. 1601-03, 1583, pp. 1691-92.

Robert Smith was examined by John Dee, Harpsfield and Bonner on eucharistic doctrine. 1563, p. 1252, 1570, p. 1870, 1576, p. 1601, 1583, p. 1691.

Philpot's fourth examination was in John Harpsfield's house before Bonner, Bath, Worcester and Gloucester. 1563, pp. 1393-98, 1570, pp. 1965-68, 1576, pp. 1692-95, 1583, pp. 1799-1803.

[In a letter that was never delivered] Green told Philpot of his presentment on 17 November before Bonner and two bishops, Master Dean, Roper, Welch, John Harpsfield, and two or three others. Dr Dale, Master George Mordant and Master Dee were also there. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

Philpot's eighth examination was before Bonner, John Harpsfield, St David's, Mordant and others. 1563, pp. 1419-20, 1570, pp. 1982-83, 1576, pp. 1705-06, 1583, p. 1814.

During Philpot's ninth examination, Bonner called for John Harpsfield, who attended the session to examine Philpot, and Chadsey, who had however left for Westminster. 1563, pp. 1420-24, 1570, pp. 1983-85, 1576, pp. 1707-09, 1583, pp. 1815-16.

Philpot's eleventh examination, on St Andrew's day, was before Durham, Chichester, Bath, Bonner, the prolocutor, Christopherson, Chadsey, Morgan of Oxford, Hussey of the Arches, Weston, John Harpsfield, Cosin, and Johnson. 1563, pp. 1425-34, 1570, pp. 1986-92, 1576, pp. 1710-15, 1583, pp. 1817-22.

Later on the day of his thirteenth examination, Philpot spoke with John Harpsfield, Bonner and Chadsey. 1570, pp. 1996-97, 1576, p. 1719, 1583, pp. 1823-24.

John Harpsfield urged Thomas Whittle to recant and composed a bill of submission for Whittle to sign. 1563, pp. 1454-55, 1570, p. 2017, 1576, p. 1737, 1583, pp. 1845-46.

John Harpsfield wrote a letter to Bonner about Whittle's suscription. It mentioned one of Penbroke's men who wanted license to erect a school. Harpsfield hoped for Penbroke's sake that it be requested, and he and M Johnson (Register) were working to that effect. 1563, pp. 1455-56, 1570, pp. 2017-18, 1576, p. 1738, 1583, pp. 1846-47. [In all editions after 1563, the heading incorrectly gives the author of the letter as Nicholas Harpsfield.]

Robert Farrer talked with Laurence Sheriff in the Rose tavern and suggested to Sheriff that Elizabeth had been involved in Wyatt's rebellion. Sheriff complained to Bonner about Farrer before Mordaunt, Sir John Baker, Darbyshire, Story, Harpsfield, and others. 1570, p. 2296, 1576, p. 1988, 1583, p. 2097.

Bonner sent Thomas Hinshaw before John Harpsfield and Henry Cole. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Bonner attended evensong with John Harpsfield prior to causing several boys to be beaten in 1558. 1563, p. 1692, 1570, p. 2264, 1576, p. 1955, 1583, p. 2061.

Bonner and Harpsfield laughed at and mocked Edward Benet for his beliefs. 1576, p. 1968 [incorrectly numbered 1632], 1583, p. 2075.

Harpsfield was committed to the Fleet after the death of Mary. 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1992, 1583, p. 2102.

Nicholas Harpsfield

(1519? - 1575)

Archdeacon of Canterbury; vicar-general of London. Author of the most important contemporary attack on the Acts and Monuments. Younger brother of John Harpsfield [DNB]

Nicholas Harpsfield discussed the sacrament and ceremonies with Thomas Hawkes on 30 June 1554, but soon gave up hope of changing Hawke's opinions. 1563, p. 1156; 1570, p. 1764; 1576, p. 1507; 1583, p. 1590

Harpsfield took depositions regarding John Tooley's heretical speech from the gallows. 1563, p. 1144

He examined Thomas Wattes on 4 May 1555 and he urged Wattes to recant. Wattes refused, telling Harpsfield that his efforts were in vain. 1563, p. 1165; 1570, p. 1771; 1576, p. 1512; 1583, 1596

Nicholas Harpsfield is described by Foxe as one who was occupied with dispatching the godly during Mary's reign. 1563, p. 1383, 1570, p. 1952, 1576, p. 1679, 1583, p. 1786.

On 28 May Nicholas Harpsfield had the mayor's sergeant bring John Bland before him, and Master Collins (comissary), in Thornden's house. Talk took place between Harspfield, Collins and Bland. 1563, pp. 1220-21, 1570, pp. 1845-46, 1576, pp. 1579-80, 1583, p. 1667.

On 21 May Bland appeared in the chapter house before Nicholas Harspfield. 1563, pp. 1221-23, 1570 p. 1846, 1576 p. 1580, 1583, p. 1668.

Bland asked that Richard Thornden, bishop of Dover, and Robert Collins, commissary, be present at the disputation over the sacrament between Nicholas Harspfield and Bland. 1563, p. 1222, 1570, p. 1846, 1576, p. 1580, 1583, p. 1668.

Nicholas Sheterden discussed eucharistic doctrine with the archdeacon Nicholas Harpsfield and Robert Collins. 1563, pp. 1231-32, 1570, p. 1853, 1576, pp. 1585-86, 1583, pp. 1673-74.

William Cokar was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet and Robert Collins; he gave answers and was condemned. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

Richard Colliar was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet, and Robert Collins; he gave answers and was condemned. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

William Hopper was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet, and Robert Collins; he gave answers and was condemned. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

Henry Lawrence was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet, and Robert Collins; he gave answers and was condemned. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

William Sterne was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet, and Robert Collins; he gave answers and was condemned. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1688.

George Brodbridge was examined by Nicholas Harpsfield and Thornden on 3 August for having refused to say confession to a priest. 1563, p. 1273. The examination is referred to in 1570, p. 1884, 1576, p. 1614, 1583, p. 1708.

Anthony Burwarde was examined by Nicholas Harpsfield and Thornden on 3 August. 1563, p. 1273.

Robert Streater was examined by Nicholas Harpsfield and Thornden on 3 August. 1563, p. 1273.

James Tutrye was examined by Nicholas Harpsfield and Thornden on 3 August. 1563, p. 1273.

John Webbe was examined by Nicholas Harpsfield and Thornden. 1563, pp. 1386-87, 1570, pp. 1959-60, 1576, p. 1687, 1583, p. 1794.

Harpsfield is described as a great persecutor. 1563, p. 1546, 1570, p. 2039, 1576, p. 1860, 1583, p. 1954.

Thomas Alsey met with John Kingston to discuss the delivery of forty-six shillings and eight pence to Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1564, 1570, p. 2156, 1576, p. 1864, 1583, p. 1975 [incorrectly numbered 1971].

Martin Bradbridge was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Nicholas Final was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

William Hay was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Thomas Hudson was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Stephen Kempe was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

William Lowick was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 2155, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

John Philpot of Tenterden was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Matthew Plaise was examined by Thornden, Nicholas Harpsfield and Collins. 1570, pp. 2169-71, 1576, pp. 1873-75, 1583, pp. 1982-83.

Harpsfield took part in Richard Woodman's fifth and sixth examinations. 1563, pp. 1599-1601, 1570, pp. 2190-94, 1576, pp. 1890-93, 1583, pp. 1999-2002.

William Prowting was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1604, 1570, p. 2198, 1576, p. 1897, 1583, p. 2005.

Thomas Stephens was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 2155, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

William Waterman was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Nicholas Harpsfield urged on the condemnation of five martyrs at Canterbury so that they could be burned before the death of Queen Mary. 1563, p. 1673, 1570, p. 2253, 1576, p. 1946, 1583, p. 2053.

Harpsfield was committed to the Fleet after the death of Mary. 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1992, 1583, p. 2102.

Sir John Harrington

Sheriff of Lincolnshire.

Sir John Harrington counselled Thomas Parkinson, after he had been removed from his anchorite house and come to Stanford, to change his habit from grey to black to appear like a priest. 1563, p. 1681.

Sir John Harrington

(1516? - 1578)

Gentleman [DNB sub Bradford]

Sir John Harrington was master to John Bradford prior to Bradford's attendance at the University of Cambridge. 1563, p. 1172.

Under the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI he was treasurer of the king's camps and buildings at diverse times at Boulougne. 1563, p. 1172.

Chamberlain told Gardiner that Bradford had served Sir John Harrington, to which Gardiner answered that Bradford deceived Harrington out of £7, and claimed that this was why Bradford left his service. Bradford said this was slanderous. 1563, p. 1197, 1570, p. 1788, 1576, p. 1527, 1583, p. 1610.

Lucy Harrington

Wife of Robert Harrington. Leader, with her husband, of the 'sustainers' of protestants under Mary [Fines]

Laurence Saunders sent Lucy Harrington several letters from prison. 1570, pp. 1672-73; 1576, pp. 1427-28; 1583, pp. 1500-01.

Laurence Saunders asked her to take care of his wife after his execution. 1570, p. 1675; 1576, p. 1427; 1583, p. 1501.

Lucy Harrington received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1836-37, 1576, pp. 1571-72, 1583, p. 1653.

Lucy Harrington was thanked in a letter to her husband from John Philpot. She and Robert had both sent tokens to Philpot, and he was sending her token to her husband. 1570, p. 2008; 1576, p. 1730; 1583, p. 1837.

She fled overseas with her husband and Joan Saunders to Frankfurt, where she died in 1556 [Garrett, Marian Exiles, sub 'Robert Harrington'].

Robert Harrington

(dead by 1610)

Prebend of Brownswood [St. Paul's] (1561 - 1610) [Fasti]

Husband of Lucy Harrington (1) and Joan Saunders (2)

Leader, with his wife Lucy, of the 'sustainers' of protestants under Mary [Fines].

Laurence Saunders sent letters to Robert Harrington from prison. 1570, pp. 1672-73; 1576; p. 1428; 1583, pp. 1501-02.

Robert Harrington received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1836-37, 1576, pp. 1571-72, 1583, p. 1653.

He received a letter from John Philpot. 1570, pp. 2008-09, 1576, pp. 1729-30, 1583, pp. 1836-37.

He arrived in Frankfurt, with his wife Joan Saunders and her son, by 15 November 1555. He maintained his household in Frankfurt until at least June 1557. He had married Joan Saunders by 18 June 1556 [Garrett, Marian Exiles].

[He is referred to in Bradford's correspondence as 'N'.]

James Harris

Of Bromhill. Servant to William Harris.

James Harris was delivered by Mordant and Tyrrel to Bonner for examination, as evidenced by a letter to Bonner written by the two justices. 1563, p. 1518, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1910.

James Harris

(b. 1541?)

Of Billericay.

James Harris was apprehended and sent to Bonner in the company of Margaret Ellis by Sir John Mordaunt and Sir Edmund Tyrrel. 1563, p. 1692, 1570, p. 2264, 1576, p. 1555, 1583, p. 2062.

Harris confessed but then was troubled at doing so. 1563, p. 1692, 1570, p. 2264, 1576, p. 1955, 1583, p. 2062.

When Harris told the priest that he could not confess his sins as they were so manifold, he was sent to Bonner who took him out into the garden and whipped him. 1563, p. 1692, 1570, p. 2264, 1576, p. 1955, 1583, p. 2062.

Mistress Harris

A schoolmaster's wife.

Dick Adams was asked by Mistress Harris, a schoolmaster's wife, to remember the sacrament when he was about to be hanged. Adams rebuffed her and died deriding the sacrament. 1563, p. 1736, 1583, p. 2145.

William Harris

William Harris was one of the cosignatories of a supplication against William Mount, his wife and their daughter, Rose, to Lord Darcy of Chiche, who then delivered the supplication to John Kingston. 1563, p. 1604, 1570, p. 2198, 1576, p. 1897, 1583, p. 2005.

Information against Ralph Allerton was provided by Thomas Tye, John Painter, William Harris, John Barker, John Carter, Thomas Candler, Jeffrey Bestwood, John Richard, and Richard Mere, all of Much Bentley. 1563, p. 1626, 1570, p. 2212, 1576, p. 1908, 1583, p. 2016.

