John Eachus

Notes:

Documents at the PRO Lancs & Cheshire Record Society. Chester Customs Accounts 1301-1565-page 59. July 1538, Jn Echuasa, paid ?4-12 shillings,
Customs Charges for the 46 ton Iron Vessel St. Mary (Gardpoole) Docked at Redbank.
It is not known weather John was the captain of the ship or it's owner. the word Iron may refer to the ship's cargo
John is the earliest recorded Eachus family member.

Chester Customs Accounts 1301 - 1565 - page 59

Jn Echuasa 1538/9 July

1. St Mary ( name of ship?) Gardepoole ( were from?) John Echuasa (owner or captain)
2. Gartesia de Balle ( owner ?)
3. 46t (ton) iron
4. ?
5. 4-12-0 (?4/12/0) custom charges?
6. Redbank (where moored?)