List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1735–1739

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This is a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the years 1735–1739. For acts passed until 1707, see the

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

Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain did not have a

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.

1735 (9 Geo. 2)

The second session of the

Public acts

Private acts

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1736 (10 Geo. 2)

The third session of the

Public acts

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Anthony James's Name Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 March 1737
n Act to enable Anthony James Esquire, and his Heirs Male, and other Persons therein mentioned, to take and use the Surname of Keck, pursuant to the Will of Anthony Keck Gentleman, deceased.
Naturalization of Joseph Pouchon Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 2	21 March 1737
An Act for naturalizing Joseph Pouchon.
Naturalization of Nicholas Magens, John Timmerman and Theodore Davell.			10 Geo. 2. c. 3	21 March 1737
An Act for naturalizing Nicholas Magens, John Timmerman, and Theodore Davel.
Sale of the capital messuage of Gunnersbury and other lands and hereditaments late the estate of Sir John Maynard and purchase of other estates to be settled to the uses of his will.			10 Geo. 2. c. 4	22 April 1737
An Act for Sale of the Capital Messuage of Gunnersbury, and other Lands and Hereditaments, late the Estate of Sir John Maynard Knight, Serjeant at Law; and for purchasing another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
Thomas Cook: sale of a leasehold estate in Gloucestershire and settlement of copyhold and freehold estates of inheritance in lieu.			10 Geo. 2. c. 5	22 April 1737
An Act for Sale of a certain Leasehold Estate of Thomas Cooke Esquire, in the County of Glocester; and for settling some Freehold and Copyhold Estates of Inheritance, of greater Value, to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Thomas Hesketh's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 April 1737
An Act to enable the Trustees and Testamentary Guardians named in the Will of Thomas Hesketh, late of Rufford, in the County of Lancaster, Esquire, deceased, to perform the same, and make Leases for Lives in his settled Estate, for paying his Debts during his Sons Minority, in Ease of an Estate devised by him to be sold.
Purton (Wiltshire) Inclosure Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 April 1737
An Act for enclosing and dividing certain Common Pasture Grounds, called Purton Common and Purton Stoake Common, within the Parish of Purton, otherwise Puriton, in the County of Wilts.
Bouveries' Name Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 April 1737
An Act for enabling Sir Jacob Des Bouverie Baronet, and John Des Bouverie Esquire, and their respective Issue, and Elizabeth Des Bouverie Sister of the said John, to take and use the Surname of Bouverie, pursuant to the Desire of Jacob Des Bouverie Esquire, and Sir Christopher Des Bouverie, deceased.
John Harvey's Name Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 April 1737
An Act to enable John Harvey Esquire, now called John Thursby, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Thursby, in Pursuance of the Will of William Thursby Esquire, deceased.
Thomas Kellow's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 April 1737
An Act to enable the Trustees in the Will of Thomas Kellow Gentleman, deceased, to sell the Rectory Impropriate of Berwick St. James, in the County of Wilts, for the Payment of his Debts.
Talbot Estates Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 April 1737
An Act to enable Trustees, during the respective Minorities of George Talbot Esquire and his Younger Brothers, to grant Leases of the Estates of the said Infants, in the Counties of Salop, Worcester, Berks, Chester, Stafford, Oxford, and Wilts.
Thomas Pitt's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 April 1737
An Act for Sale of the Manor and Capital Messuage of Swallowfield, late the Estate of Thomas Pitt Esquire, deceased; and for purchasing another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
Naturalization of Godfrey Wichelhausen, John Noppe, John Masson, Thomas Barbaud and John Dillman Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 April 1737
An Act for naturalizing Godfrey Wichelhausen, John Francis Noppe, John Stephen Masson, Thomas Barband, and John Dillman.
Daniel Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham's estate: sale of part for payment of debts and incumbrances.			10 Geo. 2. c. 14	21 June 1737
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Daniel late Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham, deceased, for Payment of Debts and Encumbrances charged upon and affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Sir Robert Furnese's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 15	21 June 1737
An Act for establishing and confirming a Partition of the Estates of Sir Robert Furnese Baronet, deceased, among his Three Daughters and Coheirs; and for settling their several specific Shares and Allotments to such Uses as their several undivided Third Parts thereof stood limited before such Partition; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enrolling certain indentures of lease and release executed by Sir William and Dame Elizabeth Dudley, and making the exemplification and attested copies and an Act of Parliament and articles of agreements therein referred to, evidence in all Irish courts.			10 Geo. 2. c. 16	21 June 1737
An Act for enroling of certain Indentures of Lease and Release, executed by Sir William Dudley and Dame Elizabeth his Wife; and for making the Exemplification and attested Copies of such Indentures, and also of an Act of Parliament and certain Articles of Agreement therein referred to, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Ireland.
