Cases before the Committee: October 1651

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October 1651

Thomas Turner, D.D., Ashendon, Bucks.

1 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
O.B.E. 125 454
C. 125 443
445		 Summoned before the Committee for Compounding to produce his discharge of sequestration before the Barons of Exchequer, on pain of re-sequestration. 125 455
8 Oct. 1651. Appearing on summons, and presenting a copy of his discharge, he begs its confirmation. 125 449
451
8 Oct. Order for his discharge on his taking the Oath of Abjuration before the County Committee. 15
125		 43
447
22 Oct. Discharge made absolute, he having taken the oath, and produced certificates of his good conversation for 2 years past, by Rob. Jones, minister, Greys, co. Oxon, and 2 other J.Ps. 15
125		 55
443
445

Thomas Thompson, York, Co. York.

2 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
A charge of delinquency having been exhibited against him before the County Committee, and witnesses long since examined, knowing himself not guilty, begs an order to the County Committee to certify the charge, &c. Granted. 123
15		 129
38

Claimant on the Estate of Thomas Croke, Co. Oxon.

3 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Alex. Croke petitions that Sir George Croke [his uncle], late Justice of the Upper Bench, soon after his marriage with Mary, his wife, settled on her Studley Manor and other lands, in Beckley, cos. Oxon and Bucks, for life, and settled the reversion in 1639 on Thomas, his eldest son, and his issue, and then on Wm. Croke, his brother, but charged with large sums for his 4 daughters, and died soon after. 78 41
67
During the wars the estate was sequestered for delinquency of Thomas Croke, although Lady Croke's jointure was allowed. Thomas and William Croke being dead, the remainder devolves on petitioner, the reversion being assured to him in 1648 by Lady Croke, her daughters and their husbands, yet the County Committee warn him to show cause why it should not be resequestered for delinquency of Thos. Croke. Begs reference to counsel, and discharge.
L.C.C. 78 75
147 209
C. 78 73,
79, 81		 3 Oct. 1651. County Committees of Oxon and Bucks to certify and Brereton to report. 15
78		 40
65
26 Oct. 1652. The returns proving that the estate was sequestered in 1644, and discharged in 1646; that Thos. Croke died in 1648, and that the lands were sold to petitioner, he begs their discharge, as even if sequestrable, they are pardoned by the late Act, not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 78 40
63
L.C.C. 78 71
147 213
165 33
D. 78 83–87
R. 78 45
H. 17 518		 26 Oct. Reading to report on Lady Croke's title, and Thos, Croke, for whose delinquency the estate was sequestered in 1644, to be put into the last list presented to the House, in order to a bill of sale. 17
78		 356
43
9 Nov. As Reading thinks Alex. Croke's title good, he is to peruse his evidences, as well as those touching the Lady's jointure, and report. 78
17		 61
386
23 Dec. Committee for Compounding cannot determine the case without sight of the will of Sir George Croke, which Colonel Ingoldsby and Mr. Fountaine are to produce, and meantime Lady Mary Croke to enjoy the estate on security. 19 1056
H. 25 283
27 17		 6 April 1654. The claim to the jointure and other lands allowed on perusal of the will, and the County Committee to discharge them. 23 1590

Edmund Denton, Hillesden, Bucks.

6 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 80 196 Being summoned to attend the Committee for Compounding with proof of the discharge of his estate from sequestration, is ready to appear. Part of the estate was settled on him by this Parliament, and the rest discharged by the County Commissioners was settled by his late father, Sir Alex. Denton, long before the wars, on Sir Peter Temple, for payment of debts which exceed its value, and about which a suit depends in Chancery, where the deeds are. Begs reference to counsel, and no prejudice meantime. 80 195
L.C.C.
& D. 147 197
–200
C. 32 23
80 199, 200		 23 Dec. 1651. Petition renewed. Begs discharge of Hillesden and Cowley manors, and the prebend of End-cum-Gawcott, settled on him by Parliament in exchange for his mother's land, sold for payment of his father's debts, and the rest of the estate settled in 1641 by his father on Lord Wenman and Sir Peter Temple, in trust for payment of debts; but being insufficient to pay the principal, the creditors have long sued petitioner and Temple in Chancery. 80 193
23 Dec. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report 15 220
26 May 1652. Estate discharged, with the usual provisoes 16 456

Col. John Birch, Whitbourne, Co. Hereford.

8 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
He being committed to prison by order of the Council of State, as suspected of being engaged in the late rebellion in Worcestershire, the Worcester Committee are to report their proceedings touching him. 15 43
L.C.C.
& D. 157 477
–486		 11 Nov. 1651. He complains that notwithstanding his well-known affection to Parliament, the County Committees of Worcester and Hereford have lately stayed his rents. Begs an order for a copy of his charge, and leave to examine witnesses to clear his innocency. 68 371
11 Nov. Granted, and the County Committees to certify the cause of seizure, and send up the proofs. 15 78
20 Nov. 1651. He complains that he cannot get his charge, the County Committees only answering that they have cause for what they did, but refusing to say what cause. Begs speedy certificates from the County Committee, and leave to receive his rents on security meantime. 68 369
20 Nov. The County Committees are to give him his charge, and the names of witnesses in a month, or the cause will be dismissed; also to allow him his rents, on security of 2 years' value for the real estate, and double value for the personal. 15 95
25 Nov. Carey is to examine the returns of the County Committees, draw up a charge if there be ground, and allow him to have the names of the witnesses, and to cross-examine. 15 98
D. 68 376 28 Nov. On examination of the depositions, the County Committees are ordered to take off the sequestration, unless they have other proof than is contained therein. 15 110

