List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1745–1749

This is a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the years 1745–1749.

For acts passed until 1707, see the list of acts of the Parliament of England and the list of acts of the Parliament of Scotland. See also the list of acts of the Parliament of Ireland.

For acts passed from 1801 onwards, see the list of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. For acts of the devolved parliaments and assemblies in the United Kingdom, see the list of acts of the Scottish Parliament, the list of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the list of acts and measures of Senedd Cymru; see also the list of acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.

The number shown after each act's title is its chapter number. Acts are cited using this number, preceded by the year(s) of the reign during which the relevant parliamentary session was held; thus the Union with Ireland Act 1800 is cited as "39 & 40 Geo. 3. c. 67", meaning the 67th act passed during the session that started in the 39th year of the reign of George III and which finished in the 40th year of that reign. Note that the modern convention is to use Arabic numerals in citations (thus "41 Geo. 3" rather than "41 Geo. III").

Acts of the last session of the Parliament of Great Britain and the first session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom are both cited as "41 Geo. 3". Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain did not have a short title; however, some of these acts have subsequently been given a short title by acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (such as the Short Titles Act 1896).

Before the Acts of Parliament (Commencement) Act 1793 came into force on 8 April 1793, acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain were deemed to have come into effect on the first day of the session in which they were passed. Because of this, the years given in the list below may in fact be the year before a particular act was passed.

1745 (19 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 19 Geo. 2 (1745)

The fifth session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 17 October 1745 until 12 August 1746.

This session was also traditionally cited as 19 G. 2.

Public acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 October 1745
An Act to empower His Majesty to secure and detain such Persons as His Majesty shall suspect are conspiring against His Person and Government. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Militia Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 2	13 November 1745
An Act to raise the Militia of that Part of Great Britain called England, although the Month's Pay formerly advanced hath not yet been re-paid; and to raise such Part of the said Militia as shall be judged most proper, ready, and convenient. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Land Tax Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 3	27 November 1745
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Taxation Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 4	27 November 1745
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England; and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland; for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Distemper Amongst Cattle Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 5	13 February 1746
An Act to enable His Majesty to make Rules, Orders, and Regulations, more effectually to prevent the spreading of the Distemper which now rages amongst the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Bank of England Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 6	13 February 1746
An Act for establishing an Agreement with the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, for canceling certain Exchequer Bills, upon the Terms therein mentioned; and for obliging them to advance the Sum of One Million, upon the Credit of the Land Tax and Malt Duties granted to His Majesty for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six.
Court of Session (Scotland) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 7	13 February 1746
An Act for adjourning the Court of Session in Scotland; and for remedying the Inconveniencies arising from the Surcease of Justice in that Part of the Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Acts of Common Council, London Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 8	19 March 1746
An Act for repealing so much of an Act passed in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for regulating Elections within the City of London; and for preserving the Peace, good Order, and Government, of the said City," as relates to the making or passing of Acts, Orders, or Ordinances, in Common Council. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Jurors (Scotland) Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 9	19 March 1746
An Act for the more easy and speedy Trial of such Persons as have levied, or shall levy, War against His Majesty; and for the better ascertaining the Qualifications of Jurors, in Trials for High Treason, or Misprision of Treason, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.
Leicester Roads Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 10	19 March 1746
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Road from Market Harborough to Loughborough, in the County of Leicester; and for making the said Act more effectual.
Mutiny Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 11	19 March 1746
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
National Debt Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 12	19 March 1746
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties upon Glass, and upon Spirituous Liquors; and for raising a certain Sum of Money, by Annuities and a Lottery, to be charged on the said Rates and Duties; and for obviating some Doubts about making out Orders at the Exchequer, for the Monies advanced upon the Credit of the Sale Duties granted and continued to His Majesty by an Act of the last Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Oaths of Justices of the Peace Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 13	19 March 1746
An Act to enlarge the Time for Justices of the Peace to take and subscribe the Oath directed by an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to render and make more effectual an Act passed in the Fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, 'An Act for the further Qualification of Justices of the Peace.'" (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Coinage Duties Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 14	19 March 1746
An Act to continue the Duties for Encouragement of the Coinage of Money. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Bethnal Green (Completion of Church and Poor Relief) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 15	19 March 1746
An Act for enabling the Inhabitants of the Hamlet of Bethnal Green, in the County of Midd'x, to compleat their Church, and to pay Debts already contracted for the Relief of the Poor of the said Parish. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2))
Papists Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 16	19 April 1746
An Act for allowing further Time for Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists; and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers, Devisees, and Lessees. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Habeas Corpus Suspension (No. 2) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 17	19 April 1746
An Act for continuing an Act of this present Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to empower His Majesty to secure and detain such Persons as His Majesty shall suspect are conspiring against His Person and Government." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Gloucester Roads Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 18	19 April 1746
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Road from the City of Gloucester to Stone, and other Roads therein mentioned; and for making the said Act more effectual.
Lancashire Roads Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 19	4 June 1746
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing and enlarging the Road from Liverpool to Prescot, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the County Palatine of Lancaster; and for amending the Road leading from Prescot to the Chapel of Saint Helen, in the said County.
Indemnity Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 20	4 June 1746
An Act to indemnify such Persons as have acted in Defence of His Majesty's Person and Government, and for the Preservation of the Public Peace of the Kingdom, during the Time of the present unnatural Rebellion; and Sheriffs and others, who have suffered Escapes occasioned thereby, from vexatious Suits and Prosecutions. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Profane Oaths Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 21	4 June 1746
An Act more effectually to prevent profane Cursing and Swearing.
Harbours Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 22	4 June 1746
An Act for the better Preservation of Havens, Roads, Channels, and Navigable Rivers, within that Part of Great Britain called England.
Growth of Coffee Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 23	4 June 1746
An Act to continue Two Acts of Parliament; One, for encouraging the Growth of Coffee in His Majesty's Plantations in America; and the other, for the better securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Dorchester Bridge and Causeway Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 24	4 June 1746
An Act to empower Lora Pitt Widow to erect a Bridge, or Bridges, over the River Froome; and to make a Causeway to the East End of the Town of Dorchester, over Forthington Moor, in the County of Dorset.
Suspected Persons (Scotland) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 25	4 June 1746
An Act for calling any suspected Person or Persons, whose Estates or principal Residence are in Scotland, to appear at Edinburgh, or where it shall be judged expedient, to find Bail for their good Behaviour. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Attainder of Earl of Kellie and Others Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 26	4 June 1746
An Act to attaint Alexander Earl of Kellie, William Viscount of Strathallan, Alexander Lord Pits ligo, David Wemyss Esquire commonly called Lord Elcho Eldest Son and Heir Apparent of James Earl of Wemyss, James Drummond Esquire Eldest Son and Heir Apparent of William Viscount of Strathallan, Simon Fraser Esquire Eldest Son and Heir Apparent of Simon Lord Lovat, George Murray Esquire commonly called Lord George Murray Brother to James Duke of Athol, Lewis Gordon Esquire commonly called Lord Lewis Gordon Brother to Cosmo George Duke of Gordon, James Drummond taking upon himself the Title of Duke of Perth, James Graham late of Duntroon taking on himself the Title of Viscount of Dundee, John Nairn taking upon himself the Title or Style of Lord Nairn, David Ogilvie taking upon himself the Title of Lord Ogilvie, John Drummond, taking upon himself the Style or Title of Lord John Drummond Brother to James Drummond taking on himself the Title of Duke of Perth, Robert Mercer Esquire otherwise Nairn of Aldie, Sir William Gordon of Park, John Murray of Broughton Esquire, John Gordon the Elder of Glenbuckett, Donald Cameron the Younger of Lochiel, Doctor Archibald Cameron Brother to Donald Cameron the Younger of Lochiel, Ludovick Cameron of Tor Castle, Alexander Cameron of Dungallon, Donald Mac Donald of Clanronald Junior Son to Rhonald Mac Donald of Clanronald, Donald Mac Donald of Lochgarie, Alexander Mac Donald of Keppoch, Archibald Mac Donald Son of Col. Mac Donald of Barisdale, Alexander Mac Donald of Glencoe, Evan Mac Pherson of Clunie, Lauchlan Mac Lauchlan of Castle Lauchlan, John Mac Kinnon of Mac Kinnon, Charles Stewart of Ardsheil, George Lockhart Eldest Son and Heir Apparent of George Lockhart of Carnwath, Lawrence Oliphant the Elder of Gask, Lawrence Oliphant the Younger of Gask, James Graham the Younger of Airth, John Stewart commonly called John Roy Stewart, Francis Farquharson of Monalterye, Alexander Mac Gilivrae of Drumaglash, Lauchlan Mac Intosh Merchant at Inverness, Malcolm Ross Son of Alexander Ross of Pitcalny, Alexander Mac Leod Son to Master John Mac Leod Advocate, John Hay Portioner of Restalrig Writer to the Signet, Andrew Lumsdale otherwise Lumsdain Son to William Lumsdale otherwise Lumsdain Writer in Edinburgh, and William Fidler Clerk in the Auditor's Office in the Exchequer of Scotland, of High Treason, if they shall not render themselves to One of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace on or before the Twelfth Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six, and submit to Justice.
Sail Cloth Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 27	4 June 1746
An Act for the more effectual securing the Duties now payable on Foreign-made Sail Cloth imported into this Kingdom; and for charging all Foreign made Sails with a Duty; and for explaining a Doubt concerning Ships being obliged, at their first setting out to Sea, to be furnished with One complete Set of Sails made of British Sail Cloth. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Parliamentary Elections Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 28	4 June 1746
An Act for the better regulating of Elections of Members to serve in Parliament, for such Cities and Towns, in that Part of Great Britain called England, as are Counties of themselves.
Provision for the Duke of Cumberland Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 29	4 June 1746
An Act for settling an additional Revenue of Twenty-five Thousand Pounds upon his Royal Highness William Duke of Cumberland, and the Heirs Males of his Body, for the signal Services done by his Royal Highness to his Country. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Sugar Trade Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 30	4 June 1746
An Act for the better Encouragement of the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)
Supply, etc. Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 August 1746
An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money out of the Sinking Fund, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six; and also for enabling His Majesty to raise a further Sum of Money, for the Uses and Purposes therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and for making forth Duplicates of Exchequer Bills, Lottery Tickets, Receipts, Annuity Orders, or other Orders, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Bankrupts Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 32	12 August 1746
An Act for mending the Laws relating to Bankrupts. (Repealed by Bankruptcy Act 1825 (6 Geo. 4. c. 16))
Indemnity (No. 2) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 33	12 August 1746
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices, Employments, and Promotions, within the Time limited by Law; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Offences against Customs or Excise Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 34	12 August 1746
An Act for the further Punishment of Persons going armed or disguised, in Defiance of the Laws of Customs or Excise; and for indemnifying Offenders against those Laws, upon the Terms in this Act mentioned; and for the Relief of Officers of the Customs, in Informations upon Seizures. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Coal Trade (London) Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 35	12 August 1746
An Act more effectually to prevent the Frauds and Abuses committed in the Admeasurement of Coals, within the City and Liberty of Westminster, and that Part of the Dutchy of Lancaster adjoining thereto, and the several Parishes of Saint Giles in the Fields, Saint Mary le Bon, and such Part of the Parish of Saint Andrew Holborn as lies in the County of Middlesex.
Naval Stores Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 36	12 August 1746
An Act to allow the Purchase, for His Majesty's Use, of Naval Stores brought into this Kingdom on Board Neutral Ships, by any of His Majesty's Ships; and to allow such Stores to be landed and entered, during the Continuance of the present War with France and Spain, or either of them. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Marine Insurance Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 37	12 August 1746
An Act to regulate Insurance on Ships belonging to the Subjects of Great Britain, and on Merchandizes or Effects laden thereon.
Episcopal Meeting Houses (Scotland) Act 1745 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 38	12 August 1746
An Act more effectually to prohibit and prevent Pastors or Ministers from officiating in Episcopal Meeting-houses in Scotland, without duly qualifying themselves according to Law; and to punish Persons for resorting to any Meeting-houses where such unqualified Pastors or Ministers shall officiate. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Disarming the Highlands, etc. Act 1745 or the Act of Proscription 1746 or the Dress Act 1746 (repealed)			19 Geo. 2. c. 39	12 August 1746
An Act for the more effectual disarming The Highlands in Scotland; and for more effectually securing the Peace of the said Highlands; and for restraining the Use of the Highland Dress; and for further indemnifying such Persons as have acted in Defence of His Majesty's Person and Government during the unnatural Rebellion; and for indemnifying the Judges and other Officers of the Court of Justiciary in Scotland, for not performing the Northern Circuit in May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-six; and for obliging the Masters and Teachers of private Schools in Scotland, and Chaplains, Tutors and Governors of Children or Youth, to take the Oaths to His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors; and to register the same. (Repealed by Promissory Oaths Act 1871)

