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Pleas before John Raby at Wisbech, 1 Sept. 5 Geo I [1718]

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E5/2/4

Scope and Contents

There is no gaol delivery.
  1. 1r. William Nicholas and Matthew Hull complain against Thomas Jones of Downham, cleric, in an action of trespass that between 12 July 1718 and 6 Aug. following his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass and crops growing in a close belonging to Nicholas and Hull called Westmore at Downham causing damage. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  2. 1r. Francis Fletcher of Downham, yeoman, answered Anthony Smith in an action of trespass that between 1 July 1718 and 16 Aug. 1718 his livestock trampled and overgrazed the grass in Smith closes, one called the home ground and the other at a place called the Broad Drove at Downham, causing damage. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  3. 1r. Robert Lightfoot senior, gentleman, complains against Thomas Rower of Stretham, yeoman, in an action of trespass on the case that Rower was indebted in the sum of ten pounds for diverse goods and wares, 1 Jan. 1718 at Witchford. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  4. 1v. Francis Shuger of Wisbech, bricklayer, answered Thomas Gardner in an action of trespass on the case that Shuger was indebted in the sum of three pounds and ten shillings, 28 Aug. 1718 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  5. 1v. Robert [?Mann] of Wisbech, husbandman, and Ellen, his wife, answered Robert Blenkin in an action of trespass that on 8 June 1718 Ellen assaulted Blenkin at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  6. 1v. John Smith complains against George Lee, alias Lea, of Littleport, yeoman, in an action of trespass on the case that Lee was indebted in the sum of 40 shillings for diverse goods and wares, 5 May 1718 at Littleport. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  7. 2r. Joseph Ryland of Wisbech, gentleman, answered Philip Ball in an action of trespass on the case that Ryland was indebted in the sum of 20 pounds for diverse goods and wares, 1 May 1717 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  8. 2r. Joseph Ryland of Wisbech, gentleman, answered Edward Goodwin senior in an action of trespass on the case relating to the sale and supply of diverse goods and wares and a sum of six pounds, one shilling and eight pence owing, 7 June 1716 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  9. 2r. Thomas Jones of Downham, cleric, answered William Langman in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a close, comprising 14 acres of land and marshland called Adventurers Land in Downham, and the mowing or cutting down of grass growing there, 20 Aug. 1717. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  10. 2v. Thomas Jones of Downham, cleric, answered Anthony Smith in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a close, comprising 12 acres of land and marshland called Straight Furlong in Downham, and the mowing or cutting down of grass growing there, 20 Aug. 1717. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  11. 2v. Thomas Jones of Downham, cleric, answered John Leaford in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a close, comprising 17 acres of land and marshland called Adventurers Land in Downham, and the mowing or cutting down of grass growing there, 20 Aug. 1717. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  12. 2v. John Blinken of Wisbech St Peter, single man, answered Robert Maw and Ellen, his wife, in an action of trespass and assault that on 3 Jun. 1718 he assaulted Ellen Maw. The entry is incomplete; no outcome stated.
  13. 2v. Joseph Salmon of Ely, yeoman, answered William Fowler junior in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a saddle worth 50 shillings, 10 May 1718 at Ely. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  14. 3r. Simon Goodman brought a suit against John Green, gentleman, relating to a messuage and nine acres of marshland with appurtenances in March. This is a common recovery.
  15. 4r. Samuel Hamond of Wisbech, navigator, answered Samuel Hartup in an action of trespass on the case that Hamond was indebted in the sum of 30 shillings and six pence for goods or services rendered, 12 Dec. 1717 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  16. 4r. Thomas Jones of Downham, cleric, answered Benjamin Cawthorne in an action of trespass on the case relating to the possession of a close comprising 12 acres of land and marshland in a place called Westmoor in Furlong in Downham, and the cutting down or mowing of the grass growing there. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  17. 4r. Thomas Eastward of Elm, yeoman, answered John Kelsall esquire in an action of trespass on the case in an action of account for several sums of money, 7 Nov. 1717 at Wisbech St Peter. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  18. 4r. Burrel Blyth complains against Elizabeth Batchelor of Ely, widow, in an action of trespass on the case that Batchelor was indebted in the sum of seven pounds for goods or services rendered, 27 Mar. 1718 at Ely. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  19. 4v. Edward Davis of Wisbech St Peter, yeoman, answered Daniel Caselton in an action of trespass on the case that Davis was indebted in the sum of 40 shillings and six pence for work or labour rendered, 8 Feb. 1716 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  20. 4v. Gilbert Vincent of Wisbech, butcher, answered Henry Teal in an action of trespass on the case relating to an agreement to provide lodging for Vincent at Teal’s house, 20 Oct. 1713 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  21. 4v. Charles Wenfield answered John Scott in an action of trespass on the case that Wenfield was indebted in the sum of 26 pounds for diverse goods and wares, 22 July 1717 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.
  22. 4v. John Miller of Wisbech, yeoman, answered Francis Lanhert, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case that Miller was indebted in the sum of 21 shillings, 30 Sept. 1718 at Wisbech. The entry is incomplete; no outcome is stated.

Dates

  • Creation: 1 Sept. 5 Geo I [1718]

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Extent

1 rolled item(s) (1 roll comprising 4 membranes)

Language of Materials

Latin

Additional Description

Arrangement

Membrane 3 verso is blank. This membrane of parchment appears to be recycled from a deed of bargain and sale, unrelated to the assizes.

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