Sessions held at Bodmin

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Justices

William Peter esq. (chairman), Francis Hearle Rodd, John Trevanion, Parnell Bettesworth Trevanion, Gordon William Francis Gregor, William Hicks Horndon, David Howill, William Little, Edward Collins, Humphry Willyams, Richard Gully Bennett, John Hext, Richard Johns, Nicholas Kendall, George Borlase, Harry Thompson, George Simon Borlase, Francis John Phillips, John Line, esqs., Joseph Pomery, Robert Walker, Richard Buller, Samuel Hart, William Molesworth, Richard Gerveys Grylls, jun., Edmund John Clark, Thomas Grylls, Charles Hodgson, Nicholas Every, clerks.

Jury

Thomas Bishop, John May Andrew, Thomas Barron, William Drew, John Grose, Richard Hellyar, William Henwood, Richard Morcomb Hick, John Lakeman, Nicholas Male, jun., Richard Martin, William Henry Middlecoat, Richard Mitchell, John Pascoe, Matthew Roberts, William Stephens, John Williams, Thomas Wills, gents.

QS/1/12/29

13 gaol rates to be levied and paid to Edward Coode, gent., treasurer.

One asylum rate to be levied.

Edward William Wynne Pendarves esq., to be chairman at next Q.S.

One bridge rate to be levied and paid to James Chapple, gent., bridge surveyor (east).

One bridge rate to be levied and paid to William Moorman, gent., bridge surveyor (west).

Friendly society

Bodmin Tradesmen's Friendly Society rules confirmed.

QS/1/12/30

Filiation orders

Child: F; When Born: 25 Mar; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.: St. Austell; Jane Dunstone, singlewoman; William Norvall of Barnstaple, Devon, dyer.

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Filiation orders

Child: M; When Born: 17 May; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.: Crowan; Jane Blewett, singlewoman; Thomas Combelack of Wendron, farmer.

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Filiation orders

Child: M; When Born: 26 Jan.; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.: Gwennap; Jane Morcomb, singlewoman; Richard Bray of Gwennap, miner.

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Filiation orders

Child: M; When Born: 22 Jan.; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.: St. Minver; Elizabeth Kent, singlewoman; John Hicks of St. Minver.

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Filiation orders

Child: F; When Born: 4 July; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.: St. Columb Major; Ann Hawton, singlewoman; Joseph Reynolds of Redruth, miner.

QS/1/12/35

Ann Arthur wife of Matthew Arthur, lab., of St. Austell indicted for stealing two pairs of shoes from Sarah Avery: acquitted.

William Prout of Kilkhampton, lab. indicted for stealing two goslings, from Christopher Wetherell: 14 days' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Robert Bishop of Stithians, lab., indicted for stealing a shawl from Edward Toy: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/12/36

Barnard Ward of Kenwyn, lab., indicted for stealing six tablecloths, from William Mudge: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Joseph Johns of Poundstock, lab., indicted for stealing a silver watch, from William Mudge: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Glasson of Camborne, lab., indicted for stealing a pair of shoes, a pair of stockings and a pair of vamps, from Nicholas Tenby: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Bastardy orders

Name: William Norvall; Parish: St. Austell; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: Henry Willoughby; Parish: Bere Ferrers; [Devon]; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: John Couch; Parish: Lanlivery; Court's decision: Discharged

Rebecca Johns, alias Vincent, indicted for vagrancy in Truro: discharged.

John MacHargy, vagabond on Tremelling estate: discharged.

William Harren, indicted for begging: discharged.

John Rundle, vagabond, in Lanteglos: discharged.

QS/1/12/38

William Hext esq. to be visiting magistrate at Bodmin gaol in place of Rev. Robert Walker, resigned.

Thomas John Phillips esq. to join committee for repair of Poulson Bridge.

Up to £15 to be spent on repairing Tregony Bridge, under direction of Gordon William Francis Gregor and Richard Johns, esqs.

Up to £100 to be spent on repairing St. Blazey Bridge, under direction of magistrates of Tywardreath.

Bridge at Rodds to be repaired.

Looe bridge foundations to be repaired.

Tamerton Bridge foundations to be repaired, under direction of Francis Hearle Rodd esq.

Dunmear Bridge to be repaired, under direction of Rev. William Molesworth and William Hext, esqs.

QS/1/12/39

Account of William Moorman, gent. surveyor of bridges (west) shows balance of £43.17s.8 ¾d.

Account of James Chapple, gent. surveyor of bridges (east) shows balance of £38.17s.3d.

Appeal by Charles, Devon, against order of 7 Apr. last for removal of Harriett Johnson, widow of George Johnson of Devonport, private in Engineers, and children Harriett (7), George (3) and Edward (2) from St. Stephens by Saltash: held over.

QS/1/12/40

Appeal by St. Breock against order of 26 Apr. last for removal of John Mayne and Elizabeth (wife) from St. Wenn to St. Breock: held over.

Continued appeal by Gwennap against order of 27 Jan. last for removal of Sophia, wife of William Francis, and dau. Jane (9) from Perranarworthal: held over.

Continued appeal of St. Mewan against order of 25 Jan. last for removal of John Miners from St. Blazey: held over.

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Appeal by Padstow against order of 26 Apr. last for removal of Mary Ann Old, Mary Ann (11), Nancy (9), Fanny (7), Jane (5), Richard (3) and Maria (10 mo.) from Little Petherick: held over.

Appeal by Thomas Jeffery against rate assessment of 3 June last in St. Ive: held over.

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Appeal by Gerrans against order of 14 Apr. last for removal of Thomas Jacks, carpenter, from Feock: held over.