Charles, Lord Carr.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 Oct. 1651. Begs an order to the County Committee to certify why they have sequestered 3 houses in Moulton, co. York, belonging to him, that his title may be stated by counsel. Meantime begs to receive his rents on security. 73 303
8 Oct. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 15 43

Claimants on the Estate of Robert Dent (late), Biker, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 Oct. 1651. Wm. Ford begs a return from the County Committee of a certificate why Dent's lands in Biker, which of right belong to petitioner,—a moiety in right of his wife, Jane Dent, one of the daughters and co-heirs of Henry Dent, deceased, the other moiety by purchase from Katherine Dent,—are sequestered, the recusancy or delinquency of Rob. Dent, son of the said Henry, being the pretext. 85 345
8 Oct. Referred to the County Committee 15 42
SUR. 58A 516
R. 142 173
O.C.R.O. 142 169		 20 Sept. 1653. Rob. Stockdale and Margery his wife, late wife of Rob. Dent, petition that Margery having a right of dower on her late husband's estate, forfeit for treason, begs to compound for it on a proviso in the last Act for Sale. Noted as referred to Reading. 142 166
11 Oct. Request refused, Margery being neither party-heir nor assignee to the delinquent. 25 223
11 Jan. 1654. They beg allowance of an annuity of 10l. a year, settled on Margery by her late husband, by a deed allowed by the Committee for Removing Obstructions, of which they have only received ½, with 11 years' arrears of the other ½, which has not been paid. 142 168
11 Jan. Referred to Reading 25 279
12 Jan. The proofs brought before the Committee for Removing Obstructions admitted, and Reading to report the case. 25 285
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 144 613 24 Oct. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Biker lordship, Northumberland, forfeited by Dent, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Ralph Arrom. 18 900

John Saunders, D.D., North Merston, Bucks.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.F.S. 115 877
SUR. 115 876		 8 Oct. 1651. Being summoned by the County Committee to produce his discharge from sequestration by the Committee for Sequestrations, sends a certified copy, and begs confirmation. 115 874
8 Oct. To be discharged if there be no fresh matter against him 15 42

Claimant on the Estate of Sir William Vaughan.

8 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 171 8 Oct. 1651. Charles Vaughan, of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, his administrator, petitions that Sir William was in arms, but had no real estate, and has not been sequestered before or since his death. Was in arms himself, though never sequestered. Begs to compound for such part of Sir William's estate as he has discovered, with a saving for the rest when discovered, and for his own small estate. Granted. 126
223
12
223		 362
169
320
167
R. 223 163 Nov. ? Begs a reference of his particular of his own estate, and part of that of Sir Wm. Vaughan to counsel. Granted. 223
12		 165
321
2 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 183l. 6s. 8d. 12 360
31 Aug. 1652. Note of his saving to compound for any other estate of Sir William's that he may discover. 12 519

George Vaux, Datchet, Nathaniel, Withers, and Anne Horne, Bucks.

Vol. G No. or p.
8 Oct. 1651. Being summoned by the County Committee to produce their discharge on pain of sequestration, they beg dismissal, being no delinquents and not informed against. Noted, "the other parties to produce their discharges." 125 619
3 Dec. Hester, wife of Nath. Withers, merchant,—he being beyond seas,—produces his discharge by the Camden House Committee in 1644; he was sequestered on misinformation in 1643. 132 183
3 Dec. Order for his discharge, if there be no other cause against him, and the others are to produce their discharges. 15 116
C. 132 181 12 Dec. Vaux pleads that he was never sequestered, though on the information of one man, not sworn, that he absented himself from his house in 1644, his name was entered in the Committee's books; but on certificate and proof that he was engaged on the State's service, the said Committee discharged him, as appears from the auditor's books. 125 617
12 Dec. County Commissioners to certify what they find in the books of the former Committee. 15 131

