INDEXES TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE KING'S BENCH INDICTMENTS:
HENRY VI, 1422-1459, 1470
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Copyright Stephen Swailes.

                                                                 
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218/1 1422 No Northants content found
218/2 1423 No Northants content found
219/1, m. 24
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1424 Stony Stratford, Bradwell, Buckinghamshire To custodians of the peace in Northampton re: John Vessy of Stonistratford in county Bucks yeoman, John Russe/Ruffe of Bradwell in county Bucks labourer indicted. T. de Cheyne at Westminster 14th February. On dorse, custodians of the peace John Catesby, William (Poaliles).
219/1, m. 25
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1424 Fotheringay, Ashton, Kings Cliffe, Castor, Barnak, Clopton, Wothorp, Stony Stratford, Cosgrove, Stoke Bruern At Peterborough, before William Palmere and John Wakyrle justices, Wednesday on the morrow of Epiphany 9 Hen V. Inquest taken before the above justices on oaths of John Bekyngham of Fotheringay, Richard Blogwyn of (Ashton), Thomas Power, Thomas Carte, John Horn of Kings Cliffe, Thomas Burdon, Robert Rolston of Castor, Thomas Raulyn of Castor, Richard Blogwyn of Upton, Robert Crowe of Barnak, William Awbrey of Clopton & Simon Hayward of (Wothorp). They say that John Vessy of Stony Stratford yeoman the Monday before the feast of the Nativity of St Mary Virgin 1 Hen V (with others) at Cosgrove, Roade, Ashton & Stoke Bruerne (allowed) William Pese, William Vessy, John fitz John and others ...
219/2, m. 36
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1424 Towcester, Norton, Foscote, Whittlebury, Westhorp, Paulerspury, Eston, Steane, Halse, Shutlanger, Pitsford, Brixworth Towcester, before John Catesby & Thomas Wake justices Tuesday after the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross 2Hen VI. Inquest held before the above justices on oaths of Thomas Josep/Joseph of Towcester, Wiliam Sanders of Norton, John Torsheld of Foscote, John Assheby of Foscote, William Maydeford of Whittlebury, John Welyngton of Westhorp, Thomas Mandel of Pyre (Paulerspury?), Richard Smyth of Towcester, John Basynger of Eston, Richard Robyng of Steane, Henry Wyliams of Halse & William Lye of Shutlanger. They say that Robert Polkyngton of Brixworth knight and James his servant, Robert of Brixworth gentleman & others gathered with arms the Thursday after the Feast of the Nativity of St Mary Virgin 2HenVI at Pisford and came to Thomas Hauteyn of Pitsford and Joan his wife and put them in fear of their lives. The house of St Andrew, Margaret late wife of John Pilkyngton chivaler of Brixworth lately before Thomas Wydevill sheriff.
219/2, m. 37
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1424 Re Margaret once wife of John Pilkyngton militis. Westminster 6 June. On dorse, John Catesby custodian.
220 1425 No Northants content found.
221/1 1425 No Northants content found.
221/2 1426 No Northants content found.
222/1 1425 No Northants content found.
222/2 1427 No Northants content found.
222/3 1428 No Northants content found.
223/1 1428 No Northants content found.
223/2, m. 50
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1428 Re: John Spryggy, John Crysp, John George, Nicholas (Oldver), Richard Malpas, William Yve, John Bottesham, John Ravenston, John Henshawe, John Bosworth, John Hunte & John Hykeman indicted. Westminster 3rd May 6 Hen? On dorse, John Catesby, William Tresham custodians.
223/2, m. 51
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1428 Northampton, Knaptoft Inquest before John Catesby and William Tresham custodians at Daventry Saturday after the Feast of St George the Martyr 6HenVI on the oaths of Robert Whetehull, John Lyttelbury, John Wythemale, Laurence John, John Napton, John Miller, John Gladman, Thomas Freeman, John Freeman, Ralph Pat, John Gybons, John HIll & William Byrdd jurors. They say that Thomas Kynnesman of Knaptoft in Leicestershire armiger was peacefully in Northampton in a certain inn caled le Swan also called le (Darbyes/Davbyes) the Tuesday before the Feast of St George the Martyr 6HenVI between the fourth and fifth hour drinking with his mother's family. John Spryggy of Northampton draper, Richard Malpas of the same, yeoman, John Henshawe of the same, yeoman, John George of the same, yeoman, Nicholas Old(eer) draper of the same (servant), John Bosworth of the same yeoman & WIlliam Frere of the same, milner, with malice aforethought and arms came to beat and to kill him. Richard Meye mayor of Northampton and bailiff.
223/2, m. 76
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1428 Welford, Church Brington Re William Asshewell of Kykebryngton in Northants parish clerk in the vigil of St Katherine Virgin at Welford in the close and house of William Sewester took a horse worth 25 shillings and 8 pence
224, m. 164 1428 Geddington This roll does not appear to be on AALT but a single inquest from that roll occurs in Crime, Law and Society in the Later Middle Ages, p.140 by A. Musson. Inquest held at Northampton castle before John Cockayne and James Strangways justices Tuesday on the feast of St Margaret Virgin 6HenVI [20 July 1428] on the oaths of [jury given]. Jurors say that Henry Mulso of Geddington, equire, and Thomas Mulso of Geddington, esquire, on the Monday before St Margaret as above [19 July] with many others unknown with force and arms assaulted Simon Kinsman and his servants and attempted to beat and to wound them contrary to the king's peace.
226 (mm55-81), m. 19
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1432 Wansford, Moulsoe Re John Fyssher alias John Clerk of Walmesford yeoman, William Fyssher also called William Weaver of Walmesford yeoman & John Geffon of Mulsho in county Bucks yeoman, 26th Octber 11HenVI with Michael Spenser. Falsifying money?
226 (mm55-81), m. 23
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1422 Kings Sutton Inquest taken at Kings Sutton before Thomas Malet bailiff, Robert Gylbert the Monday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 1HenVI on the oaths of Thomas Gybbes, Henry (Sawston), William Snappe, John Dorne, Geoffrey Baker, Thomas Smyth, John Seler, Thomas (Bawcham), Robert Hilton, John Smyth, John Penne & John Aleyn. They say that Wiliam Swatheby of Kings Sutton mason & John Averey of Kings Sutton labourer the 9th November 1HenVI at the close and house of Richard Hawkys at Kings Sutton took (? and 5 capons) worth 20 pence and 2 (bushels of grain) worth 12 pence the goods of Richard Hawkys.
226 (mm55-81), m. 24
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1432 Kings Sutton To Robert Gilbert (cleric, bailiff) of Kings Sutton, indictment of William Swatheby of KS mason and John Avery of KS labourer. Westmister 29th January (11HenVI).
226 (mm55-81), m. 117
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1434 Sutton To custodians of the peace in county Bedford re indictment of Thomas Colnyle lately of Sutton in county Northants husbandman in prison. T. de Cheyne at Westminster 24th January (12HenVI). On dorse, Hugh Hasylden justice.
225 1431 No Northants content found.
227/1 1435 No Northants content found.
227/2 1435 No Northants content found.
227/3 1436 No Northants content found.
228/1, m. 21
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1436 Peterborough Middlesex; John Shadword of Peterborough, sherman, captured at Yelling in county Middlesex by Thomas Gaylle constable on suspicion of larceny.
228/2, m. 42
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1436 Peterborough Middlesex; John Chadworth of Peterborough, sherman, captured at (Whitechapel) county Middlesex by William Trymme constable on suspicion of larceny. On dorse names of jurors.
228/2, m. 44
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1436 Peterborough As above
229/1, m. 35
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1437 Towcester, Radstone To Reginald Grey militis of Towcester re indictment of Thomas Huntyngton of Radstone, gentleman. T. de Cheyne at Westminster 10th October 16HenVI. On dorse, John Cuderby bailiff.
