C78/50-59
C78/50
1. 7 Feb. 21 Eliz
Thomas Symes of Chard, Som, merchant v. John Baylye of Chard. Lease of land belonging to manor of Chard, held of bishop of Bath and Wells.
2. 3 Feb. 21 Eliz John Bayspoole and Thomas Jenkynson of Norf, gents v. Agnes Gascoigne of Norwich, widow. Loan from Agnes Gascoigne to Edward Spanye and ensuing litigation v. the plaintiffs as Spanye's executors.
3. 7 Feb. 21 Eliz Lewis Avan of Marshfield, Monm, gent v. William Morgan. Messuage and land in Marshfield, late of Lewis Jevan of Michaelstone, Monm, husbandman.
4. 9 May 21 Eliz
Matthew Knyveton of Staffs, gent v. Thomas Pygott, esq and Valentine Pygott, gent.
Manor and advowson of the rectory of Loughton, Bucks. Dismission.
5. 30 June 21 Eliz William Playters, esq and wife Thomasine and Thomas Tyrrell v. Edmund Churche, gent and Margaret Bradbury, now wife of John Danyell, esq. Manors of North Benfleet alias Coxsall and 'Scotts' [?Scott's Hall, in Canewden] and lands in Hockley and Rawreth, Essex, late of Edmund Tyrrell, esq. Dismission.
6. 23 May 21 Eliz
John Morley, goldsmith of London v. Wolston Dixie, alderman of London Lease of rectory of'Meldrath,Cambs, held of dean and chapter of Ely.
7. 29 Oct. 21 Eliz Richard Sturman, Thomas Young and Thomas Chawikeley and other customary tenants v. dean and chapter of St.Paul's London. Customs of the manor of. St Paul's Walden, Herts, relating to heriots. Dismission.
8. 11 Nov. 21 Eliz Charles Crofts, gent and wife Elizabeth v. Edmund Pyers, gent. Will and estate of John Pyers, gent, father of plaintiff, Elizabeth. Lease of property in Northwold, Wireham, Wretton and elsewhere in Norf.
9. 26 Oct. 21 Eliz
Rose Lowther of London, widow v. Thomas Dalton of Kingston upon Hull, gent. Messuages and lands in Salthouse Lane, Kingston upon Hull, late of plaintiff's father, William Graves of Howden, Yorks, gent .
10. 15 Nov. 18 Eliz Thomas Stockwith of East Meon, Hants, gent v. Nicholas Wright. Purchase of a copyhold in Riplington in East Jeon. Dismission.
11. 29 April 19 Eliz
John More of Wing, Bucks, gent v. Geoffrey Duckett. Obligation concerning goods pawned to William Meredethe of London, gent, for the assurance of Alexander
Gest's debts .
12. 9 May 19 Eliz
Elizabeth Frere of London, widow v. Thomas Harmer, John Shotbolte, Richard Pryor and others (named). Lease of lands in Little Munden, Herts, late of Robert Colt of Aldenham, Herts. Dismission.
13. 29 April 19 Eliz Giles Farre of Balsall, Warw, husbandman v. Peter Townsend of Tachbrook, Warw. Property in Castle End, in Kenilworth, Warw, once the inheritance of Joan Parsons of Bishop Tachbrook, dec, plaintiff's wife and defendants stepdaughter. Dismission.
14. 27 Jan. 20 Eliz John Christmas, gent v. Katherine Audley, widow. Redemption of mortgage on capital messuage called Master Christmas House, with appurtenances in parish of St. James, Colchester, Essex.
15. 26 April 20 Eliz
William Warren of Herts, beerbrewer v. Thomas Brygham of Oxon, gent, Anthony Brygham of London, gent, and William Place of London, yeoman. Messuage in Watford, Herts, sold to plaintiff by Jonas Awdrye, ironmonger.
16. 12 Feb. 20 Eliz George Younge, son of Thomas, archbishop of York v. George Leigh of Shrewsbury, esq. Lands in Ruyton (Ryton), Kinnerley and Melverley, Salop, purchased by archbishop and defendant from John, Lord Lumley.
17. 9 Feb. 21 Eliz Thomas Talbott v. John Hodder and wife Chrispiane. Lands belonging to manor of Broadmayne, Dors. An earlier (unredeemed) mortgage of the manor by William West, Lord Delaware to plaintiff's brother William, now dec.
18. 23 Nov. 22 Eliz
Thomas Fayrepointe v. Richard Fayrepointe and Richard Foster. Customary holdings of manor of Brampton Hunts; custom relating to descent of holdings; and a will whereby William Foster willed his holdings to be sold to endow the free school of Brampton .
19. 13 May 22 Eliz Charles Jackson of Yorks, esq v. John Ramesden, gent. Return of bonds for money which plaintiff claims to have repayed in form ordered by an earlier arbitration.
20. 4 June 22 Eliz Francis Michell of Essex, gent and wife Jane v. John Braunche, alderman of London. Partitions of the late Elizabeth Hamden's estate of the manors of Garnish Hall and Gregories, the rectory of Theydon Garnon and other lands in They don Garnon, Theydon Bois and Theydon Mount, Essex, between her three daughters, one the plaintiff, Jane and another, the defendant's deceased wife, Ellen.
21. 24 Nov. 23 Eliz Simon Hockett v. Thomas Monday and John White. Custody of the body of the infant Joan Crooke and of her copyhold inheritance in manor of Highclere and Burghclere, Hants.
22. 19 Nov. 20 Eliz Richard Cary, gent v. John Mathew, gent. Manors of Grendon and Salterton [in Woodbury], Devon, late of Thomas Cary of Cockington,, Devon, esq, dec. [Damaged]
C78/51
1. 1 Feb. 17 Eliz Thomas Fulthurst of Glenfield, Leics, gent and wife Alice v. Richard Reynolds, Nicholas Ledington, Paul Jefferye and others (named). Lease of five messuages in St. Swithins London. Defendant Reynolds claims lease was extended for debt and sold him by the sheriff.
2. 9 Feb 17 Eliz Francis Shakerley of Greys Inn, esq. v. Edward Welshe. Conventual lease from monastery of Sheen, Surrey, of manor, chapel and tithes of Ocle Lyre (Lyresocle), Heref.
3. 10 May 17 Eliz Two alleged orphan girls of Thomas Hoell's lineage v. Master, Wardens and Company of Drapers. Claims to legacies under will of Thomas Hoell, merchant of Seville and under a decree of 24 June 1 Eliz. See C 78/16/34, C 78/27/18.
4. 8 June 17 Eliz
Edward Golding v. George Golding. Lease of manor of Knighton [in Compton Beauchamp], Berks.
5. 23 Nov. 18 Eliz Anthony Allen, merchant of the Staple v. John Yate. Non payment of rent for a lease of a mansion house with garden and orchard in St. Mary's Hospital [St. Mary Spital] in parish of St. Botolph without Bishopsgate, London. Dealings over the export of wool to Hamburg.
6. 27 Jan. 18 Eliz Henry Roughye alias Roffye of Warnham, Sussex v. William Roughye. Customary holding of the manor of Shell-wood [in Leigh], Surrey. Dismission.
