Cases before the Committee: June 1653

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June 1653

Parishioners of Kirkby-Thure and Temple-Sowerby, Westmoreland. (fn. 1)

2 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
Alex. Bates and John Mills petition the Council of State that after contracting with the County Committee for KirkbyThure tithes for 1650, and giving a bond to pay 127l., the parishioners resist the collection, and the County Committee refuse petitioners an order to distrain, yet sue them at law for fulfilment of their bond. Beg that their case may be referred to Col. Briggs and Major Scaife, that in the meantime there may be no prosecution against them, and that they may be empowered to collect arrears from the parishioners. 142 378
2 June 1653. Case referred by the Council of State to the Committee for Compounding. I69 189
17 June. Another petition (missing), to the Council of State likewise referred to the said Committee. 142
I69
373
348
19 July. Order in the Committee for Indemnity that the petition of Bates, and Mills, referred to them by the Council of State, is only cognizable before them as Commissioners for Compounding. 142 375
L.C.C. I.& D.150 307
I.& D. –315
20 July. Order in the Committee for Compounding that the Cumberland Committee peruse the petition and take examinations thereon [in the margin of this order is the name of Ann Saville]. 25 133
L.C.C. 142 383 6 Dec. The parishioners of Kirkby are to show cause why they do not pay the tithes, and the Westmoreland Committee to show cause why they do not aid in collecting them, and why they put the bonds in suit against the petitioners before they had assisted them; all proceedings on the bond stayed. 25 261
H. 25 292 21 Feb. 1654. This order renewed, and all proceedings on the bonds postponed 2 months longer. 25
142
299
389
L.C.C.
& D. 142 387
385
171 1
20 April. On Mills' complaint that the 4 oxen and 2 horses which he distrained for the tithes were rescued by the owners, John Gowling and John Pattison, the order of 21 February renewed, and Gowling and Pattison summoned to show cause of their contempt of order; proceedings against Bates and Mills stayed for 2 months. 27 31
5 Sept. John Gowling and John Pattison, for the parishioners of Temple-Sowerby, whose proportion of the rent paid by Bates and Mills was only 25l., complain that the damage done to their cornfields by Gen. Lambert's horse amounted to 250l., on account of which he Commissioners for Propagating the Gospel in the four Northern Counites, ordered, 5 Feb. 1652, that 20l. should be abated to petitioners for that year, and that they should pay 10l. to the curate and 40s. charges, and the remainder to Bates and Mills, which petitioners did, the difference upon the remainder being referred by mutual consent to Mr. Dalton, minister, and [Thos.] Langhorne, one of the Commissioners for Cumberland, who ordered Bates to make no further demand on petitioners. 144 2
Notwithstanding, Bates and Mills procured an order for them to appear before the Committee for Compounding, but did not serve it on any in particular, so that they thought themselves excused by the arbitration. Failing to appear, they were sequestered, and horses, to the number of 124, and value 350l., belonging to the inhabitants were distrained by Bates, with the help of 12 soldiers from another county. The soldiers sold many of them for 6d. or 12d. each, kept the rest 5 days impounded, and when no chapman could be found to buy them, delivered 60 to petitioners, on their bond for appearance before the Committee for Compounding. Petitioners lost two fairs and sustained 200l. damages to their horses. Beg relief against Bates and Mills, and permission to sue them at law.
5 Sept. Order that 6 weeks be allowed for the County Committee to take the needful examinations, and that the case be then heard. 27 116
L.C.C. 145 405 24 Oct. The time having elapsed, and no certificate or depositions returned, notice is to be given to the County Committee that the case will be heard and decided in a fortnight on the present returns, if no others are made. 27 145
4 Jan. 1655. The Committee for Compounding cannot at present hear the case, but no proceedings are to be taken against Bates and Mills for two months. 27 238

Francis Hewett, Ampthill Grange, Co. Bedford, and Gray's Inn, London, and Richard Watson, Co. Bedford.

6 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
The County Committee of Bedford certify that they summoned them to take the Oath of Abjuration, but found that Hewett was in London. Watson promised to take it, and said he had so done, but is since deceased. 146 267
9 July 1653. The County Committee of Middlesex and Westminster certify to Hewett's taking the Oath of Abjuration. 162 535

Peter Hawkins, Carperby, Co. York.