Richard Walmsley, Dunkenhalgh, Co. Lancaster, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 159 454 8 Oct. 1651. The County Committee report that they have seized his estate on general orders; he being abroad, they cannot tender him the Oath of Abjuration. They complain that Lady Lucas, a kinswoman, has taken possession of the estate, on plea of a lease for 1,000 years. 98
159		 315
415
21 Oct. Order to the County Committee to continue the seizure of the estate. 30 211
23 Oct. 1651. Dame Anne Lucas begs discharge of Dunkenhalgh Manor, purchased by her last May of Rich. Walmsley, and now seized for his recusancy, though he was never convicted. 98 414
23 Oct. Brereton is to examine the case and report 15 58,
98		 60
309
30 Oct. She complains that the County Committee sequestered the estate without order of the Committee for Compounding, Walmsley not being a convicted recusant, and begs discharge of the seizure. Noted for Brereton to examine, and state her claim. 98 313
409
25 Nov. The estate to be let for a year, but the profits given back to her if she proves her claim. 15 98
Int. 159 413
D. 98 437–450
D. 98 347–386,
395–399
L. &
D. 98 87–91
148		 2 Dec. 1651. She is allowed to receive the rents for 2 months on security, if she prosecutes her case to a hearing in 2 months. 15
98		 111
415
17 Dec. Dame Anne Lucas of Lexden, Essex, and her tenants, all of co. Lancaster, complain that the County Committee have seized their goods and chattels, on pretence that they belong to Rich. Walmsley. 98 434
17 Dec. Order that they be restored with speed on security 15 140
D. 98 341–345 30 Jan. 1652. Lady Lacas is ordered the rents for 2 months longer, there being no neglect on her part in prosecuting her case. 15 234
L.C.C.
I. & D. 98–387
–391
159 484
487
O.C.C. 98 323
C. 98 325, 327
O. 17 25
L.C.C.
&D. 98 316,
321, 323,
333–339,
329,
401–407
159 427
430
R. 98 301
L.C.C. 159 482
NOTE 98 317
Pass 98 319
D. 128 165
L. 128 178
D. 128 179		 7 April. She complains that she has sent several orders of the Committee for Compounding to the Committees in cos. Lancaster and York, but received no answer, some having been intercepted, others neglected. Begs a speedy hearing, being at great and continuous charge. Granted. 98
16		 427
274
3 Aug. Her deed allowed, and the sequestration of the estate discharged. 17
240		 87
54
28 Jan. 1652. Dame Julian Walmsley, mother of Richard Walmsley, begs discharge of her son's goods, seized for his supposed recusancy or delinquency, he being never proved a delinquent, malignant, or Papist; he is beyond seas by licence of the Council of State, on an engagement not to act against the State. 128 171
28 Jan. His goods are not to be disposed of till further orders, and he is to return in 2 months and take the Oath of Abjuration. 15 227
21 April. Dame Julian reports the cause of her son's absence to be relapse of sickness, on account of which he is forbidden to travel till summer; sends his letter, and a deposition thereon; and begs that the goods may remain unsold on her giving security, he being a very young man and always faithful to Parliament. 128 175
21 April. Order that the goods remain unsold for 4 months. On motion of Lady Anne Lucas, [Rob.] Cunliffe, a County Commissioner of Lancaster, to be examined. 16 333
334
8 Sept. Dame Julian renews her petition, begging suspension of the seizure and sequestration. 128 187
8 Sept. Refused, and immediate sequestration ordered, she having had 4 months to prosecute her cause, and not done so, and the son still remaining beyond seas. 17 199
14 Sept. She begs further time for her son to come over 128 173
L.C.C. 159 417 3 Nov. On a letter from Rich. Walmsley to his mother of 26 Oct. 6 Nov. 1651, from Madrid, and her request still to enjoy the rents on security, the Committee see no ground to make void the order for sequestration of 8 September. 17 380

Christopher Gilpin, Kentmere Hall, Westmoreland.

9 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Being lately sequestered, he knows not why, begs an order to the County Commissioners to certify the cause, and to examine witnesses in his defence. Granted. 88
15		 553
45
8 March 1653. Being in the late Act for Sale, and his survey ready, begs an order to the County Commissioners to examine speedily the incumbrances on his estate, the time for perfecting the composition being short. Granted. 88
25		 551
6
SUR. 58A 473 19 July. He begs to compound on the late Act for Sale. 88
226		 550
67
19 July. Referred to Reading. 226 69
R. 226 65 4 Aug. Fine at 2/6, 330l. 9s. 6d. 226 70
C. 33 321 19 Dec. Paid and estate discharged. 24 1123
Claimants on the Estate.
23 Oct. 1651. Chris. Philipson, of Calgarth, and Katherine Gilpin, widow of George Gilpin, of Kentmere, beg allowance of their claim to 40l. a year issuing out of Kentmere Hall, settled in consideration of a marriage and 400l. paid with Katherine, by George Gilpin on Philipson and his heirs, in trust for Katherine. The sequestration is for the delinquency of [Chris.] Gilpin, to whom the premises have descended by [his brother] George Gilpin's death. 112 817
827
L.C.C. 112 829
170 591
R. 112 823		 23 Oct. Referred to the County Committee 15
112		 59
825
6 May. 1652. Philipson and Katherine Gilpin beg that she may receive the rents of her jointure on security, having received the same since her husband's death until the seizure. 112 820
6 May. The Committee for Compounding order the County Committee,—if such is the case, and she has received no lands in lieu of her jointure,—to give her the last Ladyday's rents, on her taking the Oath of Abjuration. 16 364
22 July. Deed of jointure allowed, and sequestration to be discharged, on her making oath that she has not released her interest in the lands. 17 38

Thomas Pitchers, Hockering, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 Oct. 1651. The County Committee certify that, he being in the last Norfolk insurrection, they secured his estate and kept him 3 months prisoner, but he was since sent by order to Scotland with horse and arms at his own charge, and has done the State good service. 112
164		 175
195
16 June 1652. He begs discharge of his copyhold estate of 25l. a year, having fought against the Scots in the North and at Worcester, and continued in the service till disbanded. 112 173
16 June. His estate to be sequestered if he was in that rebellion 16 553
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 112 171 25 May 1654. Discharge from sequestration of Kenton House, &c., Wissingset parish, Norfolk, forfeited by Pitchers, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Roger Stoughton, of Gray's Inn. 18 959

John Dearing, Charing and Boughton, Kent.

10 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Being sequestered by the County Committee, for what cause he knows not, begs an order to the County Committee to certify the cause of sequestration and examine his witnesses. Granted. 80
15		 159
47
L.C.C. 158 225
P.E. 158 223		 9 Dec. 1652. His estate being lately seized by the County Committee for pretended delinquency before 1 Feb. 1649, he begs an order to the County Committee to allow him to receive his rents, or to certify whether the estate was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 80 162
C. 32 172
80 163		 9 Dec. County Committee to certify 17 492
13 April 1653. Their returns being made, he begs discharge of his estate on the Act of Pardon. 80 154
13 April. Order that he cannot be discharged on that Act, but he may put in a petition to compound; he is also to show cause why he should not pay in to the State a debt of 500l. due to Wm. Wolfe, of Charing, a delinquent. 25
226		 41
309
31 Aug. He begs to be admitted to a reasonable composition for his small estate. 80
226		 156
311
P.E. 226 307
R. 226 305		 31 Aug. Referred to Reading 25
226		 187
313
14 Sept. 1653. The case to be considered when all the Commissioners are present. 25 200
28 Sept. Fine at ⅓, 250l., but on payment of the first ½, he is to be heard as to whether the fine should not have been set at 1/6. 12 568
569
11 Oct. Sequestration suspended on his paying ½ the fine and securing the remainder. 24 1129
20 Dec. Fine reduced to 150l. at 1/6, as he petitioned to compound before the resolves of Parliament of 3 September last. 12 587
C. 34 121 24 Dec. Paid and estate discharged. 24 1147

Claimant on the Estate of Dr. Walter Curle (late), Bishop of Winchester.

