Cases before the Committee: January 1651

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January 1651

Claimant on the Estate of Simon Norton, Co. Northampton.

1 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
John Tarran, of Moulton, co. Northampton, pleads that he disbursed moneys as bailiff to Simon Norton, who was slain in the King's army, after causing petitioner to be pillaged. because he would not engage on that side against Parliament. Norton's estate being sequestered for his delinquency, gave his wife and children nearly 100l. to save them from starving; begs an order to Edward Worley, of Dodford, co. Northampton, to pay him 70l. out of 12 tons of oads [oats?], by Worley detained and concealed, being worth 160l., which was part of Norton's estate. 121 533
1 Jan. 1651. Referred to the County Committee. 10 315

Edward Smith, Son of Katherine Smith, Widow (late), London.

Vol. G No. or P.
1 Jan. 1651. He desires to be admitted tenant of the tenement held by his mother in Clevedon, Somerset, late the Earl of Bristol's. 118 389
1 Jan. County Committee to proceed according to instructions. 10 317

John Wytham, or Witham, Cliff, Co. York, Recusant.

Vol. G No. or P.
1 Jan. 1651. Complains that his whole estate has lately been taken over his head by — Swaine, and begs that the lease may not be confirmed. Was sequestered as a delinquent, though 70 years old, concerning a train-band horse forced from him in the beginning of the war by the Earl of Cumberland. Has appealed against sequestration, and his cause is ready for hearing before the Barons of Exchequer. Is likely to be turned out of his manion-house, his only place of habitation, and has a great charge of children and grandchildren. Will give security for the rents. 131 275
L.C.C. 163 471 1 Jan. Referred to the County Committee. 10 317
5 Jan. 1654. Wytham begs to contract for 2/3 of his estate on the Recusants' Act of 21 Oct. 1653. 131 295
5 Jan. Referred to Reading. 26 4
Claimant on the Estate.
NOTE 153 360
L.C.C. &D. 111 223
–227
153 357,
358, 361		 18 June 1651. Wm. Prescott, of Darlington, co. Durham, begs discharge of sequestration on land in Bondgate, in Darlington, purchased of Richard Oswald, of Consley, whereof he had made a lease to Thomas Barnes, of Darlington, deceased, for 9 years from Ladyday 1642, in consideration of which Barnes covenanted to pay John Witham 20l. a year during the said term. Two thirds are sequestered for Witham's recusancy, though the lease expired last March. 111 207
213
18 June. Referred to the County Committee 14
111		 169
215
L.C.C. & D.
& D. 111 217
–219
153 533
–536
R.111 211		 22 April 1652. Prescott begs an order for the County Committee to examine Richard Oswald, and whether he stood seized in trust for the said Mr. Witham, and to examine petitioner, whether the estate was conveyed to him in trust for Witham, and whether, at the time of the said purchase, he knew of any trust for him. 111 205
22 April. The County Committee to examine witnesses and certify. 16 338
21 Oct. Order for the County Committees of York and Durham to examine Witham and Barnes, and certify; meantime, petitioner is to pay the rent to the use of the State. 19 1037
L.C.C.153 537
& D. 153 537
–539		 10 Aug. 1653. Prescott's request for a hearing of the returns granted, the sequestration discharged, and arrears allowed from the date of the petition. 19
111		 1011
209

Michael Barnes, Fordington, Dorset.

2 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 719
NOTE 220 723		 Compounds for delinquency in the first war, for which his estate was secured 6 Dec. 1650. He was discharged by the Committee for Prisoners in Sept. 1645. 220 722
R. 220 717 7 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 32l. 12 85
1 June 1652. Query by the County Committee of Dorset, whether the money received as composition for his personal estate should not be returned to him, he having formerly compounded for it with the County Committee, but it was resequestered with his real estate. 258 53
15 June. Order that it be allowed him, if really received 30 47

Henry Fowler, Hampton, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 859
R. 220 855		 2 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound for residing in the King's quarters in the beginning of the wars, not being sequestered. 220 858
21 Jan. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 8s. 4d. 12 100

Thomas Panton, London.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 961
P.R. 12 84
R. 220 957		 2 Jan. 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, for adhering to the King in both wars. 220 850
R.220 957 4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 6s. 8d. 12 110

Thomas Robins, Haresfield, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 851 2 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound, though not sequestered, yet fearing he is sequestrable for being induced to reside in the late King's quarters in the beginning of the wars. Notes as referred to Reading. 220 850
R. 220 847 21 Jan. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 5s. 12 100
7 Jan. 1652. A petition (missing) referred to Brereton to report 15 172

Robert Sherburne, St. Dunstan's-in-the-West, Middlesex.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 967
P.R. 12 84
R. 220 963		 2 Jan. 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, for adhering to the King in both wars. 220 966
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 26l. 8s. 12 110

Robert Owre, Faversham, Kent.

3 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
C. 32 14 The County Committee report that they sequestered him on a deposition given that he drank to the health of King Charles, and confusion to the Roundheads, and tried to rescue James Greenstreet, who was ordered before the Council of State. 158 160
161

Richard Hargreave, Martin's-in-the-Fields, Middlesex.

7 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 884
P.R. 12 85
R. 220 881		 Compounds, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. 220 886
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 7l. 12 200
31 Aug. Note of a saving to compound for goods value 20l., for which he is in suit with John Peirce. 12 519
22 Nov. 1653. Begs to compound for a debt of 20l. owing him by John Peirce, for which he had a saving. 90 850
22 Nov. Referred to Reading 12 579

Robert Kirk, Blaisdon, Co. Gloucester.

8 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
Begs discharge of his supposed delinquency. About 1644, some of the County Committee, on bare supposition, voted him a delinquent. During all the troubles, adhered to Parliament, and lent a great sum on the Public Faith to the garrison of Gloucester. 96 225
8 Jan. 1651. The County Committee to certify when he was first sequestered, &c. 10
96		 330
237
14 Jan. 1652. He begs a copy of their return. Noted in short hand, not to be given before the County Commissioners have certified the Committee for Compounding 96 239

Ant. Latus, Beck, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 150 449 8 Jan. 1651. Complains that his goods are seized by the County Committee on a charge of delinquency, from which he can clear himself. Begs a copy of his charge, leave to examine witnesses, and an order to the County Committee to certify the examinations. 99 562
8 Jan. Order to the County Committee to examine and certify 10 332
150 411
150 411
415,
435–443		 17 Jan. His estates in co. Lancaster seized by the County Committee. 254 25
27 Jan. They report that they have seized 500l. more of his goods 150 411
25 Nov. Latus having made no address to the Committee for Compounding, he is to be sequestered. 30 210
C. 16 171 24 March 1652. The County Committee state that they presume that the will be discharged on the Act of Pardon, not being sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651. 257 103
C. 32 18
99 565
-569		 21 April. Latus requests his discharge, not being then sequestered 99 563
1 June. Discharged accordingly 16 480

Francis Lund, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Middlesex.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 866
P.R. 12 87
R. 220 863		 8 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound on his own discovery for attending his master, the Earl of Newport, at Oxford, whilst it was a garrison for the King. 220 868
21 Jan. Fine at 1/6, 2l. 12 100

Simon Musgrave, Plumpton, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 Jan. 1651. Begs allowance of 1/5 of his estate, worth 60l. a year, sequestered for his delinquency in the first and second wars. Is not able to make any composition by reason of his poverty. Granted. 105
10		 453
331