William Harris

(d. 1558)

Martyr. Of Great Bentley, Essex.

William Harris was burned at Colchester on 26 May 1558. 1563, p. 1658, 1570, p. 2234, 1576, p. 1929, 1583, p. 2037.

William Harris

Of Bromhill. Sheriff of Essex (1555). JP in Essex (1555) [SP11/5, no. 6]

William Hales was delivered to the sheriff [William Harryes] to be burned. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

William Harris's servant, James Harris, was delivered to Bonner by Mordant and Tyrrel for examination. 1563, p. 1518, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1910.

Rowland Harrison

Rowland Harrison was called as a witness against Joan Warren. 1563, p. 1453.

William Harrison

Of Aylsham, Norfolk.

William Harrison was forced to flee from his wife and children for fear of persecution by Berry and Thomas Knowles. He went to Benet College, Cambridge. 1563, p. 1707.

Harrison fell ill and returned home. He was visited by one of Sir Richard Southwell's men who threatened to burn him. Harrison died before he could be examined. 1563, p. 1707.

William Harset

Bricklayer. Of Ipswich.

Harset fled Ipswich for fear of persecution. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

Henry Hart

Freewiller. Of Pluckney, Kent.

Kempe and Henry Hart sought to persuade William Ryms, Robert Drake and others imprisoned in Newgate to denounce predestinarian values. 1563, p. 1630.

[Henry Hart began to emerge as a leading freewiller with his A godly newe short treatyse (London, 1548) STC 12887; his A godlie exhortation to all suche as professe the Gospell (London, 1549), STC 10626 and A consultorie for all Christians (Worcester, 1549) STC 12564. All of these works, particularly the last two, strongly emphasised his theology and argued against original sin.]

[Henry Hart was one of thirteen freewillers addressed in John Bradford's letter urging them to accept predestinarian teachings. (BL, Add.Ms.19400, fo.33r).]

John Hart

(d. 1556)

Shoemaker. Martyr. Of Mayfield, Sussex.

John Hart was burned with three others at Mayfield in Sussex on 24 September 1556. 1563, p. 1546, 1570, p. 2039, 1576, p. 1859, 1583, p. 1953.

John Hart

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of unknown occupation. Of Withyham.

John Hart was accused and examined by Christopherson, Richard Briesly (Chancellor), Robert Tailor (deputy), Thomas Paccard (civilian), Anthony Clarke, and Alban Langdale. He was condemned and martyred. 1563, p. 1634, 1570, p. 2220, 1576, p. 1815, 1583, p. 2023.

Harvey

A letter was sent by Ridley to West, in which Ridley asked West and also Dr Harvey to remember their promises to him. Foxe reproduces West's letter and Ridley's response. 1563, pp. 1379-81, 1570, pp. 1900-01, 1576, pp. 1627-28, 1583, pp. 1728-29.

[Possibly William Harvey (d. 1567) or Henry Harvey, LLD (1542), (d. 1585). Venn]

Harvey

Commissary of Calais.

Harvey condemned a poor man in Calais and was later himself condemned and executed by being hung, drawn and quartered. 1570, p. 2303, 1576, p. 1994, 1583, p. 2103.

David ap Harvey

Clerk

David ap Harvey was one of the witnesses against Robert Ferrar. 1563, p. 1093; 1583, p. 1550.

Henry Harvey

(d. 1585)

Archdeacon of Middlesex (1551 - 1554), vicar general of Canterbury (1555), prebend of Salisbury (1558 - 1572), prebend of Lichfield (1559 - 1561), prebend of Ely (1567 - 1585), Master of Trinity Hall (1559 - 1585). (DNB)

Henry Harvey acted as one of the queen's commissioners in the examination of certain scholars at Cambridge University on 8 January 1557. 1563, p. 1538, 1570, p. 2147, 1576, p. 1862, 1583, p. 1956.

He presented the scholars, fellows, officers and masters of Cambridge university before a second commission. 1563, p. 1541, 1570, p. 2147, 1576, p. 1866, 1583, p. 1960.

[Close ally of Andrew Perne. (DNB)]

Henry Harvey

LLD (1542); Vice-chancellor (1560) [Venn]

Harvy was one of those who put the common seal of the University of Cambridge to the condemnation of Bucer and Phagius. 1563, pp. 1537 [recte 1549]-1558 [recte 1570]

Harwood

Notary to Edmund Bonner

Harwood read William Flower's articles back to Flowers. 1563, p. 1137; 1570, p. 1748; 1576, p. 1493; 1583, p. 1576.

Steven Harwood

(d. 1555)

Brewer. Martyr. Of Stratford.

A letter was sent by the commissioners to Bonner requesting examination of the accused members of the London sacramentaries (including Harwood). The letter was dated 2 July 1555 and signed by Nicholas Hare, William Roper, Richard Rede, and William Cooke. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1689.

Harwood was examined by Bishop Bonner. 1563, p. 1250, 1570, p. 1868, 1576, p. 1599, 1583, p. 1689.

Robert Smith agreed with Harwood's confession. 1563, p. 1252, 1570, p. 1870, 1576, p. 1601, 1583, p. 1691.

Harwood was condemned with Thomas Fust, Robert Smith and George Tankerfield. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

He was burned at Stratford. 1563, p. 1268, 1570, p. 1877, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1702.

[Foxe also refers to him as 'Horwood'.]

William Hasell

Town sergeant of Cambridge

William Hasell, along with Roger Smith and John Capper, were called upon by the vice-chancellor and common notary of Cambridge University and bound with an oath to dig up the bones of Martin Bucer from St Michael's church. 1563, p. 1548 [recte 1560]

Sir Edward Hastings

(by 1519 - 1573)

Lord Hastings of Loughborough. MP for Leicester (1547, 1552), Leicestshire (1547, 1553), Middlesex (1533, 1554, 1555). Sheriff of Leicestershire and Middlesex (1550), town clerk of Leicester (1553), bailiff (1553 - 1554). JP Middlesex (1554 - 1558/9), Leicestershire (1558/9). (DNB; Bindoff; Cockayne) Master of the Horse (DNB)

Sir Edward Hastings was sent to bring Princess Elizabeth to London on 11 February 1554 (1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1397; 1583, p. 1467).

He was sent as an ambassador, 'I knowe not wither', but it was believed to escort Cardinal Pole to England (1570, p. 1645; 1576, p. 1403; 1583, pp. 1473-74).

After Wyatt's rebellion, Hastings went to see Elizabeth at Ashridge and found her to be unwell. 1563, p. 1711, 1570, p. 2288, 1576, p. 1982, 1583, p. 2091.

On 15 December 1557 a letter was sent by the archbishop of York, the earl of Shrewsbury, Edward Hastings, Anthony Montague, John Bourne and Henry Jernegam (members of the privy council) to Bishop Bonner along with the examinations of John Rough. They sent Rough to Newgate. 1563, p. 1646, 1570, p. 2226, 1576, pp. 1921-22., 1583, p. 2028 [incorrectly numbered as 2034].

Sentence against six martyred at Brentford was read by Darbyshire in the presence of Edward Hastings and Thomas Cornwallis. 1563, p. 1669, 1570, p. 2241, 1576, p. 1935, 1583, p. 2039.

[Confined to Baynard Castle in 1561 and later sent to the Tower for hearing mass. Recanted and took the oath of supremacy and was released. Retired to Buckinghamshire.]

Francis Hastings

(1514? - 1561)

2nd earl of Huntingdon (DNB)

Francis Hastings supported Northumberland against Mary; he was arrested at Cambridge together with Northumberland (1563, p. 902; 1570, p. 1569; 1576, p. 1338; 1583, p. 1407).

He was committed to the Tower with Northumberland (1570, p. 1634; 1576, p. 1394; 1583, p. 1465).

He was released from the Tower on 10 October 1553 (1570, p. 1636; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1466).

Francis Hastings was sent to apprehend the duke of Suffolk who had fled into Warwickshire. Hastings reached Coventry before Suffolk and thwarted Suffolk’s rising. Suffolk was betrayed by a servant and captured (1563, p. 916; 1570, p. 1579; 1576, p. 1347; 1583, p. 1418).

Francis Hastings was sent to Leicestershire in late January 1554 to apprehend Henry Grey, the duke of Suffolk; he proclaimed Suffolk a traitor (1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1467).

Henry Hastings

(1535 - 1595)

Eldest son of Francis Hastings; 3rd earl of Huntingdon (DNB)

[Foxe calls Henry Hastings 'Lord Hastings'.]

Henry Hastings was put in the Tower with Northumberland 25 July 1553 and 'delivered againe ye same night' (1570, p. 1634; 1576, p. 1394; 1583, p. 1465).

William Hastlen

Gunner. Of Boulogne.

In 1547, William Hastlen was charged with heresy by Sir John Brydges and sent to Sir Leonard Beckwith to be examined. 1583, p. 2137.

William Hastlen was sent to Sir John Brydges' house to write answers to the articles against him and then sent to the Marshalsea, under the watch of Master Waghan, the jailor. 1583, p. 2137.

Hastlen was sent to England and heard much talk of Dr Smith's recantation upon his arrival. 1583, p. 2137.

Master Huntington assisted William Hastlen in avoiding execution in Boulogne. 1583, p. 2137.

Agnes Hatfield

Mother of Thomas Cranmer. [DNB sub Thomas Cranmer]

Thomas Cranmer's mother was Agnes Hatfield. 1563, pp. 1470-71, 1570, pp. 2032-33, 1576, pp. 1752-53, 1583, pp. 1859-60.

Haukes

Haukes gave John Tooley a book containing protestant prayers which Tooley read at his execution. 1563, p. 1146; 1570, p. 1756; 1576, p. 1500; 1583, p. 1584.

[Quite possibly this is Thomas Hawkes the martyr.]

[Also referred to as 'Haux']

Richard Haward

Of unknown occupation. Of Ipswich.

Richard Haward refused the pax at mass in St Laurence and was said by Philip Williams, John Steward and Matthew Butler not to have watched the elevation of the sacrament. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

Hawes

Alderman of London.

Hawes was persecuted for his protestant beliefs during Mary's reign. 1563, p. 1737.

[No known relation to Lawrence Hawes of Cambridge or Thomas Hawes of London.]

Lawrence Hawes

(by 1519 - 1556/57)

Town clerk of Cambridge (by 1543 - 1556/57?). Coroner, clerk of assize, chorographer and prothonotary Isle of Ely (by 1546 - 1556/57) (Bindoff)

Lawrence called together the commissioners at Cambridge for the examinations of scholars. 1563, p. 1538, 1570, p. 2142, 1576, p. 1862, 1583, p. 1956.

[No known relation to the protestant Hawes of London or Thomas Hawes of London.]

Thomas Hawes

Of London.

Thomas Hawes was a witness against Richard Gibson. 1563, p. 1642.

[No known relation to Lawrence Hawes of Cambridge or protestant Hawes of London.]

Edward Hawkes

Married priest.

Edward Hawkes was deprived by Draycot and Bayne in 1556. 1563, p. 1548, 1570, p. 2141, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1955.

Mrs Thomas Hawkes

Thomas Hawkes wrote to his wife, comforting her and instructing her on what to after his death. (1563, pp. 1159-60; 1570, pp. 1768-69; 1576, p. 1510; 1583, pp. 1593-94

Thomas Hawkes

(d. 1555)

Gentleman and martyr. Fellow prisoner of Robert Smith.

Thomas Hawkes was examined by Bishop Bonner on 8 February 1555; he was condemned by Bonner on 8 February 1555. 1570, p. 1705; 1576, p. 1456; 1583, p. 1529.

Hawkes sent Anne Smith money. 1563, pp. 1266-67, 1570, p. 1876, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1701.

Foxe describes Hawkes' life and character; Hawkes served in the household of the earl of Oxford (1563, p. 1161; 1570, p. 1758; 1576, pp. 1501-1550 [recte 1502]; 1583, p. 1585).

