Cases before the Committee: February 1653

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February 1653

Purchasers of Lands of the Dean and Chapter of Durham.

2 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 97 135 Order that Mat. Alured and Rich. Sykes, who have bought from the Trustees for Sale of Dean and Chapter lands the manor of Church Merrington, late belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Durham, have the rents which arise from some sequestered estates therein paid to them, deducting proportionable taxes. 18 794
C. 104 61 9 Dec. 1653. Request on behalf of Rich. Marshall, who has bought Shincliffe Farm and land, Elvet Manor, from the Trustees for Sale of Dean and Chapter lands, that he may have the rents in arrear, the right of the former tenant, Thos. Hopper, recusant, who held it on a 21 years' lease, at 2l. 18s. 7½d. rent, having expired last November. 104 59
14 Dec. Estate discharged from sequestration, and Marshall is to receive all rents and arrears due from the date of purchase. 18 912
7 Nov. 1654. Joseph Holdsworth, minister of Oswald in Elvet, city of Durham, petitions that in 1653 he was settled minister there by the late Commissioners for Propagating the Gospel in the 4 Northern Counties, and was ordered the rectories of Oswald, Pittington, and part of Bellingham. The title corn and hay of Shincliffe, part of Oswald Rectory, had been in lease to Thos. Hopper, and was sequestered for his recusancy; but though the lease expired 23 July 1653, and the profits should now revert to him, the County Committee will not discharge the sequestration, and have let it for 14l. to Charles Wren, of Durham. Begs discharge, with arrears. 144 231
L.C.C. & D.
173 563
–565		 7 Nov. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 27 138

Claimant on the Estate of James Prisoe, Co. Lancaster.

3 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
John Piper, of Dalton-in-Furness, —having married Elizabeth, only sister of James Prisoe, 12 years ago, and Prisoe being beyond the seas and not heard of for 11 years,—was admitted tenant, in right of his wife, to land in Dalton belonging to Prisoe, and paid his fine for admission. Two years ago, Prisoe returning demanded his land and the mean profits, which petitioner paid him; and after he had taken possession and been fully paid, Wm. Spenclay bought it of him, whereupon he went again beyond seas, leaving 2/3 of the purchase money in Spenclay's hands. 138 409
It being reported after his departure that he was a Papist, the County Committee caused the land to be sequestered for the arrears of rent which petitioner paid to Prisoe, and distrained upon the ⅓ belonging to Prisoe for 6 years' arrears, amounting to 18l., and if the agent found not sufficient to satisfy it, he was to distrain petitioner's goods. Begs to be freed from payment thereof, but that it may be either raised out of the land, or obtained from Spenclay.
3 Feb. 1653. County Committee to examine and certify 17 656

Claimants on the Estate of James Digby, Sen. (late), Recusant, and James Digby [jun.], North Luffenham, Rutland.

9 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
George Reeve, of Thwaite, Suffolk, and three other trustees, for Digby's creditors, sisters, and daughters, beg allowance of their lease of lands in Pilton, Luffenham, &c., conveyed to them for 21 years by Jas. Digby, sen., to pay his debts and raise portions of 100l. each to his two sisters, Katherine and Dorothy, and 1,000l. each to his daughters; but the estate is sequestered for his recusancy, though he is now dead. 113 310
319
L.C.C.
I.&D.
165 311
–319
C. 33 295
113 371, 365
D. 113 373
375
R. 113 361		 9 Feb. 1653. The County Committee are to take examinations on the case, and state the date of sequestration, and the receipts from the estate. 17
113		 663
367
11 Jan. 1654. Reeve begs a speedy hearing of the small report, Digby having been dead a year, and he having been long on appeal at great charges. 113 304
E.W. 23 1591
L.C.C. I.& D.
165 305
–309,
359		 11 Jan. 1654. Order that he be heard to-morrow 25 281
283
20 June. Claim allowed till the debts of 446l. are paid, but what the trustees have already received is to be in part thereof; and if James Digby has any daughters, their portions are to be raised according to the deed. 23 1615
4 Jan. 1654. James Digby, jun., begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for the sequestered 2/3 of his estate. 80 469
4 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 4
19 April 1654. John Weaver to Mr. Winslow, one of the Committee for Compounding. I request your influence that I may be continued in possession of a close in North Luffenham, co. Rutland, sequestered for recusancy of James Digby, who is lately dead, and thus the term expires. The County Committee is now superseded, and an agent of Northamptonshire appointed to act. 129 29
25 April. Order that the estate be continued under sequestration, and let to Mr. Weaver and another. 27 35
20 Feb. 1656. Certificate by Mat. Barry, one of the late County Committee, that Soulthorp closes, North Luffenham, were let by them to John Weaver for 7 years at 20l., the former rent being 20 marks. 129 27
20 Feb. John Weaver to Edw. Carey. Pray obtain the approbation of the Committee for Compounding of my lease and contract; my counsel thinks it will stand good in law at the assizes. 129 25

