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ABELL, William

Physicians and Irregular Medical Practitioners in London 1550-1640 Database. Originally published by Centre for Metropolitan History, London, 2004.

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William ABELL

Biography

Name William ABELL
Gender Male
Primary occupation medical apothecary (Apothecary, free of SA 1629. ?Apothecary 1637)
Period of medical practice 1627-1647
Address Cheapside Conduit 1640
Other notes Trouble 1637. Reln Adrian Abell (subscr SA 1633)? Father William Abel (A bound 1665)?

Known London address

Cheapside Conduit
Parish St Michael le Querne
Ward Faringdon Within
Date 1640

Censorial hearings

5 Jan 1638
Entry 'William Abell apothecary appeared vpon Summons. he was charged with vnlawfull practise of physique which he denyed avowing that the medicines he gave were directed by Dr. Meverell and Dr. Boote. he was commaunded to bring their bills to the Colledge the next tyme the Censors should meet.'
Attitude of the accused denied
Action taken Postponed until he produced doctors' bills.
19 Jan 1638
Entry 'Abell an apothecary presented sundry bills of Botes practise which remayne in the Presidents hands.'
Attitude of the accused denied
Action taken None (vindicated, presumably).
Verdict innocent