Cases before the Committee: December 1651

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December 1651

Anthony Garley, The Close, Lincoln.

2 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Begs to compound for being in Oxford when a King's garrison, though never in arms nor sequestered; his estate is books and apparel, value 6l. 223 431
2 Dec. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 20s. 12 362
R. 223 429 16 Dec. Paid and sequestration discharged 12 367

Thomas Hodgkis, or Hodgkey, Burslip, or Burwardsley, Co. Chester.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 223 311
P.E. 223 308
P.R. 12 357
R. 223 305
SUR. 58 94		 2 Dec. 1651. Begs to compound, being sequestered because, as tenant under Lord Cholmondeley, he took up arms, and was a soldier in Barton Castle at its surrender. Has lived peaceably since. 223 310
30 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 62l. 10s. 12 376
18 March 1653. Begs to compound on the late Act of Sale for his estate, which is surveyed, but which he holds only for life under Viscount Cholmondeley. Is a poor man, and has a wife and many small children. Noted as referred to Reading. 138 225
10 Aug. He complains of a threat to levy his fine on his estate, but he is unable to pay it, and therefore as the estate is in the last Act for Sale, he begs to be no further troubled. 138 223
10 Aug. Order accordingly 12 557
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 138 221 11 June 1653. Discharge from sequestration of a house, &c., in Burwardsley, Bunbury parish, co. Chester, forfeited by Thos. Hodgkis, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Rich. Hodgkis. 18 840

Solomon Wivell, Great Burton, Co. York.

2 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 212
P.R. 12 355		 2 Dec. 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for delinquency in the first war. 223 209
R. 223 207 2 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 18l. 6s. 8d. 12 356
361

Bennett Birch, Witton, Co. Warwick.

3 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 303
P.R. 12 357		 Has been accused of delinquency, and doubts not to clear himself; but to avoid further charge and trouble, acknowledges that he was in arms, and begs to compound, not being sequestered. 223 302
R. 223 299 30 Dec. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 30l. 6s. 8d. 12 376
378
16 Feb. 1652. Paid, and he discharged 12 401

Claimant on the Estate of Thomas Roe, London and Jersey.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1651. Anne, widow of Rob. Spurling, of Wood Street, Alban's parish, London, begs to be continued tenant of a house in Wood Street, held by her husband of Thomas Roe, at 18l., with rebate of 2l., the same being sequestered for Roe's delinquency. 119 7
3 Dec. The County Committee to consider her desire, and to contract with her according to instructions. 15 116
C. 114 385
C. 114 397
–400
O.C.C. 162 385
D. 162 385
386
114 401–407
R. 114 387		 21 April 1652. Elizabeth, widow of Thos. Roe, begs discharge of her house in Wood Street, sequestered for delinquency of her husband, but he had no right except hers thereto, and is now dead, leaving her five small, children, and no other means. With letter from Col. Jas. Heane to Hugh Peters, requesting him to make the condition of Mrs. Eliz. Rowe known to Mr. Winslow, or some other of the Committee of Compounding. Subscribed by Hugh Peters, "Dear Mr. Winslow, let me entreat you to consider the contents, and help as is above desired." 114
383,		 381,
395
21 April. Order that she is to prove her title, and Reading to report. 16
114		 334
393
15 June. Her claim allowed, and sequestration ordered to be discharged. 16 541
22 June. She thanks the Committee for Compounding for discharge of her small estate, and begs that she may receive 1/5 of what was received by the County Committee since 24 Dec. 1649. Granted. 114
16		 379
573

William Ryley, Clerk of the Records in the Tower of London.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1651. [Hen.] Linch, one of the County Committee for London, to transmit attested copies of the depositions in Ryley's case. 15 115
10 Dec. Reference of his petition (missing) to Examiner Carey, to peruse the charges against him, and such discharges as he has had from any of the same, and to certify any differences between the new charge and the old. 15 127

Henry Walker, Langar, Co. Notts.

6 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee report that on information of delinquency, they have secured his estate, value 40l. a year, and ask directions. 240 132
10 Dec. 1651. They are to secure it till further order 30 323

Claimant on the Estate of Richard Barnsley, Co. Worcester.

