List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1750–1754

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This is a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the years 1750–1754.

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

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.

1750 (24 Geo. 2)

The fourth session of the

Public acts

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Godfrey Copley Divorce Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 1	12 March 1751
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Godfrey Copley Esquire with Anna Maria Brace his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling Samuel Smith to take surname of Holworthy.			24 Geo. 2. c. 2	12 March 1751
An Act to enable Samuel Smith Esquire to take and use the Surname of Holworthy only, and bear the Coat Armour of Matthew Holworthy Esquire, deceased, pursuant to the Will of Elizabeth his Widow also deceased.
Enabling John Heath to take surname and arms of Duke.			24 Geo. 2. c. 3	12 March 1751
An Act to enable John Heath Esquire, and his Heirs Male, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Duke, according to the Direction of the last Will and Testament of Richard Duke Esquire, deceased.
Naturalization of Liotard, Richard, Ferrand, Boucher and Schenley Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 4	12 March 1751
An Act for naturalizing John Liotard, Daniel Richard, Daniel Ferrand, Charles Boucher, and John Schnely.
Naturalization of Christopher Jacob Krauter Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 5	12 March 1751
An Act for naturalizing Christopher Jacob Krauter.
Empowering trustees named in Edward and Hannah Hulse's marriage settlement to lay out part of trust monies for purchase of reversionary estates and lands in possession, to be settled to uses of marriage settlement, with the power to make leases.			24 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 March 1751
An Act for empowering the Trustees named in the Settlement made upon the Marriage of Edward Hulse Esquire and Hannah his Wife to lay out Part of the Trust Monies therein mentioned in the Purchase of Reversionary Estates, as well as Lands in Possession, to be settled to the Uses of the said Marriage Settlement, with Power to make Leases thereof, according to the Custom of the Country.
Enabling George Lane to take surname and arms of Lane pursuant to James Lord Viscount Lanesborough's will, for enrolling the will and making its exemplification evidence in all British and Irish courts.			24 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 March 1751
An Act to enable George Lane, heretofore called George Fox, Esquire, and his Issue Male, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Lane, pursuant to the Will of James Lord Viscount Lanesborough, in the Kingdom of Ireland, deceased, and for enroling the said Will, and making the Exemplification thereof Evidence in all Courts of Great Britain and Ireland.
Enabling Thomas Smith to take surname and arms of Panuwell.			24 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 March 1751
An Act to enable Thomas Smith, now called Thomas Panuwell, and the Heirs of his Body, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Panuwell.
Jane Dowager Duchess of Argyll and Greenwich's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 May 1751
An Act to enable the most Noble Jane Dutchess Dowager of Argyll and Greenwich to grant Leases of the Ground, and Repairing Leases of the Houses and Buildings, in the County of Middlesex, mentioned in the Will of John late Duke of Argyll and Greenwich, deceased.
William Earl Cowper's estate: charging property in London and Hertfordshire for money to rebuild houses in London destroyed by fire.			24 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 May 1751
An Act for charging divers Houses, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the City of London, and County of Hertford, Part of the settled Estate of William Earl Cowper, with raising Money, towards defraying the Expences of re-building the said Houses in London, burnt down and destroyed by Fire.
John Earl of Egmont's estate in Corke: vesting in him and heirs and settling other lands.			24 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 May 1751
An Act for vesting divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Corke, in the Kingdom of Ireland, comprized in the Marriage Settlement of John Earl of Egmont, in him and his Hens, discharged of the Uses of that Settlement, and for settling other Lands and Hereditaments in the said County, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof, to the same Uses.
Sir Charles Peers' estate: sale of a messuage in Bromley and lands in Middlesex and Essex and purchasing and settling others for uses in his will.			24 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 May 1751
An Act for Sale of a Capital Messuage at Bromley, and divers Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Middlesex and Essex, late the Estate of Sir Charles Peers Knight, deceased, some Time since One of the Aldermen of the City of London, and for purchasing another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
Enabling John Primrose Lord Dalenie to secure a jointure for his mother Mary Countess of Roseberry and make provision for siblings out of the entailed estate of Sir Archibold Primrose.			24 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 May 1751
An Act to enable John Primrose Esquire, commonly called Lord Dalmenie, to secure a Jointure to Mary Countess of Roseberry his Mother, and make Provisions for his Brother and Sister, out of the entailed Estate, late of Sir Archibald Primrose Knight, deceased.
Sir Joseph Jekyll's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 May 1751
An Act for vesting the undivided Twelfth Part of John Jekyll, an Infant, in the Real Estate of Sir Joseph Jekyll Knight, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Edmund Pleydell's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 May 1751
An Act for Sale of the Estate late of Edmund Pleydell Esquire, in Gloucestershire, and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
Sir William Maxwell's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 May 1751
An Act to enable Sir William Maxwell of Monreith Baronet, or other Heirs of Entail for the Time being, to sell Lands in the County of Wigtoun, for Payment of Debts, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Securing a jointure for Barbara, wife of Eaton Mainwaring Ellerker, raising portions for younger children and confirming and establishing Ellerker's name, arms and crest.			24 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 May 1751
An Act for the effectual securing of a Jointure, by Way of Rent Charge, for Barbara Mainwaring Ellerker, Wife of Eaton Mainworing Ellerker Esquire, and raising Portions for then Younger Children, pursuant to an Agreement contained in then Marriage Settlement, and for confirming and establishing the Surname of Ellerker, and the Coat of Arms of the Ellerkers of Risby, in the County of York, and the Crest granted by King Henry the Eighth, to the said Laton Mainwaring Ellerker and his Issue.
George Gardner's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 May 1751
An Act for confirming a Partition of the Estate late of George Gardner Esquire, deceased, and for settling and disposing of the Lands belonging to Edward Bulstrode Esquire, upon the said Partition, for discharging Encumbrances, and for a Provision for himself and his Wife and Children, pursuant to his Marriage Settlement.
Thomas Horner's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 19	22 May 1751
An Act to empower the Guardian of Guardians of Thomas Horner Esquire, an Infant, for the Time being, to make Leases and Copyhold Grants of his Estates in the County of Somerset, during his Minority, according to the Usage and Custom of the Country, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Moyle's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 20	22 May 1751
An Act for vesting a Messuage and Lands in Suffolk, Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Moyle Esquire, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same, pursuant to an Agreement for that Purpose, and for applying the Money arising by such Sale towards the Purchase of another Estate, of greater Value, to be settled to the like Uses.
Better effecting purposes of John Michel's will for benefit of Queen's College Oxford.			24 Geo. 2. c. 21	22 May 1751
An Act for the better effecting the Purposes mentioned in the Will of John Michel, late of Richmond, in the County of Surrey, Esquire, deceased, for the Benefit and Advantage of Queen's College in the University of Oxford.
