INDEXES TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE KING'S BENCH INDICTMENTS:
HENRY VIII, 1539-1541
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Copyright Stephen Swailes.

         
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30 Hen VIII Northampton Sessions held at Northampton castle before Walter Luke milite, Humphrey Brown, Ed. Knyghtley, Edward Warner & Robert Chauntrell justices.
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30 Hen VIII Northampton, Pytcheley? Inquest held at Northampton castle before Walter Luke milite, Humphrey Broun, Ed. Knyghtley, Edward Warner & Robert Chauntrell justices on the oaths of Robert __gett of Greatworth, Thomas Stutterbury of Evenley gent, Simon petche of Wilbarston, Richard Fyssher of Irchester, Richard G___yn of Irchester, Thomas Ward of Cold Ashby, William Stotte of Lilbourne, John Robard of Yelvertoft, Henry Pynkerd of Patttishall, Richard Pynkerd of the same, William Butteler of Horpole, Robert Ladde of Cransley & Peter Dyconson of Kingsthorpe. Re Richard Whytyngton late of Ketelby in county Leicester cook the 9th April 29HenVIII at Pykeley in county Northampton, "vengence of the king", says he is not guilty and elects for trial. They say he is guilty and is to be taken to the gallows outside the castle walls to be hanged, his entrails to be burnt, his head cut off and his body to be cut into four quarters. Nicholas Strelley miles. (What his offence was I cannot determine).
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30 Hen VIII Desborough Inquest held at Desburgh 30th January before Robert Chauntrell, John Lane armiger & others justices re 12 jurors who say it is a true bill.
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30 Hen VIII Desborough Robert Chauntrell & John Lane armiger to the sheriff greetings? No other names mentioned.
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30 Hen VIII Desborough Panel for an inquiry at Desburgh before Robert Chauntrell & John Lane justices. John Shukburgh of Naseby gent; Edward Perwiche of Old, gent, juror; Robert Belcher of Langport gent; Edward Wall of Rushton gent; John Congerton of Little Bowden gent; Roger Knolles of Cold Ashby yeoman; Thomas Malyn of Rushton juror; Edward (Nyxson) of Rothwell juror; John Butlyn of Tekon; Maurice Wade of Kelmarsh juror; Thomas Aleyd of Little Bowden; Thomas Warde of Cold Ashby juror; Thomas Cave of Hothorpe; William Wodward of Hothorpe; William Clypsam of Braybrooke juror; Robert Ladd of Cransley juror; John (Merston) of Farndon juror; John Multon of Brixworth; Henry Judkyn of the same; Richard Janywey of Hazelbeech juror; Robert Craddoke of Farndon; Simon Maydwell of the same, juror; John Markahm of Oxendon; Simon Petche of Wilbarston juror; Thomas Shaperde of the same; Robert Page of Carlton juror; Nicholas Smyth of Farndon juror; Thomas Blason of Braybrooke juror. A note follows this list.
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30 Hen VIII Desborough, Brampton, Dingley Inquiry, Edward Walker late of Brampton Dingley mason & John Hartyshorne late of Brampton Dingley (horsekeeper) the 21st January gathered (with others unknown) with weapons namely staff, swords ('scuts') and knives, a certain John Peter also called John Brett, at Desburgh, riotous assembly/assault?
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30 Hen VIII Brampton, Dingley Inquiry re Edward Walker, mason, and John Hartyshorn late of Brampton Dingley. Laurence Saunderd armiger
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30 Hen VIII Collyweston King to the county re Arnold Stowte beer brewer, Westminster 12th February.
