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Shakespeare of Stratford attained no distinction as a player, but the records above indicate that he was interred with unusual dignity and expense.

Stratford Baptismal Register.

1607 [i.e. 1608]'' Februar. 21 Elizabeth, daughter to John Hall, gen.''

. This, Shakespeare’s only granddaughter, was his last lineal descendant to survive. She lived till 1670 in honor and prosperity. See note on no. III.

Stratford Burial Register.

1608 Sept. 9.  Mary Shaxspere, widow.

. Evidence that Shakespeare probably returned to Stratford for this funeral has been found in the fact that he was godfather to William Walker, who was baptized in the Stratford Church shortly afterwards (Oct. 19). See allusion to ‘my godson, William Walker,’ in the poet’s will (p. 84). But the argument is not strong.

Series of seven legal papers in Latin dealing with Shakespeare’s proceedings against Addenbrooke for