Private acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Francis Vincent's Jointure Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 1	13 February 1746
An Act for empowering Francis Vincent Esquire to make a Jointure on any future Marriage, and Provision for his Daughters and Younger Sons.
Sir Wyndham Knatchbull's Name Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 2	13 February 1746
An Act to enable Sir Wyndham Knatchbull Baronet and his Heirs Male to take and use the Surname and Arms of Wyndham, pursuant to the Desire of Thomas Lord Wyndham in the Kingdom of Ireland, deceased.
Enabling Richard Alie and his heirs male to take the surname Leman pursuant to the will of Sir William Leman.			19 Geo. 2. c. 3	13 February 1746
An Act to enable Richard Leman Esquire, formerly called Richard Alie, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Leman, pursuant to the Will of Sir William Leman Baronet, deceased.
Naturalizing Hermann Meyer, Herman Klincke and Peter Torras Junior Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 4	13 February 1746
An Act for naturalizing Herman Meyer, Herman Rudolphe Klincke, and Peter Torras.
Naturalizing John Daniel Dreyer Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 5	13 February 1746
An Act for naturalizing John Daniel Dreyer.
Empowering William Viscount Grimston's sons to make jointures on their marriages in lieu of a defective power contained in Samuel Grimston's marriage settlement.			19 Geo. 2. c. 6	19 March 1746
An Act for giving Power to the Sons of William Lord Viscount Grimston to make Jointures, on their respective Marriages, in Lieu of a defective Power contained in the Settlement made on the Marriage of Samuel Grimston Esquire, deceased.
Sir Narbrough D'Aeth's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 7	19 March 1746
An Act to vest the Manor of Ruxley, in the County of Kent, and several Lands there, in Sir Narbrough D'Aeth Baronet and his Heirs, discharged of the Uses in his Marriage Settlement; other Lands in the said County, of greater Value, being settled in Lieu thereof.
Inkpen (Berkshire) Inclosure Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 8	19 March 1746
An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, and an Award, for enclosing and dividing certain Common Fields, within the Parish of Inkpen, in the County of Berks.
Ripon, Littlethorpe and Bondgate (Yorkshire) Common Right Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 9	19 March 1746
An Act for giving further Time to execute an Act, made in the Seventeenth Year of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for extinguishing a Right of Common claimed by, and belonging to, the Owners and Proprietors of ancient Burgages and Tenements in Ripon, Littlethorpe, and Bondgate, in the County of York; and for settling and providing an Equivalent for the said Common Right."
Kelfield (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 10	19 March 1746
An Act for establishing Articles of Agreement, for an Enclosure and Division of the Common Fields, Wastes, and Common Grounds, in the Manor of Kelfield, in the County of York; and for empowering the Lord of the Manor to raise Money, to compleat the said Enclosure.
Edward Bayntun Rolt's Estate (Amendment) Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 11	19 March 1746
An Act for rectifying and amending the Defects in a former Act of Parliament, made in the Fifteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for Sale of Part of the Estate of Edward Bayntun Rolt Esquire; and for the better and more effectual Execution of the Trusts in the said former Act.
Duke of Leeds' Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 12	19 April 1746
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Thomas Duke of Leeds; and for applying Part of the Money arising thereby in the Payment of certain Debts owing by him, and the Residue in Discharge of Encumbrances affecting the rest of the said Duke's settled Estates; and for securing an Equivalent to his Issue Male, in respect of what should be so applied in Payment of the said Debts.
Vesting in Simon Viscount Harcourt lands in Ducklington (Oxfordshire) discharged from the trusts of George and Susannah Hart's marriage settlement and purchasing and settling other lands in lieu.			19 Geo. 2. c. 13	19 April 1746
An Act for vesting in Simon Lord Viscount Harcourt certain Lands in Ducklington, in the County of Oxford, discharged from the Trusts limited in the Marriage Settlement of George Hart with Susanna his now Wife; and for purchasing other Lands, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
Edward Wright's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 14	19 April 1746
An Act for vesting the Real and Leasehold Estates late of Edward Wright Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts, and other Purposes.
Henry Crabb's Name Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 15	19 April 1746
An Act to enable Henry Crabb and his Heirs Male to take and use the Surname of Boulton, pursuant to the Will of Richard Boulton Esquire, deceased.
Henry Duke of Chandos' Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 16	4 June 1746
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estates of the most Noble Henry Duke of Chandos in Trustees, for raising Money, to discharge Encumbrances affecting other Parts thereof, and for Payment of his Debts; and for securing an Equivalent to the Right Honourable James Brydges, called Marquis of Carnarvon, an Infant, and his Issue; and for raising, at Twenty-one or Marriage, the Portion charged on the said settled Estates for the Lady Caroline Brydges, only Daughter of the said Duke, and for securing to her the Interest thereof in the mean Time.
Earl of Plymouth's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 17	4 June 1746
An Act to empower the Guardians of Other Lewis Earl of Plimouth, an Infant, to make Leases of his Estate in the County of Glamorgan, during his Minority.
Earl of Cholmondeley and William Pitt's Oaths of Office Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 18	4 June 1746
An Act to enable George Earl Cholmondeley and William Pitt Esquire to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office, as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General and Paymaster General of all His Majesty's Revenues in the Kingdom of Ireland; and to qualify themselves for the Enjoyment of the said Offices.
Earl of Fingall's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 19	4 June 1746
An Act for Sale of certain Estates of the late Earl of Fingall, in the County of Cavan, in the Kingdom of Ireland, for discharging Encumbrances charged thereon; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Richard and Anne Lechmere's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 20	4 June 1746
An Act for Sale of the Estate late of Richard Lechmere Junior and Anne his Wife, in the County of Essex, pursuant to Articles entered into for the Purchase thereof; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale for discharging Encumbrances affecting the said Estate; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Manner's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 21	4 June 1746
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Tenements in the County of Northumberland, late the Estate of John Manners Gentleman, deceased, in Trustees, to enable them to make an effectual Conveyance thereof to the Purchasers under a Decree of the Court of Chancery, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Joseph Sill's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 22	4 June 1746
An Act for Sale of certain Houses and Tenements in Wakefield, in the County of York, Part of the settled Estate of Joseph Sill, Gentleman, for discharging a Bond Debt therein mentioned.
Walter Ramsden: change of name to Hawksworth, pursuant to the will of Sir Walter Hawksworth.			19 Geo. 2. c. 23	4 June 1746
An Act to enable Walter Hawksworth Esquire, formerly called Walter Ramsden, and the Heirs of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Hawksworth, pursuant to the Will of Sir Walter Hawksworth Baronet, deceased.
Naturalizing Michael Baur Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 24	4 June 1746
An Act for naturalizing Michael Baur.
Naturalizing John Baptist Pellet Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 25	4 June 1746
An Act for naturalizing John Baptist Pellet.
Naturalizing Charles Labelye Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 26	4 June 1746
An Act for naturalizing Charles Labelye.
Earl of Cholmondeley and Sir William Yonge's Oaths of Office Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 27	12 August 1746
An Act to enable George Earl of Cholmondeley and Sir William Yonge Baronet, Knight of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General and Paymaster General of all His Majesty's Revenues in the Kingdom of Ireland; and to qualify themselves for the Enjoyment of the said Offices.
Sir William Duckinfield's Name Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 28	12 August 1746
An Act to enable Sir William Duckinfield Daniel Baronet to take and use the Surname, and bear the Arms, of Daniel, pursuant to the Will of Sir Samuel Daniel Knight, deceased.
Sale of lands in Suffolk and Middlesex entailed on Thomas Bennet's daughters to raise a sum for their portions, as an equivalent for their reversionary interest in the said estate expectant on their father's death.			19 Geo. 2. c. 29	12 August 1746
An Act for Sale of divers Lands and Hereditaments in the Counties of Suffolk and Middlesex, entailed on the Daughters of Thomas Bennet Esquire, in order to raise a Sum of Money in present for their Portions, as an Equivalent for their Reversionary Interest in the said Estates, expectant on the Death of their Father.
Exchange of an estate in Putney (Surrey) held in trust for charitable uses for an estate of Gerard Van Neck in Hertfordshire and payment of a sum to the trustees to be applied to the same uses.			19 Geo. 2. c. 30	12 August 1746
An Act for the Exchange of an Estate in Putney, in the County of Surrey, held in Trust for charitable Uses, for another Estate of Gerard Van Neck Esquire, in the County of Hertford; and for Payment of a Sum of Money to the Trustees, to be applied to the like Uses.
Daniel Carmichael's Estate Act 1745			19 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 August 1746
An Act to enable Daniel Carmichael of Mauldsley, or the succeeding Heirs of Entail, to sell Lands in the Counties of Lanark and Fife, for Payment of Debts charged thereupon; and to purchase other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses as the Estate to be sold is settled.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 18: From the 15th to the 20th Year of King George II. Cambridge: Joseph Bentham – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 25. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 3–188 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 109–110 – via Google Books.

1746 (20 Geo. 2)

The sixth session of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 18 November 1746 until 17 June 1747.

This session was also traditionally cited as 20 G. 2.

