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October 21, 1569 and February 1570
Register of recognizances concerning informations, including John Shakespeare recognizing a bond
Braye Lute Book: only contemporary setting of the music for Benedick's song in Much Ado About Nothing
Exchequer, informations and proceedings against John Shakespeare for usury--accused of lending money at interest to John Musshem
Exchequer, record of fine paid by John Shakespeare for usury
Two conveyances of property in Warwickshire by William Clopton showing John Shakespeare as a tenant of Ingon Meadow in the parish of Hampton Lucy
Parish register entry recording Anne Shakespeare's baptism
Anne, John and Mary Shakespeare's sixth child, was baptized on September 28, 1572, according to the Holy Trinity Church parish register. Next to the entry, an "X" added by a later hand highlights its significance.
Meeting of the Stratford-upon-Avon Corporation at which officers for the following year were elected, including John Shakespeare's election as chief alderman
Under Stratford's 1553 charter of incorporation, the Corporation elected annually a chief alderman to serve as a justice of the peace. He assisted the bailiff in the execution of his office, particularly at sessions of the court of record.
Writ of capias naming John "Shackispere," among others
February 12 and May 3, 1572
Two writs of capias to Sheriff of Warwickshire naming John "Shackispere" of Stratford upon Avon
Writ of attachias to Sheriff of Warwickshire naming John "Shakespere" of Stratford upon Avon