INDEXES TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE KING'S BENCH INDICTMENTS:
EDWARD IV, 1475-1483
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Copyright Stephen Swailes.

               
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1475 Castle Ashby, Wick Dyve, Finchley, Odell? Inquiry that Thomas Rawelyn late of Castell Assheby cleric, William Rawelyn late of (Ody) in Bedfordshire cleric, John Andrewe late of Wykdyve cleric and Thomas Andrewe late of Wykdyve yeoman the 20th April 15 Edw IV forcibly assaulted and took from Elizabeth Fraunceys widow at Fyncheley in Middlesex a ? worth 20 marks and a casket with 20 pounds in money and (4) ? worth 10 marks in the same casket.
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1475 Thorpe Mandeville, Birmingham, Smethwick, At Northampton before William Newenham & William Chamb' justices Tuesday after Easter Sunday 15 Edw IV. Inquest taken on the oaths of Richard Collis of Preston, Thomas Clerk of Weedon, John Farman of Braunston, Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, William Hardwyn of Upton, William Knyghton of Roade, (Roger) Maxe of Higham, John Leycote of the same, William Parker of the same, Thomas Pye of Maidwell, Nicholas Howson of __ghton, Nicholas Crofte of Cotterstock (Godderstoke) & William Wodam of Glapthorn jurors. Thomas Jenkyns late of Byryngham yeoman, John Trafford late of the same place yeoman, John Weley of Horburne in Staffordshire yeoman also called John Weley of Horburne Beydemaker & Henry Burgulon of Barre in Staffordshire yeoman the Tuesday before the feast of St Mary Virgin 4 Edw IV entered the house and close of William Frebody at Thrope Moundevyle and stole a coat worth 10 shillings, a typet of 'lbakke frice' worth 12d, two gleyves worth 2s and (arrows) worth 16d the property of William Frebody. Henry Hopwas of Byrmyncham yeoma also called Henry Hoppas, Henry Fuster of Byrmyncham yeoman, Richard Halle of Byrmincham baker, Thomas Fawkener later of Byrmycham yeoman, Matthew Smyth of Byrmyncham smyth, Matthew Browne of B'ham smyth, Humphry Bawderyh of Horburne yeoman, Henry Weley of Horburne carpenter, Edward Wyllys late of Smethwyk turner, Thomas Lecok late of Horburne yeoman & Henry Glover of Norfeld in Worcestershire yeoman knew of the felony and sheltered them? On dorse, Thomas Byllyng custodian.
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1477 Northampton, Sywell John Catesby sergeant at law & William Newenham justice Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 17 Ed IV. Inquest held before the above on the oaths of William Aleyn of Bowden, Thomas (Wilbyng) of Horton, John Burges of Moulton, John Coly of Haldenby, Henry Waren of Everdon, John Leke of Litchborough, William Hikeman of Moulton, John Wattes of East Haddon, Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, William Russell of (Long Buckby), Thomas Hunt of Gayton, Nicholas Hayward of Harlestone, William Lynwode of Abingdon, William May of Cranford & William Fermor of Isham jurors. Thomas Perry/Peny of Northampton mercer the 20th August 16 Edw IV forcibly entered the warren of Thomas prior of the priory of St Andrew Northampton & William Sayar knight at Sywell without licence taking 100 (rabbits) worth 20 shillings from the prior and 100 (rabbits) from William worth 20s.
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1477 Brigstock King to the coroners at Northampton. Elizabeth once the wife of Henry Wodehous, Thomas Fox late of Brigstoke yeoman killed Henry, Westminster 3rd July 17 Edward IV. On dorse, response by William Armeston coroner.
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1477 Brigstock Inquest held at Bryxstoke 26th December 17 Edw IV on the body of Henry Wodehouse. On the oaths of John Tulke of Brigstock, John P___, John Tayor of the same, Thomas Better of the same, Adam Johnson of the same, John Stanyern of the same, Henry Hore of the same, John Bocher of the same, John ____, John Bower of the same, John Cannard of Oakley, Nicholas Langton of Corby & John Beverych of Weldon who say that about 3pm on 26th December Thomas Fox of Brigstock struck Henry with a staff called a Abalowstafe worth 4 pence inflicting a mortal wound and did murder him. (Membrane partly damaged).
