Colchester Poll Book 1768
A poll book recording the voters in the 1768 parliamentary election for Colchester, listing 739 voters by name, occupation and how they cast their vote. Poll books are a valuable genealogical source — they record adult male householders who voted in contested elections, many of whom do not appear in other records of the period.
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| Surname | Forename | Occupation | Voted for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylett | Samuel | Weaver | |
| Alefounder | Robert | Quarter Master to the 35th Regiment | |
| Bacon | Sir Richard | Baronet | |
| Finch | S.... | Weaver | |
| Smythies | Francis | Gent. Town Clerk |
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