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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… at the city's quarter sessions in 1638. Arundel took pity on him and allowed further time to prove his gentility (From, … of Arms reported that they had seen no evidence that he or his ancestors were armigerous, although his grandfather … accepted that he was not entitled to bear the coat of arms or use the title of esquire; but the prospect of a …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… upper room of the New Inn at Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on 11 January 1637, Williams had given him the lie, called … to which Williams replied, 'I do not compare with you or your brother', but 'I have brought my hogges to an ill … 1. Was the witness a relative, household servant, tenant or dependent of Stepney's? Were they a gentleman or plebeian? …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… ready furnished'. In addition Sir Richard complained that on 29 December 1634 in Cattistock parish, Dorset, at a public … him as 'Asinum instructum, an asse ready furnished, or words to that effect'. Between November 1634 and January … thereby was the fitter for Sir Richard Strode's service, or words to that effect'. Endorsed 18 April 1635. No …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… 1640 Abstract Style complained that close to midnight on 7 January 1640, at a supper in the Bell Tavern in St … of Common Pleas and Crown Office. Process was granted on 15 February 1640 and Style presented his libel on 1 May. … deposed were said 'without any provocation', at 11pm or midnight 'in a lower room of the house neere the kitchen'. …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… to arrest Cruse for an £8 debt. Process was granted on 16 February 1638 and in November witnesses were being … if so by what degree? Was the witness indebted to Sidenham or his brothers and if so by how much? Was the witness a farmer or tenant to Sidenham or his brothers, and if so for what …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… gent February - May 1640 Abstract Sydenham complained that on 28 November 1639 in the parish of Ninehead Flory, … starving'. He also claimed that Sandford had struck him on the face. Both parties entered bond and a libel was given on 1 May 1640; but no further proceedings survive. Initial …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Ayleworth 638 TEMPLE V AYLEWORTH Thomas Temple of Bourton-on-the-Water, co. Gloucester, LL.D., v Bray Ayleworth of the … he 'was a base fellow and that he was better then myselfe, or any Temple in England, and would mayntayne it with his bloud against me or any Temple in England that durst; and that I durst doe …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… cause 368]. Terrell complained that after evening prayer on the Sunday following Buckinghamshire's Lent assizes, either 19 or 20 March 1637, in Leckhampstead church, Buckinghamshire, … Mr Pollard: for if his dogs had killed any of your sheepe or any other men's sheep and upon the first warning hang his …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… defence in February 1636, but Trenchard won the case and on 7 May 1636 Hargrave was sentenced to pay £20 damages and … and for the purchase and assurance of a gardeyne plot or garden scituate in the parish of St Martins in the … and that he should not cheat me as he had cheated others, or words to that effect. And therefore I do humbly pray Mr …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… a liar. Proceedings were under way by 26 April 1634 and on 3 May there was an extensive hearing at which Turney … the Common Law brought by Turney against Woodden, and all or some of them for very small matters? Were any of the … Had Turney offered to pay Woodden twenty shillings or another sum, for an agreement with Woodden? Did some of …