DEPOSITION BOOK

f.1 (see also f.4) Incorrect Liturgy used by Vicar of Wisborough Green - Not From Book of Common Prayer. 16 February 1663

Edward Johnson (Notary Public) v Charles Sumpner, Clerk and Vicar of Wisborough Green

Deponents

Henry Harriden of Wisborough Green, Gent, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Bignor. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: signature

f.2(v) William Stenning of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: signature

f.3 Henry Strudwick of Lowfield in the parish of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life. Aged 33 years.

Witness: signature

f.3(v) John Strudwick of Lowfield in the parish of Wisborough Green, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.4(v) Incorrect Liturgy Used by Vicar of Wisborough Green - Not From Book of Common Prayer. 9 March 1663/4

Ex Parte Charles Sumpner v Edward Johnson - Notary Public

Deponents

f.4(v) Thomas Packhurst of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 32 years.

Witness: signature

f.5 James Perryer of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.5(v) Richard Haler of Wisborough Green, Yeoman, where he had lived about 1 year and 9 months, and before in Rudgwick, where also he was Born. Aged about 33 years.

Witness: signature

f.5(v) Joseph Browne of Wisborough Green, Gent, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Penshurst, Kent. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.6 Testamentary- Estate of Edward Tupper (Intestate) 24 March 1663/4

Ex Parte Elizabeth Tupper v John Bacon (Chief Creditor)

Deponents

f.6 Robert Palmer of Bury, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in the parish of Bramshott, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

f.6(v) Nicholas Cooke of West Burton in Bury, where he had lived about 20 years and where he was Born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.7 Matrimonial-Ex Parte Marion Wooldridge of Pulborough, Spinster v Edmond Batcheler 20 May 1664

Deponents

f.7 Anthony Hamond of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

Witness: mark

f.7(v) Robert Simmanes of Chiltington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 28 years.

f.8 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.8 Tithes - Goring Parsonage-Ex Parte Daniel Gittens v John Alwin [?Aylwin], Gent. 18 June 1664

Deponents

f.8 John Pollard of Goring, Husbandman, where he had lived 2 years, and before in Steyning for 1 year and before in Kingston Buci for 2 years and 6 months. Born in Worthing in the Parish of Broadwater. Aged about 25 years.

Witness: mark

f.8(v) John Hollingham of Goring, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and 9 months and before in Clapham for about 5 years. Born in Salvington in the Parish of Tarring. Aged about 20 years.

f.9 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.9 Testamentary- Will of Thomas Cooper, Junior of Middleton

Ex Parte Thomas Cooper, Senior v Sara Cooper, Widow and Relict 23 July 1664 and 12 August 1664

Deponents

f.9 Mary Mathews of Middleton, Spinster where she had lived 1 year and 6 months and before in the parish of Clymping for about 1 year, and before in Ford for about 9 months, and before in Arundel for about 5 years, where also she was Born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

9.(v) Roger Sparkes, Clerk and Vicar of Felpham, which he had been for about 10 months and before in Porchester, Hampshire for about 30 years. Born in Dorking, Surrey. Aged about 58 years.

f.9(v) Witness: signature

[Who also Deposed a supplement

f.10 Witness: signature]

[Next case] f.10 Tithes - 2 Ancient Mills of Westhampnett 27 September 1664

Ex Parte Mr Chapman v Eyles

Deponents

f.10 Edward Mascall in parish of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 70 years.

Witness: mark

f.10 Joan Frye, wife of John Fry of the parish of St.Pancras, Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life. Born in the parish of the Sub-Deanery, St. Peter the Great, Chichester. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: mark

f.10(v) Edward Mascall [as above] further Deposed.

f.10(v) Thomas Fowler of the City of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 68 years.

f.11 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.11 Tithes-Greatham- Ex Parte John Goring, Gent v John Mill, Clerk

11 October 1664

Deponents

f.11 Thomas Graunt of Amberley, Husbandman, where he had lived some 8 years, and before in Greatham for 9 years. Born in Houghton, Hampshire [sic]. Aged 63 years.

Witness: mark

f.11(v) Elizabeth Batcheller, wife of Henry Batcheller of Rackham in Amberley, Tailor, where she had lived about 10 years, and before in Greatham for about 20 years. Born in West Dean. Aged about 52 years.

Witness: mark

f.12 Mary Humfrey, of Houghton, widow, where she had lived about 20 years, and before in Greatham for about 7 years. Aged about 54 years.

