Catalogue description DEPOSITION BOOK

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Details of Ep/I/11/16
Reference: Ep/I/11/16
Title: DEPOSITION BOOK
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f.1 (see also f.12v)

 

Rusper Church Rate 21 January 1636/7

 

Ex Parte - John Gardiner of Rusper, gent v William Ead and - Rickman, Churchwardens of Rusper

 

Deponents

 

f.1 Mary Gardiner of Nuthurst, Widow, where she had lived some 7 years.

 

Born in Charlwood in Surrey. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.1(v) George Tidye of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years and 6 months, and before from infancy to the 15th year. Born in Ockley, Surrey. Aged about 49 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.2 Charles Oakes of Rusper, Tailor, where he had lived some 20 years and was Born. Aged about 41 years.

 

f.3 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.3 (see also f.20 & 24) Defamation - Ex parte - Mr. Laurance Davenport, Clerk and Parson of St. Botolphs v John Wheeler Churchwarden of St. Botolphs

 

8 January 1636/7

 

Deponents

 

John Belchamber of Botolphs, Husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Storrington. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.3(v) William Cox of Botolphs, Husbandman, where he had lived one-year and seven months, and before in Pagham for about 8 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.4(v) Thomas Swifte of Lancing, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 months, and before in Botolphs for about 4 years. Born in Lancing. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.5 Edward Haselden of Botolphs, Husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in East Grinsted. Aged about 32 years.

 

f.6 Witness: mark

 

f.6 Katherine Haselden, wife of Edward Haselden of Botolphs, Husbandman, where she had lived some 5 years. Born in Keymer. Aged about 30 years

 

Witness: mark

 

f.7 John Slutter of Botolphs. Yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years and before for all his life where also he was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

f.7(v) Witness: signature

 

f.8 (see also f.15 & 59) Tithes Coldwaltham EX Parte - George Batcheller v John Wallwin, Gent 2nd March 1636/7

 

Deponents

 

f.8 Thomas Hobjohn of Coldwaltham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 60 years. Born in Lyminster. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.10(v) John Knowles of Herringham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 9 years. Born in Westergate in Aldingbourne. Aged about 62 years.

 

f.12 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.12 (see also f.1) Rusper Church Rate 11th February 1636/7

 

Ex Parte - John Gardiner of Rusper, Gent v William Ead and Rickman Churchwarden of Rusper

 

Deponents

 

f.12(v) John Stone of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in Ockley in Surrey for about 6 years, and before in Rusper for about 16 years. Born in Capel, Surrey. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.13 Richard Johnson of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Bansted, Surrey. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.14(v) Thomas Steere of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived about 45 years. Born in Ockley in Surrey. Aged about 58 years.

 

f.15 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.15 (see also f.8 & 18) Tithes Coldwaltham 24 February 1636/7 EX Parte - George Batcheller v John Wallwin, Gent

 

Deponents

 

f.15 Owene Braby of Warnham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.16(v) George Webb als. Barber of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.18 (see also f.24) Tithes Elsted 24 February 1636/7

 

EX Parte - John Cowper v William Cowper of Upmarden

 

Deponents

 

f.18 John Scott of Elsted, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.18(v) (see also f.8 & 15) Tithes Coldwaltham 2nd March 1636/7

 

EX Parte - George Batcheller v John Wallwin, Gent.

 

Deponents

 

f.18(v) Thomas Cooke of Coldwaltham, Blacksmith, where he had lived about 42 years. Born in Ifield. Aged about 69 years.

 

f.20 Witness: Signature

 

[Next case] f.20 (see also f.3 & 24) Defamation - EX Parte - Mr Laurence Davenport, Clerk and Parson of St. Botolphus v John Wheeler, Churchwarden, St. Botolphs.

 

3 March 1636/7

 

Deponents

 

f.20 Andrew Downer of Findon, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Amberley. Aged about 42 years.

 

f.20(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.20(v) Testamentary - Will of Edward Greene of Amberley

 

EX Parte - Thomas Greene, son and Executor v Thomas Greene also son of Testator

 

8 March 1636/7

 

Deponents

 

f.20(v) Edward Holland of Amberley, Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Sullington. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.21 Elizabeth Bigge, wife of Henry Biggs of Arundel, Gent, where she had lived some 9 years. Born in Lyminster. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.21(v) Elizabeth Osmond of Amberley, Spinster, where she had lived about 20 years. Born in Didling. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.22(v) Defamation - EX Parte Alice Gosby v John Bradshawe of Sidlesham

 

[March 1636/7]

 

Deponents

 

f.22(v) Katherine Stowell, wife of George Stowell of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.22(v) Anne Turner of Sidlesham, Widow, where she had lived about 3 years, and before all her life in Birdham, where she was Born. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.23 Margaret Pote, wife of Richard Pote, of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where she had lived about 8 years. Born in the City of Winchester, Hampshire. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.24 (see also f.3 & 20) Ex Tithes St Botolphs 10 March 1636/7

 

Ex Parte - Mr Laurence Davenport, Clerk and Parson of St. Botolphs v John Wheeler, Churchwarden, St. Botolphs

 

1636/7

 

Deponents

 

f.24 Richard Hoskin of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in West Wittering all his life and where he was Born. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.24 (see also f.18 & 54) Tithes Elsted 16 March 1636/7

 

EX Parte - John Cowper v William Cowper of Upmarden

 

Deponents

 

f.24 Thomas Pytt of North Marden, Yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 50 years.

 

f.24(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.24(v) Testamentary - Will of Alice Wilson 20 April 1637

 

EX Parte - Richard Wilson v Henry Blachford, gent

 

Deponents

 

f.24(v) Randolph Tuttey, Citizen and Mercer of Chichester, where he had lived about 27 years. Born in Downton, Wilts. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.25 Alice Searle of Chichester, Spinster, where she had lived some 10 years. Born in Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.26 Joan Bronman, wife of Michael Bronman Jn'r of Chichester, Butcher, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Stockbridge, Hampshire. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.26(v) Tithes Lurgashall 17th May 1637

 

EX Parte - Edward Collin v Ralph Mellishe

 

Deponents

 

f.26(v) Thomas Pennycod of Lurgashall, Husbandman, where he had lived about 18 years. Born in Chiddingfold, Surrey. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.27 Edmund Yalden of Lodsworth, Yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years and 9 months. Born in Thursley, Surrey. Aged about 22 years.

 

f.27(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.27(v) Defamation - EX Parte - Robert Trimlett v George Horsman, Clerk

 

23 May 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.27(v) William Cowper of Bosham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Barnham. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.28 Thomas Venitroe of Bosham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in West Wittering. Aged about 39 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

28(v) William Hames of Bosham, Fisherman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

f.29 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.29 East Preston Church Rate 5th June 1637

 

EX Parte - Robert Baker, late Churchwarden of East Preston in the Parish of Rustington v Richard Withers of Cowfold, gent

 

f.29 Deponents

 

Thomas Martin of East Preston, Husbandman, where he had lived some 26 years and again nearly all his life, also he was Born there. Aged about 41 years.

 

Witness: signature (Martin)

 

f.30 Robert Brooke of East Preston in Ferring, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Rustington. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.31 John Hamond of East Preston in Ferring, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature (Hammon)

 

f.32 Thomas Greene of East Preston in Ferring, Yeoman, where he had lived about 10 years, and was Born there. Aged about 39 years.