Public acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Habeas Corpus Suspension Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 1	21 November 1746
An Act for the further continuing an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to empower His Majesty to secure and detain such Persons as His Majesty shall suspect are conspiring against His Person and Government." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Land Tax Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 2	23 December 1746
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
National Debt Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 3	5 February 1747
An Act for repealing the several Rates and Duties upon Houses, Windows, and Lights, and for granting to His Majesty other Rates and Duties, upon Houses, Windows, and Lights, and for raising the Sum of Four Millions Four Hundred Thousand Pounds, by Annuities, to be charged on the said Rates and Duties. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Distemper Amongst Cattle Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 4	5 February 1747
An Act to continue, explain, and amend, an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act to enable His Majesty to make Rules, Orders, and Regulations, more effectually to prevent the spreading of the Distemper which now rages amongst the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Taxation Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 5	24 March 1747
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England, and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain Called Scotland, and for applying a certain Sum of Money therein mentioned, towards the Supply for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Berkshire Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 6	24 March 1747
An Act to continue and make more effectual Two Acts of Parliament, one passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, and the other, in the First Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Highways between The Bear Inn in Reading and Puntfield, in the County of Berks, and for amending other Roads in the last Act mentioned.
Essex Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 7	24 March 1747
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads leading from the Western Part of the Parish of Shenfield to Harwich, in the County of Essex, and the Road leading from Chelmsford, in the said County, to Sudbury, in the County of Suffolk, and from Margretting to Malden, in the County of Essex, and from Colchester to Langham, in the same County," and for repairing other Roads adjoining to the same Roads.
Warrington to Wigan Road Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 8	24 March 1747
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing, widening, and amending, the Road leading from Warrington to Wigan, in the County of Lancaster, and also for amending and repairing the Road leading from a Place called Earl's Kill, in Warrington aforesaid, to the Toll Bars in Wallgate, in Wigan aforesaid.
Northumberland Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 9	24 March 1747
An Act for repairing the High Road leading from the North End of The Cow Cawsey, near the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne, to the Town of Belford, and from thence to Buckton Burn, in the County of Northumberland.
National Debt (No. 2) Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 10	24 March 1747
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties upon Coaches, and other Carriages therein mentioned, and for raising the Sum of One Million, by Way of Lottery, to be charged on the said Rates and Duties. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Mutiny Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 11	24 March 1747
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Durham to Tyne Bridge Road Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 12	24 March 1747
An Act for repairing the High Road leading from the City of Durham in the County of Durham, to Tyne Bridge, in the said County.
Sunderland to Durham Road Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 13	24 March 1747
An Act for repairing the Road from Sunderland, near the Sea, to the City of Durham, in the County of Durham.
Southwold Harbour Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 14	24 March 1747
An Act for opening, cleansing, repairing, and improving, the Haven of Southwould, in the County of Suffolk.
Southampton Water Supply Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 15	17 June 1747
An Act for repairing, improving, and maintaining, the public Condarts, and other Water-works, belonging to the Town of Southampton.
Norwich and Thetford Road Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 16	17 June 1747
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by several Acts of Parliament, passed for repairing the Highways between Wymondham and Attleborough, and from Wymondham to Hetherset, and from the Mouth of Wigmore Lane to Hall Wolk Gate, in Attleborough, in the County of Norfolk, and for amending the other Roads adjoining to the Highways directed to be repaired by the said former Acts, and making the said Acts more effectual.
Dundee Beer Duties Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 17	17 June 1747
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament, for laying a Duty of Two Penny Scots upon every Pint of Ale and Beer brewed and vended within the Town of Dundee, and the Liberties and Suburbs thereof, for the Purposes in the said Acts and this present Act mentioned.
River Wear Navigation Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 18	17 June 1747
An Act for the better Preservation and Improvement of the River Wear, and Port and Haven of Sunderland, in the County of Durham.
Regulation of Servants and Apprentices Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 19	17 June 1747
An Act for the better adjusting and more easy Recovery of the Wages of certain Servants, and for the better Regulation of such Servants, and of certain Apprentices. (Repealed by 38 & 39 Vict. c. 86)
Title Deeds Lost by Rebellion in Scotland Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 20	17 June 1747
An Act for the Relief of such of His Majesty's loyal Subjects, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, whose Title Deeds and Writings were destroyed or carried off by the Rebels in the late Rebellion. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Norwich Assizes Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 21	17 June 1747
An Act for holding the Summer Assizes and Sessions of the Peace for the County of Norfolk in the City and County of Norwich, until a new Shire House can be built for the said County of Norfolk, and for building a new Shire-House on the Castle Hill, in the same County, and for raising Money on the said County for that Purpose.
Walton-Shepperton Bridge (Building and Tolls) Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 22	17 June 1747
An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the Parish of Walton upon Thames, in the County of Surrey, to Shepperton, in the County of Midd'x.
Gloucester Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 23	17 June 1747
An Act for repairing the Road leading from Cirencester, in the County of Gloucester, to Birdlips Hill, in the said County.
Naval Prize Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 24	17 June 1747
An Act for the better securing the Payment of Shares of Prizes taken from the Enemy, to the Royal Hospital at Greenwich, and for preventing the Embezzlement of Goods and Stores belonging to the said Hospital. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)
Stockton to Barnard Castle Road Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 25	17 June 1747
An Act for repairing the High Road leading from the Town of Stockton upon Tees to Darlington, and from thence, through Winston, to Barnard Castle, in the same County.
Bruntisland Beer Duties Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 26	17 June 1747
An Act for reviving and continuing an Act passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for laying a Duty of Two Penny Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Beer or Ale vended or sold within the Town of Bruntisland, and Liberties thereof, for increasing the public Revenue of the said Town, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Wednesfield Chapel Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 27	17 June 1747
An Act for founding and building a Chapel in Wednesfield, in the Parish of Wolverhampton, in the County of Stafford.
Yorkshire and Durham Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 28	17 June 1747
An Act for repairing the Road leading from Catherick Bridge, in the County of York, to Yarm, in the said County, and from thence to Stockton, in the County of Durham, and from thence, through Sedgefield, in the said County of Durham, to the City of Durham.
Saint James, Westminster (Improvement) Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 29	17 June 1747
An Act to confirm an Agreement made by the Rector and Vestrymen of the Parish of St. James, within the Liberty of Westminster, for enlarging the Church-yard of the said Parish, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Treason Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 30	17 June 1747
An Act for allowing Persons impeached of High Treason, whereby any Corruption of Blood may be made, or for Misprision of such Treason, to make their full Defence by Council. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1973)
Gloucester and Hereford Roads Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 31	17 June 1747
An Act for continuing the Term, and enlarging the Powers, granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of His late Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the City of Gloucester to the City of Hereford," and for repairing other Roads in the County of Gloucester.
University of Saint Andrews Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 32	17 June 1747
An Act for uniting the Two Colleges of St. Salvator and St Leonard, in the University of St. Andrews, pursuant to an Agreement for that Purpose.
Saint Andrew, Holborn (Burial Ground) Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 33	17 June 1747
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of St Andrew Holborn, in the City of London and County of Middlesex, to purchase a convenient Piece of Ground, for an additional Burying Ground, for the Use of the said Parish, and to enable the said Parishioners to raise such Sum and Sums of Money as shall be necessary for that Purpose.
Will of Sir Joseph Jekyll Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 34	17 June 1747
An Act to enable His Majesty to allow to the Residuary Legatees of Sir Joseph Jekyll Knight, late Master of the Rolls, deceased, Part of the Legacy given by his Will to the Use of the Sinking Fund.
Prize Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 35	17 June 1747
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to register their Letters of Attorney, appointing them Agents for Prizes, within the Time limited by Law, and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)
Supply, etc. Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 36	17 June 1747
An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money, out of the Sinking Fund, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven, and also for enabling His Majesty to raise a further Sum of Money, for the Uses and Purposes therein mentioned, and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament, and for applying a certain Sum of Money for defraying the Charge of the Allowances to several Officers and Private Gentlemen of the Two Troops of House Guards, and Three Regiments of Horse lately reduced, for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven, and for continuing the Bounties on the Exportation of British and Irish course Linens. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Return of Process by Sheriffs Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 37	17 June 1747
An Act for the Ease of Sheriffs, with regard to the Return of Process.
Merchant Seamen Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 38	17 June 1747
An Act for the Relief and Support of maimed and disabled Seamen, and the Widows and Children of such as shall be killed, slain, or drowned, in the Merchants Service. (Repealed by Merchant Shipping Repeal Act 1854 (17 & 18 Vict. c. 120))
Distillers Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 39	17 June 1747
An Act for granting a Duty to His Majesty, to be paid by Distillers, upon Licenses taken out by them for retailing Spirituous Liquors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Yarmouth Haven Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 40	17 June 1747
An Act to revive, continue, and amend, an Act made in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for clearing, depthening, repairing, extending, maintaining, and improving, the Haven and Piers of Great Yarmouth, and for depthening and making more navigable the several Rivers emptying themselves at the said Town, and also for preserving Ships, wintering in the said Haven, from Accidents by Fire.
Vesting Act 1747 or the Forfeited Estates Act 1747 or the Crown Lands (Forfeited Estates) Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 41	17 June 1747
An Act for vesting in His Majesty the Estates of certain Traitors, and for more effectually discovering the same, and applying the Produce thereof to the Use of His Majesty; and for ascertaining and satisfying the lawful Debts and Claims thereupon.
Wales and Berwick Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 42	17 June 1747
An Act to enforce the Execution of an Act of this Session of Parliament, for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties upon Houses, Windows, or Lights. (Repealed by Interpretation Act 1978)
Heritable Jurisdictions (Scotland) Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 43	17 June 1747
An Act for taking away and abolishing the Heretable Jurisdictions in Scotland; and for making Satisfaction to the Proprietors thereof; and for restoring such Jurisdictions to the Crown; and for making more effectual Provision for the Administration of Justice throughout that Part of the United Kingdom, by the King’s Courts and Judges there; and for obliging all Persons acting as Procurators, Writers, or Agents, in the Law in Scotland, to take the Oaths, and for rendering the Union of the Two Kingdoms more complete.
Aliens Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 44	17 June 1747
An Act to extend the Provisions of an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing such Foreign Protestants, and others therein mentioned, as are settled, or shall settle, in any of His Majesty's Colonies, in America," to other Foreign Protestants, who conscientiously scruple the taking of an Oath. (Repealed by 33 & 34 Vict. c. 14)
Stamps Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 45	17 June 1747
