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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] , 1604-08-27

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Wisbech, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
  1. 1r. Robert Grymey of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 3 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and led away a grey horse worth 40 shillings from William Westall at Newton. Not guilty.
  2. 1r. Robert Preston of Sutton, labourer, is indicted that on 10 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a [hen] worth four pence from William Cott at Sutton. Not guilty.
  3. 1v. Agnes Westlande of Sutton, spinster, is indicted that on 11 Jan. 1605 she used, exercised and practiced enchantments, witchcraft and magical arts on Elizabeth Cheesewright at Sutton causing her to languish and die. Not guilty.
  4. 1v. Mark Gardyner of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 1 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole and drove a white ewe worth ten pence from Thomas Styward, knight, at Ely. He is indicted that on 30 Oct. 1604 he burgled the dwelling house of Richard Rayner at Downham at about 11 o’clock at night and feloniously stole, took and carried away nine shillings and five pence in numbered money. He is indicted that on 3 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and carried away 15 pence in numbered from Thomas Lynsey at Downham. Confessed to first indictment; guilty of other two indictments, allowed benefit of clergy.
  5. 1v. John Warde of Whittlesey, [occupation not stated], is indicted that on 7 Feb. 1605 he feloniously took and carried away one measure of malt worth ten pence from William Marryott at Whittlesey. Confessed; to be whipped.
  6. 1v. Elizabeth Meaborne of Wisbech, spinster, is indicted that on 1 Oct. 1604 she feloniously stole, took and carried away two handkerchiefs and a coif worth three pence and a stomacher worth three pence from John Crosse at Wisbech. Confessed; to be whipped.
  7. 1v. Gabriel Ruddy of Mepal, labourer, is indicted that on 10 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and drove two white ewes worth ten pence from Alexander Wrattam at Mepal. Confessed; to be whipped.
  8. 2r. Margaret Burrowed of Wisbech, spinster, is indicted that on 3 Nov. 1604 she feloniously stole, took and carried away two and a half pounds of hemp worth ten pence from William Vavysor at Wisbech. Confessed; to be whipped.
  9. 2r. Bridget Westland of Sutton, spinster, William Jackson of Sutton, butcher, George Higgins of Sutton, butcher, George Payne of Sutton, butcher, Robert More of Sutton, labourer, Cuthbert Man of Sutton, labourer, Philip Thomas of Sutton, husbandman, Mary Wright of Whittlesey, spinster, Thomas Nicholson of Whittlesey, labourer, Thomas Joynes of Whittlesey, beer brewer, Thomas Pigg of Whittlesey, yeoman, Richard Watson of Elm, tailor, William Dowling of Elm, labourer, Thomas Allyson of Wilburton, carpenter, John Harte of Wilburton, ropemaker, George Francklyn of Chatteris, shepherd, and William Turner, [place of abode not stated], labourer, are freed and acquitted.
  10. 3r. Mary Saunders of Wilburton, widow, and William Saunders of Wilburton, husbandman, answered George Alcock, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 2 July 1604 they, together with Joan Clarke of Wilburton, widow, broke and entered Alcock’s close at Wilburton called [a three pole ground through the leisure] and took and carried away 20 cart-loads of hay worth ten pounds. Pled not guilty.
  11. 3v. Richard Wysbich of Littleport, yeoman, answered Hugh Miller in an action of trespass that on 14 May 1604 he took and led away a foal from Miller at Littleport. Wysbich arrested; to pay damages.
  12. 3v. Clement Martyn of Tydd St Giles, cleric, answered John Welbye esquire in an action of trespass that on 22 Sept. 1604 he entered the close of Welbye and caused damage there. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  13. 3v. Nathaniel Merriell of Wilburton, chandler, answered William Saunders in an action of assault that on 22 Feb. 1605 he assaulted Saunders at Wilburton. To proceed to jury trial.