Hawkes refused to allow his infant son to be baptized in a catholic service. The earl of Oxford reported this to Bishop Bonner (1563, p. 1162; 1570, p. 1758; 1576, p. 1550 [recte 1502]; 1583, p. 1585).

Hawkes was examined informally by Bonner (1563, pp. 1148-51; 1570, pp. 1758-60; 1576, pp. 1550 [recte 1502]-1551 [recte 1503]; 1583, pp. 1585-87).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and and John Harpsfield (1563, pp. 1151-52; 1570, pp. 1760-1; 1576, pp. 1551 [recte 1503]-1504; 1583, pp. 1587-88).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and John Bird (1563, pp. 1152-53; 1570, pp. 1761-62; 1576, pp. 1504-05; 1583, p. 1588).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and Feckenham (1563, pp. 1153-54; 1570, p. 1762; 1576, p. 1505; 1583, pp. 1588-89).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and William Chedsey (1563, pp. 1154-55; 1570, pp. 1763-64; 1576, pp. 1505-06; 1583, pp. 1589-90).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and Bonner on 29 June 1554 (1563, pp. 1155-56; 1570, p. 1764; 1576, p. 1506; 1583, p. 1590).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and Bonner on 30 June 1554 (1563, p. 1156; 1570, p. 1764; 1576, pp. 1507-08; 1583, p. 1590).

A conversation took place between Hawkes and Bonner on 1 July 1554 (1563, pp. 1156-57; 1570, pp. 1764-65; 1583, p. 1590).

A formal examination of Hawkes was held on 3 September 1554 (1563, pp. 1157-58; 1570, pp. 1765-66; 1576, pp. 1507-08; 1583, pp. 1590-91).

Hawkes was examined by Bishop Bonner on 8 February 1555 and condemned by Bonner on 8 February 1555 (1570, pp. 1705 and 1766; 1576, pp. 1456 and 1508; 1583, pp. 1529 and 1591-92).

Hawkes dined and prayed with Thomas Wattes and other Marian martyrs on the night of 9 June 1555, when they were all detained at an inn at Chelmsford, awaiting execution (1563, p. 1166; 1570, p. 1771; 1576, p. 1513; 1583, p. 1596).

Foxe describes the martyrdom of Hawkes (1563, p. 1162; 1570, pp. 1766-67; 1576, pp. 1508-09; 1583, pp. 1592-93).

Hawkes sent a letter to a congregation (1563, pp. 1558-59; 1570, pp. 1767-68; 1576, pp. 1509-10; 1583, p. 1593).

Hawkes sent a Letter to his wife (1563, pp. 1159-60; 1570, pp. 1768-69; 1576, p. 1510; 1583, pp. 1593-94).

Hawkes sent a letter to Clement Throgmorton (1570, p. 1769; 1576, pp. 1510-11; 1583, p. 1594).

Richard Hawtrey

Sheriff of Coventry in 1555.

In the letter to his wife, Glover stated that he had spoken with the sheriff [John Parker or Richard Hawtrey] before he was imprisoned. 1563, pp. 1273-80, 1570, p. 1886-89, 1576, p. 1615-1619, 1583, pp. 1710-12.

William Haye

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of Hythe, Kent.

William Hay was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

William Haye was one of ten martyrs imprisoned in Canterbury and condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. He was burned at Canterbury about 15 January 1557. 1563, p. 1561 [recte 1573], 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Thomas Hayward

(d. 1555)

Martyr. Of unknown occupation and origins.

Thomas Hayward was burned in mid-September 1555 at Lichfield. 1563, p. 1273, 1570, pp. 1884-85, 1576, p. 1614, 1583, p. 1708.

James Hearst

Of unknown occupation. Of Ipswich.

James Hearst's wife fled Ipswich for fear of persecution. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

Mrs Hearst

Wife of James Hearst. Of Ipswich.

James Hearst's wife fled Ipswich for fear of persecution. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

Nicholas Heath

(1501? - 1578)

Bishop of Worcester (1543 - 1551, 1553 - 1555). Archbishop of York (1555 - 1560). Lord Chancellor (1556 - 1559). Descended from the Heaths of Apsley, Tamworth. [DNB]

Heath was deprived as bishop of Worcester under Edward VI; he was reinstated by Mary. 1563, p. 1053; 1570, p. 1678; 1576, p. 1432; 1583, p. 1505.

He was one of the commissioners who interrogated Robert Ferrar on 4 February 1555. 1563, p. 1732; 1570, pp. 1722-23; 1576, p. 1471; 1583, pp. 1553-54.

On 23 February 1555 the archbishop of York (Nicholas Heath) and the bishop of Chichester (George Day) went to the Counter to speak with Bradford. Heath was gentle towards Bradford when they met. Heath told Bradford that they had not been sent to him but that they had come out of love and charity. Heath knew Bradford better than Day did. 1563, pp. 1204-08, 1570, pp. 1794-97, 1576, pp. 1532-34, 1583, pp. 1615-17.

A discussion about salvation and other things took place between Bradford and Heath and Day, which lasted three hours. 1563, pp. 1204-08.

Heath and Day left Bradford because the bishop of Durham was waiting at Master York's house. 1563, p. 1208.

Ridley was kind to Heath during Edward VI's reign. 1563, p. 1285, 1570, p. 1896, 1576, p. 1623, 1583, p. 1717.

Philpot's fourth examination was in John Harpsfield's house before Bonner, Bath, Worcester [Heath] and Gloucester. 1563, pp. 1393-98, 1570, pp. 1965-68, 1576, pp. 1692-95, 1583, pp. 1799-1803.

Philpot's twelfth examination on 4 December 1555 was before Bonner, Worcester and Bangor. 1563, pp. 1434-37, 1570, pp. 1992-96, 1576, pp. 1715-17, 1583, pp. 1822-24.

During Philpot's twelfth examination, Worcester told Philpot that Durham and Chichester would be coming to speak with him. 1563, pp. 1434-37, 1570, pp. 1992-96, 1576, pp. 1715-17, 1583, pp. 1822-24.

Philpot spoke with Worcester, Wright and Chadsey later the same day. 1570, pp. 1993-94, 1576, p. 1717, 1583, pp. 1823-24.

Philpot's thirteenth examination was before York [Heath], Chichester and others. 1570, p. 1996, 1576, pp. 1717-19, 1583, pp. 1824-26.

The last examination of Philpot was on 16 December 1555 before Bonner and other bishops, including York. 1563, p. 1441, 1570, pp. 1997-98, 1576, p. 1719, 1583, p. 1827.

After Cromwell was apprehended, Bishops Heath and Skip forsook Cranmer and stood against him. 1570, p. 2040, 1576, p. 1759, 1583, pp. 1865-66.

Heath questioned Cranmer about his bill against the mass. 1570, p. 2047, 1576, pp. 1764-64, 1583, p. 1871.

Drakes, Tyms, Spurge, Cavell and Ambrose petitioned Heath over their long imprisonment. 1563, p. 1504, 1570, p. 2073, 1576, p. 1788, 1583, p. 1895.

The receipt of a writ about Thomas Spicer, John Denny and Edmund Poole from Heath was delayed. 1563, p. 1521, 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1793, 1583, p. 1912.

Robert Farrer was examined before the bishops of Durham and Worcester, Sir Robert Rochester, Sir Richard Southwell and Gilbert Bourne. 1563, p. 1732, 1570, p. 2296, 1576, p. 1990, 1583, p. 2136.

On 15 December 1557 a letter was sent by the archbishop of York, the earl of Shrewsbury, Edward Hastings, Anthony Montague, John Bourne and Henry Jernegam (members of the privy council) to Bishop Bonner along with the examinations of John Rough. They sent Rough to Newgate. 1563, p. 1646, 1570, p. 2226, 1576, pp. 1921-22., 1583, p. 2028 [incorrectly numbered as 2034].

Nicholas Heath was a participant in the Westminster disputation of 1559. 1563, p. 1717, 1583, p. 2119.

He was imprisoned in the Tower after the death of Mary. 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1993, 1583, p. 2101.

Edward Hedge

Constable of Hockley, Essex.

Edward Hedge assisted Richard Sheriff in bringing William Tyms before Tyrrell. 1570, p. 2074, 1576, p. 1788, 1583, p. 1895.

Richard Hedley

Bookseller. Of Ipswich.

Richard Hedley was a seller of protestant books during Mary's reign. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

He fled Ipswich for fear of persecution. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

Richard Hegham

(fl. 1485)

Of Coventry.

Richard Hegham was accused of heresy. 1563, p. 1739.

Thomas Henden

Parson of Staplehurst, Kent.

John Tailor and Thomas Henden complained to the justices about Edmund Allin, and he was brought before Sir John Baker. 1570, p. 2165, 1576, p. 1870, 1583, p. 1979.

Sir John Baker sent John Dove, Thomas Best, Thomas Linley, Percival Barber, John Tailor and Thomas Henden to the Allins' home to make an inventory of their goods. 1570, p. 2165, 1576, p. 1870, 1583, p. 1979.

Goods seized from the Allins' home were delivered to Thomas Henden, from whom they were later recovered during Elizabeth's reign. 1570, p. 2197, 1576, p. 1896.

T. Hensen

Of Oundle.

Hensen, a supporter of godly preachers, was so badly assaulted that he feared to return to his house and died in Queen Mary's reign. 1563, p. 1681.

Father Heralt

Probably imprisoned with Robert Smith.

Father Heralt sent money to Anne Smith. 1563, pp. 1266-67, 1570, p. 1876, 1576, p. 1607, 1583, p. 1701.

Sir Edward Herbert

(c. 1513 - 1593)

JP, MP (1553, 1554, 1558, 1559, 1563, 1571, 1589). Sheriff of Cardiganshire (1546 - 1547). Sheriff of Brecon (1549 - 1550). Sheriff of Montgomeryshire (1551 - 1552, 1556 - 1557, 1567 - 1568) [Bindoff, Commons]

Sir Edward Herbert is described by Foxe as an adherent of Robert Ferrar's enemies. According to Foxe, he withheld rents due to Ferrar in order to increase the bishop's indebtedness to the crown. 1563, p. 1096; 1583, p. 1552.

[NB: Herbert returned Robert Ferrar's enemy Griffith Donne to Parliament.]

[Foxe calls him Edward 'Harbard']

William Herbert

(1501? - 1570)

1st earl of Pembroke; privy councillor (DNB)

William Herbert attended Thomas Watson's Paul's Cross sermon of 20 August 1553 (1570, p. 1634; 1576, p. 1395; 1583, p. 1465).

He accompanied the queen to Westminster Abbey for her coronation on 1 October 1553 (1570, p. 1635; 1576, p. 1395; 1583, p. 1466).

He bore a sword in procession before the queen at the opening of parliament on 12 November 1554 (1570, p. 1647; 1576, p. 1405; 1583, p. 1475).

A declaration was made at Paul's Cross by William Chedsey at Bonner's commandment. He mentioned two letters, one from the queen and another from the privy council. The council letter was about procession and prayer at the agreement of peace between England and France. The signatories were: Francis Shrewsbury, Penbroke, Thomas Cheyny, William Peter, Thomas Wharton and Richard Southwell. Foxe suggests that he had seen the letter. 1563, p. 1217.

John Harpsfield wrote a letter to Bonner about Whittle's suscription. It mentioned one of Pembroke's men who wanted license to erect a school. Harpsfield hoped for Pembroke's sake that it be requested, and he and M Johnson (Register) were working to that effect. 1563, pp. 1455-56, 1570, pp. 2017-18, 1576, p. 1738, 1583, pp. 1846-47.

A letter regarding Green's treason was sent to Bonner by the privy council on 11 November 1555 but not delivered until 17 November. It was signed by Winchester, Penbroke, Thomas Ely, William Haward, John Bourne, Thomas Wharton. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

David Herris [or Harris]

(d. 1583)

Alderman. Of Bristol. (K. G. Powell, The Marian Martyrs and the Reformation in Bristol (Bristol, 1972))

David Herris arrested Thomas Hale and carried him to Newgate on 24 April 1557. 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2052.