An Act to continue several Laws relating to the Manufactures of Sail Cloth and Silk, to give further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures or Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices, and for better securing the Payment of the said Duties, and declaring, That Prize Ships, lawfully condemned, shall be deemed British-built Ships, and for allowing Prize Goods to be landed, and secured in proper Warehouses, without Payment of any Duty, until it can be determined whether they are sit for Exportation of Home Consumption. (Repealed by Inland Revenue Repeal Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 99))
Traitors Transported Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 46	17 June 1747
An Act to prevent the Return of such Rebels and Traitors, concerned in the late Rebellion, as have been, or shall be, pardoned on Condition of Transportation, and also to hinder their going into the Enemy's Country. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Continuance of Laws Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 47	17 June 1747
An Act to continue several Laws, for prohibiting the Importation of Books re-printed Abroad, and first composed or written and printed in Great Britain, for preventing Exactions of the Occupiers of Locks and Wears upon the River of Thames Westward, and for ascertaining the Rates of Water-carriage upon the said River, and for better securing the lawful Trade of His Majesty's Subjects to and from The East Indies, and for the more effectual preventing all His Majesty's Subjects trading thither under Foreign Commissions, and relating to Rice, to Frauds in the Customs, to the clandestine Running of Goods, and to Copper One of the British Plantations, and for the free Importation of Cochineal and Indico, and for Punishment of Persons destroying Turnpikes or Locks, or other Works erected by Authority of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Indemnity Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 48	17 June 1747
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Promotions within the Time limited by Law, and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Thomas Paulin, Coal-Meter, Westminster Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 49	17 June 1747
An Act for declaring valid such Acts as have been done by Thomas Paulin, as One of the Principal Land Coal Meters of the City and Liberty of Westminster, between the Twenty-ninth Day of September last, and the Eighth Day of November following.
Tenures Abolition Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 50	17 June 1747
An Act for taking away the tenure of ward holding in Scotland, and for converting the same into blanch and feu holdings; and for regulating the casualty of non-entry in certain cases; and for taking away the casualties of single and life-rent escheats, incurred there by horning and denunciation for civil causes; and for giving to heirs and successors there a summary process against superiors; and for discharging the attendance of vassals at head courts there; and for ascertaining the services of tenants there; and for allowing heirs of tailzie there to sell lands to the Crown for erecting buildings and making settlements in the Highlands.
Sales to the Crown Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 51	17 June 1747
An Act to enlarge the Time limited by an Act of the last Session of Parliament, for restraining the Use of the Highland Dress, and to enable Heirs of Tailzie, Guardians, Curators, and Trustees, in Scotland, to sell Lands to the Crown.
General Pardon Act 1746 (repealed)			20 Geo. 2. c. 52	17 June 1747
An Act for the King's most gracious General and Fice Pardon. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))

Private acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
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Enabling Richard Waynhouse and his heirs male to take the surname Emmott and no other, pursuant to the will of Christopher Emmott.			20 Geo. 2. c. 1	5 February 1747
An Act to enable Richard Wainhouse and his Heirs Male to take and use the Surname of Emmott, and no other, pursuant to the Will of Christopher Emmott Esquire, deceased.
Harry Earl of Stamford's settled estate: sale of part for discharge of incumbrances.			20 Geo. 2. c. 2	24 March 1747
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of Harry Earl of Stamford, in order to discharge several Encumbrances affecting the same.
Estates of Thomas Earl of Leicester and Lord Coke (his son): settlement of estates in Norfolk on marriage of Lord Coke with Lady Mary Campbell.			20 Geo. 2. c. 3	24 March 1747
An Act for settling the Estates of Thomas Earl of Leicester and Edward Coke Esquire, commonly called Lord Coke, his only Son, in the County of Norfolk, on the Marriage of the said Edward Lord Coke with the Lady Mary Campbell, One of the Daughters of John late Duke of Argyll, deceased.
Estates of William Lord Byron and Elizabeth Shaw (an infant): settlement on their intermarriage.			20 Geo. 2. c. 4	24 March 1747
An Act for settling the Estates of William Lord Byron and Elizabeth Shaw Spinster, an Infant, on their Intermarriage.
Enabling Sir Thomas Parkyns and Jane Parkyns to make a conveyance by way of settlement on their intermarriage despite their minority.			20 Geo. 2. c. 5	24 March 1747
An Act to enable Sir Thomas Parkyns Baronet and Jane Parkyns (with the Consent of then Guardians and Trustees) to make a Conveyance, by Way of Settlement, on their Intermarriage, notwithstanding their Minority.
Estates late of Thomas Taylor and Thomas Taylor (his son) (deceased): sale or leasing for payment of debts and making of partitions.			20 Geo. 2. c. 6	24 March 1747
An Act for raising Money, by Leasing or Sale of the Estates late of Thomas Taylor Esquire the Father and Thomas Taylor Esquire the Son, deceased, to discharge the Debts and Encumbrances assecting the same, and for making a Partition of such Estates, or so much thereof as shall not be sold, for the Purposes aforesaid.
Lillie Smith's Name Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 7	24 March 1747
An Act to enable Lillie Smith and his Heirs by Valentina his Wife (formerly Valentina Aynscombe) to take and use the Surname of Aynscombe, pursuant to the Will of Thomas Aynscombe Esquire, deceased.
Enabling Edmund Dring to take the surname and arms of Garforth.			20 Geo. 2. c. 8	24 March 1747
An Act to enable Edmund Garforth, formerly called Edmund Dring, and his Heirs, to take, use, and bear, the Surname and Arms of Garforth.
Confirming a decree of the Court of the Duchy of Lancaster concerning Sutton Marsh (Lincolnshire) and a conveyance from Lascells Metcalfe to the Corporation of Guy's Hospital.			20 Geo. 2. c. 9	24 March 1747
An Act to confirm a Decree of the Court of the Dutchy of Lancaster, concerning certain Marsh Lands called Sutton Marsh, in the County of Lincoln, and a Conveyance from Lascells Metcalfe Esquire, of the same, to the Corporation of the President and Governors of the Hospital founded at the sole Costs and Charges of Thomas Guy Esquire.
Thomas Kynaston's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 10	24 March 1747
An Act for Sale of the Rectory of Saint Botolph without Aldgate, London, the Estate of Thomas Kynaston Clerk, comprized in his Marriage Settlement, and for purchasing another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of the said Settlement.
Simon Burton's estates in Wiltshire and Hampshire: vesting in trustees to raise money for payment of debts and incumbrances.			20 Geo. 2. c. 11	24 March 1747
An Act for vesting the Estates of Doctor Simon Burton, deceased, in the Counties of Wilts and Southampton, in Trustees, to raise Money, for the Payment of several Debts and Encumbrances, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Confirming, establishing and rendering more effectual certain articles of agreement between the heirs at law and devisees of Joceline Earl of Leicester for the settlement and disposition of his estate.			20 Geo. 2. c. 12	17 June 1747
An Act for confirming and establishing certain Articles of Agreement, between the Heirs at Law and Devisees of Joceline late Earl of Leicester, deceased, for the Settlement and Disposition of the Real Estate of the said Earl, and for rendering the said Agreement more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Richard Oakley's estates in Salop. and Oxfordshire: raising money for payment of debts and incumbrances and providing recompense for same.			20 Geo. 2. c. 13	17 June 1747
An Act for raising Money, out of the settled Estates of Richard Oakeley Esquire, in the Counties of Salop and Oxford, for the Payment of several Debts and Encumbrances, and for providing a Recompense for the same, in such Manner as is therein mentioned.
Henry Talbot's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 14	17 June 1747
An Act for vesting Put of the settled Estate of Henry Talbot Esquire, in the County of Warwick, in him, in Fee Simple, discharged of the Uses of his Marriage Settlement, upon his settling other Lands, of greater Value, to the same Uses.
William Moore's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 15	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of the Estates of William Moore Esquire, in the Counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Stafford, for Payment of Debts and Legacies.
Empowering Anne Colemore to make building leases of lands in or near Birmingham (Warwickshire) during the life of Thomas Colemore.			20 Geo. 2. c. 16	17 June 1747
An Act to empower Anne Colmore Widow and her Assigns, during the Life of Thomas Colmore Mer chant, to make Building Leases of Lands, in and near Birmingham, in the County of Warwick.
Elizabeth and Diana Sambrooke's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 17	17 June 1747
An Act to enable the Guardian of Elizabeth Sambrooke and Diana Sambrooke, Infants, to join with Mary Sambrooke, their Sister, in making Building Leases of divers Houses and Tenements, in the County of Middlesex.
Estates of William Mitchell and other infants: empowering guardians to make leases of estates in Huntingdonshire, Surrey, Middlesex, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Kent, Somerset and Norfolk during their minorities.			20 Geo. 2. c. 18	17 June 1747
An Act to empower the Guardians of William Mitchell and other Infants to make Leases of then Estates, in the several Counties of Huntingdon, Surrey, Middlesex, Cambridge, Leicester, Kent, Somerset, and Norfolk, during their Minorities.
Thomas Garrard's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 19	17 June 1747
An Act for making a Settlement of the Real and Personal Estate of Thomas Garrard Esquire, deceased, pursuant to his Intention declared in his Life-time, and at the Desire, and with the Consent, of his Six Sons.
Thomas Rolt's Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 20	17 June 1747
An Act for vesting several Estates of Thomas Rolt Esquire in Trustees, to be sold, for raising Money, to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same, and other Debts, and for securing an Equivalent, in respect of the settled Part of such Estates, for the Benefit of his Wife and Infant Son, and for the providing Portions for his Daughters, and for other Purposes.
Richard Powys' Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 21	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of the Real Estate of Richard Powys Esquire, deceased, for Payment of his Debts and Daughters Portions, and for other Purposes therein expressed.
Estates of Jane, Anne, Mary and Susanna Awdrey Kemeys (infants): sale of estates in Tewin and Datchworth (Hertfordshire) pursuant to an agreement made by their trustees.			20 Geo. 2. c. 22	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of certain Estates, in Tewin and Datchworth, in the County of Hertford, belonging to Jone, Anne, Mary, and Susanna Awdrey Kemeys, Infants, pursuant to an Agreement entered into by their Trustees for that Purpose.
John Curtis' Estates Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 23	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of the settled and other Estate of John Curtis, in the County of Norfolk, and applying Part of the Money arising thereby in Payment of Legacies and Debts, and applying other Part of such Money in the Purchase of other Estates, to be settled to the like Uses, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Vesting the capital messuage and grounds called Great Frogmore, devised by the will of Mary Duchess of Northumberland, in trustees to be sold.			20 Geo. 2. c. 24	17 June 1747
An Act for vesting the Capital Messuage, called Great Frogmore, with the Lands and Grounds thereunto belonging, devised by the Will of Mary late Dutchess of Northumberland, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Estate of Robert Gwillym and Robert Gwillym (his son): sale of estates in Hertfordshire, Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire for payment of incumbrances and settlement of lands in Lancashire in lieu.			20 Geo. 2. c. 25	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of certain Estates, in the Counties of Hereford, Monmouth, and Gloucester, of Robert Gwillym Esquire and Robert Gwillym his Son, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and for settling, in Lieu thereof, other Lands and Hereditaments in the County of Lancaster, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Estate late of Robert Drew (deceased): vesting a farm and lands in Cullompton (Devon) in trustees to be conveyed to Henry Cruwys pursuant to an agreement made with Mary Drew, widow, and discharging a mortgage on the same.			20 Geo. 2. c. 26	17 June 1747
An Act for vesting a Farm and Lands in Cullumpton, in the County of Devon, late the Estate of Robert Drew Gentleman, deceased, in Trustees, in order to convey the same to Henry Cruwys Gentleman, pursuant to an Agreement with Mary Drew Widow, and for discharging a Mortgage on the said Estate.
Edward Masters' Estate Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 27	17 June 1747
An Act for Sale of the Estate of Edward Masters, deceased, for Payment of his Debts, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Corbyn Morris's Divorce Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 28	17 June 1747
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Corbyn Morris Esquire with Elizabeth Fanshawe his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Kelfield (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 29	17 June 1747
An Act to empower Mary Stillington Widow to execute a Power vested in Joseph Stillington Esquire, her late Husband, deceased, for raising Money, to complete the Enclosure of the Common Fields and Common Grounds, in the Manor of Kelfield, in the County of York.
Thomas Bushell's Name Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 30	17 June 1747
An Act to enable Thomas Bushell Esquire, and his Descendants, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Fettiplace.
Naturalization of Mark Liotard, Henry Uhthoff and John Ziegell Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 31	17 June 1747
An Act for naturalizing Mark Liotard, Henry Uhthoff, and John David Ziegell.
Naturalization of Albert Vandenvelde Act 1746			20 Geo. 2. c. 32	17 June 1747
An Act for naturalizing Albert Vandenvelde Merchant.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 19: From the 20th to the 23rd Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 25. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 189–409 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 110–111 – via Google Books.
• "Acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1746". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives.