  14. 4r. William Johnson of Leverington Parson’s Drove, yeoman, is summoned to answer John Reepes esquire in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 10 Aug. 1604 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  15. 4r. Robert Farrer of Sutton St James, Lincolnshire, yeoman, answered William Harvye in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the payment for certain diverse wares with Matthew Peirson, 8 July 1604. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  16. 4v. Giles Howlden, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Thomas Benson in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of five kilderkins of beer, 12 Mar. 1603 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  17. 4v. Edward Aspwood of Downham, tailor, answered William Ridge in an action of trespass that on 21 Mar. 1605 he entered the close and house of Ridge at Downham putting him in fear of his life. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  18. 4v. William Carte of Outwell, Norfolk, weaver, answered John Hunt, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to a sum of money for the rent of pasture lying in Elm called Gibbs Hill. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  19. 5r. Robert Russell of Haddenham, miller, is summoned to answer Edward Hamont in an action of debt of 40 shillings, 4 Feb. 1604 at Witcham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  20. 5r. William Johnson of Parson’s Drove and Joan, his wife and administrator of the goods and chattels of John Spalding who died intestate, are summoned to answer John Pynchebeck in an action of debt of 40 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 8 Nov. 1600 at Wisbech. To proceed to the next session.
  21. 5r. Charles Greene of Wisbech, yeoman, answered Gilbert Thurston in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale of all the hemp in Thurston’s hemp yard at Wisbech comprising about one acre. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  22. 5v. William Chambers of Stretham, yeoman, answered Francis Brakyn esquire in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a [boar] worth 40 shillings, 31 Dec. 1602 at Haddenham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  23. 5v. Thomas Lovington of Ely, painter, answered John Thompson, gentleman, in an action of trespass, 10 Mar. 1605 at Ely that he [? openly intended to lie in wait and imprison Thompson]. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  24. 6r. Hugh Watkynson, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Thomas Joyne in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the misreckoning of four kilderkins of ale [hops], 1 Nov. 1603 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  25. 6r. Charles Greene of Wisbech, yeoman, answered Samuel Wylson in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of ten stone of fimble hemp after the rate of 14 pounds to every stone, 1 Dec. 1604 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  26. 6r. Humphrey Stoote of West Walton, Norfolk, yeoman, answered John Dixon in an action of trespass on the case relating to a sum of money given by John and Priscilla his wife to a daughter of Elizabeth Stoote, widow, 2 Feb. 1604. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  27. 6v. William Johnson of Parson’s Drove, yeoman, answered William Spalding in an action of trespass that on 21 Feb. 1605 his livestock overgrazed and trampled the grass growing in Spalding’s close at Parson’s Drove causing much damage. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  28. 6v. [Magdalene Jemmytt] of Walsoken, Norfolk, butcher, answered Thomas Snell, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale of a steer and 20 wethers, 8 Feb. 1603 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  29. 6v. William Hall and Jane, his wife, [place of abode and occupation not stated] answered Nicholas Massey, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 20 Aug. 1605 they entered the close of Massey at Ely called Sympson’s Orchard and took and carried away ten coombs of apples and three coombs of [?pears] to the value of 43 shillings. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  30. 7r. Ralph Holmes of Ely, tailor, answered Nicholas Massey, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 23 Mar. 1605 he entered the close of Massey lying in the parish of Ely St Mary and took and carried away six posts, 12 bars and 100 poles, and his livestock also overgrazed and trampled the grass growing there causing damage. Holmes acquitted; Massey fined for bringing a false suit.
  31. 7r. John Dunynge of Stretham, yeoman, answered John Kyrke in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of 60 hundreds of fodder to the value of three pounds and four shillings, 10 May 1602 at Stretham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  32. 7r. Richard Scourse, alias Maior, of Ely, baker, and Richard Collyns of Ely, baker, answered Robert Boston in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of three cart-loads of timber to the value of 100 shillings. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  33. 7v. Simon Martyn of Whittlesey, labourer, is summoned to answer Ralph Crowe in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to the hiring of a lighter [a flat-bottomed barge] on 20 Jan. 1597 at Whittlesey and the borrowing of the sum of ten shillings from Crowe. To proceed to the next session.