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30 Hen VIII Collyweston Sessions held at Northampton castle before Thomas Tresham milite, Ed. Knyghtley serjeant at law, Richard Humfrey, William Saunders, Edward Gryffen, John Barnard, Edward Warner & Robert Chauntrelle keepers of the peace. On the oaths of William Pope gent, Ambrose (Walker), R. Atwell, William Symonds, Thomas Blaxston, Peter Dykynson, Maurice Wade, Simon Maidewell, William Godspes Robert Pagge, Wiliam (Heynes), William Garrard & Richard Lucas. Re Arnold Stowte late of Collyweston 'beyrebruer' the 10th November 28 Henry VIII stole a brown bull worth 14 shillings the property of Henry Goodwyn at Laxton and 10th July stole a grey horse worth 20 shillings at Collyweston.
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30 Hen VIII Collyweston, Gretton Sessions held at Northampton castle before Thomas Tresham milite, Ed. Knyghtley serjeant at law, Richard Humfrey, Thomas Cave, William Saunders, Edward Gryffen, John Barnard, Robert Chauntrelle & Edward Warner keepers of the peace. On the oaths of William Aleyn, William Maior, Henry Baldewyn, Edward Leek, Thomas Shortland, John Butlyn, Nicholas Cory, Peter Dykenson, John Roberts, Thomas Warde, Robert Lovell, Henry Sharpe & Thomas Henseman. Re Arnold Stowte of Collyweston berebruer 8th January 28 Hen VIII stole six pigs worth 20 shillings from William Gardener at Gretton?
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31 Hen VIII Lilbourne Inquest held at Lylborn 8th August before John Hewett coroner on the body of an unknown person on the oaths of ___ Coley gent, John Cave, John Roberts, William Warde, Edward Wright, Richard Bryan, Nicholas Watson, Thomas Pall, William Scott, John Clerke, (Simon Scott), __ Clerke, Ambrose Jonys & Henry Flavell. He wa sleeping on a hay cock (a pile of hay) in the fields of Lilbourne when Richard Betylook late of Lylborn labourer out of malice with a 'flyttyngbetyll' of no value attacked the sleeping man stricking him on the head down to the brain and killing him. Betylook had no chattels.
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31 Hen VIII Brixworth, Harrington Inquest held at Brykysworth 10th December before Edmund Perwyche coroner on the body of Thomas Hale on the oaths of John Multon, Richard Pereson, John Martyn, John Launden, William Hykeman, John Kyng, William Yorke, John Bartelett, William Shelton, John ___he, Thomas Roger, John Groby, Roger Penbery. Thomas Hale late of Haryngton husbandman the 12th September about 10am with his cart when he suddenly fell to the ground and the right wheel of the cart went over his right leg. The wheel was worth two shillings.
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31 Hen VIII Loddington Inquest held at Lodyngton 11th October before Edmund Perwyche coroner on the body of Thomas Wodd on the oaths of William Clerke, William Ingram, Roger Deyntyth, John Aswell/Asdell, John Baret, Henry Gyllam, William Wytryng, John Quyns, John Parsons senior, Thomas Hey, John Coke, John (Wathew), John Parsons junior, Robert Creke, Thomas Elmys. Thomas Wod late of Lodyngton husbandman on the 11th October about the hour of 5am left his bed and went to a stable and hanged himself from a beam. His chattels were worth 15 pounds and 11 shillings. Suicide.
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32 Hen VIII Sudborough Inquest held at Sudborough 10th March before Edmund Perwyche coroner on the bodies of Thomas Emery and James Emery on the oaths of William Anthony, Thomas Harys, James Haye, William Long, Thomas Wattes, William Drayghton, Henry Tomlyn, William Selby, John Carter, Gregory Dayle, Robert Saunderson, Nicholas Freman, John Goodsele, Thomas Andrew & Robert Colls. Thomas Emery of Sudborough, labourer, and James his brother, labourer, on the 9th March about 6pm were at a fold called 'a shepfold' in Sudborough when the 'overlyers' fell and crushed them to death. Misfortune.