14 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
John Curle and two others, the trustees of Elizabeth Curle, his widow, and William Curle, his son and heir, beg discharge of Subberton Manor, Hants, purchased by them long since, and enjoyed till of late, when it was sequestered, though they are neither delinquents nor recusants. 79 79
14 Oct. 1651. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 15 48
24 Feb. 1652. William Curle complains that Subberton Manor and other lands co. Hants, purchased by his father, Dr. Curle, in the name of John Curle and 2 others, in trust for himself for life, then for his wife, still living, and then for his son, are lately sequestered on some pretence of delinquency. Begs leave to prove his estate therein. 79
240		 77
55
24 Feb. The County Committee to certify, and Reading to report 16
240		 52
56
L.C.C.
& D. 167 545
–551
240 57
58
L.C.C. 167 541
240 61
D. 79 75
240 62
C. 32 44		 18 June. His father's estate having been returned 6 Nov. 1651 by a clerk's mistake as sequestered for delinquency, he begs an examination into the books of the late County Committee, that he may have the benefit of the Act of Pardon unless cause be shown to the countrary. 79
240		 83
59
18 June. The County Committee to certify 16
240		 565
60
11 Aug. Their returns being made, proving that the estate was not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, he begs discharge on the Act of Pardon. 79
240		 81
63
11 Aug. Order that it cannot be granted, because it appears that the estate claimed was let in 1646; but the petitioner may state his title, if he have any. 17
240		 135
64
C. 33 308 2 Feb. 1653. On his request that his counsel may be heard, this order confirmed, and no further debate to be allowed as to the sequestration, but only as to the title. 17
240
79		 650
65
73
12 Jan. 1654. Fuller proof of the case having been made before the County Committee, he begs an order for them to examine and certify. Granted. 79
25		 72
282
15 June. He begs that counsel may report the whole proceedings, in order that a final judgment may be given. 79
240		 71
66
15 June. Order accordingly 27
240		 77
67
25 April 1655. He begs leave for the County Committee to take further examinations as to his title to Subberton Manor. Granted. 79
27		 70
372
L.C.C. 167 544 6 Nov. They report that it was sequestered as the estate of Dr. Curle, who was with Sir Wm. Ogle in Winchester Castle when it was a garrison for the King. He contracted for it with the late Committee 14 Jan. 1647 at 60l. rent, and died the following April, and it has never been compounded for. 167 553
L.C.C. 240 70
D. 240 71, 72
O.C.C. 240 73
C. 34 3
R. 240 74, 75		 24 May 1655. Elizabeth, widow, and William, son of Dr. Curle, complain that the manors of Subberton, Longseryer, Flexlands, and Inglefield, co. Hants, which reverted, part to Elizabeth for life, with reversion to William, and the rest to William. on Dr. Carle's death, and have been enjoyed by them till of late, are seized by the County Committee on pretence that they had been sequestered for Curle's delinquency. Beg their discharge on the Act of Pardon, not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651; or an order to the County Committee to certify when and why they were first sequestered, and also examine their witnesses, in order to clear their estate. 79
240		 68
68
24 May. The County Commissioners to certify, and Reading to report. 27
240		 400
69

Claimants on the Estate of Sir Francis Leigh, (fn. 1) and Woolley Leigh (late), his Son, Thorpe, Surrey.

Vol. G No. or P.
14 Oct. 1651. The estate of Woolley Leigh, ordered to be sequestered, notwithstanding the claim of his widow to it as her jointure, it appearing to have been sequestered during his life. 15 48
L.C.C.
& D. 97 731
–777
169 331
–333
R. 97 723
L.C.C.
& D. 81 431
97 815
756		 7 Nov. Elizabeth, widow of Woolley Leigh, remonstrates, producing the certificate of the Committee of Surrey, dated 6 March 1645, allowing her deed of jointure, and freeing the said lands, and begs a hearing. 97 727
7 Nov. Referred to the County Committee 15
97		 77
729
6 Jan. 1652. She begs that she may receive the rents till hearing, her jointure being her whole subsistence. 97 753
6 Jan. Granted on security 15 169
18 March. Deed of jointure allowed, and sequestration discharged. 16 163
19 Feb. 1652. Wm. Dudley begs that Addington Manor, Surrey, —sequestered for the delinquency of Sir Fras. Leigh, during his life, but enjoyed for life by Woolley Leigh, his son, also a delinquent, and for some years past by John Thynne and Sir Hum. Tracy,—may be re-sequestered, and they compelled to show cause why they should not pay in all the moneys by them received therefrom. 81
97		 429
813
19 Feb. Order that sequestration be laid on if it is not claimed by Mrs. Leigh as her jointure under the order of 6 Jan. 1652. 16
97		 40
811
L.C.C. 124 581
D. 97 817
R. 97 803		 1 April 1652. Sir Humphrey Tracy, Bart., William Leigh, and Eliz. Leigh, for her son Thomas Leigh, infant [son and heir of Woolley Leigh, and grandchild and heir of Sir Fras. Leigh], beg the benefit of the Act of Oblivion for the discharge of Addington Manor, Surrey, ordered to be sequestered 19 February last on the petition of Dudley, formerly sequestered for the delinquency of Sir Fras. Leigh, but not sequestered 1 December last. 97
124		 809
579
1 April. Reading to examine the matter and report 16
97		 252
807
13 May. On his report, the claim of Thomas Leigh allowed, and discharge of the sequestration ordered. 16 395
D. 81 386
O.C. 25 98
L. 169 337		 25 May 1653. The County Committee for Surrey are to peruse Dudley's petition, search the books, and certify when and why the lands at Addington were sequestered, and how they came to be discharged; John Thynne and Sir H. Tracy are to bring in their writings to prove their interest therein, and Reading to report. 25
81		 80
388
3 Nov. 1653. Sir Hum. Tracy and John Thynne, for themselves and Thomas Leigh, infant, aged 13, complain of the re-sequestration of Addington Manor, on pretence of a fine of 3,000l. set on Sir Fras. Leigh, deceased, who never had any such fine adjudged against him, and had only an estate for life in Addington Manor, which was settled before the wars. 124 561
3 Nov. The County Committee to certify what lands or personal estate Sir Francis had, and petitioners meanwhile to receive the profits. 25 239