Claimants on the Estate of Mary Pearse, Trenowth, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 Jan. 1651. Wm. Williams and Thos. Oppy, of St. Ervan, Cornwall, complain that they are dispossessed of a message and lands in St. Ervan, leased to them 8 Car. by Peter Jenkin, of Higher St. Columb, for 99 years, if John, Thomas. or Elizabeth Pearse lived so long, for which lease they paid 800l. Have peaceably enjoyed the same ever since, except when, in 15 Car., John Spry, under-sheriff of the county, seized and sold their goods as the goods of Mary Pearse, and for her recusancy, for which, on their complaint in the Exchequer, Spry was committed to the Fleet, and required to pay 91l. 10s., and 20s. costs; but the County Committee have lately sequestered their estates, pretending that Mary and John Pearse, being Popish recusants, were seized thereof. 131 554
L.C.C. 149 367
C. 32 226		 8 Jan. Referred to Reading and the County Committee 10
131		 329
559
25 March. A later petition (missing) referred to the County Committee 14 59

Claimant on the Estate of Wilfrid Irton, or Ireton (late), Threlkeld, Cumberland.

9 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Matilda Irton, his widow, petitions the County Committee to free her estate, she being left with a charge of small children, and her husband greatly indebted. He had but an estate for life, the remainder in herself. With note by the County Committee certifying her husband's death in November 1650, and referring her to the Committee for Compounding. 95 484
11 Feb 1651. She begs discharge, with arrears of profits from her husband's death, of the rectory of Isell, &c., which, —after a long Chancery suit between her husband and herself, plaintiffs, and Wm. Lawson and Wilfrid, now Sir Wilfrid Lawson, and others, defendants, — was decreed 1 Charles to plaintiffs for life; the Lawsons were also to pay to their use 1,580l., and lands to be purchased therewith, to be settled upon them for life, and entailed on their son, &c. A messuage in Threlkeld and lands were accordingly purchased of John (now Sir John) Lowther, and so settled, but all the said premises are sequestered for delinquency of her husband, who is dead. 95 482
D. 95 486
R. 95 475		 11 Feb. Referred to Brereton 95
10		 480
396
2 July. She begs a speedy hearing of Brereton's report before the Committee, she and her children having been hitherto maintained by the help of their friends and by credit, both which now fail, by reason of the great delay in taking off the sequestration. With deposition annexed by Thos. Wharton, that he knows the petitioner and her children, and that they are in very great want and misery, by reason of the sequestration. 95 472
9 July. Petition for hearing renewed. Having neither 1/5 nor any allowance, they are ready to starve. 95 473
[6] Aug. Petition for hearing renewed for herself and 12 children and grandchildren. She has not whereby to subsist, and to put bread into the heads of her numerous and necessitous family, except by the expectation that her right appearing, the Committee for Compounding would ere this have allowed the same. 95 478
6 Aug. Claim allowed, with arrears since 15 Nov. 1650. 14 244

John Richards, alias Anhey, Gunwallow, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
R. C. 10 337 9 Jan. 1651. Begs the heads of the charge against him, and leave to examine witnesses, being sequestered without cause. 113 1061
25 March. The County Committee certify that it was on a false information that he was sequestered by the late County Committee. 113
149		 1057
585
18 June. He renews his petition for discharge 113 1055
18 June. If the petition is true, the County Committee are to discharge the sequestration. 14 168

Claimants on the Estate of Thos. Rutter, Mawdesley, Co. Lancaster.

10 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Rich. Nelson, jun., of Croston, Lancaster, petitions that the estate of Thos. Rutter is conveyed to him, being a house worth 20s. a year, but 2/3 are sequestered for Rutter's recusancy. Begs to compound for the 2/3. 107 625
10 Jan. 1651. The County Committee certify—on a petition (missing) of Eliz. Rutter, widow, touching a 30 years' lease of her husband's estate, —that he was possessed of a small cottage with 1½ acres of land, which was sequestered for his recusancy, but Elizabeth, his widow, who was ever a good Protestant, has five children, all likely to starve unless the sequestration be taken off. 160 583
[This petition was referred to the County Committee 17 Dec. 1650, G. 10, 277, but this reference was overlooked. The case should bear date 17 Dec. 1650.]
7 May 1651. Request on her behalf for its discharge. Granted 114
14		 1248
108

Rob. Agberowe, alias Townsend, London.

14 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 935
P.R. 12 92
R. 220 931		 Begs to compound, having adhered to the King's party under the Earl of Holland. 220 933
4 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 110

Thos. Bennett, Babraham, Co. Cambridge.

Vol. G No. or p.
14 Jan. 1651. The County Committee ordered to sequestered him on depositions that he supplied horses, arms, and money for the King. 30 79
D. 239 13 Feb. He begs a copy of the charge against him, his estate being seized and secured. 67 564
13 Feb. The County Commissioners are to give him the heads of his charge, and to examine and cross-examine witnesses. 14 7

Thos. Bricket, Shenfield, Berks.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 941
P.R. 12 93
R. 220 937		 14 Jan. 1651. Compounds for delinquency in the first war, though his estate is neither sequestered nor secured, but he is informed against before the Committee for Advance of Money, and wishes to save trouble and expenses in prosecuting his appeal. 220 939
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 12l. 18s. 8d. 12 110

Chris. Dobson, Dufton, Westmoreland.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 150 397 14 Jan. 1651. The County Committee for Cumberland send up depositions about his being in arms against Parliament, and imprisoning for a debt of 100l. a gentleman whom they wish to release on security, if Dobson is a delinquent. 150 399
4 Feb. The proof being clear, the debt is to be secured, and also the rest of his estate, but no bond can be taken as security till Dobson is adjudged a delinquent. 30 125

Edw. Ellison, York, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 920
P.R. 12 93
R. 220 916		 14 Jan. 1651. Compounds for delinquency in the first war, not being sequestered. 220 919
28 Jan. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 105

Rich. Guildford, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 791
P.R. 12 92
R. 220 787		 14 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered for delinquency in the first war. 220 790
16 Jan. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 92
96

