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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Cristopher Lattamore v. William Carter, Clement Hardy and William Lambert. For not coming to fish at his stage, according to agreement, plaintiff having provided for it.
Corporall Andrus acknowledged judgment in favor of Mr. Wil- liam Browne before Major-General Denyson and Major Hathorne .*
Thomas Looke acknowledged judgment in favor of Mr. John Gedney, before Major-Generall Denyson and Maj. Will. Hathorne.t
Writ : William Nick v. Emanuell Clark; for molestation in clos- ing his ground ; dated, Nov. 16, 1659 ; signed by Francis Johnson,# for the court; and served by Tho. Pittman,; constable of Marble- head, by attachment of house and ground.
Writ : Capt. Thomas Allen v. Walter Taylor ; for unjust molesta- tion ; dated, 18 : 9 : 1659 ; signed by Hillyard Veren, t for the court ; and served by Samuel Archard, t marshal of Salem.
Writ : William Nick v. Edmund Nicolson ; for molestation, in the closing of his land; dated, 16: 9: 1659; signed by Francis Johnson, ¿ for the court ; and served by Thomas Pittman,¿ constable of Marblehead.
Writ: Walter Tayler v. Captayne Tho. Allen; slander, calling plaintiff and plaintiff's wife vile names, etc .; dated, 21: 9: 1659; signed by Hillyard Veren, # for the court; and served by Samuel Archard, jr., deputy marshal of Salem.
Writ : William Carter v. Nicolas Caly, fisherman ; for refusing to perform a fishing voyage, according to agreement ; dated, 13: 9: 1659; signed by Hillyard Veren,¿ for the court; and served by Samuel Archard, ¿ marshal of Salem. William Browne of Salem, surety.
Writ : Walter Tayler v. Mr. Allen, master of ship Thriver ; for battery, abusing and cruelly beating him; dated, 9: 9 : 1659; signed by Hillard Veren,# for the court; and served by Samuel Archard, jr., ¿ deputy marshal of Salem. John Croad, surety.
*Writ : Mr. William Brown of Salem v. John Andrews ; debt due to plaintiff and Georg Corwin ; dated, 15 : 9 : 1659 ; signed by Hill- yard Veren, # for the court ; and served by Edward Browne, ; marshal of Ipswich, by attachment of house and land.
tWrit : John West v. Corp. John Andrews ; debt; forfeiture of bond, not appearing before Major-General Denison ; dated, Nov. 19, 1659; signed by Robert Lord, # for the court; and served by Edward Browne, į marshal.
Writ : Thomas Bishop v. John Chote; debt; dated, 23 : 9: 1659 ; signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court; and served by Edward Browne, ¿ marshal, by attachment of wheat and Indian corn.
Writ: Mr. Edmond Batters v. Gabrill Collens ; debt; dated, Oct. 17, 1659 ; signed by Hillyard Veren,# for the court; not re- turned. Addressed to constable of Marblehead.
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RECORDS AND FILES
1659]
John Norman v. Henry Bayly and Thomas Tuck. Trespass. For taking away and detaining "boards, Gice & Sleepers." With_ drawn .*
Henry Harrod v. Mr. Walter Price. Debt. For withholding pay for 10 1-2 quintals of fish which he received of William Nick Withdrawn.t
Writ : Mr. John Gedney v. Humphry Griffin; debt ; dated, 21 : 9 : 1659 ; signed by Hillyard Veren,; for the court; and served by Edward Browne,# marshal.
*Writ : John Norman v. Henry Bayly and Thomas Tucke; for taking away and detaining boards ; dated, 19: 9: 1659; signed by Hillyard Veren,; for the court; and served by John Archard,; deputy marshal.
Writ : John Roads v. Richard Woodus ; for taking away a parcel of fish ; dated, 22 : 9: 1659; signed by Jonath. Negus,; for the court ; and served by Rich. Wayte,¿ constable of Suffolk.
+Writ, dated, 19: 9 : 1659, signed by Hillyard Veren,¿ for the court, and served by Samuel Archard,# marshal of Salem.
Writ : William Story v. Shoreborne Willson and John Smith ; debt ; dated, Oct. 24, 1659; signed by Robert Lord,¿ for the court ; and served by Edward Browne,¿ marshal of Ipswich.
Writ : Thomas Bishop v. Samuell Ingalls ; debt, by a bill as- signed by Job Bishop to Thomas Bishop, etc. ; dated, 23 : 9 : 1659 ; signed by Rob. Lord,# for the court; and served by Edward Browne, t marshal, who attached a bill due from Daniell Davisson.
