DEPOSITION BOOK

f.1 Defamation - Ex. Parte: Jane Batchelor, wife of Henry, Batchelor of Duncton v John Gunter [1617]

Deponents:

William Gyttens of Barlavington, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years. Born at Bignor. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

Richard Coote of Bignor, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 27 years.

Witness: mark

20 January 1617/18

Edward Coote of Bignor, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.3-8 Defamation - Nicholas Ide of Graffham v William Stepneth, Clerk & Rector of Graffham

Deponents:

William Norris of Graffham, husbandman, where he had lived about 34 years and where he was born. Aged 34 years.

Witness: mark

f.4v Emery Aylinge of Graffham, husbandman, where he had lived for 6 years, and before at Petworth for 4 years. Born at Tillington. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.6v Clement Litter of Graffham, ropemaker, where he had lived about 40 years. Born at Lodsworth. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

4 February 1617/18

f.7v John Wisdome of Graffham, husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years, and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.8 George Cocquerill of Heyshott, yeoman, where he was born. Aged 24 years.

Witness: signature

5 February 1617/18

f.8v John West of Midhurst, husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months and before at Costards Mill in Woolavington for about 18 years. Born at Heyshott.

Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.11-12 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Thorne Late of Arundel Ex. Parte - Benjamin Blundell

Deponents:

7 February 1617/18

Anthony Gough of Arundel, yeoman, where he had lived about 25years, and before at Poling where he was born.

Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

7 February 1617/18

Thomas Philpott of Arundel, gent., where he had lived for 5 years. Born at Hawkhurst, Kent. Aged 29 years.

Witness: signature

f.12 William Voakes of Arundel, brewer, where he had lived about 36 years, and before at Ryde in Isle of Wight where he was born. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.13-14 (see also f18) Thomas Walle, Rector of Treyford and Didling Ex. Parte: John Scott

Deponents:

Richard Hoskins of Didling, where he had lived about 27 years, and before at Elsted for about 18 years, and before at West Wittering where he was born. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

3 March 1617/18

f.14 Thomas Valler of Elsted, miller, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Treyford for about 3½ years, and before at Fawley, Hants., and before at Cramborne, Wilts., for about 9 months, and before at Treyford for 6 years. Born at Blackdown in Lurgashall. Aged 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.14v-16v Testamentary - Will of Thomas Blase, Senior, of Barnham, Ex. Parte: John Stronge [1617]

Deponents:

Richard Knight of Yapton, yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.15v John Tilley of Barnham, yeoman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born at Emshott in Hampshire. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

4 March 1617/18

f.16v Elizabeth Lun, wife of Bartholomew Lun of Barnham, husbandman, where she had lived about 20 years. Born at Fittleworth. Aged 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.18-18v (see also f13) Tithes - Thomas Walle, Rector of Treyford & Didling Ex. Parte: John Scott

Deponents:

14 March 1617/18

Richard Bettsworth of Rogate, gent, where he had lived 4 years, and before at Treyford for 6 years or thereabout and before at Rogate where he was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

f.18v Thomas Spartlett of Iping, husbandman, where he had lived about 18 years, and before at Costards Mill in the parish of Woolavington for about 3 years, and before at North Marden for about 3 years, and before at East Marden for about 1 year, and before at Elsted for 1 year and before at Treyford for 1 year. Born at Westbourne. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.19 (see also Ep.I/11/12 f.225) Defamation - Ex. Parte: Elizabeth Lucas, Wife of John Lucas v William Duke

Deponents:

Richard Harme of Warningcamp, husbandman, where he had lived for 18 months, and before at Chessington, Surrey, for about 15 years, and before at Wimbledon, Surrey for 3 years, and before at Byfleet, Surrey, for 7 years, and before at Pyrford, Surrey where he was born. Aged 43.

Witness: Mark

[Next case] ff.20-21 Testamentary - Will of Elizabeth Hawkins of Petworth Ex. Parte: William Sturt

Deponents:

Robert Hill of Petworth, gent., where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Broadclist, Devonshire, where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

10 April 1618

f.21 John Naldrett, of Tillington, where he had lived for 2 years, and before at Kirdford where he was born.

Aged 23 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.21v-23v Testamentary - Will of Margaret Ersfield, Widow, of Horsham, Ex. Parte: Thomas Hurst v Thomas Marshall, Gent. [1618]

Deponents:

Matthew Whyte of Horsham, yeoman, where he had lived about 33 years and where he was born. Aged 33 years.

Witness: signature

f.22v Richard White of Horsham, blacksmith, where he was born. Aged 37 years or thereabout.

Witness: signature

2 May 1618

John Steere of Horsham, yeoman, where he was born.

Aged 19 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.25-25v (see also f.18) Tithes - Thomas Walle, Rector of Treyford & Didling, Ex. Parte: John Scott

Deponents:

William Emes of West Harting, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and before at West Dean for 4 years and before at Treydord for 7 or 8 years. Born at West Harting. Aged about 64 years.

Witness: mark

13 May 1618

f.25v Richard Wodman of Bepton, husbandman where he had lived about 12 years and before at Treyford for 7 years. Born at Iping in the same parish. Aged ?22 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.26-27 Defamation - Ex.Parte Jane Bennett v Thomas Martin

Deponents:

16 May 1618

Elizabeth Wolvyn of West Grinstead, spinster, where she was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

f.26v Joan Johnson of West Grinstead, where she had lived for 2 years, and before at Shipley for about 9 years, and before at Storrington for 1 year. Born at Binsted in Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.27 Ralph Wolvyn of West Grinstead, where he was born. Aged about 21 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.28-33v Tythes- West Wittering - Ex. Parte: George Osborne between Robert Brincklowe, Clerk & Vicar of West Wittering and John Turkett of W. Wittering

Deponents:

John Taylor of West Wittering, yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years, and before at Appledram. Born at Birdham. Aged about 80 years.

Witness: mark

f.29 Nicholas Colden of West Wittering, husbandman where he was born. Aged 57 years.

Witness: mark

f.30 Peter Hutberd, Als. Capper, of West Wittering, cooper, where he had lived about 28 years, and before at Bracklesham in East Wittering for 2 years. Born at Singleton. Aged about 64 years.

Witness: mark

9 June 1618

f.31 Richard Aylmer of West Wittering, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 59 years.

Witness: mark

f.31v And further deposed, with witness mark.

F.32 Thomas Hoskins of West Wittering, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before at Chichester for about 11 years, and before at West Wittering where he was born. Aged about 35 years

Witness: signature

f.33 And further deposed with witness and signature.

20 October 1618

f.33v Nicholas Hoskins of West Wittering, yeoman, where he had lived for about 4 years, and before at Westbury, Wiltshire for 5 years, and again at West Wittering where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.34v-35 Defamation - Alice Madgweeke, Wife of John Madgweeke of Ford v Thomas Leaper of the Same

Deponents:

28 October 1618

Thomas Wepham, of Slindon, sawyer, where he had lived about 20 years, and before at Angmering for about 7 years. Born at Yapton. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: mark

f.35 John Wepham of Slindon, sawyer, where he was born. Aged about 19 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.36-37 (see also f.41) Defamation - Ex. Parte: Jane Worsfolde, Wife of John Worsfolde of Horsham v Edward Sturt of the Same

Deponents:

Mathew White of Horsham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

f.36v Richard White of Horsham, blacksmith, where he was born. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

28 November 1618

f.37 John Wrighte of Horsham, carpenter, where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.38-40 Testamentary - Will of William Stronge of Aldingbourne Ex. Parte: Joseph Hartley

Deponents: 28 November 1618

George Bland of Aldingbourne, gent., where he had lived about 7 years and before at London where he was born. Aged 29 years.

Witness: signature

f.39 And he further deposed with.

Witness: signature

Alice Pannett of Aldingbourne, widow, where she had lived about 40 years, and before at Compton where she was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.40 Margaret Marner of Westergate in Aldingbourne, widow, where she had lived about 60 years and was born. Aged 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.41 (see also f.36) Defamation - Worsfolde v Sturt

Deponent: 16 January 1618/19

Richard Constable of Horsham, yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Capell in Surrey where he was born. Aged about 40years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.42-46v Tithes- Walberton Ex. Parte: Owin Stockton, Clerk Vicar of Walberton v Nicholas Grenoe of Ford

Deponents: 26 January 1618/19

Edward Staker of Yapton, gent. where he was born. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.42v Edward Smyth of Walberton, husbandman, where he had lived about 25 years and before at Bury for about 25 years and where he was born. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: mark

f.43 John Shorte of Walberton, husbandman, where he had lived about 18 years and before at Littlehampton for about 12 years and where he was born. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: mark

29 January 1618/19

f.44 Edmund Harborow of Walberton carpenter, where he had lived about 40 years, Born at Chichester. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

30 January 1618/19

f.45 He further deposed.

Witness: signature

15 May 1619

f.45v Thomas Rigate of Clymping husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.46v Richard Gawen, Senior, of Westertonn the parish of Westhampnett, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Climping for about 8 years, and before at West Marden for about 4 years, and before at Climping where he was born. Aged about 65 years.

Witness: mark

f.47 Edmund Mathewe of Madehurst, husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before at Tortington for about 28 years, and where he was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.48-50v (see also f.52 & 83) Tithes - Madehurst Ex. Parte William Shorte of Madehurst v John Mychell

Deponents: 7 May 1619

John Racton of Madehurst, yeoman, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Walberton where he was born. Aged 34 years or thereabouts.