Claimants on the Estate of Marmaduke, or Sir Marmaduke Royden, or Rawdon, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
14 Jan. 1651. Rich. Hurdman and Wm. Greene, executors of Fras. Hurdman, merchant of London, required to pay within 14 days the 800l. in their hands owing to Sir Marmaduke Royden, delinquent, by Francis Hurdman. 10 341
26 Feb. 1651. Edward (sic) Hurdman and Wm. Greene state that on balancing accounts, they find Royden is indebted to the testator, and pray that the informer may prove his charge. 93 442
26 Feb. Order accordingly, and the petitioners are to account with the auditor of the Committee for Compounding for what they have in their hands of Sir Marmaduke Royden's. 14
93		 30
439
11 April and 3 June. Col. Rob. Manwaring summoned to answer touching the same. 14 80, 145
10 July. Parliament Order that the 400l., with interest, amounting in all to 655l., duer from Sir Marmaduke Royden, delinquent, deceased, to Sir Edmund Wright, Alderman of London, deceased, be paid to Sir James Harrington, as administrator and son-in-law of Sir Edmund, it being part of a legacy given to the wife of Sir James, out of the personal estate of the said Royden. 94 717
719
10 July. The Committee for Compounding order the County Committee of London to certify what estate of Royden's is under sequestration, and their receipts therefrom. 14 200
28 Aug. On motion of Sir James Harrington to be paid the 189l. 7s. 2d. paid in out of Royden's rents in London, leased to him by the Armourers' Company, it not appearing to the Committee for Compounding that they have power to pay it by the order of Parliament, which extends only to the personal state, they request him to apply to Parliament to extend their order to the rents. 14 263
5 Sept. The treasurers ordered to pay Harrington the 189l. 7s. 2d., on security of his own bond to repay it in case Parliament allows it not. 15 8
16 Sept. Order renewed for payment by Hurdman and Greene of the money in their hands, otherwise the Committee for Compounding will seize and secure it. 15 20
16 Sept. The County Committee of Worcester are enjoined to serve this order. 15 20
15 Oct. The account of Hurdman and Greene referred to Auditor Sherwin; Sir James Harrington to have liberty to take exceptions. 15
93		 49
445
7 Nov. Hurdman and Greene to pay in 14 days [altered to one month] 559l. 3s. 1½d., as due to the State from Sir Marmaduke Royden, and forfeit for his delinquency. 15 76
14 Nov. Harrington requests Moyer to move the rest of the Committee for Compounding to make the limit of their order 28, not 14 days, as Greene and Hurdman would spend 14 days in coming and going before they could raise the money. 94 715
ACCTS. 93 448
449
L. 93 452
D. 93 454
C. 93 443		 26 Dec. On Sir James Harrington's motion that as Greene and Hurdman have paid in 475l. 1s. 10d., he may receive it according to the Order of Parliament of 10 July 1651, and that Greene and Hurdman may have three months longer for payment of the residue, the treasurers are ordered to pay Sir James the said 475l. 1s. 10d., and Greene and Hurdman are to pay the remaining 84l. 1s. 3d. by 21 Jan. 1652. 15 156
27 Jan. 1652. Paid, and discharged ordered 15 222
P.R. 14 23
63 932
C. 63 935
R. 63 929		 21 Feb. 1651. The Armourers' Company of London beg discharge of rents amounting to 53l. a year in All Saints', Barking, leased by them in 1626 to Marmaduke Rawdon, and sequestererd for his delinquency. 63 927
933
10 April. Granted the 53l. a year, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649. 14 78
Lessees and Purchasers of the Estates.
O. 162 531
C. 32 52		 18 Feb. 1652. Confirmation of a lease for 7 years at 16l. to Wm. Thomas of a house in Milk Street, St. Giles-in-the-Fields, sequestered from Sir Marmaduke Royden. 30 258
O.T.T. 145 41 23 March. Discharge from sequestration of 2 houses, St. Gilesin-the-Fields, Middlesex, forfeited by Royden, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Rich. Page. 16 187
O.T.T. 145 39 29 June. Like discharge for 2 houses, 9 cottages, and a bowling green, St. Giles-in-the-Fields, bought by Tobias Knowles for Edw. Middleton. 16 536
O.T.T. 145 43 6 July. Like discharge of the White Horse and 13 other houses, Allballows, Barking, London, bought by Rob. Uthwat and Thos. Abrahall. 16 536
O.T.T. 145 35 27 Nov. Like discharge of houses, &c., St. Giles-in-the-Fields, Middlesex, bought by Jane Pearson, Widow. 18 807

Thos. Fairfax, Covent Garden, Middlesex.

15 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 973
P.R. 12 95
R. 220 969		 Compounds, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the second war. 220
12		 972
95
110
4 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 2l. 5s. 12 110

Wm. Howard, Bookham, Surrey.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 985
P.E. 12 93
R. 220 981		 15 Jan. 1651. Compounds for delinquency in assisting the forces raised against Parliament, his estate never having been sequestered. 220 982
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 110

Sir Hamond Lestrange, and Hamond, his Son, Upwell, Isle of Ely, Cambridge, and Hunstanton, and Ringstead, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 221 481
P.E. 221 483
R. 221 481		 15 Jan. 1651. Hamond petitions that he was in King's Lynn at its surrender to the Earl of Manchester, and thought those articles should have freed him from seuquestration, he was sequestered in 1649, and appealed to the Barous of Exchequer, before whom his cause still depends. Begs leave to compound. 221 485
R. 136 27 15 and 28 Jan. Referred to Reading 12 95
103
6 March. Fine at 1/6, 105l. 12 158
PASS 136 17 12 Aug. He complains that though he was in the Articles of King's Lynn, being there on its surrender, he lately had his real estate sequestered, and his personal estate, value 220l., sold by the Norfolk Committee, though most of it was gifts to his children. Begs discharge and repayment. 136 23
C. 136 29 12 Aug. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 14 252
17 Sept. He complains that though he has paid his fine and got his discharge, the County Committee claim payment to themselves of the rents of his estate in Upwell and also at St. Giles, co. Cambridge. 136 25
17 Sept. The Cambridge Committee to certify why they do not discharge the estate. 15 23
9 Oct. 1651. He begs his rents on security, having no maintenance for himself and family, and leave to defend himself, if there be any charge against him. Noted for the Norfolk Commissioners to certify,"and an order of explanation to go, if not formerly adjudged or sequestered." 239 2
4 Nov. Order that he and others concerned enjoy their estates on security, pending a decision about those who surrendered on Lynn Articles. 15 71
D. 136 19 26 Nov. Case referred to Parliament, as the Articles of King's Lynn cannot be found in the records of Parliament. 15 101
23 Dec. He begs leave to enjoy the benefit of the order of 4 November. Granted. 136
15		 21
151
L.C.C. 258 48 2 June 1652. On inquiry by the Norfolk Committee for directions, the Committee for Compounding order that the estates of Sir Hamond I'Estrange and Hamond his son are to be kept sequestered till further order. 30 294

Edw. Wortley, Yatcomb, Isle of Wight.

16 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 797
P.R. 12 96
R. 220 793		 Begs to compound, being sequestrable, though never sequestered. 220 796
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 98

Sir George Churdleigh, Bart., Aston, Devon.

18 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee report that the have informations against him, but not yet ready to present. 152 145
28 March 1651. They state that they have examined witnesses on his appeal, but more evidence has to be brought. 151 563
24 May. They report that he declines to take the engagement, and that after much time spent on his case, he desires further time still. 152 28
C. 32 9 30 July. The Committee for Compounding inform the County Committee that they have not, as supposed, favoured Chudleigh further than by giving him leave to cross-examine the witnesses against him,—a favour granted to all. 30 36

Claimant on the Estate of Sir John Wolstenholme, (fn. 1) London.

19 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L. 63 874 Phineas Andrews, merchant, begs orders to Wm. Harvey, sequestrator for co. Lincoln, to pay him the rents in his hands received from Sir John Wolstenholme's estate during sequestration. They were granted by Parliament to John Rolles for a debt, this being unpaid when the sequestration was discharged, pettitioner paid the debt, on assignment of all the arrears of rents in the tenants' hands already collected, and paid 1,500l. as Sir John's 20th part, but Harvey retains the money. 63 875
29 Jan. 1651. Order that Harvey account with the auditor for his receipts, in order that satisfaction may be given to the petitioner according to justice. 10 375
25 Feb. Order upon Andrews' petition (missing) that Harvey is to account with the auditor for his receipts out of the estate of Sir John Wolstenholme, in order that just satisfaction may be given to Andrews. 14 26

William Blundell, Little Crosby, Co. Lancaster, and the Claimants on his Estate.

