List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1740–1744

This is a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the years 1740–1744. For acts passed until 1707, see the list of acts of the Parliament of England and the list of acts of the Parliament of Scotland. See also the list of acts of the Parliament of Ireland.

For acts passed from 1801 onwards, see the list of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. For acts of the devolved parliaments and assemblies in the United Kingdom, see the list of acts of the Scottish Parliament, the list of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the list of acts and measures of Senedd Cymru; see also the list of acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.

The number shown after each act's title is its chapter number. Acts are cited using this number, preceded by the year(s) of the reign during which the relevant parliamentary session was held; thus the Union with Ireland Act 1800 is cited as "39 & 40 Geo. 3 c. 67", meaning the 67th act passed during the session that started in the 39th year of the reign of George III and which finished in the 40th year of that reign. Note that the modern convention is to use Arabic numerals in citations (thus "41 Geo. 3" rather than "41 Geo. III"). Acts of the last session of the Parliament of Great Britain and the first session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom are both cited as "41 Geo. 3".

Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain did not have a short title; however, some of these acts have subsequently been given a short title by acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (such as the Short Titles Act 1896).

Before the Acts of Parliament (Commencement) Act 1793 came into force on 8 April 1793, acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain were deemed to have come into effect on the first day of the session in which they were passed. Because of this, the years given in the list below may in fact be the year before a particular act was passed.

1740 (14 Geo. 2)

The seventh session of the 8th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 18 November 1740 until 25 April 1741.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Land Tax Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 1	18 December 1740
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-one. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Taxation Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 2	21 March 1741
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-one. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Exportation Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 3	21 March 1741
An Act to prohibit for a Time therein limited the Exportation of Corn, Grain (Rice excepted), Meal, Malt, Flour, Bread, Biscuit, Starch, Beef, Pork, and Bacon. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Licence to Joseph Porter, etc., to Import Silk Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 4	21 March 1741
An Act to empower Joseph Porter, James Bourdieu, and Abraham Desmarette, to import a certain Quantity of Raw Silk, of the Growth of Spain, from Leghorn.
Nether Knutsford Church Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 5	21 March 1741
An Act for making the Chapelry of Nether Knutsford, in the Parish of Rosthern, and County of Chester, a separate and distinct Parish; and for erecting a Parish Church therein, endowing the same, settling the Right of Presentation thereto, and other Purposes.
Cattle Stealing Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 6	21 March 1741
An Act to render the Laws more effectual, for preventing the stealing and destroying of Sheep and other Cattle. (Repealed by Criminal Statutes Repeal Act 1827)
Importation into Scotland Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 7	21 March 1741
An Act for licensing the Importation of Victual from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas, into Scotland, in Time of Dearth and Scarcity. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
River Dee Navigation Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 8	21 March 1741
An Act for incorporating the Undertakers of the Navigation of the River Dee.
Mutiny Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 9	21 March 1741
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Small Debts (London) Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 10	21 March 1741
An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the Third Year of the Reign of King James the First, intituled, "An Act for the recovering of small Debts, and for the relieving of poor Debtors, in London."
Gloucester Water Supply Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 11	21 March 1741
An Act for supplying the City of Gloucester with fresh Water.
Kent and Sussex Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 12	21 March 1741
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament, for repairing the Roads leading from Sevenoaks to Woodsgate and Tunbridge Wells, and from Woodsgate to Kippings Cross, in the County of Kent; and also for repairing the Roads from Kippings Cross aforesaid, to Lamberhurst Pound and Pullens Hill, in the said County, and to Flimwell Vent, in the County of Sussex.
Hertfordshire Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 13	21 March 1741
An Act to enlarge the Terms and Powers granted by Three several Acts, made in the Ninth and Twelfth Years of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, and in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for amending the Highways leading from Royston, in the County of Hertford, to Wandsford Bridge, in the County of Huntingdon, so far as the same relate to the Roads lying in the Middle and South Divisions of the said Highways.
Ely Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 14	21 March 1741
An Act to enlarge the Terms and Powers granted by an Act made in the First Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Road leading from Chatteris Ferry (which divides the Isle of Ely from the County of Huntingdon) to Hammonds Eau, and from thence to Somersham Bridge, at Somersham Towns End, in the said County."
Gainsborough Church Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 15	21 March 1741
An Act for finishing and compleating the Parish Church of Gainsborough, in the County of Lincoln.
Kensington, Chelsea and Fulham Roads (Toll Continuance) Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 16	21 March 1741
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads in the Parishes of Kensington, Chelsea, and Fulham, and other Parishes therein mentioned, in the County of Middlesex;" and for repairing some other Roads, in the Parish of St. George, Hanover Square, and the said Parishes of Kensington and Chelsea.
Delay of Cause after Issue Joined Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 17	21 March 1741
An Act to prevent Inconveniencies arising from Delays of Causes after Issue joined.
Indemnity Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 18	21 March 1741
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Employments within the Time limited by Law; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Wakefield, etc., Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 19	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing the Roads from a Place called Redhouse, near Doncaster, to Wakefield, and through the said Town of Wakefield, by Dewsbury, Hightoun and Lightcliff, to the Town of Halifax, in the West Riding of the County of York.
Common Recoveries, etc. Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 20	21 March 1741
An Act to amend the Law concerning Common Recoveries; and to explain and amend an Act made in the Twenty-ninth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, intituled, "An Act for Prevention of Frauds and Perjuries," so far as the same relates to Estates pur auter Vie. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Papists Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 21	21 March 1741
An Act to indemnify Protestant Purchasers of Estates of Papists, against the Penalties or Forfeitures Papists are liable to, for not having enrolled their Estates, in Pursuance of an Act of the Third Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Salt Duties Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 22	21 March 1741
An Act for granting and continuing the Duties upon Salt, and upon Red and White Herrings, for the further Term of Seven Years; and for allowing Rock Salt to be used, in making of Salt from Seawater, at the Salt Works at Neath, in the County of Glamorgan. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Yorkshire Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 23	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing the Road from Wakefield to Pontefract, and from thence to a Place called Weeland, in the Township of Hensall, and from Pontefract to Wentbridge, in the Township of Darrington, in the West Riding of the County of York.
Waterbeach Level, Northampton (Drainage) Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 24	21 March 1741
An Act for the effectual Draining and Preservation of Waterbeach Level, in the County of Cambridge; and to establish an Agreement made between the Lord of the Manor of Waterbeach cum Denny and the Commoners within the said Manor.
Ellands to Leeds Road Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 25	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing the Road leading from Eland, to the Town of Leeds, in the West Riding of the County of York.
Caddington Church Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 26	21 March 1741
An Act for making a Chapel lately built by John Coppin Esquire, at Market Street, in the Parish of Cadington, in the County of Hertford, a perpetual Cure and Benefice; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Saint Botolph, Aldgate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 27	21 March 1741
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of Saint Botolph without Aldgate, in the City of London, and County of Middlesex, to re-build the Church of the said Parish.
Doncaster and Tadcaster Road Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 28	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing the Roads from Doncaster, through Ferrybridge, to the South Side of Tadcaster Cross, and also from Ferrybridge to Wetherby, and from thence to Borough Bridge, in the County of York.
Wiltshire Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 29	21 March 1741
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Horseley Upright Gate, leading down Bowden Hill, in the County of Wilts, to the Top of Kingsdown Hill, in the Parish of Box, in the said County."
Estates of John Coggs and John Dan Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 30	21 March 1741
An Act for appointing new Commissioners and Trustees, for putting in Execution an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, intituled, "An Act for vesting the Estate and Effects of John Coggs and John Dann, Goldsmiths and Copartners, in Trustees, for the speedier Payment of their Creditors;" and for determining Differences thereupon.
Doncaster and Salter's Brook Road Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 31	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing the Road from Doncaster (through the Parish of Peniston), in the County of York, to Saltersbrooke, in the County of Chester; and also the Road from Rotherham, in the said County of York, to Hartcliffe Hill, in the said Parish of Peniston.
Leeds and Halifax Roads Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 32	21 March 1741
An Act for repairing and enlarging the Roads from the Town of Selby, in the West Riding of the County of York, to the Town of Leeds, and from thence (in Two several Branches, One through Bradford and Horton, and the other through Bowling and Wibsey, to the Town of Halifax, in the same Riding.
Bridges Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 33	8 April 1741
An Act to supply some Defects in the Laws for repairing and re-building County Bridges; for repairing, enlarging, erecting, and providing, Houses of Correction; and for passing Rogues and Vagabonds. (Repealed by Highways Act 1959)
Continuance of Laws Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 34	8 April 1741
An Act to continue an Act for Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons, and Two subsequent Acts, for explaining and amending the same; and also to continue an Act for the free Importation of Cochineal and Indico. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Cloth Manufacture Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 35	8 April 1741
An Act for continuing an Act, passed in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, to explain and amend a former Act, passed in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for the better regulating the Manufacture of Cloth, in the West Riding of the County of York; and for making the said Acts more effectual. (Repealed by 5 Geo. 3. c. 51)
Importation Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 36	25 April 1741
An Act for opening a Trade to and from Persia, through Russia. (Repealed by 3 Geo. 4. c. 42)
Bubble Schemes (Colonies) Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 37	25 April 1741
An Act for restraining and preventing several unwarrantable Schemes and Undertakings, in His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in America. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Navy Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 38	25 April 1741