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32 Hen VIII Desborough Inquest held at Desbrough 8th March before Edmund Perwyche coroner on the body of Helene Wodcoke on the oaths of Roger Tomson, Edmund Sheffeld, William Chapman, John Chapman, Thomas Wymont, Thomas La__e, Robert Warnar, Henry Chapman, John Marston, Thomas Carter, William Webster John Colyn & Thomas Cottesbroke. Helen Woodcoke late of Desbrough, spinster, on the 9th March about the hour of 6pm went to a certain trough also called a swyllyngtrough in the kitchen (quoquina) of John (Brownknave) and willingly drowned herself. She had no chattels. Suicide.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton 12th March before Nicholas Rande & William Wal_er coroners on the body of Margaret Dawme / Dawine widow on the oaths of Thomas Wigley tailor, Richard Rey py___, James Naycolson yeoman, William Slee smith, Nicholas Peverell butcher, William Falconer 'hilyer', John Adams yeoman, Richard Colman milner, Thomas Brafeld weaver, John Benet couper, Thomas Haryson barber, Thomas Lawham smith & William Stanley tailor. On 9th March Margaret in a certain pond in the south quarter in a place called le Augustyne Freers. She had chattels worth 13 shillings and 8 pence held by Ralph Crouchley of Northampton. Suicide.
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32 Hen VIII Yardley Hastings Inquest held at Yardley Hasting 24th January before Thomas Langtre coroenr on the body of John Rychardson alias Lucas on the oaths of Henry Smyth, John Wolston, Robert Knyght, John Baylly, William Estall, Henry Casmore, Thomas Palmar, Thomas Grey, Nicholas Fowen, Henry Lasse, John Walkar, Thomas Dounyng, Geoffrey Bett, John Downnyng & John Gerves. He was ailing and sleeping in bed in the house of John Blout his master when with a knife worth 1 penny he cut his throat? He had a doublet, a jacket and a pair of boots worth 20 pence in the custody of Thomas Langtre coroner. Suicide.
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32 Hen VIII Wappenham Inquest held at Wapnaham the 4th December before Robert Gryffyn coroner on the body of Joan Cawcott daughter of Thomas Cawcott of Wapnaham found drowned at Astewell in water (popularly called) 'the moote'. Jurors: from Helmdon Thomas Shortland, Richard Sawnders, Peter Frenche, William Powndes; From Wappenham; Henry Warde, John Atkins, Thomas Gylberd, Henry Garrett, John Browne; From Syresham William Palmer, John Grene, Thomas Bodyngton, (John Howse); From Radstone Thomas Howse, Henry Carlyn, Thomas Collys; From Weston & Weidon John Grey, John Rychard, Robert Alybon, Thomas Basse. On the 4th November Joan was at the house of Thomas Lovett armiger at Astwell at the water called le moote and drowned, but was found on the 1st December? Suicide.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton, Dingley King to the justices at the gaol at Northampton castle greetings. Thomas (Damme) gent a felon and murderer, Westminster 9th October.
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32 Hen VIII Dingley Delivery to the gaol at Northampton castle before Humphrey Conyngesby milite & John Jenour justice. Thomas Damme/Damine late of Dyngley husbandman in gaol, with weapons namely swords, staffs and knives he assualted William Bretfeld at Dyngley and killed him. The jury finds him not guilty and he is acquitted.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton King to Edward Mountagu, William Parre, William Newenham, Thomas Griffen, Thomas Tresham, Edward Saunders serjeant at law, Edmund Knyghtley, Richard Catesbye, Thomas Brudenell & John Hasylwood.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton castle 5th October before Edward Mountagu and others justices on the oaths of Gilbert Pekeryng of Titchmarsh gent, John Co__ of Thrapston gent, Robert Aturbery of Chapel ___ gent, Henry Wryght of Watford, Thomas Blesse of Daventry, John Pyt__ of Mears Ashby, Robert Lovell of Guilsborough, Thomas Wade of Clipstone, Richard Ja___ of Hazelbeech, John ____, Robert Tebott of Holcot, Richard Carvyll of Harlestone, H. Abbott of Denford jurors.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Re William Kylner late of Northampton shoemaker the 17th September stole a grey horse worth 5 shillings the property of Henry Lylford at Northampton? See below.
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32 Hen VIII Daventry, Clapton Re Robert Modwen late of Daventy labourer in the service of William Clapton of Clapton in Warwickshire armiger the 26th September stole a brown gelding bay worth 5 pounds the property of William Clapton? See below.
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32 Hen VIII Desborough, Thorpe Malsor, Alcestor Re Robert Moll of Alsetor in Warwickshire, tinker, and (Milicent Bull) of Desborough spinster, William Bylton at Thorpe Malsor, Marian Walche at Thorpe Malsor, Robert Moll killed Marian with a knife, William Bylton husbandman knew Robert and Millicent were felons and murderers and assisted them? See below.
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32 Hen VIII 5th October before Edward Mountagu and others at Northampton castle came the aforesaid Robert Moll & Milicent Bull, Robert Modwyn & William Kylmer in the custody of the sheriff. Various pleadings of not guilty. Robert Moll and Milicent Bull are guilty and have no chattels. Robert Modwyn is guilty and has no chattels. Robert, Milicent and Robert are found guilty and are to be hanged. William Kylmer is also guilty and is to be hanged. Milicent says that she is pregnant and so she is to be examined by ladies of the town of Northampton.
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32 Hen VIII Panel re Milicant Bull, Robert Modwen & Robert (Moll); Roger Knowles of Cold Ashby, William Stallworth of Daventry, Robert Lynnel of Weedon, Robrt Pykering of Isham, Edward Nyxson of Rothwell, William Symons of Brigstock, John Shelton of East Haddon, John Shelton of Little Billing, Thomas Gardyner of Guilsborough, John Smart of Grendon, Nicholas Walker of Easton Maudit, William Aleyn of Brampton, Thomas Pynkard of Towcester, Daniel Rand of Brackley, George Chalaker of Long Buckby, Richard Landon of Brixworth, John Molton of Brixworth, William Hull of Doddington.
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32 Hen VIII List of jurors but the heading is obscured. John Peyck of Wellingborough, Richard Jauna of Hazelbeech, Edwrad Leke of Litchborough, Samson Smyth of Northampton, Richard (Par) of the same, John Randall of the same, Thomas Wells of Boughton, Daniel Rand of Brackley, Henry Burden of (Rothwell), John North of the same, Jacob Caye of the same, Richard Breybroke of the same, Henry Abbott of Denford.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Memorandum 20th August that William Walger of Northampton (barber), Edmund Kenwelmersh of the same, mercer, William Boys of Dallington husbandman & William Yoman of Duston husbandman came before Edward Mountagu justice. William Harryett also called William Nowle of St James End, yeoman.
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32 Hen VIII King to the sheriff greeting. Re Milicent Bull late of Deseborough spinster, John Lane.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Panel to inquire of the pregancy of Milicent Bull: Isabell (Pertenall) of Northampton spinster, Margaret Hyll of Northampton wife, Margaret Mason of Northampton spinster, Alice Bartram of Northampton spinster, Alice Honyley of Northampton spinster, Elynna Wylson of Northampton spinster, Joan Abbey of Northampton spinster, Katherine Chaundeler of Northampton spinster, Agnes Bradshaw of Northampton spinster, Joan Cromocke of Northampton spinster, Agnes Baker of Northampton spinster, Alice Pate of Northampton spinster (this name is crossed out), Joan Rawson of Northampton spinster who say on oath that the aforesaid Milicent is pregant.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Inquiry re William Kylner late of Northampton, shoemaker, 17th September re stealing grey horse worth 5 shillings the property of Henry Lilford at Northampton
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32 Hen VIII Clapton Warwickshire, Daventry Inquiry re Robert Modwen late of Daventry labourer in the service of William Clopton of Clapton in county Warwick, knight, the 26th September re stealing a brown bay gelding worth 5 pounds the property of William Clapton
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32 Hen VIII Thorpe Malsor, Desborough, Alcester Inquiry re Robert Moll of Alsetor in Warwickshire tinker and Milicent Bull late of Desborow spinster 17th March 31 Hen VIII, the house of William Bylton at Thorpe Malsor burgled Marian Welche at Thorp Malsor and with malice aforethought Robert Moll with a knife worth 1 penny struck Marian on the head and Milicent with a 'pugione' worth 4 pence struck Marian Walshe who later died. William Bylton late of Thorpe Malsor husbandman knew they were felons and murderers and assisted them. On dores: true bill.
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32 Hen VIII Panel to inquire (into the aforesaid bill): Gilbert Pekeryng of Titchmarsh gent, John Cox of Thrapston gent, Robert Aturbery of Chapel Brampton gent, Henry Burdon of Rothwell, Symon Henseman of Doddington, Robert Kynght of Holdenby, John Shyllton of East Haddon, Richard Watts of the same, Simon Smyth of Brockhall, Thomas Smyth of the same, Henry Wryght of Watford, Thomas Blesse of Daventry, William Jenyway of Ravensthorpe, John Henman of the same, John Pyttman of Mears Ashby, Robert Lovell of Guilsborough, John Lucas of Hollowell, Thomas Wade of Clipston, Richard Jaunaya of Hazelbeech, John Wapell of Hazelbeech, Robert Tebott of Holcot, Richrd Carvell of Harlestone, Henry Abbott of Denford.
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32 Hen VIII Northampton Names of persons in Northampton gaol as follow:
William Sale late of Harlestone cleric
Blisworth Thomas Dove late of Blisworth husbandman
Blisworth John Huett late of Blisworth yeoman (this entry is crossed out)
Litchborough Thoms Bagatt late of Litchborough labourer on suspicion of felony
Thorpe Malsor Robert Mayle late of Thorpmallersworth labourer captured at Rothwell on suspicion of murder (the same as Robert Moll above)
Thorpe Malsor William Belton of Thorpmallersworth captured at Rothwell for the same reason
Desborough Milicent Bull late of Desborough spynster captured at Rothwell for the same reason
Dover Robert Smyth late of Dover in Kent captured at Towcester
Isham Agnes Vale late of Isham labourer captured on suspicion of murder
Strixton Joan Palmer late of Strixton labourer captured on suspicion of felony
Daventry John Burn/er late of Daventry glover captured on suspicion of felony
Clapton Warwickshire Robert Goodwyn late of Clapton (in county Warwick) labourer captured at Desborough
(Robert Warren) late of ___cote in county Oxford labourer captured at (Milton)
Alcester (William Kylmer late of Alcester in county Warwick labourer captured at Northampton). This entry is crossed out.
Everdon (____ Blackshawe late of Everdon labourer) on suspicion of felony. This enty is crossed out.
Hardingstone ? John Burnell of Ardyngston in county Northampton husbandman on suspicion of felony.
Northampton Ambrose Walker late of Northampton innholder
Helmdon Robert Cooke of Helmdon cleric
St James End William Harryatt ____ late of Saint James End yeoman
Isham Richard Lynaker cleric vicar of the church of Isham captured on suspicion of murder
Boughton ? John Randall late of (Bucketon) labourer
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King to Edward Mountagu, William Parre, William Newenham, Thomas Griffen, Thomas Tresham, Edward Saunders serjeant at law, Edmund Knyghtley, Richard Catesbye, Thomas Brudenell & John Hasylwood.
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31 Hen VIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton before John Bugby, John Mole ___ & ___ coroners on the body of Alice ____ on the oaths of John Ingram yeoman, Richard Scott yeoman, William Stanley tailor, William Jakson tailor, William To__all (apothecary), Geoffrey ___, ___ Bors_y corniser, John Yats corniser, Robert Flewet, Stephen Lapaye & Richard Rods draper. (In a place called le Gutts she put a halter worth a half penny around her neck and hanged herself). She had no chattels. Suicide. Membrane partly discoloured.