21 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Anne Blundell, his wife, begs for herself and 7 children 1/5 of her husband's sequestered estate. 69 512
21 Jan. 1651. Granted with arrears 10 351
15 Feb. 1653. She and her 7 children beg that if Wm. Blundell applies to compound for his manor of Little Crosby, &c., settled on him in 1631 by his grandfather, Wm. Blundell, with reversion to petitioners, they may be allowed to prove their title, Wm. Blundell having only a life interest therein. 69 510
P.R. 225 777
D. 225 781
R. 225 783
R.C. 25 194
225 767
I.& D. 161 121
–126
225 771
–776
R. 225 765		 15 Feb. Referred to the County Committee 17 669
9 June. Wm. Blundell being in the last Act for Sale, and his estate surveyed and returned, begs to compound for 2/3 of it. 69
225		 508
779
12 July. Fine at 2/6, 31l. 4s. 225 784
7 Sept. Begs leave to prove a life interest granted by his father, Nich. Blundell, to Margery Coney, on his lands in Ditton, in order to a reduction of the seconds ½ of the fine, which was set as for lands in possession. 69
225		 507
769
7 Sept. County Committee to examine and certify 25
225		 194
767
Purchaser of the Estate.
15 May 1655. Gilbert Crouch, of London, having purchased lands, &c., in Ditton, co. Lancaster, sequestered from Wm. Blundell, begs possession of a portion thereof as detailed, which are detained by the County Committee for the recusancy of the tenants, and of a portion come to him by death of those who had a life interest therein. 77 492
15 May. The County Committee to examine and certify 27 386
19 June. Petition renewed, to include a tenement in Ditton, omitted from the former petition. 77 489
19 June. The County Committee to certify thereon also 27 420

Soldiers Of Bradford, Leeds, and other Towns, Co. York.

22 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
REC. 239 4 Rob. Matthew, for the soldiers, petitions that they have served Parliament under Lord Fairfax, and on their petition for arrears, they were granted, by Parliament Order of 7 Aug. 1648 given, 3,000l. out of discoveries of undervalues or concealed estates [see p. 127]. Begs that the fine of Wm. Armitage, of Topcliffe, co. York, by them discovered to be a delinquent, may be paid to them. 239
135		 3
247
9 April 1651. Order in Parliament, —on Mr. Robinson's report from the Committee of the Northern Association of the list of the said soldiers, and that Captains Adam Ayre and Robert Matthew, and 2 others, are appointed to receive the 3,000l. from Haberdashers' Hall to pay the soldiers,—that the clerk sign the list, and that the money be paid to the persons appointed by the said Committee. 1
135
239		 234
249
5
17 Sept. Matthew having received the first moiety, 250l., of Armitage's fine, and 100l. of the latter moiety, which he has given to poor women whose husbands are in Scotland, begs that the remainder may be received and disposed of, as Armitage can get no abatement upon review, and for that, as his fine is not confirmed, his bond may be delivered up. 239 6
15 Oct. The order on Matthew's former petition being lost, he begs a fresh order. 103 863
15 Oct. Armitage's fine being confirmed, he is to pay the latter 250l. in 6 weeks, and the County Committee's treasurers are to pay it to Matthew. 15
239		 49
7
4 June 1653. The 342 soldiers petition the Council of State for payment of the 2,500l. unpaid of the 3,000l. ordered them, and of 7,534l. 2s. 8d. due to them in addition to the 3,000l. In pursuance of the Parliament Order of 7 Aug. 1648, they entered the names of divers concealed delinquents, which would have yielded more than 3,000l.; but being in service in Scotland, and the way of discoveries tedious, they have only received 500l., most of which has been spent in prosecution. In Jan. 1652, the Committee for Compounding, on their discovery, adjudged one Richardson a delinquent. His composition would have amounted to 1,400l., but by reason of the Act of Oblivion, they were deprived of that and other discoveries. 135 239
245
C. 32 274
135 241,
251, 253
R. 239 9
D. 135 255		 4 June. Order in Council to the Committee for Compounding to examine as to the 7,534l. 2s. 8d., and if satisfied of the claim, to allow them to proceed in discoveries. 135
239		 237
8
30 June. The registrar to certify and Sherwin to report 25
135		 110
243
28 July. The sum of 9,428l. 4s. 7d. appearing due by the auditor's report, the petitioners are ordered to make discoveries towards their satisfaction. 19
239		 1107
10
1 Feb. 1654. The soldiers petition the Protector, being informed of the expiration of the power of the Committee for Compounding. They hoped for relief by the Act of 7 Oct. 1653 for accounts and clearing of the public debts, but the Commissioners named in the Act are not authorized to allow their discoveries. Beg that they may be so authorized, and that the persons formerly appointed by Parliament may be authorized to receive the money and to pay it to petitioners. Noted as referred to Council. 239 11
5 April. A Committee of Council report that, the Committee for Compounding having certified 9,428l. 4s. 7d. to be due to petitioners, the one moiety thereof should be paid them upon such discoveries as they shall make, and the other moiety presented to the next Parliament, among the other public debts of the nation. 239 12
14 April. Order in Council accordingly I75 248
25 Dec. 1655. On complaint on their receiving no benefit, because no one is appointed to receive their discoveries, order in Council that the Treasury Commissioners receive them. 176 438