Claimant on the Estate of Robert Middleton (late), Recusant, Thuruham, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 75 537
555		 9 Feb. 1653. Wm. Cobb, of Ottringham, co. York, begs that the County Committee of Lancaster and Westmoreland may certify the time and cause of the Sequestration of the lands of Robert Middleton, who died in November last, leaving the same to petitioner as his sole executor. The County Committee pretend sequestration on account of Middleton's recusancy. 75 549
559
L.C.C.
I.&D.
75 550
–554
C. 32 270
75 545		 9 Feb. Referred to the Lancaster Committee 17
75		 664
547
9 Dec. Cobb begs a hearing, having been at great expense. Granted. 75
25		 537
264
R. 75 541
C. 75 558		 5 Jan. 1654. Fowle is to examine him on oath whether there be not a trust in him for some child or children of Rob. Middleton, or for any other Papist or delinquent. If there be none, his claim will be allowed. 19 1153
23 March. Order of allowance accordingly, with arrears from date of petition. 23 1588

George Potter, Collumpton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 Feb. 1653. The Committee for Compounding instruct the Committee of Devon to seize his mansion-house and goods for a debt of 200l. due to the State. 30
111		 395
91
19 April. This direction enforced, but the parties concerned are to prove their right, and witnesses to be examined; the debt stated at 150l. 30 41
1 Sept. Potter's creditors are to send in and prove their claims, but the County Committee are to be answerable for the debt. 25 190

Gabriel Sedgwick, London.

9 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 224 818
SUR. 58 1
P.R. 17 661
224 815
D. 224 821
R. 224 813		 9 Feb. 1653. Begs to compound, being in the Additional Act for Sale, for a tenement in Church Lane, Martin's-in-the-Fields, let to John Gregory for 7 years from 29 Sept. 1650 at 4l. a year. Has only an estate for life in the house by courtesy, through Marg. Read, his late wife. 116
224		 507
820
25 Feb. Fine set at 4 year's value, 26l. 224 814
Claimant on the Estate.
L.C.C.
& D.113 141
–181
145 335
–357
C. 33 422
113 139
D. 113 183
R. 113 131		 25 Aug. 1654. Thos. Read begs release of a tenement in Martin's Church Lane, London,—sequestered for delinquency of Gabriel Sedgwick, but belonging of right to petitioner,—with arrears since he came to his majority 21 April last; has been bred a Protestant. 113 137
191
25 Aug. Reffered to the County Committee and Reading 27 8
26 April 1655. Order on report that the Committee for Compounding see no cause to allow the claim, but continue the sequestration. 23 1684

Claimant on the Estate of Emme Mather, Co. Lancaster.

10 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
I.&D. 137 461
–466
160 267
–272
C. 32 250
137 453
–455
R. 137 449		 Edward Ellam, of Parr, begs discharge of, or examination of his title to a lease of a house in Parr, sold to him in 1635 for 40l. by Hen. Byrom, of Byrom, for the lives of Ellam's 3 children at 15s. 8d. rent, in reversion after Emme Mather, lately dead, for whose recusancy it still remains sequestered. 137 448
457
10 Feb. 1653. Reffered to the County Committee and Reading 17
137		 666
459
12 April 1654. Claim allowed on report, and sequestration discharged, with 2/3 of arrears from the death of Emme Mather, 2 Dec. 1652. 23 1599

Richard Pettingall, Merchant of London. Sir Pierce Crosby.