9 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
John Barnsley begs discharge of Barnes Close, part of his ancient inheritance, belonging to his mansion-house of Barnsley Hall, Bromsgrove, co. Worcester, which his eldest brother Thomas conveyed, 15 Car., to Richard, a younger brother, for life, at whose death, 1 May 1645, his estate therein determined; yet the County Committee have lately sequestered it for the supposed delinquency of the said Richard. 66 495
9 Dec. 1651. Referred to the County Committee 15 123
23 Dec. Begs to be restored to the possession of a house and lands in Stoke Prior, co. Worcester, of which Rich. Barnsley was seized. On his death, entered upon the premises, and enjoyed the profits till of late the County Committee sequestered them for the supposed delinquency of Richard. By the ancient custom of the manor, no lands there holden are liable to any forfeiture, extents, or debts of the tenant after his decease, albeit he died a felon's death. 66 489
23 Dec. The County Committee to inquire and certify 15 150
23 April 1652. Begs the benefit of the Act of Pardon for discharge of the estate. 66 493
23 April. The seizure to be discharged, if Richard Barnsley was not sequestered in his lifetime, and if there be no delinquency in the petitioner. 16
66		 344
497
17 Nov. John Barnsley complains that the County Committee refuse to discharge the sequestration without a confirmation of the last order. Begs that it may be made absolute. 66 480
C. 32 167
L.C.C. 157 83
79
NOTE 157 97
81		 23 Nov. The County Committees of Worcester and Gloucester are to certify whether Richard Barnsley, of Dumbleton, co. Gloucester, returned in a list of delinquents by the late County Committee, be not the same as the Rich. Barnsley, brother of the petitioner. 17 426
429
19 Oct. 1653. John Barnsley complains that the County Committee still keep him out of his estate. The grounds of the order of discharge of 23 April 1652 were that the estate was not forfeitable in respect of the custom of the manor, and that it was not sequestered till after the death of the supposed delinquent. Begs confirmation of the discharge. 66 481
C. 33 426 19 Oct. Brereton to state the case, and the County Committee meanwhile to forbear to receive the reuts. 25 228

Robert Baron, Wigan, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 Dec. 1651. The County Committee send up informations and depositions accusing him of having joined the Earl of Derby, &c., but others report that he acted for Parliament, and that last August, being then bailiff, when the Scots marched through Wigan, he did many services to the cause. 240 133
–135
3 Aug. 1652. The County Committee having certified as ordered about his charge of delinquency, he begs publication, and copies of the examinations. 65 776
L.C.C. 240 136 3 Aug. Granted, unless the County Committee show cause to the contrary in 14 days. [See Committees for Advance of Money Calendar, p. 1461.] 17 87

George Waldron, Tiverton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 Dec. 1651. Begs discharge of his estate, the Barons of Exchequer finding no sufficient proof of delinquency against him. 127 561
9 Dec. 1651. Granted, unless the County Commissioners have other matter against him. 15 122

Thomas Duffield, Galwhey [Galphay?], Co. York.

11 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 409
P.R. 12 363		 Begs to compound, being adjudged 6 weeks ago by the Committee for Advance of Money to be within the Ordinance of Sequestration. [See that Calendar, p. 1007.] 223 408
6 Jan. 1652. Fine at 1/6, 65l. 3s. 4d. 12 381
384
R. 223 403 12 Jan. Half the fine being paid, a letter of suspension of sequestration granted. 12 389
18 May. Fine paid and estate discharged 12 442
435

Claimant on the Estate of Henry Hardwere, Co. Chester.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 102 840
841
L.C.C. 148 93
–95		 11 Dec. 1651. Jane Marrow, widow, begs confirmation of the discharge granted her by the Committee for Sequestrations, 7 June 1647, of her jointure lands in co. Chester, settled on her by her first husband, Henry Hardwere, which were sequestered for the delinquency of her late husband [Col. Marrow], to whom she was married but a month before he died. She is now required by the County Committee to produce her discharge. 102 839
11 Dec. Referred to the County Committee and to Brereton 15 127

Claimant on the Estate of Capt. Thomas Trafford, Bridge Trafford, Co. Chester.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 124 631
629		 11 Dec. 1651. Mary Trafford, his widow, begs confirmation of the discharge, in April 1646, of her husband's sequestered estate, granted by the late County Committee. He was in arms for the King, and died in 1645. On the surrender of Chester, she was summoned before the County Commissioners to show cause why the estate should not be sequestered, and produced a deed of 11 Car., showing the right to be in herself; thereupon it was left in her hands, and she has held it ever since, but is lately summoned by the County Committee to produce her discharge. 124 627
11 Dec. Referred to the County Committee and to Brereton 15 130
L.C.C. & D.
148 519
–525
C. 124 637
639
L.C.C. 124 633
148 517		 15 March 1652. She begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, the estate not being actually sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 124 636
30 March. Petition renewed; the auditor and registrar having certified that there is no return of the estate being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, she begs reference to the County Committee for a like certificate, and discharge on the Act of Pardon. 124 626
30 March. Reference granted; if not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, the estate is to be discharged. 16 229
23 June. Estate discharged, not being then sequestered 16 589

Francis Hawkey, Tregony, Cornwall.

12 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Rec. 223 337
P.E. 223 341
P.R. 12 365
O.C.C. 223 339
R. 223 333
C. 34 115		 Was sequestered by the County Committee for delinquency in the first war, but having a very small estate, was discharged on payment of 5l., yet his estate is again seized. Begs to compound and be allowed the 5l. paid. 223
12		 335
365
30 Dec. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 17l. 10s. 12 377

John Whetter, Luxulian, Cornwall.

