Catalogue description DEPOSITION BOOK

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Details of Ep/I/11/15
Reference: Ep/I/11/15
Title: DEPOSITION BOOK
Description:

ff.1-4 (see also Ep.I/II/14 f.271(v) & Ep.I/II/15 f.7 Compton cum Upmarden Tithes 4 May 1631

 

3 June 1631

 

Ex-parte Roger Barwicke v master Anthony Graye, vicar of Compton

 

Deponents:

 

Nicholas Paye of UpMarden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Walderton-in-Stoughton. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.1. William Drury of Watergate in UpMarden, Esquire, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.2. Clement Cresweller of Compton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.2(v) Francis Drury of Watergate in UpMarden, Gent, where he had lived about 6 weeks and before in Lindfield for 6 months, and before in Woodmancote in Westbourne, for 6 months and before in the University of Oxford, for 9 - and before in - for 8 years. Born in the close of the Cathedral, Chichester.

 

Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.3-5 Defamation - ex parte - Susan Wright v Thomas Wright of Rusper

 

f.3(v) (see also f.6(v)) 15 ? 1631

 

Deponents

 

Thomas Foster of -gate, Surrey, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.4 John Pardowe of Horley, Surrey, Yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years and 6 months, and before in Amberley in Worcestershire, since his Birth there. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 5-6 (see also f.48) Defamation - Ex Parte - John Slutter v Samuel Maior [1631]

 

f. 5 Deponents

 

James Symons of Bramber, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Slaugham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 5(v) John Bennett of Bramber, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.6-7 (see also f.3(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Susan Wright v Thomas Wright of Rusper 23 September 1631

 

f. 6(v) Deponent

 

Henry Nicholson of Horley, Surrey, Esquire, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Bermondsey, Surrey. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.7-19 (See also f.1 and 42 (v) Tithes Compton cum Upmarden Ex Parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke

 

f. 7 Deponent

 

Nicholas Crosler of Compton, Yeoman, where he had always lived except for 1 year, and was Born. Aged about 75 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

And he further deposed in the same suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] Ex Parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke in connection with Roger Barwicke v John Lodger, Arthur Lodger and Richard Bone.

 

6 October 1631

 

f. 9(v) Deponent:

 

The above Deponent further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] Ex Parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke in connection with Barwicke v Lodger. 6 October 1631

 

f. 10(v) The above Deponent further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] Ex Parte Roger Barwicke v Anthony Graye 4 October 1631

 

f. 11(v) Deponents

 

Clement Clutterwynde of Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Shipley. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 12(v) William Randall of Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 13 Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Curtis Barwicke

 

Clement Paddecke of Compton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 52 years. Born in Catherington, Hampshire. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 14 Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke

 

And the above Deponent further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 15 Ex parte Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke and Arthur Lodger

 

And the above Deponent further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke in connection with Arthur Lodger and John Lodger and Richard Bone

 

f. 16 Deponents

 

The foregoing Clement Paddecke further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 17 George Trevett of Compton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 77 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 17(v) Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke in connection with Arthur Lodger

 

And the foregoing Deponent further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 18 Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Roger Barwicke

 

And the foregoing deponet further deposed in this suit.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 19 Ex parte - Anthony Graye v Curtis Barwicke 6 October 1631

 

And the foregoing Deponet further deposed in this suit

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 19(v) - 22 (see also f.78(v) Defamation (Disturbance in Shipley Church) Ex parte - Edward in Tredcroft v Nicholas Puckeridge 12 November 1631

 

f. 19(v) Deponents

 

Abraham Pryor of Shipley, Yeoman, where he had lived about 18 years. Born in Southwick. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f. 20 Elizabeth Pryor wife of Abraham Pryor of Shipley, Yeoman, where she had lived about 18 years. Born in Horley, Surrey. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 20(v) Thomasine Winson, wife of Richard Winson of Shipley. Slipboardmaker, where she had lived all her life. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 21 Edward Rapley of Shipley, Husbandman, where he had lived 9 months, and before in Ashington for 14 years. Born in Warnham. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 22 Nicholas Avery of Old Shoreham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Shipley all his life and where he was Born. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 22(v) - 23 Defamation - Ex parte - Henry Luffe v William Durman

 

f. 22(v) Deponents

 

Arthur Holloway of Bepton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Stedham for about 8 years.

 

Born in Rogate. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 23 John Andrew Junior of Bepton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 19 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 24-27(v) (see also f.30(v) Tithes Westbourne and Racton Master Mead v Master Sedgwicke 7 & 17 December 1631

 

f.24 Deponents

 

William Bayley of Racton, Yeoman, where he had lived for about 18 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f. 25 William Whitborne of Walderton in Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years, and where he was born. Aged about 29 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 26(v) William Kimber of Funtington, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Amberley. Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 27(v) - 30(v) Testamentary - Will (noncupative) of Dionise Rawson ALS Grogen (decease ex parte - Robert Grogen v Edward Rawson 19 December 1631

 

f. 27(v) Deponents

 

Grace Tupper wife of Alain Tupper of Bury, Yeoman, where she had lived about 11 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 28 (v) Anna Souche wife of Richard Souche of Bury, Shepherd, where she had lived about 17 years and where she was born. Aged about 51 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 29 Rose Luttard, wife of William Luttard of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born at Binsted. Aged about 41 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 30(v) - 31(v) (see also f.24) Tithes Westbourne and Racton ... Mead v Mr Sedgwicke 23 December 1631

 

f. 30 (v) Deponent

 

John Burgess of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Emsworth in the parish of Warblington Hampshire. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.32 (see also f.34) Testamentary - Thomas Boldes ex parte - Richard Boldes v William Smith 20 January 1631/2

 

f. 32 Deponent

 

John Cosen of Soberton, Hampshire, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 51 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.32(v) - f.33(v) Defamation - ex parte - Elizabeth Coppard v Nicholas Delves

 

20 January 1631/2

 

f.32(v) Deponents

 

Rose Michell, wife of [Richard] Michell of Horsham, Stonehealer, where she had lived about 35 years. Born in Abinger [Surrey].

 

Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.33 John Pike of Horsham, Barber Surgeon, where he had lived all his life but for one month. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f. 33(v) John Bonus of Horsham, Spinster, where he had lived all her life and was born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 34-35 (see also f.32) Testamentary - ex parte - Richard Boldes v William Smith

 

27 January 1631/2

 

f. 34 Deponent

 

John Ricketts of Coate in Tarring, Weaver, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Swallowclifte, Wiltshire. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 35-37(v) Defamation - Tithes - Sullington ex parte - John Grigson Minister and Curate of Sullington v Thomas Seaman 16 & 17 February 1631/2

 

f. 35 Deponent

 

Elizabeth Cavey of Angmering, Spinster, where she had lived 3 months, and before in Sullington for 1 year and 3 months, and before in Angmering all her life. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.35(v) John Bishopp of Sullington, Tailor, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.36(v) John Heath of Sullington, Carpenter, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Rotherwicke, Hampshire. Aged about 66 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.37(v) Richard Wase of Pulborough, Weaver, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.38-42 (see also f.43) Tithes - Sub Deanery, ALS St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester (and the Parish Church of Westhampnett) (as regards the boundary of the Lavant course)

 

Ex parte - George Oglander, Gent v Thomas Smith Gent. 28 February 1631/2

 

f.38 Deponents

 

John Millington of Bosham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.39 William Aylmer, of Woodcote in the parish of Westhampnett, Yeoman, where he had lived about 22 years. Born in Strettington in the Parish of Boxgrove. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.40(v) John Hooker of the Parish of St. Andrew, Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in St. Pancras, Chichester, Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 42(v) - 43 (see also f.1,7,45) Tithes - Compton cum Up-Marden ex parte - Anthony Graye v Curtis Barwicke February / March [1631]

 

f.42(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Prowting of West Marden in Up-Marden, Blacksmith, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in East Meon, Hampshire, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 15 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.43-45 (see also f.38,46) Tithes - Sub Deanery, ALS St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester, (and the Parish Church of Westhampnett) (and the boundary of the Lavant Course)

 

Ex parte - George Oglander, Gent v Thomas Smith Gent. 1 March 1631/2

 

f.43 Deponents

 

John Payne, Clerk and Vicar ... of St. Peter the Great, ALS Sub Deanery, Chichester, where he had been Vicar about 4 years.

