DEPOSITION BOOK

f.1 (see also f.13(v)) Tithes Due From Baileys Court [Littlehampton Or Climping] Ex Parte - William Knight of Bailies Court v John Mickleham & Robert Crossingham, Churchwardens of Littlehampton 8,10,11 December 1679

Deponents

f.1 Thomas Bridger of Middleton, Yeoman. Aged about 76 years

[No further data given]

Witness: signature

f.2 Thomas Bridger above further Deposed

f.2 John Bridger of Felpham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before in Climping for about 18 years. Born in Climping. Aged about 30 years

Witness: signature

3(v) Thomas Peachey of Climping, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life. Born in the Parish of West Marden. Aged about 48 years

Witness: signature

f.5(v) John Willier of Climping

[No further data given]

Witness: mark

f.6(v) Henry Edes, Resident Canon of Chichester Cathedral

[No further data given]

f.10 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.10 (see also f.14 & f.19(v) & f.26) Racton Church - Seat of Gounter Family Ex Parte Mr John Buckenham, Clerk, Rector of Racton, And John Crowch, Churchwarden of Racton v Dame Catherine Gounter, Widow of Racton 30 December 1679 & 9 January 1679/80

Deponents

f.10 John Burgess of Racton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years, and before in Westbourne for about 30 years, where also he was Born. Aged about 52 years

Witness: signature

f.11 Mary Burgess, wife of John Burgess of Racton, Yeoman, where she had lived some 50 years. Born in Westbourne. Aged about 60 years

Witness: mark

f.11(v) Thomas Slater of Bosham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Empford, Wiltshire. Aged about 43 years

Witness: signature

f.12 John Scardevile of Funtington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 45 years

Witness: signature

f.13 Richard Bounser of Westbourne, Bricklayer, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.13(v) (see also f.1. & 24) Tithes Due From Baileys Court [Littlehampton Or Climping] 23 January 1679/80

Deponents

Thomas Downer of Bignor, Yeoman, where he had lived some 4 years, and before at Baileys Court for 4 years. Born in Felpham. Aged about 41 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.14 (see also f.10 & 19(v)) Racton Church-Seat of Counter Family Ex Parte - Mr John Buckenham Clerk, Rector of Racton And John Crouch, Churchwardens of Racton v Dame Catherine Gounter, widow 23 January & 20 February 1679/80

Deponents

f.14 William Owen of Westbourne, Distiller of Waters, where he had lived for 1/2 a year, and before in Fareham, Hampshire. Born in Hambledon, Hampshire. Aged about 23 years

f.15 Witness: signature

f.15 Robert Ayling of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 26 years, and before in Racton for 2-3 years. Born in Steep, Hampshire.

Aged about 58 years

Witness: mark

f.16 William Woolgar of Racton, Brickmaker, where he had lived some 32 years, and before in Thorney for 12 years, and before in Petersfield, Hants for about 10 years. Born in Petersfield. Aged about 58 years

f.16(v) Witness: mark

f.17 Thomas Tribe, of Walderton in Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 8 years, and before in Singleton for about 10 years. Born in the Parish of Heyshott. Aged about 40 years

f.17(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.17(v) Tithes - Tillington Ex Parte - Mr Thomas Bridge, Clerk and Rector of Tillington 27 February 1679/80

Deponents

f.17(v) John Lickfold of Tillington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 37 years

f.18 Witness: signature

And he further Deposed

Witness: signature

f.18 John Lickfold of Tillington, Yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years Born in Lodsworth. Aged about 30 years

f.18(v) Witness: mark

f.19 And he further Deposed

f.19 Edward Lickfold of Tillington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 25 years

f.19 Witness: mark

And further deposed

f.19(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.19(v) (see also f.14 Racton Church - Seat of Counter Family Ex Parte - Mr John Buckenham, Clerk and Rector of Racton and John 2 March 1679/80

f.14 Crouch, Churchwarden of Racton v Dame Catherine Gounter, Widow

Deponents

f.19(v) Thomas Counter Esq., of the City of Chichester. Aged about 68 years.

[No other data given]

f.21 Witness: signature

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

[Next case] f.21(v) (see also f.34) Defamation - Ex Parte Robert Saunders of Singleton v Henry Ewen of Graffham 10 May 1680

Deponents

f.21(v) Peter Bettesworth of Midhurst, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years

Witness: mark

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

f.22 Robert Dearling of Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 40 years

Witness: mark

f.23 John Dearling of Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about. 24 years

Witness: mark

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

[Next case] f.24 (see also f.1 & f13(v) & EpI/11/20 f.24) Tithes - Baileys Court [Littlehampton Or Climping] 15 & 16 June 1680

Deponents

f.24 William Baldwin, Senior, of the City of Chichester, Gent, Aged about 70 years

Witness: signature

f.24(v) James Bell of Chichester, Gent. Aged about 60 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.26 (see also f.10 & f.14 & 19(v)) Racton Church - Seat of Gounter Family Ex Parte - Mr John Buckenham, Clark and Rector of Racton 17 & 28 June 1680

Deponents

f.26 John Burges of Racton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 24 years, and before in Westbourne for about 30 years. Born in Westbourne.

