Cases before the Committee: June 1651

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June 1651

Henry Fernes (late), Walberswick, Suffolk, and the Purchasers of his Estate.

3 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
His sequestration for delinquency being ordered, the County Committee report that he has been long dead, and that 2 of his sisters were admitted to his small estate, but have sold it. 240 1
24 July 1651. Certificate that there has been no information against him for recusancy or delinquency. 32 41
L. & D. 73 825
827
169 119
–121
R. 73 811
R.C. 17 324
73 821
C. 73 829
32 147		 14 Oct. 1652. John Barwick, guardian, and Eliz. Chapman, mother of William, son and heir of John Chapman, Walberswick, beg discharge of Blyburgh-cum-Walberswick Manor, sequestered by order of 28 July 1632 as the estate of Henry Fernes, but surrendered by him in 1637 to his mother and brother Joseph and his heirs, sold by the sisters to petitioners, and not actually sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. Have been in possession 5 years past. Beg leave to make out their title, and to receive the rents on security. 73
136		 823
578
C. 34 47 6 June 1653. Claim allowed on proof of the purchase for 290l., unless Hen. Fernes, supposed to be dead, be still living. 19 1061

Lancelot Forster, the Bailey, Lincoln.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. Begs to compound for delinquency, being in 1643 in the King's army. Is not worth above 10l. Was never sequestered. 85 694
3 June. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 229

John Holliwell, Recusant, Wrightington, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
[3 June 1651.] Elizabeth, his wife begs for herself and 2 small children 1/5 of his estate, let by the County Committee at 12l. 13s. 4d. a year. Granted. 94
14		 721
146
July ? He petitions that having been on his appeal to the Barons of Exchequer, who ordered examination of his witnesses, and through extreme poverty being unable to prosecute his cause, he may have an order to Vaughan to transmit the examinations sent to the Barons of Exchequer, and now remaining with him. 94 723
Lessee of the Estate.
C. 80 353
L.C.C. 173 603
P.E. 173 601		 3 Jan. 1655. Hugh Dickinson, of Ecclestone, begs a yearly lease of 2/3 of lands in Wrightington, co. Lancaster, sequestered from John Hallowell, a Papist, and lately let to Richard Martin for 8l. 8s. 8d. a year, whose term is now ended. 80 351
3 Jan. A lease to be drawn according to instructions, after the County Committee have certified the true value. 27 235

John Keyt, Ebrington, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. Information by John Wright that Keyte was sequestered for being in arms against Parliament, and that Brixworth Rectory, co. Northampton, which he held for life, was sequestered, but is now discharged without order, and request that the grounds of his discharge may be known, and that the estate may be re-sequestered. 96 473
L.C.C. 163 275
O.C.C. 163 277
C. 32 93
O.C.C. 70 812
–815
L.C.C.
I. & D. 163 279
–283
C. 163 285		 3 June. The County Committee to examine the case, and if the discharge was not by composition, seize and secure the estate, and certify on what ground it was discharged. 14
70		 147
817
31 March 1652. The Parishioners of Brixworth beg for continuance of payment from their rectory, value 180l. a year, of 40l. a year to their minister, Mr. Bagly, "a godly, able, painful man," put in by Parliament. 70 811
31 March. Referred to the County Committee 16 252

Claimant on and Lessee of the Estate of Edward Norris (late), Eagburgh, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. Frances Norris, his widow, petitions that her husband—being a delinquent and dying before he could compound,—left her and 3 small children without livelihood. Addressed the County Commissioners, who ordered her ⅓ of his estate, but lately the Commissioners say they cannot pay it without an order, which she begs, being a faithful Protestant. 107 429
3 June. Allowed her ⅓ for maintenance of her family 14
240		 147
2
21 Sept. 1653. George Ireland, of Hale, co. Lancaster, begs confirmation of a 7 years' lease of lands in Hale and Hale Bank, long since sequestered for delinquency of the late Edw. Norris; took them of the County Committee when posted, at the highest rate, 33l. 5s. 4d., and has spent much in draining and fencing them, they being subject to an overflow of salt water. 95 525
21 Sept. Confirmed, if let according to instructions 25 208

Henry Preston, Preston, Co. Lancaster, and the Claimants on his Estate.

3 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. Wm. Farrington, of Werden, and 2 others, co. Lancaster, petition that Wm. Preston, late of preston, by deed of 12 Jan. 15 Car., conveyed to petitioners all his lands in trust for his wife Ann's jointure, and his children's portions, the remainder to Henry, his eldest son, and petitioners have enjoyed the same till the late sequestration for Henry Preston's delinquency; they beg that, as he has no interest therein till the said portions are fully paid, they may receive the profits as formerly. 86 859
3 June. The County Committee to examine and certify 14 148
4 Aug. 1652. The trustees to account with the County Committee for what they have received out of the estate, which is to be seized and secured meanwhile. 17 98
L.C.C.
& O.C.C.
110 1073
–1077
158 515
–517		 22 April 1652. The estate not standing sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, Hen. Preston begs an order to the County Committee to discharge the seizure or to certify. 110 1069
22 April. Referred to the County Committee 16 341
4 Aug. Petition renewed, praying the benefit of the Act of Oblivion. 110 1071

Claimants on the Estate of Katherine Read (late), Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. The Poor of Bredon, co. Worcester, Rich. Read, jun., Fulke and Edw. Read, petition that Katherine Read having died possessed of a lease worth 100l. a year, left 20l. a year therefrom to Richard Read, jun., 15l. to Fulke, 15l. to Edward Read, 20l. to the poor of Bredon, and 30l. to Richard Read, sen., recusant. 83 211
The County Committee sequestered the estate, and leased it, with directions to the tenants to pay petitioners their annuities; but this year they have posted the lands, and are about to let them without any such direction; beg that like directions may be given to the new tenant, or the present tenant continued. With note of an order 2 July that Brereton report the title, and the County Commissioners certify.

William Richards, Kentisbury, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 June 1651. Begs discharge of the seizure on his estate in cos. Middlesex and Devon, made in regard of its being formerly sequestered; it was not liable thereto, he having never assisted the late King, and there being no proof against him. 113 1053
3 June. The County Committee to certify the cause of the seizure. 14 148
L.C.C. 162 509
D. 113 1052
Case 113 1047
O.C.C. 113 1050		 4 Nov. Petition renewed. Living 200 miles from London, never knew of the sequestration of his estate in Westminster, on information given to the County Committee there against him as a delinquent, till two years ago, when he heard that one Norgate had extended it on a statute, that the sequestration was discharged, and the estate in Norgate's hands till Dec. 1650, when the County Committee of Middlesex again seized and secured it. 113 1049
Has been well-affected, and was never suspected in Devon, where he lived 14 years till May 1651, when, upon summons from the Committee for Compounding, his estate was ordered to be seized, but it was immediately discharged, there being no proof of delinquency.
4 Nov. 1651. Pending a reference to the Army Committee, he is to receive the rents on security. 15 71
18 Nov. Hugh Peter accepted as security 15 88
26 Dec. Col. Edw. Downes, of co. Devon, is to return the report for alterations. 15 156
20 Feb. 1652. On reading the report drawn up for the resolution of Parliament, the Committee for Compounding discharge the estate in both counties. 16
113		 43
1045

Claimants on the Estate of William Carr (late), Ford Castle, Northumberland.

5 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
John Ratcliffe and Susan his wife, relict of Wm. Carr, and Thomas Carr, her son and heir, beg an order to the County Committee to examine Thomas Carr's title to the tithes of Etall, held till 11 years ago, when Rob. Carr, a Scot, commander of the Scottish army in their then expedition, finding Thos. Carr an infant, and his mother a widow, seized the tithes, and in those troublesome times, none durst question him, till she married Ratcliffe, a commander for Parliament. 136 473
When the case should have been tried, Rob Carr returned to Scotland, and took up arms against the State, whereby the tithes are sequestered, and they deprived thereof.
5 June. County Committee to examine the title, and certify the cause of sequestration, &c. 14 150
16 Sept. Order on Ratcliffe's request that he have copies of the certificate and proofs, and that the case be referred to Brereton. 15 19

Claimant on the Estate of Evan Catterall, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. &D.
121 49
–57
R. 121 41		 5 June 1651. George Such, of London, begs reference to the County Committee of his title to lands in Walton-le-Dale, co. Lancaster, sequestered for the recusancy of Catterall, who had possession thereof for a short time only by agreement with petitioner, failing to keep which, petitioner re-entered upon the lands. 121 39
47
5 June. Referred to the County Committee and to Reading 14
121		 150
45
9 Dec. 1652. County Committee to examine Evan Catterall as to his interest and title. 19 1051
20 Jan. 1653. Such's title allowed, and sequestration discharged 19
240		 1064
3