 

He also was Born in that Parish. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.45 (see also f.42(v) Tithes - Compton cum Up-Marden ex parte - Anthony Pote v Roger Barwicke 13 March 1631/2

 

f.45 Deponent

 

John Watts of Loxash in the Parish of Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 46-48 (see also ff.38,43,51.) Tithes - Sub Deanery, ALS St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester (and the Parish Church of Westhampnett) ex parte George Oglander, Gent. v Thomas Smith, Gent.

 

f.46 Deponent

 

Edward Rose of All Saints in the Pallants of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before in Westhampnett for 26 years, where also he was born. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.48-49(v) (see also f f.5,54(v) Defamation - ex parte John Slutter v Samuel Maier 16 March 1631/2

 

17 March 1632/3

 

f.48 Deponent

 

William Osborne, of Lancing, Carpenter, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 48(v) Susanna Danyell of Botolph's, where he had lived about 31 years.

 

Born in Lancing. Aged about 58 years.

 

f. 49 Timothy Holney, Clerk and Vicar of Lancing, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Frensham, Surrey. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f. 49(v) Mathew Bigges of Combes, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in Botolph's for about 4 years. Born in Hayling, Hants. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Dorothy Davenport of Wiston, Spinster, where she had lived 6 months, and before in Botolph's for about 5 years. Born in Camden, Gloucestershire. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 50-51 Testamentary - will of Thomas Boldes of Michelgrove in Clapham ex parte - William Smith v Richard Boldes 21 March 1631/2

 

f. 50 Deponents

 

John Cathericke of Michelgrove in Clapham, Gent, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Carleton in Richmond, Yorkshire.

 

Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f. 51 William Hewes of Patching, Yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Dover, Kent. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 51-53(v) (see also ff.46,59) Tithes - Sub Deanery ALS St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester ex parte - George Oglander, Gent, v Thomas Smith 6 April 1632

 

f.51 Deponent

 

Richard Churcher of Chichester, Malster, where he had lived about for 12 years. Born in Buckland, Dorset. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 53(v)-54 Testamentary - Will of Edmund Faymarrer of Up-Marden in Stoughton ex parte Edmund Faymarrer v Mary Faymarrer and William Faymarrer 20 April 1632

 

f. 53(v) Deponent

 

Thomas Trimlett of North Marden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Bosham. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 54 Mathew Maior, Clerk and Vicar of Stoughton, where he had lived about 22 years. Born in Westbury, Buckinghamshire. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff. 54(v)-56 (see also ff.5,48) Defamation - ex parte - [? John] Slutter v [? Samuel] Maior

 

28 April 1632

 

f.54(v) Deponents

 

Edward Rogers, Gent, of Upper Beeding, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Southwark, Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.55(v) Ex parte Samuel Maior v John Slutter 28 April 1632

 

Edward Rogers, as above Deposed also in this suit.

 

Witness: signature

 

ff.56-58(v) (see also f.69) Tithes - Racton and Westborne ex parte - George Sedgwicke v John Meade 30 April 1632

 

f.56 Deponents

 

John Burgess of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Emsworth in the Parish of Warblington, Hampshire. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 57(v) Edward Scardevile of Funtington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Thomas Newlin of Adsdean in Westborne, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and 7 months and before in Greatham, Hants for 12 years. Born in Steepe, Hants. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 59-59(v) (see also ff.38,43,46,51, 70(v)) Tithes - Subdeanery ALS St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester ex parte - George Oglander, Gent. v Thomas Smith 2 May 1632

 

f.59 Deponents

 

Roger Greentree of East Lavant, Yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Tuxleth in the Parish of Trotton. Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.59(v) Thomas Heard of St. Pancras, Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Rumboldswyke. Aged about 41 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.61(v) (see also ff.5,48) Defamation - ex parte John Slutter v Samuel Maire 4 May 1632

 

f.61(v) Deponent

 

Henry Snelling of Botolphes, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.62-63 Testamentary - will of Thomas Sephton, Clerk and Rector of Bignor ex parte - Joseph Sephton, son and executor to the Testator v Eleanor Sephton, relict, George Sephton and John Sephton son of the Testator 11 May 1632

 

f.62 Deponents

 

William Collinson of Bignor, Schoolmaster, where he had lived for 1 year, and before in the City of London for 3 years. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.62(v) Elleanor Mille of Bignor, Spinster, where she had lived about 3 years. Born in Greatham. Aged 31 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.63 Richard Lewes, Clerk and Rector of Parham for 10 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.63-65(v) (see also f.66) Billingshurst Church Seats - assignment of ex parte - Thomas Pilfold v William Hull 19 May 1632

 

f.63 Deponents

 

John Agates of West Grinsted, Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before in Cowfold for 2 years, and before in Billingshurst for 3 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.64 William Greenfield of Billingshurst, Butcher, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.65(v)-66 (see also f.68) Defamation - ex parte - Robert Graye v Thomas Summer of Felpham

 

23 May 1632

 

f.65(v) Deponent

 

Anna Rogers, wife of Thomas Rogers of Felpham, Joiner, where she had lived about 11 years. Born in Leominster, Herefordshire.

 

Aged about 66 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.66-68 (see also f.63, 87) Billingshurst Church Seats - Assignments of [May-June 1632]

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Pilfold v William Hull

 

f.66 Deponent

 

Anthony Hilton, Clerk and Vicar of Yapton, which he had been for 10 years, and before also Vicar of Billingshurst for about 40 years. Born in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Aged about 73 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.68-69 (see also f.65(v)) Defamation - Ex Parte - Robert Graye v Thomas Summer of Felpham

 

Deponents

 

f.68 John Gray of Felpham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.68(v) Nicholas TILLER of Graylingwell in the parish of the Sub-Deanery, Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived about 10 weeks, and before in Felpham for 1 years and 6 months, and before in Tudlington, Bedfordshire for about 8 years. Born in Charlton in Singleton.

 

Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.69-70 (see also f.56)) Tithes - Racton and Westbourne [1632]

 

Ex Parte - George Sedgwicke v John Meade

 

f.69 Deponents

 

Edward Scarvill of Funtington, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.70 Thomas Newlin of Adsdean in the parish of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and 8 months, and before in Greatham, Hampshire for about 12 years. Born in Steep, Hampshire.

 

Aged about 50 years.

 

Witenss: mark

 

[Next case] ff.70(v)-72 (see also 35, 43, 46, 51, 59, 78) Tithes - Sub-Deanery als St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester 1 June 1632

 

Ex Parte - George Oglander, Gent v Thomas Smith

 

f.70(v) Deponents

 

William Clerke of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where he had lived for about 52 years. Born in Boltolphes. Aged about 75 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.71 Sybil Clerke, wife of William Clerke of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where she had lived 52 or 53 years. Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.72-76 (see also f.79) Testamentary - Will of Richard Gittens of Bignor 20 June 1632

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Page, Gent and Others v Mary Gittens - Relict

 

f.72 Deponents

 

Katherine Gunter wife of John Gunter of Bignor, Husbandman, where she had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.73(v) Daniel Coote of Bignor, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before on and off since his Birth there. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.75 Richard Perley of Bignor, Bricklayer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.76-77(v) Testamentary - Will of John Foster 26 June 1632

 

Ex Parte - Elleanor Foster v Richard Foster

 

f.76 Deponents

 

George Horsman, Clerk and Vicar of Bosham, which he had been some 3 years. Born Haseley, Oxfordshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.77 John Jelley of Bosham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in West Ashling. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.77(v) John Feilder of Bosham, Tailor, where he had lived about 30 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.78 (see also f.59, 102(v)) Tithes - Sub-Deanery als St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester 29 June 1632

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Smith v George Oglander, Gent.