229/1, m. 36
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1437 Towcester, Radstone, Abthorpe, Westhorpe View of frankpledge (of) Reginald Grey of (Ruthyn) militis at Towcester the Monday in the feast of St Gregory Pope 14HenVI before John Enderby seneschal on the oaths of Thomas Joseph, Henry Saundres, Richard Clerk, John Bailly, John Tippe, Thomas Phippes, John Symkyns, Nicholas atte Bury, Thomas Lufwyk, John Frank, Richard Duale, Ricahrd (Alwold) & John Torsheld. They say that Thomas Huntyngdon of Radstone gentleman, William Cony of Radstone, servant, John Welyngton of Westhorp in county Northampton yeoman, Laurence Grene of Radstone, servant, & Thomas servant to Thomas Huntyngdon the Monday before the feast of St Botolph the Abbot 9HenVI with force and arms entered the close and house of Reginald Grey of Ruthyn of Hastings and of Weyford at Abthorp juxta Towcester and stole 3 quarters of malt and 2 quarters of peas the property of Reginald Grey.
229/2 1438 No Northants content found.
229/3, m. 49
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1438 Kings Sutton, Asthorpe To John Lovell bailiff of Kings Sutton re indictment of John Avery late of Asthorpe husbandman. T de Cheyne at Westminster 30th April 16HenVI. On dorse John (Waget) bailiff.
229/3, m. 50
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1438 Kings Sutton, Asthorpe, Halse Inquest at Kings Sutton before John Waget seneschal and John Lovell militis (in Easter week) 15HenVI on the oaths of John Hetheryngton, Thomas Hetheryngton, Thomas Sherefold, Henry atte Well, John Dorne, John William, John Bayly, Richard Tymmes, Richard Swayn, John Bayly of Halse, Thomas Holte & Richard Maior jurors. They say that John Avery of Asthrop husbandman the Monday after the feast of the Nativity 11HenVI took two sheep from John Dorne of KS worth 40 pence and two sheep worth 40 pence from Thomas Sherefeld of Asthorpe.
229/4 1438 No Northants content found.
230B, m. 86
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1439 Weston Favell Re indictment of William Preston, John Moreton & William Moreton, Westminster 12 February 17HenVI. On dorse, Wm Tresham custodian.
230B, m. 87
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1439 Long Buckby, Moulton, Thurnby, Piddington, Weston Favell, Little Billing Before Wm Tresham & colleagues justices the Friday before the feast of St Luke Evangelist 17HenVI. Inquest taken on oaths of Richard Ryner of Long Buckby, John Underwode, John Wright of Moulton, John Waldern of Long Buckby, Peter Taillour of Thurnby, John Reynold of Long Buckby, Thomas Alcote of Piddington, John Oswestre of Long Buckby & John (Jon) of the same who say that William Preston of Weston Favell gentleman with force the Tuesday before the feast of St Dionisius 17HenVI at Little Billing assaulted Richard Austeyn putting him in fear of his life. And they say that John Moreton of Braumfeld in county Northampton gentleman and Wm Moreton of the same, gentleman, with force the Tuesday before the feast of St Dionisius 17HenVI at Little Billing assualted Richard Austeyn so that he feared for his life.
230B, m. 87
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1439 Sywell, Holcot, Old Damaged fragment. Inquest before the above justicies on oaths of John Smyth of W_____, John Julyan, Richard Corby of Old, John Hevelyn of the same, Robert (Gybbe), ___ of Holcot, Robert Smyth of the same, John Burnell of Sywell, John Harryes of the same, William (Browne) & Robert Coo. Remainder not illegible but difficult to read.
230B, m. 131
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1439 Oundle Middlesex: John Smyth of Oundle, baker, captured at Paddington by John Colyn constable on suspicion of felony. Jurors listed on dorse.
231/1, m. 114
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1439 Weston Favell Middlesex: Re William Dery of Weston in county Northampton labourer captured at (Hose) in Middlesex by William Stevyn constable for breaking into the house of William Shyrwynd. Jurors on dorse.
231/2 No Northants content found.
232/1, m. 33
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1440 Corby, Weldon Appeal? Mentions John Ovreton late of St Edes in Hunts yeoman miller (windmill) of Corby juxta Weldon 16HenVI and Robert (Milner) of Corby.
232/1, m. 64
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1440 Re indictment of Alexander Bosom and and Phillipa his wife. Westminster 24th February 18HenVI.
232/1, m. 65
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1440 Flore Re indictment of Alexander Bosom of Flore armiger and Phillipa his wife. John Pottyngton at Northampton Wednesday in prima septimana 18HenVI. On dorse, Eustace Barneby sheriff.
232/1, m. 66
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1440 Abington, Moulton, Long Buckby, Sulgrave, Culworth, Brackley, Coton, Preston, Stowe, Flore Inquest at Northampton before John Pottyngton, Richard Knyghtley & Thomas Wake custodians the Wednesday in prima septimana quadragesimo 18HenVI on the oaths of Robert Malory, William Harowden of Abington, Thomas Burgeys of Moulton, John Russell of Long Buckby, Thomas Mawdeleyn, John Umfrey of Sulgrave, Thomas Frankeleyn of Culworth, John Warde of the same, John Thorne of Brackley, Robert Wattes of the same, James Walker of Coton, John Draper of the same, Richard Colles of Preston & John Wodstock of Stowe jurors. They say that Alexander Bosom of Flore armiger and Philippa his wife in the feast of the Conception of St Mary Virgin 18HenVI took 10 acres of land from William Tirwhyt militis?
232/1, m. 67
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1440 Flore, Northampton Castle Re Alexander Bosom and Philippa his wife late of Flore, John Tirwhit militis, John Portyngton, Tuesday in prima septimana 18HenVI. On dorse, Eustace Burneby sheriff.
232/1, m. 68
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1440 Abington, Moulton, Long Buckby, Sulgrave, Culworth, Brackley, Newton, Coton, Preston, Stowe, Pitsford, Muscote, Ecton, Ashby. List of jurors: Robert Malory, William Harewedon of Abington, Thomas Burgeys of Moulton, John Russell of Long Buckby, Thomas Mawdeleyn, John Umfrey of Sulgrave, Thomas Frankeleyn of Culworth, John Warde of the same, John Thorne of Brackley, Robert Wattes of the same, John Hampton of Newton, James Walker of Coton, John Draper of Coton, Richard Colles of Preston, John Wodstok of Stowe, John Challak of Pitsford, John Aylyffe of 'Assheby', Robert Coke of the same, John Smyth of Muscote, John Shitelworth of Ecton.
232/1, m. 69
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1440 Flore Long and partly faded, relates to the Bosom/Tirwhyt case at Flore.
232/1, m. 84
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1440 Easton Maudit? Re Thomas Hockekyns of 'Eston' yeoman the Monday after the feast of the Assumption of St Mary Virgin 17HenVI re entry to the close and house of John Chyboll of Langford in county Bedford at Langford and taking two brass pots worth 12 shillings and three brass dishes worth 16 shillings the property of John.
232/2, m. 6
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1440 Ashley Lincoln castle, 17HenVI, appeal, the probator appeals (among many others) William Crampe of Asheley in county Northampton, milner.
232/2, m. 6
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1440 Wothorpe, Bingham, Vale of Belvoir. Lincoln castle, 17HenVI, appeal, the probator appeals (among others) Thomas Lowthorp of Worthorp in 'Soca de Burgh' in the county of Northampton, husbandman and Roger Lowthorp of Worthorp, husbandman, for that with the probator the Thursday after the feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist 16HenVI at Byngham in the Vayle in county Nottingham stole ? worth (33s-4d) from Thomas Tayllour of Byngham.
233, m. 5
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1440 Banbury, Culworth Re William Langton and William Haweteyn. Westminster 16th July 18HenVI. On dorse, Wm Tresham & colleagues, custodians.
233, m. 6
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1440 Wootton, Brington, Pitsford, Roade, Weston Favell, Ecton, Banbury, Culworth. Before William Tresham, Richard Knyghtley & Richard Willoughby justices the Tuesday after the feast of the Ephiphany 18HenVI. Inquest taken before the above on the oaths of Nicholas Horncastell armiger, William Harweden, Water Wold of Wotton, John Gladman, Richard Terry of Bryngton, Walter Belafice, William Filcok, Henry Ive, William Hunt of Pysford, Wiliam Clipston, Richard Bailly of Rode, Thomas Wright of Weston & William Laurence of Ekton. They say that William Haweten of Banbury in county Oxford yeoman and William Langton of Culworth, husbandman, the Tuesday before the feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist 17HenVI by affirming that they were ministers (of the king) extorted 20 shillings in money from William Frankeleyn at Culworth.
