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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/8
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Membrane 1r.Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Arthur Heynet of Eastrea in the parish of Whittlesey, yeoman, is indicted with others unknown that on 22 Feb. 1578 he broke and entered the close of Thomas Browne, and feloniously took and carried away 70 new tenches from his fishpond to the value of three shillings and four pence. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. William Holdernes of Tatsell [?Tattershall],...
Dates:
17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 3 April 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/5
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission etc. Membrane 1v. 1. John Goodwyn of Wisbech, labourer, and [Katherine] Washwhight of Wisbech, spinster, are indicted that on 19 July 1583 at Wisbech they feloniously took and carried away a purse with one pence and 32 shillings in numbered money and four gold rings to the value of 50 shillings from Henry Pulter, gentleman. Not guilty. 2. Ellen [Keyiner] of Ely, spinster, is indicted that...
Dates:
3 April 26 Eliz. [1584]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 26 March 25 Eliz. [1583] and 6 July 25 Eliz. [1583], 1583-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/4
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Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely, 26 March 25 Eliz. [1583]Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.Membrane 1v. 1. Margaret Jackson of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 7 Oct. 1582 at Ely she feloniously took and carried away goods and chattels from Mary Harryson worth two pence and two shillings and three pence in numbered money. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Breamly of Wisbech, husbandman, is indicted that on 23 March 1583...
Dates:
26 March 25 Eliz. [1583] and 6 July 25 Eliz. [1583]; 1583-07-16
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 18 Sept. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/4
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Richard Rynger of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 22 Apr. 1572 he broke and entered the close of Robert Palmer at Wisbech and feloniously took and drove a ewe worth three shillings belonging to John Parker. Not guilty. 2. Henry Cooke of Witchford, husbandman, is indicted that on 23 Nov. 1571 he feloniously took and carried away a fore-horse halter to the value of six pence...
Dates:
18 Sept. 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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 28 July. 15 Eliz [1573]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/6
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Thomas Wylkynnes of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 27 Mar. 1573 he broke and entered the close and house of Robert Reynold at Haddenham, and feloniously took and carried away 20 pence in numbered money held in a bladder [purse]. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Bosworthe of Wisbech, weaver, and Thomas Blande of Wisbech, labourer, are indicted that on 1 May 1573 they feloniously...
Dates:
28 July. 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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 4 Aug. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/9
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Membrane 1r.
The preamble is left blank. Membrane 1v. 1. Christopher Johnson, alias Barker, of the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, is indicted that on 8 Apr. 1579 he feloniously took and carried away a grey gelded horse worth four pounds, a red saddle worth five shillings and a black stud bridle worth 12 pence from Christopher Kylbecke senior at Wisbech. Guilty; to be hanged. 2. Richard Robinson of Islington, Norfolk, labourer, is indicted that on 30 Apr....
Dates:
4 Aug. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 11 July 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/2
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission. 1. John Chrystyan of Coveney, cleric, is indicted that on 17 June 1581 at Coveney he feloniously took and carried away two hurdles [in English herdelles] to the value of twenty pence and eight poles [in English pooles] to the value of four pence from Nicholas Bugg. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. Robert Mychell of Whittlesey, husbandman, is bailed. Radulph [Ralph] Graye of...
Dates:
11 July 23 Eliz. [1581]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/1
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. George Webbe of Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Norfolk, is indicted that on 14 Oct. 1573 he feloniously took and drove off seven cows worth twenty shillings [each], three heifers worth twenty shillings [each] and a black steer worth twenty shillings from Richard Cannam at Wisbech. Guilty; pled benefit of clergy but found to be illiterate; to be hanged. Membrane 1v. ...
Dates:
6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Wisbech, 3 Aug. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/2
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Francis Craforde of Hull, Yorkshire, gentleman, is indicted that on 12 Apr. 1574 he feloniously took and carried away a silk purse worth five shillings with three pounds, five shillings and four pence from the person of Thomas Bulwarde. Guilty; to be hanged. 2. Mary Taylor of Littleport, spinster, is indicted that on 13 June 1575 she assaulted John Peane at Littleport causing...
Dates:
3 Aug. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North, Robert Shute and others at Ely, 4 Apr. 30 Eliz. and 19 Sept. 30 Eliz. [1588], 1588-09-19
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/2
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Ely, 4 Apr. 30 Eliz. [1588]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent and writ of assizes.
1v. Alice Wilcockes of Doddington, spinster, is indicted that on 26 Feb. 1586 she practiced witchcraft on a goose belonging to Thomas Homes of Doddington causing it to die and that on 20 Apr. 1586 she practiced witchcraft on a black cow belonging to Thomas Westrawe of...
Dates:
4 Apr. 30 Eliz. and 19 Sept. 30 Eliz. [1588]; 1588-09-19
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).