 

f.78 Deponent

 

John Salter of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.78(v)-79 (see also f.19(v)) Defamation - Disturbance in Shipley Church 6 July 1632

 

Ex Parte - Mr. Edward Tredcroft, Clerk v William Steyning of Shipley

 

f.78(v) Deponent

 

Hercules Bayley, of Shipley, Sawyer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 79-80 (see also f.72)) Testamentary - Will of Richard Gittens of Bignor 10 July 1632

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Page, Gent v Mary Gittens - Relict

 

f.79 Deponent

 

Richard Woods of Charlton in the parish of Singleton, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.80-82 (see also f.83(v), 114(v)) Tithes ? Littlehampton - Estate of Anthony Tilley (Decd.) 20 October 1632

 

Ex Parte - John Middleton, Gent v Robert Cager

 

f.80 Deponent

 

Richard Borne of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years or more. Born in Coombes. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.82-83(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Sara Derricke, Wife of Richard Derricke v Henry Peachey [October 1632]

 

f.82 Deponents

 

Hugh Bennett of St. Pancras in Chichester, Gent, where he lived about 7 years. Born in Swarington, Hampshire. Aged 41 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.82(v) Richard Tupper of St. Pancras in Chichester, Beer Brewer, where he had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.83(v) - 87 (see also ff.80 & 114(v)) Tithes - Littlehampton - Estate of Anthony Tilley (Decd.)

 

Ex Parte - John Middleton v Robert Cager 31 October 1632

 

3 and 9 November 1632

 

f.83(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Arnold of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.84 John Heyward of Littlehampton, Bricklayer, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Angmering. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.85 William Streater, of Liminster, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Burpham. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

William Kewell of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.86 John Arnold of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where except for 3 years he had always lived. Born at Lancing. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.87 - 90 (see also ff.66 & 63 & 103 (v)) Billingshurst Church Seats - Assignment of 16 November 1632

 

Ex Parte - William Hull v Thomas Pilfold

 

Deponents

 

f.87 Michael Greenfield of Billingshurst, Blacksmith, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.88(v) William Duke of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 34 years. Born in Herringham [Hardham]. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.90 - 95 Taxing for the Church of Herringham [Hardham] 28 November 1632

 

Ex Parte - Churchwardens als Herringham [Hardham] v Mr. Jeffery

 

f.90 Deponents

 

William White of Herringham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Bramshott, Hants. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.92 John Upperton of West Burton in the Parish of Bury. Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Cocking. Aged 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.93 Allan Grantham of Herringham [Hardham], Yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in West Burton in Bury. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.94 Thomas Webb als Barber of Coldwaltham, Yeoman, where he had lived for 2 years and 2 months, and before at Lidsey within Aldingbourne for 3 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.95 (v) - 96 (see also f.100v(v)) Defamation Ex Parte - Churchwardnes of Angmering v William Edwards of the Same 7 December 1632 & 25 January 1632/3

 

f.95(v) Deponents

 

John Blaber of Angmering, Butcher, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Thomas Mannying of Angmering, [? ] where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.96 - 100 Testamentary Will of Gaven Harrison of Donington 13 December 1632

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Watler v Robert Barton

 

f.96 Deponents

 

Alice Whitehead, wife of John Whitehead of Birdham, Husbandman, where she had lived for 1 year and six months, and before in Donington for about 7 months and where she was Born. Aged 41 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.96(v) Joan Collins, wife of Richard Collins of Appledram, Husbandman, where she had lived for 3 years, and before in Donington for about 22 years. Born in the City of Chichester. Aged about 66 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 97(v) Margaret Stacy of Donington, Widow, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 98(v) John Corpes of Donington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Charlton. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f. 99(v) John Harris of Donington, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff. 100(v) - 101(v) (see also 95(v)) Defamation Ex Parte - Churchwardens of Angmering v William Edwards of the Same 18 January 1632/3

 

f.100(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Holland of Angmering, Gent, where he had lived about 40 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.100(v) Laurence Pledge of Angmering, Brickmaker, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: (initial) mark

 

f.101 John Ingram of Angmering, Yeoman, where he had lived about 28 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.101(v) - 102 Defamation Ex Parte - Mary Robinson v Marion Michell, Widow

 

19 February 1632/3

 

f.101(v) Deponents

 

John Clowser, of Warnham, Yeoman, where he had all but 1 year, lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.102 Leonard Croke Junior of Horsham, Gent, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.102(v) - 103(v) (see also f.78) Tithes Sub-Deanery als St. Peter the Great, Chichester 7 March 1632/3

 

Ex Parte - Thomas Smith v George Oglander, Gent

 

f.102(v) Deponents

 

Robert Bett of Tangmere, Husbandman, where he had lived one year, and before in the Parish of Oving for about 20 years.

 

Born in Westhampnett. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.103(v) - 109 (see also f.87 & 131(v)) Billingshurst Church Seats - Assignment of 9 & 15 March 1632/3

 

Ex Parte - William Hull v Thomas Pilfold

 

f.103(v) Deponents

 

William Greenfield of Roser in the Parish of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.106 John Sturt of Billingshurst, Cordwainer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 49 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.107(v) Francis Cowper of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 21 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 72 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.109(v) - 111 (See also f.121) Defamation - Ex Parte - Elizabeth Best v George Grevett 16 March 1632

 

f.109(v) Deponents

 

John Gardener of Stopham, Weaver, where he had lived about 7 years, and before for the greater part of his life (birth). Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.110 Robert Best of Horsham, Joiner, where he had lived about 15 years.

 

Born in Croydon, Surrey. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.110(v) William Compar of Hardham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years and before in Fittleworth for about 15 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.111 - 113 Testamentary - Will of Robert Ayling of Arundel 18 March 1632/3

 

Ex Parte:- Alice Bell v Richard Wheeler, John Wheeler and Mary Lathey Etal

 

f.111 Deponents

 

Thomas Henry, Clerk and Vicar of Arundel, which he had been for 12 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.111(v) Thomas Sheldon of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 18 years.

 

Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.112 John Thorne of Arundel, Butcher, where he had lived about 6 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.112(v) James Morris of Arundel, Mercer, where he had lived about 3 years.

 

Born in Petworth. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.113 - 114(v) (See also f.117) Defamation Ex Parte: Mrs Symes v Richard Cooke 22 March 1632/3

 

f.113 Deponents

 

Michael Whitgroome of Sompting, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.113(v) Peter Burden of Sompting, Yeoman, where he had lived 1 year and 6 months, and before in Steyning for about 10 years. Born in Ashurst.

 

Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.114 John Hide of Sompting, Yeoman, where he had lived 4 months, and before in Lancing for about 5 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.114(v) - 117 (see also 80 & 83) Tithes ?Littlehampton - Estate of Anthony Tilley (Decd.) 27 March 1633

 

Ex Parte John Middleton, Gent v Robert Cager

 

f.114(v) Deponents

 

William Berrison of Weeke in Lyminster, Husbandman, where he had lived 3 years, and before in Arundel for 1 year, and before in Buckingham in the Parish of Old Shoreham for about 7 years. Born in Littlehampton. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.115(v) John Lawrence of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.116(v) William Berrison (as above) deposed further.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.117 - 119 (see also f. 113) Defamation Ex Parte ...... Symes v Richard Cooke of Sompting

 

29 March 1632

 

f.117 Deponents

 

Stephen Jenner of Sompting, Yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years.

 

Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.118 James Horley of Sompting, Yeoman, where he had lived about 19 years.