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31 Hen VIIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton before John Bugby, John Mole, Nicholas Rande & William W___ coroners on the body of Thomas Newbery on the oaths of Oliver Page furier, Thomas Mason tailor, Richrd Cutbert weaver, John Randall corniser, William Smythe tanner, Ed. Myles corniser, Robert Mawdley, ___ Smales milner & Thomas Page tanner. Andrew Flavell late of Northampton at water called 'le old hay'. Suicide.
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30 Hen VIII Blakesley, Woodend Inquest held at Blakysley 18th April before Robert Gryffyn coroner on the body of George Marche on the oaths of Richard Wykys, Thomas Wareyke, Richard Tayler, Nicholas Harrys, Thomas Adams, Thomas Cauwell, William Marryet, Thomas Crosse, William Lecfeld, William Blabe, John Hechecoke, Henry Adkyns & Nicholas Hoggys. On the 16th April about 5am he left his house in Wodyn and in the orchard of Ambrose Clarke with a knife worth 1 penny struck himself in the chest and drowned himself in a pond in the orchard? His chattels were worth 20 pounds. Suicide.
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31 Hen VIII Hannington Inquest held at Hannyngton 10th June before Edmund Perwyche coroner on the body of Joan Ricarde late wife of Simon Richarde on the oaths of William Freman, Thomas Ladd, William Pell, John Booke, John (Dod__e), Alexander Hyll, John Clerke, Robert Shelton, Edwin Mannyng, Robert Mott, Robert Teybott & Robert Campyan. On the same day about the hour of 3am Joan left the bed of Simon Ricarde and went to a stream in a close called 'le parke' in Hannyngton and willingly drowned herself. Suicide.
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31 Hen VIII Northampton, Easton Maudit ? Sessions of the peace held at Northampton castle before Thomas Brokesby, Edward Warner, Thomas Cave, Edward Saunders, Robert Chauntrell & Francis Morgan keepers of the peace on the oaths of William Robyns, John Marcaunt, Thomas Humfrey, William Bateman, William Symonds, William Clerke, William Aleyn, Thomas Wellys, Robert Atwell, Maurice Wade, Henry Burdon, Thomas House, Thomas Pell & John Bett. Re James Thayne of Eston, chaplain, the 6th July 30 Hen VIII at Eston, Richard Johnson, said these words in English "that the ___our and the Frenche king kyssing the Bishop of Rome's fete did but thir dueties". John Lynell cleric vicar of Eston the 1st December 30 Hen VIII at Eston in the church. James Thayne falsely and maliciously... John Lynell said there and then these words in English "Well well master vicar be not to hasty for this wyll come home ageyn and go no further then ye may call back agayne".
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31 Hen VIII Weldon Inquest held at Weldon 27th August before Edward Mountagu 'milite capital', Richard Humfry & John Lane armiger keepers of the peace on the oaths of Thomas Power of Oundle, Peter Dobbes of the same, Robert Thurlby of Pilton, John Lambard of Islip, William Bull of Pytchley, Robert Ladd of Cransley, John Barton of Brigstock, Robert Flecton of Kettering, John Moreton of Oundle, William Pykryng, Edward Chapman, of Wadenhoe, Hugh Fowler of Benifield & William Johnson of the same say this is a true bill.
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31 Hen VIII Cotterstock Inquiry for the king re Nicholas Walker of Brampton Dingley yeoman, Richard Baylly of the same, yeoman, Humphey Goram of Glapthorn husbandman, Thomas Irelond of the same labourer, Guy Desborough of the same ropemaker & Agnes wife of Simon Desborough of the same ropemaker and Alice wife of Thomas Clark of the same labourer, Thomas Jaxson of the same place labourer, Margery wife of John Foster of the same place labourer, (Margery) wife of James Foster of the same place labourer, Edmund Desborough of Cotterstock labourer and Agnes wife of Henry Clerk of the same place labourer, Thomas Awylleys of the same place labourer, Elizabeth Jenkynson wife of William Jenkynson of the same place carpenter & Robert Fermer of Tansor husbandman rioters and evil-doers the 12 August 31 Hen VIII with arms such as sticks, swords and knives gathered at Cotherstok in a place called the hallcrofte by order of Simon Norwych of Brampton Dingley and cut 12 carucates of grain and corn of John Gray & Richard Palladye? On dorse, true bill.
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31 Hen VIII Glapthorn, Cotterstock, Tansor, Brampton, Dingley Inquiry for the king re Anthony Brudenell of Glapthorn gent, Simon Malory of Brampton Dingley gent, Richard Baylly of Brampton Dingley yeoman, Humphrey Goram of Glapthorn husbandman & Agnes Goram of Glapthorn wife of Humphrey, William Desborough of Glapthorn husbandman, Guy Desborough of Glapthorn ropemaker & Agnes Desborough of Glapthorn wife of Guy, Simon Desborough of Glapthorn ropemaker & Alice Desborough wife of Simon, John Harryson of Glapthorn labourer, Richard Penne of Glapthorn labourer, Robert Gregory of Glapthorn husbandman, Elizabeth Gregory wife of Robert, Thomas Tonwell of Glapthorn labourer and Agnes his wife, William (Wohe) of Glapthorn labourer, Thomas Jackson of Glapthorn labourer, John Clerke of Glapthrone carpenter, James Foster of Glapthorn labourer & Joan Foster his wife, Hugh Nyttyngale of Glapthorne labourer, Thomas Clerke of Glapthron labourer, William Southewell of Glapthorn labourer, John Foster of G. labourer & Margery Foster his wife, Robert Wise of G. labourer, Joan Lawe of G. spinster, Henry Bannester of G. labourer, Thomas Iselond of G. labourer, Edmund Desborough of Cotterstock labourer & Agnes his wife, Henry Clarke of C. labourer & Agnes his wife, Elizabeth Jenkynson of C. wife of William Jenkynson of C. carpenter, Thomas Awylley of C. labourer, Robert Lamsede of C. labourer, Martin Clerke of C. husbandman, Maurice Goram of Tansor labourer and others unknown 6th August 31 Henry VIII with swords, sticks, knives, sythes and pitchforks on the order of Simon Norwyche of Brampton Dingley, 20 acres of arable at Cotterstock belonging to John Cray and Richard Palladye were cut? On dorse, true bill.
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31 Hen VIII Weldon King to the sheriff greeting. Edward Mountague, Richard Humfrey armiger and John Lane armiger keepers of the peace, Weldon the 27th August.
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Heading obscured but is a list of panel members and jurors. Henry ___ of Burton gent, (Richard Cooke) of Oundle gent, (John Co__) of Thrapston gent, Richard Moreton of Oundle gent, (Thomas Frankleyn) of Oundle, (Thomas Power) of Oundle, (Peter) Dobbes of Oundle, (Robert) Thurlbye of Pilton, Gilbert Pykryng of Titchmarsh, John Lambard of (Islip), William Wollaston of Slipton, George (Rood) of Wollaston, Richard Goodwyn of Irchester, Richard Fysshe of Irchester, Thomas Aleyn of Great Harrowden, William Bull of Pytchley, Robert Ladd of Cransley, William Templer of Laxton, William Drury of Kettering, Robert Byfyld of Brigstock, John ___on of Brigstock, ___ of Kettering, (John Moreton) of Oundle, (William Pykryng) of [blank], ____ Chapman of Wadenhoe, (Hugh Fowler) of Benefield, William Johnson of Benefield, ____ of Benefield
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33 Hen VIII Doddington Inquest held at Dodyngton possibly in Northamptonshire but could be elsewhere on the accidental drowning of Margaret Slade aged 12.
