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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Initial proceedings 5/124, Petition 'Your petitioner is a gentleman, and descended of an ancient family and gentry … Maltravers granted process, 16 July 1640. 5/123, Plaintiff's bond 16 July 1640 Bound to 'appear in the court in the … proceedings Petition: 5/124 (16 Jul 1640) Plaintiff's bond: 5/123 (16 Jul 1640) Proceedings Proceedings: 1/11, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… that Futter had said on 31 March 1638 at the Pope's Head Tavern, in the parish of St Mary Woolnoth, London, … this court in easter terme last the title or addition of gentleman unto his name was not inserted'. 3. He did say … for 8 years [for] the Earl of Carlisle, and was he a gentleman descended from an ancient family? 5. Was the …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… not a turd for Head. What is Head? He is but Head and no gentleman, by God; and by God I will maintain it and will … Initial proceedings 18/4r, Libel [damaged] 1. Head's family had been reputed gentry for up to 60 years. 2. … not a turd for Head. What is Head? He is but Head and no gentleman, by God; and by God I will maintain it and will …
28th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… , 22 0 Jac. L. 1a. An act for sale of the manor of Abbot's Hall in the county of Essex according to the last will of … Demanded of every knight, 45[s.], of esquire, 35[s.], of gentleman, 25[s.] Left out none that was called Mr. A second … That they questioned none who paid them money, whether a gentleman or not, nor omitted any who paid them not. [f. 16] …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… and challenged him to fight in the street outside Heber's house in Marton, saying 'Tom Heber come forth if thou … He therefore granted process on 25 July 1640 and Heber's libel was entered on 10 October; however, proceedings did … so much). Whereupon, your honor made a reference to some gentleman in the country to examine the business; and your …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… were not gentlemen'. When Heighmore answered he was a gentleman of an ancient family, Bennett replied that … into another'. The quarrel arose at the end of an evening's drinking when Mr Thomas Delacourt called Bennett over and asked him to determine a controversy over whether 'a gentleman usher to a great lady were an esquire by his place …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1638 - February 1639 Abstract Henn, serjeant of the king's carriage horse, complained that Chamberlaine had called him … in Holdenby, Northamptonshire, which was Chamberlaine's by right of judgement in the queen's court. He also claimed … parish of St Martins in the Fields. Your petitioner was gentleman of the cariage horse to Prince Henry, and after to …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… December 1638 - December 1639 Abstract The nature of Hide's complaint is unclear, but it was probably another case of … he had been provoked by Hide saying that he was no gentleman and that Hide was a better gentleman. Floyer also resented Hide calling him a boy and a …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Lawrence admitted to having been servant to Hillyard's brother for two years, but denied the allegations and at … 3/102, Petition to Arundel 'The petitioner, being a gentleman of blood, and John Lawrence, a serving man and … by John Lawrence. Sentence / Arbitration 15/1j, Plaintiff's sentence 'John Lawrence did strike Robert Hildiard with a …
29th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Aucher. MR. [CHRISTOPHER] BROOKE reports Sir Edward Herne's bill, with amendments, which twice read. Engrossetur. And [Edward] Alcock's bill, without amendments. E n grossetur. L. 2a. [ Blank] … committee, where he was present, that he said all that a gentleman of this House had said was all lies. Committee …