William Lewis, D.D., Llanddywe, Co. Merioneth, and the Lessees of his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 252 45
L.C.C. 167 379
89 863
D. 89 860		 22 Jan. 1651. John Hobbs, of Longwood, Hants, begs allowance of his title to the lease of the impropriate parsonage of Owslebury, Hants, bought in 15 Car. of the master and brethren of the Hospital of St. Cross, near Winchester, now sequestered for delinquency of Dr. Wm. Lewis. Is unconscious of committing any action against Parliament. 89 869
22 Jan. Referred to the County Committee 10 358
22 April. He begs reference of their return to counsel. Granted 89
14		 857
852
90
D. 89 861
R. 89 853
–856
L.C.C. 167 383
O. 167 381		 8 July. On return from the County Committee of an order of the Committee for Plundered Ministers of 8 May 1651,—requiring Mayor and Cromwell, justices of peace for co. Hants, to appoint a receiver of the money belonging to the rectory in the tenants' hands, and in the hands of [John] Woodman, steward of the said hospital, and of the selection by them of Richard Osgood, of Bitterne, Hants, as receiver,—the County Committee are ordered to pay all rents received to the said Osgood. 14
108		 195
677
H. 14 150
NOTE 108 679
D. 108 675		 31 July 1651. On report of Brereton and hearing of counsel for Hobbs, and for the master of St. Cross' Hospital, and hearing of Ant. Goslin, who was steward under Dr. Lewis when Woodman entered on the said impropriation—order that all parties be left to their course at law, and upon the determination of the suit, such of them to be heard as shall address the Committee for Compounding. Meanwhile the tenants are to have the parsonage, paying their rent to the hospital, the surplus to remain in the hands of the County Committee. 14
89		 235
867
22 June 1652. Upon judgment at law, the Committee for Compounding allow Hobbs' claim, and order the tenants to pay the rents to him, unless they shew cause in 10 days. 16 575
L.C.C. 252 45 29 April 1651. Dr. Wm. Lewis complains that, notwithstanding he paid his proportion of the general fine on North Wales for delinquency, and was not specially excepted by the Act, yet he is sequestered. Begs discharge, or certificate from the County Committee of the grounds of sequestration. 135 622
L.C.C. 164 339 29 April. Referred to Brereton and to the Commissioners of North Wales. 14 98, 99
C. 32 191
33 283		 28 Jan. 1653. He petitions the Committee for relief on Articles of War, for an order to the Committee for Compounding to be admitted to compound on Cxford Articles for an estate of 20l. a year in Bryn y Voile, co. Merioneth, in the last Act for Sale, fallen to him by the death of his mother in 1647, and not sequestered till May 1650, the Committee for Compounding now denying him admission thereto. 135 589
Was allowed, by certificate of the Lord-General, on the surrender of Oxford, to go beyond seas within six months, in pursuance whereof he obtained the Speaker's pass in Aug. 1646, to embark at Rye or Dover, which he did. Has since lived in France in prosecution of some studies, without connection with any opponent of the Commonwealth. Begs stay of sale.
28 Jan. The Committee for Compounding are to certify if he has forfeited the benefit of his Articles. 135 587
26 July. The said Committee reply that he is the same person as compounded 29 April 1651, and is returned from co. Hants as late master of St. Cross, a delinquent, and under sequestration 1 Dec. 1651. 25 143
P.E. 226 299
P.R. 25 196
226 303
R. 226 297
P.E. 24 1130		 9 Sept. Being referred by the Committee for relief on Articles of War 17 August last to the Committee for Compounding, to compound for his estate on Oxford Articles, he begs to compound accordingly. 135
226		 591
301
28 Sept. Fine at 1/10, 56l. 3s. 12 568
28 Sept. If the lease of Lewis' estate made by the County Committee is not confirmed, it is to be made void; on his petition to be admitted to compound for certain books and goods, not yet disposed of to the use of the State, they are to be valued. 12 568
28 Sept. His sequestration suspended, he having paid or secured his fine. 24 1127
R. 135 585 4 Jan. 1654. The lease of his estate made void, it being let at an undervalue to Humphrey Jones, and not confirmed. 25 279
25 March. The full fine being paid, his estate discharged 24 1161
24 Nov. He begs an order to the County Committee to repay him the rents which they have received since his payment of the first moiety of his fine. 135 576
24 Nov. 1654. Order that Dr. Lewis be repaid all arrears since 28 Sept. 1653 out of any sequestration money in hand. 27 174
5 Dec. On complaint that the tenant refuses Dr. Lewis possession of the estate, the tenant is summoned before the Committee for Compounding. 27
135		 193
574
C. 33 405 16 Jan. 1655. Dr. Lewis begs discharge on the Act of Pardon of four old feather-beds, valued at 9l., which the County Committee of Hants have seized since his discharge. They were not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 135 577
16 Jan. The feather-beds are to be delivered up to petitioner 27 254
3 July. On motion to reinforce the order of 24 Nov. 1654, and on hearing Humphrey Jones' counsel alleging that he purchased Dr. Lewis' estate of the trustees at Drury House, the County Committee are ordered to forbear meddling therewith, the sequestration being discharged, and to repay what rents they have received since 28 Sept. 1653 to the tenant. 29 1
17 July. On Dr. Lewis' motion, the order of 3 July revoked, and a rehearing appointed. 29 24
24 July. The County Committee are to pay to Dr. Lewis what they have of the year's rents due Michaelmas 1653. 29 41
Purchasers of the Estate.
O.T.T. 135 571 15 July 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Toxteth Park, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Lewis, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Jeffrey Fleetwood. 18 907
O.T.T. 135 569 11 June 1654. Like discharge of houses in Llanenddwyn and Landdywe, co. Merioneth, bought for Hum. Jones. 18 950

Mary, or Ellen Singleton, Widow of Thos. Singleton, Scales, Co. Lancaster, Recusant.

Vol. G No. or p.
22 Jan. 1651. Mary, widow of Thomas Singleton, begs 1/3 of the small estate left her, which is sequestered for her recusancy only, to maintain her family. 117 626
22 Jan. Granted with arrears from Dec. 1649, if sequestered for recusancy only. 10 355
16 July. She begs allowance of a rent-charge of 14l. a year reserved on sale by her husband, 12 Charles, of Scales House and other lands in Torrisholme, Goosnargh, &c., to John Bradshaw, recusant and delinquent; it has been continued to her by the late Commissioners, but the present Commissioners refusing it, she is like to starve, having no other means. 117 633
D. 158 597
–599
117 647
–650
L. 117 645
158 595		 16 July. County Commissioners to certify. 14 206
14 July. Petition renewed, signed Ellen singleton, for an order to the County Commissioners to examine, and to counsel to report. Granted. 117
643,
16		 629,
641
691
13 Aug. 1653. Order in the Committee for Removing Obstructions, allowing Mary Singleton's claim to an annuity of 20l., of which she has received nothing since it was sequestered for her recusancy in 1649. 117 613
L.C.C. 158 607
I. & L.
D. 158 603
–606
C. 117 651
33 343
R. 117 635		 18 Nov. Her petition renewed for the annuity of 20l. 117 615
18 Nov. County Commissioners to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 25 178
4 May 1654. Order on his report allowing 2 annuities of 14l. and 6l. on Bradshaw's estate, with arrears, since the payment was first stayed, or since 24 Dec. 1649. 23 1603

Claimant on the Estate of Edward, Lord Herbert [of Chirbury ?].

23 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Order upon the petition (missing) of Martha Sandford, spinster, —for allowance of 1/3 of the annuity of 20l. granted to her by Edward, Lord Herbert, in 1635, which the Barons of Exchequer allowed in 1649;—that she be allowed 1/3, with arrears, unless cause be shown to the contrary within a month. 10 361

John Long, Hawe, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 171 205
C. 32 10		 23 Jan. 1651. Being lord of the manor of Kelways and Titherton [? Tytherington], Wilts, which he has held 6 years, and been well-affected, serving Parliament both in martial and civil offices, complains that the County Committee have the last mouth secured Kelways manor and mill. Begs that they may be ordered to show cause, and he maintained in his rights. 98 857
23 Jan. The County Committee to certify 10 364
16 May. A petition (missing) referred to Brereton 14 126
Claimant on the Estate.
C. 117 1167 5 March 1651. Vincent Smith begs to be continued tenant of a farm, fulling mills, and lands in Kelways, Wilts, from which, after being tenant nearly 20 years to Thomas and Robt. Long, he has been ejected, they being of the King's party, and petitioner having suffered damage to the amount of 1,000l. through their means, for his affection to Parliament. They have not compounded, nor are able to satisfy petitioner for his losses. 117 1166
L.C.C. 171 205 5 March. County Committee to certify the value of the farm, mills, &c., and let them according to instructions. 14 38
[13 May 1651.] Petition renewed. Pleads that he set forth 2 men in the Parliament's service, and is now like to be frustrated of enjoying the said farm by John Long, a near kinsman of Thomas and Robt. Long. 117 1163
13 May. Referred to Brereton 14 115
L.C.C. 256 34
239 13		 2 July. Smith offering as much rent as John Long, and being a man well-affected, and having suffered much loss for the Parliament, as is signified by a letter from the Lord-General, is admitted tenant at 70l. a year. 14 189
14 Nov. Order confirmed 30 465

Chris. Mickleton, Durham, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or p.
23 Jan. 1651. His case being before the Barons of Exchequer, and he requesting the County Committee to report it to the Committee for Compounding, they state that they noted him a delinquent incapable of his office of under-sheriff, and sequestered his estate. 239 14
17 Feb. The barons on appeal having ordered his discharge, the Committee for Compounding confirm the order. 16 19

Alex. Potter, Manchester, Co. Lancester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 949
P.R. 12 93
R. 220 945		 23 Jan. 1651. Compounds, not being sequestered, but fearing he may be liable for something said or done in the late wars. 220 948
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 4l. 5s. 12 110

Claimants on the Estate of Sir Richard Tempest, Bart., Stella, Co. Durham.