An Act for the Encouragement and Increase of Seamen, and for the better and speedier Manning His Majesty's Fleet. (Repealed by 11 Geo. 4. & 1 Will. 4. c. 20)
Longitude and Latitude Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 39	25 April 1741
An Act for surveying the Chief Ports and Head Lands, on the Coasts of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Islands and Plantations thereto belonging, in order to the more exact Determination of the Longitude and Latitude thereof. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Westminster Bridge Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 40	25 April 1741
An Act to enable the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surrey, to raise a further Sum of Money, towards finishing the said Bridge, and to perform the other Trusts reposed in them; and for exchanging of Tickets unclaimed in the Westminster Bridge Lottery of the Twelfth Year of His present Majesty's Reign; and for making Provision for Tickets in the said Lottery, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed.
Supply, etc. Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 41	25 April 1741
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, out of the Sinking Fund; and for applying other Sums therein mentioned for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fortyone; and for allowing a Drawback of the Duties upon Coals used in Fire Engines, for draining Tin and Copper Mines, in the County of Cornwal; and for appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and for making forth Duplicates of Exchequer Bills, Lottery Tickets, and Orders, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed; and for the giving further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures and Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Preservation of Roads Act 1740 (repealed)			14 Geo. 2. c. 42	25 April 1741
An Act for the Preservation of the Public Roads, in that Part of Great Britain called England. (Repealed by 7 Geo. 3. c. 42)
Portsmouth Water Supply (Farlington) Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 43	25 April 1741
An Act to enable Thomas Smith Esquire, Lord of the Manor of Farlington, in the County of Southampton, to supply the Town of Portsmouth and Parts adjacent with good and wholesome Water, at his own proper Costs and Charges.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of John de Pesters Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 1	18 December 1740
An Act for naturalizing John De Pesters Esquire.
Robert Duke of Manchester's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 2	21 March 1741
An Act for enabling Robert Duke of Manchester to make a Jointure on his present Dutchess, and to make Leases of certain Parts of his Estate; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Vesting the seat and estates of Nicholas, Earl of Scarsdale (deceased) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, comprised in his settlement and will, and his furniture, in trustees to be sold for speedier payment of debts, and preserving the surplus to be applied for the uses of his settlement and will.			14 Geo. 2. c. 3	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting the Seat and Estates of Nicholas late Earl of Scarsdale, deceased, in the several Counties of Derby and Nottingham, comprized in his Settlement and Will, and the Furniture there at his Death, in Trustees, to be sold, for speedier Payment of his Debts; and preserving the Surplus to go according to his said Settlement and Will.
Mary Viscountess Barrington's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 4	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting in William Wildman Lord Viscount Barrington in the Kingdom of Ireland, for Life, certain Messuages and Tenements in the City of London, late the Estate of Mary Lady Viscountess Barrington his Wife, upon the Terms mentioned in their Marriage Settlement.
Enabling Sir John Jennings and his son George Jennings (a minor) to convey estates in Surrey and Hertfordshire for the benefit of George Jennings and any future wife and issue.			14 Geo. 2. c. 5	21 March 1741
An Act for enabling Sir John Jennings and George Jennings Esquire his Son, a Minor, to convey certain Estates in Surrey and Hertfordshire, for the Benefit of the said George Jennings, and such Wife as he shall marry, and the Issue of such Marriage.
Vesting part of the tithes of Reigate (Surrey) in Robert Scawen and settling another estate to the uses limited of the said tithes by Sir William Scawen's will.			14 Geo. 2. c. 6	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting Part of the Tithes of Rygate, in the County of Surrey, in Robert Scawen Esquire, and his Heirs; and for settling another Estate to the Uses limited of the said Tithes by the Will of Sir William Scawen Knight, deceased.
Estates late of Thomas Lewis (deceased): vesting in trustees to be sold for payment of debts and legacies.			14 Geo. 2. c. 7	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting the Freehold and Leasehold Estates late of Thomas Lewis of Soberton Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for raising Money, to discharge his Debts and Legacies.
William Huddleston's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 8	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting certain Manors, Lands, and Tenements, of William Hudleston Esquire, in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts.
John Neale's Estates Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 9	21 March 1741
An Act for Sale of the Estate of John Neale Esquire, in the County of Bucks; and for settling another Estate, in the County of Warwick, in Lieu thereof.
Thomas Western's settled estate in Buckinghamshire: vesting in him and his heirs and settling another in Cambridgeshire to uses of marriage settlement and rendering more effectual a power of revocation therein contained.			14 Geo. 2. c. 10	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Thomas Western Esquire, in the County of Buckingham, in him and his Heirs; and for settling another Estate, in the County of Cambridge, of greater Value, to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement; and also for rendering a Power of Revocation, contained in that Settlement, more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Great Driffield and Little Driffield (Yorkshire) Inclosure etc. Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 11	21 March 1741
An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Pastures, and Commons, in the Townships of Great Driffield and Little Driffield, in the County of York; and for settling certain Yearly Payments to the Prebendary of Driffield for the Time being, in Lieu of his Tithes, pursuant to an Agreement and an Award made for those Purposes.
Chawton (Hampshire) Inclosure Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 12	21 March 1741
An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, and an Award, for dividing and enclosing certain Common Fields, and a Common called Chawton Common, in the Parish of Chawton, in the County of Southampton.
Sherston Magna (Wiltshire) Inclosure Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 13	21 March 1741
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, lying in the Manor and Parish of Sherston Magna, in the County of Wilts.
Brinklow (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 14	21 March 1741
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, and Waste Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Brincklow, in the County of Warwick.
John Rice: enabling him and his heirs to take the surname Tutt, pursuant to the will of John Tutt, deceased.			14 Geo. 2. c. 15	21 March 1741
An Act to enable John Rice and his Heirs to take and use the Surname of Tutt, pursuant to the Will of John Tutt Gentleman, deceased.
Edward Burnaby (an infant): enabling him and his heirs male to take the surname Greene, pursuant to the will of Thomas Greene, and other provisions.			14 Geo. 2. c. 16	21 March 1741
An Act for enabling Edward Burnaby an Infant, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take the Surname of Greene, pursuant to the Will of Thomas Greene Esquire, deceased; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Francis Thistlethwaite: enabling him and his heirs male to take the surname Whithed, pursuant to the will of Richard Withed.			14 Geo. 2. c. 17	21 March 1741
An Act to enable Francis Thistlethwaite Esquire and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Whithed, pursuant to the Will and Codicils of Richard Whithed Esquire, deceased.
Thomas Edmunds' Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 18	21 March 1741
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Edmunds Esquire, in Trustees, to be sold, for raising Money, to discharge the Debts of himself and his late Father, deceased; and for settling another Estate, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.
Naturalization of John Richard Brinkman Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 19	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing John Richard Brinckman Esquire.
Naturalization of Martin Kuyck Van Mierop Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 20	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing Martin Kuyck Van Mierop.
Naturalization of Gideon Bourdillon, John Billon and Matthew Housman Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 21	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing Gedeon Bourdillon, John David Billon, and Mathew Housman.
Naturalization of Eve Superiori Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 22	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing Eve Superiori, alias Smith.
Naturalization of Ernest Barnerd Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 23	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing Ernest Barnerd.
Naturalization of Everand Ludewig Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 24	21 March 1741
An Act for naturalizing Everard John Ludewig.
Confirming and establishing a partition agreed between Henry Duke of Beaufort and William Duke of Portland of manors and lands in Hampshire and Wiltshire where they are fiefed as tenants in common and settling their shares to same uses as before partition.			14 Geo. 2. c. 25	8 April 1741
An Act for establishing and confirming a Partition agreed to be made, between Henry Duke of Beaufort and William Duke of Portland, of the several Manors, Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Southampton and Wilts, whereof they are seised as Tenants in Common; and for settling their specific Shares and Allotments to such Uses as their undivided Moieties thereof now stand limited; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling William Earl of Stafford to settle his estate whilst about 19 years old, upon his marriage to Lady Anne Campbell.			14 Geo. 2. c. 26	8 April 1741
An Act to enable William Earl of Strafford, an Infant of about the Age of Nineteen Years, to make a Settlement of his Estate, upon his Marriage with the Lady Anne Campbell.
Explaining and making more effectual an Act concerning Earl Cowper's estate.			14 Geo. 2. c. 27	8 April 1741
An Act for explaining and making more effectual an Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for discharging Part of the settled Estate of William Earl Cowper, in the County of Hertford, from the Uses and Limitations of a former Settlement; and for settling and securing an Equivalent for the same, to the like Uses."
Earl of Arran's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 28	8 April 1741
An Act for enabling the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Arran to raise Money, by Sale or Mortgage of Part of his Estate in the Kingdom of Ireland, for Payment of Debts, and for other Purposes.
Viscount of Garnock's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 29	8 April 1741
An Act to enable George Viscount of Garnock to sell Lands, in the Counties of Dunbarton and Air, for Payment of Debts charged thereupon; and to purchase other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses as the Estate to be sold is settled.
Vacating a 100 year term in a voluntary settlement made by Sir Hugh Clopton and creating a new term of 1000 years in lieu.			14 Geo. 2. c. 30	8 April 1741
An Act for vacating a Term of One Hundred Years, in a voluntary Settlement made by Sir Hugh Clopton Knight; and for creating a new Term of One Thousand Years, in Lieu thereof, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Francis Pemberton's Estate Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 31	8 April 1741
An Act for vesting Part of the Estate of Francis Pemberton Esquire, in the County of Cambridge, in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging the Encumbrances thereon; and settling another Part of his Estate to the Uses, and for the Purposes, of his Marriage Settlement.
Empowering Gwyn Vaughan, his wife and sons to make leases of the manor of Kingston Seymour (Somerset) for years determinable on deaths.			14 Geo. 2. c. 32	25 April 1741
An Act for empowering Gwyn Vaughan Esquire and his Wife, and their Sons, to make Leases of the Manor of Kingston Seymour, in the County of Somerset, for Lives, or Years determinable on Deaths, according to the Custom of the Country.
Naturalization of Francis D'Abbadie Act 1740			14 Geo. 2. c. 33	25 April 1741
An Act for naturalizing Francis D'Abbadie.

