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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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This roll contains the records of multiple court sessions.

Wisbech: Pleas before Anthony Stapleton, esquire, and Robert Peyton, esquire and justice of the peace, 22 July 2 Eliz. [1560].

  1. 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.
  2. 2r. William Bryan, esquire, per his attorney presents himself against William Mobbe and Roger Bussye in an action of [capturing or seizing animals]. Did not appear in court.
  3. 2r. Robert Marche of Ely, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Thurgood of Witcham in an action of [capturing or seizing animals]. Did not appear in court.
  4. 2r. Thomas Brees per his attorney presents himself against Agnes Cranwell, widow, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 2r. Thomas Coken per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Galyant of Wilburton, gentleman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  6. 2r. Roger Salle per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  7. 2r. William Burke and Andrew Gunton per their attorney present themselves against Thomas Bonyard of Wormley, Hertfordshire, basket-maker, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  8. 2r. William Wake, executor of the will of Edward Wake lately of Littleport, presents himself against Margaret Stringar of Littleport in an action of debt of [21] marks. Did not appear in court.
  9. 2r. William Jackson and Elizabeth, his wife, in a matter of reasonable dower with William Okey relating to Elizabeth’s rights of dower in the freehold of William Pope, lately her husband, in Sutton.
  10. 2r. Robert Fyncham, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Cedwycke of Outwell, Norfolk, yeoman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  11. 2r. Arthur Wryghte per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Grounde of Whittlesey, husbandman, Margaret Grounde of the same place, widow, and Richard Grounde of Whittlesey, husbandman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  12. 2r. Thomas Wyllot, cleric, per his attorney presents himself against George Smythe, cleric, rector of the parish church of Witchford in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  13. 2r. Henry Edmonde per his attorney presents himself against John Ryppes of Wisbech in an action of debt of 26 pounds, 13 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  14. 2r. John Hawkyns, gentleman, and Anne, his wife, per their attorney present themselves against William Daye in an action of debt [reasonable dower] relating to the freehold of Thomas Rede, lately Anne’s husband, in Cambridge.
  15. 2r. John Pecke per his attorney presents himself against William Sapurton of Sutton, gentleman, and William Payne of Witcham, husbandman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  16. 2v. [? William Sawnders], gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against George Hasyll, gentleman, in an action of [debt] of 20 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  17. 2v. Thomas Muswet per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne of Witcham, husbandman, in an action of debt of three pounds, 16 shillings and eight pence. Did not appear in court.
  18. 2v. John Campyan per his attorney presents himself against Henry Blythe of Sutton, skep-maker, in an action of debt of three pounds. Did not appear in court.
  19. 2v. John Umfrey per his attorney presents himself against Anthony Asplande of Doddington, husbandman, in an action of debt relating to a horse. Did not appear in court.
  20. 2v. William Pomfreyt per his attorney presents himself against John Rumsbotum of Chatteris, widow, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  21. 2v. John Reynolde junior and Thomas Reynolde, executor of the will of William Reynolde, per their attorney present themselves against John Barley of Chatteris, husbandman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  22. 2v. Alice [? Fan] per her attorney presents herself against Christopher Forbes, alias Coote, of Haddenham in an action of debt of four pounds. Did not appear in court.
  23. 2v. George Gee per his attorney presents himself against Simon Fyssher of Haddenham, husbandman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  24. 2v. Edward Stewarde, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against William Reynolde of Chatteris, husbandman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  25. 2v. Anthony Asplande per his attorney presents himself against Joan Asplande of Chatteris, widow, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  26. 2v. Margaret Sympson, widow, per her attorney presents herself against Agnes Flower of Ely, widow, and Richard Flower of Ely in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  27. 2v. Andrew Perne, Doctor of Divinity and Dean of Ely Cathedral, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Jetherell of Sutton, alias Thomas Judderell of Sutton, in an action of debt of 50 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  28. 2v. Edward Smythe per his attorney presents himself against John [?Betun] of Barway, yeoman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  29. 2v. John Fabyan of Exning, Suffolk, per his attorney presents himself against James Hawell, alias James Hawfelde, of Littleport in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  30. 2v. Thomas Bemys per his attorney presents himself against Margaret Yonge of Ely, spinster, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  31. 3r. William Graye, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Skynner of Buntingford, Hertfordshire, butcher, and Thomas Watts of the same place, innkeeper, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  32. 3r. William Hawkyn per his attorney presents himself against John Hawkyn and Thomas Hawkyn of Parson’s Drove, executor of the will of Isabelle Hawkyns, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  33. 3r. William Bryan, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against William Kyrbye of Emneth, Norfolk, labourer, and Agnes, his wife, executor of the will of Nicholas Bewfre lately of Outwell in an action of debt of 20 marks. Did not appear in court.
  34. 3r. Robert Castor per his attorney presents himself against William Mobbe of March, William Coward of the same place, husbandman, Roger Bussye of the same, husbandman, and Thomas Thorpe of March in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  35. 3r. William Bryan, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against. William Mobbe of March, William Coward of the same place, husbandman, Roger Bussye of the same, husbandman, and Thomas Thorpe of March in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  36. 3r. Henry Grene per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne of Witcham, husbandman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  37. 3r. Simon Fyssher per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Athyll of Haddenham, husbandman, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  38. 3r. John Phayge per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Whnnelde junior of March, fisherman, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  39. 3r. John Thorgood senior per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne of Witcham, husbandman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  40. 3r. David Carter per his attorney presents himself against William Yonges of Raveley, Huntingdonshire, yeoman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  41. 3r. William Dey of Wisbech, fishmonger, per his attorney presents himself against John Hawkyn and Anne, his wife, administrator of the goods and chattels of Thomas Reede deceased, late of Wisbech, gentleman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  42. 3r. Alexander Raye, gentleman, an alderman of Cambridge, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Browne of Haddenham, yeoman, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  43. 3r. Edmund Twyforde and Robert Twyforde, gentlemen, and executors of the will of Edward Twyforde, lately of Ely, deceased, per their attorney present themselves against Thomas Rust of Ely, yeoman, in an action of detinue [unlawful detention of a personal chattel belonging to another]. Did not appear in court.
  44. 3v. John Ames and Nicholas Ames per their attorney present themselves against Francis Wells in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  45. 3v. William Payne per his attorney presents himself against Hugh Hole in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  46. 3v. William Conye per his attorney presents himself against Robert Whelpdale in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  47. 3v. John Baldinge junior per his attorney presents himself against Robert Peyrte in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  48. 3v. John Rands and Margaret, his wife, per his attorney presents himself against John Mylward and Margaret, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  49. 3v. Joan Sybley, widow, per her attorney presents herself against John Crowche in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  50. 3v. Henry Tyllye per his attorney presents himself against Richard Fykkys in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  51. 3v. John Mylward per his attorney presents himself against John Rands and Margaret, his wife, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  52. 3v. William Bonnet per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Lyndsey in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  53. 3v. Richard Cox, Lord Bishop of Ely, per his attorney presents himself against Roken Resbye in an action of account. Did not appear in court.
  54. 4r. William Hopkyns of Ely, gentleman, answered William Jenkynson in an action that on 3 Aug. 1558 Hopkyns negligently began a fire causing Jenkynson’s neighbouring dwelling house (in Ely situated next to Richard Mynne’s town house) to be burned. Hopkyns fined; to pay damages.
  55. 4r. John Sedgwycke of Outwell, Norfolk, yeoman, answered Robert Fyncham, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 10 Mar. 1557/8 he forcibly entered Fyncham’s close at Elm and drove 120 young sheep with dogs. Sedwycke fined; to pay damages.
  56. 4r. Robert Marche per his attorney presented himself against John Thorowgood in an action of seizure or capture. Thorowgood did not appear and was fined. The case related to a piece of land called [?Swornehole close] leased to Marche by Andrew Perne, Doctor of Divinity and Dean of Ely Cathedral, for a period of 60 years.
  57. 4v. Thomas Gallant of Wilburton, gentleman, answered Thomas Cokyn in an action of trespass that on 10 May 1559 he took certain cattle, two horses and a [foal] belonging to Cokyn at Wilburton and detained them for a period of seven days. Gallant fined; to pay costs and damages.
  58. 4v. Agnes Cranwell, widow, answered Thomas Brees in an action of trespass on the case relating to a debt in the sum of 40 pounds, 10 Mar. 1560 at Chatteris. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
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5r. Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely Barton before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 22 [month obscured] 1 Eliz. [1559]. The rest of the membrane is missing with no entries relating to this session.