  34. 7v. William Betts of Reach, tailor, answered William Marshall in an action of trespass on the case relating to the lease of a tenement with appurtenances in Haddenham, 20 Mar. 1599, and the exchange of 24 pieces of wood of oak and alder. Damages to be assessed.
  35. 7v. [Magdalene] Jymmett of Wisbech, butcher, is summoned to answer James Saylebancke in an action of debt of 40 pounds according to a bond of obligation of 20 Oct. 1596 at Wisbech. Jymmett fined.
  36. 7v. James Pildram of Littleport, labourer, is summoned to answer John Moyes in an action of debt of 40 shillings according to a bill of obligation of 14 May 1600 at Littleport. The entry is incomplete.
  37. 8r. John Bowles of Haddenham, husbandman and executor of the will of John Bowles, is summoned to answer Edward Phipers, executor of the will of Thomas Phipers, in an action of debt of six pounds according to a bond of obligation of 1 June 1598 at Haddenham. The bond of obligation is recited.
  38. 8r. William Greve of Haddenham, butcher, is summoned to answer Robert Ayer in an action of debt of five pounds relating to the sale and supply of various quantities of bottles [or jars] of draught ale in 1600 at Haddenham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  39. 8v. Nicholas Cock of Thetford, husbandman, alias of Norton, Hertfordshire, is summoned to answer John Blow of Thetford, husbandman, in an action of debt of 28 pounds, 27 Dec. 1598 at Haddenham. Cock fined; to pay damages.
  40. 8v. Robert Boston of Ely, carpenter, answered Robert Harryson in an action of trespass on the case that on 1 Apr. 1599 he publicly slandered Harryson calling him a ‘perjured knave’. To proceed to the next session.
  41. 9r. Nicholas Massey, gentleman, [place of abode not stated], is summoned to answer Ralph Holmes in an action of theft that on 16 Mar. 1605 he took a cow from Holmes’ backyard at Ely. Massey acquitted; Holmes fined for bringing a false claim.
  42. 9v. Clement Martyn of Tydd St Giles, cleric, is summoned to answer Thomas Grenell in an action of debt of 28 shillings and eight pence relating to the sale and supply of three and three-quarter yards of sheep’s cloth, one and three-quarter yards of black frieze, three and a half yards of tawny baize and four yards of grey frieze, 21 Nov. 1603 at Wisbech. Martyn fined.
  43. 9v. John Russell, [place of abode and occupation not stated], is summoned to answer William Carsley in an action of theft that on 30 Aug. 1605 he took a boat from Carsley from the high stream at Ely. Damages to be assessed.
  44. 10r.-v. Warrant of attorney, [list of names not transcribed].
Scope and Contents

Membrane 11r.: Ely, 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
Scope and Contents
  1. 11r. [45] Reginald Ballock of Haddenham, yeoman, is indicted that on 18 Aug. 1603 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a cart-load of hay to the value of eight shillings from George Younge at Haddenham. Not guilty.
  2. 11r. [46] Robert Whitakers of Leverington, labourer, and John Orvye of Leverington, labourer, are indicted that on 17 Dec. 1603 they feloniously stole, took and carried away a mattress to the value of 12 pence, two feather pillows to the value of eight pence, a pair of tongs to the value of two pence and a pair of [boots or leggings] to the value of four pence from Agnes Thorpe, widow, at Leverington. They are also indicted that on 18 Feb. 1604 they feloniously stole, took and carried away eight cheeses to the value of two shillings from Robert Swayne at Leverington. Whiteakers not guilty of first indictment; guilty of second indictment, allowed benefit of clergy. Orvye did not appear in court.
  3. 11v. [47] Sylvester Broune of Witchford, labourer, and John Rose of Witchford, labourer are indicted that on 7 Aug. 1604 they feloniously took and led away a grey horse worth four pounds from Richard Olyver at Witchford. The entry is incomplete.