 

f.32(v) Witness: signature

 

f.33 (see also f.43) Defamation - (Ill Behaviour in Houghton Churchyard) 14th June 1637

 

EX Parte - Mr. Walter Symes, Notary Public v Mr. John Duke of Houghton

 

Deponents

 

f.33 John Downer of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 26 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.33(v) Richard Lee of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 26 years. Born in Bramber. Aged about 66 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.34 Richard Goble of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived one year, and before in Madehurst for all his life, and where he was Born. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.35 John Parham of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.35(v) George Court of Houghton, Turner, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Haslemere, Surrey. Aged about 32 years.

 

f.36 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.36 Defamation (Assault during Evensong Yapton Church) 15 June 1637

 

EX Parte - Henry Stone v Sybil Edwards of Yapton

 

Deponents

 

f.36 Jane Racton of Yapton, Spinster, where she had lived about 4 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.36 Joan Barker of Yapton, where she had lived 48 years. Born in Climping. Aged 61 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.36(v) Richard Herryott of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark (Twice)

 

f.37 Joan Barker as above further deposed.

 

f.37(v) Jane Racton [as above] further deposed.

 

[Next case] f.37(v) (see also f.68) Rusper Church Repairs Taxes 17 June 1637

 

Ex Parte - William Ede And John Rickman Late Churchwardens Of Rusper v John Gardiner Of The Same, Gent

 

f.37(v) (bottom)

 

Deponents

 

Thomas Tidy of Rusper, Blacksmith, where he had lived about 16 years and where also he was Born. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.38(v) George Greenfield of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.39(v) Richard Mayde of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived about 35 years.

 

Born in Nutfield, Surrey. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.40(v) Richard Juppe of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived about 28 years.

 

Born in Horsham. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.41 Charles Napper of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 42 years.

 

f.42 Witness: mark

 

f.42 Robert Tilt of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years.

 

Born in Ifield. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.43 (see also f.33) Defamation - Ex Parte - Thomas Edwards v Margaret Stone 22 June 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.43 John Sharpe of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years.

 

Born in Clymping. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.43 Dinah Goffe wife of Robert Goffe of Yapton, Husbandman, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged 33 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.43(v) Mary Winston, wife of Thomas Winston of Yapton, Tailor, where she had always lived. Born in Hambledon, Hampshire. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.44 Elizabeth Goble, wife of William Goble, of Yapton, Chandler, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.44(v) Testemtary - Will Of John Michenor [June/July 1637] 26 June 1637 Ex Parte - Robert Michenor v Thomas Bone

 

f.44(v) Deponents

 

Roger Seal of Linchmere, Husbandman, where he had always lived. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 58 years.

 

f.45 Witness: signature (Seal)

 

f.45 And Ex Parte Robert Michenor v Richard Michenor

 

Deponents

 

Roger Seald [as above]

 

f.46 Witness: signature

 

f.46 Elizabeth Seal of Linchmere, Spinster, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 19 years.

 

f.46(v) Witness: mark

 

And Reverting To Michenor v Bone [above]

 

f.47 Deponents

 

Elizabeth Seal [as above]

 

f.47(v) Witness: mark

 

f.47(v) Thomas Seale of Linchmere, Bricklayer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.48 Ex Parte - Michenor v Michenor [as above]

 

Thomas Seale of Linchmere, Bricklayer, [as above]

 

f.49 Witness: signature

 

f.49 Francis Jackman of Haslemere, Surrey, Carpenter, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Hambleden, Surrey. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.49(v) Witness: mark

 

f.50 John May of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 35 years.

 

Born in ?Bramley, Surrey. Aged about 60 years.

 

f.50(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.50(v) Testamentary - Will Of John Humfreys Of Arundel [1637 June/July] Ex Parte - Francis Humfreys (Brother And Executor) v William Humfreys (Brother)

 

f.50(v) Deponents

 

Robert Hoskin of Binsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 months, and before in Arundel for about 7 years. Born in West Wittering. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.51 Thomas Philpott of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 24 years.

 

Born in Hawkhurst, Kent. Aged about 49 years.

 

f.51(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.51(v) Testamentary - Will (Noncupative) Of Mary Sole Of Rustington Ex Parte - Richard Earle v Richard Sole 21 July 1637

 

f.51(v) Deponents

 

Alice Wilkins of Kingston in Ferring, Widow, where she had lived some 40 years. Born in Heathfield. Aged about 84 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.52 Mary Bennett, wife of Thomas Bennett of Rustington, Husbandman, where she had lived about 2 years, and before in Ferring, since she was Born there. Aged about 30 years.

 

f.53 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.53 Defamation - Ex Parte - Anne Coote, Wife Of William Coote v Alice Bronman, Wife Of William Bronman Of Binsted 28 July 1637

 

f.53 Deponents

 

Thomas Joanes of Binsted, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years. and before in ?Earnley ever since he was Born there. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.53 Joan Steele of Binsted, Spinster, where she had lived some 6 months, and before in Yapton for 1 year, and before in the parish of Felpham for about 1 year and 6 months, and before in Midhurst since she was Born there. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.53(v) Joan Sturt of Binsted, Spinster, where she had lived since she was Born there. Aged about 16 years.

 

f.54 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.54 (see also f.18 & 24) Tithes - Elsted 29 September 1637 Ex Parte - William Cowper v John Cowper

 

Deponents

 

f.54 John Knight, Clerk and Rector of Elsted, where he had been for 11 years.

 

Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.55 (see also f.58) Defamation - Ex Parte - John Barbanke v Elizabeth Mersh Of Arundel

 

2 October 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.55 Joan Mershe, wife of Thomas Mershe of Arundel, Stone Healer, where she had lived about 16 years. Born in Binsted. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.55(v) Richard Dyer of Arundel, Sawyer, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Shipley since he was Born there. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.56 Richard Knott of Arundel, Sawyer, where he had lived about 14 years.

 

Born in New Shoreham. Aged about 30 years.

 

f.56 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.56 (see also f.61(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Alice Gosby v Phyllis Bradshawe Of Sidlesham.

 

2 October 1637

 

Deponents

 

Joan Ward wife of Richard Ward of Sidlesham, Mercer, where she had lived about 10 years. Born in Singleton. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.57 Alice Lassiter wife of William Lassitre of Sidlesham, Wheelwright, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Felpham. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.58 (see also f.55) Defamation - Ex Parte - John Barbanks v Elizabeth Mersh Of Arundel

 

14 October 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.58 Susan Withyer wife of Thomas Withyer of Arundel. Husbandman, where she had lived about 20 years, and where also she was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.58(v) Richard Knott of Arundel, Sawyer, where he had lived some 14 years.

 

Born in New Shoreham. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

21st October 1637

 

f.59 Richard Dyer of Arundel, Sawyer, where he had lived about 2 years.

 

Born in Shipley. Aged about 48 years.

 

f.59 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.59 (see also f.8 & 15) Tithes Coldwaltham 25 october 1637 Ex Parte - George Batcheller v John Wallwin, Gent

 

Deponents

 

f.59 Thomas Hobjohn of Coldwaltham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 60 years. Born in Lyminster. Aged about 62 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.60 John Knowles of Hardham als Herringham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Westergate in Aldingbourne. Aged about 62 years

 

Witness: signature

 

f.60(v) Richard Knowles of Coldwaltham, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 36 years.

