Bevis, John, Peterborough, Northants., u (1723–59). Took out Sun Insurance policies on 19 April 1723 on his dwelling house for £500, and on 13 September 1725 for £500, his house accounting for £300, and kitchens, wool chamber above, stable, wool house and feather chamber, £200. Declared bankrupt, Gents Mag., August 1748, but trading again by 1752 when he took app. named Wilkinson, and in 1759, Aveling. [GL, Sun MS vol. 15, ref. 28227; vol. 21, ref. 36689; S of G, app. index]