Cases before the Committee: February 1652

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February 1652

Claimant on the Estate of Thomas Marsh, Recusant, Devon.

3 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.
151 467
–469,
475-477		 John, son and heir of Thomas Marsh, begs discharge of the estate sequestered only for recusancy of his late father, who died in Oct. 1651. Both petitioner and his wife are Protestants, and willing to take the Oath of Abjuration. 101 228
3 Feb. 1652. The County Committee to certify whether petitioner's father is dead, and when and why he was sequestered. 15 236
C. 101 241 12 May. He craves the benefit of the Act of Pardon, not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 101 243
12 May. Order on certificate of his being returned a recusant, that 2/3 of his estate be sequestered. 16
101		 381
251
L.C.C.
& D.
101 255
257
151 471
473
C. 101 249		 10 June. He pleads that he could not be the John Marsh certified by Fowle as convicted of recusancy, as he was not 16 years old on 12 March, 13 Car. 101 245
10 June. The County Committee to take examinations and certify. 16
101		 527
253
8 Sept. The County Committee having returned a certificate to prove that he is not a convicted recusant, and he having taken the Oath of Abjuration, he begs discharge of the sequestration. 101 239
8 Sept. Granted, if not appearing that he was convicted. 17 202

Lieut.-Colonel John Brook.

4 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
He begs reparation for losses sustained by the late invasion of Charles Stuart. Immediately before it, had contracted with the County Committee of Chester for the tithes of Marston-cum-Wincham, part of Great Budworth Rectory, now sequestered for the delinquency of the Duke of Richmond, at the rate of 44l. a year. Being engaged in the service of the State, as lieut.-colonel to Colonel Brooke's regiment, he received damage by the quartering of Charles Stuart's army in those towns; the horses ate up whole fields of corn, disabling him from paying his rent. Begs an order to the County Committee to examine his losses on oath. Noted, "We cannot relieve petitioner without order of Parliament." 72 253
24 Jan. 1660. The County Committee for Chester are to give notice of publication of proofs regarding his complicity in Sir G. Booth's rising. 59 16

Claimants on the Estate of John Copleston, Nash, Dorset, and Upton Pyne, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Feb. 1652. Larder Copleston, his son and heir, begs to compound for the estate of his father, who died 4 years ago. He was a delinquent, and would have compounded had he lived, and his estate,—only a tenement in Whitchurch, value 16l. a year,—has been sequestered ever since, though it is against the rules of equity that the son should suffer for the father's fault, being but a youth, and having never acted against Parliament. 76 677
R. 226 119 4 Feb. Referred to Reading. 15 240
SUR. 58 A 505
P.R. 226 123		 9 Aug. 1653. John, son and heir of John Copleston, begs to compound for the estate, which is surveyed and in the late Act for Sale. 76
226		 676
121
16 Aug. Fine at 2/6, 120l. 15s. 2d. 226 120
16 Aug. Paid and estate discharged 24 1119

Tubal, Wife of Henry Gold, late of London.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Feb. 1652. Her husband's estate decaying, she was obliged to leave him and keep a school. Some of her boarders brought beds, &c., which, with some of her own goods, value 30l., are sequestered for her husband's delinquency, and now under sureties; "her scholars are thereby minded to leave her, and to question her for such of the said goods as belongeth to them, which will put her by her way of livelihood, and bring her to ruin." Begs discharge of the goods. 87 1107
4 Feb. The London Committee to certify the cause of seizure 15 239
25 March. Being cleared by the Act of Pardon, she begs return of the bond given by her sureties. 87 1105
25 March. The estate of Henry Gold discharged, if not sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651, and if he take the engagement. 16 220

Claimants on the Estate of [John] Winnington, Co. Chester. (fn. 1)

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 102 445
443
D. 102 443
O. 102 471		 4 Feb. 1652. Thos. Mackworth, of Gray's Inn, and Capt. Rich. Smith, of Sherwsbury, Salop, petition that the Trustees for sale of Crown lands conveyed to them in trust for Col. Humphrey Mackworth, governor of Sherwsbury, Winnington's tenant, part of the lordships of Drakelow and Rudbeath, co. Chester, contracted for and sold as in possession and discharged of any lease. Neither John Winnington nor any him having produced any lease thereof within the time prepared by the Act, since Ladyday 1650; yet the County Committee, pretending that Winnington has a lease in being, have sequestered a moiety thereof for his delinquency, and require petitioners and Winnington's tenant to pay the rent to them. Beg an order to the County Committee to pay the profits to petitioners in future, untill the delinquent obtain an allowance of his pretented lease from the Committee for Removing Obstructions. 102 469
4 Feb. Sequestration discharged, and petitioners admitted to possession, with arrears since 29 Dec. 1650. 15 238

John Allen, Huntspill, Somerset.

5 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
D. 166 399
–405
61 510
C. 61 509
511		 County Committee report that have seized and secured his estate, on information that he rode in arms for the King's party, threatening violence to those who would not aid him, &c. 166 394A
395
10 March 1652. Allen begs discharge on the Act of Oblivion of the seizure of his estate. 241 19
17 March. Granted on a certificate that he not John Allen of Week (Somerset), sequestered for delinquency, and that he was a Parliament soldier, and never sequestered. 16 149

Robert Prouse, Kingston, near Yeovil, Somerset.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 109 47 5 Feb. 1652. Order in the County Committee that his estate be seized, he having been formerly sequestered, and appealed to the Committee for Sequestration or the Barons of Exchequer, but not produced their discharge. 109 31
43
20 April 1652. On his request for discharge on the Act of Pardon, the County Committee are to certify whether he was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 16 323
C. 109 49, 52
32 13		 13 July. The Committee for Compounding not being satisfied with the return of the County Committee, copies of all the proceedings in the case are ordered. 16
109		 680
53
L.C.C. 109 17,
29, 41		 3 Nov. Parliament Order that the Committee for Compounding have the same power to determine his appeal as the Barons of Exchequer had. 118
143		 153
31
C. 109 49, 37
D. 109 39		 28 Dec. He is summoned before the Committee for Compounding, and copies of all proceedings are to be sent up before. 17 543
L.C.C. &
109 15
–27,
33, 53
H. 25 157, 164		 28 April 1653. The Committee for Compounding cannot proceed with him on the Act of Pardon, his case being referred to them by Parliament. As he requests a Commission into the county to examine witnesses in his defence, and there is no publication in the case, it is granted, and witnesses on both sides are to be examined. 25 54
C. 33 297 16 Aug. Sequestration discharged on hearing, there being no sufficient proof of delinquency. 25 166

Claimants on the Estate of John Greenhalgh (late), Brandlesome, Co. Lancaster, Governor under the Earl of Derby of the Isle of Man.

