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Curographer of the Fines: Will of Sir John Crompton 1624, UK National Archives, Catalogue reference prob/11/143
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Parliamentaria, Part II: A Series or Lists of the Representatives in the several Parliaments held from the Reformation 1541, to the Restoration 1660 ...
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Michelle O'Callaghan, 'Brooke, Christopher (c.1570–1628)', Oxford
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A Funerall Poem consecrated to the
Memorie of that ever honoured President of Soldyership, Sr Arthure Chichester ... written by Christopher Brooke, gent.
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