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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Thomas Cullys of assaulting and abusing him at Thomas Dod's inn in August 1638 (Photograph: Richard Cust) Abstract … he and his ancestors for above 200 yeares is and have been gentlemen; and that Cullis is reputed as, and does the workes … and grandfather were 'accepted, reputed and taken to be gentlemen very anciently descended', and Kelliawe had been a …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… hare in early 1638 (Photograph: Richard Cust) St Mary's church, where they quarrelled after evensong in 1637 … of libel Kenn and his ancestors had been commonly reported gentlemen for over 200 years. 'Robins (att such a day and … of libel Kenn and his ancestors had been commonly reputed gentlemen for over 200 years. Henry Robins and his ancestors …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… complained that between March and August 1639, in Gray's Inn Lane, in St Andrew's parish, Holborn, London, Scamaden … asked Scamaden whether Keresforth and his ancestors were gentlemen. Scamaden replied that 'Thomas Keresforth was not a … not any way knowing or able to distinguish of the armes of gentlemen... Mr Keresforth was attorney in a suite against …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Company over rights to paint arms, particularly at gentlemen's funerals. In September 1624 the Heralds had complained to … point out that the charge will be great to the subject if gentlemen must have approbation for all scutcheons every time …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the city of London, gent, directed the funeral of Wiseman's mother, Mary Wiseman, in the parish of St Botolph without … for he that sett me on worke will beare me out'. Le Neve's libel was dated 12 November 1635 and Dr Duck was required … him the authority to direct and order the funerals of all gentlemen and noblemen below the rank of Baron (except …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… St George, Richmond Herald, and then, after Sir Richard's death in May 1635, continued by his successor as … last past Tuckfield and his parents had been and were non gentlemen and plebeian, and therefore had no right to bear … But we suppose that it was not then so common with many gentlemen and persons of great quality as it had bene before, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… caused arms to be displayed and carried from his mother's house in St Botolph's without Aldersgate to the church of St Lawrence, Pountney, … claimed the right to direct and order the funerals of all gentlemen and noblemen below the rank of baron (except …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… to the ground as a football match swept past. When Farmer's brother tried to help Kirkham to his feet, Kirkham beat him with his staff and drew his sword upon him. Farmer's brother went to complain to Farmer at a nearby house who, … Topics of the case denial of gentility insult before gentlemen sport University of Cambridge weapon …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the words it was out of 'passion and grief' at Kirton's false testimony. He also maintained that whilst he 'did … while that of John Davyes were farmers, plebeians and not gentlemen. 2. Davyes had said 'that I was a knave and that he … namely his father and grandfather ever accompted to be gentlemen by discent'. No date. No signatures. Plaintiff's …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… co. Derby November 1638 - February 1639 J.C. Buckler's 1833 drawing of the Consistory Court at Lichfield, where … Salt Library, Stafford (WSL SV vi-24)) Abstract Knyveton's libel was based on an incident in late June 1637, at an inn … gambling giving the lie Herald hunting insult before gentlemen military officer other courts previous litigation …