 

f.61(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.61(v) (see also f.56) Defamation - Ex Parte - Alice Gosby v Phyllis Bradshaw Of Sidlesham

 

31 October 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.61(v) James Gates of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.62 Thomas Wyatt Jnr. of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.62(v) Susan Cobden of Sidlesham, Widow, where she had lived most of her life.

 

Born in the parish of St. Peter the Great, the Sub-deanary of Chichester. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.63 Joan Ward, wife of Richard Ward of Sidlesham, Mercer, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Charlton in Singleton. Aged about 54 years.

 

f.63 Witness: mark

 

f.63 Agnes Gates, wife of James Gates of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where she had lived most of her life. Born in Cliffe in Lewes. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.63(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.63(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Anne Dan Yell v John Gatten 6 November 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.63(v) Henry Penfold of Billingshurst, Bricklayer, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.64 William Berry of Billingshurst, Joiner, where he had lived one year and 9 months, and before in Midhurst for about 14 years. Born in Fernhurst, West Sussex. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.64(v) Testamentary Re Debts Of Richard Finch Deceased 9 November 1637 Ex Parte - Joan Finch, Widow Of Deceased v John Pellett

 

f.64(v) Deponents

 

Francis Turner of Goring, Husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years.

 

Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.65 William Lucas of Rustington, Husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Warningcamp. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.65(v) Francis Turner (as above) further deposed.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.65(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Margaret Stone, Wife of Henry Stone v Thomas Edmonds 15 November 1637

 

Deponents

 

f.65(v) Ann Staker, wife of Henry Staker of Yapton, Gent, where she had lived some 6 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.66 Joan Grantham, wife of Richard Grantham of Yapton, Yeoman, where she had lived some 3 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.66(v) Elizabeth Knight wife of William Knight, of Yapton, Yeoman, where she had lived about 2 years. Born in Merston. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.67 Joan Studman wife of William Studman of Yapton, Blacksmith, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Middleton. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.67(v) Mary Legatt wife of Philip Legatt of Yapton, Ploughwright, where she had lived some 24 years. Born in Duncton. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.68 Taxes for Repair of Rusper Church 17 November 1637

 

(see also f.37)

 

Ex Parte- Thomas Tidye and Richard Jupe v John Gardiner.Gent

 

Deponents

 

f.68 Robert Ede of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.68(v) Robert Tilt of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived some 9 years.

 

Born in Ifield. Aged about 41 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.69(v) John Head of Rusper, Tailor, where he had lived about 9 years.

 

Born in East Grinsted. Aged about 33 years.

 

f.70(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.70(v) Eastergate Churchwardens. Taxes for Repair of Church 11/12 December 1637

 

(see also f.76 & 93)

 

Ex Parte- Richard Young v Adrian Racton

 

f.70(v) Deponents

 

Edward Thorne of Eastergate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 15 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.72 John Skerle of Eastergate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 23 years. Born in Tangmere. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.73 Henry Allen of Eastergate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Slindon. Aged about 24 years.

 

f.74 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.74(see also f.89) Defamation - Ex Parte- Richard Stamper v Thomas Olliver 13 December 1637

 

f.89 Deponents

 

f.74 John Allbury of Arundel, Mercer, where he had lived some 8 years.

 

Born in Midhurst. Aged about 35 years.

 

f.76 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.76 (see also f.70(v) Eastergate Churchwardens Taxes for Repair of Church 14 December 1637

 

Young v Racton

 

Deponents

 

f.76 Thomas Okely of Eastergate, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.77 John Woolvin of Eastergate, Wheelwright, where he had lived some 32 years. Born in Newchurch, Isle of Wight. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.78 Defamation - Ex Parte- Alice Bronman v Anne Coote ?9 & 17 January 1637/8

 

Deponents

 

f.78 Elizabeth Roberts, wife of William Roberts of Binsted, Glover, where she had lived some 30 years. Born in East Grinsted. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.79 Thomas Wise of Binsted, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 6 years.

 

Born in Slindon. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.79(v) Joan Steele of Binsted, Spinster, where she had lived about 3 months, and before in Ancton in the Parish of Felpham, for 10 weeks, and before in Binsted for 6 months, and before in the Parish of Felpham for 1 year. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 28 years.

 

f.80 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.80(v) Testamentary Will of Elizabeth Willard Late of Horsham 16 February 1637/8

 

Ex Parte John Lintott Executor v Timothy Cowper and Dorothy Lambert, Children of the Deceased

 

f.80(v) Deponents

 

Mathew Lintott of Itchingfiled, Yeoman, where he had lived about 8 months, and before in Horsham where also he was Born. Aged about 34 years.

 

f.80(v) Witness: signature

 

f.81 William Worley of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Shipley. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.81 Testamentary Will of Elizabeth White of East Wittering 26 February 1637/8

 

Ex Parte- Richard Austen, Clerk v Alice Gold, Wife of John Gold of West Wittering.

 

f.81 Deponents

 

William Tuffe of East Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years and where also he was Born. Aged about 29 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.82(v) Thomas Ashby of East Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Sidlesham. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.83 (see also f.108(v)) Taxes for the Repair of Houghton Church 27 February & 6 March 1637/8

 

Ex Parte- John Michell and John Downer Churchwardens of Houghton v William Parham of the Same

 

f.83 Deponents

 

Richard Lee of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 27 years.

 

Born in Bramber. Aged about 66 years.

 

f.86 Witness: signature

 

f.86 William Michell of Houghton, Gent, where he had lived about 4 years,and before for several years. Aged about 31 years.

 

f.87(v) Witness: signature

 

f.87(v) Richard Goble of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and 9 months. Born in Madehurst. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.89 (see also f.74 & 139) Defamation - Ex Parte- (Thomas Olliver) v (Richard Stamper 13/19 March 1637/8

 

Deponents

 

f.89 John Thorne of Arundel, Butcher, where he had lived about 12 years,and where also he was Born. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.90 John Stronge of Arundel, Yeoman, where he had lived some 34 years.

 

Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.90(v) George Payne of Arundel, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 20 years.

 

Born in Ardingly. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.91 Margaret Keene, wife of Clement Keene of Warningcamp, Husbandman, where she had lived about 7 years, and before in Pagham. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.92 Mary Mellish of Arundel, Spinster, where she had lived about 8 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 32 years.

 

f.93 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.93 (see also f.70 & 76, 99(v)) Eastergate Churchwardens - Taxes for Repair of Church 21 March 1637/8

 

Ex Parte Richard Young v Adrian Racton

 

Deponents

 

f.93 John Skerle of Eastergate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Tangmere. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.94(v) William West of Eastergate, Wheelwright, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in the parish of Boxgrove. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.95(v) William Cocking of Walberton, Bricklayer, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Yapton. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.96(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.96(v) (see also f.100(v)) Tithes - Selsey Ex Parte- Clement Kirbie v William Sandham and Richard Forlench 5 April 1638

 

Deponents

 

f.96(v) William Latter, Senior, of Hunston, Yeoman, where he had lived about 1 year and 6 months, and before in Selsey since he was Born there.

 

Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.97 Thomas Knight of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born there. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.98 Thomas Woodland of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.98(v) Roger Hoebes of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years.