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Pleas at Ely, 2 August 24 Eliz. [1582]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/3
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Membrane 1r.
The usual preamble [writ of assizes, letters patent and gaol delivery commission] is lacking. 1. Thomas Granger of March, labourer, is bound to answer a plea of trespass from Robert Atkynson. John Shepharde of March, husbandman, acts as surety. 2. William [Gaby] of Wisbech, husbandman, is bound to answer a plea of debt from William Damporte. John Thomasyn of Parson Drove, yeoman, acts as surety. 3. Geoffrey Watson of Lutton, Lincolnshire,...
Dates:
2 August 24 Eliz. [1582]
Conditions Governing Access:
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Pleas before Edward Turnor and others at Ely, 27 Aug. 14 Chas II [1662]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E4/1/3
Scope and Contents
There is no gaol delivery.
1r. John Neale of WIsbech, grocer, is bound to answer Nathaniel Hunt in a plea of trespass on the case. Thomas Swaine of Wisbech, gentleman, and Richard Murley of Tydd St Giles, yeoman, act as surety.
1r. William Deering of London, cordwainer, is bound to answer Thomas Richinson in a plea of trespass and assault. Thomas Butty of Ely, potter, and Gabriel...
Dates:
27 Aug. 14 Chas II [1662]
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).
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Pleas before Edward Turnor and others at Wisbech, 3 Oct. 13 Chas II [1661]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E4/1/1
Scope and Contents
There is no gaol delivery.
1r. Anthony Slade of King’s Lynn, Norfolk, merchant, is bound to answer Thomas Tuck in an action of trespass on the case. John [N] senior, gentleman, and Richard Cassell of Wisbech, yeoman, act as surety.
1r. John Fidling of Tydd St Mary, Lincolnshire, butcher, is bound to answer Peter Child in an action of trespass on the case. John Boyse of Wisbech,...
Dates:
3 Oct. 13 Chas II [1661]
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).
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Pleas before Edward Turnor and others at Wisbech, 2 Sept. 15 Chas II [1663]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E4/1/4
Scope and Contents
There is no gaol delivery.
1r. Thomas Sparrow of Isleham, woollen draper, is bound to answer William Hunston, gentleman, in an action of trespass on the case. John Piggot of Wisbech, innkeeper, and Anthony Rathel of Wisbech, oat-breaker, act as surety.
1r. William Bourne of March, gentleman, is bound to answer Edmund Williamson esquire in an action of trespass on the case. John...
Dates:
2 Sept. 15 Chas II [1663]
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).
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Pleas before John Goldwell at Ely, 15 March 17 Eliz. [1575]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/3
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Membrane 1r. 1. William Bownett of Downham, miller, is bound to answer Lawrence Johnson in a plea of trespass on the case. Henry Aspland of Downham, husbandman, acts as surety. 2. Hugh Thompson of Littleport, labourer, is bound to answer Lancelot Flower, gentleman, in a plea of trespass on the case. Christopher Russell of Ely, chandler, acts as surety. 3. Jasper Umpton of Haddenham, gentleman, is bound to answer Robert Reynolde in a plea [not stated]....
Dates:
15 March 17 Eliz. [1575]
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).
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Pleas before John Goldwell at Ely, 10 Apr. 18 Eliz. [1576]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/5
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Membrane 1r. 1. John Christian, cleric, is bound to answer William Wilbeck in a plea of trespass on the case. John Slowe of Coveney, yeoman, and John Cappit of Coveney, yeoman, act as surety. 2. Richard Ferrar of Haddenham, husbandman, is bound to answer Thomas Phypers of Haddenham, husbandman, in a plea of debt. William Gooday of Haddenham, husbandman, acts as surety. 3. Humphrey Boston of Terrington, Norfolk, and Audrey his wife, lately known as Audrey...
Dates:
10 Apr. 18 Eliz. [1576]
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).
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Pleas before John Goldwell at Wisbech, 19 July 17 Eliz. [1575]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/4
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Membrane 1r. 1. Edward Browne of Haddenham, husbandman, is bound to answer Richard Cooke in a plea of vi et armis. Thomas Phipers of Haddenham, husbandman, acts as surety. 2. Christopher Townson of Stretham, husbandman, is bound to answer John Buck in a plea of debt. Thomas Malyn of Stretham, husbandman, and John Dymock of Stretham, husbandman, act as surety. 3. Robert Wytton of Walsoken, Norfolk, husbandman, is bound to answer Edward Smyth in a plea of...
Dates:
19 July 17 Eliz. [1575]
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).
Sub-Series
Sessions of 1726
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E10/89
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Fonds:
This section contains the records of the assize courts and quarter sessions, and related papers.
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).
Sub-Series
Sessions of 1727
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E10/90
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Fonds:
This section contains the records of the assize courts and quarter sessions, and related papers.
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).