10 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
Alice Grenehalgh, his widow, begs discharge of lands in Samlesbury, co. Lancaster, Left her by Thoe. Holt, her first husband, also of others in Singfleton, settled on her in joinnture by Rich. Burgh her second husband, but sequestered for delinquency of John Greenhalgh, her third husband, who died 16 September last. He was governor of the Isle of Man before the wars, and gave no cause of offence; but coming to England, she finds her estate sequestered for his delinquency. 88 653
663
L.C.C.
& D. 88 671
–675
160 169
–172
R. 88 657
241 20		 10 Feb. 1652. The County Commissioners to certify date and cause of sequestration. 15 249
26 March. She begs reference of their report to counsel. Granted 88 662,
16		 652,
661
226
15 July. Claim allowed on report, and sequestration to be discharged, on her deposing that she has not barred herself therefrom. With her deposition accordingly, 3 Aug. 1652. 160 17
241		 209
6
21
L.C.C.
& D. 88 666
–669
160 173
–178		 10 March 1653. She complains that she cannot enjoy her estate, because whilet she was appealing, the County Commissioners had leased it for 7 years, but the lease is not confirmed. 88 650
L.C.C. 160 221 27 April. Petition renewed for an order that the lease of the premises to John Woodhouse may be voided. 88 655
27 April. The County Committee to certify whether she has made the deposition required by the order of 15 July. 25 52
D. 88 597 19 July. On her so doing, the order made absoulte, sedquestration discharged. With arrears from date of petition, and the lease voided. 19
241		 1104
22
10 Aug. Petition renewed. With note of the order repeated 88 241 628
23
21 Sept. 1652. Thomas Greenhalgh, grandchild and heir of John Greenhalgh, begs discharge on the Act of Pardon of the tithes of Stalmine, Preso, and Hackinsall, come to him by decease of his grandfather,—his father, Rich. Greenhalgh, having died before,—but the County Committee have seized the premises for the pretended delinquency of John Greenhalgh, since his death. 88 640
22 Sept. To be discharge if not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651 17 248
17 Nov. 1652. He complains to Parliament that because 6l. a year of John Greenhalgh's estate in right of his wife is sequestered for non-payment of taxes by the under-tenant, the County Commissioners have in mistake returned it as sequestered for John Greenhalgh's delinquency, and have put his name into the Act for Sale, though in his life he was never sequestered, and petitioner has always adhered to the present Government. 88 644
L.C.C. 160 197 17 Nov. Referred to the Committee for Compounding. 17 440
C. 160 165
L.C.C. 160 168
Case 88 631		 24 Nov. Order thereon in the said Committee that the County Commissioners are to certify when John Greenhalgh was adjudged delinquent, and how long the estate was sequestered, &c., that a true return may be made to Parliament. 88 641
26 Jan. 1653. Thomas Greenhalgh complains that on account of differences among the County Commissioners, he cannot procure their certificate, and thus the estate is in the Act for Sale, and he likely to be ruined, the Parliament Order notwithstanding. Begs a letter to the Drury House Trustees to stay the sale, and the stating of his case for the judgment of Parliament. Noted that no judgement can be given till the return of the County Commissioners' certificate. 88 648
C. 32 240
88 637
160 201
L.C.C.
I. & D.
160 199
–217
88 593
–596,
617, 622
H. 25 60, 74		 2 Feb. He complains that the County Commissioners have only returned a certificate from the late agent in Salford hundred, and had not power to take examinations on oath as to whether the estate was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651; begs that they may have this power. Granted. 88
17		 646
650
27 May. The certificate being returned, he begs discharge of his estate on a proviso in the late Act for Sale. 88 634
27 May. Order that as the cause will take up much time, it cannot now be heard in course, but must be heard Thursday week. 25 84
SUR. 160 215
L.C.C. 160 213
D. 88 597,
615, 623		 9 June. Order that the estate cannot be discharged on the Act of Pardon, and that the County Committee are to sequester all the rest of John Greenhalgh's estate, because he was sequestered in his lifetime, and was in arms in the Isle of Man when it was held by the Earl of Derby against Parliament, since 1 Feb. 1649. 25 92
19 Aug. Thomas Greenhalgh petitions that in 7 Charles, on the marriage of Richard his father, Brandlesome Manor and other houses, tithes, &c., were settled by his grandfather on himself, his son Richard, and his heirs, but are in the last Act for Sale. Has thereupon put in his claim before the Committee for Removing Obstructions and had it allowed, therefore begs reference to counsel. 88 629
613
19 Aug. Referred to Brereton. 25
88		 173
612
R. 88 599 21 Sept. He begs that as the report cannot be heard in course for a long time, and he has nothing to subsist on, he may have a short hearing and the rents on security. 88 626
21 Sept. To be heard to-morrow week. 25 208
8 Dec. Claim allowed, with arrears from date of petition, and all bonds for enjoying the rents to be given up to Greenhalgh. 19 1144

Thomas Mayre, Hardwick, Co. Durham, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.
101 15
17
155 181
–183
R. 101 1		 10 Feb. 1652. Andrew Mayre, [of Barnacre, co. Lancaster,] begs allowance of an annuity of 10l. on lands at Hutton Henry, co. Durham, granted him in 1639 by Robt. Mayre, of Hardwick, his father, and by Thos. Mayre his brother, from the death of the father, and which he has enjoyed 10 years, but it is now sequestered as the estate of Thos. Mayre. Begs reference to the County Committee to examine his witnesses, &c. Granted. 101

101
15		 11
252
13
29
21 May 1652. Begs reference to counsel of the certificate returned by the County Committee. Granted. 101 9,
27, 7
17 March 1653. Title allowed and the rent-charge to be paid, 2/3 out of the Commonwealth's 2/3, and the other ⅓ out of the rest enjoyed by his recusant brother, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 16
19		 438
1074
5 Jan. 1654. Thos. Mayre begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for his sequestered estate. 101 4
5 Jan. Referred to Reading. 25 4