5v. [?Session] held Wednesday following the feast of St Giles, 4 Sept. 2 Eliz. [1560] before Edward Gacoyne, Thomas [surname obscured] and [Christian name obscured] Stewarde, esquire. The rest of the membrane is missing with no entries relating to this session.
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Pleas held before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 9 Mar. 1561/2 at Ely.
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  1. 6r. (59) Thomas Lynsey of Downham, husbandman, answered William Bownet in an action of trespass on the case that on [date not stated] he slandered Bownet by publicly saying, ‘William Bownet did steal of the Lord of Ely’s bucks, three or four, and also he did steal and eat a dozen of my Lord’s pheasants and conies [rabbits].’ In response, Lynsey said further that Bownet ‘did steal venison at the house of [left blank]’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  2. 6r. (60) Robert Whelpdale of Wisbech, butcher, is summoned to answer William Conye of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 14 Feb. 1550/1 at Wisbech. Whelpdale fined; to pay costs and damages.
  3. 6v. (61) John Crowche of Haddenham, husbandman, answered Joan Sybley, widow, executor of the will of Thomas Sybley of Ely, lately her husband, in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 16 May 1554. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.
  4. 6v. (62) Francis Wells of Upwell, gentleman, answered John Ames and Nicholas Ames of Cambridge, coopers, in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 7 Mar. 1560 at Ely. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.
  5. 7r.-v. (63) Francis Wells of Upwell, gentleman, answered John Ames and Nicholas Ames of Cambridge, coopers, in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 7 Mar. 1560 at Ely. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.
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Session held 9 May 1561. [Lacks formal heading]
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  1. 8r. (64) Robert Steward per his attorney brings a suit against John Gotobed and Emma, his wife, sister and heir of John Aspeland of Chatteris deceased relating to the manor of Chatteris and 12 messuages, 40 acres of land, ten acres of meadow, six acres of pasture, 20 acres of marsh land, 20 acres of turf or peat and various rents and payments. This is a common recovery.
  2. 8v. (65) Robert Aunger per his attorney brings a suit against William Oldecorne and Elizabeth, his wife, relating to a messuage, two acres of land and one acre of meadow with appurtenances in Ely. This is a common recovery.
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Ely: gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely Barton before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 9 Mar. 3 Eliz. [1561]
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  1. 9r. (66) Philip Salter of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 25 Aug. 1560 he broke and entered the close and house of Richard Best at Wisbech and feloniously took and carried away 12 silver spoons worth four marks from a chest in the house. Not guilty.
  2. 9r. (67) Michael Rondes of Brampton, Huntingdonshire, is indicted that on 14 Oct. 1559 at about 11 o’clock in the night he feloniously drove and took away a brown stoned horse worth three pounds belonging to Thomas Dey at Ely.
  3. 9r. (68) Alexander Tayler of Tilney, Norfolk, labourer, is indicted that on 12 Jan. 1561 he feloniously took and drove 12 wethers worth four [pence] each belonging to William Pynder at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  4. 9v. (69) Robert Holland of Wimblington, Henry Williamson of the same place, William Ewar of Sutton, husbandman, Edward Shehuarden of London, Jane Michell of Sutton, Edward Kellet of Ely, John Gotobed of Ely, Thomas Shakrowe of Whittlesey, all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and released.
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Session at Wisbech. [This lacks a formal heading]
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  1. 10r. (70) Robert Wysedome [Wisdom], Archdeacon of Ely, per his attorney presents himself against William Nicholson in an action of [capture or seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  2. 10r. (71) Roger Kall per his attorney presents himself against John Slowe of Ely in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  3. 10r. (72) Roger Gyle per his attorney presents himself against Lewis Seriannt of Ely in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  4. 10r. (73) William Adam, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Gallant and Edward Wylkes in an action of [capture or seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  5. 10r. (74) Ralph Carter per his attorney presents himself against William Mobbe in an action of debt of four marks. Did not appear in court.
  6. 10r. (75) William Graye per his attorney presents himself against William Adam of Tydd, esquire, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  7. 10r. (76) John Rayner per his attorney presents himself against Elizabeth Oxborowe in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  8. 10r. (77) Robert Pulle and Elizabeth, his wife, in a matter of reasonable dower with William Dey relating to Elizabeth’s rights of dower in the freehold of Richard Rand, lately her husband, in Wisbech. Did not appear in court.
  9. 10r. (78) Godfrey Cryspe per his attorney presents himself against John Adelsse senior of Outwell and John Adelsee junior in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  10. 10r. (79) Godfrey Cryspe per his attorney presents himself against Edmund Jenkyn, John Adelsse senior, John Adelsee junior, William Rayner, Robert Hawsted and John Presgrave in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  11. 10r. (80) Agnes Reynolde, who was the wife of John Aspeland senior, brings a suit against John Aspland relating to her rights of dower in fields held in Chatteris. Did not appear in court.
  12. 10r. (81) Margaret Cauntlet, widow, presents herself against William Yonge in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  13. 10r. (82) John Bryan presents himself against William Rayner in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  14. 10v. (83) Thomas Breys and Joan, his wife, per their attorney present themselves against John Raynolde and Agnes, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  15. 10v. (84) Mary Person per her attorney presents herself against Thomas Crynger in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  16. 10v. (85) George Hasell per his attorney presents himself against Emma Hawes, widow, in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  17. 10v. (86) William Wynter per his attorney presents himself against John Belwood in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  18. 10v. (87) Thomas Browne per his attorney presents himself against Robert Rycket in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  19. 10v. (88) Edward Stewarde, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against William Calcot in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  20. 10v. (89) Thomas Jetherell, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Elliot and Joan, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  21. 10v. (90) Thomas Jetherell, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against Robert Hawkyn in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  22. 10v. (91) Thomas Burley of Coveney and Joan, his wife, per their attorney presents themselves against John Burrowe and Margaret, his wife, lately the wife of Robert Castbye of Littleport, in an action of debt of 100 marks. Did not appear in court.
  23. 10v. (92) Henry Fallowfielde per his attorney presents himself against Richard Smythe in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  24. 10v. (93) Henry Fallowfielde per his attorney presents himself against Richard Smythe in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  25. 10v. (94) Lancelot Culpet per his attorney presents himself against Robert Whelpdale in an action of [capture or seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  26. 10v. (95) William Conye per his attorney presents himself against Robert Whelpdale in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  27. 10v. (96) John Whelpdale and Margaret, his wife, per their attorney present themselves against John Rayner of Wisbech, shearman. [This entry is incomplete].
  28. 11r., 11v. and 12r. (97) John Gallant and Edward Wylkes answered William Adam, gentleman, in an action that on 21 July 1561 they took six horse colts and one mare colt belonging to Adam from a placed called Cowleyland [or Dowleyland] at Wisbech. This is a lengthy and complicated case with discussion of the place and ownership of various pieces of land. There is reference to an indenture between Gallant and Wylkes on the one part and John Goodrycke junior of East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, gentleman, and William Goodrycke, the son of John Goodrycke senior, esquire, on the other part.
  29. 12r. (98) Roger Gyle per his attorney brings a suit against Lewis Serjannt relating to the sale or supply of 330 fish called salt fish for five pounds, 16 shillings and eight pence, 20 Mar. 1561 at Ely. Serjannt fined; to pay costs and damages.
  30. 12v. (99) John Burrowe and Margaret, his wife, lately the wife of Robert [?Gasteby] of Littleport answered Thomas Burley of Coveney and Joan, his wife, lately of [?Mawe] in the parish of Coveney, in an action of debt of 100 marks relating to a bond of obligation of 10 Apr. 1557 at Littleport. Pled not guilty; [?to proceed to arbitration].
  31. 12v. (100) William Yonge of Rawley, Huntingdonshire, husbandman, is summoned to answer Margaret Cantlet of Bugden [Buckeden] in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 27 Jan. 1556/7. Cantlet fined for bringing a false claim
  32. 13r. (101) Richard Everarde esquire and Robert Skottarde brings a suit against Robert Balam esquire and Elizabeth, his wife, Thomas Orwell, alias Orell, and Anne, his wife, relating to ten acres of land and 80 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Wisbech and Leverington. This is a common recovery.
  33. 14r. (102) William Adam of Tydd, gentleman, answered William Graye in an action of trespass on the case relating to a debt in the sum of 60 pounds relating to the sale, with a certain Simon Fysher, for 30 cattle, 10 Sept. 1559 at Wisbech. To proceed to jury trial.
  34. 14r. (103) John Adelffe senior of Outwell, husbandman, and John Adelffe junior of Outwell, husbandman, answered Godfrey Cryspe in an action that on 6 Feb. 1560 they assaulted and imprisoned Cryspe for six days contrary to law. Pled not guilty.
  35. 14v. (104) Richard Smythe of London, cooper, is summoned to answer Henry Fallowfelde of [?London], haberdasher, in an action of debt of 30 pounds relating to a bill of obligation of 31 July [1552] at Wisbech. Smythe to pay costs and damages.
  36. 14v. (105) Richard Smythe of London, cooper, is summoned to answer Henry Fallowfelde of [?London], haberdasher, in an action of debt of 40 pounds relating to a bill of obligation of 31 July [1552] at Wisbech. Smythe to pay costs and damages.
  37. 14v. (106) John Belwood of Witcham answered William Wynter in an [action of trespass] that on [a date not stated] at Coveney he slandered Wynter by saying publicly, ‘You have murdered my son and made him away’. Belwood fined; to pay costs and damages.
  38. 15r. (107) Edmund Jenkyn of Outwell, yeoman, John Adelffe senior, William Rayner, Robert Hawsted, all of Outwell, husbandman, and John Presgrave of Outwell, Norfolk, bricklayer, answered Godfrey Cryspe in an action that on 6 Feb. 1560 they, together with John Adelffe junior, assaulted Cryspe with weapons. To proceed to jury trial.
  39. 15v. (108) Emma Hawes, widow, answered George Hasyll in an action that on 17 Sept. 1561 she took [three] wethers, ewes and hoggs belonging to Hasyell from a place called Berye Meadow at Haddenham. There is reference to an indenture made between Lawrence Hawes of Cambridge, burgess, and George Hasyell relating to the same piece of land. To proceed to jury trial.
  40. 16r. (109) William Calcot of Witcham, yeoman, is summoned to answer Edward Stewarde, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case relating to possession of the manor of Chatteris during the minority of Thomas Betts, the son of William Betts, 20 July 1560. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  41. 16r. (110) William Conye of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, complains of Robert Whelpdale of Wisbech, butcher, in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 14 Feb. 1550/1 at Whittlesey. Conye fined; to pay costs and damages.
  42. 16v. (111) William Dyxye is summoned to answer Lancelot Colpet in an action that on 20 Aug. 1561 he took five barrow-hogs belonging to Colpet from a place called [Beryefeld] at Haddenham. There is discussion of the lease of the rectory at Haddenham.
  43. 16v. (112) John Adelffe of Outwell, husbandman, and John Adelffe junior of Outwell, husbandman, answered Godfrey Cryspe in an action that on 10 Feb. 1560/1 they broke and entered Cryspe’s close and house, and took and carried away a transom to the value of ten [shillings]. Fined; to pay costs and damages.
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Wisbech: Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 22 Sept. 1561.
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  1. 17r. (113) John Burton of Wisbech, yeoman, is indicted that on 10 July 1560 he feloniously took and carried away four signets worth 20 shilling belonging to William Graye and Thomas Gardner, gentlemen, at Knarr Tree, Thorney. Not guilty.
  2. 17r. (114) John Hoode of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 24 Aug. 1561 he feloniously took and carried away nine shillings and four pence in numbered money in a purse belonging to John Smythe at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
  3. 17r. (115) Alice Fowler of Outwell, spinster, is indicted that on 2 Aug. 1561 she feloniously took and carried away 19 shillings and four pence in numbered money in a purse belonging to Robert Fyncham, gentleman, at Outwell. Guilty; no goods, chattels or lands to forfeit.
  4. 17r. (116) Robert Clercke, alias Jenson, of Outwell, labourer, is indicted that he knowingly aided and abetted Alice Fowler [see 115 above]. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  5. 17r. (117) Alice Dawson of Leverington, spinster, is indicted that on 22 July 1561 she feloniously took and carried away four shillings and six pence in numbered money in a purse belonging to James Algood at Leverington. Not guilty.
  6. 17r. (118) Agnes Wryghte of Leverington, widow, is indicted that she knowingly aided and abetted Alice Dawson [see 117 above] at Leverington. Not guilty.
  7. 17v. (119) Agnes Ransome of Wisbech, arrested on suspicion of murder, and Richard Felde of Wisbech, William Potton of Ely, John Large, William Mychell and George Roger, all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.
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Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely, [day and month not stated] 4 Eliz. [1561-2]

Session at Ely. [This lacks a formal heading.]

  1. 18r. (120) Anthony Harryson presents himself against Thomas Chambers in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  2. 18r. (121) Thomas Malyn per his attorney presents himself against Ranulph Thompson in an action of debt of 43 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  3. 18r. (122) William Newman presents himself against John Burrowe in an action of debt of five pounds. Did not appear in court.
  4. 18r. (123) Thomas Goddes per his attorney presents himself against Ranulph Thomson in an action of debt of 30 pounds and 30 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  5. 18r. (124) Roger Coole presents himself in person against Thomas Smyth in an action of debt of three pounds, 14 shillings, seven pence and a coin. Did not appear in court.
  6. 18r. (125) Roger Colle presents himself in person against Andrew Foster in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  7. 18r. (126) Thomas Phipers presents himself in person against Thomas Hyll in an action of debt of 18 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  8. 18r. (127) John Butler, knight, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Browne in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  9. 18r. (128) Thomas Rolte presents himself in person against John Lawrence in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  10. 18r. (129) William Pettyn presents himself in person against Robert Atkyson and Robert James in an action of debt of 20 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  11. 18r. (130) Godfrey Cryspe per his attorney presents himself against John Chateris in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  12. 18r. (131) Thomas Knapp presents himself in person against Edmund Wisenham in an action of debt of four pounds, 13 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  13. 18r. (132) Godfrey Cryspe per his attorney presents himself against John Chateris in an action of debt of 56 shillings and eight pence. Did not appear in court.
  14. 18r. (133) William Hopkyns presents himself in person against Robert Payne and Andrew Cheswright in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  15. 18r. (134) Robert Atkynson per his attorney presents himself against William Pedlinge in an action of debt of ten pounds, 30 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  16. 18r. (135) Thomas Gallant per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Coken in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  17. 18r. (136) Thomas Fypers per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Athill in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.