Appeal by Camborne against order of 22 Mar. last for removal of John Hosking, wife Thomasine and children Thomasine (5), Jane (3) and Elizabeth (3 mo.) from St. Erth: held over.

Appeal by Ambrose Gerry against assessment for poor relief in Rame on 19 May inst.: held over.

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Appeal by Constantine against order of 20 June inst. for removal of Grace Toy, singlewoman, from Wendron: held over.

Appeal by Constantine against order of 25 Apr. last for removal of Mary Ann Hall and son John Hall (14mo.) from St. Agnes: held over.

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Continued appeal of St. Mary Major, Exeter, against order of 2 Mar. last for removal of George Tayler, Mary Ann (wife) and children George (1) and a male child from Penryn: order reversed.

QS/1/12/45

Continued appeal of St. Austell against order of 17 Jan. last for removal of John May, Maria (wife) and children Francis (16), John (14), Mary Ann (11), Joseph (9), William (7), Thomas (4), Richard (2) and Samuel (2 mo.) from Luxulyan: Luxulyan to pay £7.18s. to St. Austell.

QS/1/12/46

Appeal by St. Andrews, Devon against order of 21 Mar. last for removal of Edward Jago and his wife Ann from Tywardreath: order reversed. Tywardreath to pay St. Andrews £3.2s.6d.

QS/1/12/47

William Jennings and George Jennings, both of Uny Lelant, labs., indicted for assaulting John Quick, parish constable of Towednack: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Ann Smith of Redruth, singlewoman, indicted for tendering a counterfeit coin (crown): six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Duckham and William Barnes, of Falmouth, pleaded not guilty for themselves and rest of inhabitants to a nuisance.

Richard Mitchell of Gwennap. lab., indicted at last sessions for assaulting Isaac Nash. Pleaded guilty: fined 1s.

QS/1/12/48

Elizabeth Batten and Dorothy Purvis, both of Liskeard, singlewomen, indicted for stealing 5ft. timber, from Robert Brabyn: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Glanville of St. Veep, lab., indicted for carnal knowledge of Agnes Reed (under 10): two years' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Benney of St. Enoder, lab., indicted for carnal knowledge of Philippa Benny: two years' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Harriet wife of William Bailey of Fowey, miner, indicted for abandoning her dau. (1 week): twelve months in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Skinner of St. Agnes, miner, indicted for assaulting William Harper, parish constable: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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James Stephens and William Hase, both of Lanhydrock, labs., indicted for stealing a calico shirt from Richard Matthews: James Stephens received three months' hard labour in Bodmin Gaol. William Hase acquitted.

William Lanyon of St. Just in Penwith, lab. indicted for stealing four pieces of iron chain from James Halse et al.: transported for seven years.

Mary May, wife of John May of Truro, lab. indicted for stealing pork from Charles Couch and also pork from Hugh Roberts: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Thomas Pinch of Pelynt, lab., indicted for stealing 20 lbs. hay from Henry Stephens: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John William Bloxam of Lanreath, lab. indicted for stealing five pieces of bacon, from William Searle: transported for seven years.

Elizabeth Palmer of Redruth, singlewoman, alias Elizabeth Barry of Redruth, widow, indicted for tendering two counterfeit coins (half crown and shilling): one year's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/12/52

Bastardy order

Name: Richard Trerice; Parish: St. Keverne; Court's decision: Discharged

George Symonds indicted for breach of peace against wife Grace: discharged.

Richard Nicholls, Joseph Nicholls, Thomas Nicholls and William Nicholls all indicted for breach of peace against Nicholas Jenkin: discharged.

Nicholas Chegwidden indicted for breach of peace against Joseph Thomas: discharged.

Thomas Ham committed to bridewell for breach of peace against Ann Lavy: to remain in custody for lack of sureties.

QS/1/12/53

Continued appeal of Lewannick against order of 7 Dec. last for removal of William Harvey, Rebecca (wife) and children, James (7), Elizabeth (6), Mary Ann (4), Anna (3) and William (17 mo.) from St. Winnow: order confirmed. Lewannick to pay £2 to St. Winnow.

QS/1/12/54

Appeal of Redruth against order of 2 June inst. for removal of James Champion, Catherine (wife) and children John (15), Elizabeth (13), James (11), Thomas (5) and Mary Ann (2) from Perranzabuloe: order reversed. Perranzabuloe to pay Redruth £7.18s.0d.

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Continued appeal of Whitehaven, Cumberland, against order of 17 June 1830 for removal of William Anderson, Mary (wife) and children William (18), Robert (16), Mary (13), Margaret (10), Maria (8), Thomas (6), and Joseph (2) from Penryn: order reversed. Penryn to pay £20.

QS/1/12/56

Continued appeal of St. Ewe against order of 1 Mar. last for removal of William Smith, Mary (wife) and children Mary (6), Samuel (3 ½) and William (1) from Gorran: order confirmed. St. Ewe to pay £5.

QS/1/12/57

Continued appeal of Perranarworthal against order of 19 Mar. last for removal of Edward Cliff, lab., and children Edward (19) insane, and Anne (14) from St. Keverne: order reversed. Edward Cliff the son removed from Perranarworthal to St. Keverne. St. Keverne to pay £9.14s.6d.

QS/1/12/58

Appeal of Lanivet against order of 4 Apr. last for removal of Robert Higman, Susanna (wife) and children Joseph (10), Robert (8), John (6), Rebecca (5), Ann (3) and Michael (3 mo.) from Roche: order confirmed. Lanivet to pay £5.

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Recognizances

Thomas Cocking of Bodmin, tailor to appear, and his surety John Belling of Bodmin, watchmaker.

Edward Cocking of Bodmin, tailor, to appear, and his surety John Belling of Bodmin, watchmaker.