INDEXES TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE KING'S BENCH INDICTMENTS:
HENRY VII, 1499-1508
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Copyright Stephen Swailes.

                   
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Wittering Huntingdonshire, Great Gidding. Memorandum re armed attack on William Osteby cleric and Richard Colyn at Wittering by various others (named)
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13 Hen VII Southwick, Aldwinckle, Sessions of the peace held at Northampton before Richard Empson, John Danvers, John Tresham, Richard Burton & Thomas Haselwode the Tuesday after Clausum Pasche. Inquest held before the above on the oaths of Henry Smyth of Newnham, Ed. Couper of Brayfield, Thomas Desburgh of Cotterstock, John Walker of Castle Ashby, Robert Palmer of Draughton, Wiliam Fyssher of Irchester, John (Walker) of Glapthorn, Thomas Halidey of Houghton, John Scales of Broughton, Richard Berford of Raunds, Robert Miles of Little Everdon, Richard Eyles of Rothersthorpe, William Watts of East Haddon. Geoffrey Lesse late of Sutthewicke, husbandman, of St Mark Evangelist 12 Henry VII with force and arms entered the close of John Bette of Aldewynkle, husbandman, and took a whitegrey horse worth 20 shillings? Thomas (Ase) of Thrapston, yeoman, harboured Lesse knowing he was a felon.
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14 Hen VII Deeping Gate, Thrapston Inquest held at Oakham, mentions William (Samon) late of Depyngate, chapman, and Robert Eyr late of Thrapston.
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14 Hen VII Helpston, Wittering, London Inquest held at Helpston 12th June before David Phyllipp armiger, Richard Burton & Robert Wyttylbury armiger justices of the peace on the oaths of William Smyth of Peterborough, John Benet of the same, Thomas Stryklond of the same, William Bay of the same, John Shepe of Thorp, Richard Walton of the same, Richard Gefferon of Sutton, William Knyght of Upton, John Bugg of the same, John Fuller of Wansford, Thomas Coke of Thornhaugh, William Barowdon of the same, Robert North of the same & Robert lay of Wittering. James Bell of the city of London, yeoman (alias) John Bell of London mynstrell, John Grenewey of London, yeoman and Thomas Dawson of the same, yeoman, on the 2th April 13 Henry VII with force and arms assaulted and abused William Osteby cleric and Richard Colyns at Wittering (and took) 17 shillings in money, a 'tache' worth 4 shillings and 4 pence, a purse worth 4 pence?
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14 Hen VII Helpston, Wittering, London Indictment of Thomas Daweson yeoman, James Belle yeoman & John Grenewey yeoman, Westminser 4th February.
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18 Hen VII Eydon Indictment of Christopher Merse late of Eydon, chaplain, Westminstr 26th May. On dorse, response by Richard Emson.
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7 Hen VII Sessions of the peace held before Richard Emson, John Tresham, William Chaumbre and Thomas Haselwode justices the Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel (7 Hen VII). Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of William Perkyns of Welton, John Kymbolt of Eydon, John Freman of Staverton, Richard Wellys of Radstone, Laurence Praty of Abingdon, John Frankelyn of Dallington, Thomas Reve of Syresham, William Wyllys of Slapton, John Loke of Overstone, Richard Wilyams of Upton, John Bryxworth of Abingdon, John Walker of Kislingbury, Henry Smyth of Newnham, Thomas Sherman of Staverton & Thomas Watts of the same. Christopher Merse late of Eydon, chaplain, on the 1st August (5 Hen VII) with force and arms assualted and mistreated and raped Margery Morley singlewoman at Eydon. Merse was exacted but did not appear and is thus outlawed. William Grene & Thomas Mountagu coroners.
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19 Hen VII Easton Neston Indictment of John Hugford, John Geffrey cleric, William Eton, Henry Eton, David Ap Gryffyth ap Uleo, John Tyner, Thomas Nadeler, Margaret a Sale, William a Sale and James Bostoke, Westminster 8th May. On dorse, response by Richard Emson.