Claimant on the Estate of John Constable, Kirby Knowle, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 73 348 5 June 1651. Alice Danby, of Kirby Knowle, petitions that Constable, in 1638, sold to Robert and Jas. Danby, a rentcharge of 5l. on the said manor, in trust for her for life; this she has received till of late it was stayed on general instructions, the estate being sequestered for Constable's delinquency. Begs its allowance, as it is most of her livelihood, and she a Protestant, or leave to prove her title before the County Committee, and reference to counsel. 79 334
341
L.C.C.
& D. 172 223
227
79 343
346
R. 79 335		 5 June. They are to examine the sealing and delivering of the deed, &c., and Brereton to report. 14
79		 150
337
10 Feb. 1652. Order on report granting her the annuity, with arrears from 1649, if she swears that she has not released it, and takes the Oath of Abjuration. 15 256
15 Feb. 1653. James Danby, of York, petitions that in 13 Charles, John Constable, owing 500l. acknowledged by a statute to Rich. Elmhuret, jun., demised to him 2 farms and other lands in Kirby Knowle for 22 years, at 2d. rent, which lands, in 17 Charles, Elmhurst assigned to petitioner. 79 349
C. 32 202 Constable also, before any treason by him committed, let to petitioner for 100l. another farm and lands in Kirby Knowle, for 99 years, at 1s. rent. Constable being in the last Act for Sale, petitioner has put in his claim at Worcester House; begs that it may be allowed if Constable or his heirs come to compound.
15 Feb. County Committee to certify, and Reading to report 17 670
P.E. 224 633
240 3A
P.R. 224 629
SUR. 58 58
D. 224 635
–645
R. 224 621		 2 March 1653. Francis Hunt and Katherine his wife, Gabriel Dales and Elizabeth his wife, and Rob. Aprice and Ann his wife—the wives being daughters and co-heirs of John Constable—beg to compound for his estate on the late Act for Sale of delinquents' lands. 92
224		 314
631
9 March. Fine 373l. 9s. 2d. 240 3B
9 July. Fine paid, and estate discharged 24 1108
9 June 1653. Sir George Wentworth, of Wolley, co. York, begs allowance of his annuity of 4l. on Kirby Knowle Manor, to be sold for delinquency of John Constable. 129 164
9 June. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 25 91

Cornet Richard Archbold.

6 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs to compound for having been 3 months in the King's service, though he has been ever since in that of the Parliament. 222 197
R. 222 195 10 June 1651. Fine at 1/5, 20s. 12 231

Moses Atkinson, Bennet Shereog Parish, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 159
P.R. 12 228
R. 223 155
C. 32 111		 6 June 1651. Compounds for delinquency in the first war, for which his estate was seized by the London Committee 1st May last, but not sequestered. 223 158
2 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 138l. 12 355
360

George Kemble, Recusant, Welsh Newton, Co. Hereford, and a Claimant on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
6 June 1651. Rich. Reeve, of Farleigh Wallop, Hants, begs examination of his title to Pembridge Castle and lands, co. Hereford, assigned, 26 Car., by Geo. Kemble, Anne his wife, and Richard his son, —who held them for their lives,—for 500l., to Charles Wilford, who conveyed them to petitioner in 1651; yet Kemble holding the premises by a lease, they are sequestered for his recusancy, though he is now dead. 113 320
339
6 June. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 14 152
L.C.C.
& D. 113 343,
345, 355
157 455
457		 12 Feb. 1652. Like petition renewed 113 315
12 Feb. Referred to Reading and to the County Committee of Hereford. 16
113		 14
341
C. 113 357
D. 113 347
–353
R. 113 329		 21 Oct. 1652. Claim allowed on report, and sequestration discharged, with arrears from 18 March 1651. 19
113		 1038
305
4 Jan. 1655. Order on his request for Capt. Silas Taylor to pay him the arrears out of any sequestration money in his hands. 27 347
27 Dec. 1653. Confirmation of a 7 years' lease made to George Kemble by the County Committee of his estate, co. Hereford, forfeited for recusancy. 25 276
11 Jan. 1654. He begs to contract for 2/3 of his estates on the Recusants' Act of October 31 last. 141 535
11 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 6

Claimant on the Estate of William Mainwaring, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 160 71
D. 160 69		 6 June 1651. Edw. Stockley, of Prescot, and Wm. Whitfield, of Roby, both co. Lancaster, beg examination of their title to a messuage called Windleshaw, co. Lancaster, conveyed by indenture of 16 July, 17 Car., to petitioners by Margaret Mainwaring, widow, of that place, in trust for payment of debts and other uses, but sequestered for Wm. Mainwaring's delinquency. 120 287
6 June. County Committee to examine and certify, and Reading to report. 14 152

Claimants on the Estate of John Farmer, Recusant, Cookham, Berks.

10 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
R.C. 14 183
74 907
L. 74 912
240 4
C. 74 913
916
R. 74 903		 Lady Judith Clarke and Margaret Daniel, spinster, beg the benefit of several judgments obtained in Trinity term, 19 Car., against John Farmer, recusant, for 400l., and 10l. allowed for costs, by virtue of which judgments they entered on the lands in 1648, with the leave of the County Committee at Reading. Petitioners are now hindered from receiving the profits by the present County Committee. 74 902
909
30 Sept. 1651. One-third of the estate in kind to be set forth to petitioners for their remedy, the rest to continue under sequestration for Farmer's recusancy. 19 1031
C. 74 771
768
D. 74 770
H. 27 330
R. 74 761		 27 Feb. 1655. They beg leave to produce further proof for allowance of the whole estate for recovery of their debts and damages. 74 765
849
27 Feb. Referred to Reading 27
74		 321
764
22 March. The proofs not being satisfactory, petitioners are to make such further proof as they can. 23 1678
10 April. They beg an order to the County Committee to certify the time and cause of Farmer's sequestration, and reference to Reading, to add all further proofs to his report. Granted. 74
27		 758
361

Claimant on the Estate of William Marsh, Bold, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
10 June 1651. Gilbert Croft, of Burton Wood, co. Lancaster, petitions that a house in Bold was leased by Rich. Bold, 7 Charles, to John Marsh, of Bold, for 80 years or 3 lives, rent 20s., and by him assigned to Katherine his mother, William his brother, and Ellen, wife of Hen. Bold, for life, with remainder to Ellen Atherton, now wife of petitioner. That this, and a house in Quickfield Close, which come to the said Ellen, are sequestered for recusancy of Wm. Marsh, lately dead. Begs discharge thereof, he and his wife being Protestants. 77 795
805
L.C.C.
& D. 77 807
–811
159 139
–142
R. 77 797
240 5		 10 June. County Committee to certify 14
77		 153
803
30 March 1652. The certificate being returned, Croft begs reference to counsel. 77 794
30 March. Referred to Reading 16
77		 239
801
Rec. 240 7 16 Dec. Claim allowed, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649 19
240		 1056
6

Claimant on the Estate of Ralph Clarke, Delinquent, (fn. 1) and Thomas Clarke, his Son, Recusant, Castle Howell, Ireland.

11 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 158 193
D. 83 387
R. 83 379
D. 74 779
P.R. 16 521
83 376		 Thos. Brewer, of Maidstone, Kent, begs allowance, with arrears from 1649, of a rent-charge of 50l. on Frognall Manor, Kent, purchased in 1637 by him from Thos. Clarke, but sequestered for Clarke's recusancy. 83 367
385
11 June 1651. Referred to the County Committee 14
83		 157
383
8 April 1652. Claim refused, the proofs not being satisfactory 16 286
R. 83 371 10 June. Petition renewed, the original deed being now produced; Brewer pleads that he is a prisoner for debt, and that the estate is sequestered for delinquency of Ralph Clarke. 83 369
378
C. 83 365 22 July. Claim allowed, with arrears from date of petition 17 39

Robert Norris, Kirkby, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
&
O.C.C. 222 375
379
P.E. 222 373
377
R. 222 369		 11 June 1651. Compounds, having adhered to the King in the first war, for which he was sequestered, but discharged as not worth 200l.; yet notwithstanding this, he is again threatened with proceedings. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 372
24 June. Fine at 1/6, 107l. 11s. 8d. 12 249
252

Claimants on the Estate of Thomas Rich, Ermington, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 113 717
719		 11 June 1651. Elizabeth, wife of Thos. Rich, for their children, begs allowance of her fifth formerly allowed by the County Committee. Her husband was not able to compound because of his debts. 113 716
11 June. The County Committee are to allow her the fifth 14 156
2 Sept. 1652. Edmond Rich petitions that on sale of some land of his wife's 17 years ago, he deposited 300l. and other moneys with Thos. Rich, then of good credit and estate, for their maintenance; Rich refusing to pay, sued him in Chancery, in formâ pauperis, and obtained a judgment in 516l., but cannot enforce it, as Rich's estate is sequestered for delinquency, and he has obtained John Pearse to be tenant for him at a low rate. Begs to be tenant, and offers an improved rental. 113 714
D. 113 701 2 Sept. Referred to the County Commissioners and Brereton 17 185
L.C.C.
I.&D. 152 41
–45		 12 July 1653. Bevis Wood, of North Tawton, begs leave to extend the lands of Thos. Rich, for recovery of a debt of 104l., secured by bend for 200l., dated 27 March 1640, for which he obtained a judgment, but by reason of the sequestration for Rich's delinquency, he could not receive the said debt. 137 113
12 July. Referred to the County Committee 25 118
L.C.C. 152 37
D. 152 39		 14 Dec. Offers further proof, and begs examination of his witnesses, and a certificate when Rich became a delinquent and was sequestered. 137 42
14 Dec. County Committee to examine and certify 25 179
7 March 1654. Begs that the County Committee may be required to return the time when Rich was first sequestered. Granted. 137
25		 36
309
Purchaser of the Estate.
C. 33 270
O.T.T. 113 703		 28 Dec. 1654. Discharge from sequestration of lands in Ermington, Newton Ferris, &c., Devon, forfeited by Rich, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Sam. Foxley. 18 971
O.T.T. 113 705 28 Feb. 1655. The County Committee for Devon are to forbear to levy any profits, or to intermeddle with the said estate. 18 976
R. 239 130 8 March. The County Committee are to pay Foxley the rents which became due 29 Sept. 1653. 18 976