7. 24 May 18 Eliz Seyntes Rawlyns, widow, Edward Peck and wife Agnes and Margaret and Joan Smyth v. Thomas Whetenhall. Two leases, lately belonging to female plaintiff’s father, John Smyth, citizen and armourer of London, of a tenement and two shops, and of the upper part of a messuage and another shop in St. Mary Woolchurch, London.
8. 25 May 18 Eliz
William Porter of Grantham, Lines, gent v. Thomas Ellis and Augustine Earle Bonds for the payment of debts to Thomas Pratt of London, skinner and others. Dismission.
9. Nov. 17 Eliz
John Exeter and other customary tenants of the manor of Fremington, Devon v. Richard Langdon, Thomas Symons, Simon Sloley and others (named). Validity of plaintiffs’ grants and leases of their customary holdings. Purchase of the manor of Fremington by Hugh Sloley, dec, and his devices to raise the money to do so.
10. 25 Nov. 18 Eliz Anne Carpenter of Kingsham, Sussex, widow v. Thomas Hilles. Life interest in four closes of pasture outside the south gate of Chichester, Sussex. Dismission.
11. 27 Nov. 19 Eliz Thomas Poore and other church wardens of St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey (named) v. Richard Glascock and wife Anne, James Burley and wife Joan, William Edwardes and others (named). Issues of property in St. Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey willed by Richard Dowsett, tallow chandler, to the company of tallow-chandlers in order that they pay the churchwardens of St. Olaves money for a free school and for alms for the poor.
12. 18 May 19 Eliz
Affabell Partich and wife Dionise v. Arthur Breame, esq. Customary holdings belonging to the manor of East Ham, Essex.
13. 26 June 19 Eliz Walter Whaley of Kingston on Hull, gent v. Nicholas Williams of Kenton, Devon. Money owed by defendant from the sale of the plaintiff's wheat, barley and corn in Devon. Grain values.
14. 25 Nov. 20 Eliz
Henry Chauncye of Gilston (Gedleston), Herts, esq, John Clerke of Eastwick, Herts, yeoman and Henry Lee of London, gent v. Robert Ramston and Richard Goslyng.
Lease of lands in Chingford, Essex called Rayles and Fayre Mead Park.
15. 1 Feb. 20 Eliz Richard Hardesforde of Felsted, Essex, husbandman v. Robert Clarke and John Thurgood. Reversion of the late John Belcham's messuage and land in Felsted, Essex, Dismission.
16. 8 Feb. 20 Eliz Agnes Lorkin, widow v. John Lorkin. Lands and tenements called Michels, Gyles and Hodes in Pembury, Kent.
17. 7 Feb. 20 Eliz Richard Wytton of Metheringham, Lincs, yeoman v. Nicholas Pytcher, Christopher Cowper and George Parke. Completion of a conveyance of two farms in Metheringham, Lincs, part of the manor of Metheringham.
18. 3 Feb . 21 Eliz Geoffrey Hamlyn of Broadwell, Oxon, husbandman and Robert and Simon, his sons v. Dame Elizabeth, widow of Sir Hugh Pawlett. Completion of an agreement between plaintiff and Ambrose Endall, miller, to convey Endall's customary messuage and mill in the manor of Broadwell (Bradwell), Oxon to plaintiff.
19. 25 June 21 Eliz
George Wrighte of Matching, Essex, yeoman v. John Wrighte, William Clarke and John Thurgood. Customary holding called Newlandes, with freehold and charter lands belonging to it in the manor of 'Evesham Hall’ [?Housham Hall in Matching], Essex.
20. 7 July 21 Eliz
Thomas Speede, servant of William, Lord Burghley v. Gerard Salvyne and Simon Rede. Lease of a tenement and lands in Croxdale, Durh held of the dean and chapter of Durham Cathedral.
21. 19 Oct. 21 Eliz Customary tenants of the manor of Ackleton, Salop held of the manor of Worfield, Salop v. Thomas Kynnersley, esq, lord of the manor of Ackleton. Customs of the manor of Ackleton relating to fines for admittance to holdings and the lord's escheats. An arbitration of 3 Eliz and the defendant's failure to make a written customary.
22. 1 Nov. 21 Eliz John Hummerston of Fetheringham, Lincs, yeoman, Thomas and John Squire, Richard Parke and others (named) v. Nicholas Pytcher, Christopher Couper and George Parke. Completion of conveyances of farms in Metheringham, Lincs. Bill recites bill and decree of Fytton v. Pytcher, see C 78/51/17, and claims that defendants have also failed to assure certainlands (named) to them just as they failed to do in Wytton's case.
23. 29 Oct. 21 Eliz Edmund Dameron of Ipswich, Suff and John Dameron of Westerfield, Suff v. Edmund Withipoll, esq. Admittance to a customary holding of the manor of Ipswich Holy Trinity, Suff. The same to a moiety of other customary holdings of the manor. Borough English and the fine demanded for failure to repair a holding.
24. 21 Nov. 22 Eliz
Geoffrey Askewghe of Kings Cliffe, Northants v. Henry and John Askewghe. Two messuages, three tofts and lands in Great Ponton, Lincs. Dismission.
25. 4 May 22 Eliz John Exeter and other customary tenants of manor of Fremington, Devon v. Richard Langdon, Thomas Symons, Simon Stoley and others (named). Customary holdings of the manor of Fremington. Arbitration gives details of certain holdings and their rightful occupiers in Bickington, Ley and elsewhere in the manor. See C 78/51/9.
26. 29 Jan. [22?] Eliz Hugh Edge of Myddle, Salop v. John Wedgewood, gent and Ralph Wedgewood. Customary holding called the Steel House with land and two water mills held of the manor of Horton, Staffs. [Damaged]
C78/52
1. 27 Oct 13 Eliz Richard and William Muskett and other tenants and inhabitants of Harleston, Suff (named) v. Henry Muskett, yeoman, lord of the manor of Harleston. Rights of copyholders to fell timber, lop, crop, and pasture beasts on commons. Cost of sending two soldiers to Newhaven. Purchase of a close called Bromefield.
2. 15 Oct 13 Eliz
Richard Worseley, bastard son of Sir Robert Worseley v. Sir John Atherton. Provisions for Worseley's bastard sons and daughters in the terms of an enfeoffment to use of the manors of Coulton, Howthorpe and Hovingham, Yorks. Dismission.
3. l4 June 14 Eliz. Robert Collet of London, 'boyer' v. Anthony and Thomas Cole. Lease of the manor and parsonage of Bourn, Cambs. Anthony Cole's debts to Bishop of Ely.
4. 28 Nov 14 Eliz William Crowther, citizen and clothworker of London and wife Katherine v. Ipolyto Lynnett, Hugh Stokeley and others. Customary holdings belonging to the manors of Hackney and Stepney, Midd. Recital of an earlier chancery order. Dismission.
5. 28 Jan 15 Eliz
Peter Lyvell of Baylham, Suff v. William Whetcrofte, gent and wife Alice Customary lands held of the manor of Witnesham, Suff. Dismission.