Witness: signature

f.48v Henry Batcheler of Madehurst, husbandman, where he had lived for 1½ years and before at Duncton for one year, and before at Bignor for 2 years. Born at Coldwaltham. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

f,49v James Pellett, Clerk & Vicar of Madehurst, where he had been Vicar for 26 years or thereabout. Born at Steyning. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

f.50v Allan Goffe of Houghton, husbandman and where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

7 May 1619

f.50v Thomas Shorte of Madehurst, husbandman, and where he was born. Aged about 25 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.51v-52 (see also f.56 & 59v) Testamentary - Will of John Godson of Thakeham v Ex. Parte: Margaret Upperton Als. Gardner

Deponents: 5 June 1619

Grefory Berrier, Clerk Vicar of Burpham, where he had lived for about 20 years, and before at Angmering for about 6 years, and before at South Stoke for 1 year, and before at Bury for about 4 years, and before at University of Oxford for about 4 years. Born at Waddingham in Lincolnshire. Aged 52 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.52-54 (See also f.48 & 83) Tithes - Madehurst - Ex. Parte: William Shorte of Madehurst v John Mychell

Deponents:

Edward North of Amberley, tailor, where he had lived about 1 week and before at Houghton and where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.52v Thomas Bell of Madehurst, husbandman, where he was born. Aged 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.53 John Bennett of Houghton, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years, and before at Storrington where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

11 June 1619

f.53v Stephen Haselgrove of Houghton, husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years, and before at Amberley for about 7 years, Born at Greatham.. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.54v-55 Testamentary - Will of Richard Burrey of West Dean Ex. Parte: William Betsworth

Deponents: 3 July 1619

Thomas Forbench of East Lavant, yeoman, where he was born. Aged about 23.

Witness: signature

f.55 Elliss Stevens of East Lavant, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.56 (See also f.51v) Testamentary - Will of John Godson of Thakeham Ex. Parte: Margaret Upperton, Als. Gardner

Deponents: 10 July 1619

John Greene of Thakeham, yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Wigstripe in the parish of Lillford in Northamptonshire where he was born. Aged 43 years or thereabout.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.57-57v (See also f.65) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Osborne of Wisboro' Green v William Younge of the Same

Deponents:

William Lee of Wisborough Green, husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years and before at Rudgwick for 1 year, and before at Billingshurst for 1 year, Born at Wisboro' Green. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

17 July 1619

f.57v Elizabeth Strudwicke of Wisboro' Green, widow where she had lived about 16 years, and before at the City of London for 6 months, and before at the town of Hereford in Herefordshire where she was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.58-59 (see also f.62) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Farenden of Fernhurst Ex. Parte: George Farnden, Legattee

Deponents: 24 July 1619

Richard Berye of Fernhurst, miller. [No further biography given]

Witness: signature

f.59 John West of Fernhurst, husbandman, where he had lived 12 years or thereabouts, and before at Easborne for about 3 years. Born at Lurgashall. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.59v (see also f.51v & 56) Testamentary - Will of John Godson of Thakeham v Ex. Parte: Maragret Upperton Als. Gardner

Deponents:

Ellinor Awsten of Thakeham, wife of Stephen Awsten, where she had lived about 12 years, and before at Broadwater, for about 5 years. Born at Sompting. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.60v-61 Tithes - Pulborough - John Hyll of Pulborough Lawrence Peye, Clerk & Rector of Pulborough

Deponents: 15 October 1619

Richard Hyll of Billingshurst, husbandman, where he had lived for 10 years, and before at Slinfold for 4 years and before at Wisboro' Green for about 6 years. Born at Pulborough. Aged 50years or thereabout.

Witness: mark

f.61 Richard Wolgar of Billingshurst, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years and before at Pulborough for 1 year. Born at Billingshurst. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.62 (see also f.58) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Farenden of Fernhurst Ex. Parte: George Farnden, Legatee

Deponents: [1619]

Thomas Blaikwell of Ambersham in Hampshire, gent, where he had lived about 8 years, and before at Sutton, in Surrey for about 8 years, and before at Ambersham [above] where he was born. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.62v Matrimonial - Ex. Parte: William Crowcher of East Dean v Margery Steele of Westbourne

Deponents: [1619]

Thomas Baker of Prinsted in the Parish of Westbourne, husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years, Born at Lickfold in the Parish of Lodsworth. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.63 (see also f.60v) Tithes - Pulborough - John Hill of Pulborough v Lawrence Peye, Clerk & Rector of Pulborough

Deponent: [1619]

Thomas Martyn of Pulborough, servingman, where he had lived about 5 years and before at Preston where he was born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.63v-64 (see also f.78) Tithes - Clymping - Ex. Parte: Geoffrey Moore, Clerk & Vicar of Clymping v Robert Holland

Deponents:

27 October 1619

Thomas Penfolde of Clymping, husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years, and before at Worth for two years, and before at Fittleworth for about 6 years, and before at Pulborough where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

29 October 1619

f.64 Margaret Standen of Angmering, spinster, where she had lived about 6 months, and before at Clymping for about 3 months and before at Rustington where she was born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.65 (see also f.57) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Osborne of Wisborogreen v William Younge of the Same

Deponents: [1619]

Robert Nightingale of Wisborogreen, husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years and before at Rusper for about 40 years. Born at Fittleworth or Pulborough. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

f.65v Henry Mylles of Wisborogreen, husbandman, where he was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.66-67v Defamation - Ex. Parte: Joan Foster Wife of Richard Foster of Bosham v Margaret Jowning Wife of Robin Jowning of Bosham

Deponents: 21 January 1619/20

22 January 1619/20

Robert Foster of Bosham, husbandman, where he was born. Aged 22 years.

Witness: mark

22 January 1619/20

f.67 Frances Mills, wife of Henry Mills of Bosham, husbandman, where she had lived some 9 years.

Born at Alsingbourne. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

2 February 1619/20

f.67v Robert Hartley of Appledram, miller, where he had lived about 7 weeks, and before at Bosham for about 10 weeks, and before at Fishbourne for 1 year and 9 months at Chichester. Born at Funtington. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.68 (see also f.82v & 86v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Robert Mills of Wolbeding v Elizabeth Betsworth, Wife of John Betsworth of Stedham

Deponent:

4 February 1619/20

John Dumper of Farringdon in Hampshire, hsubandman, where he had lived about 4 months and before in Wolbeding for 4 months. Born in Newton, Hampshire. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.68v-69 (see also f.79) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Catherine Treygoose, Wife of William Treygoose of Singleton v Thomas Moody

Deponents:

Thomas Edwards of Singleton, husbandman, where he had always lived. Aged 50 years.

Witness: mark

7 February 1619/20

f.69 Alice Sherrington, wife of Thomas Sherrington of Singleton, husbandman, where she had lived about 5 years. Born at East Dean. Aged about 66 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.69v-76 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Stampe of Halnaker [Boxgrove] Ex.Parte: John Addams and Joseph Shallett - Guardians of John Stampe of the Deceased Thomas Stampe v Thomas Stampe, Son of and Executor to the Testator

Deponents:

7 February 1619/20

John Chapman of Westhampnett, Knight, where he had lived for about 7 years. Born in Cowfold. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

9 February 1619/20

f.72v John Longe of Westhampnett, yeoman, where he had lived about 1 year, and before at West Stoke for about 1 year. Born at Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

10 February 1619/20

f.74 Thomas Hopkin of Halnaker in Boxgrove, tailor, where he had lived for about 30 years. Born at Amberley. Aged about 64 years.

Witness: signature

26 April 1620

f.76 John Butler of Chichester, Gent., where he had lived for 9 years. Born in Warwick, Warwickshire. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.78 (see also f.63v) Tithes - Clymping - Ex.Parte: Geoffrey Moore, Clerk & Vicar of Clymping v Robert Holland of Clymping

Deponent: 12 February 1619/20

William READE of Clymping, husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Walberton. Aged 33 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.79-82 (see also f.68v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Thomas Mody v Ex. Parte: Catherine Treygoose, Wife of William Treygoose of Singleton

Deponents:

Thomas Edwards, husbandman, aged about 50 years, and 'by his husbandrie' 'Getteth his living and is worth his debtes' 'being payed fort-shillings'

Witness: mark

79v 'Alice Cherrington ... that she is' 'three-score and six years of age or thereabout and that she is a marryed woman' 'and mayntaned by her husband'.

Witness: mark

[Next case] And f.80 Defamation - Ex, Parte: Elizabeth Moody, Wife of Thomas Moody of Singleton v William Treygoose of the Same

Deponents:

David Wells of Charlton in Singleton, husbandman, where he had lived some 16 years. Born in the City of Chichester. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

20 February 1619/20

f.80v Edward Sparrow of Singleton, husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years and where he was born. Aged 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.81 Robert Peachey of Singleton, blacksmith, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 22 years.

Witness: mark

f.81v John Woods of West Dean, husbandman, where he had always lived, and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

1 March 1619/20

f.82 Henry Peachey of Singleton, blacksmith, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.82v (see also f.68) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Robert Mills of Wolbeding v Elizabeth Betsworth, Wife of John Betsworth of Stedham

Deponents:

Margaret Taylor, wife of Robert Taylor, of Stedham, shovellmaker, where he had lived about 9 years, Born in Buriton, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

2 March 1619/20

Henry Bennfold of Stedham, husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Binsted. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.83 (see also f.52 & 48) Tithes - Madehurst - Ex.Parte: William Shorte of Madehurst v John Mychell

Deponent:

9 March 1619/20

Henry Batcheller of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months and before in Madehurst for 2 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.83v-86 (see also f.87) Tithes - Lurgashall - Ex.Parte: William Hollist Mr Ludovic Thomas, Clerk & Rector of Lurgashall

Deponents:

William Segrove of Kirdford, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: signature

f.84 Anthony Lickfold of Lurgashall, yeoman, where he had lived for 3 years. Born in Lickfold in Lodsworth. Aged about 31 years.

Witness: signature

f.84v Anthony Lickfold of Lurgashall, further deposed - as above.