Welton (Yorkshire) Inclosure etc. Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 22	22 May 1751
An Act to confirm and establish an Agreement, for enclosing and dividing several Lands and Grounds, in the Parish of Welton, in the County of York, and for settling a Yearly Sum on the Vicar, in Lieu of Tithes, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Yatton (Somerset) Inclosure Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 23	22 May 1751
An Act for confirming Articles of Agreement for enclosing and dividing certain Commons and Waste Grounds, in the Parish of Yatton, in the County of Somerset.
Farthingstone (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 24	22 May 1751
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, and Waste Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Farthingstone, in the County of Northampton.
Dunsby (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 25	22 May 1751
An Act for confirming Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Meadows, and Common Fen, in the Manor and Parish of Dunsby, in the County of Lincoln, and for rendering the same more effectual, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Empowering Sir Thomas Saunders Sebright to inclose Besford Common (Worcestershire) and setting out and appointing proper roads and charging a yearly rent on said common in lieu of rights and privileges claimed by James Cocks as lord of manor.			24 Geo. 2. c. 26	22 May 1751
An Act for empowering Sir Thomas Saunders Sebright Baronet to enclose Besford Common, in the County of Worcester, and for setting out and appointing proper Roads over the same, and for charging the said Common with a perpetual Yearly Rent, in Lieu of certain Rights and Privileges claimed by James Cocks Esquire, as Lord Paramount of the Manor of Besford.
Hutton Bushell (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 27	22 May 1751
An Act for confirming Articles of Agreement, for enclosing the Common Pastures and Common Grounds, within the Manor of Hutton Bushell, in the County of York.
Vesting for a term of years in Michael Menzies, his executors, administrators and assigns, the sole property of his coal conveyancing machine.			24 Geo. 2. c. 28	22 May 1751
An Act for vesting, for a certain Term of Years, in Michael Menzies Esquire, his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, the sole Property of a Machine, by him invented, for conveying of Coals from the Places where they are dug to the Heaps at the Mouths of the Pits, and in some Cases from the Heaps to the Staiths or Places where they are put on board Ships or Keels.
Enabling William Leybourne, formerly Leybourne Taylor, to take surname of Leybourne.			24 Geo. 2. c. 29	22 May 1751
An Act to enable William Leyborne, formerly called William Leyborne Taylor, to take and use the Surname of Leyborne only, and bear the Coat of Arms of the Family of Leyborne, pursuant to the Will of his Uncle William Leyborne, deceased.
Enabling James Langston, formerly Haughton, to take surname of Langston.			24 Geo. 2. c. 30	22 May 1751
An Act for enabling James Langston, formerly called James Haughton, and his Heirs, to use the Surname, and bear the Family Arms, of Langston, pursuant to the Will of James Langston, his Uncle, deceased.
Enabling John Fenwick, lately Wilson, to take the name of Fenwick.			24 Geo. 2. c. 31	22 May 1751
An Act to enable John Fenwick, lately called John Wilson, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take the Name and bear the Arms of Fenwick only, pursuant to the Wills of Robert Fenwick and Nicholas Fenwick.
Naturalization of Count Stephanus Laurentius Neale Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 32	22 May 1751
An Act for naturalizing Count Stephanus Laurentius Neale.
Establishing, confirming and executing more effectually the articles of Henry Arthur Earl and Barbara Countess of Powis' marriage settlement.			24 Geo. 2. c. 33	25 June 1751
An Act for establishing and confirming Articles entered into upon the Marriage of Henry Arthur Earl of Powis with Barbara Countess of Powis his Wife, an Infant; and for the more effectually carrying the same into Execution.
Enabling John Thynne Lord Chedworth to settle a jointure on Martha Parker upon their marriage and making provisions for their younger children and for explaining Sir Philip Parker Long's will.			24 Geo. 2. c. 34	25 June 1751
An Act for enabling the Right Honourable John Thynne Lord Chedworth to settle a Jointure on Martha Parker Spinster, upon their Intermarriage; and for making Provision for their Younger Children; and for explaining the Will of Sir Philip Parker Long Baronet, deceased, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Earl of Dalkeith's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 35	25 June 1751
An Act for compleating the Sale of an Estate late of Francis Scott, commonly called Earl of Dalkeith, deceased, in the County of Lincoln, and for applying the Money arising thereby, pursuant to an Agreement for that Purpose, and for empowering the Guardians of the Heir of the said late Earl for the Time being, to make Leases of Ground and Buildings in the County of Middlesex, during the Minority of such Heir.
Viscount Kilmorey's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 36	25 June 1751
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Lord Viscount Kilmorey, in the Kingdom of Ireland, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same prior to his Marriage Settlement; and for laying out the Surplus thereof in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the Uses of the said Settlement.
Vesting lands in Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire devised in Sarah Frowde's will to Ralph Blois and settling an estate in Suffolk to uses limited by will.			24 Geo. 2. c. 37	25 June 1751
An Act for vesting the undivided Moiety of divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Leicester, Stafford, and Derby, devised by the Will of Sarah Frowde Widow, deceased, in Ralph Blois Clerk, in Fee Simple, and for settling an entire Estate, in the County of Suffolk, of greater Value, to the Uses limited by the same Will.
George Barlow's estate: vesting part in him and heirs and settling another part.			24 Geo. 2. c. 38	25 June 1751
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of George Barlow Esquire in him and his Heirs, and for settling another Part of his Estate, of greater Value, to the same Uses, except as therein is excepted, in Lieu thereof.
William Newland's Estates Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 39	25 June 1751
An Act for Sale of the Estates late of William Newland Esquire, deceased, in Gatton, Rygate, and Meastham, in the County of Surry, for discharging Encumbrances.
Christopher Wood's Estates Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 40	25 June 1751
An Act for Sale of certain Estates, in the County of Stafford, of Christopher Wood Esquire, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and for settling other Lands in Lieu thereof.
Making leases for lands, tenements and mines in Cornwall comprised in Kellond Courtenay's marriage settlement and will and during the minority of issue concerned.			24 Geo. 2. c. 41	25 June 1751
An Act for making and granting Leases of Lands, Tenements, and Mines, in the County of Cornwall, comprized in the Marriage Settlement and Will of Kellond Courtenay Esquire, deceased, during the Minority of his Issue, claiming under the said Settlement and Will.
George Courtenay's Estate Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 42	25 June 1751
An Act for selling Part of the settled Estate of George Courtenay Esquire, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and for enabling him to make a Provision for his Wife and Children, pursuant to his Marriage Articles.
John Fitz Maurice's Name Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 43	25 June 1751
An Act to enable the Honourable John Fitz Maurice and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Petty, pursuant to the Will of the Right Honourable Henry Earl of Shelburne in the Kingdom of Ireland, deceased.
Richard King Stubblefield's Name Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 44	25 June 1751
An Act for enabling Robert King Stubblefield Gentleman and his Issue to take and use the Surname of King.
Naturalization of Baron de Soesdyk Van Cloon, Lord of Rhynwick Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 45	25 June 1751
An Act for naturalizing Philip Jacob Baron de Soesdyk Van Cloon Lord of Rhynwick.
Naturalization of Jugla, Cogigian, Zornlin and Speck Act 1750			24 Geo. 2. c. 46	25 June 1751
An Act for naturalizing John Jugla, Stephan Cogigian, John Jacob Zornlin, and John Adolph Speck.