Witness: mark

f.12(v) Thomas Pratt, of Greatham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 60 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.13 (see also f.16(V)) f.13 Testamentary - Will of Thomas Cooper Ex Parte Sara Cooper v Thomas Cooper 25 October 1664 and 3 November 1664

Deponents

John Champ of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in the Parish of Merton, Hampshire. Aged 25 years

Witness: mark

f.14 Beatrice Hale of Arundel, Widow, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: mark

f.14(v) Mary Mathews of Shripney in the parish of Bersted, Spinster, where she had lived some 9 weeks, and before in Middleton for 1 year and 6 months, and before in Climping for 1 year, and before in Ford for 9 months, and before in Arundel for 5 years and upwards, where also she was Born. Aged about 22 years.

Witness: mark

f.15(v) Thomas Bridger of Shripney in Bersted, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Arundel. Aged about 57 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.16(v) (see also f.13) Testamentary- Will of Thomas Cooper Ex Parte Thomas Cooper v Sara Cooper 23 January 1664 and January 1664/5

Deponents

f.16(v) John Standon of Climping, Yeoman, where he had lived some 14 years. Born in Madehurst. Aged about 42 years.

Witness: signature

f.17 William Cutfold, sen, of Felpham, Yeoman, where he had lived some 38 years. Born in East Preston. Aged about 63 years.

Witness: signature

f.17 Thomas Nye of Arundel, Mercer, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 34 years.

f.17(v) Witness: signature

f.17(v) Sara Ockley, of Yapton, Spinster, where she had lived ? 1 month, and before in Norton in the parish of Felpham for 1 year and before in North Bersted for about 2 years. Born in Eastergate. Aged about 26 years.

Witness: mark

f.18 John Downer of Mid-Lavant, Yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Pagham. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

f.18(v) William Fitzherbert of the City of Chichester, Inn-holder, where he had lived for 2 years and 5 months. Born in Lewes. Aged about 34 years.

Witness: signature

f.19 Dorothy Rasell, wife of Thomas Rasell of Arundel, Clothier, where she had lived about 14 years. Born in Exeter, Devonshire. Aged about 20 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.20 Defamation-Ex Parte- Barbara Russell v Adam Voke 7 December 1665

Deponents

f.20 William Whicher of Walderton in the parish of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life. Born in Racton. Aged about 31 years

Witness: signature

f.20(v) John Soane of Walderton in Stoughton,, Cordwainer, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 30 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.21 Defamation-Ex Parte- Catherine Garland v Geoffrey Dawtry

16 December 1665

Deponents

f.21 John Segrove of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 38 years

Witness: signature

f.21 John Newball of Petworth, Cordwainer, where he had lived 5 months, and before in the City of Bristol for 2 years and before in the City of London since he was Born. Aged about 43 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.21(v) Testamentary- Will of Elizabeth Cavy- Ex Parte John Booker v Thomas Booker 20 January 1665

Deponents

Elenor Lee, Wife of John Lee Husbandman, of Billingshurst, where he where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 30 years.

Witness: mark

f.22(v) Susan Elson of Fittleworth, Spinster, where she had lived about 9 months, and before in Billingshurst for 12 years. Born in Fittleworth. Aged about 24 years

f.23 Witness : mark

[Next case] f.23 Testamentary- Will of Catherine Eeling- Ex Parte William Boyse v George Moore 2 February 1665/6

Deponents

Ann Brockett, Wife, of Richard Brockett of Kirdford, Gent, where she had lived for 5 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 25 years

Witness: signature

f.24 John Slaterford, of Kirdford, Tailor, where he had lived some 20 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.24(v) Richard Floate of Kirdford, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: mark

f.25 Joan Rapley of Kirdford, Spinster, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 21 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.25(v) Defamation-Ex Parte Elizabeth Turner Als Offard v John Booker 31 March 1666

Deponents

f.25(v) Edward Booker, of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

f.26 John Shrubb of Horsham, Shearman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 21 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.26(v) Testamentary-Will of Judith Ayres Deceased-Ex Parte Richard Stringer, Esq v Katherine Puttock, Widow and Ann Manser 11 June 1666, 22 June 1666 and September 1666

Deponents

f.26(v) John Downer of Duncton in Petworth, Wheelwright, where he had lived some 12 years or more. Born in Watersfield in Coldwaltham. Aged about 40 years

Witness: signature

f.27 Thomas Humphrey, of Petworth, Husbandman, where he had lived some 20 weeks, and before in Slindon for 18 weeks, and before in Pulborough for about 10 years, where also he was Born. Aged about 22 years

Witness: signature

f.27(v) John Hastlen of Petworth, Surgeon, where he had lived about 50 years, Born in Hellingly. Aged about 64 years

Witness: signature

f.28 Elizabeth Boxall of Petworth, Spinster, where she had lived about 6 years. Born in the same parish. Aged about 19 years.