 

Born in Sutton, Hampshire. Aged about 34 years.

 

f.99 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.99(v) (see also f.70 ,76 & 99(v)) Eastergate Churchwardens - Taxes for Repair of Church 10 April 1638

 

Ex Parte Richard Young v Adrian Racton

 

Deponents

 

f.99(v) Robert Saxpes of Westergate, Butcher, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Withydham. Aged about 50 years.

 

f.100(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.100(v) (see also 96(v) & 107(v)) Tithes - Selsey - Ex Parte Clement Kirbie v William Sandham and Richard Forlench 12 April 1638

 

f.100(v) Deponents

 

Richard Eames of West Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months, and before in Selsey for 5 months, and before in West Wittering since he was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.102 William Eishman of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in West Wittering for 1 year, and before in West Itchenor for 7 years. Born in Pagham. Aged about 21 years.

 

f.103 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.103 (see also f.112(v)) Question of Church Rates of Yapton 18 April 1638

 

Ex Parte- Henry Stone v William Knight and Thomas Averill

 

f.103 Deponents

 

Philip Legatt of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 35 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.104 Richard Shelley of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 55 years. Born in South Stoke. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.105(v) John Burrey of Barnham, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 61 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.106 Richard Beaman of Clymping. Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Barnham. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.107 John Blayse of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 60 years.

 

Born in Barnham. Aged about 76 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.107(v) (see also f.100(v) Tithes - Selsey - Ex Parte- Clement Kirbie v William Sandham and Richard for Forlench 19 April 1638

 

f.107(v) Deponents

 

Thomas French of Selsey, Seafayring-man, where he had lived some 14 years. Born in Gosport, Hampshire. Aged about 20 years.

 

f.108(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.108(v) Taxes For Repair Of Houghton Church Ex Parte - John Michell, Gent And John Downer, Gent Of Houghton v William Parham Of The Same 24 April 1638

 

f.108(v) Deponents

 

Edward North of St. Pancras, Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years, and before within Chichester for 2 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.109(v) Testamentary Will Of Thomas Long Ex Parte - Thomas Long v Mary Knowles Als Long 26 April 1638

 

f.109(v) Deponents

 

Richard Grantham of Patching, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Storrington. Aged about 49 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.110(v) Richard Young of Angmering, Husbandman, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.111 Richard French als Westridge of Findon, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.112 Thomas Best of Patching, Butcher, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Reigate, Surrey. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.112(v) (see also f.103, 112 & 135(v)) Question Of Tax Obligation Of House At Boundary Of Two Parishes - Yapton And Barnham Ex Parte - Henry Stone v Gard Of Yapton 9 May 1638

 

f.112(v) Deponents

 

Anthony Nashe of Yapton, Yeoman, where he had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.113(v) William Shelley of Yapton, Labourer, where he had lived about 36 years. Born in South Stoke. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.114(v) Joan Shelley, Wife of William Shelley of Yapton, Husbandman, where she had lived about 36 years. Born in West Meon, Hampshire. Aged about 66 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.115(v) Agnes Bellchamber, Wife of William Bellchamber of Yapton, Husbandman, where she had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 65 years.

 

f.116(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.116 Tithes Yapton Ex Parte - Henry Stone v Master Hilton 10 May 1638

 

f.116 Deponents

 

Thomas Drewett of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Ferring. Aged about 48 years

 

Witness: mark

 

f.117 Robert Gruggen of Yapton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.118 John Tilley of Barnham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Barrant in the Parish of Emshott, Hampshire. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.119 Ex Parte - Henry Stone v Knight And Averill

 

Deponents

 

f.119 John Tilley of Barnham [as above]

 

Witness: signature

 

f.120 Ex Parte - Stone v Hilton (see above)

 

Deponents

 

f.120 William Knight of Yapton, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 42 years.

 

f.121(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.121 Testamentary Will Of Thomas Cover (Deceased) Of Lurgashall Ex Parte - Richard Launder v John Launder, Joan Launder And Sarah Launder 16/17 May 163

 

f.121 Deponents

 

Mary Dennyer of Haslemere, Surrey, Widow, where she had lived some 22 years. Born in Compton in Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.122 Joan Bowman of Fernhurst, Widow, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Robertsbridge in the Parish of Salehurst. Aged about 60 years

 

Witness: mark

 

f.122 Katherine Allen, Wife of Edward Allen of Haslemere, Surrey, Husbandman, where she had lived about 11 years. Born in Lurgashall. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.123(v) Alice Bowman, Wife of Peter Bowman, of Fernhurst, Miller, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Frensham, Surrey. Aged about 31 years

 

Witness: mark

 

f.124 Edward Hewes of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and 9 months. Born in Bramshott, Surrey [sic]. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.125 Thomas Blackwell of Fernhurst, Gent, where he had lived about 8 years and where also he was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

f.127 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.127 West Thorney Churchwardens Accounts Ex Parte - John Hargood v Clement Stiler 21 May & 18 June 1638

 

f.127 Deponents

 

John Lang of West Thorney, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.128 John Pitt of West Thorney, Yeoman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark (initials)

 

f.129 Clement Roman of West Thorney, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

f.129(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.129(v) Houghton - Method Of Assessing Church Rate On Yardlands Ex Parte - Michell And Downer v Parham 20 June 1638

 

f.129(v) Deponents

 

John Faulkner of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and 6 months, and before in Amberley for nearly 27 years. Born in Hurstpierpoint. Aged about 60 years.

 

f.130(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.130(v) Testamentary Will (Nuncupative) Of Joan Heyward Of Woodmancote In Westbourne, Spinster Ex Parte John Farr (Executor) v Nicholas Herring Of Westbourne 9 July 1638

 

f.130(v) Deponents

 

Margaret Stent, wife of John Stent of Woodmancote in Westbourne, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.131(v) Margaret Ansted, wife of James Ansted of Woodmancote in Westbourne, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 22 years.

 

f.132 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.132(v) Testamentary Will Of John Bettesworth Of Charlton In Singleton Ex Parte - Joan Bettesworth Als Croucher v Katherine Bettesworth 10 July 1638

 

f.132(v) Deponents

 

John Heaton of Charlton in Singleton, Schoolmaster, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Hessle, Yorkshire. Aged about 74 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.133(v) Cicely Blewett of Charlton in Singleton, Spinster, where she had lived some 20 week's and before in West Dean for 2 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.134 John Crowcher of East Dean, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 52.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.134 Funtington Church Rates Ex Parte - John Lenge And Robert Forde Churchwardens Of Funtington v Henry Chitty Of Chichester, Gent [July 1638 - September 1638]

 

f.134(v) Deponents

 

Richard Bonny of East Ashling in Funtington, Yeoman, where he had lived and was Born about 30 years. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.135 Thomas Combes of East Ashling, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.135(v) (see also 103, 112 & 165) Question Of Rate Obligation Of House At Boundary Of Yapton And Barnham Ex Parte - William Knight And Thomas Merill v Henry Stone

 

Deponents 18 September 1638

 

f.137(v) Thomas Turgis, Senior, of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.138(v) Thomas Turgis, Junior, Husbandman, of Yapton, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] Defamation

 

f.139 (see also f.74 & 89 & 142(v)) Ex Parte - Richard Stamper v Thomas Olliver 15 October 1638

 

