Jonathan Tillotson
Parents
John Tillotson
John Tillotson
1618 - 1670
Spouse
Mary Jones
Mary Jones
1656 - 1739
Children

He was apprenticed in the tanning trade to his brother John, and after the birth of his first child he returned to Lyme to establish his own Tannery.  His estate included shoemaker's tools.  He also farmed largely in addition to his trade.

1659


Jul 6
1659 Parisian police raid a monastery, sending monks to prison for eating meat and drinking wine during Lent.

1694


Nov 17
Age: 35y
1694 • The Bank of England is founded through Royal charter by the Whig-dominated Parliament of England following a proposal by the Scottish merchant William Paterson to raise capital by offering safe and steady returns of interest guaranteed by future taxes. A total of £1.2 million is raised for the war effort against Louis XIV by the end of the year to establish the first-ever government debt.

1709


Feb 15
Age: 49y
1709 • The hot air balloon of Bartolomeu de Gusmão flies in Portugal.

1709


Oct 3
Age: 50y

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