John Herst

(d. 1558)

Martyr of unknown occupation. Of Ashford, Kent.

Nicholas Harpsfield urged on John Herst's condemnation, so that he could be burned before the death of Queen Mary. 1563, p. 1673 1570, p. 2253, 1576, p. 1946, 1583, p. 2053.

Herst was burned at Canterbury. 1563, p. 1673, 1570, p. 2253, 1576, p. 1946, 1583, p. 2053.

Heynes

Minister. Of Cornwall.

Heynes was a witness to the story of the young man who went over the edge of a bridge with his horse in Cornwall. 1570, p. 2304, 1576, p. 1995, 1583, p. 2104.

Margaret Hide

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of London.

Margaret Hide was accused of heresy either by Lord Rich or by other justices of the peace and constables. She was apprehended for not attending church. 1563, p. 1567, 1570, p. 2159, 1576, p. 1865, 1583, p. 1974.

She was examined by Darbyshire, the chancellor. Articles were brought against her and she answered. 1563, pp. 1567-70, 1570, pp. 2159-61, 1576, pp. 1865-67, 1583, pp. 1974-76.

She was burned at Smithfield on 12 April 1557. 1563, p. 1570, 1570, p. 2161, 1576, p. 1867, 1583, p. 1976.

Thomas Higbed

(d. 1555)

Gentleman, martyr

Thomas Higbed was denounced to Bonner and detained at Colchester together with Thomas Causton and Henry Wye. Bishop Bonner and John Feckenham came to Colchester to attempt to convert them. When these efforts failed, Causton and Higbed were transported to London. 1563, pp. 1103-4; 1570, p. 1716; 1576, p. 1465; 1583, p. 1539.

Higbed was examined by Bonner on 17 February 1555. 1563, p. 1104; 1570, pp. 1716-17; 1576, p. 1465; 1583, p. 1539.

He was examined by Bonner on 18 February 1555. 1563, pp. 1104 and 1108-09; 1570, p. 1717; 1576, pp. 1465-66; 1583, pp. 1539-40. [The date is given as 'xxviii Feb.' in the 1563 edition; this is probably a misprint.]

He was again examined by Bonner on 1 March 1555. 1563, pp. 1104-05; 1570, pp. 1717-18; 1576, p. 1466; 1583, p. 1540.

He was further examined by Bonner on 8 March 1555 1563, p. 1105; 1570, p. 1718; 1576, p. 1466; 1583, p. 1540.

Higbed was examined and condemned by Bonner on 9 March 1555. 1563, pp. 1105-07; 1570, pp. 1718-19; 1576, pp. 1466-68; 1583, pp. 1541-42.

Higbed was sent to Newgate and was later taken, together with William Hunter, to Brentwood. He was detained there with Hunter, before being sent to execution at nearby Horndon-on-Hill, Essex. Higbed comforted William Hunter's mother. He was executed on 26 March 1555. 1563, pp. 1107-08; 1570, pp. 1715 and 1719-20; 1576, pp. 1464 and 1468; 1583, pp. 1538 and 1542.

[Foxe sometimes refers to him as 'Higbee'.]

Sir Clement Higham

(by 1495 - 1571)

Of Barrow, Suffolk. MP for Rye (1553), Ipswich (1554), West Looe (1554), Lancaster (1555). Chief bailiff of Bury St Edmunds, JP Suffolk (1529 - 1571). (Bindoff)[SP11/5, no. 6].

Robert Pygot appeared before the judge, Sir Clement Higham, who sent him to Ely prison until his execution. 1570, p. 1893, 1576, p. 1621,1583, p. 1715.

The examination of John Fortune was carried out by Bishop Hooper, aided by Doctor Parker, Master Foster and Master Hygham. 1570, p. 2100, 1576, p. 1812, 1583, p. 1918.

David and John Henry, Philip Humphrey were arrested for heresy. The writ for Humphrey's burning was signed by Sir Clement Higham. 1563, p. 1672, 1570, p. 2249, 1576, p. 1942, 1583, p. 2049.

Alice Driver rebuked Queen Mary, for which the chief justice, Sir Clement Higham, ordered her ears to be cut off. 1563, p. 1670, 1570, p. 2247, 1576, p. 1941, 1583, p. 2048.

At Bury St Edmunds, Clement Higham met with the witnesses against Cooper, Richard White of Wattisham and Grimwood of Hitcham, Suffolk. 1563, p. 1704, 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1990, 1583, p. 2101.

Cooper was condemned to be hanged, drawn and quartered as an example to others. 1563, p. 1704, 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1990, 1583, p. 2101.

Albun Hill

(d. 1559)

Physician. Native of Wales. Studied at Oxford and Bologna. [DNB; Foster]

Albun Hill received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1819-20, 1576, p. 1555, 1583, p. 1638.

John Hill

(fl. 1556 - 1562)

Stationer. Of London. [See E. G. Duff, A Century of the English Book Trade: Short Notices of All Printers, Stationers, Book-binders, and Others Connected with it from the Issue of the First Dated Book in 1457 to the Incorporation of the Company of Stationers in 1557 (London, 1948), p. 72.]

Richard Waterson was apprehended by Robin Caly, John Hill and John Avales and sent before Bonner. 1563, p. 1730 [incorrectly numbered 1703], 1583, p. 2144.

Sir Rowland Hill

(1492? - 1561)

Mercer. Sheriff of Middlesex (1541). Lord Mayor of London (1549 - 1550). Member of the Council of the Marches of Wales (1551) (DNB; Brigden, p. 472)

Hill was a member of a commission set up by Philip and Mary to seek out heretics. 1563, pp. 1561 [recte 1573]-1563 [recte 1575].

In Ridley's friendly farewell he comments on the mayoral role of Sir Rowland Hill and Sir George Barnes. 1570, pp. 1939-43, 1576, pp. 1622-28, 1583, pp. 1770-76.

Rowland Hill was one of the recipients of the proclamation from Philip and Mary authorising the persecution of protestants. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1862, 1583, p. 1974[incorrectly numbered 1970].

[Despite his appointment to the commission against heretics in 1557, Rowland Hill was regarded as a staunch protestant. (DNB)]

Hillings

Commissary of Richmond, Yorkshire.

Hillings took part in the examination of Snel. 1570, [unnumbered sheet at beginning of volume 1], 1576, 2008, 1583, p. 2150.

He preached at Snel's burning in Richmond. 1570, [unnumbered sheet at beginning of volume 1], 1576, 2008, 1583, p. 2150.

Richard Hilmin

(fl. 1485)

Of Coventry.

Richard Hilmin was accused of heresy. 1563, p. 1739.

John Hils

John Hils was a witness to John Bland's altercation with John Austen on Sunday 3 December 1555. 1563, p. 1219, 1570, p. 1844, 1576, p. 1578, 1583, p. 1666.

James Hinse

Thomas Tomkins repeated to James Hinse that he had felt no pain whilst Bonner had burned his hand with a candle. 1570, p. 1711; 1576, p. 1460; 1583, p. 1534.

Thomas Hinshaw

(b. 1537/8?)

Apprentice. Of London.

Thomas Hinshaw was arrested with 26 others as a member of an illegal conventicle. 1563, p. 1659, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2037.

He was arrested for his protestant forms of prayer and reading. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

He was apprentice in St Paul's Churchyard to Martin Pugson. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Hinshaw was taken by the constables of Islington to appear before Master Cholmley. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

He was sent to Newgate, where he remained for around eight weeks. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Bonner sent him before John Harpsfield and Henry Cole. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Hinshaw was set in the stocks at Fulham. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Harpsfield chastised Hinshaw who rebuked him in return, sending Harpsfield into a rage. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Harpsfield told Bonner of how Hinshaw had spoken to him and defied his authority. 1563, p. 1690, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Bonner whipped Hinshaw for his rebuke of the clergy. 1563, p. 1691, 1570, p. 2242, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Articles were brought against Hinshaw. 1563, p. 1691, 1570, p. 2243, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2044.

Shortly after his scourging, Hinshaw fell ill and was returned to his master. He was expected to die but survived, recovering twelve months later, after the death of Mary. He was still alive in [1570 ]. 1563, p. 1691, 1570, p. 2243, 1576, p. 1937, 1583, p. 2043.

Thomas Hitton

(d. 1529)

Martyr. Of Martham, Norwich.

Thomas Swainesland, bailiff to William Warham (archbishop of Canterbury), desired Hitton's arrest for heresy. 1583, p. 2136.

In Hitton's first examination Warham questioned him about his acquistion of religious books overseas. 1583, p. 2136.

Hitton's second, third, fourth and fifth examinations were held before Warham. 1583, p. 2137.

Hitton was condemned by Warham and the bishop of Rochester. 1583, p. 2137.

Hobbes

Hobby

Of unknown position and origin.

When questioned during her incarceration in the Tower, Elizabeth said that she remembered Sir James Croft's talk with Master Hobby. 1563, p. 1713, 1570, p. 2289, 1576, p. 1982, 1583, p. 2092.

[Possibly Sir Philip Hoby. Diplomatist. (See DNB).]

Thomas Hodilo

Beer brewer of Ely.

Thomas Hodilo provided Foxe with an account of the imprisonment and death of Wolsey and Pygot. 1570, p. 1894, 1576, p. 1622, 1583, p. 1715.

He visited Wolsey in prison and was given money by him to be distributed to Wolsey's wife, kinsfolk and friends, including one Richard Denton. 1570, p. 1894, 1576, p. 1622, 1583, p. 1715.

Sebastian Hofmeister (Latin: Oeconomus)

(1476 - 1532)

Swiss reformer, native of Schaffhausen. He was best known as a skillful participant in various disputations. Foxe's only mention of him was in the context of his sudden death on his way to Ratisbon in order to participate in a disputation on behalf of the Zurich protestants. 1570, p. 2305, 1576, p. 1996, 1583, p. 2105. (Hans J. Hillerbrand, ed. The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Reformation. 4 vols. (Oxford: 1996) 2, p. 243).

Thomas Hogeking

Thomas Hogeking and Simon Barrat stood as sureties for the good behaviour of Ramsy, who had been carried to Canterbury with Bland, until the next general sessions. 1563, p. 1220, 1570, p. 1845, 1576, p. 1579, 1583, p. 1666.

William Hoker

(1544? - 1560)

William Hoker, young Englishman, was stoned to death for his beliefs in Seville in 1560. 1570, p. 2259, 1576, p. 1951, 1583, p. 2058.

William Holcot

William Holcot was threatened by Cole and Geffre with a charge of treason for supporting Cranmer, after which he subscribed. 1583, p. 2135.

Holcot was threatened with expulsion from Corpus Christi College but was saved by the intervention of the vice-chancellor. 1583, p. 2135.

Holcot later became a penitent preacher. 1583, p. 2135.

Sir Thomas Holcroft

(1505/06 - 1558)

JP (1539 - 1558), MP (1545, 1553 and 1554), sheriff of Lancaster (1545 - 1556). Knight Marshall in charge of the Marshalsea prison (1556 - 1558). Of Vale Royal, Cheshire. (Bindoff)

Thomas Way would not let Sir Thomas Holcroft's servant put fetters on Edwin Sandys. 1583, p. 2088.

Nicholas Holden

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of unknown occupation. Of Withyham.

Nicholas Holden was accused and examined by Christopherson, Richard Briesly, Robert Tailor, Thomas Paccard, Anthony Clarke, and Alban Langdale. He was condemned and martyred. 1563, p. 1634, 1570, p. 2220, 1576, p. 1815, 1583, p. 2023.

Robert Holgate

(1481? - 1555)

Archbishop of York (1545 - 1554) (DNB)

Robert Holgate was committed to the Tower, 4 October 1553 (1570, p. 1635; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1466).

John Holiday

(d. 1558)

Martyr. Of unknown occupation. Of London.

John Holiday was apprehended in Islington and appeared before Bonner on 14 June 1558. 1563, p. 1659, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2037.

Articles against him were administered and answers given. 1563, pp. 1559-61, 1570, pp. 2235-36, 1576, p. 2235, 1583, p. 2037.

He was condemned by Bonner. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2037.