Thomas Rous, Llantillio Pertholey, and Llanarth, Co. Monmouth.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 114 101
R.C. 14 156
L.C.C.
& D. 169 193
163 196
L.C.C.
& D.
169 197
195		 11 June 1651. Complains that for his supposed recusancy his estate in Peasenhall, co. Suffolk, is sequestered. It is let for 37l. a year, and yet for 7¾ years, ending Christmas 1650, he has only received 51l. 8s. 1d. in all for his third part, and nothing from Michaelmas 1643 to Christmas 1645. Part of his lands were bonâ fide charged in 1639 with 8l. a year till 100l. had been paid to Mrs. Clare Wigmore, who sued petitioner, and forced him to borrow 200l. for discharge of that debt, for which all the sequestered lands stand charged. Begs that the whole estate, and not the third merely, may be charged with the debt, and that on the County Committee's return of the true value, he may have a 7 years' lease thereof. 114 164
17 Dec. County Committee's contract for the estate confirmed, if let according to instructions. 30 434
29 Dec. 1653. He begs to contract for 2/3 of his estate on the Recusants' Act of 21 October 1653. 114 138
29 Dec. Referred to Reading 26 3

Claimant on the Estate of Edward Smith (late), Recusant, Snape, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 118 9, 5
P.E. 118 6		 11 June 1651. William Smith, his son and heir, begs discharge of the sequestration for his father's recusancy of the estate now become his by the death of his father. Is neither recusant nor delinquent, but was always well-affected to the Parliament. 118 1, 71
L.C.C.
& D. 118 73
–77
158 503
–506
R. 118 63
C. 32 146		 11 June. The County Committee to certify 14 156
25 May 1652. On return of their certificate, he begs reference to counsel. Granted. 118
69,
16		 11,
67
445
6 Jan. 1653. Report allowed, and the sequestration of 2/3 of the estate discharged. 19 1060

Capt. Thomas Berney, or Barney, Dolebank, Ripon Parish, Co. York.

12 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Having been returned by Parliament to the Committee for Compounding as a Papist delinquent, he begs a 7 years' lease of the 2/3 of his estate, pleading that he was sequestered for recusancy only; it was demised to him as bidding the highest when it was posted and let by the County Commissioners. 136
1		 639
99
20 June 1651. The County Committee are to view it and certify, and proceed in letting according to their instructions. 14 172
SUR. 58 92 15 March 1653. Begs to compound for his estate, which is surveyed and in the last Act for Sale. 136 638
15 March. Order that Brereton draw up a case on the survey 224 797
P.E. 240 9
R. 224 795		 17 March. Fine, 156l. 11s. 240
224		 8
796
22 March. Paid, and estate discharged 24 1094

Anne Okeham, Widow, Tilehurst, Berks.

Vol. G No. or p.
12 June 1651. She petitions that she had lands in Chingford and Walthamstow, Essex, on the death of [Thos. Bayles] her brother 3½ years ago, which she was obliged to sell, chiefly through troubles instigated by her third son William; he had 120l. of the purchase money, but he threatens that he will make her rot in gaol, and has obtained an order for her sequestration as a recusant, which she never was, but constantly attended church, has taken the engagement, and will take the Oath of Abjuration. She begs discharge, and a hearing from some one residing in London. 108
123,		 121,
129
L.C.C.
& D. 108 133
135
156 98
–100
R. 108 125		 12 June 1651. The County Committee to see if she is a Papist, and tender her the oath, and she to prove her conformity. 14
108		 158
137
4 May 1652. Sequestration discharged, on proof that she is a Protestant. 16 351
27 April 1653. She begs continuance of an annuity of 10l. on lands in Streatley, Berks, left her by her late grandfather, Thos. Berrington, and paid for 50 years, but the last ½ year detained, through a conveyance to John Elston, recusant. 108 119
27 April. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 25 53

Walter Baker, Cameringham, Co. Lincoln.

13 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 271
P.R. 12 237
P.E. 14 189
R. 222 269		 Begs to compound for being seduced to adhere to the King's party, though not sequestered. 222 273
17 June 1651. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 13s. 4d. 12 242

Claimant on the Estate of Reignold Rous, the Temple, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
13 June 1651. Mary Rous, aged 84, widow and executrix of Reignold Rous, of Peasenhall, Suffolk, petitions that her husband, before the wars, sold to Reignold Rous, of the Temple, ⅓ of Baddingham Hall Manor, Suffolk, and he entered into a statute of 1,000l. for payment of 930l. therefor, which is unpaid, but the interest was paid till 4 or 5 years since, when it ceased; having little other livelihood, she extended the lands and had possession, but is debarred from 2/3 thereof, which are sequestered for Rous' recusancy only. Begs the benefit of her statute till paid her debt and damages. 114 194
173
13 June. Referred to the County Committee 14
114		 161
177
L.C.C.
& D. 114 179
185
169 127
129
L.C.C.
& D. 114 183
169 131
133
D. 114 187
189
C. 114 181
R. 114 165		 8 Aug. Begs publication of the depositions 114 169
8 Aug. Referred to Brereton 14
114		 249
171
11 March 1652. She begs that being aged and unfit to travel, the County Committee may take her examinations as to what debt and damages are still due, and her oath that she has not released her claim. Granted. 114
16		 192
125
6 Jan. 1653. The statute cannot be allowed on present proof, but the petitioner may make further proof if she can. 19 1060
16 March. She begs an order to the County Commissioners to take further examinations. Granted. 114
25		 158
17
30 Nov. Begs reference of her further proofs to Brereton. Granted. 114

25
114		 143
149
259
147
H. 17 495
C. 32 142		 8 Dec. Her claim to the 930l. debt and 20l. interest allowed, and she is to have the extended lands till paid, with arrears from date of petition. 19 1104

John Bretland, Thorncliffe, Co. Chester.