  4. 12r. [48] Robert Searle of Whittlesey, husbandman, answered Thomas Croxton in an action of trespass on the case that on 20 Mar. 1603 he slandered Croxton by publicly proclaiming that Croxton took and ate one of his lambs. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  5. 12r. [49] William Haynes of Whittlesey, [occupation not stated], answered Roger Wyseman in an action of trespass on the case that on [date not stated] he slandered Wyseman by publicly proclaiming that Wyseman robbed a trunk of fish from a certain Thomas Guerille. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  6. 12v. [50] Thomas Barret of Witcham, yeoman, answered William Jetherell, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that between 24 Mar. 1599 and 29 Sept. 1603 he enclosed eight acres of arable land and pasture lying in Witcham called Herforde Close and his livestock damaged, trampled and overgrazed the grass growing there. Barret acquitted; Jetherell fined for bringing a false claim.
  7. 12v. [51] Thomas Blake of Ely, draper, answered William Wharton, gentleman, in an action of trespass and ejection that on 25 Aug. 1604 he ejected William from a messuage, a shop and two [?tables] which Martin Wharton had leased to William. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  8. 12v. [52] James Flower, gentleman, and John Flower, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Lancelot Flower in an action of trespass that on 31 Aug. 1603 they broke and entered Lancelot’s close at Ely at a place called Padnall and took away four cart-loads of hay worth five marks. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  9. 15r. [67] John Norton of Wisbech, labourer, answered John Stanforde in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to 32 kilderkins of beer, 24 Apr. 1604. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  10. 15r. [68] Thomas Burnett of Holbeach in Holland, Lincolnshire, husbandman, answered John Stanford in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to 10 kilderkins of strong beer to be delivered by wagon from Wisbech to Holbeach, 22 Nov. 1602. Stanford fined for bringing a false claim.
  11. 15v. [69] Thomas Burnett of Holbeach in Holland, Lincolnshire, husbandman, answered John Stanford in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to 10 kilderkins of strong beer to be delivered by wagon from Wisbech to Holbeach, 22 Nov. 1602. Stanford fined for bringing a false claim.
  12. 15v. [70] William Hawes of Ely, gentleman, is summoned to answer Romanus Dixon in an action of debt of 47 shillings and 11 pence relating to the sale and supply of two and a half yards of broad cloth, 25 Jan. 1595 at Ely, and three-quarters and half a quarter of broad cloth with white lining, 25 Jan. 1597 at Ely. Hawes acquitted; Dixon fined for bringing a false claim.
  13. 15v. [71] John Wyles, [place of abode not stated], poulterer, answered Cuthbert Browne in an action of trespass that on 2 July 1598 he took eight cygnets from Browne. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  14. 16r. [72] William Dennyson of Leverington, husbandman, alias Robert Dennison answered Thomas Suett, gentleman, in an action of debt of 20 marks relating to a bond of obligation of 8 Aug. 1602 at Wisbech. Dennyson fined; to pay damages.
  15. 16r. [73] Magdalene Jemmett of Walsoken, Norfolk, butcher, is summoned to answer Thomas Suett, gentleman, in an action of debt of seven pounds and 15 shillings relating to the sale and supply of a steer and 20 wethers. The entry is incomplete.
  16. 16r. [74] Arthur Haynes of Whittlesey, fisherman, is summoned to answer Ursula Bartholomewe, widow, in an action of debt of 60 shillings relating to a bond of obligation of 17 Mar. 1601 at Whittlesey. Haynes fined; to pay damages.
  17. 16r. [75] John Payne of Elm, husbandman, answered John Watson in an action of trespass and assault that on 6 Jan. 1604 he assaulted and affrayed Watson at Elm. Damages to be assessed.
  18. 16v. [76] Geoffrey Bradshawe of Wisbech, vintner, is summoned to answer John Fyncham, gentleman, in an action of debt of nine pounds, 15 May 1602 at Wisbech. Bradshawe fined.