Writ : John West v. Mordicha Larckum; for not delivering a heifer and cow ; dated, 9 : 9: 1659 ; signed by Robert Lord,; for the court; and served by Edward Browne, # marshal.
Writ : John Gedney v. John Fuller of Ipswich ; debt ; dated, 21 : 9 : 1659 ; signed by Hillyard Veren,¿ for the court ; and served by Edward Browne, ¿ marshal.
Writ : Shoreborne Willson v. William Duglus ; for not performing covenant of indenture in money, clothes and tools ; dated, Oct. 1, 1659 ; signed by Robert Lord, ; for the court ; and served by Edward Browne,¿ marshal, by attachment of estate of Wm. Duglus in the custody of Robert Dutch.
Writ : John West v. William White ; debt; dated, Nov. 9, 1659; signed by Robert Lord,; for the court; and served by Edward Browne,¿ marshal.
Writ : Symon Tuttle v. Mr. Joseph Jewett; for false imprison- ment ; dated, Oct. 13, 1659 ; signed by Robert Lord, # for the court ; and served by Edward Browne,¿ marshal.
Writ: Daniell Black v. Alexander Thompson; debt, for wheat and malt and a hat ; dated, Nov. 4, 1659; signed by Robert Lord, } for the court ; and served by Edward Browne,; marshal.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Mr. Roads, constable of Lynn, fined for not returning trial jury. John Dodge sworn constable of Wenham.
Joseph Daliver sworn constable of Marblehead.
Edward Flint and his wife were fined for fornication together before marriage.
Robert Lord, attorney of William White of Ipswich, acknow- ledged judgment in favor of John West.
Thomas Marshall of Lynn licensed to sell strong water and other meet provisions to travelers.
John Chandler allowed witness fees in suit brought by Richard Sutton, and not entered .*
Capt. Tho. Marshall, Mr. Oliver Purchas and James Axy sworn commissioners for Lynn.t
Arther Sandy's license renewed and he was also allowed to sell wine.
Mr. Thomas Gardner was appointed administrator of the estate of Joshua Connant, who died intestate in England. Amount of inventory of his estate in New England, 32li. 6s .;
Presentments, last of 9mo: 1659; signed by Walter Price, § in the name of the rest :-
Joan, wife of Robert Hibburd, for railing and speaking several lies upon Zackary Herek, affirming that he was drunk, and went away from John Ston's house drunk about one or two o'clock at night. She took God to witness that she did not speak them, etc. Wit : Hendry Hereck, jr., Liddia Grover and Marye Hereck. She was to make acknowledgment or pay fine and costs. She paid the fine.
Elizabeth, wife of Edmund Nicholson, for absenting herself from public meeting. Wit : Moyses Maverek and Thomas Pittman. Ad- monished.
Elisabeth, wife of John Leag, for saying that if the people fol- lowed Mr. Walton's preaching or ministry they would all go to hell. Wit : John Coddner, Elisabeth Coddner and Beniamyne Parmitter. To pay fine or make acknowledgment. Paid fine.
*John Chandler's bill of costs ; two men from Roxbury to Bos- ton to testify against Richard Sotten.
+Returned by Theophilus Baley, § constable.
¿Inventory of Seethe, widow of Joshuah Connant, taken by John Brownes and Richard Prince :§ One bed, one Bolster, a suit of Cur- tayns and valiants, one Rug and a Blankett and matt, Sli. ; five p of shetts and a half shett, 5li .; Eleven napkins, 3 table Cloths, 1li. 7s. ; fowr pilow bears, 1li. 4s .; twelve towels, 9s .; for pewter pans
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1659]
Mr. Thomas Gardner, administrator of estate of Joshua Connant, acknowledged judgment in favor of Mr. William Browne, mer chant.
Mary Norton was appointed administratrix of the estate of her husband, George Norton, deceased. Amount of inventory of his estate, 136li. 11s. 6d. She had ten children .*
License of William Edmonds renewed.
Fines brought in by Maj. William Hathorne, 21 : 9: 1659 :-
Richard Rider for spurning Mathew Woodwell.
