22th June 1776 [London ] Gazette (11677 ) reports the bankruptcy of " John Bennett and John Beedall late of Orange Street , near Red Lyon Square in the Parish of St George the Martyr.. .. .. Silversmiths Dealers Chapmen and Partners "
15th April 1777 [London ] Gazette (11762 ) reports the intention to allow of the certificate in Bankruptcy of John Bennett (late partner with John Beedall) late of Orange Street , near Red Lyon Square in the Parish of St George the Martyr.. .. .. Silversmith Dealer and Chapman"
It would appear that no certificate was given to John Beedall
BENNETT, John (Grimwade p.392)
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Re: BENNETT, John (Grimwade p.392)
It is just possible that this Bucklemaker is the same man as John Bennett II (see http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 74&t=36370 ) but it seems unlikely