Brief Life History of Robert
Robert Cromwell was born in Huntingdonshire, England as the son of Sir Henry Cromwell and Lady Joan Warren. He had at least 1 son and 4 daughters with Elizabeth Steward. He died in 1617, and was buried in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England.
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- Robert Cromwell, "Find A Grave Index"
- Robert Cromwell, "England, Huntingdonshire Parish Registers"
- Robert Cromwell in entry for Katheren Cromwell, "England, Huntingdonshire Parish Registers"
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1549 · Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.
1558 · Act of Uniformity
The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.
1569 · State Lottery
A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from a place so named in Nottinghamshire, from Old English crumb ‘bent, crooked’ + well(a) ‘spring, stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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