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Cox, Richard, c. 1500-1581 (Bishop of Ely)

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Dates

  • Existence: c. 1500 - 1581

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

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Pleas and gaol delivery before Nicholas Bacon and others at Ely, 26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/3
Scope and Contents Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Agnes Grene of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 13 Jan. 1572 she feloniously took and carried away four pairs of sheets and one sheet to the value of nine shillings from the dwelling house of Edward Slowe at Ely. Not guilty. 2. Margaret Palmer of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 8 Sept. 1571 she feloniously took and carried away a silver ring to the value of five pence from...
Dates: 26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/1
Scope and Contents Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. George Webbe of Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Norfolk, is indicted that on 14 Oct. 1573 he feloniously took and drove off seven cows worth twenty shillings [each], three heifers worth twenty shillings [each] and a black steer worth twenty shillings from Richard Cannam at Wisbech. Guilty; pled benefit of clergy but found to be illiterate; to be hanged. Membrane 1v. ...
Dates: 6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Wisbech, 3 Aug. 16 Eliz. [1574]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/2
Scope and Contents Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Francis Craforde of Hull, Yorkshire, gentleman, is indicted that on 12 Apr. 1574 he feloniously took and carried away a silk purse worth five shillings with three pounds, five shillings and four pence from the person of Thomas Bulwarde. Guilty; to be hanged. 2. Mary Taylor of Littleport, spinster, is indicted that on 13 June 1575 she assaulted John Peane at Littleport causing...
Dates: 3 Aug. 16 Eliz. [1574]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas before John Goldwell at Ely, 15 March 17 Eliz. [1575]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/3
Scope and Contents Membrane 1r. 1. William Bownett of Downham, miller, is bound to answer Lawrence Johnson in a plea of trespass on the case. Henry Aspland of Downham, husbandman, acts as surety. 2. Hugh Thompson of Littleport, labourer, is bound to answer Lancelot Flower, gentleman, in a plea of trespass on the case. Christopher Russell of Ely, chandler, acts as surety. 3. Jasper Umpton of Haddenham, gentleman, is bound to answer Robert Reynolde in a plea [not stated]....
Dates: 15 March 17 Eliz. [1575]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Records and roll of pleas held within the Isle of Ely in the county of Cambridgeshire in the time of Bishop Richard [Cox], 1 – 8 Eliz. [1559-1566]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/2
Scope and Contents This roll contains the records of multiple court sessions. 2r. William Bryan, esquire, John Hawkyns, gentleman, John Crosse, Robert Cayster, Richard Best, John Cottingham, Thomas Clerke and Thomas Johnson per their attorney present themselves against William Mobbe, William Cowerde, Roger Bussye, Thomas Thorpe and others in an action of [capturing or seizing animals]. Did not appear in court. ...
Dates: 1 – 8 Eliz. [1559-1566]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).