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Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
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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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 21 March 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/1
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission etc. 1. Henry Grene of Sutton, labourer, is indicted that on 6 Oct. 1580 he feloniously took and carried away a bowl of milk to the value of three pence from the house of George Bunton at Sutton. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. Edmund Boyce of Stretham, labourer, is indicted that on 5 Sept. 1580, he feloniously took and carried away a purse with 20 pence and four pounds in...
Dates:
21 March 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 and others at Ely, 21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/9
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission. 1. Thomas Moone of Wisbech, butcher, is indicted that on 25 June 1586 at Wisbech he feloniously took and led away a bay horse worth three pounds from Richard Kyrman. Not guilty. Membrane 1v.2. John Hamond of Ely, baker, is indicted that on 15 June 1585 at Haddenham he feloniously took and carried away a coulter [a plough share] from Henry Peverell, and on the same day...
Dates:
21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
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
Scope and Contents
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 before John Bramston at Ely, 24 Apr. 9 Chas I [1633]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E2/1/8
Scope and Contents
There is no gaol delivery.
1r. John Daye of Ely, labourer, is summoned to answer Richard Collyn in an action of debt of 40 shillings relating to the sale and supply of 40 dozen [loaves of] bread, 20 Feb. 1632 at Ely. The entry is incomplete.
1r. William Walker of Ely, miller, answered William Overton, executor of the will of John Paske deceased, in an action of debt of 40 shillings...
Dates:
24 Apr. 9 Chas I [1633]
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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Records and roll of pleas held within the Isle of Ely in the county of Cambridgeshire in the time of Bishop Richard [Cox], 1 – 8 Eliz. [1559-1566]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/2
Scope and Contents
This roll contains the records of multiple court sessions.
2r. William Bryan, esquire, John Hawkyns, gentleman, John Crosse, Robert Cayster, Richard Best, John Cottingham, Thomas Clerke and Thomas Johnson per their attorney present themselves against William Mobbe, William Cowerde, Roger Bussye, Thomas Thorpe and others in an action of [capturing or seizing animals]. Did not appear in court.
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Dates:
1 – 8 Eliz. [1559-1566]
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).