Aged about 53 years

Witness: signature

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

f.27 William Whicher of Racton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 6 years, and before in Walderton in Stoughton for about 10 years. Born in Racton. Aged about 46 years

Witness: signature

Examined by Bishop Guy Carlton

f.28 Henry Edes Stp, Canon Residentiary of Chichester Cathedral for 17 years

[No further data]

f.31 Witness: signature

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

[Next case] f.31(v) Defamation - Ex Parte - Sarah Saunders, Wife of Robert Saunders of Singleton v Joan Ellis, Wife of Richard Ellis of The Same 19 July 1680

Deponents

f.31(v) Nicholas Maunt of Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years

Witness: mark

f.32 Robert Burgher of Singleton, Tailor, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 58 years

Witness: mark

f.32(v) Richard Burgher of Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 25 years

f.33 Witness: mark

f.33 Ann Andrew wife of John Andrew Junior of Singleton, Carpenter, where she had lived about 10 years, and where also she was Born. Aged about 25 years

f.33(v) Witness: signature

Examined by Bishop Guy Carleton

[Next case] f.34 Defamation - Ex Parte - Joan Ellis Wife of Richard Ellis of Singleton v Sarah Saunders, Wife of Robert Saunders of The Same 3 December 1680

Deponents

f.34 William Hitchcocke of Singleton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Aged about 35 years. Born at Treyford

Witness: signature

f.34(v) Thomas Wells of Singleton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 27 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.35 Testamentary - Will of John Taylor of Arundel 25 April 1682

Deponents

Barbara Peckham wife of Thomas Peckham of Arundel, Gent, where she had lived some 7 years. Aged about 46 years. Born in Iping

f.36 Witness: signature

Thomas Peckham of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived some 26 years.

Born in Upmarden. Aged about 42 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.38 Testamentary - Will of Anthony Hamond 14 July 1682

Deponents

John Mellersh of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Wanninghurst. Aged about 30 years

Witness: signature

f.38(v) Isaac Hamond of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 35 years

Witness: signature

f.39 Thomas Penfold of Billingshurst, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 30 years

Witness: signature

f.40 All three deponents further Deposed Each Witness: signature

[Next case] f.40 Westerton In Westhampnett - Collection of Clerks Wages From Householders Ex Parte - Roger Tupper of Westhampnett v Edward Morley Gent 7 October 1682

Deponents

f.40 John Perrin of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Aged about 47 years. Born in Boxgrove

Witness: mark

f.40(v) Jane Mascall, wife of Thomas Mascall of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 40 years

f.41 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.41 Testamentary - Will of George Haslen 1682/3 Ex Parte - Catherine Haslen v Robert Haslen 26 January & 12 March

Deponents

f.41 Thomas Stradling, Junior, of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived almost all his life and was Born. Aged about 23 years

Witness: signature

f.42 Richard Holloway of Petworth, Yeoman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Priorsdean, Hampshire. Aged about 38 years

Witness: signature

f.42(v) John Dee of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years

f.43(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.44 Defamation [That The Archdeacon of Chichester Preached When Drunk] Ex Parte - Mr Josiah Playdell, Archdeacon of Chichester v Stephen Jenner 22 June 1683

Deponents

f.44 Richard Pedley of Steyning, Gent, where he had lived some 2 years. Aged 25 years. Born in Sutton in the Isle of Ely

Witness: signature

f.44(v) Thomas Stonestreet of Steyning, Surgeon, where he had lived some 3 years or more. Aged about 33 years. Born in Kennington, Kent

Witness: signature

f.44(v) Richard Gravatt of Steyning, Cordwainer, where he had lived some 16 years. Aged about 30 years. Born in Henfield

f.45 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.45(v) (see also f.47(v)) Misconduct of Minister - Office of The Judge Promoted By James Lane, Notary Public v Mr James Wickleife, Clerk Curate of Northchapel Church 21 July 1683

Deponents

f.45(v) John Dorrington, of Sidney in the parish of Alfold, Surrey, Gent, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Westminster. Aged about 38 years

Witness: signature

f.46 Henry Kelly, of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 29 years

f.46(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.46(v) Defamation - Mr Josiah Pleydell, Clerk and Archdeacon of Chichester v Thomas Rice of Petworth 20 September 1683

f.46(v) Richard Robinson of St. Bartholomews parish, Chichester, Gent, where he had lived some 26 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 55 years

f.47 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.47 Defamation - Bridget? Wilshire of Bosham v William Grigg

Deponents.

f.47 William Wilshire of Bosham, Wheelwright, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Motfaim, Hampshire. Aged about 50 years

[His deposition not entered]

[Next case] f.47 (see also f.45(v)) Misconduct of Minister - Office of the Judge Promoted by James Lane, Notary Public v Mr James Wickleife, Clerk, Curate of Northchapel 28 September 1653

Deponents

f.47(v) William Goble of Petworth, Victualler, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 24 years

Witness: signature

f.47(v) Elizabeth Goble wife of William Goble of Petworth, Victualler, where she had lived some 6 years

f.48 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.48 Defamation - Ex Parte - William Hitchcock of Singleton v [Joan Pricklowe] 10 January 1683/4

Deponents

f.48 William Hull of Singleton, Yeoman, where he had lived about 3 years. Born in Haslemere, Surrey. Aged about 27 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.48(v) Tithes - Angmering 12 January, 29 February & 13 March 1683/4

Mr Christopher Tillier, Clerk and Vicar of West Angmering v Richard Crossingham of the Same

Deponents

f.48(v) John Manning of West Angmering, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 29 years

Witness: mark

f.49 John Boley of Angmering, Yeoman, where he had lived about 32 years.

Aged about 54 years

Witness: signature (Senior)

f.49(v) Robert White of Angmering, Wheelwright, where he had lived about 14 years. Aged about 38 years

f.50 Witness: signature