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19 Hen VII Easton Neston, Princethorpe Sessions of the peace held at Northampton before John Tresham, Richard Burton & Thomas. Haselwode justices the Wednesday in the feast of St Nicholas (Episcopal). Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of William Roger of Creaton (Creyton), John Kyng of the same, John Skynnere of Great Brampton, William Symon of Bugbrooke, William Gare of Flore, John Assheby of Ravensthorpe, William (Solyns) of Harlestone, Thomas Lychefeld of Kislingbury, William Clyffe of Flore, John Luk of Moulton, John (Dowe) of Kingsthorpe, Thomas Soke of the same, Thomas Hay of Abingdon, Wiliam Hobson of the same, William Lynwode of the same & Richard Palmer of Great Billing. Re John Higford late of Easton Neston near Towcester, gentleman, 10th August 18 Hen VII with force and arms and others malefactors gathered at Estneston? William Eyton late of Princethorpe, yeoman, Henry Eyton late of Princethorpe, yeoman, John Tyner late of Princethorpe, yeoman, John Nedeller late of Princethorpe, yeoman alias John Neleder, Thomas Tyner late of Princethorpe, yeoman, David ap Griffith ap Yowllo late of Princethorpe, (horsekeeper) alias David ap Griffith ap Yollo junior, Margaret a Sale late of Princethorpe, spinster, also called Margaret Sale, housewife, James a Sale late of Princethorpe, yeoman also called James Bostoke & Wiliam a Sale, yeoman also called William Sale with force and arms and others unknown. Amy Ingleton widow at Estneston.
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19 Hen VII Easton Neston John Jeffray late of Estneston cleric the 20th August 18 Hen VII with force and arms stole a bay horse worth 16 shillings the property of Richard Emson at Estneston.
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19 Hen VII Syresham Inquest held at Syresham 10th June before Giles Pulton gent, coroner on the oaths of (Stephen Esquyer), Thomas Persey, Nicholas Drye, William Gybbons, Walter Colles, Thomas Gryffyn, Nicholas Cobbell, William __er, John Cleydon, Thomas Tew, Thomas House, William Broke, John Benett, John Adams & James Colyer on the body of William Mathew. John Edwards late of Brackley, labourer the 4th June struck William Matthew on the head to the brain such that he died quickly. Edwards then fled.
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20 Hen VII Irthlingborough Indictment of Robert Smarte of Irtlyngburgh, yeoman, Westminster 17th October. On dorse, response ny Richard Emson.
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20 Hen VII Irthlingborough, Rushden Sessions of the peace held at Northampton before Richard Emson, John Tresham, Thomas Haselwode & George Dalyson justices the Tuesday after the feast of St Michael Archangel. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of John Malory of Litchborough gent, William Stuttesbury of Evenly gent, John __be of Kingsthorpe gent, William Butselyn of Tekon, John Watts of East Haddon, Eustace Hyll of Watford, Thomas Clarke of Norton near Daventry, Thomas (Ga_e) of Raunds, Thomas Watts of Staverton, John Burgas of Moulton, William Stanbrigge of Welton, Richard Laurence of Ecton & Henry Atwode of Great Brington. Robert Smarte of Irthlingborough yeoman, Robert Kynge of the same yeoam, John Chyppar of the same yeoman, Milo Blakkwalle of the same yeoman, Robert Masse of the same yeoman, John Judde of the same yeoman, John Aleyn of the same yeoman, Thomas Sownde of the same yeoman, John Chetull of the same husbandman, Henry Chetull of the same husbandman, Richard Javen/Janen of the same husbandman, Thomas Howlatt of the same miller, John (Drage) of the same husbandman, William Kynnyngger of the same labourer, Thomas Balle of the same husbandman & John Mason of the same, husbandman, the 8th June 19 Hen VII gathered with force and arms namely swords, sticks, bows and arrows and other other weapons at Rushden and assaulted Edward Eyre, Thomas Aleyn & Thomas Wylde?