233, m. 47
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1440 Middlesex: Enquiry into the reputation of John Adcock of county Northampton labourer captured at _eldon in Middlesex by Willian Brokherst constable on suspicion of felony.
233, m. 53
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1440 As above
233, m. 60
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1440 As above
233, m. 132
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1440 Geddington To bailiff of the manor in Gedynton, indictment of Thomas Mulsho of Gedynton, gentleman. Westminster 10th October 19HenVI. On dorse, response by William Calcroft, bailiff.
233, m. 133
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1440 Geddington, Barford, Oxendon, Weekley Inquest held at Gedyngton at the view of frankpledge the Thursday after the feast of (St Michael Archangel) before Wm Calcroft armiger, seneschal, on the oaths of Henry Lambart, John Bamburgh, William Dyssy, Henry Grey, Thomas Knyght, Morgan Phelip, ___ Baker, Richard Moy, John Mann, Thomas Sexteyn & William Launcelyn of Berford. Part damaged, long report re Thomas Mulsho of Gedyngton, gentleman. They say that on Tuesday before the feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist 18HenVI at Gedyngton he (raped) Elena Gryndell. They say that on Tuesday before the feast of the Annunciation of St Mary 9HenVI in the close and house of Morgan Phelipp with force and arms...Joan Godpage the servant of Morgan Phelipp? That the Tuesday before the feast of the Exaltation 18HenVI at Gedyngton he did rape Joan Barker and took her virginity. That on the Monday before the feast of ? 18 HenVI at Gedyngton he did rape Emmota Stanley and took her virginity. That on the Sunday after the feast of (St Mary Magdalene) 18HenVI he did rape Joan Harvey and took her virginity. That on Tuesday before the feast of the Translation of ? 18HenVI he did rape Elianor wife of John Botiller. That the Monday before the feast of St James Apostle 18HenVI he did rape Alice Osteler servant of Thomas (Dese) of Lincoln at Gedyngton. That on the 20th May 18HenVI he did rape Isolda wife of John Colecte at Gedyngton. That on the 12th February (17HenVI) he did rape Alice wife of Richard Cleyton of Oxendon at Gedyngton and assaulted her. That the Monday before the feast of St Valentine (17HenVI) he took a bullock worth 10 shillings from William Aleyn of Wykeley. That on Thursday after the feast of St Margaret Virgin he assaulted and wounded William Gybbeson at Gedyngton. That on Thursday before the feast of St Barnabas he took ? worth 6s-8d from John Goodepage at Gedyngton. That on ? he assaulted and mistreated (John Best). Document damage obscures further detail. Other content mentions Thomas (Downale/Dowvale) gentleman, Thomas Chapman, John (Braunforth)__ armiger, John Co__tford constable (of Gedyngton), William Berkeley, (Thomas Laurence).
234 1441 No Northants content found.
235, m. 20
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1441 Huntingdon, Rushden Irthlingborough, Raunds, Higham Ferrers, Buckden, Huntingdon, Long report into an uprising? See also m.21. Nicholas Stucle miles, Everard Dygby, John (Byer) justices of the peace in county Huntingdon & John Colland undersheriff of the same re: William Calcroft of Russhton armiger, William Grene of Artelyngborowe armiger, William (Druett) of Raundys armiger, John Mongomery of Egdon (Ecton?) in the same county armiger, John Tawyer of Raundys gentleman, John Bartlet of Heyham Ferys yeoman & William Bele of Raundys yeoman. 28th April 19HenVI at Huntingdon. William Calcrofte, William Grene, William Seymore, William Druett, John Mongomery, John Tawyer, John Bartlot & WIlliam Bele led an uprising? Everard Dygby seneschal for the Bishop of Lincoln at the view of frankpledge held at Boukden the feast of St Mary Magdalene 18HenVI. William Waucon/Waucoun justice.
235, m. 21
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1441 Higham Ferrers, Raunds, Irthlingborough, Ringstead, Rushden This is a list of names relating to m.20; John Brasyer of Higham yeoman, William Bere of Higham yeoman, John Robyn of Raundes yeoman, Richard Broun, Richard Symkynson, William Rayner, John Catelyn, William Laurence, Thomas Hardy, John Raudisson, John Lorde, John Burton all of Raundes, yeomen, Richard Walker of Rynghstede yeoman, William Mosburgh of Russhton yeoman.
235, m. 72
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1441 Marston St Laurence Indictment of Thomas Gale alias Thomas Whyte cleric. Westminster 13th February 19HenVI. On dorse, William Tresham, custodian.
235, m. 73
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1441 Shutlanger, Welford, Grimscote, Barton, Flore, Roade, Marston St Laurence Inquest before William la Zouche milite, William Tresham, Richard Knyghtley & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of the Epiphany 19HenVI. On the oaths of William Harewedon of Shytelangre, Reginald Fileyng, Richard Frere, John Sampson, John Twyford, Thomas Lambard, Richard Terry, Henry Yve of Welford, John Heffe of Grymescote, Simon Wille of Barton, John Haddon of Flore, John Bosenho of Shyttelangre & Thomas Lye of Rode who say that Thomas Gale of Laurence Merston cleric Wednesday after the feast of St George Martyr 18HenVI at Laurence Merston did rape Isabella the wife of William Sene/Seve and had carnal knowledge of her and took away goods and chattels belonging to William to the value of 40 shillings.
236 1441 No Northants content found.
237, m. 68
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1441 Sulby Indictment of Alan Thoresby lately abbot of Sulby. Westminster 4th July 19HenVI. On dorse, Wm Tresham custodian.
237, m. 69
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1441 Sibbertoft, Old, Scaldwell, Ecton, Welford, Wellingborough, Tiffield, Darlscote, Towcester, Sulby Abbey Before William Tresham, Richard Knyghtley & Richard Willoughby justices the Tuesday after Clausum Pasche 19Hen VI. Inquest held before the above on the oaths of John Dorset of Sybertoft, John Twyford, Robert Warton, William Harberd, William Saby of Wolde, John Bisshop of Scaldewell, Thomas Dycon of Ekton, Henry (Clyve) of Welford, John Aylmere of Wendlyngborough, John Smyth of the same, Nicholas Dwale of Tyffeld, Robert Stacy of Derlescote & Thoma London of Toucestre who say that Alan Thrusby lately abbot of Sulby the Thursday before the feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist 18HenVI at Welford broke into the close and house of Robert Colston and Margery his wife and did rape her.
238 1442 No Northants content found.
239, m. 16
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1442 Pytchley? Middlesex: Enquiry re John Longston of Tytesley in county Northampton husbandman arrested at Westminster by John Rawlyn sub bailiff.
239, m. 26
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1442 Kislingbury, Windsor Re: Richard Raulyng of Kyslingbury yeoman and husbandman the Thursday after the feast of ? 20HenVI, for an assault on John Badley of Wyndesore. On dorse, true bill.
239, m. 30
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1442 Pytchley? Middlesex: Enquiry re John Longston of Tytesley in county Northampton husbandman arrested at Westminster by John Rawlyn sub bailiff.
240, m. 74
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1442 Higham Ferrers Middlesex: Inquiry re John Bryan of Hyham Ferrers hakeneyman arrested at Knyghtbrigge by the constable on suspiction of felony.
240, m. 93
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1442 Higham Ferrers Middlesex: Inquiry re John Bryan of Hyham Ferrers hakeneyman arrested at Knyghtbrigge by the constable on suspiction of felony.
241-243 1442-43 No Northants content found.
244, m. 51
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1444 Banbury To justices of the peace in county Northampton, re William Caperon (lately in court), Thomas Asshewell of Bannebury, mercer. Westminster 8th November 22 Hen VI. On dorse, Wm Tresham custodian.