  19. 16v. [77] Henry Howlett, alias Howland, of Ely, baker, is summoned to answer John Morden, cleric, in an action of debt of three pounds relating to the payment for a quantity of wheat, 20 July 1603 at Ely. Howlett fined.
  20. 16v. [78] William Hubberd of Wisbech, husbandman, alias of Hilderson, Norfolk, yeoman, answered George Wylson in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to a bill of obligation of 1 May 1602. Hubberd fined.
  21. 16v. [79] Thomas Crippe of Ely, gentleman, is summoned to answer [Bennet] Baker in an action of debt of nine pounds which he borrowed from Baker on 15 Apr. 1604 at Ely. To proceed to the next session.
  22. 16v. [80] Anne Haspye of Ely, widow, is summoned to answer John Thompson, gentleman, in an action of debt of 20 pounds relating to a bond of obligation of 5 Dec. 1601 at Ely. Haspye is fined.
  23. 17r. [81] William Tyrell of Ely, barber, and Margaret, his wife, and John Laurence of Ely, barber, together with Peter Hills of Ely, barber, answered Robert Wagstaffe in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of various quantities of cloth, white linen, a black hat and a hat band, cambric cloth, measures of nutmeg and ginger beer, buttons and skeins of silk, 10 July 1604 at Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  24. 17r. [82] Oliver Gaynes of Ely, surgeon, and Margaret, his wife, answered John Allen senior in an action of trespass that on 28 July 1604 Margaret broke and entered Allen’s house in Broadhith Ward in Ely, and took and carried away a feather bed and blanket belonging to William Fabyan and a sheet belonging to John Allen. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  25. 17r. [83] William Jackson of Sutton, butcher, answered Richard Fryerson in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to a debt of 39 shillings and ten pence in the manor [court] of St Ives with Slepe with Bustelers, 18 June 1604. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  26. 17v. [84] Edward Stotred of Wisbech Murrow, baker, is summoned to answer Marin [Heton], Lord Bishop of Ely, in an action of debt of 40 shillings, 31 May 1604 at Wisbech, relating to a windmill situated at [Whynney] Dyke. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  27. 17v. [85] Thomas Castell of Haddenham, gentleman, and John Haynes of Haddenham, labourer, answered Edward Jarvice in an action of trespass that on 11 Aug. 1604, with a certain Thomas Curten, they took and carried away 20 cart-loads of hay to the value of 20 pounds from Jarvice at Haddenham. Castell not guilty; Jarvice fined for bringing a false claim.
  28. 18r. [86] Edward Oliver of Wilburton, yeoman, William Goodcheape of Wilburton, weaver, and Frances, his wife, answered Luke Hawkyns in an action of trespass on the case that on 18 Mar. 1603 they defamed Hawkyns’ good character and reputation before Francis Brakyn and Richard Arkenstall esquire, justices. To proceed to the next session.
  29. 18r. [87] John Pytman brought information on behalf of the Crown that Edward Hare of Ely, tailor, was employed or occupied as a woollen draper between 12 Sept. 1603 and 24 Aug. 1604 contrary to statute (5 Eliz. I c.4 An act containing diverse orders for artificers, labourer, servants of husbandry and apprentices). Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  30. 18v. [88] Robert Harryson, [place of abode and occupation not stated], answered Roger Bloggett in an action of trespass on the case and breach of promise relating to the sale and supply of 9 kilderkins of beer, 20 June 1603 at Wisbech, and 19 kilderkins of beer, 20 Mar. 1604 at Wisbech. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  31. 18v. [89] Roger Rayner of Soham, labourer, answered George Beesley in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a bullock [? a heckfor] worth 40 shillings, 1 Aug. 1604 at Ely. Pled not guilty, to proceed to jury trial.
  32. 18v. [90] William Hall of Ely, tailor, answered John Watts in an action of trespass and assault that on 31 Dec. 1603 Hall assaulted Watts at Ely putting him in fear of his life. Hall arrested; to pay damages.