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Daventry Coroners William Catesby knight, William Stok knight, Roger Wake, Robert Pemberton, William Newneham, William Catesby, William Tanfeld & Richard Emson justices Tuesday after Easter Sunday 18 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of William Aleyn of Little Bowden, Richard Beveriche of the same, Thomas Michell of Upton, Roger Maxe of Higham Ferrers, John Leycote of the same, William Corall of Ecton, William Axbrygge of Daventry, Robert Shawe of Braunston, John Hopkyns of Creaton, William Frebarn of Upton, John Frankeleyn of Dallington, William Lynwode of Abingdon & William Crowley of Whilton jurors who say that Agnes Baxter of Daventry widow the 1st June 17 Edw IV forcibly entered the close and house of John Dicons and stole (36) loaves called cocket bread ('cocket brede') worth 3s and 10 ___ of white wine called white rumney worth 13s 4d. On dorse, Thomas Byllyng custodian.
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1478 Little Billing Inquest held at Rothwell before Robert Isham and Roger Salesbury Tuesday after the feast of St Trinitatis 12 Edw IV on the oaths of William Henke of (Sulthorn), William Hikeman of Moulton, John Hawes of ___don, Laurence Brede of Holcot (Hulcote), John Turnor of Kingsthorpe, Thomas Michell of Upton, Nicholas Herdson of Farthinghoe, William Catesby of Broughton, John Warenere of Desborough, Robert Broughton of Pytcheley, Thomas Broughton of the same, John (Hunte) of Gt Oxendon & Robert Colles of Braybrooke. John Verneham late of Little Billing chaplain, Elizabeth Verneham late of Lt Billings widow, Thomas Verneham late of Lt Billings hubandman, William Brewester late of Chadstone ('Chaddeston') labourer & William Hertwell of Cogenhoe husbandman the 10th April 12 Edw IV forcibly assaulted and wounded John Matthew at Lt Billing.
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1478 Little Billing Thomas Billyng and John Dyve justices the Tuesday after the feast of St Peter Advincula 12 Edw IV re same accused as in above. John Hulcote knight, sheriff.
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1478 Little Billing John Dyve and Robert Isham justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 12 Edw IV, re same accused as above.
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1478 Little Billing John Catesby and John Dyve justices Tuesday after the feast of Epiphany 12 Edw IV, re same accused as above
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1478 Little Billing Thomas Billyng and Robert Tanfeld justices Tuesday after Easter Sunday 13 Edw IV. Henry Hodelston sheriff. Re same accused as above.
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1478 Little Billing Robert Tanfeld and John Dyve justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 13 Edw IV, re same accused as above.
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1478 Wellingborough King to justices re Joan Idlot daughter of Henry. John Pole late of Wellingborough butcher indicted, Westminster 21st October 18 Edw IV. On dorse, Thomas Billyng custodian.
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1478 Wellingborough King to William Catesby and fellows. John Pole late of Wellingborough butcher indicted, Westminster 28th October 18 Edw IV. On dorse, William Catesby.
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1478 Wellingborough Sessions held Tuesday before the feast of St Margaret Virgin 18 Edw IV before John Nedeham knight, Roger Wake, Robert Pemberton & Willia Newenham justices. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of William Ale of Bowden, Richard Beveriche of the same, Nicholas Hayward of Harlestone, Robert Taile of Wellingborough, Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, (Richard Lithell) of Finedon, John Leicot of Higham Ferrers, henry Waren of Everdon, Thomas Forman of Middleton, John Frankelyn of Dallington, William Fermor of Isham, Richard Warner of Kettering, Nicholas Croft of 'Tanford' (Tansour?), John Silby of Glapthorn & John Raulyn of Warmington. John Pole late of Wendlyngburgh butcher in the vigil of the feast of Corpus Christi 18 Edw IV forcibly entered the close and house of Henry Idlot at Wendlyngburgh and with a knife worth 2 pence murdered Joan daughter of Henry.
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1478 Wellingborough Delivery to Northampton castle before William Catesby, Roger Wake, William Tanfeld, Richard Emson & Robert Pemberton justices Friday in the feast of St Dennis Martyr 18 Edw IV:
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1478 Wellingborough John Pole late of Wendlyngburgh butcher for that in the vigil of the feast of Corpus Christi 18 Edw IV he murdered Joan daughter of Henry Idlot at Wellingborough with a knife. He remains in the custody of the gaoler.
