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John Allen deposed that he saw Edmond Bridges at Mr. Hub- bard's house two or three times this summer ; and saw his unseem- ly carriage towards Mary Browne, etc.
*John How deposed that last Michaelmass, going over the new bridge he overtook Hack. Bridges, who asked him to go with him (Bridges) to Mr. Rogers', where he said he had a wench, Mary Quelter, and boasted of his relations with her. How went with him as far as William Avrey's. Then said How left and continued on to his uncle Daves, and Bridges went to Mr. Rogers'. Deponent spoke to him of this business in the prison, and he bade him hold his peace, for he had resolved to deny it, and knew they could not whip him, unless they could prove it, or How confessed. Sworn in Ipswich court, 29 : 7: 1657.
+Inventory of estate of John Trumble of Rowley, deceased, ap- praised by Joseph Jewit, Maximilall Jewit, Thomas Dickinson and John Pickerd, sworn to by his widow, Ann Tromble, in Ipswich court, 29 : 7 : 1657 : Hous and barne, gardings, orchards, swamps belowe and all below the house and streett, 26li .; in Bradforth street lots, five acres and a half, 18li. ; in Batchelers feild, two acres and a half, 6li .; in the marsh feild comanly called Mr Dumers
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1657]
Humphrey Griffen allowed to be common packer of beef and pork for Ipswich.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, NOV. 19, 1657, BY ADJOURNMENT.
Newbury, presented for defect in highways, being now mended, was discharged.
Ned Acockett, an Indian, acknowledged judgment to Jeremiah Belchar.
Ned Acocket acknowledged judgment to Zacheous Gould.
Reginall Foster and Thomas Emerson of Ipswich made free.
Daniell Wycome fined upon his presentment.
John Chattour to pay fees, etc .*
farme, meadows & upland, Eight acres, 12li .; Three cowe Gattes and a quarter, 2li. 3s. 4d .; his land in the northeast feild, 4 acre and a half, 5li .; Bought land in batchelders feild, three acre, 9li. ; in land at the new plaine, 8li. ; in meadowes, 4 acre, 9li. ; in 4 gates more upon the Commans, 2li. 13s. 4d .; in corne upon the ground and grass upon the meadows, 14li. 16s .; one mare and one year- ing colt, 20li .; Three oxen and one stere, 19li .; Six cowes, 18li. ; one hefer of two yere old, 2li. 10s .; Two catle that is one yere old, 3li .; Two calves, 1li .; in swine, 7li .; his apparill, 6li .; in Books, 1li. 6s. 8d. ; in a bearing fiuer linen and Three course sheets, 2li. 10s .; one Bed and bed cloathes thereon, 5li. ; one Rug and one Covering, 1li. 4s .; in cotten woole, 7li .; Chists & one trunke, Two hogsheads and kushings, 1li. 11s. ; one halbird, one sword, one pair of Bandelers, 15s .; more in Beding, one ruge more, 2li .; one sword more, one fouling peice, with kettls, pots & other small mat- ters, 5li. 6s .; In pewter, 1li .; in wooden vessell, 1li .; in Tools belongin to his traid, 1li. 10s. ; a saddl, Bridle, apannell, with some other small matters, 14s. ; in cart, plow and other Instruments of husbandry, 3li. 10s .; in cowper wood, 10s. ; in wheat, malt, Indian, with Bags and other imploments, 2li .; in brick, 4s .; total, 225li. 17s. 10d. Debts owing : To John Tod, 3li. 16s. 3d .; to Mr. Joseph Jewit, 1li .; total, 4li. 16s. 3d.
*William Morse deposed about John Cheater and the value of the beast, appraised by Anthony Morse and Bengemine Sweate. Deponent persuaded Cheater to give the beast to Mistris Noice.
William Trotter deposed that he was at work at Goodman Cheatter's with the latter's man, Francis Waker, and he asked Waker about the beast now in controversy with John Poore, being the same his master had earmarked the year before.
Joseph Noyest and Roberd (his mark) Saveri deposed that it was Mr. Noyes' steer. Sworn in Ipswich court, 19 : 9: 1657.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
· John Boynton admonished upon his presentment.
Humphry Griffen fined upon his presentment.
Peter Godfry* testified he went to look for a steer that was lost out of Mr. Noyse's herd and found it at John Cheter's with new earmarks. Sworn, 19 : 9 : 1657.
Goodwife Barbara (her mark) Ilsly deposed that twelve months ago when John Chater brought a beast to his father Emery to be killed, etc.
Frances (his mark) Waker deposed that his master Chater branded certain letters, etc.
Nicholas (his mark) Browne, servant to John Chater, testified that the steer came to his master Chater's and he branded him. Sworn in Ipswich court, 19 : 9 : 1657.
Alis, wife of John Chater, deposed.
Nicolas Browne deposed before Francis Thorlla .*
John Chater's two children deposed that the steer Mrs. Noyes had was one of five cattle brought from Rowly and at first they called him "Wild Rascol," but after he was marked, they called him " Matt." The beast John Pore had was called " Tiger." Deposed before John Emery, jr .*
Steeven Webster, aged about twenty years, deposed.
Mary Emerry deposed.
Francis Walker deposed before Shubael Dummer* that the ox Goodman Poore had had no earmark in 1655, and the beast Mr. Noise had was three years old and as large as any his master had, except one of a Dutch breed.
Nicholas Noyes* and Joseph Noyes* deposed. Sworn in Ipswich court, 19 : 9 : 1657.
Jeremiah Elsworth* stated that upon his marriage with Mary Smith, he bound himself to Thomas Dickanson, John Pickard and Deacken Jewett, in the sum of two hundred pounds ; bond, dated 26 : 9: 1657. Wit: Joseph Jewett, Thomas Dickanson and John Tod; conditioned to pay their portions to Hugh Smith's children : viz : Samwell, Mary, Sara, Hannah, Marthay and Edward Smith.
Petition of Peter Harvi,* Richard Palmer,* Richard Comer* and Moses Ebern,* for the four daughters of Humphrey Gilbert, de- ceased, and their husbands, Jan. 20, 1657, to appoint the four hus- bands, the petitioners, administrators on said Gilbert's estate of six acres of fresh meadow. They were appointed.
Vital records of Newbury, Mar. 25, 1656, to Mar. 25, 1657 :- Peter Godfry married Mary Browne, May 13, 1656. Samuell Moore married Mary Ilsly, Sept. 12, 1656. Nathaniell Weare married Elizabeth Swayne, Dec. 3, 1656. John Roafe married Mary Scullerd, Dec. 4, 1656.
Robert Savory married Mary Mitchell, Dec. 8, 1656.
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1657]
John Tilison sentenced to the house of correction, but released and bound to " good behaviour & to liue with his wife & pvyde for her acording to his place as a husband ought to doe."
Thomas Seeres married Mary Hilton, Dec. 11, 1656. Mr. James Noyes died Oct. 22, 1656. Edmund Moores died Nov. 8, 1656. Mary Bolton died Dec. 6, 1656.
William Richardson died Mar. 25, 1656.
Rebecca, daughter of William Titcomb, born Apr. 1, 1656. Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Blomfeild, born May 4, 1656. Moses, son of Capt. Will. Gerish, born May 9, 1656. Edward, son of Samuell Poore, born May 22, 1656.
Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Woodman, jr., born July 11, 1656.
Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Tharlay, born June 3, 1656. William, son of William Pilsbury, born July 27, 1656. Benjamin, son of Benjamin Swett, born Aug. 5, 1656. John, son of John Allen, born Aug. 28, 1656. Sara, daughter of Sollomon Keyes, born Aug. 24, 1656. Sara, daughter of Lyonell Worth, born Oct. 12, 1656. Lidia, daughter of John Poore, born Dec. 5, 1656. Hugh, son of Hugh March, born Nov. 3, 1656. Benjamin, son of Joseph Plumer, born Oct. 23, 1656. Jonathan, son of John Bishop, born Jan. 11, 1656. Nicholas, son of Nicholas Wallington, born Jan. 2, 1656. Susanna, daughter of Robert Long, born Nov. 14, 1656. Hanna, daughter of James Mirick, born Feb. 6, 1656. Andrew, son of Peter Godfry, born Mar. 3, 1656. Benjamin, son of Will. Richardson, born Mar. 13, 1656. By Anthony Somerby .*
Rowley vital records, 1657 :-
Mr. Phillip Nellson married Sariah Jewitt, June 24. John Brocklbank married Sariah Woodman, Sept. 26. Jeremiah Elsworth married Mary Smith, sr., Dec. 2. Nathaniell Elithorp married Mary Batt, Dec. 16. Thomas Teney married widow Elizabeth Parrat, Feb. 24. John Smith married Faith Parrat, sr., Feb. 24. John, son of Thomas Burkbee, buried July 15. John Trumble buried July 18.
An, wife of Thomas Teney, buried Sept. 26. Samuell, son of James Bally, buried Nov. 28. Elizabeth, wife of Lt. John Remmington, buried Dec. 24. Thomas, son of Richard Longhorne, born the last of June. Jonathan, son of Thomas Leaver, born Aug. 28.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
Ned Acockett to be severely whipped, and returned to the house of correction until he give bond of good behavior, and to keep the child. Such security as the magistrates and Mr. Hubart shall see fit
Sarah Jordon to be severely whipped for misdemeanors.
Thomas Perry testified that he had not concealed any part of his estate and had not enough to satisfy the judgment. Ordered to pay the debt by sevice and to be discharged from prison.
The young men summoned to court about not going to service to appear before the selectmen and abide their order.
COURT HELD AT SALEM, 24: 9: 1657.
Daniell Salmon confessed judgment to Tho. Wheeler.
Tho. White confessed judgment to John West.
Present : Worl. Simon Brodstreete, Mr. Simons, Dan. Denison, Major-General, and Maj. Wm. Hathorne.
Grand jury : Jno. Ruck, Jno. Simons, Georg Norton and Sam. Corning, all of Salem ; Mr. Tho. Layton, Allen Bread, Ric. John- son and George Tayler, all of Lyn; George Blake of Gloster, in place of Jo. Davis, Rob. Gowen of Wenham ; Sam. Freind of Man- chester, Jno. Peach, jr., of Marblehead, and Austun Kelum, in place of Robert Gowin.
Jury of trials : Mr. Roger Conant, Walter Price, Robert Lemon,
Mary, daughter of William Law, born Oct. 15.
Timothie, son of John Harris, born Nov. 1.
Robert, son of Robert Hesseltine, born Nov. 7. Frances, son of John Palmer, born Dec. 4.
Jonathan, son of Lenord Harryman, born Dec. 5. Thomas, son of Edward Hassen, born Jau. 29.
Ezekiell, son of Richard Lighton, born 8: 12 mo.
Samuel, son of Mr. Sameul Philips, born Mar. 13. Sariah, daughter of Maxemilian Jewit, born Mar. 17.
Notice of an attachment by Mr. William Payne, assignee of Joseph Armentage, to Nathaniell Boulter, dated Mar. 17, 1657 and signed by Robert Lord .*
Marye Lynard, aged about thirty-two or thirty-three years, deposed that " Indion haruist Last was seaven year's that Indion Harvist was gathered at the Iron works before John Smith went away from the Iron works." Sworn in court, 25: 9: 1657, by Wm. Hathorne .*
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Sam. Gardner, Jno. Putnam and Wm. Dodg, all of Salem; James Axie, Wm. Langley, Jno. Ramsdell, Bray Wilkins and Nath. Kert- land, all of Lyn ; and Tho. White of Wenham.