Sir Reginald Graham's estate: sale of manor of Kippax (Yorkshire) and settling estates at Norton and Nunwick (Yorkshire), and making a partition of the manor of Whitwell with his brother Richard Graham.			10 Geo. 2. c. 17	21 June 1737
An Act for Sale of the Manor of Kippax, in the County of York, Part of the settled Estate of Sir Reginald Graham Baronet; and for settling his Estates at Norton and Nunwick, in the same County, being of greater Value, to the same Uses; and for making a Partition of the Manor of Whitwell, between him and his Brother Richard Graham Esquire.
Establishing an agreement made by devisees of Sir Samuel Ongley with Sir Roger Hudson for sale of two messuages in Bishopsgate Street, London and purchasing two messuages in Threadneedle Street, London with the proceeds.			10 Geo. 2. c. 18	21 June 1737
An Act to establish an Agreement, made by the Devisees of Sir Samuel Ongley Knight, deceased, with Sir Roger Hudson Knight, for the Sale of Two Messuages, on the East Side of Bishopgate Street, in the City of London; and for the Purchase of Two Messuages on the North Side of Threadneedle Street, in the said City, with Part of the Money arising from the said Sale; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Confirming an agreement between the rector and united parishes of Saint Mary Woolnoth and Saint Mary Woolchurch, London and the mayor, commonality and citizens of London for a grant of a parcel of ground in Stocks Market to the said mayor, commonality and citizens, in consideration of a yearly rent of £10 to the rector and his successors.			10 Geo. 2. c. 19	21 June 1737
An Act for confirming an Agreement between the Rector of the Parish Church of St. Mary Woolnoth, and of the united Parishes of St. Mary Woolnoth and St. Mary Woolchurch, in the City of London, and the Mayor, Commonalty, and Citizens, of the said City, with the Consent of the Patron and Ordinary, for the Grant of a Parcel of Ground therein mentioned, lying in Stocks Market, to the said Mayor, Commonalty, and Citizens, in Consideration of a Rent of Ten Pounds a Year, payable to the said Rector and his Successors for ever.
Enabling Peter Legh to revoke or alter some of the uses and estates limited in a settlement formerly made by him, and to empower certain tenants for life to make jointures and provisions for daughters and younger sons in his lifetime.			10 Geo. 2. c. 20	21 June 1737
An Act to enable Peter Legh, of Lyme, Esquire, to revoke or alter some of the Uses and Estates limited in a Settlement formerly made by him; and to empower certain Tenants for Life therein to make Jointures and Provision for Daughters and Younger Sons, in the Life-time of the said Peter Legh the Elder, and with his Consent.
George Shakerley's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 21	21 June 1737
An Act to enable Peter Shakerley and George Shakerly, Sons of George Shakerley Esquire, to make suitable Jointures for their Wives, and Provision for their Daughters and Younger Sons, out of the Estates of the said George Shakerley the Father, lying in the Counties of Chester and Lancaster.
Anthony Langley Swymmer's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 22	21 June 1737
An Act to enable the Guardians of Anthony Langley Swymmer, an Infant, to join in making Leases of certain Mines, in the County of Flint, with the other Owners thereof, during the Minority of the said Infant.
Frederick Trench's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 23	21 June 1737
An Act to vest the Estates of Frederick Trench Esquire, in the Counties of Westmeath and Meath, in the Kingdom of Ireland, in Trustees, to raise Money for the Payment of Debts; and, after discharging the said Debts, to the Use of the said Frederick Trench and his Heirs; and for settling other Lands therein mentioned, to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
George Cary's Estate Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 24	21 June 1737
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of George Cary Esquire, lying in the County of Devon, for discharging several Debts and Encumbrances of his late Father and Grandfather; and for settling an Estate in the County of Middlesex to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
Restitution of George Seton Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 25	21 June 1737
An Act to enable George Seton, of Barnes, to sue, or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Attainder; and to remove any Disability in him, by reason of his said Attainder, to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may or shall hereafter descend or come to him.
Restitution of James Rollo Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 26	21 June 1737
An Act to enable James Rollow, only Son of Robert Rollow, late of Powhouse, deceased, to sue, or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Attainder; and to remove any Disability in him, by Reason of his said Attainder, to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may or shall hereafter descend or come to him.
Restitution of Jorden Langdale Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 27	21 June 1737
An Act to enable Jordan Langdale, of Cliff, in the County of York, to sue, or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Outlawry; and to remove any Disability in him, by reason of his said Outlawry, to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may or shall hereafter descend or come to him, and also such Real Estate as he was entitled unto, in Reversion or Remainder, before his said Outlawry.
Stallingborough (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 28	21 June 1737
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Open and Common Fields, within the Lordship and Parish of Stallingborough, in the County of Lincoln.
Edward Mountfort's Name Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 29	21 June 1737
An Act to enable Edward Mountfort, and his Issue Male by Mary his now Wife, to take and use the Surname of Grosvenor.
Naturalization of Bartholomew Barratty, Bartholomew Gallatin, Francis Perrier and James Solier Act 1736			10 Geo. 2. c. 30	21 June 1737
An Act for naturalizing Bartholomew Gallatin, Francis Perrier, and James Solier.