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1741 (15 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 15 Geo. 2 (1741)

The first session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 1 December 1741 until 15 July 1742.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Taxation Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 1	3 February 1742
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-two. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Highways Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 2	3 February 1742
An Act to repeal so much of an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for the Preservation of the Public Roads in that Part of Great Britain called England," as obliges Persons not travelling for Hire, to make Use of Waggons with Wheels bound with Streaks, or Tyre, of a certain Breadth, or the said Streaks to be fastened with Nails of a certain Size. (Repealed by Highways (No. 2) Act 1766)
Supply Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 3	16 March 1742
An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum, out of the Sinking Fund, towards the Supply for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-two. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Mutiny Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 4	16 March 1742
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Buckinghamshire Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 5	15 April 1742
An Act for continuing and making more effectual an Act made in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Road from Wendover, to the Town of Buckingham, in the County of Bucks; and for building a Bridge at Padbury, and making it a County Bridge."
Buckinghamshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 6	15 April 1742
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament; One, of the Eighth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne; and the other, of the Ninth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First; for repairing the Highways between the House commonly called The Horseshoe House, in the Parish of Stoke Goldington, in the County of Bucks, and the Town of Northampton, and the Road from The North Bridge of Newport Pagnel, in the County of Bucks, to The Horseshoe House.
Worcester and Warwick Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 7	15 April 1742
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads leading from the Town of Bromsgrove to the Town of Dudley, in the County of Worcester, and from the said Town of Bromsgrove to the Town of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick," so far as the said Act relates to the repairing the Roads leading from the Town of Dudley to the Town of Bromsgrove, in the County of Worcester; and for making the same more effectual.
Kirkcaldy Beer Duties Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 8	15 April 1742
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Kircaldy, and Liberties thereof. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1948)
Middlesex Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 9	15 April 1742
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament, One of the First, and the other of the Twelfth, Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Highways between Tyburn and Uxbridge, in the County of Middlesex; and for amending the Road leading from Brent Bridge, over Hanwell Heath, through the Parishes of Hanwell, New Brentford, and Ealing, to the great Western Road, in the said County.
Hull (Poor Relief) Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 10	15 April 1742
An Act for explaining, amending, and making more effectual, Two Acts of Parliament; One, passed in the Ninth and Tenth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Third, for erecting Workhouses, and Houses of Correction, in the Town of Kingston upon Hull, for the Employment and Maintenance of the Poor there; and the other, passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, for the more effectual Provision of the Poor in the said Town.
Land Tax Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 11	15 April 1742
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-two. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Saint Catherine Coleman Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 12	15 April 1742
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act to enable the Parishioners of Saint Catherine Coleman, in Fenchurch Street, in the City of London, to re-build the Church of the said Parish;" and for making the said Act more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Bank of England Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 13	16 June 1742
An Act for establishing an Agreement with the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, for advancing the Sum of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Pounds, towards the Supply for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-two. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1973)
Hampshire Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 14	16 June 1742
An Act to explain and amend Two Acts of Parliament; one, made in the Ninth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Highways from Sheet Bridge, in the Parish of Petersfield, to the Town of Portsmouth, in the County of Southampton;" and another Act, made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for enlarging the Term in and by the said Act granted, and for other Purposes therein mentioned; and for enlarging the Term and Powers by the said last mentioned Act granted.
Gloucestershire Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 15	16 June 1742
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads leading from Cirencester Town's End, to Saint John's Bridge, in the County of Gloucester."
Cambridgeshire Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 16	16 June 1742
An Act for continuing the Powers granted by Three several Acts of Parliament; one, for repairing the Road from Stump Cross to Newmarket Heath, and the Town of Cambridge; another, for repairing the Road from Foulmire to Cambridge; and the Third, for explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, the said Two former Acts; and for enlarging the Terms granted by the said Two former Acts.
Herefordshire Roads Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 17	16 June 1742
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the several Roads, leading from the Town of Ledbury, in the County of Hereford, to the several Places therein mentioned; and for making the said Act more effectual.
Colchester (Poor Law Authority) Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 18	16 June 1742
An Act to render more effectual an Act, made in the Ninth and Tenth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Third, intituled, "An Act for erecting Hospitals and Work-houses within the Town of Colchester, in the County of Essex, for the better employing and maintaining the Poor thereof." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1950)
National Debt Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 19	16 June 1742
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Pounds, to be raised by Annuities transferrable at the Bank of England; and for ascertaining the Customs and Duties upon Quicksilver, taken as Prize during the present War; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)
Gold and Silver Thread Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 20	16 June 1742
An Act to prevent the counterfeiting of Gold and Silver Lace; and for settling and adjusting the Proportions of fine Silver and Silk; and for the better making of Gold and Silver Thread. (Repealed by Hallmarking Act 1973)
Indemnity Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 21	16 June 1742
An Act to indemnify Persons, who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices, Employments, and Promotions, within the Time limited by Law; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
House of Commons Disqualification Act 1741 or the Place Act 1742			15 Geo. 2. c. 22	16 June 1742
An Act to exclude certain Officers from being Members of the House of Commons.
Byron's Shorthand Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 23	16 June 1742
An Act for securing to John Byron Master of Arts the sole Right of publishing, for a certain Term of Years, the Art and Method of Short Hand invented by him.
Justices Commitment Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 24	16 June 1742
An Act to empower the Justices of the Peace of a Liberty or Corporation to commit Offenders to the House of Correction of the County, Riding, or Division, in which such Liberty or Corporation is situate. (Repealed by Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914)
Spirit Duties, etc. Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 25	15 July 1742
An Act to impower the Importers or Proprietors of Rum or Spirits of the British Sugar Plantations to land the same before Payment of the Duties of Excise charged thereon, and to lodge the same in Warehouses at their own Expence; and for the Relief of Ralph Barrow, in respect to the Duty on some Rock Salt, lost by the overflowing of the Rivers Weaver and Dane. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Westminster Bridge Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 26	15 July 1742
An Act for the better enabling the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster to the opposite Shore in the County of Surrey, to finish the said Bridge, and to perform the other Trusts reposed in them; and for enlarging the Time for exchanging of Tickets unclaimed in the last Lottery for the said Bridge, and to make Provision for Tickets in the said Lottery, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed.
Thefts of Cloth, etc. Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 27	15 July 1742
An Act for the more effectual preventing any Cloth or Woollen Goods remaining upon the Rack or Tenters, or any Woollen Yarn or Wool left out to dry, from being stolen or taken away in the Nighttime.
Counterfeiting Coin Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 28	15 July 1742
An Act for the more effectual preventing the counterfeiting of the current Coin of this Kingdom, and the uttering or paying of false or counterfeit Coin. (Repealed by Coinage Offences Act 1832)
Duties on Foreign Cambrics, etc. Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 29	15 July 1742
An Act for granting to His Majesty an additional Duty on Foreign Cambricks imported into Great Britain; and for allowing thereout a Bounty upon certain Species of British and Irish Linens exported. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Marriage of Lunatics Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 30	15 July 1742
An Act to prevent the Marriage of Lunaticks. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1873)
Plantation Trade, etc. Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 31	15 July 1742
An Act for further regulating the Plantation Trade, and for Relief of Merchants importing Prize Goods from America, and for preventing collusive Captures there; and for obliging the Claimers of Vessels seized for Exportation of Wool, or any unlawful Importation, to give Security for Costs; and for allowing East India Goods to be taken out of Warehouses, in order to be cleaned and refreshed. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Keeping of Gunpowder Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 32	15 July 1742
An Act for preventing the Mischiefs which may happen, by keeping dangerous Quantities of Gunpowder in or near the Cities of London and Westminster. (Repealed by Keeping, etc., of Gunpowder Act 1771)
Starr and Bent Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 33	15 July 1742
An Act to revive several Acts, for the Punishment of Persons destroying Turnpikes or Locks, or other Works erected by Authority of Parliament, and for other Purposes therein mentioned; and to continue several Acts, relating to Rice, to Frauds in the Customs, to the clandestine Running of Goods, and to Copper Ore of the British Plantations; and for extending the Liberty given by the Act of the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for carrying Sugar of the Growth of the British Sugar Colonies in America, to Ships belonging to any of His Majesty's Subjects residing in Great Britain, and navigated according to Law; and for the more effectual preventing the cutting of Star or Bent. (Repealed by Theft Act 1968)
Cattle Stealing Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 34	15 July 1742
An Act to explain an Act made in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to render the Laws more effectual, for preventing the stealing and destroying of Sheep and other Cattle." (Repealed by Criminal Statutes Repeal Act 1827)
Making of Sail Cloth, etc. Act 1741 (repealed)			15 Geo. 2. c. 35	15 July 1742
An Act to continue several Laws, for the Encouragement of the making of Sail Cloth in Great Britain, and of the Silk Manufactures of this Kingdom; and for allowing a Drawback on the Exportation of Copper Bars; and to explain a Clause of an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, to prohibit the Exportation of Corn, and other Things therein mentioned; and to give further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures and Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Alexander Popham's Name Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 1	3 February 1742
An Act to enable Alexander Popham Esquire, and his Heirs, to take and use the Surname of Luscombe, according to the Direction of the last Will and Testament of Richard Luscombe Esquire, deceased.
Naturalization of John Gohl, Hans Bardewieck and Others Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 2	3 February 1742
An Act for naturalizing John Christoph Gohl and Hans Bardewieck and others.
Confirming, establishing and rendering more effectual articles of agreement and an indenture between Francis Earl of Godolphin and the Dean and Chapter of Ely for making a partition of a heath in Cambridgeshire.			15 Geo. 2. c. 3	16 March 1742
An Act for confirming and establishing certain Articles of Agreement, and an Indenture, between the Right Honourable Francis Earl Godolphin and the Dean and Chapter of Ely, for making a Partition and Division of a certain Heath, or Heath-ground, in the County of Cambridge; and for rendering the same Agreement and Indenture more effectual for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Dissolving and disannexing from the Crown and its patrimony the Earldom of Orkney and Lordship of Zetland and vesting them irredeemably in James Earl of Morton and his heirs, discharged from any right or power of redemption in his Majesty, heirs or successors.			15 Geo. 2. c. 4	16 March 1742
An Act for dissolving and disannexing from the Crown, and the Patrimony thereof, the Earldom of Orkney and Lordship of Zetland; and for vesting the same irredeemably in James Earl of Morton and his Heirs, discharged from any Power or Right of Redemption in His Majesty, His Heirs or Successors.
Henry Lord Montfort's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 5	16 March 1742
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Henry Lord Montfort, in the County of Worcester, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same; and to lay out and apply the Money arising by such Sale, in the Purchase of Lands and Hereditaments in the Counties of Cambridge and Suffolk, or One of them.
Explanation of a clause contained in an Act granting an aid to His Majesty by sale of the forfeited and other estates and interests in Ireland and by a land tax in England whereby several grants made by His Majesty to Sir Thomas Prendergast, deceased, of lands, tenements and hereditaments, part of the forfeited estates and interests in Ireland, were ratified and confirmed.			15 Geo. 2. c. 6	16 March 1742