1747 (21 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 21 Geo. 2 (1747)

The first session of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 10 November 1747 until 13 May 1748.

This session was also traditionally cited as 21 G. 2.

Public acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Taxation Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 1	16 December 1747
An Act for continuing the Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called England, and for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
National Debt Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 2	18 February 1748
An Act for granting to His Majesty a Subsidy of Poundage upon all Goods and Merchandizes to be imported into this Kingdom, and for raising a certain Sum of Money, by Annuities and a Lottery, to be charged on the said Subsidy, and for repealing so much of an Act made in the Twentieth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, as enacts, that Prize Goods and Merchandize may be exported without paying any Duty of Custom or Excise for the same. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Vexatious Arrests Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 3	18 February 1748
An Act to revive and make perpetual Two Acts of Parliament, One, made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act to prevent frivolous and vexatious Arrests," and the other, made in the Fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, to explain, amend, and render more effectual, the said Act. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Assurance on French Ships Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 4	25 March 1748
An Act to prohibit Assurance on Ships belonging to France, and on Merchandizes or Effects laden thereon, during the present War with France. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Durham Roads Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 5	25 March 1748
An Act for repairing the High Road from the Town of Bowes, in the County of York, to Barnard Castle, in the County of Durham, and from thence, through Staindrop, to Newgate, in Bishop Aukland, and from Newgate, along Gibb Chair, to Gaundless Bridge, and from thence, by Melderston Gill, otherwise Coundon Gill, to the Turnpike Road near Sunderland Bridge, in the County of Durham.
Mutiny Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 6	25 March 1748
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Land Tax Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 7	25 March 1748
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Water Supply, East London Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 8	25 March 1748
An Act for empowering George Montgomerie and Thomas Byrd Esquires, and Ezra Patching, to complete an Undertaking, for furnishing the Inhabitants of the several Parishes and Places of Stratford, Westham, Bow, Bromley, Mile-End, Stepney, and other Parishes and Places adjacent, with Water, and for better securing then Property in such Undertaking.
Indemnity Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 9	25 March 1748
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Employments within the Time limited by Law, and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Window Duties Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 10	13 May 1748
An Act for explaining, amending, and further enforcing, the Execution of an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for repealing the several Rates and Duties upon Houses, Windows, and Lights, and for granting to His Majesty other Rates and Duties upon Houses, Windows, or Lights, and for raising the Sum of Four Millions Four Hundred Thousand Pounds by Annuities, to be charged on the said Rates or Duties. (Repealed by 43 Geo. 3. c. 161)
Navy Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 11	13 May 1748
An Act for further regulating the Proceedings upon Courts Martial in the Sea Service, and for extending the Discipline of the Navy to the Crews of His Majesty's Ships wrecked, lost, or taken, and for continuing to them their Wages, upon certain Conditions. (Repealed by 22 Geo. 2. c. 33)
Buckinghamshire Assizes Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 12	13 May 1748
An Act for holding the Summer Assizes for the County of Buckingham at the County Town of Buckingham. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Mutiny Act (No. 2) 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 13	13 May 1748
An Act to rectify a Mistake in an Act made in this Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and then Quarters." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Exportation, etc. Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 14	13 May 1748
An Act for permitting Tea to be exported to Ireland and His Majesty's Plantations in America, without paying the Inland Duties charged thereupon by an Act of the Eighteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, and for enlarging the Time for some of the Payments to be made on the Subscription of Six Millions Three Hundred Thousand Pounds, by virtue of an Act of this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Lancashire Roads Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 15	13 May 1748
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Roads from the Town of Manchester, leading through Newton, Failsworth, and Oldham, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, to Austerlands, in the Parish of Saddleworth, in the County of York, and for making the same more effectual.
Southampton Roads Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 16	13 May 1748
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Tenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road from Hertford Bridge Hill to the Town of Basingstoke, and also the Road from Hertford Bridge Hill aforesaid to the Town of Odiham, in the County of Southampton, and for making the said Act more effectual.
Title Deeds Lost by Rebellion in Scotland Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 17	13 May 1748
An Act to render more effectual an Act made in the Twentieth Year of His Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for Relief of such of His Majesty's loyal Subjects in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, whose Title Deeds and Writings were destroyed or carried off by the Rebels in the late Rebellion." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Fen Drainage Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 18	13 May 1748
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, in the several Parishes of Maney, Upwell, Welney, Downham, Witcham, and in a certain extraparochial Place in Byal Fon, within the Isle of Ely, and County of Cambridge.
Sheriffs (Scotland) Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 19	13 May 1748
An Act for the more effectual Trial and Punishment of High Treason and Misprision of High Treason, in the Highlands of Scotland; and for abrogating the Practice of taking down the Evidence in Writing in certain Criminal Prosecutions; and for making some further Regulations relating to Sheriffs Depute and Stewarts Depute, and their Substitutes; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Roads, Warwick, Stafford and Worcester Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 20	13 May 1748
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the several Roads leading from Birmingham, through the Town of Wednesbury, to a Place called High Bullen, and to Great Bridge, and from thence to the End of Gibbet Lane next adjoining to the Township of Bilson, and from Great Bridge, through Dudley, to King Swinford, and to the further End of Brittel Lane, in the Counties of Warwick, Stafford, and Worcester.
Bury Saint Edmunds (Poor Relief) Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 21	13 May 1748
An Act for erecting Workhouses, for the better employing and maintaining the Poor, within the Borough of Bury Saint Edmunds, in the County of Suffolk, and for the better repairing and paving the Streets and Highways there.
Roads, Bromsgrove to Birmingham Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 22	13 May 1748
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads leading from the Town of Bromsgrave, to the Town of Dudley, in the County of Worcester, and from the said Town of Bromsgrove to the Town of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick," so far as the said Act relates to repairing the Roads leading from the Town of Birmingham to the Town of Bromsgrove, in the County of Worcester, and for making the same more effectual.
Supply, etc. Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 23	13 May 1748
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, out of the Sinking Fund, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight, and for applying a Sum of Money remaining in the Exchequer, arisen by the Rates and Duties on Houses which determined at Lady-day One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven, and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament, and for applying a certain Sum of Money, for defraying the Charge of the Allowances for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight, to several Officers and Private Gentlemen of the Two Troops of Horse Guards and Three Regiments of House, lately reduced. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Liverpool, Improvement Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 24	13 May 1748
An Act for building a Church in the Town of Liverpool, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and for enlightening and cleansing the Streets of the said Town, and for keeping and maintaining a Nightly Watch there.
Wolverhampton Roads Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 25	13 May 1748
An Act for repairing the Roads leading from Sutton Colefield Common to the Town of Walsall, and from Sneals Green to Walsall, and from Walsall to Park Brook, which divides the Parishes of Wolverhampton and Walsall, and from Gibbet Lane to Wolverhampton, and from Compton to the End of the County of Stafford, and from Wolverhampton to The Wergs, and from thence to Shiffnal, and from The Wergs to Hales Heath, and from Wolverhampton to Cannock Wood, in the Road to Litchfield.
Cambrics Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 26	13 May 1748
An Act for explaining, amending, and enforcing, an Act made in the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for prohibiting the Wearing and Importation of Cambricks and French Lawns." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Durham Roads (No. 2) Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 27	13 May 1748
An Act for repairing the High Road from Peirs Bridge, to Kirkmerrington, in the County of Durham, and from thence to the Turnpike Road at Tudhoe Lane End, in the said County.
Highways Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 28	13 May 1748
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for the Preservation of the Public Roads, in that Part of Great Britain called England," and so much of an Act passed in the Third Year of the Reign of King William and Queen Mary, intituled, "An Act for the better repairing and amending the Highways, and for settling the Rates of the Carriage of Goods," as relates to the settling the Rates of the Carriage of Goods. (Repealed by Rates of Carriage of Goods Act 1827)
Orphans, London Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 29	13 May 1748
An Act for the further Relief of the Orphans and other Creditors of the City of London, and for other Purposes therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2))
Importation of Indigo Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 30	13 May 1748
An Act for encouraging the making of Indico in the British Plantations in America. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Insolvent Debtors Relief Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 31	13 May 1748
An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Mercers, London Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 32	13 May 1748
An Act for the Relief of the Annuitants of the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London.
Insolvent Debtors Relief, etc. Act 1747 (repealed)			21 Geo. 2. c. 33	13 May 1748
An Act to continue and amend several Laws for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons, and to rectify a Mistake in an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, for continuing several Laws therein mentioned, and to continue Two Acts, the One passed in the Nineteenth Year, the other in the Twentieth Year, of His present Majesty's Reign, to prevent the spreading of the Distemper amongst the Horned Cattle. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Cattle Theft (Scotland) Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 34	13 May 1748
An Act to amend and enforce so much of an Act made in the Nineteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, as relates to the more effectual disarming The Highlands in Scotland, and restraining the Use of the Highland Dress, and to Masters and Teachers of Private Schools, and Chaplains, and to explain a Clause in another Act, made in the same Year, relating to Letters of Orders of Episcopal Ministers in Scotland, and to oblige Persons allowed to carry Arms, and the Directors of the Banks there, and certain Persons belonging to, or practising in, the Courts of Session and Justiciary, to take the Oaths, and to repeal some Clauses in an Act made in the First Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, whereby certain Encouragements are given to Landlords and Tenants in Scotland, who should continue in their Duty and Loyalty to His said late Majesty, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Private acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Naturalizing Caesar and Charles de Missy Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 1	16 December 1747
An Act for naturalizing Cæsar de Missy and Charles de Missy.
Francis Earl Brooke's Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 2	25 March 1748
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of the Right Honourable Francis Earl Brooke, in the County of Southampton, in Trustees, to be sold, and for laying out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of other Hereditaments, of equal or greater Value, to be settled in Lieu thereof, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Lord Trentham's Marriage Settlement Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 3	25 March 1748
An Act for empowering Granville Leveson Gower, commonly called Lord Trentham, to raise Portions for Younger Children; and also to explain and amend certain Powers for making Jointures, in the Settlement made on his Marriage with Elizabeth his late Wife.
James Stanley's Name Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 4	25 March 1748
An Act to enable James Stanley Esquire, commonly called Lord Strange, Eldest Son and Heir Apparent of Edward Earl of Derby, and his Issue by Lucy his Wife (late Lucy Smith), to take and use the Surname of Smith, and bear the Arms of Smith and Hertz.
Robert and Elizabeth Byng's Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 5	25 March 1748
An Act for vesting the settled Estate late of the Honourable Robert Byng Esquire, deceased, and Elizabeth his Wife, in the County of Hertford, in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Money arising by such Sale for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Viscount Lanesborough's Will Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 6	25 March 1748
An Act for enroling the Will of George late Viscount Lanesborough, in the Kingdom of Ireland, and making the Exemplification thereof Evidence in all Courts in Great Britain and Ireland.
Badbury (Wiltshire) Inclosure Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 7	25 March 1748
An Act to confirm and establish an Agreement for enclosing and dividing certain Common Fields, in the Hamlet of Badbury, in the County of Wilts.
Enabling Robert Burton, late Lingen, and heirs male to take surname of Burton.			21 Geo. 2. c. 8	25 March 1748
An Act to enable Robert Burton, lately called Robert Lingen, and the Heirs Male of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Burton only, pursuant to the Will of Thomas Burton Esquire, deceased.
Manors of Woking, Chobham and Bagshot Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 9	25 March 1748
An Act to enable His Majesty to grant the Inheritance of the Manors of Wookeing, Chabham, and Bagshott, and other Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Surrey, to Abel Walter Esquire and his Heirs.
Naturalization of Anthony and David Andre and Others Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 10	25 March 1748
An Act for naturalizing Anthony Andrê, David André, and others.
Vesting a moiety of Sir George Strode's estates in Dorset and Somerset, pursuant to his will, in Francis Earl Brooke and partition of said estates made by virtue of a decree of Court of Chancery.			21 Geo. 2. c. 11	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting a Morety of the late Sir George Strode's Estates, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, in the Right Honourable Francis Earl Brooke, as the same is now held and enjoyed by him, pursuant to Sir George Strode's Will, and the Partition of the said Estates made by virtue of a Decree of the Court of Chancery.
Sir Orlando Humfreys' Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 12	13 May 1748
An Act for the Sale of certain Lands, in the Parishes of Barking and Dagenham, in the County of Essex, Part of the Estate of the late Sir Orlando Humfreys Baronet, deceased, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Carthew's Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 13	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of Suffolk, late the Estate of Thomas Carthew Esquire, deceased, in his Executors, to enable them to convey the same, pursuant to Articles entered into for the Purchase thereof.
Henry Fleetwood's estate in Lancashire: sale and purchase of another.			21 Geo. 2. c. 14	13 May 1748
An Act for Sale of the Estate late of Henry Fleetwood Esquire, deceased, in the County of Lancaster, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same, and for laying out the Surplus of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled to the Uses of a former Settlement.
Thomas and Anne Lloyd's estate: sale for payment of incumbrances and settling others.			21 Geo. 2. c. 15	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting certain Estates of Thomas Lloyd Esquire and Ann his Wife in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and for settling other Estates to the Uses in their Marriage Settlement.
Vesting George Dawson's lands in Kingston upon Hull and Yorkshire in Roper Dawson, his son and heir, upon his undertaking to discharge incumbrances affecting them and to make provision for siblings.			21 Geo. 2. c. 16	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting the Equity of Redemption of divers Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in Kingston upon Hull, and the County of York, late the Estate of George Dawson Esquire, deceased, in Roper Dawson his Eldest Son and Heir, upon his undertaking to discharge the several Encumbrances affecting the same, and to make a Provision for his Brothers and Sisters.
Confirmation and rendering more effectual an agreement between James Fox and John Bridges for exchanging lands in Cobham (Surrey).			21 Geo. 2. c. 17	13 May 1748
An Act for confirming an Agreement between James Fox and John Bridges Esquires, for exchanging certain Lands, in the Parish of Cobham, in the County of Surrey, and for rendering the said Agreement more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
George Chasin's Estates Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 18	13 May 1748
An Act for Sale of the settled Estate of George Chasin Esquire, in the Counties of Southampton and Surrey, for paying off and discharging several Debts and Encumbrances, and for settling Lands in the County of Somerset, in Lieu thereof, to the like Uses.
Joseph Bank's Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 19	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting the settled Estate late of Joseph Banks the Elder Esquire, deceased, in the Parish of Saint James, within the Liberty of Westminster, in Trustees, in order to make Sale thereof, and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the same Uses.
Estate of Hugh Naish Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 20	13 May 1748
An Act for confirming certain Articles of Agreement, between the Creditors of Hugh Naish Esquire and the Trustees named in an Act of Parliament of the Eleventh Year of His present Majesty, for vesting the Real and Personal Estates of the said Hugh Naish in Trustees, for the Benefit of his Creditors, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Repealing of part and explaining and amending other parts of an Act concerning Anthony Keck's estate.			21 Geo. 2. c. 21	13 May 1748
An Act for repealing of Part, and for explaining and amending other Parts, of an Act passed in the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for charging, selling, and applying, Part of the settled Estate of Anthony Keck Esquire, for raising Money, towards the Purchase of the Manors of Dalby and Broughton, in the County of Leicester, contracted for pursuant to the Will of Anthony Keck his Grandfather, and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Corbet Kynaston's Estate Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 22	13 May 1748
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Corbet Kynaston Esquire, deceased, for the Payment of Debts affecting the same, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Raising money from an estate in Middlesex given by Lawrence Sheriff for founding and maintaining a school and almshouses in Rugby (Warwickshire) for rebuilding said school or purchasing messuages and ground and for better support of said charity.			21 Geo. 2. c. 23	13 May 1748
An Act for raising Money out of an Estate in the County of Middlesex, given by Lawrence Sheriff, for the founding and maintaining a School and Alms-houses at Rugby, in the County of Warwick, to be applied in re-building the said School, or purchasing One or more Messuage or Messuages, together with some Ground adjoining thereto, and for the Support of the said Charity.
Richard Williams' Estates Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 24	13 May 1748
An Act for vesting the Estates of Richard Williams a Bankrupt (which were settled on his Marriage with Sarah Williams his present Wife) in the Assigness under the Commission of Bankruptcy awarded against him, to be sold, for Payment of his Debts, and for making a Provision for the said Sarah Williams and her Issue, in such Manner as therein is mentioned.
Faceby (Yorkshire, North Riding) Inclosure etc. Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 25	13 May 1748
An Act for enclosing, dividing, and exchanging, the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, and other Grounds, in the Manor and Township of Faceby, in Cleveland, in the North Riding of the County of York, and for providing certain Recompenses to the Impropriators and Vicar of Faceby, in Lieu of Tithes.
Drypool (Yorkshire) Inclosure Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 26	13 May 1748
An Act to confirm and establish an Agreement, for enclosing and dividing a large Open Common Pasture Ground, called Somergangs, otherwise Somergams, in the Parish of Drypool, in the County of York.
Holton (Lincolnshire) Inclosure Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 27	13 May 1748
An Act for confirming and establishing Agreements, for enclosing and exchanging Lands in Holton, in the County of Lincoln, and for rendering the same more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Langwith, Plesley, Stoney Houghton and Shirbrook (Derbyshire) inclosures.			21 Geo. 2. c. 28	13 May 1748
An Act for enclosing certain Common Pasture Grounds, within the Manors and Parishes of Langwith and Plesley, and the Hamlets of Stoney Houghton and Shirbrook, in the said Parishes, in the County of Derby.
Richard Weddell's Name etc. Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 29	13 May 1748
An Act to enable Richard Weddell Esquire (lately called Richard Black) and his Issue to take and bear the Surname and Arms of Weddell, pursuant to the Will of Thomas Weddell Esquire, deceased, and for empowering the said Richard Weddell, and those in Remainder after him, to make Leases of the Estates devised to him and them by the said Will.
Naturalization of John Thorbecke Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 30	13 May 1748
An Act for naturalizing John Thorbooke.
Naturalization of Peter Neau Act 1747			21 Geo. 2. c. 31	13 May 1748
An Act for naturalizing Peter Neau.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 19 - 20th to the 23rd Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 25. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 416–660 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. p. 111 – via Google Books.

1748 (22 Geo. 2)

The second session of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 29 November 1748 until 13 June 1749.

This session was also traditionally cited as 22 G. 2.

Public acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Taxation Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 1	22 December 1748
An Act for continuing and granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-nine. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Land Tax Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 2	16 February 1749
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-nine. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Prize Causes Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 3	16 February 1749
An Act declaring the Authority of the Commissioners appointed by His Majesty under the Great Seal of Great Britain, for receiving, hearing, and determining, Appeals in Causes of Prizes. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)
Kent Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 4	16 February 1749
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from the Well at the North West End of the Town or Village of Farnborough, in the County of Kent, to a Place called Riverhill, in the Parish of Sevenoaks, in the said County.
Mutiny Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 5	22 March 1749
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Maryport Harbour Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 March 1749
An Act for repairing, enlarging, and preserving, the Harbour of Ellenfoot, in the County of Cumberland.
Northumberland Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 March 1749
An Act for repairing the Road from The West Cowgate, near the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne, through the West End of Kenton, Pont Eland, Higham Dykes, Newham Edge, Belsay Mill, and South Middleton, to the North Side of the River Wanspeck, in the County of Northumberland.
Kent Roads (No. 2) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 March 1749
An Act to continue Two Acts of Parliament, One of the First, and the other of the Ninth, Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and enlarging the Road leading from the House called The Sign of the Bills in the Parish of St Margaret in Rochester, to Maidstone, and other Road therein mentioned, in the County of Kent, and to rendering the same more effectual.
Northumberland Roads (No. 2) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 March 1749
An Act for repairing the Road from North Shields, in the County of Northumberland, to the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Anstruther Easter Beer Duties Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 March 1749
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots upon every Scots Pint of Beer and Ale, which shall be sold or vended, brewed, brought in, or tapped for Sale, within the Town of Anstrather Easter and Liberties thereof.
Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 March 1749
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds, in the several Parishes of Sutton, Mepall, Witcham, Chatteris, Doddington, and a Place called Byal Fen, in the Isle of Ely, and County of Cambridge, and also in the Parishes of Somersham and Pidley with Fenton, in the County of Huntingdon.
Buxton to Manchester Road Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 March 1749
An Act for continuing and making more effectual Two Acts of Parliament, the one passed in the Eleventh Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, and the other in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from Sherbrooke Hill, near Buxton and Chapel in the Frith, in the County of Derby, through the Town of Stockport, in the County of Chester, to Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, and for amending other Roads adjoining to the Road directed to be repaired by the first-mentioned Act.
Kinghorn Beer Duties Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 March 1749
An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, upon every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Kinghorn and Liberties thereof.
Middlesex and Hertfordshire Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 March 1749
An Act for continuing and making more effectual Two Acts of Parliament, for repairing the Highway between a certain Place called Kilburn Bridge, in the County of Middlesex, and Sparrows Herne, in the County of Hertford.
Hereford Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1749
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the several Roads therein mentioned, leading into the Town of Leominster, in the County of Hereford, and for making the said Act more effectual.
Denver, etc. (Norfolk and Cambridge) Drainage Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1749
An Act for draining and improving certain Fen Lands, within the Manors and Parishes of Upwell and Outwell, and the Parishes of Denver and Welney, in the Isle of Ely, and Counties of Cambridge and Norfolk.
Northamptonshire Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1749
An Act for effectually amending and repairing the Road leading from Wansford Bridge, in the County of Northampton, to the Town of Stamford, in the County of Lincoln.
Hereford Roads (No. 2) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 18	26 May 1749
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the several Roads leading into the City of Hereford.
Isle of Ely Drainage (No. 2) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 19	26 May 1749
An Act for the more effectual draining and preserving the several Fen Lands and Field Lands, in the Bounds and Precincts of Whittlesey, in the Isle of Ely, in the County of Cambridge.
Bristol, Paving, etc. Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 20	26 May 1749
An Act for making more effectual an Act passed in the Eleventh and Twelfth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, for the better preserving the Navigation of the Rivers Avon and Froome, and for cleansing, paving, and enlightening, the Streets of the City of Bristol, so far as the same Act relates to the paving and enlightening the said Streets, and for the regulating Hackney Coachmen, Halliers, Draymen, and Carters, and the Markets and Sellers of Hay and Straw, within the said City and Liberties thereof.
Church of Scotland, etc. Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 21	26 May 1749
An Act for explaining and amending an Act passed in the Seventeenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, An Act for raising and establishing a Fund, for a Provision for the Widows and Children of the Ministers of the Church of Scotland, and of the Heads, Principals, and Masters, of the Universities of Saint Andrews, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. (Repealed by 19 Geo. 3. c. 20)
Weymouth Harbour Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 22	26 May 1749
An Act for the better ascertaining, recovering, and collecting, certain Duties, commonly called Petty Customs, or Wharfage, payable upon the Importation and Exportation of Goods and Merchandizes into or out of the Harbour of the Borough and Town of Waymouth and Melcombe Regis, in the County of Dorset, and also of Ballast and Harbour Duties, payable in respect of Ships and Vessels coming into and going out of the said Harbour, and for the better repairing, and keeping in Repair, the said Harbour, and the Wharfs and other public Buildings and Works within the said Borough and Town.
National Debt Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 23	26 May 1749
An Act to charge the Sinking Fund with the Payment of Annuities, in Discharge of Navy, Victualing, and Transport Bills, and Ordnance Debentures, to the Amount therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Hue and Cry Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 24	26 May 1749
An Act for remedying Inconveniencies which may happen by Proceedings in Actions on the Statutes of Hue and Cry. (Repealed for England and Wales by Criminal Statutes Repeal Act 1827 (7 & 8 Geo. 4. c. 27) and for India by Criminal Law (India) Act 1828 (9 Geo. 4. c. 74))
Post Office Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 25	26 May 1749
An Act to explain and amend so much of an Act made in the Ninth Year of the Reign of Queen Anne, intituled, "An Act for establishing a General Post office for all Her Majesty's Dominions, and for settling a Weekly Sum, out of the Revenues thereof, for the Service of the War, and other Her Majesty's Occasions," as relates to Horses or Furniture to be let to Persons riding Post. (Repealed by 7 Will. 4 & 1 Vict. c. 32)
Hereford Roads (No. 3) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 26	26 May 1749
An Act for repairing and widening the several Roads leading into the Town of Ross, in the County of Hereford.
Frauds by Workmen Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 27	26 May 1749
An Act for the more effectual preventing of Frauds and Abuses committed by Persons employed in the Manufacture of Hats, and in the Woollen, Linen, Fustian, Cotton, Iron, Leather, Fur, Hemp, Flax, Mohair, and Silk Manufactures; and for preventing unlawful Combinations of Journeymen Dyers and Journeymen Hotpressers, and of all Persons employed in the said several Manufactures, and for the better Payment of their Wages.
Bristol Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 28	26 May 1749
An Act for continuing Two Acts of Parliament, the One, passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for amending the several Roads leading from the City of Bristol, and the other, passed in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, to explain and amend the same Act, and for making the said Acts more effectual, and also for repairing other Roads therein mentioned.
Argyllshire Valuation Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 29	26 May 1749
An Act for making an authentic Roll of Valuation for the Shire of Argyll.
Settlement of Moravians in America Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 30	26 May 1749
An Act for encouraging the People known by the Name of Unitas Fratrum, or United Brethren, to settle in His Majesty's Colonies in America.
Southwark Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 31	26 May 1749
An Act for opening and making a new Road from the East End of New Street, in the Parish of Saint John, Southwark, to and through the several Places therein mentioned, and for keeping the said Road in Repair for the future.
Yorkshire and Durham Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 32	26 May 1749
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road leading from Boroughbridge, in the County of York, through North Allerton, in the same County, to Croft Bridge, on the River Tees, and from thence, through Darlington, in the County of Durham, to the City of Durham, and for making the same more effectual.
Navy Act 1748 or the Consolidation Act 1749 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 33	26 May 1749
An Act for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea. (Repealed by Naval Discipline Act 1860)
Isle of Ely Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 34	26 May 1749
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for making a new Road, and for repairing and amending the ancient Road, between the Towns of Wisbech and March, in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge."
Surrey and Sussex Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 35	26 May 1749
An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from the Town of Kingston upon Thames, in the County of Surry, to a Place called Sheetbridge, near Petersfield, in the County of Southampton, and also the Road from Hindhead Heath, through Fernhurst Lane and Midhurst, to the City of Chichester, in the County of Sussex.
Importation Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 36	26 May 1749
An Act for the more effectual preventing the Importation and Wear of Foreign Embroidery and Brocade, and of Gold and Silver Thread, Lace, or other Work made of Gold or Silver Wire, manufactured in Foreign Parts. (Repealed by Customs Law Repeal Act 1825 (6 Geo. 4. c. 105))
Taxation Act (No. 3) 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 37	26 May 1749
An Act for the better securing His Majesty's Duties upon Coal, Culm, and Cinders, exported beyond Sea. (Repealed by Customs Law Repeal Act 1825 (6 Geo. 4. c. 105))
Keeping, etc., of Gunpowder Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 38	26 May 1749
An Act to prevent the Mischiefs which may happen by keeping too great Quantities of Gunpowder in any one Place, or carrying too great Quantities of Gunpowder together from one Place to another. (Repealed by 11 Geo. 3. c. 35)
Yorkshire Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 39	26 May 1749
An Act for enlarging the Powers granted by an Act, passed in the Sixteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road from Boroughbridge, in the County of York, to Catherick, in the same County, and from thence to Piersbridge, on the River Tees.
Ramsgate and Sandwich Harbours Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 40	26 May 1749
An Act for enlarging and maintaining the Harbour of Ramsgate, and for cleansing, amending, and preserving, the Haven of Sandwich.
Land Tax (Commissioners) Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 41	13 June 1749
An Act for rectifying Mistakes in the Names of several of the Commissioners appointed to put in Execution the Act for granting a Land Tax for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight; and for appointing other Commissioners, together with those named in the said Act, to put in Execution an Act for granting a Land Tax for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-nine, and for directing the Names of Collectors of the said Tax to be certified to the Receivers General, and for Relief of the Borough of Honiton, as to Arrears of the Land Tax, and the House and Window Taxes, for the Years One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-seven and One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-eight. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Supply, etc. Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 42	13 June 1749
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, out of the Sinking Fund, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-nine, and for enabling His Majesty to raise a further Sum of One Million, for the Uses and Purposes therein mentioned, and for further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament, and for applying a certain Sum, for defraying certain Charges and Allowances to the Officers and Private Gentlemen of the Reduced Troops of Horse Guards, and for continuing the Bounties on the Exportation of British and Irish Linens, and for making forth Duplicates of Exchequer Bills, Lottery Tickets, Receipts, Annuity Orders, or other Orders, lost, burnt, or otherwise destroyed. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Worcestershire Roads Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 43	13 June 1749
An Act for the further enlarging the Term and Powers granted and continued by Two Acts of Parliament, the One passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, for repairing the Roads from the City of Worcester, through the Borough of Droitwich, to Dyers Bridge, near Bromsgrove, in the County of Worcester, and also for repairing the Roads from Dyer's Bridge, through the Town of Bromsgrove, to Spadesbourn Bridge, and from Droitwich to Bradley Brook, in the same County.
Discharged Soldiers, etc. Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 44	13 June 1749
An Act to enable such Officers, Mariners, and Soldiers, as have been in His Majesty's Service since His Accession to the Throne, to exercise Trades. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Whale Fishery Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 45	13 June 1749
An Act for the further Encouragement and Enlargement of the Whale Fishery, and for continuing such Laws as are therein mentioned relating thereto, and for the Naturalization of such Foreign Protestants as shall serve, for the Time therein mentioned, on Board such Ships as shall be fitted out for the said Fishery. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Continuance of Laws, etc. Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 46	13 June 1749
An Act to continue several Laws, for preventing Exactions of the Occupiers of Locks and Wears upon the River Thames Westward, and for ascertaining the Rates of Water Carriage upon the said River, and for continuing, explaining, and amending, the several Laws for the better Regulation of Attornies and Solicitors, and for regulating the Price and Assize of Bread, and for preventing the spreading of the Distemper amongst the Horned Cattle, and also for making further Regulations with respect to Attornies and Solicitors, and for further preventing the spreading of the Distemper amongst the Horned Cattle, and for the more frequent Return of Writs in the Counties Palatine of Chester and Lancaster, and for ascertaining the Method of levying Writs of Execution against the Inhabitants of Hundreds, and for allowing Quakers to make Affirmation, in Cases where an Oath is or shall be required. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 116))
Small Debts, Southwark, etc. Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 47	13 June 1749
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts, within the Town and Borough of Southwark, and the several Parishes of Saint Saviour, Saint Mary at Newington, Saint Mary Magdalen Bermondsey, Christ Church, Saint Mary Lambeth, and Saint Mary at Rotherhith, in the County of Surry, and the several Precincts and Liberties of the same.
Treason Outlawries (Scotland) Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 48	13 June 1749
An Act to ascertain and establish the Method of proceeding to and upon Outlawries for High Treason and Misprision of High Treason, in Scotland. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977)
Fish Market, Westminster Act 1748 (repealed)			22 Geo. 2. c. 49	13 June 1749
An Act for making a free Market for the Sale of Fish, in the City of Westminster, and for preventing the Forestalling and Monopolizing of Fish, and for allowing the Sale of Fish under the Dimensions mentioned in a Clause contained in an Act of the First Year of His late Majesty's Reign, in case the same are taken with a Hook. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Shoreditch Lighting and Watching Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 50	13 June 1749
An Act for the better repairing the Highways and cleansing the Streets within the Parish of Saint Leonard, Shoreditch, in the County of Middlesex, and for better enlightening the open Places, Streets, Lanes, Passages, and Courts, there, and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles within the said Parish.
Stockton to Barnard Castle Road Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 51	13 June 1749
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twentieth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road leading from the Town of Stockton upon Tees to Darlington, and from thence, through Winston, to Barnard Castle, in the same County, and for the effectual amending of the same.
Crown Lands (Forfeited Estates) Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 52	13 June 1749
An Act for vesting the several Estates of James late Earl of Derwentwater and Charles Radcliffe, deceased, comprized in several Settlements therein mentioned, in Trustees, for an absolute Estate of Inheritance, for the Benefit of the Royal Hospital at Greenwich, and for raising certain Sums of Money, out of Part of the said Estates, for the Relief of the Children of the said Charles Radcliffe.

Private acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
East Woodhey and Hollington (Hampshire) Inclosure Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 1	16 February 1749
An Act for enclosing and dividing East Woodhey Down, and the Open and Common Fields of East Woodhey and Hollington, in the County of Southampton, pursuant to an Agreement entered into for that Purpose.
John Griffin Whitwell's Name Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 2	16 February 1749
An Act for enabling John Griffin Whitwell Esquire and his Issue to take and use the Surname and Arms of Griffin.
Samuel Grundy's Name Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 3	16 February 1749
An Act to enable Samuel Grundy (now called Samuel Swinfen) and the Heirs Male of his Body to take and use the Surname and Arms of Swinfen.
Naturalization of Klencke, Grand and Colombies Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 4	16 February 1749
An Act for naturalizing Martin Klencke, John James Grand, and Anthony Colombies.
Naturalization of Gabriel Guillon Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 5	16 February 1749
An Act for naturalizing Gabriel Guillon.
Confirming an order and rule of Court of Common Pleas for assessing lands in the manor of Betlow, to parochial rates and levies of and in Tring (Hertfordshire).			22 Geo. 2. c. 6	22 March 1749
An Act for confirming an Order and Rule of the Court of Common Pleas, for assessing certain Lands and Tenements, in the Manor of Betlow, to the Parochial Rates and Levies of and in the Parish of Tring, in the County of Hertford.
To confirm and establish an agreement concerning Wakerley and Wittering (Northamptonshire) Inclosure Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 7	22 March 1749
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement for dividing and enclosing certain Open Fields and Lands, in the Manors of Wakerley and Wittering, in the County of Northampton.
Confirming articles of agreement and an award concerning Norton juxta Twicross (Leicestershire) Inclosure Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 8	22 March 1749
An Act for confirming Articles of Agreement and in Award, for enclosing and dividing the Heaths, Wastes, Fields, and Common Grounds, in the Township of Norton juxta Twecross, in the County of Leicester.
Settling a yearly payment to rector of Broughton (Buckinghamshire) for time being, in lieu of tithes.			22 Geo. 2. c. 9	22 March 1749
An Act for settling a certain Yearly Payment to the Rector of Broughton, in the County of Bucks, for the Time being, in Lieu of Tithes, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Explaining and amending a power given in Charlotte and Richard Luther's marriage settlement and making it more effectual for benefit of their children.			22 Geo. 2. c. 10	22 March 1749
An Act for explaining and amending a Power given by the Marriage Settlement of Richard Luther Esquire and Charlotte his Wife, and for making the same more effectual, for the Benefit of the Children of that Marriage.
Empowering the committee of John Roger's estate to make surrenders and leases of freehold and leasehold estates, during his lunacy.			22 Geo. 2. c. 11	22 March 1749
An Act for empowering the Committee of the Estate of John Rogers Esquire, a Lunatick, to make Surrenders and Leases of the Freehold and Leasehold Estates of the said Lunatick, during his Lunacy.
Enabling Charles and Frances, his wife, Fitz Roy to take additional surname and bear the arms of Scudamore.			22 Geo. 2. c. 12	22 March 1749
An Act to enable and oblige Charles Fitz Roy Esquire and Frances his Wife, and the Issue of her Body, to take and use the additional Surname and bear the Arms of Scudamore.
Authorising Thomas Harrison to take surname of Kimpson.			22 Geo. 2. c. 13	22 March 1749
An Act for authorizing and empowering Thomas Harrison to take and use the Surname of Kimpson, in Performance of a Condition contained in the Will of Thomas Kimpson Clerk, deceased.
Enabling Joseph Foster to take surname of Barham.			22 Geo. 2. c. 14	22 March 1749
An Act to enable Joseph Foster Barham Esquire and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Barham, pursuant to the Will of Henry Barham Esquire, deceased.
Samuel Rash divorce from Dorothy Fuller Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 15	22 March 1749
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Samuel Rash Gentleman with Dorothy Fuller his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Naturalization of Renner and Pritzler Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 16	22 March 1749
An Act for naturalizing George William Renner and Christopher Frederick Pritzler.
Naturalization of Magdalen Aldworth Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 17	22 March 1749
An Act for naturalizing Magdalen Aldworth.
Naturalization of Charles Louis Courant Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 18	22 March 1749
An Act for naturalizing Charles Louis Courant.
Divesting Crown of reversion in fee simple of manors of Spalding and Holbech and connected lands in Lincolnshire and of ground and buildings in Saint Martin in the Fields (Middlesex), expectant on certain estates tail, and for vesting them in persons therein named for intent the same may be barred by proper methods of law.			22 Geo. 2. c. 19	26 May 1749
An Act for divesting the Crown of the Reversion in Fee Simple of and in the Manors of Spalding and Holbech, and of several Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, to the same belonging, in the County of Lincoln, and of and in a Piece or Parcel of Ground, in the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex, and the Buildings thereon, expectant on certain Estates Tail, and for vesting the same in certain other Persons therein named, to the Intent the same may be barred, by proper Methods in Law, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Charles Earl of Peterborough's estate: sale of lands in counties of Kincardine and Aberdeen for payment of debts.			22 Geo. 2. c. 20	26 May 1749
An Act to enable Charles Earl of Peterborow, or the other Heirs of Entail, to sell Lands in the Counties of Kincarden and Aberdeen, for Payment of Debts charged thereupon, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Bishopric of London Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 21	26 May 1749
An Act to enable the Bishop of London, or his Successors, to demise or sell the Capital Messuage, or Mansion-house, called London House, for the Benefit of the Bishopric of London.
Bishop of Salisbury's Personal Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 22	26 May 1749
An Act for applying Part of the Personal Estate of Gilbert late Lord Bishop of Salisbury, for the purchasing of Lands or Rents in Perpetuity, in Scotland, to be settled to several Charitable Uses and Purposes in his Will mentioned.
Confirming, establishing and rendering more effectual an agreement between Henry Lord Teynham and Sir Francis Curson for partition of John Powell's estate.			22 Geo. 2. c. 23	26 May 1749
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement between Henry Lord Teynham and Sir Francis Curson Baronet, for a Partition of the Estate of John Powel Esquire, deceased and for rendering the said Agreement more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
William Viscount Vane's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 24	26 May 1749
An Act for raising Money upon the settled Estate of William Lord Viscount Vane, for the Payment of his Debts.
Charles Viscount Fane's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 25	26 May 1749
An Act for Sale of the Inheritance of Part of the settled Estate of Charles Lord Viscount Fane, in the County of Devon, and in the County of Limerick in the Kingdom of Ireland, for discharging Debts and Encumbrances, and also for settling another Estate, in the County of Berks, in Lieu thereof, and for securing a Rent Charge to Mary Viscountess Fane, as a Compensation for her Estate for Life in the Premises in the County of Devon.
Sir Richard Vyvyan's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 26	26 May 1749
An Act to enable the making of Leases and Setts of Mines of the Estates of Sir Richard Vyvyan Baronet, an Infant, in the Counties of Cornwall and Devon, during his Minority.
Sir John Williams' Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 27	26 May 1749
An Act for selling the Manors, Advowson, Rectory, Woods, Lands, and Hereditaments, devised by the Will of Sir John Williams Knight, deceased, for the Purposes therein mentioned, and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
William Levinz's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 28	26 May 1749
An Act for discharging the Estate of William Levinz Esquire, in Bilby, Ranby, and Stiriop, in the County of Nottingham, from a Yearly Payment of Thirty Pounds, given by Sir Creswell Levinz Knight for Charitable Uses, and for charging the same on his Estate at Grove, in the same County.
Ebenezer and William Marlow's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 29	26 May 1749
An Act for vesting the undivided Fifth Part of divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Sussex, the Estate of Ebenezer Marlow and William Marlow his Son, an Infant, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Nathaniel Cotton's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 30	26 May 1749
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of Nathaniel Cotton, Doctor in Physic, lying in the County of Hertford, in Trustees, in Trust to sell the same, and to lay out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.
John Lockwood's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 31	26 May 1749
An Act for vesting the Inheritance of the Real Estate late of John Lockwood Gentleman, deceased, in Trustees, for the Payment of the Encumbrances charged upon the same by virtue of, and under, his Will.
Nicholas Glynn's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 32	26 May 1749
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of Nicholes Glynn Esquire, deceased, for discharging Encumbrances; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Walter Hawksworth's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 33	26 May 1749
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Walter Hawksworth Esquire, in the County of York, in him and his Heirs, and for settling the Manor of Hawksworth, in the same County, in Lieu thereof, to the like Uses.
William Robinson Lytton's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 34	26 May 1749
An Act for disposing of Part of the Real Estate of William Robinson Lytton Esquire, deceased, directed by his Will to be sold, for raising Portions for his Daughters, in order to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Francis Gwyn's estate in Devon: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and sister's portions.			22 Geo. 2. c. 35	26 May 1749
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Francis Gwyn Esquire, in the County of Devon, for raising Money to discharge his Sisters Portions, and other Encumbrances affecting the same, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Mary Middleton's estates in Twickenham (Middlesex): sale and vesting money in trustees for the same uses to which said estate stands settled.			22 Geo. 2. c. 36	26 May 1749
An Act for Sale of a Messuage, and certain Freehold and Copyhold Lands and Hereditaments, in Twickenham, in the County of Middlesex, the Estate of Mary Middleton Widow and others, and for vesting the Money arising thereby in Trustees, for the same Uses to which the said Estate now stands settled.
Watlington (Norfolk) Inclosure Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 37	26 May 1749
An Act for enclosing and dividing certain Commons and Wastes, within the Manor and Parish of Watlington, in the County of Norfolk.
Robert Lynch's Name Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 38	26 May 1749
An Act to enable Robert Lynch Esquire to assume and take upon him the Name of Blosse.
Naturalization of Frederick Christopher Kemp Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 39	26 May 1749
An Act for naturalizing Frederick Christopher Kempe.
Naturalization of Peter Auriol Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 40	26 May 1749
An Act for naturalizing Peter Auriol.
Henry Viscount Dillon's Estates Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 41	13 June 1749
An Act for Sale of several Estates, in the Counties of Mayo and Roscommon, in the Kingdom of Ireland, belonging to Henry late Lord Viscount Dillon, for Payment of Debts, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Catherine Lady Lymington's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 42	13 June 1749
An Act for selling the settled Estate of Catherine commonly called Lady Lymington, for discharging several Debts and Encumbrances, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
John Raymond's Estate Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 43	13 June 1749
An Act for Sale of Part of the settled Estate of John Raymond, a Bankrupt, and for applying Part of the Money arising by such Sale, as Part of the said Bankrupt's Estate, liable to Distribution amongst his Creditors, and for laying out the Residue in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled as therein is mentioned.
Paul Mansfield's Estates Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 44	13 June 1749
An Act for Sale of divers Lands and Tenements, in Twickenham, in the County of Middlesex, devised by the Will of Paul Mansfield, deceased, pursuant to an Agreement for that Purpose, and for the Benefit of his Grandchildren.
Broad Blunsdon (Wiltshire) Inclosure Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 45	13 June 1749
An Act for confirming and establishing certain Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields and Common Grounds, in the Tithing of Broad Blunsdon, in the County of Wilts, and making the same more effectual for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Annexing rectory of Glaston (Rutlandshire) to office of master/keeper of house/college of Saint Peter at Cambridge University.			22 Geo. 2. c. 46	13 June 1749
An Act for annexing the Rectory of Glaston, in the County of Rutland, to the Office of Master or Keeper of the House or College of Saint Peter, in the University of Cambridge.
Thomas Brereton's Name Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 47	13 June 1749
An Act for authorizing and empowering Thomas Brereton Esquire and his Heirs to take and use the Surname of Salusbury.
Naturalization of Emanuel Bowler Act 1748			22 Geo. 2. c. 48	13 June 1749
An Act for naturalizing Emanuel Bowler.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 19 - 20th to the 23rd Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 25. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 662–890 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 111–112 – via Google Books.

1749 (23 Geo. 2)

See also: List of acts of the Parliament of Ireland, 1701–1750 § 23 Geo. 2 (1749)

The third session of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 16 November 1749 until 12 April 1750.

This session was also traditionally cited as 23 G. 2.

Public acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
National Debt (No. 1) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 1	20 December 1749
An Act for reducing the several Annuities which now carry an Interest after the Rate of Four Pounds per Centum per Annum to the several Rates of Interest therein mentioned.
Land Tax Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 2	20 December 1749
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Taxation Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 3	14 March 1750
An Act for continuing and granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Mutiny Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 4	14 March 1750
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Manchester Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 5	14 March 1750
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and amending the Roads leading from the Town of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, through the Town of Ashton under Line, and Parish of Mottram Longdendale, and from thence to Salter's Brook, in the County Palatine of Chester.
Great Yarmouth Haven Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 6	14 March 1750
An Act for repairing, improving, and maintaining the Haven and Piers of Great Yarmouth, and for depthening and making more navigable the several Rivers emptying themselves into the said Haven, and also for preserving Ships wintering therein from Accidents by Fire.
Lancashire Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 7	14 March 1750
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted and continued by Two former Acts of Parliament, for repairing, widening, and amending, the Roads from Wigan to Preston, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and for making the said Acts more effectual.
Northamptonshire Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 8	14 March 1750
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted and continued by Two Acts of Parliament for amending the Highways leading from Brampton Bridge, to Welford Bridge, in the County of Northampton, and the great Post Road from Morter-Pitt Hill to Chain-Bridge, leading into Market Harborough, in the County of Leicester, and for explaining and making more effectual the said Acts, and also for repairing the Roads leading from Morter-Pitt-Hill and Brampton Bridge to the Town of Northampton.
Taxation (No. 2) Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 9	14 March 1750
An Act for repealing the Duties now payable upon China Raw Silk, and for granting other Duties in Lieu thereof. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Fulham Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 10	14 March 1750
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from the Town of Fulham, in the County of Middlesex, through Fulham Fields, to the great Road near the Pound at Hammersmith, in the said County. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2))
Prosecutions for Perjury Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 11	14 March 1750
An Act to render Prosecutions for Perjury and Subornation of Perjury more easy and effectual. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
River Lune Navigation Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 12	14 March 1750
An Act for improving the Navigation of the River Loyne, otherwise called Lune; and for building a Quay or wharf near the Town of Lancaster in the County Palatine of Lancaster.
Artificers, etc. Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 13	12 April 1750
An Act for the effectual punishing of Persons convicted of seducing Artificers on the Manufactures of Great Britain or Ireland out of the Dominions of the Crown of Great Britain, and to prevent the Exportation of Utensils made Use of in the Woollen and Silk Manufactures from Great Britain or Ireland into Foreign Parts, and for the more easy and speedy Determination of Appeals allowed in certain Cases, by an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, relating to Persons employed in the several Manufactures therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Westminster Market Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 14	12 April 1750
An Act for assigning a Place proper for holding the Market in the City of Westminster, in Lieu of the ancient Market-place called The Round Woolstaple, and for regulating the said Market.
Gloucester Streets Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 15	12 April 1750
An Act for taking down several Buildings, and enlarging the Streets and Market-places, in the City of Gloucester.
National Debt Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 16	12 April 1750
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, to be raised by Annuities at Three Pounds per Centum per Annum, and charged on the Sinking Fund, transferrable at the Bank of England. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 69))
Haddington County Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 17	12 April 1750
An Act for repairing the Roads leading from Dunglas Bridge to the Town of Haddingtoun, and from thence to Ravenshawburn, in the County of Haddingtoun.
Southwark Streets Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 18	12 April 1750
An Act for enlightening the open Places, Streets, Lanes, Passages, and Courts, and for the better regulating the Nightly Watch, within the Parish of Saint John, Southwark, in the County of Surry. (Repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 (c. 2))
River Colne Navigation Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 19	12 April 1750
An Act for making more effectual several Acts of Parliament passed for cleansing and making navigable the Channel from The Hithe at Colchester to Wivenhoe, in the County of Essex, and for repairing and cleaning the Streets and Lanes of the Town of Colchester.
Growth of Raw Silk Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 20	12 April 1750
An Act for encouraging the Growth and Culture of Raw Silk in His Majesty's Colonies or Plantations in America. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Supply, etc. Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 21	12 April 1750
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of Nine Hundred Thousand Pounds, out of the Sinking Fund, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty, and for applying certain Surplus monies remaining in the Exchequer as Part of the Supply of the said Year, and for the Application of certain Savings in the Hands of the Paymaster General, and for obviating a Doubt in an Act of the Fifth Year of King George the First, in respect to the Payment of certain Annuities thereby granted, for the Improvement of Fisheries and Manufactures in Scotland, and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted this Session of Parliament, and for giving further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures or Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices, and for transferring the Bounties now payable upon the Exportation of British Sail Cloth to the Customs; and for enforcing the Laws against the clandestine Importation of Soap, Candles, and Starch, into this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
National Debt (No. 2) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 22	12 April 1750
An Act for giving further Time to the Proprietors of Annuities after the Rate of Four Pounds per Centum per Annum to subscribe the same, in the Manner, and upon the Terms, therein mentioned, and for redeeming such of the said Annuities as shall not be so subscribed, and for empowering the East India Company to raise certain Sums by transferrable Annuities.
Distemper Amongst Cattle Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 23	12 April 1750
An Act to continue several Laws, for preventing the spreading of the Distemper which now rages amongst the Horned Cattle, and for empowering His Majesty to prohibit the killing of Cow-Calves. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Herring Fishery Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 24	12 April 1750
An Act for the Encouragement of the British White Herring Fishery. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Clerk of the Hanaper Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 25	12 April 1750
An Act for making good a Deficiency upon the Revenue of the Office of Keeper or Clerk of the Hanaper, and for preventing any future Deficiency therein, to answer the public Services provided for out of the same, and for augmenting the Income of the Office of Master or Keeper of the Rolls. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Continuance of Laws, etc. Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 26	12 April 1750
An Act to continue several Laws for the better regulating of Pilots, for the conducting of Ships and Vessels from Dover, Deal, and Isle of Thanet, up the River of Thames and Medway, and for permitting Rum or Spirits of the British Sugar Plantations to be landed before the Duties of Excise are paid thereon, and to continue and amend an Act for preventing Frauds in the Admeasurement of Coals, within the City and Liberty of Westminster, and several Parishes near thereunto, and to continue several Laws, for preventing Exactions of Occupiers of Locks and Wears upon the River Thames Westward, and for ascertaining the Rates of Water Carriage upon the said River, and for the better Regulation and Government of Seamen in the Merchants Service, and also to amend so much of an Act made in the First Year of the Reign of King George the First as relates to the better Preservation of Salmon in the River Ribble, and to regulate Fees in Trials at Assizes and Nisi Prius, upon Records issuing out of the Office of Pleas of the Court of Exchequer, and for the apprehending of Persons in any County or Place upon Warrants granted by Justices of the Peace in any other County or Place, and to repeal so much of an Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second as relates to the Time during which the Office of Excise is to be kept open each Day, and to appoint for how long Time the same shall be kept open each Day for the future, and to prevent the stealing or destroying of Turnips, and to amend an Act made in the Second Year of His present Majesty, for better Regulation of Attornies and Solicitors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Small Debts, Westminster Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 27	12 April 1750
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts, within the City and Liberty of Westminster, and that Part of the Dutchy of Lancaster which adjoineth thereto.
Uniformity of Worship Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 28	12 April 1750
An Act to explain Part of an Act passed in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Years of the Reign of King Charles the Second, for the Uniformity of Public Prayers and Administration of Sacraments, and also Part of an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, for the Ministers of the Church to be of sound Religion. (Repealed by Clerical Subscription Act 1865)
Importation, etc. Act 1749 or the Iron Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 29	12 April 1750
An Act to encourage the importation of pig and bar iron from his Majesty's colonies in America; and to prevent the erection of any mill or other engine for slitting or rolling of iron; or any plateing forge to work with a tilt hammer; or any furnace for making steel, in any of the said colonies. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Small Debts (Tower Hamlets) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 30	12 April 1750
An Act for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts, within The Tower Hamlets.
Trade to Africa Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 April 1750
An Act for extending and improving the Trade to Africa. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Sail Cloth Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 32	12 April 1750
An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon such Species of Sail Cloth as are therein mentioned, which shall be imported from Ireland into Great Britain, during the Time therein limited. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 59))
Small Debts, Middlesex Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 33	12 April 1750
An Act for preventing Delays and Expences in the Proceedings in the County Court of Middlesex, and for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small Debts in the said County Court.
Importation of Raw Silk Act 1749 (repealed)			23 Geo. 2. c. 34	12 April 1750
An Act for permitting Raw Silk, of the Growth or Produce of Persia, purchased in Russia, to be imported into this Kingdom from any Port or Place belonging to the Empire of Russia. (Repealed by Repeal of Acts Concerning Importation (No. 2) Act 1822 (3 Geo. 4. c. 42))
Saint Martin's in the Fields (Poor Relief) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 35	12 April 1750
An Act for making a better and more effectual Provision for the Relief of the Poor, for the cleansing the Streets, and for keeping a Nightly Watch, within the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, within the Liberties of the City of Westminster.
Rectory of Saint George, Southwark Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 36	12 April 1750
An Act for settling a Stipend, or Maintenance, upon the Rector of the Parish of Saint George the Martyr, in the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry, and his Successors, in Lieu of Tithes.
Hampton Court Bridge Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 37	12 April 1750
An Act for building a Bridge cross the River of Thames, from Hampton Court, in the County of Middlesex, to East Moulsey, in the County of Surry.
York and Boroughbridge Road Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 38	12 April 1750
An Act for repairing the Road from the City of York, over Skipbridge, to Boroughbridge, in the County of York.
Whitby Harbour Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 39	12 April 1750
An Act for the more effectual repairing and preserving the Piers and Harbour of Whitby, in the County of York.
Cumberland Roads Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 40	12 April 1750
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from Egremont to Dudden Bridge, Santon Bridge, and Salthouse, in the County of Cumberland.

Private acts

Short title			Citation	Royal assent
Long title
Naturalization of Ogier and Gauvain Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 1	20 December 1749
An Act for naturalizing Thomas Abraham Ogier, Peter Henry Gauvain, and others.
Naturalization of Charles Lindegren Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 2	20 December 1749
An Act for naturalizing Charles Lindegren.
Naturalization of Henry Joly Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 3	20 December 1749
An Act for naturalizing Henry Joly.
Naturalization of Germain Lavie Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 4	20 December 1749
An Act for naturalizing Germain Lavie.
Vesting in trustees the manors of Spalding and Holbeck, and other leases and estates mentioned in Lincolnshire, which were forfeited by James Duke of Monmouth put in exigent upon an indictment of high treason, to intent that the loss of record of such indictment and capias and exigent thereon may be supplied for purposes mentioned.			23 Geo. 2. c. 5	14 March 1750
An Act for vesting in Trustees, certain Leases and Estates therein mentioned, of and in the Manors of Spalding and Holbech, and of several Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, to the same belonging, in the County of Lincoln, which were forfeited by Jomes late Duke of Monmouth, put in Exigent upon an Indictment of High Treason, to the Insent that the Loss of the Record of such Indictment, and of the Capias and Exigent thereon, may be supplied, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Earl of Bradford's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 6	14 March 1750
An Act to empower the Committees of Thomas Earl of Bradford, a Lunatick, to lay out Put of his Personal Estate in the Purchase of Lands and Estates of Inheritance, for the Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling King to grant inheritance of manor of Garstang (Lancashire) and a messuage or tenement in Newbiggin in Lonsdale (Westmoreland) to trustees for Edward Walpole and heirs upon full consideration for the same.			23 Geo. 2. c. 7	14 March 1750
An Act to enable His Majesty to grant the Inheritance of the Manor of Garstang, in the County of Lancaster, and of a Messuage or Tenement in Newbigginge in Lonsdale, in the County of Westmorland, to Trustees, in Trust for the Honourable Edward Walpole Esquire and his Heirs, upon a full and valuable Consideration to be paid for the same.
Roger Mortlock's Name Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 8	14 March 1750
An Act to enable Roger Mortlock Doctor in Divinity, now called Roger Pettiward, and the Heirs of his Body, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Pettiward.
Beckford Kendall's Name Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 9	14 March 1750
An Act to enable Beckford Kendall Esquire, now called Beckford Kendall Cater, and his Issue Male, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Cater.
Naturalization of Mandrot, Chabanel, de Drusina and Others Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 10	14 March 1750
An Act for naturalizing John Peter Mandrot, Lewis Chabanel, William de Drusina, and others.
Naturalization of Isaac Schomberg Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 11	14 March 1750
An Act for naturalizing Isaac Schomberg Doctor in Physick.
Naturalization of Englebert Hake Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 12	14 March 1750
An Act for naturalizing Engelbert Hake.
Henry Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 13	12 April 1750
An Act to empower the Guardians of Henry Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, an Infant, to make Leases of his Real Estate, during his Minority.
Hugh Earl of Northumberland's Name and Arms Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 14	12 April 1750
An Act to enable Hugh Earl of Northumberland and Elizabeth Countess of Northumberland and Baroness Percy his Wife, and their Children, Progeny, and Issue, to take and use the Name of Percy, and bear and quarter the Arms of the Percys Earls of Northumberland.
Sir Thomas Moystyn's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 15	12 April 1750
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of Sir Thomas Mostyn Baronet, in the County of Anglesey, for Payment of Debts, and for providing a Recompense to his Eldest Son and Issue, in Lieu thereof.
Establishing a partition between Dame Mary Latre's and others of estates in West Thurrock and Stafford (Essex) in pursuance of several orders of the High Court of Chancery.			23 Geo. 2. c. 16	12 April 1750
An Act for establishing a Partition made between Dame Mary Lake and others, of divers Estates in the Parishes of West Thorock and Stifford, in the County of Essex, in Pursuance of several Orders of the High Court of Chancery.
John Trevor's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 17	12 April 1750
An Act for empowering Trustees to cut down and sell Timber upon the Estate late of John Trevor Esquire, in the Counties of Denbigh and Flint, for discharging his Debts, and also to make Leases of Mines in the said Counties.
Charles Churchill's Personal Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 18	12 April 1750
An Act for investing Part of the Personal Estate of Charles Churchill Esquire, deceased, in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled pursuant to an Agreement in the Settlement made on the Marriage of Charles Churchill Junior Esquire with Lady Maria Walpole.
Hugh Barker's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 19	12 April 1750
An Act for Sale of the Manor of Mursley, and other Estates, in the County of Bucks, lately belonging to Hugh Barker the Younger Esquire, deceased, pursuant to an Agreement made with him for that Purpose.
Colonel Charles Lanoe's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 20	12 April 1750
An Act for making effectual an Agreement for Sale of a Messuage at Farley Hill, in the County of Berks, with the Appurtenances, late the Estate of Colonel Charles Lanoe, deceased, to Alexander Walker Esquire.
John Hylton's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 21	12 April 1750
An Act for Sale of the Estates devised by the Will of John Hylton Esquire, deceased, and for applying the Money arising thereby in the Payment of his Debts and Legacies.
Henry and Anne Walters' Marriage Settlement (Amendment) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 22	12 April 1750
An Act for explaining and amending several Powers contained in the Settlements made on the Marriage of Henry Walters Gentleman and Anne his Wife, and for rendering the same more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.
Empowering executors and trustees of Samuel Shepheard to sell his houses and contents in Exning (Suffolk) and Cavendish Square and apply proceeds as Court of Chancery directs.			23 Geo. 2. c. 23	12 April 1750
An Act to empower the Executors and Trustees of Samuel Shepheard Esquire, deceased, to sell his Houses at Exning in Suffolk and in Cavendish Square, and the Plate and Furniture thereto belonging, and to apply the Money produced by such Sale as the Court of Chancery shall direct or appoint.
Needham and Hurleston Estates Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 24	12 April 1750
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate of John Needham Esquire and Anne his Wife, John Leche Esquire and Mary his Wife, and Elizabeth Hurleston, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and other Purposes therein mentioned.
Enabling William Cowper to settle a jointure on his wife and to grant leases of estates in Hertfordshire.			23 Geo. 2. c. 25	12 April 1750
An Act to enable William Cowper Esquire to settle a Jointure upon his present Wife, and to make Leases of certain Estates in the County of Hertford.
Robert Dolman's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 26	12 April 1750
An Act for empowering Trustees to raise Money out of the settled Estate of Robert Dolman Esquire, for discharging several Debts and Sums of Money contracted and borrowed by him.
Richard Stanley's Estates Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 27	12 April 1750
An Act for vesting the Estates of Richard Stanley Esquire, a Lunatick, lying in the Counties of Kent and Middlesex, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Payment of several Debts and Encumbrances thereon, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Thomas Sergison's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 28	12 April 1750
An Act to sell Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Sergison Esquire, and to lay out the Money arising thereby in the Purchase of Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled in Lieu thereof.
William Nisbet's Estate Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 29	12 April 1750
An Act to enable William Nisbet of Dirleton Esquire, and the Heirs of Entail for the Time being, to make Leases of Lands in the County of Haddington, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Garton Orme's Estate in Sussex Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 30	12 April 1750
An Act for raising Money by Sale on Mortgage of the Estate of Garton Orme Esquire, in the County of Sussex, for the Payment of his Debts, and the Portion of Charlotte Orme his Daughter, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Nether Heyford, Stow with nine Churches, and Bugbrooke (Northamptonshire) inclosures and recompense to rectors in lieu of tithes.			23 Geo. 2. c. 31	12 April 1750
An Act for enclosing and dividing certain Common Fields and Common Grounds, called Nether Heyford Common Fields, lying and being in the Parishes of Nether Heyford, Stow with Nine Churches, and Bugbrooke, in the County of Northampton, and for extinguishing all Right of Common in certain Meadows, Pastures, and Enclosed Grounds, in the said Parishes, and providing a Recompense to the Rectors of the said Parishes, in Lieu of Tithes.
Culcheth (Lancashire) Inclosure (Confirmation) Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 32	12 April 1750
An Act for confirming Articles of Agreement for enclosing and dividing the Commons and Waste Grounds, within the Manor of Culcheth, in the County of Lancaster.
Securing the sole property and benefit of Israel Pownoll's dredging invention to his children for a term of years.			23 Geo. 2. c. 33	12 April 1750
An Act for securing the sole Property, Benefit, and Advantage, of an Engine invented by Israel Pownoll, deceased, for raising Ballast, Sullage, and Sand, and for removing Banks, Shelves, and Shoals, in Rivers and Harbours, to the Children of the said Israel Pownoll, for a certain Term of Years.
Naturalization of Jacob Van Wylick Act 1749			23 Geo. 2. c. 34	12 April 1750
An Act for naturalizing Jacob Van Wylick.

Sources

• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 20: From the 23rd to the 26th Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Pickering, Danby, ed. (1765). The Statutes at Large. Vol. 20: From the 23rd to the 26th Year of King George II – via Internet Archive.
• Journals of the House of Commons. Vol. 25. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1803. pp. 891–1116 – via Google Books.
• Chronological Table of and Index to the Statutes. Vol. 1: To the End of the Session 59 Vict. Sess. 2 (1895) (13th ed.). London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. 1896. pp. 112–113 – via Google Books.

See also

• List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain