Catalogue description DEPOSITION BOOK

ff.2-4 Church repairs, Bignor

Anthony Tupper, churchwarden v Thomas Pellatt

Deponents: 14 November 1611

Robert North of Bignor, Husbandman where he had lived about 40 years, and before at Felpham for 1 year, and before at Sutton about ? 1 year. Born at Bignor.

Aged about 60 years

Witness: mark

f.3v William Perley of Bignor, Bricklayer, where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Hawkhurst in Kent about 4 years and before at Storington about 3 years. Born at Bignor. Aged about 66 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.5-7 (see also f.37 of Ep. I/11/12) Tithes - cocking - William Mattock, vicar of cocking v John Love of Singleton

Deponents: [1611]

John Bett of Cocking, Husbandman where he had lived about 12 years, and before at West Dean about 16 years, and before at Stoughton where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.6 Edward Dyer of Cocking, Cordwainer, where he had lived about 40 years and before at Petworth where he was born.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.7 John Richard Richards of Cocking, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year, and before at West Dean for about 2 years, and before at Cocking for about 1 year, and before at Maudley in Surrey for about 1 year, and before at Cocking where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.7v-10 Testamentary - will of Ellinor Gray of Billingshurst.

Deponents: [1611]

Thomas Hunt of Houghton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 8 years, and before at Hastings for about 2 years, and before at the City of London for about 1 year. Born at Billingshurst. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.9 William Grenefield of Billingshurst, yeoman, where he had always lived. Aged about 50 years

Witness: mark

f.10 Henry Wolveridge of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where also he was born. Aged about 27 years.

Witness: signature

See also f34

[Next case] f.11 Testamentary - ex parte John Waller [1611]

Deponent:

John English of Horsham, Woodbroker where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Cranley in Surrey where he was born. Aged about 66 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.12-13 Testamentary, noncupative - will of John Chawcrofte of Birdham, 28 February 1611/12

Deponents:

John Seamen of Birdham, Yeoman where he had lived about 10 years and before at Hunston, where he was born.

[Age not given]

Witness: signature

5 March 1611/12

John Geere of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years. Born at Wivelsfield. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.13 Margaret Seaman, wife of John Seaman of Birdham, Yeoman, where she had lived about 10 years, and before at Boxgrove, Born at Cocking. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] FF.13v-17 (See also Ep/11/11 f.37 & f.5) Tithes - Cocking - John Love v Wm. Mattocke, vicar of Cocking

f.37 & f.5 Deponents:

Andrew Smyth, Clerk and Curate of Cocking where he had been for about 5 years, and before at Denby in Derbyshire for 2 years, and before at Dunham Magna in Norfolk where he was born. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: signature

f.14 William Parker of Cocking, Butcher, where he had lived about 20 years. Born at Broadwater. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

f.14 Andrew Smith, Clerk and Curate of Cocking [Biography as above given].

Witness: signature

f.16 William Parker of Cocking, Butcher [Biography as above given].

Witness: Signature

[Next case] ff.17v-18 Tithes - Warnham - Michael Buckhead, vicar of Warnham v William Parkyn of Warnham

Deponents: [1611]

William Caplen of Warnham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 50 years, and before at Rudgwick where he was born. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

f.18 John Slutter of Warnham, Tailor, where he lived about 55 years. Born at Hunston. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.19 (See also f.5 & Ep. 1./11/11/ f. 37) Tithe - Cocking

Deponents: [1611]

Richard Richards of Durford in parish of Harting, Warriner where he had lived about 3 months, and before at Cocking for about 2 years and where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff. 19-21 Tithes - Steyning [1611]

Exparte - Richard Constable, farmer of the Tithe v William Ingram of Steyning

Deponents:

William Stempe of Wiston, Shepherd, where he had lived about 10 months, and before at Steyning for about 15 months, and before at Lancing for about 6 years. Born at Sompting. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: mark

f.20 John Cooke of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Cuckfield for 1 year. Born at Wiston. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.21 William Pannett of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Lewes for about 4 years. Born at Steyning. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.21v John Penrice of Steyning, Shepherd, where he had lived about 20 years, and before at Wiston about 1 year.

Born at Steyning. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.22v-23 Testamentary - nuncupative - will of Thomas Ameres of Birdham

Deponents: [1611]

John Bennett of Birdham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years, Born at Treyford. Aged

Witness: mark

f.23 John Fissher of Birdham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 11 years. Born at London. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.24-24v Testamentary - will of Alexander Whatmere of Boxgrove

Deponents: [1611]

Thomas Collins of Chichester, Merchant, where he had lived about 40 years. Born at Kingsworthy, Hampshire.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.24v Thomas Collins junior), Citizen and merchant of Chichester, where he had lived always and was born.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

ff.25-29v Testamentary- Will of Ralph Chandler of Easebourne [1611]

Exparte: Ralph Chandler and Christopher Chandler v Chandler

Deponents:

Thomas Durgat of Midhurst, Clothworker, where he had lived about 10 years, and before at Guildford, Surrey, for about 7 years. Born at Bramley, Surrey. Aged 33 years.

Witness: mark

f.26 Robert Clare of Woolavington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and was born there. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.26v John Chandler (junior), of Easebourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 23 years. Aged -

Witness: mark

f.27 Thomasina Ottey of Easebourne, Widow, where she had lived about 30 years. Born at Chiddingfold, Surrey.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.28 Thomas Durgat [as above] deposed further.

f.28v Joan Clare, wife of Robert Clare of Woolavington where she lived about 4 years and before at Easebourne for about 25 years and where she was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.29v Robert Clare [as above].

Witness : signature

[Next case] f.30 (see also ff.13-17) Tithes - Cocking John Love v WM. Mattocke, Vicar of Cocking 1611

Deponent:

Thomas Mersh of Cocking, Husbandman where he had lived for about 60 years and where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.30v Testamentary - Will of Alexander Whatman of Boxgrove. Ex Parte Alyce Whatman (relict) [1611]

Deponents:

Richard Martyn of Boxgrove, Husbandman where he had lived about 50 years and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

Daniel Earle, Clerk and Vicar of Boxgrove where he had lived about 3 years, and before at the University of Oxford for about 5 years. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.32-33v Testamentary - Will of John North of Amberley v North [1612]

Deponents:

James Hutchinson, STB Clerk and Vicar of Parham where he had been about 6 years, and before at the University of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire for about 10 years. Born at Walton [?] in Huntington. Age [not given].

Witness: signature

f.33v Richard Lee of Houghton, Husbandman where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Sullington for about 1 year. Born at Bramber. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.34v 36v Testamentary - Will of Elenore Gray of Billingshurst. Ex Parte John Hunt [1612]

Hunt v Hunt

Deponents:

Anthony Hilton, Clerk, and Vicar of Billingshurst where he had lived about 26 years, and before at Horsham for about 2 years, and before at Woodchurch in Kent for about 3 years, and before at University of Oxford for about 5 years, Born at Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.35 Bassil Willard of Shipley, Yeoman, where he had lived about 10 years, and before at Slaugham for about 20 years. Born at Ifield. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

f.36 Richard Hurst of Shipley, Husbandman where he was born. [and had always lived] Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.36v Anthony Hilton as above, also deposed again and Witness: signature 22 October 1612

[Next case] ff.37-38 (see also Tithes - Cocking - Wm. Mattocke of Cocking v John Love of Singleton [1612]

Deponents:

Richard Richards of Durforde in Harting, Husbandman, [No other biography given, but ? to the same Richard Richards of fol.7, 9v].

Witness: mark

f.37v Andrew Smith, Clerk and Curate of Cocking where he had lived for about 5 years. Born at Dunham Magna, Norfolk.

Aged about 34 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.38v-39 Defamation - Elizabeth Washer v Thomas Odams [1612]

Deponents:

William Bridger of Easborne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born at Bepton. Aged 46 years.

Witness: mark

f.39 Amice Pricklowe of Midhurst, where she had lived about 8 years. Born at Aldingbourne. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.39v-40v Defamation - Samuel Coope v Richard Willett [1612]

Deponents:

John Cooke of West Grinsted, Yeoman, where he had lived about 6 months, and before at Norborne, Kent for about 2 years and before at Whiteacre, Borough, Norfolk where he was born. Aged 28 years.

Witness: signature

William Gratwicke of West Grinstead, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature

f.40v John Cooke - as above - deposed further.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.41-42 Testamentary - Will of John Caplin of Steyning Ex Parte Joan Caplin his relict of Wickham in Steyning

Deponents: [1612/13]

Ockenden Robertes of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Henfield for about 2 months, and before at Loxwood in Wisborough Green where he lived about 2 years, and before at Twineham[?] for about 3 months, and before at Cowfold for about 1 year, and before at Cuckfield for about 6 years, and before at Bolney for about 1 year, and before at Cowfold where he was born. Aged about 27 or 28 years.

Witness: signature 9 February 1612/13

f.42 John Lassiter of Steyning, Yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born at Wiston. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.43-44 Tithes [?] Thomas Jocham v William Mattocke [1612/13]

Deponents:

Anthony Jocham of Westbourne, Weaver, where he had lived about 16 years. Born at Sudbury in Gloucestershire. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

Edward Novell of Westbourne, Clothier where he had lived about 9 months. Born at Havant, Hants. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

f.44 Anthony Jocham as above, deposed further.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.44-46 Testamentary - Will of John Bennett of Birdham Ex Parte John Bennett [1612/13]

Deponents:

John Woodes of Birdham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years, Aged about 48 years. Born at East Lavant.

Witness: mark

f.45 and testifield further.

Witness: mark

Henry Sommer of Birdham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born at Harting. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.46-48 Defamation - Ex Parte Richard Dearine, Gent. v Clement Cuttterwinde [1612/13]

Deponents:

John Watts of Upmarden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years and before at West Stoke for about 9 years. Born at Upmarden. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.46v Barnard Burges of West Marden in the parish of Upmarden, Husbandman, where he had lived one month, and before at Compton for about 7 years, and before at West Marden. Born at Bedhampton in Hants. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

f.47v Nicholas Cresweller of Compton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.48 Richard Barwicke of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years,. Born at Midhurst. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.48v-50 Testamentary - Will of George Parsons of West Grinsted Ex parte: Elizebeth Parsons relict [1612/13]

Deponents:

Samuel Coope, Clerk and Curate of West Grinstead, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Cowfold for about 6 years. Born at Scotow in Northamptonshire. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

f.49v deposed further

Witness: signature

f.49v Margaret Parsons, Widow of Michael Parsons of West Grinstead where she lived about 7 years, and before at Hangleton for 3 months, and before at Brighton for about 8 years. Born at Lewes. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.50 deposed further.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.50v-54 (See also ff 59/61 & 72) Defamation - Mercy Locke, wife of John Locke Junior of Easebourne v Margaret Grevatt, wife of Ralph Grevatt of Easebourne [1613]

Deponents:

Jaconima Hoe of Bignor, Widow, where she had lived about 23 years, Born at Selham. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.51 Margaret Tidy, wife of Christopher Tidy of Easborne, where she had lived about 28 years, and where she was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.52 Elizabeth Hunt, wife of Thomas Hunt of Midhurst, where she had lived about 20 years, and born at Soberton in Hampshire. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: mark

f.52v Katherine Polinge of Midhurst, wife of Joseph Polinge of Midhurst, where she had lived about 33 years. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

23 September 1613

f.53 Elizabeth Hodges, wife of Thomas Hodges of Midhurst where she had lived about 4 years, and before at Easborne for about 2 years. Born at Petersfield in Hampshire. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

f.54 Thomazine Polinge of Midhurst, where she had lived about 4 years and where she was born. Aged 28 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.55-56 Defamation - Agnes Francis v Thomas Farnden 23 September 1613

Deponents:

George Smyth of Haslemere, Surrey, Husbandman where he had lived about 1 year and before at Hoadley, Hampshire where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.55v Elizabeth Clarke, wife of Thomas Clarke of Haslemere, Surrey, Butcher, where she had lived about 10 years. Born at Pitfield in the Parish of Frensham, Surrey. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.56-57 (see also f.61) Defamation - Worgar v Wase

Deponents:

William Lipscombe of Thakeham, Husbandman where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Cranley in Surrey for about 3 years. Born at Ockley in Surrey. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.57 Magdalen Hudson wife of Thomas Hudson, of Thakeham, Brewer, where she had lived about 2 years, and before at Storrington about 2 years. Born at Pyecombe. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.57v 58 (see also f.62v) Defamation - Gennaway v John Garston [1613]

Deponents:

Richard Michaell of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born at Cranley in Surrey. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.58 William Lintott of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[He twice further deposed, each time vouched for by witness and mark]

f.58v Richard Michaell further deposed f.58v.

[Next case] ff.59-61 (see also f.50/54) Defamation - Margarete Grevatt, wife of Ralph Grevatt of Easborne v John Locke of Easborne 1613

Deponents:

Alice Heyward, wife of Robert Heyward of Easeborne, where she had lived about 30 years and where she was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

Elizabeth Channdler, wife of Christopher Channdler, of Easborne, Husbandman, where she had lived about 10 years, and before at Stedham for about 15 years. Born at Wolbeding. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.59v Jane Colebrooke, wife of John Colebrooke, of Easeborne, Husbandman, where she had lived about 12 years. Born at Gilforde [Guildford] in Surrey. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: mark

8 October 1613

f.60 Elizabeth Woodier, wife of William Woodier of Midhurst, Barrellboard-maker, where she had lived about 11 years. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[She deposed further, vouched by witness mark]

f.60v Alice Hayward [see above] further deposed and vouched by witness and mark.

f.61 Elizabeth Channdler [See above] further deposed and vouched by witness and mark.

5 October 1613

Jane Colebrooke [see above] further deposed and vouched by witness and mark.

[Next case] ff.61v-62v (see also f.56) Defamation - Wase v Worgar

Deponents:

Elizabeth Tilley of Warminghurst, Widow, where she had lived about 20 years. Born at Heene. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: mark

f.62 Agnes Stent of Warminghurst, where she had lived[?] one year, and before at Thakeham for about 12 years. Born at Parham. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.62v-63 (see also f.57v) Defamation v Wood [1613]

Thomas Marshall of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in London. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: signature.

f.63 Charles Meller of Horsham, Barber, where he had lived about 10 years. Born at Rusper. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.63v-64 Testamentary - Will of Alice Cooper of Elsted ex parte Katherine and Anne Cooper 30 October 1613

Deponents:

John Scott of Elsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and where he was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

f.64 Lawrence Woubridge of Elsted, Husbandman, where he had lived aboout 14 years. Born at [P ] in [D]

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.64 Testamentary of Robert Collins of Fittleworth ex parte Francis Dawtrey, Gent., Henry Carlell and John Cruster [1613]

Deponent:

Edward Kinge, Citizen and Fletcher of the City of London where he had lived about 13 years. Born at Tillington. [Age not given]

Witness: signature

[Next case] FF.65-66 (see also f.69) Testamentary - Will of John Wassher of Steyning ex parte Alice Wassher (relict) 10 November 1613

Deponents:

Thomas Smyth of Steyning, mercer, where he had lived about 23 years. Born at Ford. Aged 44 years.

Witness: signature

f.65v John Charles of Steyning, Cordwainer where he had lived about 20 years. Born at Angmering. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: signature

f.66 James Collie of Steyning, Gent. where he had lived about 20 years. Born at Sparkford in Somerset. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.68-68v Defamation - John Starre ALS. Baker v William Farrad [1613

Deponents:

William Len of Stretthampton in the Parish of Boxgrove, Husbandman where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Shopwyke for about 2 years. Born at Sidlesham. [Age not given]

Witness: mark

f.68v Richard Thorne of Boxgrove, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and before at Chichester about 10 years. Born at Ashberne in Berkshire. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.69-70 (see also ff.65 & 71) Testamentary - John Wassher of Steyning v Ex Parte John? Wassher [1613]

Deponents:

James Owden of Steyning, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Ferring for about 10 years. Born at Steyning. Aged about 31 years.

Witness: signature

f.70 John Cowlstocke of Steyning, Yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Eastbourne about 9 years. Born at Hamsey. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

Allin Wilson of Steyning, Butcher, where he had lived about 16 years, and before at Horsham where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.70v-71 Testamentary - Will of John Tilley (Codicil) of Sidlesham Ex Parte John Aylmer [1613]

Deponents:

John Skerle of Sidlesham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Oving for 3 years. Born at Sidlesham. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

f.71 Agnes Skerle, wife of John Skerle [No biography given presumably the above John Skerles wife].

Witness: mark

[Next case] F.71 (see also f.69) Testamentary - John Wassher of Steyning Ex Parte Alice Wassher [1613]

[One further Deposition]

Deponent:

Thomas Wassher of Slaugham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before at Findon where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.71v Testamentary - Re Will of Nicholas Baylie of Westbourne Ex Parte Agnes Baylie his Relict [1613]

Deponent:

John Palmer of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 33 years. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff72.76 (see also ff.50-54) Defamation - Mercy Locke, Wife of John Locke of Easborne v Margaret Grevatt 23 March 1613/14

Deponents:

Mary Pratt of Easborne, wife of John Pratt where she had lived about 10 months, and before at Uxbridge for about 4 years and before at Little-Wickham in Bucks., where she was born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

f.72v Margaret Tidy, wife of Christopher Tidy of Easborne. [No further biograph]

Witness: mark

23 .... 1613

f.73 Joan Gosden, wife of Ralph Gosden of Easborne, where she had lived for about 40 years. Born at Singleton. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.73v Alice Chaundler, wife of Ralph Chaundler, of Easborne, where she was born. Aged 34 years.

Witness: mark

f.74 Christopher Tidy of Easborne, Tailor, where he had lived about 29 years. Born at West Horsley in Surrey. Aged about 57 years.

Witness: signature

f.75 Henry Oley of Easborne, Nayler, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Nuthurst for about 4 years. Born at Easborne. Aged about 27 years.

Witness: mark

f.76 [And further testified]

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.76v-79 (see also f.98) Tithes - Madehurst James Pellett, Clerk, Vicar of Madehurst v Willard Wilshawe of Madehurst .. April 1614

Deponents:

Thomas Hartley of Slindon, Husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years and where he was born. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

f.77 Jonas Allen of Slindon, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years and before at Sidlesham for about 16 years, and before at Yapton for about 7 years. Born at Slindon. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.78 Lawrence Sturt of Madehurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before at South Stoke for about 5 years, and before at Tillington for 3 months and where he was born. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

f.78v Francis Roy of Eartham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 months, and before at Madehurst for about 10 years. Born at Petworth. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.79 John Legat of Madehurst, Labourer, where he had lived about 25 years, and before at Barnham for about 2 years, and before at Walberton for 11 years, Born at Yapton. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.79v William Clarke of Stopham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Madehurst for about 3 years, and before at North Stoke for 2 years. Born at Offam in the Parish of South Stoke. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.80-82v Testamentary - Will of Henry Lindfield of West Grinstead Ex Parte Okenden Cooper and John Stanford [1614]

Deponents:

John Marten of West Grindted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years, and before at Bolney where he was born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

f.81 Okenden Cooper of Cowfold, Yeoman, where he was born. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

f.82 John Stanford of West Grinsted, Yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years, and before at Hawkhurst in Kent for about 9 years. Born at West Grinsted. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

f.82v Edward Hayte of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Nuthurst for about 3 years. Born at Sevenoaks, Kent. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.83v-86 Testamentary - Will of William Knighte of Northchapel in Petworth Ex Parte Francis Knighte (Relict Executrix) 3 June 1614

Deponents:

John Forman, Clerk and Curate of North Chapel where he had lived about 17 years. Born at Etwall in Derbyshire. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

3 May 1614

f.84 Hugo Byumble of Northchapel, Yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years, and before at Aldingbourne for about 9 years. Born at Petworth. Aged 53.

Witness: mark

3 May 1614

f.85 Walter Magwicke of Northchapel, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.86v-90v (see also f.93) Tithes of Stoughton Matthew Mawr, Clerk, Vicar of Stoughton v Margaret Greene of Up Marden (Widow) 22 June 1614

Deponents:

William Soane of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years, and where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

f.87 Robert Soane of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 22 years, and before at Singleton for about 7 years. Born at Stoughton. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

f.87v Bartholomew Soane of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years and before at Milland in the Parish of Trotton about 3 years, and before in Chichester for about 3 years. Born at Walderton in Stoughton. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

f.88v Thomas Soane of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at East Meon in Hants., for 2 years. Born at Stoughton. Aged 25 years.

Witness: signature

f.89 William Lodger of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years, or more, and before at Up-marden where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.90 William Soane [above] further deposed.

Witness: mark

f.90v Robert Soane [above] further deposed.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.91-92v Testamentary - Will of Henry Linfield, Agnes Wodd als. Linfield v Okenden Cooper and John Stanford 29 June 1614

Deponents:

John A. Wood of Shermanbury, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years and before at Cowfold where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.91v Richard Linfield of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where he had lived about 50 years, and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.93-94 (see also f.86) Tithes - Stoughton Mawr v Greene [contd.] [1614]

Deponents:

Walter Suter of Walderton in Stoughton, Husbandman where he had lived about 46 years. Aged about 48 years.

[Not subscribed]

f.94 John Catchlove of Stoughton, Tailor, where he had lived about 28 years and was born. Aged 28 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.95-96 Testamentary - Estate of Nicholas Aylward Elizabeth Aylward, relict and executrix of the late Nicholas Aylward v John Allen [1614]

Deponents:

Francis Andrew of Nutborne in Westbourne, husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years and before at West Meon in Hampshire for about 6 years. Born at Westbourne. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

f.96 Alice Andrewes, wife of Francis Andrewes of Westbourne where she was born. Aged 23 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.97v-98 Testamentary - will (noncupative) of William Parker of east Preston in Ferring ex parte: Joan Chatfield alias Parker and Richard Parker

Deponents: 27 September 1614

John Wodcocke, clerk of Rustington where he had lived about 6 years, and before at East Preston for about 6 years, and before at Wintham in Norfolk where he was born. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature (Woodcocke)

f.98 John Hamman of East Preston in Ferring where he had lived about 31 years and where he was born. Aged about 31 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.98v (see also ff.76/79) Tithe - Madehurst ex parte James Pellatt

Deponent: 1614

Jonas Allen [No further details].

[Next case] ff.99-99v Defamation - John Sowter v Jane Sowter 1 October 1614

Deponents:

John Gray of Easborne, Weaver, where he had lived about 1½ years and before at Westbourne for about 2 years. Born at Petworth. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.99v Richard Bayle of Ambersham in Easborne, husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before at Todham within Easborne for about 8 years. Born at Cocking. Aged about 27 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.100 Defamation - Forminger v Lawrence [1614]

Deponents:

Thomas Hall of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born at Pagham. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

Edward Palmer of Westbourne, Forrester, where he had lived about 4 years. Born at Stoughton. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.101-103v Testamentary - will (non cupative) of Robert owns of Birdham [1614]

Deponents:

Richard Snowe of Birdham, where he had lived about 15 years. Born at Mydleton in Hants. Aged about 50 years. Witness: Signature

f.102 Thomas Pryce of Birdham, yeoman where he had lived about 6 years, and before at Donnington for about 2 years, and before at Oving for about 7 years. Born at Broyle Farm in the parish of Subdeanery, Chichester. Aged 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.104v-111 (See also f.120) Testamentary - will of William Strudwicke of Idehurst in Kirdford, ex parte: Anne Strudwicke (relict) [1614]

Deponents:

Evan Haydocke, Clerk and Curate of Kirdford for about 6 years, and before at West Stoke and Funtington for about 8 years. Born at Burnley in Whalley , Lancashire. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

f.107 William Segrove of Kirdford, husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years, and where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature (segure)

f.108 Peter Hogsflesh of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had lived about 24 years, and before at Fernhurst where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.109 John Strudwicke of Kirdford, glassmaker, where he had lived about 50 years and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.111 John Wade of Wisboro Green, carpenter, where he had lived about 36 years. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.111v-113v Testamentary - will of John Stone of Bignor ex parte: Robert Stone [1614]

Deponents:

Edward Blackman of Bignor, husbandman, where he had lived about 4 months and before at Easborne for about 10 years. Born at Trotton. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.112 Richard Locke of Easborne, yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Woolbeding where he was born. Aged about 29 years.

Witness: signature

f.112v John Knighte of Easborne, husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years, and before at Cranley in Surrey for about 1 year. Born at Easborne. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

f.113v John Taman of Bignor, bricklayer, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Easborne and where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff. 114-116 Testamentary - will of John Graine als. Ingram of Nuthurst, ex parte: Mr Greene, clerk stb 22 Jan. 1614/15

Deponents:

Anne Bennett of Nuthurst, spinster, where she had lived about 22 years, and where she was born. Aged 22 years.

Witness: mark

f.115 Marjorie Bottinge of Nuthurst widow, where she had lived about 16 years, and before at Horsham, for about 30 years and where she was born. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.116v-120 Testamentary - will of Elizabeth Fayers [of n. Mundham] ex parte: Jane Pratt als. Iuddocke, daughter [1614]

Deponents:

John Kaye, Clerk and Vicar of North Mundham where he had been Vicar for 2 years, and before at Guildford in Surrey, and where he had lived about 8 years. Born at Penistone in Yorkshire. Aged 38 years.

Witness: signature

f.118 Ann Parker of North Mundham, widow, where she had lived one year, and before at Hunston for about 18 years. Born at Kirdford. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.119 John Jownynge of North Mundham, blacksmith, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Petersfield, Hampshire for about 12 years. Born at within Petersfield. [Age not given]

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.120 (see also ff.104/111 & 126,132) Testamentary - will of William Strudwicke of Kirdford, ex parte: Anne Strudwicke (relict) [1614]

Deponents:

Robert Strudwicke of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had lived about 33 years and where he was born. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.121-124 Tithes - Tortington ex parte: Adam Page, clerk and vicar of Tortington v Roger Gratwicke, gent. of Tortington [1614]

Deponents:

William Etherton of Tortington, husbandman, where he had lived about 18 years and before at Clymping for 2 years, and before at South Stoke for 2 years, and before at Tortington where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.122 Adam Gibbens of Tortington, husbandman, where he had lived about 21 years, and before at Poling for about 5 years, and before at Barnham for 1 year, and before at Shripney within Bersted for 2 years. Born at Walberton. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

f.123 William Starkey of Tortington, tailor where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Clymping for 1 year, and before atAngmering for about 7 years. Born at Clymping. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.124 Thomas Rigate of Clymping, husbandman, here he had lived for about 60 years and where he was born.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.124v-125 Defamation - Gray v Coe [Thomas Coe] [Anne Gray] [1614]

Deponents:

William Penfold of Washingtonm butcher, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Thakeham for 2 years and where he was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

f.125 Henry Wase of Storrington, husbandman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Danhill in the parish of Thakeham for about 3 years, and before at Storrington where he was born. Aged about 18 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.126-127 (see also ff.120 & 104) Testamentary - Will Of William Strudiwicke Of Hildhurst In Kirdford Ex Parte: Anne Strudwicke (Relict) 23 May 1615

Deponents:

William Strudwicke of Hilgreene within Kirdford, yeoman, where he was born.

Aged 36 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.127-130v Testamentary - Re. Will Of Richard Haman Of Cocking Ex Parte: John Haman

Deponents:

Richard Challen of Cocking, husbandman, where he had lived for 70 years and was born there. Aged 70 years.

Witness: signature

Edward Stone of Cocking, tailor, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Heyshot for about 2 years, and before at Cocking where he was born.

Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

Thomas Swayne Of Cocking, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 56 years.

Witness: mark

23 June 1615

Thomas Hartley, of Cocking, blacksmith, where he had lived about 15 years, and before at Westbourne for about 16 years. Born at Cocking. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.131-132 Testamentary - Will Of James Worsencrofte Ex Parte: Thomas Worsencrofte V James Worsencrofte 5 July 1615

Deponents:

Thomas Cooke of Goring, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years and where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

15 July 1615

Philip Bennett of Steyning, yeoman, where he had lived about 11 years, and before at Wiston where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.132-135 (see also ff.104 & 126) Testamentary - Will Of William Strudwicke Of Kirdford Ex Parte: Anne Strudwicke (Relict) -William Strudwicke, Son Of William Strudwicke Of Idehurst In Kirdford v Anne Strudwicke (Relict) [1615]

Deponents:

William Alderton of Kirdford, tanner, where he had lived about 34 years, and where he was born. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: signature

Henry Strudwicke of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 months, and before at Wisborough Green for about 7 years, and before at Kirdford where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] [1615]

ff.135-136 Defamation - Exparte: Christopher Edmonds Of Aldingbourne, Gent.

Deponents:

Agatha Bennett, wife of John Bennett of Climping, husbandman, where she had lived about 14 years, and before at Westergate within Aldingbourne for about 12 years. Born at Northchapel. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

Edmund Abraham[?] of Climping, husbandman, where he had lived for either 12 or 14 years, and before at Chidham for about 3 months. Bornat East Lavant.

Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.136v-139 Testamentary - Will Of John Lickfold Ex Parte: William Alderton, Executor[1615]

Deponents:

John Boxold of Lurgashall, yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Thursley in Surrey where he was born. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: signature

William Christmas of Lurgashall, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

138v John Boxold [above] further deposed.

Witness: signature

f.139 Frances Holborough of Northchapel, widow, where she had lived about 25 years, and before at Petworth for about 3 years. Born at Northchapel. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.140 (see also f.132) Testamentary - Will Of William Strudwicke Of Kirdford, Ex Parte: Anne Strudwicke (Relict) [1615]

Deponent:

Elizabeth Alderton, wife of William Alderton, of Kirdford, where she had lived about 10 years, and before at Lurgashall for about 21 years and where she was born. Aged about 31 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.141-143v (see also ff.72 & 50-54 and 59) Defamation - Mercy Locke, Wife Of John Locke Jr. Of Easborne V Margaret Grevatt, Wife Of Ralph Grevatt [1615]

Deponents:

Alice Chaundler, wife of Ralph Chaundler of Easborne, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years and where she was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

Christopher Tidy of Easborne, tailor, [No further biography given - but see his wife fol. 51]

Witness: signature

f.143 Margaret Tidy, wife of Christopher Tidy of Easborne, tailor, where she had lived 34 years. [No further biography, but see fol. 51]

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.144-145 Testamentary - Will Of Alice Flower, Wife Of John Flower Of Felpham, Ex Parte: John Addams Mr And John Flower (Junior) [1615]

Deponent:

John Flower (senior) of Felpham, yeoman, where he had lived about 1 year, and before at Kirdford for about 12 years, and before at Northchapel for 8 years. Born at Selborne, Hants. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.145v-149 (see also f.150) Testamentary - Will Of Richard Bennett Of Ashington Ex Parte: William Bennett 9 November 1615

Deponents:

William Stonarde, Clerk and Rector of Ashurst where he had lived about 9 years, and before at Wiston for 9 months, and before at Steyning for 3 months, and before at the City of L ? for about 7 years, and before at Medley Normanton and Owston, Yorkshire for about 12 years, and before at University of Cambridge where he was born. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

10 November 1615

f.147 John Peter Of Thakeham, yeoman, where he had lived about 8 years, and before at Washington for about 11 years. Born at Findon. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.149v (see also 50, 59 & 72) Defamation Locke v Grevatt 14 November 1615

Deponents:

Richard Taborne of Easborne, husbandman, where he had lived about 26 years, and where he was born.

Aged 26.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.150-153v Testamentary - Bennett v Bennett [qv fol.145] [1615]

Deponents:

Henry Barnarde of Washington, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Rustington for about 14 years. Born at Goring. Aged about 46 years,

Witness: signature

f.152 Thomas Chapman, of Washington, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before at Ashington for about 16 years. Born at Wiston. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.154-155v (see also f.162) Defamation - Ex Parte Alice Chapman, Wife of John Chapman Of Arundel V Dorothy Hemynge, Wife Of Michael Hemynge Of Arundel

Deponents:

Ellinor Turner, wife of John Turner of Midhurst, where he had been for 3 months, and before at Petworth, for about 3 months, and before at Arundel for one year. Born at Petworth. Aged 33 years.

Witness: mark

9 December 1615

Edward Duffeilde of Arundel, maltster, where he had lived about 10 years, and before at Lewes where he was born. Aged about 21 years.

Witness: signature

f,155 Susan Ramsden of Petworth, spinster, where she had lived for one year, and before at Arundel for about 3 months, and before at Petworth where she was born. Aged about 18 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.155v-156 (see also f.160) Defamation Michael White of Funtington v Elizabeth Wodnet, Wife of Martin Wodnet 19 February 1615/6

Deponent:

Henry Coldell of Funtington, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years, and where he was born.

Aged about 20 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.156v-160 ? Testamentary Will of Alice Flower [The Elder], Ex Parte: Mary Wodland, Als. Ayles v John Addams and John Flower (Junior) Guardians of Alice Flower, Minor

Deponents:

Joan Gawen of Felpham, widow, where she had lived about 40 years. Born at Bersted. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: mark

f.157v Joan Wyatt of Felpham wife of William Wyatt of the same, where she had lived about 16years [?] and before at Bilsham in Yapton for about 4 years. Born at Bersted. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: mark

4 March 1615/6

f.159 Ann Carde, wife of Thomas Carde of Felpham, fisherman, where she lived about 6 years, and before at Middleton, where she was born. Aged 21 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.160-161 (see also f.155) Defamation [Michael] White [of Funtington] v [Elizabeth] Wodnett [Wife of Martin Wodnett]

Deponents:

Joan Hamond of Funtington, spinster, where she had lived 15 years, and before at Stedham, where she was born. Aged 30 years.

Witness: mark

5 March 1615/16

f.160v Drewry Sawre of Funtington, husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Drewry Farm near Chichester where he was born. Aged 19 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.161v-162 Testamentary - Will of Robert Fithians of Chiltington, Ex Parte: Robert Searle

Deponents;

Thomas Fithians of Pulborough, shereman, where he had lived about 40 years and where he was born. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

13 March 1615/16

John Tulley of Chiltington, husbandman, where he had lived about 36 years and where he was born. Aged 36 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.162v-168v (see also f.154) Defamation - Dorothy Hennynge v Alice Chapman [1616]

Deponents:

John Turner of Petworth, Cook, where he had lived for 10 weeks, and before at Midhurst for about 3 months, and before at Arundel for about 10 weeks, and before at Burton for about 9 weeks, and before at Cowdray by Midhurst for about 1 year, and before at Trotton for about ½ year, and before at Cowdray for about 6 years. Born at Richmond in Yorkshire. Aged 33 years.

Witness: mark

f.164 William Mason of Petworth, shereman, where he had lived about 50 years and where he was born. Aged about 76 years.

Witness: mark

f.165 Thomas Harris of Petworth, feltmaker, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Petersfield, Hants. where he was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

f.166 Benjamin Blundell of Arundel, glover, where he had lived about 16 years, and before at Angmering for 5 years. Born at Fittleworth. Aged 36 years.

Witness: signature

f.167 Nathaniel Fenn of Arundel, gent., where he had lived about 40 years, and where he was born. Aged 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.168 John Bryant of Arundel, where he had lived about 3 years, and before at Ardingly for 5 years, and before at West Hoathly where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

10 April 1616

f.168v Alice Bryant, wife of John Bryant, of Arundel where she had lived about 3 years, and before at Wakehurst in Ardingly for 2 years, and before at Newmerk in Suffolk where she was born. Aged about 31 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.169v-171v Testamentary - Will of Roger Eyles [Of Flansham [1616] in Felpham], Ex Parte: Henry Dodd, Clerk, Thomas Blaise and Michael Page

Deponents:

William Richards, Als. Gillam of Felpham, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years, and before at North Bersted where he was born. Aged 37 years.

Witness: mark

f.170v John Walker of Felpham, husbandman, where he had lived two months, and before at Middleton for about 3 years, and before at Felpham where he was born. Aged 36 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.171v-177 Testamentary - Will of John Stoner of Bury 31 May 1616

Deponents:

William Collinson, Clerk, Vicar of Bury where he had lived about 3 years, and before at Fittleworth for about 4 years, and before at Blackburn, Lancs., for 17 years and where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.173 William Lutterd of Bury, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

f.175 Edward Lucas of Bury, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: mark

f.176 John Barber of Bury, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.177v-181v Tithes - Hugo Roberts, Clerk, Vicar of Yapton v John Cutfolde 3 June 1616

Deponents:

Edward Staker of Yapton, yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years, and where he was born. Aged 50 years and over.

Witness: signature

f.178v Anthony Nash of Yapton, yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years, and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

f.179v Thomas Braby of Kirdford, husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Yapton for about 50 years and where he was born. Aged about 62 years.

Witness: mark

f.180v Richard Winston of Yapton, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Madehurst for 2 years, and before at Yapton for 7 years and where he was born. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.182-184 Testamentary - Will of George Barber of Coldwaltham Ex Parte: James Barber (His Son)

[1616]

Deponents:

Henry Whitebread of Coldwaltham, husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years, and where he was born.

Aged about 42 years.

Witness: mark

f.182v Thomas Cooke of Coldwaltham, blacksmith, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Isfield. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

f.183 Thomas Hebjohn of Coldwaltham, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years, and where he was born.

Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.184v-185 Testamentary - Will of John Towers, Ex Parte Richard Towers [1616]

Deponents:

Margaret Towers of Billingshurst, widow, where she had lived some 50 years. Born in Abinger, Surrey. Aged about 90 years.

Witness: mark

Jane Warter of Billingshurst, where she had lived about 21 years, and where she was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.185-186 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Moory, Ex Parte: John Moory v Marion Holderness [1616]

Deponents:

[First Deponent not named or subscribed]

f.185v Thomas James of Appledram, husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and before at Donnington for 1 year, and before at Fishbourne in Bosham for 1 year. Born at East Ashling in Funtington, aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

f.186 John Durant [Named and signed himself, but no biography given]

[Next case] f.186v Testamentary - Will of John Towers, Ex Parte Richard Towers

Deponents:

Margaret Towers (see also fol. 184v)

Further deposed

Jane Warter above further deposed (see f.186v)

[Next case] ff.187-190 (see also f.193) Matrimonial - John Markwicke And Margaret Osborne Als. Markwicke, Ex Parte: John Markwicke

[1616]

Deponents:

Robert Brincklowe, Clerk and Vicar of West Wittering where he had been Vicar for 17 years, and before at Lewes, Rector of St. Thomas in Cliffe, 4 years. Born in London. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: signature

f.187v Nicholas Hoskins of West Wittering, yeoman, where he was born, and had always lived. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

f.188/189 Nicholas Hoskins [and he further deposed, was witnessed and signed]

Elizabeth Lymskin, wife of James Limskin of West Itchenor where she had lived about 7 years, and before at Halem in West Wittering for about 3 years, and before at West Itchenor where she was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.190 Thomas Godman of Chidham, gent, where he had lived 1 year and 9 months, and before at Bosham for about 6 years. Born at Ferring. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.190v-193 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Harwodd of Pulborough, Ex Parte: Richard Harwodd

[1616]

Deponents:

Richard Hardam of Fittleworth, gent., where he had lived some 18 years, and before at Kirdford for 12 years, and before at Stopham where he was born.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.192 Edward Duke of Pulborough, husbandman, where he had lived for about 10 years, and before at Thakeham for 5 years, and before at Warninghurst where he was born.

Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signed

[Next case] f.193v (see also f.187) Matrimonial - John Markwicke And Margaret Osborne Als. Markwicke, Ex Parte: John Markwicke

Deponents:

Robert Brincklowe, Clerk and Vicar of West Wittering for 17 years and before at Lewes, Rector of St. Thomas-in-Cliffe for about 4 years. Born in London. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.194-195 Testamentary - Will of John Lewer of Shipley Ex Parte. Richard Nye

[1616]

Deponents:

Edward Kelsey of Billingshurst, husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years, and before at Slinfold for 5 years. Born at Thatcham in Berkshire. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.194v John Bisshoppe of Billingshurst, husbandman, where he had lived 14 years, and before at Nuthurst for 8 years. Born at Bolney. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.195-196 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Grover of Birdham Exparte. Agnes Taylor, Als. Grover, Wife of William Taylor Of Birdham

Deponents:

John Seaman of Birdham, yeoman, where he had lived about 15 years, and before at Selsey for about 16 years, and before at Hunston where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

27 January 1616

f.195v Richard Pescodd of Birdham, yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years, and before at Newton Vallance in Hampshire for about 20 years, and where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature.

[Next case] ff.196v-198 Testamentary - Will Of (Noncupative) William Grigge Of Aldingbourne, Ex Parte: John Shorte

[1616]

Deponents:

Robert Peachey of Aldingbourne, where he had lived for 6 months, and before at Barnham for 7, and before at Eastergate where he was born, aged about 21 years.

Witness: signature

f.197 Peter Feilder of Eastergate, husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before at Barnham for 2 years, and before at Bosham where he was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.198-200 Testamentary - Will of Agnes Durman of Fernhurst Ex Parte: Richard Collyn of Fernhurst

8 February 1616/7

Deponents:

Stephen Osborne of Fernhurst, yeoman, where he had lived one year, and before at Lodsworth for 12 years, and before at Haselmere, Surrey for 20 years, and before at Fernhurst where he was born. Aged 44 years.

Witness: mark

8 February 1616/7

f.199 Richard Berry of Fernhurst, mylner, where he had lived about 16 years, and before in the City of London for 3 years, and before at Halton in Lancashire where he was born. Aged about 49 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.200v-201v Defamation - Nicholas Earle, Clark And Vicar of Rustington v Suzanne Page, Wife of Thomas Page Of Eartham

4 April 1617

Deponents:

Henry Ellis of Boxgrove, where he had lived about 20 years, and before in the City of Chichester for 10 years, and before at Reigate in Surrey for about 4 years, and before in Burstowe, Surrey for 10 years or more. Born at Horley in Surrey. Aged 55 years.

Witness: mark

f.201 John Bridger of Duncton in the Parish of Petworth, bricklayer, where he had lived about 4 years and before in the City of Chichester for 7 years, and before at Duncton, where he was born.. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.202-203v Matrimonial - Ex Parte: Thomas Trice of Bosham v Elizabeth Easton Of Broadwater

1617

Deponents:

John Kent of Broadwater, husbandman, where he had lived about 38 years, and where he was born. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature (twice)

3 May 1617

f.202v Joan Kent, wife of John Kent of Broadwater where she had lived about 16 years, and before at Littlehampton for 2 years and in Lyminster for about 10 years. Born in Goring. Aged 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.203v-206v Testamentary - Will of Robert Waters, Clerk, of Shipley, Ex Parte: Richard Browne

Deponents:

Mary Pannett, wife of Laurence Pannett of Shipley, where she had lived about 20 years, and before at Southwater in the parish of Horsham for about 1 year. Born at Parham. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: mark

f.204v James Hurst of Shipley, husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years and where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

4 May 1617

f.205v Margaret Slater, of Shipley, spinster, where she had lived about 20 years, and where she was born. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.206v-207v (see also f.213) Testamentary - Will Of Thomas Grover Of Shipley Ex Parte: William Danyell And Andrew Danyell Of Shipley

27 September 1617

Deponents:

William Stanforde of Edenbridge, in Kent, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and where he was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.207v-209v Testamentary - Will of Ralph Parson of Wiston Ex Parte. Thomas Parson And Richard Nicholls

Deponents:

Elizabeth Parson, wife of Thomas Parson, of West Grinsted, yeoman, where she was born. Aged 22 years.

Witness: mark

Elizabeth Nycholls, wife of Richard Nycholls of Ashurst, where she had lived for 12 years, and before at Wiston for 6 years. Born at Ashurst. Aged about 38 years..

Witness: mark

11 October 1617

f.209 Elizabeth Parson [above] deposed further.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.210-213 Testamentary - Will of Joan Upperton of Heyshott Ex Parte: Eugene Andrewes, Als. Tipp of Heyshott

[1617]

Deponents:

John Haynes of Heyshott, husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born at Warllington, in Hants. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.211 Henry Collicke of Heyshott, weaver, where he had lived about 30 years. Born at Tortington. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.211v Elizabeth Tribe, wife of John Tribe of Heyshott, husbandman, where she was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

24 October 1617

Jane Goodyer, wife of Thomas Goodyer of Heyshott, collyer, where she had lived about 13 years. Born at Maresfield. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.213v-214v (see also ff.206/7) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Grover of Shipley Ex Parte: William Danyell and Andrew Danyell of Shipley [1617]

Deponents:

Richard Wyllett of West Grinsted, yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Dunsfold in Surrey.

Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

7 November 1617

f.213/214 John Slater of West Grinsted, yeoman, where he had lived 16 years. Born at Wiston. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.215-224 Tythes - Treyford & Didling Ex Parte. Thomas Walle Clerk & Rector of Treyford & Didling v John Scott of Treyford [1617]

Deponents:

Robert Ruffin of Treyford, yeoman, where he had lived 2 years or more, and before at Midhurst for about 50 years and where he was born. Aged 53 years.

Witness: signature

f.216 John Floate of Treyford, husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before at Bepton for about 7 years, and before at Westerton in Westhampnett where he was born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature (twice)

f.216/217 William Smyth of Treyford, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Harting where he was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

Robert Bartholomew of Midhurst, yeoman, where he had lived 3 years, and before at Treyford, where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.220 John Aylwyn of Treyford, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years, and before at Didling for about 2 years, and before at Treyford where he was born. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: mark

f.221v John Bartholomewe of East Lavant, husbandman, where he had been for 6 months, and before at Mid Lavant for 2 years, and before at Treyford for 9 years, and before at Funtington for 1 year and before at Treyford for about 20 years and where he was born. Aged 34 years.

Witness: mark

22 November 1617

f.222v Thomas Hodges of Woolavington, husbandman, where he had lived about 15 years, and before at Treyford for about 20 years, and before at Harting for 2 years and before at Liss in Hampshire where he was born. Aged 58 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] FF.224-225 (see also f. Matrimonial[?] Thomas Wood v Nicholas Sturt [1617]

Deponents:

Richard White of Horsham, blacksmith, where he was born, and lived. Aged 36.

Witness: signature

Richard Mychell of Horsham, husbandman, where he had lived for 2 years, and before at Warnham where he was born. Aged 40 years.

Witness: mark

22 November 1617

Edward Stanford of Horsham, husbandman, where he was born, and had lived. Aged 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.225v-229 (see also f.19 Ep.I/11/13) Defamation Elizabeth Lucas, Wife of John Lucas of Warmingcamp v William Duke of Warmingcamp [1617]

Deponents:

Richard Collyns of Bury, husbandman, where he had lived for 4 years, and before at Almodington for 4 years, and before at Warmingcamp where he was born. Aged 38 years.

Witness: mark

f.226 John Rowse of Arundel, husbandman, where he had lived for 17 years, and before at Offam in South Stoke where he was born. Aged 46 years.

Witness: mark

f.226v Joan Woulridge of Arundel, wife of Richard Woulridge, yeoman where she had lived for about 8 years, and before at East Meon in Hampshire, for 4 years. Born at Purbright in Surrey. Aged 46years.

Witness: signature

f.228 Henry Hobbes of Arundel, porter where he had lived about 30 years. Born at Stoke in Surrey. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

17 January 1617/18

f.229 Sarah Roades, wife of Thomas Roades of Arundel, glazier, where she had lived about 40 years, and where she was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.229 Mary Whittington of Warningcamp, spinster, where she had lived always and was born. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.229v-230 Testamentary - Will of John Bridger of Sidlesham, Ex Parte: Jescom [?] Bridger, Relict of Above

Deponents:

Agnes Lewes, als. Hewes, wife of John Lewes, als. Hewes of Sidlesham, where she had lived about 16 years. Born at [?] Chichester. Aged about 40years.

Witness: mark

24 January 1617/18

f.230 Frances Bridger of Sidlehsam, where she had lived for 5 years, and before at Selsey where she was born.

Aged 17 years.

Witness: signature