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1751 (25 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1751–1800 § 25 Geo. 2 (1751)

The fifth session of the

10th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 14 November 1751 until 26 March 1752.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	24 Geo. 3. Sess. 2. c. 57))
Greenwich Hospital Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 42	26 March 1752
An Act to render valid and effectual all Contracts and Agreements, which shall be made by the Commissioners or Governors of the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, for the Purchase of Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, for the finishing and completing the said Hospital, and for ascertaining the Recompense that shall be made for the same.
Small Debts, Liverpool Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 43	26 March 1752
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts, in the Town and Port of Liverpoole and Liberties thereof, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
Scarborough Harbour Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 44	26 March 1752
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act to enlarge the Pier and Harbour of Scarborough, in the County of York," and for making the said Act more effectual.
Small Debts, Canterbury Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 45	26 March 1752
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts, within the City and County of the City of Canterbury and the Liberties and Precincts of the same.
Northumberland Roads (No. 2) Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 46	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Alemouth through the Town of Alnwick, to Rothbury, and from thence to the Town of Hexham, and also the Road leading out of the aforesaid Road, between Alnwick and Rothbury, to Jockey's Dike Bridge, in the County of Northumberland.
Yorkshire Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 47	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the East End of Monk Bridge, near the Suburbs of the City of York, to New Malton, and from thence to Scarborough, in the North Riding of the County of York, and also from Spittlehouse, in the East Riding of the said County, to Scarborough aforesaid.
Northumberland Roads (No. 3) Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 48	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from a Part of the Road directed to be repaired by an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, from Carlisle to Newcastle upon Tyne, near Glenwelt, to another Part of the Road so making from Carlisle to Newcastle, upon Shildon Common, in the County of Northumberland.
Shropshire Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 49	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing the High Road from the Town of Shrewsbury, through Cressage, Harley, Much Wenlock, by Muckley Cross, and through Morville, to Bridgenorth, in the County of Salop.
Sussex Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 50	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing the Roads from the North End of Malling Street, near the Town of Lewes, to Witch Cross, and from the North End of Malling Street aforesaid to The Broil Park Gate, and from Offham to Witch Cross aforesaid, all lying within the County of Sussex.
South London Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 51	26 March 1752
An Act for amending and making more effectual several Acts, for amending the Roads from the City of London to East Grinstead in the County of Sussex, and to the Towns of Sutton and Kingston in the County of Surrey, and for more effectually repairing the Road from Newington, through Camberwell, in the said County, to New Cross in the County of Kent, and for repairing and widening the Road from Camberwell Green to The Fox under the Hill in the Parish of Camberwell.
Wiltshire and Somerset Roads (No. 3) Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 52	26 March 1752
An Act for widening and repairing the Road from Combe Bridge in the County of Somerset, to Bradford in the County of Wilts, and from thence through Hilperton, and so far over Ashton Common as to join the Road which leads from Steeple Ashton to Trowbridge, and also the Road leading from Brad ford aforesaid to Cockhill Gate, in the said County of Wilts.
Yorkshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 53	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing the Road from Knaresborough, in the County of York, by Longflat Lane, Gouldsborough Fields, Flaxby, Allerton, Maulenerer, and Scate Moor, to Green Hammerton, in the same County, and for making the same a High Carriage Road.
Taunton Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 54	26 March 1752
An Act for amending the several Roads leading from the Town of Taunton, in the County of Somerset.
Leeds and Halifax Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 55	26 March 1752
An Act for explaining and amending so much of an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for the 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, as relates to that Part of the said Roads which lies between Leeds and Halifax.
Hereford Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 56	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing the several Roads leading from the Town of Bromyard in the County of Hereford, to the several Places called The Halfway Ash in the Parish of Docklow, Herefordshire Lake in the Parish of Whitburne, Perry Bridge in the Parish of Stoke Bliss, leading through the several Parishes of Edwin, Ralph, Collington, and the Hamlet of Little Kyre, Sapey Wood in the Parish of Upper Sapey, Bishop's Froome, Wooferwood Gate, and Herefordshire Lake, in the said Parish of Bromyord, in the Counties of Hereford and Worcester.
Market Harborough and Brampton Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 57	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Market Harborough, in the County of Leicester, through Desborough, Rowell, Kettering, Barton, Seagrave, and Thrapston, in the County of Northampton, and through Bythorne, Spaldwick, and Ellington, to the Pound in the Parish of Brampton, in the County of Huntingdon.
Yorkshire Roads (No. 3) Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 58	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing the Roads from the Town of Leeds, through Harwood, to the South West Corner of the Enclosures of Harrogate, and from thence, in Two Branches, one through Ripley over Burage Green, and the other through Knaresborough and Borough Bridge, to Ripon, and from thence to the First Rill of Water, or Water-course, on Hutton Moor, in the County of York, and for repairing the Sloughs or Ruts on the said Moor.
Wiltshire and Gloucester Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 59	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from Chippenham Bridge in the County of Wilts, to the Top of Togg Hill in the County of Gloucester, and from Chippenham Bridge aforesaid to the Top of Old Sodbury Hill, in the said County of Gloucester.
Worcestershire Roads Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 60	26 March 1752
An Act for repairing and amending the several Roads leading from the West End of Upon Bridge in the County of Worcester, to the Parish of Tirley in the County of Gloucester, and to the Parish of Colwall in the County of Hereford, and to the further Side of a Place called The Rid Green in the Road to the City of Worcester, and through a Place called Roberts End Street to Malvern Chace in the said County of Worcester.

1. 24 Geo. 2
   . c. 14)
2. 24 Geo. 2
   . c. 23)
3. 11 Will. 3
   . c. 6)

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Richard Chandler's Name Act 1751	25 Geo. 2. c. 28	26 March 1752
An Act to empower Richard Chandler Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife, and their Issue, to take and use the Surname of Cavendish.
John Cave's Name Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 29	26 March 1752
An Act to enable John Cive, now called John Browne, and his Issue, to take and use the Surname of Browne.
Michael Archer's Name Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 30	26 March 1752
An Act to enable Michael Archer Esquire and his Issue Male to take and use the Surname of Newton only, and to take and use the Coat of Arms of the Family of Newton.
Naturalization of Jane Magdalen Robelon Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 31	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Jane Magdolen Robelon.
Naturalization of Francis Degen Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 32	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Francis Degen.
Naturalization of John Matthias Miller Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 33	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing John Matthias Miller.
Naturalization of Frederick Commerell, John Toopken and Christian Moser Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 34	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Frederick William Commerell, John Anthony Toopken, and Christian Gottlieb Moser.
Naturalization of Christian Samuel Geledneki Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 35	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Christian Samuel Geledneks.
Naturalization of Philip Denoyer. Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 36	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Philip Denoyer.
Naturalization of James Fremeaux Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 37	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing James Fremeaux Merchant.
Naturalization of Andrew Girardot Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 38	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Andrew Girardot.
Naturalization of Peter Auriol and David Pratviel Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 39	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Peter Auriol and David Pratviel, of London, Merchants.
Naturalization of Andrew Leques and Frederick Blomberg Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 40	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Andrew Annibal Leques and Frederick Charles Augustus Blomberg.
Naturalization of John Meybohm Act 1751			25 Geo. 2. c. 41	26 March 1752
An Act for naturalizing Johan Meijbohm.

