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| − | + | [[file:P1120453(2).JPG|thumb|One of Borrow's bookplates (British Museum Franks Collection *343)]] | |
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Son of [[family::John Borrow]] of [[location::Hulland Hall, Derbyshire]]. He is not found in the university lists but became a [[occupation::barrister]] of [[organisations::Gray's Inn]], and subsequently [[occupation::recorder]] of [[location::Derby]]. He was also [[occupation::mayor]] of [[location::Derby]] in 1730 and 1742, and built a substantial house at [[location::Castlefield]] there. | Son of [[family::John Borrow]] of [[location::Hulland Hall, Derbyshire]]. He is not found in the university lists but became a [[occupation::barrister]] of [[organisations::Gray's Inn]], and subsequently [[occupation::recorder]] of [[location::Derby]]. He was also [[occupation::mayor]] of [[location::Derby]] in 1730 and 1742, and built a substantial house at [[location::Castlefield]] there. | ||
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| − | Borrow used two engraved armorial bookplates, dated 1702 and 1703, the former describing him as "of Grayes Inn", the latter as "of Holland in ye county of Derby". The extent of his library is not known; the bulk of his estate was inherited by his son [[family::Thomas Borrow|Thomas]], who was left the residue after specific bequests had been made. | + | Borrow used two engraved armorial bookplates, dated 1702 and 1703, the former describing him as "of Grayes Inn", the latter as "of Holland in ye county of Derby" (Franks 3095/*343, *333). The extent of his library is not known; the bulk of his estate was inherited by his son [[family::Thomas Borrow|Thomas]], who was left the residue after specific bequests had been made. |
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 22 May 2021
Isaac BORROW 1673-1745
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Biographical Note
Son of John Borrow of Hulland Hall, Derbyshire. He is not found in the university lists but became a barrister of Gray's Inn, and subsequently recorder of Derby. He was also mayor of Derby in 1730 and 1742, and built a substantial house at Castlefield there.
Books
Borrow used two engraved armorial bookplates, dated 1702 and 1703, the former describing him as "of Grayes Inn", the latter as "of Holland in ye county of Derby" (Franks 3095/*343, *333). The extent of his library is not known; the bulk of his estate was inherited by his son Thomas, who was left the residue after specific bequests had been made.
Sources
- Will of Isaac Borrow, The National Archives PROB 11/751/23.
- Thomas Borrow and Ann Borrow, Wikipedia.
- Isaac Borrow, MyHeritage.com
- Gambier Howe, E. R. J. Franks bequest: catalogue of British and American book plates bequeathed to the ... British Museum. London, 1903-4.