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33 Hen VIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton the last day of May before John Mole & William Walys coroners on the body of William Benett on the oaths of Thomas Gayton sharman, John (Tawe) corviser, Nicholas Boswell baker, William Falkoner hilier, Thomas Haryson tailor, Thomas Falkener 'capper', Thomas Alwarde tailor, Ralph Rassyngton baker, William Stanley tailor, Thomas Wygley tailor, William Gybson tailor & John Latymer dyer. On 20th May Wm Benett assaulted Thomas Ledham of Northampton smith with a staff who in his defence killed William? Thomas Ledham has no goods or land?
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33 Hen VIII Duston, Kislingbury Inquest held at Duston 1st June before Thomas Langtre on the body of Richard Constable on the oaths of Henry Palmer, John Wylls, Thomas Palmer, Thomas Laughton, Richard Anstye, John Gylls, Thomas Cowper, William Boys, William Knyght, John Knyght, John Richardson, William Robyns, John A Howe, Thomas Catman & Robert Waryn. Richard Constable was carting lead and argued with John Caswell of Kislingbury. Caswell was knocked to the ground but rose and struck Constable under the left ear with a small piece of wood called a (lever)? Caswell has no land but chattels worth 15 pounds now in the hands of Willam Newenham militis.
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33 Hen VIII Warkworth, Chetwode Inquest held at Warkworth 1st August before Thomas Stuttesbury on the body of Robert Wyld on the oaths of Hugh Tayllor, John Baylly, Thomas Ward, Richard Williams, John Meryvalle, William Shenley, Henry Bolton, Nicholas Wylls, Thomas Pygot, William Myller, John Abbot, John Newman, William Pinkere, Thomas Bland & William Wyng. On the last day of June he was driving a cart with 4 mares at or going to/from a wood called Chetwod in Buckinghamshire and (the load fell) and was struck by a piece of timber on the belly and crushed him? He lived to the 10th July. The cart and horses were worth 40 shillings and are in the custody of Nicholas Odhylle of Warkworth.
KB9/550, m. 117
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33 Hen VIII Everdon ? Inques held at Everton (Ev'ton) 8th June before Thomas Stuttesbury coroner on the body of Robert Kyrby on the oaths of Richard Colls, Richard Baylly, John Dalton, John Clerke, John Savage, Thomas Haryett, Anthony Cok/Coks, Richard Buckly, Clement Buckly, Richard Leson, John Frylle & Richard Blakshawe. On 6th June Robert fell from a horse while drunk and broke his neck. The horse was worth 40 shillings and is in the custody of Ed. Newnham of Ev'ton gentleman.
KB9/550, m. 138
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33 Hen VIII Northampton Inquest held at Northampton castle before Walter Luke, William Whorwod, Edward Saunders serjeant at law & Edward Gryffyn justice. On the oaths of John Shukborowe gentleman, Thomas Pell of Winwick, William Cutler of Harpole, John Butlyn of Hollowell, Richrd Else of Kingsthorpe, Richard Broke of the same, John Congerton of Bowden, Thomas Blayston of Braybrooke, Simon Maidwell of Fardon, Richard Jaunay of Hazelbeech, John Bete of Weston, John Houghton of Sywell, John Smart of Grendon, Thomas Petet of Grendon & Robert Atwell of Barton who say the attached bill is a true bill?
KB9/550, m. 139
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33 Hen VIII Collingtee Inquiry re Anthony Wood of Collingtree, gent, William Grace of the same servyngman, Henry Carvell of the same, husbandman, John Wodhills of the same, husbandman, John Toby of the same, servyngman, Robert (Davy) of Moulton, husbandman, Henry Carter of the same, husbandman & Thomas Herberd of the same, husbandman. On the last day of June 33 Henry VIII with sythes, pitchforks (and daggers) assembled and (broke down) the grass of John Damport worth 4 pounds (possibly 104 pounds) and mistreated him in a warlike manner. On dorse; true bill.