Claimants on the Estate of William Tempest, Thornley, Co. Durham, and Mary, his Widow.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.
154 243
–245		 10 Feb. 1652. George Ward, of Upton, co. York, being aged and unfit to travel, begs reference to the County Committee of Durham of his claim to Eastwood and Mooreclose Dean closes, Chopwell, sequestered for delinquency and recusancy of Wm. Tempest, ½ of which was petitioner's estate, as proved by an order of the County Committee in Nov. 1647; only Mooreclose Dean being omitted therefrom, Tempest and George Stevenson have detained it. Tempest having an order for his ⅓, petitioner applied to the County Committee for his ½, according to a deed by Tempest granting it to him, but they had no power without order. 127 372
10 Feb. Referred to the County Commissioners and Brereton 15 252
NOTE 125 643 18 Feb. 1652. Order of the Trustees for sale of Crown lands that Charles Vane, of Westminster, who bought from them Chopwell Manor, co. Durham, and other lands, 2/3 of which are sequestered for recusancy of Wm. Tempest, he allowed to receive the March rents. 125 641
1 June. Sequestration of the 2/3 of the manor discharged. 16 477
28 Nov. 1654. Vane begs further discharge, having purchased the reversion of the lands after George Ward, of Upton, co. York, now dead, whereon Tempest's title ceases. 125 633
28 Nov. Referred to the County Committee 27 139
29 Jan. 1655. Vane writes to Mr. Carey, one of the Committee for Compounding, urging the sending of a commission to Upton, to prove Ward's death. 125 631
31 Jan. Letter from the Committee for Compounding to the County Commissioners to examine Richard, son of George Ward thereon accordingly. 27 276
5 Dec. 1654. Mat. Hunter, of Alnwick, and Ralph Taylor, of Newcastle, beg discharge of 2/3 of the moiety of houses and lands in Thornley and Ryton, co. Durham, which they have lately bought of Mary, widow of Wm. Tempest for her life, but they are still sequestered for his recusancy. Beg a speedy hearing, and arrears from date of purchase. 93 769
5 Dec. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 27 190
27 Feb. 1655. Like petition and order 93
27		 768
315
C. 34 4 11 July. A certificate being returned, they beg order to the County Commissioners to take their own and other witnesses' examina tions. Granted. 93
29		 765
17

John Wignall, Halsall, Co. Lancaster

10 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 223 487
491
C. 223 489
P.E. 223 485
241 24
P.R. 12 489
223 481
R. 223 479		 10 Feb. 1652. Having been in arms for the late King in the first war, was discharged as not worth 200l., and has since been in arms for Parliament, yet is questioned by the County Committee, and his estate secured, but not sequestered. Begs to compound. 223
132		 483
91
17 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 12l. 3s. 12 473
404
18 May. Paid and estate discharged. 12
241		 434
25

John Bayliff, Tearnside, Westmoreland.

11 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 477
P.R. 12 489
223 473
R. 223 471		 Begs to compound for delinquency in both wars; was discharged by the former County Committee as not worth 200l., but is again questioned. 65
223		 377
475
24 Feb. 1652. Fine at ¼, 3l. 12 406
473
27 Feb. Paid and estate discharged. 12 407

Edward Harnage, Recusant, Belserdine, Salop, and a Lessee of and Claimants on his Estate. (fn. 2)

Vol. G No. or p.
11 Feb. 1652. Confirmation of a lease by the County Committee to John Lacon, of the west Coppice, Salop, of 2/3 of the estate at Norbury of Edw. Harnage, sequestered for his recusancy, value 33l. 30
241		 382
26
1653? Harange begs leave to compound for 2/3 of 2 houses and 6 cottages in Wenlock, lately purchased from him by Thos. Higgins, being sequestered only for petitioner's recusancy. 90 50
54
13 Jan. 1654. Harange begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of his sequestered estate. 90 52
13 Jan. Referred to Reading. 26 9
27 June 1654. Harcourt Leighton and 2 others petition that in 1648, Harnage assigned to them his estate for 3 lives in Ryton Prebend, co. York, in trust for payment of debts and raising portions for younger children. Have paid part, but are stayed by the County Commissioners, who have put a stop on the rents, pretending that the deed is not allowed by the Committee for Compounding. It was bond, side, and the trust is unperformed; beg reference to counsel, and the rents on security pending hearing. 99 466
27 June. Referred to the County Committee and Reading. 27 7

John Widdrington, Recusant, Stone Croft, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or P.
11 Feb. 1652. Begs an order to receive his ⅓ from Stone Croft and the ½ of Whittington, sequestered for his recusancy only. 133 81
11 Feb. Granted, if sequestered for recusancy only 16 5
Lesses of the Estate.
13 April 1653. John Carnaby, of Hermitage, Northumberland, begs confirmation of a lease of the aid lands, granted him by the County Committee for 4 years, at 48l. 10s., the estate not being in the last Act for Sale. 72 661
13 April. The County Committee to certify whether the lease is according to Act of Parliament. 25 42
19 July. Petition renewed, he being admitted tenant according to instructions. 72 659
19 July. On the County Committee so certifying, the contract confirmed. 25 130
[8 Aug. 1654.] Mat. Currey petitions the County Committee of Durham. In 1651. Farmed Bedlington mill, sequestered for recusancy of John Widdrington, for 7 years, at 48l. rent; had a mill-close as pasturage for 2 cattle, and all the tenants in Bedlington were bound under a fine to bring their corn to the mill to grind; but 39 of them, encouraged by Rob. Fenwick, who has purchased the royalties, withdraw their custom, and grind where they will. Fenwick has also taken the mill-close, so that petitioner cannot keep swine or poultry, nor get thatch for roofing, to the loss of 40l. Begs relief, or discharge from his lease. 143 133
8 Aug. The County Committee request the Committee for Compounding to admit him tenant at 16l., or discharge him of his lease. 155 307
17 May 1655. The Committee for Compounding resolve that they cannot relieve petitioner. 27 392

Ralph Adderley, Runcorn, Co. Chester.

17 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or P.
D. 241 27 Complains that the County Committee have sequestered his estate on a false pretence of delinquency, though he has always been well-affected. Begs discharge of the sequestration, or a copy of his charge, and leave to examine witnesses in his defence. 61 335
L.C.C.
& D.
241 28
–30		 17 Feb. 1652. The County Committee to give him the charge, and leave to examine, if he was not sequestered before 1649. 16 27
10 June. He begs publication of the depositions returned, and a speedy hearing. 61 348
D. 61 343
NOTE 118 153
143 31
C. 32 104
61 346		 30 June. Publication granted, unless the County Committee show cause to the contrary in 3 weeks. 16
61		 614
343
[12 Nov.] No cause being shown,—the information against him being by a tenant whom he put out for non-payment of rent, and only one witness produced,—begs a speedy hearing, or leave to receive the rents, being only 12l. a year, pending a hearing. 61 340
341
12 Nov. Publication ordered on the 17th instant 17
241		 402
31
C. 32 117
251		 March 1653. Case given, stating that Adderley is of Blaickhall, co. Stafford, but has an estate in Runcorn, and that the information laid by his tenant was that he set forth a man and horse against Parliament. 241 32

William Bridges, Bosbury, Co. Hereford.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 Feb. 1652. Petitions that being ordered to produce his discharge from sequestration, he has brought it, and begs its confirmation. 70 683
17 Feb. On his producing it, sequestration discharged. 16 32

Richard Coke, or Cook, Trusley, Co. Derby.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 32 11 17 Feb. 1652. The County Committee report that they have seized his estate for non-prosecution of his appeal against sequestration before the Barons of Exchequer. 241 33
25 Feb. He complains of the seizure, begs his charge, and leave to examine witnesses, and to have his estate on security. 77 195
25 Feb. The County Committee to examine and certify, provided he was not sequestered before Jan. 1650. 16 63
C. 77 196
–199		 13 April. On his petition (missing) for discharge on the Act of Pardon, not being sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651, discharge ordered. 16 297

Devonshire Delinquents.