He was burned at Smithfield on 27 June 1558. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2039.

Elizabeth Holland

Serving maid to Master Kempton. Wife of Roger Holland. Of London.

Elizabeth professed the gospel to Roger Holland when he was still young. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

She made Holland promise to cast away papistry and attend lectures at All Hallows and sermons at St Paul's, as well as buy a Testament and service book. She gave him some money. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

She married Roger Holland. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

She had a child who was baptised by Master Rose. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

She was arrested and treated badly by Bonner's henchmen. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

Roger Holland

(d. 1558)

Merchant tailor. Martyr. Of Lancashire, then London.

Roger Holland was apprentice to Master Kempton at the Black Boy in Watling Street. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

Foxe recounts his early activities. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

Holland was assisted in his early protestantism by a maid called Elizabeth who advised him on what he should do. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

He went to Lancashire to visit his father and told many of his friends there of the heresy of papistry. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

He returned to London and married Elizabeth. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

They had a child whom Master Rose baptised into the protestant faith. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

Holland removed to the country but his goods and wife were seized by Bonner's men. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2040.

Holland was apprehended in Islington and appeared before Bonner on 14 June 1558. 1563, p. 1659, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2037.

His first examination was by Chedsey and both Harpsfields. 1570, p. 2239, 1576, pp. 1932-33, 1583, p. 2040.

His second examination was before Chedsey and Bonner. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1933-34, 1583, pp. 2040-41.

The last examination of Holland was before the lord Strange, Sir Thomas Jarret, Master Eagleston, Bonner, and others. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1934-35, 1583, pp. 2041-44.

During the examination his accusers said that Dr Standish had told them that Holland was the son of a catholic gentleman. 1570, p. 2239, 1576, pp. 1932-33, 1583, p. 2040.

Master Eagleston, a near kinsman of Holland and also from Lancashire, supported Holland at his examination. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1933-34, 1583, pp. 2040-41.

Bonner told Master Eagleston that he hoped Holland might turn into a good catholic. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1933-34, 1583, pp. 2040-41.

Bonner told Holland that he was as mad as Joan Boucher. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1933-34, 1583, pp. 2040-41.

Holland and Pond continued to exhort their doctrine to others in prison, to strengthen them in difficult times. 1570, pp. 2239-40, 1576, pp. 1933-34, 1583, pp. 2040-41.

Articles against him were administered and his answers given. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1932, 1583, p. 2066.

Holland was burned at Smithfield on 27 June 1558. 1570, p. 2237, 1576, p. 1935, 1583, p. 2039.

Seth Holland

(d. 1561)

Dean of Worcester (1557 - 1559). Witness to Cardinal Pole's will. Deprived of all preferments upon the accession of Elizabeth. (CSPD; Fasti)

Seth Holland died in the Tower after Queen Mary. 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1992, 1583, p. 2101.

William Hollingworth

Fishmonger of old Fish Street

William Hollingworth testified to John Tooley's denouncing the pope from the gallows. 1563, pp. 1144-45; 1570, p. 1758; 1576, p. 1501; 1583, p. 1585.

John Hollon

Son of Mrs Hollon and Robert Lawson. Of Bedfield, Suffolk.

Hollon was forced to flee his home town for fear of persecution. 1563, p. 1696, 1570, p. 2275, 1576, p. 1964, 1583, p. 2071.

Mrs Hollon

Sister of Elizabeth Lawson. Of Bedfield, Suffolk.

Mrs Hollon was forced to flee her home town for fear of persecution. 1563, p. 1696, 1570, p. 2275, 1576, p. 1964, 1583, p. 2071.

Robert Hollon

Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Lawson. Of Bedfield, Suffolk.

Robert Holland's wife, Elizabeth Lawson's sister, was forced to flee her home town for fear of persecution. 1563, p. 1696, 1570, p. 2275, 1576, p. 1964, 1583, p. 2071.

Ho[l]mes

In a letter Bartlett Green requested relief for the following: Henry Aprice, Lancelot, Hobbes, Lother, Homes, Carre, Bockingham. 1563, p. 1466. 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1856.

Holt

Of unknown occupation. Of Colchester.

After her imprisonment in the Mote-hall in Colchester, Elizabeth Folkes was delivered to her uncle, Holt. 1570, p. 2201, 1576, p. 1899, 1583, p. 2008.

[Uncle to Elizabeth Folkes.]

John Holyman

(1495 - 1558)

Bishop of Bristol (1554 - 1558) Formerly a monk of Reading.[Fasti; DNB]

Foxe mentions John Holyman's receipt of the bishopric of Bristol in January 1554 (1570, p. 1636; 1576, p. 1396; 1583 p. 1467).

An examination of Ridley and Latimer was conducted by White (Lincoln), Brookes (Gloucester) and Holyman (Bristol) on 30 September 1555. White, Brookes and Holyman received their commission from Cardinal Pole. 1563, pp. 1297-98, 1570, pp. 1903-09, 1576, pp. 1631-39, 1583, pp. 1757-60.

John Holyman died before Queen Mary. 1563, p. 1707, 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1992, 1583, p. 2101.

Homes

Homes was a yeoman of the guard who mistreated Rowland Taylor when escorting him to his execution. 1563, p. 1077; 1570, p. 1701; 1576, p. 1452; 1583, p. 1525.

When Taylor attempted to speak to the crowd at his execution, Homes struck Taylor on the head. 1563, p. 1079; 1570, p. 1702; 1576, p. 1453; 1583, p. 1526.

Mary Honeywood

(1527 - 1620)

Daughter of Robert Waters, esq. Of Lenham, Kent. [DNB]

Mary Honeywood received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1820-21, 1576, pp. 1556-57, 1583, pp. 1638-39.

She received another letter from John Bradford. 1570, pp. 1821-22, 1576, pp. 1557-58, 1583, p. 1640.

[Note that Foxe only refers to her as 'M. H.']

John Hooke

Martyr.

John Hooke was burned in 1556 at Chester. 1570, p. 2140,1576, p. 1860 [recte 1848], 1583, p. 1954.

Richard Hooke

(d. 1555)

Martyr. Of unnknown occupation and origin.

Richard Hooke was burned at Chichester around the time of Bradford's martyrdom. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

Anna Hooper

(d. Dec. 1555)

Wife of John Hooper; born Anna de Tilley, but Anna de Tserelas when she married Hooper [Garrett, Marian Exiles sub 'Hooper, Daniel'].

Anna Hooper is described by Foxe as a 'Burgonian' (presumably a native of Bruges) and (in 1563) 'of great parentage'. Foxe also states that Hooper married her in Zurich. 1563, pp. 1049-50; 1570, p. 1675; 1576, p. 1429; 1583, p. 1503. [Actually Anna Hooper was from Antwerp and married John Hooper in Basel.]

Bullinger reported to Hooper, in a letter of 10 October 1554, that Hooper's wife and son were in Frankfurt. 1570, p. 1693; 1576, p. 1445; 1583, p. 1518.

In a letter dated 21 January 1555, John Hooper complained that his letters had not been delivered to his wife. 1563, p. 1063; 1570, p. 1685; 1576, p. 1438; 1583, p. 1511.

John Hooper sent her a long letter of consolation dated 13 October 1555. 1570, pp. 1687-90; 1576, pp. 1440-42; 1583, pp. 1513-16.

John Hooper

(d. 1555)

Bishop of Gloucester and Worcester. Martyr (DNB)

Foxe recounts Hooper's life and career before becoming a bishop. 1563, pp. 1049-50; 1570, pp. 1674-76; 1576, pp. 1429-1403 [recte 1430]; 1583, pp. 1502-03.

Hooper refused to wear vestments at his consecration and was consequently imprisoned. Ultimately he made a qualified submission. 1563, pp. 1050-52; 1570, pp. 1676-77; 1576, pp. 1403 [recte 1430]-31; 1583, pp. 1503-5.

Foxe relates his conduct as bishop. 1563, pp. 1052-53; 1570, pp. 1677-78; 1576, pp 1431-32; 1583, p. 1505.

Hooper was summoned to London on Mary's accession and imprisoned. 1563, pp. 1053-54; 1570, p. 1678; 1576, p. 1432; 1583, p. 1505.

He was ordered to attend the privy council on 22 August 1553 (1583, p. 1497 [recte 1409]).

On 31 August, Hooper appeared before the council and he was committed by them to the Fleet on the next day (1583, p. 1497 [recte 1409]). (APC IV, p. 337, has Hooper appearing on 1 September and committed to the Fleet the same day).

Foxe gives accounts of Hooper's imprisonment and examinations. 1563, pp. 1055-57; 1570, pp. 1678-80; 1576, pp. 1433-34; 1583, pp. 1506-7.

He was deprived of his bishopric, but he defended the validity of clerical marriage at his deprivation (1563, pp. 1054-55; 1570, pp. 1678-79; 1576, pp. 1432-33; 1583, p. 1403 [recte 1430]).

Hooper was rumored to have recanted after he was condemned; he wrote denying this. 1563, p. 1057; 1570, pp. 1680-81; 1576, p. 1434; 1583, pp. 1507-8.

Foxe records his degradation, journey to Gloucester and execution. 1563, pp. 1057-62 and 1064; 1570, pp. 1681-86; 1576, pp. 1434-39; 1583, pp. 1508-12.

Hooper was excommunicated and condemned to death by Stephen Gardiner on 29 January 1555 (1570, p. 1655; 1576, p. 1412; 1583, p. 1483).

His letters: 1563, pp. 1062-63; 1570, pp. 1686-93; 1576, pp. 1439-45; 1583, pp. 1512-18.

Hooper was one of the signatories to a letter of 8 May 1554 protesting against the proposed disputation at Cambridge. The letter is printed in 1563, pp. 1001-3; 1570, pp. 1639-41; 1576, pp. 1399-1400; 1583, pp. 1469-71.

On 3 January 1555, a letter was sent to Hooper informing him of the arrest of Thomas Rose's congregation at the churchyard of St. Mary-le-Bow on 1 January 1555 (1563, p. 1020).

Hooper wrote an answer to this letter (1563, p. 1020; 1570, p. 1654; 1576, p. 1411; 1583, p. 1482).

Hooper also sent a letter of encouragement to the members of Rose's congregation imprisoned in the Counter in Bread Street (1563, pp. 1021-22; 1570, pp. 1654-55; 1576, pp. 1411-12; 1583, pp. 1482-83).

He was summoned before Stephen Gardiner at St. Mary Overy's on 28 January 1554 (1570, p. 1655; 1576, p. 1412; 1583, p. 1483).

Ridley wrote a letter to Bradford and his fellow prisoners, in which Ridley speaks of his love for Taylor. The bearer of the letter to Bradford was Punt, who also carried Hooper's letters. 1570, p. 1897-98, 1576, pp. 1625-26, 1583, p. 1725.

During his examination, John Hallingdale said that Cranmer, Latimer, Ridley and Hooper were not heretics. 1563, p. 1638, 1570, p. 2222, 1576, p. 1919, 1583, p. 2026.

Hooper's Latin epistle touching matters of religion was sent to Convocation House. 1583, pp. 2135-36.

John Hopkins

Sheriff of Coventry.

John Hopkins refused to assist at the burning of Laurence Saunders and was imprisoned in the Fleet. He was driven to flee to Germany with his wife and children. He stayed in exile in Basel, where he offered aid and comfort to other exiles, until the death of Queen Mary. 1563, p. 1679.

Nicholas Hopkins

Robert Glover told his wife in a letter that he had been visited in prison by W. Brasbridge, C. Phineas and Nicholas Hopkins. 1563, pp. 1273-80, 1570, pp. 1886-89, 1576, pp. 1615-1619, 1583, pp. 1710-12.

In the letter to his wife, Glover stated that, while he was imprisoned, Hopkins and Dudley spoke to Glover about liberty of conscience. 1563, pp. 1273-80, 1570, pp. 1886-89, 1576, pp. 1615-1619, 1583, pp. 1710-12.

Richard Hopkins

Sheriff of Coventry (1554 - 1555)

Richard Hopkins received a letter from John Bradford. 1570, p. 1831, 1576, pp. 1566-67, 1583, p. 1648.