 

Born in Ashurst. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.119 Abel Laboram of Broadwater, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark (inital)

 

[Next case] ff.119 - 121 (see also f.121(v)) Herringham (Hardham) Church Repairs Tax 4 April 1633

 

Ex Parte Churchwardens of Herringham v Jeffe

 

f.119 Deponents

 

Edward Humphrey of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.120 William Dee of Fittleworth, Carpenter, where he had except for 4 years lived for 45 years. Born in Shinfield in Berkshire. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.121 (see also f.109(v)) Defamation Ex Parte Elizabeth Best v George Grevett [April-June 1633]

 

f.121 Deponents

 

John Gillam of Stopham, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.121(v) - 122(v) Herringham (Hardham) Church Repairs 4 June 1633

 

Ex Parte Churchwardens of Herringham v Jeffe

 

f.121(v) Deponents

 

Robert Clements of Wigonholt, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before in Herringham since he was Born there. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.122(v) - 129 Tithes - Houghton 6 & 7 June 1633

 

Ex Parte James Goble v John Michell Gent

 

f.122(v) Deponents

 

William Parham of Houghton, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.124 John Downer of Houghton, Husbandman, where he had, except for 8 years, always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.124(v) Alexander Arnold of Thakeham, Tailor, where he had lived some 10 years, and before in Washington for 3 years and 6 months and before in Houghton for 23 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.126 William Roper of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived some 16 years, and before in Houghton for 31 years and was Born there.

 

Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

John Nashe of Fittleworth, Husbandman, where he had lived some 24 years, and before in Egdean for about 7 years, and before in Houghton for about 22 years. Born in Cranbrooke in Kent.

 

Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.128 Richard Cockson of Binsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before in Houghton for about 30 years. Born in Slaugham. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Thomas Smyth of the City of Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in (?) Bishopstoke in Hampshire.

 

Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.129 - 129(v) (see also f.134) ?Testamentary Ex Parte ....... Symes v Edward Talmy [June 1633]

 

f.129 Deponents

 

Thomas Hobjohn of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had lived 30 years, and Born there. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.130 - 131(v) (see also f.136 (v)) Lancing Church - Charge for Opening Grave in the Church 7 June 1633

 

Ex Parte John Blackman of Lancing v Joan Chatfield, widow

 

f.130 Deponents

 

Thomas Blackman of Lancing, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.131 William Stempe of Lancing, Fisherman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.131(v) - 133(v) (see also f.87, 103 & 131(v) Billingshurst Church Seats - Assignment of 8 June 1633

 

Ex Parte - William Hull v Thomas Pilfold

 

f.131(v) Deponents

 

William Skynner of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where he had lived for 3 years, and before in Pulborough for about 12 years, and before in Billingshurst since he was Born there. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.131(v) Joseph Greenfield, of Billingshurst, Blacksmith, where, except for 8 years he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.133(v) - 134 (see also f134(v)) f.133(v) Defamation Ex parte ...... Hoskins v Henry Graye 21 June 1633

 

Deponents

 

John Vernon of West Wittering, Clerk, where he had lived and been curate for 10 years. Born in Eastbourne. Aged 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.134 - 134(v) (see also f.129) f.134 Testamentary Ex parte ........ Symes v Edward Talmy 20 June 1633

 

Deponent

 

Richard Hobjohn of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.134(v) - 135 (see also f.133(v)) f.134(v) Defamation Ex parte ....... Hoskins v Henry Grave 22 June 1633

 

Deponent

 

Francis Hoskins of West Wittering, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.135 - 136(v) Tithes - Littlehampton Ex parte John Middleton, gent 27 June 1633 v Robert Cager

 

f.135 Deponents

 

Edward Scarvill of Littlehampton, Blacksmith, where he had lived about 4 years. Born at East Lavant. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: initials

 

f.135(v) Richard Seaman, of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Newick. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.136(v) - 141 (see also f.130) f.136 (v) Lancing Church - Charge for opening grave in the church 12 August 1633 Ex parte Joan Chatfield Widow v John Blackman of Lancing

 

Deponents

 

Rebecca Norton of Lancing, Widow, where she had lived about 14 years.

 

Born in Barlavington. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.137 Richard Streator of Lancing, Yeoman, where he had loved about 6 years and 9 months. Born in Tarring. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.138(v) Henry Carter of Lancing, Blacksmith, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Bramber. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.139 Thomas Floyde of Lancing, gent, where he had lived about 7 years.

 

Born in Athlone in Ireland. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.140(v) Thomas Walder of Lancing, Bricklayer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.141(v) - 142 (see also f.145) Re-settlement of suit William Austen by Richard Young 15 October 1633 Ex Parte Richard Young v William Austen

 

f.141(v) Deponents

 

Walter Dobell of Todham in Easeborn, Esquire, where he had lived for 2 days and before in Lewes for about 18 years. Born in Southover within Lewes. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.142 Thomas Smith of Binderton, Gent, where he had lived about 6 years, and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.142(v) - 144(v) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Sturte of Westerton in Westhampnett Ex parte Maria Biggs, executrix of the will of Thomas Sturte of Westerton in Westhampnett v Agnes Harris and Katherine Floate

 

2 November & 6 December 1633

 

f.142(v) Deponents

 

John Pellett of Arundel, Mercer, where he had lived for one year and 6 months, and before in the City of Chichester for about 3 years. Born in Madehurst. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.143 Thomas Wright of the City of Chichester. Notary Public, where he had lived about 26 years. Born in Kirton in Suffolk. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.144 Thomas Boniface of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Alborne or Hurstpierpoint. Aged about 18 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.145 - (see also f.141(v)) Re-defamation Ex parte Richard Young v Christian Austen wife of William Austen 10 December 1633 & 14 January 1633/4

 

f.145 Deponents

 

Joan Edmondes, wife of Thomas Edmonde of Eastergate, Gent, where he had lived for about 20 years. Born in Climping. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.145(v) Elizabeth Stanford of Eastergate, Widow, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness : mark

 

f.146 Sarah Goble of Eastergate, Widow, where she had lived some 8 years.

 

Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.146(v) Margaret Saxby, Wife of Robert Saxby of Eastergate, Butcher, where she had lived about 20 years. Born in Easbourne. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.147 - 149(v) Defamation Ex parte Jane Allen v Mary Adams of Midhurst

 

7 & 14 February 1633/4

 

f. 147 Deponents:

 

Richard Ford of Cocking, Husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.147(v) Katherine Mershe of Midhurst, Widow, where she had lived about 20 years. Born in Trotton. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.148 Anna Hilcocke, Wife of Thomas Hilcocke of Midhurst, Husbandman, where she had lived about 26 years. Born in Waterstoke, Oxfordshire. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.148(v) Margaret Cooter, Wife of Mathew Cooter of Midhurst, Gardener, where she had lived some 30 years. Born in Climping. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.149 William Segrave of Midhurst, Butcher where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 18 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.149(v) Joan Andrewe of Midhurst, Widow, where she had lived about 22 years. Born in Cocking. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.150 - 153(v) (see also f.162 & 178 Tithes - Aldingbourne (includes references to Holy breads) Ex parte Humfry Warner v William Austen of Aldingbourne 24/25 February 1633/4

 

f.150 Deponents

 

Anthony Binskin of Westergate in Aldingbourne, Weaver, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Slindon. Aged about 68 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.150(v) William Finche of Westergate in Aldingbourne, Cordyner, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 76 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.152 Alice Austen of Norton in Aldingbourne, Widow, where she had lived some 16 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.153 John Grantham of Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Angmering. Aged about 76 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.155 - 158 Tithes - Rogate Ex parte Thomas Litleton, clerk and Vicar of Rogate v Roger Asler of the same 26 February 1633/4

 

f.155 Deponents

 

Henry Smyth of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Terwicke. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.155(v) Edward Moorer of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Headley, Hampshire. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark (sign)

 

f.156(v) Ann Foster of Rogate, Spinster, where she had lived all her life, Born in Terwicke. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.156 Richard Lutman of Rogate, Yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years.