An Act for explaining a Clause contained in an Act, made in the Eleventh and Twelfth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Third, intituled, "An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by Sale of the forfeited and other Estates and Interests in Ireland, and by a Land Tax in England, for the several Purposes therein mentioned," whereby several Grants, made by His Majesty to Sir Thomas Prendergast Baronet, deceased, of several Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, Part of the said forfeited Estates and Interests in Ireland, were ratified and confirmed.
Enabling Sir Clement Cotterell and the other devisees of the real estate of James Dormer, deceased, to take the surname Dormer.			15 Geo. 2. c. 7	16 March 1742
An Act to enable Sir Clement Cottrell Knight, and other the Devisees of the Real Estate of Lieutenant General James Dormer, deceased, to take and use the Surname of Dormer, pursuant and according to the Tenor and Purport of the Will of the said James Dormer.
Making the exemplification of the wills of John Pigott and his son John Pigott evidence in all British and Irish courts and enabling John Biggs to take the surname Pigott.			15 Geo. 2. c. 8	16 March 1742
An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Wills of John Pigott the Elder, late of Brockley, in the County of Somerset, Esquire, and of John Pigott Esquire his Son, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland; and to enable John Biggs Pigott Esquire, formerly called John Biggs, and his Progeny and Descendants, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Pigott only, pursuant to the Will of the said John Pigott the Son.
Enabling John Rolle and his heirs to take the name and arms of Walter, according to the will of Sir Robert Walter.			15 Geo. 2. c. 9	16 March 1742
An Act to enable John Rolle Esquire and his Heirs to take and use the Surname and Arms of Walter, according to the Direction of the last Will and Testament of Sir Robert Walter Baronet, deceased.
Enabling Buckland Bluett and his heirs to take the name Nutcombe, according to the settlement made by Richard Nutcombe, deceased.			15 Geo. 2. c. 10	16 March 1742
An Act to enable Buckland Bluett Esquire and his Heirs to take and use the Name of Nutcombe, according to the Settlement made by Richard Nutcombe Esquire, deceased.
Naturalization of John Boucher Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 11	16 March 1742
An Act for naturalizing John Boucher.
Naturalization of Isaac and Michael Duqueruy and Others Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 12	16 March 1742
An Act for naturalizing Isaac Nicholas Duqueray, Michael Henry Duqueray, and others.
Effectual execution of Philip Yorke's marriage settlement.			15 Geo. 2. c. 13	15 April 1742
An Act for the more effectually carrying into Execution certain Articles of Agreement, made before, and in Consideration, of the Marriage of the Honourable Philip Yorke Esquire, with the most Honourable Jemima Marchioness Grey; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling George Warren, heirs and assigns to make a sluice or tunnel through part of the rectorial glebe of Stockport (Cheshire) and to use the same to convey water to Stockport.			15 Geo. 2. c. 14	15 April 1742
An Act to enable George Warren Esquire, his Heirs and Assigns, to make a Sluice, or Tunnel, through Part of the Glebe belonging to the Rectory of Stockport, in the County of Chester; and to use and enjoy the same, for conveying Water to Stockport Mills.
Making articles of agreement made between Amos and Johanna Meredith (on her own behalf and behalf of her 7 children) and Thomas Asheton (on behalf of his son), concerning the partition of Robert Cholmondley's estate, obligatory on infants and rendering the partition effectual and binding.			15 Geo. 2. c. 15	15 April 1742
An Act for making Articles of Agreement, entered into by Amos Meredith Esquire and Johanna his Wife, as well in her own Behalf as in Behalf of their Seven Children, all Infants, and by Thomas Asheton Esquire, in Behalf of his Son, an Infant, touching the Partition of the Estate of Robert Cholmondeley, late of Holford, in the County of Chester, Esquire, deceased, now remaining unsold, obligatory on the said Infants; and rendering the said Partition effectual and binding to all Parties.
Confirming and establishing articles of agreement concerning Leigh (Worcestershire) tithes and glebe.			15 Geo. 2. c. 16	15 April 1742
An Act to establish and confirm Articles of Agreement, relating to the Tithes and certain Glebe Lands, within the Parish of Leigh, in the County of Worcester.
Enabling Percy Wyndham and the other devisees of Henry Earl of Thomond and Viscount Tadcaster to take the surname Obrien.			15 Geo. 2. c. 17	15 April 1742
An Act to enable Percy Wyndham Esquire, and other the Devisees of Henry Earl of Thomond and Viscount Tadcaster, deceased, to take and use the Surname of Obrien, pursuant to the Will of the said Earl of Thomond and Viscount Tadcaster.
Enabling William Morden and his heirs male to take the name and arms of Harbord, pursuant to the desire of Harbord Harbord, deceased.			15 Geo. 2. c. 18	15 April 1742
An Act for enabling William Morden Esquire and his Heirs Male to take and use the Surname and Arms of Harbord, pursuant to the Desire of Harbord Harbord Esquire, deceased.
Exemplifying and making Arthur Earl of Anglesey's will evidence in British and Irish courts.			15 Geo. 2. c. 19	15 April 1742
An Act for exemplisying the last Will of Arthur late Earl of Anglesey, and for making the same Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.
Naturalization of Daniel Beaufort, John Girardot de Chancourt and John Cahuac Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 20	15 April 1742
An Act for naturalizing Daniel Beaufort, John Girardot de Chancourt, and John Cahuac.
Duke of Grafton's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 21	16 June 1742
An Act for Sale of certain Pieces or Parcels of Ground, Messuages, and Buildings, at Park Place, in the Parish of Saint James, in the County of Middlesex, Part of the settled Estate of Charles Duke of Grafton; and for settling other Lands to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Repealing a power and creating a new one in Thomas Duke of Leeds' marriage settlement.			15 Geo. 2. c. 22	16 June 1742
An Act for repealing a Power in the Marriage Settlement of Thomas Duke of Leeds with Mary his now Wife, and for creating a new Power instead thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Horne's estate: sale of two closes of meadow ground in West Harnam (Wiltshire) to Henry Earl of Pembroke and purchase of another estate with the proceeds.			15 Geo. 2. c. 23	16 June 1742
An Act for the Sale of Two Closes of Meadow Ground, in West Harnham, in the County of Wilts, being the settled Estate of John Horne, to Henry Earl of Pembroke and his Heirs; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
Earl of Carlisle's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 24	16 June 1742
An Act to empower Henry Earl of Carlisle to make Leases of Coal Mines and Coal Works, lying within his settled Estates, in the County of Northumberland, for any Term not exceeding Ninety-nine Years.
Estate late of Francis Earl of Carlingford (deceased): vesting manors, towns, lands, chiefries, fee-farm rents and other hereditaments in Louth, Meath and Sligo and elsewhere in Ireland in trustees to be sold for payment of debts.			15 Geo. 2. c. 25	16 June 1742
An Act for vesting all the Manors, Towns, Lands, Chiefries, Fee-farm Rents, and other Hereditaments whatsoever, in the several Counties of Lowth, Meath, and Sligoe, and elsewhere, in the Kingdom of Ireland, late the Estate of Francis Earl of Carlingford, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Payment of his Debts, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Viscount Blundell's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 26	16 June 1742
An Act for vesting the several Castles, Manors, Towns, Lands, and Hereditaments, of Mountague Lord Viscount Blundell, in the County of Down, in the Kingdom of Ireland, in Trustees, for raising, after the Death of the said Viscount, the Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, for the Portion of Mary Lady Raymond his Daughter; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling Lord James Cavendish to take in Great Britain the oath of office as Auditor General of His Majesty's revenues in Ireland and to qualify himself for the enjoyment of the office.			15 Geo. 2. c. 27	16 June 1742
An Act to enable James Cavendish Esquire, commonly called Lord James Cavendish, to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office, as Auditor General of His Majesty's Revenues in the Kingdom of Ireland, and to qualify himself for the Enjoyment of the said Office.
Sir Job Brooke (a lunatic): preventing him from marrying during his lunacy.			15 Geo. 2. c. 28	16 June 1742
An Act to prevent Sir Job Brooke Baronet, a Lunatick, from marrying during his Lunacy.
Confirming estates in Hertfordshire, heretofore mortgaged by Sir Charles Buck, to Fulke Greville and his trustees, discharged from the equity of redemption which Sir Charles Buck's heir now has therein and in full satisfaction for principal and interest due thereon.			15 Geo. 2. c. 29	16 June 1742
An Act for confirming certain Estates in the County of Hertford, heretofore mortgaged by Sir Charles Buck Baronet, deceased, to the Trustees of Fulke Greville Esquire, during his Minority, to him and his said Trustees, discharged from the Equity of Redemption, which the Infant Son and Heir of the said Sir Charles Buck now hath therein, and in full Satisfaction for Principal and Interest due thereon; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Empowering the trustees of the will of Sir William Pole to make leases of part of his estate during the minority of his son Sir John Pole.			15 Geo. 2. c. 30	16 June 1742
An Act to empower the Trustees named in the Will of Sir William Pole Baronet, deceased, to make Leases of Part of his Estate, during the Minority of his Son Sir John Pole.
John Walcot's Estate and Mary's Walcot's Marriage Portion Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 31	16 June 1742
An Act for vesting Part of the Marriage Portion of Mary late Wife of John Walcot Esquire, and also Part of his settled Estate, in Trustees, for raising Money, to pay Debts; and for securing an Equivalent for the same, for the Benefit of his Heir Male.
Walter Radcliffe's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 32	16 June 1742
An Act for Sale of several settled Estates of Walter Radcliffe Esquire, lying in the County of Devon; and for laying out the Monies arising from such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands, in the said County of Devon, of equal Value, to be settled to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Valentine Knightly's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 33	16 June 1742
An Act for Sale of certain Estates of Valentine Knightley Esquire, in the County of Northampton; and for settling another Estate, in the same County, to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Michael Harvey's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 34	16 June 1742
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Michael Harvey Esquire, in the County of Leicester, in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale, for discharging the Encumbrances affecting his Estate in the County of Surrey; and for settling that Estate in Lieu of the Leicestershire Estate, and to the same Uses.
Confirming a conveyance of an undivided sixth part of Ficket's Field (Middlesex) from trustees of John Bentley's charity to the assignees under the commission of bankruptcy awarded against William Hammond.			15 Geo. 2. c. 35	16 June 1742
An Act for confirming a Conveyance from the surviving Trustees of the Charity established by the Will of John Bentley Esquire, deceased, of the undivided Sixth Part of Fickets Field, in the County of Middlesex, to the surviving Assignees under the Commission of Bankruptcy awarded against William Hammond, late of Change Alley, London, Goldsmith and Banker, deceased.
Estate of James Manual (deceased): settling part in Great Driffield (Yorkshire) to uses in articles of agreement made between his widow, daughter and coheirs.			15 Geo. 2. c. 36	16 June 1742
An Act for settling certain Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in Great Driffield, in the County of York, Part of the Estate of James Manuel, late of New Malton, in the same County, deceased, to the Uses mentioned in certain Articles of Agreement, made between the Widow and the Daughters and Coheirs of the said James Manuel.
Robert and Mary Lucas' Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 37	16 June 1742
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of Robert Lucas Esquire and Mary his Wife in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying Part of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of an Estate contracted for, in order to be settled, together with other Lands of the said Robert Lucas, as an Equivalent for the said settled Estate, and to the like Uses.
William Northey's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 38	16 June 1742
An Act to enable William Northey, an Infant, to settle Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Wilts, for the Benefit of himself and any Woman he shall marry, and their Issue, notwithstanding his Infancy; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Wotton Underwood (Berkshire) Inclosure Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 39	16 June 1742
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Lawnd, Wastes, and Unenclosed Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of Wootton Underwood, in the County of Bucks; and for the making effectual certain Exchanges therein mentioned.
Confirming and establishing an exchange of lands in Sutton (Bedfordshire) between the rector and Sir Roger Burgoyne to promote inclosure and securing for the rector an equivalent for tithe.			15 Geo. 2. c. 40	16 June 1742
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange agreed to be made, of certain Lands, in the Parish of Sutton, in the County of Bedford, between Sir Roger Burgoyne Baronet, Lord of the Manor, and Doctor Crane Rector of the Church, of Sutton, in order to promote and facilitate the Enclosure of the Common Fields and Common Grounds in the said Parish; and for securing to the said Rector an Equivalent for his Tithes arising in the said Parish of Sutton.
Enabling John Dashwood, William Payne, their issue and the other devisees of the estate of John King to take the surname King only.			15 Geo. 2. c. 41	16 June 1742
An Act to enable John Dashwood and William Payne Esquires, and their respective Issue Male, and other the Devisees of the Estate of John King Doctor in Divinity, deceased, to take and use the Surname of King only, according to the Direction of the Codicil of the Will of the said Doctor King.
Aston-Cantlow (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 42	16 June 1742
An Act for dividing and enclosing, setting out and allotting, certain Common Fields and Enclosures, within the Manor and Parish of Aston Cantlow, in the County of Warwick.
Estate late of James Walsingham (deceased): sale of estates in Surrey, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire for discharge of incumbrances.			15 Geo. 2. c. 43	15 July 1742
An Act for Sale of the Estates late of James Walsingham Esquire, deceased, lying in the Counties of Surrey, Essex, Norfolk, and Cambridge, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Edward Bayntun Rolt's Estate Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 44	15 July 1742
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estates of Edward Bayntun Rolt Esquire, to raise Money, for the Payment of Debts affecting the same, and of Portions for his Younger Brothers and Sister, charged thereon by the Settlement of their Uncle John Bayntun Esquire, deceased; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling John Hopkins and his descendants to take the surname Probyn, pursuant to the will of Sir Edward Probyn.			15 Geo. 2. c. 45	15 July 1742
An Act to enable John Probyn Esquire, lately called John Hopkins, and his Descendants, to take and use the Surname of Probyn, pursuant to the Will of Sir Edmund Probyn Knight, deceased.
Naturalization of Peter Holston Act 1741			15 Geo. 2. c. 46	15 July 1742
An Act for naturalizing Peter Holsten.