William Hopper

(d. 1555)

Martyr. Of Cranbook, Kent. Of unknown occupation.

William Hopper was examined before Nicholas Harpsfield, Richard Thornden, Faucet, and Robert Collins; he gave answers. 1563, p. 1249, 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

He was condemned '26 July' but this is referred to as occurring the day after the condemnation of Bland, Sheterden and Middleton, which was on 25 June. 1570, p. 1859,1576, p. 1591, 1583, p. 1678.

[or]

he was condemned on 16 July 1555. 1570, p. 1867, 1576, p. 1598, 1583, p. 1688.

John Hopton

(d. 1558)

Bishop of Norwich (1554 - 1558) [DNB]

John Hopton was created bishop of Norwich (1570, p. 1636; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1467).

On 12 May 1555 the privy council ordered that Thomas Ross be delivered to Hopton to be made to recant or to be tried for heresy (1583, p. 1577).

Hopton was one of the commissioners who condemned John Bradford, Laurence Saunders and Rowland Taylor to death. 1570, p. 1699; 1576, p. 1450; 1583, pp. 1523-24.

On 12 May 1555 the privy council ordered that Thomas Ross be delivered to Hopton, either to be forced to recant, or to be tried for heresy. 1583, p. 1577.

James Abbes was caught and appeared before Dr Hopton. He recanted but when the bishop gave him 40 or 20 pence [Foxe is not sure] he recanted. He was burned in Bury on 2 August 1555. 1563, p. 1244, 1570, pp. 1864-65, 1576, p. 1594, 1583, p. 1683.

Robert Samuel was cruelly treated by Dr Hopton, bishop of Norwich, and/or Dr Dunnings, the chancellor [Foxe is not sure]. 1563, p. 1270, 1570, p. 1898, 1576, p. 1609, 1583, p. 1703.

William Allen was examined and condemned by the bishop of Norwich. 1570, p. 1883, 1576, p. 1613, 1583, p. 1707.

Roger Coo was examined by the bishop of Norwich, 12 August, 1555. 1563, pp. 1272-73, 1570, pp. 1883-84, 1576, p. 1613, 1583, p. 1707.

Thomas Cobbe was examined by Dunning but condemned by the bishop of Norwich with Roger Coo, William Allen, James Abbes, and Robert Samuel. He was burned at Thetford in September 1556. 1563, p. 1271, 1570, p. 1884, 1576, pp. 1613-14 , 1583, p. 1708.

Thomas Spicer, John Denny and Edmund Poole were condemned by John Hopton and Dunning and handed over to Sir John Silliard, high sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1793, 1583, p. 1912.

Roger Bernard was examined and condemned by Hopton. Adam Foster was sent to the Eye prison and then to Norwich to be examined and then condemned by Hopton. 1563, pp. 1527-28, 1570, pp. 2098-99, 1576, pp. 1810-11, 1583, p. 1917.

The second, third and fourth examinations of John Fortune were conducted by Hopton. 1570, pp. 2100-01, 1576, p. 1812, 1583, pp. 1918-19.

Peter and Anne Moone were presented before Hopton (bishop of Norwich) and Dunning (chancellor) during their visitation of Ipswich in 1556. Three articles were presented against Peter Moone and his answers given. 1570, p. 2126, 1576, p. 1847, 1583, p. 1942.

Simon Miller was imprisoned in the bishop's house. He was condemned by Hopton and his chancellor, Michael Dunning. 1563, pp. 1602-03, 1570, p. 2197, 1576, p. 1896, 1583, p. 2005.

The second examination of Thomas Spurdance was by Hopton. 1570, pp. 2221-22, 1576, pp. 1917-18, 1583, pp. 2024-25.

John Fortune's second and third examinations were conducted by the bishop of Norwich, who condemned him. 1563, pp. 1636-38.

James Ashley was examined by Hopton, bishop of Norwich, and Dr Spenser, his chancellor, as well as Sir Edward Waldegrave. 1563, p. 1669, 1570, p. 2240, 1576, p. 1941, 1583, p. 2047.

Thomas Carman was examined and condemned by Hopton.1563, p. 1657, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

John Cooke was examined by Hopton, bishop of Norwich, and Dr Spenser, his chancellor, as well as Sir Edward Waldegrave. 1563, p. 1669, 1570, p. 2240, 1576, p. 1941, 1583, p. 2047.

Berry sent Thomas Hudson before Hopton. 1563, p. 1657, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Alexander Lane was examined by Hopton, bishop of Norwich, and Dr Spenser, his chancellor, as well as Sir Edward Waldegrave. 1563, p. 1669, 1570, p. 2240, 1576, p. 1941, 1583, p. 2047.

Robert Miles was examined by Hopton, bishop of Norwich, and Dr Spenser, his chancellor, as well as Sir Edward Waldegrave. 1563, p. 1669, 1570, p. 2240, 1576, p. 1941, 1583, p. 2047.

Thomas Rose's second examination was before Hopton, W. Woodhouse, Dr Barret and others1570, p. 1978, 1576, pp. 1978-79, 1583, p. 2084.

Thomas Rose's last appearance was before Woodhouse and Hopton. 1570, p. 1979, 1576, pp. 1980-81, 1583, pp. 2085-86.

After being questioned by Sir John Tyrrel, William Seaman was sent before Bishop Hopton who then condemned him. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2035.

John Noyes was condemned by the bishop of Norwich before Dunning, Sir W. Woodhouse, Sir Thomas Woodhouse, George Heyden, Master Spense, W. Farrar (alderman), Master Thurston, Winesden and others. 1570, p. 2217, 1576, p. 1913, 1583, p. 2021.

John Hopton died after Queen Mary. 1570, p. 2301, 1576, p. 1992, 1583, p. 2102.

[1563, p. 1707, correctly states that Hopton died before Queen Mary. He died in August 1558.]

John Horne

(d. 1556)

Martyr. Of unknown occupation and origin.

John Horne was burned at Wooten-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, with a woman, in September 1556. 1563, p. 1546, 1570, p. 2139, 1576, p. 1859, 1583, p. 1953.

[His name may have been Edward Horne. See J. G. Nichols, Narratives of the Reformation, (Camden Society Old Series, 77) pp. 69-70.]

Robert Horne

(1519 - 1580)

DD (1549). Dean of Winchester (1561). Dean of Durham (1551 - 1553: deprived. Restored 1559). Bishop of Winchester (1561 - 1580) (DNB; Garrett, Marian Exiles (Cambridge, 1938). Protestant exile under Mary. [Fines])

Robert Horn's exile is mentioned in Bradford's letter to the university town of Cambridge. 1563, pp. 1178-80, 1570, pp. 1808-09., 1576, p. 1545, 1583, p. 1627.

Foxe refers to Horne's installation as bishop of Winchester after Elizabeth's accession. 1583, p. 2128.

Robert Horneby

Gentleman. Servant and groom to Elizabeth during Mary's reign.

Robert Horneby was examined by the privy council about his religion in April 1555, and was then imprisoned in the Marshalsea. 1583, p. 1561.

Horneby was committed to the Marshalsea for refusing to attend mass. 1570, p. 2288, 1576, p. 1975, 1583, p. 2082.

He was delivered from condemnation by Dr Martin. 1570, p. 2288, 1576, p. 1975, 1583, p. 2082.

[Horneby fled into exile, appearing in Frankfurt by 1577 (Garrett, Marian Exiles).]

[See C. S. Knighton, Calendar of State Papers Domestic, Mary I, no.816 and Acts of the Privy Council 5, p. 119.]

Joan Horns

(d. 1556)

Maiden. Martyr. Of Billericay.

Joan Horns was delivered up for examination by Sir John Mordant and Edmund Tyrrell. 1563, p. 1539, 1570, p. 2090, 1576, p. 1803, 1583, p. 1910.

She was burned on 16 May 1556. 1563, p. 1539, 1570, p. 2090, 1576, p. 1803, 1583, p. 1910.

Thomas Horton

(1520 - 1564) (Fines)

Minister. MA (1549). Fellow of King's College, Cambridge (1540 - 1542). Fellow of Pembroke (c. 1548). Prebend of Durham (1560 - 1561). Rector of St Magnus, London (1560 - 1564). Of Catton, Derbyshire. (Venn) Disciple of Bucer. (Fines)

Thomas Horton fled to the Continent to avoid persecution. 1563, p. 1703, 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1973 [incorrectly numbered as 1937], 1583, p. 2081.

He travelled regularly between Germany and England to give sustenance to exiles. 1563, p. 1703, 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

He was taken en route between Maeso and Cologne but managed to be delivered out of danger. 1563, p. 1703, 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

Alexander Hosman

(d. 1557)

Servant to William Mainard. Martyr. Of Rotherfield, Sussex. (Fines)

Alexander Hosman was burned at Lewes on 22 June 1557. 1563, p. 1602, 1570, p. 2195, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2003.

W. House

Perotine Massey's child was initially saved by W. House but the bailiff insisted that the baby boy be thrust back into the flames. 1570, p. 2128, 1576, p. 1851, 1583, p. 1945.

Richard Hover

Apprentice with Nicholas Nottingham. Of Ipswich.

Richard Hover fled Ipswich for fear of persecution. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2089.

George How

Clerk

George How witnessed the degradation of John Rogers and John Hooper on 4 February 1555. 1563, p. 1058; 1570, p. 1681; 1576, p. 1435; 1583, p. 1508.

Sir George Howard

Sir George Howard was one of the leaders of the troops sent against Sir Thomas Wyatt (1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1396; 1583, p. 1467).

Foxe calls him 'Sir George Haward'.

Henry Howard

Earl of Surrey (DNB)

Foxe gives a favourable mention of Henry Howard, the earl of Surrey, as 'a worthy and ingenious gentleman' with hints that his execution was unjust and providentially punished (1570, p. 1579; 1576, p. 1347; 1583, p. 1417).

Thomas Howard

(1473 - 1554)

Earl of Surrey and 3rd duke of Norfolk. [DNB]

Thomas Howard was released from the Tower on 10 August 1553 (1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1394; 1583, p. 1465).

He presided over the treason trial and condemnation of the duke of Northumberland, his son the earl of Warwick and the marquis of Northampton on 18 August 1553 (1570, p. 1634; 1576, p. 1395; 1583, p. 1465).

He accompanied Queen Mary to Westminster Abbey for her coronation on 1 October 1553 (1570, p. 1635; 1576, p. 1395; 1583, p. 1466).

He was sent against Wyatt but was compelled to retreat when his soldiers deserted (1563, p. 916; 1570, p. 1579; 1576, p. 1347; and 1583, p. 1418).

A letter from Mary to Norfolk, describing Wyatt's capture, and dated 8 February 1554, is printed in 1563, p. 1731 and 1583, p. 2128. [It was omitted from 1570 and 1576.]

The old duke of Norfolk witnessed the sudden illness of Stephen Gardiner that preceded his death. 1583, pp. 1787-88.

Cromwell was sent with Norfolk and Suffolk to dine with Cranmer at Lambeth. 1570, p. 2036, 1576, p. 1756, 1583, p. 1862.

Mary sent a letter to him in the first year of her reign. 1583, p. 2128.

In her letter Mary told Howard that three of the Cobhams, Bret, Knevet and Rudstone, and Iseley had been arrested. [The arrest was in connection with the Wyatt rebellion, which Norfolk was sent out to suppress (and failed).] 1583, p. 2128.

Thomas Howard

(1538 - 1572)

Fourth duke of Norfolk. Privy councillor (1562)(DNB)

Thomas Howard was a participant in the Westminster disputation of 1559. 1563, p. 1717, 1583, p. 2119.

William, Lord Howard

(1510? - 1573)

1st Lord Howard of Effingham (1554 - 1573); Lord Admiral (1554 - 1573) [DNB]

William Howard accompanied Queen Mary to Westminster Abbey for her coronation on 1 October 1553 (1570, p. 1635; 1576, p. 1395; 1583, p. 1466).