17 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee of Derby certify that they have sequestered his estate in that county, he being adjudged a delinquent by the Committee of Chester. They allege that he has concealed his estate by purchasing in other names. 151 321
9 July 1651. The Committee for Compounding direct the County Committee of Derby to proceed in his case according to instructions. 30 28
28 June 1652. Bretland begs stay of proceedings instituted against him at the Exchequer Court at Chester pending his appeal to the Committee for Compounding, by Sir Thomas Wilbraham, Bart., Thomas Normansell, and Anne, his wife, who pretend a title to lands in Tintwistle, co. Chester, sequestered 4 years since for his supposed delinquency. Complains that they have sued forth a commission for sequestration against him, and endeavour to attach his person. Begs that they may be required to manifest their titles. 83 133
134
D. 83 135
C. 33 266		 23 June 1652. Chester Committee ordered to take care that the possession of the Commonwealth be not disturbed, any pretended title notwithstanding. 16 590
8 Dec. Sir Thos. Wilbraham complains that because of the delinquency of Bretland, who pretends title to part of his estate, it is kept under sequestration; prays to be continued in it, according to an injunction of the Court of Exchequer, and to have leave to proceed at law against him. 131 347
8 Dec. Order that as Bretland is in the Bill of Sale, petitioner is left to his remedy at law in case Bretland compounds for that part of the estate; if he does not, petitioner is to make out his claim before the Committee for Removing Obstructions. 17 481
27 May 1653. Bretland urges that he has neglected no lawful means in procuring witnesses to mauifest his innocence, and that by the proviso in the last Act for Sale, he is exempted, not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651 for bearing arms against Parliament, and prays a certificate to the Trustees for Sale of lands forfeited for treason accordingly. 83 131
27 May. The Chester Committee are to send copies of proceedings in the case, and the registrar and auditor to certify. 25 85
L.C.C.
& D. 83 111
123
NOTE 149 109
–111
D. 83 115
C. 83 127		 19 Aug. He complains that the depositions have been very unduly set down, contrary to what was desposed, some of the examining Committee being petitioner's bitterest enemies, who would not suffer their ususal clerk to set down the depositions, the chairman taking them himself; that cross-examination of witnesses is refused him, and that he has attended and suffered with patience for 7 years, but has never seen the depositions taken against him. 83
149		 130
101
Begs an order for referring the perusal of the depositions to counsel, and a warrant to summon some of the most material witnesses; also that the rents may be meantime retained by the tenants, sale of the lands being stayed.
D. 83 119,
117, 113
L.C.C. 149 113,
103, 123
D. 149 61–97
C. 33 309
L.C.C. 149 105
NOTE 83 121
L.C.C.
I. & D. 149 135
3–59
L.C.C.
& D. 149 137
–152
E.W. 25 259		 19 Aug. The petitioner to have 6 weeks' respite, and the rents to remain in the tenants' hands till 28 September next, on double security. 25 173
31 Aug. Chester Committee to return proceedings, when the case will be considered. 25 185
23 Sept. The late County Committee for Chester deny Bretland's charges against them. The depositions were impartially examined and truly set down; they know not whom Bretland calls his "embittered and implacable enemies," they sought to discover the malignants in the hundreds with their conspiracies and plots, and Bretland was such an one. 149 99
The examinations were written by one of the then Committee or the clerk; they had no chairman. They know not that he ever attended 7 hours, much less 7 years; but whilst they were in office, he obstructed, affronted, and menaced them. He is a "subtle, impudent, and dangerous man," and they beg indemnity against him. 149 99
30 Sept. The Chester Committee are to deliver to Bretland's agent the names of the witnesses, the rents to be stayed till 30 October, and the Treason Trustees to forbear sale till the cause is heard. 25 215
6 Oct. Bretland allowed 6 weeks to perfect his examinations, and leave to summon witnesses. 25 218
2 Nov. 1653. Five weeks granted for examination of witnesses, the rents remaining in the tenants' hands, and letters to be sent to the Committee at Drury House for extension of time, &c. 25 240
11 Jan. 1654. He prays publication of those examinations already returned, and that the Committee for Compounding would hasten the Committee of Lancashire for their speedy return, and fix a day for hearing, petitioner having a warrant for summoning 6 witnesses named, to be examined vivâ voce. 83 120
11 Jan. Order accordingly 25 281
H. 25 296
D. 83 140
L.C.C.
& I. 149 1
125–133		 27 Feb. He petitions the Protector. Despite extraordinary services with voluntary contributions for Parliament in the late wars, and great suffering by violent and merciless plunderings of the late King's party, petitioner's real and personal estate, to satisfy only the implacable malice and revenge of some in authority, was 7 years' ago sequestered in an unparalleled manner; though in daily attendance, could never procure a hearing of his cause, nor could his wife and children obtain their fifth part. Has sustained damage amounting to 4,000l. 83
25		 139
308
The great Protector of Innocency has hither to so supported his spirits that no temporal loss or terror could compel him to be traitor to his own conscience, by either compounding or confessing to that whereof he never was, in the least thought, guilty. With order that the Committee for Compounding proceed speedily to hear and determine his cause; and if the delay has not been by his default, that they take care that he suffer no prejudice meanwhile.
E.W. 25 301
–303		 7 March. The Committee for Compounding to take 14 days to consider whether they have power to hear the case on its merits. 25 308
D. 83 141 22 March. Petition to the Protector renewed. He rehoarses former services to Parliament under Sir George Booth, his losses from Prince Rupert's army, amounting to 1,200l., and those arising out of his 7 years' sequestration. Begs reference to the Committee for Compounding to try his case on its merits. With reference by the Protector accordingly. 83 138
H. 27 15, 4 6 April. The Committee for Compounding acquit him, seeing no cause to adjudge him sequestrable. 27 37
11 April. They write to the Committees of Chester, Wilts, and Derby, directing a discharge of the sequestration, delivery of all bonds, and the payment of arrears from Dec. 1649, and to the Trustees for sale of delinquents' lands, ordering them to prevent the survey and sale of his estate. 27 24
L.C.C. 149 341 5 Jan. 1655. His estate not to be discharged by the Chester Committee till he brings them the order for the same. 30 97
Claimants on the Estate.
2 Dec. 1651. David Murray petitions that Sir John Ferrers, of Tamworth Castle, co. Warwick, in 6 James, granted to Temperance [daughter of Antony and Anne Bradborne, after the death of her mother, who died in 1639], an annuity of 7l. on his lands in [Kirk Langley] Derbyshire. Married the said Temperance, now dead, and they had many children, and he has a right by the courtesy of England to the annuity, but the lands have come to John Bretland, for whose delinquency they are sequestered. Having no remedy at law, begs an order for its allowance. 105 135
113
2 Dec. Referred to the County Commissioners and Brereton 15
105		 112
115
L.C.C.
& D. 105 117,
119, 125
–131
151 315
319		 10 Feb. 1652. Petition renewed; begs reference of his title to counsel. 105 138
10 Feb. Referred to the County Commissioners and Reading 105
15		 111
251
D. 105 122, 123
R. 105 105		 18 Nov. 1652. On report that the annuity has never been paid, and yet the grant is an estate of inheritance, notwithstanding the power of redemption on payment of 100 marks, and was bought by Bretland with this incumbrance, order that the petitioner be left to his remedy at law. 19 1044
L.C.C. 150 641
D. 150 639		 27 May 1652. Thomas Carleton, of London, begs reference to counsel of his proofs that he bought Nether Burrows Farm, Kirk Langley, co. Derby, of Hum. Bradborne of London, and had it conveyed before the wars; that he employed as his agent John Bretland, whose estate being sequestered, the County Committee have received the last ½ year's rents as though due to Bretland, and will not pay them without order. 72 760
27 May. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 16 466
C. &
D. 151 329
–336		 13 July 1652. Fras. Bretland, of Barlow, co. Derby, for the children of John Bretland, begs an order for payment of moneys received by the Committee of Chester for the lands called Brownside, Glossop, co. Derby, sequestered in June 1650 for the supposed delinquency of John Bretland, who was not the rightful owner. Petitioner held the said land in trust for John Bretland's children, by a deed which was destroyed by the forces under Prince Rupert in 1644. 83 132
13 July. Referred to the County Committee 16 681
17 Aug. They report the estate as sequestered from John Bretland, but it was held by Fras. Bretland for the wife and children. 151 325
L. 98 671 12 July 1653. The widow of Thomas Knight, of Northwich, co. Chester, petitions that her husband contracted with the County Committee for lands sequestered for delinquency of John Bretland, and gave security for the rent, but died before enjoying the lands. She living far remote, assigned her right to Reignald Goddard, but he complains that Bretland's wife and son withhold the premises, on pretence that Bretland has compounded for them, and yet she is liable to the rent. Begs an order to the County Committee to free her, or put Goddard in possession, and to Bretland to satisfy her for trespasses and costs. 98 673

Claimant on the Estate of Dr. Ambrose Congham (late), Blofield, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 76 363, 364
110 319
C. 32 7
H. 16 253		 17 June 1651. Ann Congham, his widow, petitions that she holds from her father a small estate in Dickleborough, but it was in part extended for the debts of her husband, and in part sequestered for his supposed delinquency. She has enjoyed it since his death, 4 years ago, but now the County Committee have ordered the tenants not to pay her their rents. Begs payment. 75 365
366
17 June. County Committee to certify cause of sequestration 14 165
10 Sept. Petition for discharge renewed, the estate being sequestered only on general instructions. Noted as referred to Brereton. 75 367
6 April 1652. Order on report for discharge, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649, petitioner having deposed that she has not released her interest in the premises. 16 264

William, 3rd Earl of Devonshire, and a Claimant on the Estate of Elizabeth, Countess of Devonshire.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 June 1651. Certificate by Henry Scobell, Parliament clerk, that, according to a computation made in 1638, the Earl compounded for Brindle leases, co. Lancaster, as improveable after 3 lives to 200l. a year. 160 461
2 July 1651. The County Committee re-sequester them on hearing that he has received heavy fines for leases. 160 467
Nov.? Request that as the computation was not only 200l., but 200l. a year, and as the mistake is proved, the securities taken of the Earl's agents may be discharged, the sequestration taken off, and the rents paid returned. 160 463
C. 160 465 7 Nov. Order of the Committee for Compounding that, being now satisfied in the case, they indemnify the County Committee for discharging the Earl's estate, which they are to do accordingly. 30 211
13 Aug. 1651. Margaret Wakefield, widow, begs to prove her title to Winster Manor, co. Derby, with the lot and cope of the lead ore therein, bought by her husband, 3 Car., from William and Magdalen Meynell, belonging to him as lord of the manor, and now accruing to her, and decreed to her by the Committee for Sequestrations; but the Countess of Devonshire, under colour of authority from the Committee for Compounding, has unjustly seized it. 127 407

William Evans, Dulcot, Wells, Somerset.