Vol. G No. or P.
17 Feb. 1652. John Brooke, of Broad Clist, complains that by mistake of the clerk, he is returned as having compounded for delinquency. Never bore arms nor acted against Parliament, although upon suggestion that he had adhered to the King's forces, he was, without proof, ordered by the County Committee to pay 70l.; being too infirm to attend that Com mittee, he paid this sum, not for delinquency, but desiring to contribute to the service of Parliament. Has no discharge to produce, as he never had any sequestration laid upon his estate. Begs to be dismissed from further attendance, or to have an order to the County Committee to certify. 72 251
25 Feb. 1652. Tristram Mitchell, of Exeter, being summoned to produce his discharge, declares that he has none. The late County Committee, on some untrue suggestion that he aided the late King's forces, ordered him to pay 50l. for the use of Exeter garrison, which he, being infirm, and unable to attend the said County Committee, paid; but the clerk of the County Committee has certified by mistake that he paid it for delinquency. His small estate was never under sequestration. 101 917
919
25 Feb. The County Committee to certify all the proceedings. 16 59
27 Feb. 1652. Anthony Ratcliffe, Philip Martin, Gilbert Ford, Walter Kelland, John Brooke, John Sowdon, and Robert and John Hake, all of Broadclist, complain that by mistake of the clerk, they are returned as having been sequestered. Never bore arms, nor acted against Parliament, yet the late County Committee questioned them for adhering to the King's forces, and secured their estates, which they afterwards freed from seizure. Have been summoned to produce their discharges, which they cannot, because they have none, and in default they are to be sequestered. Beg that they may be dismissed further attendance. 136 467
27 Feb. The County Committee to certify. 16 74

Lancashire Delinquents. (fn. 3)

Vol. G No. or P.
17 Feb. 1652. Thos. Johnson, minster of Halsall, petitions that having his estate secured only on some pretended charge, he may have a speedy hearing; begs an order to the County Committee to examine and certify, and meantime leave to enjoy his estate, both real and personal, on security. 95 661
18 Feb. The County Committee to give him his charge, and allow him to examine witnesses. 16 38
24 Feb. The County Committee send up depositions to prove that the following ministers, Edw. Gee, of Eccleston, Thos. Johnson, of Halsall, and Sam. Boden, of Holland, were at Warrington with the Earl of Derby for a week, either free, or as reported later, taken prisoners by his forces. 241 34
35
24 Feb. The County Committee send up depositions to prove that Peter Harrison, of Hindley, late solicitor to the County Committee, joined the Earl of Derby, but that he was angry with the Earl for plundering, and therefore recalled his two sons from his service. 241 36
37
27 Feb. The petition of Thos. Johnson referred to the County Committee, to give him his charge, and allow him to examine witnesses. 16 76
27 Feb. 1652. Order that Johnson be allowed his rents on security. 16 76
2 March. Petitions of Peter Harrison and Edw. Gee to the same effect as that of Johnson of 17 February, with like references. 94
138
16		 814
39
79 80
3 March. Like petition and references of Sam. Boden and of James Gerard, of Ince. 82
89
16		 862
439
85 (2)
[31 March.] The three ministers, Gee, Johnson, and Boden, with Harrison and Gerard, unite in a petition for an order for examination of their cases, and freedom from molestation meantime. 95 667
31 March. The County Committee are to proceed according to their instructions in these cases. 30 213
6 Sept. The County Committee ask further directions about Harrison, there being only one witness against him, and that witness now refusing to depose. 159 303

Gilbert Nurton, Claines, Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.P.S. 16 26
L.C.C. 107 243		 17 Feb. 1652. He produces his discharge from sequestration by the Committee for Sequestrations of 6 Sept. 1648, and desires allowance thereof. 107 242
17 Feb. Allowed and estate ordered to be freed from sequestration, unless there be new matter against him. 16 25

Claimant on the Estate of Gabriel Walker (late), Recnsant, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 128 371
L.C.C. &D.
128 381
–386
160 587
–592		 17 Feb. 1652. Henry Walker, of Burscough, co. Lancaster, begs discharge of, or leave to prove his title to lands in Burscough, demised to his late father, Gabriel Walker, 11 Charles, by William, late Earl of Derby, for the life of himself and his sons Henry and William. On petitioner's marriage, his father settled part of the lands on him, but 2/3 of the rest were se questered for recusancy of his father, who died 4 years since, when ½, according to the custom of the county, came to Margaret his mother; she died a year since, and now all should come to him, he having been always conformable. 128 369
379
17 Feb. The County Committee to certify the date and cause of sequestration. 16
128		 27
377
R. 128 373
241 38		 13 July. He begs reference to counsel of their return. Granted 128

16		 367
375
683
9 Dec. Order on report allowing the claim, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, if it appear that the father died before then, he paying all taxes on the 2/3 of the estate, and taking the Oath of Abjuration. 19
241		 1051
39

Smith Watson, Co. Cambridge.

Vol. G No. or P.
L.C.C. 16 30
128 533		 17 Feb. 1652. Confirmation of his discharge from sequestration, upon an order prefixed of the Committee for Sequestrations dated 14 June 1644. 16 30

Thomas Colston.

18 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs discharge of Wereham Row Farm, Norfolk, settled on him upon his marriage with the daughter of Edm. Mountford, who was then neither indicted nor convicted, but it has since been sequestered for his recusancy. 76 312
18 Feb. 1652. The County Committee to certify as to his title and the cause of sequestration, and Reading to report. 16 36

Claimant on and Purchaser of the Estate of Henry Doughty, Thornley, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or P.
L.C.C.
& D. 160 273
–278		 18 Feb. 1652. Henry Holme, of Melling, co. Lancaster, complains that the County Committee have lately seized, for some pretended delinquency of Henry and Wm. Doughty, a house and land in Thornley, granted by Henry and Mich. Doughty to Wm. Doughty for 50 years, at 18s. 6d. rent, and he in 1650 sold his interest therein for 75l. to Anne Stopforth, now petitioner's wife. Begs an order to the County Committee to certify for what and whose delinquency it was seized, and to examine witnesses on his title, and then a reference to counsel. Granted. 89
16		 1038
36
L.C.C.
& D. 160 279
–286		 15 July. Petitions with others of the county for an order to the County Committee to examine further witnesses in proof of his claim. 123 449
15 July. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 17 12
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 81 19 16 Feb. 1655. Discharge from sequestration of Thornley Manor, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Hen. Doughty, and bought from the Treason Trustees by George Hurd, of London. 18 974

John Barton and a Claimant on the Estate of Elizabeth Barton, Clanghton, Co. Lancaster.