Deponents

 

f.139 Elizabeth Hills, wife of Richard Hills, of Arundel, Dyer, where she had lived some 12 years. Born in Poling. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.140 Mary Humfrey, wife of Francis Humfrey, of Arundel, Tailor, where she had lived some 16 years. Born in Yapton. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.140(v) Testamentary Will (Nuncupative) Of William Burt Of Sompting Ex Parte - Horley v ? [October - November 1638]

 

f.140(v) Deponents

 

Mary Walder, wife of William Walder, of Sompting, Carpenter, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Worthing in Broadwater. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.141(v) Stephen Horley of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Ashurst. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.142(v) (see also f.74 & 89 & 139 & 144(v)) Defamation - Ex Parte - Richard Stamper v Thomas Olliver 2 November 1638

 

Deponents

 

f.142(v) Phillis Monke, wife of Walter Monke, of Arundel, Innholder, where she had lived about 16 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.143 Defamation - Ex Parte - Elizabeth Cowper, Wife Of John Cowper Of Horsham v Alexander Luxford Of The Same 6 November 1638

 

f.143 Deponents

 

Richard Sawyer of Horsham, Weaver, where he had lived since he was Born. Aged 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.143(v) Eleanor Rolphe of Horsham, widow, where she had lived about 30 years. Born in Chailey. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.144(v) (see also f.9 & 47) Defamation Ex Parte - Thomas Olliver v Richard Stamper 9 November 1638

 

Deponents

 

f.144(v) William Manser of the City of Chichester, Cook, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Petersfield, Hampshire. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.145 Testamentary Will Of Elizabeth Sandham Of Oving Ex Parte - Thomas Carr, Clerk v William Sandham 15 November 1638

 

f.145 Deponents

 

Richard Balden of Oving, Husbandman, where he had always lived. Born in Bersted. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witenss: mark

 

f.145(v) Edward Cardy of Oving, Husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years.

 

Born in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.146 John Sefton of Oving, Clerk, where he had been 1 year and 3 months, and before in Eastergate 1 year. Born in Bignor. Aged about 28 years.

 

f.147 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.147 defamation - ex parte - William Sandham and Richard Forbench v Clement Kirby 19 November 1638

 

f.147 Deponents

 

Thomas Shepherd of Selsey, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.147(v) William Bishoppe of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.148(v) Northchapel - irregular conduct of services at Northchapel church

 

Ex parte - John Horton v Mr. Aledander Bradley, Clerk 20 and 21 November 1638

 

f.148(v) Deponents

 

William Peene of Northchapel in the Parish of Petworth, Bricklayer, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Rainham, Kent. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.149 John Rapley of Northchapel, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.150 Richard Stent of Northchapel, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.150(v) John Holloway of Northchapel in the Parish of Petworth, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.151 Richard Brockhurst of Northchapel in the Parish of Petworth, Stone Cutter, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.151(v) Henry Baker of Northchapel in the Parish of Petworth, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.152 Testamentary will of Thomas Webb junior of Midhurst

 

Ex parte - John Webb v Elizabeth Webb relict of deceased 28 November and 7 December 1638

 

f.152 Deponents

 

John Stent Junior, of Midhurst, Glover, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Westbourne. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.152(v) Robert Stent, of Midhurst, Glover, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Cocking. Aged about 16 years and 5 months.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.153(v) John Stent Senior, of Midhurst, Glover, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Fishbourne. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.156 Funtington Church Rate

 

Ex parte - Churchwardens of Funtington v Henry Chitty 9 February 1638/9

 

f.156 Deponents

 

Bartholomew Till of West Ashling in the Parish of Funtington.

 

Blacksmith, where he had lived some 18 years. Born in West Dean.

 

Aged about 47 years.

 

f.156(v) Witness: signature

 

f.156(v) Robert Chaper of Funtington, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.157 (see also f.159) Rudgwick Church Bell-Ringing

 

Ex parte - Mr. Addams v Henry Thayer 15 January 1638/9

 

f.157 Deponents

 

John Steyning of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.157(v) Ralph Naldrett of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.158(v) John Hills of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Shipley. Aged about 30 years.

 

f.159 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.159(v) (see also f.159, 160 & 163) Rudgwick - Defamation

 

Ex parte - Robert Strudwick v Edward Naldrett 16 January 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.159(v) Peter Segrave of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had lived some 9 months and before in the City of Peterborough, Northants for 6 months, and before in Bassenbank, Northamptonshire for 1 year, and before in Braceby, Lincolnshire for 16 years. Born in Stoekgreen, Lincolnshire. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.159(v) Philip Richardson of Wisborough Green, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.160 Elizabeth Haines of Wisborough Green, Spinster, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 29 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.160 (see also f.159(v) & 161 & 170) Rudgwick Church Bellringing

 

Ex parte Mr. Adams v John Butcher 15 February 1638/9 [Jan-Feb.1638/9]

 

Deponents

 

f.160 Robert Gibbens of Rudgwick, Miller, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.160(v) Richard Butcher of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

f.161 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.161 (see also f.159(v) & 161) Rudgwick Church Bellringing

 

Ex parte - Mr. Adams v John Naldrett 17 January 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.161 Mathew Napper of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.162 Richard Thornden of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived about one year, and before in Ockley, Surrey, 1 year and before in Slinfold for about 3 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.163 (see also f.160) Defamation - ex parte - Robert Strudwick v Edward Naldnett 25 January 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.163 Ann Franckling of Wisborough Green, Spinster, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 29 years.

 

f.163(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.163(v) Defamation - ex parte - Packe v John Hide 26 January 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.163(v) John Stoner of Rogate, Yeoman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in the City of Winchester, Hampshire. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.164 William Packe of Rogate, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.165 (see also f.103 & 135(v)) Question of Rate Obligation of House at boundary of Yapton and Barnham

 

Ex parte - William Knight and Thomas Averill v Henry Stone 21 January & 4 February 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.165 John Dyer, Senior of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Barnham. Aged about 69 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.166 Richard Knight of Yapton, Yeoman, where he had lived most of his life. Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 38 years.

 

f.167 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.169 Funtington Church Rates for repairs

 

Ex parte - Churchwardens v [Henry] Chitty 13 February 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.167 John Harrison, Clerk of Funtington, Curate for about 8 years.

 

Born in Caosalton in Sussex [? Carshalton, Surrey]. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.168(v) Adam Dallington, of East Ashling, in Funtington, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Beeding. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.170 (see also f.179) Tithes Rudgwick

 

Ex parte - Mr. Adams v John Cooper 10 & 23 March 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.170 Henry Humfrey of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life. Aged about 80 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.171(v) Margaret Cooper als Steyning, wife of Richard Cooper als Steyning of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.172(v) Thomas Richardson of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived all of his life and was Born. Aged about 81 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.173(v) (see also f 145) Testamentary will of Elizabeth Sandham, deceased

 

Ex parte - William Sandham v Mr. Thomas Carr 21 March 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.173(v) Alice White wife of [William?] White of Oving, Husbandman, where she had lived about 20 years. Born in East Lavant. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.174 Mary Baldwin, wife of Richard Baldwin of Oving, Husbandman, where she had lived some 12 years. Born in the Parish of Crawton [Chawton] Hants. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.175 Testamentary will of John Pytt of Treyford

 

Ex parte - William Allwin esq, Thomas Pytt and Dionisius Pytt Executors v Joan Pytt widow and relict and Barbara Pytt sister of deceased 22 March 1638/9

 

Deponents

 

f.175 Henry Everist of Treyford, Tailor, where he had lived about 40 years.