Witness: signature

f.85v Jane Lickfold wife of Anthony Lickfold of Lurgashall, yeoman, where she had lived for about 3 years. Born in Cranley, Surrey. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

16 March 1619/20

f.86 William Ubly of Lodsworth, clothyer, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.86v (see also ff.68,82, 90 & 92) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Robert Milles v Elizabeth Betsworth of Stedham

Deponents: 18 March 1619/20

William Betsworth of Linchmere, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 23.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.87-87v (see also f.83v) Tithes - Lurgashall - Ex.Parte: William Hollist & Anthony Lickfold v Ludovic Thomas, Clerk & Rector of Lurgashall [1620]

Deponents: 5 April 1620

Thomas Lun of Northchapel in the Parish of Petworth, husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

27 April 1620

f.87v John Cobden of West Dean, tailor, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at Walderton in Stoughton, for 1 year. Born in Linchmere. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

29 April 1620

Thomas Boxall of Lodsworth, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.88-89v Tithes - Wiston, Ex. Parte Thomas Hewell v William Stonard

Deponents: 10 June 1620

John Edsaw of Hurstpierpoint, clerk where he had lived for 6 months, and before at Washington for 1 year and where he was born. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: signature

William Butcher of Steyning, yeoman, where he had lived about 2 years. Born in Washington where he had always lived. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

17 June 1620

f.89v Thomas Carter of Steyning, blacksmith, where he had lived for about 11 years, and where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.90 (see also f.82v) Defamation - Elizabeth Betsworth of Stedham v Ex. Parte: Robert Mills of Woolbeding

Deponents: 17 June 1620

Elizabeth Lun of Farnham, Surrey, wife of William Lun of the same, husbandman, where she had lived for 3 months, and before in Crundall, Surrey for 3 months, and before at Bentley, Hampshire for 1¼ years. Born in Dunsfold, Surrey. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

The above further deposed

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.91-91v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Wm. Treagouse v Elizabeth Moody

Deponents:

Richard Woods of Singleton, yeoman where he had always lived and was born. Aged 33 years or thereabouts.

Witness: signature.

f.91v John Phillips of West Dean, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.92v-94 (see also f.90) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Elizabeth Betsworth v Robert Mills

Deponents:

Edmond Puttocke of Stedham, husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years, and before at Woolbeding for 10 years, and before at Stedham where he was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

13 July 1620

f.94 William Eyles of Stedham, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Oving for 3 years, and before at the Pallant in the City of Chichester for 3 months, and before at Aldingbourne for 6 months. Born at Raysbury in Bucks. Aged 35 years or thereabouts.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.95-98v Testamentary - Will of Edward Lucas Ex Parte: Edward Lucas v- Mary Lucas

Deponents:

Michael Gase of West Ashling in Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived about 60 years. Born in Haselmere, Surrey. Aged about 80 years.

Witness: signature

f.96 John Cooper of West Ashling in Funtington, husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.96v John Smith of West Ashling in Funtington, tailor where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

7 October 1620

f.97v Michael Gray of West Ashling in Funtington, husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

27 October 1620

f.98v Agnes Selden of West Ashling in Funtington, spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.99v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Cicely Bentley, Wife of Richard Bentley of Wisborogreen v Ralph Coates of Petworth

Deponents:

Mary Kester of Wisborougreen, spinster, where she had lived 1 year, and before at Henfield for about 9 years, where she was born. Aged 24 years.

Witness: mark

27 November 1620

f.99v Sarah Marshall of Wisborogreen, widow, where she had lived all her life. Born in Hampshire, parish. unknown. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.100-101v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Frances Brooker, Wife of Thomas Brooker of Thakeham v Christopher Ewens of Thakeham

Deponents:

Thomas Arcoll of Thakeham, husbandman, where he had lived about 40 years, and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.100v William Hurst of Thakeham, husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Shipley. Aged 45 years.

Witness: mark

f.101 And who also deposed again.

Witness: mark

f.101v Thomas Arcoll (as above) further deposed.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.102-102v Tithes - Warningcamp Ex.Parte: William Duke v Ann Watersfield

Deponents:

Richard Taylor of Warningcamp, husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years, Born in Steyning.

Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

20 January 1620/1

f.102v Edward Parker of Warningcamp, sawyer, where he had lived about 35 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.103 Testamentary - Re. Estate of John Singleton Ex. Parte. Anne Syngleton v Thomas Page

Deponent;

25 January 1620/1

Michael Page of Felpham, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Bersted. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.104-104v Defamation - Ex. Parte: Joan, Weller, Wife of Francis Weller of Shipley v Powell Sands of Shipley

Deponents:

Richard Michell of Shipley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

3 February 1620/1

f.104v Richard Haller of Shipley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.105-105v Testamentary - Will of Catherine Patching of Ferring Ex. Parte: William Parson and Ockenden Cowper v Thomas Watersfield and Catherine, his Wife

Deponents:

Mary James, wife of Thomas James of Ferring, gent., where she had lived about 2 years, and before in Westminster, Middlesex. Born in Warley, Essex.

Aged 46 years.

Witness: signature

22 March 1620/1

f105v Sybil Burcher of Ferring, widow, where she had lived for some 40 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.106v-107v (see also f.145) Testamentary - Will of George Pococke of Selsey Ex. Parte: William Pococke, Son and Executor of Joan Poccoke Relict 18 April 1621

Deponents:

William Walliston of Selsey, gent., where he had lived for some 8 years. Born in Alton, Hampshire. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: signature

18 April 1621

f.107v William Townson of Selsey, yeoman, where he had lived about 15 years. Born in Tring in the County of Hertfordshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.108v-111v (see also f.114) Matrimonial - Ex. Parte: Anne Wastell v Wm. Guildford of Westborne

Deponents:

26 April 1621

Richard Fabyn of Westbourne, sherman, where he had lived about 25 years. Born in Greatham, Hampshire. Aged about 64 years.

Witness: signature

f.109 John Lang of Nutbourne in the parish of Westbourne, yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born at West Thorney. Aged about 66 years.

Witness: mark

27 April 1621

f.109v Edmund Jermyn of Westborne, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years, and before at Racton for 6 years, and before at Harting for about 5 years, and before at Poole in Dorsetshire for 4 years.

Born in Broome in Suffolk. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

14 May 1621

f.110v Ann Artlett of Westborne, spinster, where she had lived for 15 months, and before in Chichester for 1 year and before at West Wittering where she was born. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

14 May 1621

f. 111 William Palmer of Racton, yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before in Westborne for about 16 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged 46 years or thereabouts.

Witness: mark

19 May 1621

f111v Stephen Smith of Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years, and before in Bishopstoke, Hants., where he was born. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 112v-113v Defamation - Ex. Parte: Sarah Bridge, Wife of Richard Bridge of Steyning v Thomas Nicholas of Steyning

Deponents:

27 May 1621

Elizabeth Farley, wife of Richard Farley of Steyning, shoemaker, where she had always lived, and where she wasborn. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

27 May 1621

f.113 William Willson of Steyning, shoemaker, where he had lived about 36 years. Born in Kendal in Cumberland. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

27 May 1621

f.113v Thomas Wilkins of Steyning, where he had lived about 7 years, Born in Thakeham. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.114 (see also f.108v) Matrimonial - Anne Wastell v William Guildford of Westbourne

Deponent:

31 May 1621

Curtis Birwick of West Marden in the Parish of Up Marden, gent., where he had lived some 12 years, and before in Compton nearby. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.114v-115 Tithes - Ferring - Ex. Parte: Thomas James, Gent. v Thomas Bennett

Deponents:

30 June 1621

John Snellinge of Ferring, yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: signature.

30 June 1621

f.115 John Wright of Ferring, wheelwright, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Goring. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.116v-117 (see also f.118) Churchyard Repairs - Nuthurst Ex. Paris: John Awood? And William Agate of Nuthurst, Churchwardens v Richard Soper of West Grinstead. 16 June 1621

Deponents:

Christopher Greene, Clerk and Rector of Nuthurst, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in the City of Bristol. Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

16 June 1621

f.117 Thomas Hill of Nuthurst, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.117v-118 Testamentary - Will of Esau White of Lancing Ex. Parte: Edward White, Executor

Deponent:

16 June 1621

William Deane of Lancing, gent., where he had lived 4 years. Born at Basing, Hampshire. Aged 29 years or thereabouts.

Witness: signature

16 June 1621

f.118 William Roberts of Lancing, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.118 (see also f.116v) Churchyard Repairs - Nuthurst Ex. Parte: John Awood and William Agate of Nuthurst, Churchwardens v Richard Soper of West Grinstead

Deponents:

16 June 1621

John Poe of Nuthurst, yeoman where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

16 June 1621

Richard Lynfield of Nuthurst, yeoman, where he had lived about some 40 years. Born in West Grinsted.

Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.119 (see also f.127) Testamentary - Will Of Catherine Patching of Ferring Ex. Parte: William Parson And Ockenden Cowper v Thomas Waterfield, Gent And Catherine His Wife

Deponents: 20 May 1621

Clerus Blakney of Ferring, gent., where he had lived about 1 year and 9 months. Born in Colby, Norfolkshire. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

And he further deposed.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 120-122 Testamentary - Will Of Alice Trulove Of East Preston In The Parish Of Ferring, Widow Exors: Richard Penfold, And Henry Stradling v John Rose And His Wife

Deponents:

John Cowle of Angmering, clerk, where he had lived some six years. Born in Bumsted le Hellyon, Essex.

Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

f.120v William Upperton Of East Preston in Ferring, yeoman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Woolbeding.

Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

f.121 Hugh Penfold of Angmering, mercer, where he had lived some 8 years and was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

20 June 1621

f.122 John Hammon of East Preston in Ferring, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 122v-123 (see also f. 124v) Testamentary - Will (noncupative) Of John Browne Of Washington, Ex.Parte: George Butcher Als. Piper And Elleanor His Wife, Executors v Margaret West, Als. Browne, Sister Of The Deceased

Deponents:

Thomas Juden of Washington, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

23 June 1621

f.123 Richard Butcher of Washington, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.124 Lease Of Prependal Land, Ex.Parte: Thomas James, Gent. v Thomas Bennett

Deponents; 5 July 1621

John Woodcocke of Littlehampton, clerk where he had lived for about 9 months, and before at Climping for 6 months, and before at Thakeham for 9 months. Born at Wymondham, Norfolk. Aged about 59 years.

Witness: signature

5 July 1621

John Cowle of Angmering, clerk, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Helion Bumsted in Essex.

Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.124v (see also f.122v) Testamentary - Will (noncupative) Of John Browne Of Washington, Ex.Parte: George Butcher v Margaret West Als. Browne

Deponents:

14 July 1621

Joan Tavener, wife of Philip Tavener, husbandman, of Washington, where she had lived almost 14 years.