8 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
SUR. 58A 452
P.R. 225 803
R. 225 797
Begs to compound for his estate, surveyed, and in the last Act for Sale. 90
225
479
801
15 July 1653. Fine at 2/6, 37l. 225 799
26 July. Reduced to 33l. 16s., being overcast by 3l. 4s. 12 549
28 Sept. Paid and estate discharged 24 1122

Hugh Audley, late Clerk of Wards and Liveries.

13 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
On information that he holds certain sums of money on account of the Court of Wards, the Council of State refer the case to the Committee for Compounding. 65 30
CASE 65 35 7 July 1653. They order him to appear and show cause why the money should not be paid. 25 113
27 July. He appearing and showing cause, the charge is to be formally laid against him, and he to have a copy thereof, and give his answer. 25 146

Gilbert Keate, Sugar Refiner, London.

Vol. G No. or P.
13 June 1653. Petitions the Lord General and Council of State. In his absence from town, a vault being opened in his house in Water Lane, London, treasure worth 70l. was found, which is claimed by the sheriffs of London and other persons. Being ignorant who has just right to it, though advised that he is proprietor thereof, it being found in his own inheritance, he submits it to his Excellency and the Council of State for disposal, and begs that for what part of the same he shall be ordered to pay, he may be fully discharged upon payment. 25 141
13 June. Order in Council to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall to inquire to whom the moneys belong, and report what is fit to be done. 25
I 69
141
98
287
H. 25 118 27 June. The sheriffs of London are to have a copy of the petition, and to appear before the Committee for Compounding. 25 98
14 July. After hearing counsel for Keate, and for the Lord Mayor and sheriffs, who claim by charter of 14 Car., the Committee for Compounding are satisfied of the City's title by virtue of the said charter, but think that 2/3 should be paid to the City and ⅓ to Keate. Brereton to state the case to the Council of State, and Keate to retain the treasure trove till their order. 25 121
19 July. Keate summoned by Robt. Keresforth, coroner of London, on behalf of the keepers of the liberty of England, to appear before a jury at Barking church, and testify his knowledge concerning the finding of the said treasure, and to bring his workmen as witnesses. 96 180
R. 25 141 21 July. Keate ordered to carry a copy of the last order of the Committee for Compounding to the coroner's inquest. 96 180
5 Aug. Order in Council, on report of the Committee for Compounding, that Council will meddle no further in the matter, but leave the parties to their course at law. I70 183

John, Randall, George, Maria, and Sarah, Children of Col. Randall Mainwaring, Deceased.

Vol. G No. or p.
13 June 1653. Petition the Council of State for payment with arrears of the 20l. a year granted them and their father by Parliament 25 July 1650, till 200l. a year was settled on them from delinquents' estates, and confirmed to them since his death, 17 Nov. 1652, as a reward of his faithful service; but the Committee for Compounding have stopped payment since their father's death. 106 282
13 June. Referred by Council to the Committee for Compounding 106 279
C. 32 290
R. 25 200
13 July. Order that Brereton and the registrar and auditor certify the case to the Council of State. 25 119

Thomas Bellingham (late), Newtimber, Sussex, Delinquent.

14 June 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Certificate from the County Committee that they have contracted with John Butcher, of Stretham, for a 7 years' lease of Bellingham's estate. 170 51

Richard, Edward, and William Latham, Co. Lancaster.