 

Born in Chiddingstone, Kent. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.175(v) Nicholas Godwine of Treyford, Yeoman, where he had lived about 15 years. Born in Hintos, Ampner, Hants. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.176 Richard Eldridge of Treyford, Miller, where he had lived about 17 years. Born in ?Urfton, Berkshire. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.176(v) Margaret Everist, wife of Henry Everist of Treyford, Tailor, where she had lived about 19 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. Tithes - Chilgrove in West Dean 2 April 1639

 

Ex Parte - Richard Tregose v Elizabeth Voke of Chilgrove in West Dean

 

f.177 Deponents

 

William Clare of Heyshott, Husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years and before in Eland in the parish of Elsted for 1 year and 6 months and before in Chilgrove in West Dean. Born in Linch. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.178 Anthony Todman of Heyshott, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.179 (see also f.170) Tithes Rudgwick 4 April 1639

 

Ex Parte - Mr. Adams v Cowper

 

Deponents

 

Samuel Eburne, Clerk and Rector of Itchingfield, which he had been for 1 year and 6 months, and before in Rudgwick as Vicar for 10 years. Born in Wanstrow in Somersetshire. Aged 41 years.

 

f.180 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.180 Testamentary - William Woodland, Deceased 8 April & 6 May & 27 June 1639

 

Ex Parte - Anne Woodland v George Woodland of Selsey

 

Deponents

 

f.180 Alice Beale of Selsey, Spinster, where she had lived all her life. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.181 John Banwell of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.181(v) Joan Bishopp wife of Laurence Bishopp, seaman, of Selsey, where she had lived some 10 years. Born in Tangmere. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.181(v) John Robinson of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.182(v) Nicholas Walker of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Emsworth, Hants. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.183(v) Alice Laceter, wife of William Laceter of Selsey, Wheelwright, where she had lived 1 year and 6 months and before in Sidlesham for 8 years. Born in Felpham. Aged 34 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.184(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Captain Henry Chitty, v John Lang and Robert Forde 15 July 1639

 

Deponents

 

f.184(v) Richard Hill of the parish of St. Pancras in Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived some 22 years. Born in Poltimore Devon. Aged 52 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.185 William Hutchinson of the City of Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in the City of York. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.186 John Michell of Funtington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Henton, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.187 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.187 Testamentary Will of Alexander Roach of Washington 3 August 1639

 

Ex Parte - Joan Roach, Relict and Executrix of the Will v John Roach, Mary Roach et als

 

Deponents

 

f.187 Richard Bennett of Ashington, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.187(v) John Mansell of Washington, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Warminghurst. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.188 Thomas Parkhurst of Washington, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 25 years.

 

f.188(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.188(v) Testamentary Will of William Wodeland 2 & 17 October 1639

 

Ex Parte- George Woodland v Ann Woodland

 

f.188(v) Deponents

 

Dorothy Walliston of Selsey, Widow, where she had lived about 37 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.189 Anne Waterman, wife of Thomas Waterman of Selsey, Tailor, where she had always lived. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.191 Thomas Waterman of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had always lived. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.192 Thomas Woodland of Selsey, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 39 years.

 

Witenss: mark

 

f.194(v) Thomas Poe, Senior, of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.196(v) Roger Rawlins of Chichester, Sadler, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Greenwich, Kent. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.197 Defamation - Ex Parte - Elizabeth Fuller v Joan Peter 25 October & 8 November 1639

 

Deponents

 

f.197 George Greenfeild of Rusper, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 39 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.198 Sarah Miles of Rusper, Widow, where she had lived some 26 years. Born in Wootton, Surrey. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Mary Tidy, Wife of George Tidy of Rusper, Husbandman, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Mickleham, Surrey. Aged about 37 years.

 

f.198(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.198(v) Testamentary Will of Joan Latter, Deceased of Burpham 19 November 1639

 

Ex Parte - William Ayling v William Latter

 

Deponents

 

f.198(v) Thomas Belchamber of Burpham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.199 Henry Hoare of Burpham, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.200 Testamentary Will of Richard Hill of Shipley 13 December 1639

 

Ex parte - Joan Hill Executrix v Richard Hill

 

Deponents

 

f.200 Thomas Gate of Shipley, Yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Bolney. Aged about 80 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.200(v) Edward Stanford of Slinfold, Yeoman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.201 Testamentary Ex Parte - John Michell v Henry Bridger, Gent

 

21 February 1639

 

Deponents

 

Richard Slaughter, of Shipley, Husbandman, where he had lived some 25 years. Born in Wiston. Aged about 60 years.

 

f.202(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.202(v) Testamentary Will of Nicholas Bound of Midhurst 27 February 1639

 

Ex Parte - Henry Upton Executor v William Challen and Joan Challen Als Baker

 

Deponents

 

f.202(v) Ellis Smyth of Chilgrove in West Dean, Gent, where he had lived about 11 years. Born in Binderton. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.203 Nicholas Strettin of Chilgrove in West Dean, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life. Born in Funtington. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.204 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.204 Defamation Ex Parte - Dorothy Hall of Birdham v Margaret Pote of Sidlesham 22 April 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.204 Stephen Hobson of Birdham, Hempdresser, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Chidham. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.204(v) William Cobby of Birdham, Tailor, where he had lived some 5 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.205 Eusebius Hale of East Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Sidlesham. Aged about 18 years and 6 months.

 

f.206 Witness: mark

 

f.205(v) Elizabeth Hale, Wife of Roger Hale, of East Wittering, Yeoman, where she had lived some 4 years. Born in Uppham, Hampshire, Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.206 Tithes West Grinstead 9 May 1640

 

Ex Parte - Mr. William Forde, Thomas Martin and Thomas Browne v Mr. Thomas Langrish, Clerk

 

Deponents

 

f.206 William Stemp of Lancing, Fisherman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.207(v) John Waterman of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in West Grinstead. Aged about 59 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.208 William Gent of Lancing, Fisherman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 59 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.209 John Capon of Lancing, Fisherman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f. Testamentary Estate of Joan Avenall, Widow, Deceased 11 & 12 May 1640

 

Ex Parte - Henry Stiles v Mary Avenell, Widow

 

Deponents

 

f.210 Margaret Bawton of the parish of Send, Surrey, Spinster, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.211 Margaret Mills of Stopham, Spinster where she had lived some 10 months. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 28 years.

 

f.212 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.212 East Dean Church Reservation of Seats 20 May 1640

 

Ex Parte - Earl of Arundel & Batterwicke & Keyse v Halsey

 

Deponents

 

f.212 Thomas Court of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 62 years.

 

f.213 Witness: mark

 

f.213(v) William Hasted of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 62 years.