12 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Rec. 223 321
–329
O.C.C. 223 320
P.R. 12 365
P.E. 223 317
D. 223 331
R. 223 313		 12 Dec. 1651. Being sequestered for delinquency in the first war, compounded with the County Committee, paid 40l., and was discharged, yet this month his estate is again seized for the same offence. Begs to compound, with allowance of the former fine. 223 316
30 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 60l. 12 377
6 Dec. 1653. Order on his request that his fine be accepted with interest for the first ½ from the date of setting, and for the second ½ from that of confirmation. 12 582
P.E. 24 1143 Dec. Fine paid and estate discharged 24 1143

Andrew Bayly, Wolverhampton, Co. Stafford.

14 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 67 203
168 283		 Being sequestered by the present County Committee, on the false pretence that he was sequestered 5 years ago by the late County Committee, who were satisfied that he was clear from delinquency, begs to receive his rents, or to have his charge and clear himself. 67 186
L.C.C. 67 201
168 287		 14 Jan. 1652. The County Committee to certify cause and date of sequestration, and if it was not before Jan. 1650, to give him the heads of his charge, and liberty to examine witnesses. 15 188
C. 33 27
67 195–199
73 161
L.C.C. 67 193
168 287		 17 Aug. The returns proving that he has never been adjudged a delinquent nor sequestered, he begs discharge on the Act of Pardon. 67 188
17 Aug. On certificate that the late County Committee had vacated an order letting his estate to Capt. Gough, on better information, order that the County Committee send copies of all proceedings on the case of themselves and the former County Committee, and state whether there is an erazure in the books, and also the time of their receipt of this order. 17 138
2 Sept. They certify that they vacated the order because the informers did not make good their allegations, though notice was given. 67
168		 192
289
29 Sept. Estate discharged on the Act of Pardon 21 1298

John, Parish, Pudding Norton, Norfolk, and a Claimant on his Estate.

16 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
John Milwood, of Stokesby, Norfolk, begs allowance of his rent-charge of 100l. a year, granted him by Paris for 800l., on his lands in that county now sequestered for Paris's supposed delinquency. 103 147
17 Dec. 1651. The County Committee to examine and certify, and Reading to state petitioner's title. 15 141
NOTE 164 53
SUR. 58a 460
–472
P.R. 225 715
R. 225 711		 17 June 1653. John Paris begs to compound on survey for his estate, which is in the late Act for Sale. 225
111		 714
612
12 July. Fine at 2/6, 702l. 225 715
20 Sept. Fine paid and estate discharged 24 1122
L.C.C. 164 49 21 Sept. He complains that being seized of Filby and Runham manors, they are let together to Rob. Gooch at 150l. 10s., but for no term of years. Is obliged to sell Filby Manor, which he compounded for, but can only sell it at great undervalue unless he has possession. Begs this, and also to know what rent he is to receive for this manor, Runham Manor being sold at Drury House, and both manors having been let in one gross sum. 111 609
21 Sept. The County Committee are to certify for what time they have let the estate, and the lessee to show cause why the lease should not be made void. 25 208
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 111 605 13 Aug. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Runham Manor, Norfolk, forfeited by Paris, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Thos. Wharton, of Gray's Inn. 18 864

Claimant on the Estate of George Barnes, Sen. (late), Recusant, of Co. Lancaster.

17 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
&
D. 97 699
–704
161 5–9		 John Lee, of Catterall, co. Lancaster, for George Barnes, an infant, begs examination of his title to and discharge of the tenement, Stubbin, co. Lancaster, sequestered for the recusancy of George Barnes, sen., the moiety of which descends to George Barnes, jun., as heir male of James Barnes [sen.], who settled the same, 19 Jac., on Thos. Lee, petitioner's father, and James Wilkinson in trust, the other moiety descends to Agnes Barnes, mother of James Barnes [jun.]. 97 578
697
17 Dec. 1651. Referred to the County Committee 15
97		 140
695
31 Aug. 1652. Lee begs reference of their return to counsel. Granted. 97

17		 568
693
171
R. 97 691
C. 32 143		 24 Feb. 1653. Order for discharge of the sequestration, with arrears from the date of petition, and for the infant to be brought up by the nearest of kin who is a Protestant. 19 1071

Claimant on the Estate of Anthony Bedingfield (late), Holme Hale, Norfolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 67 869
P.R. 67 865
R. 67 863		 17 Dec. 1651. Thos. Bedingfield begs discharge of 2/3 of the estate in Holme Hale and North Peckenham, Norfolk, come to him by the death of his father, Anthony Bedingfield, on 2 Nov. 1651. The premises are sequestered for his father's recusancy only. Has always adhered to Parliament, is conformable to the Protestant religion, and constantly frequents public worship. 67 867
872
4 March 1652. Claim allowed upon reading the discharge of the Barons of Exchequer, and estate ordered to be discharged. 16 98