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Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes: 10 George II (1736–1737)

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). "Anno decimo Georgii II". The Statutes at Large. Vol. 17: From the Ninth to the 15th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham. pp. 89–169 – via Internet Archive.
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1737 (11 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 11 Geo. 2 (1737)

The fourth session of the

8th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 24 January 1738 until 20 May 1738.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Deeping Fen Drainage Act 1737	11 Geo. 2. c. 39	20 May 1738
An Act to enable the Adventurers, Owners, and Proprietors, of the Taxable Lands, and the Owners and Proprietors of the Free Lands, in Deeping Fens, and other Fens, in the County of Lincoln, therein mentioned, to raise a competent Sum of Money, for the effectual Draining and future Preservation of all the said Fens, according to their Agreement in that Behalf, and to carry the said Agreement into Execution; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

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2. 12 & 13 Will. 3
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3. 10 Geo. 2
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4. 12 Geo. 1
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5. 6 Geo. 2
   . c. 29)
6. 3 Geo. 1
   . c. 5)
7. 43 Eliz. 1
   . c. 2)
8. 8 Geo. 2
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9. 12 & 13 Will. 3
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10. 8 Geo. 2
    . c. 29)
11. 3 Geo. 1
    . c. 1)
12. 8 Ann.
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13. 10 Ann.
    c. 16)
14. 11 Geo. 1
    . c. 5)

