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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Popham and others at Wisbech and Ely, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] , 1601-04-07, 1600-08-12

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Wisbech, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
  1. 1r. Richard Armes of March, labourer, is indicted that on 16 June 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a net worth one shilling from Robert Pynder at March. Not guilty.
  2. 1r. William Smyth of Leverington, labourer, is indicted that on 8 May 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away seven ewes worth two shillings each and six lambs worth two shillings each from Peter Martyn at Leverington. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  3. 1v. William Paynter of Ely, glazier, is indicted that on 6 Apr. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away 100 pounds of lead from a storehouse at Ely Cathedral. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  4. 1v. William Smyth of Leverington, labourer, is indicted that on 8 May 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away three [sheep] worth four shillings each, three ewes worth three shillings each and three lambs worth two shillings each from Richard Adam at Leverington. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  5. 1v. William Foster of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 7 Aug. 1601 he feloniously took and carried away a purse from William Sowtfyer containing 15 shillings in numbered money belonging to John Sowtfyer at Wisbech. Recommitted to gaol.
  6. 1v. George Holmes of Wimblington, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Apr. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a piece of bacon worth four pence from John Barnes at Wimblington. Confessed; to be whipped.
  7. 1v. Dorothy Hall of Wisbech, spinster, is indicted that on 30 May 1601 she feloniously took and carried away two hats to the value of 12 pence from Thomas Blaxley at Wisbech. Confessed; to be whipped.
  8. 2r. Michael Hall of Wisbech, glover, is indicted that on 30 May 1601 he feloniously took and carried away a silk cypress [satin] scarf to the value of ten pence from Thomas Blaxley at Wisbech. Confessed; to be whipped.
  9. 2r. John Hunsley of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 30 May 1601 he feloniously took and carried away a hat to the value of 12 pence from Thomas Blaxley at Wisbech. Confessed; to be whipped.
  10. 2r. George Huggins of Sutton, butcher, is indicted that on 9 July 1601 he feloniously took and led away two lambs worth five pence each from Henry Crippe at Haddenham. Confessed; to be whipped.
  11. 2r. George Claxon of Wisbech, yeoman, Roger Thompson of Wisbech, labourer, William Powlter of Wisbech, labourer, Francis Edwards of Wisbech, labourer, and John Johnson of Wisbech, labourer, are freed and acquitted.
  12. 3r. Thomas Langman of Wimbotsham, Norfolk, yeoman, is bound to answer Thomas Wells in an action of debt. John Stanford of Wisbech, beer brewer, acts as surety.
  13. 3r. Francis Sowthworth of Leverington, yeoman, is bound to answer Richard Covill esquire in an action of debt. Peter Romford of Leverington, husbandman, and John Bosworth of Newton, yeoman, act as surety.
  14. 3r. Jasper Large of Wisbech, glover, is bound to answer Robert Pechy in an action of debt. Francis Atmeare of Wisbech, glover, acts as surety.
  15. 3r. Isaac Ellwood, [place of abode and occupation not stated], is bound to answer Michael Slowe in an action of debt. Geoffrey Bradshae of Wisbech, vintner, and Thomas Eastmond of Wisbech, victualler, act as surety.
  16. 3r. William Edes of Walpole, Norfolk, yeoman, is bound to answer Thomas Mee in an action of debt. James Salebanke of Wisbech, yeoman, acts as surety.
  17. 3r. Edward Foster of Sutton St Edmund, Lincolnshire, yeoman, is bound to answer Nicholas Howet in an action of debt. Thomas Gunton of Wisbech, gentleman, acts as surety.
  18. 3r. Thomas Hunston of Langar, Nottinghamshire, is bound to answer John Wright in an action of debt. William Hunston of Tydd St Giles, gentleman, acts as surety.
  19. 3r. Robert Bert of Wilburton, yeoman, is bound to answer William Lackford in an action of debt. Cuthbert Browne of Haddenham, husbandman, and William Savage of Haddenham, yeoman, act as surety.
  20. 3r. Robert Goldwell of Wells, Norfolk, yeoman, is bound to answer John Howard in an action of debt. John Fyncham of Outwell, gentleman, acts as surety.