James Moulton of Wenham sworn constable of Wenham.
Jno. Devorex sworn constable of Marblehead.
Civil cases :-
Wm. Beale v. Tho. Roulandson. For wrong done his wife under pretence of marriage, taking away her good name, and suing her mother at Hampton court. Appealed to Court of Assistants. De- fendant and Jno. Severans bound .*
Robert Knight v. Robert Hawes. Debt.
Tho. Wheeler, assignee to Left. Marshall v. Joseph Armytage and Tho. Ruck. Debt.
Joseph Armytage v. Jno. Mansfeild. For taking insufficient security of Nathll. Chew, when, as constable, defendant attached him. Withdrawn.
Joseph Armytage v. Mrs. Ann Keayne. Debt. Withdrawn.
Jno. Hathorne v. Mr. Oliver Purchis and his wife, Sarah. Defa- mation. Withdrawn.
Ezekiell Wathen appointed administrator of estate of Thomas Wathen, deceased, and to bring in an inventory.
At his request, the remainder of the fine of Wm. Browne of Gloster was remitted.
Jno. Newman ordered to pay to Marke Quiltor a bill for fees in two actions.
George Farr discharged of his bond.
" Joseph Redknap is allowed to draw beare at ye Spring betweene Salem & Lynn during the pleasure of the Court."
Edw. Browne v. George Gittin. Case of appeal. Judgment reversed.
" Arthur Sandie of Marbled hath his Licence renewed to keepe an ordinary as formerly."
Rebecca Yoe appointed administratrix of her husband, Sam Yoe's estate. Inventory, 12li. 10s.
Thomas Roulandson fined for a lie in his oath.
Mrs. Ann Keayne granted five shillings in fees from Jos.Armytage.
Mr. George Emery fined forty shillings for changing a bottle of water of Goody Laskin.
*William Beale's bill of costs, 1li. 3s. 6d.
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SALEM QUARTERLY COURT
[Nov.
George Keaser fined.
Thomas Couldham fined for misdemeanors.
Sam. Wilkins ordered to appear before Maj. Hathorne to answer his presentment.
Christop. Lynsie freed from his bond to keep the peace.
Constable Vnderwood fined for absence from court.
Richard Pitfold, presented for beastiality, the case having been referred from the General Court, was discharged .*
Ruben Cuppie, for accusing Richard Pitfold of beastiality, which, if it had been true, would have endangered Pitfold's life, was ordered to be whipped twenty stripes. Maj. Hathorn was to see it done.
An illegal will of Agnis Baulch of Salem, deceased, presented. Benjamin Balch appointed administrator.t
Robert Lemon's daughter's fine remitted at his request.
Servants of the house to have five shillings for their attend- ance.
James Thomas fined for excessive drinking.
Sam. Wilkins fined for swearing by his faith and "Cud's buds."
*Attested copy made by Edward Rawson,# secretary of the Court of Assistants at Boston, dated, Sept. 2, 1657, referring case of Ruben Guppy against Richard Pitford to Salem court.
+Widow Anis Woodbery, Nicholas Patch, her brother and his wife, John Hill# and his wife, Abigail Hill, Rachill Rayment, Hanah Woodbery and John Grovert testified that they knew Anes Ballch more than two years before her death, during her long sickness, and judged that all her estate would not pay Bengeman Ballch and his wife for their trouble, labor and charge.