 

Born in Tuxlith in Trotten. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.158 - 160 Testamentary Ex parte Richard Withers and Thomas Philpott v Henry Bull 14 March 1633/4

 

f.158 Deponents

 

Thomas Gates of Arundel, Innholder, where he had been for some 3 years. Born in Ellington in Huntingdondshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.158(v) John Thorne of Arundel, Butcher, where he had lived some 7 years.

 

Born in Arundel. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.159 Richard Wouldridge of Arundel. ?Mercer, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.160 - 162 Testamentary - will of Elizabeth Barrett of Clansham [?Flansham] In. Felpham - spinster 18 March 1633/4

 

Ex Parte Martha Mourey v John Rickman

 

f.160 Deponents

 

Henry Eyles of Clansham [?Flansham] in Felpham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.161 Edward Farley of Flansham in Felpham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.162 - 163 Tithes Aldingbourne exparte Warner v Austen 19 March 1633/4

 

f.162 Deponents

 

George Gowen of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Climping. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.163 - 167 (& 168) Tithes Rogate Ex parte Roger Aslet v Mr. Thomas Litleton 11 April 1634

 

f.163 Deponents

 

Roger Grove of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 55 years.

 

Born in Iping. Aged about 97 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.164 Roger Baker of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life, and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.165(v) Roger Triggs of Rogate, Yeoman, where he had lived about 37 years. Born in ?Bohunt. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.166 John Brookes of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f. 167 - (see also f.172(v)) Tithes Aldingbourne Ex Parte Warner v Austen 11 April 1634

 

f.167 Deponents

 

Elizabeth Milward of Aldingbourne, Widow, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 67 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] ff.168 (& 163 / 167) Tithes Rogate Ex Parte Roger Aslet v Mr Thomas Litleton

 

f.168 Deponents

 

William Eames of Rogate, Weaver, where he had lived about 21 years. Born in Liss, Hampshire. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.168(v) Testamentary Will of John Braby of Coldwaltham Ex Parte Phillipa Braby Relict Exicutrix v ? Owain Braby, Elizabeth Munnery Braby, and Elizabeth Batmanson Als Braby. 9 May 1634

 

f.168(v) Deponents

 

Richard Knowles of Coldwaltham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.169(v) Thomacine Austen of Pulborough, Spinster, where she had lived 9 months, and before in Coldwaltham for 1 year and 2 months. Born in Houghton.

 

Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.170 John Webb als Barber of Bury, Wheeler, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark (0 = wheel!)

 

f.171 William Boley, Clerk and Curate of Coldwaltham, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Totnam Weeke in Wiltshire. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.172(v) - 176 (see also ff.167 & 223(v)) Tithes Aldingbourne Ex Parte Warner v Parson 19 & 23 May 1634

 

f.172(v) Deponents

 

William Streate of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Binsted. Aged 56 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.174 Richard Lillyatt of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Shripney in Bersted. Aged 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.175(v) James Goble of Madehurst, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.176 Defamation Ex Parte Richard Baker v Agnes Lillyatt 28 May 1634

 

f.176 Deponents

 

Margaret Maunt of Bersted, Widow, where she had lived some 8 years. Born in Halnaker, in Boxgrove. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Elizabeth Watts, wife of Alain Watts of Shripney in Bersted, Husbandman where she had lived some 4 years. Born in Shripney. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.177 John Peachey of Shripney in Bersted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born at Hawkley in Hampshire. Aged 35 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] ff.178 / 181 (see also f.150) Tithes Aldingbourne Ex Parte Humfrey Warner v Parson 29 May 1634

 

f.178 Deponents

 

John Smith of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.179 George Eager, of Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in West Stoke. Aged 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.181 Testamentary Will of Judith Naldret of Rudgwicke Ex Parte Susanne Naldret, Daughter and Executrix v George Naldrett, Son of the Same. 3 May 1634

 

f.181 Deponents

 

George Churcher of Slinfold ?Esq, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Guildford, Surrey. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.182 George Milles of Slinfold, Yeoman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Guildford, Surrey. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Richard Stringer of Petworth, Mercer, where he had lived about 40 years. Born at Chiltington. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.182(v) ?Tithes Aldingbourne Ex Parte John Parson v Humfrie Warner [1634]

 

5 & 6 June and 2 July 1634

 

f.182(v) Deponents

 

Edward Hewes of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years and where he was Born in Henden in Wiltshire. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.183(v) Richard Standen of Steyning, Maltster, where he had lived some 3 years and where he was Born. Aged about 20 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.184(v) John Alchin of Steyning, Maltster, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Pycombe. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.185(v) John Gittens of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived 9 months, and before at Coldwaltham for 13 years. Born in Barlavington. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.187 George Webb als Barber of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.188(v) George Garwen of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Clymping. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.189(v) (see also f.194) Testamentary Will of Richard Aylmore of Birdham (Decd.) Ex Parte William Osborne, Richard Smith, Gent and Alain Seaman v Agnes Osborne, Relict of the Deceased. 3 July 1634

 

f.189(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Forder of West Wittering, Yeoman, where he had always lived.

 

Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.190(v) Richard Smith of the Parish of St. Pancras, Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived for 1 year and 8 months, and before in Birdham for about 20 years. Born in Hayling, Hampshire. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Thomas Mose of West Wittering, Carpenter, where he had lived about 20 years and was Born. Aged 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.192 Roger Hale of East Wittering, Yeoman, where he had lived about 13 years. Born in West Dean. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.192(v) (see also f.198(v)) Defamation Ex Parte Eleanor Lindfield v Thomas Marten of West Grinsted 3 July 1634

 

f.192(v) Deponents

 

Elizabeth Parson, Wife of Thomas Parson of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where she had lived some 7 years, and where she was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.193 Thomas Parson of Ashurst, Tailor, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.194 (see also f.189(v)) Testamentary Will of Richard Aylmore of Birdham Ex Parte William Osborne and Alain Seaman v Agnes Osborne (Aylmore) Widow. 14 July 1634

 

f.194 Deponents

 

Thomas Diggens, Senior Citizen Merchant of the City of Chichester, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Willingdon. Aged 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.195 Thomas Eagley of East Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years and was also Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.196 William Randall of Birdham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 23 years. Born in Donnington. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Richard Wady of Binsted, Weaver, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.197(v) Richard Jagoe of Sidlesham, Mason, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.198(v) (see also f.192(v)) Defamation Ex Parte Eleanor Lindfield v Thomas Marten of West Grinsted

 

18 July 1634

 

f.198(v) Deponents

 

Phillip Piper als Butcher of West Grinsted, Butcher, where he had lived about 19 years. Born in Washington. Aged 37 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.199 James Knight of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Hartley, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.200 (see also f.206(v)) Appointment of Churchwardens of Westborne Ex Parte Edward Sone v Richard Godfrey of Westborne 21 July 1634

 

f.200 Deponents

 

Richard Ansted of Woodmancote in Westborne, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 62 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.201 Ralph Reading of Westborne, Yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in West Meon, Hampshire. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.202 Thomas Drowte of Westborne, Weaver, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.203(v) William Jones of Westborne, Mercer, where he had lived about 32 years. Born in Kevill, Wiltshire. Aged about 75 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.204(v) John Hale of Westborne, Yeoman, where he had except for 1 year always lived and was Born. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.205(v) Tithes ? Ex Parte Robert Doylie, Clerk and Vicar of Goring v John Whittington of Petworth 24 July 1634

 

f.205 Deponents

 

John Pannett of Goring, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Kingston in Ferring. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.206 John Farncombe of Goring, Carpenter, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.206(v) (see also f.200) Appointment of Churchwardens of Westborne Ex Parte Edward Sone v Richard Godfrey 31 July 1634

 

f.206(v) Deponents

 

John Burges of Westborne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Emsworth in Warblington, Hampshire. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness mark