244, m. 52
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1444 Moulton, Long Buckby, Farthingstone, Brington, Stowe, Wicken, Patteshull, Nether Heyford, Wick Dive, Weldon, Brackley, Towcester Before Robert Roos milite, William Tresham, Richard Willoughby & Robert (Johan) justices Tuesday in the second week of Lent 21 HenVI. Inquest taken before the above on the oaths of William Wright of Multon, Thomas Burgeys of the same, John Hykman of the same, Thomas Wrght of the same, William Herberd of Bucby, William Waryn of Farthyngston, Richard Terry of Bryngton, John Frenshe of Stowe, Thomas Grigges of Wykyn, Robert Gossypp of Patteshill, Roger Grene of Heyford, John Colyn of Wykedyve & William Scot of Weldon. Re Thomas Spycer of Banbury, mercer, who on Tuesday and Wedesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 21HenVI at Brakley and Toucestre (sold/traded) goods not complying with standard measures to Thomas Folyot, Thomas Porter, John Umfrey, Thomas Chete & others?
245, m. 14
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1444 Pytchley Middesex: inquiry into John Longspy of Pyttesley labourer arrested at Westminster by John Hakelet constable on suspicion of felony.
245, m. 37
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1444 As above
245, m. 53
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1444 As above
246 1444 No Northants content found.
249, m. 122
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1444 Daventry Part faded. Delivery to Bakewell gaol the feast of St Gregory Pope 22HenVI. John Horne of Daventre gentleman who with others the Thursday after the feast of St Mark 20 HenVI at 'Barton Bakepuz' in Derbyshire assualted and took a cloak from ? Acquitted.
247, m. 23
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1445 Northampton, West Smithfield Middlesex: Inquiry into Richard Skirmer late of Northampton, sherman, 1st November 23 HenVI for an attack on Roger Holden at Westsmythfeld in Middlesex.
248 1445 No Northants content found.
250, m. 112
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1445 Daventry, Flecknoe King to the justices in county Warwick re: Indictment of John Peke of Daventre husbandman, Henry Baker of Daventre husbandman, William Heyward of Daventre husbandman, Thomas Tewe of Daventre gentleman, William Horne of Daventre gentleman, John Horne of Daventre gentleman & Alexander Baxter late of Flekenho in county Warwick husbandman. Westminster 10 June 23HenVI. On dorse, response by Thomas Bate and Thomas Greswold custodians of the peace in county Warwick.
250, m. 113
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1445 Warwick, Daventry, Flecknoe, Nethercote Part damaged and missing. Inquest held at Warrewyk [jurors named but some lost]. Jurors say that John Peke of Daventre yeoman, John Deye ..., & William Heyward husbandman gathered with arms in 21HenVI at Nedercote in county Warwick with intent to kill Richard Warde at Flekkenho. Agnes the wife of Richard Warde and their two sons. Thomas Tewe of Daventre gentleman, William Horne of the same, Alex Baker late of Flekkenho husbandman, Thomas Hogekyns.
251, m. 61
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1445 Norton Middlesex: inquiry into John Knyght of Norton in county Northampton arrested at (Westminster) by John Fawne on suspicion of felony.
252/1, m. 14
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1446 Geddington, Ireland Middlesex: Re Thomas Mulso late of Gedyngton gentleman, John of Irelond also called John Thomasservaunt mulso late of the same place servant & Walter Thomasservaunt mulso late of the same place servant the Wednesday after the feast of the Nativity 24HenVI who with arms assaulted and mistreated William Tanner at Westminster so that he despaired of his ife contrary to the king's peace. On dorse, true bill.
252/2, m. 19
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1446 Geddington To Robert Longe coroner re indictment of Thomas Mulso late of Gedyngton gentleman in relation to the killing of William Shirwode. Westminster 22 June 24HenVI.
252/2, m. 20
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1446 Geddington, Great Newton, Weekley, Great Oakley, Glendon Damaged and partly missing. Robert Longe coroner in the county of Northampton, inquest held at Gedyngton on view of the body of William Shirwode found dead and slain. Inquest held the Monday in the feast of St Mark Evangelist (24HenVI) on view of the body of William Shirwode on the oaths of Richard (Beswell)....Knyght of the same, John Counford of the same, Henry Bell, Thomas Roos of the same, William Grey of Neuton magna, Walter (Canon)....Thomas Chapeleyn, Thomas Castilon, Robert Keys, John Clyfton of Woycley, John Lanseed, .... of Clendon, John Grobbe of Weycle & William Granger of Ocley magna the jurors from four nearby vills. Walter Freman of Gedyngton yeoman, John Iryssh of Gedyngton yeoman & William Campyon of Gedyngton...the Monday in Crastino Pasche at Gedyngton lay in ambush with swords, bows and arrows at 9 o'clock at the home of William Shirwode. William was struck on the head through to the brain. They committed felony and murder and quickly fled. William Campyon (fled to the church of St Mary Magdalene in Geddington and took sanctuary) so that he will not return to the realm. The chattels of Walter are a cow worth 6s-8d and a bullock worth 3s-4d ... in the custody of the constable of Gedyngton. 6th July 24HenVI.
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1446 Olney William Haywode late of London 'brouderer' the Friday after crastino St John Baptist 24HenVI at Westminster appeals (among many others) John Preston and John Smyth also called John Multon of [blank] in Norfolk yeoman for that on 20th March 24HenVI he/they stole from a person unknown at Olney in county Northampton three and a half pieces of 'lawne' worth 4 marks and linen from Holland and other goods worth 100 shillings. (Olney is a deserted village in Northants).
253, m. 3
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1446 Bungay Middlesex: Jurors present Nicholas Craven late of (Eylowe) in county Northampton also called Colle of Bungey in Suffolk tailor & 'theef' the Thursday before quinque septimanas pasche 24HenVI. (There follows a list of people he accused but none in Northants. The Northants place name mentioned is unclear and perhaps was in Norfolk not Northants).
253, m. 34
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1446 The same person occurs as above.
254 1446 No Northants content found.
255/1 1447 No Northants content found.
255/2 1447 No Northants content found.
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1447 Bulwick To inquire into the death of John Duraunt and the indctment of Thomas Smyth of Bulwyk labourer also called Thomas Clerk. Westminster 19th September 26HenVI. On dorse, William Aldwyncle coroner.
256, m. 54
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1447 Bulwick Inquest held at Bullwyk 1st August 25HenVI on view of the body of John Duraunt before William Aldewyncle coroner on the oaths of John Litell, Walter Duraunt, John Sibury, John Wodeford, Simon Exton, Richard Banston, Peter Pelle, Richard Payllour, Peter Newman, John Weldon, Richard Baxter & John Banston. They say that Thomas Smyth of Bullewyk labourer alias Thomas Clerk struck John on the right side to the heart with a dagger worth 2 pence and 24 inches in length thus killing him.
257 1448 No Northants content found.
258 1448 No Northants content found.
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1448 Daventry Indictment of William Horne of Daventre gentleman. Westminster 30 May 26HenVI. On dorse, response by Richard Willoughby coroner.
259, m. 39
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1448 Daventry Inquest held at Daventre the Thursday after the feast of Pentecost 26HenVI before Richard Willoughby coroner on the body of Henry Elyot alias Henry James of Daventre weaver found dead. On the oaths of Thomas Fyscher, Thomas Skynner, John Bendon, Thomas Giles, John Iremonger, John Wheler, Alexsander Baxster, Henry Baxster, John Falclyff, William Hennes, Thomas of the hille & Alexsander Frende drawn from four nearby vills. They say that William Horne of Daventre gentleman (left a house) on Sunday in the feast of Pentecost (to pasture) in a place called __elton Wey where he found cows (belonging to) Henry Elyot. William struck Henry on the head with a 'turvespade' worth 2 pence for which Daventry responds. Henry languished until Thursday when he died of his wounds. Thus William Horne feloniously murdered Henry Elyot and he had no goods or chattels in Northants.
259, m. 65
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1448 Stoke Albany Part damaged/missing. Middlesex? Inquiry into john Abell of Stokedawbene in county Northampton, labourer, captured at St Giles in the Fields by John Hill & William Turnour constables on suspicion of felony.
259, m. 68
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1448 Stoke Albany Repeat of above.
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1448 Indictment of Thomas Tewe in prison. J Fortescu at Westminster 11 July 26HenVI. On dorse, response by Wm Tresham custodian.