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1478 Kings Sutton William Catesby knight, William Stok knight, Roger Wake, Robert Pemberton, William Newenham, William Catesby, William Tanfield & Richard Emson justices Tuesday after Easter Sunday 18 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of William Alen of Bowden, Richard Beveriche of Little Bowden, Thomas Michell of Upton, Roger Max of Higham Ferrers, John Leicot of the same, William Corall of Ecton, William Axbrigge of Daventre, Robert Shawe of Braunston, John Hopkyns of Creaton, william Frebarn of Upton, John Frankelyn of Dallington, William Lynwod of Abingdon & William Croweley of Whilton. John Calsawyn of Kyngsutton husbandman the 10th July 14 Edw IV at night did with force and arms assault John Roper at Kyngsutton killing him.
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1478 Cottingham, Middleton Thomas Littelton, William Stok knight & Roger Wake justices Monday after the feast of St Valentine Martyr 17 Edw IV. Inquest held before the aforesaid justices on the oaths of Roger Maxe of Higham Ferrers, Thomas Aburne of Throp, Richard Baldewyn of Aldwinckle, Thomas Course of Islip, Henry Berich of Lowick, Henry Whitlyng of Islip, Thomas Pye of Maidwell, Richard Warner of Kettering, William Fraunceis of Clipston, John Harry of Twywell, Simon Spenser of Clipston, John Stretton of Cranford & William Robardes of Clipston jurors. William Parker late of Cottingham chaplain also called William Banastre the 8th June 16 Edw IV at Cottingham did forcibly enter the house of Richard Sproxton and took a __ called a powche worth 10s and four marks in money in the pouch as well as eight lengths of linen called holondcloth worth 8s. And that Robert Ovye of Cottingham husbandman and Alice his wife knew of his felony and sheltered him. And William Parker the 23rd May 16 Edw IV forcibly at Middleton juxta Cottingham broke into the house of Richard Sproxton and did rape Joan the wife of Richard and knew her carnally.
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1480 Northampton Before Thomas Billyng knight & John Catesby sergeant at law, justices, Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 19 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above on the oath of Thomas Stuttesbury of Evenley, John Mallory of Litchborough, Robert Hawberk of Nortoft, Robert Shawe of Braunston, Thomas Bull of Towcester, Willia Knyght of Norton, John Yongbon of Everdon, John Coley of Holdenby, Henry Warden of Everdon, Thomas Clerk of Braunston, Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, Thomas Colles of Croughton, William Croweley of Whilton & William Axbrigge of Daventry jurors. Statute in parliament 29th April re the art called clothmakers craft called carders, spinners, weavers, fullers and dyers. Thomas Sauxby of Northampton mercer out of malice aforethought, illicit congregation? Richard Cokkes fuller, Thomas Brown sherman, Elizabeth Inge carder, Joan Ilfeld spinner & John Sharman weaver.
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1480 Northampton Before Thomas Billyng knight & John Catesby sergeant at law justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 19 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above on the oaths of Thomas Stuttesbury of Evenley, John Mallery of Litchborough, Robert Hawberk of Nortoft, Robert Shawe of Braunston, Thomas Bull of Towcester, William Knyght of Norton, John Yongbon of Everdon, John Coley of Holdenby, henry Waren of Everdon, Thomas Clerk of Braunston, Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, Thomas Colles of Croughton, William Crowley of Whilton & William Axbrigge of Daventry. Statue in parliament 29th April re men and women working as clothmakers (as above). John Spristowe of Northampton deyster and Roger Butteler of the same, baker, of out malice aforethought, illegal assembly? Richard Cokkes fuller, Thomas Brown sherman, Elizabeth Ing carder, Joan Ilfeld spinner & John Sharman weaver.
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1480 Whittlebury William Tanfeld & Richard Emson justices Tuesday after Easter Sunday 20 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of Thomas Umfrey of Sulgrave, William Craweley of Whilton, William Fermor of Isham, Henry Smyth of Daventry, John Colman of Naseby, Thomas Drynkwell of Irchester, Thomas Masse of Kilsby, John Leycot of Higham Ferrers, Robert Max of the same, John Frankeleyn of Dallington, Thomas Baylly of the same & Thomas Frankeleyn of Culworth jurors. Thomas Skelton of Whittlebury chaplain 5th January 19 Edw IV with force and arms did assault Margery wife of John Andrewe at Whittlebury and did rape and carnally know her.
