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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… V STEPHENS Sir Richard Edgecumbe of Mount Edgcumbe in Maker-with-Rame, co. Cornwall, knt v Thomas Stephens of … who had falsely assumed the title of gentleman. Edgecumbe's fifteen witnesses were examined by a commission headed by … and Sir William Wray on 3 January 1639 at Richard Rowe's inn, at Millbrook, co. Cornwall. Several of them testified …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… November 1637 - June 1639 Abstract Bacon petitioned that in his chamber at Newmarket, Suffolk, on 28 October 1637, in … cheating knave, and one that dares as well eate a toades head as meete a man.' Webb claimed in his defence that he had … that he had forsworn himself. The meeting at Bacon's house had been called to reconcile an earlier dispute …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Abstract Errington complained that on 16 December 1637, in the doorway of his house, Camby said before witnesses … deserved to be hangd Christofer Errington did'. Errington's petition was supported by a deposition from Edward Banks, … that Samuel [altered from Peter] Camby said, in the open street with a loud voice, 'that if ever any man deserved to …
Calendar of Patent Rolls, Henry III
… of H. de Burgo, earl of Kent, to Hugh de Sangham, king's knight, of the forfeiture, which he made to the king for … of the sisters and heirs of Eustace de Fercles, who was in the king's gift; pardon also to her of her forfeiture for … the priory of Convintre; directed to the official of the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. Jan. 7. Reading. The like …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Francis Eure and Robert Harris argued over their fishing in July 1639 (Photograph: Richard Cust) Abstract Eure … the floodgates again by force. He also suggested that Eure's grandfather was merely a blacksmith. Process was granted on … very 'violent and passionate, and did grinne and shake his head at Mr Eure'. 8. He thought Mr Eure was 'a quiet and …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Eyre complained he had been insulted by Keresforth in the hall of William Dickenson's inn at Rotherham, Yorkshire, in the presence of other … Keresforth, George Sitwell gent and others. Keresforth's contention was that Reresby and Ballard had abandoned the …
19th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… from grazing of cattle. [f. 151v] L. 2. Sir Edward Fisher's bill. Committed to: Mr. [William] Brereton Mr. [Robert] … find. And are to meet every morning at 7 of the clock in the Star Chamber. SIR EDWARD COKE reports from the … datus, which the judge may give as often as he please. The Bishop of Durham inserted a particular scruple, whether this …
19th February 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… 0 Jacobi This day his Majesty, according to his Highness's last writ of adjournment, rode in state in his chariot from … and attended by the Lords, judges, etc. At the Abbey, the Bishop of Exeter preached before him; and after the sermon, … should not be wanting; would carry an even heart between head and body, and clean hands in bills between party and …
19th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… a law. L. 3. An [act] concerning probate of suggestions in cases of prohibition. DOCTOR [ARTHUR] DUCK. By this act, … navigable. SIR BENJAMIN RUDYARD doubts not but the King's answer plainly understood, since he has explained the most … business; it is our cause as we are the body, his as the head. We are all passengers in this one ship, our posterity …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of Sir William Anstruther, kt., Walter Balcanquall, doctor in divinity, and Patrick Abercromby, esq. Upon question, … Exchequer Chamber. And counsel to be heard for the bishop, dean and chapter, or any other party interessed. L. … all fees himself. 6. Not registering institutions. Gratian's Canons not of force here. [William] Lyndwood says, n on …