Born in Findon. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.125 Matrimonial - Ex.Parte: Bartholomew Hitchcocke v Elizabeth Tribe Of Lodsworth

Deponents: 30 September 1621

John May of Frensham, Surrey, bucketmaker, where he had lived 1 year, and before at Lurgashall for about 10 years. Born in Farnham, Surrey. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: mark

30 September 1621

Frances Addams, wife of Walter Addams of Lodsworth, yeoman, where she had lived about 16 years and where she was born. Aged about 21 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 125v Testamentary - Estate Of John Turckett of West Wittering Ex. Parte: Elizabeth Turckett Relict v Sandham And Joan Turckett

Deponent: 10 October 1621

John Edwards of Mid-Lavant, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.126-126v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Elizabeth Arnold, Wife Of John Arnold v Thomas Hudson Of Appledram

Deponents:

31 October 1621

William Osborne of Bosham, yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in West Wittering.

Aged about 43 years.

Witness: mark

31 October 1621

f.126v Robert Grigg of Bosham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 127- 129 (see also ff.119 & 133) Testamentary - Will Of Catherine Patching Of Ferring Ex.Parte: Thomas Waterfield And Catherine Waterfield His Wife v William Parson And Ockenden Cowper

Deponents: 10 November 1621

John Skervell of Ferring, husbandman, where he had lived some 26 years. Born in East Lavant.

Aged about 53 years.

Witness: mark

10 November 1621

f.127v Sybil Burcher of Ferring, widow, where she had lived about 35 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

10 November 1621

f.128 Joan Woolvin, wife of William Woolvin of Ferring, husbandman, where she had lived about 20 years.

Born in Eartham. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: mark

128v & 129 Each of the above three deposed further.

Deposed another folio with witness and mark

[Next case] ff129-130 Testamentary - Will Of Mary Earle, Widow Of Eartham Exparte: Daniel Earle, Clerk & Executor v Henry Earle And Richard Earle

Deponents: 13 November 1621

Henry Harrowden of East Dean, yeoman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

14 November 1621

f.130 William Beeding, clerk of Singleton, where he had lived for 3 years, and before in the City of Chichester for 1 year. Born in Singleton. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.131-132v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Benjamin Meakes Of Horsham v John Pike Of The Same

Deponents: 7 December 1621

Emanuel Lintott of Horsham, butterman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: signature

7 December 1621

John Parkhurst of Horsham, clothworker, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: signature

7 December 1621

f.132v Stephen Osmer of Horsham, glover where he had lived about 3 years, and before in Brenchley, Kent for about 8 years. Born in Heathfield. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.133 (see also ff.119 and 129) Testamentary - Will Of Catherine Patching Of Ferring, Spinster, Ex. Parte Thomas Waterfilde And Catherine His Wife v Ockenden Cowper And William Parson

Deponents: 8 December 1621

Blarney, of Westminster, Middlesex, gent., where he had lived some 3 months, and before in Ferring for 2 years. Born in Colby, Norfolk.

Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.133v-134 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Susanne Willet v Joan Pollard Of Washington

Deponents:

William Hodge of Horsham, yeoman, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Hadlow, Kent. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: signature

8 December 1621

f.134 Joan Chase of Washington, spinster, where she had lived about 6 months, and before in Arundel for about 1½ years. Born in Hambledon, Hampshire.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.135 Concerning Bond - Ex.Parte: Henry Smyth v Alice Smith And Mary Smith

Deponent: 29 January 1621/2

Richard Taylor of West Wittering, gent., where he had lived some 4 months, and before in the City of Chichester for 1 year, and before in West Wittering for 3 years, and where he was born.

Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.135 (see also f.140) Tithes - Clymping - Ex.Parte: Mr John White, Vicar Of Clymping v Robert Standen Of Littlehampton, Gent.

Deponents: 5 February 1621/2

Thomas Rygate of Clymping, husbandman, where he has always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

6 February 1621/2

Mr Geoffrey More, Clerk and Vicar of Ferring where he had lived for about 8 years. Born in Bonehurst in Bedfordshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.136v-137 (see also f.145) Tithes - Tortington - Ex.Parte: John Skynner Of Arundel V Henry Hensheere, Farmer Of Rectory Of Tortington

Deponents: 20 February 1621/2

Roger Gratwicke of Tortington, gent., where he and always lived. Born in East Malling, Kent. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

20 February 1621/2

f.137 William Etherton of Tortington, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

20 February 1621/2

Adam Gibbens of Tortington, husbandman, where he had lived some 25 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.138 Testamentary - Will Of Richard Watts - Ex.Parte. Elizabeth Pannett, Als. Dudman v Elizabeth Millard Als. Watts, Widow

Deponents: 16 March 1621/2

Robert Burry of Shripney in Bersted, husbandman, where he had lived all his life, and was born.

Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

12 March 1621/2

Henry Pannett of Ashurst, tailor, where he had lived about 9 months, and before in Aldingbourne where he had lived and was born. Aged about 39 years.

Witness; mark

[Next case] ff.139v-140 Testamentary - Will Of Beatrice Parson, Ex.Parte: John Ellyot, Clerk Of Chichester v Thomas Parson And Agnes Voakes

Deponents: 6 April 1622

Sara Gratwicke of Coombes, widow, where she had lived some 12 years. Born in Ferring. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: signature

6 April 1622

f.140 Thomas Field Of Coombes, husbandman, where he had lived 2 years. Born in Staines, Middlesex. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.140v-141 (see also f.135) Tithes - Clymping - Mr John White, Clerk & Vicar Of Clymping v Robert Standen Of Littlehampton

Deponents: 4 May 1622

Richard Morgan of Clymping, husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

4 May 1622

f.141 Agnes Woolvin, wife of Richard Woolvin of Clymping, husbandman, where she has lived about 9 years. Born in Hawghtley, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.141v-142v Defamation - Ex.Parte: William Marlet, Gent. v Elizabeth Walton Als. Gilpin

Deponents: 9 May 1622

Henry Greenfield of Slinfold, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Billingshurst.

Aged about 37 years.

Witness: mark

9 May 1622

f.142v Thomas Searle of Slinfold, clerk where he had lived for some 5 years. Born in Lexden, County Essex.

Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.143-144 Testamentary - Will Of John Young Ex.Parte: Geroge Young v Peter Ayres

Deponents: 13 May 1622

Henry Stradling of East Preston in the Parish of Ferring, Gent., where he had lived about 7 years.

Born in Madehurst. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

13 May 1622

f.144 Richard Butcher of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Shermanbury. Aged about 43 years.

Witness; signature

[Next case] f.145 (see also f.136v) Tithes - Tortington - Ex.Parte: Henry Hensheere v John Skymer Of Arundel

Deponents; 16 May 1622

Henry Amye of Arundel, carpenter, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Greatham. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

15 May 1622

Adam Page, Clerk and Rector of Tortington, which he had been for 10 months, and before in Tortington for 2 years and 6 months. Born in Madehurst. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.145v-146 (see also f.106v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Knight Of Selsey v Alice West Of Selsey

Deponents: 25 June 1622

William Walliston of Selsey, gent., where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Warleyham, Hampshire.

Aged about 58 years.

Witness: signature

25 June 1622

f.146 Dorothy Walliston, wife of William Walliston of Selsey gent., where she had lived about 16 years.

Born in Bury. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.146v-147 Defamation - Ex.Parte: William Smyth Of Angmering v Thomas Ranford Of The Same

Deponents: 23 July 1622

George Young of Angmering, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 38 years.

Witness: signature

23 July 1622

f.147 John Blaber, senior of Angmering, butcher, where he had lived some 30 years and where he was born.

Aged 65 years.

Witness: mark

Allegations in Ep/I/15/3/21, docs. 65, 51; Ep/I/15 box 132: 1622 (6) f.64

[Next case] F. 147v Tithes - Madehurst - Ex.Parte: John Michell, Gent. & Farmer Of Rectorial Tithes Of Madehurst v William Shorte

Deponent: 24 July 1622

John Racton of Walberton, yeoman, where he had lived for 1 month, and before in Madehurst for 6 years. Born in Walberton. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.148-149 Testamentary - Will Of Emma Ludgate, Ex.Parte: Mary Stoveld v Robert Leggatt Of Sutton

Deponents: John Parkman of Fittleworth, husbandman, where he had lived some 81 years. Aged the same.

Witness: mark

Jane Perley, wife of William Perley of Bignor, mason, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 37years.

Witness: mark

25 July 1622

f.149 James Booker of Sutton, husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years and was born. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.150 (see also f.152v) Tithes - Tortington - Ex.Parte: Henry Henshaw [?Hensheere] v John Skynner

Deponent: Roger Gratwick of Tortington, gent., where he had always lived. Born in East Mailing, Kent. Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] F. 150v (see also f.153 & 164v) Tithes - Egdean, Ex.Parte: Ralph Blinston, Clerk & Rector Of Egdean v Nicholas Ide Of Graffham

Deponents: 23 September 1622

John Polynge of Fittleworth, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 72 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.151-152 (see also ff.153v & 164v)

Tithes - As Above, But Ex.Parte: Ralph Blinston, Clerk & Rector of Egdean V William Spicer of Button

Deponents: 26 September 1622

John Polynge [as above]

Witness: mark

27 September 1622

f.151v Thomas Mose of Egdean, husbandman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Fittleworth. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: mark

f.152 Who further deposed, against Ide above.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.152v (see also f.150) Tithes - Tortington, Ex.Parte: Henry Henshaw, Farmer of the Rectory of Tortington V John Skynner of Arundel

Deponent: 27 September 1622

Anthony Gough of Arundel, yeoman where he had lived some 25 years. Born in Poling. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.153-154v (see also f.150v & 153v)

Tithes - Fittleworth/Egdean, Ex. Parte: Ralph Blinston, Clerk & Rector of Egdean V Nicholas Ide, Graffham & William Spicer of Sutton

Deponents: 28 September 1622

Thomas Vinson of Petworth, weaver where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

28 September 1622

f.153v And who further deposed against Spicer.

Witness: mark

1 October 1622

f154 John Biumble of Petworth, innkeeper where he had lived and was born. Aged about 67 years.

Witness: mark (initials)

f.154v And who further deposed against Ide.

