Recognizances
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1604 - 1614
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1604 - 1614
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1631 - 1635
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1631 - 1635
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1636 - 1637
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1636 - 1637
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1638
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1638
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1639 - 1641
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1639 - 1641
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1641 - 1649
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1641 - 1649
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1650 - 1651
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1650 - 1651
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1651 - 1653
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/14
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this series relates to the assizes of Sept. 1652, April 1653 and September 1653.
Dates:
1651 - 1653
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1653 - 1654
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/15
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the material in this series relates to the assizes of 13 Apr. and 27 Sept. 1653, and 29 Mar. and 19 Sept. 1654.
Dates:
1653 - 1654
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1655
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1655
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
File
Assorted bundle: calendar of prisoners, information, bills of costs and recognizances, 1661
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/7
Scope and Contents
Contents:Calendar of prisoners at Wisbech Gaol, 3 Apr. 1661:
- William Blackburne, Thomas Taylor, Joseph Johnson and John Brutton, for assembling together contrary to the King’s proclamation.
- William Downing, for refusing the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy
- Edward James, for refusing the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy
- Thomas Sowter, for refusing the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy
- John Yaxlie, for refusing the Oath of Allegiance and Supremacy
- Christopher...
Dates:
1661
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-sub-series:
Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
File
Assorted bundle: calendar of prisoners, informations and recognizances, 1661
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/3
Scope and Contents
Contents:Information of John Brett of Tydd St Giles, concerning a suit between Thomas Tisdale and Philip Gerling relating to the recovery of a sheep, 25 May 1661. [see EDR E4/1/1, entry 38]. Calendar of prisoners at Ely, 4 Sept. 13 Chas II [1661]: John Jues of Ely, cordwainer, for speaking words against his Majesty. Calendar of prisoners at Wisbech Castle, 1661: William Beard for taking a horse, confessed on examination; Thomas Ruisley on suspicion of...
Dates:
1661
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-sub-series:
Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
File
Assorted bundle: recognizances and informations, 1660 - 1661
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/4
Scope and Contents
Contents:Recognizances: Robert Cole of Chettisham, yeoman, to appear; Joseph Fowler of Chettisham, gentleman, to appear concerning words spoken by Robert Cole on ‘this present government’; Dorothy Rogers of Manea, widow, to give evidence against Richard Charrington, Robert Bailey and John Vintner. Information of Samuel Sutton, 30 Mar. 1661, regarding theft of two horses by William Foster; examination of William Foster who says he is not guilty. ...
Dates:
1660 - 1661
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-sub-series:
Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
File
Bundle of recognizances and lists of parties relating to the sessions of 4 Aug. 1661 and 4 Sept. 1661, 1661
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1661
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-sub-series:
Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Edward Flowerdew and others at Ely, 31 Mar. 27 Eliz. [1585]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/7
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission. Membrane 1v.1. Patrick Whightman, alias Whighthand, of Aulesley [Allesley], Warwickshire, tailor, is indicted that on 1 Feb. 1585 at Wisbech he feloniously took and carried away one chain of gold to the value of twenty pounds from [?Raymond] Fitch, gentleman. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy. 2. John Fyndownyng of Upwell, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Sept. 1584 at Outwell he...
Dates:
31 Mar. 27 Eliz. [1585]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Edward Flowerdew, [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586], 1586-03-05
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/8
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before Flowerdew, North and others at Wisbech, 5 Mar. 28 Eliz [1586]Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.Membrane 1v.1. Henry Rayner of Outwell, labourer, is indicted that on 9 Oct. 1585 at Outwell he feloniously took and drove off a brown bull worth 40 shillings from John Watson and on the same day he feloniously took and drove off a black brown bull worth three pounds...
Dates:
4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586]; 1586-03-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry Hobart and others at Ely, 20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/1
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Alice Elmer of Whittlesey, spinster, is indicted that on 25 Aug. 1607 she feloniously stole, took and carried away 24 hemp sheaves to the value of ten pence from Edward Whyte at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. William Fynch of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Dec. 1607 he assaulted and wounded William...
Dates:
20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/4
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Ralph Harrison of Wisbech, pewterer, is indicted that on 23 June 1612 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a dark green cloth pair of breeches worth two shillings and a dark green jerkin worth 12 pence from an unknown person at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
1r. William Elgood of King’s...
Dates:
3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
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
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/4
Scope and Contents
Wisbech, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
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.
1r. William Smyth of Leverington, labourer, is...
Dates:
12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] ; 1601-04-07; 1600-08-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/3
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Hester [Esther] More of Downham, spinster, is indicted that on 1 Jan. 1600 she feloniously stole, took and carried away two pounds of hemp tare to the value of six pence, a linen sheet to the value of four pence and a pillow to the value of two pence from Margaret Muswyll at...
Dates:
18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/5
Scope and Contents
Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Henry Blande of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 30 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a brown cow worth 20 shillings and a brown heifer worth 20 shillings from Thomas Harryson at Ely. Not guilty.
1r. Thomas Plumber of Wisbech, husbandman, is indicted that on 31 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a ram worth...
Dates:
21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Nicholas Bacon and others at Ely, 26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/3
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Agnes Grene of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 13 Jan. 1572 she feloniously took and carried away four pairs of sheets and one sheet to the value of nine shillings from the dwelling house of Edward Slowe at Ely. Not guilty. 2. Margaret Palmer of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 8 Sept. 1571 she feloniously took and carried away a silver ring to the value of five pence from...
Dates:
26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Hicham and others at Wisbech, 7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/2
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Newman of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 19 Oct. 1609 he assaulted John Foote at Ely and feloniously took and carried away 42 shillings and nine pence in numbered money from him. Not guilty.
1v. Henry Merecocke of Chatteris, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Dec. 1609 at Chatteris he feloniously...
Dates:
7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Shute, [Roger] North and others at Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587], 1587-09-26
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/1
Scope and Contents
Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. [1587]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Shute and others. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.
1v. Robert Sole of Ely, labourer, William Duglas of Ely, labourer, and Richard Brytten of Ely, labourer, are indicted that on 10 Feb. 1587 he feloniously took and carried away eight hens worth ten pence from John Sheparde at Ely. Not guilty.
...
Dates:
13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587]; 1587-09-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 17 Mar. 15 Eliz [1573]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/5
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. John Adam of Ely, baker, is indicted that on 24 Oct. 1572 he feloniously took and carried away a sheet to the value of four pence and a tablecloth to the value of four pence from Lancelot Kellet at Ely. Not guilty.Membrane 1v. 2. Thomas Wyllowes, [place of abode and occupation not stated], Robert Denes, [place of abode and occupation not stated] and Elizabeth...
Dates:
17 Mar. 15 Eliz [1573]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).