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of Abraham Blydesteyn Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 March 1738
An Act for naturalizing Abraham Blydesteyn.
William Duke of Devonshire's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 2	20 May 1738
An Act for vesting the Manor of Goldborn, Part of the settled Estate of William Duke of Devonshire, in the County of Lancaster, in the said Duke and his Heirs; and for settling the Manor of Black Wall, in the County of Derby, in Lieu thereof, to the like Uses.
Vesting lands in Kent, Sussex, Essex, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire and London entailed by Elizabeth Duchess of Bedford's will, in John Duke of Bedford and settling other estates in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.			11 Geo. 2. c. 3	20 May 1738
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Kent, Suffolk, Essex, Hereford, and Monmouth, and the City of London, entailed by the Will of Elizabeth late Dutchess of Bedford, in John Duke of Bedford, in Fee Simple; and for settling other Estates, in the Counties of Bucks and Hertford, of greater Value, to the like Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Richard Earl of Burlington and Corke's estate in Ireland: vesting part in trustees to be sold for payment of debts and settling other lands and hereditaments of greater value to the same uses.			11 Geo. 2. c. 4	20 May 1738
An Act for vesting certain Lands and Hereditaments in the Kingdom of Ireland, Part of the settled Estate of Richard Earl of Burlington and Corke, in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of Debts; and for settling other Lands and Hereditaments, of greater Value, to the same Uses.
Explaining and amending a trust and power contained in Richard Viscount Molyneux's marriage settlement, for raising, better ascertaining and more effectually securing portions for his daughters.			11 Geo. 2. c. 5	20 May 1738
An Act for explaining and amending a certain Trust and Power contained in the Settlement made on the Marriage of Richard Lord Viscount Molyneux, of the Kingdom of Ireland, with Mary Lady Molyneux, his now Wife, for raising Portions for the Daughters of the said Marriage; and for the better ascertaining and more effectually securing the said Portions.
Divorce of Sir William Morice from Lady Lucy Wharton, and other provisions.			11 Geo. 2. c. 6	20 May 1738
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Sir William Morice Baronet with Lady Lucy Wharton; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling Sir Bryan Broughton to enter into marriage articles despite his infancy.			11 Geo. 2. c. 7	20 May 1738
An Act to enable Sir Brian Broughton Baronet, an Infant, to enter into Marriage Articles, notwithstanding his Infancy.
Exchange of part of the glebe belonging to the rector of Stratford Toney (Wiltshire) for lands belonging to the lord of the manor.			11 Geo. 2. c. 8	20 May 1738
An Act for exchanging Part of the Glebe Lands and Hereditaments belonging to the Rector of Stratford Toney, in the County of Wilts, for other Lands belonging to the Lord of the Manor.
Henry May's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 9	20 May 1738
An Act to enable Trustees to grant Building Leases of certain Messuages, in the Parishes of Saint Martin in the Fields and Saint Clement Danes, in the County of Middlesex, late the Estate of Henry May Esquire, deceased.
Barnaby Coles's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 10	20 May 1738
An Act for confirming the Sale of the Leasehold Estate late of Barnaby Coles, Gentleman, deceased; and for vesting his Freehold Estates in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts.
Enabling the guardians of Amy and Catherine Symes to join in making leases of lands in Somerset and Devon during their minorities.			11 Geo. 2. c. 11	20 May 1738
An Act to enable the Guardian of Amy Symes and Catherine Symes, Infants, to join in making Leases of Lands, in the Counties of Somerset and Devon, with the other Owners thereof, during the Minority of the said Infants.
Confirming and establishing an agreement between William Studholm and Cuthbert Hodgson concerning Michael Studholm's will and estate.			11 Geo. 2. c. 12	20 May 1738
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement between William Studholm Gentleman and Cuthbert Hodgson Gentleman, in relation to the Will and Estate of Michael Studholm Esquire, deceased.
Robert Packer's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 13	20 May 1738
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Robert Packer Esquire, deceased, in the County of Berks, for discharging Encumbrances thereupon.
Thomas Plummer Byde's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 14	20 May 1738
An Act for vesting certain Mills, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Parishes of Ware and Great Amwell, in the County of Hertford (being Part of the Estate of Thomas Plummer Byde Esquire, an Infant, and comprized in his Grandfather's Marriage Settlement) in the Governor and Company of The New River, brought from Chadwell and Amwell to London, and their Successors; and for securing a perpetual Rent Charge in Lieu thereof, for the Benefit of the Persons claiming under the said Settlement.
John Sowton's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 15	20 May 1738
An Act for enabling John Sowton to make a Lease or Leases of certain Messuages and Tenements, and a Wharf, therein mentioned, situate in the Parish of St. Andrew Wardrobe, in the City of London.
Dorothea Clark's Estate Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 16	20 May 1738
An Act to enable Dorothea Clerk to sell Lands in the County of Dumfries, 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.
Restitution of John Nairn Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 17	20 May 1738
An Act to enable John Nairne to sue, or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Attainder; and to remove any Disability in him, by reason of his said Attainder, to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may or shall hereafter descend or come to him.
Restitution of William Douglas Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 18	20 May 1738
An Act to enable William Douglas, Eldest lawful Son to Sir Robert Douglas of Glenbervie Baronet, to sue or maintain any Action or Suit, notwithstanding his Attainder, and to remove any Disability in him, by reason of his said Attainder, to take or inherit any Real or Personal Estate that may have descended or come to him since His late Majesty's most Gracious Pardon, dated the Sixth Day of February, in the Sixth Year of His Reign, or that shall hereafter descend or come to him.
Reducing the stint of the horse and beast pastures and sheep commons in Castle Donnington (Leicestershire).			11 Geo. 2. c. 19	20 May 1738
An Act for reducing the Stint of the Horse or Beast Pastures, and Sheep Commons, within the Manor, Town, and Parish, of Castle Donnington, in the County of Leicester.
Ashenden (Buckinghamshire) Inclosure Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 20	20 May 1738
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Wastes, and Unenclosed Grounds, within the Manor, Township, or Hamlet, of Ashenden, in the County of Bucks; and for the making effectual certain Exchanges therein mentioned.
Speen Mead or Speen Moor (Berkshire) Inclosure Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 21	20 May 1738
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Mead, or Moor, called Speen Mead, or Speen Moor, in the County of Berks.
Binbrooke (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 22	20 May 1738
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields and Common Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Binbroke, in the County of Lincoln.
William Meux Name Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 23	20 May 1738
An Act to enable William Massingberd Esquire, heretofore called William Meux, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Massingberd, pursuant to a Settlement made by Sir William Massingberd Baronet, deceased.
Thomas May Name Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 24	20 May 1738
An Act to enable Thomas May Esquire and his Sons, and the Heirs Male of their Bodies, to take and use the Surname of Knight, pursuant to the Will of Elizabeth Knight, deceased.
Naturalization of John Bruning, Peter Untzellman, Henry Klencke and Others Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 25	20 May 1738
An Act for naturalizing John Justin Bruningk, Peter Untzellman, Henry Klencke, and others.
Naturalization of Philip Rigail Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 26	20 May 1738
An Act for naturalizing Philip Rigail.
Naturalization of Herman Bernard and John Bosquain Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 27	20 May 1738
An Act to naturalize Herman Bernard and John Bosquain.
Naturalization of Frederick Vander Meulen Act 1737			11 Geo. 2. c. 28	20 May 1738
An Act to naturalize Frederick Vander Meulen.

