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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… co. Worcester, gent No date Abstract Chambers, a servant to Thomas, Baron Windsor, complained that the previous … maintained he could procure a certificate from the Officers of Arms that would prove his gentility; however, no … of a gentleman (which title your petitioner is able to justifye, and thereof to procure certificate from the …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1631 in St Matthew's church, Salford Priors, Warwickshire, to commemorate his wife, Margaret and two sons (Photograph: … heir was Sir John Clarke (1605-1680). Although a newcomer to Warwickshire, he served as high sheriff in 1633 and was a … £1500. This was three times his annual income, forcing him to mortgage many of his estates. Edward Palmer of Bidford may …
10th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… [CJ 761; f. 124v] Sabbati , 10 Aprilis 1624 L. 1. An act to enable Vincent Lowe to sell certain lands. L. 1. An act for repairing of the … Sir George Abercromby and [Dr.] John Craig. Committed to: [f. 125] Sir George More Sir Nathaniel Rich Mr. Lewis Mr. …
10th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… f. 32] Mercurii , 10 0 Martii , 21 0 Jacobi L. 2a. An act to enable William, Earl of Hertford, and Sir Francis Seymour, kt., his brother, to sell certain manors and lands for payment of debts and to … of the County Palatine of the Duchy were distinct officers and the possessions distinct. SIR EDWIN SANDYS made …
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… L. 1a. Act against transportation of iron ordnance. And to be read again tomorrow. Motion made about the great want … kingdom. This by Mr. [John] Evelyn's fault. This patent to be delivered in by Mr. Evelyn upon Friday next, … consideration of the want of powder in this realm referred to the committee of grievances. Mr. [John] Evelyn to bring in …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… and that 'he learned nothing by hearing of sermons but to come home and cosen his neighbours'. Process was granted … in the County of Oxon., gent., bearing causeless grudge to your petitioner did about the moneth of August last at … was a cozener and that he is joined with his man to cosen him Barber; and that he learned nothing by hearing …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… walled town. Abstract Coffin was 'accounted and reputed to be a souldier' since he had served as a lieutenant on the … their differences on the spot, and had since drunk healths to each other at several meetings in Devon and at Blackwell Hall in London. Those present testified to the fact that the morning after the incident Stephens had …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… in conflict over parochial office-holding. Wigg was said to have borne a grudge against Collin for opposing him in the … in a suit against Collin. Wigg himself had pretensions to gentility, basing his claim on a coat of arms painted on a … which he told his fellow grocer, James Holiwell, belonged to him and his family. On the strength of this he said that …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1637, together with the Bishop of Ely, he wrote letters to Landen. He maintained that Landen read one of the letters … it 'a base letter', 'from a base fountaine', and 'fitter to be sent to footemen then to gentlemen'. Process was granted on 15 …
11th March 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… Eliz., An act for assurance of the yearly rent of £82 10s. to the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and his successors … manors, lands, tenements and hereditaments thereby assured to Edward Fisher, esq., and his heirs. L. 1a. [George] … bill with amendments, which twice read. Upon question, to be engrossed. MR. CHANCELLOR EXCHEQUER reports. Had been …