11 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Nich. Nagle, merchant, petitions the Navy Committee. By an order of the Council of State of 30 Oct. 1651, letters of reprizal were granted to Rich. Pettingall, administrator of Robert and Wm. Paulet, to obtain reparation for the Dove of Minehead, and goods worth 20,970l., of which, in Jan. 1631, Rob. Paulet was particularly robbed by a man-of-war of Rotterdam. Can discover the State's right to ¼ of this. By those letters, Pettingall has taken prizes value 30,000l. beyond the sum limited in them, which overplus should also belong to the State. Will prosecute the discovery at his own cost, if he may have a reasonable share out of the premises due to the State. 136 563
11 Feb. 1653. Order in the Navy Committee that one fourth be allowed him as his share of what he shall discover. 136 565
30 March. Case referred by that Committee to the Committee for Compounding, to examine all particulars of the discovery, and report thereon to the Navy Committee. 136 561
INF. 136 575
NOTE 136 571
–573		 27 April. Nagle petitions the Committee for Compounding for speedy examination and summons of witnesses; the estate in question belongs to Sir Pierce Crosby, who died 6 years ago in Ireland, in arms against Parliament. Begs a summons for those who can prove his delinquency in Ireland, and his estate in England. 136 559
568
27 April. Summons for 6 persons to appear for the State against Pettingall. 25 52
4 May. Allan Boteler petitions that 3 years ago, by a petition delivered in by his Excellency to the Council of State, he discovered the State's interest in Sir Pierce Crosby's ¼ part, with himself and Robert and Wm. Paulet, in a depredation committed by Cornelius Kint of Rotterdam; has prosecuted it at great expense against Rich. Pettingall, Hugh Gamlyn, and other "unsufferable deceivers," and has now resigned the prosecution to Mr. Nagle, and it is ready for publication. Could have compounded for it long since, but would not deliver up the indenture. Begs for his services to receive an equal portion with the State, and protection from arrest till it is determined, or a request for it to the Council of State, for leave to take care of himself. 82 765
4 May 1653. Protection for 7 days granted by the Committee for Compounding. 25 58
O.C. 25 85, 95 19 May. Renewed to 15 June, that he may fetch the deeds and writings, and find out other papers, and go to his Counsel on that business, but no other. 25 72
O.C. 25 87 24 May. Other witnesses to be examined as to Crosby's delinquency and this discovery. 25 77
E.W. 25 87 31 May. The Committee for Compounding request from the Admiralty Committee copies of all orders of the Council of State relating to the letters of reprizal of Rich. Pettingall against the Dutch, or of Isaac Phillips against the French; also returns of the ships, where bound, their names, appraisement when freed, and copies of all particulars relating to them; the bearer to pay the fees. 25 87
30 Aug. Publication to pass if Pettingall show not cause to the contrary. 25 180
14 Sept. John Stephens begs to prosecute the discovery of Nagle, who was imprisoned, consumed his estate, and lost his life therein. Was intrusted in the business by him and his wife, has the papers, and will act for the wife. Nagle found papers in the Excise Office at Portsmouth, conducing to the business, and declared that Pettingall, Phillipps, Hugh Gamlyn, and others have taken a rich ship laden with wheat, &c., now at Portsmouth, and never accounted for it, and sold the goods to James Napper, of Weymouth. Begs copies of these writings, the seizure of the ship, and the securing of the principal persons. 120 103
14 Sept. Stephens admitted as discoverer, and he is to have copies of the writings relating thereto in the Excise; the Customs' officers at Portsmouth, at Southampton, and in the Isle of Wight, are to deliver him copies thereof without fee, being for the State. 25 202
27 Sept. Sir Allan Boteler's (sic) protection renewed for 21 days 25 210
26 Oct. Order to the clerks and officers of customs to deliver to John Stephens, who is prosecuting a discovery of ships and goods belonging to Crosby, copies of all entries in their books, or returned from Dover, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Poole, &c., relating thereto. 25 234
28 Feb. 1654. Stephens having procured the said papers, for completion of the discovery, begs an order to Pettingall to bring in bills of lading, charter-parties, cockets and inventories of all the ships taken by him from the Dutch. Noted to be read to-morrow. 120 98
1 March. Brereton to report verbally, after perusing the papers, as to how the case should be proceeded in. 25 204
O.C. 25 322 23 March. Order that Pettingall bring in the required papers by 5 April, and that the prosecutor summon witnesses. 25 322
6 April. Witnesses summoned for examination as to the goods and ships which Pettingall took from the Dutch, by virtue of letters of marque granted him by the Council of State. 27 4
25 April 1654. Pettingall replies that he has not the papers in his custody, as all such are deposited in the Admiralty Court. 136 555
25 April. Order that he appear before the Committee for Compounding to be examined on oath. 27 36
17 May. Stephens petitions the Protector, detailing the case, and begging an order to the Committee for Compounding to proceed in hearing the business, and to report it to him. Granted. 120 95
91
15 June. Order in the Committee for Compounding for examination of witnesses, Pettingall to have notice, and liberty to crossexamine. 27
120		 74
89
O.C. 27 99
D.136 558, 570		 21 July. At Stephens' request, publication ordered, unless Pettingall show cause to the contrary. 27 97
D. 136 552–554 3 Aug. Publication postponed a month, on deposition that Pettingall is dangerously sick. 27
136		 107
551
24 Oct. Stephens pressing publication, in order that a report may be drawn up for the Protector, but Pettingall having died, and Anne his widow begging stay, it is respited for a month. 27 146
31 Oct. Publication ordered, and a report to be drawn up for the Protector, and notice to be given in the report, if it appear that no depositions have been taken on Pettingall's side. 27
120		 150
93
4 Nov. John Marston urges, on behalf of Anne, widow of Rich. Pettingall, that her husband was only administrator of the Paulets to pay their debts, which are yet unpaid. That if anything be demanded as owing to Sir Pierce Crosby, it is pardoned by the general Act of Pardon. That neither she, nor her husband, are concerned in debts due to Crosby. Begs the benefit of the law,—an information on the case having been given into the Court of Exchequer, and not determined, whereupon the Admiralty Court forbore to Act. If a report be presented to the Protector, he begs that this answer may go with it. 136 547
549
O. 27 260
NOTE 120 71,72
R. 120 73		 12 Dec. The papers in the case delivered by Thos. Yate to the examiner to be delivered to Brereton to report, and then returned to Yate. 27 207
R. 29 36 15 May 1655. Order on Brerton's report and Mrs. Pettingall's answer, that Brereton draw up a report for the Protector, inserting Marston's answer on behalf of Mrs. Pettingall. 27 388

