Bucke, John

, Framlingham

All we know about this brewer is two notices in 18th century newspapers:

Ref to a creditors' meeting for John Bucke of Framlingham, Common-brewer. See bankruptcy sale on 13th May 1775.Ipswich Journal, 04 Feb 1775***

To be sold by the Assignees of John Bucke, Brewer, Bankrupt of Framlingham...Lot 1. A capital Mansion House situate in Framlingham...also an exceeding good brewing-office, 6 store rooms, 2 coppers and all other utensils compleat, belonging to the trade and business of a brewer. Also a malting-office with lead cistern 40 comb steep, a kiln, mill, chambers and all other conveniences compleat for the malting business, a barn and 2 stables, yards and good gardens. The above premises are freehold and all in good condition...Lot 3 A good accustomed Public House, known by the Sign of the Steelyards, situate in Woodbridge, with a steelyard thereto belonging, and all conveniences for weighing hay. The above premises are Copyhold and rented at £12 per Annum, now in the occupation of John Leek, tenant at will. Lot 4,. A Lease of a Public House, situated in Framlingham as aforesaid, known by the Sign of the Dove, with a blacksmith's Shop there adjoining and belonging, in the occupation of William Garlett and Silvanus Bridges, in which lease, 7 years are to come at Michaelmas next.Ipswich Journal, 13 May 1775***