Mathew Woodwell for striking Richard Rider and for excessive drinking.t
and spons, 1li. 6s. ; one Cloake, 18s. ; one Trunk and on owld Chest, 10s. ; one spitt, one payr of Andyrns, 3s. ; to Sivs, two Trays, 3s .; one payr of scals and to wayts, 2s. 6d .; one trundl Bedsted and one blankett, 6s .; for wooll, 4s .; 5 stools, 9s .; 9 Chayrs, 13s. ; 3 tabls, 1li .; for divers howshowld implements, 8s. 6d .; for bras and Iron, 1li. 10s. ; one chest, one box, 1li. ; one Carpett, two Cosh- ens, 5s. ; one looking glas and two small boxes, 10s .; mony and platt, 1li. 4s. ; for 6 shep, 5li. ; one kradle, 4s .; one bedsted, 10s .; total, 32li. 6s.
*Estate of George Norton. Petition of Freegrace Norton; and John Norton, children of George, for division of the estate. Mother Mary Norton mentioned. Children : Freegrace, aged twenty-four years ; John, aged twenty-two; Nathanyell, aged twenty ; George, aged eighteen ; Mary, aged sixteen ; Mehittabell, aged fourteen ; Sarah, aged twelve; Hannah, aged ten; Abigaill, aged eight; Elliza- beth, aged five years.
Inventory of the estate of George Norton, taken 22: 7: 1659, by John Portert and Jacob Barney :¿ His wearing apparel, 8li .; a bead with bolsters, blankets & rug, 3li .; 3 flock beads with other beading, 1li. 1s .; 6 paire of sheats & 1 tabelcloth, 11 napkins, 3 paire of pillibers, 4li. 10s. ; Beadstead, 5s .; 1 tronke, 2 Chists, 1li. 10s. ; 1 tabell-bord, 1 forme, 3 Chaiers, 6s .; 3 Iron pots, 2 friinge pans, 1 dripinge pan, 1 spitt, 1li. 5s .; 1 Bras kettell, 1 bras pan, skellett & warminge pan, 1li. 5s. ; in peutter, 8s .; 4 musskets & a small peace, 2li. ; sawes, boarers, axes with other tooles, 2li. 18s. 6d. ; flaks, 1li. ; 6 akers of Indian Corne, 5li. ; in wheate, 5li. ; Bar- ley, 16s. ; in haye, 6li .; Aples, 1li. ; a mare & colt, 15li. ; a colt of a year old, 3li .; in hogs & small pegs, 10li. 7s .; 6 oxen, 33li .; 4 Cowes, 14li .; 2 heffers, 5li .; 4 younge Cattell, 7li .; 2 Calfes, 1li. 10s .; total, 134li. 11s. 6d.
+Richard Rider and Mathew Woodall fined for fighting and drinking.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
A seaman, name unknown, was fined for being very drunk at Salisbury.
Thomas West fined for swearing, by the constable, Henry Skerry.
A servant of Frances Vsselton ran away. "Hewghen cries"* were ordered to be given out for his recovery.
Mr. William Steevens presented for not making a bridge over the cut at Gloster. Continued. To have the bridge made in the meantime.t
Ruth Moore brought in the will of her husband, James Moore, deceased. No witnesses appeared, and she was appointed adminis- tratrix of the estate.
John Porter, William Dodge and Mr. Edmond Batter were ap- pointed administrators of the estate of Samuell Porter, deceased, who left a writing about his property, dated, 10: 12: 1658. Amount of the inventory§ of his estate, 331li. 19s.
John Bachelor discharged from training because of his bodily weakness, paying Ss. yearly to the company.
Mr. Moses Maverick had his license renewed to retail strong waters, as a shopkeeper does other goods.
John Kitchin was released from his bond for appearance.
¡Wit : John Pearse, John Davis, William Vincen and Jeffery Persons. John Davis, constable of Gloucester.
" The Last Will and Testament of Sam Porter made 10: 12: 1658 being Bound to the Barbadus Impr I gine to my dearly be- loued wife Hannah Porter the one halfe of my farme duringe her life Ite I giue to my son Jnº Porter the other halfe of my farme at wenham & after the death of my wife the other halfe to Returne unto him & one mare to my son & the Remayndr (to my wife) of my estate more or lesse I desere my Father Porter & my father in law wm Dodge & Edmo. Batter to be my Ourseers. Samuell Porter. |" Wit : Edmo. Batter|| and Sara Batter.|| Proved in Salem court, 28 : 4 : 1660 ; attested by Hilliard Veren, | cleric.