Ely: pleas, [day and month not stated] 4 Eliz. [1561-2]

  1. 19r. (137) Thomas Cokeyne of Wilburton, husbandman, answered Thomas Galon of Wilburton in an action of trespass that on 26 Dec. 1561 his dogs drove, chased and bit a heifer worth 26 shillings and eight pence from the royal highway at Wilburton. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  2. 19r. (138) Robert Atkynson of Downham, husbandman, and Robert James of the same place, husbandman, answered William Pellinge in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 9 Jun. 1560 at Downham. The bond of obligation is recited. To proceed to the next session.
  3. 19v. (139) Thomas Gooddes complains against Radulph Thomson in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of five quarters of wheat for the sum of three pounds and three shillings to a certain John Nutkyn, chapman, 8 Jan. 1562 at Stretham. Thomson fined; to pay costs and damages.
  4. 19v. (140) Thomas Malyn complains against Radulph Thomson in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of eight coombs of wheat for four marks to a certain John Nutkyn, chapman, 8 Jan. 1562 at Stretham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  5. 20r. (141) Adrian Scrope and Ralph Rokebye, gentleman, brought a suit against Ralph Scrope, esquire, relating to the manor of Coveney with appurtenances, 80 messuages, ten [? crofts], two dovecots, 90 gardens, 40 acres of land, 160 acres of meadow, 1000 acres of pasture, 40 acres of woodland, 100 acres of moor, 300 acres of [swamp], 40 acres of marsh, 20 acres of fisheries or ponds and 60 shillings of rent in Coveney, Manea, Chatteris, Wentworth, Aldreth, Witcham, Haddenham, Witchford, Well and Emneth. This is a common recovery.
  6. 20v. (142) Thomas Brese and Joan, his wife, complains against John Reynolde and Agnes, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case that Agnes was indebted to Joan in the sum of 24 pounds prior to her marriage, 10 Mar. 1560/1 at Chatteris. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  7. 20v. (143) Thomas Harryson and Alice, his wife, in person brought a suit against John Peppes and Edith, his wife, daughter and heir of Edmund Talbott, gentleman, relating to Alice’s dower of a third share or part in three messuages, 240 acres of pasture and three acres of woodland with appurtenances in Wisbech and Guyhirn.
  8. 21r. (144) Godfrey Cryspe complains against John Chateris in an action of trespass on the case that on 11 Feb. 1560/1 he slandered Chateris by saying at Emneth, ‘I robbed a man of a hundred marks at Dewesdall in the county of Lincoln [? Dowsby, Lincolnshire] of that I lent to Thomas Hayward, gentleman, of Emneth.’ To proceed to jury trial.

Ely: gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely Barton on [day and month not stated] 1561-2 before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton.

  1. 21r. (145) John Ogden of Ely, tailor, is indicted that on 3 Apr. 1561 at about 11 o’clock at night he feloniously burgled and broke into the house of William Whyte at Ely, and took and carried away eight pounds in numbered money from a chest. Not guilty.
  2. 21r. (146) William Potton of Ely, labourer, arrested on 28 May 1561 on suspicion of felony and imprisoned at Ely Barton feloniously escaped from the custody of William Saunders.
  3. 21r. (147) John Large of Ely, labourer, arrested on 23 Dec. 1560 at Sutton on suspicion of felony and imprisoned at Ely Barton feloniously escaped from the custody of Thomas Judderell.
  4. 21r. (148) George Wakefild of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 10 Nov. 1561 he broke into the house of Thomas Rolfe at Wisbech and feloniously took and led away a white gelding worth 20 shillings. Not guilty.
  5. 21r. (149) John Sheparde of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 23 Nov. 1561 he broke and entered the close and house of Robert Adam at Newton and feloniously took and led away a wether worth five shillings. Not guilty.
  6. 21r. (150) Joan Leaches, Agnes Orger and Joan Waffe, all arrested at Ely, Thomas Beton arrested at Wentworth, Jane Mychell arrested at Sutton, William Wynter arrested at Coveney, William Helgage arrested at Newton, William Mychell and George Roger arrested at Sutton, and Richard Flower arrested at Ely, all on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.
Scope and Contents

Session, pleas and gaol delivery at Wisbech, 7 July 4 Eliz. [1562]

Session at Wisbech [This lacks a formal heading]

  1. 22r. (151) William Bonnet per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Giles and [left blank], his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  2. 22r. (152) John Mede per his attorney presents himself against George Thorowgood and Anne, his wife, in an action of debt of 50 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  3. 22r. (153) Lambert Martyn per his attorney presents himself against John Cottingham and Robert Crayne in an action of debt of four pounds and eight shillings. Did not appear in court.
  4. 22r. (154) William Reynolde per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Clerk in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 22r. (155) Lewis Cayde [Cade] presents himself in person against James Sumpter, William Acres and Thomas Hawkyns in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  6. 22r. (156) John Allgood presents himself in person against William Bryan esquire in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  7. 22r. (157) Godfrey Cryspe per his attorney presents himself against John Adelffe senior in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  8. 22r. (158) William Graye, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Baylye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  9. 22r. (159) Robert Payne, gentleman, presents himself in person against John Dinckyn in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  10. 22r. (160) William Gye presents himself in person against Thomas Brande, alias Boles, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  11. 22r. (161) John Barley presents himself in person against Thomas Skell senior in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  12. 22r. (162) William Acres per his attorney presents himself against Lewis Cade in an action of seizure or capture. Did not appear in court.
  13. 22r. (163) John Cottyngham per his attorney presents himself against Lambert Martyn in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  14. 22v. (164) Thomas Clark per his attorney presents himself against William Reynold in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  15. 22v. (165) John Cottyngham and Robert Crane, executor of the will of Agnes Wolsey, per their attorney present themselves against Lambert Martyn in an action of detinue [unlawful detention of a personal chattel belonging to another]. Did not appear in court.
  16. 22v. (166) John Cottyngham per his attorney presents himself against Lambert Martyn in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  17. 22v. (167) Francis Newton per his attorney presents himself against John Barleye in an action of capture or seizure. Did not appear in court.
  18. 22v. (168) Thomas Judderell presents himself in person against John Thorowgood in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  19. 22v. (169) Thomas Hayward, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Goodryke, gentleman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  20. 22v. (170) Thomas Rolls per his attorney presents himself against John Lawrence in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  21. 22v. (171) Ralph Adam sued Hamond Stevenson, alias Adams, in an action relating to lands in Elm and Wisbech.
  22. 22v. (172) William Conye, gentleman, presents himself in person against Robert Whelpdale in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.

Wisbech: pleas before Anthony Stapleton esquire, 7 July 4 Eliz. [1562]

  1. 23r. (173) William Reynolds of Elm, husbandman, answered Thomas Clerke in an action that his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Clerke’s close at Elm causing damage to the value of 100 shilling between 16 Jan. 1562/3 and 1 July following. There is discussion of the place and ownership of land. To proceed to jury trial.
  2. 23r. (174) Thomas Jetherell complains against John Thorowgood in an action of trespass on the case that on 7 Jun. 1562 at Witcham he slandered Jetherell by publicly saying, ‘You, Thomas Jetherell, has gone to murder my wife like as you did murder Payne’s mother and others.’ Pled not guilty; to proceed to the next session.
  3. 23v. (175) John Barley is summoned to answer Francis Newton and Anne, his wife, in an action that on 10 Feb. 1562/3 took five cows belonging to the Newtons from a place called Westmore at Chatteris. To proceed to the next session.
  4. 23v. (176) Thomas Clerke of Elm, husbandman, answered William Reynolde of Elm in an action of trespass on the case that on 13 Apr. 1562 he slandered Reynolde at Elm by publicly saying, ‘You are a thief and did break my house and I have things gone and whom should I lay them to but unto you’. In response, Clerke states that Reynolde feloniously stole a piece of wood or timber worth 12 pence. To proceed to the next session.
  5. 23v. (177) Lewis Cade is summoned to answer William Acres in an action that on 13 May 1562 he took three heckfords [heifers] from a field comprising 40 acres of pasture at Wisbech. To proceed to the next session.
  6. 24r. (178) Richard Goodryche brings a suit against Christopher Goodryche, gentleman, relating to ten messuages, ten tofts, 20 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture and five acres of woodland with appurtenances in Witchford in Doddington. This is a common recovery.
  7. 25r. (179) John Dimkyn of Wisbech, shepherd, answered Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 2 Jun. 1562 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Payne’s close at Wisbech causing damages to the value of 100 shillings. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.

Wisbech: gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton esquire, 7 July 1562.

  1. 25r. (180) Henry Sympson of Surfleet, Lincolnshire, labourer, is indicted that on 18 Mar. [The entry is cut off; about half of this membrane is missing with loss of text and entries].
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton esquire, 29 Mar. 1563.

Session at Ely [This lacks a formal heading.]

  1. 25v. (181) Roger Colle presents himself in person against William Alyston in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  2. 25v. (182) John Welles per his attorney presents himself against William Smyth in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  3. 25v. (183) William Graye presents himself in person against Robert Clyston in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  4. 25v. (184) Thomas Harwoode per his attorney presents himself against John Walton of Wisbech in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 25v. (185) John Walton presents himself in person against Thomas Harwood in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  6. 25v. (186) Katherine Cheston, widow, presents herself in person against Robert Belwood in an action of detinue [unlawful detention of a personal chattel belonging to another]. Did not appear in court.
  7. 25v. (187) John Delahey presents himself in person against Thomas Greene and Robert Wryght in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  8. 25v. (188) William Pereson and Agnes, his wife, present themselves in person against Thomas Bocher of Wisbech in an action of debt relating to Agnes’ rights of dower in the freehold of Thomas Pygge, lately her husband.
  9. 25v. (189) Katherine Cheston, widow, presents herself in person against John Gyles relating to her rights of dower. [The entry is incomplete as the membrane is cut off at this point].

Pleas held at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton esquire, 29 Mar. 1563.

  1. 26r. (190) Thomas Grene and Robert Wryghte are summoned to answer John Delahaye in an action that on [day not stated] July 1562 he took four heifers and two cows from a placed called Five Acres at Wisbech. There is discussion of a charter, and the place and ownership of various pieces of lands. To proceed to the next session.
  2. 26v. (191) Katherine Cheston, widow, complains against Robert Belwood in an action of detinue relating to the supply of a horse-mill to the value of three pounds and a [salting trough] to the value of six shillings and eight pence, 10 July [1552]. To proceed to the next session.
  3. 26v. (192) Roger Callo complains against William Alyston in an action of trespass on the case that on 10 Jun. 1559 he trampled the grass growing in Alyston’s close at Ely causing damage to the value of 100 shillings. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  4. 26v. (193) Thomas Harwood complains against John Walton of Wisbech in an action of trespass on the case that on 27 Mar. 1563 he slandered Harwood at Whittlesey by publicly saying, ‘Thomas Harwood is a false knave and that I will prove for he sold a piece of timber that was none of his own’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  5. 26v. (194) John Gyles is summoned to answer Katherine Cheston, widow, who had been the wife of John Gyles, in a matter relating to her dower and a messuage, three acres of land and two acres of pasture with appurtenances in Witcham. Katherine Cheston to recover lands.

Ely: gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 29 Mar. 1563.

  1. 27r. (195) John Dawkyn arrested at Sutton on suspicion of felony and William Nicholls arrested at Wisbech on suspicion of felony are freed and released.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 14 July 1563.

Session at [? Wisbech]. This lacks a formal heading.