260, m. 10
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1448 Kislingbury, Moulton, Althorp, Welton, Barby Inquest held at Northampton before William Tresham, John Catesby & Richard Knyghtley justices Tuesday in the first week of Lent 13HenVI on the oaths of William Hardyng, Richard White, John Bufford of Kyslyngbury, Thomas Burges of Multon, John Hykeman, John Huchons, William Grigge, William Irvey, Thomas Breton, Thomas Bayly of Olthorp, John Travers, John Burwell, Richard Grigges, Thomas Warde, Thomas Bramcote of Multon & William Wright of Multon. They say that Thomas Tewe of Welton armiger the Sunday after the feast of the Assumption of St Mary Virgin 12HenVI at Beroughby in county Northampton with others unkown.Alexander Baxster of Welton yeoman, Richard Rawelyn bailiff. William Tresham holds Alexander in custody?
260, m. 10
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1448 Sibbertoft, Moulton, Brington, Boughton, Kingsthorp, Piddington, Hackleton, Naseby, Daventry, Winwick Inquest held at Northampton before William Tresham & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 22HenVI on the oaths of John Dorset of Sybertoft, William Wright of Multon, Richard Terry of Bryngton, John Hikeman of Multon, Thomas Wright of Boughton, Thomas Burges of Multon, Richard Hide of the same, William Harberd, William Wright of Kyngesthorp, John Bacon of the same, Paul Balgy of Pidyngton, Thomas Merflete of Hakelton & John Moton of Navesby. They say that Thomas Tewe of Davyntre gentleman with others on several days at the feast of St Michael Archangel 22HenVI at Wynwyk in county Northampton entered the free warren of Thomas Malory militis and took rabbits and ? contrary to the king's peace.
260, m. 11
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1448 Daventry Indictment of William Horne of Daventre gentleman. J. Fortescu at Westminster 11 July 26HenVI. On dorse, response by Wm Tresham custodian.
260, m. 12
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1448 Sibbertoft, Moulton, Brington, Boughton, Kingsthorp, Piddington, Hackleton, Naseby, Daventry, Winwick Inquest held before William Tresham & Richard Willoughby justices (Tuesday) after the feast of St Michael Archangel 22HenVI on the oaths of John Dorset of Sybertoft, Wiliam Wright of Multon, Richard Terry of Bryngton, John Hikeman of Multon, Thomas Wright of Boughton, Thomas Burgeys of Multon, Richard Hide of the same, William Harberd, William Wright of Kyngesthorp, John Bacon of the same, Paul Balgy of Pidyngton, Thomas Merflete of Hakelton & John Moton of Naesby who say that William Horne of Daventre yeoman with others out of great malice aforethought the Sunday in the feast of Apostles Peter & Paul 21HenVI with force and arms assaulted Robert Catesby esquire and Richard Tayllour his servant at Daventre. Additional information is given but membrane had faded.
260, m. 12
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1448 Moulton, Overstone, Weedon, Brington, Billing, Abington, Culworth, Maidford, Daventry Inquest held at Northampton before William Tresham, William Catesby, Thomas (Byllyng) & Richard Willoughby justices the Monday after the feast of (St Trinitatis) 26HenVI on the oaths of Henry Barker of Multon, Richard (Shorte) of Oveston, John Hig___ of Multon, Thomas Burges of the same, William (Brithers) of Wedon, Richard (Terry) of Brynton, John ___ell of Oveston, Richard (Bill__) of the same, William Fre___ of Oveston, John Crosston of Billyng & John Praty (of Abington), Thomas (Nayleston) of B___, William (Joye) of Culworth & Henry (L_w_ey) of Maydeford who say that William Horne of Daventre yeoman (Sunday) in the feast of Pentecost 26HenVI killed Henry Eliot also called Henry James with a turfespade.
260, m. 13
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1448 Daventry Indictment of Thomas Tewe of Daventre, gentleman, John Horn of Daventre, gentleman, William Horn of Daventre, gentleman, Robert Hallenby late of Daventre gentleman, John Deye of Daventre, yeoman, John Peke of Daventre, yeoman, Thomas Twe of Daventre, yeoman, John Style of Daventre, yeoman & William Hayward of Daventre, yeoman. Westminster 8th July 26HenVI. On dorse, response by Wm Tresham.
260, m. 14
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1448 Sibbertoft, Moulton, Brington, Boughton, Kingsthorp, Piddington, Hackleton, Naseby, Daventry Inquest held at Northampton before William Tresham & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 22HenVI on the oaths of John Dorset of Sybertoft, William Wright of Multon, Richard Terry of Bryngton, John Hikeman of Multon, Thomas Wright of Boughton, Thomas Burges of Multon, Richard Hide of the same, William Harberd, William Wright of Kyngesthorp, John Bacon of the same, Paul Balgy of Pidyngton, Thomas Marflete of Hakelton & John Moton of Navesby who say that John Horn, William Hayward labourer, John Peek servant to John Horne & John Deye (groom) out of malice aforethought the Sunday in the feast of Apostles Peter and Paul 21HenVI with force and arms assaulted Robert Catesby esquire & Richard Taillour his servant (further details given but membrane faded).
261 1449 No Northants content found.
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1449 Riseley, Wappenham Inquest held at Risely, Bedfordshire 14th May 27HenVI. William Lawman alias Virgelot of Risele, labourer on Sunday 12 May at Risely struck Robert Perot alias Walker with a staff called a covyltre worth 1d on the neck and then fled. He was aided by William Sclatyer of Wapynham in county Northampton, labourer, Wiliam Goman of Risele, labourer, Thomas Lawman alias Virgelot of Risely, labourer.
262, m. 29
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1449 Sibbertoft Middlesex: Inquiry into John (Robertson) late of Sybertoft husbandman also called John Robert, drover, the 6th October 26HenVI for using force and arms to take sheep the property of Walter Kevell at Iseldon in Middlesex.
263 1450 No Northants content found.
264 1450 No Northants content found.
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1453 Northampton Middlesex: Inquiry to reputation of Robert Vowne/Volme captured (at the request of) John Hendman, Roger Barker, Wiliam Horley, John Thomas & Richard (English) of Northampton, weaver, (for with John Av__rs, John Oley & others feloniously obtaining £40)?
270 1453 No Northants content found.
270A 1453 No Northants content found.
271 1453 No Northants content found.
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1454 Long Buckby Indictment of John Darlyng of Bukby, husbandman and Richard Milner alias Richard James of the same place, yeoman. J. Fortescu at Westminster 28th November 32 HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tanseley justice.
272, m. 58
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1454 Lowick, Maidford, Barnwell, Moulton, Ecton, Flore, Everdon, Brington, Old, Duston, Overstone, Yelvertoft, Long Buckby Inquest at Northampton before Robert Tanseley, Robert Isham & Richard Willoughby justices the Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 31HenVI on the oaths of Richard Blaby of Lufwyk, Henry Lawney of Maidford, Reginald Feleyng of Bernewell, Thomas Burges of Multon, John Shotelworth of Eketon, Nicholas Lytche of Flore, John Kebull of Everdon, Richard Terry of Brynton, Andrew Lodyngton of Wolde, Thomas Kymbell of Eydon, John Waren of Duston, Richard Shorte of Oveston, William Pidyngton of Yelvertoft & John Aston of the same. They say that John Derling of Bukby husbandman and others the Tuesday after the feast of St Peter in Chains 30HenVI at Bukby took a chalice worth 100 shillings, a cross (crucem de le caper) worth 6 marks, a silver offering plate worth 40 shillings and a (corperacem) worth 6 shilings the property of John Coke & John Bole custodians and guardians of the church of St Gregory at Bukby and have committed felony.
273, m. 43
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1454 London Indictment of William Tomson, Westminster 8th May 22HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tanseley custodian of the peace.