18 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D. 64 793
797
166 371,
375,
382, 383		 Petitions that though long since sequestered for recusancy, never having been in arms, he has enjoyed ⅓ of his estate. In 1635 his mother surrendered to him land value 100l. a year, and he settled 32l. a year on her for life, and has since settled on her land and a mill, value 40l. a year. In 17 Car. he sold to Rob. Ash and others, in trust for [John] Duck's children, a rent-charge of 20l. These annuities were formerly allowed, but are now stayed without an order, which he requests on producing proof of the premises. 84 523
18 June 1651. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 14 269
L.C.C.
& D. 166 369
374		 11 March 1652 Rob. Ash and two other trustees for Duck's children, beg discharge, with arrears, of the annuity of 20l., which they bought of Evans for 250l., and have enjoyed till a year ago, when it was sequestered for Evans' recusancy. 64 770
783
D. 64 786–793
130 255		 11 March. Referred to Reading 16
64		 121
782
R. 64 775 16 Sept. Order on report that Fowle enquire whether Evans was seized for recusancy before the date of the deed 10 Sept. 1641. 17 238
C. 64 774 24 Nov. Fowle having certified that the estate was not then seized, the trustees beg discharge, with arrears. 64 771
24 Nov. Granted, the arrears to be paid from the date of the petition. 17 439
17 March 1652. Mary Evans, widow, petitions that her son William, in 20 Charles, granted her lands and mills in Dulcot for their joint lives, which she has enjoyed till they were lately sequestered for his recusancy. She begs reference to counsel, and re-investment in her small livelihood. 84 521
533
L.C.C.
& D. 84 495,
535–541
166 377
–379
R. 84 527		 17 March. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 16
84		 150
532
12 Aug. Discharge granted, provided she first take the Oath of Abjuration. 17 148

Alice Mason, Southampton, Hants.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 June 1651. Begs a certificate of the cause of sequestration, her estate being seized by the County Committee without any information or charge against her. 102 189
18 June 1651. Order that the County Committee examine the cause of sequestration, not allowing her to be present, give her the heads of the charge, and examine her witnesses. 14 169
L.C.C. 167 595 24 Sept. Reference to Brereton of her petition (missing) 15 33

Claimant on the Estate of John Morgan (late), Trewswenham, Co. Merioneth.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 June 1651. Jane Morgan, his widow, begs allowance of 1/5 of her husband's estate, sequestered for his delinquency. Granted. 103
14		 524
167

Sir John Yate, Bart., Buckland, Berks, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 June 1651. Jane Hancks, widow, of Bampton, Oxon, begs allowance of some acres of ground in Haddon, Bampton parish, which Sir John Yate rented from her at 3l. 0s. 1d. rent, but he being sequestered for recusancy, refused to pay the rent, and she cannot enjoy the land. 89 501
18 June. The County Commissioners are to allow her title if they find it good. 14 168
18 June 1651. Mary, widow of John Moore, of Hayle, of Witney, Oxon, petitions that Sir Edw. Yate, 1 Charles,—for securing 300l. to be paid to Fras. Gregory and Thos. Williams, for her husband's use,—conveyed to them lands in Haddon, co. Oxon, for 30 years, at a peppercorn rent, which they re-demised to Sir Edward at 18l., but they are sequestered for recusancy of Sir John, son of Sir Edw. Yate. Begs allowance of her rent. 100 809
L.C.C.
& D. 100 815
–818
165 229
–234
D. 100 828
–835
H. 17 17
R. 100 801		 18 June. The County Committee are to certify and Reading to report. 14
100		 167
808
7 Nov. Petition renewed. She pleads that she has had the rent 24 years, and that the 300l. is not repaid, yet the County Committee cannot pay the rent without an order. 100 811
834
7 Nov. Renewed order for the County Committee to certify, and Reading to report. 15 77
22 July 1652. Deed allowed on report, but as she is now dead, 2/3 of the said rent are to be paid to Ann [Moore], her daughter and executrix, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649. 17 35
19 April 1653. Sam. Wastell, merchant of London, begs allowance for the proportion levied by the Commissioners of Sewers on lands in Stepney Marsh, for the new sea wall. The County Commissioners for Middlesex, 20 Aug. 1651, demised to him for 7 years 2/3 of the land there of Sir John Yate, sequestered for his recusancy, for 500l. a year, and in March 1652, by the act of God, a breach happened to the sea wall, to the inevitable drowning of the lands. 139 31
19 April. The County Commissioners of Middlesex to examine and certify. 25 45
Lessees and Purchasers of the Estate.
Deed 141 259 2 Dec. 1651. Edw. Blandy, of Letcombe, Berks, begs confirmation of his lease of 6 Aug. 1650, from the County Committee, of 2/3 of the estate of Sir John Yate, at 300l. a year. Was tenant before, has kept up the stock and paid the rent. Noted as to be respited till the Commissioners are heard. 69 266
24 March 1652. The contract being annulled for a pretended undervalue, he begs to have the land, paying as much as any one else will give. 69 264
24 March 1652. The County Committee to survey the estate, and let it to Blandy, if not already let. 16 207
L.C.C. 146 299
313		 9 April. The County Commissioners let portions of his estate to Edw. Blandy and Rich. Barrett of Buscot, Berks. 146 301
315
22 March 1653. Blandy begs allowance of a reserved rent of 16l. 4s. 8d. due to the State from Sir John Yates' estate, on a lease from the Bishop of Bristol. 69 261
272
L.C.C.
& D. 69 273
–277
146 421
–425		 23 March. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 25
69		 23
269
24 Nov. Order that if any receivers empowered by the Trustees for Sale of Bishops' lands demand the said rent from the County Committee, they pay them 2/3, deducting taxes. 19 1140
25 Aug. 1654. Blandy begs an allowance for his charges in repairs on the estate. 69 260
25 Aug. The County Committee to view and certify the charges, and whether he is bound by his lease to repair. 27 113
Accts. 69 257 21 Nov. He complains that when in March 1652 he took the estate at 650l. a year, he did not know of tithes and charge to the poor, amounting to 50l. a year, and also that since then the price of grain has so fallen that he cannot pay his rent without great loss; begs abatement, and allowance for taxes and charges. 69 256
21 Nov. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report 27 169
22 April 1652. Rob. Playdwell, of Blumsdon, Wilts, begs allowance of a lease of Snowswick House, &c., in Buscot, Berks, leased to him, 21 Car., by Sir John Yate for 12 years, at 60l. rent, which he has held till last Ladyday, when 2/3 of this and other parts of Sir John's estate were to be leased, and the County Commissioners refuse to allow his lease without order. Begs confirmation, having paid a large sum for it before the sequestration of 2/3 for recusancy. 109 1044
1051
L.C.C. 109 1053
146 415
C. 109 1055
D. 109 1057
R. 109 1045		 22 April. Referred to the County Commissioners and Reading 16
109		 340
1049
8 Dec. 1653. Claim allowed on report, and sequestration discharged. 19 1143
11 April 1654. Order on his request, allowing him arrears from the date of his petition. 27 25
L.C.C. 73 377
146 141
143		 22 April 1652. John and George Carter, of London, petition that they have bought Buckland Rectory, lately held by Robert, Bishop of Bristol, from John Wheatley and Edw. Huson, who bought it from the Trustees for Sale of Bishops' lands, but being in lease for 3 lives, there is only a reserved rent of 7l. 3s. 7½d., which is seized by the County Committee, who have sequestered 2/3 of it for recusancy of Sir John Yate. Beg allowance of the proportionable rent. 73 319
375
R. 73 369
240 10		 22 April. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report 16
73		 338
373
24 Nov. 1653. Order on report that this rent is part of a rent of 23l. 3s. 7½d. reserved out of the manor and rectory by the Bishop of Bristol, in a lease to Edw. Yate, (fn. 2) and 2/3 sequestered for recusancy of Sir John Yate, that if any receiver for bishops' lands demand the rent from the County Committee for Berks, 2/3 of it must be paid, deducting taxes. 19 1141
1 Sept. 1654. Order that as the Commissioners for co. Berks, in paying augmentations out of Buckland and Hanney rectories, have charged all the taxes on John Lewin and — Fowler, two of the ministers, and none on the others, the deductions be made from the next payments to those who have not paid, and reimbursed to those who have paid more than their proportion. 27 126
L.C.C. 173 453
455		 24 Jan. 1655. Simon Ford, of Reading, Berks,—being concerned in this order, as one of those ministers most of whose augmentation is to be abated, to satisfy John Lewin for pretended undue abatement of taxes,—complains that Lewin concealed the order, that he might receive the moneys before the ministers had notice so as to appeal; begs on behalf of his fellow sufferers a hearing of their reasons against the order. 85 277
24 Jan. Sam. Bellingham to suspend its execution for 8 days 27 259
24 Jan. Execution suspended till further order, and any person aggrieved to lodge a petition with the registrar. 27 264
25 Jan. 1654. Ford writes to Moyer complaining of Bellingham's non-obedience to this order. 85 281
1 Feb. Order confirmed 27 274
3 Feb. Ford renews complaints of his disobedience 85 279
7 Feb. The Committee for Compounding reprove Bellingham's neglect of orders, will not allow on his account the money he has paid to Lewin, and summon him either to pay Ford or appear to answer; also to say whether the money was paid Lewin after he received their letter. 27 286
9 Feb. As Bellingham will appear on summons rather than pay, Ford begs to be heard at the same time. 85 275
D. 85 273 22 Feb. Affirmation by Ford that Bellingham is in good health, attending service at church, despatching business, and feasting at Col. Bulstrode's. 85 271
22 Feb. Bellingham having sent up his brother-in-law to appear for him on pretence of sickness, the Committee for Compounding order that he pay Ford the 20l. arrears of his augumentation at once, or they will compel obedience. 27 308
27 Feb. Ford complains that he refuses to obey, and speaks contemptuously of the Committee for Compounding's authority. 85 269
2 March. He is to yield, or attend on Tuesday, and meanwhile to make up his accounts. 27 324
14 March. Order on debate, and hearing both sides, that unless Lewin proves before 23 March that the taxes were to be borne equally by the ministers who have augmentations, they are to be paid as formerly without deduction, the order of 1 Sept. 1654 notwithstanding. [Wm.] Manning, of Ruscombe, to have equal benefit with Mr. Ford, and the County Commissioners to gather in the rectory profits, that the ministers may be paid. 27 334
28 June 1654. Sir John Yate, petitions that the late Jos. Mayne, of Creslow, Bucks, sold to petitioner's father, Sir Edw. Yate, Bart., and to Sir David Williams, justice of Common Pleas, Shefford Manor and other lands, co. Oxford, and they divided the lands; but 2/3 of Shefford descended to petitioner are sequestered for his recusancy. 141 251
Also Edward, son of Joseph Mayne, claims an entail on the lands, has made an entry, and begun a suit in Chancery to recover them. Having only 1/8 of the lands, begs aid in the expenses of the suit, and stay of the rents in the tenants' hands, as Mayne may claim 15 years' profits.
18 Aug. The County Committee to see that none intermeddle with the State's right in the premises, and when the title is settled, the Committee for Compounding is to consider as to the charge of defence. 27
141		 112
245
15 May 1655. Edw. Mayne complaining that [John] Carey, the County Commissioner for Oxfordshire, summoned him to prove his claim to the Committee for Compounding before he 27
141		 386
247
proceeds in his Chancery suit, they consent to his proceeding, provided he does not meddle with the estate till they have allowed his claim.