  1. 27r. (196) William Cony per his attorney presents himself against Robert Whelpdale of Wisbech in an action of debt of 20 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  2. 27r. (197) Thomas Graye complains against Robert Clyston in an action of [capture or seizure].
  3. 27r. (198) Arthur Wright presents himself in person against Thomas Presgrave of Whittlesey in an action of debt of five pounds. Did not appear in court.
  4. 27r. (199) Thomas Phypers complains against Richard Flower in an action of debt relating to a deed-box or money-box. Did not appear in court.
  5. 27r. (200) Thomas Anable per his attorney presents himself against Stephen Scott of Wisbech, innholder, in an action relating to 24 [measures] of barley. Did not appear in court.
  6. 27r. (201) Robert Payne presents himself in person against Thomas Cheyney of Haddenham in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  7. 27r. (202) Thomas [Gryme] presents himself in person against Richard Burrowe of Upwell. Did not appear in court.
  8. 27r. (203) [? Robert Crysten] presents himself in person against Henry Waters in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  9. 27r. (204) William Bentley presents himself in person against Francis Porye in an action of debt of 50 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  10. 27r. (205) Geoffrey Colvyll presents himself in person against William Adam. Did not appear in court.
  11. 27r. (206) Edward Stewarde presents himself in person against Lancelot Colpott in an action of debt of 100 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  12. 27r. (207) Richard Spence presents himself in person against Simon Ramsey of Wisbech in an action relating to ten measures of hemp. Did not appear in court.
  13. 27r. (208) Emma Hawes presents herself in person against John Byworth in an action of debt of three pounds and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  14. 27r. (209) Robert Dodson per his attorney presents himself against John [surname obscured] in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  15. 27v. (210) George Hasell presents himself in person against Emma Hawes in an action of taking animals. Did not appear in court.
  16. 27v. (211) Katherine Chissen, widow, brings a suit against John Gyles.
  17. 27v. (212) William Graye presents himself in person against Roger Busshey of Whittlesey in an action relating to 180 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  18. 27v. (213) William Graye presents himself in person against John Halle in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.

Wisbech: pleas before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 14 July 1562.

  1. 28r. (214) Thomas Cheyney of Haddenham, carpenter, answered Robert Payne in an action that on 20 Aug. 1561 he broke into Payne’s close in Wilburton and took and carried away six cart-loads of barley in sheaves to the value of ten pounds. There is discussion of the place and ownership of various pieces of land. Cheyney fined; to pay costs and damages.
  2. 28r. (215) Robert Clyston complains against Henry Waters that on 20 Mar. 1563 he broke and entered Clyston’s close and house, and took and carried away fetters and two locks. Pled not guilty.
  3. 28r. (216) Geoffrey Colvyle brings a suit against William Adam relating to the rent on six acres of land and 16 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Newton. No outcome stated.

Wisbech: gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 14 July 1563 (and more pleas from the same session)

  1. 28r. (217) Godfrey Cryspe of Leverington, arrested at Well on suspicion of felony, Agnes Bate of Ely, spinster, arrested at Ely on suspicion of felony, Margaret Coward arrested at [place not stated] on suspicion of felony and Elizabeth Walter arrested at Ely on suspicion of felony are freed and acquitted.
  2. 28v. (218) Lancelot Colpotte of Ely, yeoman, executor of the will of Margery Denton, lately the executor of the will of Thomas Denton, is summoned to answer Edward Stewarde, gentleman, in an action of debt of 100 pounds relating to a bond of obligation agreed with Thomas Denton, 6 Mar. 1560/1 at Haddenham. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.
  3. 28v. (219) John Halle of Whittlesey, labourer, answered William Graye in an action that on 30 Mar. [year not stated] he broke into Graye’s close at Leverington, and took and drove a horse worth 40 shillings. Pled not guilty; to proceed to the next session.
  4. 28v. (220) Richard Ferrer of Haddenham, husbandman, answered Thomas Phipers in an action of debt relating to a deed-box with a bond or indenture concerning the manor of Haddenham and the Bishop of Ely [? Nicholas West], 20 Jun. 1562 at Haddenham. The entry is badly marked and faded; the outcome is not clear.
  5. 29r. (221) Nicholas Bacon, knight, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, William Woodhowse [Woodhouse], knight, and Osbert Mountford esquire brought a suit against Henry [Reppes] regarding a messuage, a garden, 100 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and two acres of woodland with appurtenances in Wisbech. This is a common recovery.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 9 Mar. 1564/5

Session at [? Ely] [This lacks a formal heading].

  1. 30r. (222) Thomas Hunt presents himself in person against George Hasyll in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  2. 30r. (223) Stephen Goldston presents himself in person against John Lawrence in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  3. 30r. (224) John Lawrence presents himself in person against Roger Browne in an action of debt of six pounds. Did not appear in court.
  4. 30r. (225) Thomas Cox presents himself in person against William Adam and John Gylborne in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 30r. (226) George Duffelde presents himself in person against William Adam in an action of debt of 42 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  6. 30r. (227) William Dey, executor of the will of William Dey, presents himself in person against Katherine Elmethe, administrator of the goods and chattels of William Elmethe, in an action of debt of 60 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  7. 30r. (228) Thomas Braye presents himself in person against Robert Clyston in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  8. 30r. (229) Katherine Elmethe, who was the wife of William Elmethe, in a matter of reasonable dower with Hamond Stevenson in the freehold of William Elmethe, lately her husband, in Wisbech.
  9. 30r. (230) Katherine Elmethe, who was the wife of William Elmethe, in a matter of reasonable dower with John Maye in the freehold of William Elmethe, lately her husband, in Wisbech.
  10. 30r. (231) Katherine Elmethe, who was the wife of William Elmethe, in a matter of reasonable dower with William Dey in the freehold of William Elmethe, lately her husband, in Wisbech.
  11. 30r. (232) John Bucke presents himself in person against John Mason in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  12. 30r. (233) Hamond Adam, alias Stevyn, presents himself in person against Katherine Elmethe, widow, in an action of debt of 42 ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  13. 30r. (234) Robert Clyston presents himself in person against Thomas Grey in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  14. 30r. (235) William Pedlyn presents himself in person against Thomas Goodrycke in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  15. 30r. (236) John Gyttens presents himself in person against Nicholas Keyzer of London, vintner, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  16. 30r. (237) Bartholomew Wormell presents himself in person against John Burton in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  17. 30r. (238) Richard Gardner presents himself in person against John Gardner in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  18. 30r. (239) Richard Gardner presents himself in person against John Gardner in an action of debt of 40 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  19. 30r. (240) Robert Clyston presents himself in person against Thomas Grey in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  20. 30r. (241) Lancelot Flower presents himself in person against George Smythe.
  21. 30r. (242) The Dean and Chapter of Ely Cathedral presents itself against Thomas More, Richard [?surname obscured] and Lancelot Flower in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.

Ely: pleas before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 9 Mar. 1564/5.

  1. 30v. (243) Thomas Graye is summoned to answer Robert Clyston in an action of trespass on the case that on 26 Feb. 1563/4 he slandered Clyston by publicly saying, ‘Clyston you have stolen a horse of mine and here I arrest you of felony and I charge [your] constables to lay hold of him’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  2. 30v. (244) Robert Clyston is summoned to answer William Grey in an action that on 3 Mar. 1563/4 he took a gelding belonging to Grey worth 40 shillings from a place called Twelve Acres at Parson’s Drove. There is discussion of Agnes Grounde’s ownership of the gelding. [To proceed to the next session].
  3. 30v. (245) Bartholomew Wormell of King’s Lynn, merchant, complains against John Burton of Ely, yeoman, in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 19 Jun. 1563.
  4. 31r.-v. (246) Copy of indenture between Ralph Scrope and Dame Elizabeth, his wife, on the one part and Thomas Mathew of Chatteris, yeoman, on the other part concerning the sale of a messuage or dwelling house in Coveney with a yard according to the custom of the manor of Coveney, 20 Feb. [?1563/4].
  5. 32r.-v. (247) Copy of indenture between Ralph Scrope and Dame Elizabeth, his wife, on the one part and John Slowe of Coveney, yeoman, on the other part concerning the sale of a messuage or dwelling house in Coveney and all buildings belonging to the same, together with a messuage in Coveney, 2 Mar. 1564/5.

Ely: Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely Barton before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 9 Mar. 1564/5.

  1. 33r. (248) Matthew Nattryce of Haddenham, labourer, William Savage of Ely, George Hylton of Wisbech, William Soule of Haddenham, and Christopher Wryghte of Wisbech, all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 27 Jun. 6 Eliz. [1564].

Session at Wisbech [This lacks formal heading.]

  1. 34r. (249) Thomas Gallant per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Payne of Wisbech, yeoman, in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  2. 34r. (250) John Willet per his attorney presents himself against Richard Ferrer of Haddenham in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  3. 34r. (251) John Gunton per his attorney presents himself against Robert Hawkyns of Sutton, Margery, his wife, and William Salmon in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  4. 34r. (252) Ralph Hollande, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Beton in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  5. 34r. (253) Richard Reysbye, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Beton in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  6. 34r. (254) William Saunders per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Payne in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  7. 34r. (255) Geoffrey Alderton per his attorney presents himself against John Cropley in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  8. 34r. (256) Geoffrey Alderton per his attorney presents himself against John Cropley in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  9. 34r. (257) Geoffrey Alderton per his attorney presents himself against John Cropley in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  10. 34r. (258) William Hopkyns per his attorney presents himself against John Evererde in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  11. 34r. (259) Thomas Roll per his attorney presents himself against John Kynge in an action of debt of four pounds. Did not appear in court.
  12. 34r. (260) Thomas Goodrycke, gentleman, presents himself in person against Edward Cosyn and John Butterworth in an action of debt of seven pounds. Did not appear in court.
  13. 34r. (261) Thomas Gallant per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne in an action of [capture or seizure] of a horse. Did not appear in court.
  14. 34r. (262) Henry Payte per his attorney presents himself against William [?Spratford] in an action of debt of nine pounds. Did not appear in court.
  15. 34v. (263) Richard Wellet per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Payne, Robert Payne and Robert Austen in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  16. 34v. (264) Edward Wallys presents himself in person against Stephen Scott in an action of debt relating to 60 measures of barley and one measure of winter-sledge. Did not appear in court.
  17. 34v. (265) Thomas Sturmyne presents himself in person against John Sowthe and Humphrey Dolphyn in an action of debt of debt of five pounds, 18 shillings and four pence (Sowthe) and eight pounds (Dolphyn). Did not appear in court.
  18. 34v. (266) Richard Johnson per his attorney presents himself against William Walden in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  19. 34v. (267) Stephen Scott per his attorney presents himself against William Dyxye in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  20. 34v. (268) Ralph Harbottell per his attorney presents himself against William Acres in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  21. 34v. (269) Andrew Perne, Doctor of Divinity and Dean of Ely Cathedral, presents himself in person against Thomas Jetherell of Sutton, gentleman, in an action of debt of three pounds. Did not appear in court.
  22. 34v. (270) William Cambridge per his attorney presents himself against James Sallybanke in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  23. 34v. (271) John Goldwell presents himself in person against William Walsingham in an action of debt relating to 12 cows worth 18 pounds, seven heifers worth seven pounds and two cattle worth seven pounds. Did not appear in court.
  24. 34v. (272) Reginald Bennet presents himself in person against Robert Marche in an action of [capture/seizure] of three cows, two calves, one cart-load of hay and 20 cart-loads of fodder. Did not appear in court.
  25. 34v. (273) Robert Fyncham, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against John Reppes in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  26. 34v. (274) Thomas Water presents himself in person against Nicholas Coyney in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.

Pleas at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 27 Jun. 6 Eliz. [1564].