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• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 18: From the 15th to the 20th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 24. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 7–335 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. p. 107 – via Google Books.

1742 (16 Geo. 2)

The second session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 16 November 1742 until 21 April 1743.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Land Tax Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 December 1742
An Act for granting an Aid to his Majesty by a Land Tax to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Taxation Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 2	21 December 1742
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to his Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, for the Service of the Year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Westmorland Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 3	22 March 1743
An Act for repairing the Road from Bowes, in the County of York, to Brough under Stainmore, in the County of Westmorland.
Bedford and Buckingham Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 4	22 March 1743
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the First Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, for the more effectual amending the Highway between Hockliffe and Woburn, in the County of Bedford; and for repairing the Road leading through Woburn to Tickford Bridge, in Newport Pagnel, in the County of Bucks.
Warminster Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 5	22 March 1743
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the thirteenth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the several Roads leading from the Town of Warminster in the County of Wilts."
Charterhouse Square (Rates) Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 March 1743
An Act to enable the present and future Proprietors and Inhabitants of the Houses in Charterhouse Square, in the County of Middlesex, to make a Rate for raising Money effectually to inclose, pave, watch, clean and improve the said Square, and to continue the same in Repair.
Yorkshire Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 March 1743
An Act for repairing the High Road from Borough Bridge, in the County of York, to Catherick, in the same County, and from thence to Piers Bridge, on the River Tees.
Spirits Act 1742 or the Gin Act 1743			16 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 March 1743
An Act for repealing certain Duties on Spirituous Liquors, and on Licences for retailing the same; and for laying other Duties on Spirituous Liquors, and on Licences to retail the said Liquors.
Saint Botolph, Aldgate (Poor Relief) Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 March 1743
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of Saint Botolph without Aldgate, in the City of London, to raise a certain Sum of Money, for Payment of Debts already contracted for the Relief and Maintenance of the Poor of the said Parish.
Wiltshire Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 March 1743
An Act for repairing the Roads leading from Marlborough through West-Kennet to Shepherds Shard; and from the Hare and Hounds in Beckhampton, to the Top of Cherill Hill; and from the Town of Avebury to the Cross-way at Beckhampton, in the County of Wilts.
Parliamentary Elections Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 March 1743
An Act to explain and amend the Laws touching the Elections of Members to serve for the Commons in Parliament, for that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; and to restrain the Partiality, and regulate the Conduct of Returning Officers at such Elections. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
National Debt Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 March 1743
An Act for repealing the several Rates and Duties upon Victuallers and Retailers of Beer and Ale, within the Cities of London and Westminster, and the Weekly Bills of Mortality; and for transferring the Exchequer Bills unsatisfied thereupon to the Duties for Licences to sell Spirituous Liquors and Strong Waters by Retail; and also for enabling His Majesty to raise a certain Sum of Money, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three, to be further charged on the said Duties for Licences. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)
National Debt (No. 2) Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 March 1743
An Act for raising, by Annuities and a Lottery, in Manner therein mentioned, the Sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Pounds, at Three Pounds per Centum per Annum, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)
Mutiny Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 March 1743
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Return of Offenders from Transportation Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1743
An Act for the more easy and effectual Conviction of Offenders found at large within the Kingdom of Great Britain, after they have been ordered for Transportation. (Repealed by Transportation Act 1824)
Hertfordshire Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1743
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the sixth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual repairing the Roads leading from Wade's Mill in the County of Hertford, to Barley and Royston in the said County."
Insolvent Debtors Relief Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1743
An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Justices Jurisdiction Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 March 1743
An Act to empower Justices of the Peace to act in certain Cases relating to Parishes and Places, to the Rates and Taxes of which they are rated or chargeable.
Epping and Ongar Road Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 19	22 March 1743
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the tenth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing and amending the Highways from the North Part of Harlow-bush Common, in the Parish of Harlow, to Woodford in the County of Essex."
Warwick Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 20	22 March 1743
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the twelfth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, for repairing the Road from The Dun Cow in Dunchurch, to Hillmorton in the County of Warwick; and from thence to Saint James's End in the Town of Northampton.
Gloucester Roads Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 21	22 March 1743
An Act for continuing and making more effectual an Act passed in the ninth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, For repairing the Highways from the City of Gloucester to the Top of Birdlip-hill, being the Road to London; and from the Foot of the said Hill to the Top of Crickley-hill, being the Road to Oxford.
Gloucester Roads (No. 2) Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 22	22 March 1743
An Act for repairing the Road leading from the Town of Cirencester in the County of Gloucester, to a Place called The Monument, upon Lansdown, in the same County.
Luton and Saint Albans Road Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 23	22 March 1743
An Act for continuing an Act made in the thirteenth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for amending and repairing the Roads from Luton in the County of Bedford, to Westwood-gate in the said County; and for repairing the Roads from Luton to Saint Alban's, in the County of Hertford."
Land Tax (Commissioners) Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 24	21 April 1743
An Act for rectifying Mistakes in the Names of the Commissioners for the Land Tax, for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-two; and for the appointing other Persons, together with those named for the said Year, to put in Execution an Act of this present Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Supply, etc. Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 25	21 April 1743
An Act for granting to his Majesty the Sum of one million out of the Sinking Fund, and for applying a further Sum therein mentioned, for the Service of the Year one thousand seven hundred and forty-three, and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Continuance of Laws, etc. Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 26	21 April 1743
An Act for continuing several Laws, relating to the Allowance upon the Exportation of British-made Gunpowder; to the Importation of Naval Stores from the British Colonies in America; to the additional Number of One Hundred Hackney Chairs, and to the Powers given for regulating Hackney Coaches and Chairs; for punishing the Venders of unstamped News Papers; for allowing the Importation of Hemp or Flax manufactured in Ireland, though not sworn to be of the Growth of Ireland; and for the Relief of Bryon Blundell, in respect to the Duty on some White Salt lost in a Storm at Sea. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Bankrupts Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 27	21 April 1743
An Act to continue an Act, made in the Fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to prevent the committing of Frauds by Bankrupts." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Bethnal Green Parish Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 28	21 April 1743
An Act to make the Hamlet of Bethnal Green in the Parish of Saint Dunstan, Stepney, in the County of Middlesex, a separate and distinct Parish, and for erecting a Parish Church therein.
Highways Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 29	21 April 1743
An Act for allowing Carts to be drawn with Four Horses. (Repealed by Highways (No. 2) Act 1766)
Indemnity Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 30	21 April 1743
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Employments within the Time limited by Law, and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and also for amending so much of an Act, made in the Twenty-fifth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, intituled, "An Act for preventing Dangers which may happen from Popish Recusants," as relates to the Time for receiving the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, now limited by the said Act. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Prison (Escape) Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 31	21 April 1743
An Act for the further Punishment of Persons who shall aid or assist Prisoners to attempt to escape out of lawful Custody.
Papists Act 1742 (repealed)			16 Geo. 2. c. 32	21 April 1743
An Act for allowing further Time for Inrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists; and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers, Devisees, and Lessees. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of Daniel Vialars, Peter Thomegay and Others Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 December 1742
An Act for naturalizing Daniel Vialars, Peter Thomegay, and others.
Vesting lands in Sturton and Walkeringham (Nottinghamshire) entailed by the will of Evelyn late Duke of Kingston, in Evelyn now Duke of Kingston in fee simple, free from the uses, trusts and limitations of the will and settling other lands of greater value to the like uses.			16 Geo. 2. c. 2	22 March 1743
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in Sturton and Walkeringham, in the County of Nottingham, entailed by the Will of Evelyn late Duke of Kingston, deceased, in Evelyn now Duke of Kingston, in Fee Simple, discharged of the Uses, Trusts, and Limitations, of the said Will; and for settling, in Lieu thereof, other Lands and Hereditaments, of greater Value, to the like Uses.
Marquis of Halifax's Estate Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 3	22 March 1743
An Act for confirming and establishing a Partition made between the Coheirs of the late Marquis of Halifax, of divers Estates therein mentioned; and for other Purposes in this Act expressed.
Lord Petre's Marriage Settlement Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 4	22 March 1743
An Act to empower Two of the Trustees named in the Marriage Settlement of the late Lord Petre, deceased, to grant Leases, without the Concurrence of the other Trustee named in the said Settlement.
Restoration of Francis Duke of Buccleuch to the dignities and titles of Earl of Doncaster and Baron Scot of Tindal.			16 Geo. 2. c. 5	22 March 1743
An Act for restoring Francis Duke of Buccleuch to the Dignities and Titles of Earl of Doncaster and Baron Scot of Tindal.
Exchanging part of Nuneaton (Warwickshire) vicarage's glebe lands and hereditaments for rectorial tithes and lands also in Nuneaton belong to the impropriator.			16 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 March 1743
An Act for exchanging Part of the Glebe Lands and Hereditaments belonging to the Vicarage of Nuneaton, in the County of Warwick, for the Rectorial Tithes and certain Lands in the Parish of Nuneaton, belonging to the Impropriator.
Charles Holder's Estate Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 March 1743
An Act for Sale of the Manor of Bathampton, being the Estate of Charles Holder Esquire, for Payment of Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Making perpetual an agreement for exchange of lands for tithes between Evelyn Chadwicke, lord of the manor of West Leake (Nottinghamshire) and Granville Wheeler, rector of the parish.			16 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 March 1743
An Act for making perpetual an Agreement for the Exchange of Lands for Tithes, made between Evelyn Chadwicke Esquire, Lord of the Manor of West Leake, in the County of Nottingham, and Granville Wheler Clerk, Rector of the Parish Church there.
Enabling the trustees of the settlement and will of Robert Trefusis (deceased) to lease part of his estate in Cornwall during the minority of his son Robert Cotton Trefusis.			16 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 March 1743
An Act to enable Trustees, named in the Settlement and Will of Robert Trefusis Esquire, deceased, during the Minority of his Son Robert Cotton Trefusis, to make Leases of Part of his Estate in the County of Cornwall.
Thomas Fitzherbert's Estate Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 March 1743
An Act for empowering Thomas Fitzherbert the Younger Esquire to make Jointures, during the Life-time of Thomas Fitzherbert Esquire his Father: and also to grant Annuities to his Younger Sons, in such Manner as is therein mentioned.
William Gore's Estate Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 March 1743
An Act for Sale of the settled Estates of William Gore Esquire, deceased, in the County of Middlesex, and City of London, for Payment of his Debts and Legacies; and for rendering a Power contained in his Will more effectual.
Thomas and Joseph Gape's Estates Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 March 1743
An Act for enabling Thomas Gape and Joseph Gape Esquires to make Jointures and Leases of the Estates devised to them respectively, by the Will of William Gape Esquire, their late Father, deceased.
Empowering Anna Norris, mother and guardian of John Norris (an infant), to grant leases of lands in Fenchurch Street in the parish of St. Benedict Gracechurch, London.			16 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 March 1743
An Act to empower Anna Norris Widow, Mother and Guardian to John Norris an Infant, to grant One or more Building Lease or Leases of certain Messuages, and a Piece or Parcel of Ground, in Fenchurch Street, in the Parish of St. Benedict Gracechurch, London.
Great Brington (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 March 1743
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Common Fields, within the Parish of Great Brington, in the County of Northampton.
Confirming and rendering more effectual articles of agreement and an award for inclosing Aston Tirrold (Berkshire).			16 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1743
An Act for confirming and rendering more effectual certain Articles of Agreement, and an Award, for enclosing and dividing certain Common Fields and Common Downs, within the Manor and Parish of Aston Tirrold, in the County of Berks.
Dummer (Hampshire) Inclosure Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1743
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields and Waste Grounds, lying within the Manor of Dummer, in the Parish of Dummer, in the County of Southampton.
Confirming, establishing and making effectual articles of agreement for inclosing Earley (Berkshire) and exchanging several ancient inclosures therein.			16 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1743
An Act for confirming, establishing, and making effectual, certain Articles of Agreement, made and entered into, for enclosing and dividing several Common Fields, lying in Earley, in the Parish of Soning, in the County of Berks; and for exchanging several ancient Enclosures in Earley aforesaid.
Elvington Moor (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 March 1743
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common, or Moor, called Elvington Moor, within the Manor and Parish of Elvington, in the County of York.
Making exemplification of James Earl of Anglesey's marriage settlement evidence in all courts in Britain and Ireland.			16 Geo. 2. c. 19	22 March 1743
An Act for making the Exemplification of the Settlement made by James Earl of Anglesey, on his Marriage with Katherine now Dutchess Dowager of Buckinghamshire and Normanby, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.
Making exemplification of Henry Earl of Thomond and Viscount Tadcaster's will evidence in all courts in Britain and Ireland.			16 Geo. 2. c. 20	22 March 1743
An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Will of Henry late Earl of Thomond and Viscount Tadcaster Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.
Arthur Plunkett's Estates Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 21	22 March 1743
An Act for vesting the Remainder in Fee of several Lands in Ireland, the Estate of Arthur Plunket Esquire, in Trustees, in order to sell such Lands to Protestant Purchasers.
Henry Compton's Name Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 22	22 March 1743
An Act to enable Henry Willis Esquire, now called Henry Compton, and his Issue Male and Descendants, to take and use the Surname of Compton, pursuant to the Will of Elianor Bave Widow, deceased.
Edward Rookes's Name Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 23	22 March 1743
An Act to enable Edward Rookes Esquire, to take and use the Surname of Leedes only, pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Robert Leedes, late of North Milforth, in the County of York, Esquire, deceased.
Crayle Bellamy's Name Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 24	22 March 1743
An Act to enable Crayle Bellamy Esquire to take and use the Surname of Crayle.
Vesting in John Elwick the sole property of an engine for making stone pipe and enlarging the term granted by letters patent for that purpose.			16 Geo. 2. c. 25	22 March 1743
An Act for vesting in John Elwick Esquire the sole Property of an Engine for making Stone Pipes; and to enlarge the Term granted by Letters Patent for that Purpose.
Naturalization of John Bockholt and Swain Rose Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 26	22 March 1743
An Act for naturalizing John Bockholt and Swain Rose.
Naturalization of Paul Torras, John Zurhorst and Others Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 27	22 March 1743
An Act for naturalizing Paul Torras, John Godfrey Zurhorst, and others.
Naturalization of James Serces Clerk Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 28	22 March 1743
An Act for naturalizing James Serces Clerk.
Dodwell's Estate Act 1742			16 Geo. 2. c. 29	21 April 1743
An Act for Sale of a Tenement, adjoining to Northumberland House in The Strand, Part of the Estate of Sir William Dodwell Knight, deceased; and for laying out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the same Uses.
Vesting lands in Ravensworth and Whashton (Yorkshire) in Andrew Perrot, free from uses and trusts of James Cooke's marriage settlement and settling in lieu other lands of greater value to the same uses.			16 Geo. 2. c. 30	21 April 1743
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in Ravensworth and Washton, in the County of York, in Andrew Perrot Gentleman, discharged of the Uses and Trusts of the Marriage Settlement of James Cooke the Younger; and for settling, in Lieu thereof, other Lands and Hereditaments, of greater Value, to the same Uses.
Establishing an agreement relating to settlement and disposition of the estate of Thomas Savage (deceased) between his daughters and coheirs Margarett Savage and Elizabeth Byrche.			16 Geo. 2. c. 31	21 April 1743
An Act for establishing an Agreement, between Margaret Savage Spinster and Elizabeth Byrche Widow, Two of the Daughters and Coheirs of Thomas Savage Esquire, deceased, relating to the Settlement and Disposition of the Real and Personal Estate of the said Thomas Savage.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 18: From the 15th to the 20th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 24. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 336–480 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 107–108 – via Google Books.

1743 (17 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 17 Geo. 2 (1743)