Edward Barham, Holborn, London.

19 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 549 Compounds for delinquency, being heartily sorry for his error in adhering in his youth to the late King. Has since been in France and Holland, and will henceforth live in obedience. Noted as referred to Brereton. 222 546
R. 222 544 29 July 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 6d. 12 279
283

Claimant on the Estate of William Birchall, Recusant, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D. 68 895
–899
158 367
370		 19 June 1651. Adam Byram, co. Lancaster, complains that being seized of Turner's Croft in Parr, it was let for 3 lives to Wm. Birchall, and 2/3 were sequestered for his recusancy; but the lives being all now dead, the sequestration ought to cease and petitioner be restored to possession, yet the County Committee refuse either to deliver it up, or to certify the cause of sequestration. Begs redress. 68 865
889
19 June. Order that the County Committee certify the cause of sequestration. 14
68		 171
891
3 March 1652. They having so certified, he begs reference of the case to counsel. Granted. 68
893,
16		 863,
887
86
R. 68 883 8 July. Claim allowed and the estate to be discharged, on petitioner taking oath that there is no further estate granted to the said parties but for their lives only. 16 677

Adam Bowker, Salford, and Peter Bowker, Manchester, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 425
433		 19 June 1651. Each begs to compound for delinquency in the wars, their estates being seized by the County Committee, but not sequestered. 222 428
432
19 June. Referred to Reading 12 243
R. 222 424
429		 22 July. Fines at 1/6, 16l. 13s. 1d. for Adam, and 12l. for Peter Bowker, and their personal estates to be seized. 12 271
274

Edward Byron, Salford, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 483
P.R. 12 243		 19 June 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, but liable to sequestration for assisting the forces raised against Parliament in the late wars. 222 484
R. 222 479 22 July. Fine at 1/6, 2l. 6s. 8d. 12 269
272

Isabel, Widow of Henry Flood, or Lloyd, Recusant, Cheam, Surrey.

Vol. G No. or p.
19 June 1651. Begs to be admitted tenant for 7 years of the sequestered 2/3 of her estate, as some of her tenants allow her houses to go to ruin. 98 133
19 June. The County Committee to survey the estate, and proceed in the letting according to instructions. 14 170
18 Jan. 1654. Wm. Buggs, of Cheam, her second husband, begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for the sequestered 2/3 of her estate. 142 372
18 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 13

Robert Moore, Gillingham, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
19 June 1651. Deposition that not long after the Kent insurrection he subscribed the declaration of Parliament of 17 July 1648, read in public by the minister the Lord's Day forenoon, and to be subscribed by such offenders in the insurrection as were capable thereof. 240 11

William Rolfe, Rougham, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 490
P.R. 12 270		 19 June 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 488
R. 222 485 22 July. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 270
276

Henry Finimore, Yaxley, Hunts, and a Claimant on his Estate.

20 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 416 Compounds for delinquency in the late war. Was discharged as not worth 200l., but is again molested. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 414
R. 222 411 24 June 1651. Fine at 1/6, 12l. 12 249
253
L.C.C.
& D. 147 273
–277		 25 June 1651. Rob. Finimore, of Whittlesey, co. Cambridge, petitions that Hen. Finimore, in 1638, sold him 43 acres of marsh ground in March, Isle of Ely, but it is now sequestered for Henry's delinquency. Begs an order for discharge or inquiry, and receipt of his rents meantime. 86 1035
25 June. The County Committee is to examine his deed 14 177

William Gannock, Wardington, Oxon.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 463
P.R. 12 249		 20 June 1651. Compounds on orders of the Committee for Advance of Money [see that Calendar, p. 1129], for a small estate, fallen to him by marriage; was a delinquent in the wars, but discharged as not being worth 200l. 222 402
R. 222 399 24 June. Fine at 1/6, 89l. 16s. 8d. 12 249
253

Edward Pennant, Bagillt, Co. Flint, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
20 June 1651. Hum. Sandford and other trustees for Gifford Pennant and the other children, beg allowance of a demise to them by Edw. Pennant, 16 Car., of a messuage and lands in Holywell, Bagillt, &c., co. Flint, for 24 years, in trust for raising portions for his children, which lands are now sequestered for his supposed recusancy. 115 941
20 June. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 14 173
D. 164 353 23 Jan. 1652. The North Wales Committee report their seizure of 2/3 of his estate which had been sequestered for recusancy, but they suspended sequestration at his and his children's request, on their producing a lease of 16 Charles, given, of the premises to trustees for the 10 children, on condition of their allowing the father to live at Holywell. 164 363
355
D. 164 337 25 Feb. The Committee for Compounding disapprove the suspension, unless the parties make good their claim. 30 420
17 June. The County Committee send up depositions of the truth of the premises. 164 349

Jeffry Sweetland, Bickington, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 454
P.R. 12 247
D. 222 456
R. 112 449		 20 June 1651. Begs to compound for delinquency, being threatened to be secured, but not sequestered. 222 452
22 July. Fine at 1/6, 22l. 10s. 12 271
272

Thomas Haines, Clerk, and William Freame, Sapperton, Co. Gloucester.

21 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee send up, on an order (missing) of 11 June 1651, depositions taken against Haines by the old Committee; proving that he was voted delinquent in 1644, but had then no estate; that he came into one in 1650, which was seized and secured on bond That Freame was also voted a delinquent, and gave a bond in 40l. for his estate; they ask whether these bonds are discharged by the Act of Pardon. 156 298
295
L.C.C. 156 299
C. 32 286		 6 May 1653. Haines petitions that the County Committee have secured his estate and taken his bond for it on a charge of delinquency; but not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, he begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, and return of the bond. 138 115
6 May. The County Committee to certify the date of sequestration, and whether he has an estate in any other county. 25 64
20 Sept. Order that the County Committee for Gloucester summon him and Rob. Blisse to pay the 140l. for which they have given bond, or to show cause in 3 weeks. 25 207

Thomas Atkinson, Stanton Lacy, Salop.