 

[Next case] f.208 (see also f.221) ? Matrimonial Ex Parte Mr Symes v Thomas Stampe of Boxgrove 1 August 1634

 

Deponents

 

Oliver Parker of Angmering, Bricklayer, where he had lived 3 years. Born in Steyning. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.208 Thomas Gates of Arundel, Innholder, where he had lived about 1 year. Born in Ellington, Huntingdonshire. Aged about 39 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.208(v) Tithes - Goring Ex Parte Edward Graye v Mr Robert Doylie

 

15 August 1634

 

f.208(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Drewett of Patching, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 70 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.210 and also Ex Parte Judith Payne, Widow v Mr. Robert Doylie 15 August 1634

 

f.210 Deponents

 

Thomas Drewett as above and

 

f.211(v) (see also f.208(v)) John Lucas of Rustington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Clapham. Aged about 63 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.212 Thomas Lucas of Clapham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Warningcamp. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.212(v) Ex Parte Judith Payne, Widow v Victor Doylie 15 August 1634

 

f.213(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Lucas (as above)

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.213(v) Clapham Church Services Irregularities Ex Parte Mr Symes v William Nye 3 October 1634

 

f.213(v) Deponents

 

Henry Stone of Clapham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

Thomas Payne of Clapham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Angmering. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.215 Thomas Olliver of Clapham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.216(v) (see also f.228) Testamentary Will of John Gratwicke (Deceased) Ex Parte Gratwicke v Cooke als Gratwicke 3, 10 & 15 October 1634

 

f.216(v) Deponents

 

William Butcher of Hurstpierpoint, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.217 Ann Butcher of Hurstpierpoint, Widow, where she had lived some 30 years. Born in Cowfold. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.217(v) Thomas Butcher of Hurstpierpoint, Yeoman, where he had lived about 3 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.218 John Addams of Storrington, Butcher, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.218 Mary Leach of Hurstpierpoint, Widow, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 51 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.219 John Boniface of Walberton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Hurstpierpoint. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.219(v) Testamentary - Will of John Moorey of West Itchenor Ex Parte Agnes Moorey, Relict, and Damarix Moorey, Daughter v Agnes Moorey, Elizabeth Moorey and Bridgett Moorey, Daughters 24/31 October 1634

 

f.219(v) Deponents

 

Edward Cleverley, of Birdham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Hemston in the parish of Cheriton, Hants. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.220 Edmund Ryshman of West Itchenor, Husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.220(v) Robert Johnson Stb Rector of the parish of West Itchenor which he had been for about 8 years. Born in Chittington. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.221 (see also f.208) Matrimonial (?Unconcecrated) Ex Parte Symes v Thomas Stampe of Boxgrove [October 1634]

 

f.221 Deponents

 

Henry Peachey of Shopwycke in Oving, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.222 Testamentary Will of John Tidye Ex Parte Thomas Tidye v George Tidye 31 October 1634

 

f.222 Deponents

 

Thomas Greenfield of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived about 2 years. Born in Capel, Surrey. Aged about 17 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.222(v) Henry Tidye of Rusper, Blacksmith, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.223(v) (see also ff.172, 167, 236.) Tithes - Aldingbourne Ex Parte Humfrey Warner v John Parson

 

f.223(v) Deponents

 

Robert Lyllott of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.224(v) John Goffe of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 51 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.225 Joan Lillyatt wife of Robert Lillyatt of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where she had lived about 40 years. Born in Bersted. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.226 Robert Hall of the City of Chichester, Glazier, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Petersfield, Hampshire. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.226(v) Defamation Ex Parte Jane Jutton v Phillis Mounke 21 November 1634

 

f.226(v) Deponents

 

John Westward of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in London. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.227(v) Edward Piper of Offam in South Stoke, Yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Herringham. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.228 (see also f.216) Testamentary - Will of Richard Batcher (Deceased) Ex Parte John Gratwicke (?Estate of) v Sarah Locke als Gratwicke 6 December 1634

 

f.228 Deponents

 

Ockenden Cowper of Shoreham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in Cowfold. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.228(v) John Marten of Ashington, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in Washington for about 8 years. Born in Bolney. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.229(v) William Marten of Southwick, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years and before in Hangleton for about 7 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.230 (see also f.239 & 244(v)) Matrimonial Ex Parte Edward Tococke (Junior) v Ann Greene

 

13 & 17 December 1634 & 3 January 1634/5

 

f.230 Deponents:

 

Elizabeth Harrison, Wife of Henry Harrison of North Stoneham, Hants. Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and five months, and before in Chidham for 2 years, and before in East Ashling for 3 years, and before in Upmarden for 2 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 29 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.231(v) Thomas Perryn of Westborne, Husbandman, where he had lived for 2 years and before in Racton for 2 years, and before in Westborne for 1 year, and before in Chidham for 2 years. Born in Hayling, Hampshire. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.232(v) William Hartley of Chidham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Westborne. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.233(v) Thomas Sandden of West Itchenor, Fisherman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire. Aged about 80 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.234(v) (see also f.203(v), 241(v), 278) Tithes Itchingfield Ex Parte Richard Wheatley, Gent v William Marlett Gent. 30 January 1634/5

 

f.234(v) Deponents

 

Richard Ashwin of Sallington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.235 John Shelley of Itchingfield, Gent where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 27 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.236 (see also f.167, 172 & 236) Tithes Aldingbourne Ex Parte Humfrey Warner v John Parson 4 February 1634/5

 

f.236 Deponents

 

Thomas Ameares of Oving, Yeoman, where he had lived about 17 years and was Born there. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.236(v) Henry Deacon of Oving, Yeoman, where he had lived about 23 years. Born in Alton, Hampshire. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.237 Richard Baldwin of Oving, Husbandman, where he had lived most of his life. Born in Bersted. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.237(v) (see also f.234(v)) Tithes Itchingfield Ex Parte Richard Wheatley, gent v William Marlett, gent 6 & 19 February 1634/5

 

f.237(v) Deponents

 

John Scull Rector of Itchingfield, where he had lived 10 months, and before in Aldingbourne for 2 years. Born in Stroudwater, Gloucestershire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.238(v) William Patching of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Henfield. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.239 (see also f.230) Matrimonial Ex Parte Edward Tococke (The Younger) v Ann Greene

 

f.239 Deponents

 

Katherine Vengeham, of Chidham, Spinster, where she had lived 2 years, and before in Hayling, Hants., since she was Born. Aged 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.239 Stephen Hobson of Birdham, Hempdresser, where he had lived for 7 years. Born in Chidham. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.239(v) (see also f.237(v) & 234(v)) Tithes Itchingfield Ex Parte Richard Wheatley, gent v William Marlett, gent

 

f.239(v) Deponents

 

John Chelsam of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.240(v) John Glassington of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where, except for 1 year, he had always lived. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.241 (see also f.243) Testamentary - Will of William Strudwicke of Birdham Ex Parte Thomas Price v John Strudwicke: Ralph Strudwicke et al 12 March 1634/5

 

f.241 Deponents

 

John Carpenter of Birdham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 18 years. Born in Tangmere. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.241(v) (see also ff.237(v), 234(v) & 244) Tithes Itchingfield Ex Parte Richard Wheatley, gent v William Marlett, gent. 20 March 1634/5

 

f.241(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Seaman of Slinfold, Clerk, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Albury, Surrey. Born in [Guildford?], Surrey. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.242 George Dendy of Itchingfield, Yeoman, where he had lived about 19 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.243 (see also f.241) Testamentary - Will of William Strudwicke Ex Parte Thomas Price v John Strudwicke; Ralph Strudwicke et al 28 March 1635

 

f.243 Deponents

 

Richard Smith, of the City of Chichester, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Hayling, Hants. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature - (Smyth)

 

[Next case] f.244 (see also f.237(v) & 234(v)) Tithes Itchingfield Ex Parte Richard Wheatley, gent v William Marlett, gent 10 April 1635