The third session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 1 December 1743 until 12 May 1744.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Land Tax Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 1	22 December 1743
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Taxation Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 2	2 March 1744
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Poor Rate Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 3	2 March 1744
An Act to oblige Overseers of the Poor to give public Notice of Rates made for the Relief of the Poor, and to produce the same.
Kent Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 4	2 March 1744
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from that Part of Chatham which lies next to the City of Rochester to Saint Dunstan's Cross, near the City of Canterbury, in the County of Kent.
Justices Commitment Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 5	2 March 1744
An Act to amend and make more effectual the Laws relating to Rogues, Vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly Persons, and to Houses of Correction.
Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 6	2 March 1744
An Act to empower His Majesty to secure and detain such Persons as His Majesty shall suspect are conspiring against His Person and Government. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Affidavits in County of Lancaster Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 7	2 March 1744
An Act for taking and swearing Affidavits, to be made Use of in any of the Courts of the County Palatine of Lancaster.
New Malton, Yorkshire (Searching, Sealing, etc., of Butter) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 8	2 March 1744
An Act to prevent the committing of Abuses in the weighing and packing of Butter, in the Town and Borough of New Malton, in the County of York.
Essex and Hertfordshire Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 9	2 March 1744
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from a Place called Harlow Bush Common, in the Parish of Harlow, in the County of Essex, to Stump Cross, in the Parish of Great Chesterford, in the said County.
Oxford and Gloucester Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 10	2 March 1744
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from Chappel on the Heath, in the County of Oxon, to The Quarry above Bourton on the Hill, in the County of Gloucester.
Church of Scotland, etc. Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 11	2 March 1744
An Act for raising and establishing a Fund, for a Provision for the Widows and Children of the Ministers of the Church of Scotland, and of the Heads, Principals, and Masters, of the Universities of St. Andrews, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. (Repealed by 19 Geo. 3. c. 20)
Warwick Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 12	2 March 1744
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads leading from a Gate called Shipston Toll Gate, at Bridge Town, in the Parish of Old Stratford, in the County of Warwick, through Alderminster and Shipston upon Stower, to the Top of Long Compton Hill, in the said County;" and to make the same more effectual.
Worcester Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 13	2 March 1744
An Act for continuing the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the First Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for repairing and amending several Roads leading to and from the Borough of Evesham, in the County of Worcester;" and for making the same more effectual.
Middlesex and Hertford Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 14	2 March 1744
An Act for continuing and enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from Galley Corner, adjoining to Enfield Chace, in the Parish of South Mims, in the County of Middlesex, to Lemsford Mill, in the County of Hertford.
Recruiting Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1744
An Act for the speedy and effectual recruiting of His Majesty's Land Forces and Marines, for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Mutiny Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1744
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Supply, etc. Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1744
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Surplus or Remainder of the Monies arisen, or to arise, by the Duties on Spirituous Liquors, granted by an Act of the last Session of Parliament; and for explaining and amending the said Act, in relation to the Retailers of such Liquors; and for establishing an Agreement with the United Company of Merchants of England trading to The East Indies. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
National Debt Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 March 1744
An Act for raising, by Annuities and a Lottery, in Manner therein mentioned, the Sum of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Pounds, at Three Pounds per Centum per Annum, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)
Maidenhead Road Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 19	22 March 1744
An Act for continuing and enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act of Parliament passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Road from Cranford Bridge, in the County of Middlesex, to that End of Maidenhead Bridge which lies in the County of Bucks.
Derby Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 20	22 March 1744
An Act for continuing and making more effectual an Act made in the Eleventh Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing several Roads, leading to and from the Town of Derby, in the County of Derby.
Borrowstoness Beer Duties Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 21	22 March 1744
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or a Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Burrowstouness and Liberties thereof, in the County of Linlithgow, for repairing the Harbour of the said Town.
Yorkshire Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 22	22 March 1744
An Act for repairing the Road leading from the End of Middleton Tyas Lane, over Gatherly Moor, to Greetabridge, and from thence to Bowes, in the North Riding of the County of York.
Wiltshire Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 23	22 March 1744
An Act for more effectually repairing the Road from Cherill (through Calne) to Studley Bridge, and from Cherill to The Three Mile Borough, at the Top of Cherill Hill, in the County of Wilts.
Litchfield Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 24	22 March 1744
An Act for more effectually repairing the Roads from Coleshill, in the County of Warwick, through the City of Litchfield, to Stone, in the County of Stafford, and from thence to the City of Chester; and for amending other Roads therein mentioned.
Yorkshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 25	22 March 1744
An Act for repairing the Road between the Town of Kingston upon Hull, and the Town of Beverley, in the East Riding of the County of York.
Recruiting (No. 2) Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 26	3 April 1744
An Act to rectify a Mistake in an Act made this Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for the speedy and effectual recruiting His Majesty's Land Forces and Marines, for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Wiltshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 27	12 May 1744
An Act for continuing an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, so far as the same relates to the repairing the Road from Studley Bridge to Chippenham, in the County of Wilts, and for amending the Road from Chippenham to Pickwick, in the said County.
River Dee Navigation Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 28	12 May 1744
An Act for explaining and amending an Act passed in the Sixth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act to recover and preserve the Navigation of the River Dee, in the County Palatine of Chester;" and another Act, passed in the Fourteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for incorporating the Undertakers of the Navigation of the River Dee;" and for repealing the Tonnage Rates payable to the said Undertakers, and for granting to them other Tonnage or Keelage Rates in Lieu thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
London Street Lighting Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 29	12 May 1744
An Act for making more effectual Provision for enlightening the Streets of the City of London.
Linen (Trade Marks) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 30	12 May 1744
An Act for the more effectual preventing of the affixing of counterfeit Stamps to Foreign or other Linens.
Duties, etc. Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 May 1744
An Act for repealing the Duties payable upon Glass Beads, and for granting other Duties in Lieu thereof; and for allowing the same Drawbacks on the Exportation of refined Borax and Camphire which are allowed on the Exportation of unresined Borax and Camphire; and for preventing the fraudulent Exportation of British and Irish Linens, for the Sake of the Bounty allowed by an Act made in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign; and for explaining and amending the said Act, as to the Persons who are to receive the said Bounty. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Westminster Bridge Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 32	12 May 1744
An Act to explain and make more effectual several Acts of Parliament, passed in the Reign of His present Majesty, for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surrey; and for the better enabling the Commissioners for building the said Bridge to finish the same, and to perform the other Trusts reposed in them; as also for granting further Time for exchanging the Tickets unclaimed in the last Lottery for the said Bridge, and to make Provision for Tickets in the said Lottery, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed. (Repealed by Westminster Bridge Act 1853)
Supply, etc. (No. 2) Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 33	12 May 1744
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, out of the Sinking Fund; and for applying a Sum remaining in the Exchequer, arisen by the Coinage Duty, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-four; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and for making forth Duplicates of Exchequer Bills, Lottery Tickets, Certificates, Annuity Orders, and other Orders, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed; and for giving further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures or Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices; and to enable the Reversioners of certain Annuities therein mentioned to receive such Annuties, if the same shall not be demanded within a certain Time by the Annuitants for Life, until Proof be made that such Annuitants are living. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Naval Prize Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 34	12 May 1744
An Act for the better Encouragement of Seamen, in His Majesty's Service, and Privateers, to annoy the Enemy. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)
Coals Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 35	12 May 1744
An Act to explain, amend, and enlarge, an Act made in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, intituled, "An Act for regulating the Measures and Prices of Coals." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Importation Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 36	12 May 1744
An Act for permitting certain Goods, therein enumerated, to be imported, during the War, in British-built Shipping, the Property of Foreigners; and for Relief of William Ord and others; and for obviating a Doubt which hath arisen, upon the Act of the Twelfth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, intituled, An Act for the encouraging and increasing of Shipping and Navigation, as to the Importation, on the account of Aliens, of Goods of the Growth or Production of the Plantations of Spain and Portugal in English Ships duly navigated. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Land Drainage (Rating) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 37	12 May 1744
An Act to prevent Disputes touching the Parishes or Places where improved Wastes, and drained and improved Marsh Lands, shall be charged to Parochial Rates.
Poor Relief Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 38	12 May 1744
An Act for remedying some Defects in the Act made in the Forty-third Year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of the Poor."
Treason Act 1743 (repealed)			17 Geo. 2. c. 39	12 May 1744
An Act to make it High Treason to hold Correspondence with the Sons of the Pretender to His Majesty's Crown; and for attainting them of High Treason, in case they shall land, or attempt to land, in Great Britain, or any of the Dominions thereunto belonging; and for suspending the Operation and Effect of a Clause in the Act of the Seventh Year of the late Queen Anne, for improving the Union of the Two Kingdoms, relating to Forfeitures for High Treason, until after the Decease of the Sons of the said Pretender. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Universities (Wine Licences) Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 40	12 May 1744
An Act to continue the Laws therein mentioned, for preventing Thest and Rapine on the Northern Borders of England; for the more effectual punishing wicked and evil-disposed Persons going armed in Disguise, and doing Injuries and Violences to the Persons and Properties of His Majesty's Subjects, and for the more speedy bringing the Offenders to Justice; for continuing Two Clauses, to prevent the cutting or breaking down the Bank of any River or Sea Bank, and to prevent the malicious cutting of Hop-binds; and for the more effectual Punishment of Persons maliciously setting on Fire any Mine, Pit, or Delph, of Coal or Cannel Coal, and of Persons unlawfullly hunting or taking any Red or Fallow Deer in Forests or Chases, or beating or wounding the Keepers or other Officers in Forests, Chases, or Parks; and for granting a Liberty to carry Sugars, of the Growth, Produce, or Manufacture, of any of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America, from the said Colonies, directly to Foreign Parts, in Ships built in Great Britain, and navigated according to Law; and to explain Two Acts, relating to the Prosecution of Offenders for embezzling Naval Stores or Stores of War; and to prevent the retailing of Wine within either of the Universities, in that Part of Great Britain called England, without a License.
Shoreditch Road Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 41	12 May 1744
An Act for making more effectual several Acts passed for repairing the Road leading from The Stones End, in the Parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch, in the County of Middlesex, to the furthermost Part of the Northern Road in the Parish of Enfield, in the same County, next to the Parish of Cheshunt, in the County of Hertford; and for amending the Road from the Watch-house in Edmonton to the Market-Place in Enfield.