James Zouch (late).

15 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
On motion of Sir Rob. King that a day may be appointed for hearing the business touching James Zouch's estate,—order that it be heard on Thursday fortnight, the trustees and creditors to have timely notice to attend, and to bring the trust deed. 17 672

Claimants on the Estate of Humphrey Blundell, Recusant, Co. Lancaster.

16 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Rich. Bolton, of Sefton, begs discharge of his small tenement, which, in 1641, he was obliged to let for 5 years at 17l. to Blundell, who was found to be a Papist, and from whom it was sequestered; the term expiring, it returned to him, but in 1651 the County Committee posted it and require heavy arrears, which he "having an old wife, and many poor children, and not so much as a cow of his own," cannot pay, but will be undone without help. 130 631
L.C.C.
I.&D. 161 129
–134		 16 Feb. 1653. The County Committee are to certify, and Reading to report. 17 675
March ? The County Committee having certified, Bolton, begs a reference to counsel. The estate is only 40s. a year. 130 627
7 July 1654. Catherine Bolton, his widow, petitions that she has 7 poor children; all her late husband's goods are not worth 4l., and half the estate goes from her at his death; begs remission of the arrears. Certified as true by John Tompson, minister, and the 2 churchwardens of Sefton. 130 626
17 Oct. Her claim allowed and sequestration discharged, with arrears from the date of petition. 23 1635
12 June 1655. She petitions that there are 5 years' more arrears claimed than are discharged by the order of 17 October; begs arrears from Christmas 1647, when the estate ought to have been discharged, or she and her children must go a begging. With note for the County Committee to certify what they know in the case. 130 623