19 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or P.
L.C.C.
& D. 159 376
–380		 Cuthbert Tildesley, of Stanzaker, co. Lancaster, and Margaret his wife, executors of John Barton, beg discharge of, or examination of their claim to fields and woods, demised 6 Charles by Thos. Parker, of Graystonleigh, to John Barton for 100 years, with proviso of redemption on payment of 180l. before 1642, which is unpaid; but the premises being found in the possession of Eliz. Barton, as tenant for a year, were sequestered for her recusancy, and then for the delinquency of Thos. Parker, the lessee. 123
241		 453
40
L.C.C.
& D. 158 559
–564
241 42
46		 19 Feb. 1652. County Committee to certify on the case 16
241		 42
41
15 July. They petition, with others of the county, for an order to the County Committee to examine further witnesses in proof of their claim. 123 449
R. 241 47, 48
C. 109 959		 15 July. County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 17 12
8 June 1654. The Drury House Trustees request a positive order for discharge of the premises, being in the last Act for Sale as belonging to Thos. Parker, but the County Committee refuse obedience because the houses were sequestered in the names of the respective tenants. 109 957
2 Dec. 1653. John Barton begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act, for the sequestered 2/3 of his estate in decayed tenements in Middlesex. 66 179
2 Dec. Referred to Reading 26 3

Allen Boteler, St. George's, Bristol, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 82 770
223 470
P.R. 16 39
R. 223 463		 19 Feb. 1652. Begs to compound for bedding, &c., value 10l., having no other estate; has been in arms in both wars, but not since 1 Feb. 1649. 223
82		 467
768
24 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 406
473
27 Feb. Paid and estate discharged. 12 407

Matthew Beckwith, Aldborough, Co. York.

20 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs discharge of Walburn and Northcoate lands, left by his elder brother Arthur in jointure to his widow, and sequestered for her delinquency, she being a Papist. She died 6 months since, but petitioner, being in the State's service in Scotland, could not earlier prosecute his claim as heir. Begs the rents since her death, and the growing rents. 68 263
20 Feb. 1652. The County Committee to certify the date and cause of sequestration, and Reading to report. 16 43

Thomas Peirson, Myerscough, Co. Lancaster, and Newcastle, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
SUR. 58a 412
P.E. 225 699
P.R. 225 693
D. 110 321
225 689		 20 Feb. 1652. Jane, his wife, begs 1/5 of her husband's sequestered estate with arrears. 110 327
20 Feb. The County Committee of Lancaster to allow a full 1/5, de ducting taxes. 16 43
26 May 1653. He begs to compound on a proviso in the late Act of Sale, for his estate in Lancashire, which is surveyed. 110
225		 326
691
D. 225 695
697
R. 225 701		 29 June. Fine at 2/6, 5l. 225 702
7 July. Paid and estate discharged 24 1108

Ralph Atkinson, Garriston, Co. York.

24 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 549
P.R. 12 490
R. 223 545		 Begs to compound, being sequestered, rather than be at the charge of an appeal. 64
223		 658
547
23 March 1652. Fine at 1/6, 147l. 6s. 8d. 12 416
27 March. Paid and estate discharged 12 417
17 Aug. Discharge renewed, he being fined since the Act 12 648

Lawrence Britton, Clerk, Hitcham, Suffolk, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or P.
24 Feb. 1652. John Cardell, minister, and Wm. Toone, churchwarden, for the overseers of the poor of Allhallows parish, Lombard Street, London, beg payment of legacies of 5l. to the minister, and 10l. to the church wardens for the poor, left by Thos. Britton, but the whole estate descending to Laurence Britton, a malignant, is sequestered. Noted as referred to Reading. 62 10
15 Sept. 1653. On an order from the Committee of Petitions, Lawrence Britton's case is referred to Bayly, the registrar of the Committee for Compounding, and to the auditor. 25 198
23 Nov. Order that Reading state it for presentation to the Committee for Petitions. 25 253
3 March 1654. Britton petitions the Protector. Was sequestered for supposed delinquency, and appealed to the Committee for Sequestrations and Barons of Exchequer, before whom his cause was undetermined 22 Oct. 1652. Is not within the Acts of Sale. 27 64
3 March. Order by the Protector that the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall examine his case, and if there be no sufficient proof of his delinquency, discharge him. 27 64
H. 25 318
R. 27 64		 9 March. Case referred by the Committee for Compounding to Reading to report. 25 311
2 May. The Suffolk Committee ordered to return full particulars of the proceedings in the case, or appear to answer their neglect. 27 40
9 May. Their certificate to be added to the report drawn up for the Protector. 27 43
L.C.C. 169 63
67		 27 May. The Suffolk Committee certify that Britton was returned in June 1643 as an agent for the King, and within the Ordinance for Sequestration, and that he has never paid his 1/5 and ½ parts. 169 66
14 June 1654. Britton's petition to the Protector renewed for discharge of his sequestration, for which a report from Haberdashers' Hall on his Highness's order is annexed. Noted that "it cannot be done without a legislature." I92 27
C. 34 103 24 Jan. 1656. Order in Council that his petition be dismissed I 76 494

Edward Bulstrode.

Vol. G No. or p.
24 Feb. 1652. On reading a discharge of the Committee for Sequestrations, dated 3 Dec. 1647, the Committee for Compounding order that he be permitted to enjoy his estate if there be no new matter against him. 16 49

Claimant on the Estate of John Knaresborough, Ferrensby, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or P.
24 Feb. 1652. Rich. Gibson, of Ferrensby, pleads that he had an allowance of a rent-charge of 10l. a year, bought in 1629, on lands of John Knaresborough, from the death of Mary, petitioner's wife, long since dead, but lately sequestered for Knaresborough's recusancy and delinquency. Begs leave to prove his title thereto, and that he has never released it. 88 565
577
24 Feb. County Committee to take examinations and certify 16
88		 49
575
R. 88 567
C. 32 137		 27 May. Begs reference of their depositions to counsel. Granted 88
573,
16		 566,
571
465
17 Feb. 1653. Claim allowed, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, if the estate has been so long withheld from him. 19 1069

William Dyer, Exeter, Devon.