6. 8 Nov 15 Eliz
Edmund Trafford, esq v. Sir Peter Leigh, John Booth, esq and others. Marriage between plaintiff's son, Edmund and Booth's daughter Margaret. Custody of Margaret.
7. 10 Oct 15 Eliz
William Wood v. John Chauntler and wife Agnes, John Sneade, George Stonewre and Thomas Turner. Customary holding in Talke, Staffs, belonging to the manor of Audley and once held by William Birkes whose brother Thomas was attainted of felony.
8. 16 Nov. 15 Eliz Thomas Bygges v. James Chapman. Interest in the moiety of a lease of the mansion house of Wingham Barton, Kent.
9. 16 Nov. 15 Eliz Matthew Feild, citizen and mercer of London v. John Parker, gent. Conveyance to Parker of messuages and lands in Hemsworth and Norton, Derb and Sheffield, Yorks and the post fine payable thereon.
10. 27 Nov. 16 Eliz
Richard Wylles, citizen and leather-seller of London v. Robert Brywood. Payment of debts of Thomas Brywood, dec.
11. 11 Feb. 16 Eliz Katherine Weryott, widow v. George Weryott, Richard ap Rees, David ap Meredethe, William Lacye and others (named). Issues of and life interest, in messuages and lands in Cosheston, Monkton (Muncton), Hasguard, Pembroke and elsewhere in Pern.
12. 25 June 16 Eliz Martin James, esq. registrar of the court of Chancery v. Thomas, William, Ambrose, Edmund and Henry Copynger. Outer Hyncle Marsh in Teynham, Kent and the will of Sir Ralph Copynger, dec.
13. 4 Feb. 17 Eliz
Thomas Ryllarye, gent and wife Elizabeth, widow of Richard Day of London, gent v. Edward Porter. Lease of rectory of Stanton Drew, Som and will of Dr. Creating, archdeacon of Bath, dec.
14. 25 Nov. 17 Eliz William Downes v. William Freman and wife Alice. Legacy due under will of Thomas Blage alias Downes, citizen and haberdasher of London.
15. 24 Nov. 17 Eliz Richard Acton v. Francis Broke, gent, Edward Acton and wife Joyce. Provision for the jointure of the defendant Joyce, daughter of Francis Broke. Land in Stanton Lacy, the third part of the manor of Alberbury, two tenements in Acton and land and tithes in Eaton, Salop.
16. 13 June 17 Eliz
Henry Tympley of Worstead, Norf, gent and wife Katherine, widow of Bertram Thymelthorpe, gent v. George and Thomas Thymelthorpe, Edward Barnes and Thomas Gryme. Legacies due under Bertram's will for which the defendants are the executors.
17. 13 June 17 Eliz James Walwark v. John Grey and Thomas Wyatt. Two messuages with appurtenances in Chichester and elsewhere in Sussex.
18. 26 Nov. 18 Eliz
William Cowper by guardian Richard Beale alias Fyssher v. John Blagrave, gent. Legacies dependant on lands bought by plaintiff's grandmother and defendant's mother, Agnes, one time silkwoman to Henry VIII.
19. 25 May 18 Eliz Sir John Nevyll, Lord Latymer v. Sir Fulk Grevill. Annuity of £6.13 issuing from a messuage called Ledinghall with lands in Thorpe Latimer, Lincs and from diverse manors and lands elsewhere in Lincs.
20. 19 June 16 Eliz William Button of Alton, Wilts, esq v. Richard Danvers, gent. The manor of Tockenham, Wilts, and a conventual lease of the same granted.by Bradenstoke .Priory, Wilts. Dismission.
21. 13 Nov. 18 Eliz
Thomas Annott of Lowestoft, Suff, merchant v. Thomas Goade, Richard Temple and Thomas Aughton. Bond for payment for earrings sold by plaintiff to Robert Wilshire, citizen and merchant taylor, dec. Dismission.
22. 9 Feb. 19 Eliz John Jermye of Sutton, Stiff, esq and wife Margaret, Henry Palmer, esq and wife Jane, Thomas Appleton of Little Waldingfield, Suff, esq and wife Mary, daughters and coheirs of Edward Isacke, esq v. Edward Reignoldes, esq and wife Rose. The defendant Rose's dower rights in lands and tenements called Paynes and Harkes in Salcott, Essex.
23. 20 Nov. 19 Eliz
George Brown of Walsoken, Norf and wife Anne and William Smythe of Walden, Essex and wife Jane, daughters of John Cawdron of Heckington, Lincs, gent, dec and George and Anthony Cawdron v. Sir Henry Weston and wife Elizabeth.
Legacies of money and silver spoons due to plaintiffs under Cawdron’s will.
24. 29 Jan. 15 Eliz William and David ap Robert v. Meredith ap Thomas Gryffyth. Lease of township and farm of 'Combe', Caern, once "belonging to Conway Abbey, Caern. Dismission.
25. 8 May 13 Eliz
Nicholas Hyll of Wendover, Bucks, yeoman v. William Hawtry, esq. Admittance to 11 acres of arable land holdable by custom of manor of Wendover.
26. 13 Nov. 18 Eliz William Blackwall of Steeple, Derb, gent and customary tenants of Alderwasley, Derb v. Edward Lowe, esq. Fines for admittance to holdings. Common of pasture and right to lop and crop.
27. 27 June 13 Eliz Katherine Leaper, widow v. Peter Graye, esq. Conveyance of manor or farm called Franklins in Haynes (Hawnes) Beds with lands in Haynes and 'Cardington’
[?Caddington] Beds.
C78/53
1. 24 April 25 Eliz Leonard Eden of Oby, Norf and wife Cecily, daughter and coheiress of Thomas Elseley v. John Clippesbie, esq. and William Franklyn. Customary holding of the manor of Oby; and free land, also in Oby.
2. 11 Nov. 25 Eliz William Melton of Twyford, Hants, gent v. Alice Knight, widow. Lease of Longwood Warren [in Owslebury] Hants, in hands of defendant's late husband as security for his loan to plaintiff. See C 78/61/22
3. 5 Feb. 26 Eliz Edward Ubanke of Bury St. Edmunds, Suff, and wife Ele, daughter of Robert Eyer, esq, of Great Yarmouth, Norf, dec v. Francis More, gent. Legacy of £50 due to Ele under Eyer's will: lease of a messuage called Calcott with lands in Norf [Caldecot Hall in Fritton, Suff] held of Magdalen College, Oxford.
4. 8 Feb. 26 Eliz Gregory Price, esq v. Edward and Hugh Welshe, gents and George Whittington. Conventual lease from Sheen Priory, of manor, chapel and tithes of Ocle Lyre, Heref.
5. 12 Feb. 26 Eliz
John Ford and other customary tenants of the manor of White Waltham, Berks v. Richard Huddleston of Thame Park, Oxon, esq and wife Dame Isabel Wenman.
Customs of the manor relating to upkeep of buildings, heriots, timber, surrenders and leases of holdings.
6. 27 June 26 Eliz
William Bredstock of Witchampton, Dors, gent v. William Barens of Witchampton. Repairs to the banks of a watercourse running through plaintiff’s lands; and the occupation of a plot of land adjoining the water.