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1753 (26 Geo. 2)

The sixth session of the

10th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 11 January 1753 until 7 June 1753.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Westminster, King's Street Act 1753	26 Geo. 2. c. 101	7 June 1753
An Act to enable James Mallors to open a Street,[d] from the West Side of King Street,[e] in the Parish of Saint Margaret; in the City of Westminster, to the Back Part of the Houses, Gardens, and Yards, on the West Side of Delahaye Street,[e] in the same Parish; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

1. ^ Alexander Robertson of Struan
2. ^ St. Michael's Church, Stone.
3. Basing Stone was located near the former Jolly Farmer public house, at the junction of the A30
   and A325 roads.
4. ^ Great George Street, Westminster.
5. ^ ^{a b} Both King's Street and Delahay Street were on the site now occupied by Government Offices Great George Street.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Naturalization of Frederick Hoffgaard Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 1	8 February 1753
An Act for naturalizing Frederich Hoffgaard.
John Peploe's Name Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 2	8 March 1753
An Act to enable John Peploe Birch, an Infant, heretofore called John Peploe, to take and use the Surname of Peploe Birch only, pursuant to the Will of Samuel Birch Esquire, deceased.
Abraham Carleton's Name Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 3	8 March 1753
An Act for enabling Abraham Carleton Esquire, now called Abraham Cumberbatch, and his Issue Male, to take and use the Surname of Cumberbatch.
Naturalization of Daniel Boumeester, James Rilliet, and Others Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 4	8 March 1753
An Act for naturalizing Daniel Boumeester, James Rilliet, Anthony Bertrand, Frederick Teise, Francis Brouzet, and George Grand.
Naturalization of John Schoen, Peter Rodolph, and Others Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 5	8 March 1753
An Act to naturalize John Henry Schoen, Peter Rodolph, George Alexander Fatio, William Du Bois, William Konink, and Henry Klausing.
Naturalization of Jacob Vaulk Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 6	8 March 1753
An Act for naturalizing Jacob Valk.
Naturalization of Beat Rodolph Nerbel Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 7	8 March 1753
An Act for naturalizing Beat Rodolph Victor Nerbel.
Making the exemplification of Henry Earl of Shelburne's will evidence in all British and Irish courts.			26 Geo. 2. c. 8	17 April 1753
An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Will of Henry late Earl of Shelburne in the Kingdom of Ireland, deceased, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.
Vesting Pusey (Berkshire) tithe and glebe in John Allen Pusey and heirs and settling a yearly rent on the rector of Pusey in lieu thereof.			26 Geo. 2. c. 9	17 April 1753
An Act for settling a Yearly Rent on the Rector of Pusey, in the County of Berks, and his Successors, in Lieu of his Tithes and Part of his Glebe; and vesting the said Tithes and Glebe in John Allen Pusey Esquire and his Heirs.
Alice Gilbert's Estate Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 10	17 April 1753
An Act for Sale of divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Gloucester, devised by the Will of Alice Gilbert Spinster, for raising Money, to discharge several Debts and Legacies; and for laying out the Surplus in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the Uses of her Will.
Small Estate Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 11	17 April 1753
An Act for Sale of an undivided Share of Tithes, in the Isle of Wight, settled on John Foyle Small, Mary Small his Wife, and John Small their Son, an Infant; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of an Estate in the County of Gloucester, to be settled to the same Uses.
Theodore William Inge's Estate Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 12	17 April 1753
An Act to enable Theodore William Inge Esquire to make Building Leases of Part of his settled Estate, situate in or near Birmingham, in the County of Warwick.
Confirming and establishing an agreement concerning Canswick or Watlas Moor (Yorkshire) inclosure.			26 Geo. 2. c. 13	17 April 1753
An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing Canswick alias Watlass Moor, in the County of York.
Quennington (Gloucestershire) Inclosure Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 14	17 April 1753
An Act for dividing, enclosing, and reducing into Severalty, the Lands in the Common Fields, Common Grounds, Pasture or Feeding Grounds, and all other the Lands lying Open, in the Parishes of Quennington, in the County of Gloucester.
Hinton (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 15	17 April 1753
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common, Open, and Arable Fields, Meadows, and Waste Grounds, in the Hamlet of Hinton, in the Parish of Woodford cum membris, in the County of Northampton.
Naturalization of Schweighauser, Girard, Von Hohendorff, Andre and Sollen.			26 Geo. 2. c. 16	17 April 1753
An Act to naturalize John James Scbweighauser, David Girard, Christian Van Hohendorss, John Lewis André, and Andrew Sellon.
Naturalization of John Barbutt and Fortunatus Planta.			26 Geo. 2. c. 17	17 April 1753
An Act for naturalizing of John David Barbutt and Fortunatus Planta.
Naturalization of Mary Sybella Harrison.			26 Geo. 2. c. 18	17 April 1753
An Act to naturalize Mary Sybelle Harrison.
Ann Jekyll's estate: vesting an undivided twelfth part of Sir Joseph Jekyll's real estate in trustees, for conveying to purchasers under a decree of the court of Chancery.			26 Geo. 2. c. 19	15 May 1753
An Act for vesting the undivided Twelfth Part of Ann Jekyll, an Infant, in the Real Estate of Sir Joseph Jekyll Knight, deceased, in Trustees, to enable them to convey the same to the Purchasers thereof under a Decree of the Court of Chancery.
Elizabeth Knight's estate: vesting an undivided fourth part of Robert Plompton's estate in Yorkshire` in trustees for sale.			26 Geo. 2. c. 20	15 May 1753
An Act for vesting an undivided Fourth Part of Elizabeth Knight of and in divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, late the Estate of Robert Plompton Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Edmund Moreton Pleydell's estate: settlement pursuant to an agreement made previous to his marriage.			26 Geo. 2. c. 21	15 May 1753
An Act for vesting the Estate of Edmund Morton Pleydell Esquire in Trustees, to settle the same pursuant to an Agreement made previous to the Marriage of Edmund Morton Pleydell the Younger Esquire with Anne his Wife; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Evelyn Chadwicke's estate in St. James, Westminster and St. Martin in the Fields: granting building leases.			26 Geo. 2. c. 22	15 May 1753
An Act to enable Evelyn Chadwicke Esquire and his Wife, and their Issue, to make Building Leases of Part of his settled Estate, in the Parishes of Saint James Westminster and Saint Martin in the Fields.
Charles Headlam's estate: establishing and rendering effectual articles for sale of manors and lands at Kexby (Yorkshire) and vesting Ann Headlam's undivided third share in trustees, to convey pursuant to said articles.			26 Geo. 2. c. 23	15 May 1753
An Act for establishing and rendering effectual certain Articles, for the Sale of the Manor, or reputed Manor, and divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, at Kexby, in the County of York, late the Estate of Charles Headlam Esquire, deceased; and for vesting the undivided Third Part or Share of Ann Headlam Spinster, an Infant, of and in the said Manor and Premises, in Trustees, in Trust, to convey the same pursuant to the said Articles; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Confirming an agreement between George Pitt and Stratfieldsay (Hampshire) rector for exchange of lands in the parish and for the demolition and rebuilding of the parish church with connecting roads by George Pitt.			26 Geo. 2. c. 24	15 May 1753