14 June 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
SUR. 58A 383
P.R. 225 709
14 June 1653. Rich. Latham begs to compound on survey for Parbold Manor, Eccleston parish, co. Lancaster, which is in the late Act for Sale. 98
225
550
708
17 June. Like petition and reference for his lands in Allerton. 98 547
R. 225 703 29 June. Fine at 1/6, 1,770l. 4s. 225 705
Purchasers of the Estate.
O.T.T. 98 539 22 July 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Allerton Manor, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Richard, Edward, and Wm. Latham, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Hen. Ashurst. 18 860
897
O.T.T. 98 537 16 Sept. Like discharge of Parbold Manor, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Rich. Latham, and bought by George Hurd, of London. 18 895

George Beesley, Twistleton, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
Being in the late Act for Sale, begs to compound for his land on the survey returned to Drury House. Noted as referred to Reading. 68 144
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 68 125 7 Sept. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of the Chapel Garth, with lands in Twistleton, co. York, forfeited by George Beesley, and bought from the Treason Trustees by George Middleton, of Layton, co. Lancaster. 18 895

Claimant on the Estate of Edward Davies (late), Lamydy, Somerset. (fn. 2)

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. I.& D. 79 687
–690
D. 79 697,
669, 691
R. 79 677
16 June 1653. Jaquett Davies, his widow, petitions that her late husband held only a small tenement in Hingstridge, lands of Sir John Jacob, and 8 acres, which came to her from her father, and were sequestered for her husband's delinquency, and leased by the County Committee. Her husband dying last January, she begs her widow's estate in the copyhold, and the 8 acres. 79 683
700
16 June. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 25
79
98
681
11 May 1654. Claim allowed and sequestration discharged, with arrears from date of petition. 23 1605

Miles Phillipson, Christchurch, Hants.

22 June 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs to compound for a life interest in a house and lands in Christchurch, sequestered for his delinquency, surveyed, and in the late Act for Sale. Noted as referred to Reading. 112 812
Purchasers of the Estate.
O.T.T. 112 807 19 Sept. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of lands in Christchurch parish, forfeited by Phillipson, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Wolfe, of London. 18 894
O.T.T. 112 805 14 March 1654. Like discharge of a house in Tisbury Manor, Wilts, bought by John Butler. 18 938

Purchaser of the Estate of James Robinson, York, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.T.T. 114 857 22 June 1653. Discharge from sequestration of houses and lands in York city, forfeited by him, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Nich. Towers. 18 847

Thomas Barnes, Goosnargh, Co. Lancaster.

24 June 1653. Vol. G No. or p.
SUR. 58A 413
R.C. 25 103
L.C.C. I.&D.
160 339
I. &D. –348
Being in late Act for Sale, begs an order to the County Committee, according to a proviso therein, to examine his title to his estate, and his incumbrances. 66 841
24 June 1653. Referred to the County Committee 25 103
28 June. Petition to compound for his estate renewed. Noted as referred to Reading. 66 844
Claimant on the Estate.
23 June 1654. Edw. Gallard, of London, begs allowance of his title to a messuage in Goosnargh, which he leased to Thos. Barnes for life at 2l. 18s. a year. Barnes being sequestered for delinquency only, has received but 2l. 18s., but by his death the premises revert to petitioner. 143 273
C. 34 1 23 June. Referred to the County Committee and to Reading 27 7