27 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Request by Thos. Davison, kinsman of John Rushworth, and by Gilb. Crouch, for an order for 1/5 of Sir R. Tempest's lands, for Thomas and Richard, his children, with arrears if possible. The estate is all in lands and collieries in co. Durham. 122 28
29 Jan. 1651. The children petition for an order to the County Committee to pay them 1/5, being young and destitute. Granted. 122
10		 29
372

Thos. Cresheld, or Creswell, Sen., Church Honiborn, Co. Worcester.

Dr. Roberts, Hambledon, Bucks.

28 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Letter, depositions, and orders, to prove that Cresheld armed a man for the King's service, and that he holds Church Honiborn Farm, value 600l. a year, part of which belongs to Dr. Roberts, and part to Anne, widow of Rich. Powell, of Forest Hill, co. Oxon. Also that Roberts maintained a soldier for the King and rode in the cavalry, and on approach of the Parliament forces, sent away his horse, and left home. 171 493
–521
12 Feb. 1651. There being a charge of delinquency against Cresheld, on which the County Committee have examined witnesses, he begs his charge and leave to cross-examine. Granted. 74
14
74		 671
1
677
27 March. He takes exceptions against some witnesses, and begs leave to have some examined here as well as in the county. 74 669
C. 32 10 27 March. Carey to consider whether the exceptions should be allowed. 14 66

Claimants on the Estate of Hen. Foyle, Winchester, Hants.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 124 437,
451, 471
167 256
L.C.C. 124 441		 28 Jan. 1651. Walter Trim, of Winchester, his assignee, petitions that in 1643 Foyle mortgaged a house in Winchester close to Rebecca Webb, now Trim's wife, for 50l., not repaid; that in 1645 Foyle became a delinquent, and the house was sequestered, but upon her address to the County Committee, the tenant was ordered to pay her the rent, 4l. yearly, while he held the lease; but the tenant, having purchased the inheritance of the house, pretends a present right, and refuses to pay. Begs an order for payment, with arrears. 124 417
450
D. 129 273 28 Jan. Referred to Reading 10
124		 371
419
D. 124 435
167 257
C. 124 433
167 251
R. 124 425
C. 32 172
124 415
–418		 7 July 1652. Begs an order to the County Committee to certify more fully the date and cause of sequestration for delinquency, without which Reading cannot complete his report, and to examine witnesses to prove his title. Granted. 124 455
431
7 April 1653. On the question being put on report in the Committee for Compounding, whether the estate should be discharged, the votes were equal, it not appearing when the house was first sequestered. 19 1079
21 April. Case referred to the Committee for Removing Obstructions, and if they allow the claim, the arrears will be considered. 19 1086
P.R. 226 117 17 June. Trim begs to compound on the late Act of Sale for his interest in the house, which is surveyed. 124
226		 423
116
6 Aug. Fine at 2/6, 15l. 7s. 2d. 226 114
C. 124 443 22 Feb. 1654. Walter and Rebecca Trim petition the Protector. In 1643 Rebecca, being then a servant-maid, and having "painfully gotten together the 50l.," lent it to Foyle on mortgage of a house in Winchester, for which she petitions to compound on the late Act for Sale, and they had their report drawn a fortnight before expiration of the time limited; but as the Committee were not sitting, it could not be heard till a month after the time. 226 111
The fine was then offered the treasurers, who accepted it only as a deposit, and would not give a discharge. Have since applied to the Committee for Petitions, but could not get their petition read, though they have spent 15l. therein. Beg acceptance of the fine, with abatement for their charges and poverty, discharge of the estate, and the rent for the time when the fine should have been set. With an order to the Committee for Compounding to accept the fine, and discharge the estate, if they find the case as represented, or to certify.
D. 226 137
SUR. 58A 359
R. 226 113		 27 April 1654. Petition renewed to the Committee for Compounding. 226 109
28 April. Fine paid and estate discharged 24 1163
Purchasers of the Estate.
O.T.T. 144 623 31 Aug. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of a messuage, &c., in Winchester Close, Hants, forfeited by Foyle, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Woodman. 18 901
O.T.T. 144 625 30 June 1654. Like discharge of Abbot's Ann Farm, Hants, bought by John Trethewy. 18 953

Fras. Moore, Severn Stoke, Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 77
P.R. 12 107
D. 221 80
R. 221 73		 28 Jan. 1651. His petition to compound (missing) referred to Reading. 12 107
25 Feb. He begs to compound for delinquency in adhering to the forces raised against Parliament, having been informed against by Constance Stringer, widow. 221
120		 76
33
25 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 121l. 12 136
C. 120 31
INP. 120 33		 27 March. On an order of Parliament of 7 June 1650, given, for a debt of 1,603l. 18s. due to Constance Stringer, widow, to be fixed upon such discoveries as she shall make, the treasurers are requested to pay her Moore's fine, and such others of delinquents discovered by her as will satisfy the debt. 12
120
1		 175
29
231

Thos. Pierson, Over Tabley, Co. Chester.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 221 39
P.E. 221 34
P.R. 12 103
D. 221 37
R. 221 31		 28 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound for adhering to the King in the late wars. Was sequestered by the late County Committee, discharged on proof that he was not worth 200l., but resequestered 27 December last. 221 36
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 7l. 12 111

Thos. Stringer, Whiston, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 48
P.R. 12 103
R. 221 43
C. 32 104		 28 Jan. 1651. Compounds for delinquency in bearing arms against Parliament. 221 48
4 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 111

Claimants on the Estate of Hen. Fryer (late), Harlston, Co. Cambridge.

Bridget Fryer, London, his Widow.