An Act for confirming an Agreement between George Pitt Esquire and the Rector of the Church of Stratfield Sea in the County of Southampton, for Exchange of Lands in the said Parish; and to enable the said George Pitt to take down the present and erect a new Parish Church there; and for making Roads to the said Church.
Confirming and establishing an agreement for the exchange of lands in Yorkshire between the Prebend of Stillington and Stephen Croft.			26 Geo. 2. c. 25	15 May 1753
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange agreed upon, between the Prebendary of the Prebend of Stillington and Stephen Croft Esquire, of certain Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of York.
John Ennever divorce from Mary Cornwell.			26 Geo. 2. c. 26	15 May 1753
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with Mary Cornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Eastleach Martin or Botherup (Gloucestershire) inclosure and for compensating rector in lieu of tithes and glebe land.			26 Geo. 2. c. 27	15 May 1753
An Act for exchanging, dividing, enclosing, and reducing into Severalty, the Lands, Common Grounds, Pastures, Feeding Grounds, and other the Lands and Grounds, lying and being in the Manor and Parish of Eastlech Martin, otherwise Botherup, in the County of Gloucester; and for making a Recompense and Compensation to the Rector, in Lieu of his Tithes and Glebe Lands.
Confirming and establishing an agreement concerning Loathley (Yorkshire) inclosure.			26 Geo. 2. c. 28	15 May 1753
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement, for enclosing and dividing certain Common and Waste Ground, in the Manor of Leathley, in the County of York.
Hexham (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 29	15 May 1753
An Act for enclosing and dividing certain Wastes and Commons, in the Manor of Hexham, in the County of Northumberland.
John Latchmore's name.			26 Geo. 2. c. 30	15 May 1753
An Act for enabling John Latchmore and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Frye.
Naturalization of Christian Maurice Rodatz.			26 Geo. 2. c. 31	15 May 1753
An Act for naturalizing Christian Maurice Rodatz.
John Earl of Ashburnham's estate in Lancashire: sale pursuant to his will.			26 Geo. 2. c. 32	7 June 1753
An Act for Sale of an Estate at Bretherton, in the County of Lancaster, pursuant to the Will of John late Earl of Ashburnham, deceased; and for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Confirming and establishing Sir Cyril Wich's, Elizabeth Wilson's and Mary Turton's estates partition and settlement.			26 Geo. 2. c. 33	7 June 1753
An Act for confirming and establishing a Partition of several Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, belonging to Sir Cyril Wich Baronet, Elizabeth Willson, and Mary Turton, respectively; and a Settlement made thereof for the Benefit of the several Parties entitled to the several undivided Shares thereof before such Partition.
Frances Fitz Roy Scudamore's estate in Southwark (Surrey): empowering guardians to make building leases.			26 Geo. 2. c. 34	7 June 1753
An Act to empower the Guardians of Frances Fitz Roy Scudamore, an Infant, to make Building Leases of her Estate in Southwark, in the County of Surry.
Mathew Manning's estate in Suffolk: sale for payment of mortgage and purchase and settlement of another.			26 Geo. 2. c. 35	7 June 1753
An Act for Sale of the undivided Moieties of divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of Suffolk, the settled Estate of Matthew Manning Doctor in Physick, for raising Money, to discharge a Mortgage Debt affecting the same; and for laying out the Surplus thereof in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the Uses therein mentioned.
Benjamin Brain's estate: sale of a twenty-fourth part of the Eastern division of the province of New Jersey (America).			26 Geo. 2. c. 36	7 June 1753
An Act for vesting the Parts or Shares late belonging to Benjamin Brain Merchant, deceased, of and in One Twenty-fourth Part of the Eastern Division of the Province of New Jersey, in America, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Sale of Long Ditton advowson and purchase and settling of other lands.			26 Geo. 2. c. 37	7 June 1753
An Act for vesting the Advowson of Long Ditton, in the County of Surry, in Trustees, to be sold; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the same Uses; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Rawstorn's estate in Basseldon (Berkshire): sale and purchase and settling of another for uses in his will.			26 Geo. 2. c. 38	7 June 1753
An Act for vesting the Estate late of William Rawstorn Esquire, at Basseldon, in the County of Berks, in Trustees, to sell the same; and to lay out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Will.
John Craigie's estate: sale of lands in Perth and purchase of lands in Fife.			26 Geo. 2. c. 39	7 June 1753
An Act to enable John Craigie of Dumbernie Esquire to sell Lands in the County of Perth; and lay out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of Lands contiguous to other Lands of the said John Craigie, in the County of Fife; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Hunt Grubbe's estates in Wiltshire: leases and for vesting monies arising from fines to be received for such leases, in trustees, for purposes therein mentioned.			26 Geo. 2. c. 40	7 June 1753
An Act to empower William Hunt Grubbe Esquire to make Leases of certain Estates in the County of Wilts; and for vesting the Monies arising by Fines to be received for such Leases in Trustees, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Valentine Knightley's estate in Northamptonshire: vesting in him and his heirs and settling others in the same county.			26 Geo. 2. c. 41	7 June 1753
An Act for vesting certain Lands and Hereditaments, Part of the settled Estate of Valentine Knightley Esquire, in the County of Northampton, in the said Valentine Knightley and his Heirs; and for settling other Estates in the same County, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.
Confirming Littleton Pointz Meynell's will and settling his estate, making provision for his eldest son and heir Godfrey and his daughter Judith, and for enabling his son Hugo Meynell to make a jointure during his minority.			26 Geo. 2. c. 42	7 June 1753
An Act for confirming the Will of Littleton Pointz Meynell Esquire, deceased; and for making Provision for Godfrey Meynell Esquire his Eldest Son and Heir, and Judith Meynell his Daughter; and for enabling Huge Meynell Esquire, his Second Son and Devisee, to make a Jointure during his Minority; and for settling the Estates of the said Littleton Pointz Meynell to the Uses therein mentioned.
Hugh Fowler's estate in Pembrokeshire: sale for payment of debts and incumbrances and for making partition of those estates remaining unsold.			26 Geo. 2. c. 43	7 June 1753
An Act for raising Money, by Sale of the Estates late of Hugh Fowler of Robestone in the County of Pembroke Esquire, deceased, to discharge the Debts and Encumbrances affecting the same; and for making a Partition of such Estates, or so much thereof as shall not be sold, for the Purposes aforesaid.
Samuel Low's divorce from Elizabeth Rogers.			26 Geo. 2. c. 44	7 June 1753
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Samuel Low Esquire with Elizabeth Rogers his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling the Treasury to compound with John Philpot and John Hutchinson and their sureties for a debt due to the Crown for tobacco customs.			26 Geo. 2. c. 45	7 June 1753
An Act to enable the Commissioners for executing the Office of Treasurer of His Majesty's Exchequer, or the Lord High Treasurer, for the Time being, to compound with John Philpot and John Hutchinson, and their Sureties, a Debt due to the Crown, for Customs for Tobacco.
Felton (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 46	7 June 1753
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common called Felton Common, in the Parish of Felton, in the County of Northumberland.
Hilmorton (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1753			26 Geo. 2. c. 47	7 June 1753
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Ground, in the Manor and Parish of Hill-morton, in the County of Warwick.

