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I am researching a man named Hew Draper. Any and all help is appreciated

4 points by acolderentity 2 years ago · 10 comments · 1 min read


Hew Draper was an innkeeper that was accused of witchcraft in 1561. He was imprisoned for 2 years in the Tower of London, and there is no record of him after his sentence. He's probably dead, but any info about him is wanted.

ian0 2 years ago

For more context it turns out Hew made some interesting carvings on the wall while in the tower [0]

OP you can check out the national archives list of resources here [1], there is a section on tracing a person by name.

[0] https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2...

[1] https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/...

  • acolderentityOP 2 years ago

    Nothing yet, but thanks. Honestly, from what it looks like, all Draper did was draw a horoscope. We can always hope it's magic, though.

beardyw 2 years ago

> He's probably dead

In what way is it possible he isn't?

ssgodderidge 2 years ago

__probably dead__

Um? Any evidence to say he's not dead?

rboyd 2 years ago

thanks a lot buddy now you got the Highlander theme song stuck in my head

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