24 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
His estate being seized by the County Committee, he begs the heads of the charge of delinquency against him, and leave to examine witnesses. Granted. 64
14		 660
174

Claimants on the Estate of Richard Brooke, Newbold Astbury, and Joseph Ward, Maxfield, Co. Chester. (fn. 3)

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
I. & D. 148 397
–408
D. 72 215		 24 June 1651. John Brooke, of Newbold Astbury, complains that on pretence of a title made by Joseph Ward, a delinquent, by colour of a later assignment, lands called Fryer Fields, &c., settled upon petitioner for two lives by Richard Brooke, his father, in 1640, for the consideration paid out of his marriage portion with Anne Kilshall, have been secured for the delinquency of Ward, who never had any just title thereto. Begs reference of his title to counsel. 72 246
24 June. Referred to the County Committee 14 173
D. 72 207
–209		 Feb. 1652 ? Petition renewed by Brooke and Hugh Kilshall. Richard Brooke, John Brooke's father, being lessee of the lands aforesaid, granted John a moiety of them, and on his marriage with Hugh Kilshall's daughter, he possessed himself thereof along with Kilshall, and received the profits, till 3 months ago, when, because Richard Brooke, 15 July, 17 Car., acknowledged a statute of 1,000l. to Joseph Ward, conditioned for payment of 10l. a year for 13 years, the statute being forfeited, the County Committee sequestered the premises, whereas petitioner's moiety is in no wise liable to the said statute. 72 238
P.E. 127 381
224 117		 14 April 1652. Joseph Ward petitions that—having compounded with the former County Committee of Chester, and had the benefit of Oxford Articles, with a saving for a debt owing to him by Richard Brooke, and having found an estate of Brooke's chargeable with the said debt, and laid an extent thereon,—John Brooke endeavours to defeat him of his debt, and the State of the benefit of his composition, on pretence of a precedent grant, and has obtained an order for the examination of witnesses, but neglects to prosecute his cause to a hearing. Begs a short day for hearing. 127 386
14 April. Hearing ordered, and notice to be given to Brooke 16
224		 309
115
D. 224 113
119
P.R. 16 521
224 109
R. 224 105		 10 June 1652. Jos. Ward begs that Brooke having been served with the notice, petitioner may be admitted to compound for the said debt. 224
127		 111
379
15 June. Fine 21l. 13s. 4d. 12 477
17 June. The fine being paid or secured, order that he be not further molested for the debt. 12 454
28 July. He complains that though he has paid a moiety and secured the rest, yet the County Committee refuse to allow him to receive the profits; having paid all the arrears of the 10l. a year claimed by Ward, except 5l., begs an order to them to show cause. 127 383
L.C.C.
I. &D. 13		 28 July. Order that the County Committee obey the letter of suspension or certify. 17 64
C. 33 275
P.R. 27 93
NOTE 149 274
L.C.C. 148 395
149 191
C. 34 28		 6 June 1654. John Brooke begs discharge of the estate, on his paying the 5l. due on the statute aforesaid, and the 10l. annually due according to the defeazance. 72 223
6 June. The County Committee to certify when and why the estate was first sequestered, and Reading to state and report. 27 62
12 June 1655. Brooke begs an order to the County Committee to take cognizance of the said defeazance, and to take account of what remains due on the statute, that on his paying it, his estate may be cleared. 72 212
12 June. County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 27 414
21 April 1652. Isabel, wife of Joseph Ward, begs to have her fifth of her husband's estate, she and her children being void of maintenance. Granted. 127
16		 376
330

Claimants on the Estate of John Norris, Milverton, Somerset.

Vol. G No. or p.
24 June 1651. Francis, Anthony, John, Giles, Gabriel, and Mary, children of John Norris, petition that their father at his death in 1646 held 2 houses in Milverton, worth 40l. a year, and land worth 15l., which fell; the houses to Francis and Anthony, the land to the younger children, but all were sequestered for the father's delinquency; the profits, being 192l., were received by the County Committee, and they had not a penny, although for the ⅓ they should have had 48l., and they were maintained by their kindred. In 1649 the County Committee, in lieu of the arrears of the ⅓, ordered the benefit of the whole estate to the 4 younger children for years, and the mansion-house and ⅓ of the tenements were allotted to Francis and Anthony, but now the County Committee refuse to allow the same. 107 451
24 June. County Commissioners to examine and certify 14 175

Charles Cary, Cottesbrook, Co. Northampton.

25 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
He begs to compound for delinquency and details previous proceedings before the Committee for Advance of Money (see that Calendar, p. 617), wherein a charge was made against Ald. John Langham for paying a rent of 90l. to petitioner, on a false charge that he is a delinquent, and Langham was sequestered, and the rent also. Begs restoration of the rent, and leave to clear himself of delinquency. 73 156
P.E. 224 668
D. 240 14
REC. 131 103
P.R. 17 496
224 669
R. 224 665		 25 June 1651. Case referred to the County Committee and Reading. 14 176
July ? Being fined at 2½ years' purchase, pays ½ the fine, and pleads for favour in the other half, his estate being extended for debt, and he 68 years old, and in sad condition. 73 86
3 June 1652. He complains of undue sequestration, there being no charge of delinquency against him, and he not heard in his own defence, but only allowed to compound. 73
224		 157
667
3 June. Case referred to Reading 12
224		 496
669
15 March 1653. Fine 183l. 1s. 8d. 224 669

Claimant on the Estate of Margery Geare, Recusant (late), Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
25 June 1651. Gilbert Taylor, of Bickerstaffe, co. Lancaster, begs allowance of his title to 2/3 of the moiety of a tenement in Bickerstaffe held by Margery Geare for life, and sequestered for her recusancy; it descended to petitioner in right of his wife, and was discharged by the County Committee on his showing his title, but is of late re-sequestered. Noted for the County Committee to certify, and Reading to report. 121 705
1 March 1653. Petition renewed for discharge. Edward Simpkin held it by lease from Sir Edward Stanley, for the lives of himself, Margery his wife, and Thomas their son. On Simpkin's death, she became possessed of ⅓ in right of her widowhood, and the rest came to the said Thomas, who was slain in the Parliament's service. Petitioner married Thos. Simpkin's widow Susan, and compounded for a new lease for 3 lives with Sir Thomas, son and heir of Sir Edward Stanley, but 2/3 are sequestered for the recusancy of the said Margery, who married John Geare, and died in January 1650. 121 676
1 March. County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 25 1
18 July 1654. Claim to be allowed on John Geare's making oath before the County Committee that he neither hath nor had any estate therein save in right of his wife; with arrears from 1 March 1653. 23 1621

Claimants on the Estate of Richard Gunn, Aston Cantlow, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 87 587 25 June 1651. Wm. Gibbs, of Wilnecote, co. Warwick, begs trial of his cause against Richard Gunn, to whom, seven years ago, he lent 40l., his whole livelihood; this Gunn has refused to pay, so that petititioner has been obliged, for 3 or 4 years, to borrow money to live on. His kinsman, George Perks, brought the case to trial at Warwick Asseizes, and paid 9l. for expenses; but the County Committee stayed the trial, charging petitioner with recusancy. Begs that he may receive ⅓ of the debt, and the consideration due for it since making of the bond, and that Perks may receive the said 9l. 87 585
25 June. Referred to the County Committee 14 179
15 June 1653. At the instance of John Parsons, of Spernall, co. Warwick, the County Committee certify that he has discovered certain debts of Gunn's, viz., 40l. owing to Wm. Gibbs, a recusant, and 120l. to Joshua Perks, for the use of Eliz. Perks, spinster, also a recusant, and that 2/3 of those sums have been sequestered, the County Committee having received 112l. 15s. 8d. 111
170		 39
259
C. 111 45
–49
33 363		 9 June 1654. Parsons' petition (missing) to the Protector to be paid for these discoveries, which are referred to the Committee for Compounding, referred by them to [Edw. Chamberlain] the County Commissioner. 111
27		 41
69
14 June. He certifies the truth of the petition, and his receipt of 112l. 15s. 8d. from Gunn's estate. 170 257
July ? 1654. Order that 1/5 thereof he allowed Parsons, he being the original discoverer. 111 37
12 June 1655. Gibbs and Eliz. Perks beg that they may have their ⅓ of the debts due to them from Gunn, and certified by [Edw.] Chamberlain, the County Commissioner, to have been received by him. 87 557
12 June. Referred to Chamberlain to certify why he received more than 2/3 thereof. 27 417
17 July. On his certificate, he is ordered to pay them a full third. 29 27