Bedford and Hertford Roads Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 42	12 May 1744
An Act for amending and making more effectual an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, for continuing an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Roads from Luton, in the County of Bedford, to Westwood Gate, in the said County, and from Luton to St. Albans, in the County of Hertford.
Buckingham to Warmington Road Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 43	12 May 1744
An Act for repairing the Road from the Town of Buckingham, in the County of Bucks, to Warmington, in the County of Warwick.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of Andrew Lindegren and Abraham Spalding, merchants.			17 Geo. 2. c. 1	22 December 1743
An Act for naturalizing Andrew Lindegren and Abraham Spalding, of London, Merchants.
Divorce of Henry Duke of Beaufort from Frances Scudamore, and other provisions.			17 Geo. 2. c. 2	2 March 1744
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Henry Duke of Beaufort with Frances Scudamore his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling His Majesty to grant the inheritance of part of Shotover and Stowood forest (Oxfordshire) to trustees for Augustus Schutz and his heirs, upon payment of full consideration.			17 Geo. 2. c. 3	2 March 1744
An Act to enable His Majesty to grant the Inheritance of Part of the Forest of Shotover and Stowood, in the County of Oxford, to Trustees, in Trust for Augustus Schutz Esquire and his Heirs, upon a full and valuable Consideration to be paid for the same.
John Carre's estate: sale of lands in Roxburgh for payment of debts and purchase of others with any surplus proceeds.			17 Geo. 2. c. 4	2 March 1744
An Act to enable John Carre of Cavers, Advocate, to sell Lands, in the County of Roxburgh, for Payment of Debts charged thereon; and with the Surplus Money (if any) to purchase other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses as the Lands to be sold are settled.
Westonbirt (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 5	2 March 1744
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, called the North Field and South Field, in the Parish of Westonbirt, in the County of Gloucester.
Enabling Edward Clarke and James Stewart Clarke to take the surname Stewart, pursuant to the will of James Stewart.			17 Geo. 2. c. 6	2 March 1744
An Act to enable Edward Stewart, lately called Edward Clarke, and James Stewart Stewart, lately called James Stewart Clarke, to take and use the Surname of Stewart, pursuant to the Will of James Stewart, deceased.
Enabling Randle Hopley of Overton (Cheshire) and his issue to take the surname Dod, pursuant to the will of William Dod.			17 Geo. 2. c. 7	2 March 1744
An Act to enable Randle Hopley of Overton, in the County of Chester, Gentleman, and his Issue, to take and use the Surname of Dod, pursuant to the Will of William Dod Esquire, deceased.
Enabling John Caswall to take the Christian and surname of Giles Whitehall, and his sons and their heirs male to take the surname Whitehall, pursuant to the will of Giles Whitehall.			17 Geo. 2. c. 8	2 March 1744
An Act to enable John Caswall Gentleman, now called Giles Whitehall, to take and use the Christian and Surname of Giles Whitehall; and also to enable his First and other Sons, and their Heirs Male, to take and use the Surname of Whitehall, in Pursuance of the Will of Giles Whitehall, deceased.
Naturalization of Mary Countess of Holdernesse.			17 Geo. 2. c. 9	2 March 1744
An Act for naturalizing Mary Countess of Holdernesse, Wife of Robert Earl of Holdernesse.
Naturalization of Andrew Templeman, John Darlon, Christian Moller, John Fries and Peter de la Rive, of London, merchants.			17 Geo. 2. c. 10	2 March 1744
An Act for naturalizing Andrew Templeman, John Darlon, Christian Moller, John Friderick Fries, and Peter de la Rive, of London, Merchants.
Naturalization of Lorentz Bastian Ritter.			17 Geo. 2. c. 11	2 March 1744
An Act to naturalize Lorentz Bastian Ritter.
Naturalization of John Rudolph Thunn, of London, merchant.			17 Geo. 2. c. 12	2 March 1744
An Act for naturalizing John Rudolff Thunn, of London, Merchant.
Settlement of a capital messuage, lands and hereditaments in East Grinstead (Sussex) for benefit of William Lord Abergavenny as an equivalent for a sum of money appointed in a former Act to be laid out in purchase of lands for that purpose.			17 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 March 1744
An Act for settling a Capital Messuage, Lands, and Hereditaments, in East Grinstead, in the County of Sussex, to divers Uses therein mentioned, for the Benefit of William Lord Abergavenny and his Family, as an Equivalent for a Sum of Money appointed by a former Act to be laid out in the Purchase of Lands for that Purpose.
Shipton (Buckinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 March 1744
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Common Fields, in the Hamlet of Shipton, in the Parish of Winslow, in the County of Bucks.
Bassledon Heath (Buckinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1744
An Act for enclosing the Common and Waste Ground called Bassledon Heath, in the County of Berks.
Flecknoe in Wolfhampcoat (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1744
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields called Flecknoe, in the Parish of Wolfhampcoat, in the County of Warwick.
Confirming an exchange agreement of certain rights of common in East Langton, West Langton, Church Langton and Thorpe Langton (Leicestershire) and payment of a yearly sum to rector in lieu of tithes.			17 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1744
An Act for confirming an Agreement made to exchange certain Rights of Common, in the Parish, Townships, or Hamlets, of East Langton, West Langton, Church Langton, and Thorpe Langton, in the County of Leicester, and for settling an Yearly Sum to be paid to the Rector of the said Parish, and his Successors, in Lieu of Tithes.
Mareham le Fenn (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 March 1744
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common called The Severals, and the Moor, lying in the Manor and Parish of Mareham Le Fenn, in the County of Lincoln.
Estate of Joseph Bagnall (deceased): sale of the capital messuage at Roughampton and other lands in Surrey and purchase of others for uses of his will.			17 Geo. 2. c. 19	22 March 1744
An Act for Sale of the Capital Messuage at Roughampton, and divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Surrey, late the Estate of Joseph Bagnall Esquire, deceased; and for purchasing another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
Edward Bowater's estate: sale of houses and ground in Woolwich pursuant to an agreement with the Commissioners of the Navy and purchase of another to be settled to the uses of his marriage settlement.			17 Geo. 2. c. 20	22 March 1744
An Act for the Sale of certain Houses and Ground in Woolwich, Part of the settled Estate of Edward Bowater Esquire, pursuant to an Agreement with the Commissioners of the Navy; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
Edward and Katherine Powys' settled estate: vesting part in trustees to raise money to pay debts and securing an equivalent for the benefit of his wife and their issue and Thomas Powys.			17 Geo. 2. c. 21	22 March 1744
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of Edward Powys Esquire and Katherine his Wife in Trustees, for raising Money, to pay Debts; and for securing an Equivalent for the same, for the Benefit of his said Wife, and their Issue; and of Thomas Powys Esquire, and his Heirs and Assigns.
Confirming to Henry Hervey, his wife and their issue male the surname and arms of Aston, pursuant to a settlement made by Sir Thomas Aston, deceased.			17 Geo. 2. c. 22	22 March 1744
An Act for confirming to the Honourable Henry Hervey Clerk, his Wife, and their Issue Male, the Surname and Arms of Aston, pursuant to a Settlement made by Sir Thomas Aston Baronet, deceased.
Confirmation of a jointure made on marriage of Francis Scot, Earl of Dalkeith with Lady Caroline Campbell and empowering heirs of entail succeeding to estate of Francis late Earl of Buccleuch to make jointures.			17 Geo. 2. c. 23	12 May 1744
An Act for confirming the Jointure made on the Marriage of Francis Scott Esquire, commonly called Earl of Dalkeith, Eldest Son and Heir Apparent to Francis Duke of Buccleuch, with Lady Caroline Campbell; and for empowering the Heirs of Entail succeeding to the Estate of Francis late Earl of Buccleuch to make Jointures, in such Manner as is therein mentioned.
Empowering guardians of Other Lewis Earl of Plymouth, an infant, to purchase the estate in Glamorganshire of Thomas Lewis, his grandfather.			17 Geo. 2. c. 24	12 May 1744
An Act to empower the Guardians of Other Lewis Earl of Plimouth, an Infant, to purchase the Estate of his Grandfather Thomas Lewis Esquire, in the County of Glamorgan.
Thomas Baron of Caher's estate in Ireland: sale of part for payment of debts and incumbrances.			17 Geo. 2. c. 25	12 May 1744
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Thomas Lord Baron of Caher in the Kingdom of Ireland, towards discharging the Debts and Encumbrances affecting the same.
Robert Sutton's estate: sale of lands in Nottinghamshire for payment of incumbrances and mortgages and purchase of others to be settled together with lands in Lincolnshire.			17 Geo. 2. c. 26	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Sir Robert Sutton, in the County of Nottingham, in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging several Mortgages and Encumbrances; and for laying out the Surplus of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled, together with his Estate in the County of Lincoln, to the Uses therein mentioned.
Extending time limited by Sir Francis Leicester's will for sale of real estate of Sir John Byrne in Ireland and enabling Sir Peter Byrne to use the surname Leicester.			17 Geo. 2. c. 27	12 May 1744
An Act to enlarge the Time limited by the Will of Sir Francis Leicester Baronet, deceased, for Sale of the Real Estate late of Sir John Byrne Baronet, deceased, in the Kingdom of Ireland; and also enable Sir Peter Byrne Baronet and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Leicester only, pursuant to the said Will.
Empowering John Thornhagh to make a jointure and provision for younger children from a voluntary settlement made by his father Saint Andrew Thornhagh (deceased).			17 Geo. 2. c. 28	12 May 1744
An Act for empowering John Thornhagh Esquire to make a Jointure and Provision for his Younger Children, out of an Estate comprized in a voluntary Settlement made by St. Andrew Thornhagh Esquire, his late Father, deceased.
Richard Cliffe's estate: sale for payment of debts and legacies and purchase and settling of others.			17 Geo. 2. c. 29	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, devised by the Will of Richard Cliffe Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for paying the Debts and Legacies charged thereupon by the said Will; and for laying out the Surplus of the Money arising by such Sale (if any) in purchasing other Lands, to be settled to the Uses of the said Will.
John Ayshcombe's estate in Warwickshire: sale of part and settlement of another estate in the same county of greater value to the same uses.			17 Geo. 2. c. 30	12 May 1744
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of John Ayshcombe Gentleman, lying in the County of Warwick; and for settling another Estate, in the same County, of greater Value, to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Estate late of George Downes (deceased) in Wiltshire: vesting in Edward Gale in trust to convey it to Robert Neale (pursuant to articles of agreement for sale ) for payment of incumbrances charged thereon.			17 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting the Estate late of George Downes Esquire, deceased, in the County of Wilts, in Edward Gale Gentleman and his Heirs, in Trust, to convey the same to Robert Neale Esquire, and his Heirs (pursuant to Articles of Agreement made for Sale thereof) towards Payment of the Encumbrances charged thereupon; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Cullum's settled estate: vesting part in trustees to be sold for discharge of incumbrances and providing an equivalent from the other part of his estate for the uses of his marriage settlement.			17 Geo. 2. c. 32	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of John Cullum Esquire in Trustees, to be sold, towards discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for securing and providing an Equivalent for the same, out of another Part of his Estate, for the Uses and Purposes of his Marriage Settlement.
Enabling William Moore to sell an estate purchased under William Smythe's will and to purchase another for the uses of the will.			17 Geo. 2. c. 33	12 May 1744
An Act to enable William Moore Esquire to sell an Estate purchased under the Will of William Smythe Esquire; and to lay out the Money thereby arising, with other Money therein mentioned, in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of the said Will.
Thomas Fownes' Estate Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 34	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Thomas Fownes Esquire in Trustees, to be sold, together with his Fee-Simple Estate, for the Payment of the Debts of his Father and himself; and for laying out the Surplus Money in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
Peter Hawker's settled estate in Dorset: vesting in trustees to be sold and securing an equivalent to be settled to the same uses.			17 Geo. 2. c. 35	12 May 1744
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Peter Hawker Esquire, in the County of Dorset, in Trustees, to be sold; and for providing and securing an Equivalent for the same, to be settled to the same Uses.
Confirming agreements for the inclosure of North Stoneham Common (Hampshire).			17 Geo. 2. c. 36	12 May 1744
An Act for confirming Agreements made for enclosing and dividing Part of North Stoneham Common, in the County of Southampton.
Extinguishing a right of common belonging to owners and proprietors of ancient burgages and tenements in Ripon, Littlethorpe and Bondgate (Yorkshire) and settling and providing an equivalent.			17 Geo. 2. c. 37	12 May 1744
An Act for extinguishing a Right of Common claimed by, and belonging to, the Owners and Proprietors of ancient Burgages and Tenements, in Ripon, Littlethorpe, and Bondgate, in the County of York; and for settling and providing an Equivalent for the said Common Right.
Naturalization of Bernhard Joachim Boetefeur Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 38	12 May 1744
An Act for naturalizing Bernard Joachim Boeteseur.
Naturalization of Stephen Naville Act 1743			17 Geo. 2. c. 39	12 May 1744
An Act for naturalizing Stephen Naville.

