Call Number:

C1033

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 1 box
• 0.2 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Citations should be as follows: John Anstis Collection, Box #, Folder #, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1700-1715 (inclusive)

Creator:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections, Anstis, John, 1639-1714, and Anstis, John, 1669-1744

Form:

Documents -- England -- 18th century. and Family papers -- England -- 18th century.

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of family documents of John Anstis (1639-1714) of Lunna in the parish of St Neot in Cornwall, including materials regarding his daughter, Mary Hooper.

John Anstis (1639-1714) was Registrar of the Archdeaconry Court of Cornwall in Lunna in the parish of St Neot in Cornwall. His son John Anstis (1669-1744) was Garter King-of-Arms from 1719 to 1744 and a heraldic writer.

The collection consists chiefly of documents of John Anstis (1639-1714) and his family. Most of the documents concern property, clothing, and jewelry belonging to and left by Anstis's daughter, Mrs. Mary Hooper, at the time of her death, as well as to expenses incurred while Mary was living will her father during her terminal illness.

Arranged by accession number.