 

f.244 Expatiart

 

Daniel Hoale of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived for 4 months, and before at Itchingfield for 1 year, and before in Petworth for 1 year, and before in Nuthurst for 1 year, and before in Lingfield, Surrey for 3 years. Born in Betchworth, Surrey. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.244(v) (see also f.239 & 230) Matrimonial Ex Parte Edward Tococke (The Younger) v Ann Greene 7 May 1635

 

f.244(v) Deponents

 

John Godfrey, of Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months, and before in Prinsted in Westborne for 6 months, and before in Bosham for 6 months, and before in Chidham for about 2 years where also he was Born. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.245 Defamation Matrimonial Ex Parte Churchwardens of Chithurst v Mary Ayling, Widow 5 June 1635

 

f.245 Deponents

 

Ralph Hall of Chithurst, Mason, where he had lived some 11 years. Born in East Meon in Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.245(v) William Trigges of Chithurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 11 years. Born in Trotton. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.245(v) Defamation Ex Parte Richard Stanley, Notary Public and Samuel Henty v John Luffe Junior 5, 12 & 19 June 1635

 

f.245(v) Deponents

 

Richard Howicke, Senior, of Fernhurst, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.246(v) Richard Betsworth of Twyford, Hants. Miller, where he had lived for about 6 months, and before in Fernhurst since Childhood. Born in Compton. Aged 22 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.247(v) Jean Jarrett of Linchmere, Widow, where she had lived about 6 years. Born in Upmarden. Aged about 37 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.248 Anthony Durrant of Stedham, Founder, where he had lived some 18 years. Born in East Grinsted. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

Edmund Bridger of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Woolbeding. Aged about 33 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.249 William Howicke of Fernhurst, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.249(v) Defamation Ex Parte William Hinde Vicar of Fittleworth v Thomasine Talmy 24 July 1635

 

f.249(v) Deponents

 

Jane Upfall, Wife of Robert Upfall of Fittleworth, Tailor where she had lived about ?10 years. Born in Hanbury, Staffordshire. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.250(v) Frances Piper, Wife of Richard Piper, of Fittleworth, Husbandman, where she had lived about 11 years. Born in Rotherwick, Hampshire. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.251 Mary Turner, Wife of Richard Turner of Fittleworth, Miller, where she had lived for 2 years and 6 months, and before in Kirdford for about 15 years. Born in Wisborogreen. Aged about 23 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.251(v) Defamation Ex Parte Anne Butcher als Piper v Stephen Shortred, gent 16 October 1635

 

f.251(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Randall of Thakeham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Greatham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.252 Eleanor Elphicke, Wife of John Elphicke of Sallington, Husbandman, where she had lived some 11 years. Born in Slinfold. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.252(v) Defamation Ex Parte Mr Richard Stanley Notary Public v William Goble 3 October 1635

 

f.252(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Wilson of Arundel, Cutler, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.253 Dispute over Dog Worrying Sheep Westbourne Ex Parte Mr Walter Symes v William Pococke, Bartholomew Baylie, William Wilkinson and Ralf Bridger, All of Funtington 30 October 1635

 

f.253 Deponents

 

John Farr of Woodmancote in the parish of Westbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.253(v) Richard Stent of Funtington, Shepherd, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.253(v) Defamation Ex Parte John Farnden of Lurgashall v Kathrine Holt 9 November 1635

 

f.253(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Lickfold of Lurgashall, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged 31 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.254 John Boxall of Lurgashall, Yeoman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Haslemere, Surrey. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.254(v) (see also f.258(v)) Defamation Ex Parte John Luffe v Richard Stanley, Notary Public and Samuel Henty 9 November 1635

 

f.254(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Collyer of Fernhurst, Yeoman, where he had almost always lived. Born in Stedham. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.255 Richard Dudman of Fernhurst, Yeoman, where, except for 8 years, he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 53 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.256 Defamation Ex Parte Joan Easton, Wife of John Easton v Elizabeth Swifte, Wife of Richard Swifte 12 November 1635

 

f.256 Deponents

 

John Newman of Broadwater, Yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Headley, Hampshire. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.257 Joan Hart of Worthing in Broadwater, Widow, where she had lived some 25 years and was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.257(v) (see also f.259(v) & 264) Defamation Ex Parte William Sandham v Joan Addams 28 November 1635

 

f.257(v) Deponents:

 

Robert Pett of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Washington. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.258 Susan Maxfield of Selsey, Widow, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 49 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.258(v) (see also f.254(v)) Defamation Ex Parte John Luffe v Richard Stanley, Notary Public and Samuel Henty 27 November 1635

 

f.258(v) Deponents

 

John Luffe (Senior) of Fernhurst, Yeoman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Farnham, Surrey. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.259(v) (see also f.257(v)) Defamation Ex Parte William Sandham v Joan Addams 29 January 1635/6

 

f.259(v) Deponents

 

Richard Hoskin of the City of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived some 10 months, and before at West Wittering where he had then lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 64 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.260 Defamation Ex Parte Joan Wood v Robert Norman of Ashington

 

29 January 1635/6

 

f.260 Deponents

 

Edward Willett of Wiston, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years, and where he was Born. Aged about 52 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.260(v) Testamentary Will of Andrew Grove of Burpham Ex Parte Mary Pannett, als Grove v Edward Grove 1st February 1635/6

 

f.260(v) Deponents

 

John Dudman of Burpham, Husbandman, where he had lived almost all his life. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.261(v) Edward Lucas of Burpham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Clapham. Aged about 31 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.262(v) Testamentary Will of Mr Thomas Small of Binsted Ex Parte Jane Small Relict and Executrix v Mary Small, Daughter 5 February 1635/6

 

f.262(v) Deponents

 

John Boniface of Walberton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Hurtspierpoint. Aged about 65 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.263 John Short of Walberton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Littlehampton. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.263(v) Richard Wady of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in Binsted for about 7 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about -

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.264 (see also f.257) Defamation Ex Parte William Sandham v Joan Addams [Feb - Mch. 1635/6]

 

f.264 Deponents

 

Margaret Forbeach, wife of Richard Forbeach, of Selsey, Yeoman, where she had lived 4 months, and before in East Lavant for about 6 years. Born in Chichester. Aged about 25 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.264(v) (see also f.270(v)) Testamentary - of Bartholomew Tiler (Decd.) Exparte Thomas Batchellar of Kirdford v William Strudwicke of Hilsgreen same Parish

 

12 March 1635/6

 

f.264(v) Deponents

 

George Butler of Plaistow in Kirdford, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.266 Simon Tiler of Northchapel, Hammerman, where he had lived about 4 years and before in Kirdford all his life and where he was Born. Aged about 54 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.266(v) Mary Tiler, Wife of Simon Tiler of Northchapel, Hammerman, where she had lived about 4 years, and before in Kirdford for about 40 years. Born in Linchmere. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.268 Littlehampton Church - Curate's Licence Ex Parte ? Stanley v Thomas Kewell and Thomas Ellyott, Gents Churchwardens of Littlehampton

 

18 March & 1 April 1635/6

 

f.268 Deponents

 

William Morgan, Clerk of Slindon, where he had lived about ? 5 years. Born in Llandadog, Monmouth. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.268(v) John Goldes of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.269(v) John Kager of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Barnham. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.270(v) (see also f.264(v) & 271 & 285(v) Testamentary Goods of Bartholomew Tiler (Decd.) Ex Parte Thomas Batchellar of Kirdford v William Strudwick of Hilsgreen in Parham

 

2 April 1636

 

f.270(v) Deponents

 

Ann Fowler, Wife of Edward Fowler of Kirdford, Miller, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire. Aged about 45 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.271 (see also f.274) Tithes The Parish of Horsham Ex Parte Mr John Collins, Clerk and Vicar of Horsham v Charles Sharpe, of Nuthurst, gent. 8 April 1636