Witness: mark (initials)

[Next case] f.154v-157 Testamentary - Will of John Frogbrooke of Angmering Ex.Parte: Solomon Griffin, Executor V John Fen

Deponents: 5 October 1622

John Addams of Angmering, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.155v Thomas Holland, of Angmering, Gent., where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

f.156 John Foster of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in Tillington. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.157-158 Testamentary - Will of James Colley of Steyning, Gent. Ex. Parte: Anne Colley, Relict & Executrix V William Colley, his Son

Deponents: October 1622

Jonas Michaell, clerk and vicar of Steyning, where he had lived some 16 years. Born in the City of London.

Aged about 55 years.

Witness: signature

f.158 John Shelley of Steyning, Gent., where he had lived 2 years & 6 months. Born in Patcham. Aged 46 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.159-159v Testamentary - Will of Richard Soale of Thakeham, Ex.Parte: Dorothy Soale V Daniel Soale

Deponents: 12 October 1622

Thomas Arcoll of Thakeham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 57 years.

Witness: mark

f.159v John Lee of Thakeham, yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.160v-161v Testamentary - Will of Elizabeth Roman of Westbourne, Spinster, Ex.Parte: John Passenger, Executor V Richard Roman, John Roman, and Thomas Roman, Next of Kin

Deponents: 18 October 1622

John Smyth of West Ashling, in Funtington, tailor, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Harting.

Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

f.161 John Smyth of Prinsted in the parish of Westbourne, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.161v Richard Sturt of Prinsted in Westbourne, husbandman, where he had lived some 14 years. Born in Thorney.

Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

Sentence in EP/I/15 box 132: 1622 (6)f.168.

[Next case] ff.162-163 Tithe - Fernhurst, Ex.Parte: Thomas Mills, Farmer of the Rectory of Fernhurst V Richard Boxall of Linchmere

Deponent: 21 October 1622

George Baker of Haselmere, Surrey, husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Stogumber, Somerset. Aged about 44.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.163-163v (see also f.167v) Concerning Probate Account - Ex.Parte: Richard Hewet et. al. V Richard Jolliffe of Prinsted in Westbourne

Deponents: 23 October 1622

Thomas Baker of Prinsted in Westbourne, husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Lodsworth.

Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

f.163v John Sheppard of Woodmancote in Westbourne, husbandman, where he had lived about 46 years. Born in Emsworth in the parish of Warblington, Hants. Aged about 76 years.

Witness: mark

Articles in EP/I/15 box 132:1622 (6)f.20

[Next case] ff.164v-166 (see also f, 150v) Tithes - Egdean, Ex.Parte: Ralph Blinston, Clerk & Rector of Egdean V Nicholas Ide of Graffham

Deponents:

William Hampston [Hamper?] of Egdean, husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Lurgashall. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

Thomas Pritchards of Fittleworth, clerk, where he had been for 10 years. Born in Gilsfield in Montgomeryshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

f.165v And who further deposed V Spicer.

Witness: signature

25 October 1622

Nicholas Turges of Petworth, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years, and was born. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: signature

f.166 And who further deposed against Spicer.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.166v-167 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Margaret Combes, Wife of Richard Combes of West Wittering V Katharine Forder Wife of Thomas Forder of the Same

Deponents:

John Curtisse of West Wittering, turner, where he had lived about 6 years. Born Haselmere in Surrey. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

28 October 1622

f.167 Edward Sneller of West Wittering, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: mark

Interrogatory articles by Katharine Forder: EP/I/15/3/21, doc.33

[Next case] f.167v (see also f.163 Concerning Probate Account - Ex.Parte: Richard Hewet et. al. V Richard Jolliffee of Prinsted in Westbourne

Deponents: 14 November 1622

John Paye of Westbourne, blacksmith, where he had lived about 43 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.168v-170 (see also f.183v) Matrimonial - John Awood V Katharine Puttocke

Deponents: 14 December 1622

Richard Hall of Ewhurst in Surrey, husbandman, where he had lived one year, and before at Rudgwick for - years. Born in Ewhurst. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

George Alderton of Wisborogreen, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.171-173 (see also f.184v) Defamation - Ex.Parte. Robert Taylor of Westhampnett V Margaret Squyer, Wife of James Ssuyer of Shopwyke in Oving

Deponents:

Sidrach Parson of St. Pancras, Chichester, husbandman, where he had lived some four months and before in the parish of the Subdeanery, St. Peter the Great for about 12 years. Born in Chilton, Somersetshire. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

Jane Moody als. Capon, wife of Daniel Moody of St. Pancras, husbandman, where she had lived some 10 years. Born in the City of Chichester. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: mark

f.172 Edene Parson, wife of William Parson of St. Pancras, husbandman, where she had lived about 24 years. Born in Alton, Hampshire. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

163(cont.) Jane Parson, wife of Sidrach Parson of St. Pancras, Chichester, husbandman, since Michaelmas before at Spitalfield in Subdeanery. Born in Chalton, Hants.

Aged 44 years.

Witness: mark

f.172v Joan Paye,wife of William Paye of St. Pancras, Chichester, husbandman, where she had lived about 25 years. Born in Keymer. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

Alice Taylor, wife of Robert Taylor of Westhampnett, husbandman, where she had lived for 2 years. Born in Ilminster, Somersetshire. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

29 January 1622/23

f.173 Margaret Fowler, wife of Thomas Fowler of Westhampnett, yeoman, where she had lived about 9 months, and before in Tangmere, for some 3 years. Born in East Grinstead.

Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.173v-175v ? Defamation - Ex.Parte: William Smyth v Thomas Randford

Deponents:

7 February 1622/23

Richard Adams of Angmering, husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Patcham. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

f.174v Thomas Fenn of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Twyford, Hampshire. Aged 59 years.

Witness: mark

f.175 Thomas Addams of Angmering, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.175-176v ? Testamentary - Will Of Agnes Wright Als. Rawson, Ex.Parte: Joan Bridger, Als. Midhurst v Edward Staker Of Yapton

Deponents;

21 February 1622/23

John Ireland of Wisborogreen, yeoman, where he had lived about 45 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 62 years.

Witness: signature

f.176 Joseph Furlonger of Wisborogreen, yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 50 years or thereabouts.

Witness: signature

f.176v And each of the above deponents further deposed on the same day.

Witnessed with signatures

[Next case] ff.176v-177 Tithes - Burton Cum Coates, Ex.Parte: Thomas Piper v Gabriel ?Tayler

Deponents:

21 February 1622/3

John Miller of Fittleworth, tanner, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.177 Stephen Essex of Coates, husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.178-183 Tithes - Westhampnett, Ex.Parte: Sir John Chapman v William Smyth, Gent.

Deponents: 3 March 1622/23

Daniel Young of Westhampnett, husbandman, where he had lived about 10 years, Born in Newport in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.179 Joan Croucher, wife of John Croucher of East Lavant, husbandman, where she had lived all her life. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.178(Cont.) John Croucher of East Lavant, husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Steep, Hampshire. Aged about 29 years.

Witness: mark

f.181 Roger Greentree of East Lavant, husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Trotton.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

5 March 1622/3

f.182 Denis Fisher of Graylingwell in the parish of the Subdeanery, Chichester, Gent., where he had lived some 20 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 74 years.

Witness: signature

f.183 Richard Fisher of Graylingwell in the parish of the Subdeanery, Chichester, Gent., where he had lived some 6 years, and was born. Aged about 21 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.183v (see also 168v) Matrimonial - John Awood v Katharine Puttocke 14 Feb. 1622/3

Deponents:

14 March 1622/3

John Grafton of the parish of Cranley, Surrey, husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years.

Born in Dorking, Surrey. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.184v-185 (see also f.171) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Robert Taylor v Margaret Squier

Deponents:

4 April 1623

Jane Parson, wife of Sidrach Parson of St. Pancras, husbandman, where she had lived for 6 months, and before at Spitalfields in the parish of Subdeanery, St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester. Born in Chalton, Hants. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: mark

f.185 Edene Parson, wife of William Parson, of St. Pancras, husbandman, where she had lived about 20 years. Born in Alton, Hampshire. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.185v (see also f.168v) Matrimonial - Ex.Parte: Robert Awood v Katharine Puttocke

Deponent: 1 April 1623

Joseph Richbell of Rudgwick, weaver, where he had always lived. Aged about 63 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.186 (see also f.187) Tithes - Kirdford. Ex.Parte: John Buckner v John Horton

Deponents: 5 April 1623

Ciceley Coles of Kirdford, spinster, where she had lived for 10 months, and before in Cranley, Surrey for 4 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.186v(see also f.187v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Gittens v Joan Brookfield Of Coldwaltham

Deponents:

26 April 1623

Margaret Tribe, wife of William Tribe of Coldwaltham blacksmith, where she had lived some 10 years. Born in Warvel in Berkshire. Aged about 30years.

Witness: mark

Edward Humfrey of Coldwaltham, husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Petworth.

Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.187 (see also f.186) Tithes - Kirdford. Ex.Parte: John Buckner v John Horton

Deponent: 14 May 1623

John Constable of Kirdford, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.187v-188 (see also f.186) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Gittens v Joan Brookfield Of Coldwaltham

Deponents: 20 June 1623

Thomas Smyth of Coldwaltham, turner where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

f.188 Griffith Reynolds, Clerk and curate of Coldwaltham, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Kimbell in Buckinghamshire. Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.188v-189v (see also f.195v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Richard Goare And Anne His Wife v Drury Sewer Of Bosham

Deponents: 23 June 1623

Thomas Durant of Bosham, blacksmith, where he had lived some 8 years. Born within the City of Chichester. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

f.189 John Woods of the City of Chichester, clothworker, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Bosham.

Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

f.189v John Soale of the City of Chichester, dyer, where he had lived some 22 years. Born in Havant, Hants.

Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.190v-191 (see also f.205) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Basil Willard v John Coates

Deponents: 27 June 1623

William Skynner of Shipley, yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born at Billingshurst.

Witness: mark

Nicholas Salter of Shipley, yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Waldron. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

Edward Tredcroft of Shipley, clerk where he had lived for 1 year and 6 months, and before in Billingshurst for about 3 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.191-193v (see also f.197v & 198 & 225) Concerning the Cost and Church Rate of Amberley Church Repairs Ex.Parte: George Rose and William Rose Churchwardens of Amberley v George Coles of the Same

Deponents:

7 July 1623

Henry Spencer of Amberley, clerk where he had lived for about 25 years. Born in the City of London.

Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

2 July 1623

f.192 Edward Greene of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived for about 48 years. Born in Slindon. Aged about 68 years.

Witness: mark

Edward North of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: signature

18 July 1623

f.193 William Sealer of Shipley, husbandman, where he had lived for about 4 years. Born in Parram-Hasson, Suffolk. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

[f193 belongs to Willard v Coates f 190v]

[Next case] ff.193v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Elizabeth Older v Walter Richards of Tortington

Deponents:

18 July 1623

James Tupper of Tortington, husbandman, where he had lived always and wasborn. Aged about 21 years.

Witness: mark

John Rasoll of Tortington, husbandman, where he had lived for 2 years and before in Binsted, for 1 year, and before in Arundel for 1 year, and before in Seaford for 1 year, and before in Tortington for about 5 years. Born in North Mundham.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.194v-195 Testamentary - Will of Richard Langford, Senior of Ashington, Ex.Parte: Walter Langford, Son And Exor. of the Deceased v Thomas Ferryer

Deponents:

10 October 1623

Thomas Carr of Ashington, Clerk and Rector for 4 years. Born in Payhembry, Devon, Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.195 William Kempsall of Washington, yeoman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Chipstead, Surrey.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.195v-196 (see also f.188v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Drury Sewer of Bosham v Richard Goare and Ann, His Wife

Deponents:

18 October 1623

Bernard Cowdrey of Bosham, fuller, where he had lived some 15 years. Born in Godalming, Surrey. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

f.196 Robert Nunnington of Bosham, husbandman, where he had always lived. Born in Cocking. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

Edward Sewer of Funtington, husbandman, where he had always lived. Born in Deanery Farm, Chichester.

Aged 25 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.196v Testamentary - Re. Execution of the Will of Thomas Hunter, Ex.Parte: Nicholas Hunter v John Hunter

Deponents:

24 October 1623

Thomas Peter of Broadwater, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.197v (see also f.191 & 198 below) Concerning Payment of the Stipend of the Parish Clerk and Sexton of Amberley, Ex.Parte: George Hosyer of Amberley v George Cole of the Same

Deponents:

29 December 1623

Henry Spencer of Amberley, clerk, where he had lived for about 26 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] And f.198-204v (see also f.191 & 197 above) Concerning the Cost & Tax of Amberley Church Repairs Ex.Parte: William Rose & George Rose of Amberley Formerly Churchwardens v George Coles of the Same

Deponents:

29 December 1623

Henry Spencer of Amberley, clerk where he had lived for about 26 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

f.198v Edward Greene, senior, of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Slindon.

Aged about 68 years.

Witness: mark

f.199 And he further deposed.

Witness: mark

30 December 1623

George Rose, senior of Amberley, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 68 years.

Witness: signature

f.199v Thomas Wood of Amberley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

f.200 And he further deposed.

Witness: signature

f.201v William Balcombe of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived about 18 years. Born in Edburton. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: mark

And he further deposed.

Witness: mark

7 January 1623/4

f.202v William Rose, senior of Amberley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

f.203 Thomas Leonard, als. Edmonds, of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in North Stoke. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

f.204 And he further deposed.

Witness: signature

f.204v Thomas Long of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived some 18 years. Born in Burpham. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

f.205 And he further deposed.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.205-205v (see also f.190v) Defamation - Ex.Parte: John Coates v Basil Willard of Shipley

Deponents:

23 January 1623/4

Thomas Taylor of Shipley, Gent., where he had lived about 17 years. Born in Chadgeley in County Worcester.

Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

f.205v Andrew Danyell of Shipley, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.206-206v Testamentary - Will of (Nuncupative) William Wells of Storrington Ex.Parte: Jane Wells v Thomas Wells

Deponents:

20 February 1623/4

Philip Woodman of Storrington, tanner, where he had lived six months, and before in Horsham for about 8 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

f.206v Robert Feilder of Storrington, tanner, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 20 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.206v-209 ?Testamentary - Concerning Maintenance and Schooling of Thomas Scotchford, Ex.Parte: Joan Greene, Als. Scotchford v Thomas Scotchford

Deponents:

27 February 1623/4

John Cole of Storrington, yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Alfriston. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: mark

f.207 Isabella Harwood, wife of Richard Harwood, of North Stoke, husbandman, where she had lived about 2 years, and before in Storrington for about 7 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: mark

f.207, Richard Harwood of North Stoke, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

19 March 1623/4

Jacob Browne of Ashington, husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and before in Thakeham for one year and six months and before in Washington for 2 years. Born in Whiston. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: mark

16 April 1624

f.209 Thomas Beeke of North Stoke, yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 42.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.209v-211 (see also f.214v) Testamentary - Will of John Aylwin, Ex.Parte: Margaret Young Als. Aylwin - Relict and Executrix of John Aylwin v Ellenor Goldham Als. Young

Deponents:

20 April 1624

Thomas Wintershall of Portsmouth, Hampshire, Gent., where he had lived 1 year and 1 month, and before in the City of Chichester for 6 months, and before in West Itchenor for 6 months and before in Birdham for about 1½ years and before in Preston in Binderton for about 5 years. Born in Bucksteep near Dallington.

Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

10 May 1624

f.211 William Haseler of West Dean, yeoman, where he had lived and was born. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.211-211v (see also f.217v) ? Defamation, Ex.Parte: Thomas Harold v Alice Drewet

Deponents: 14 May 1624

Joan Ticknor, wife of Edward Ticknor of Burpham, husbandman, where she had lived always and was born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: mark

15 May 1624

f.211v Robert Cornford of Burpham, Gent., where he had lived some 15 years. Born in East Mailing, Kent.

Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.212 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Thomas Harold v Mary Wheatley

Deponent: 15 May 1624

Robert Cornford of Burpham, Gent., where he had lived some 15 years. Born in East Mailing, Kent.

Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.212v-213v Testamentary - Will of John Hill Als. Andrew of Pulborough, Ex.Parte: John Hill, Als. Andrew, Son of The Testator v William Hill, Als. Andrew, Also Son of Testator

Deponents 1 June 1624

Maurice Greenfield of Billingshurst, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 62 years.

Witness: signature

f.213v Edward Duke of Pulborough, carpenter, where he had lived about 18 years, Born in Warminghurst. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: signature.

[Next case] ff.214v-215 (see also f.209v & 218v.) Testamentary - Will of John Aylwin, Ex.Parte: Margaret Young Als. Aylwin, Relict and Executbix of Testator Ellenor Goldham, Als. Aylwin

Deponents: 26 June 1624

Joshua Woods of West Dean, blacksmith, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

3 June 1624

f.215 Ellis Amfles of St. Bartholomews, Westgate, Chi Chester, Gent, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Ludlow, Shropshire. Aged about 66 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 215-216 v(See also f.223v) Testamentary - Will of John Older of Angmering, E.X Parte: Hush Penfold and John Gibbs v George Older

Deponents: 8 June 1624

John Cole, of Angmering, clerk, where he had lived for 10 years. Born in Bumstead-Helion, Essex. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.216 Richard Adams of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived about 40 years. Born in Patcham, Aged about 44 years.

Witness: signature

f.216v William Smyth of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.217v (see also f.211) Defamation - EX.Parte: Thomas Harold v Alice Drewet

Deponent: 8 June 1624

Thomas Harold (senior) of West Stoke, yeoman, where he had lived always and was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.218 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Thomas Harold v Mary Wheatley

Deponent: 8 June 1624

Thomas Harold (senior), of North Stoke, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.218v Defamation - Ex.Parte: Thomas Harold v Alice Wheatley

Deponents:

Jane Symons, wife of Thomas Symons of Burpham, husbandman, where she had lived about 13 years. Born in Sidlesham.

Aged about 29 years.

Witness: mark

f.218v (see also f.214v f.226v) Testamentary - Will Of John Aylwin, Ex.Parte Of Margaret Young Als. Aylwin Relict And Executric Of Testator v Ellenor Goldham, Als. Aylwin

Deponent: 15 June 1624

William Biddulph, clerk Stb and Vicar of West Dean where he had been vicar for about 9 years. Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.219 Testamentary - Will Of Thomas Blackman Of Chithurst Ex.Parte: Joan Blackman Relict And Executrix Of Testator v Reginald Pledger

Deponents: 18 June 1624

William Triggs of Trotton, yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Linchmere. Aged about 65 years.

Witness: mark

William Marner of Iping, coverlet-maker, where he had lived some 20 years and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.220 (see also f.221v) ?Disputation About a Lease, Ex.Parte: Thomas Baylie v William Soane, William Compton And William Voke

Deponent:

John Baylie of Chichester, Gent. where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 56 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.220v-221 (see also f.227) ?Dispute Regarding Lease Of Land In East Wittering Ex.Parte: John Osborne v Thomas Forder

Deponents: 2 July 1624

John Binsted of West Wittering, yeoman, where he had lived about 19 years. Born in the parish of Hambledon, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

1 July 1624

f.221 John Chambers of St. Bartholomew, Chichester, husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Dimchurch, Kent. Aged about 71 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.221v (see also f.220) ?Disputation about A Lease, Ex.Parte: Thomas Baylie v William Soane, William Compton And William Voke

Deponent: 2 July 1624

William Styant of St. Pancras, Chichester, Gent. where he had lived about 12 years and was born.

Aged about 43 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.222 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Anthony Sturt v Henry Slaughter

Deponent: 3 July 1624

John Panckcris of Horsham, tanner where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature

William Worsfold, of Rusper, husbandman, where he had lived some 5 years and was born. Aged about 39 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.22v-223 Defamation- Ex.Parte: Anthony Sturt v Richard Somershall

Deponents: 3 July 1624

Matthew Fuller of Horsham, shoemaker, where he had lived about 1 year, and before in the City of London and was born. there. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: signature

f.223 Thomas Hudson of Horsham, shoemaker, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.223v-224v (see also f.215) Testamentary - Will Of John Older Of Angmering, Ex.Parte: Hugh Penfold And John Gibbs v George Older

Deponents: 6 July 1624

William Older of Arundel, tanner, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

13 July 1624

f.224 William Older of Arundel, tanner, as above deposed further.