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• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1766). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 21: From the 26th to the 30th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
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1754

27 Geo. 2

The seventh session of the

10th Parliament of Great Britain

, which met from 15 November 1753 until 6 April 1754.

Public acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Summary Jurisdiction Act 1848)
Bedford and Buckinghamshire Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 21	20 December 1753
An Act to continue and render more effectual an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road between Hockcliffe in the County of Bedford, and Stoney Stratford in the County of Buckingham.
Nottinghamshire and Leicester Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 22	6 April 1754
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act of Parliament passed in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from the Trent Bridge, in the County of the Town of Nottingham, through Costock otherwise Cortlingstock Lane, to the Bridges commonly known by the Name of Cotes Bridges, in the County of Leicester; and for making the said Act more effectual.
Northamptonshire Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 23	20 December 1753
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the City of Peterborough, through Oundle and Thrapston, to Wellingborough, in the County of Northampton.
Sussex Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 24	5 March 1754
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road leading from Union Point, near the Town of Uckfield, in the County of Sussex, to Langney Bridge, in the Parish of Westham, in the said County.
Saint Luke's Middlesex (Lighting and Watching) Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 25	5 March 1754
An Act for the better enlightening and cleansing the Open Places, Squares, Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Passages, and Courts, within the Parish of Saint Luke, in the County of Middlesex, and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles; and for repairing the Highways within the said Parish.
Kent Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 26	5 March 1754
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Ninth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Saint Dunstan's Cross, near the City of Canterbury, to the Waterside at Whitstable, in the County of Kent."
Glasgow Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 27	5 March 1754
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for repairing several Roads leading into the City of Glasgow."
Market Harborough and Brampton Road Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 28	5 March 1754
An Act for explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, an Act made in the Twenty-fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing and widening the Road leading from Market Harborough, in the County of Leicester, through Desborough, Rowell, Kettering, Barton Seagrave, and Thrapston, in the County of Northampton, and through Bythorne, Spaldwick, and Ellington, to the Pound in the Parish of Brampton, in the County of Huntingdon.
Durham Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 29	5 March 1754
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-first Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road from Pierce Bridge to Kirkmerrington, in the County of Durham, and from thence to the Turnpike Road at Tudboe Lane End, in the said County; and for making the same more effectual.
Leicester to Peterborough Road Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 30	5 March 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Borough of Leicester, to and by the North Side of the Town of Uppingham, in the County of Rutland, and to Wansford in the County of Northampton, and from thence to Peterborough in the said County of Northampton.
Kettering and Newport Pagnell Road Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 31	5 March 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from the Toll Gate, in the Parish of Kettering, through the Town of Wellingborough, in the County of Northampton, and through Olney, over Sherrington Bridge, to Newport Pagnell in the County of Bucks; and for repairing and widening, or rebuilding, the said Sherrington Bridge.
Axminster Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 32	5 March 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from a certain Entrenchment on Askerswell Hill, opposite to Chilcomb Farm through the Town of Bridport, to Penn Inn, and from Bridport aforesaid to the Town of Beamister, in the County of Dorset, and also the Road from Penn Inn aforesaid, through the Town of Axminster, to the Work-house at the East End of the Town of Honiton, in the County of Devon.
Bedford and Northamptonshire Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 33	5 March 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the High Road from Westwood Gate, in the Parish of Knotting, in the County of Bedford, through the Towns of Rushden and Higham Ferrers, and over Artleborough Bridge to the Turnpike Road in Barton Seagrave Lane, in the Parish of Barton Seagrave, in the County of Northampton.
Bedford and Buckinghamshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 34	5 March 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the High Road, from a Place called Saint Loyds, in the Town of Bedford, through the Parishes of Bromham, Stagsden, Astwood, Hardmead, and Chichley, to the Way Post in Sherrington Field, where the said Road joins the High Road from the Town of Olney to the Town of Newport Pagnell; and also the High Road from Bromham aforesaid, through the Parishes of Turvey and Colebrayfield, to the Town of Launden, otherwise Lavenden, in the Counties of Bedford and Buckingham; and for applying Part of the Money arising thereby, towards repairing, re-building, or widening, Sherrington Bridge, in the Road from the said Way Post to the Town of Newport Pagnell.
Alloa Beer Duties Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 35	6 April 1754
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, brewed for Sale, vended, or sold, within the Town and Barony of Alloa, in the County of Clackmannan, and also a Duty of Anchorage for Ships and Vessels anchoring in the Harbour of the said Town, for repairing the Pier of the said Harbour.
Warwick and Worcester Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 36	6 April 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the Borough of Stratford upon Avon, in the County of Warwick, through Alcester in the said County and Feckenham, to a Place called Bradley Brook, in the County of Worcester, and from Alcester through Great Coughton and Crabbs Cross, in the said County of Warwick, and through Hewell Lane and Burcott, to the Cross of Hands on a Common called The Leekhay, and out of Hewell Lane, through Church Lane and Tutnell, to Bromsgrove in the said County of Worcester.
Lancaster and Yorkshire Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 37	6 April 1754
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Town of Rochdale, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, leading over a certain craggy Mountain, called Blackstone Edge, in the same County, and from thence to the Towns of Hallifax and Ealand, in the County of York.
Saint Nicholas and Saint Paul, Deptford (Poor Relief, etc.) Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 38	6 April 1754
An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor, in the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Deptford, in the County of Kent, and in the Parish of Saint Paul, Deptford, in the Counties of Kent and Surry; and for repairing the Highways, and paving and cleansing the Streets, in the said Parishes.
Bridgeford Lane, Nottinghamshire to Kettering Road Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 39	6 April 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the North End of Bridgeford Lane, in the County of Nottingham, to and through several Towns and Places, in the Counties of Nottingham, Leicester, Rutland, and through Rockingham to the Bowling Green at Kettering in the County of Northampton.
Ratcliff Highway Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 40	6 April 1754
An Act for opening, making, widening, and keeping in Repair, a Road from Ratcliff Highway, through Cannon Street, in the County of Middlesex, into the Road leading into the County of Essex; and also from the West End of Brook Street into Cable Street, and from Upper Shadwell Street into the Back Lane in the said County of Middlesex.
Truro Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 41	6 April 1754
An Act for amending and widening several Roads, leading from the Borough of Truro, in the County of Cornwall.
Leicester and Warwick Roads Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 42	6 April 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Leicester to Narborough, and from Leicester to Coventry, and from thence through Kenilworth to Warwick, and from thence to Halford Bridge, and from Warwick to Stratford upon Avon, and from Coventry to Martyn's Gutter,[b] leading towards Stoneleigh Town; and for supplying an Omission in an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, for repairing the Road from Leicester to Ashby de la Zouch, in the County of Leicester.