7. 25 Nov. 27 Eliz
William Cobbe of Walton, Norf, gent, administrator of Thomas Cobbe of Gayton, Norf, gent v. William Howlett and Walter Austen. A messuage, cottage and lands in Walpole, Norf and conveyances and bonds concerning the same.
8. 4 Nov 26 Eliz
John Moody of Foxley, Wilts, gent v. William Bayliffe of Monkton, Wilts, gent.
Redemption of a capital messuage called Bremilhams, with lands and a mill in Brokenborough, Foxley, Westport and elsewhere in Wilts, once mortgaged by plaintiff to defendant.
9. 1 May 27 Eliz William, John, Joan, Katherine and Mary ap Llellow, grandchildren of Maurice ap Llellow of Presteigne, Rad, dec v. Hugh ap Jennar ap William Philo. Messuage with lands in 'Blaneglyn' in Llandinam, Mont.
10. 25 June 27 Eliz
Thomas Vachell of Hants, gent v. Stephen Vachell, esq., his brother Manors and lands called Weston [in Petersfield] and Heath House [in Buriton], Hants and lands in Turville, Hambleden and Bledlow, Bucks. Covenants and uses relating to the same.
11. 1 Feb 26 Eliz Mary Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall of Exeter, merchant, dec v. William Marshall, her brother. Reversion of a messuage with appurtenances in Woolfardisworthy (Wollesworthy), Devon, as plaintiff's share of Marshall's estate.
12. 25 Nov 26 Eliz William French, churchwarden and other inhabitants (named) of Lowestoft, Suff v. Edmund, Anthony and Robert Jettor. Issues from five closes of land in Lowestoft purchased under the direction of French's grandfather's will of 1529 and destined by the same for the relief of the poor of the parish. Defendants are trustees.
13. 21 May 26 Eliz
James Courtney of Norton, Devon, esq. and wife Jane and Thomas Prideaux, gent, administrators of John Prideaux, serjeant-at-law, dec v. Anthony Copleston. A lease of the manors of Branscombe, Dawlish and Sidbury, Devon and other leases of land in Devon (named) claimed as the property of Serjeant Prideaux. Dismission.
14. 24 Nov. 27 Eliz Francis Metcalf, vicar of Morden, Surrey v. Richard Garth, esq. and Thomas Everest. Two acres of meadow in Morden, claimed as parcel of the glebe and tithe corn of land called Hoballes and Raysbery also claimed as part of plaintiff's living. Defendant Garth claims both as part of his manor and rectory of Morden. Dismission.
15. 28 Jan. 27 Eliz Dame Anne, widow of Sir Thomas Gresham, dec v. Gregory Fynes, Lord Dacre. Payment of rent for two customary holdings of the manor of Norwood and Southall, Midd, purchased by Sir Thomas Gresham for £350 in July 16 Eliz.
16. 4 Feb. 27 Eliz
Henry Cotehaye v. John Welshe of Barnstaple, Devon, merchant and Richard Davye.
Customary holding of the manor of Stoodleigh in West Buckland, Devon.
17. 8 July 26 Eliz
John Mychell, Richard Rede, William Layne and others (named) v. William and Philip Molton. Tenure of estates in the manor of Maker, Devon, purchased from Sir Hugh Pollard. Ancestors of both plaintiffs and defendants were once Pollard's tenants.
18. 8 May 27 Eliz John Deane v. Edmund Ludlow, esq. Reversion of a customary holding belonging to the manor of Wyford [in Tadley], Hants. Dismission. [Damaged].
C78/54
1. 10 June 23 Eliz
Henry Nevill, Lord Abergavenny v. James Pike and Richard Cannon. Rent of 40 fat oxen in place of money rent for a lease of the manors of East, West and South Hanningfield and Hanningfield Park, Essex from Lord Abergavenny; and bonds concerning payment of the same.
2. 12 June 23 Eliz Roger Golde of East Morden, Dors v. Hugh Cheverell, esq. Lease of the capital messuage of East Stoke, Dors, with lands and two mills belonging. Defendant has re-entered the premises claiming that plaintiff has failed to pay rent.
3. 10 June 23 Eliz Thomas Ware of London, fishmonger v. Henry Bett. Lease of parsonage of St. Leonard, Shoreditch, Midd and payment of rent for the same.
4. 16 June 23 Eliz William Carre, esq v. John and Cuthbert Heron. Manors of Simonburn (Symondborne) and Ford, Northumb and title to other of the lands lately belonging to Sir William Heron.
5. 16 June 23 Eliz Sir Thomas Cecyll v. Thomas Wright and other customary tenants of the manors of 'Huggleford' [?Hugglesford in North Pickenham] and Houghton, Norf . Customs of the manor relating to leases, surrenders, felling of timber on holdings and enclosure on the same and attendance at the court baron.
6. 8 Nov. 23 Eliz
Sir James Harrington of Exton, Rut v. George Mackworth, esq. Conveyance of messuages and lands in Empingham and Normanton, Rut to defendant who maintains that plaintiff has not discharged certain of the premises in Normanton from the encumbrances of a lease and dower rights.
7. 16 Nov. 23 Eliz Sir William Paston of Paston, Norf v. Joan Bray, widow of Thomas Bray of Great Witchingham, Norf. Lease of a close called Walsetts in Sparham, Norf and a condition on the granting of the same by the plaintiff. Dismission .
8. 13 Nov. 23 Eliz Richard Berty, esq v. Edward Shave. Right of pasturage for sheep and cattle in Gosberton Fen, Lincs, claimed by plaintiff as belonging to him by virtue of his manor of Gosberton. Plaintiff claims defendant acquired his title deeds to the manor whilst he was abroad in Mary's reign. Dismission.
9. 24 Nov. 24 Eliz John Fyssher of Soke, in Winchester, Hants, clothier v. John Shaft, John Wylliams and Thomas Gale. Delivery of 20 quarters of wheat and 15 quarters of barley to Fyssher and bonds for the same. Sale to Fyssher of 30 tods of wool.
10. 25 Jan. 24 Eliz Francis Shilling and other tenants of Neatishead, Norf v. Edmund, bishop of Norwich, George Thymblethorp and William Rookewoode, gent. Fines of leases on the manor of Neatishead, and leases of the manor to Thymblethorpe and Rookewood from bishops of Norwich. Detailed schedule of tenants' fine rates (itemizing acreage) for demesne lands and all tithable lands, as drawn up by arbitrator. See also C 78/18.
11. 3 Feb. 24 Eliz
Sir John Ryvers, citizen and alderman of London v. Humphrey Walrond, of Bradfield, Devon, esq, William Walrond, Thomas Willoughbie, esq and Humphrey Bridges, gent. Lease of a moiety of the capital messuage of the manor of Hepsbroke with lands in Penshurst, Kent.
12. 14 May 24 Eliz James Mascall of St. Giles in the Fields, Midd, ale brewer v. Thomas and John Harrys, William and Thomas Browne and John Coo. Two tenements called the Cheker and King's Head and other tenements in St. Giles in the Fields, Midd once mortgaged to Thomas Browne, with other lands (named, including the manor of St. Giles), by Lord Mountjoy and wife Lady Katherine and since redeemed.