Witness: mark

f.28(v) Joan Stoakes, wife of Henry Stoakes of Petworth, Gent, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 55 years

Witness: signature

f.28(v) Jane Sherryer, wife of Nicholas Sherryer of Petworth, where she had lived about 12 years, where also she was Born. Aged about 41 years

Witness: mark

f.29 Richard Ayres, of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 33 years

Witness: signature

f.29(v) John Snagge, of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived about 28 years. Born in Amptile, Bedfordshire. Aged about 51 years

Witness: signature

f.30 John Scras, of Petworth, Mercer, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Westbourne. Aged about 24 years

Witness: signature

f.30(v) Deponent

John Downer of Duncton, Wheelwright, where he had lived for 13 years. Born at Coldwaltham. Aged 40 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.30(v) (see also f.31(v) Merston Parish -Payment of Procuration Fees 26 September 1666-

Ex Parte Dr. Jasper Mayne Stp Archdeacon of Chichester V Mr. David Blayney, Clerk and Rector of Merston

Deponents

f.30(v) Francis Gardener, Clerk and Vicar Choral of Chichester Cathedral, where he had been for 6 years and had all his life lived in the Close of Chichester Cathedral, where also he was Born. Aged 74 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.31 Tithes-Burpham Mill 3 October 1666 -

Ex Parte Mr. Michael Barrett, Clerk v John Potter

Deponents

f.31 Paul Lawrence, Clerk and Rector of Tangmere, which he had been for 4 years. Born in the City of Chichester. Aged about 60 years

Witness: signature

f.31(v) Thomas Bawcombe of Rackham, Yeoman, where he had always lived. Born in the Parish of Madehurst. Aged about 60 years

Witness: mark

f.31(v) William Gardner, of Thakeham, Miller, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Rusper. Aged about 45 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.32(v) (see also f.30(v))

Merston Parish -Payment of Procuration Fees 12 October 1666

Deponents

f.32(v) Richard Bragge, of the City of Chichester, Notary Public for ?46 years, where he was Born. Aged about 71 years

Witness: signature

f.33 Edward Johnson, of the Close, Chichester Cathedral, Holy Trinity, Notary Public, for about 26 years. Born in Odiham, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.33 Testamentary- Will of Thomas Rumbridger (of Mid Lavant) 11 October 1666

Ex Parte - William Croucher and Ann Furlonger v John Rumbridger and his Wife

Deponents

f.33 William Sandham of East Lavant, Gent, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in the City of Chichester. Aged about 59 years

f.33(v) Witness: mark? signature

[Next case] f.33(v) Testamentary- Will of Richard Silverlock of Westbourne 14 and 23 November 166 -

Ex Parte Roger Silverlock and George Sherlock v Ann Owen Wife of Warburton Owen, Clerk

Deponents

f.33(v) Robert Mills, of Westbourne, Shearman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 50 years

Witness: mark

f.34 Nicholas Harrison, of Westbourne, Gent, where he had lived 9 months, and before in West Wittering for 3 years and upward. Born in East Wittering. Aged about 45 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.34(v) (see also f.33(v) & f.37(v) & f.39) Testamentary-Ex Parte Ann Owen, Wife of Warburton Owen, Clerk v Roger Silverlock (The Minor) and George Sherlock

30 November 1666

Deponents

f.34(v) Mary Deane, of Westbourne, Spinster, where she had lived about 5 years. Born in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Aged about 22 years

Witness: mark

f.35 Samuel Tangley, of Westbourne, Clerk, where he had lived about 22 years. Born in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. Aged about 48 years

f.35 Witness: signature

f.35(v) Nicholas Mills, of Westbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 22 years

Witness: signature

f.36 Daniel Palmer, of Stoughton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 5 years, and was Born there. Aged about 55 years.

Witness: signature

f.36(v) Elizabeth Childes, of Westbourne, Widow, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Hedley, Hants. Aged 38 years.

f.37(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.37(v) (see also f.34(v) & f.38 Testamentary- Ex Parte- Richard Silverlock (The Minor) and George Sherlock v Ann Owen, Wife of Warburton Owen, Clerk 5 December 1666

Deponents

f.37(v) Richard Perrin, of Westborune, Chapman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 59 years

Witness: mark

f.37(v) Margery Mills, wife of Robert Mills, of Westbourne, Shearman, where he had lived some 60 years. Born in Haslemere, Surrey. Aged about 62 years

Witness: mark

f.38 Sarah Foster, Wife of Richard Foster of Nutbourne in Westbourne, Tailor, where she had lived about 8 years. Born in Carisbrook, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 44 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.38 (see also f.34(v) & f.38) Testamentary- Ann Owen, Wife of Warburton Owen, Clerk v Richard Silverlock (Minor) and George Sherlock 7 December 1666

Deponents

f.38 Margery Holloway, of Westbourne, Widow, where she had always lived and was Born. Aged about 50 years

Witness: mark

f.38(v) Nicholas Palmer, of Westbourne, Cordwainer, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 24 years.