  33. 19r. [91] Henry Upchier of Sutton, gentleman, is summoned to answer Richard Shene in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to the sale and supply of ten yards of fustian, buttons and silk, 28 Mar. 1602 at Ely. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  34. 19r. [92] Thomas Cattell of Sutton, basket maker, is summoned to answer Richard Shene in an action of debt of 41 shillings and eight pence relating to the sale and supply of various quantities of cloth – kersey, cotton, sacken, Offenbridge, finge – and stockings, 30 June 1603 at Haddenham. Cattell fined.
  35. 19r. [93] John Cresvyn of Hilton, Huntingdonshire, is summoned to answer Everistus Eland in an action of debt of 20 pounds, 18 Jan. 1604. The bond of obligation is recited. To proceed to jury trial.
  36. 19v. [94] George Symes of Wisbech, [occupation not stated], is summoned to answer Richard Shene in an action of debt of eight shillings relating to a bond of obligation of 25 Nov. 1602 at Wisbech. The bond of obligation is recited. To proceed to the next session.
  37. 19v. [95] Alexander Scrogge of Haddenham, yeoman, Anthony Dobson of Haddenham, husbandman, and John Parker of Haddenham, carpenter, answered Richard Guylott in an action of trespass and ejection that on 10 June 1604 they ejected Guylott from a tenement with appurtenances in Aldreth in the parish of Haddenham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  38. 19v. [96] John Payne of Haddenham, husbandman, answered Richard Guylott in an action of trespass and ejection that on 10 June 1604 he ejected Guylott from a tenement with appurtenances in Aldreth in the parish of Haddenham. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  39. 20r. [97] Roger Bloggett of Wisbech, beer brewer, answered Charles Glasborrowe and Anne, his wife, in an action of trespass and assault that on 22 Aug. 1604 Bloggett assaulted and affrayed Anne at Wisbech. To proceed to jury trial.
  40. 20r. [98] Robert Nicholson of Cottenham, labourer, is summoned to answer Lawrence Barnes in an action of debt of 60 pounds according to a bond of obligation of 13 Jan. 1601 at Haddenham. The bond of obligation is recited. To proceed to jury trial.
  41. 20v. [99] William Abbot, Joseph Papworth, Tobias Hudson and John Round, [occupation and place of abode not stated], are summoned to answer Robert [Nurse] in an action of theft that on 11 Nov. 1603 they took a gelding from [Nurse] from a place called Hollwood at Chatteris. The defendants are fined; to pay damages.
  42. 21r. [100] John Hartly of Terrington St John, Norfolk, weaver, answered Thomas Champyon in an action of trespass on the case relating to payment for the dressing and dyeing of [seven] woollen cloths, 31 July 1603 at Wisbech. To proceed to jury trial.
  43. 21r. [101] Robert Hawkyns of Chatteris, cordwainer, answered John Betts, gentleman, in an action of trespass that on 3 Aug. 1603 he entered the close and house of Betts in Chatteris. Pled not guilty; to proceed to jury trial.
  44. 21r. [102] John Richars, alias Glover, of Terrington, Norfolk, yeoman, and Robert Farthinge of Walpole, Norfolk, yeoman, are fined and are to pay damages in relation to an action of debt brought by [Wimondo] Cary against Robert Wherewas, first heard before John Spurling esquire, chief Justice, on 12 Aug. 1600 at Wisbech.
  45. 21v. [103] Jeremiah Syms, [place of abode and occupation not stated], is summoned to answer John Heyward in an action of theft that on 8 Apr. 1604 he took a cow from Heyward at Littleport. Heyward fined for bringing a false claim.

Dates

  • Creation: 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604]
  • Creation: 1604-08-27

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This roll contains the records of two court sessions. The sessions do not appear in chronological order. There are 103 discrete entries. The following membranes are blank: 2v.

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