Claimants on the Estate of James Lawson (late), William Jennison, his Grandson, Neasham, both Recusants, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or p.
16 Feb. 1653. Wm. Jennison begs stay of all proceedings on the third part of his manor of Hurworth, co. Durham, upon which Christopher Byerley, of Midridge Grange, Durham, having,—as he pretends—a rent-charge of 40l. a year, has made several distresses, although the said rent-charge has not been allowed of by the Committee for Compounding. 138 237
241
16 Feb. Order that Byerley make his title to appear to the Committee for Compounding; meantime Jennison is to suffer no distresses. 17 679
29 March 1654. Jennison, as heir to his mother, a daughter and co-heir of James Lawson, begs that upon return from the County Committee, a due proportion may be allowed out of the sequestered 2/3 of the estate towards payment of the said rent-charge, which he admits was made 2 August, 17 Jac., by Lawson. 138 243
L.C.C.
&D. 154 613
615		 16 May. Christopher Byerley, executor of Wm. Grant, of Robesby [? Rokeby], co. York, complains that the annuity of 40l. granted by James Lawson to Wm. Grant for 400l. has been long unpaid, and begs that his title to it may be examined and allowed. 69 127
16 May. Referred to the County Committee 27 6, 51
7 Nov. 1654. Almond Bedford, merchant of London, begs allowance for repairs on lands, &c., in Neasham and elsewhere, co. Durham, purchased from Thos. Braith waite and Wm. Jennison, 2/3 of the moiety of which he now finds sequestered for Jennison's recusancy; during the sequestration, the manor house and other houses have become ruinous for want of repairs, and the farmhouse at Hungerhill has been burnt down. 139 471
7 Nov. Referred to the County Committee 27 154
23 Jan. 1655. On his request, a letter sent to the County Commissioner, urging a reply. 139
27		 470
26
NOTE 139 470 13 March. He complains that through the default of his solicitor, an imperfect return has been made of the damages, and begs a further order to the County Committee to examine, and for Rowland Place and John Middleton to assist them. 139 467
13 March. Order to the County Committee to certify within 14 days. 27 332
29 May. They having certified the necessity of rebuilding of houses at a cost of 60l., he begs that the sum may be paid him. 139 465
30 May. The Committee for Compounding are to grant 40l. abatement out of the rent, and what is already laid out is to be abated. 27 410
June 1655 ? Bedford petitions the Treasury Commissioners for discharge of the sequestration on behalf of himself and Jennison's children, that he may pay 1,000l. to them, according to the agreement and Jennison's will. 139 459
WILL 242 9
L.C.C.
I. & D. 242 10
11
C. 34 19, 44
242 11A, 12
SUR. 242 13
R. 242 14		 27 April 1655. [Rowland Place and 6 others] trustees for Wm. Jennison's children, beg discharge of the 2/3 of his lands sequestered for his recusancy, he being dead. 138 236
27 April. Referred to the County Committee 27 359
19 June. Petition renewed; the lands in Hurworth and Hindall were left to them by Jennison's will, dated 10 April 1655, in land for payment of annuities, &c., with remainder to his heirs. 142 618
19 June. Referred to the County Committee 27 403

Claimant on the Estate of Mrs. Powell, Recusant. (fn. 1)

Vol. G No. or p.
16 Feb. 1653.—Foster, co. Oxon, complains that he is ordered by the Commissioners of Sewers to pay 2/3 of the repairs of breaches, &c., in the Thames, adjoining the estate of Mrs. Powell, at Sandford, of 2/3 of which he is tenant at a rack-rent; begs abatement of rent, or that the expense may be borne by the Commonwealth. 85 686
16 Feb. Ordered to be considered when the assessment is laid on the petitioner for repairs. 17 680

Claimants on the Estate of John Tootell, Healey, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
DEP.
& INT. 160 311
–5		 16 Feb. 1653. William, Edward, Bridget, and Elizabeth, children of the late John and Clares Tootell, Rob. Worthington, of Lathom, and Evan Wall, of Preston, all co. Lancaster, beg discharge of, or examination of their title to lands, &c., in Healey, conveyed to trustees in 1640 by John Tootell on his marriage, for his own use for life, and then ½ for his wife, and ½ for his younger children, till his eldest son should be of age, and after that till 120l. was raised for them, then to revert to his heirs male; but the premises are sequestered for delinquency of John Tootell, who is dead. 139 1
16 Feb. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 17 681

Richard Chaffey, Sen., and Edward Chaffey, Sen., both of Stoke-under-Hamden, and Samuel Chaffey, Freemason, Montague [Montacute?], all co. Somerset.

17 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 242 15
SUR. 58 32
P.R. 224 379		 Rich. Chaffey, sen., begs to compound on the late Act for Sale of Delinquents' Lands, his estate being forfeited, though he never assisted the King's party, but fought for Parliament 4 years, losing sight and hearing thereby. 224
74		 377
41
R. 224 375 22 Feb. 1653. Fine at 2/6, 44l. 242 16
P.E. 242 17
SUR. 58 84
P.R. 224 385
R. 224 381		 17 Feb. 1653. Edw. Chaffey, sen. petitions to like effect; only assisted the King's party when forced, and has a wife and many children. 224
74		 383
39
22 Feb. Fine at 2/6, 51l. 13s. 4d. 242 18
P.E. 242 19
SUR. 58 33
P.R. 224 391
R. 224 387		 17 Feb. 1653. Sam. Chaffey presents a like petition. Is poor and aged, has 6 children and many debts. 74 37
22 Feb. Fine at 2/6, 37l. 13s. 4d. 242 20
June ? The 3 Chaffeys beg restoration of 5l., 8l., and 4l. respectively, detained by the County Commissioners from their March rents, though they have paid their fines in full. 74 33
27 July. The estates of all three discharged from sequestration 24 1112

Josceline Percy (late), (fn. 2) Beverley, Co. York, Elizabeth, his Widow, Allan, his Son, and the Claimants on their Estates.