§Inventory of estate of Samll. Porter, deceased, taken, 22: 4 : 1660, by Roger Conant | and John Rayment : | One house and land at Wenham & other land that was bought of Jno. Denham, 250li .; 2 oxen, 10li., 1 Cowe, 4li., 14li. ; 15 yewes & lambs at 6s. 8d., 5li. ; mare & Colt, 16li. ; a cloath suet, 1li. 15s .; another suet of cloath, 30s., 3li. 5s .; 2 other suet of cloathes, 1li. 14s .; other wearinge aparell, 6li. 17s. 7d. ; 2 psalme bookes, 18d., 1 silvr dram Cup, 4s., 5s. 6d. ; 2 Chests & 2 boxes, 18s. 6d. ; suger & Cotton his pt. at Boston, 30li .; due to him from William Nicoles, 1li .; total, 331li. 19s.
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RECORDS AND FILES
1659]
Mr. Gedney's license renewed.
Joseph Armitage, attorney of Jon. Chaxfeild v. John Bex & Co.'s estate. Debt. Mr. Leader's bill in evidence. Judgment for defendant .*
Wife of George Gardner, wife of Samll. Shattock, Edward Wharton, wife of John Kitchin, wife of Robert Buffum, wife of Henry Trask, wife of Anthony Needham, wife of John Suthwick, wife of John Smith, Danyell and Puided Sothwick, John Small, William King and James Smith were presented for absence from meeting. On motion of Mr. John Higgeson, Mr. Browne, etc., sen- tence was respitted. Samll. Salmon was also presented for absence from meeting.
Servants of the house to have five shillings.
Samll. Gaskcoyne fined at Ipswich; ordered that one-half be respitted.
*Writ : Joseph Armitage, attorney to John Chacksfeild v. John Bex & Co .; debt of 52li. ; dated, 18 : 9 : 1658 ; signed by Jonathan Negus, t for the court ; and served by Rich. Wayte,; marshal of Suffolk, by attachment of goods in the hands of William Paine of Boston. John Reedman, marshal's deputy, to finish case.
Richard Leader testified that 52li. had been charged on John Chaxfell's account, as paid to himself and wife in London; if it were found that there had not been so much paid, Chaxfell was to be allowed the difference ; dated, Dec. 21, 1649. Wit : Richard Cuttst and Wm. Osborne ;t attested by Wm. Aspinwall, t notary public. Mr. Giffards, 6 : 6: 1654, affirmed that Chatssell owed forty or forty-two pounds when he went away to Barbadoes.
John (his mark) Chaxson of Lin made Joseph Armitage of Lin his attorney, Dec. 24, 1650. Wit : William Aspinwallt and Edward Abbut.t
Jon. Ballard,t aged twenty-five years, deposed that six months ago he saw John Chaxfeild living in Barbadoes ; dated, Nov. 28, 1659.
Daniell King, t aged twenty-seven years, testified the same, Nov. 30, 1659.
Summons to Richard Stackhouse to appear to answer to his pre- sentment for abusing the wife of Francis Skerry. Wit : Nehemiah Howard and Henry Skerry.
Summons to the wife of William Ellet to appear to answer to her presentment for abusing the wife of John Rayment. Wit: John Rayment and wife of Edward Bishop.
Summons to Sarah Clarke to appear to answer to her present- ment for stealing. Wit : Tho. Putnam.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Frances Simpson fined, 13: 12 : 1659, by Major Hathorn, for being at a Quaker's meeting on the Lord's day and absence from public ordinance.
Summons signed by Hillyard Veren, clerk,* and Thomas Golth- write, John Rayment and Tho. Roots, constables.
Summons for jury of trials : Edmund Batter, Hendry Skery, Joseph Boyce, Humphrey Woodbury, Sam. Corning, John Buffum and William Flint.
Summons for grand jury : Walter Price, Liftenant Lawthrop, Nath. Puttnam, Francis Skery, Tho. Spooner, Tho. Anthrum and Richard Bishop.
Summons to William Crafts to appear to answer to his present- ment for a pound breach. Wit : Danyell Salmon and Francis Burell.
Sarah Salmon, aged about eighteen years, deposed that she, being at the pound milking her father's cows, which had been pounded by Franssis Borill, heard Borell's man say to Goodman Croffts that he must have his cattle. This was in 7 mo: 1658. Sworn, 29: 9: 1659, before Thomas Marshall,* constable.
Summons to Benjamin Chadwell and John Bread to answer to their presentments for smoking tobacco near a house and among combustible matter ; also to witnesses, Francis Burrell and Tho. Ivory ; signed by Hilyard Veren,* clerk ; and returned by Henry Rhodes, constable of Lynn. Benjamin Chadwell was not in town.