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Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes: 11 George II (1737–1738)

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 17: From the Ninth to the 15th Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 23. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 3–205 – via Google Books.
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1738 (12 Geo. 2)

The fifth session of the

8th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 1 February 1739 until 14 June 1739.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Westminster Bridge Act 1738	12 Geo. 2. c. 33	13 June 1739
An Act to enlarge the Powers of the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from The Woolstaple, or thereabouts, in the Parish of Saint Margaret, in the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore, in the County of Surrey; and to enable them, by a Lottery, to raise Money, for the several Purposes therein mentioned; and to enlarge the Time for exchanging 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.
Lincoln and Nottinghamshire Roads Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 34	13 June 1739
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, for repairing the Road from Spittlegate Hill, near Grontham, in the County of Lincoln, to Little Drayton, in the County of Nottingham.
Northamptonshire Roads Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 35	13 June 1739
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for amending the Highways leading from Brampton Bridge to Welford Bridge, in the County of Northampton; and also the great Post Road from Morter-Pitt Hill, in the said County, through Brixworth, Lamport, Maidwell, Kelmarsh, and Oxenden-Magna, to Chain Bridge, leading into Market Harborough, in the County of Leicester.
Importation Act 1738 (repealed)			12 Geo. 2. c. 36	13 June 1739
An Act for prohibiting the Importation of Books re-printed Abroad, and first composed, or written, and printed, in Great Britain; and for repealing so much of an Act, made in the Eighth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, as empowers the limiting the Prices of Books. (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 Murison, Voogd, Cley and Others Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 1	15 March 1739
An Act for naturalizing Jacob Hoffham Murison, Nathaniel Voogd, Samuel Cley, and others.
Naturalization of James Nadal, William Morin and Charles Delon Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 2	15 March 1739
An Act for naturalizing James Nadal, William Rene Morin, and Charles Delon.
Estate of Richard Berney (deceased): sale of part for discharge of incumbrances.			12 Geo. 2. c. 3	19 April 1739
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Richard Berney Esquire, deceased, for discharging Encumbrances thereupon.
Estate late of William Townshend (deceased): vesting lands and a messuage in Twickenham in trustees to be sold pursuant to an article entered into by him, and applying proceeds for benefit of his son and heir Charles Townshend (an infant).			12 Geo. 2. c. 4	19 April 1739
An Act for vesting a Messuage and Lands, in Twickenham, late the Estate of the Honourable William Townshend Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same, pursuant to an Article entered into by the said William Townshend in his Life-time; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale for the Benefit of Charles Townshend, his only Son and Heir, an Infant.
Vesting in Lord Archibald Hamilton and his heirs lands, tenements and hereditaments in Berkshire, in trust, to convey them to Sir William Irby, and laying out purchase money for lands, tenements and hereditaments to be settled on certain trusts.			12 Geo. 2. c. 5	19 April 1739
An Act for vesting in Archibald Hamilton Esquire, commonly called Lord Archibald Hamilton, and his Heirs, the Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Berks, therein mentioned, in Trust, to convey the same to Sir William Irby Baronet, and his Heirs; and for laying out the Purchase-money in the Purchase of Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, to be settled to the Uses, and upon the Trusts, therein mentioned.
John Sherwin's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 6	19 April 1739
An Act for discharging the Estate of John Sherwin Esquire, in the County of Hertford, from the Uses, Trusts, and Covenants, in his Marriage Settlement; and for settling an Estate, in the County of Nottingham, and Town and County of the Town of Nottingham, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof, to the like Uses.
Sir James Mackenzie of Royston's estate: sale of lands in Edinburgh for payment of debts and incumbrances.			12 Geo. 2. c. 7	19 April 1739