 

f.214(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.214(v) Testamentary Will of William Woodland 28 May 1640

 

Ex Parte -Anne Woodland v George Woodland

 

Deponents

 

f.214(v) Thomas Smith of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.215 Joan Bishopp of Selsey, Widow, where she had lived some 12 years. Born in Tangmere. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.215(v) Defamation Ex Parte - Sara Jowning of Horsham v Mary Gardner of Billingshurst 6 June 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.215(v) Edward Pilfold of Horsham, Tallow Chandler, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.216 Alice Brooker of Horsham, Spinster, where she had lived 5 weeks, and before in Billingshurst for about 6 years. Born in Nuthurst. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.216(v) (see also f.214(v)) Testamentary will of William Woodland Ex Parte - George Woodland v Ann Woodland 17 June 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.216(v)Thomas Woodland of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 39 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.217 Thomas Poe of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

f.217(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.217 (see also f.240) East Dean church - seats reservation earl of Arundel, Batterwicke & Keys v Halsey 18 June 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.218(v)Alice Burrell, wife of Richard Burrell of East Dean, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 60 years.

 

f.218 (v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.218 (v) (see also f.215(v)) Defamation Ex Parte - Sara Jowning v Samuel Gardner of Billingshurst

 

27 June 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.f.218(v) Thomas Pilfold of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had lived some 9 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.219(v) Ex Parte - Jowning v Gardner

 

Deponents

 

Thomas Pilfold of Billingshurst , [as above] Yeoman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Horsham. Aged 30 years.

 

f.219 Witness: signature

 

f.219 Ex Parte - [as above] Sara Jowning v Samuel Draper of Billingshurst

 

Deponents

 

Thomas Pilfold [as above]

 

f.219 Witness: signature

 

Ex Parte - Jowning v Gardner [as above] 27 June 1640

 

Deponents

 

Joan Pilfold, Wife of Thomas Pilfold of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where she had lived about 24 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey.

 

Aged about 45 years.

 

f.220 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.220 Tithes Rudgwick Ex Parte - Thomas Richardson v John Cowper 1 July 1640

 

Deponents

 

Thomas Woodes of Wisborough Green, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 weeks, and before in Godalming, Surrey for 12 weeks, and before in Rudgwick 1 year. Born in Alfold, Surrey. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.221(v) Nicholas Gilbert of Warnham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 months, and before in Rudgwick for about 6 months, and before in Horsham where also he was Born. Aged about 18 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.222 Richard Steyning of Locks in the parish of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 69 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Rachel Todd, wife of William Todd of Rudgwick, Miller, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 41 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.223(v) Richard Ireland of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.224 Henry Lucye of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived some 9 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 29 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.224(v) William Todd of Rudgwick, Miller, where he had lived about 15 years. Born in Nutfield, Surrey. Aged about 60 years.

 

f.225 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.225(v) (see also f.232) Singleton church repair Ex Parte - William Tregose and James Eastgate [churchwardens of Singleton] v Richard Woods late of Singleton 7 October 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.224(v) Andrew Aylwin of Charlton in Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 39 years.

 

f.225 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.226 Testamentary estate of Robert Smith Ex Parte - Katherine Talmy v William Haythorne of Fittleworth 13 October 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.226 John Kemp of Fittleworth, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 28 years. Born in Cranbrook, Kent. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.227 Jasper Duke of Fittleworth, Bricklayer, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.227(v) Alice Jowning, Wife of Robert Jowning, of Fittleworth, Blacksmith, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.228(v) Mary Kemp of Fittleworth, Spinster, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged 18 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.229 Joan Skinner, Wife of Henry Skinner of Chiltington, Husbandman, where she had lived some 12 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 38 years.

 

f.230 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.230 Tithes Bury Ex Parte - Richard Perley v Richard Baker, Gent [October/November 1640]

 

Deponents

 

f.230 Robert Smyth of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.230(v) Henry Ireland of West Burton in Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.231 John Perley of Bignor, Carpenter, where he had lived about 20 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.232 (see also f.225(v) & 249) Singleton church repairs - taxes therefor Ex Parte - William Tregose & James eastgate churchwardens of singleton v Richard Woods of Singleton

 

Deponents

 

f.232(v) Henry Burcher of Singleton, Butcher, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 42 years.

 

f.232(v) Witness: mark (initials)

 

[Next case] f.232(v) Defamation - Joan Lewes wife of John Lewes of Amberley v Jane West of Amberley 6 November 1640

 

Deponents

 

Edward Cutteridge of Amberley, Husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Greatham. Aged 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.233 Itchingfield church - rate Ex Parte - William Francis & Robert Holland formerly churchwardens of Itchingfield v William Seagrave, gent 12 November 1640

 

f.233 Deponents

 

George Dendy of Itchingfield, Yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.234(v) Emery Juppe of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.235(v) John Smith of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in Newdigate, Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

 

f.236(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.236(v) Testamentary will of Thomas Baylie of Midhurst Ex Parte - Richard Bishopp v John Boxall 16 November 1640

 

f.236(v) Deponents

 

Jonathan Bonnicke of Midhurst, Cordwainer, where he had lived about 1 year and 6 months. Born in Lewes. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.237(v) William Raswell of Midhurst, Cordwainer, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in East Marden. Aged about 30 years.

 

f.238 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.238 (see also f.262) Testamentary - bequests of Robert Smith Ex Parte - William Haythorne v Catherine Talmy 17 November 1640

 

f.238 Deponents

 

William Hinde, Clerk and Vicar of Fittleworth, where he had been about 15 years. Born in the Isle of Ely. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.239(v) John Edsawe of Fittleworth, Yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.240 (see also f.217(v) & 266(v)) East Dean church pew - Earl of Arundel, Butterwicke & Keyes v Halsey 18 November 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.240 Henry Harriden, Senior, of Eartham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in Selhurst Park in the parish of East Dean for about 29 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.241(v) Thomas Pearl of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 61 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.242 Thomas Short of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived about 11 years. Born in Madehurst. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.243 James Farr of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.243(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Joan Lewes v Jane West 20 November 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.243(v) Joan Long, Wife of George Long of Rackham in Amberley, Husbandman, where she had lived about 3 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.244 (see also f.253(v)) Tithes Pagham Ex Parte - Mr Daniel Thompson, clerk v Edward Higgons esq., 23 November 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.244 William Banwell of South Mundham in the parish of Pagham, Yeoman, where he had always lived an was Born. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.245 John Goble of South Mundham in Pagham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in North Mundham. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.246 William Kay of North Mundham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Church Anstone, Yorkshire. Aged about 62 years.

 

f.246(v) Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.246(v) (see also f.251) Defamation - Ex Parte - Mr. Thomas Langrish, Clerk And Vicar Of Lancing V Thomas Martin Of Sompting 27 November 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.247 William Budd of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.247 (see also f.251(v)) Ex Parte - Mary Hunter V Thomas Martin Of Sompting

 

Deponents

 

William Budd, as above, Deposed also in this Suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.247(v) Richard Cocke of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had lived about 28 years. Born in Wiston. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Langrish V Thomas Marten [as above]

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.249 (ss also f.225(v) & 232) f.249 Singleton Church - Rates Ex Parte - William Tregose & James Eastgate [of Singleton] V Richard Woods [of the same] 3 December 1640

 

Deponents

 

John Court of Singleton, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

f.250 Witness: signature (Courte)

 

f.250(v) John Glover of East Dean, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years and before in Charlton in Singleton for 2 years, and before in East Dean for about 5 years. Born in Charlton. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.251 (see also f.246(v) & 253) Defamation - Ex Parte - Thomas Langrish, Clerk & Vicar Of Lancing V Thomas Marten Of Sompting

 

Deponents

 

f.251 Richard Jenner, Beer Brewer, of Sussex, where he had lived for about 15 years. Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.251 (see also f.247) Ex Parte - Mary Hunter V Thomas Marten of Sompting

 

Deponents

 

f.251 Richard Jenner of Sompting [as above]

 

f.252 John Avery of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 36 years

 

Witness: mark

 

f.253 (see also f.246(v)) Ex Parte - Thomas Langrish, Vicar Of Lancing V Thomas Marten Of Sompting [ As above]

 

Deponents

 

John Avery [As above]

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.253(v) (see also f.244) Tithes Pagham Ex Parte - Mr Daniel Thompson, Clerk V Edwin Higgons, Esq., 10 December 1640

 

Deponents

 

f.253(v) John Saunders of Pagham, Fisherman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 72 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.254 John Whittington of Pagham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 28 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.254(v) Alexander Shawe of Pagham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 23 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 56 years.