273, m. 44
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1454 Thorp, Charlton, Ecton, Holcot, Newbottle, Wellingborough, Hackleton, Collingtree, Faversham, Denton, Horton, Denethorp Inquest at Northampton before William Lucy milite, Thomas Wake, Robert Tanseley, Robert Isham & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of the Ephiphany 22HenVI on the oaths of Henry Henshawe of Throp, William Boteller of Charleton, William Laurens of Ekton, Simon Fraunces of Holcote, John Hill of the same, John Paret of Neubotell, John Gibbes of Ekton, Thomas John of Holcote, Robert Orfrey of Wendlyngburgh, Thomas Merflete of Hakelton & Richard Boteller of Colyntre. They say that John Bolton late of Feversham in Kent, yeoman and Robert Bolton late of the same place, yeoman, the Wednesday before the feast of Apostles Simon and Jude 32HenVI took a 'cellam' a ? and six silver hearts worth 13s-4d the property of John Nashe at Dodynton parva and 6 marks in money. Also they say that John and Robert the Thursday before the feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude took 18 silver 'cochliaria' (snails?) worth 51s-8d the property of William Launden and Simon Gauge at Horton and Dodyngton parva. And that John Bolton the Monday in the Vigil of All Saints took ten silver 'cochliaria' worth 38 shillings the property of William Laxton at Dene Thorp. Also that John Bolton of Monday before the fast of All Saints took 40 shillings in money at Horton. And that William Tomson late of London feloniously received and abetted knowing they were stolen.
274 1454 No Northants content found.
275 1455 No Northants content found.
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1455 Wick Hamon Indictment of John Parsons alias John Parker of Wykehamond, servant. On dorse, Robert Tanseley custodian of the peace.
276, m. 8
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1456 Kettering, Isham, Wellingborough, Doddington, Passenham, Broughton, Wicken, Dingley, Warkton?, Ringstead, Wick Hamon, Deanshanger Inquest held before Wm Lucy milite, Thomas Tresham, Walter Mauntel, Robert Tanseley & Robert Isham justices at Keteryng Monday after the feast of St Giles 33HenVI on the oaths of William Fermour of Isham, John Stapull of Wendlyngburgh, Richard Corby of the same, Robert at Well of Dodyngton, Thomas Cokkes of Passenham, William Catesby of Broughton, John Colyn of Wykyn, John Horsham of Dyngley, Thomas Shreve of Wyken, Thomas Smyth of the same, Alan Atkyn of the same, William Halle of Warton & Richard Molcouse of Ryngsted. They say that John Parsons alias Parker of Wykhamond (servant) the Sunday before the feast of St Mary Magdalane 31HenVI at night entered the close and house of John Wotton of Densanger and found Eleanor wife of John Wotton lying in bed and murdered her? And the same John Parsons the Thursday after the feast of St Thomas Martyr 30HenVI entered the close of John Smyth of Wyke Hamond and from a box in the room of Richard Cole servant to John Smyth took 12 marks 6s-8d in money the property of Richard Cole and is found guilty of theft..
276, m. 19
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1456 Indictment of Thomas Persell alias Thomas Perseall late of Berkhamstede in county Hereford, 'fleccher'. Westminster 12 November 33HenVI. On dorse, response by Thomas Thorp, Richard Willoughby justices.
276, m. 20
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1456 Dingley, Corby, Stanion, Hanging Houghton Upton, Arthingworth, Braybrooke, Rushton, Boughton, Glendon, Geddington, Wicken, Berkhamstead Inquest held before Robert Isham & Richard Willoughby justices the Thursday after the feast of St Gregory Pope 31HenV on the oaths of John Horsham of Dyngley, William Turnor of Corby, William Baker of Stanyon, Richard Montagu of Hangynghoughton, John Bufford of Upton, Thomas Freman of Arthyngworth, John Foster of Braybroke, Thomas Harrys of Russheton, Thomas Wrght of Boughton, Thomas Spann of Clendon, John Chiche of the same and John Comfort of Gedyngton who say that Thomas Parsall alias Persell late of Berkhamsted, flecher, in the feast of All Saints 31HenVI at Wykyn in county Northampton raped and had carnal knowledge of Cristiana Bury daughter of John Bury.
277, m. 69
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1456 Potterspury Indictment of Nicholas Boys of Potterspury and Wiliam Lacy of Potterspury. Westminster 21 November 31HenVI. On dorse, Thomas Skynnard custodian of the peace.
277, m. 70
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1456 Kettering, Potterspury, Yardley Gobion, Grafton, Piddington, Collingtree, Maidwell, Loddington, Ashby, Thorp. Inquest held at Keteryng before William Lucy milite, William Catesby milite, Thomas S___e, Robert Tansfeld, Robert Isham, Richard Willoughby, John Dyve & Henry Skynard the Tuesday after Clausam Pasche 33HenVI. Nicholas Boys of Potterpury & William Lacy of Potterspury. Jurors; William Adyngton of Potterspury, William Sergeant of the same, John Skynner of the same, John Boveton of Yerdley Gobion, William (Banet) of the same, John Pertenhale of Grafton, Paul Balgy of Pidyngton, Richard Boteller of Colyntre, John Penn of Maydewell, Richard _____ of Lodyngton, John Porter of Assheby & Thomas Braunsfeld of Throp.
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1456 Peterborough, Fotheringay. Inquest held at Petryburgh the Sumday in the feast of Apostles Simon & Jude 31HenVI before (James from Wiltshire), John Priset, John Markham & Robert Danvers justices on the oaths of William Lucy militis, John Zouche armiger, Henry Grene armiger, Thomas Wake armiger, William Vaux armiger, Thomas Tresham armiger, Walter Mauntell armiger, Nicholas Gryffen armiger, William Ralegh armiger, Robert Catesby argmiger, John Catesby armiger, Thomas Seyton armiger, Henry Hudleston armiger, Thomas Hertwell armiger, Richard Veer armiger & Willaim Feyrefax armiger. They say William Oldehall late of Fodryngay, miles, and others 11 November 31HenVI at Fodryngay engaged in violent insurrection against the king? (The seriousness of this crime perhaps explains the unusually heavyweight jury).
279, m. 1
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1456 Bugbrooke? Mentions something at Bulbrok in county Northampton but no persons from Northants are identified on the membrane.
280, m. 39
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1456 Cottingham Indictment of John Fylay cleric, Westminster 13 January 34HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tansfeld custodian of the peace.
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1456 Higham Ferrers, Orlingbury, Rushden, Dingley, Yardley Hastings, Wellingborough, Brampton, Walgrave, Doddington, Barton Seagrave, Wilby, Wollaston, Cottingham, Stamford At Hegham Ferrers before Thomas Tresham, Robret Tansfeld, John Dyve & Henry Skynnard justices Tuesday after the feast of the Epihany 33HenVI. Inquest before the above on the oaths of Thomas Beaver of Orlyngbere armiger, William Salt of Russheden armiger, John Warde of Dyngley, Ivonis Cheseldon of Yerdeley Hastynges, Thomas Julyane of Wendlyngburgh, John Clerk of Brampton, John Smyth of Waldergrave, William Darewent of the same, Robert at Well of Dodyngton, Richard Muscote of Barton, William Thonge of Willoughby & John Lytulburgh of Wolaston who say that on the Sunday before the feast of St Michael Archangel 33HenVI, John Filay late of Cotyngham cleric & Thomas Barboure of Stampford in county Lincoln yeoman with others unknown (entered the close and house of Master John Lichebargh at Cottingham with arms including crossbows, handguns, longbows, 'jakkes', 'salettis', longswords).
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1456 Isham, Kelmarsh Passenham, Arthingworthm Aynho, West Haddon, Tiffield, Collingtree, Abthorp, Doddington, Dingley, Cottingham Northampton before William Lucy milite, William Catesby milite, Thomas Tresham, Walter Mauntell, Robert Isham & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of St Peter Advincule 32HenVI. Thomas Merton cleric. Inquest on the oaths of John Coke of Isham, Richard Cradok of Keylmersh, Thomas Cokkes of Passenham, Thomas Freman of Arthyngworth, Peter Britenell of Ayneho, John Harecourte of Westhaddon, William Colman of Tiffeld, Richard Boteller of Colyntre, William Abraham of the same, John West of Abthrop, Robert At Well of Dodyngton & John Horsham of Dyngley jurors who say that John fyley late of Cotyngham cleric the Thursday after the feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross 30HenVI with force and arms entered the close and house of John Lychebarugh cleric at Cotyngham and took 40 quarts of wheat and barley worth £10 and carried it away. Dates of inquiries into Filey at other towns are given. Filey was exacted five times at Northampton Castle in 33HenVI but did not show and was thus outlawed as per the indictments of Richard Willoughby and Peter Emson coroners.