29 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Giles Robson, of Harlston, petitions that he had a 21 years' lease from the late Hen. Fryer, of Harlston Manor, value 111l. a year, but 2/3 of it are sequestered for the recusancy of his widow. The lease is to expire at Ladyday, and he hears the estate is to be let to a recusant and an enemy to the State. Having spent much in repairs, and built a malting-house, brewhouse, &c., begs to be admitted tenant, as he has not had the benefit of ⅓ of the woods, fines, and copyhold rents as agreed, and yet has paid 25l. a year rent. 114
85		 627
639
C. 147 247
L.C.C. 147 241
D. 187 243
–245
L.C.C. 147 239
DEED 85 641		 29 Jan. 1651. County Committee to treat with him according to instructions, and certify. 10
85		 372
638
Jan. ? Bridget Fryer's estate surveyed and let by the County Committee to Ralph Snowden at 45l. 6s. 8d. rent. 85 613
29 Jan. John Fryer, M.D., brother and heir of Hen. Fryer, petitions that Bridget Fryer, widow of Hen. Fryer, has a dower in Harslton Manor, of 62l. a year, 2/3 of which are sequestered for her recusancy, but the reversion is in petitioner. Begs that no order may be given for cutting down the timber on the widow's part of the estate, to the prejudice of his inheritance. 85 620
635
R. 85 659 29 Jan. Order that he produce his deeds and prove his title. Reading to state the case, and meanwhile the County Committee are to forbear the felling of timber. 10
85		 369
633
L.C.C. 257 431
R. 85 625		 15 Jan. 1652. John Fryer is left to his remedy at law if the dowager commit any waste, but as he has been indicted for recusancy, and removed the same by a certiorari, 2/3 of his estate are to be sequestered, unless he show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 15 197
17 Feb. Being ordered, on suspicion of recusancy, to prove his conformity, he has pleaded in the Exchequer and taken the Oath of Abjuration, and begs discharge. 85 624
622
17 Feb. Referred to Reading, and meantime he is not to be sequestered. 16 31
24 Feb. His estate discharged, on proof that he was discharged from recusancy by the Barons of Exchequer in 1642, and on certificate from Dr. Juxon, then Bishop of London, of his conformity, 10 Feb. 1642. 16 51
BILL 85 641
C. 34 80(2)		 15 Dec. 1653. He begs a further order to the County Committee to prevent the felling of timber on the estate, as much is felled by order of the County Committee. 85 615
15 Dec. The former order to be reinforced 25 266
7 Feb. 1651. Petition of the Wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company of London, that Rich. Morrell, a member of the company, —who had a lease from the London Committee of a house in Aldersgate Street, late inhabited by Sir Nath. Brent, sequestered from Bridget Fryer, recusant, which lease expires at Ladyday,—may have it renewed for 10 years at 20l. rent. 137 387
7 Feb. Granted, in regard of the respect that the Committee for Compounding have had from the said company. 10 395
O.C.C. 137 389 23 Oct. On request of the company to have it free of taxes, order that they have it for 7 years, the State allowing a proportionable part of the taxes. 15 60
P.E. 227 29
P.R. 26 1
227 23
R. 227 27		 1 Dec. 1653. Bridget Fryer, widow, of London, begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of her sequestered estate. 227
85		 32
618
635
9 Dec. Fine 60l., at 4 years' value, paid and estate discharged 227 27

Margery, Wife of Wm. Goodman, Winderton, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 88 726
88 717A
BOND 88 728		 29 Jan. 1651. Begs that her nominee may rent her jointure estate in co. York from Ladyday, and that she may have 40l., a moiety thereof, according to the order of the Committee for Sequestrations 22 Feb. 1648, in lieu of her fifth; they also allowed her to nominate a tenant of the other moiety. The said order was performed till Michaelmas 1648; but [Rob.] Bickers, alias Vicars, who had a reversion of the estate after petitioner and her niece, being desirous to get possession thereof, took it of the County Committee at Ladyday for 60l. a year to be paid to the State, and 40l. to petitioner.
29 Jan. 1651. County Committee to proceed according to the instructions. [See Sequestration Calendar, 2Dec. 1646.] 10 373
CASE 121 251 6 June 1651. Wm. Sompner and Margery, his wife, of Islington, Middlesex, petition the Committee of the North Riding of co. York for discharge of an estate at Bramwith, &c., come to William in right of his wife, but sequestered for delinquency of Wm. Goodman. With reference to the Committee for Compounding. 121 251a
18 June. They petition the Committee for Compounding. Margery is tenant for life of the estate, value 100l. a year, sequestered for delinquency of Goodman, who held it in right of his wife, Margery [widow of Rob.] Vicars [of Skewsby], and both are dead. Beg examination of their titles by the County Commissioners, as their deeds are in the hands of Thos. Vincent, who lives in Yorkshire, "and being an ancient man, will not part with the deeds, nor come up to London to show them." 121 249
261
L.C.C. &D. 121 263
–265
D. 121 202,
205, 267, 269
R. 121 253
D. 121 202
205		 18 June. Referred to the County Committee 14
121		 168
259
23 July. They beg reference of their return to counsel 121 257
23 July. Referred to Brereton 14 168
4 March 1652. Order on report in the case of Wm. Sompner and Margery, his wife—that Goodman and his wife being dead, the estate is come to Margery Sompner,—that the sequestration be discharged for Margery's life, and the petitioners admitted to the estate, Goodman's delinquency notwithstanding. 16 97

Claimant on the estate of Joseph Porter (late), Recusant, Weary Hall, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 112 1017
117 742
D. 117 741		 29 Jan. 1651. Rich. Skelton, of Thowthwait, Cumberland, guardian of Jas. Porter, aged 5, begs discharge, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, and return of bonds for payment of rent of an estate in which the child's grandfather [Jos. Porter], who died in May 1649, and his father [George Porter], who died 30 days after, were but tenants for life, but it is still sequestered for recusancy of the grandfather; the father was never sequestered, and petitioner is well-affected. 112
117		 1015
731
31 Jan. County Committee to examine the infant's title to the estate, the date of death of the father and grandfather, &c., and Brereton to report. 112
10		 999
376
L.C.C. &D. 112 1001
–1013
150 369
–375
R. 112 997		 5 Feb. Skelton begs possession of the estate on security, pending a hearing, it being the season of the year for tilling the lands. Noted, the order of 31 January to be pursued. 117 740
6 Aug. The report being ready, he begs an order for a speedy hearing, as the rents are received by the County Committee, who purpose to let the estate; begs that they may not be disposed of till judgment is given. Noted, to be heard in course. 117 743
8 Oct. Begs an order to the County Committee to allow him to receive the rents on security pending judgment, being at great charge in educating the infant and 2 other younger children, and having done his utmost for a hearing, but it cannot be obtained for 3 months. Noted, rejected. 117 729
22 Oct. Hearing ordered to-morrow 15 55
23 Oct. Order on report that, as the infant's guardian is a Protestant, the estate is to be discharged, with arrears from 15 60
31 Jan. 1651, and the bonds given up; but the County Committee are to enquire whether the father was not a delinquent as well as Papist, and to see that the infant is brought up a Protestant.
30 April 1652. The County Committee report that the 2 uncles, John and Joseph Porter, are recusants, and refuse the Oath of Abjuration, and that Joseph is joint guardian of the infant, and has him in tuition. 239 15
18 June. Order that 2/3 of the estates of John and Joseph Porter be seized, if they refuse the oath, unless they are under age; Skelton is to take care as to the bringing up of the infant in the Protestant religion, and to give an account thereof. 30 128