13. 22 May 24 Eliz Ralph Troublefield v. John Hawkyns, John Dyson and George and John Burton. Customary holding in Brompton in Kensington, Midd belonging to the manor of Earl's Court. Dismission.
14. 22 May 24 Eliz
Thomas Lane of Bentley, Staffs, esq. v. Thomas Wollaston of Walsall, Staffs, William Gorwey, James Ducye and others (named). The free exercise of the plaintiff's office of the bailiwick of Bentley Hay, Staffs. Annuity of £15 to be paid from the manor and town of Bentley towards a free school in Walsall.
15. 2 July 24 Eliz Thomas Reve of Thwaite, Suff v. Robert Crane, esq. Descent of lands in Thwaite and elsewhere in Suff held by custom of the manor of Brockford Hall, Suff under will of John Reve, dec.
16. 23 June 24 Eliz
Dennis Fyssher, citizen and linen draper of London v. Nicholas Raynton and Robert Thorpe. Annuity of £10 from the manor of Lechlade, Glos under will of Dennis Toppes, esq., which manor was divided up under the same will. Dismission.
17. 25 May 24 Eliz Edward Zouche of Pitton, Wilts, esq (now dec.), Christian (then) his wife v. Richard Sydenham, gent, Jane Sydenham, widow, John Browne, esq, and others (named).
Payment of an annuity from the manor of Wynford Eagle, Dors.
18. 11 May 25 Eliz William Rookewood v. Francis Shilling and Robert Downes. Lease of the manor of Neatishead, Norf. See also C 78/54/10.
19. 3 June 25 Eliz Geoffrey Might of Gunthorpe, Norf, gent v. John Houghton, gent. Admittance to three acres of copyhold land held of the manor of Gunthorpe, Norf.
20. 8 June 25 Eliz Ralph Maxfield of Meer [in Forton], Staffs, gent v. John, Sampson and Richard Allen. Pastureland in Garshall in Milwich, Staffs. Dismission.
21. 26 June 24 Eliz John Myles v. Samuel Marrowe, Henry Gee and George Bramwell. Admittance to two customary holdings of the manor of Berkswell, Warw. Defendant Marrowe claims plaintiff is a villein regardant.
22. 17 Nov 25 Eliz George Wylton of London, chandler v. Francis Stiche, chandler. Redemption of the mortgage of a lease of a tenement in St. Sepulchre, London. Plaintiff mortgaged it to defendant for £17 in wares.
23. 24 Jan. 25 Eliz
William Byrde of London, gent and wife Frances, widow of Walter Roberts, esq of Cranbrook, Kent v. Thomas Roberts, gent. Will of Walter Roberts: an annuity of £100, the education of, and provision for, his younger children, and the occupation of the mansion house and park of Glassenbury [in Cranbrook], Kent.
24. 1 Feb. 25 Eliz Joan Ashley, widow of Thomas Ashley, esq and daughter of Sir John Widdon v. Lawrence Widdon, gent and Francis Widdon. Life interest in lands and tenements in Olditch in South Tawton, Devon.
25. 10 May 25 Eliz Robert Yonge, esq, son and heir of Sir John Yonge,. and Peter Crosse, yeoman v. Matthew Smythe, esq and Anthony Sawle, clerk. Lease of the prebend of Bedminster, Som. Conveyance of the rectory of Box, Wilts. [Damaged]
26. 11 May 25 Eliz George Parkes of Moseley, Worcs, nailer v. William and John Mylward. Redemption of mortgages of crofts and meadows in Moseley, Worcs. [Damaged]
C78/55
1. 8 Feb. 18 Eliz George Chauncy of Chingford, Essex, gent and wife Jane, daughter of John Cornwell, of Ardeley, Herts, dec v. George Brewster, gent. Remainder of a lease of the manor of Ardeley Bury and the parsonage of Ardeley, Herts, held of the dean and chapter of St. Paul's, London, as willed by Cornwell. Plaintiff dubs defendant an obstinate papist.
2. 28 Jan. 18 Eliz Thomas Exton of Empingham, Rut v. William Thorpe, parson of Cottesmore, Rut and Robert Burye. Lease of the rectory and parsonage of Cottesmore. Dismission.
3. 16 May 18 Eliz Thomas Essex of 'Beacott' [?'Becket in Shrivenham] , Berks, esq. v. William Muschampe, gent. Completion of terms of a mortgage of the farm of Butterwick, in Fulham, Midd and of other messuages, lands and appurtenances in Fulham, Kensington, Paddington and Westminster, Midd.
4. 29 May 18 Eliz
James Altham of Latton, Essex, esq v. Arthur Bassett and Richard Grenefilde, esqs and Anthony Carewe, gent. The late Sir Thomas Pomeroy's conveyances and mortgages of the manor of Berry Pomeroy, with diverse other manors and lands also in Devon, to Sir Wymond Carewe, dec and a statute staple relating to the same. Manors of Landcross and Parkham, Devon. Dismission.
5. 21 June 19 Eliz
Simon Bowier, Gentleman Usher to the Queen and Thomas Bowier of Ham, Wilts, Gent v. William and Roger Cooke, John Hunt and Thomas Canon. Lease of the rectory of Ham from the parson, defendant William Cooke. Dismission.
6. 21 May 21 Eliz David Deacon of Faringdon, Berks, tailor v. Toby Pleydell, esq and Margaret Deacon, widow. Customary holdings of manors of Faringdon and Westbrook [in Great Faringdon], Berks [Oxon] late of Edmund Deacon, dec. Customs relating to surrenders and to widows' freebench. See also C 78/55/12.
7. 4 Feb 20 Eliz
John Herdson of Lincoln's Inn, Midd, gent v. Thomas Honywood, gent. Lands and tenements in Folkestone, Hythe, Newington and Tirlingham [in Folkestone], Kent, claimed as the plaintiff's share of his deceased father's lands recently partitioned amongst him and his brothers. Dismission.
8. 4 June 22 Eliz John Goodman, son of John Goodman of Stapleford, Cambs, yeoman, dec v. Andrew Perne, dean of Ely and Edward Wood, gent. Liberty of foldage and pasture for 300 sheep held by custom of the manor of Stapleford. See C 78/55/11, 15.
9. 4 June 22 Eliz Thomas Reade of Petersfield, Hants, gent v. John Battisworthe, John Wattes, Stephen Frenche alias Denys and others (named). Lands and tenements called Reydon in Sheet in Petersfield and other property in Petersfield. Dismission.
10. 6 Nov. 23 Eliz
William Butler of Woolstone, Berks, gent v. William Weldon, esq. and Thomas Disson. Lease of the manor of Woolstone. Plaintiff’s father held a conventual lease from St. Swithin's, Winchester and Weldon's father later purchased the reversion of the premises from the Crown in fee. Timber and repairs.
11. 21 Oct. 22 Eliz John Burneston of Swinton, Yorks v. John Hatcher and Thomas Larkin, doctors of physic, Christian and Katherine Browne, Roger SIegg, Elizabeth SIegg, widow, Robert Aunger and others (named). Descent of, and admittance to, three messuages with lands held by custom of the manor of Comberton, Cambs, late of Ralph Gascoyne, dec. Defendants claim, inter alia, that Gascoyne was an alien Scot with no right to hold of the manor.