John Byam, Clatworthy, Somerset, and the Claimants on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 81 327
326		 17 Dec. 1651. The Parishioners of Dulverton, Somerset, petition that their parsonage is liable to sequestration for delinquency of John Byam, being granted to him 15 Car. by the dean and chapter of Wells for 3 lives, all in being; he has prevented sequestration by pretence of a former lease to the late Thos. Balch of Dulverton, who often said that he had no interest therein, but that he received the rents as Byam's servant. George Pippin of Dulverton, Balch's successor in the parsonage, was questioned and ordered to prove his lease, but delays it. Beg an order for the sequestration of the parsonage. 81 317
17 Dec. Order that Byam show cause in 14 days why the parsonage should not be sequestered, or an order will be given for sequestration. 15
68
81		 140
694
321
C. 81 328 28 Jan. 1652. John Byam declares that he never acted against Parliament, nor became subject to sequestration; that in 1649 he sold Dulverton parsonage to Thos. Balch, who since sold it to Thos. Pippin, which he can prove before the County Committee, but being 70 years old, he cannot travel. Begs dismissal from further trouble. 68
81		 689
323
28 Jan. 1652. Granted, as none appear to make good the petition of the parishioners, if the County Committee do not show cause. 81
15		 325
228
L. 68 695 24 March. The Dulverton parishioners renew their request for sequestration of the parsonage, the statements of Byam being false, as the orders of the County Commissioners show; can prove that the Balch to whom he says he sold the parsonage in 1649 was buried in 1648. 81 319
24 March. The Committee for Compounding adhere to their former judgment, and can do nothing more. 16 209

Richard Fancourt, Gunwarby, Co. Lincoln.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 85 1181 17 Dec. 1651. Complains that in 1649 he was unjustly sequestered by the County Commissioners; was acquitted on appeal to the Barons of Exchequer 21 November last, but on 24 October last, the County Commissioners, hearing that he would be acquitted, took many of his goods, and sold his corn at ½ its value, to his loss of 100l. and his utter undoing. Begs restoration or satisfaction. 85 1178
17 Dec. Estate discharged, and restitution to be made of what goods have been taken since 24 October last, if there be no new charge against him. 15 140
25 Feb. 1652. Petition renewed. 85 1179
25 Feb. Order confirmed, with restitution of arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 16 61

Claimant on the Estate of Richard Kellett (late), Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D. 161 107
–116
R. 98 683		 17 Dec. 1651. Mary Knight, widow, of Samlesbury, co. Lancaster, daughter of Rich. Kellett, begs discharge of Knowsley Close, Preston, assigned 21 James by Rob. Savage, of Winnington, co. Stafford, her grandfather, to Wm. Halsall and others in trust for her, for 21 years after the death of Rich. Kellett, her father; also of lands in Fishwick conveyed in like manner during 3 lives, 2 of which are living; also of a house and lands in Ribbleton confirmed in 1603 by Thos. Barton, of Barton, to Rich. Kellett and his heirs; she is sole daughter and heir, and has always been conformable, but the premises are sequestered for the Popery and delinquency of Kellett, who died last August. 98 709
691
17 Dec. Referred to the County Committee 15 139
4 May 1652. She begs a reference to their returns to counsel. Granted. 98
707,
16		 689,
687
358
D. 135 39 3 Feb. 1653. Order on report allowing the claim, if the County Committee for Lancaster are satisfied of Kellett's death; with arrears from his death, if it was since Sept. 1649. 19 1067
Purchaser of The Estate.
O.T.T. 144 665 23 Sept. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of a house called Braggars, in Ribbleton, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Kellett, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Wm. Woodward. 18 900

Sir William Saville, late Governor of York, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 Dec. 1651. His estate to be seized and secured till he show cause why it should not be sequestered, he being governor of York when it was the King's garrison. 15 137

Claimant on the Estate of George Smithson, Co. York.

17 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.
118 485
–487
C. 118 483
L.C.C.
& D. 118 479
–481
R. 118 475		 17 Dec. 1651. Daniel Smithson, of Boroughbridge, co. York, begs allowance, or reference to the County Committee of his case. Was never in arms. Is a Papist and old, but holding lands in Awdburgh, as heir to his brother George, has compounded with Anne Walker [his father's widow], who claimed a jointure thereon, for 10l. annuity; this was allowed him in a composition for recusancy with the late Lord Deputy of Ireland, then Lord President of the North, and in a like composition with the County Committee for the West Riding, but now the County Committee will not allow it without order. His lands are dear at 25l. a year. 118 466
493
17 Dec. The County Committee to certify and Reading to report. 15
118		 140
489
12 Aug. 1652. The annuity allowed, on proof that Anne Walker is living, and not a Papist. 17 148

Christopher Cock, St. Erth, near the Mount, Cornwall.