An Act to enable Sir James McKenzie, of Royston, to sell Lands and Hereditaments, in the Sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for Payment of Debts and Encumbrances charged upon and affecting the same.
Stamp Brooksbank's settled estate in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire: vesting in him and settling manor of and lands in Helaugh (Yorkshire) in lieu.			12 Geo. 2. c. 8	19 April 1739
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Stamp Brooksbank Esquire, in the Counties of Suffolk and Cambridge, in him and his Heirs; and for settling the Manor of Helaugh, and divers Lands and Hereditaments in Helaugh, in the County of the City of York, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.
John Worth's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 9	19 April 1739
An Act for selling and disposing of Part of the Estate of John Worth Esquire, a Lunatic, for discharging the Debts, Portions, and Encumbrances, charged upon and affecting the same.
Hunmanby (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 10	19 April 1739
An Act for confirming certain Articles of Agreement, between the Lord of the Manor of Hunmanby and the Vicar and Freeholders of Hunmanby, in the County of York, for enclosing Part of the Moor in Hunmanby aforesaid.
John Mould: enabling him and his issue male to take the surname and arms of Moore, pursuant to the will of John Moore.			12 Geo. 2. c. 11	19 April 1739
An Act to enable John Mould Esquire, and his Issue Male, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Moore, pursuant to the Will of John Moore Esquire, deceased.
John Crouch: enabling him and his heirs male to take the surname Pyke, pursuant to the will of John Pyke.			12 Geo. 2. c. 12	19 April 1739
An Act to enable John Crouch Esquire, Eldest Son of Pyke Crouch Esquire, deceased, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Pyke, pursuant to the Will of John Pyke Esquire, deceased.
Charles Gregory: enabling him and his issue male to use the surname Wade.			12 Geo. 2. c. 13	19 April 1739
An Act to enable Charles Gregory Esquire, now called Charles Gregory Wade, and his Issue Male, to use the Surname of Wade.
Risley Brewer: enabling him and his heirs to use the surname and arms of Risley, pursuant to the will of Paul Risley.			12 Geo. 2. c. 14	19 April 1739
An Act to enable Risley Brewer and his Heirs to take and use the Surname and Arms of Risley, pursuant to the Will of Paul Risley Esquire, deceased.
Naturalization of Tracy, Reyhlen, Nieman and Hubert Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 15	19 April 1739
An Act for naturalizing James Tracy, Christian Burckhard, Reyhlen Zacharias Nieman, and Susanna Hubert.
Enabling Edward Duke of Norfolk to grant building leases for ninety-nine years of lands in or near Sheffield (Yorkshire).			12 Geo. 2. c. 16	13 June 1739
An Act to enable Edward Duke of Norfolk to grant Building Leases, for Ninety-nine Years, of all or any Part of his Lands, in or near the Township of Sheffield, in the County of York.
Confirming and establishing an exchange between Thomas Duke of Newcastle and Sir Miles Stapleton of their estates in Yorkshire.			12 Geo. 2. c. 17	13 June 1739
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange agreed to be made, between Thomas Holles Duke of Newcastle and Sir Miles Stapylton Baronet, of their settled Estates in the County of York; and for settling the Lands given in Exchange to each Party to such Uses as the Lands for which the same were exchanged stood settled.
Duke of Portland's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 18	13 June 1739
An Act to enable the most Noble William Duke of Portland to grant Building Leases of certain Messuages, Pieces, and Parcels of Ground, in Soho Fields, in the County of Middlesex, for a further Term than he is empowered to grant by his Marriage Settlement.
Discharging lands in Noseley (Leicestershire), purchased by Philip Earl of Chesterfield's executors, from the uses and limitations in his will, for sale and purchase of other lands with proceeds to be settled to the same uses.			12 Geo. 2. c. 19	13 June 1739
An Act for discharging several Lands in Noseley, in the County of Leicester, purchased by the Executors of Philip Earl of Chesterfield, deceased, from the Uses and Limitations contained in the Will of the said Earl; and for vesting the same Lands in Trustees, to be sold; and, with the Money arising thereby, to purchase other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses.
Earl Cowper's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 20	13 June 1739
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 Inchiquin's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 21	13 June 1739