17 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
17 Feb. 1653. Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, petitions that his father, Henry, late Earl, in 1631 demised to Allan Percy and Josceline Percy, of Beverley, co. York, Leckonfield New Park and other lands in that manor for 21 years, now expired [rent 5l.], but the premises are sequestered as the estate of Josceline Percy. Begs their discharge. 136 427
433
17 Feb. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 17
136		 690
431
R. 136 429
H. 25 296		 23 Feb. 1654. Claim allowed and sequestration discharged, and the Earl to have 2/3 of the rent of 5l. from 24 Dec. 1649 to the end of the lease, in 1652, and since then the whole estate, on his deposing that Josceline Percy has no further interest therein. 23 1581
12 Jan. 1654. Elizabeth, relict of Josceline Percy, begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for Featherstone and Ackton manors, co. York, settled on her as jointure, but 2/3 sequestered for her husband's recusancy. 112 105
12 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 6
12 Jan. 1654. Allan, son and heir of Josceline Percy, begs to contract on the Act for Sale, for houses in Beverley, Mencroft, Newland, Cottingham, &c., and for a lease from the Earl of Northumberland of lands in Leckonfield, ½ of which is determined, but all the premises are sequestered for his father's recusancy. 112 104
12 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 6
L.C.C. 119 695 2 Aug. 1654. Hen. Stapleton, of Myton, and Hen. Ruddock, of Newland, co. York, beg examination of their title to the lands of Allan, son and heir of Josceline Percy, demised to them for several years for payment of 22l. and 80l. a year, to [Charles, second] son of Josceline, and of 500l. to [Ellinor] his daughter, left them by their father, but the estate is still sequestered for Josceline's recusancy. 119 685
705
L.C.C.
I. & D. 119 687
–693
172 337
C. 119 703		 2 Aug. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 27
119		 8
683
3 Oct. Statement that Allan Percy, by will, 2 Sept. 1653, left charges on his estate to be paid by his heir to his younger children, who are infants, and died soon after; that the eldest son leased the land to Stapleton and Ruddock, to raise the portions; that since the recusant's death, three ½ years' rents have fallen due, and Stapleton and Ruddock request an order for suspension of payment till hearing. 112 101
D. 119 699
C. 33 367
119 697, 701
R. 119 677		 3 Oct. To be heard in 3 weeks, and meanwhile the County Committee not to meddle with the estate. 27 127
24 Oct. Order on report, allowing their claim, with arrears from the date of petition. 23 1637

Ralph Atterton, Newbold, Co. Leicester.

22 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 242 21
SUR. 58 2
P.R. 224 361
R. 224 359		 Begs to compound, being in the late Act for Sale, for his estate. 80 88
22 Feb. 1653. Fine at 2/6, 71l. 6s. 6d. 242 22
22 Feb. Paid and estate discharged 24 1090

Claimants on the Estate of Mary, Widow of George Clifford, Co. Lincoln.

22 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
R.C. 17 694
124 167
L.C.C. 124 171
162 357
361
D. 125 537
–539
124 141,
173–175
C. 33 286
124 157
159
R. 124 163
C. 124 161
L.C.C. 162 359		 22 Feb. 1653. John Tourney and Thos. Dighton, of Clifford's Inn, London, beg allowance of their title to lands in Brackenborough, sequestered for supposed recusancy of Mary, widow of George Clifford, whose jointure they were, reverting on her death to Ursula, her daughter, who conveyed them to petitioners. 124 143
169
29 Sept. Granted, and estate discharged with arrears 19 1127
10 Nov. Discharge suspended on report from the County Committee that Ursula Clifford is a recusant, and recognized and sequestered as such, though not convicted. [See p. 2946, supra.] 30 239

Claimant on the Estate of John Duncastle, Beenfield, Berks.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 129 308 22 Feb. 1653. Rich. Webb, of Beenham, Berks, complains that having contracted with the County Committee for a lease of the sequestered estate of Duncastle for 7 years, at 144l., with allowance of 2/3 of all quit rents and other charges on the estate, and having paid his rent, he cannot get the said allowance, the County Committee alleging an order from the Committee for Compounding. Begs relief and security from distress for non-payment of the said quit-rents, &c. 129 306
22 Feb. The County Committee to allow the issues which do not exceed 40s.; as to the rest, the deeds are to be produced before the Committee for Compounding. 17 705

Claimants on the Estate of Anthony Gifford, Lancras, Devon, and Honor Gifford, his Widow.

