| Description | 1. Panel for Crownmote court.
2. Indictment that Anne [illegible] of Chester, spinster, on 20? Oct. 1573 in Chester stole [illegible] valued at 10d. belonging to Anne Trafford of Chester, widow.
Billa vera.
3. Indictment that Richard Rees of Chester, weaver, on 7 November 1573 in Chester broke into the house of William Smith of Chester, glover, and stole nine sheep skins valued at 6s. belonging to the said Willaim Smith, and that Thomas Hughson of Chester, glover, on the same day, knowing of this theft, aided and helped the said Richard.
Billa vera.
4. Indictment that Richard Stopforde of Eccleston, co. Lancaster, yeoman, on 28 Oct. 1573 in Chester, stole 6 silver spoons, the price of each one being 6s., belonging to George Mynshull of Ricrofte, Cheshire, yeoman.
Billa vera.
5. 6 Dec. 1573
Sessions: Precept witnessed by Richard Dutton, Mayor, to the Sheriffs to summon a jury of 24 men and other officers on Friday [18] Dec. 1573.
Endorsed: executed by Sheriffs William Massie and Paul Chauntrell.
6. List of officers and panel. Richard Dutton, Mayor.
7. [missing] 1573
Presentment by William Wall of John Fyton and Elizabeth Weston because they refused to allow the said William Wall and Thomas ?Bildon, his bailiff, to levy distress on two shops and lands in Bridgestreet, occupied by the said John and Elizabeth, for which the rent was owing to the said William Wall.
Billa vera.
8. 18 Dec. 1573
Presentment by the Sheriffs of David Montford, the elder, for receiving goods, belonging to strangers brought into the town to be sold, into his cellars, and not taking these goods to the Commonhall and paying stallage, contrary to the orders of the city.
Billa vera.
9. Indictment that John Davenport of Chester, gentleman., Peter ? Philkyn of Tattenhall, Cheshire, [missing] and Nicholas Barker of Chester, yeoman, with others unknown, on 21 Nov. 1573 forcibly entered and ejected John Glyn of Chester [missing] from his free tenement in Chester, and that he has been kept from his tenement from 21 Nov. to the day of this indictment, contrary to the statute of 8 Henry VI.
Billa vera.
10. Constables presentments for St. Olave's ward.
11. Constables presentments for St. John's ward.
12. Constables presentments for Northgate ward.
13. Constables presentments for St. Bridget's ward, including the presentment of William Aldersey, alderman, for leaving timber lying in Commonhall Lane, in Bridge Street, 'at his seller doore, and also a tree 'lying in the Roo at Lys dorre'.
14. Constables presentments for St. Giles's ward.
15. Constables presentments for St. Michael's ward.
16. Constables presentments for Eastgate ward.
17. Constables presentments for St. Martin's ward, including the presentment of Mr. Burges for diverting water from his beer-house contrary to the right watercourse so that the road at 'Saynt Martens asshe' is so foul and dangerous that neither horses or carts can pass without danger.
18. Constables presentments for St. Oswald's ward.
19. Constables presentments for Trinity Ward.
20. Constables presentments for St. Thomas's ward.
21. [12] July 1574
Crownmote: Precept witnessed by Richard Button, esq., Mayor, to the Sheriffs for the delivery of Northgate Gaol, and to summon a jury of 24 men on Monday 23 Aug. 1574
Endorsed: executed by Sheriffs as in f.5.
22. Panel for Crownmote court.
23. Panel for Crownmote court in case against John Moores and Gilbert Rawlinson, prisoners.
24. Indictment that David Calladyne of Chester, yeoman, on 14 Oct. 1573 in Chester broke into the house of John Norbury of Chester, esq., and stole a cloak, price 40s. belonging to the said John.
Billa vera.
25. Indictment that Margaret Coock of Chester, spinster, on 22 Dec. 1573 in Chester broke into the house of William Stiles and stole 2 pieces of woollen cloth containing 3 yards, price 2s. per yard, belonging to the said William Stiles, and that Anna Marshall of Chester, spinster, and Joan Smith of Chester, spinster, on the same day, knowing of this theft, helped the said Margaret.
Billa vera.
26. Indictment that Agnes Verlye Willin of Quene Hope, co. Flint, widow, on 20 March 1573/4 in Chester cut with a knife, price 1/2d., a purse containing 5s. 6d. belonging to Ellen Busshell of Burton, Cheshire.
Billa vera.
27. Indictment that John Moores of Bowden, Cheshire, on 7 July 1572 in Chester stole a grey horse, price £4, belonging to Thomas Forman of Newwark on Trent, co. Nottingham, butcher.