  21. 3r. William Richars of Whittlesey, weaver, and John Boyse of Whittlesey, husbandman, answered Isabel Graye, widow, in an action of trespass that on 20 July 1601 they entered her close at Eastrea in Whittlesey and pulled out the hemp growing there. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  22. 3v. Thomas Wyseman of Whittlesey, husbandman, Stephen Barley and John Meese of Whittlesey, labourers, answered Isabel Graye, widow, in an action of trespass that 20 July 1601 they entered her close at Eastrea in Whittlesey and pulled out the hemp growing there. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  23. 3v. Thomas Wyseman of Whittlesey, husbandman, answered Ralph Crowe in an action of trespass that on 31 Mar. 1601 his livestock trampled the grass and hemp growing in Crowe’s close at Eldernell in Whittlesey causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  24. 3v. Thomas Gunton of Sutton, husbandman, answered William Tubbs in an action of trespass that on 4 Mar. 1601 he entered the close of Tubbs called Custannce Close at Whittlesey, and cut down and carried away 20 willow trees growing there to the value of 40 shillings. On the same day he entered Tubbs’ close called the Wight in Sutton, and mowed and took away grass growing there. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  25. 4r. Thomas Gunton of Sutton, husbandman, answered William Tubbs in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 July 1601 he erected a timber post on a piece of land in Sutton preventing the passage of Gunton’s animals and carts. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  26. 4r. John Hall, [place of abode and occupation not stated] brought an action of trespass on the case against Edward Sheapard of Whittlesey, labourer, that on 30 May 1601 Sheapard publicly slandered Hall, accusing him of stealing his mare. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  27. 4r. William Gooderitch of Whittlesey, husbandman, answered John Hills in a plea relating to 1000 hassocks worth six pounds, 1 July 1601 at Whittlesey. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  28. 4v. James Barcock, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Robert Parker in an action of trespass on the case relating to the supply of 12 modius of barley, 16 Nov. 1599 at Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  29. 4v. Matthew Smyth of Hilgay, Norfolk, husbandman, answered John Briggs in an action of trespass that on 20 July 1601 he entered Briggs’ close called the Inhams at Littleport and trampled the hemp growing there causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  30. 4v. John Hodgson of Sutton St James, Lincolnshire, yeoman, is summoned to answer Michael Slowe in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bill of obligation of 30 Aug. 1598 at Wisbech. To proceed to jury trial.
  31. 5r. Thomas Cattell of Sutton, skep maker, answered Robert Rande in an action of trespass that on 8 July 1601 he ejected Rande from a messuage and a close with appurtenances in Sutton which Thomas Wyllowes had leased to Rande for a term which had not yet expired. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  32. 5r. Robert Monke, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Hugh Watkynson in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sum of 15 pounds, three shillings and four pence for drainage or sewers in Tydd St Giles. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  33. 5v. Jasper Large of Wisbech, yeoman, is summoned to answer Robert Pechy in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to the sale of various quantities of strong, common and single beer at various dates in 1600 and 1601. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  34. 5v. Thomas Proctor of Ely, labourer, answered William Allen, gentleman, in an action of trespass and ejection that on 12 Mar. 1601 he ejected Allen from a messuage with appurtenances which William Walbutt had leased to Allen for a term which had not yet expired. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  35. 5v. William Castleton, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Thomas Payne in an action of trespass that on 1 Nov. 1599 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Payne’s close at a place called Coldham lying in Coldham Bank in Elm. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  36. 6r. James Monnforth of Sutton, shepherd, Thomas Cott, William Cott and John Cott of Sutton, husbandmen, answered Andrew Chesewright in an action of trespass that on 20 Jan. 1601 their livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Chesewright’s orchard and croft in Sutton causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  37. 6r. James Monnforth of Sutton, shepherd, answered Andrew Chesewright in an action of trespass that with Mark Peyton and Robert More on 20 Jan. 1600 their livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Chesewright’s orchard and croft in Sutton causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  38. 6r. James Monnforth of Sutton, shepherd, answered Andrew Chesewright in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale of 16 hundredth of fodder, 26 Sept. 1599 at Sutton. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  39. 6v. Thomas Linghooke of Terrington, Norfolk, yeoman, answered Geoffrey Johnson in an action of trespass on the case relating to the lease of a messuage and two acres of land lying in Terrington, 26 Sept. 1600. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  40. 6v. John Rowling of Norfolk, yeoman, is summoned to answer Anne Cayster, administrator of the goods and chattels of John Cayster lately deceased, that on 20 June [year not stated] he received the sum of money of five pounds and 16 shillings from John Cayster. To proceed to jury trial.