Summons for grand jury : from Lynn, Olliver Purchase, Robert Mansfeild, Jerrett Spencer and Richard Johnson, returned by Henry Rhods,* constable.
Summons for jury of trials : from Lynn, Edward Baker, John Mansfelld, John Person, William Longly and John Burrall, returned by Henry Rhods, * constable.
James Smith summoned for absence from meeting. Wit : Thomas Pitman and William Charles. Thomas Pitman,* constable of Marblehead.
Mr. Goot of Wenham, summoned as grandjuryman, and Richard Coye of Wenham, as trial juror. Returned by John Killim* of Wenham, constable.
Thomas Millett, sr., summoned as grand juror and Clement Coll- dames, as trial juror of Gloster. Returned by John Davis,* con- stable of Gloucester.
Sara Clarke summoned, Oct. 28, 1659, for stealing a silk scarf from the house of John Putnam jr .; signed by Hillyard Veren,* clerk. Fransis Heseelltun,* constable of Topsfield. Daniel Clerke [deputy ?].
Town of Gloster summoned for defect in their stocks.
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COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, Mar. 27, 1660.
Judges : Mr. Symon Brodstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds and Major Genll. Denison.
Jury of trials : Mr. John Appleton, Sergt. Tho. French, Sergt. Jer. Belcher, John Prockter, Will. Coggswell, John Emery, John Barttlett, Willm. Mose, Willm. Jackson, John Dressour, Jonath. Platts and Robert Andrews.
Willm. Elsley sworn constable for Nubury, and Robert Day for Ipswich.
Robert Addams of Newbury was made free.
Robert Lord, jr., was appointed marshal.
Civil cases :-
John Ayres, assignee of the executrix of Marke Symonds v. John Pickard. Debt. Withdrawn.
William Edmonds v. Henry Greene. For expenses about the cure of a child of his. Withdrawn. Plaintiff acknowledged sev- eral times that there was no bargain made with defendant.
Robert Knight v. John Siblye and Robert Leach. Trespass. For carrying away several loads of hay from his ground without his knowledge or consent. Withdrawn.
Nath. Putnam v. Nicolas Pinion and his son, Robert. For slander.
Nath. Putnam v. John Simson. Slander. Verdict for plaintiff. Simson ordered to make acknowledgment at Salem and Lynn on lecture day or pay fine.
Mr. William Perkins v. William Evans, in behalf of the town of Topsfield. For maintenance due him for his labors in the ministry. Nonsuited.
John Hathorne v. Edward Colcord. Debt. Withdrawn.
Samuell Hunt and Joseph Reding v. Henry Walker. Debt. For sixteen bushels of wheat, barley and malt. Samuell Hunt testified that he summoned Henry Walker. Defaulted.
Richard Shatswell v. Edward Allen. For abusing him, saying he was a rogue and rascal and would steal his colts as he did Rop- er's hay ; also for taking away and detaining two colts. [With- drawn .- Waste Book.]
Summons to the wife of William Vincen to answer her present- ment for disturbance in meeting.
Petition of Elenor Robinson against Thomas James, for dam- ages, 30 : 9 : 1659.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
County charges, amounting to 6li. 10s., allowed to Theophilus Willson.
Humphry Griffen released of his bond for good behavior.
William Coggswell, John French, Jacob Perkins and John Brewer, all of Ipswich, made free.
Mr. Symon Broadstreet v. John Wiles. For detaining a cow, and rent for several years. Plaintiff settled for fifty shillings.
Elias Stileman of Salem had his license to keep an ordinary and sell strong waters renewed; also to sell wine, if approved by the selectmen of Salem.
Robert Pinion, for slander in a criminal way, ordered to be whipped and to pay 40s. to Nath. Putman, whom he slandered. Nicolas Pinyon and Thomas Pinyon acknowledged judgment. Execution respitted.
John West released from training for one year.
John Stevens, upon his presentment, fined, and to pay fees of court and for filing fifteen papers .*
Isaiah Wood, for stealing Indian corn, ordered to pay six bushels to John Leigh ; bound to good behavior.
Major Genll. returned a fine of 20s. set by him upon Edward Bragg.