Inventory of estate of Anes Balsh, lately deceased, taken by John Rayment; and Henery Hericke,¿ Nov. 25, 1657 : One bed and bolster and pilo, £3; two Rugs, £1; one payer of shets, 6s .; one Cot and blancett, £1; 3 Cotes, £1; one waskot and two aprons, 10s .; two shiftes and an aperen and A pocetket hansher- cher, 10s. ; one pot, a Cetell one Scelet and payll, 8s .; one hat, 8s. ; one bibell, one payer stockings, 10s .; one trunck and Chest, 5s .; one warmen pan, 3s., one Carpet and plater, 8s., 11s .; one Chayer, one Crock, one payer beloes, £9 .: 11s. Benjamin Balch# brought in his bill of charges : Attendance for two years, £15. 12s .; for coming to town to Mr. Curwin, £1; at hir buriall for Cofen and Casks and drink, £2; total, £18. 12s.
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1657]
Gregory Caswell bound over for abusive carriage by fighting. Sureties : Chrispr. Codner, Gabrill Collins and Henry Muddle.
Mr. Thomas Laughton, Lt. Tho. Marshall and James Axie sworn commissioners to end small causes at Lyn, before Mr. Billingham .*
Mr. Edm. Batters of Salem, merchant, being indebted to Peter Hunt of Coffens-well, County Devon, for 18li., Mr. Hunt appointed Francis Simpson of Marblehead to receive it in money or fish, and gave power of attorney to Jno. Goodman and Thomas Clarke on Aug. 26, 1657. Wit : Wm. Rogers and Wm. Pitt. Copy made by Elias Stileman, t clerk.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, DEC. 3, 1657.
Humphry Ned's brother John, Old William's son and Jeremy Netecot bound to good behavior of Ned and to pay six pounds yearly towards the keeping of the child as long as the court sees meet.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, MAR. 30, 1658.
Judges : Mr. Symon Broadstreet, Mr. Samuell Symonds, Major- General Denison, Maj. Will. Hathorne and Mr. William Hubbart.
Jury of trials : Lt. Samuell Appleton, Serg. Jer. Belcher, William Addams, Jacob Perkins, Reginall Foster, Thomas Smith, Henry Short, Will. Chandlour, Phillip Nelson, William Stickney, John Dressour and Tho. Dorman.
John Hull, returned by constable of Newbury to serve on jury of trials, not appearing, fined ten shillings, which was afterward remitted upon his petition.
*Andrew Mansfeild, constable, certified that Mr. Tho. Laughton, Lt. Tho. Marshall and James Axey were chosen commissioners to end small causes in Lynn, by the freeman, 9 mo : 1657.
Presentments to Salem court, 25 : 9 : 1657 :-
Thomas Evorey and Samuell Shaducke, both of Salem, for ab- senting themselves from public ordinances of God. Wit: John Rucke, George Norton and Samuell Archer of Salem.
Town of Salem for not making their highway sufficient between Lynn and Ipsich near Thomas James' house. Wit : George Norton and Andrew Mansfeild of Lynn.
Signed by Thomas Laughton, t in the name of the rest.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
Henry Short, administrator of Mr. Henry Sewall's estate, or- dered to pay witnesses in Mr. Sewall's presentment.
Civil cases :-
Humphry Griffen v. Symon Tompson. Debt. Withdrawn.
William Deane v. Mr. Jonathan Wade. For prosecuting him after the manner of a runaway, the plaintiff being free. Verdict for plaintiff .*
*Writ : William Deaine v.J onathan Wade, sr., dated, Mar. 22, 1657 ; signed by Robert Lord,t for the court ; served by attachment of steers, by Edmund Browne, t marshal of Ipswich, Mar. 23, 1657.
Ezekiel Cheever testified that William Denies came to his house and spoke about reports of Mr. Wade's selling dear ; William spoke much in Mr. Wade, his master's, behalf and defence, alleging sundry reasons ; he said he saw not how his master could afford to sell things cheaper. His wife testified the same. Sworn in court, 30 : 1: 1658.