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of William Earl of Inchiquin, in the Kingdom of Ireland, for Payment of the Debts and Encumbrances charged thereupon; and for settling such Part thereof as shall remain unsold, according to his Marriage Agreement.
Confirming, establishing and rendering effectual an agreement between Sir William Courtnay and his brother, Henry Reginald Courtnay.			12 Geo. 2. c. 22	13 June 1739
An Act to establish and confirm an Agreement made between Sir William Courtenay Baronet, and his Brother Henry Reginald Courtenay Esquire; and to render the same effectual, for the several Uses and Purposes therein mentioned.
Establishing Dame Elizabeth Dashwood's jointure, and other provisions.			12 Geo. 2. c. 23	13 June 1739
An Act to establish a Jointure on Dame Elizabeth Dashwood, Wife of Sir James Dashwood Baronet; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Exchange of lands in Wroughton and Liddyard Treagooze (Wiltshire) between governors of Charterhouse hospital and Thomas Benet.			12 Geo. 2. c. 24	13 June 1739
An Act for the Exchange of certain Lands, in the several Parishes of Wroughton and Liddyard Treagooze, in the County of Wilts, between the Governors of the Hospital commonly called The Charter-house, and Thomas Benet, of Salthrop, in the said County of Wilts, Esquire.
Edward Warren's estate: enabling executors and testamentary guardians named in his will to sell and lease parts for payment of incumbrances and maintenance for his son, in ease of an estate directed in his will to be sold.			12 Geo. 2. c. 25	13 June 1739
An Act to enable the acting Executors and Testamentary Guardians named in the Will of Edward Warren, late of Pointon, in the County of Chester, Esquire, deceased, by selling Part, and leasing other Parts, of his settled Estate, to raise Money, for discharging the Encumbrances thereon; and to provide a sufficient Maintenance for his Son, during his Minority, in Ease of an Estate directed to be sold by the Will of John Warren Esquire, deceased.
Confirming articles of agreement between Edward Westall, his wife, Robert Corr and others and enabling Robert Corr to contract for sale of lands mentioned.			12 Geo. 2. c. 26	13 June 1739
An Act for confirming certain Articles of Agreement, made between Edward Westall and his Wife, and Robert Corr an Infant, and others; and to enable the said Robert Corr to perform a Contract, for Sale of certain Lands therein mentioned.
Jordan Langdale's Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 27	13 June 1739
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Jordan Langdale Esquire, in the County of York, for Payment of Debts and Encumbrances affecting the same.
Estate late of Sir John Lear (deceased): sale of part of the estate in Devon for payment of debts, and other provisions.			12 Geo. 2. c. 28	13 June 1739
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Sir John Lear Baronet, deceased, in the County of Devon, for Payment of his Debts; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Fownes' Estate Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 29	13 June 1739
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Somerset, being Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Fownes Esquire, in Trust, to be sold; and for settling other Lands, in the County of Devon, of greater Value, to the same Uses, in Lieu thereof.
Pailton (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 30	13 June 1739
An Act for enclosing Part of certain Common Fields, in the Township of Pailton, in the County of Warwick.
Odiham (Hampshire) Inclosure Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 31	13 June 1739
An Act for enclosing Part of a Common, or Waste Grounds, called Hill-side, otherwise Lambden Common, in the Manor and Parish of Odiham, and County of Southampton.
Shipton Moyne and Dovel (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 32	13 June 1739
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, lying in the Manor of Shipton Moyne, within the Parish of Shipton Moyne and Dovel, in the County of Glocester, commonly called The North and South Common Fields.
John Bell: enabling him and his issue to take the surname Lane and the arms of James Viscount Lanesborough, deceased, pursuant to his will.			12 Geo. 2. c. 33	13 June 1739
An Act to enable John Bell Esquire and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Lane, and the Arms of James Lord Viscount Lanesborough, deceased, pursuant to his Will.
Naturalization of Adrian Coltee Ducarel Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 34	13 June 1739
An Act for naturalizing Adrian Colteé Ducarel.
Naturalization of John Deshons Act 1738			12 Geo. 2. c. 35	13 June 1739
An Act for naturalizing John Deshons.

