Person    | Male  Born 1616  Died 29/12/1701

William Kiffin

Categories: Commerce, Religion

Non-conformist minister.  Born in London. Became rich in the wool trade. Died in London. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.

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William Kiffin

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Bunhill burial ground - 2

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Hilary Weston

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