This record presents yet another piece of evidence supporting the associations we have made connecting Phillip to his families in London and Devon:

John Babb – Devon Notary in London
Date: Feb 21, 1627
Location: Doctors Commons
Item: 77
Dr. Joseph Martyn to the Lords of the Admiralty. The Lords had granted him a commission for executing the jurisdiction of the Admiralty within the vice-admiralty of Devon. As yet there is no register’s office there. Certifies that Robert Kift and John Babb, public notaries, have been clerks to the Judge of the Vice-admiralty of Devon, and are able to execute the place of Registrar. [3/4 pence]Source: Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series, of the Reign of Charles I 1636 – 1637

John died between 1639-1643 while overseas. His last known voyage was in 1639 where he was carrying planters and passengers bound for the new world.

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