12. 26 Jan. 23 Eliz Customary tenants (some named) of the manors of Faringdon and Westbrook, Berks [Oxon] and others (named) v. Toby Pleydell, esq, lord of both manors. Admittance to holdings, and customs relating to surrenders, heriots, leases and surrenders of reversions. See also C 78/55/6.
13. 6 June 23 Eliz Andrew Novell of Darby on the Wolds, Leics, esq. v. William Sparke and Robert Okins. Redemption of a mortgage on a moiety of the manors of Surfleet, Cressy and Risegate (Rusgate), Lincs.
14. 5 June 23 Eliz
John Goodman v. Edward Wood, gent. Admittance to sheep foldage on the manor of Stapleford, Cambridge. Wood had failed to abide by the decree of 4 June 22 Eliz. [See C 78/55/8] and had attempted to reverse the court's decision on the matter.
15. 28 June 24 Eliz John Goodman v. Edward Wood, gent. Defendant's refusal to abide by decrees of 22 and 23 Eliz. concerning Goodman's claim to admittance to sheep foldage in Stapleford. See C 78/55/8, 14.
16. 9 Nov. 24 Eliz John Wirdnam, jun of Farnborough, Berks, yeoman v. John Yonge of Blewbury, Berks and wife Margaret and John Plott. Lease of copyhold lands in Farnborough.
17. 28 Nov. 25 Eliz
Alice Degle, daughter of Moses Degle of Monks Mill in Great Faringdon, Berks, yeoman v. Arthur Lewes and wife Margaret. Lease of a messuage and mill called Monks Mill with appurtenances in Wadley, [in Great Faringdon], Berks [Oxon] from Oriel College, Oxon.
18. 15 June 25 Eliz Alice Degle v. Arthur Lewes and wife Margaret. Lease of Monks Mill as above, as also a lease of additional lands customarily occupied by the lessee of the said messuage and mill.
19. 28 May 24 Eliz John Morris of Little Faringdon, Berks [Oxon], gent v. Thomas Morris. Manor of Little Faringdon with appurtenances in Berks and Oxon and charges on the same, including dower rights. Property in Highworth and Hannington, Wilts and in Eastleach Turville and Southrop, Glos.
20. 11 Oct. 25 Eliz John Hermer of Hitchin, Herts, yeoman v. Edward and Thomas Astrey. Failure of parties to abide by a former award which the present decree now ratifies.
21. 19 Nov. 26 Eliz
Robert Ratcliff of Tickencote (Tekencote), Rut, gent and wife Margaret, widow of Paul Gresham of Little Walsingham, Norf, gent v. Robert Gibon, gent. Plaintiff Margaret's jointure claims on a moiety of lands and liberties in Littleport, Isle of Ely, Cambs, including Apes Hall there, and other lands in Isle of Ely, and in Southey and Hilgey, Norf.
22. [?12] Feb. 26 Eliz George Fynche and other tenants (named) of the manor of Priors in Sible Hedingham (Sibley Hennyngham), Essex v. Edward Glascock. Admittance to customary holdings of the manor of Priors, recently sold by earl of Oxford to the defendant who is now allegedly attempting to dismember it. Detailed arbitration recited - manor to be named Priors Glascock and customary tenures to be upheld. [Damaged]
C78/56
1. 10 Feb 20 Eliz Henry earl of Derby v. Thomas Nicholas, gent, Roger and Elizabeth Mawdlyn and William Chambers. Lease of a farm with demesne and grist mill, parcel of the manor of Barford St. Martin, Wilts, Dismission.
2. 17 June 20 Eliz Nicholas Byrde of Lichfield, Staffs, baker v. William Brimley, John Lane, Gregory Ballard, Raphael Norman and William Rodenhurst. Lease of a customary holding of the manor of Kings Bromley, Staffs.
3. 2 July 21 Eliz
Robert Fowlke of 'Symsebroughe' [?Symondsbury], Dors, esq. [now dec] and wife Mary v. William Bevyll, esq and wife Jane. Debt of Sir Thomas Arundell, dec, to Lady Elizabeth Zouche, late abbess of Shaftesbury Abbey, Dors. Lease of the farm of 'Symsebroughe'.
4. 19 Nov. 22 Eliz Thomas Sly v. John and Nicholas Wheler. Descent of a messuage, mill and lands in Lapworth, Warw, held by custom of the manor of Kingswood, Warw. Dismission.
5. 25 April 22 Eliz Joan Gunne, widow, sister of Elizabeth Buckmaster, dec, widow of Richard Buckmaster, dec. v. John Buckmaster the elder and John Hogge. Customary holding recently parcel of the manor of Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
6. 9 May 22 Eliz
William Bythell, gent v. John Twyne. Non payment of rent for the farm and capital messuage of Woodmancott, Hants and the lease of a meadow called Chalkes Mead, near Winchester, Hants.
7. 4 June 22 Eliz
Christopher Dacre, esq, Thomas Dawlton the elder and the younger and others
(named) v. William Musgrave, esq. Lease of the castle and manor of Scaleby.
Cumb.
8. 8 June 22 Eliz
Elyze Kyrfoote, vicar of St. Peter's Derby, and William Burne and Henry Wandell, churchwardens v. William Buckley, gent. Eight messuages with cottages, a school- house, gardens and lands in Derby, left in trust by Robert Leversage, dec to the use of the poor of St. Peter's parish.
9. 15 June 22 Eliz Moyle Fynch, esq v. John Thatcher, esq (now dec). Claims to marshlands near Winchelsea, Sussex and in particular to Fother Marsh. Matter on marshland, with names and acreages, in Pett, Fairlight and Icklesham, Sussex. Defendant claims some of the marshland claimed by the plaintiff has been drowned by the sea.
10. 19 June 23 Eliz Edmund Burnestone alias Brymstone v. John Walpole, gent, George and John Jackson, George Hall and Richard Poyner. Property in Moulton, Lincs given for the maintenance of a free grammar school under the will of John Horrox which also provided for the school to be founded in his mansion house at Moulton.
11. 13 Feb. 23 Eliz
Thomas Lewes of Shrewsbury, Salop v. William Newman, sen and jun. Money owed to the plaintiff for the sale of cattle to the defendants.
12. 20 Dec. 24 Eliz
Walter Morgan Wolphe and the tenants and inhabitants of the manors of Usk,
Caerleon and Trelleck, Monm v. Henry [Herbert], earl of Pembroke. Timber, pannage and pasture rights on the manors' woodlands and the freedom to erect a lime kiln. Plaintiffs claim the defendant has despoiled the woods to supply his new iron works.
13. 21 June 24 Eliz Anthony Gell, esq v. William Blackwall, gent. Lands and rents in Wirksworth [Derb], some late of St. Helen's Chantry in Wirksworth. [Damaged]
C78/57
1. 27 Jan. 23 Eliz
Evan Griffyn of London, merchant taylor v. Roger ap John and Llewllyn Tydder.