Vol. G No. or p.
22 Feb. 1653. Robert Dillon, of Heanton Punchardon, Devon, begs discharge of 2/3 of the manor of Lancras, which,—by virtue of a judgment obtained long before the wars, upon the moiety of the lands of George Bassett, of Tehiddy, Cornwall, deceased,—he extended for a debt of 500l. Let it to a tenant at 10l. a year, but at the expiration of a year, his tenant refusing to pay any more, petitioner entered and sealed an ejectment lease; but his lease was non-suited for want of circumstantial proof of the ejection, and before petitioner could begin anew, the manor descended to Ant. Gifford, for whose recusancy 2/3 were sequestered. He died, and thereupon Honor Gifford, his relict, enjoyed it till her death, and now their son has it, the sequestration being continued for his recusancy. Begs the discharge of 2/3 of the manor till satisfied his just debt and damages. 137 352
L.C.C. 152 459 22 Feb. The County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 17 696
L.C.C.
I. & D. 97 655
–661
152 461
–466
C. 33 386
97 662
664
R. 97 647		 7 June. 1653. Wm. Leigh, of Northam, begs discharge of the moiety of Upton Manor, in Brixham, Churston, Cliston, and Dartmouth, which in Jan. 1650, Anthony Gifford sold to him; the sequestration is for the recusancy of the said Gifford, who is lately dead, and his estate has descended to an infant. 97 683
653
7 June. Referred to the County Committee 25
97		 88
651
1 Feb. 1655. Claim allowed, with arrears from date of petition 23 1665
L.C.C. 136 127
C. 136 126		 26 Sept. 1654. John Gifford, infant, their son, by Wm. Leigh, of Northam, his guardian, begs reference to counsel of his title to the farm lands of Lancras, Devon, 2/3 of which were under sequestration for his mother's recusancy, by whose death the lands are fallen to him. 136 121
129
26 Sept. 1654. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 27
136		 137
119
C. 136 123
33 380
H. 27 254
R. 136 113
H. 27 265		 14 Oct. Like petition renewed 136 131
25 Jan. 1655. Claims allowed, and sequestration discharged, of the lands fallen to Gifford by his mother's death in October 1652, and arrears granted to him from her death. 23 1663
10 Oct. 1654. Ant. Moore, of Lancras, petitions that he took a 7 years' lease at 42l. 13s. 4d. rent of Lancras Farm, sequestered for recusancy of Honor Gifford, widow; she died 1½ years ago, and it came to her son John, and infant, but one Dillon pretending a claim, disputes have arisen, and petitioner has been put to expenses equal to the whole rent, to maintain the State's right; yet without regard thereto, he is summoned to pay the full rent since Honor's death. Begs allowance thereof, and stay of distress. 100 652
10 Oct. The County Commissioner to certify what he knows, and what promise he or the late County Commissioners made to petitioner for his relief. 27 133

Thomas Jones, Llantrissent, Co. Monmouth.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 242 23
SUR. 58 17
P.R. 224 417
D. 224 414
L.C.C. 163 107
R. 224 411
L. 81 743		 22 Feb. 1653. Begs to compound on the late Act for Sale of delinquents' lands for his forfeited estate. 95
224		 119
415
1 March. Fine 148l. 9s. 3d. 242 24
29 July. Order that 6l. 13s. 4d. be abated 224 418
2 Aug. The rest paid and estate discharged 24 1113

Claimants on the Estate of Richard Leyland (late), Abram, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
22 Feb. 1653. William Leyland, his second son, begs discharge of, or examination of his title to a house and lands in Abram, demised in 1641 by Richard his father, and Ellis his elder brother, to George Sorocold and Hen. Byrom, trustees for Richard, for life, and then ½ to his wife Jane for life,—both being now dead,—and the reversion of that ½ and the residue to petitioner, charged with an annuity of 2l. 13s. 4d. to Ellis; but the estate is still sequestered for delinquency of Rich. Leyland [whose name is in the last Act for Sale]. 135 347
366
L.C.C.
I. & D. 135 349
–356
160 511
–515
D. 135 357
C. 135 359
R. 135 341
242 25		 22 Feb. Referred to the County Commissioners and Reading 17
135		 695
345
28 Dec. 1654. Wm. Leyland's claim allowed on report, with arrears from date of petition. 23 1656
8 July 1653. Nich. Mather, of Abram, begs confirmation of a 7 years' lease granted him by the County Committee in 1652 of a messuage, &c., in Abram, sequestered for delinquency of Rich. Leyland, at 10l. a year. 102 849
8 July. The County Committee to certify whether they have proceeded according to the instructions. 25 116

John Morgan, Trostrey, or Llanarth, Co. Monmouth.