Witness: signature

Henry Moore of Arundel, taylor, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Raysbury, Bucks. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: signature

15 July 1624

f.224v Frances Older of Arundel, shoemaker, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.225-225v (see also f.197, 198) Concerning The Cost And Church Rate Of Amberley Church Repairs, Ex.Parte: Coles v Rose And Rose

Deponents: 16 July 1624

Roger Balcombe, of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived some 28 years. Born in Edburton. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

f.225v Henry Batcheller of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived for 3 months, and before at Sutton for 2 years, and before at Amberley for 2 years, Born in Cold waltham. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.225v (see also f.228v) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Harwood, Ex.Parte: Richard Harwood (Brother of the Deceased) v Thomas Harwood

Deponent:

16 July 1624

Agnes Caplin, wife of John Caplin, of Washington, husbandman, where she had lived about 2 years, and before at Sullington for about 2 years and before at Wisborogreen for 1 year, and before at Thakeham for 1 year and before at Pulborough for 1 year. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.226v (see also f.218v, 214v) Testamentary - Will of John Aylwin, Exparte: Margaret Young, ALS. Aylwin and Executrix of Testator v Ellenor Gold Ham, ALS. Aylwin

Deponents:

24 July 1624

William Haseler, of West Dean, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.226v ? Verification of Lease, Ex.Parte: Baylie v Soane, Compton and Voke

Deponent:

29 July 1624

Henry Feilder of West Dean, yeoman, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 48 years.

Witness:

[Next case] f.227 (see also ff.220 & 233) Dispute Regarding Lease of Land at East Wittering Ex.Parte: John Osborne v Thomas Forder

Deponent:

18 September 1624

George Osborne of Cake ham in the parish of West Wittering, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 64 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.227v-228 Testamentary - Estate of Margaret Taylor ALS. Lambert Ex.Parte: Richard Taylor, ALS. Lambert v John Smith

Deponents:

22 September 1624

Richard Arney of West Wittering, husbandman, where he had lived for about 6 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: signature

f.228 John Hotbert of East Wittering, husbandman, where he had lived for 1 year, and before at West Wittering since he was born there. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.228v. (see also f.225v) Testamentary - Will of Thomas Harwood, Ex.Parte: Richard Harwood (Brother Of Deceased) V Thomas Harwood

Deponents: 2 October 1624

John Andrew of Pulborough, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.229 Margaret Andrew, wife of John Andrew of Pulborough, yeoman, where she had lived about 12 years. Born in West Chiltington. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.229v-230 Defamation - Ex.Parte: Agnes Jener, Wife Of Francis Jener Of Easebourne V Anthony Williamson Of The Same

Deponents: 6 October 1624

Alice Oates of Easborne, spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

Ann Luff of Easeborne, spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged 23 years.

Witness: mark

14 October 1624

f.230 Margaret Tidye, wife of Christopher Tidye of Easborne, tailor, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 63 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.230v-231 Defamation - Exparte: Alice Owen, Wife Of Robert Owen Of Birdham V William Lee Of The Same

Deponents: 27 October 1624

Agnes Fisher, wife of John Fisher of Birdham, yeoman, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Winchester, Hampshire. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

John Skimpin of Birdham, tailor, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Earnley. Aged about 61 years.

Witness: mark

f.231 Thomas Allen of Birdham, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

Peter Cox, Esq., mayor of the city, of Chichester where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Rogate. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.231v (see also f.224) Testamentary - Will Of John Older, Ex.Parte: George Older V Penfold And Gibb

Deponent: 28 October 1624

John Ingram of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Havant, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.231v Testamentary - Will of Elizabeth Barnard, Widow, Of Goring, Ex.Parte: John Barnard And Barnabas Barnard V Susan Chatfield Als. Barnard

Deponents: 29 October 1624

Thomas Watersfield of Ferring, Gent., where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

William Watersfield of Ferring, Gent., where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.233 (see also ff.220, 227 & 234v) Dispute Regarding Lease Of Land At East Wittering, Ex. Parte: John Osborne V Thomas Forder

Deponents: 30 October 1624

George Coles of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived some 23 years. Born in Wootton, Somersetshire. Aged about 65 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.233v Ex.Parte: Thomas Forder V John Osborne

Deponent: 10 November 1624

Eusebius Hayes of the City of Chichester, Gent. where he had lived about 1 year, and before at Laythorne in the parish of North Mundham, Born in Chelmsford, Essex. Aged 25 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.233v (see also ff.225, 234v) Concerning The Taxing For The Repairs Of Amberley Church, Ex.Parte: George Rose And William Rose V George Coles Of Amberley

Deponent: Alan Tomson, Clerk and vicar of Aldingbourne, where he had been Vicar for some 46 years. Born in Barnolby, Lincolnshire. Aged about 71 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.234 (see also f.255) Defamation - Ex.Parte: Richard Gray V Elizabeth Braby

Deponents: 12 November 1624

Mary Mills, wife of John Mills of Storrington, mason, where she had lived for about 20 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

Richard Wadye of Ashington, husbandman, where he had lived for 2 years, and before in Thakeham where he was born and had previously lived. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.234v (see also ff.233, 227 & 220) Dispute Regarding Lease Of Land At East Wittering Ex. Parte: Thomas Forder v John Osborne

Deponent:

Anthony Smith of the City of Chichester, Gent. where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Bedhampton, Hampshire. Aged about 65 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.234v-236 (see also ff.225,233v & 249v) Concerning The Taxing For The Repairs Of Amberley Church, Ex.Parte: George Rose & William Rose V George Cole Of Amberley

Deponents: 20 January 1624/5

Daniel Braby of Amberley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.235 Charles Cutteris of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Barton, Suffolk. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: mark

f.235v Thomas Longe of Amberley, husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Burpham. Aged 46 years.

Witness: mark

26 January 1624/5

John Hoskin of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived always and was born. Aged 76 years.

Witness: mark

Anthony Batmanson of Amberley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 44 years.

Witness: mark

f.236 Thomas Taylor of Amberley, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff. 236-239 Tithes - Ashurst, Ex.Parte: Thomas Horley v William Stannard

Deponents: 29 January 1624/5

Nicholas Godsmarke of West Grinsted, yeoman, where he had lived about 17 years and where he was born. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: mark

f.237 John Leceter of Wiston, yeoman, where he had lived some 34 years. Born in Shipley. Aged about 56 years.

Witness: mark

William Cruttendon of Shipley, yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Burwashe. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.237v William Langford of Ashurst, yeoman, where he had always lived and wasborn. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

f.239 William Beard of Ashurst, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Cowfold. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

John Farley of Steyning, yeoman, where he had lived about 10 months, and before in Ashurst for 3 years. Born in West Grinsted, Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.239v-240v Testamentary - Will (Noncupative) of John Burgis Ex.parte: Elizabeth Shephard als. Whalley v Alice Burgis

Deponents: 24 February 1624/5

Thomas Wyat of Shripney in the parish of Bersted, tailor, where he had lived for 10 months, and before at Sidlesham where he was born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

f.240 Richard Grange of Sidlesham, carpenter, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years.

Witness: mark

f.240v Dorothy Baker of Sidlesham, widow where she had lived some 30 years. Born in Lewes. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.240v-242v (see also 245v,250v & 266v) Tithes - Stoughton, Ex.parte: William Soane, William Compton and William Voke v John Hobson, Thomas Awcoke & Thomas Bailey

Deponents: 21 March 1624/5

Thomas Catchlove of Stoughton, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 85 years.

Witness: mark

f.242 William Okeshott of Stoughton, husbandman, where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Froxfield, Hampshire. Aged about 78 years.

Witness: mark

f.242v Richard Fayremanner of Stoughton, yeoman, where he had lived always and was born. Aged about 82 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.243v-244v Testamentary - Will of John Pitt, Ex.parte: Joan Exton als. Bulbeck v M. Pitt

Deponents: 9 April 1625

Anthony Bulbeck of East Meon, Hampshire, yeoman, where he had lived some 3 years and where he was born. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

13 April 1625

f.244 Joan Bulbecke of East Meon, Hampshire, widow, where she had lived about 37 years. Born in Harting, Hampshire. Aged about 57 years.

Witness: mark

29 April 1625

f.244v John Exton, Gent., citizen and an Alderman of the City of Chichester, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] Ff.245v-247 (see also f.240v) Tithes - Stoughton, Ex.parte: William Soane, William Compton and William Voke v John Hobson, Thomas Awcoke and Thomas Bailey

Deponents: 18 May 1625

William Voke of Stoughton, tailor, where he had lived about 30 years, Born in Chilgrove. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.247 John Catchlove of Stoughton, husbandman, where he had lived always and was born. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: mark

William Compton of Stoughton, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 37 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.249v (see also ff.215, 233, 251v) Concerning the Taxing for the repairs of Amberley Church Ex. parte: George Rose & William Rose v George Coles of Amberley

Deponents: 31 May 1625

Henry Veseye of the City of Chichester, ryppier, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f. 250 (see also ff.226v & 254v) Testamentary - Will of John Aylwin, Ex.parte: Ellenor Goldham, als. Aylwin v Margaret Aylwin als. Young, executrix of the Testator

Deponent: 22 June 1625

William Egles of Greatham, yeoman, where he had lived about 18 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.250v (see also ff240v, & 254v) Tithes - Stoughton, Ex.parte: William Soane v Thomas Bailey & John Hobson and Thomas Awcoke

Deponent: 22 June 1625

Nicholas Pay of Watergate in Up. Marden, husbandman, where he had lived 1 year 9 months, and before at Stoughton for 13 years. Born in West Marden in Up Marden. Aged 23 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.251v (see also f.249v) Concerning the Taxing for the repairs of Amberley Church, Ex.parte: George Rose & William Rose v George Coles of Amberley

Deponents: 23 June 1625

Thomas Bray of the City of Chichester, Gent. where he had lived some 32 years. Born in Balcombe.

Aged about 58 years.