He was sent to bring Princess Elizabeth to London on 11 February 1554 (1570, p. 1637; 1576, p. 1397; 1583, p. 1466).

Howard was kind and gentle to princess Elizabeth when he met with her at Hampton Court the day before Stephen Gardiner requested her to submit to Mary's authority. His kindness gave her much comfort. 1563, p. 1715, 1570, p. 2294, 1576, p. 1986, 1583, p. 2292.

William Howard was one of the examiners of John Rogers on 22 January 1555. 1563, pp. 1023-26; 1570, pp. 1657-59; 1576, pp. 1414-15; 1583, pp. 1484-86.

He was appointed to carry news of Mary's (anticipated) safe delivery of a child to Charles V. 1583, p. 1577.

A letter regarding Green's treason was sent to Bonner by the privy council on 11 November 1555 but not delivered until 17 November. It was signed by Winchester, Penbroke, Thomas Ely, William Haward, John Bourne, Thomas Wharton. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

[Foxe calls him Lord 'Haward'.]

Richard Howborough

Richard Hawborough visited John Davis in prison in an attempt to persuade him to avoid burning. He burned one of Davis's fingers for some considerable time before being convinced that Davis felt no pain. 1570, p. 2277, 1583, p. 2073.

Griffith ap Howell

Griffith ap Howell was one of the witnesses against Robert Ferrar. 1563, p. 1093; 1583, p. 1550.

John ap Howell

John ap Howell was a third claimant to the disputed vicarage of Penbryn, Cardiganshire. (1563, pp. 1089 and 1095; 1583, pp. 1547 and 1551).

[Referred to by Foxe as 'John Ap Powell']

Mrs Hubbard

Wife of Thomas Hubbard. Of Mendlesham.

The wife of Thomas Hubbard was persecuted by John Tyrrel and forced to flee Mendlesham. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1806, 1583, p. 1912.

Thomas Hubbard

Of Mendlesham.

Thomas Hubbard was persecuted by John Tyrrel and forced to flee Mendlesham. 1563, p. 1522, 1570, p. 2093, 1576, p. 1806, 1583, p. 1912.

William Hubberdine

William Hubberdine was a preacher of no great learning or stable wit who only preached what the bishops told him. 1563, p. 1317.

Enemies of Latimer were Powell of Salisbury, Wilson of Cambridge, Hubberdin and Sherwood. 1570, p. 1906, 1576, p. 1633, 1583, p. 1738.

Hubberdine railed against Latimer and also railed against Luther, Melancthon, Zwingli, Frith, and Tyndale. Hubberdine danced in the pulpit, fell and broke his leg. Wardens told him the pulpit was for preaching not dancing. 1570, p. 1912, 1576, p. 1639, 1583, p. 1748.

Sir John Huddleston

(1517 - 1557)

Privy Councillor (1553 – 1557) (Bindoff, Commons)

Sir John Huddleston was one of the signatories to a letter, dated 27 November 1554, sent from the privy council to Bishop Bonner, informing him that Queen Mary was pregnant and ordering Bonner to have prayers and Te Deums said throughout the diocese (1563, pp. 1014-15; 1570, p. 1647; 1576, p. 1405; 1583, pp. 1475-76).

Foxe calls him 'John Huddilstone'.

Hudleys

Of unknown occupation. Of London.

Hudleys was arrested with 26 others as a member of an illegal conventicle. 1563, p. 1659, 1570, p. 2235, 1576, p. 1930, 1583, p. 2037.

Thomas Hudson

(d. 1557)

Martyr. Of Selling, Kent.

Thomas Hudson was condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2154, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Hudson was one of ten martyrs imprisoned in Canterbury and condemned by Richard Thornden and Nicholas Harpsfield. He was burned at Canterbury about 15 January 1557. 1563, p. 1561, 1570, p. 2155, 1576, p. 1861, 1583, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1970].

Thomas Hudson

(1528? - 1558)

Glover. Martyr. Of Aylsham, Norfolk.

Thomas Hudson was married with three children. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2036.

He was taught to read English by Anthony and Thomas Norgate, of the same town. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2036.

He hid among his faggots for around six months to avoid persecution. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2036.

The vicar of Aylsham, Berry, inquired of Hudson's whereabouts to Hudson's wife, threatening to have her burned if she did not reveal his whereabouts. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2036.

Hudson walked about the town for three days decrying the mass before returning home to prayer and fast. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1927, 1583, p. 2036.

Thomas Hudson's neighbour, John Crouch, went to the constables, Robert Marsham and Robert Lawes, to expose Hudson, and Berry commanded a watch to be made for Hudson. Hudson was eventually caught on 22 April 1558. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2232, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Hudson appeared before Berry (who was also commissary), who railed against him. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Richard Cliffar begged Berry to be kind to Thomas Hudson. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Berry sent Thomas Hudson before Hopton. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Hudson was burned at Norwich on 19 May 1558. 1563, p. 1655, 1570, p. 2233, 1576, p. 1928, 1583, p. 2036.

Miles Huggarde (or Hoggarde)

(fl. 1557)

Hosier. Catholic controversialist [DNB]

Miles Huggarde disputed with Thomas Hawkes about baptism on 3 September 1554. He was enraged when Hawkes taunted him about his lowly social status. 1563, p. 1157; 1570, p. 1765; 1576, p. 1507; 1583, p. 1591

John Hughes

Priest

John Hughes was accused of raping his stepsister, Sage Hughes, and of fathering her illegitimate child. With the support of George Constantine, he falsely accused Meredith ap Thomas of being the father of Sage Hughes's child. 1563, p. 1090; 1583, p. 1548.

Sage Hughes

Sage Hughes accused Meredith ap Thomas of being the father of her illegitimate child. She later retracted this accusation and claimed that John Hughes, her stepbrother and a priest, was the father. Meredith ap Thomas sued her for slander. 1563, pp. 1085 and 1090; 1583, pp. 1544-45 and 1548.

John Hull

Servant of Rowland Taylor

John Hull attempted to persuade Rowland Taylor to flee and not to answer Stephen Gardiner's summons. 1563, pp. 1067-68; 1570, pp. 1694-95; 1576, p. 1446; 1583, p. 1520.

He shared a final supper with Rowland Taylor and his family on 5 February 1555. 1563, p. 1075; 1570, pp. 1699-1700; 1576, p. 1451; 1583, p. 1524.

As Rowland Taylor was being led to execution, Hull lifted Thomas Taylor up and placed him on Rowland's horse. Rowland Taylor handed the boy back to Hull and said farewell to Hull, calling him 'the faythfullest servaunt that man ever had'. (1563, p. 1076; 1570, pp. 1700-01; 1576, p. 1452; 1583, p. 1525).

John Hullier

(d. 1556)

Martyr. Curate of Babraham, Cambridgeshire. [Fines]

Foxe recounts Hullier's early life and education. 1563, p. 1513, 1570, pp. 2086, 2196 1576, pp. 1800, 1895, 1583, pp. 1906, 2004.

John Hullier was examined and sent to Cambridge Castle by Thomas Thirlby, bishop of Ely, and his chancellor. 1563, p. 1514, 1570, pp. 2086, 2196, 1576, pp. 1800, 1895, 1583, pp. 1906, 2004.

He was conveyed to Cambridge town prison (the Tolbooth), where he remained for about a quarter of a year. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

John Hullier appeared before Shaxton, Young, Segewick, Scot, Mitch and others on Palm Sunday eve at Great St Mary's. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

Brasey, mayor of Cambridge, carried John Hullier to prison again and took from him all his books, writings and papers. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

Hullier was degraded. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

He was sent to the stake on Maundy Thursday. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

He was burned at Cambridge on 2 April 1556. 1563, p. 1515, 1570, p. 2086, 1576, p. 1800, 1583, p. 1906.

At the stake, Brisley, the sergeant, bade Hullier to be silent or repent. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

George Boyes, Henry Barley and Gray [all of Trinity College] were present at the burning of John Hullier. They berated Hullier. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

Books were burned with Hullier, who died slowly but patiently at the stake, uttering prayers and holding a communion book as he died. 1570, pp. 2196-97, 1576, p. 1896, 1583, p. 2004.

Hullier died before the gunpowder that Seagar Nicholson had given him took effect. 1570, p. 2197, 1576, p. 1896, 1583, p. 2004.

Many of Hullier's body parts were taken by the crowd. 1570, p. 2197, 1576, p. 1896, 1583, p. 2004.

Prayer of John Hullier. [BL Harley 416, fos.17v-20r. Printed only in 1563, pp. 1515-16.]

Letters. 1570, pp. 2087-88, 2088-89, 1576, pp. 1801-02, 1583, pp. 1906-08.

William Hummerston

(d. 1574)

Of Dunwich, Suffolk. JP (1573 - 1574), MP (1571, 1572). (Hasler)

William Fenning , the vicar of Wenhuston, Suffolk, was presented before Justice William Hummerston for defaming the women of his parish and was forced to apologise publicly in his own church. 1576, p. 1990, 1583, p. 2101.

Philip Humphrey

(d. 1558)

Tailor. Martyr. Of Onehouse, Suffolk.

The writ for Humphrey's burning was signed by Sir Clement Higham. 1563, p. 1672, 1570, p. 2249, 1576, p. 1942, 1583, p. 2049.

Humphrey was burned at Bury shortly before the death of Mary. 1563, p. 1672, 1570, p. 2249, 1576, p. 1942, 1583, p. 2049.

Mary of Hungary

(1505 - 1558)

Sister of Charles V, regent of the Low Countries (1530 - 1555).

Mary of Hungary paid English mariners in Antwerp one hundred pistoles for firing guns to celebrate the (inaccurate) news that Mary Tudor had given birth to a son. 1570, pp. 1772; 1576, pp. 1513; 1583, p. 1596

Sir Anthony Hungerford

(by 1492 - 1558)

MP Gloucester (1553). Sheriff of Wiltshire (1527 - 1528, 1538 - 1539, 1544 - 1545, 1556 - 1557), Oxfordshire and Berkshire (1536 - 1537), Gloucester (1553 - 1554). (Bindoff)

Anthony Hungerford, the high sheriff, was present at the condemnation of Richard White and John Hunt. 1570, p. 2256, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

Master Clifford of Boscombe in Wiltshire told his father-in-law, Anthony Hungerford, not to meddle in the persecution of Richard White and John Hunt. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

Sir Anthony Hungerford sought the advice of Justice Brown on how he should act towards Richard White and John Hunt. 1563, p. 1702, 1570, p. 2256, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

Geffre was displeased with Hungerford's seeking advice elsewhere. 1563, p. 1702, 1570, p. 2256, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

Richard Hunne

(d. 1514)

Priest. Murdered in prison. [DNB; Bridgen, London, pp. 98-103]

According to Robert Smith, during his examination by Bonner and others, Hunne suffered greatly when imprisoned by Bonner and others for his beliefs. Smith claimed that Hunne suffered having red-hot pokers thrust up his nose before he was hanged. Smith then accused Bonner and his fellow examiners of telling the people that Hunne had committed suicide by hanging himself. 1563, p. 1255, 1570, p. 1872, 1576, p. 1603, 1583, p. 1692.

Hunt

Hunt was an old man, commanded by Anthony Browne to imprison Robert Hunter in the stocks. 1570, p. 1716; 1576, p. 1465; 1583, p. 1539.

John Hunt

Of Newbury.

John Hunt was one of those who witnessed Julins Palmer's second examination and made notes. 1570, p. 2121, 1576, p. 1844 [recte 1832], 1583, p. 1938.

John Hunt

John Hunt was imprisoned in Salisbury and other prisons for more than two years. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

His examination before bishops of Salisbury, Gloucester (Brookes and Capon), Dr. Geffre (chancellor) took place on 26 April 1557. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

He was brought before Dr Geffre to be condemned. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

Anthony Hungerford, the high sheriff, was present at John Hunt's condemnation. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

Master Clifford of Boscombe in Wiltshire told his father-in-law, Anthony Hungerford, not to meddle in the persecution of Richard White and John Hunt. 1563, p. 1702, 1570, p. 2256, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

Hungerford sought the advice of Justice Brown on how he should act towards White and Hunt. 1563, p. 1702, 1570, p. 2256, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

John Hunt remained in prison until Elizabeth's accession. 1570, p. 2254, 1576, p. 1947, 1583, p. 2054.