One tenement with two crofts and an acre of arable in Maesbury (Mesbrok Yssa), Salop purchased from Rose and Emery Edwardes, daughters of Edward ap Thomas, husbandman.
2. 18 Nov. 24 Eliz
William At Smythe of Petersfield, Hants, butcher v. Henry Stovold and others. Lands and tenements in Cranleigh, Surrey. Dismission.
3. 16 Nov. 24 Eliz Edward Lacon, and wife Joan v. Edward Wilson, gent and Thomas Clarke. Annuities charged at the manor of Willian, Herts. The manor was granted for life to the plaintiff Joan on her marriage to Edward Wilson's son (now dec).
4. 19 June 24 Eliz Thomas Kynersley, esq v. Robert Felton and the copyholders of the manor of Ackleton. Customs of the manor relating to escheats and an attempt to reverse a decree of 19 Oct. 21 Eliz where present defendants were plaintiffs and vice versa. See C 78/51/21.
5. 31 Jan. 25 Eliz
Richard Phillippes of Cirencester, Glos, yeoman v. Edward and David ap Phillippes and others (named) 400 acres of land in Nantmel, Rad.
6. 11 June 25 Eliz Humphrey Martyn, citizen and mercer of London v. Samuel Knowles and Dame Elizabeth Martyn (now dec), late widow of Sir Roger Martyn, father of plaintiff. Lease of a messuage, garden and orchard in Hoxton (Hoggesden), Midd.
7. 5 June 25 Eliz William Baylie alias Smithe of Topsham, Devon ,'marrined' and. wife Margery v. John Upton, esq, William Radforde and William Newall. Lease of a tenement called Ballest with land in Whitestone, Devon. Manor of Fairwood [in Tedburn St. Mary], Devon.
8. 12 March 26 Eliz
William Dale and wife Jane, daughter of John Delanoye alias Skynner, for themselves and for children of Francis and Katherine Wrighte, dec and for children of Jane Dale by Thomas Tutt, dec v. William Conradus and John Norton. Legacies, goods and debts of John Delanoye. Sale of a lease and a ship.
9. 28 Jan. 26 Eliz Customary tenants (named) of the manor of Winstone, Glos by Adrian Frye, attorney v. Dr. William Aubrey, master in Chancery. Ratification of manorial customs relating to surrenders, heriots, common of pasture and freebench.
10. 1 Dec. 24 Eliz Marmaduke Walker of London, yeoman v. Adam Lathes and John Hodgeson. Customary holding of the manor of Legburthwaite, Cumb held by tenant right. Defendant claims that, as plaintiff's ancestor was a convicted felon, he forfeited all his rights in his holding of the manor. Case already heard in the Council of the North. Dismission.
11. 22 May 26 Eliz
William Welbecke of Higham, Suff, gent v. Cordell Saville and Alexander Morgan, gent. Customary holdings of the manor of Sutton cum Lound, Notts.
12. 2 July 26 Eliz Henry Rerrye of St. Ives, Hunts, gent v. Thomas Morgan, Thomas Curley, John Campyon, Nicholas Kempe and Agnes Browne. Customary holding of the manor of St. Ives cum Slepe [in St. Ives] Hunts. Dismission.
13. 2 July 26 Eliz
Francis Bayldon of Walton Head, Yorks, gent v. Richard Goldesboroughe, esq., and others. Claims on manors of Walton Head [in Kirkby Overblow] , Farnley and Leathley, Yorks once of Henry Johnson, esq, dec, the plaintiff's father in law. Defendant maintains that Johnson was attainted for treason committed during the Northern Rebellion. Dismission.
14. 20 Nov. 27 Eliz Richard Willys and son John of Haugh in Winsley, Wilts, husbandmen v. John Sprynte, dean of Bristol Cathedral, William Sprynte, Anthony Webbe and Thomas Prynne. Leases of the chapel of Haugh with tithes in Winsley, belonging to the dean and chapter's rectory of Bradford, Wilts. Incorrect wording in original lease to plaintiff. Dismission.
15. 16 Nov. 26 Eliz John Symonde v. Agnes Gryffyn and Christopher Cranewell. Issue of the capital messuage and tenement now a tavern with a close and appurtenances in Great Berkhampstead, Herts.
16. 19 Oct. 26 Eliz
Cicely, widow of Thomas Dale and now wife of Constance Foster v. Owen Vaughan and wife Joan, Harman Johnson and wife Katherine and others (named). Messuage in King Street in St. Margaret's, Westminster, Midd and the lease of a tenement in St. Gregory's parish, London. Dismission.
17. 18 Nov. 26 Eliz
William Goode of Abington, Cambs, yeoman v. John Lynne, esq. Admittance to a customary holding in Bassingbourn, Cambs, held of the manor of 'Seymors'.
C78/58
1. 8 May 27 Eliz John Holbache of Whitchurch, Som, gent v. William Bassett, esq. Common of pasture, pannage and fuel in Whytwood in Norton Malreward and Filton alias Whitchurch, Som. Plaintiff claims the defendant is felling timber more often than he should, thereby reducing the uncoppiced areas where he can common without interfering with new growth. Detailed order concerning felling and coppicing.
2. 28 Oct. 25 Eliz John Sommes of Langford, Essex, gent v. Thomas Studhaughe. Non payment of a rent reserved on a lease of the capital messuage called Hardwardes in Little Baddow, Essex. Plaintiff has acquired the reversion of the premises; he complains that the defendant is felling timber and laying waste.
3. 25 June 26 Eliz
Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst and Ralph Sheldon of Beoley, Worcs, esq. v. Henry Graye, esq. Lease of the manors of Dorton, Bucks, and Attington [in Tetsworth], Oxon and the deduction of an annuity of £20 from the rent for the same.
4. 29 April 25 Eliz
John Wattes of Stokenham, Devon v. Peter Malboroughe alias Gytcombe and Richard Ewen. Assignment of the interest in part of a customary holding of the manor of Stokenham, Devon.
5. 9 July 26 Eliz Richard Lambe of Hoo, Kent, mariner, for Thomas and William Lambe v. James Plumley. Two messuages with land in Up Street and a messuage in School Street, in Hoo, Kent.
6. 8 Nov. 24 Eliz Arthur Hewett, citizen and draper of London v. John Kitchen, esq. Debts of defendant's wife Anne, widow of George Foreman and of William Chyvall, draper. Lease of a garden (place not given) from the chamber of the city of London. Dismission.
7. 13 Feb. 25 Eliz
Richard Grene of Aldenham, Herts, yeoman and John Clarkson v. John Bankes and John Robert and Agnes Marshe. Customary holding of the manor of Aldenham.
8. 19 June 25 Eliz Robert Harris, master in Chancery v. Stephen Skidmore, Robert Laholde, Thomas Frannkishe and others (named). Two garden plots in Black Friars precinct, near Ludgate, London, lately part of the site of the dissolved friary there, on which eight houses have since been erected.
9. 17 May 27 Eliz William Kellam and other customary tenants (some named) of the manor of Eagle, Lincs and Simon Worsley and other customary tenants (some named) of the manor of North Scarle, Lincs v. Philip Tirwhytt, esq, lord of the manors. Confirmation of customs, including that of borough English.
