I am researching a man named Hew Draper. Any and all help is appreciated

[acolderentity]

Hew Draper was an innkeeper that was accused of witchcraft in 1561. He was imprisoned for 2 years in the Tower of London, and there is no record of him after his sentence. He's probably dead, but any info about him is wanted.

[ian0]

For more context it turns out Hew made some interesting carvings on the wall while in the tower [0]

OP you can check out the national archives list of resources here [1], there is a section on tracing a person by name.

[0] https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjonesblog/2...

[1] https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/...

[acolderentity]

Nothing yet, but thanks. Honestly, from what it looks like, all Draper did was draw a horoscope. We can always hope it's magic, though.

[beardyw]

> He's probably dead

In what way is it possible he isn't?

[ftxbro]

witchcraft

[beardyw]

Silly me!

[ssgodderidge]

__probably dead__

Um? Any evidence to say he's not dead?

[acolderentity]

There's no record of him dying or being released.

[acolderentity]

I'm trying to figure out which happened

[sarcasmatwork]

Vampire?

Took on a new name more than likely.

Good luck!

[rboyd]

thanks a lot buddy now you got the Highlander theme song stuck in my head