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20 Hen VII Nassington, Yarwell, Sulehay Lodge Sessions of the peace held at Northampton before Thomas Hasilwode, Richard Burton & George Dalyson justices the Tuesday after the feast of St Michale Archangel. On the oaths of John Malory of Litchborough gent, William Stutesbury of Evenly gent, John Perke of Kingsthorpe gent, William Butsleyn of Tekon, John Luk of Moulton, John Watts of East Haddon, Eustace Hill of Watford, Thomas Clerke of Norton near Daventry, Thomas Goode of (Raunds), Thomas Watts of Staverton, John Burges of Moulton, William Stanbryge of Welton, Richard Laurence of Ecton & Henry Atwode of Great Brington. Re David Phelipp of Thornhaugh knight, Peter Halley late of Wittering gentleman, William (Justice) ... Collyweston yeoman, John Atyates late of Nassington miller also called ___ & Thomas Raynesford late of Nassington carpenter with weapons namely swords, sticks, knives, halbberks, lances, bows and arrows and others assaulted a house and close called Suley Logge and 20 acres of pasture ... Robert Rede knight, Robert Mathewe, Richard Fisher, William Cutlerd, Richard Burton, George Nicols & Thomas Mountagu, Yerwell in the parish of Nassyngton.
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20 Hen VII Braybrooke Inquest held at Braybrooke before Giles Pulton coroner the 4th October on the body of Joan Corke widow on the oaths of John Byllyng, Henry Tourys, William Southam, John Haket, John Heth, Henry Curtes, John Couper, William Johnson, Henry Page, Robert Hamerton, John Adams & Richard Fraunces from four nearby villages. Henry Weldon late of Braybrooke labourer 3rd October around the hour of 11pm killed Joan with a knife worth 1 penny by cutting her throat. On dorse, note by John Vanasour knight and justice.
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20 Hen VII Far Cotton, Eleanor Cross, Northampton Inquest held at le Quenys Crosse in the parish of Coton juxta Northampton 4th February before John ____ coroner on the body of John Taket on the oaths of Henry Trewman, Robert Travell, Thomas Alen, Richard Lucas, William Fraunce, John Wolde, William Pen', Reginald Launden, Alexander West, Thomas Lucas, William Tanner, William Clarke & Henry Colton from four nearby villages. Reginald Busshe late of Coton labourer in the vigil of St Laurence Martyr in 19 Hen VII around the hour of 11pm in the fields of Coton at le Quenes Crosse assaulted John Taket with a (falcastro?) called a byll worth 2 pence inflicting three wounds to his head from which he died quickly.
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21 Hen VII Northampton gaol Inquest held before Richard Emson knight, Richard Burton & John Tresham justices at Northampton the Tuesday after the feast of the Epiphany on the oaths of Thomas Coke of Kingsthorp, John Byllyng of Middleton, John Couper of the same, John Brown of Kingsthorp, William Kendall of Hardingstone, Henry Scaldwell of Brixworth, John Kymbell of Eydon, John Cleydon of Whitfield, Thomas Goodman of Bradden, George West of Harlestone, Robert Stanley of the same, William Brown of Duston, Thomas Sergeaunt of Cold Ashby & Thomas Webbe of Piddington. Hugh Johns late of Collyweston yeoman before John Vanasour knight & John Fyssher knight, justices at Northampton gaol, John Cokks cleric. Nicholas Gryffyn knight, Thomas Knyght.