Philip Plumleigh, Milton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or P.
14 Oct. 1651. The County Committee having sequestered him for adhering to the King, he begs an order for the heads of his charge, and leave to cross-examine witnesses, that he may clear himself from unjust accusation. Granted. 112
15		 23
48

Claimants on the Estate of John Gerard (late), Brindle, Co. Lancaster.

15 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or P.
D. 112 329
L. 160 601
112 331
B. 112 321
240 80		 George Purefoy, of Belgrave, co. Leicester, begs allowance of his title to the messuage, farm, &c., called Stackhall in Brindle, which the Countess of Devonshire, and 3 others, demised to him in 1633 for service to the Countess, for 80 years from the death of John Gerard. The premises were sequestered for the recusancy of Gerard, who died in 1644, when the estate became vested in petitioner, and the sequestration was discharged by the late County Committee 24 Jan. 1645. 112 320
327
15 Oct. 1651. The County Committee to examine and certify 15 50
28 Oct. Their certificate referred to Reading to report 15
112		 62
325
26 March 1652. Claim allowed, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 16
240		 228
81
7 Jan. 1652. On the petition of Rich. Blackburne, of Brindle, Lancaster, on behalf of John Gerard, infant, aged 8 order that Blackburne bring in a particular of the estate for which he desires to compound, when Reading will report the case. 15 172

Michael Hare, Busyard, Suffolk.

Nicholas Timperley, Colkirk, Norfolk, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or P.
15 Oct. 1651. John and Fras. Everard, late servants and kinsmen of Michael Hare, of Busyard, beg payment of annuities to John Everard of 20l., and to Francis Everard of 15l., granted them by their late master on Colkirk and Gately manors, Norfolk, 2/3 of which are sequestered for their recusancy, but now the whole estate is sequestered for recusancy of Nich. Timperley. 84 839C
15 Oct. Referred to the County Committee to take examinations, and to Reading to report. 15 50
15 Oct 1651. Bryan Dewe, Francis Aldred, and Margaret Mills, late servants of Michael Hare, beg an order to the County Committee of Norfolk to examine witnesses in proof of their title to annuities left them by him from Colkirk and Gately manors, viz., 6l. 13s. 4d. to Dewe, 5l. to Aldred, and 40s. to Mills, which have been paid till lately, when the manors were sequestered for the recusancy of Nich. Temperley, to whom they now belong. 143 310
15 Oct. 1651. The County Committee for Norfolk are to examine the sealing and delivery of the deed, and Reading to report. 15 50
15 Oct. 1651. Edward Fowle, and Prudence his wife, of Testerton, Norfolk, beg payment of the annuity of 10l. issuing out of Hempton Manor, Norfolk, purchased by them for 80l. of Thos. Townsend, and 2 others, but sequestered for recusancy of Nich. Timperley, to whom the manor now belongs. 85 184
L.C.C.
& D. 164 60
61		 15 Oct. Referred to the County Committee 15 50
14 Sept. 1653. John and Francis Everard, Marg. Mills, and Francis Aldred, beg payment of the annuities left them by Mich. Hare, but lately stayed by the County Committee for Norfolk on general instructions; witnesses have already been examined in proof of their claim, and they beg an order to examine further witnesses. 84 839L
14 Sept. Order to the County Committee for Norfolk accordingly 25 176
18 June 1654. Order that Timperley's ⅓ part be set out apart from the other 2/3, and that from his ⅓ the Everards take their remedy for recovery of their annuities, with arrears. 27 71
15 June 1655. The above petitioners, with Edmund Fowle (sic), beg an order to the County Committee of Norfolk, for examination of further witnesses in support of their claims to their annuities, and for reference of the certificate of the County Committee to counsel. 84 839H
15 June. The County Committee to examine witnesses, and Reading to report. 27 403
C. 34 22 29 Dec. 1653. Nich. Timperley begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of his sequestered estate. Noted as referred to Reading. 123 535

Jane Brewer, Widow, Wood Plumpton, Co. Lancaster.