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1739 (13 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 13 Geo. 2 (1739)

The sixth session of the

8th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 15 November 1739 until 29 April 1740.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Foundling Hospital Act 1739 or the Foundling Hospital Act 1740	13 Geo. 2. c. 29	29 April 1740
An Act for confirming and enlarging the Powers granted by His Majesty to the Governors and Guardians of the Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of exposed and deserted young Children, by His most Gracious Charter, bearing Date the Seventeenth Day of October, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-nine; and to enable them to execute the good Purposes of the said Charter.
River Colne, Essex, Navigation Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 30	29 April 1740
An Act for further enlarging the Term granted by an Act of the Ninth and Tenth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, for cleansing and making navigable the Channel, from The Hithe at Colchester, to Wivenhoe; and for making the said Act, and another Act of the Fifth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for enlarging the Term granted by the said Act of the Ninth and Tenth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, more effectual.

1. 12 Geo. 2
   . c. 28)

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Rusthall Manor Act 1739	13 Geo. 2. c. 11	29 April 1740
An Act for confirming and establishing certain Articles of Agreement, made between Maurice Conyers Esquire, Lord of the Manor of Rusthall, in the County of Kent, and the Right Honourable William Lord Abergavenny and other Freehold Tenants of the said Manor, relating to certain Buildings and Enclosures made and erected in and upon Part of the Wastes of the said Manor; and for making the said Agreement more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Sir William Morice's Estate Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 12	29 April 1740
An Act to enable Sir William Morice Baronet to grant to the Incumbent of the Parish Church of Werington, in the County of Devon, and his Successors, and the Parishioners of the said Parish, a Piece of Ground belonging to the Capital Messuage of Werington, in the said County.
Confirming and establishing an agreement between William Gore, executor for Edward Gore, and Mary Gore, for herself and on behalf of Charles Gore an infant, concerning £3,000 paid by Francis Freeman to Edward Gore.			13 Geo. 2. c. 13	29 April 1740
An Act for establishing and confirming an Agreement between William Gore Esquire, Executor of Edward Gore Esquire, deceased, and Mary Gore, Widow of Thomas Gore Esquire, deceased, for herself and on the Behalf of Charles Gore an Infant, relating to the Sum of Three Thousand Pounds paid by Francis Freeman Gentleman to the said Edward Gore.
Exchange of Thomas Inwen's lands in Wootton (Bedfordshire) for lands also in Wootton belonging to Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.			13 Geo. 2. c. 14	29 April 1740
An Act for exchanging several Lands and Grounds, belonging to Thomas Inwen Esquire, in the Parish of Wootton, in the County of Bedford, for other Lands, of equal Value, in the same Parish, belonging to the Master, Fellows, and Scholars, of Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge.
Henry Talbot's Estate Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 15	29 April 1740
An Act for selling Part of the settled Estate of Henry Talbot Esquire, in the Counties of Warwick and Derby; and for settling another Estate, in the County of Rutland, of greater Value, to the same Uses.
Bewholme (parish of Nunkeeling) (Yorkshire) inclosure and establishment of a yearly sum to the impropriators of Nunkeeling rectory in lieu of tithes.			13 Geo. 2. c. 16	29 April 1740
An Act for making Divisions, Enclosures, and Allotments, of the Open Corn Fields and Common Pasture, in the Lordship of Bewholm, otherwise Bewham, in the Parish of Nunkeeling, in the County of York; and for settling and establishing the Payment of a Yearly Sum to the Impropriators of the Rectory of Nunkeeling aforesaid, and their Heirs, in Lieu of Tithes arising within the said Lordship, pursuant to an Agreement between the said Impropriators and the Proprietors of the said Lands.
Charlton (Parish of Andover) (Hampshire) Inclosure Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 17	29 April 1740
An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, and an Award, for dividing and enclosing of a Common Down; and for dividing, enclosing, and exchanging, of Lands lying in the Tithing of Charlton, in the Parish of Andover, in the County of Southampton.
Stivichall (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 18	29 April 1740
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, in the Parish of Stivichall, alias Stichall, in the County of the City of Coventry.
Gunnerton (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1739			13 Geo. 2. c. 19	29 April 1740
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, and Waste Grounds, lying within the Manor and Township of Gunnerton, in the County of Northumberland.

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Wikisource has original text related to this article:

Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes: 13 George II (1739–1740)

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 17: From the Ninth to the 15th Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 23. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 382–530 – 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. 106 – via Google Books.

See also

• List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain

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