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21 Hen VII Northampton gaol Inquest held before Richard Empson knight, Richard Burton & John Tresham justices the Tuesday after the feat of the Ephiphany on the oaths of [part missing] John Byllyng of Middleton, John Couper of the same, John Browne of Kingsthorpe, William Kendall of Hardingstone, Henry Skand(well), John Cleydon of Whitfield, Thomas Goodman of Bradden, George West of Harlestone, Robert Standeley of the same & Thomas Webbe of Piddington (See above for likely full list of jurors). Nicholas Gryffyn late of Braybrooke, John Wakeman late of Towcester, fawkner & Richard More late of Aynho, Richard Arnold late of Blakesley tailor, Ralph Spakman late of Towcester fuller, John Vanasour, Robert Dasset late of Dallington labourer & John Worsley late of Weedon Bec yeoman, William Ingram late of Wollaston labourer & Richard Lekehampton late of Collyweston yeoman, Robert (Lewbron) late of Boughton labourer, Thomas Lemyng late of Ecton tailor, Symon Cobbe late of Rushden labourer, Robert Lemyng late of Canons Ashby miller, Thomas Tue late of Daventry labourer & Richard Taylor late of Helmdon labourer.
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21Hen VII Northampton castle, Greens Norton, Potterspury Inquest taken at Northampton castle the Monday after the feast of Corpus Christi before John Fisher knight, Thomas Cheyney knight, Richard Burton & Thomas Hasylwode justices on the oaths of Robert Swyllington gent, John Fitz of Gayton gent, John (Assheby gent), Thomas Shawe gent, William Swetebon gent, Robert Wale gent, William Stutesbury gent, Richard Horton gent, Richard Collis gent, William Norton gent, Thomas Westall gent, Thomas Smyth, Thomas Catelyn, Thomas Rudde & William Fisher. They say that Robert Curson late of ____ in Suffolk, knight, the 14th August 14 Henry VI at Ha___es ... Edward/Edmund de la Pole then Earl of Suffolk and Thomas Grene of Norton Davy knight, at Estpiry in a house called Wakefeld Lodge, Edmund answered in English "I am glad thereof I wold he did as well as myself" and afterwards on 24th July at Estpiry Edmund said in English "Will never be better unto the tyme ther be a newe world".
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22 Hen VII Kelmarsh Sessions of the peace held before Richard Emson knight, Richard Knyghtley knight, John Tresham, Richard Burton, Thomas Haselwode, John Muscote & John Watts justices at Northampton. Inquest held before the above justices on the oaths of Gregory Golofre of West Haddon, Henry Freman of Walgrave, Robert Janewey of Hazelbeech, John Clerke of Loddington, William Fissher of Irchester, William Smyth of Marston Trussell, Simon Seymarke of Yarwell, John Seymarke of the same, William Webbe of Kings Cliffe, William Coke of Hazelbeech, Robert Alen of Loddington, John Warde of Draughton, John Heyns of Harrington, John Clerke of the same, Richard Petelyng of Flore & John Knyght of Brampton. They say that Thomas Wake late of Blisworth, gentleman, John Tayllor late of Blisworth, yeoman, John Bowebanks late of Abingdon yeoman, Nicholas Hastyngs late of London yeoman & John Davy late of the town of Westminster in Middlesex yeoman the 9th of June 21 Hen VII, with force and arms assaulted, mistreated and wounded William Barrett of ___ in Norfolk, draper, at Kelmarsh.
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22 Hen VII Kelmarsh Also the above named on the 9th of June 21 Hen VII assaulted John Salter at Kelmarsh.
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23 Hen VII Deene Inquest held at Dene before Giles Pulton coroner 12th February on the oaths of Richard Newman of Dene, John Arther of the same, William Turnor of the same, Richard Smyth of the same, Gregory Phelyp of the same, Peter Pelle of Bulwick, John Cleydon of the same, William Taylor of Denethorp, Thomas Cornwell of the same, John Collys of the same, Robert Hycks of the same, Robert Witham of Kirby, John Baxster of the same. William Yonge late of Gretton labourer the 12th February with force and arms assaulted Thomas Blande at Dene with a knife wounding him in the throat and killing him. Elizabeth Waren knew he was a felon and sheltered him.
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