  41. 6v. Thomas Crippe of Ely, gentleman, alias Thomas Crippe of Bedingfield, Suffolk, is summoned to answer William Isbells in an action of debt of 40 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 9 Mar. 1600. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  42. 7r. Robert Harryson of Ely, scrivener, is summoned to answer Michael Hall, gentleman, in an action of debt of 60 shillings relating to a bill of 15 July 1599 at Ely. Harryson states he was imprisoned at the time. To proceed to jury trial.
  43. 7r. Nicholas Knowles of Ely, baker, is summoned to answer John Tompson, gentleman, in an action of debt of 40 shillings which Knowles borrowed on 8 Aug. 1598 at Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  44. 7v. John Kyrkes of Aldreth, yeoman, answered Robert Arkynstall, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 24 July 1600 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass growing in Arkynstall’s close called Prest Crofts lying in a marsh called Linden Doles at Haddenham causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  45. 7v. Richard Godlington of Ely and Mary, his wife, answered Richard Crismas in an action of trespass that on 12 Sept. 1600 they broke and entered his garden in Broad Lane in Ely and took and carried away 16 measures of apples from two trees growing there to the value of 40 shillings. Damages to be assessed at the next session.
  46. 7v. John Hunt of Chatteris, [occupation not stated], answered John Reade in an action of trespass that on 21 Sept. 1598 he broke and entered Reade’s close and took away a cart-load of timber to the value of 25 pounds. Damages to be assessed.
  47. 8r. Robert Bert of Wilburton, yeoman, is summoned to answer William Lackford in an action of debt of 30 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 20 Apr. 1600 at Haddenham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  48. 8r. Geoffrey Bradshae of Wisbech, vintner, is summoned to answer Thomas Clarke in an action of debt of 36 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 4 Jan. 1601 at Wisbech. Bradshae fined; to pay damages.
  49. 8r. Thomas Langman of Wimbotsham, Norfolk, yeoman, is summoned to answer Thomas Wells in an action of debt of eight pounds, eight shillings and four pence which he borrowed from Wells on 1 Dec. 1597 at Wisbech. Langman fined; to pay damages.
  50. 8r. Daniel Large of Ely, yeoman, is summoned to answer Cecily Martyn in an action of debt of 40 shillings, 6 Apr. 1601 at Ely. Large fined; to pay damages.
  51. 8v. David Ayer of Ely, shoemaker, is summoned to answer Robert Wamplatt in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to the sale of six yards of land hay, 22 Mar. 1601 at Ely. Ayer fined; to pay damages.
  52. 8v. Arthur Synsdale of Haddenham, [occupation not stated], answered Robert Osborne in an action of trespass on the case relating to the borrowing of a lighter [a flat-bottomed barge] and exchange of money on [day and month not stated] 1601 in Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  53. 8v. Edward Bastard, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered William Whelpedale in an action of trespass on the case relating to a messuage in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, in a lane called the Chester and the exchange of a sum of money with Anne, the wife of William Whelpedale. Bastard fined; to pay damages.
  54. 9r. William Johnson of Parson’s Drove, Leverington, yeoman, is summoned to answer the inhabitants of the town of Wisbech, under the name of the Wisbech Corporation, relating to a bond of obligation of 14 Dec. 1599 at Wisbech. Johnson fined; to pay damages.
  55. 9r. Geoffrey Bradshawe of Walsoken, Norfolk, vintner, is summoned to answer Thomas Oxburgh esquire and Margaret, his wife, and Ralph Watson, executor of the will of Peter Cartwright lately of St Ives, Huntingdonshire, merchant, deceased, in an action of debt of 30 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 7 June 1597 at Elm. Bradshawe fined; to pay damages.