Richard Sale, Hopker, Co. Lancaster, and a Claimant on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
29 Jan. 1651. The petition (missing) of Roger Bradshaw, of Haigh, co. Lancaster, referred to Brereton, to report. 10 371
20 Nov. Roger Bradshaw petitions that he is son and heir of James Bradshaw, who, with Roger, his father, and John Poole, of Pool, co. Chester, bought, in 16 James, lands in Popplewell, co. York, but Poole relinquished his right in 1620; the lands are now sequestered for the recusancy of Richard, son and heir of William and Anne Sale, who only had interest therein during the life of Edm. Nevill, now dead. Begs reference of his title to counsel. Granted. 71
15
71		 95
195
94
194
L.C.C. & D. 71 203
159 409
–411
C. 71 217
L.C.C. 71 208
172 233
C. 71 196
–199, 221
L.C.C. I. & D. 71 209
–214
159 406,
–408
C. 71 202,
215, 219
32 284
R. 71 189
L.C.C. 172 238		 24 Dec. Begs to have the cause of Rich. Sale's sequestration examined by the Committees of cos. York and Lancaster, and to have leave to examine the witnesses. 71 154
25 Dec. Granted as requested 15
71		 154
167
3 Dec. 1652. Petition renewed and granted 71
17		 166
369
2 March 1654. The claim cannot as yet be allowed, but the report is to be sent to the County Committee of York, who are to inform Sale that he is to have 6 weeks to prove his right to the estate claimed; his witnesses are to be examined, and proofs sent up within 2 months. 23
71		 1583
81
5 May. Sale certifies the determination of his interest some years ago on Nevill's death. 172 236
27 June. Bradshaw's claim allowed, unless Fowle show, within 14 days, that a recovery of the premises has been suffered by Mr. Neville. 23 1616
D. 71 40 5 Dec. Claim absolutely allowed, search being made and no recovery found; arrears granted since 20 Nov. 1651, date of the petition. 23 1649
O.C.C. 115 177 25 Feb. 1651. Rich. Sale petitions that by an order of 7 May 1649, the County Committee were to examine the cause of his sequestration, which appearing to be only for recusancy, they ordered him his ⅓ and restoration of the profits of his estate sequestered for delinquency. Begs confirmation of the order. 115 175
25 Feb. Granted, if sequestered for recusancy only 14 26
Lessee of the Estate.
P.E. 118 1130 1652? Rich. Spakeman, of Bedford, co. Lancaster, having farmed 2/3 of Sale's estate, begs a 7 years' lease at the same rent as before. 118 1129

Richard Harty, of Birchington, Kent.

30 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 91 306
D. 91 315		 Information against him that he rode as a soldier or commander in the last insurrection in Kent against Parliament, and sent out warrants for raising horses and arms, &c. 91 297
5 March 1651. He moves to be discharged of delinquency, having subscribed the Act of Indemnity after the said insurrection. 91 299
19 March. Brereton to compare the charge heretofore laid against him with that now exhibited. 14 54
C. 91 311 11 April. Fowle to examine and report whether the charge certified by the County Committee of Kent be the same upon which he was discharged by the standing Committee of Kent, 29 March 1649. 14 80
28 May. Fowle to certify particularly whether there be any delinquencies charged against him other than what relates to the insurrection in Kent. 14
91		 140
304
C. 91 307
309		 5 June. Harty moves that Fowle's certificate be read 91 302
9 July. Sequestration to be discharged if there be no other charge against him. 14 197

Rob. Turner, Swanton Morley, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
30 Jan. 1651. The Committee for Compounding refuse to allow of discharge by the County Committee till he makes good his claim before themselves. 30 293
9 Aug. 1653. At his request, the County Committee certify that he was only sequestered for recusancy, that he has the Committee for Sequestrations' discharge, often comes to church, and has taken the Oath of Abjuration. 163 623

Claimants on the Estate of Sir Allan Zouch, Co. Norfolk. (fn. 2)

Vol. G No. or p.
30 Jan. 1651. The Committee for Compounding disapprove the discharge by the Norfolk Committee of the estate of Sir Allan Zouch. 30 293
14 March 1651. Wm. Buckworth, J.P., of Pickenham, Norfolk, pleads that he has enjoyed for 14 years the profits of Banham and Mewall [or Methwold], Norfolk; cleared his title before the Committee for Sequestrations on some information of delinquency in Sir Allan Zouch, but has lately been interrupted by the County Committee, on pretence of an order from the Committee for Compounding. Begs to receive his rents. 71 492
506
L.C.C. 71 519
D. 71 509		 14 March. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 71
14		 503
48
R. 71 499 24 July. The deed of lease, dated 17 Nov. 1640, allowed of, and the sequestration discharged. 14 221
16 July 1651. John Proud, alias Habart, and Wm. Baker, complain that Goodnestone Parsonage, Kent, has been sequestered 3 weeks since for the recusancy of Sir Allan Zouch. Baker has held it by lease from Sir Allan and Dame Katherine, his wife, guardian to John Proude when under age, and since then by lease from Proude himself, and has been at great expense in repairs. They beg that they may enjoy their several interests in the parsonage. 109 267
16 July. Referred to the County Committee and Reading. 14 206
30 July. Baker renews the petition, and begs to hold the estate on security till his title is cleared. 65 219
30 July. Brereton to state and report the case when he reports that of Proud. 14 231
C. & D. 109 271
273
NOTE 109 275		 3 Dec. Proud petitions that the rents may be stayed in the tenants' hands on his security. Noted, no order till the hearing of the case. 109 269
25 March 1652. Certificate that the County Committee of Kent, by virtue of an order of the Committee for Advance of Money of 30 Aug. 1650, sequestered Goodnestone Rectory and other lands of Sir Allan Zouch, a delinquent, being by him uncompounded for in his composition. 32 6
L.C.C. 158 69 4 Feb. 1652. The Parishioners of Goodnestone petition that their ministers have had for many years 40 marks a year from Goodnestone Rectory,—20 from a fee-farm rent paid by Art. Squibb, and 20, the gift of Sir Edw. Engham and Mr. Vanner, owners of the impropriation,— paid by Wm. Proud, who purchased it of Vanner, and after his death, by Ann, widow of Sarles Proud, son of Wm. Proud, who is guardian to Ann and Dorothy, his daughters and co-heirs; but the estate being sequestered, the minister, John Hunt, has been preaching unpaid for 7 years, and they are like to lose him. Beg continuance of the salary till the sequestration is discharged. 89 137
4 Feb. Referred to the County Commissioners 15
89		 241
139
5 May. Beg a reading of the County Committee's certificate 89 142
5 May. Order thereon that the payment be continued, on deposition before the County Committee, that it has been constantly paid for 10 years past. 16 356
21 July. The sequestration of the rectory being now discharged, they beg payment to their minister, whose necessities are urgent, of the arrears since Aug. 1650, when it was first sequestered. 89 135
21 July. Granted, unless the arrears are paid to any one, in which case the parishioners are left to their remedy at law. 17 32

Thos. Johnson, New Windsor, Berks.

31 Jan. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 393
10 253
P.R. 12 108
R. 221 389		 His petition (missing) to compound, not being sequestered, referred to Reading. 12 108
28 Feb. 1651. Having been in the King's quarters in the time of the wars, his estate is liable to sequestration, and he begs to compound for it. 221 392
11 March. Fine at 1/6 22l. 13s. 4d.; a saving granted for a month for a debt of 200l. due to Sir Hugh Pollard, if not discovered. 12 153
31 Aug. 1652. Ordered to compound for it. 12 520
8 Sept. The County Committee report that he is removed to London. 146 199

James Shirley, St. Bride's, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 58 31 Jan. 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for adhering to the King. Noted as referred to Reading. 221 60
R. 221 55 4 Feb. Fine at 1/6 1l. 12 111

Footnotes

  • 1. See his own brief case on p. 1805.
  • 2. See for the connection with Sir Allan Zouch the Committee for Advance of Money Calendar, p. 1264.
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