16 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 240 81A The County Committee report that she was sequestered long since, conformed in 1648, and has taken the Oath of Abjuration, but the 2/3 of her estate being still sequestered, they beg relief for her. 266 13
29 Nov. 1651. The Committee for Compounding inform the County Committee that they can do nothing till they have the resolution of Parliament in like cases. 30 212
13 Jan. 1654. She begs to contract for her estate on the Recusants' Act of 21 Oct. 1653. 83 328
13 Jan. Referred to Reading. 26 6

Rutland Molineux, Co. Notts.

17 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
His estate. value 400l. a year, sequestered by the County Committee of Notts, on information that he was in arms for the late King, though he desisted in 1643, being then under age. 240 82
C. 32 19 1 Dec. 1651. The seizure approved, but he is to be heard if he comes in in seasonable time. 30 323

Cheshire Delinquents.

21 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
D. 147 243,
441, 442		 The County Committee send up depositions to prove that Arthur Davenport, of Calveley, was voluntarily in Hawarden Castle when a garrison for the King, and was ill-affected to Parliament, and that Rich. Hockenhull, of Preston-in-Wirrall, was a captain in the King's party; they beg direction. 256 17
9 Nov. 1651. Order on the depositions and proofs, that the estates of Davenport, —Wright,and Rich. Hockenhull, be seized. 30 92
12 May 1652. County Commissioners report that as Davenport produced no discharge, he was considered as sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651. 147 443
8 Aug. He is to be discharged on the Act of Pardon, no judgment having been given before the said Act. 30 95

John and Edward Daniell, Acton, Suffolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 79 232 21 Oct. 1651. They petition that two-thirds of the moiety of the tithes of Acton being sequestered for their recusancy, they have enjoyed the other third, yet the whole of the said tithes being disposed of by the Committee for Plundered Ministers, petitioners cannot enjoy their part any longer. Beg an order for their ⅓ part, with arrears. 79 230
21 Oct. Allowed a third, if not adjudged or sequestered for delinquency. 15 23

Sir Charles Somerset, K.B., Troy, Co. Monmouth. (fn. 2) 6th Son of Edward, 9th Earl of Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
21 Oct. 1651. The Committee for Compounding approve a contract made by the County Committee of Monmouth with Sir C. Somerset for his estate, so far as it is let according to instructions, and will allow the deductions from the estate when proved. 30 269
L.C.C. 163 59 22 March 1654. Sir Charles petitions that he took a lease 3 years ago of 2/3 of his estate, co. Monmouth, for 7 years, at 300l. a year, the County Committee to allow 2/3 of the out-rents and annuities charged before sequestration, which amounted to 165l. 15s. 9d. a year, and the 2/3 to 110l. 10s. 6d.; but the said Committee will not allow these issues because there are some arrears of rent due. Begs an order for their allowance and defalcation accordingly. 118 797
22 March. The County Committee to allow none above 40s. without reference to the Committee for Compounding, and to certify the contracts of the lease. 25 320
L.C.C. 163 55
P.E. 163 57
C. 118 775
D. 118 781
–795		 6 April. The claimants upon all quit-rents, rent-charges, and annuities above 40s. a year, are to prove their claims before the Committee for Compounding, or they cannot be allowed. 27 21
12 Dec. Order that the County Committee do not in future pay any of these claims till the parties have petitioned, and had their claims examined by Reading and allowed; also that Sir Charles perfect his accounts for 2 months, without being distrained for the arrears of such issues as he has paid without order. 27 205
D. 118 777
–779
C. 118 783
33 423
R. 118 759
H. 27 343
L.C.C. 173 687
L. 118 839
837		 23 March 1655. Order on report that he be allowed for the quitrents or claims 95l. 15s. a year, being 2/3 of 142l. 2s. 6d., and that this sum be abated from his lease since its date, 25 Nov. 1651—the claims allowed being Fras. Collee, 5l.; George Perkins, 15l.; Mrs. Trentham, 18l. 8s.; Alice Evans, guardian to the heir of Lewis Evans, 22l. Thos. Powell, 12l. 4s. 8d.; Gabriel Carpenter. 31l. 3s. 2d.; fee-farm rent for Monmouth Rectory, 22l. 6s. 8d. 23 1680
9 Aug. 1655. The order of 1 June last suspended, and all proceedings contrary to the order of 23 March to be forborne for 6 weeks longer. 30 274
6 Sept. The time of forbearance prolonged to 7 November, after which he is to be proceeded against if there be no further order. 29 62
4 Dec. On his request for further time to produce his lease, &c., proceedings stayed till next term. 29 76
4 March 1656. Time prolonged till 7 May because, though his proofs are ready, the Committee for Compounding sitting on urgent business for the Commonwealth cannot hear particular cases. 29 82
1 June. The rent-charges on the estate which were allowed 23 March 1655 disallowed, until Sir Charles produce his lease, and further order be given; meanwhile the arrears due from him are to be levied. 30 273
3 July. John Ward, County Commissioner, thanked for making stay of the sale of his woods. 30 274
27 July 1652. Dan. Witcherley, administrator, of Thomas, Viscount Somerset, K.B., (fn. 3) for Sir Charles Somerset's Creditors, begs reference to counsel of a deed of 15 Car., whereby Sir Charles demised to Thomas, Viscount Somerset [his brother], lands in co. Monmouth, for 40 years, or Sir Charles' life, for payment of his debts, and raising portions for his children; the creditors are very pressing, but the estate is sequestered for Sir Charles' recusancy. Noted as referred to Reading. 139 179
5 Aug. 1652. Wm. Catchmay, of London, and other creditors of Sir Charles Somerset, beg that Hugh Griffiths and other executors of Thomas, late Lord Somerset, may be compelled to produce the deeds by which Sir Charles Somerset settled his estate in co. Monmouth for payment of his debts. Lent Sir Charles 6,000l. knowing of this settlement, but the executors pay nothing, pleading that the estate is sequestered for Sir Charles' recusancy. 96 838
5 Aug. The County Commissioners to certify, and Reading to report. 17 107
L.C.C. 163 54 23 June 1654. Catchmay begs a revival of the order, the former one not being prosecuted through negligence of the solicitor. Granted. 96
27		 839
77