10. 26 Jan. 27 Eliz John Home of Saintbury, Glos, yeoman v. Thomas Shakill. Reversion of a customary holding of the manor of Mickleton, Glos. Case previously heard in council of the Marches and Gloucester assizes.
11. 24 Oct. 26 Eliz
Peter Bennett of Ladock, Corn, gent and wife Joan, widow of John Vivian, esq. v. Hannibal Vivian, gent, Thomas Hewett, Robert Meryfield and others (named). Dower rights in the 3rd part of the 8th part of the manors of Plympton, Okehampton, Tiverton and other manors and hundreds (named) in Devon and of the manors of Crewkerne Magna, Crewkerne Parva and Misterton, Som.
12a. 11 Oct. 27 Eliz Thomas Martyn, citizen of London and son of John Martyn of Guernsey, merchant, dec v. Hugh Dyrvault. Two messuages with gardens in parish of Holy Rood, Southampton, Hants. Dismission.
12b. Hillary 28 Eliz George Ireland of Ibworth, Hants, husbandman and wife Margery, widow of Thomas Warram and the children of Thomas and Margery v. John Maithus, Ralph Jonson alias Jones and John Whyte Lease of the capital messuages and tenements called the Barge, the Bell and the Cock with appurtenances in parish of St. Margaret's Southwark, Surrey, held from the Bishop. [Damaged]
C78/59
1. 1 Feb. 24 Eliz
Robert Hayward of Old Newton, Suff, gent v. Richard Freston, esq. Admission to a close of land and pasture called Newclose, held by custom of the manor of Wickham Skeith and the rate of a fine already taken for admission to a part of the close. Defendant claims close is part of his demesne.
2. 10 Feb 24 Eliz Gertrude and Joan Slade, daughter of Thomas Slade, dec v. Robert Walker and William Lerayd. Tenements with appurtenances in Fleet Street, London called the Rose Tavern and the George. Dismission.
3. 30 June 24 Eliz Thomas Webbe, gent v. Edmund Webbe, gent. Annuity of 20 marks from lands in Overtown, Wilts, and will of Thomas Webbe, dec. Lands in Rodbourne Cheney and Overtown, Wilts.
4. 20 June 24 Eliz
John and Richard Palmer of the city of London, merchants v. Sir James Hawes. Claims to raisins saved after the Salamon was wrecked on its way from Andalucia to Antwerp. Prices fetched by raisins saved dry, 'somewhat wett' and 'sore wett'. Plaintiff claims defendant took all raisins saved and decree awards him compensation.
5. 16 June 24 Eliz
Guy Thompson v. Joan and Alice Goodye. Five acres of land on Thatchers Hill in Rodmersham, Kent. Dismission.
6. 16 June 24 Eliz
Francis Samwell, esq. v. Robert Harlowe and wife Martha; Robert Harlowe and wife Martha v. Francis Samwell. Leases of the great tythe barn and tithes of Piddington Rectory, Northants. Dismission.
7. 25 April 25 Eliz Edmund Brudenell of Stoke Mandeville Bucks, esq. v. Richard Bosse, gent. Plaintiff's claim to waifs and strays in parish of Stoke Mandeville. Defendant maintains they belong to Queen's hundred court of Aylesbury. Manors of Hirleys and Stonors in Stoke Mandeville. Dismission.
8. 8 Feb. 25 Eliz Henry Chauncy of Gilston, Herts, esq v. Edward Bugges, gent and Thomas Salisbury, gent. Coxes Farm and lands held of the manor of Overhall in Gilston (Geddleston). Agreements concerning the jointure of the plaintiff's deceased wife Jane, widow of John Salisbury, dean of Norwich. Manor of Gifford's in Gilston.
9. 31 Jan. 25 Eliz
Hampden Poulett of Hants, esq v. Griffith Hampden of Great Hampden
Bucks, esq. Manors of Great Hampden and Bledlow, Bucks. Dismission.
10. 13 Nov. 24 Eliz
William Standish of Winchester, Hants, gent v. John Barrowe and wife Mary. Will of William Standish of Thornborough, Bucks, whom defendants claim died intestate. Lease of tenements in Southwark St. Olave, Surrey.and leases of a messuage with lands in Thornborough, of pastures called 'Wykye’ [?Wickey in Little Staughton], Beds and of lands in Syresham, Northants.
11. 26 June 24 Eliz Laurence Greves and wife Anne, William Frauncys, Roger Atkinson and others (named) v. John Wyseman, gent. Admittance to a customary holding of the manor of Great Canfield, Essex. Customs relating to admittance on death of previous holder.
12. 22 April 25 Eliz
Robert Woodforde of Irthlingborough, Northants, gent v. Simon Hall and Thomas Moryson. Messuages and lands in Sproxton, Thorpe Arnold, Brentingby and Wyfordby, Leics. Dismission.
13. 30 Jan. 25 Eliz Gilbert Jenninges, vicar of Seal, Kent v. John Harvye and wife Alice. Three messuages in Ware, Herts. Dismission.
14. 9 Nov 25 Eliz Stephen Taylor of Kings Lynn, Norf v. John Grebby, sometime mayor of King's Lynn, George Baker, Francis Shaxton, Thomas Overend and others. Lease of two enclosures of pasture and low marsh in Kings Lynn from mayor and burgesses of the town. Dismission.
15. 17 Feb 26 Eliz
William Smarte of Ipswich, Suff, merchant v. John Cooke of Rochford, Essex, gent. Rent charge of £2 out of pasture land in Hawkwell and Ashingdon, Essex. Dismission.
16. 31 May 25 Eliz
Margaret Lyvers and Alice Oglander, widows v. Thomas Brend. Lease of the manor of Apps Court [in Walton on Thames] Surrey and the defendant's failure to obey an earlier decree of 10 June 23 Eliz . See C 78/60/10, C 78/59/19.
17. 7 Feb. 25 Eliz William Harwar of Ipswich, Suff, tailor v. Charles Seckforde, esq. Moiety of a customary holding of the manor of Thorpe Hall, Suff.
18. 7 June 25 Eliz Michael Wentworth of Crewkerne, Som, gent v. Thomas Wentworth and Nicholas Denman. Legacies under will of Michael Wentworth of Mendham, Suff, esq. late cofferer to Queen Mary. Office of Aulnager for co. Yorks; wardship of Richard Freeston; and leases of parsonages of Leek, Staffs, Askrigg (Asker and Askrydge), Yorks and of 'Newall Grange' [?Newhall Grange in Laughton en le Morthen], and farm of 'Streete and Frere House' with a coal mine in Yorks. Dismission.
19. 6 July [26?] Eliz
Margaret Lyvers and Alice Oglander, widows v. Thomas Brend. Breach of former decrees. After defendant failed to obey the last decree of 28 Nov 26 Eliz he was sent to the Fleet Prison for his several contempts. Question of whether certain meadowland belongs to plaintiffs’ manor of Apps Court or to defendant's manor of Molesey, Surrey. See C 78/59/16; C78/60/10. [Damaged]