1. 20 Geo. 2
   . c. 19)
2. ^ Martyn's Gutter is a stream, also known as Mardon Sich, which formed the boundary between the parishes of Stivichall and Stoneleigh.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
John Granger's Name Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 1	20 December 1753
An Act to enable John Granger Esquire and his Heirs to take and use the Surname of Leman, and to bear the Arms of Sir William Leman, deceased.
Naturalization of John Bazin, Lewis Ogier, Peter Guinard and Others Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 2	20 December 1753
An Act for naturalizing John Isaac Bazin, Lewis Ogier, Peter Guinard, and others.
Naturalization of Frederick Van Gehren Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 3	20 December 1753
An Act for naturalizing Frederick Von Gehren.
Naturalization of Casper Grevenkop Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 4	20 December 1753
An Act for naturalizing Caspar Grevenkop.
Confirming and establishing an exchange agreement concerning lands in Yorkshire, between the vicar of Gillig and James Shuttleworth.			27 Geo. 2. c. 5	5 March 1754
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange agreed upon, between the Vicar of Gilling and James Shuttleworth Esquire, of certain Lands and Hereditaments in the County of York; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Kemp's estate: sale pursuant to articles and applying proceeds for the benefit of his children.			27 Geo. 2. c. 6	5 March 1754
An Act for vesting the Estate of William Kemp Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, pursuant to Articles; and for applying the Purchase-money for the Benefit of the Children of the said William Kemp, in such Manner as is directed by the said Articles.
Elizabeth Kitchen's estate: empowering estate committee to make leases during her lunacy.			27 Geo. 2. c. 7	5 March 1754
An Act to empower the Committee of the Estate of Elizabeth Kitchin Widow, a Lunatick, One of the Sisters and Coheirs of Sir Samuel Newman Baronet, deceased, to make Leases of her Estate during her Lunacy.
Simonburn (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 8	5 March 1754
An Act for dividing and enclosing Part of a certain Waste, or Common, called Simonburn Common, in the Manor and Parish of Simonburn, in the County of Northumberland.
Welton (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 9	5 March 1754
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Pieces, Common Grounds, and Waste Ground, in the Manor and Parish of Welton, in the County of Northampton.
Shildon Moor or Great Shildon Common in Bywell (Northumberland) Inclosure Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 10	5 March 1754
An Act for dividing and enclosing Great Shildon Common, or Shildon Moor, within the Manor and Barony of Bywell, in the County of Northumberland.
Normanton (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 11	5 March 1754
An Act for establishing and rendering effectual certain Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields and Common Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Normanton, in the County of Lincoln.
Enabling the Treasury to compound with Thomas Squire, Robert Lucas and Robert Stevenson, sureties for Philip Chapman for a debt due to the Crown.			27 Geo. 2. c. 12	5 March 1754
An Act to enable the Commissioners for executing the Office of Treasurer of His Majesty's Exchequer, or the Lord High Treasurer, for the Time being, to compound with Thomas Squire, Robert Lucas, and Robert Stevenson, a Debt due to the Crown, from Philip Chapman, for which they are Sureties.
John Inskip's name.			27 Geo. 2. c. 13	5 March 1754
An Act to enable John Lade, heretofore called John Inskip, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Lade only, pursuant to the Will of Sir John Lade Baronet, deceased.
Naturalization of Daniel Mourgue and Amy Rillet Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 14	5 March 1754
An Act for naturalizing Daniel Mourgue Merchant and Amy Rilliet.
Naturalization of John Ulric Comerell Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 15	5 March 1754
An Act for naturalizing John Ulric Commerell.
Naturalization of Paul Bonifas Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 16	5 March 1754
An Act for naturalizing Paul Bonifas.
Enabling William Lord Cavendish of Hardwyck to take in England the oath of office of High Treasurer of Ireland, and to qualify himself in England for legal enjoyment of the office.			27 Geo. 2. c. 17	6 April 1754
An Act to enable William Lord Cavendish of Hardwyck to take, in England, the Oath of Office of High Treasurer of Ireland; and to qualify himself here in England for the legal Enjoyment of the said Office.
Duke of Somerset's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 18	6 April 1754
An Act for Sale of a Capital Messuage in Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the Parish of Saint Giles in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex, and the Gardenground and Out-houses thereunto belonging (Part of the Estate of the most Noble Charles late Duke of Somerset, deceased); and vesting the same in Edmund Browne of Lincoln's Inn Esquire, and his Heirs for ever; and for laying out the Purchase-money in Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the like Uses, and upon the like Trusts, as the said Capital Messuage and Premises are now settled and subject unto.
Earl and Countess of Powis' Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 19	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting the Manor of Hendon, settled on the Marriage of the Earl and Countess of Powis, on them and their Issue, in Trustees, to be sold, towards discharging the Debts and Encumbrances of William late Marquis of Powis; and for settling the Barony and Lordship of Powis, in the County of Montgomery, in Lieu thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Rectifying a mistake and making more effectual a conveyance in fee farm, made by Henry Arthur Earl of Powis, of Mount Eagle Loyal manor and lands in Kerry.			27 Geo. 2. c. 20	6 April 1754
An Act for rectifying a Mistake in a Conveyance in Fee-farm, made by Henry Arthur Earl of Powis, of the Manor of Mount Eagle Loyal, and divers Towns, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of Kerry; and making the same Conveyance effectual, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Earl of Clinton's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 21	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Somerset, contracted to be sold by Hugh late Earl Clinton in his Life-time, in Trustees, to enable them to convey the same to the several Purchasers thereof, pursuant to their Contracts.
Viscount Cashels' Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 22	6 April 1754
An Act for empowering Trustees to cut down and sell Timber, standing and growing upon the Estate of Inheritance of Thomas James Lord Bulkeley Viscount Cashels in the Kingdom of Ireland, an Infant, in order to raise Money for discharging Encumbrances affecting the said Estate; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling Charles Fitzroy Scudamore to take in Great Britain the oath of office as Ingrosser of original writs issuing out of the High Court of Chancery in Ireland, and to qualify himself for the enjoyment of the office.			27 Geo. 2. c. 23	6 April 1754
An Act to enable Charles Fitzroy Scudamore Esquire to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office, as Cursitor, or Clerk or Engrosser of Original Writs issuing out of His Majesty's High Court of Chancery, in the Kingdom of Ireland; and to qualify himself for the Enjoyment of the said Office.