Ellin Cheever testified that coming with Mr. Bartholomew and Mrs. Wade from Mr. Bartholomew's house, Mrs. Wade told Mr. Bartholomew what a great mercy it was to have such a servant in her house in her husband's absence, how ready and forward he was in that which was good, in asking her children questions out of the scriptures and herself also ; which she thought was to see if he could pose her. Mr. Bartholomew wished her by all means to encourage him.
Jon. Wadet of Ipswich appointed his son, Jonathan Wade, his attorney, Dec. 3, 1655. Wit : Samuel Symondst and Humfry (his mark) Gryffn.
Susanna Wade testified that there being some difference between William Deines and Jonathan Wade, jr., in the absence of his father, about the time of his service with Mr. Wade; that there was an agreement that William serve two years more, making six years in all. Signed by Susanna Wadet and William Deines.t Wit : William Goodhuet and Jonathan Wade, jr.t
Ralph Dix spoke to William Goodhue about Wm. Deines, and testified that William Deines was charged to lodge out of his mas- ter's house whole nights and he found him lodging in the barn, wrapped with a blanket, several times. Sworn in court, 30: 1: 1658.
William Bartholmewt deposed that Mrs. Wade and Jonathan Wade, jr., bought and sold great quantities of goods of several kinds.
William Goodhue, Ralf Dixe and Richard Nycols testified that William Deines performed his service faithfully, especially since his master went to England. Sworn in court, 30: 1: 1657.
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1658]
Mr. Thomas Millett v. Mr. William Stephens. For withholding
John Fuler and Thomas Burnham testified that William Deines was a faithful servant, and that his master commended him.
William Goodhue testified that Mr. Rusel approved of the agree- ment, etc.
Jonathan Wade, jr., reproved William Deines for not putting the doors fast about the English and Indian corn in the barn, by which many swine and some cattle were in the barn in the morning, doing much harm. He wished John Wigins to fetch the constable to acquaint him, but the constable was not at home. So Jonathan Wade went into the house and the servant followed him. Jonathan had his cane in his hand to go abroad. William Deines stood by the door and took hold of the cane with one hand, and with the other took an axe and held it up against his head or face, with the edge as if he would immediately strike. Jonathan asked him to let the cane go. He replied that he would not. Jonathan twisted it out of his hand, and told William to go about his busi- ness. William replied that he would not be commanded by him. Wit : John Wigens and Prudence Wade. Sworn in court at Ips- wich, Mar. 30, 1658.
Prudence and Sary Wade and John Wigens testified that Deanes stayed out nights and had to get his mistress to let him in; and sometimes he forced open the door and sometimes broke open the window.
Samuel Hunt deposed that he occasionally worked with William Deines, and found him faithful, and whenever he came to depo- nent's house on business, he dispatched it quickly. Sworn, 30 : 1: 1658.
Mrs. Susana Wade told William Deans she could not bear some- times what he did. He shook his head and knocked his fists together at her, and followed her, saying: "Fy upon thee woman, base lyar, O fy, upon the woman, thou art a base lyar I will not regard a word you sayest now I see there is no regard of what you sayest more than a straw yt is no wonder people say thou usest to defraud and slander thy servant now I se yt is trew and I will bring thee before the magistrat before I doe one stroke of worke." Wit: Prudence and Sary Wade. Sworn by the two witnesses in court at Ipswich, Mar. 30, 1658.
Prudence Wade deposed that she heard Deacon Goodhue say to her father that he had no cause to be offended with his son about the making of the writing, for he was persuaded first to put his hand to it.
Sary Wade deposed that she was present when the writing about William Deines was made by Deacon Goodhue, and her brother said it was of no use and he would sign it only as a witness.
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IPSWICH QUARTERLY COURT
[Mar.
subscription list of inhabitants of Gloster from plaintiff for payment of his labors among them. Verdict for plaintiff .*
*Writ : Mr. Thomas Millett v. Mr. William Stevens; dated, Mar. 5, 1657; signed by Robert Lord, t for the court; served by Robert (his mark) Elwell, constable of Gloster, Mar. 8, 1657.
