Mayor 1705-1706, 1731-1732, 1738-1739
“Wee do further will . . . and ordain that . . . there . . . shall be one honest and discreet person to be . . -who shall be and be called the Mayor of the Town aforesaid ….. And for the better execution of our will and grant in this behalfe, we have nominated, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents for us, our heires, and successors, do nominate, constitute, and appoint our well-beloved John Aplin, gent., to be first and present Mayor of the said town.” – Source: Glastonbury Antiquarian Society