Vol. G No. or p.
SUR. 58 70
P.E. 242 26
P.R. 224 597
R. 224 591
C. 33 202		 22 Feb. 1653. Begs to compound for his lands, with consideration for a lease thereof made by the County Committee to Charles Hughes, and for charges and reprisals. 103
224		 461
595
8 March. He is to prove at his peril the deeds by which he claims that most of his estate is for life only; as he lives 200 miles off, the fine will be drawn as for life only, but this is not to be made a precedent. 25 5
8 March 1653. Fine set at 287l. 8s. 9d. 242 27
29 March. The certificate and proofs in his case to be referred to Reading, to add to his former report. 25 26
L.C.C.
I. & D.163 109
–123		 30 March. The fine proving to be only 284l. 13s. 4d., the balance of 2l. 15s. 6d. is to be repaid him. 242 28
23 July. Estate discharged, the whole fine being paid 24 1112

Robert Jones, Erdreniogg, Anglesea, Prisoner in the Marshalsea.

23 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Petitions the Committee for relief on Articles of War, begging the benefit of the Articles of Anglesey, made in 1646, on surrender of Beaumaris Castle to Major-Gen. Thos. Mitton, and confirmed by Parliament, and freedom from imprisonment on account of an act of delinquency in the war,—viz., that on warrant from the late Sir John, or Lord Byron, commander-in-chief for the late King in North Wales, he, as governor of Carnarvon and highsheriff of the county, stayed a merchant vessel riding at anchor, which was adjudged prize, and the merchants to whom the lading was consigned were compelled to pay the value to Byron, for which value he is now sued by the owners. 95 87
23 Feb. 1653. On hearing the answer of Thomas Fowle, in behalf of himself and other defendants, the Committee for relief on Articles of War order both parties to attend the registrar, and let him know whether they consent to a hearing upon the simple question whether or no petitioner is included in the Articles, and should be freed from imprisonment, for an act done in time of war; if so, the registrar is to set the question down for speedy hearing. 95 111

Claimant on the Estate of Thomas Lanning (late), Dorset.

24 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. I. & D. 152 557
–563
C. 32 254		 Albinus Muston, of Shasebury [Shaftsbury ?], Dorset, for Rich. Lamying, infant of 7 years, begs discharge of or examination of the claim to 2/3 of a house, &c., in East Orchard, sequestered for recusancy of Thos. Lanning, of Orchard, the infant's father, lately dead. 103 641
24 Feb. 1653. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 17 701
20 July. On request for hearing of counsel and on report, the premises discharged, with arrears from the death of the father. 103
25		 643
136

Michael Pudsey, Middleton George, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or p.
SUR. 58 15
P.E. 224 431
R. 224 419
P.E. 224 29
P.R. 25 61
D. 224, 429,
427, 421		 24 Feb. 1653. Begs to compound for his estate on the late Act for Sale of delinquents' lands. 112
224		 136
425
24 Feb. Referred to the County Committee 224 423
1 March. Fine 656l. 5s. 242 30
5 May. Begs a commission to the Yorkshire Committee—the witnesses living in co. York—to examine a yearly charge of 26l. on his estate in Tiverton, Devon, payable to the Free School there, for which he asks allowance in the 2nd half of his fine. 112 137
6 June. The whole fine being paid, the estate discharged 24 1104

Purchaser of Lands of the Bishopric of Lincoln.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 138 519 24 Feb. 1653. Grant of discharge to Scaupwick Manor, Kirkby Green, and other lands, co. Lincoln, leased by John, late Bishop of Lincoln, to Sir Wm. Widdrington, on rent of 3l. 11s. 7d., and sold to Obadiah Slade, of the Charterhouse, Middlesex, by the Trustees for Sale of Bishops' lands. 18 800

John Horsey, aged 78, Compton Dundo, Somerset.

25 Feb. 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs to compound for his estate on a proviso in the last Act for Sale. Noted as referred to Reading. 91 706
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 91 707 24 March 1653. Discharge from sequestration of a meadow in Middlemore, Allen Manor, Somerset, forfeited by Horsey, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Adams, of Taunton. 18 826

Footnotes

  • 1. This is probably the Winifred, mother of John Powell, whose case is on p. 3166, infra.
  • 2. He was descended in the 4th degree from Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland. [See Collins' peerage, edit. 1789, Vol. II., p. 381.]
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