25 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs restoration of his goods, which have been seized on the ground of their former seizure, though the then County Committee granted him a discharge because of his inability, and because he had not voluntarily acted against Parliament. 80 417
For his affection to Parliament suffered many hardships under the cruelties of a merciless enemy, Providence having seated him, with a great family, under its power. They forcing upon him an oath to join them against Parliament, he chose rather to flee, whereby his goods were plundered, his houses fired, and his family exposed to hard usage; returned at the surrender of Exeter to Parliament. Noted for the County Committee to certify whether he was formerly sequestered, and if not actually sequestered, he is to enjoy his estate on security.
C. 32 13
L.C.C. 152 349
351		 12 May 1652. The County Committee to certify whether any part of his estate was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, and if not, he is to have his discharge. 16 382
8 Dec. He begs the benefit of the Act of Pardon, his estate not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 80 401
8 Dec. He is to be discharged if it can be certified by the registrar and auditor that he was not then sequestered. 17 430
C. 32 138
80 403–406		 22 Dec. The discharge made absolute 21 1300
4 Jan. 1653. Enquiry to be made whether Wm. Dyer. of Exeter, is the same man as Wm. Dyer, of Malborough, (fn. 4) who died 3 years ago, and had been sequestered, and if so, why he was not returned in the list of sequestered persons; if the estate is now sequestered, it is to be so continued, and accounts given of the profits. 17 561

Claimants on the Estate of John Girlington, Thurland Castle, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
25 Feb. 1652. Cuthbert Parkinson and two others, of Tunstal, beg discharge of lands in Thurland and Tunstal, demised to them in 14 Car. by John Girlington for 31 years on payment of 10s. a year. 112 626
25 Feb. Referred to the County Committee to report in a month 16 59
16 July. They beg reference of the returns to counsel 112 623
16 July. Referred to Reading. 17 19
L.C.C.
& D. 159 226
227		 7 Sept. The County Committee certify the discharge of the estate for payment of debts in Oct. 1646. 159 223
224

Claimant on and Lessee of the Estate of Gabriel Hesketh, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or P.
25 Feb. 1652. Wm. Winckley, of Winckley, co. Lancaster, begs reference to counsel of his title to 2 houses in Chipping, conveyed in 1642 by Gabriel Hesketh to trustees for payment of his debts, and so employed; for 2 years past they have been held by petitioner for payment of his debt of 64l. 16s.; 28l. has been paid, and he was to hold the premises 5 years, but they are sequestered for Hesketh's delinquency, though he has never held them since the deed, except at a rack-rent for a few years. 131 214
25 Feb. County Commissioners to certify and Reading to report 16 60
20 May. Winckley begs discharge of the estate on the Act of Pardon, it not being sequestered on 1 December last. 131 223
20 May. The County Committee to certify, and if it were not then sequestered, a discharge is to be drawn up. 16 428
7 April 1653. Robt. Hesketh, of Goosnargh, begs confirmation of his lease for 7 years, from 2 Feb. 1652, of a messuage, &c., in Goosnargh, containing 40 acres, sequestered for recusancy and delinquency of Gabriel Hesketh. 93 162
8 April. The County Committee to certify their proceedings in letting the estate. 25 36
14 July. Petition renewed; the estate not being in the Act for Sale, he begs confirmation of his lease. 93 155
14 July. Contract confirmed if according to the Act 25 121

William Ling, Clerk, Co. Cambridge.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 98 793
223 500
P.R. 12 490
223 495		 25 Feb. 1652. Begs to compound for a small house at Over, value 6l. a year, being all he had; sold it 3 years since to Hen. Pike of Over, but it is sequestered for petitioner's delinquency in the first war. 223
98		 497
791
16 March. Fine at 1/6, 18l. 12 410
27 April. Paid and estate discharged 12 426
448
[May 1652.] Ordered to pay an additional fine of 4l. for 4 years' arrears of rents. 12 476

William Nash, Horsham, Sussex.

Vol. G No. or P.
25 Feb. 1652. Begs discharge of his estate, worth 20l. a year, in Murrwayes End, Hanbury, co. Worcester, lately sequestered as the estate of a man of the same name, who was in the engagement at Worcester with the late Scots' army. Has been always well-affected. 106 407
25 Feb. County Committee to examine and certify 16 56
P.R. 96 2 9 Dec. 1653. He begs to contract for 2/3 of a lease of a copyhold in Hanbury, co. Worcester, which he holds, and for avoidance of a 6 years' lease thereof by the County Committee to Edw. Thatcher, which neither he nor the County Committee had power to grant. 106 405
9 Dec. Referred to Reading 26 1

Thomas, Son of Roger Webb, Cowling, Suffolk, and the Claimants on the Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. & D. 106 403
P.E. 110 473
D. 119 477
–479
169 175, 176
C. 119 481
169 177
D. 119 475
R. 119 467
L.C.C.
& D. 169 179
–189
225 843
–848		 25 Feb. 1652. Hen. Sterne, of Newmarket, co. Cambridge, begs reference to counsel of his claim on the estate late of Roger Webb, who in 15 Car. acknowledged a statute of 600l. for a debt of 300l., which, with interest, now amounts to 700l., of which petitioner has never had a penny. 119 464
469
In 1643 Webb went into the late King's army, and was slain at Newbury. His estate was sequestered, but on oath that he was slain before Michaelmas 1643, the Committee of Suffolk discharged the estate. Afterwards by advice of the Committee for Sequestrations that only the freehold lands should have been discharged, the County Committee re-sequestered the leasehold, lands, and Thos. Webb, the heir-at-law, by order of the Barons of Exchequer, dated 4 Dec. 1649, was to receive the rents, &c., on security to be responsible for them if they should be adjudged against him; petitioner's statute was allowed if just, and before the delinquency, until the debt is satisfied. But the power of the Barons of Exchequer determining before judgment had, the premises were again sequestered.
25 Feb. Referred to the County Committee 16
119		 57
471
6 July. He begs an order to the auditor to examine what is still due to him from the estate. Granted. 119
16		 466
656
21 Sept. Proof to be taken of the evidences of Sterne's statute before the County Committee, and no dower allowance to be made to the widow of Roger Webb therefrom. Thos. Webb, the heir-at-law, to appear. 17 249
SUR. 58A 419 30 June 1653. Thos. Webb, of Cowling, begs to compound for his estate, being in the Additional Act for Sale. Noted as referred to Reading. 225
129
225		 863
303
865
R. 225 853
D. 225 851		 15 July. He complains that notwithstanding the order of the Barons of Exchequer dated 4 Dec. 1649, his estate has continued under sequestration, he being unable through poverty to prosecute his appeal. Begs that as the debts charged on the estate must be paid, and as he never was a delinquent, the Committee for Compounding would admit him to compound for it, with allowance of the debts. 225
129		 861
256
D. 129 297
R. 225 831
D. 225 837
–841		 15 July. Referred to Reading to report 225 859
28 July. He begs an order to the County Committee of Suffolk to take proofs concerning the incumbrances on his estate, his fine having been set without allowance thereof. 129 302
28 July. County Committee to examine the case 25
24		 149
1123
D. 129 271 2 Dec. He begs to receive the tithes of the impropriate parsonage of Cowling, Suffolk, now in the hands of the parishioners. Has a ten years' lease of the parsonage, and is to pay 18l. a year for the maintenance of a curate. He complains that since the survey of the estate, and petitioner's payment of the first moiety of his fine, Carew Woolrich of Cowling has felled twenty trees thereon. Begs reparation, and that the tenant of the parsonage may be accountable to petitioner for this year's profits. 129 295
2 Dec. The County Committee to examine the matter of fact 129 295
13 June 1654. On motion in behalf of Webb, who complains that he is disturbed in his possession of Cowling parsonage by Wm. Croxton, on pretence of a lease made to him by the late County Committee, the County Committee ordered to summon and hear both parties, and to certify. 27 69
D. 143 597 19 Sept. 1654. Wm. Croxton, minister, of Coolidge [Cowling ?], Suffolk, complains of ejectment from the rectory of Coolidge, enjoyed by him for divers years as tenant to the Commonwealth; Thos. Webb has seized upon his corn, &c., to his damage of 35l., and although petitioner has served the cure of the said parish for 23 Sabbaths, he has had no satisfaction for it. Begs an order for restitution. 143 594
H. 27 149, 153,
160, 165, 212
L.C.C.
I. & D. 145 359
–394
P.E. 145 372
C. 24 117		 19 Sept. Webb is to show cause why he should not be satisfied with the rent of the parsonage during the lease, and to satisfy the petitioner for what he has taken from him; the County Committee are to take care that the crop is not wasted. 27 119
3 Oct. The County Committee to certify if Croxton has a lease, and if the estate was let according to instructions, and Croxton and Webb to prove their statements. 27
143		 127
596
7 July 1653. Thos. Knyvett, of Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, heir and executor of his grandfather, Sir Thos. Knyvett, begs to prove his title to the rent of lands in Cowling, leased by his grandfather to Charles Worlich [or Woolrich], of Cowling, rent 12l. 16s., but sequestered for delinquency of Thomas, son of Roger Webb, the last tenant. 96 521
7 July. The County Committee to take examinations. 25 112