  56. 9r. Thomas Watson of Tydd St Mary, Lincolnshire, answered Lawrence [Ninnie] in an action of trespass on the case that on 2 Oct. 1600 he publicly slandered Ninnie as a perjurer in an earlier court case. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  57. 10r.-v. Warrant of attorney, [full list not transcribed].
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Membrane 11r.: Ely, 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
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  1. 11r. [58] Lawrence Awsten of Welney, labourer, is indicted that on 28 Mar. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a pair of sheets to the value of two shillings and two nets to the value of 16 pence from Robert Johnson at Welney. Not guilty.
  2. 11v. [59] John Stacye of Littleport, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Nov. 1600 he feloniously stole and drove a black heifer worth 30 shillings from an unknown person at Littleport. Not guilty.
  3. 11v. [60] Stephen Easey of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 26 Oct. 1600 he feloniously stole, took and carried away 60 shillings in numbered money from Daniel Lardge at Ely. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
  4. 11v. [61] Lawrence Awstyn of Littleport, labourer, Thomas Wright of Littleport, labourer, and Abraham Wright of Littleport, labourer, are indicted that on 30 Nov. 1600 they feloniously stole and drove a black heifer worth 30 shillings from Andrew Glosyer at Littleport. Guilty; to be hanged.
  5. 11v. [62] John Beane, [place of abode and occupation not stated] is indicted that on 21 Sept. 1600 he feloniously removed and withdrew eight pounds and ten shillings in numbered money from Thomas Rooke, [his master] at Littleport. Guilty; to be hanged.
  6. 12r. [63] Richard Bartholomewe of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 22 Mar. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a grig [a small or young eel] worth six pence from Mary Reade at Newton. Guilty; to be whipped.
  7. 12r. [64] Richard Bartholomewe of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Mar. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away 22 eels worth 30 shillings from John Smyth at Newton. Guilty; to be whipped.
  8. 12r. [65] Robert Allyn of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 22 Dec. 1600 he feloniously stole and drove a white ewe worth two shillings from John Layton at Whittlesey. Guilty; to be whipped.
  9. 12r. [66] Robert Blowit of Elm, labourer, is indicted that on 10 Feb. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a doublet worth two shillings from William Mayn at Elm. Guilty; to be whipped.
  10. 12r. [67] Edward Nicholson of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 6 Aug. 1600 he feloniously stole and drove two white lambs worth two shillings from John Norman at Haddenham. Guilty; to be whipped.
  11. 12r. [68] Francis Reademan of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 6 Aug. 1600 he feloniously stole and drove a ram worth seven shillings from John Goddard, gentleman, at Haddenham. Guilty; to be whipped.
  12. 12r. [69] John Ostler of Haddenham, carpenter, is indicted that on 8 Dec. 1600 he feloniously stole, took and carried away four boards or planks worth 16 pence, two ash poles worth eight pence, two spars worth 12 pence, four studs worth 12 pence, two other beams worth four pence each, a [?turkey] worth two shillings, an iron wedge worth 8 pence and a pair of pincers worth six pence from John Goddard, gentleman, at Haddenham. Guilty; to be whipped.
  13. 12r. [70] [?Hamise] Vanhere of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 2 Oct. 1600 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a shirt to the value of six pence and a cross cloth to the value of two pence from Anne, [Lady Palavicini] at Ely. Confessed; to be whipped.
  14. 12v. [71] Edward Stonehowse junior of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 26 Dec. 1600 he feloniously took and carried away a pair of stirrups to the value of five pence from James Speight at Haddenham. Confessed; to be whipped.
  15. 12v. [72] Thomas Dade of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 4 Aug. 1600 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a waistcoat worth ten pence from Thomas Hyggs at Ely. Confessed; to be whipped.
  16. 12v. [73] Nicholas Baylye of Witcham, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Jan. 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a sheet worth six pence and a smock worth four pence from Roger Barcock at Witcham. Confessed; to be whipped.
  17. 12v. [74] James Pemerton of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 5 Nov. 1600 he broke and entered the windmill of William Cowper at Wisbech and stole, took and carried away a peck of barley meal to the value of six pence from Andrew Ogard, gentleman. Confessed; to be whipped.