  1. 35r. (275) Robert Payne is summoned to answer William Saunders in an action that on 29 May 1564 he took a sorrel gelding worth four pounds belonging to Saunders from a place called Burye Hedgeway at Wilburton and enclosed the animal at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  2. 35v. (276) James Salybanke is summoned to answer William Cambridge in an action relating to the sale and supply of three yards of woollen cloth, coloured frost-upon green, for a sum of 40 shillings, 20 Jun. 1563 at Outwell. Salybanke fined; to pay costs and damages.
  3. 35v. (277) William Dyxye of Haddenham, yeoman, is summoned to answer Stephen Scot in an action of debt of 50 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 18 May 1560 at Wisbech. Dyxye states the suit is insufficient in law.
  4. 35v. (278) Robert Payne is summoned to answer Thomas Gallant in an action that on 29 May 1564 he took a black horse worth three pounds belonging to Gallant from a place called Burye Hedgeway at Wilburton and enclosed the animal at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  5. 36r. (279) Jasper Warren and Robert Payne, gentleman, brought a suit against Richard Everarde, esquire, relating to a messuage, a toft, a garden, seven acres of land, seven acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture with appurtenances in Wisbech. This is a common recovery.
  6. 37r. (280) [The start of this entry is missing]. Robert Payne and Christopher [?] concerning land in Ely. To proceed to the next session.
  7. 37r. (281) Thomas Payne is summoned to answer Richard Welles in an action that on 30 May 1564 he took a grey horse worth 40 shillings from Welles at a place called Busshe Fen at Wilburton and enclosed the animal at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  8. 37v. (282) Richard Hawkyn of Sutton, husbandman, answered John Gunton in an action that on 24 Aug. 1563 he took and carried away two cart-loads of wheat in sheaves to the value of five marks from Gunton’s dwelling house at Sutton. To proceed to jury trial.
  9. 38r. (283) Thomas Payne is summoned to answer Thomas Gallant that on 30 May 1564 he took a bey horse worth three pounds belonging to Gallant from a place called Berye Hedgeway at Wilburton and enclosed the animal at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  10. 38v. (284) John Ryppes, gentleman, is summoned to answer Robert Fyncham that on 16 Apr. 1564 he took three horses from a close comprising 50 acres of meadow, part of the manor of Wisbech Barton, and enclosed them. There is discussion of various pieces of land. To proceed to the next session.
  11. 39r. (285) Nicholas Cogney of Leverington, yeoman, answered Thomas Water in an action that on 1 Jan. 1559/60 he ploughed or dug up Water’s close at Leverington. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  12. 39r. (286) William Walsingham of Upwell, Norfolk, gentleman, is summoned to answer John Goldwell in an action of debt relating to the sale and supply of 12 cows worth eight pounds, seven heifers worth seven pounds and two cattle worth seven pounds, 20 Jan. 1564/5. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  13. 40r. (287) John Everarde of Downham, husbandman, answered William Hopkyns of Ely in an action that on 10 Dec. 1563 he broke into three rods of land in a place called Hyderbyle and another rod of land at a place called Long Lands in Ely. Pled not guilty.
  14. 40r. (288) John Kynge is summoned to answer Thomas Role in an action relating to the sale or supply of three cows, two heifers and two calves for the sum of four pounds, 28 Sept. 1562. Kynge fined; to pay costs and damages.
  15. 40r. (289) John Cropley of Ely, yeoman, answered Geoffrey Alderton in an action that on 20 May 1564 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Alderton’s close at Little Fryth [?Little Thetford] in the parish of Stuntney causing damage to the grass to the value to ten pounds. There is discussion of pieces of land in Stuntney. To proceed to the next session. [The parchment is damaged; some parts of this entry cannot be read.]
  16. 40v. (290) John Cropley of Ely, yeoman, answered Geoffrey Alderton in an action that on 7 Jun. 1564 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Alderton’s close at Little Fryth [?Little Thetford] in the parish of Stuntney causing damage to the grass to the value to ten pounds. The entry is incomplete.
  17. 40v. (291) John Cropley of Ely, yeoman, answered Geoffrey Alderton in an action that on 10 Apr. 1564 his dogs chased and bit cattle belonging to Alderton at Stuntney. The entry is incomplete.

Wisbech: Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech Castle before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 27 Jun. 6 Eliz. [1564]

  1. 41r. (292) George Hylton of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 5 Jun. 1564 he feloniously took and carried away a tawny tunic worth five shillings belonging to John Alyson at Wisbech. Not guilty.
  2. 41r. (293) William Soule of Haddenham, labourer, Matthew Nattryce of Haddenham, Roger Browne of Haddenham, John Ollyet of Haddenham and William Savage of Ely, labourer, all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 10 Apr. 7 Eliz. [1565]

Session [at Ely?] [This lacks a formal heading]

  1. 42r. (294) Robert Payne, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Cheyney of Haddenham in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  2. 42r. (295) Thomas Screvyn per his attorney presents himself against Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, and William Smyth, executor of the will of William Smyth, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  3. 42r. (296) Thomas Bemys per his attorney presents himself against William Russell of Willington, Bedfordshire, yeoman, in an action of debt of four pounds. Did not appear in court.
  4. 42r. (297) Robert Payne presents himself in person against Richard Welles of Chatteris in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  5. 42r. (298) John Rolfe presents himself in person against Thomas Ewsden of Coveney in an action of debt of five marks. Did not appear in court.
  6. 42r. (299) William Savage per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Orynall, son of John Orynall, in an action of debt of 30 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  7. 42r. (300) Margaret Sylvertoppe, widow, per her attorney presents herself John Sylvertoppe of Ely, husbandman, in an action of debt of 140 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  8. 42r. (301) Thomas Graye per his attorney presents himself against Henry Dorman in an action of [broken contract]. Did not appear in court.
  9. 42r. (302) Robert Bucke per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action of [capture/seizure] relating to two horses. Did not appear in court.
  10. 42r. (303) Nicholas Langton per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action of [capture/seizure] relating to one horse. Did not appear in court.
  11. 42r. (304) John Goodey per his attorney presents himself against Robert Payne in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  12. 42r. (305) William Nicholson presents himself in person against [name obscured] in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  13. 42r. (306) John Woodcocke per his attorney presents himself against [name obscured], alias Johnson, in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  14. 42r. (307) John Wrighte per his attorney presents himself against [name obscured] and Robert Tomlyn and [?Alice], his wife. [The parchment is damaged and much of this entry cannot be read.]
  15. 42v. (308) Thomas Purren per his attorney presents himself against William Smythe of Ely, yeoman, and Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, executor of the will of William Smyth, lately of Sutton, yeoman, in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  16. 42v. (309) Thomas Johnson per his attorney presents himself against John Woodcocke in an action of debt of ten pounds. Did not appear in court.
  17. 42v. (310) John Tucke per his attorney presents himself against Richard Adam in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  18. 42v. (311) John Tucke per his attorney presents himself against Richard Adam in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  19. 42v. (312) William Fynche per his attorney presents himself against John Sowthe in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  20. 42v. (313) Thomas Goodwyn per his attorney presents himself against Robert Smythe in an action of debt of 54 shillings and four pence. Did not appear in court.
  21. 42v. (314) Edward Wylkes per his attorney presents himself against Robert Rogbye and Marion, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  22. 42v. (315) John Sowthe per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Stanfelde in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  23. 42v. (316) William Rutter per his attorney presents himself against John Gudderne of Palgrave, Suffolk, miller, in an action relating to ten pounds. Did not appear in court.

Pleas at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 10 Apr. 7 Eliz. [1565]

  1. 43r. (317) Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer Robert Bucke in an action that on 28 May 1564 he took a horse belonging to Bucke from a place called Buryehedge Way at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  2. 43v. (318) Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer John Gooddey in an action that on 28 May 1564 he took a gelding belonging to Gooddey from a place called Buryehedge Way at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. [The bottom of this membrane of parchment is damaged; it is not clear what the outcome is.]
  3. 44r. (319) Hugh Cartwright, William Thorneton esquire, James Pecham, Roger Torrett and [Christian name obscured] Adam, gentleman, brought a suit against Thomas Rudston, gentleman, relating to [number obscured] messuages, four tofts, six cottages, four gardens, two barns or storehouses, 60 acres of [obscured], 20 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture, six acres of woodland, 20 acres of moor and [obscured] with appurtenances in Ely. This is a common recovery.
  4. 45r. (320) Richard Gardyner complains against John Gardyner of Witcham, husbandman, in an action that with a certain John Watson, John is indebted to Richard in the sum of 40 pounds to be paid at the Feast of the Annunciation [25 Mar.] 1563/4 at Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  5. 45r.-v. (321) Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer Nicholas Langton in an action that on 28 May 1564 he took a horse belonging to Langton from a place called Burye Hedgeway at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  6. 46r. (322) Thomas Cheney of Haddenham, husbandman, answered Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action that on 20 Aug. 1562 he broke into Payne’s close at Wilburton, and took and carried away four cart-loads of beans and peas to the value of five marks. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  7. 46v. (323) Edward Wylks complains against Robert Rogbye and Marion, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case that on 10 Mar. 1564/5 Marion slandered Wylks by publicly saying, ‘You are a false thief and a strong thief’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  8. 47r. (324) Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer John Berte in an action that on 28 May 1564 he took animals belonging to Berte from a place called Berye Hedgeway at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.
  9. 47v.-48r. (325) Robert Payne of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer William Nicholson in an action that on 28 May 1564 he took a gelding belonging to Nicholson from a place called Berye Hedgeway at Wilburton. There is discussion of various pieces of land in the manor of Wilburton. To proceed to the next session.

Ely: Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely Barton before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 10 Apr. 7 Eliz. [1565]

  1. 49r. (326) George Hylton of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 10 July 1564 he feloniously stole, took and carried away two silver spoons to the value of ten shillings belonging to John Gallant at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  2. 49r. (327) George Hylton of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 15 July 1564 he feloniously stole, took and carried away two shillings and seven pence in numbered money from a purse belonging Richard Cowper at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  3. 49v. (328) John Grelbye of Wisbech, shepherd, is indicted that on 8 July 1564 he feloniously took and led away a lamb worth nine pence belonging to John Cooke at Wilburton. Not guilty.
  4. 49v. (329) Richard Ingram of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 18 Oct. 1564 he feloniously stole and took away a girdle of leather worth six pence belonging to John Tompson at Haddenham. Not guilty.
  5. 49v. (330) Katherine Crowche, alias Kyndare, of Doddington, spinster, is indicted that on 20 Aug. 1564 she broke into the close of John Gooderycke, gentleman, at Doddington and feloniously took and carried away two measures of wheat and rye to the value of seven pence. Not guilty.
  6. 49v. (331) Margaret Gryffyn of Doddington, spinster, is indicted that on 21 Aug. 1564 she knowingly aided and abetted Katherine Crowche [see 329 above]. Not guilty.
  7. 50r. (332) William Rutter of Chatteris, shoemaker, is indicted that on 8 Oct. 1564 he feloniously took and carried away two pairs of sheets to the value of ten shillings, two pillowberes [pillows] to the value of four shillings and a blanket belonging to John Goodderam at Chatteris. Not guilty.
  8. 50r. (333) Dorothy Owtlawe of Haddenham, Robert Edwards of Leverington, Matthew Walton of Haddenham, Edward Fyssher of Ely, William Whyte of Newton, Alice Gee of Newton, Ellen Lyttle of Ely, John Sowthe, William Rawlyns of Aldreth and Quintin Chyldres of [place not stated], all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.
  9. 51r. (334) William Savage of Haddenham, husbandman, complains against Thomas Orenall, the son of John Orenall of Haddenham, husbandman, in an action of debt of 30 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 24 Feb. 1556/7 at Ely. To proceed to jury trial.
Scope and Contents

Gaol delivery and pleas at Wisbech before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 24 Sept. 7 Eliz. [1565].

Wisbech: Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech Castle before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 24 Sept. 7 Eliz. [1565].