*Andrew Foster, sr., deposed that in regard to the weakness that befell John Stevens at Ipswich, he was an eye witness, and went all the way to Andever with him. Deponent stayed with him the night before and during the evening, entreated him to eat some- thing, telling him that he would be sick if he did not. The next morning Foster was upon the bed very sick and deponent advised him to eat something warm, which he did, about half a pint, and felt better, so that he went to Andever. Sworn, 23: 1: 1659, be- fore Simon Bradstreet.t
Jeremiah Belcher deposed that Goodman Stevens of Andiver was at Ipswich the last year, and deponent, happening to meet him early one morning at Goodman Rouel's house, asked him to have a dram of liquor with him, which said Stevens accepted, going to deponent's house. The latter gave him a dram or two, and pres- ently Mr. Norton came in and gave him another, drinking to Good- man Stevens, who said " Sir I thank you but I ame not wellen to drincke Anie more for said he I do not use to drincke liquers & I feare being I ame fasting & haue ben up almost all night that it may do me harme." Presently they went away, as well as deponent was at the time of the testimony. Sworn, 28 : 1: 1660, in Ipswich court, before Robert Lord,t cleric.
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1660]
John Pindar, for cutting two mares, bound for appearance at next Ipswich court.
William Law of Rowley and Moses Pengry had their licenses renewed to keep an ordinary and sell wine and strong waters.
Addition to William Addams' inventory brought in ; debts due the estate, 48li. ; and due from the estate, 15li.
[There being a complaint made against Joseph Medcalfe, as ap- peared by a testimony upon oath of Left. Samuell Appleton, Wil- liam Addams and Robert Day, which the court judged they were not in a capacity to issue, on account of the law of near relations, the court left it to Mr. Samuell Symonds, who ordered said Med- calfe to appear at the next General Court .*- Waste Book.]
Philip, an Irishman, servant to Mr. Samuell Symonds, sentenced to the house of correction for stubbornness and other offences. Upon
Will of Edward Browne of Ipswich, dated, Feb. 9, 1659, was proved by Robert Lord and Thomas Lord. He desired to be buried in the burying place of Ipswich, and " whereas | there was || a gift giuen vnto my sonn Thomas by his Aunt wattson in ould Eng- land he being dead I accompt my sonn Joseph Browne to be his heire and therfore that gift being thirteene pound to belong vnto him at the age of twenty one yeares and it being in my hands my will is that my sayd sonn Joseph shall haue my eight acres of Land within the common field wch I bought of my Brother Bartholmew as alsoe that psell of meddow at the west meddows lyeing beyond the brooke on the west syde of the sayd brooke In leiw of the sayd gift before mentioned And the rest of my estate I leaue vnto my beloued wife Faith Browne for the tearme of her naturall life and then to be disposed of vnto my children And my will is that after my sayd wiffes decease my sonn Joseph shall haue and Inioy my dwelling house & aptenances & prveledges belonging there vnto | together with all the rest of my land & meddow | pvided he yeald vp the formar Land and meddow which my will is my Sonn John Browne shall haue possos and Inioy And if my Sonn Joseph dye without heires | then my Son John Browne to haue & Inioy it and if he the sayd John shall dye without heires | then to be vnto my daughters or the surviveing of them And my will is that my sayd wife at her decease shall dispose of my estate among my children And in case my wife shall chang her estat that then she shall giue security that my estat may be desposed off among my children after her decease as aforesayd And doe make my sayd wife sole executrix of this my last will and testament." Edward Browne .* Wit : Robert Lord# and Thomas Lord.#
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request of his master, respitted until he again has cause to com- plain of him.
Ordered, upon request of people of Rowley and others, that a highway be laid out from Rowley to Newbury by the bridge at Richard Thurell's farm " wch hath beene used not only by the farmers of Newbury liueing therabouts who complayne of the de- fect thereof but by many others espeshally when ferryes are unpas- able." The court conceived the highway to be very commodious for travellers, especially for drovers of cattle, and the towns were to lay out the road at the least expense to town or county.
The rights of Joseph Medcalfe, Richard Swan and William Acye, to serve on any jury in the county were withdrawn, on complaint of several of the jury of last Ipswich court that a writing, attested by them, had been given in to the last Court of Assistants, reflecting much dishonor upon the said jurors and causing much trouble from their want of attendance, neglect of duty and oaths of jurymen.
" Wheras it is testified by three wittnesses that I Joseph Medcalfe sayd I would deale roundly with mr Brodstreet if I had opptunity for some questions asked ye last court, and that I sayd if such coruptions crept or gott into our court allredy in Neweng- land we are in a sade case, though I do not remember that I soe sayd yet I doe confesse and acknowledge these words to be causles & scandalous, and if I did speake them haue cause to be ashamed & craue pardon."
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