  18. 12v. [75] Robert Watson of Wisbech, labourer, Edward Moseley of Wisbech, labourer, William Pigg of Wisbech, labourer, John Hopkynson of Wisbech, fisherman, James Sayre of Ely, labourer, John Sheapard of Haddenham, husbandman, William Barnard of Haddenham, labourer, Robert Crowne of Downham, labourer, Robert Hurtley of Downham, labourer, George Huggins of Sutton, butcher, William Mortymer, [place of abode not stated], labourer, and Thomas Aspeland of Mepal, labourer, are freed and acquitted.
  19. 13r. [76] John Gotobed of Ely, husbandman, and Barbara, his wife, answered Richard Arkynstall esquire in an action of trespass on the case that on 6 Feb. 1601 they publicly slandered Arkynstall by accusing him of demanding and receiving more rent than was due during his time as bailiff of the manor of Ely Barton. Guilty; to pay costs and damages.
  20. 13v. [77] Roger Blogget of Wisbech, brewer, answered John Preston in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale and supply of 20 coombs of malt, 12 Dec. 1600 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  21. 13v. [78] Alexander Hall of Wisbech, [occupation not stated], answered Richard Blande in an action of trespass and ejection that on 7 Aug. 1600 he ejected Blande from a messuage with appurtenances in Wisbech which William Styrman had leased to Blande for a term which had not yet expired. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  22. 14r. [79] John Timman of Elm, husbandman, is summoned to answer Elizabeth Clark, widow, in an action of debt of 92 shillings according to a bill of 21 June 1600 at Elm. To proceed to jury trial.
  23. 14r. [80] Henry Tuthill of Ely, gentleman, answered Robert Sparke, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 15 Sept. 1600 he took and carried away 10 measures of sea-coal to the value of five shillings, a psalter worth two shillings, a shirt worth five shillings and three napkins worth three shillings. Pled not guilty.
  24. 14r. [81] Francis Sowthworth of Newton, yeoman, is summoned to answer Robert Allen in an action of debt of 100 halfpennies according to a bill of 17 Apr. 1600 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty.
  25. 14v. [82] Henry Negoose of Sutton, husbandman, is summoned to answer John Belwood in an action of debt of 40 pounds relating to the lease of a messuage, eight acres of land and meadows with appurtenances in Sutton, 22 Apr. 1595 at Sutton. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  26. 14v. [83] John Butcher of Wisbech, gentleman, is summoned to answer John Norman in an action of debt of 120 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 13 Aug. 1600 at Haddenham. The obligation is recited. Butcher fined; to pay damages.
  27. 15r. [84] Alexander Coxon of Walsoken, Norfolk, [occupation not stated], is summoned to answer William Sturmyn esquire in an action of debt of 40 shillings which Sturmyn borrowed on 20 Oct. 1600 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  28. 15r. [85] Thomas Miller of Witchford, husbandman, answered John Day, horse doctor, in an action of trespass on the case relating to Miller bringing a stoned horse worth ten pounds, a nag worth five pounds, two saddles and two bridles from Ware in Hertfordshire to Day in London, 10 Jan. 1601. There is lengthy discussion of the route taken by Miller. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  29. 15v. [86] Giles Chapman of Witcham, gentleman, answered William March, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 23 Mar. 1601 he drove and chased a large number of March’s rams, ewes and lambs at Witcham with three hounds, causing a number of the animals to be worrowed [choked or strangled] and causing a number of ewes to abort their foetuses. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  30. 15v. [87] Michael Hall brought information on behalf of the Crown that Alexander Wratham of Witcham, yeoman, shot a horse with a handgun on 11 Aug. 1600 contrary to statute (33 Henry VIII, c.6 The bill for cross-bows and hand-guns). Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  31. 16r. [88] John Whelpedale of Wisbech, glover, is summoned to answer Arthur Grene in an action of debt of 94 shillings relating to the sale and supply of 12 kilderkins of beer, 31 May 1600, 7 kildernkins of beer, 20 Aug. 1600, and 4 kilderkins of beer, 28 Mar. 1601 at Wisbech. Whelpedale fined; to pay damages.
  32. 16r. [89] Edmund Warter of Wisbech, gentleman, is summoned to answer the inhabitants of the town of Wisbech, under the name of the Wisbech Corporation, in an action of debt of 18 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 4 Nov. 1598 at Wisbech. Warter fined; to pay damages.