Sir Richard Houghton, Bart., Houghton, Co. Lancaster.

26 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
His late father granted a lease of a tenement in Grimsargh for 3 lives to Thos. Cossen, for whose recusancy the tenement was sequestered, but the lease having expired by the death of the said lives, it reverts to petitioner. Begs an order to the County Committee to examine the deaths concerned, and discharge the tenement. 91 354
26 Feb. 1652. The County Committee to examine and certify 16 71
L.C.C.
& D. 158 459
–466		 26 May. Petition repeated, for lands let to Thos. Banaster, and sequestered for his recusancy, but he is now dead. 91 355
26 May. The County Committee to examine and certify 16 454
17 Nov. He begs an order to the County Committee to discharge, or certify the cause of sequestration of a house in Elston, and land in Grimsargh, demised by his late grandfather for 3 lives to Thos. Hothersall, and sequestered for recusancy of his son Robert Hothersall, though the lease is determined by the death of the 3 persons. 91 357
L.C.C.
I. & D. 158 452
–458		 17 Nov. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 17 416
17 March 1653. He begs an order to the County Committee to discharge, or certify the cause of sequestration of a house and land in Lea, let by his late grandfather for 3 lives to James Short, of Lea, and sequestered for recusancy of Margery, wife of James Short, but the lease is expired by death. 91 342
17 March. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 25 19
6 April. The returns made on Hothersall's lease not being full enough, he begs an order for further examinations, and stay of rents in the tenants' hands meanwhile. 91 345
6 April. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 25 34
6 April 1653. Petition renewed about the lands sequestered for recusancy of Thos. Banaster. 91 347
6 April. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 25 34
21 Sept. Houghton complains that many of his tenements being sequestered for recusancy or delinquency, the Committee for Sequestrations ordered examinations as to what leases were expired, and ordered discharge of a house in Walton, sequestered for recusancy of [Evan ?] Catterall, whose lease was out, but the County Committee will not discharge it. Begs an order therefor. 91 329
21 Sept. The County Committee to discharge all under 40s. value, and to refer the rest to Brereton. 25 208
O.C.C. 158 447
449		 23 Nov. He begs discharge of lands in Walton, bought by his grandfather of Thos. Langton, and leased to Edw. Award, for 3 lives, now dead, but sequestered for the recusancy of Award's son Henry. 91 337
L.C.C. 158 446 23 Nov. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 25 178
L.C.C.
I. & D. 145 495
–511		 19 April 1654. On his request, order for repayment of the last ½ year's rent of the said tenements, due 24 June 1650, and received by the County Committee after the discharge. 27 31
17 Nov. Enquiry ordered by the Committee for Compounding in the case of Elizabeth, widow of Rob. Bretton, co. Lancaster, about the estate which comes to Sir Rich. Houghton, Bart., lord of the manor, on death of Rob. Bretton, whom they report to have died a year ago. 30 217
13 March 1655. Sir Richard's petition renewed as to the lands, &c., leased to Short, Banaster, Hothersall, and Award. 91 325
13 March. The County Committee to certify, and Reading to report. 27 316

Susan Kirton, Widow, aged 70, Essex.

Vol. G No. or p.
26 Feb 1652. Being seized for life, with remainder to her son John, of lands in Fobbing, Essex, let them for 60l. a year to Ralph Grubb, on whose death they were held by his executor, John Grubb. Wm. Telford, who held the next lands, contested at law the right to a close of 9 acres, value 6l. a year, but Grubb dying before trial, Telford sold his estate, including this land, to Wm. Bateman. He went to law with Grubb's widow and executrix, and petitioner was again put to charge in the defence, increased by his putting off the trial. Begs that—2/3 of her estate, being sequestered for her recusancy, and therefore the profits received by the State—they will pay 2/3 of the law expenses, and meanwhile order Bateman to stay proceedings till her cause has been heard before the Committee for Compounding. With statement of the case. 97 341
343
26 Feb. Order to Bateman to forbear; and if he have any title, to produce it to the Committee for Compounding for allowance. 16 71
11 March. Wm. Bateman, of London, being ready to produce his title, begs reference of his case to counsel, but meanwhile not to be prevented trial at law on 22 March with his tenant, who denies him his rent, on account of Mrs. Kirton's petition, though the lands contested are but part of the whole estate for which 40l. rent is due. 66 227
11 March. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 16 121
13 May. On his request the case is referred to Reading, and Mrs. Kirton is to prove her interest in the premises. 66
16		 226
391
12 Dec. 1654. On his request a trial at law permitted, but it is not to prejudice the State's title to the lands. 27 205
18 Jan. 1654. Mrs. Kirton begs to compound for her sequestered estate on the late Recusants' Act. 97 333
18 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 11
D. 66 210 26 June 1655. On Mrs. Kirton's request for help towards her charges in the suit with Bateman, he is show cause why the Committee should not stay his proceedings against Mrs. Kirton, as by delay he puts her to needless charge. 27 431

William Masters, Preston, Somerset.