281 1456 No Northants content found.
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1457 Welford, Stanford, Bosworth, Grandborough? Inquest at Warwick, jurors say that William Dixwell of Coton on the Wolde in county Warwick gentleman, Thomas Lovet of Welforde in county Northampton gentleman, John Smyth of Welford labourer, Thomas Tayillar alias Thomas Dutton of Bozeworth in county Leicester yeoman, John Milner of Stanford in county Northampton yeoman & William Ive of Welford yeoman with other malefactors unknown the 2nd May 34HenVI with force and arms assaulted John Willenhale at Grenburgh in county Warwick such that he despaired of his life and his daughter Joan was abducted. And from the same house they took a cloak worth 12 shillings and a silver gilded (harnesiat') worth 13s-4d.
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1457 Brixworth Indictment of William Wayte chaplain, Brykesworth. Westminster 12 July 34HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tansele custodian of the peace.
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1457 Badby, Weedon, Collingtree, Hellidon, Denford, West Haddon, Lowick, Adstone, Norton, East Haddon, Kimbolton Northampton: Before William Lucy milite, Thomas Tresham, William Vaux, Walter Mauntell, John Dyve, Robert Isham, Richard Willoughby & Henry Skynard justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 34HenVI. Inquest on the oaths of William Palmer of Badby, Thomas Haryet of Weedon, Richard Boteller of Colyntre, William Abraham of the same, John Frenshe of Helydon, John Wyles of Hynton, John Duffyn of Denford, John Harecourt of Westhaddon, Richard Blaby of Lufwyke, Thomas Warde of Atneston, Thomas Knyght of Norton & Richard Creton of Esthaddon jurors. Re William Wayte chaplain. Mentions Kymbolton.
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1457 Stowe Indictment of Wolstanus Nicoll late of Stowe juxta Hayford husbandman & Margery his wife and John Burley senior late of Stowe juxta Hayford husbandman and Alice his wife. Westminster 6 July 34HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tanseley custodian of the peace.
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1457 Higham Ferrers, Brington, Isham, Geddington, Harpole, Broughton, Dean, Maidwell, Ecton, Walgrave, Moulton, Dingley, Nether Heyford, Stowe At Kettering before William Lucy milite, William Catesby milite, Thomas Wake, Robert Tanseld, Robert Isham, John Dyve, Richard Willoughby & Henry Skynard justices Tuesday after the feast of clausum pasche 33HenVI and on the oaths of John Stewcley of Hieghamferers, Richard Terry of Brynton, William Fermour of Isham, John Miller of Gedynton, John Gregory of Horpoll, William Catesby of Broughton, John Colles of Dean, Thomas Pye of Maydewell, Richard Hensman of Ekton, John Graunger of Waldegrave, John Wright of Multon & John Horsham of Dyngley. They say that Wolstanus Nicoll late of Stowe juxta Hayford in county Northampton husbandman & Margery his wife the Sunday after the feast of the Purification of St Mary Virgin 33HenVI (acting with?) John Burley senior, Richard Burley, John Burley junior & Margery Burley (took from) George Nevyle militis of Latymer & Elizabeth his wife 40 bullock worth 20s, 17 sheep worth 20s, a horse worth 5s, a cow worth 7s and household goods and implements worth 20s the property of George at Stowe. And that John Burley senior late of Stowe near Hayford husbandman and Alice his wife the Sunday after the feast of the Purification of St Mary Virgin 33HenVI (acting with) Wolstanus Nicoll, Henry Nicholl, John Nicoll & Eleanor Nicoll (took from) George Nevyle of Latymer one 'carretam' worth 6s-8d, five horses worth 40s with all apparatus worth 6s-8d and other goods of value 40s at Stowe. They were exacted on five occassions but did not appear and by indictment of Richard Willougby and Peter Emson coroners the aforesaid Wolstanus Nicholl and Margery his wife and John Burley senior are outlawed.
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1457 Maxey Damaged. Re: Richard Lane late servant of William Stodarde late of Makesey (took?) a crucifix, a gold crucifix worth £7-6s-8d, a girdle, a purse, and other goods (listed) the property of William Stodird.
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1458 Higham Ferrers Middlesex: Jurors present John Parys late of Hygham Ferrers, butcher, the 6th February 35HenVI for forcibly taking a cloak of 'blody coloris', a cloak 'coloris murrey' and a cloak 'colorris crymesyn and two tunics and a small box (and other items named) the property of (Margaret) Cokkys to the value of 20 marks at (Sen___strete) in county Middlesex.
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1458 London Indictment of Thomas Stutfold late of London, yeoman, and Elias Halley late of London, yeoman. Westmister 30th May 35HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tansley custodian.
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1458 Badby, Weedon, Collingtree, Hellidon, Hinton, Denford, West Haddon, Lowick, Adstone, Norton, East Haddon Before Wm Lucy milite, William Vaux, Thomas Tresham, Robert Isham, John Dyve, Henry Skynard & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel 35HenVI. Thomas Merton, clerk? Inquest taken on the oaths of William Palmer of Badby, Thomas Haryet of Wedon, Richard Boteller of Colyntre, William Abraham of the same, John Frensh of Helyden, John Willes of Hynton, John Duffyn of Denford, John Harecourt of Westhaddon, Richard Blaby of Luffewyk, Thomas Warde of Atteneston, Thomas Knyght of Norton & Richard Creton of Esthaddon. Jurors say that Thomas Stutfold late of London, yeoman and Elias Halley late of London yeoman with others the 7th December 32HenVI with force and arms entered the close and house of William Gossage at Denshangre and assaulted him and took a purse with 50 marks, a purse with 20 marks, a purse with 10 marks, a purse containing 8 shillings and 5 pence. Also a silver cup and ? worth 4 marks and other goods listed.
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1458 Everdon, Weedon, Ecton, Collingtree, Wootton, Walgrave, Isham, Daventry, Piddington, Hardingstone, Eydon, Salcey Forest Inquest taken at Northampton before (Edward Lord Grey Ruthyn) milite, William Catesby milite, Thomas Tresham, William Vaux, Thomas Wake, Walter Mauntell, John Dyve, Robert Isham, Henry Skynard & Richard Willoughby justices Tuesday after the feast of the Epiphany 34HenVI on the oaths of John Yongbond of Everdon, Simon Brothers of Wedon, Richard Ildeber of Ekton, William Abraham of Colyntre, John Billyng of Wotton, John Smyth of Waldegrave, William Fermour of Isham, Thomas (Skynner) of Daventre, Richard Graunte of the same, Richard Henseman of Ekton, Henry Mounford of Pidyngton, Thomas Prentes of Hardyngston & Thomas Kymbell of Eydon jurors. Jurors say that Thomas at Wode late of Pidyngton labourer the 8th November 33HenVI took 7 pigs worth 40 pence each the property of William West in the forest (infra forestam) of Sawcey. Thomas was exacted five times at Northampton Castle but did not appear and was thus outlawed.
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1458 Re appeal of Thomas Stutfold late of London, yeoman in prison? On dorse, reponse by Peter Empson coroner
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1458 London, Fenchurch Street, Abbots Langley, Passenham, Calverton, Essendon?, Denham, Deanshanger, Stratford-le-Bow Memorandum re John Bernard late of (Deunam) in county Bucks yeoman in prison in Northampton Castle on suspicion of felony 28th October 34HenVI said that he knew of Thomas Stotfold late of London, gentleman, at 'le Croune' in Fanchirchestrete, Richard de Bowoth of Stratford atte Bowe in county Middlesex yeoman, Elias Halley of Langley Abbis in county Herts gentleman, Robert Halley of the same, gentleman, John Flogen late of Eaddesden in the same county, yeoman, [blank] Boweman servant to John Audeley armiger of [blank] in Sussex, yeoman, Thomas Densanger of Passenham, yeoman, Simon Knight of the same, yeoman, William Cokke of the same, yeoman & William Illary of the same labourer in the Vigil of the Conception of St Mary Virgin 32HenVI at Calverton Delves in the fields of Calverton in county Bucks and agreed to assualt and rob William Gossge of Densanger.