Billa vera.
28. Indictment that Gilbert Rawlinson of Chester, yeoman, on 7 July 1572 in Chester stole a grey gelding, price £4, belonging to Thomas [Forman] of Newwark on Trent, co. Nottingham, butcher.
Billa vera.
29. Indictment that Robert Darwall of Chester, glover, on 20 July 1574 in Chester assaulted and raped Elizabeth Caldey.
Billa vera.
30. Indictment that Ludovic ap Howell of ?Sputlie, co. Denbigh, yeoman, on 11 September 1574 in Chester cut with a knife, price ½d., a purse containing 7s. 3d. belonging to Lucy Hatton of Chester, spinster.
Billa vera.
31. 1 April 1574
Examination of Margaret Cooke, late servant to William Stiles, mercer, concerning the theft of cloth from the said William as in £. 25., to which the said Margaret confessed.
32. 1 April 1574
Examination of Alice Bolton, widow, concerning the same.
33. 1 April 1574
Examination of Joan Smith, spinster, concerning the same.
34. Letter from William Massye concerning [Agnes Verlye Willin] accused of the theft of a purse as in £26, 'I think if she be well e[xamined] she will utter more Falshood by her self .....'
35. 1 April 1574
Examination of Agnes Verly Willin concerning the theft of a purse as in 26.
36. 20 March 1573/4
Examination of Ellen Busshell, wife of John Busshell of Burton in Wirrill [Wirral] before John Cowper and Thomas Greene, aldermen and justices of the Peace concerning the theft of a purse as in 26.
37. Examination of Gilbert Rawlinson concerning the theft of a horse as in 28.
38. 14 Dec. 1573
Crownmote: Precept, witnessed by Richard Dutton, esq., Mayor, to the Sheriffs for the delivery of Northgate Gaol, and to summon a jury of 24 men on 25 January 1573/4.
Endorsed: executed by Sheriffs as in 5.
39. Indictment that Thomas Mohory of Chester, labourer, on ?14 ?Oct. ?1573 in Chester broke into the house of John [illegible] of Chester, gentleman., and stole a cloak price 40s.
Billa vera.
40. Indictment that Philip Thomas of ?Longtowne, co. 'Harford', [Longton, co. Hereford] yeoman, on 19 Sept. 1573 in Chester cut with a knife worth ½d. a purse belonging to Katherine wife of Robert Caterowe of Chester, wright, containing 3s.
Billa vera. Memorandum that Philip Thomas was dead.
41. Panel for Crownmote court.
42. Panel for Crownmote court.
43. Indictment that Thomas Breues of Handbridge, Chester, shoemaker, on 1 Dec. 1572 in Chester at about 8 p.m. stole a sheep, price 3s., belonging to Richard Hasellwall.
Endorsed: Billa vera.
44. 2 Nov. 1572
Crownmote: Precept, witnessed by Richard Dutton, esq., Mayor, to the Sheriffs for the delivery of Northgate Gaol, and to summon a jury of 24 men on Monday 14 Dec. 1574.
Endorsed: executed by Sheriffs as in 5.
45. [2 Dec 1572]
Examination of Thomas Breues concerning the theft of a sheep as in 43.
Badly damaged, parts missing and illegible.
46. Indictment that John Sande of Hull, Cheshire, yeoman, on 10 Nov. 1572 in Chester stole a doublet, price 12d., and one pair of hose, price 10d., belonging to Thomas Browne.
Endorsed: Billa vera.
47-8. ?20 Dec. 1572
Examination of John Sandes concerning the theft of a doublet and hose as in 46.
Damaged and parts missing.
49. Indictment that Charles ?Sowerfeld of [illegible] in --dale, yeoman, on 12 June, 1573 in Chester broke into the house of Robert Brerewood of Chester, glover, in Castle Lane and stole a book, price 10d.
Billa vera.
50. List of officers and panel. William Dutton, Mayor.
51-3. Fragments of indictments.
54. 30 June 1574
Examination of John Atkinson, prisoner of the Castle of [Chester] concerning the behaviour of two women, one called Elizabeth Calvert, now the wife of George Wilson, then in the Northgate gaol. Describes the stealing of purses and other goods on fair days, and of attempts to bribe him to keep silent.
Damaged and incomplete.
55. Examination of Elizabeth Wilson, concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
56. [26 June 1574]
Examination of Arthur ?Curteney, concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
57. Examination of [-------] relating to John Atkinson, concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
58. Examination of Antony Hodgson of Preston concerning John Atkinson and the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
59. Examinations of John Boteman servant to ?Lord Montegle and Charles Woodward concerning John Atkinson and the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
60. [-] July 1574
Presentment by the Crown on behalf of Thomas Richardson, serjeant-at-law of John Clerk of Chester, gentleman., for an assault on the said Thomas Richardson in Chester on 2 June 1574 when being arrested and attached by the said Thomas to keep the peace towards John Annon ?glazier.