Anthony Dormer, Grove Park, Co. Warwick, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 118 1063
–1067
O.C.C. 118 1043
–1047
170 569
571
L.C.C. & D. 118 1041
–1061
170 559
–567,
577, 579
R. 118 1033
H. 25 244
D. 118 1031
C. 33 320
118 1059
L.C.C. 170 575
D. 118 1024
1029
L.C.C. 170 574
R.C. 27 198
R.C. 25 115
103 625
O.C.C. 170 555
553
L.C.C. I. & D. 103 637
170 557,
543–551
D. 103 633
C. 33 318
103 629
635
R. 103 619
L.C.C. 170 541
24 June 1653. Hugh Speake and others, his creditors, beg reference of their case to counsel. Dormer, by indenture of 1 Jan. 1649, demised to Clement Throckmorton a messuage called the Wold for 21 years, at 45s., and by another indenture of the same date, the intention of the said demise is set forth to be that Throckmorton shall pay the debts named therein. Throckmorton has received the profits for several years, but now the County Committee of Warwick debar him, on pretence that the present interest of the said estate is in Dormer. They beg that he may still receive the rents. 118 1039
1069
24 June. Referred to the County Committee 25
118
103
1037
9 Nov. Petition renewed for payment of the rents to Throckmorton on security. 118 1023
22 Dec. County Committee to certify when the Wold was first disposed of to the benefit of the State, when first let and to whom, and how disposed of between 1644 and 1649; the rents meantime to remain in the tenants' hands. 19
118
1149
1150
1027
17 Jan. 1654. Petitioners are to make further proof of their claim. 19 1158
27 Jan. It is allowed on further depositions 19 1163
6 Dec. The creditors beg re-payment of the arrears due before their claim, and forced from them by distress. 118 1021
13 March 1655. The 50l. distrained to be repaid to them 27 332
13 July 1653. John Mosdon, co. Warwick, complains that the County Committee of Warwick have sequestered a messuage and tenement, with lands, in Hampton-on-the-Hill [alias Hampton Curlew], demised for 400l. to petitioner by Anthony Dormer, sen., and Robert Dormer, his son, on 1 June 1648. The sequestration is for the supposed recusancy of the said Anthony Dormer. Begs an order for discharging the sequestration, or for proof of his claim by witnesses, and statement thereof by counsel; also to receive the profits meanwhile on security. 103 611
627
2 March 1654. The County Committee to certify within a month whether the late County Committee received any rent reserved on a lease to Wm. Edwards, the tenant, or whether the said 2/3 were let before 1 June 1648; if so, the sequestration is to be discharged. No proceedings to take place meantime against petitioner. 23 1583
20 June. On a report from the County Committee, the order for discharge made absolute. 27 75
5 Jan 1654. Anthony Dormer begs to compound for 2/3 of his estate on the Recusants' Act of 4 Oct. 1653. 81 216
5 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 4

Claimant on the Estate of Margaret, Widow of Humphrey Hyde, Co. Berks.

Vol. G No. or P.
R.C. 25 103
89 549A
L.C.C. I.&D. 89 553–
558, 563
146 481
–487
C. 33 315
89 559
561
H. 25 263
R. 89 549
24 June 1653. Thos. Hart, of Southleigh, co. Oxon, begs discharge of the moiety of Fullescot Manor, &c., co. Berks, leased 4 Oct. 1652, for 100l. by Margaret Hyde, widow, to petitioner, for 3 years, from 29 September last, but 2/3 are now sequestered because she has refused to take the Oath of Abjuration. Begs reference thereon to the County Committee and to counsel, and leave to receive his rents on security meantime. 89 543
551
24 June. Referred to the County Committee and to Reading 25
89
103
549a
9 Dec. Begs a speedy hearing, the estate being secured but not sequestered. Granted. 89
25
540
263
26 Jan. 1654. Claim allowed for the 3 years unexpired of the lease, and the sequestration to be discharged. 19 1160

John Wilkinson, Stainton-in-Furness, Co. Lancaster.

28 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
SUR. 58A 358
P.R. 225 795
D. 139 95–99
R. 225 79
SUR. 58A 544
15 July 1653. Fine at 2/6, 59l. 18s. 225 796
Begs to compound for part of his estate on the late Act for Sale 225
139
793
111
15 July. 1653. Fine at 2/6, 59l, 18s. 225 796
23 July. Paid and estate discharged 21 1111
26 July. Having compounded for his estate in co. Lancaster, begs a return of survey of that in Westmoreland, and examination by the County Committee of the incumbrances thereon, that he may compound for it also. Granted. 25 142

Thomas Waller, High Ewbank, Westmoreland.

29 June 1653. Vol. G No. or P.
SUR. 58A 414
P.R. 225 745
R. 225 741
Begs to compound for his estate, being in the last Act for Sale, and a survey returned. 128
225
352
743
12 July 1653. Fine at 2/6, 13l. 18s. 225 741

William Johnson, Merchant of London.

30 June 1653. Vol. G No. or p
Registrar's certificate that he is not found to have been ever sequestered for recusancy, delinquency, or otherwise, but that in a letter of the Committee for Compounding, dated 31 March 1652, mention is made of one Mr. Johnson, co. Lancaster, as engaged with the late King of Scots in the last invasion, and that the examinations proving the same are with Mr. Dallison. 33 272

Footnotes

  • 1. It does not appear in any of the proceedings in this case from whom the tithes were sequestered.
  • 2. Omitted from the case on p. 1591.