John Slowly, and Claimants on the Estate of Hugh Slowly (late), Fremington, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 223 77
P.R. 12 250
P.E. 223 73
R. 223 75		 25 June 1651. John Slowly prays to be admitted to a moderate composition, having compounded already with the County Committee for 50l. by their order in August 1646, whereupon he was discharged from sequestration. 223 72
22 July. To be sequestered if he do not prosecute his composition in 14 days. 12 275
8 Aug. Nothing having been done by him, his estate, both real and personal, to be sequestered. 14 249
P.E. 223 79
R. 223 69		 21 Oct. Fine 138l., to be paid in 6 weeks 12 327
329
Inv. 131 47
C. 131 107		 21 Oct. 1651. Col. Thos. Willoughby informs that the late Hugh Slowly was sequestered, and never compounded, and requests an order to the County Committee to certify thereon. 131 45
21 Oct. He begs an order for sale of the goods of John [brother and heir of Hugh] Slowly, value 94l. 15s., according to the order of sequestration obtained by him 27 Aug. 1651. 131 43
21 Oct. The County Committee to certify
3 Dec. John Slowly's fine paid and estate discharged 12 363
23 Dec. On his request for time till the end of next term to compound for several lands and tenements in Fremington, Instow, Horwood, and Newton Tracey, Devon, detained from him on pretence of several conveyances and mortgages by Hugh Slowly, his brother, deceased,—order that a saving be granted him till the middle of next term; and he is also to make it appear that he bought his personal estate of the County Committee. 15
117		 152
763
C. 131 107 22 Jan. 1652. Col. Willoughby having an order of Parliament for 904l. out of estates discovered by him, begs payment of 138l. paid in by John Slowly, and 192l. by Sir H. Windham. 131 97
22 Jan. The 192l. to be paid him in part of his arrears 15 214
23 Jan. Slowly's estate having been previously discovered by the County Committee, his fine cannot be allowed. 15 221
Jan. ? Willoughby renews his petition to receive John Slowly's fine –1. Because an Order of Parliament is of more authority than the rules of the Committee for Compounding. 2. Because if petitioner had not informed against Slowly, the Act of Pardon would have cleared him. 131 95
Jan. ? He informs against John Slowly for neglecting to compound for Fremington Manor, for which he had a saving. 131 49
28 Jan. John Slowly begs enlargement of the time, or else leave to compound, and have respite for the perfecting of his particulars of his brother's estate. Last Michaelmas term he subpœned those who pretended titles to Hugh Slowly's lands, but they refusing to show their titles, he was enforced to compel them by a course in Chancery. They have appeared by attorney, and begged that their answers may be taken in the country. 117 761
28 Jan. 1652. Order that before any further time is granted, petitioner make it appear that he bought his personal estate of the County Committee, and paid 50l., as he alleges, for it. 12
117		 397
755
O.C.C. 117 757
NOTE 12 514
D. 117 751		 25 Feb. He produces the receipt of the County Committee for the said 50l. for which he craves allowance in his fine. Also begs respite of his composition for the estate of his brother, who paid the County Committee 100l. 117 753
759
25 Feb. His saving continued to the end of Easter term, on proof that he has paid 50l. for his personal estate. 16 61
15 Dec. Being threatened with sequestration on account of his saving, begs leave to be heard in his defence. 117 749
15 Dec. Referred to Reading 17 511

Richard Tyle, Marfield, Berks.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 123 347
348
P.E. 222 571
R. 222 567
123 347		 25 June 1651. Being under the power of the enemy, was drawn in to serve 3 months, but not sequestered, having no estate till August 1650. Has since served Parliament and went over to Ireland with his Excellency (Cromwell) as his menial servant, but having the small pox, returned to England. Begs either no fine or such as he shall be able to pay. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 570
29 July. Fine at 1/6, 32l. 10s. With note of a saving for a copyhold tenement in Ledbury [co. Hereford]. 12 279
283
8 Oct. He complains that the fine was set too high, his estate being but 14l. a year, and set as in fee, whereas it is copyhold, and he owes 600l. debts of his father. Has been obliged to pay the whole, as the Treasurers would not take ½, but begs a review. 123 346
8 Oct. Referred to Aud. Sherwin, to report whether there be a mistake in casting up the fine. 123
12		 343
320
REC. 123 339
C. 123 341		 5 April 1652. Fine reduced on review to 23l. 5s. 12 421
14 May. He having paid in the whole fine 32l. 10s., the balance, 9l. 5s., to be returned to him. 12 435

Claimants on the Estate of Lancelot Algood, Hexham, Northumberland.

26 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Thos. Fenwick and Wm. Smith, of Hexham, petition that Algood, in 1646, sold them for 100l. a rent-charge of 10l. a year on Cockley or West Errington House, which Fenwick has enjoyed till it was lately sequestered as the estate of Algood, who became a delinquent in 1648. Beg examination of the whole matter. 86 338
26 June 1651. The petition and deed to be examined by the County Committee. 14 180

Claimants on and Lessee of the Estate of Richard Holland, Sutton, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.125 101
–104
150 293
–295
C. 125 107
D. 125 99, 105		 26 June 1651. Sam. Trotman, of the Temple, London, begs confirmation of the allowance by the Committee for Sequestrations of a judgment on the estate of Rich. Holland for a debt [of 463l.]; has received the profits since May 1649, but now the County Committee refuse them without order. 125 121
26 June. County Committee to examine and certify 14 180
C. 125 109, 117
33 269
R. 125 91
H. 27 72		 20 July 1652. Petition renewed, the debt being on a bond in 1,000 marks to Thos. Waite, for the petitioner's use. Has only received, on his former order for the profits of the estate, 16l. towards his judgment. Begs the profits with arrears till paid his debt and damages. 125 97
119
20 July. County Committee to certify the date and cause of sequestration, and Brereton to report. 17
125		 23
95
22 June 1654. Order on report that on the present proof the claim cannot be allowed, as it does not appear that Thos. Waite was in trust for petitioner; but further examinations are to be made thereon, and also on the value of the land, and petitioner is to give an account of his receipts from 12 May 1638, the date of the bond, till his appeal to the late Committee for Sequestrations. 23 1614
D. 125 89
H. 27 82		 13 July. Order on further proof allowing the claim, and the County Committee are to grant him the lands, and pay him arrears since the petition of 20 July 1652. 23
125		 1621
87
19 June 1655. Order on motion on Holland's behalf, that [Sam.] Trotman bring in an account of his receipts from the estate, as it is supposed that the debt is fully satisfied. 27 419
16 Feb. 1653. Rich. Wood, of Sutton, petitions that the late Wm. Holland and John Justice, of Sutton, in 15 James, acknowledged a debt of 200l. to Sir Thos. Fisher, which debt Sir Thomas in 1626 sold to petitioner. Has taken an extent for its recovery, but the estate is sequestered for recusancy and delinquency of Richard, son of Wm. Holland. Begs examination of what he has received, and reference to counsel. 137 183
16 Feb. County Committee to certify and Reading to report 17 682
28 Nov. 1654. Thos. Howarden, begs a lease of lands in Sutton, sequestered from Rich. Holland, yearly value 27l. 19s. 8d. 141 509
28 Nov. The County Committee to let them for a year at the best value they can get. 27 180
C. 90 957 12 July 1655. Richard and Anne, children of Richard Holland, beg an order for 1/5 of the estate for their subsistence. Their father was sequestered 10 years since; both their parents are dead, and they had perished but for charitable people. The estate is not in any Act for Sale. Noted for the 1/5 formerly allowed to be continued. Also note, 13 July, that no 1/5 has hitherto been granted. 90 956

George Twing, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
26 June 1651. Begs discharge of the sequestration which the County Committee of York laid on his estate in Feb. 1651, on pretence of his recusancy, whereas before the beginning of this Parliament, he has conformed. Begs that on producing his quietus est from the Pipe Office, under the hand of Sir Henry Croke, the County Committee may certify the ground of the said sequestration. Granted. 125
14		 585
182

Francis Hollingshed, Bosley, Co. Chester.

27 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 441
R. 222 437		 Begs to compound, not being sequestered, because, when 12 years old, being page to Sir Edw. Fitton, of Gawsworth, co. Chester, he went with him to Bristol, then a King's garrison. Noted as referred to Reading. 222 440
22 July 1651. Fine at 1/6 2l. 6s. 8d. 12 272

Sir Hercules Underhill and William UnderHill, his Nephew and Heir, Idlicote, Co. Warwick.

27 June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 755
756
P.R. 12 258
D. 222 761
R. 222 749 –753		 27 June 1651. Being lately adjudged delinquents before the Committee for Advance of Money [see that Calendar, p. 1223], they beg to compound. 222 733
758
6 Aug. Being unable to perfect their composition, because their evidences have been mislaid during these troubles, complain that the County Committee threaten to dispose of their personal estate, and receive their rents. Beg stay of proceedings. 126 699
6 Aug. Allowed a fortnight 14
222		 242
735
2 Sept. Fine at 1/6, 1,244l. 1s. 8d. 12
222		 300
737
Rec. 222 743
P.R. 12 328
P.D. 222 745
D. 222 747
R. 222 729–731		 23 Oct. Having paid ½ their fine, they beg a review as promised them at their composition, because they were not then able to prove the incumbrances on their estate. 222 742
28 Oct. Order that 66l. 13s. 4d. be abated for a debt of 400l., due to Simon Underhill, and the fine left at 1,177l. 8s. 4d. 12
222
240		 331
739
15
1 Nov. Paid and estate discharged 12 333
D. & C. 240 16 11 Dec. 1656. Wm. Underhill petitions the Protector for freedom from the decimation tax, or any imputation of delinquency. Was always faithful to Parliament, but when under age, was betrayed into sequestration by the negligence of his solicitor. 240 17
11 Dec. Read in Council, but not order I77 570

John Gough, Wolverhampton, Co. Stafford.

June 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
County Committee send depositions to prove that when Prince Rupert went to besiege Lichfield, and summoned the inhabittants of Wolverhampton on pain of death to attend him, Gough went, but held no command. 168 411
–415
4 Sept. 1651. Committee for Compounding do not see cause to secure his estate, but enquire whether Wolverhampton was then under the power of the enemy, and whether he and the rest engaged voluntarily. 30 427

Footnotes

  • 1. Omitted from the case of Ralph Clarke, p. 2657.
  • 2. This rectory was granted to Edward Yate by Rowland [Searchfield], Bishop of Bristol, in 1621. [See the Report on this case, G 73, p. 369.]
  • 3. See his case in the Calendar of the Committee for Advance of Money, pp. 1198–1200.
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