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1458 Passenham, Deanshanger, Fenchurch Street, Fenchurch Street, Abbots Langley, Stratford-le-Bow, John Bernard late of Denham in county Bucks arrested for various felonies (says before) Peter Emson a coroner for Northants that he appeals (accuses) Thomas Stotfold late of London, gentleman (of?) the Crowne in Fanchirchestrete, Richard Bothe late of Stratford at the Bowe in county Middlesex yeoman, Eliam Halley also called Eliam Hally late of Abbotses Langeley, gentleman, Robert Halley also called Robert Halley late of Abbotes Langeley, gentleman, a certain Bowman, servant to John Audeley armiger in the county of Sussex, yeoman, Simon Knyght late of Passenham, yeoman, William Cokkes late of Passenham, yeoman & William Illary late of Pasenham, labourer, for that with the accuser at Denshanger they entered the close and house of William Gossage and took 26-8d in money, a silver cup worth 20s, a silver piece worth 16s, a 'rubeam' girdle of 'serico' harnessed with silver worth 16s, 10 silver 'cocliari' worth 20s and a ring worth 6s-8d the property of William Gossage.
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1459 Passenham Indictment of William Cokke late of Passenham, yeoman and Willaim Hillare late of Passenham, labourer. Westminster 11th July 34HenVI.
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1459 Passenham, Deanshanger Re William Cokke late of Passenham, yeoman, and William Hillary late of Passenham, labourer, indicted for that with others the 7th December 32HenVI with force and arms they entered the close and house of William Gossage at Densangre and assaulted him and put him in despair for his life. And they took a purse with 50 marks, one with 10 marks and another with 18s-5d, and a gilded silver cup worth 4 marks, a piece of silver and gilded worth 4 marks, two pieces of silver worth 5 marks, three dozen 'cocliar' of silver worth 6 marks, two 'salara' of silver worth 26s-8d, two golden rings worth 100s, a girdle colour 'cerico' with silver gilded harness worth 4 marks, a girdle of cerico colour crimson with silver harness worth 40s, a girdle colour 'cerico' worth 20 and a girdle 'blody colour' of cerico with silver harness and gilded worth 30s-4d the property of William Gossage and other goods and chattels to the value of 40 pounds.
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1459 Indictment of Simon Kesteyn of Northampton, glover. Westminster 23rd January 36HenVI. On dorse, response by Robert Tansley.
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1459 Horton, Piddington, Eydon, Overstone, Isham, Pitsford, Potterspury, Walgrave Holcot, Harlestone, Towcester, Wilby Inquest held before Richard Wodevyle of Ryvers milite, Thomas Billyng, William Lucy milite, Thomas Wake, Walter Mauntell, Robert Tansele, Heny Skynnard & Richard Willoughby justices at Northampton Tuesday after the feast of the Ephiphany 36HenVI. Thomas Merton clerk. On the oaths of William (Filcok) of Horton, Henry Mounford of Pidyngton, Thomas Kymbell of Aydon, John Geffron of Oveston, William Fermour of Isham, John Lolle of Pisford, William Darwaynt of Wadegrave, William West of Hulcote, John Travers of Herleston, William Adyngton of Estpury, Thomas Hikkes of Toucestre & John Roo of Wylby jurors. They say that Simon Kesteyn of Northampton, glover, the Sunday after the feast of St John Baptist 35HenVI at Northampton with force and arms namely a 'polax' did enter the close and house of John Aboures and did assault and kill him.
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1459 Indictment of Simon Kesteyn of Northampton, glover. Westminster 23rd January 36HenVI. On dorse, response by Robert Tansley.
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1459 Indictment of John Flogan late of London, yeoman. Westminster 13th February 36HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tanseley custodian.
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1459 Cosgrove, Potterspury, Yardely Gobion, Stoke Bruern, Hartwell, Brixworth, Foscote, Inquest held before Thomas Wake, John Dyve, Henry Skynard & Richard Willoughby justices Wednesday after the feast of St Valentine 35HenVI on the oaths of John fitz John of Cosgrave, William Adyngton of Potterspury, Thomas Reyneford of the same, William Lacy of the same, Nicholas Boys of the same, William Sergeant of Yerdleygobyon, William Boverton of the same, William Smyth of Stokebuewern, Thomas Clare of the same, Ricahrd Tame of Paulerspury, Edward Gryme of Hertwell, John Busshe of Brikelesworth & William Tursheld of Foscote. John Flogan late of London, yeoman, the 7th December 32HenVI with force and arms entered the close and house of William Gossage at Densangre and assaulted and mistreated him and took various items and money (listed).
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1459 Indictment of Thomas Cokke alias Thomas Denshanger late of Passenham. Westminster 11th July 35HenVI. On dorse, Robert Tansley custodian.
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1459 Passenham, Deanshanger, Higham Ferrers, Daventry, Ecton, Holcot, Wellingborough, Potterspury, Bozeat Before William Lucy milite, Thomas Wake, William Vaux, Thomas Tresham, Robert Tanseley, Robert Isham, John Dyve, Henry Skynard & Richard Willoughby justices at Northampton Tuesday after the feast of clausum pasche 35HenVI. Thomas Merton, clerk. Thomas Cokke late of Passenham, gentleman, also called Thomas Densanger late of Passenham also called Thomas Cokke alias Thoma Densanger late of Passenham, yeoman, also called Thomas Cokke 'sowdeoure' together with others the 7th December 32HenVI with force and arms entered the close and house of Thomas Gossage at Densangre and assualted him and took various items and money (listed). He was exacted at Hieghamferers. John Horne of Daventre, gentleman, Thomas Martyn of Hieghamferers, mercer, Richard (Ildever) of Ekton, yeoman & Richard Hensman of the same, yeoman. John Chauntery of Hieghamferers, John Watford of Hulcote, William Thonge of Wendlyngburgh, John Illyng of Potterspury, Thomas Martyn of Hieghamferers, John Hastyng of Densangre, Richard (Hensman) of Ekton, William Cotes of Passenham, John Parys of Hieghamferers, Robert Brockhole of Boseyate, William Illyng of Potterspury & John Bertlot of Hieghamferers. He is not guilty and is acquitted.
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1459 London Indictment of Henry Hobersty late of London, yeoman. Westminster 3rd May 36HenVI. On dorse, Richard Willoughby and Peter Emson, coroners.
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1459 Kingsthorpe, Boughton, Abington, Moulton, London Richard Willoughby and Peter Emson coroners on view of the body of Thomas Banbury; Inquest held at Kyngesthorp the Wednesday after clausam Pasche 36HenVI viewing the body of Thomas Banbury at Kyngesthorp killed the Tuesday before (the inquiry) on the oaths of Richard Tawe/Talke of Kyngesthorp, Stephen Sheperd of the same, William Dove of the same, William Atwell of the same, Clement Bakon of the same, Thomas Wilby of Boughton, Thomas Warde of the same, John Wilby of the same, Thomas Praty of Abyndon, Roger Nicoll of the same, Thomas Burgeys of Multon & John Wright of the same. They say that Henry Hobeysty late of London, yeoman, also called Henry Hobersty, 'armyrer' about 8 hours before noon (at the tenement of Richard Coke?) struck Thomas with a weapon to the heart. Henry has no chattels in the county but does have some in London and the vill of Kyngesthorp responds.
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1459 Great Weldon, Corby, Stanion, Deene Part damaged. Inquest held at Weldon 26th June 36HenVI before William Aldewyncle armiger on John Hichecok on the oaths of Henry Burton of magna Weldon, John Yoman of the same, William Grove of the same, John (Golde__) of the same, (William Arnold) of Corby, (Robert) Wryght of the same, William Turnour of the same, John Morgan of Stanyern, William Graungier of the same, William Beverley of the same, William Newman of (Byrkeby), John ____ of Dene & William Goldesbur of the same who say that John Letter of magna Weldon the 25th February __HenVI with a quarterstaff worth 1d struck John Hichecok and inflicted mortal wounds from which he died on the 29th. He fled and was harboured by John Jankynnesson late of magna Weldon. Robert Catesby at magna Weldon also sheltered him? He has no chattels.
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1459 Indictment regarding the death of John Hichecok by John Letter, Robert Catesby & John Jankynson. Westminster 18th November 37HenVI.
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