  1. 52r. (335) Gilbert Wryghte of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 16 July 1565 he feloniously broke out of prison and withdrew himself, having been arrested on 28 May 1564 on suspicion of taking four ewes, a hog and two lambs belonging to an unknown person. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  2. 52r. (336) Lancelot Tuck of Ely, yeoman, is indicted that on 24 Aug. 1564 whilst scything grass at a place called Padnall Fen at Ely he negligently and with no malice cut and injured John Amner of Ely, butcher, with his scythe causing Amner to die from his wounds. Not guilty.
  3. 52v. (337) John Foster of the parish of Whittlesey St Andrew, labourer, is indicted that on 10 July 1565 he feloniously took and carried away a paget net to the value of five shillings belonging to John Relfull of Whittlesey, husbandman, from a stream called [the leanne]. Not guilty.
  4. 52v. (338) George Proctor of Doddington, Edward Frances of Haddenham, Richard Legate of Haddenham, Richard Ferror of Haddenham, Henry Mathewe of [place of abode not stated], John [Hune] of [place of abode not stated], Dorothy Totnam of Ely, Margaret Wakeforth of Ely and Richard Champyon of Haddenham, all arrested on suspicion of felony, are freed and acquitted.

Session at Wisbech [This lacks a formal heading]

  1. 53r. (339) John Gardyner per his attorney presents himself against Hugh Barbor of Witcham in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  2. 53r. (340) George Hasyll presents himself in person against Robert Marche, Thomas Goodes and John Bucke in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  3. 53r. (341) Robert Doneynge per his attorney presents himself against Robert [?Gune] in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  4. 53r. (342) Francis Newton presents himself in person against Anthony Burde in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 53r. (343) William Bacon, servant of Thomas Gressham, knight, presents himself against Thomas Gallant in an action of debt of five pounds. Did not appear in court.
  6. 53r. (344) William [?surname obscured] esquire per his attorney presents himself against Lawrence Johnson in an action of debt of 20 marks. Did not appear in court.
  7. 53r. (345) John Wrighte presents himself in person against Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, and William Smythe, executor of the will of Thomas Smythe lately of Sutton, deceased, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  8. 53r. (346) Thomas Purren presents himself in person against Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, and William Smythe, executor of the will of Thomas Smythe lately of Sutton, deceased, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  9. 53r. (347) homas and William Smythe present themselves in person against Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, and William Smythe, executor of the will of Thomas Smythe lately of Sutton, deceased, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  10. 53r. (348) Anthony Burde per his attorney presents himself against Francis Newton in an action of debt of 20 marks. Did not appear in court.
  11. 53r. (349) John Ostler per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Phypers in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  12. 53r. (350) Robert Fyncham per his attorney presents himself against John Ryppe in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  13. 53r. (351) Stephen Scot presents himself against William Paget in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  14. 53v. (352) William Smyth per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Goodricke of Ely, gentleman, James Wylson of Ely and Thomas Smythe of Downham in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  15. 53v. (353) John Atkynson per his attorney presents himself against William Pedlyn in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  16. 53v. (354) Henry Gallant per his attorney presents himself against Robert Marche, Thomas Goodes and John Bucke in an action of [capture/seizure] Did not appear in court.
  17. 53v. (355) Stephen Scott per his attorney presents himself against William Paget of Reach, husbandman, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  18. 53v. (356) William Paget per his attorney presents himself against Stephen Scott in an action of debt of seven pounds Did not appear in court.
  19. 53v. (357) Richard Everarde per his attorney presents himself against Henry Lysley in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  20. 53v. (358) Margaret Browne, widow, per her attorney presents herself against Richard Browne in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  21. 53v. (359) Geoffrey Colvyle esquire presents himself in person against Thomas Gardyner in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  22. 53v. (360) Anthony Burde presents himself in person against Francis Newton in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  23. 53v. (361) Francis Newton presents himself against Anthony Burde in an action of debt of 20 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  24. 53v. (362) William Sybley per his attorney presents himself against William Burgesse of Witchford in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  25. 53v. (363) Robert Fordham presents himself in person against George Graye of Coveney in an action of debt of four pounds. Did not appear in court.

Wisbech: pleas before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 24 Sept. 7 Eliz. [1565]

  1. 54r. (364) homas Phypers of Haddenham, husbandman, answered John Osteler in an action of trespass on the case in an action that on 21 Aug. 1565 he took three sheep from four acres of land planted with pear-trees in fields at Haddenham to the value of five pounds and enclosed the animals. Phypers fined; to pay costs and damages.
  2. 54v. (365) John Wrighte complains against Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, and William Smythe, executor of the will of Thomas Smythe lately of Sutton, deceased, in an action of breach of promise relating to the bargain and sale of 40 steers belonging to Wrighte conducted during the lifetime of Thomas Smythe, 20 July [year not stated]. Requests leave to imparl to the next session.
  3. 55r. (366) Edward Slegge, gentleman, brought a suit against Thomas Wrenno, gentleman, relating to the manor of Henton, alias Heynton, with appurtenances and 20 messuages, ten cottages, ten tofts, ten gardens, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 40 acres of woodland, 40 acres of moor, 100 acres of peat or turf, ten acres of [?peat-moss or bog], 200 acres of [?gorse] and three pounds of rents with appurtenances in Haddenham, Witcham and Wilburton. This is a common recovery.
  4. 55r.-v. (367) Francis Hynde and Richard Everarde, esquire, brought a suit against Richard Payn, gentleman, relating to the manor of Newton with appurtenances and 20 messuages, [one] toft, one dove-cot, 500 acres of land, 500 acres of meadow, 500 acres of pasture, 20 acres of woodland, 200 acres of marsh and ten pounds of rent with appurtenances in Newton, Leverington and Wisbech. This is a common recovery.
  5. 56r. (368) Robert Caysters, Thomas Bocher, Robert Coper and John Strygett brought a suit against Thomas Edwardes relating to five and a half acres of land and 44 and a half acres of pasture with appurtenances in Wisbech and Elm. This is a common recovery.
  6. 56v. (369) Thomas Gardiner, gentleman, brought a suit against Henry Berkeley, knight, Lord Berkeley Mowbray Segrave and Bruce, relating to the manor of Todnam, alias Toddingham, and Chatteris with appurtenances and 20 messuages, 20 gardens, 66 acres of land, 66 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture, 60 acres of moor, 60 acres of [?], 80 acres of marsh, and five pounds and 16 shillings of rent with appurtenances in Murrow, Guyhirn, Wisbech and Chatteris. This is a common recovery.
  7. 57r. (370) Henry Gaton, alias Gallant, complains against Robert Marche of Ely, brewer, Thomas Goode of Stretham, husbandman, and John Bucke of Stretham, husbandman, that on 10 July 1565 they ejected Gallant from a lease which had not yet expired in the manor of Stretham comprising 100 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow, 100 acres of pasture and 40 acres of marsh with appurtenances which Richard Redman, Bishop of Ely, had granted by indenture in 1494. To proceed to the next session.
  8. 57v. (371) Laurence Johnson of Upwell, Norfolk, beer-brewer, Richard Fyncham of Outwell, gentleman, and John Gallant of Newton are summoned to answer William Addam of Tydd St Mary, Lincolnshire, gentleman, in an action of debt of 20 marks relating to a bond of obligation of 26 Apr. 1559. To proceed to the next session.
  9. 58r. (372) Thomas Gallant of Wilburton, gentleman, is summoned to answer William Bacon, the servant of Thomas Gresham of London, knight, in an action of debt of five pounds according to a bill of obligation of 13 Jun. 1656 at Wilburton. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  10. 58r. (373) Stephen Scot is summoned to answer William Paget in an action of debt of seven pounds relating to the sale or supply of 17 quarters and four measures of hempseed, 1 Nov. 1564 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  11. 58v. (374) William Paget of Reach, husbandman, answered Stephen Scot in an action of trespass on the case relating to an agreement to supply 60 measures of wheat [for] 28 pounds, 26 Mar. 1565 at Wisbech. There is discussion of the agreement. To proceed to jury trial.
  12. 58v. (375) William Paget of Reach, husbandman, answered Stephen Scot of Wisbech, yeoman, in an action of trespass on the case relating to an agreement to supply 30 quarters of wheat [for] eight pounds, 10 Dec. 1564 at Wisbech. To proceed to the next session.
  13. 59r. (376) Robert March of Ely, brewer, Thomas Goodes of Stretham, yeoman, and John Bucke of Stretham, husbandman, answered Thomas Gallant in an action that on [date not stated] they slandered Gallant by publicly saying, ‘The said Thomas Gallant has falsely contrived a lease of the manor of Stretham whereby he does disturb the possession of Robert March, Thomas Goods and John Bucke’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  14. 59v. (377) William Pedlyn is summoned to answer John Atkynson that on 28 Jun. 1565 he took three geldings belonging to Atkynson from a place called Churcham Bushes at Churcham [Chettisham]. To proceed to the next session.
  15. 59v.-60r. (378) Thomas Goodericke of Ely, gentleman, James Wilkinson of the same place, labourer, Thomas Smyth of Downham, labourer, and John Waldren of Ely, labourer, answered William Smyth in an action of trespass that on 23 Jun. 1565 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Smyth’s close at Ely to the value of 20 pence. There is discussion of the place and ownership of various pieces of land.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 4 Apr. 8 Eliz. [1566]

Session [? at Ely] [This lacks a formal heading]

  1. 61r. (379) Robert Tomlyn and Cecily, his wife, present themselves in person against Thomas Screven in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  2. 61r. (380) Robert Tomlyn presents himself in person against Francis Neckson in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  3. 61r. (381) Thomas [?Benet] presents himself in person against William Jackson in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  4. 61r. (382) Thomas Goodryck presents himself in person against William Lavery and Elizabeth, his wife, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  5. 61r. (383) Thomas Gooderyck, gentleman, presents himself in person against John Lavery in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  6. 61r. (384) Thomas Gooderyck, gentleman, presents himself in person against William Reve in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  7. 61r. (385) Thomas Judderell presents himself in person against Edmund Roger in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  8. 61r. (386) Robert Fyncham presents himself in person against Henry Megges, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  9. 61r. (387) Simon [?Weston] presents himself in person against Thomas Andrew in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  10. 61r. (388) Anthony Larkyn presents himself in person against John Chaunwler in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  11. 61r. (389) Geoffrey Colvyle esquire presents himself in person against John Goodryck in an action relating to lands. Did not appear in court.
  12. 61r. (390) Henry Megges, gentleman, presents himself in person against [?Cedric] Story in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  13. 61v. (391) Henry Megges, gentleman, presents himself in person against John Stragett, Robert Stragett and John Robertson in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  14. 61v. (392) Robert Tomlyn presents himself in person against John Bucke and Edward Heron in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  15. 61v. (393) John Gardener, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Gallant in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  16. 61v. (394) William Walbolt presents himself in person against Robert Walbott in an action relating to lands. Did not appear in court.
  17. 61v. (395) Thomas Goderyck presents himself in person against Richard Tydd in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.