Vol. G No. or p.
26 Feb. 1652. The County Committee send depositions that his estate has been seized on a charge of delinquency, which prove that he rode as a cornet of horse, with colours, at the siege of Bristol, speaking against those who put the King to death, and rejoicing when the Scots took Worcester. 241 49
50

Robert Carr, Master of the Samuel and Justina, Newcastle and Etall, Northumberland.

27 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 73 286
Bond 73 287
L.C.C. 73 289		 The County Committee of Northumberland certify, —on information against him before the County Committee for London, that he is a delinquent within the Ordinance of 1643, —that 12 months before he had to fly Newcastle for his affection to Parliament, but that he was sequestered by the Camden House Committee, and then his ship was sequestered. At the same time all his estate in Newcastle was sequestered by Sir John Morley, governor for the King, and his wife was kept close prisoner in her house, but she escaped to Sunderland to her husband, then employed by Parliament for relief of the Scottish army at Boulden Hills. After the reducing of Newcastle, neither he nor his wife returned. He was very active at Sunderland, at Boulden fight, and in regaining the ships at Tynemouth Haven from the enemy. 73 291
27 Feb. 1652. Order in the Committee for Compounding that Carr be discharged, if there is no other matter against him. 16 75
P.E. 73 235
O.C.C. 73 233
237		 1 June 1654. Rob. Carr petitions that the Committee [for the 4 Northern Counties] in Nov. 1652 discharged his estate from sequestration on composition and payment of fine, and several such compositions have been allowed. They sequestered the tithes of Etall, which petitioner did not compound for, being in suit for them with Thos. Carr, of Ford. Is a Scot, and within the Protector's late Act of Grace and Pardon [for Scotland] by which the sequestration is not to be continued after 1 May last. Begs discharge of Etall tithes, and the rest of his estate accordingly. 73 228
232
C. 73 239
H. 27 77
D. 73 241
–245		 1 June. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 27
73		 61
229
22 June. Order for discharge of the sequestration 23 1614
4 Sept. 1655. He pleads that by his composition he was to have the rents of Old and New Etall for 1652 restored, but the County Committee refusing this, he petitioned the Commissioners for the 4 northern counties for relief and for the 1/5 for his wife and children, but their power being ended, they could not relieve him. Begs an order therefor. 73 218
4 Sept. The County Committee to certify 29 52
Lessee of the Estate.
24 June 1653. Charles Newton, of Elswick, Northumberland, begs confirmation of a 3 years' lease granted to him in 1652 by the County Committee as the highest bidder of New Etall, Berry Hills, 2 water-mills, and all tithes, &c., sequestered from Rob. Carr, rent 300l., taxes being deducted. 106 962
24 June 1653. The County Committee to certify whether it is let according to the Act and instructions. 25 102

John Jane, Trevethoc, Menhenniot, Cornwall.

Vol. G. No. or P.
P.E. 223 509
P.R. 12 490
223 505
D. 91 5
95 359, 361
223 511, 513
R. 223 501		 27 Feb. 1652. Begs to compound on the Articles of Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, for delinquency in adhering to the late King. Has acted nothing prejudicial to the State since that time. 95
223		 378
507
16 March. Fine at 1/10 on those Articles, 120l. 12 410
474
19 March. Sequestration suspended, ½ the fine being paid. 12 412
26 March. Having paid his moiety and secured the rest, begs certificate thereof to Parliament, or to the Committee of the additional Act of Sale, so that his estate may be preserved from sale. 95 376
26 March. The Committee for Compounding request Augustine Garland to leave his name out of the list, as he has paid and secured his fine. 16 226
18 July. The full fine being paid, the estate discharged. 12 455

Henry Sewall, Corley, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
27 Feb. 1652. Has an estate in Corley worth 30l. a year, which was sequestered by the County Committee of Warwick for delinquency of [his elder brother] Rich. Sewall for his life, and then he having only a life estate, the estate was discharged by them to petitioner, who is no delinquent, and he has held it till again brought into question by an order of 31 December last. Begs reference to counsel, a speedy hearing, and a stay of re-sequestration meantime. 116 341
27 Feb. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 16 76
23 June. Petition renewed; the sequestration was in 1644, but Richard Sewall came in on Truro Articles with his horses, arms, and surgeon's tools, was accepted into Lord-Gen. Cromwell's regiment as a surgeon, and peformed many good cures. Then he got license to be absent, and repaired to the County Committee to get his discharge, but was obliged to return before it was procured, and died in the service, leaving his man, horse, and arms to the regiment, whereon the County Committee discharged the lands from sequestration. As that discharge is said to be invalid, begs to pay a reasonable fine for the estate. 116 339

Claimant on the Estate of Thomas Spencer, Ufton, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
27 Feb. 1652. William Spencer, his infant son, being summoned by the Committee of co. Warwick to produce his father's discharge from sequestration, and the Committee for Compounding's allowance thereof within 28 days, on pain of sequestration, Thos. Dighton and Edw. Wagstaffe, his trustees, beg extension of time, the deed being in Warwick, they in London. 119 113
119
27 Feb. Three weeks allowed. 16 75
24 March. Petition renewed. They crave the benefit of the Act of Pardon, the estate not being sequestered in Dec. 1651. 80
241		 452
51
24 March. The County Committee to certify whether the estate was sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651, and if so, the date and ground of the discharge. 16 215
L.C.C. 119 121
170 243
C. 119 123
–128		 30 March 1652. The County Committee are to certify whether the estate was then sequestered; and if not, a discharge to be drawn. 16 235
8 July. There being no charge against the infant for delinquency or recusancy, the estate is to be discharged. 16 678

Philip Leigh, Totnes, and Matthew Halse, Efford, Devon.

28 Feb. 1652. Vol. G No. or P.
The County Committee being ordered to seize their estates, report that it is already done. 151 517
24 March 1652. Registrar's certificate that he finds no charge against Leigh, nor any proceedings before the Committee for Compounding. 32 6
8 April. Like certificate in behalf of Halse 32 11

Footnotes

  • 1. see the Committee for advance of Money Calender, p. 1199. Possibly the sauie as one of the Chester delinquents, p. 2499.
  • 2. See another claimant on p. 2090.
  • 3. See their cases before the Committee for Advance of Money, on pp. 1445, 1446, of that Calendar.
  • 4. See the case of Wm. Dyer, of Malborough, on p. 1485 Supra.
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