Witness: signature

Alice Wakefield of St. Pancras without East Gate, Chichester, widow, born in the City where she had lived about 18 years. Aged about 45 years.

Witness; mark

[Next case] f.252 Testamentary - Will of Roger Mitchell, junior, of West Dean, Ex.parte: Roger Michell, senior v Marion Michell, relict of deceased

Deponents: 30 June 1625

John Heaton of West Dean, Gent. where he had lived about 13 years. Born in Hessle in Kingston-upon-Hull. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

John Dearling of West Dean, tailor where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: Mark

[Next case] ff.252v-254 (see also f.225, 233, 249 & 251v) Concerning the Taxing for the repairs of Amberley Church Ex.parte: George Rose & William Rose v George Coles of Amberley

Deponents: 30 June 1625

Henry Spencer of Amberley, clerk, where he had lived for about 27 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.253v John Michell of Houghton, Gent. where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 49 years.

Witness: signature

f.254 Edward North of Amberley, yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Houghton. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.254v (see also 226v, 250, 255v) Testamentary - Will of John Aylwin, Ex.parte: Margaret Aylwin als. Young v Elenor Goldham als. Aylwin

Deponent: 1 July 1625

John Aylwin of Wootton in Washington, Gent. where he had lived for 1 year and before in Lewes for 8 years. Born in Charlewood, Surrey. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.255 (see also f.234) Defamation - Ex.parte: Richard Gray v Elizabeth Braby

Deponent: 1 July 1625

Thomas Wady of Arundel, innholder, where he had lived about 5 years. Born at Thakeham. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.255v (see also f.254v) Testamentary - Will of Johnaylwin, Ex.parte: Margaret Aylwin als. Young v Ellenor Goldham als. Aylwin

Deponent: 14 July 1625

Thomas Pearle of East Dean, yeoman, where he had lived some 13 years, and was born. Aged 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.256 Testamentary - Will of Robert Trevet of Compton, Ex. parte: Clemence Trevet, relict & Jane Trevet, Daughter - also executrixes v Nicholas Trevet, his son

Deponents: 23 September 1625

John Aylwin, junior, of Compton, Literate, where he had lived about 2 years, and before at the University of Cambridge for 3 years. Born in Duncton in the parish of Petworth. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: signature

Henry Emery of Compton, miller, where he had lived for 6 months, and before in Parham for 3 years and 6 months. Born in Steyning. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.256v (see also f.266) Testamentary - Will of Catherine Peake, widow, Ex.parte: Symes and Botting v Peake

Deponent: 30 September 1625

Richard Bragge, Notary of Tangmere, where he had lived for 1 year & 6 months, and before in the City of Chichester for 4 years, where also he was born.

Aged about 31 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 257-258v Testamentary - Will of Robert Collins, Ex.parte: Francis Dawtrey, gent. v Margaret Schotcher als. Coad

Deponents: 1 October 1625

John Hunt of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in Stopham for 2 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

Richard King of Fittleworth, weaver, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Tillington. Aged about 67 years.

Witness: mark

12 October 1625

f.258 John Hall of Petworth, Gent. where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

Henry Carelell of Fittleworth, yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Kendal, Westmoreland. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.258v Edward Blundell of Fittleworth, husbandman, where he was born and always lived. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff. 259-261 Tithes - South Harting (re. farmers in uppark) Ex.parte: John Pay v Hugo Colley

Deponents: 2 November 1625

John Pen of Harting, husbandman, where he was born, and had always lived. Aged about 80 years.

Witness: mark

f.260 Nicholas Somer, of Harting, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 75 years.

Witness: mark

f.260v Marcus Pytt of Harting, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 63 years.

Witness: signature

f.261 William Clement of Durford, yeoman, where he had lived for about 11 years, and before in Harting for about 19 years, and before at Midhurst for about 13 years and before at East Marden where he was born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 263-264 Testamentary - Will of William Eagles of Greatham, Ex.parte: Judith Butterwick als. eagles, daughter of testator v Agnes eagles relict & executrix

Deponents:

William Mille of Greatham, Esquire, where he had lived some 30 years and was born. Aged about 58 years.

Witness: signature

f.263v Henry Bigg of Greatham, Gent., where he had lived some 5 years. Born in Tenterden, Kent. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature

11 November 1625

f.264 Jeremiah Gurr of Greatham, husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Hardham. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

16 November 1625

Thomas Cliffe of Harting, Gent., where he had lived some 50 years, and before at Horham? for about 6 years. Born in Martin [?Combe-Martin], Devonshire. Aged about 75 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff,265 (see also 277v) Defamation - Anne Lang v Thomas Stent

Deponents: 18 November 1625

John Stent of Westborne, paler, where he had lived always and was born. Aged about 23 years.

Witness: mark

John Hurst of Woodmancote, in the Parish of Westborne, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.265v Testamentary - Will (Noncupative) of Thomas Feiste, Senior, of Wisborogreen, Exparte: Rachel Feiste, Daughter & executrix of the testaor v Elizabeth Feiste als. Hattowe, daughter also

Deponents:

John Stedman of Wisborogreen, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

Maria Feiste of Wisborogreen, spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 19 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.266 (see also ff.256v, & 273v) Testamentary - Will of Catherine Pecke (?1622), Ex.parte: Symes and Botting v Peake

Deponents:

William Parsell of Beeding, blacksmith, where he had lived some 21 years. Born at Bedford, Bedfordshure. Aged about 61 years.

Witness: mark

Jane Parsall, wife of William Parsall, blacksmith, of Beeding, where she had lived some 21 years. Born in River Parke in Petworth. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.266v-268v (see also ff.245v, 250v & 271) Tithes - Stoughton, Ex.parte: William Soane, William Compton and William Voke v John Hobson, Thomas Awcoke and Thomas Bailey

Deponents:

John Marner of Up Marden, husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in Walderton in Stoughton for about 20 years. Born in Froxfield, Hants. Aged about 56 years.

Witness: mark

William Byrd of Compton, husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before in Stoughton for 1 year and three months. Born in Winterbourne, Wiltshire. Aged 55 years.

Witness: mark

f.267 Henry Hamson of Compton, husbandman, where he had lived some 1 year & 4 months, and before at Stoughton for 1 year and before in Idsworth, Hampshire for 6 years. Born in Harting, Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

6 December 1625

John Bayley of Stoughton, yeoman, where he had lived always and was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: signature

f.267v John Thornden of Stoughton, husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 51 years.

Witness: mark

f.268 John Jordan of Stoughton, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

8 December 1625

f.268v William Bayley of Racton, yeoman, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff. 269-270 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Sandham of Woolavington Ex.parte: Francis Sandham v Jane Browning als. Sandham

Deponents:

Thomas Samburne of Woolavington, gent., where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Sonning in Berkshire. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: signature

f.269v Thomas Allen of Woolavington, carpenter, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: signature

f.270 John Hale of Woolavington, bricklayer, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.271-271v (see also ff.245v, 250v, & 266v) Tithes - Stoughton, Ex.Parte: William Soane, William Compton and William Voice V John Hobson, Thomas Awcocke and Thomas Bailey

Deponents: John Baylie of Chichester, gent., where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 57 years.

Witness: signature

14 December 1625

f.271v Thomas Baylie of Stoughton, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.272v-273 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Borer of Warnham decd. Ex.Parte: John Borer (his son & executor) v Agnes Potter als. Borer and Elizabeth Cowper als. Potter

Deponents:

John Charman of Warnham, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 46 years.

Witness: signature

16 January 1625/6

f.273 William Dudley of Warnham, wheelwright, where he had lived about 33 years. Born in Dorking, Surrey.

Aged about 56 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.273v-274v (see also f.256v) Testamentary - Will of Catherine Peeke, Ex.Parte: Symes & Botting V Peeke (?1622)

Deponents: Margaret Linfield, wife of William Linfield of Beeding, husbandman, where she had lived some 20 years. Born in Washington. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: Mark

f.274 William Linfield of Beeding, husbandman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in West Grinstead.

Aged about 58 years.

Witness: mark

Anne Compar, wife of Henry Compar of Nuthurst, husbandman, where she had lived some 25 years.

Born in Keymer. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: mark

27 January 1625/6

f.274v (see also f.277) Henry Compar of Nuthurst, husbandman, where he had lived some 22 years. Born in Washington.

Aged about 56 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.274v-275 Testamentary - estate of John Edmonds, decd.? of Yapton Ex.Parte: Francis Edmonds, Gent. v William Edmonds, Gent.

Deponents:

Thomas Edmonds of Eastergate, Gent., where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Bayliescourt in the parish of Littlehampton. Aged about 36 years.

Witness: signature

7 February 1625/6

f.275 Anthony Edmonds of the City of Chichester, Gent., where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Bayliescourt in Littlehampton. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] ff.276v-277 Tithes - Storrington, Ex.Parte: Mr Walter Mattocke v John mounke, gent.

Deponents:

Thomas Godman of Storrington, gent., where he had lived about 22 years. Born in Henfield. Aged about 53 years.

Witness: signature

17 February 1625/6

f.277 William Cayne of Storrington, carpenter, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.277 (see also f.274v) Testamentary ?Estate of John Edmonds, decd. of ? Yapton Ex.Parte: Edmonds v Edmonds

Deponent:

Ellenor Allen, wife of John Allen of Appledram, husbandman, where she had lived about 1 years & 9 months. Born at Petworth. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.277v (see also f.265) Defamation - Thomas Stent v Ann Lang

Deponents:

[John Stent of Westbourne, paler, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 23 years.]

Witness: mark

4 March 1625/6

John Hurst (no biography given).

Witness: mark

[Next case] ff.278-279v Testamentary - Estate of Richard Stapler, Ex.Parte: Margaret Stapler (wife of decd.) v Reginald Cowper

Deponents:

John Andrew of Pulborough, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: mark

Liddia Hill, wife of John Hill of Pulborough, husbandman, where she had lived for about 10 years.

Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

10 March 1625/6

f.279 Mary Lucas, wife of William Lucas of Pulborough, tailor where she had always lived and was born.

Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.279v Reginald Greenfield Of Pulborough, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: mark

10 March 1625/6

John Greenfield of Pulborough, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark