Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Recorder; 1385-20th century
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
Description area
Dates of existence
History
First mentioned in 1385, the recorder was chief legal advisor to the Corporation and a professional lawyer. They were usually chosen by the Corporation but were occasionally royal appointees. The post acquired some of the sheriff's legal functions in 1835.
Acquired some legal functions from Sheriff in 1835.
Places
Legal status
Functions, occupations and activities
Legal advisor to the city, recorders also acted as ambassadors for city affairs. Their careers were typically legal and professional rather than civic and local. Prior to 1835 they presided as judge in the Quarter sessions.
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Internal structures/genealogy
General context
First mentioned in 1385, the recorder was chief legal advisor to the Corporation and a professional lawyer. They were usually chosen by the Corporation but were occasionally royal appointees. The post acquired some of the sheriff's legal functions in 1835.
Relationships area
Access points area
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Control area
Authority record identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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VCH York