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A Mandamus

In the proceedings of the Vestry for June, 1747,
it is said that a Mandamus was presented to the
Vestry in behalf of William Grove; who being examined
denied that he knew anything of its being
prosecuted, and also quit all claim to the Clerk's
place. This is the first instance of a Mandamus
being served on a Vestry that I have met with. It
is explained by a note on the margin by the Minister,
thus: "William Grove was recommended to
me by Capt. Newton as a person capable to be
Clerk Etc. but on trial was found not capable.
Also he came into the County convicted, though
probably he might have behaved well afterward.
For these reasons I appointed Wm. Champneys
Clerk, which occasioned the Mandamus."

William Grove was made Sexton at the new
Church.

In 1748, in addition to the usual items, payments
were made to John Graham, Valentine
Wade, Mary Willis, Baldwin Dade, John Carlyle,

and William Moore for levies overcharged, and
to Dr. John Hunter for services to the poor.