Pleas at Ely before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 4 Apr. 8 Eliz. [1566]

  1. 62r. (396) Thomas Screvener answered Robert Tomlyn of Ely and Cecily, his wife, in an action of debt of three pounds relating to the sale and supply of various measures of wheat by Cecily, when she was widowed, to Screvener, 28 Jun. 1563. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  2. 62r. (397) Francis Newton of Chatteris, drover, is summoned to answer Robert Tomlyn in an action of debt of three pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 3 Oct. 1565 at Ely. Newton fined; to pay costs and damages.
  3. 62v. (398) Thomas Benet complains against William Jackson that on 10 Feb. 1566/7 at Downham he slandered Benet by publicly saying, ‘You are a false thief for you have robbed me.’ The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  4. 62v. (399) William Levery and Elizabeth, his wife, answered Thomas Godryck, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 Mar. 1566/7 at Ely they slandered Godryck by publicly saying, ‘You can make a flame of fire by conjuring when you list’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  5. 63r. (400) Thomas Hewar brought a suit against Henry Marten relating to a messuage, an orchard and three acres of land with appurtenances in Outwell. This is a common recovery.
  6. 63r.-v. (401) Thomas Bromley, Robert Enynes [Evynes or Evans] and Edward Flowerdewe esquire brought a suit against Thomas Kryvett esquire relating to the manor of Thetford with appurtenances and ten messuages, 200 acres of land, 100 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 300 acres of marshland, 20 acres of woodland, 100 acres of turf or peat, 20 acres of [?gorse] and ten pounds of rent with appurtenances in Thetford, Stretham, Littleport, Ely and Barway. This is a common recovery.
  7. 64r. (402) John Levery of Ely, cook, answered Thomas Gadryck, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 Mar. 1566/7 at Ely he slandered Gadryck by publicly saying, ‘You are a conjuror and did come forth of your garden from conjuring.’ Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  8. 64r. (403) William Reve of Ely, shoemaker, answered Thomas Goderyck, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 Mar. 1566/7 at Ely he slandered Goderyck by publicly saying, ‘You can conjure up a calf’. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  9. 64v. (404) Edward Roger answered Thomas Judderell in an action of trespass on the case that on 18 Nov. 1565 at Sutton he slandered Judderell by publicly saying, ‘One John Large was taken at Sutton by one William Michell and me [Edward Roger] and was let scape [escape] willingly by the said William Michell and the defendant by the commandment of the said Thomas Judderell’. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  10. 65r. (405) John Chaunwlor of Whittlesey, husbandman, answered Anthony Larkyn of Whittlesey in an action of trespass on the case that on 14 Feb. 1566/7 he slandered Larkyn at Whittlesey by publicly saying, ‘You are a villain’. Chaunwlor fined; to pay costs and damages.
  11. 65v. (406) Edward Sory of Wisbech, draper, answered Henry Meggs, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 Jan. 1566/7 he slandered Meggs by publicly saying, ‘Harry Meggs is a troublesome man and an extortioner and such a one as is not be found in a [country].’ To proceed to the next session.
  12. 66r. (407) Henry Meggs of Grey’s Inn, Middlesex, gentleman, answered Robert Fyncham, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case relating to a statement Meggs made before Robert Balam esquire, Justice of the Peace, on 2 Oct. 1565 at Wisbech by saying, ‘Robert Balam, I pray you let Robert Fyncham be committed to gaol without bail for I charge him with felony’. The statement relates to a suit that Robert Fyncham of Upwell, gentleman, entered the close of Richard Fyncham at Upwell, and feloniously took and led away a brown bay horse worth 20 marks and a colt worth 20 shillings belonging to Meggs on 24 Mar. 1564/5. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  13. 66v. (408) Simon Weston complains against Thomas Andrew that on 20 Jan. 1566/7 he slandered Weston by publicly saying, ‘Take heed of Simon Weston for he is spoiled and burnt by his wife and not worthy to be in any honest man’s company’. To proceed to the next session.
  14. 67r. (409) Geoffrey Colvell esquire brought a suit against John Gadryck relating to 14 acres of land and four acres of pasture with appurtenances in Doddington. To proceed to the next session.
  15. 68r. (410) Simon Hallyday answered Henry Meggs in an action of trespass that on 10 Dec. 1564 he carried away 20 cart-loads of thrashed oats to the value of 20 pounds and 160 coombs of oats from Meggs at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  16. 68r.-v. (411) John Stragett of Wisbech, baker, Robert Stragett of Wisbech, mercer, Richard Scarborough of Wisbech, shoemaker, and John Robertson of Wisbech, draper, answered Thomas Middleton, gentleman, in an action that on 15 Oct. 1565 they took and drove 160 cattle from a place called Crab Marsh belonging to Middleton. There is discussion of the land in question. To proceed to the next session.
  17. 69v. (412) John Bucke of Stretham, husbandman, and Edward Heron of Haddenham, yeoman, is summoned to answer Robert Tomlyn of Sutton in an action of debt of eight pounds, three shillings and four pence relating to a bond of obligation of 28 May 1565 at Stretham. Bucke fined; to pay costs and damages.
  18. 69v. (413) Memorandum that John Gardener, gentleman, per his attorney, complains against Thomas Gallant of Wilburton, gentleman, relating to the supply of 44 measures of good marketable wheat or grain and 80 measures of barley, and the sum of 30 pounds, 22 May 1565 at Wilburton. Gallant fined.
  19. 70r. (414) William Walbott per his attorney brought a suit against Robert Walbott relating to four and a half acres of land with appurtenances in March held in feoffment since the reign of Philip and Mary. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  20. 70v. (415) Richard [?Tyeel or Tywl] of Ely, butcher, answered Thomas Gooderyck in an action of trespass on the case that on 10 Feb. 1561/2 he slandered Gooderyck by publicly saying, ‘You are a conjuror and a devil for I did see a fire flame come out from you.’ Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.

Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Ely before Anthony Stapleton on the Thursday [nearest] Palm Sunday [4 Apr.] 8 Eliz. [1566].

  1. 71r. (416) Thomas Thompson of Downham Market, Norfolk, glover, is indicted that on 20 Oct. 1565 he feloniously took and carried away a yard and three quarters of woollen cloth coloured blue to the value of ten shillings, two yards of white woollen cloth to the value of five shillings and four pence, three quarters of fox-colour [reddish-yellow] woollen cloth to the value of 20 pence and two yards of white lace Fustian to the value of two shillings belonging to Peter Pollen at Wisbech. Not guilty.
  2. 71r. (417) Ralph Carter of the city of London, brewer, is indicted that on 18 Oct. 1565 at about three o’clock in the afternoon he feloniously took and carried away 15 yards of Russell worsted cloth to the value of 20 shillings belonging to John Pollerd of Wymondham, Norfolk, worsted weaver. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  3. 71r. (418) William Lichfelld of London, labourer, is indicted that he knowingly aided and abetted Ralph Carter [see 417 above] in felony. Guilty but acquitted on the grounds of Carter’s benefit of clergy.
  4. 71v. (419) Thomas Soue of Upwell, husbandman, and Nicholas Hickman of Emneth, Norfolk, husbandman, are indicted that on 27 Nov. 1565 they broke into the close of John Bland at Upwell and feloniously took and led away a grey gelding worth 26 shillings and eight pence. Guilty; to be hanged.
  5. 71v. (420) Thomas Soue of Upwell, horse-corser [horse-courser], William Burley of Wisbech, bricklayer, and Nicholas Hyckman of Emneth, Norfolk, husbandman, are indicted as follows: Soue that on 14 Nov. 1565 he broke into the close of Thomas Warner at Wisbech between 10 and 11 in the night, and feloniously took and led away a brown bay horse worth 40 shillings and another sorrel horse worth 40 shillings; Burley and Hickman as accessories for aiding and abetting Soue. Soue and Hyckman guilty; to be hanged. Burley acquitted.
  6. 71v. (421) William Lichfelld of London, labourer, is indicted that on 12 Oct. 1565 he feloniously escaped from prison at Ely from the custody of John Wells where he had been arrested for taking 16 yards of English worsted belonging to John Pollerd. Not guilty.
  7. 71v. (422) Thomas Conyngborowe of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 18 Oct. 1565 he broke into the booth of Roger Gyells at Ely and feloniously took and carried away 14 shillings from a purse belonging to Gyells. Not guilty.
Scope and Contents

Pleas and gaol delivery before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton at Wisbech, 17 Sept. 8 Eliz. [1566]

Session at Wisbech [This lacks a formal heading]

  1. 72r. (423) John Christyan, cleric, per his attorney presents himself against Richard Halsehed of Coveney, yeoman, and John Slowe of Coveney in an action of debt of 20 marks. Did not appear in court.
  2. 72r. (424) John Gardyner presents himself in person against John Belwood in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  3. 72r. (425) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Oswald Specheley and Isabelle, his wife. Did not appear in court.
  4. 72r. (426) Lancelot Flower presents himself in person against William Baron, Edmund Hogge and William Cater in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  5. 72r. (427) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Edward Cosyn. Did not appear in court.
  6. 72r. (428) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Thomas Hopkyn. Did not appear in court.
  7. 72r. (429) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Thomas Johnson. Did not appear in court.
  8. 72r. (430) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Richard Crauforde. Did not appear in court.
  9. 72r. (431) Thomas Claye per his attorney presents himself against William Blynckthorne in an action of debt of 30 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  10. 72r. (432) Richard [Cox], Bishop of Ely, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Galon in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  11. 72r. (433) Robert Payne, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Michell in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  12. 72r. (434) Robert Gledall presents himself in person against John Slowe in an action of debt relating to five measures of wheat to the value of ten marks. Did not appear in court.
  13. 72r. (435) Ralph Holland presents himself in person against John Wells and Richard Tyllingham in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  14. 72r. (436) Edward Stywarde, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against Lancelot Colpoth, executor of the will of Thomas Denton, in an action of debt of 100 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  15. 72r. (437) John Hodson per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Denforde in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  16. 72v. (438) Thomas Baylye presents himself in person against Thomas Yonge in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  17. 72v. (439) George Hasyll presents himself in person against Robert Cowper in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  18. 72v. (440) John Callowe presents himself in person against Lancelot Dey in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  19. 72v. (441) Thomas Gallon presents himself in person against Thomas Saunders and John Berde in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  20. 72v. (442) Robert Payne, gentleman, per his attorney presents himself against William Nicholson in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  21. 72v. (443) Robert Covyngton per his attorney presents himself against William Taylor in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  22. 72v. (444) Geoffrey Colvyle esquire brings a suit against John Odam relating to four acres of pasture with appurtenances in March and Doddington.
  23. 72v. (445) William Sybley, gentleman, presents himself in person against Thomas Steppynge in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  24. 72v. (446) Andrew Reade presents himself in person against William Dyxye in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  25. 72v. (447) Richard Huckell presents himself in person against William Norton in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  26. 72v. (448) William Deave per his attorney presents himself against Robert Salmon in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  27. 72v. (449) John Chapman, gentleman, presents himself in person against Andrew Reade in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  28. 73r. (450) William Natteres presents himself in person against Robert Cowper in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  29. 73r. (451) Thomas Anderson presents himself in person against Leonard Marshall in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  30. 73r. (452) John [?Belgrave] presents himself in person against Leonard Marshall in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  31. 73r. (453) Robert Best presents himself in person against William Nordywell and Leonard Marshall in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  32. 73r. (454) Thomas Browne presents himself in person against William Nordywell in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  33. 73r. (455) Robert Astnball presents himself in person against William Nordywell and Leonard Marshall in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  34. 73r. (456) Thomas Swayne presents himself in person against William Nordywell in an action of [capture/seizure]. Did not appear in court.
  35. 73r. (457) Roger Phyllyp and Edith, his wife, present themselves in person against Richard Leas of Isleham, Lincolnshire, and Agnes, his wife, executor of the will of Richard Ramsey lately of Wisbech St Mary in an action of debt of 50 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  36. 73r. (458) Robert Bosworthe presents himself in person against Geoffrey Frysell and Isabelle, his wife, and Margaret Holte in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  37. 73r. (459) Robert Bosworthe presents himself in person against Geoffrey Frysell and Isabelle, his wife, and Margaret Holte in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  38. 73r. (460) John Osteler presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Roger Walker.
  39. 73r. (461) Ralph Waynflete, William Swynsonn and [? Geoffrey] Rimmer present themselves in person against Francis Eastman in an action of debt. Did not appear in court.
  40. 73v. (462) Richard Elward presents himself in person against David Carter and Ralph Carter in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  41. 73v. (463) James Salabancke presents himself in person against Thomas Harvye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  42. 73v. (464) Richard [Cox] Bishop of Ely per his attorney presents himself against George Hall in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  43. 73v. (465) Christopher Collyson presents himself in person against Simon Ramsey in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  44. 73v. (466) Thomas Jetherell presents himself in person against William Michell in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  45. 73v. (467) Lancelot Colpotte per his attorney presents himself against William Nicholson in an action of debt of 20 pounds Did not appear in court.
  46. 73v. (468) Michael Beyle of Whittlesey, Oswald Speachley, Ralph Avalyn, Edward Sutholde, John Clapthorne, Robert Kelfull and William Addyson present themselves in person against John Louthe in an action of debt of 40 pounds. Did not appear in court.
  47. 73v. (469) George Hasell presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Richard Crawforthe.
  48. 73v. (470) William Payne and Robert Podyche present themselves in person against John Lowe and John Margot in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  49. 73v. (471) William Saunders presents himself in person against William Nicholson and William Sharpe in an action of trespass. Did not appear in court.
  50. 73v. (472) [Name left blank] presents information for or on behalf of the Crown against Edward Wylks.
  51. 73v. (473) Clement [L ?surname obscured] presents himself in person against Thomas Bretton in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  52. 74r. (474) Thomas Cockayne per his attorney presents himself against Henry Wylye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  53. 74r. (475) Anthony Larkyn per his attorney presents himself against John Fryer in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  54. 74r. (476) Alice Grey, widow, presents herself in person against Henry Arrowe in an action of debt of 50 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  55. 74r. (477) Richard Crauforde per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Watson of Ely, tanner, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  56. 74r. (478) William Palmer and Robert Outlawe, executor of the will of Richard Ireland, present themselves in person against Hugh Langforde in an action of debt of 27 shillings and three pence. Did not appear in court.
  57. 74r. (479) Henry Strete presents himself in person against Henry Marten in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  58. 74r. (480) Thomas Cockayne presents himself in person against Henry Wylye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  59. 74r. (481) John Chase presents himself in person against Thomas Gallant in an action of debt of 28 shillings and ten pence. Did not appear in court.
  60. 74r. (474) Thomas Cockayne per his attorney presents himself against Henry Wylye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  61. 74r. (475) Anthony Larkyn per his attorney presents himself against John Fryer in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  62. 74r. (476) Alice Grey, widow, presents herself in person against Henry Arrowe in an action of debt of 50 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  63. 74r. (477) Richard Crauforde per his attorney presents himself against Thomas Watson of Ely, tanner, in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  64. 74r. (478) William Palmer and Robert Outlawe, executor of the will of Richard Ireland, present themselves in person against Hugh Langforde in an action of debt of 27 shillings and three pence. Did not appear in court.
  65. 74r. (479) Henry Strete presents himself in person against Henry Marten in an action of debt of 40 shillings. Did not appear in court.
  66. 74r. (480) Thomas Cockayne presents himself in person against Henry Wylye in an action of trespass on the case. Did not appear in court.
  67. 74r. (481) John Chase presents himself in person against Thomas Gallant in an action of debt of 28 shillings and ten pence. Did not appear in court.