Edward Wilcock, St. Ives, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.O. 223 151
C. 223 149
P.E. 223 147
P.R. 12 327
R. 223 143		 21 Oct. 1651. Petitions that, having been a captain-lieutenant of the trained band of Col. Wm. Coriton, of Milbrook, Cornwall, he was there at its surrender, and according to a Parliament Order of 15 Feb. 1647 on the surrender, he is to compound at 2 years' purchase, and be freed from payment of 1/5 and 1/20 parts. 223 146
25 Nov. Fine at 1/6, 43l. 10s. 12 350
354
17 Dec. He begs a review, having paid ½ his fine, which is set at 1/6 instead of at 2 years' value. 132 504
17 Dec. Order that he be heard on Tuesday, and produce Milbrook Articles. 15 139

Edward and William Alye, or Ayly, Co. Gloucester.

22 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Ordered to produce the discharge of their estates by the Committee for Sequestrations. 15 57
3 Dec. 1651. They beg discharge from sequestration, producing, as ordered, their discharge from the late Sequestration Committee. 62 215
3 Dec. Edw. Alye's discharge confirmed, on proof that the copy produced agrees with the original. 15 116
9 Dec. Like order for Wm. Alye's estate 15 122

Kynard Delabere, Southam, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
22 Oct. 1651. Ordered to produce his discharge by the late Committee of co. Gloucester. 15 57
10 Dec. He begs allowance of his discharge from sequestration. Was questioned by the late Committee for cos. Gloucester and Hereford, but on proof that he remained at his own house at Tiberton, co. Hereford, or at Southam, was ill of the gout, and obscured himself because of great debts, he was discharged. 80 126
10 Dec. Granted, unless there be fresh cause of delinquency against him. 15 126

John Harris, Milton, Co. Cambridge.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 147 321
257 43		 22 Oct. 1651. Being allowed his estate on discharge by the Committee for Sequestrations, he is summoned to produce his discharge for the approbation of the Committee for Compounding. 15 56
O.C.S. 147 325 17 Feb. 1652. He petitions that being sequestered on misinformation for recusancy, he appealed to the Committee for Sequestrations, who referred the examinations and the certificates of the County Committee of Cambridge to Serjeant Bradshaw, and on his report, ordered a discharge 9 July 1647; this he produces as ordered by the County Committee, and begs ratification thereof. Granted. 91
16		 87
25

Claimant on and Lessee of the Estate of William Landen, Dalby, Co. Lincoln. (fn. 4)

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 162 169 22 Oct. 1651. Dr. Hen. Glenham and Chaloner Chute, executors of Sir Thos. Glenham, surviving executor of Paul, Viscount Baying, beg inquiry into the cause of sequestration of a debt of 1,600l., due to Paul, Viscount Bayning, from Wm. Landen, on security of Dalby Manor, settled long before Landen's delinquency, and discharged by the Sequestration Committee. 88 11
13
22 Oct. Referred to the County Committee 15 55
D. 86 67 6 Oct. 1652. Roger Farnolls begs indemnity from a demand of the County Committee of Lincoln, for 3 half-years' rents of Dalby Manor. It was leased to him and Lord Bayning for 1,000l. by Wm. Landen, who left 2,000l. legacy to Sir T. Glenham, and sequestered in 1645 for Landen's delinquency, but discharged till the legacy was paid. Became tenant thereof to Lord Bayning in 1650, and was not ordered to pay rent to the State till 4 September last; is willing to pay his Michaelmas rent. 86 65
6 Oct. Referred to the County Committee 17 301
20 Sept. 1653. Registrar's certificate that Landen is returned by the County Committee as sequestered for delinquency. 33 304
13 Dec. Registrar's certificate that he finds no confirmation by the Committee for Compounding of any contract for Landen's estate. 33 322

Sir George Whitmore, Barnes, Middlesex.

22 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 147 321
257 43		 22 Oct. 1651. His estate having been discharged by the Committee for Sequestrations, he is to be ordered to produce his discharge for the approval of the Committee for Compounding. 15 56

Sir William Whitmore, Nether Slaughter, Co. Gloucester, and Richard, his second Son.

Vol. G No. or p.
22 Oct. 1651. Sir William to be ordered to produce his discharge by the Committee for Sequestrations. 15 57
D. 130 93
C. 130 95
D. 130 79,
81, 82
C. 130 95–99
32 21
D. 130 92
R. 130 71		 2 Dec. 1651. Rich. Whitmore being summoned by the County Commissioners to show in 28 days his order of discharge of his estate, co. Gloucester, and having appeared accordingly, begs reference to counsel of his said order, and of his title to the estate. 130 78
2 Dec. Referred to Brereton 15
130		 112
75
15 July 1652. Order on report that the estate cannot be discharged till the pleasure of Parliament be known, there being a clause of revocation in the deed by which Sir William granted him the estate, but he is allowed the rents 6 months on security. Brereton is to state the case as touching the Act of Pardon, and the power of revocation. 17 12
9 Dec. Parliament not having resolved the case, R. Whitmore is to be allowed to receive the rents 6 months longer. 130 69
16 Dec. The order altered to 3 months longer, and John Corbett, M.P., is desired to present the case to Parliament. 17 519(2)
H. 25 24 18 Dec. Statement of the case on which the Committee for Compounding request the judgment of Parliament. 17 520
21 April 1653. Order on Brereton's report allowing the claim, discharging the sequestration, and directing the return of the bonds and securities. 19 1035
H. 25 192 26 April. One of his bonds remaining at Goldsmiths' Hall, and the treasurers refusing to deliver it without order, this is granted. 25
130		 50
65

Claimants on the Estate of [Col.] Matthew Boynton, Governor of Scarborough, Co. York.