  33. 16r. [90] Manasses Vautrollier of Ely, yeoman, answered Martin [Heton], Lord Bishop of Ely, in an action of trespass on the case relating to the vacant office of chief bailiff [High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire]. The entry is incomplete.
  34. 16v. [91] Edward Deveris of Haddenham, cordwainer, answered John Norman in an action of trespass that on 20 Jan. 1601 he broke and entered the close and house of Norman at Haddenham. The entry is incomplete.
  35. 16v. [92] Michael Hall brought information on behalf of the Crown that Jasper Large of Wisbech, victualler, had ‘flesh victuals’ [meat] in his dwelling house on several fish days or fast days in Jan. and Feb. 1601 contrary to statute.
  36. 17r. [93] John Browne, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Thomas Watson in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale and supply of various victuals, namely bread, beer, butter, cheese and similar, at Clowes Cross Work, Tydd St Giles, 24 Sept. 1598. Browne to pay damages.
  37. 17r. [94] Robert Cropley of Ely, gentleman, answered Thomas Flower, gentleman, in an action of trespass and ejection that on 29 Mar. 1601 he ejected Flower from a piece of marsh lying at Stuntney comprising 30 acres more or less which Lancelot Flower had leased to Thomas for a term which had not yet expired. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
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Membrane 19r.: Wisbech, 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
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  1. 19r. [95] Robert Snowden of Wisbech is indicted that on 31 July 1600 he feloniously stole and led away a grey horse worth three pounds from Richard Skochy at Wisbech. Not guilty.
  2. 19r. [96] Robert Sharpe of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 19 Mar. 1600 he feloniously stole, took and carried away several bundles of hay worth ten pence from William Drew at Newton. Not guilty.
  3. 19r. [97] Luke Hodson of Haddenham, labourer, and Christopher Moody of Haddenham, labourer, are indicted that on 25 Mar. 1600 they feloniously stole, took and carried away four measures of wheat to the value of 16 shillings from William France at Haddenham. Guilty; Hodson to be hanged, Moody allowed benefit of clergy.
  4. 19v. [98] Robert Snowden of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 31 July 1600 he feloniously stole and led away a grey horse worth 30 pounds from John Hutchinson at Wisbech. Guilty; to be hanged.
  5. 19v. [99] Thomas Pett of March, labourer, and Richard Pett of March, labourer, are indicted that on 21 June 1600 they feloniously stole and took away five pickerels worth ten pence from Thomas Tedmont at March. Confessed; to be whipped.
  6. 19v. [100] William Diggle of Newton, labourer, Stephen Saltingale of Stretham, gentleman, Margaret Archdeacon, wife of William Archdeacon of Wisbech and Cornelius Gybbs of March, labourer, are freed and acquitted.
  7. 20r. [101] Robert Whearewas of Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, yeoman, is bound to answer [Wymondo Cary] esquire in an action of debt. John Richars, alias Glen, of Terrington, Norfolk, yeoman, and Robert Farding of Walpole, Norfolk, yeoman, act as surety.
  8. 20r. [102] John Bradwell of Thetford, Norfolk, yeoman, is bound to answer Thomas White in an action of debt. Thomas Love of Wisbech, yeoman, acts as surety.
  9. 20r. [103] Edward Bastard of Walsoken, Norfolk, gentleman, is bound to answer William Whelpedale in an action of trespass on the case. Thomas Love of Wisbech, yeoman, acts as surety.
  10. 20r. [104] Nicholas Sandford brought information on behalf of the Crown that Matthew Tayler of Wisbech, linen draper, did set John Marshall to work as a woollen draper, 1 Feb. 1600 at Wisbech, contrary to statute (5 Eliz. I c.4 An act containing diverse orders for artificers, labourer, servants of husbandry and apprentices). To proceed to jury trial.
  11. 20v. [105] Nicholas Sandford brought information on behalf of the Crown that Matthew Tayler of Wisbech, mercer, was employed as a woollen draper from 20 Mar. 1600 until 6 Aug. following contrary to statute (5 Eliz. I c.4 An act containing diverse orders for artificers, labourer, servants of husbandry and apprentices). To proceed to jury trial.