Billa vera.
61. Presentment headed 'presented for wanting of ?grats'.
List of names with the words 'no grat' opposite each one. With memorandum 'The names of carters for receyving extraordinary duties and fees for theyr......'
Billa vera.
62. Constables presentments for St. Johns ward.
63. Constables presentments for Trinity ward.
64. Constables presentments for St. Giles ward.
65. Constables presentments for Handbridge ward.
66. Constables presentments for St. Oswald's ward.
67. Constables presentments for St. Olave's ward.
68. Constables presentments for Northgate ward.
69. Constables presentments for Eastgate Street ward.
70. Constables presentments for Mr. Coupers ward [St. Michael's].
71. Constables presentments for St. Thomas ward.
72. Constables presentments for St. Martin's ward.
73. 5 July 1574
Constables presentments for St. Bridget's ward.
74. Memorandum by William Sotherne and Thomas ?Farror, toll takers for cattle sold at Warrington, Lancs., on Wednesday 19 May 1574, that on that day Thomas Mathewe of Chester came to them and paid 2d. for a ?dun coloured mare in foal, with a black tail and a black mane,.... bought in the open market ?from the servant of Mr. Morgan ap ?Darcy of Clan ?Sayntfrud' [Llansantffraid ym Mechain] co. Montgomery. Memorandum witnessed by Thomas Grice, bailiff of Warrington and John Lister, steward of the court of Warrington.
75. 27 May 1574
Examination of Thomas Mathew concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
76. Examination of Richard Smith alias Cook of Handbridge concerning the same.
77. 17 April 1574
Examination of Alice ?Wollerhed concerning certain words spoken by Nicholas Cole concerning his quarrel at Candlemas with John Hanky, alderman, at Huntington relating to the escape of prisoners from the Northgate.
Damaged and partially illegible.
78. Examination of Joan Ball wife of John Ball, smith, John Hampton and Elizabeth ?Hodgg alias Ledbeater, concerning the proposed marriage of Nicholas Cole to Elizabeth Oks.
79. Examination of Nicholas Cole concerning the same.
80. Examination of Henry Jones, sadler, concerning an affray between Randle Jewel and Cotgreve at the Gorst Stackes.
81. 10 April 1574
Examination of Jasper Gillam concerning the same.
82. Examination of Thomas Warmynga[m], sadler, concerning the same, Damaged and incomplete.
83. Examination of Thomas Bavand, tanner, concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
84. 15 May 1574
Examination of Dorques Coock concerning visits to her mother's house by John Ramesden and Richard Veale since her last visit to Chester. Also examination of Richard Veale concerning the same.
Damaged and incomplete.
85. 2 April 1574
Examination of Samson David, surgeon, concerning the eating of pigs flesh during Lent.
86. Petition of Richard Foxley of Hanbrydge against his assessment of 2d. a month for the poor, and offering to pay 1d. a month.
Also petition of Thomas Halle 'a lame pore man and aged' against his assessment of 1d. a month.
87. Petition of Richard Lorenson of the parish of St. Mary against the increase of his assessment for the poor from ¼d. to ½d. a month, and offering to pay ¼d. a week as formerly.
88. Petition of George Tayler against his assessment of 1d. a week for the poor, as he believes others of better means pay less, and on account of his age. Offers to pay ½d. a week as formerly.
89. Petition of Lawrence Rolenson against he increase of his assessment for the poor from 1d. to 2d. a month. States that he has no farm or tenement as held by John Holt or Willam Sproson, farmers, who only pay 1d. a month. Says he has kept a boy to his sons for 6 years and also the cost of his children, as well as a 'litell wenche' of his brother's.
90. Petition of Richard Haswell against the increase in his assessment for the poor from 1d. to 2d. a month, and says that husbandmen pay no more than 1d. a month.
91. Petition of Thomas Browne of Saltney syd, yeoman, against the increase in his assessment for the poor from 4d. to 8d. a month. Also from William Ketell against the increase in his assessment from 2d. to 4d. a month, and the petition of John ?Tusloe against the increase in his assessment from 1d. to ?2d. a month.
Partially illegible.
92. Petition of Richard Muchell against his assessment for the poor of 4d. a month and offering to pay 2d.
93. 5 July 1574
'The names of those in St. Giles ward which refuse to pay to the poore according as they ar assessed'. |