Cookes Memoirs of Youghal written 1749, covering period 1648-1664

Published Journal of the Cork Archaeological & Historical Society, 1903
By Robert Day
Incomplete

1648.
Thos. Taylor
Andrew Wandrick
John Langer
On the 30th day of January King Charles was beheaded, and on the 9th of February following was interred in the Chapel Royal at Windsor, in the vault, as is supposed, of King Henry the Eighth and Queen Jane, with this inscription upon the coffin :-"Charles, King of England, 1648."

1649.
Thos. Warren
Henry Heard
George Barnes
John Langer was made sword-bearer, and was sworn accordingly.
The town revolted to Oliver Cromwell.

1650.
Jno. Langer
Thos. Stephens
Frans. Baker
On the 4 of November was the glorious King William born for the preservation of these kingdoms from Popery, and Protestants from Romish tyranny. His memory ought to be dear and precious to Protestants, and by them never to be forgotten, especially by the Protestants of these kingdoms.

1651.
Andrew Wandrick
Jasper Cox
Cromwell embarked for England from hence, and left his command to his son-in-law, Ireton.

1652.
John Breshford
Jno. Simmons
John Farthing
Will. Warren was made gunner of the fort; with a salary of forty shillings per year.

1653.
Jasper Cox
Richard Gillett
Thos. Baker
A cage for boys and cocking stole ordered to be putt up.
(Note: The cucking-stool was a rude, massive armchair, suspended from the quay over the water. It was for the punishment of scolding women, who, being convicted, were firmly secured in the chair, and then ducked under water three or more: times according to the terms of their sentence. This, with the Brank, or Bridle, for the same class of offender, the Cage for boys, the pillory for both sexes, are now well nigh forgotten as obsolete modes of punishment.
The next paragraph shews how apprentices were called upon in 1653 by commencing their days work.)

The town bell to ring at 8 o'clock at night, and at 4 o'clock in the morning dureing winter, to call the apprentices to work.
Esay Thomas was sworn freeman of the town, and was made Recorder thereof.

1654. Thos. Farmer
John Nettles
Thomas Vaughan
Thomas Vaughan sworn Town Clerk by unanimous consent.

1655.
Thos. Murdock
Nichs. Stout
No dirt to be cast into the quay.
The marshaller not to take any more than twelve pence for the committal of any person upon the magistrates' displeasure.
The 30th of November, a common council was appointed, twenty-four in number besides the mayor.
This year the bounds of the town to be perambulated and the houses viewed.

1656.
Jno. Farthing
John Stout
Peter Goodwin
John Stout, one of the bayliffs, died, and John Handcock was elected bayliff. Andrew Wandrick, Esq., was sworn Recorder, and a salary of £10 given to him, in case of good attendance.
A farthing per bushell to be paid as custom for all corn brought to market; and for anything under nothing.
Liberty is granted to the freemen to cut turf in the town bogg.
This year the Quakers first came to this town, and preached against the clergy.

1657.
Thos. Nettles
Jno. Handcock
Stephen Clove

1658.
Thos. Vaughan
Henry Davies
Lauce. Davies

1659.
Thos. Warren
Jno. Luther
Abm. Vaughan

Charles II.
1660.
Richd. Myers
Jefford Stout
St. Blackford
Mr. Richard Boyle admitted free at large, the 19th day of May.
General Monk was instrumental in restoring King Charles the Second to his kingdoms, after a long exile, without any bloodshed, who landed in Dover the 26th day of May, and came into London the 29th day of the same month, and
was crowned King at Westminster the 28th day of April then next following, and was proclaimed here with the usual solemnity and joy on such occasions, on the 19th of May.
Any person marrying the widow of an alderman, burgess, or freeman, is entitled to have his freedom at large.
Stephen Clove, merchant, presented for keeping false weights, and being a regrator was fined and disfranchised.

1661.
Nichs. Stout
Nichs. Stout
Jno.' Hassard
Sir Boyle Maynard, Knt., and Owen Silver, Esq., were elected burgesses to serve this borough in Parliament.

1662.
Jefford Stout
Abm. Vaughan
Matthew Spencer
Nicholas Stout was made sword-bearer, and was sworn into his office.

1663.
Jno. Langer
Jno. Deacon
Wm. Norman
Freemen at large, living as well without as within the liberties, were taxed towards building the Market House, and paid accordingly.
June 24th, the Rt. Honble. the Lord Orrery, by letter to the mayor, desires the army may be quartered in the town, which was comply'd with and that the holes in the walls may be stopped up, which was accordingly done thus ends his lordship's letter :-"These two things are recommended to your special and speedy care,
by your affectionate friend-Orrery. ' ,

1664.
Richd. Gillett
Edwd. Perry
Jno. Pyne
This mayor and bayliffs neglected their duties in not minding the weights and measures, and not settling the assize of bread, according to the several acts of the town.
This year a cage was made for boys and a pillory erected.
No foreigners to be made free at large, only during his residence here.
A lease made to Owen Silver, Esq., of the office of Town Clerk during his life.
This year the King's declaration of war against the United Provinces was proclaimed with the usual solemnities against the French King.