Wisbech: pleas before Anthony Stapleton and Robert Peyton, 17 Sept. 8 Eliz. [1566]

  1. 74v. (482) William Michell answered Thomas Jetherell in an action of trespass that on 14 Aug. 1566 his livestock trampled and overgrazed rye and crops growing in Jetherell’s close at Sutton causing damage to the value of ten pounds. To proceed to the next session.
  2. 75r. (483) John Styward, gentleman, brought a suit against Thomas Bettys, gentleman, relating to the manor of Chatteris, 40 messuages, 40 tofts, a windmill, a dove-cot, 40 gardens, 200 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of pasture, 300 acres of woodland, 2000 acres of marshland, eight fishponds, ten pounds of rents and the rectory of Chatteris with appurtenances in Chatteris and Doddington. This is a common recovery.
  3. 76r. (484) John Slowe of Coveney, yeoman, is summoned to answer John Chrystyan, cleric, in an action of debt of 20 marks relating to a bond of obligation, together with Richard Halfehed, of 8 July 1565. The bond of obligation is recited [but not transcribed in the record]. To proceed to jury trial.
  4. 76v. (485) William Tayler is summoned to answer Robert Covington in an action of [capture/seizure] that on 28 July 1566 he took and carried away 14 cart-loads of hay to the value of six pounds, 13 shillings and four pence belonging to Covington from a place called the Leysor at Wilburton. To proceed to jury trial.
  5. 76v.-77r. (486) Thomas Watson of Ely, corser [horse-courser], answered Richard Crauforde of Ely in an action of trespass on the case that on 1 July 1566 he falsely accused Crauforde of larceny or theft causing Crauforde to be arrested on suspicion of felony. To proceed to the next session.
  6. 77v. (487) Henry Wylye of Wilburton, husbandman, answered Thomas Cokayne in an action of trespass on the case that on 28 July 1566 at Wilburton he publicly said, ‘Thomas is a bond carle [bondman or villein] and a villein and you have not the name for naught’. In response, Wylye states that on the date and place aforesaid he said, ‘Men say you and your ancestors have been villeins unto the Bishop of Ely regarding to his manor of Wilburton’. To proceed to jury trial.
  7. 78r. (488) William Nicholson of Wilburton, husbandman, answered Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action that on 20 Feb. 1563/4 he broke into Payne’s close and home at Wilburton, and assaulted Martha Stywarde, the servant of Robert Payne, who was contracted in marriage to Thomas Michell. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  8. 78r. (489) Lancelot Colpott of Ely, yeoman, executor of the will of Margery Denton, in turn executor of the will of Thomas Denton, lately of Haddenham, in an action of debt of 100 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 16 Mar. [?] at Haddenham made during the lifetime of Thomas Denton. To proceed to jury trial.
  9. 78v. (490) Robert Payne, gentleman, complains against Thomas Cheney that between 10 May and 17 Sept. 1560 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Cheney’s close at Wisbech causing damage to the value of 40 shillings. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  10. 78v. (491) Thomas Michell of Stretham answered Robert Payne, gentleman, in an action that on 20 Feb. 1563/4 he broke into Payne’s close and house at Wilburton, and assaulted Martha Stywarde, Payne’s servant, who was contracted in marriage to Michell. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  11. 79r. (492) William Blinckthorne of Ely, husbandman, is summoned to answer Thomas Claye of Stambourne, Essex, husbandman, in an action of debt of 30 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 2 July 1566. The bond of obligation is recited.
  12. 79r.-v. (493) William Bacon of Ely, husbandman, Edward Hogge and William Carter of Ely, labourer, answered Lancelot Flower, gentleman, in an action that on 24 July [1566] his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Flower’s close at Ely causing damage to the value of 40 shillings. There is discussion of the land in question.

Gaol delivery of prisoners held at Wisbech Castle before Anthony Stapleton, 17 Sept. 8 Eliz. [1566].

  1. 80r. (494) John Mosse of Whittlesey and Andrew Kyllyngstroker of Whittlesey, labourers, are indicted that on 8 May 1566 they feloniously took and carried away a pair of linen sheets (or coverlets) to the value of two shillings and a pair of shoes to the value of eight pence belonging to William [?surname obscured] at Whittlesey. Guilty, allowed benefit of clergy.
  2. 80r. (495) John Mosse of Whittlesey, labourer, and Andrew Callystroker of Whittlesey, labourer, are indicted that on 8 May 1566 they feloniously stole, took and carried away ten shillings and six pence in numbered money belonging to Robert Bery at Whittlesey. Guilty, allowed benefit of clergy.
  3. 80r. (496) Richard Garrett of Outwell, horse-courser, is indicted that on 31 Oct. 1564 he broke into the close of Richard Draper of Marham, Norfolk, yeoman, at Upwell between the hours of ten and eleven at night, and feloniously took and led away a white grey horse worth four pounds. Guilty; to be hanged.
  4. 80r. (497) Richard Garrett of Outwell, horse-courser, is indicted that on 16 May 1565 he feloniously took and led away a grey gelding worth five pounds belonging to William Read at Outwell. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  5. 80v. (498) John Walldram of Ely, yeoman, is indicted that on 17 Oct. 1565 he feloniously took and led away two heifers worth 40 shillings belonging to William Whytlocke of Fen Drayton, yeoman, at Wilburton. Guilty, allowed benefit of clergy.
  6. 80v. (499) John Tybnam of Outwell, shoemaker, is indicted that on 14 Nov. 1565 he feloniously broke into the close of Thomas Warner at Wisbech between ten and eleven in the night, and feloniously took and led away a brown bay horse worth 40 shillings and a sorrel horse worth 40 shillings. Tybnam did not appear in court.
  7. 80v. (500) John Kettlewood of Wisbech, labourer, Nicholas Wells of Well, Emma Johnson of Witchford, spinster, Christian Lord, Miles Townson, labourer, William Chawner, labourer, Robert Fyncham, gentleman, William Towlle, labourer, John Grenoppe, labourer, John Wells, labourer, Basil [Honyloo], labourer, Thomas Bonde, John Camps, Thomas Dowglas, Joan Hyllton, spinster, Nicholas Bells and William Cockyn, labourers, John Stone, labourer, Robert Edwardes, labourer, John Caster, labourer, William Savadge, husbandman, John Slowe, yeoman, and Agnes Wynter, spinster, all arrested on suspicion of felony are freed and acquitted.
  8. 81r. (501) William Shawner of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 12 Feb. 1566/7 he feloniously took and led away four sheep worth 13 shillings and four pence belonging to Thomas Wrenne esquire at Haddenham. Not guilty.
  9. 81r. (502) Thomas Loff of Chatteris, husbandman, is indicted that on 6 Dec. 1565 he broke into the close of Thomas Mathewe of Coveney and feloniously took and led away a black heifer worth 13 shillings. Not guilty.
  10. 81r. (503) Alice Wodroive [or Wodroyte] of Wisbech, spinster, is indicted that on 1 June 1566 she feloniously took and carried away three shillings and four pence from a purse belonging to Henry Daye of Sutton, Lincolnshire, yeoman, at Wisbech. Not guilty.
  11. 81r. (504) Richard Bennett of Parson’s Drive, labourer, is indicted that on 30 July 1565 broke into the close of William Akers at Leverington, and feloniously took and carried away 28 shillings and four pence in numbered money from a purse belonging to William Swayne, the servant of William Akers, from Akers’ yard. Not guilty.
  12. 81r. (505) Christopher Knyppe of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 7 June 1566 he feloniously carried away two measures of woollen cloth to the value of 12 pence, a piece of rayle [rail] cloth to the value of three pence and a piece of kercher cloth to the value of two pence belonging to Joan Atkyn, widow, at Haddenham. Guilty; to be whipped.
  13. 81v. (506) John Martyn of Downham, labourer, and Agnes Webbe of Coveney, spinster, are indicted that on 21 May 1566 they feloniously took and drove a black-hawked [spotted] worth 40 shillings, a black heifer worth 33 shillings and four pence, a black-pied heifer worth 26 shillings and eight pence, three brown heifers worth four pounds, a red [heyford] heifer worth 20 shillings and a pied heifer worth 20 shillings belonging to William Power of Killingworth [Kenilworth], Warwickshire, yeoman, at Ely. Guilty; Martyn allowed benefit of clergy. [Agnes Webbe’s outcome is not clear].
  14. 81v. (507) George Wyllson of Ely, labourer, Roland Smyth of Ely, William [?Wancke] of Haddenham, Cuthbert Browne of Haddenham, and [several other names obscured] are freed and acquitted. [This entry is on the outer membrane of the roll and is faded and worn; much of the entry is illegible].

Dates

  • Creation: 1 – 8 Eliz. [1559-1566]

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