23 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
On Lord Amb. Strickland's coming to the Committee for Compounding, and assenting to pay 500l., part of 1,000l. which he detained on his purchase [for 4,800l.] from Sir Hen. Griffith, [of Flamborough Manor,] which was mortgaged for 75 years to Mat. Boynton, and forfeited for his delinquency, —desiring that the case might be drawn up and presented to Parliament to secure his purchase, —order that the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall receive the 500l., and that the County Committee demand no further interest from him for the 1,000l.; that he enjoy the estate, and that Brereton report the case to Parliament. 15 59
21 Jan. 1652. Statement of the case, viz., that the County Committee having seized the debt owing to Boynton, and received interest from Walter Strickland, Boynton's estate was settled by Parliament in July 1651 on trustees for sale, and all claims on it were to be made good by 1 December. Strickland did not apply, but requested Parliament's judgment, as to whether the lease to Boynton was vested in the Trustees for sale of delinquents' lands, and whether Strickland should not be relieved against the lease and forfeiture, and whether on payment of 500l. the lands might be confirmed to him, free from the lease and forfeiture. 15 208
17 Feb. 1652. Order in Parliament discharging Walter Strickland, M.P., from the debt when the 500l. is paid, and the Committee for Removing Obstructions are to decide into what treasury it shall be paid. 119 649
6 May. They appoint its payment into Haberdashers' Hall 119 647
12 Aug. On motion of Strickland that he may have his discharge from the heir or executors of Boynton for the 1,000l. paid by him into Goldsmiths' Hall, as due to Boynton from Sir Henry Griffith, a summons is ordered to be sent to such persons as Strickland shall name. 119
17		 647
146

Thomas Browne.

28 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs remuneration of his services when employed by Wm. Collins and John Reading, late auditors of the Committee for Compounding, in examining and methodising the account of John Base, solicitor to the County Committee of Suffolk, and several other sequestration accounts, from 19 Feb. 1650 to 19 June 1650, for which he is wholly unsatisfied. 71 343
4 Nov. 1651. Collins and Reading report that 40l. is due to him 71 339
7 Nov. His petition to be presented [to the Army Committee] for a fit allowance. 63 634
30 Aug. 1653. Order that 25l. be paid him for his services 25 181
1653? Hearing that Auditor Sherwin is likely to resign his office, begs to be appointed his successor. 71 344

Norfolk Delinquents.

Vol. G No. or p.
28 Oct. 1651. Thomas Dereham, of Dereham Grange, complains that 3 weeks since his estate was seized by the County Committee, without order from the Committee for Compounding, so that he and his family have no subsistence. Begs a copy of the charge and proceedings, that he may defend himself. 80 206
28 Oct. Ordered a copy of the County Commissioners' letter about the seizure. 15 62
Pass 99 23
L. 99 19		 4 Nov. He pleads that he was obliged by the sickness of his child to go to King's Lynn, where he was detained and his horse taken by the major, who kept it for the King. By the Articles of its surrender to Major-General the Earl of Manchester, his estate, real and personal, was to be preserved from sequestration; he had a pass for his protection, and has done nothing against Parliament for 8 years. Begs discharge on the said Articles. 80 207
4 Nov. The Articles not being produced, but only the substance affirmed, Brereton is to draw up a report, which Col. [Valentine] Walton is to present to Parliament. Meanwhile Dereham is allowed his rents on good security. 15 70
71
C. 80 210, 211
91 520–523		 26 Nov. The Articles produced promising protection of person and estate, Parliament's direction is to be specially requested. 15 101
18 Dec. Sir Richard Hovell [of Hillington] who comes in on King's Lynn Articles, is to give security in 800l. for the rents and profits of his estate. 15 144
19 March 1652. Order for Dereham and Hovell's discharge, if not sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651, on their taking the engagement. 16 172
6 May. On their request, their bonds delivered up 16 369

Nathaniel Proud, Co. Salop.

29 Oct. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
D. 240 83 The County Committee report that on information of his delinquency, they sent to seize and secure his estate, but their agent was opposed by Proud. With his deposition that Proud refused to submit, not in contempt of authority, but because the warrant was not lawful, as there were not two Commissioners' hands to it. Also depositions to show that Proud was an ensign and bore arms and colours for the King in Shrewsbury garrison, then under Major Owen. 240 84
–87
1 Dec. 1651. The Committee for Compounding reprove the County Committee for submitting to abuse when they have the right to call in the civil power to resist it, and order them to punish Proud severely. 30 281

Footnotes

  • 1. Omitted from the case of Sir Francis, p. 837 supra.
  • 2. See the information against him in the Committee for Advance of Money Calendar, p. 1218.
  • 3. Sir Thomas Somerset, K.B., third son of Edward, 9th Earl of Worcester, was made Viscount Somerset of Cashel, Ireland, 8 Dec. 1626, and died 1651. His case is on p. 2247.
  • 4. Omitted from the case on p. 2789.
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