Martin Hunt

(d. 1556)

Martin Hunt died of starvation in the King's Bench, Southwark, on 29 June 1556. 1563, p. 1527, 1570, p. 2098, 1576, p. 1810, 1583, p. 1917.

Mr Hunter

Hunter was present for the judgement against Bucer and Phagius on 17 January 1557. 1563, p. 1538, 1570, p. 2147, 1576, p. 1867, 1583, p. 1956.

When the commission found no witnesses to support Bucer and Phagius, they called aside Drs Young, Sedgwick, Bullock, Taylor, Maptide, Hunter, Parker, Redman, as well as Brown, Gogman, Rud, Johnson, Mitch, Raven and Carre. They were all commanded to give witness against Bucer and Phagius. 1563, p. 1538, 1570, p. 2147, 1576, p. 1867, 1583, p. 1956.

Robert Hunter

Brother of William Hunter

Robert Hunter supplied Foxe with the account of his brother's martyrdom which was used in 1570 and all subsequent editions 1570, p. 1712; 1576, p. 1462; 1583, p. 1536.

Robert Hunter witnessed his brother's condemnation on 9 February 1555. 1570, p. 1714; 1576, p. 1463; 1583, p. 1537.

At his brother's execution, Robert refused to attempt to persuade William to recant; instead he encouraged him. William at the stake gave Robert his psalter. 1570, p. 1716; 1576, p. 1464; 1583, p. 1538.

Robert Hunter was imprisoned in the stocks and interrogated by Anthony Browne after his brother's death. 1570, p. 1716; 1576, p. 1465; 1583, p. 1539.

William Hunter

(d. 1555)

Weaver's apprentice and martyr

William Hunter refused to attend mass in London in 1553; he returned home to Brentwood, Essex. 1570, p. 1712; 1576, p. 1462; 1583, p. 1536.

He was denounced to Thomas Wood, the vicar of South Weald, for reading scriptures in English. He was examined by Wood, who denounced William Hunter to Anthony Browne. 1570, p. 1713; 1576, p. 1462; 1583, p. 1536.

Hunter was brought before Browne and interrogated; Hunter was then sent to Bonner by Browne. 1570, pp. 1713-14; 1576, pp. 1462-63; 1583, pp. 1536-37.

William Hunter was examined by Bonner and condemned. 1563, p. 1110. [NB: This account of Hunter's examinations, based on Bonner's registers, was replaced in subsequent editions by a more detailed account of Bonner's treatment of Hunter.]

Hunter was detained by Bonner for nine months, during which time the bishop tried both harsh and lenient treatment to persuade him to recant. Finally he condemned Hunter. 1570, pp. 1714-15; 1576, pp. 1463-64; 1583, pp. 1537-38.

Foxe mentions that Hunter was examined by Bishop Bonner on 8 February 1555; he was condemned by Bishop Bonner on 9 February 1555. 1570, p. 1705; 1576, p. 1465; 1583, p. 1539.

William Hunter was sent to Brentwood to be burned. Hunter refused pressure at his execution to recant and died constantly on 26 March 1555. 1563, p. 1110; 1570, pp. 1715-16; 1576, p. 1464; 1583, pp. 1538-39. [NB: The date of Hunter's execution is given as 25 March in the 1563 edition; this is corrected in subsequent editions.]

Hunter wrote a short letter to his mother shortly before his martyrdom. 1583, p. 2149.

John Huntingdon

(died 1582)

The privy council described John Huntingdon as a 'seditiouse preacher remayning nowe about Lynne and Walsingham' and ordered his arrest on 20 November 1553, for making 'a rayling ryme against Doctour Stokes and the Blessed Sacrament' (1583, p. 1417; APC IV, p. 369).

(See Usher, 'Backing Protestantism: The London Godly, the Exchequer and the Foxe Circle' in David Loades, (ed.) John Foxe: An Historical Perspective (Aldershot: Ashgate Press) 1999 pp. 127 and 128, and 129 and 132).

Huntingdon was released by the privy council on 3 December 1553 after promising to amend both his life and doctrine (APC IV, p. 375 - not in 1583 or any edition of Foxe).

After his release, Huntingdon fled into exile. In 1560, Huntingdon was made a canon of Exeter and he held numerous livings in Devon and Somerset (Garrett, Marian Exiles, p. 194).

Anne Askew had described Huntingdon, together with Edward Crome, in 1545, as 'men of wisdome' (1563, p. 670; 1570, p. 1414; 1576, p. 1205; and 1583, p. 1235).

Mr Huntington

Minister. Of Boulogne[?]

Master Huntington assisted William Hastlen in avoiding execution in Boulogne in 1547. 1583, p. 2137.

Hurland

Laurence Saunders sent Hurland letters from prison. 1570, pp. 1672-73; 1576, p. 1428; 1583, pp. 1501-02.

Mr Hurst

Father of Jeffrey Hurst.

Lelond entered Hurst's house and sent Ralph Parkinson, his priest, and the Shakerley's servant and others to search the house. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

Alice Hurst

Sister of John and Jeffrey Hurst. Of Shakersley, Lancashire.

John Hurst was bound with his mother in the sum of £100 to betray the whereabouts of his brother Jeffrey and sister Alice. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

[See Christopher Haigh, Reformation and Resistance in Tudor Lancashire (Cambridge, 1975), pp. 172, 187, 192.]

Edmund Hurst

(at least 1506 - 1556)

Labourer. Martyr. Of St. James's parish, Colchester.

On 6 June 1556 Darbyshire, Bonner's chancellor, read articles against Edmund Hurst (essentially the same as those against Thomas Whittle). He gave answers. 1563, pp. 1523-24, 1570, p. 2095, 1576, p. 1808, 1583, p. 1914-16.

Hurst signed a letter written with his fellow sufferers that berated Feckenham for preaching against them on 14 June 1556. 1563, pp. 1526-27, 1570, p. 2097, 1576, pp. 1809-10, 1583, p. 1916.

He was imprisoned at Newgate and burned at Stratford-le-Bow 27 on June 1556. 1563, p. 1525, 1570, p. 2097, 1576, p. 1808, 1583, p. 1916.

Edward Hurst

Foxe records Edward Hurst as a witness to the behaviour in church of Thomas Lelond, the persecutor of Jeffrey, John, and Alice Hurst and their mother. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2075.

Jeffrey Hurst

Nail maker. Of Shakerley, Lancashire.

Jeffrey Hurst was the son of a yeoman and married the sister of George Marsh. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2075.

He fled to Yorkshire for fear of persecution, leaving his wife and child. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 1076.

He secretly returned home at night when possible. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

Hurst would secretly take communion with Reneses, Best, Brodbanke and Russel, who were all preachers. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

He returned home after the death of his father for around seven or eight weeks. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

The house was searched under the direction of Thomas Lelond, justice, and Hurst's books were found, including Tindal's translation of the New Testament. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

He was examined by Lelond. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

Hurst fell ill after performing the duty of ensuring that Queen Elizabeth's proceedings took place, and died. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

[Brother-in-law of George Marsh.]

[See Christopher Haigh, Reformation and Resistance in Tudor Lancashire (Cambridge, 1975), pp. 85, 172, 173, 187, 188, 192.]

John Hurst

Brother of Jeffrey and Alice Hurst.

John Hurst was bound with his mother in the sum of £100 to betray the whereabouts of his brother Jeffrey and sister Alice. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

He asked Parkinson for one of his father's books. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

[See Christopher Haigh, Reformation and Resistance in Tudor Lancashire (Cambridge, 1975), p. 187.]

Mrs Hurst

Mother of Jeffrey Hurst. Of Shakersley, Lancashire.

Thomas Lelond spoke with Mrs Hurst during the search of her house for her son's possessions. He called her an old fool and threatened her with prison. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2075.

Lelond asked Mrs Hurst where her son Jeffrey and daughter Alice were. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

Lelond had John Hurst bound with his mother in the sum of £100 to betray the whereabouts of his brother Jefrrey and sister Alice. 1570, p. 2280, 1576, p. 1968, 1583, p. 2077.

[See Christopher Haigh, Reformation and Resistance in Tudor Lancashire (Cambridge, 1975), p. 208.]

John Hurt

(b. 1486?)

Prisoner in the common hall of Derby for debt.

John Hurt read to Joan Waste from her New Testament. 1570, p. 2039, 1576, p. 1859, 1583, p. 1952.

Anthony Hussey

(d. 1560)

Cranmer's chief registrar. Under Mary registrar in the Court of Arches and of the chapter of St Paul's Cathedral. Governor of the Muscovy Company. Governor of the English merchants in Antwerp. [ See MacCulloch, Cranmer, p. 608 and J. G. Nichols, Narratives, p. 216.]

John Story commanded Thomas Green be brought to Walbrook before the commissioners. He was eventually sent before Hussey. 1563, p. 1688, 1570, p. 2263, 1576, p. 1954, 1583, p. 2051.

Thomas Green told Hussey that John Bean, an apprentice to Tottle, had received a copy of a book called 'Antichrist' from him. 1563, p. 1688, 1570, p. 2263, 1576, p. 1954, 1583, p. 2051.

Elizabeth Young's first examination took place before Hussey. 1570, pp. 2268-69, 1576, pp. 1958-59, 1583, pp. 2065-66.

Thomas Hussey

Of the Arches. Gentleman from Lincolnshire; JP in Lincolnshire (1555) [SP11/5, no. 6].

Thomas Hussey was once an officer in the duke of Norfolk's house. 1563, p. 1191, 1570, p. 1786, 1576, p. 1526, 1583, p. 1609.

He had gone to the 'Reuestry' [registry?] to enquire for 'one Stoning' and when told by the undermarshals that there was no one of that name, he entered the house and met John Bradford. 1563, p. 1191, 1570, p. 1786, 1576, p. 1526, 1583, p. 1609.

Thomas Hussey met Bradford and spoke with him after his first examination. He told him that he could organise an escape for him, and that all those who had witnessed the examination could see that they had not reason to hold Bradford, yet Bradford did not want any assistance. 1563, p. 1191, 1570, p. 1786, 1576, p. 1525, 1583, p. 1609.

Philpot's eleventh examination, on St Andrew's day, was before Durham, Chichester, Bath, Bonner, the prolocutor, Christopherson, Chadsey, Morgan of Oxford, Hussey of the Arches, Weston, John Harpsfield, Cosin, and Johnson. 1563, pp. 1425-34, 1570, pp. 1986-92, 1576, pp. 1710-15, 1583, pp. 1817-22.

Barlett Green wrote a farewell verse in a book of Master Hussey of the Temple 1563, p. 1465, 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

Bartlett Green wrote a letter to Master Hussey, Master Boyer, Master Goring, Master Farneham, Master Fletewood, Master Rosewel, Master Bell, Master Calthorp and others. 1563, pp. 1465-66, 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

In a letter Green asked Fleetwood to remember Wittrance and Cooke, also stating: 'M Fernham and M Bell, with M Hussey (as I hope) will dispatch Palmer and Richardson with his companions'. 1563, p. 1466, 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

A commission was sent to Kent to find out the truth about Cranmer's beliefs and the charges of heresy against him. The commission members were Dr Belhouse, Chauncellor Cox and Hussey the registrar. 1570, p. 2042, 1576, p. 1761, 1583, p. 1867.

Katherine Hut

(d. 1556)

Widow. Martyr. Of Bocking, Essex.

Katherine Hut was delivered up for examination by Sir John Mordant and Edmund Tyrrell, through a letter written to Bonner. 1563, p. 1519, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1910.

Articles were brought against her which she answered. 1563, pp. 1519-20, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, pp. 1910-11.

She refused to recant 13 April 1556. 1563, p. 1520, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1911.

She was condemned by Bonner.1563, p. 1520, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1911.

She was burned on 16 May 1556. 1563, p. 1520, 1570, p. 2091, 1576, p. 1804, 1583, p. 1911.