" The free offer for the presennt maintenance of Brother Millet being faithfull to gitt an Ellder : - Row, 10s. ; William Vinson, 2li. ; Jeferie Personns, 7s. ; Osman Duch, 8s .; John Jacksonn, 10s .; John Colings, 16s .; Robert Elwell, -; Thomas Princes, 13s. 4d .; Stephen Glover, 10s .; William Sargent, - -; William Browne, 5s .; Ellias Perckman, -; Phines Rider, 12s .; Gorg Engersoll, 16s .; Samuell Dolever, 1li .; Thomas Skilling, 18s .; John Numan, 15s .; Samvell Kennt, 8s .; Thomas Kennt, Ss .; Thomas Perrie, 5s .; John Kettell, 10s .; Thomas Wackly, 1li .; John Davis, 15s .; Silvester Evely, 1li. 10s .; Edward Milles, 10s .; James Stevens, -; John Coyt, 10s .; Thomas Bray, 7s .; Ed- man Clarck, 8s .; James Babsonn, 10s .; Thomas Judgking, 10s .; Mr. Barthollmu, -; Philip Stainewood, 8s. ; Moris Somes, 10s. ; Mathew Co, 15s .; Antirm Day, 8s .; John Wackly, 12s .; Gilles Barg, 5s .; Thomas Millet, 8s. ; Gorg Blacke, 10s. ; Richard Beffer, 6s .; John Perces, 10s .; Thomas Jones, 6s .; Robert Duch, 15s .; William Stevens, 2li. 10s .; Henery Walker, 10s .; Richard Windo, 10s. ; William Hackell, 18s.
William Vincent testified that in the town meeting when Mr. Steephens wrote the several sums for Mr. Millet's maintenance, Mr. Millet being sent for, Mr. Steephens told him the amount subscribed was about twenty-six pounds, and that he had a very full and general call to Gloster to preach to them. That several times since, Mr. Millet had been called and desired to continue his preaching, but never to deponent's knowledge anything voted in a public meeting to take him from teaching until another could be obtained. Sworn in Ipswich court, 30 : 1: 1658.
John Collins, aged about fifty-four years, Thomas Pray, aged about fifty-four years, John Pearst (also Perce), aged about forty years, Robbert Duch, aged about thirty-five years, Morris Somnes, aged about fifty-eight years, Henry Walker,; Thomas Judkint and James Stevenest testified that the last of December, 1657, at a general town meeting in Gloster, Mr. Stevens promised to pay Mr. Millet what he had promised him for his maintenance, at the next meeting of the townsmen. Sworn in Ipswich court, 30 : 1: 1658.
Thomas Jones of Gloster testified that Mr. Steephens asked him to sign a paper, which had several signatures to it, to give Mr. Millet no maintenance. That Mr. Steephens said if they would get a person for an elder, he did not care if the church did not ordain him in seven years.
Mr. Millet's bill of costs, 44s. 10d.
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RECORDS AND FILES
1658]
Richard Kent v. Humphry Griffen. Debt. Withdrawn.
John Haukes v. Mr. Joseph Cooke. Replevin of a colt. Verdict for plaintiff .*
Peter Cooper v. John How. For riding his mare without his leave. Nonsuited.
John Godfry v. Abraham Whitaker. Debt.t
*Writ of replevin : for a mare colt of John Haukes attached by Mr. Joseph Cook, now in the hands of Thomas Hartshorne, consta- ble of Redding ; dated, 23: 1: 1657-8 ; signed by Will. Longley, ; for the court ; served by Richard Blood, ; deputy to Samuel Archer, marshal.
Elizabeth Hearte, aged about thirty-five years, testified that she had known the colt that master Cooke attached and Haukes re- plevined since it was a fortnight old. Sworn, 27 : 1: 1657-8, before Edward Johnson, ¿ commissioner of Woburn.
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