George Pitt's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 24	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting the Estate of George Pitt Esquire, in the County of Suffolk, and Part of his Estate in the Isle of Purbeck, in the County of Dorset, in Trustees, to sell the same; and to apply the Purchase-money for discharging Encumbrances affecting his settled Estate; and for making a Recompense to him for the Charges and Expenses of making Buildings and Improvements upon the same Estate.
Robert Colebrooke's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 25	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting the undivided Sixth Part of Robert Colebrooke Esquire, of and in the Manor of Goldstone, and divers Lands in the Parish of Ash, in the County of Kent, in Trustees and their Heirs, to enable them to make such Conveyances thereof as shall be necessary for effecting a Partition agreed upon between the said Robert Colebrooke and the Owners of the other undivided Parts of the same Manor and Premises.
Ann Speke's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 26	6 April 1754
An Act for empowering Ann Speke, an Infant, to make Leases and Copyhold Grants of her Estates, in the County of Somerset, during her Minority; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Sir Theophilus Biddulph's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 27	6 April 1754
An Act for Sale of the settled Estates of Sir Theophilus Biddulph Baronet, in the County of Stafford, and City and County of the City of Lichfield, for raising Money, to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same; and for laying out the Surplus in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the Uses therein mentioned.
Sir Isaac Lawrence Woollaston's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 28	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting certain Estates of Sir Isaac Lawrence Woollaston Baronet, an Infant, situate in the Isle of Ely, and Counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Lincoln, and Norfolk, in Trustees, to be sold or mortgaged, to raise Money, for Payment of his Sisters Portions; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Powell Pryce's estate in Montgomeryshire: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and settling other part.			27 Geo. 2. c. 29	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting the Estates of John Powell Pryce Esquire, in the County of Montgomery, comprized in his Marriage Articles, in Trustees, to raise Money, by Sale of Part thereof, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for settling other Part thereof pursuant to the said Articles.
Vesting a lease of the manor of Elverton (Kent), granted by the dean and chapter of Canterbury to Ann Tenison, in Peter Saint Eloy and Samuel Smith, in trust for Thomas Tennison and heirs.			27 Geo. 2. c. 30	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting a Lease, granted by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, to Ann Tenison Widow, deceased, of the Manor of Elverton, with the Appurtenances, in the County of Kent, in Peter Saint Eloy and Samuel Smith, in Trust for Thomas Tenison an Infant, and his Heirs; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Robert Barber's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 31	6 April 1754
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estates of Robert Barber Esquire, for discharging Debts and Encumbrances; and for empowering him to sell and exchange other Parts of his settled Estates, for the purchasing and acquiring other Lands, of equal or greater Value, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
Exempting and exonerating estates devised by William Huddleston's will to be sold from the jointure of Gertrude Rigby, and for charging an annuity or rent-charge of equal value on estates entailed by said will and more effectually to enable his trustees to execute trusts reposed in them by the will.			27 Geo. 2. c. 32	6 April 1754
An Act for exempting and exonerating the Estates devised by the Will of William Hudleston Esquire, deceased, to be sold, from the Jointure on Gertrude Rigby, Wife of Townley Rigby Esquire; and for charging an Annuity, or Rent-charge, of equal Value, on the Estates entailed by the said Will; and more effectually to enable the Trustees of the said William Hudleston to execute the Trusts reposed in them by the said Will.
Establishing and rendering effectual several settlements and agreements entered into by Hugh Barker for making provision for his mother and wife and their children.			27 Geo. 2. c. 33	6 April 1754
An Act for establishing and rendering effectual several Settlements and Agreements, made and entered into by Hugh Barker the Younger Esquire, deceased, for making a Provision for his Mother and Wife, and their Children, respectively.
Charles Daly's Estate Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 34	6 April 1754
An Act for vesting Part of the Estate of Charles Daly Esquire, in the Kingdom of Ireland, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Payment of Encumbrances affecting the same prior to his Marriage Settlement.
Charles Weymondesold's Divorce Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 35	6 April 1754
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Charles Wymondesold Esquire with Henrietta Knight, his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Peter Henley's Divorce Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 36	6 April 1754
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Peter Henley Esquire with Susannah Roberts, his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Maydwell's Divorce Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 37	6 April 1754
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Maydwell with Catherine Perrin, his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Naturalizing Mary Noguier etc. Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 38	6 April 1754
An Act for naturalizing Mary Noguier Widow; and for qualifying and enabling her, out of the Estate devised by the Will of John Noguier her Husband, to make a Provision for Anthony Noguier her only Son and Heir.
Naturalization of Charles Shreiber and Jean François de Cerjat Act 1754			27 Geo. 2. c. 39	6 April 1754
An Act for naturalizing Charles Shreiber and Jean Francois Maximillien de Cerjat.

Sources

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Chronological Table and Index of the Statutes: 27 George II (1753–1754)

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1766). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 21: From the 26th to the 30th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
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27 & 28 Geo. 2

The first session of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 31 May 1754 until 22 October 1754.

There were no public acts passed this session.

Private acts

Short title, or popular name			Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title
Morin's Naturalization Act 1754			27 & 28 Geo. 2. c. 1	5 June 1754
An Act for naturalizing Peter Michael Morin.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby (ed.). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 21 - 26 George II to 30 George II - 1753 to 1756-7 – via Internet Archive.
• Pickering, Danby (ed.). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 21 - 26 George II to 30 George II - 1753 to 1756-7 – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 27. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 5–12 – via Google Books.

See also

• List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain

References

1. ^
   59 & 60 Vict. c. 14), section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978
   (c. 30).
2. ^ Current Law Statutes 1993. Vol. 4. p. 116.
3. ^ Walker (1988). A Legal History of Scotland. Vol. 5. W. Green. p. 130.
4. ^ Short title assigned by the Statute Law Revision Act 1948