18 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 150 57 Begs an order to the County Committee to certify the cause of his sequestration, conceiving himself free from all delinquency. Granted. 75
15		 902
144
C. 32 48
75 905, 904		 30 March 1652. On request for his discharge on the Act of Pardon, the County Committee are to certify whether he was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 16 230
10 Sept. Discharged on certificate that he was not then sequestered. 17 213

John Prowse, Gerrans, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 Dec. 1651. Begs an order to the County Committee to certify why they have sequestered his estate, conceiving himself free from delinquency. Granted. 109
15		 45
144

Henry Robinson, Longthorpe, Co. Northampton.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 380
P.R. 12 371
R. 223 375		 18 Dec. 1651. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, because by persuasion and misconstruing the Parliament's intentions, he bore arms for the late King. 223 378
6 Jan. 1652. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 382
383
19 Jan. Paid and estate discharged. 12 400

Henry Ould, Tregony, Cornwall.

19 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 223 347
P.R. 12 372
R. 223 343
C. 34 117		 Begs to compound, his estate being just seized for doing he knows not what in the first war, but not sequestered. 223 346
30 Dec. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 20l. 9s. 4d. Confirmed 3 Feb. 1652. 12
378,		 377,
399

John Moore, Kirklington, Co. Notts.

20 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
The County Committee certify that they have seized 2/3 of his estate not worth 50l. a year, because when suspected of Papacy, he refused to take the Oath of Abjuration. 240 136a
20 Jan. 1652. The Committee for Compounding thank them for their conduct therein. 30 324

Claimant on the Estate of Nicholas Salkeld, Bolde, Cumberland.

23 Dec. 1651 Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 115 785 Elizabeth Salkeld, his wife, begs the 5th of her husband's sequestered estate, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. Granted. 115
15		 785
150

Claimants on the Estate of Anthony Wharton. (fn. 1)

23 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
23 Dec. 1651. Dorothy, widow and executrix of Robert Reeve and 3 others, petition that Ravenstonedale Rectory and PrestonPatrick Manor, Westmoreland, were conveyed by Thos. Wharton, of Gillingwood, co. York, 17 Car., to Rich. Hutton and Ant. Wharton, for payment of his own debts and those of Ant. Wharton, his father, for which they two and Rob. Mudford were engaged, but the lands are sequestered for delinquency of Ant. Wharton, one of the trustees. Beg allowance of the deed, that they may receive their just debts. 113 321
23 Dec. Referred to the County Committee and Brereton 15 153

John Benoke, Minster, Cornwall.

24 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 223 268
P.E. 223 265
R. 223 261		 Complains that though he was sequestered only for being on the grand jury, for which he paid 20l. to the County Committee, his estate is seized for the same offence. Begs discharge, or to save trouble, an easy composition. Noted as referred to Reading. 223 263
30 Dec. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 65l. 8s. 6d. 12 375
376
11 May 1652. Paid and estate discharged 12 433

Claimants on the Estate of Richard Brent, sen., Recusant, Lark Stoke, Co. Gloucester.

Richard Brent, Jun., his Son.

Vol. G No. or p.
24 Dec. 1651. Catherine, widow of Robert, Lord Brook, petitions that Sir John Cooke, and 3 other executors of Fulke, late Lord Brook, 22 years since purchased of Richard Brent, sen., Admington Manor, co. Gloucester, charged with two annuities of 20l. each, granted by Wm. Brent, grandfather of Richard Brent, to his grandchild, Richard Hawten, still living, for life, with clause of distress if unpaid; and Richard Brent for freeing the said manor from the said two annuities granted the executors a rent-charge of 40l. a year on a pasture-ground adjoining the manor in Lark Stoke, for 40 years.
Admington Manor was by the said executors purchased in trust for her husband, and after her marriage with him, the said manor was demised to Francis, Earl of Bedford, her late father, for 99 years in trust for her, in lieu of jointure, and she has held it since her husband's death free from incumbrances, but her tenants have often been distrained by Richard Hawten, for the said two annuities, to her damage already of 300l.; the molestation is likely to continue during his life, because all the said pasture-ground, called Overleasowe, is sequestered for the recusancy of Rich. Brent and his children, and no care is taken to pay the annuities. As Sir Francis Swift is the sole surviving trustee, begs that the arrears of the rent-charge may be paid to him, and that payment may be continued for the residue of the said term of 40 years.		 72 263
C. 72 266
270
C. 33 267
NOTE 72 271
L.C.C. 83 285
286
156 287		 24 Dec. Referred to the County Committee 15 153
17 Sept. 1652. She begs restoration of 45l. levied by distress by [Giles] Hancock, a sequestration officer for co. Gloucester, on lands in Lark Stoke, as she believes, for the recusancy of Richard Brent. Fulke Brent, by indenture dated July 1650, granted her the lands for 50 years, and she purchased the reversion of them for 2,834l., and Fulke Brent in Jan. 1652, covenanted to levy a fine and suffer a recovery of them to her use, which he did, and she has since enjoyed them. 72 267
17 Sept. The County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 17 244
L.C.C. 156 285 20 Jan. 1653. The County Committee certify that 2/3 of the estate of Richard Brent, sen., of Lark Stoke, deceased, were sequestered by the late County Committee in 1644 for his recusancy, and let from year to year; that two years ago they, being informed that he had conveyed part of them to Fulke, George, Ann, and Jane, his children, all recusants, Jane being the wife of Thomas Cassey, a recusant, sent for them to tender the Oath of Abjuration; some appeared, but refused the oath; others refused to appear, and thereupon they sequestered 2/3 of their lands, and let them in gross to John Rouse, of Admington, for one year at 50l. rent, and they have now let them for another year;— the Committee for Compounding thereupon order the County Committee to certify the names of the inclosures sequestered for Richard Brent's recusancy, to whom and at what rent let, which of the children refused the oath and when, and what lands of each of them distinctly and respectively were then sequestered, &c. 17 615
25 Jan. 1655. The County Commissioners for Gloucester are to certify about the lands in Lark Stoke sequestered for recusancy of the late Richard Brent, or of his children, Fulke, Richard, Edward, George, Ann, and Jane, or of Thos. Cassey, husband of Jane. 72
27		 231
264
3 April. George, Anne, and Jane Brent, beg discharge of, or leave to prove their title to a 30 years' lease of lands in Litcott Bertram, co. Gloucester, demised to them by their late father in 1640 at a peppercorn rent, and held till of late the County Commissioners sequestered them for recusancy of their father, who is dead, and refuse to discharge them without order. 83 276
3 April. Referred to Brereton 27 349
17 Jan. 1654. Rich. Brent [jun.] begs to contract on the Recusants' Act of Oct. 1653 for 2/3 of his sequestered estate. 83 277
280
17 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 7

Edward Phillips, Corfe Mullen, Dorset.

Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 223 417
C.223 426
P.E. 223 421
P.R. 12 373
D. 223 424
R. 223 427		 24 Dec. 1651. Begs to compound for delinquency in the beginning of the wars, being engaged against the Parliament. Coming in early, obtained discharge from the County Committee, as not being worth 200l., but is now sequestered. Has been 4 years in prison for debt, and is sick of the palsy. Begs that the profits of the land now sequestered may be allowed in part payment of his fine. Is under no exception of Parliament, nor has been in any war since 1 Feb. 1649. 223 419
6 Jan. 1652. Fine at 1/6, 94l. 12 384
19 Feb. Jane, his wife, begs allowance of what has been received by the County Committee, having procured a friend to pay the residue of the fine; or else to be allowed her fifth since the estate was last sequestered, to keep herself and 3 children from starving. 111 741
L.C.C. 111 753
152 567
D. 111 756		 19 Feb. Granted her fifth from 24 Dec. 1649 if so long sequestered; if otherwise, from the date of sequestration. 16 38
9 July. On Edw. Phillips' death, his widow begs discharge of his estate, which is now hers during her widowhood by the custom of the manor. 111 701
751
9 July. Referred to Brereton 16
111		 679
749
R. 111 747
L.C.C. 152 571		 21 July. She complains that she is refused her fifth, and begs reinforcement of the former order. 111 745
11 Aug. The County Committee to certify why they obey not the order. 17 133
30 Sept. Sequestration discharged, with arrears from 9 July 1652 19 1031

William Morlet, Alien.

25 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 162 197
104 345
D. 104 341
C. 104 343
R. 104 335
D. 104 327		 Begs discharge of a lease of 18l. a year of lands in co. Lincoln, granted him by Lord Brudenell, and sequestered for petitioner's recusancy. 104 334
339
25 Dec. 1651. The County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 104
15		 337
154
12 Aug. 1652. The Committee for Compounding cannot allow it till his deed of 1 May 1649 be produced. 17 151
31 Aug. He moves that his counsel may be heard thereon 104 331
15 Sept. Pleading that being an alien-born, he is not liable to sequestration for recusancy, he is ordered to show that he is alien-born. 17 235
22 Sept. He moves for a further hearing 104 330
24 Nov. Deponents summoned to give their testimony vivá voce before the Committee for Compounding. 104
17		 327
444
15 Dec. Claim allowed and sequestration of 2/3 of his annuity discharged, with arrears from 25 Dec. 1651. 19 1054

Robert Ledgard, Co. York.

29 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Complains that his estate was lately seized and secured by the County Commissioners, for supposed delinquency in the first war, though he was not guilty. Begs a copy of his charge, leave to defend himself before the County Committee, and stay of proceedings meantime. 136 51

Walter Astley, Patshall, Co. Stafford.

30 Dec. 1651. Vol. G No. or p.
Being sequestered as a recusant in Staffordshire, and allowed his ⅓, he begs his ⅓ of his estate in Leicestershire, which is demised by the County Committee there. 64 741
30 Dec. 1651. Granted, unless cause to the contrary be shown in a month. 15 157
D. 64 721
–726
L. 64 712
714
168 725
523
D. 64 692
716
L. 64 704
165 553
C. 33 329
64 706
–710
D. 64 718
R. 64 693
D. 64 752		 23 Nov. 1653. Richard Astley, his son and heir, begs allowance of his title to and discharge of Boningale Manor and park, and lands in Patshall, co. Stafford, settled by his grandfather Thos. Astley, on his father, upon his marriage with Grace Trentham, who brought 1,200l. dowry, remainder to his heirs male, but sequestered for his father's delinquency. His father being in the late Act for Sale, petitioner put in his claim, which was allowed by the Committee for Removing Obstructions, but his father, who had only a life interest therein, is since dead. Begs that his title may be allowed. 64 701
727
23 Nov. The County Committee for Stafford to take examinations and certify, and Brereton to report. 25
64		 178
697
6 Jan. 1654. He pleads against the unjust assessment of taxes on the demesne lands of Walter Astley; for 8 years past the tenants were bound to pay all the taxes, and the lord of the manor freed, which was done till the sequestration, but allowed them out of their rents; since then, owing to the County Committee's ignorance of the said custom, ½ the taxes of the parish has been charged on the estate, the Common wealth cozened out of 200l., and the privileges of the lords of the manor infringed. 64 730
6 Jan. Reference thereon to the County Committee. 25 271
16 March. Order on report that his claim to Bonningale Manor, &c., be allowed, with arrears since 23 Nov. 1653; but he is to show cause why 2/3 should not be sequestered for his recusancy. 23 1586
18 April. There being no proof of recusancy, his claim allowed with arrears, and orders sent to the County Committees of Stafford, Leicester, Salop, and Worcester accordingly. 23 1598
17 May 1655. Having received 56l. in fulfilment of the order of the Committee for Compounding of 16 March 1654, he complains that he is now required by the County Commissioner to repay the same, on pretence that the auditor will not allow the money on his account; prays that the arrears of rent may be allowed the Commissioner. 64 689
17 May. Referred to the County Commissioner 27 392
30 May. Order that the arrears be paid him from other sequestration moneys in the Commissioner's hands. 23 1608
9 Oct. 1656. A certificate from the Major-General and Commissioners of Peace of co. Stafford on his case [in reference to the decimation tax] read in Council. I77 432
Purchasers of the Estate.
L.C.C.
I. & D. 165 433
–439		 19 July 1653. Edw. Smith and Thos. Greene beg to compound for Bonningale Park, co. Salop, purchased for 400l. in 1652 of Walter Astley, who is in the last Act for Sale. 118 90
19 July. The County Committee to send up proofs of the deed. 25 129

Major Robert Walters, Little Ouseburn, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 172 91
–93		 30 Dec. 1651. The County Committee of York inform against him as being in arms, and assisting the King with men and money at Colchester and Wallingford. 172 95
96
20 Jan. 1652. They are ordered to examine his brother, John Walters, and take him into custody if he refuse to appear. The County Committee of Berks to examine whether Robert Walters was in arms at Wallingford, or ever governor there, or employed in any way for the late King. 30 486
14
C. 32 15 26 Jan. They send up depositions to prove that he had the command of a troop of horse and foot, and often went with soldiers to the Red Lion in Benson, near Wallingford. He was taken prisoner at Henley by some of the Parliament forces, exchanged for two officers of the Parliament army, and continued in the garrison at Wallingford until its rendition, when he went away with Col. Blague, upon the Articles of surrender. 240 137
138

Michael Ainscombe, Reigate, Surrey.

31 Dec. 1651 Vol. G No. or p.
D. 62 205 Being sequestered, appealed to the Barons of the Court of Exchequer, before whom his cause depends, but a month since the County Committee again seized his estate. Prays stay of proceedings. Noted with an order that he must compound or be sequestered. 62 203

Richard Chave, Tiverton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 223 400
P.E. 223 397
P.R. 12 381
R. 223 395		 31 Dec. 1651. Petitions that he was sequestered by the County Committee in May 1647, and called to compound, but discharged without payment, on his oath that he was not worth 200l.; yet on 16 July 1651 his estate was seized for being in the first war. He therefore begs to compound. 223 402
6 Jan. 1652. Fine at 1/6, 48l. 16s. 12 381
383
9 Jan. Paid and estate discharged 12 389

George Compton, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 75 457
C. 34 53		 31 Dec. 1651. Dame Mary Compton, his mother, begs the heads of a charge of delinquency against her son for being in the Scots' army the last time they came into England, for which he was in question before the Council of State, who discharged him, on its appearing that he was a man of distempered brain and a lunatic. Begs to have the rents meantime on security. 75 496
31 Dec. 1651. Granted the rents, if she do not delay the prosecution, the County Committee to examine, and she to have liberty to examine and cross-examine witnesses. 15 163

Claimant on the Estate of Sir John Finch, Alvecote, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 85 555
557
C. P. 16 95		 31 Dec. 1651. Lady Finch to be heard on the summons sent to him to produce his discharge, and he is not to be prejudiced meantime. 16 62
11 March 1652. His estate discharged on the Act of Pardon, provided it was not actually sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 16 126

Claimants on the Estate of Robert Middlemore, Edgbaston, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
31 Dec. 1651. Rob. Middlemore, sen., his uncle, begs allowance of an annuity of 20l. charged on Edgbaston Manor, which is sequestered for the recusancy of his nephew. The County Committee, in 1648, ordered that he should have the annuity, in respect of the loss of his arrears of rent. 106 203
204
31 Dec. He is ordered to prove his annuity, the County Committee to certify, and Brereton to report. 15 162
11 March 1652. Sir Edw. Nichols, Bart., of Faxton, co. Northampton, guardian of Richard, son and heir of Rob. Middlemore, aged 3 years, begs discharge of the 2/3 of Rob. Middlemore's estate, sequestered for recusancy. Being a kinsman, has been appointed by the Commissioners of the Great Seal guardian to Richard and two younger children, in trust to breed them up Protestants. 107 299
315
L.C.C.
& D. 107 317
–321
C. 106 196, 198
R. 107 311		 11 March. Referred to the County Committee and Reading. 16
107		 121
313
1 July. Sequestration discharged on report, with arrears from the date of petition. 16 632

Armiger Warner, Informer.

Vol. G No. or p.
31 Dec. 1651. He begs a lease, at the present rent of 40l., of the estate of Wm. Philpot, recusant, of Southampton, having received nothing for his discovery of this estate, nor for that of Sir Wm. Kingsmill, which brought in 700l. 127 749
D. 141 371 31 Dec. Order that he be proceeded with as others in the like case. 15 161
PUB. 25 156
127 731
H. 25 241
264
141 375
379
D. 141 373
E.W. 25 264
H. 25 286
E.W. 25 302
127 725
D. 240 141
H. 25 307
L.C.C.
& D. 169 371
–373
240 142		 27 April 1653. Warner begs that Rob. Ainger, his tenant of houses in Maze Pond, Southwark, may be summoned to prove his information that they belong to John Wilkes, Papist, and are sequestered. 127

141
240		 721
733
378
139
27 April. Each party to prove his title, and to have copies of the proceedings of the Surrey Committee concerning Wilkes' estate. 25
240		 53
140
4 Oct. The County Committee of Wilts are to sequester all Warner's estate there, for non-payment of 91l. 15s., the latter ½ of purchase money for sequestered lands. 25 217
18 Nov. They signify their compliance, but the estate is only ½ of two tenements in New Sarum, worth 12l. a year. 171 275
28 Dec. On Ainger's request for copies of the proceedings of the late County Committee in the case, they are to be granted to both parties. 25 278
D. 127 727
729
L.C.C. 240 142		 27 Jan. 1654. Brereton is to state the case on both sides, and the cause to be heard privately in a fortnight, and Warner's cause not to be prejudiced meantime. 25 288
23 March. Ainger begs longer time to prove his title 141 369
23 March. Granted 8 days more 25 321
H. 27 25
343
29 30
R. 240 143
O.C.C. 240 144
–147		 31 March. Warner complains of the long delays granted at the request of a pretended solicitor of this Court, and begs a speedy settlement, and leave meantime to take a legal course against Ainger. 127 723
31 March. The petition to be read on Wednesday, and notice give to Ainger meantime. 27 18

Lessees of the Estate of John Winter, Co. Brecon.

Vol. G No. or p.
31 Dec. 1651. Edw. Powell and David Llewelyn petition that they have been tenants 2 years of his sequestered lands in co. Brecon, and have an acquittance from the late County Committee for rent, yet the present County Committee distrain their cattle for the rent. Beg that their cattle and the large fees paid for distraining may be restored, and the late County Committee called to account if they received the money unduly. Noted for the County Committee to return the money and fees, if they find it twice paid. 110 589

Claimant on the Estate of John Fletcher, and Anne, his Mother, Co. Lancaster.

1651? Vol. G No. or p.
1651? Rich. Holland, of Lathom, co. Lancaster, begs to compound for 2/3 of houses in Burscough, conveyed to him by John Fletcher, with consent of his mother, but sequestered for their recusancy. No order. 90 1009

Footnotes

  • 1. There seems a connection between this case and that on p. 2513 [see G 128 p. 663], but the relationship is not clear.
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