Homicide
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
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, 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, 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.
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/5
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Sylvester Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, and John Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, are indicted that they assaulted and murdered Richard Reynton, gentleman, at Wisbech. Sylvester inflicted a mortal wound to Reynton’s stomach with an unsheathed sword, helped and abetted by John. Sylvester not guilty of murder but guilty of...
Dates:
1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
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 John Spurling and others at Ely, 13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594], 1593-07-16, 1593-10-24, 1594-03-24, 1594-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/5
Scope and Contents
Ely, 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Hamond of Ely, baker, and William Grene of Ely, joiner, are indicted that on 4 Mar. 1591 they feloniously burgled the dwelling house of Richard Lawrence of Ely at about the hour of 11pm, assaulted Lawrence and took and carried away 18 pounds...
Dates:
13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594]; 1593-07-16; 1593-10-24; 1594-03-24; 1594-07-05
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).
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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).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 4 Aug. 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/6
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission. Membrane 1v.1. Peter White of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Apr. 1583 at Ely he feloniously took and carried away a skiff [boat] to the value of 28 shillings from Henry Nicholson. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Mothy of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 6 May 1584 at Wisbech he feloniously took and carried away seven shillings in numbered money of goods and chattels of...
Dates:
4 Aug. 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 Wisbech and Ely, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596], 1596
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/2
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596].Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Barbara Tompson of Ely, widow, is indicted that on 26 June 1596 she feloniously poisoned and murdered Henry Tompson and Richard Tompson at her dwelling house in Ely with pottage in a wooden dish containing a poison called white [monrye]. Confessed; to be hanged. 2. John...
Dates:
31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596]; 1596
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).