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1744 (18 Geo. 2)

The fourth session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 27 November 1744 until 2 May 1745.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Land Tax Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 1	20 December 1744
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-five." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Taxation Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 2	14 February 1745
An Act for continuing the Duties on Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-five. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Saint Margaret's Church, King's Lynn Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 3	14 February 1745
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of Saint Margaret, within the Borough of King's Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, to raise Money, by Rates upon themselves, for finishing the Church of the said Parish.
Kingston-upon-Hull Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 4	14 February 1745
An Act for repairing the Road leading from the Town of Kingston upon Hull to and through the Town of Anlaby, and from thence to the Town of Kirk-Ella, in the County of the said Town of Kingston upon Hull.
Salt Duties Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 5	19 March 1745
An Act for granting and continuing the Duties upon Salt, and Red and White Herrings, for the further Term of Six Years; and for declaring, that the Duties on Salt, which arise and are payable in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, shall be subject to the same Charges thereon, as the same Duties were liable to by the Act of the Fifth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First.
Yorkshire Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 6	19 March 1745
An Act for repairing the Road leading from a Gate, commonly called Sacred Gate, on the South East Side of the Town of Hedon, in the East Riding of the County of York, through the said Town, to Hull North Bridge.
Mutiny Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 7	19 March 1745
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters.
Boroughbridge and Darlington Road Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 8	19 March 1745
An Act for repairing the High Road leading from Boroughbridge, in the County of York, through North-Allerton, in the same County, to Croft Bridge, on the River Tees, and from thence through Darlington, in the County of Durham, to the City of Durham.
National Debt Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 9	19 March 1745
An Act for granting to His Majesty several additional Duties upon all Wines imported into Great Britain; and for raising a certain Sum of Money, by Annuities and a Lottery, in Manner therein mentioned, to be charged on the said additional Duties. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)
Recruiting Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 10	19 March 1745
An Act for the speedy and effectual recruiting of His Majesty's Regiments of Foot, serving in Flanders, Minorca, Gibraltar, and the Plantations, and the Regiments of Marines. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Indemnity Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 11	19 March 1745
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Employments within the Time limited by Law; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Newbury and Marlborough Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 12	19 March 1745
An Act for continuing and enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Highways from Speenham Land, adjoining to Newbury, in the County of Berks, to Marlborough, in the County of Wilts.
Beverly Improvement Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 13	19 March 1745
An Act for more effectually cleansing, deepening, widening, and preserving, a Creek, called Beverley Beck, running into the River Hull; and for more effectually repairing the Staiths near the said Beck, and the Roads leading from the said River to the Town of Beverley; and for cleansing the Streets of the said Town; and for regulating the Carriages to and from the said Beck and the River Hull.
Wiltshire Road Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 14	19 March 1745
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by several Acts of Parliament, for repairing the Highways between Shepherds Shord and The Devizes, and the Top of Ashlington Hill and RowdFord, in the County of Wilts.
London Barbers and Surgeons Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 15	2 May 1745
An Act for making the Surgeons of London and the Barbers of London Two separate and distinct Corporations.
Yorkshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 16	2 May 1745
An Act to repair the Road leading from Tadcaster Bridge, within the County of the City of York, to a Place near the said City, called Hobmoor Lane End.
Discovery of North-West Passage Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 17	2 May 1745
An Act for giving a public Reward to such Person or Persons, His Majesty's Subject or Subjects, as shall discover a North-west Passage, through Hudson's Streights, to the Western and Southern Ocean of America. (Repealed by Discovery of Longitude at Sea, etc. Act 1818)
Parliamentary Elections Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 18	2 May 1745
An Act to explain and amend the Laws touching the Elections of Knights of the Shire, to serve in Parliament, for that Part of Great Britain called England.
Warwickshire Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 19	2 May 1745
An Act for repairing the Road from Birmingham, in the County of Warwick (through Elmdon), to a Lane leading by the End of Stone Bridge, in the said County.
Justices Qualification Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 20	2 May 1745
An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act passed in the Fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for the further Qualification of Justices of the Peace."
Lastage and Ballastage, Thames Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 21	2 May 1745
An Act to continue an Act made in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for the better Regulation of Lastage and Ballastage in the River Thames. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Stamps Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 22	2 May 1745
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Pounds, out of the Sinking Fund; and for granting a Sum remaining in the Exchequer, arisen by the Surplus of the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-five; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and for giving further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures or Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices; and for the further enforcing the Payment of the said Duties. (Repealed by Inland Revenue Repeal Act 1870)
Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 23	2 May 1745
An Act to repair and widen the Road leading from Godmanchester, in the County of Huntingdon, through Fen-Stanton and Cambridge, to the First Rubbing-House on Newmarket Heath, in the County of Cambridge.
Linen (Trade Marks) Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 24	2 May 1745
An Act for effectually preventing the Exportation of Foreign Linens, under the Denomination of British or Irish Linens.
Bounties on Exportation Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 25	2 May 1745
An Act for allowing certain additional Bounties on the Exportation of British and Irish Linens. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Inland Duties, etc. Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 26	2 May 1745
An Act for repealing the present Inland Duty of Four Shillings per Pound Weight upon all Tea sold in Great Britain, and for granting to His Majesty certain other Inland Duties in Lieu thereof; and for better securing the Duty upon Tea, and other Duties of Excise; and for pursuing Offenders out of one County into another. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Stealing from Bleaching Grounds Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 27	2 May 1745
An Act for more effectually preventing the stealing of Linen, Fustian, and Cotton Goods and Wares, in Buildings, Fields, Grounds, and other Places used for printing, whitening, bleaching, or drying the same. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Indemnity (No. 2) Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 28	2 May 1745
An Act to indemnify Persons who have been guilty of the unlawful importing, landing, or running, of prohibited, uncustomed, or other Goods or Merchandize. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Westminster Bridge Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 29	2 May 1745
An Act for granting further Powers to the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surrey; and for the better enabling them to finish the said Bridge, and to perform the other Trusts reposed in them. (Repealed by Westminster Bridge Act 1853)
Piracy Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 30	2 May 1745
An Act to amend an Act made in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of King William the Third, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual Suppression of Piracy."
Greenwich Hospital Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 31	2 May 1745
An Act for the more effectual recovering and collecting of certain Duties granted towards the Support of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich; and to oblige Agents for Prizes to register their Letters of Attorney. (Repealed by 4 & 5 Will. 4. c. 34)
Warwick Roads Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 32	2 May 1745
An Act for continuing, amending, and making more effectual, an Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of King George the First, for repairing the Roads leading from Birmingham to Edghill, in the County of Warwick.
Carts on Highways Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 33	2 May 1745
An Act to repeal a Clause in an Act made in the Third Year of the Reign of King William and Queen Mary, relating to Carts used by Persons inhabiting within the Limits of the Weekly Bills of Mortality; and to allow such Carts to be drawn with Three Horses; and to prevent the Misbehaviour of the Drivers of Carts, in Streets within the said Limits.
Gaming Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 34	2 May 1745
An Act to explain, amend, and make more effectual, the Laws in being, to prevent excessive and deceitful Gaming; and to restrain and prevent the excessive Increase of Horse Races.
Navy Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 35	2 May 1745
An Act for the further Regulating and better Government of His Majesty's Navies, Ships of War, and Forces by Sea; and for regulating Proceedings upon Courts Martial in the Sea Service. (Repealed by 22 Geo. 2. c. 33)
Cambrics Act 1744 (repealed)			18 Geo. 2. c. 36	2 May 1745
An Act for prohibiting the Wearing and Importation of Cambricks and French Lawns. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)
Crown Lands (Forfeited Estates) Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 37	2 May 1745
An Act for empowering the surviving Commissioners and Trustees for forfeited Estates to execute proper Conveyances of the late Lord Widdrington's Estate, in the County of Northumberland (contracted for by the York Buildings Company), to Trustees, for the Creditors of the said Company, upon Payment of a Sum of Money therein mentioned into His Majesty's Exchequer.
Bristol Hospitals Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 38	2 May 1745
An Act for rendering more effectual the several Acts passed for the erecting of Hospitals and Workhouses within the City of Bristol, for the better employing and maintaining of the Poor thereof.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of Sir John Charles Le Blon Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 1	20 December 1744
An Act for naturalizing Sir John Charles Le Blon.
Naturalization of Christian Heineken, Dominick Lieutaud, Henry Geutjes and Others Act 1744			18 Geo. 2. c. 2	20 December 1744
An Act for naturalizing Christian Heineken, Dominick Joseph Lieutaud, Henry Geutjes, and others.
Confirming and establishing on John Pate and his issue male the surname Rose.			18 Geo. 2. c. 3	14 February 1745
An Act for confirming and establishing on John Pate Esquire and his Issue Male the Surname of Rose.
Enabling George Marquis of Annandale to use the surname and arms of Vanden Bempde, pursuant to the will of John Vanden Bempde.			18 Geo. 2. c. 4	19 March 1745
An Act to enable George Vanden Bempde Marquis of Annandale to use the Surname and Arms of Vanden Bempde, pursuant to the Will of John Vanden Bempde Esquire, deceased.
Enabling George Earl Cholmondeley and Pattee Viscount Torrington to take in Great Britain the oath of office as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General, and Paymaster General of His Majesty's revenues in Ireland and to qualify themselves for the enjoyment of the said offices.			18 Geo. 2. c. 5	19 March 1745
An Act to enable George Earl Cholmondeley and Pattee Viscount Torrington to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office, as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General and Paymaster General of all His Majesty's Revenues in the Kingdom of Ireland; and to qualify themselves for the Enjoyment of the said Offices.
Exchange of Sir John Peachey's lands in Hampshire for Sir Thomas Knight's lands in Sussex.			18 Geo. 2. c. 6	19 March 1745
An Act for exchanging divers Lands and Hereditaments in Hantshire, belonging to Sir John Peachy Baronet, for other Lands and Hereditaments in Sussex, belonging to Thomas Knight Esquire; and for settling the several Estates so taken in Exchange, to the Uses limited of the Estates given in Exchange for the same respectively.
Naturalizing of Dorothy Penton and qualifying and enabling her to enjoy a rent-charge limited to her upon her marriage in the name of her jointure.			18 Geo. 2. c. 7	19 March 1745
An Act for naturalizing Dorothy Penton, Wise of Henry Penton Esquire; and for qualifying and enabling her to hold and enjoy a Rent-charge, limited to her upon her Marriage, in the Name of her Jointure.
Confirming to William Beauchamp and his heirs the surname Proctor, according to the will of George Proctor.			18 Geo. 2. c. 8	19 March 1745
An Act for confirming to William Beauchamp Esquire and his Heirs the Surname of Proctor, according to the Direction of the last Will and Testament of George Proctor Esquire, deceased.
Uniting the vicarage of Fincham St. Martins to the rectory of Fincham St. Michaels (Norfolk) and settling the right of presentation to the same.			18 Geo. 2. c. 9	19 March 1745
An Act for uniting the Vicarage of Fincham Saint Martin's, to the Rectory of Fincham Saint Michael's, in the County of Norfolk; and for settling the Right of Presentation to the same.
Regulating and making more effectual Richard Churchaer's Charity for benefit of Petersfield (Hampshire).			18 Geo. 2. c. 10	19 March 1745
An Act for regulating and making more effectual a certain Charity, given by the Will of Richard Churcher Merchant, deceased, for the Benefit of the Town and Borough of Petersfield, in the County of Southampton.
Naturalizing Mark Cramer, Samuel Mestrezat and others.			18 Geo. 2. c. 11	19 March 1745
An Act for naturalizing Mark Cramer, Samuel Mestrezat, and others.
Naturalizing Anthony Benjamin Morin.			18 Geo. 2. c. 12	19 March 1745
An Act for naturalizing Anthony Benjamin Morin.
Sir Philip Boteler's settled estate: vesting in him lands and hereditaments in Bedfordshire and Kent and settling other estates in Kent and Herefordshire of greater value to the like uses in lieu.			18 Geo. 2. c. 13	2 May 1745
An Act for vesting certain Lands and Hereditaments, Part of the settled Estate of Sir Philip Boteler Baronet, in the several Counties of Bedford and Kent, in the said Sir Philip Boteler and his Heirs; and for settling other Estates, in the several Counties of Kent and Hereford, of greater Value, to the like Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Sir Francis and Dame Ursula Skipwith: appropriation of £6,000, part of the portion agreed to be paid on their marriage, sale of part of his settled estate for discharge of debts and provision for his issue male.			18 Geo. 2. c. 14	2 May 1745
An Act for appropriating the Sum of Six Thousand Pounds, Part of the Portion agreed on to be paid on the Marriage of Sir Francis Skipwith Baronet with Dame Ursula his Wife; and for Sale of Part of his settled Estate, for discharging his Debts; and securing an Equivalent to his Issue Male, in respect thereof.
Raising money from an estate entailed by the will of Sir William Myddelton for the purchasing of an estate near Chirk Castle (Denbighshire) to be settled to the uses of the will.			18 Geo. 2. c. 15	2 May 1745
An Act for raising Money out of the Estate entailed by the Will of Sir William Myddleton Baronet, for purchasing an Estate lying near Chirk Castle, in the County of Denbigh, to be settled to the Uses of the same Will.
Estate of Sir Marmaduke Gresham (deceased): sale for payment of debts and a legacy of £3,000.			18 Geo. 2. c. 16	2 May 1745
An Act for vesting Part of the Estate of Sir Marmaduke Gresham Baronet, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts, and a Legacy of Three Thousand Pounds affecting the same.
Correction of a settlement made by Sir Robert Sutton and of an Act concerning sale of his estate in Nottinghamshire.			18 Geo. 2. c. 17	2 May 1745
An Act for rectifying a Mistake in a Settlement made by Sir Robert Sutton Knight of the Bath, and also in an Act passed the last Session of Parliament for Sale of the settled Estate of the said Sir Robert Sutton, in the County of Nottingham, for discharging Encumbrances.
Estates of William Robinson and Dame Dorothy Jeffreys: sale of lands in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Cheshire, Salop. and Anglesey for payment of debts and incumbrances.			18 Geo. 2. c. 18	2 May 1745
An Act for Sale of the Estates late of William Robinson Esquire and Dame Dorothy Jeffreys, in the several Counties of Denbigh, Flint, Chester, Salop, and Anglesea, for Payment of their respective Debts and Encumbrances.
Worcester College, Oxford's estate: sale of leasehold estates devised by Sarah Eaton (deceased) and purchase of fee simple estates with proceeds.			18 Geo. 2. c. 19	2 May 1745
An Act for Sale of certain Leasehold Estates, late of Sarah Eaton, deceased, and by her devised to the Provost, Fellows, and Scholars, of Worcester College, in the University of Oxford; and for laying out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of Fee Simple Estates; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Anthony Keck's estate: charging, selling and applying part for raising money for the purchase of the manors of Dalby and Broughton (Leicestershire) pursuant to his grandfather's will.			18 Geo. 2. c. 20	2 May 1745
An Act for charging, selling, and applying, Part of the settled Estate of Anthony Keck Esquire, for raising Money, towards the Purchase of the Manors of Dalby and Broughton, in the County of Leicester, contracted for, pursuant to the Will of Anthony Keck his Grandfather; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Securing and disposing of certain effects in Nicholas Hooper's will for benefit of John Basset's children.			18 Geo. 2. c. 21	2 May 1745
An Act for empowering Trustees to secure and dispose of certain Effects, mentioned in the Will of Nicholas Hooper Esquire, deceased, for the Benefit of the Children of John Basset Esquire, to whom they are bequeathed.
William Parry's estate: sale and purchase and settlement of others to the same uses.			18 Geo. 2. c. 22	2 May 1745
An Act for Sale of the settled and unsettled Estates of William Parry Esquire; and for purchasing another Estate, of equal Value with the settled Estate, to be settled to the same Uses; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Empowering Edward and William Gould to make jointures upon their marriages from the estate devised to them by Sir Edward Gould.			18 Geo. 2. c. 23	2 May 1745
An Act for empowering Edward Gould Esquire and William Gould Clerk to make Jointures, upon their respective Marriages, out of the Estate devised to them by the Will of Sir Edward Gould Knight, deceased.
Vesting a moiety of lands in Wiltshire comprised in Robert Wright's marriage settlement in trustees to be sold for raising money to buy a farm in Suffolk to be settled in lieu.			18 Geo. 2. c. 24	2 May 1745
An Act for vesting an undivided Moiety of certain Lands, in the County of Wilts, comprized in the Marriage Settlement of Robert Wright Clerk, in Trustees, to sell the same, for raising Money, to purchase an entire Farm, in the County of Suffolk, to be settled to the Uses of the same Settlement.
Rodolph Hobbes' estate: sale of freehold and copyhold estates in Buckinghamshire for discharge of incumbrances and provision for widow and infant children.			18 Geo. 2. c. 25	2 May 1745
An Act for Sale of the Freehold and Copyhold Estates of Rodolph Hobbes Gentleman, deceased, in the County of Bucks, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for making Provision for his Widow and Infant Children.
Richard Luscombe's estate in Devon:vesting part in trustees to be sold for payment of debts and legacies.			18 Geo. 2. c. 26	2 May 1745
An Act for vesting Part of the Estate late of Richard Luscombe Esquire, deceased, in the County of Devon, in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts and Legacies.
Faxton in Lamport (Northamptonshire) inclosure and compensation to rector in lieu of tithes.			18 Geo. 2. c. 27	2 May 1745
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields in Faxton, within the Parish of Lamport, in the County of Northampton; and for giving a Recompense to the Rector of the said Parish, in Lieu of his Tithes of the said Common Fields.
Divorce of Daniel Mathew from Penelope Smith, and other provisions.			18 Geo. 2. c. 28	2 May 1745
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Daniel Mathew Esquire with Penelope Smith his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Naturalizing Peter Julian, Thomas Sapte and Peter Sapte.			18 Geo. 2. c. 29	2 May 1745
An Act for naturalizing Peter Bartholomew Julian, Peter Sapte, and Thomas Sapte.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 18: From the 15th to the 20th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 24. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 689–892 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 108–109 – via Google Books.
• "Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1744". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives.

See also

• List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain