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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… whom Elkened had accused of fraudulently wasting Barnes's estates. During Lent in 1637, the differences between … although Elkened alleged it did so without Sir William's knowledge or consent. Further proceedings survive into … similar effect. No date. Signed by Thomas Exton. Plaintiff's case 14/1v, Defence interrogatories 1. The witnesses were …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… November 1637 - February 1639 Bristol in 1610. St Thomas's parish, where commissioners met to examine John Counsell's witnesses in September 1638, is marked with a T in the … witnesses for James in January and February 1638. Counsell's witnesses were to be examined before a commission 13-15 …
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 … in the Court of Chivalry, 1623-1732 (London, 1956), p.21. S. Wright, 'Sir William Le Neve', Oxford DNB (Oxford, 2004). …
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, … and ordered the mourners in defiance of Clarenceux's authority. Wiseman's answer revealed that the Earl Marshal …
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, … Eden for Kirkham. 7/85, Personal answer [damaged] Farmer's answer to the whole libel was that in January 1635, in …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… granted process on 24 January 1640. 2/77, Plaintiff's bond 27 January 1640 Bound to appear 'in the Court in the … Signed by Charles Gardiner of the parish of St Benedict's, London, gent, on behalf of Lacon. Sealed, subscribed and … Petition to Arundel: 2/76 (24 Jan 1640) Plaintiff's bond: 2/77 (27 Jan 1640) People mentioned in the case …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… also given that on 22 March 1636, with regard to Mantell's prosecution, Sampson said 'in a boasting and scoffing … commissioners William Boys, esq, Peter Courthop, esq, John Brown, gent and Lawrence Somers, gent, and also, [Thomas] … commissioners William Boys, esq, Peter Courthop, esq, John Brown, gent and Lawrence Somers, gent, and William Langham, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… [cause 591]. Initial proceedings 20/2k, Libel 1. Morris's family had been gentry for up to 100 years and were from … Clowes, esq, Richard Watson, esq, Richard Powell, Martin Brown, George Dun, John Pinder, and Richard Turner to appear … the case Andrews, Michael, barber surgeon (also Andrewes) Brown, Martin Burgin, William Clarke, Robert Clowes, William, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… had taken place. Robinson decided to challenge Billiard's gentility because he was 'enformed that if Billiard was no … gentleman, his cause should be dismissed.' The defendant's witnesses were examined by a commission headed by Sir … Billiard, Thomas, gent (also Billiald) Browne, lady (also Brown) Bullock, Edmund, esq (also Bullocke) Catesby, Thomas, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the heralds desired a monition against Kirkham. Kirkham's commissioners, headed by Richard Stacy of Castle Bytham, … of Francis Browne of co. Rutland. Walter attended St John's College, Cambridge in 1637 and married Mary, daughter of … gent Places mentioned in the case Cambridge St John's College University of Cambridge Lincolnshire Castle Bytham …