 

f.255 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.255 (see also f.259) Testamentary Will Of Robert Jupp Of Itchingfield Ex Parte - Edward Jupp & Emery Jupp Executors V John Topett Of Itchingfield 25 February 1640/41

 

f.255 Deponents

 

Richard Booker of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.256(v) John Glassington of Itchingfield, Yeoman, where he had lived, except for 1 year, all his life. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.257 William Francis of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived for about 40 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged 88 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.258 Richard Ashwen of Sullington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 23 years.

 

f.259 Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.259 (see also f.255) Testamentary [Mental incapacity of Testator] Will Of Robert Jupp Of Itchingfield 13 March 1640

 

Ex Parte - John Topett V Edward Jupp & Emery Jupp of Billingshurst

 

Deponents

 

f.259 Daniel Greenfield of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.259(v) John Newman of Billingshurst, Tailor, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Chessington, Surrey. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.260 William Lee of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived for 10 [years]. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.261 William Seagrave of Itchingfield, Gent, where he had lived some 28 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged 40 years.

 

f.261(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.262 (see also f.238) Testamentary Bequests Of Robert Smith 19 & 24 March 1640/1

 

Ex Parte - Katherine Talmy V William Haythorne

 

Deponents

 

f.262 Christopher Ellyott of Bury, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.262(v) John Ellyott of Bury, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 57 years

 

Witness: signature

 

f.263 Thomas Rooke of Fittleworth, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Coates. Aged about 33 years.

 

f.263(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.263(v) Testamentary - Will Of Thomas Knight Of Slinfold Ex Parte - Joan Knight, Relict And Executrix Of The Testator V Thomas Knight, Son 8 May 1641

 

f.263(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Penfold of Slinfold, Yeoman, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.264(v) William Cowper of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.264(v) Richard Knight of Slinfold, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.265 Testamentary - Will Of Samuel White Ex Parte - Henry Mepham, Younger V Richard White 14 May 1641

 

Deponents

 

f.265 Nicholas Earle of Chailey, Glover, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Glanford, Norfolk. Aged about 66 years.

 

f.265(v) Witness: signature

 

f.266 Nicholas Pritchard of Chailey, Tailor & Aquebainlus, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 45 years.

 

f.266(v) Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.266(v) (see also f.240) East Dean Church Seat Reservations Earl Of Arundel Butterwicke & Keyes V Halsey 2 May 1641

 

Deponents

 

f.266(v) Jeffery Perll of East Dean, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.267 Ann Soiourner of East Dean, Widow, where he had lived some 27 years and was Born. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.267(v) Jacob Wilkinson of East Dean, Warriner, where he had lived about 40 years [no further biography given]

 

Witness: mark

 

f.268 William Ewen of East Dean, Collarmaker, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Graffham. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.269 Alice Standysh, wife of John Standysh of Chichester, Turner, where she had lived some 6 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.269(v) Testamentary Will Of William Geering Of Worthing In Broadwater Ex Parte - John Worger & Thomas Browne Executors Of The Will V John Geering Of Ashurst, His Brother 4 June 1641

 

Deponents

 

f.269(v) Richard Hamper of Tarring, Victualler, where he had lived about 12 years, and also was Born. Aged about 50 years

 

Witness: signature

 

f.270 William Muncke of Worthing in Broadwater, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

f.271 Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.271 Defamation Churchwardens Accused of Delivering Load Of Wood During Time Of Divine Service 25 June 1641

 

Ex Parte - John Silver V Nicholas Hibberden Of Harting

 

f.271 Deponents

 

Edward Voke of Harting, Yeoman, where he had except for 9 years lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.271(v) Elizabeth Knightly of Harting, Spinster, where she had lived for 2 years and above. Born in Rapley Sussex [?]. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.272(v) Robert Lockyer of Harting, Tailor, where he had lived about 3 years and 6 months. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.273 Testamentary Will Of Thomas Smith Of Heringham Ex Parte - Richard Smith, Son & Executor Of The Estate V Sibyl Smith Relict 16 July 1641

 

Deponents

 

f.273 Thomas Barber of Coldwaltham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.274 William Brackfield of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.275 Testamentary Will Of John Hale The Elder Of Bury Ex Parte - Richard Perley Administrator Of John Hale Junior Son Of Testator During The Minority Of The Children Of John Hale Junior Deceased Who Was Executor Of The Will Of John Hale Senior V Katherine Duke 14 October 1661

 

Deponents

 

f.275 Samuell Pomphrett, Clerk & Vicar of Bury which he had been for 10 years. Born in Henham, Essex. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.275(v) Anthony Todman of the Parish of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived some 13 years. Born in Heyshott. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.276 Testamentary Will of Elizabeth Pellett of Climping, Widow

 

Ex Parte - John Pellett, Principal Legatee v Ann Searle 23 October 1661

 

f.276 Deponents

 

Thomas Harding of Climping, Husbandman, wherehe had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.276(v) Elizabeth Ludgater of Climping, Widow, where she had lived about 10 years. Born in South Bersted. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.277 (see also f.276) Testamentary Will (Nuncupative) of Elizabeth Pellett, Widow of Climping

 

Ex Parte- William Searle v John Pellett 29 October 1661

 

Deponents

 

f.277 John Standen of Climping, Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years he was Born in Sussex. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.278 George Peachey of Climping, Yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Resham [sic] in Sussex. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.279 Jacob Keene of Climping, Husbandman, where he had lived 9 years. Born in Woner sh Surrey. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.280 Testamentary Susan Beard 31 October 1661

 

Ex Parte - John Beard v Elizabeth Michell, Widow

 

Deponents

 

John Cheyney of Ashurst, Butcher, where he had lived all his life. Born in Cowfold. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.280(v) Thomas Cooper of West Grinstead, Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Broadwater. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.281 Testamentary Will - Nuncupative, of Richard Lee of the City of Chichester 29 April & 13 May 1663

 

Ex Parte - Richard Lee son and Executor v Walter Lee, son of the Deceased

 

f.281 Deponents

 

Robert Smith of the City of Chichester, Scribe, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 22 years

 

Witness: signature

 

f.282 Elizabeth Marshall, Wife of Gilbert Marshall, of Chichester. Tanner, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

f.282(v) Witness: mark

Date: Aug 1637-May 1663
Held by: West Sussex Record Office, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Physical description: 286ff; ff 1-274 Aug 1637-July 1641; ff 275-282 Oct 1661-May 1663

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