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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… somewhat obscurely, of Seabrooke that were it 'not for his bonesetting he might be hanged.' Process was granted on 27 June 1639 and order was given for White's witnesses to be examined by a commission headed … Libel 1. Thomas White's family had been ancient gentry for up to 300 years and were reputed as such. 2. Between …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… a settlement. Bludder and Angel examined witnesses for Dod at Reigate on 21 December 1637, and, although they … and John Dod father of James Dod) forsworne himself, for which he was damned in hell. And William Wignall repented … gent., and the father of Dod) had forsworne himselfe, for which he said, he was hanging in hell. And further said …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… attached to appear in June 1635 at the suit of Wilcocks for scandalous words likely to provoke a duel. A commission … was named in the 1634 Visitation of Essex as an esquire for the body of Charles I in 1634 was the eldest surviving …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… had been referred to Mr Ashenhurst and another gentleman for arbitration. When sentence was given on 14 April 1638, no sums were filled in for the plaintiff, but the defendant was awarded £10 in costs … Terrick. 15/1f, Libel 1. Willmer's family had been gentry for up to 200 years. 2. Juckes was a plebeian. 3. Between …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… to appear at the suit of Willoughby in the Painted Chamber for scandalous words provocative of a duel Dated: 15 July … 1640] Summary of proceedings Dr Eden acted as counsel for Willoughby and Dr Exton for Hodgson. On 10 October 1640 Hodgson had to appear upon …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… since declared that he is dampnified the some of 500li for the pretended batterie. Most humblie therefore praieth … with Younge and Sergeants, as your honor shall thinke fitt for the repayring of your petitioner's credit, and damage … sustained. And (as in duty bound) he shall dayly pray for your lordship's long life with encrease of honor and c.' …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… complained that between November and February 1638, at a meeting to set the ship money rate in Plymstock parish, … Wood of Hareston. 1. Richard Wood's family had been gentry for up to 300 years. 2. Between October and February last in … of 1620, but a John Fortescue of Spriddlestone compounded for delinquency on the Truro Articles after the civil war and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… that John Travers 'did poast upp your petitioner for a coward in a libel in the body of the church.' Abstract … Wood added that 'Travers did poast upp your petitioner for a coward in a libell in the body of the church of St … him with their swords drawne; and urged the petitioner for satisfaction notwithstanding any protestations of your …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… that Woodcockes had only lived in Ledbury, Herefordshire, for five or six years, having moved from Berkshire, and 'by … cause dismissed because Woodcockes had not paid expenses for his witnesses. But at the final sitting of the court on 4 … of libel 'Woodcock and his ancestors being gentlemen for 60 yeares past, and soe reputed, Bacon did sett a mastie …