  12. 20v. [106] Robert Dysplyn brought information on behalf of the Crown that Matthew Tayler of Wisbech, linen draper, relating to his employment as a woollen draper, 18 Mar. 1600 at Wisbech, contrary to statute (5 Eliz. I c.4 An act containing diverse orders for artificers, labourer, servants of husbandry and apprentices). To proceed to jury trial.
  13. 21r. [107] Robert Dysplyn brought information on behalf of the Crown relating to Matthew Tayler of Wisbech, linen draper, relating to his occupation as a woollen draper in March 1600. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  14. 21r. [108] Henry Negoose of Sutton, husbandman, answered William Savadge in an action of trespass that on 20 June 1599 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grain and hemp growing in Savadge’s close causing damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  15. 21r. [109] Lawrence Barnes of Haddenham, bricklayer, answered John Kyrke in an action of trespass that on 14 July 1599 he broke and entered Kyrke’s close called the Great Osdelph at Haddenham and took and carried away 20 cart-loads of hay or fother worth four pounds. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  16. 21v. [110] William Breuester, alias Bruster, of Wisbech, gentleman, answered Anne Edwards in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sum of 68 shillings, 16 June 1600 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  17. 21v. [111] Joan Tooke of Leverington, widow, answered Brian Warner in an action of trespass on the case relating to the exchange of a sum of money and the supply of firing [material for a fire] and other household items, 31 Oct. 1597 at Leverington. Tooke arrested; to pay damages.
  18. 21v. [112] Jane Johnson, widow, answered Robert Pechy in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to 15 shillings, 10 Aug. 1599 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  19. 22r. [113] Thomas Jackson of Wisbech, yeoman, answered George Willan in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of hay growing in eight acres of pasture in Walsoken, Norfolk, 10 Oct. 1587. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  20. 22r. [114] Oliver Burges of Tilney, Norfolk, yeoman, answered Thomas Whicke in an action of trespass on the case relating to the lease of a messuage and 96 acres of land and pasture, 31 Oct. 1599 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  21. 22r. [115] Thomas Chabner of Ely, gentleman, is summoned to answer James Ratclife in an action of debt of 44 shillings and one pence, 2 Dec. 1599 at Ely. Chabner fined; to pay damages.
  22. 22v. [116] Roger Coe of Leverington, gentleman, answered Thomas Thomasyn in an action of trespass on the case relating to arbitration in a lawsuit and a sum of money, 14 Jan. 1600 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  23. 22v. [117] Adam Trigg, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Richard Baldware in an action of trespass on the case that he, with a certain John Goodwyn, was indebted to Baldware in the sum of four pounds, six shillings and eight pence, 3 Aug. 1599. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  24. 23r. [118] William Drewe of Newton, yeoman, answered Robert Sharpe in an action of trespass on the case that on 1 May 1600 at Newton he publicly slandered Sharpe as a thief and accused him of stealing his hay. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  25. 23r. [119] Richard Smyth of Ely, yeoman, answered William March, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that on 5 June 1600 at Ely he publicly slandered him in saying March had arrested him on a bond of 40 pounds which he had never sealed and accusing Robert Harryson, the public notary, of falsely forging the bond. Damages to be assessed at the next session.
  26. 23v. [120] Henry Guylott of Stretham, miller, and Joan, his wife and executor of the will of John Bert lately her husband, is summoned to answer John Kyrke in an action of debt of ten pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 21 June 1598 at Haddenham. Henry and Joan fined.
  27. 23v. [121] Henry Foster of Sutton, husbandman, alias yeoman, is summoned to answer Thomas Cattell in an action of debt of 42 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 8 Feb. 1599 at Sutton. The bond is recited. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  28. 24r. [122] Warrant of attorney, [list not transcribed].

Dates

  • Creation: 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600]
  • Creation: 1601-04-07
  • Creation: 1600-08-12

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Extent

1 rolled item(s) (1 roll comprising 24 membranes)

Language of Materials

Latin

Additional Description

Arrangement

This roll comprises the records of three court sessions. The sessions do not appear in chronological order. There are 122 discrete entries. The following membranes are blank: 2v., 9v., 17v. 18r. and v., and 24v.

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