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1481 Collingtree, Kingston Seymour, Yatton, Congresbury Wiliam Mauntell knight, William Stokke knight, Roger Wake & William Tanfeld justices Tuesday after the feast of St Margaret Virgin 20 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of Richard Julyan of Wellingborough, John Robertes of the same, Simon Blewet of Wellingborough, Thomas Rothewell of Yardley Hastings, John Felyce of the same, Willia Handes of the same, William Davy of Thorp Malsor, Nicholas Hayward of Harlestone, John Crosse of the same, Richard Wynslowe of Towcester, Thomas Massy of Kilsby, Thomas Maydeford of (Silverstone) and John Russell of Barford. John Shepherd of Kyngston Seymor in Somerset husbandman & Thomas Shepherd of Yatton juxta Comesbury in county Somerset the 20th September 15 Edw IV took 20 oxen from Nicholas Edscok at Collingtree.
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1482 Whilton William Stok knight, Guy Wolston, Roger Wake, Robert Pemberton, William Chambre & Richard Emson justices Tuesday after the feast of the Epiphany 21 Edw IV. Inquest held before the above on the oaths of Henry Carsewell of Middleton, John Ayleward of Collingtree, William Leveryche of the same, Robert Hawberk of Nortoft, Nicholas Cooke of the same, Thomas Stokys of Courteenhall, Richard White of Northampton, Henry Parker of Hinton, John Andrew of Strixton, Robert Webbe of Cranfield, William Cokkes of Passenham & William Gybons of Syresham jurors. William Hugeford of Coventry armiger also called William Higford gentleman, Thomas Stableman of Coventry yeoman, William Walsheman of Coventry yeoman and Richard Smyth of Merton in Warwickshire yeoman also called Richard Bignell of Merton the Monday before the feast of St Andrew Apostle 21 Edw IV with force and arms assembled at Whilton with intent to kill William Crowley of Whilton, mistreated and wounded him and cut off his right ear?
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1482 Towcester Middlesex: inquiry re Richard Wode late of Towcester in county Northampton chapman. William Johnson at Bedes___ on suspicion of felony.
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1482 Towcester Inquiry re the reputation of Richard Wode late of Towcester chapman arrested at Bedes___ in county Middlesex by William Johnson bailiff of the hundred of Eltham on suspicion of felony.
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1482 Southwick Re the reputation of Willian Gardyner late of Suthwyk in county Northampton labourer (arrested by) Thomas Stafford knight and delivered to John Kendall bailiff at Westminster 27th July.
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1482 Radford Semele King to John Wylcokkys coroner re Richard Parnet/Parvet late of Radford Simile chaplain, Westminster 6th May 22 Edw IV.
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1482 Radford Semele Re: Daventry 3rd September 15 Edw IV and Richard Parenet/Parevet late of Radford Semele chaplain at the St Augustine abbey at Daventry. Richard the Monday before the feast of St Martin in yeme 28 Hen VI with John Pygot of Normanby in Lincs yeoman & William Heyward of the same, yeoman, murdered William Sanderson late of Gainsborough Lincs. Abjured and Richard was assigned to the port of Sandwich with a cross in his right hand.
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1482 Halse From the king to Francis Lord Lovell re John Baker late of Halse miller also called John Miller of Halse, miller, Westminster 30th January 22 Edw IV. On dorse, response by William Catesby.
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1483 Halse Inquest held at Halse 7th October 22 Edw IV before William Catesby armiger (and) Francis Lord Lovell of Halse on the oaths of Thomas Colyns senior, Thomas Colyns junior, William (Broke), Thomas Hill, Richard Wilkyns, John Couper, John Symms, William Garlonde, Thomas Colyns, John Hadlond, John Broke, John Crafte & John Harte. John Baker late of Halse miller also called John Miller of Halse miller in the vigil of St Michael Archangel forcibly assaulted Thomas Whitfeld at Halse (and took) a vessel called a boket worth 12 pence from Thomas. On dorse, Thomas Barker, William Catesby.