 

f.271 Deponents

 

Robert Playsted of Horsham, Butcher, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Marlow in Buckinghamshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.272 John Browne of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.272(v) John Renfield of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Itchingfield. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.273 Testamentary Will of Thomas Agate of Warnham Ex Parte Mary Agate, Mother of Testator, Executrix v John Agate [April - May 1636]

 

f.273 Deponents

 

Robert Rapley of Dorking, Surrey, Yeoman, where he had lived about 11 years. Born in Warnham. Aged about 43 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.273(v) William Cumber of Dorking in Surrey, Gent, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 22 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.274 (see also f.271) Tithes - The Parish of Horsham Ex Parte Mr John Collins, Clerk and Vicar of Horsham v Charles Sharpe of Nuthurst, Gent 6 May 1636 & May/June

 

24 June 1636

 

f.274 Deponents

 

George Davy of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.274(v) See also f264v Ex Parte Bacheller v Strudwicke May - June 1636

 

Thomas Forwood of Duncton, Hammerman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Slaugham. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.275(v) (see also 271) Ex Parte - Charles Sharpe v John Collins of Horsham

 

Thomas Willyams of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years, and before in Worth for about 15 years. Born in Horley, Surrey. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.276(v) George Davy [As above] further deposed

 

Witness: mark

 

Richard White of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.278 (see also 237(v) & 241(v)) Tithes Itchingfield Mr William Marlett v Richard Wheatley, Gent.

 

9 & 15 & 16 July 1636

 

f.278 Deponents

 

John Scull, Clerk and Rector of Itchingfield which he had been for 2 years. Born in Stroudwater in Gloucestershire. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.278(v) Silvester Adams of Aldingbourne, Clerk there for 9 months, and before at Cambridge University for 3 years. Born in Presteigne, Herefordshire or Radnorshire. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.278(v) Richard Marlett of Itchingfield, Gent, where he had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.279 Thomas Greenfield of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived 3 years and before in Billingshurst since he was Born there. Aged about 24 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.279(v) Richard Symons of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived some 25 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.280 John Chelsam of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.280(v) (see also f.297(v)) Defamation Ex Parte Nicholas Best of Horsham v Mathew White of the same

 

29 July 1636

 

f.280(v) Deponents

 

Edmund Middleton of Horsham, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.281 Nicholas Sturt of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.281(v) (see also f.288(v)) Tithes Coldwaltham Church Ex Parte, John Walwin, Gent v 5 October 1636 George Batcheller, Gent of Coldwaltham, Churchwarden, 23 September 1636

 

f.281(v) Deponents

 

John Michell of Houghton, Gent, where he had lived about 33 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.282 William Boley, Clerk and Curate of Coldwaltham for about 13 years. Born in Totnam, Weeke, Wiltshire. Aged about 40 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.283 Thomas Smith of Herringham, Turner, where he had lived 1 year, and before in Coldwaltham since his birth there. Aged about 47 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.284 William Michell of Houghton, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.284(v) Edward Humfrey of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 60 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.285(v) (see also f.264(v),271, & 289(v),293) Testamentary Goods and Children of Bartholomew Tiler (Decd.) William Strudwicke Ex Parte Thomas Batcheller of Kirdford v of Hilsgreen in Parham 7 October 1636

 

f.285(v) Deponents

 

Helen Barwicke of Kirdford, Widow, where she had lived some 28 years. Born in Cranley, Surrey. Aged about 59 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.286(v) Agnes Vinten of Kirdford, Widow, where she had lived almost all her life and was Born. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.287 Elizabeth Boyse, Wife of William Boyse of Kirdford, Husbandman, where she had lived about 30 years. Born in Amberley. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.287(v) Anna Snashall, Wife of John Snashall of Kirdford, Forgeman, where she had almost always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness : mark

 

[Next case] f.288(v) (see also f.281(v)) Tithes Coldwaltham Church Ex parte John Walwin, gent 8 October 1636 v George Batchellar, gent of Coldwaltham

 

f.288(v) Deponents

 

John Wooldridge of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had always lived - except for ... years - and was Born. Aged about 38 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.290(v) (see also 264(v), 271(v), 285(v), 289(v)) Testamentary goods and children of Bartholomew tiler (decd.)

 

Ex parte Thomas Batchellar of Kirdford v William Strudwicke of Hilsgreen in Parham 21 October 1636

 

f.289(v) Deponents

 

John Smashall of Kirdford, Hammerman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Hedley, Hampshire. Aged about 36 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.290(v) Tithes - Slindfold Ex parte Thomas Knight of Slinfold v 22 October 1636

 

John Scull Parson of Slinfold.

 

f.290(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Bristowe of Slinfold, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 21 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.291(v) Sybil Puttocke, Wife of James Puttocke of Slinfold, Husbandman, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 34 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.292 Defamation Ex parte Robert Strudwicke of Wisborrgreen v 22 October 1636 Alice Rogers wife of James Rogers of the same

 

f.292 Deponents

 

Ann Lambe, Wife of John Lambe of Wisborogreen, Carpenter, where she had lived some 2 years, and before in Shipley, since she was Born there. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.292(v) William Board of Kirdford, Carpenter, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Henfield. Aged about 42 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.293 (see also f.264(v), 271 & 289, 293) Testamentary goods and children of Bartholomew tiler (decd.) Ex parte Thomas Batchellar of Kirdford v William Strudwicke of Hilsgreen in Parham 29 October 1636

 

f.293 Deponents

 

Olive Frayle of Kirdford, Widow, where she had lived most of her life. Born in Petworth. Aged about 50 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

[Next case] f.293(v) (see also f.299) Testamentary will (noncupative) of Thomas Blayse 5 November 1636

 

Ex parte John Strong v Edward Austen and John Blayse

 

f.293(v) Deponents

 

John Westwood of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 24 years.

 

Born in the City of London. Aged about 57 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.294 Taxes for Rusper Church repairs etc. 5 & 9 November 1636

 

Ex parte William Eade and Richard Rickman Churchwardens of Rusper v John Sardiner, gent, of the same.

 

f.294 Deponents

 

Thomas Steere of Rusper, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years or more. Born in Ockley in Surrey. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.295 William Browne of Rusper, Gent, where he had lived about 20 years.

 

Born in Horley, Surrey. Aged about 58 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.296 John Ellis of Rusper, Yeoman, where he had lived for 3 years and seven months. Born in Charlwood, Surrey. Aged about 44 years.

 

Witness : mark

 

f.297 John Head, of Rusper, Tailor, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in East Grinsted. Aged about 32 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.297(v) (see also f.280(v)) Defamation Ex parte Nicholas best of Horsham v Mathew White of the same

 

12 November 1636

 

Deponents

 

George Davye of Horsham, yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

 

Witness : mark

 

f.298(v) Richard White of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.299 (see also f.293(v)) Testamentary will (noncupative) of Thomas Blayse 22 November 1636

 

Ex parte John Strong v Edward Austen and John Blayse

 

f.299-299(v) Deponents

 

Thomas Philpott of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 23 years.

 

Born in Hawkhurst in Kent. Aged about 48 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

f.300 John Linter of Arundel, Glover, where he had lived about 9 years.

 

Born in Meon Stoke, Hampshire. Aged 23 years.

 

Witness: signature

 

[Next case] f.300(v) Defamation Ex parte John Bradshaw v Alice Gosby wife of Obadia Gosby of Sidlesham 6 December 1636

 

f.300(v) Deponents

 

William Skerle of Donington, Carpenter, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Sidlesham. Aged about 46 years.

 

Witness: mark

 

f.301 Edward Tucker of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 11 months, and before in Selsey for about 4 years and all his life before and was Born in Appledram. Aged about 26 years.

 

Witness: mark

Date: May 1631-Dec. 1636
Held by: West Sussex Record Office, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Physical description: 302 ff

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