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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Kent => Topic started by: Leigh P on Sunday 13 March 22 07:33 GMT (UK)

Title: Captain John Basden of Baker's Cross, Cranbrook
Post by: Leigh P on Sunday 13 March 22 07:33 GMT (UK)

My 9xgreat grandfather John Basden was referred to as Captain John Basden, clothyer on his son's baptism record in 1658 at Cranbrook. I hope someone is able to help me with why he was referred to as a captain and of what. Another descendant believes he may have been a captain in Cromwell's army.

Thank you

Leigh

Title: Re: Captain John Basden of Baker's Cross, Cranbrook
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 13 March 22 08:27 GMT (UK)

Have you tried searching TNA records for any mention of it.

He appears to be mentioned here though not as Captain
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C5614180

Title: Re: Captain John Basden of Baker's Cross, Cranbrook
Post by: Leigh P on Sunday 13 March 22 08:30 GMT (UK)

Thank you Rosie99. I'll have a look.