Witness: mark

f.39 William Denman, of Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Eeling, Hampshire

Witness: mark

f.39 Testamentary- Estate of Robert Carryll 18 March 1666/7

Ex Parte Carryll et al v Carryll (Widow)

f.39 Deponents

Elizabeth Tulet, Wife of John Tulet of Slindon, Husbandman, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Harting. Aged about 44 years

Witness: mark

f.39(v) Mary Perley, wife of Richard Perley of Slindon, Husbandman, where she had lived about 29 years. Born in Burpham. Aged about 38 years

Witness: mark

f.39(v) John Tulet of Slindon, Husbandman, where he had lived about 17 years. Born in Lurgashall. Aged about 44 years

f.40 Witness: signature [Tullat]

[Next case] f.40 (see also f.41(v)) Defamation- Ex Parte- Margaret Richardson v John Napper 27 July 1667

Deponents

f.40 Richard Knight, of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 26 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.40(v) Testamentary- Ex Parte- Thomas Booker v John Booker 13 September 1667

Deponents

f.40(v) Joan Moore, Wife of Nicholson Moore of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.41 Nicholas Moore of Billingshurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 40 years

f.41(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.41(v) (see also f.40) Defamation- Ex Parte- Margaret Richardson v John Napper 4 October 1667

Deponents

f.41(v) Henry Streater, of Pulborough, Yeoman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Wisborough Green. Aged about 44 years

Witness: signature

f.42 Richard Butcher of Rudgwick, Yeoman, where he had lived about 27 years. Born in Ewhurst, Surrey. Aged about 28 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.42 Testamentary- Will of Reginald Dean, Senior of Chiltington-Ex Parte- Elias Symons, Junior, and Mary Symons v Elizabeth Wakeford, Als Dean 5 October 1667

Deponents

f.42 Richard Baall of Shipley, Joiner, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 42 years

Witness: signature

f.43 Elias Simmons, Junior, of Pulborough, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 43 years.

Witness: signature (Simmons)

[Next case] f.44 Testamentary- Will of Nicholas Mason, Senior of Petworth 15 May 1668

- Ex Parte- Mary Mason, Widow v Nicholas Mason Junior Son of Deceased

Deponents

f.44 George Barnard of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived some 9 years and where also he was Born. Aged about 57 years

Witness: signature

f.44(v) William Dee, Junior, of Petworth, Gent, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 23 years

Witness: signature

f.45 Peter Pennell, of Petworth, Gent, where he had lived about 14 years and 6 months. Born in Cranbrook, Kent. Aged 17 1/2 years

f.45(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.45(v) Testamentary- Will of Edward Giles 12 June 1668

Ex Parte- Grace Micklam, Executrix v John Jupp

Deponents

f.45(v) Joan Bishop, wife of James Bishop of Slindon, Husbandman, where she had lived all her life. Aged about 44 years

Witness: mark

f.45(v) John Floate of Walberton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 18 years and where he was Born. Aged 18 years.

Witness: signature

f.46 Alan Goble, of Walberton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 months, and before in Ford for 9 months, and before in Binsted for about 5 years. Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 19 years

f.46(v) Witness: mark

f.46(v) Defamation- Exparte- John Dalton v John Napper 11 and 25 July 1668

Deponents

f.46(v) Samuel Richardson, of Newdigate, Surrey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and 6 months and before in Capel, Surrey for 1 year, and before in Rudgwick where he was Born. Aged about 23 years

Witness: mark

f.47 Robert Robinson, of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life. Born in Chiddingfold, Surrey.. Aged about 40 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.47(v) (see also f.50) Horsham Church Seat Ownership 18 September 1668 and 30 October 1668

Ex Parte-Robert Artridge v Henry Piper

Deponents

f.47(v) Michael Woodgate, of the parish of Horsham, Linen-draper, where he had lived some 50 years and where he was Born. Aged about 50 years

Witness: signature

f.48 John Peerson, of Horsham, Painter, where he had lived some 39 years. Born in Lewes. Aged about 57 years

Witness: signature

f.48(v) Ex Parte- Henry Piper v Robert Artridge

Deponents

f.48(v) Mathew Jupp, of Horsham, Weaver, where he had lived about 5 years, and before in Ockley, Surrey for about 7 years. Born in Horsham.

Aged about 30 years

Witness: mark

f.48(v) John Woodman, of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 50 years

f.49 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.49 Testamentary- Will of Richard Knight of Madehurst, Bachelor, 17 November 1668 Ex Parte John Bridger v Thomas Standen and John Standen

Deponents

f.49 John Peachey of Climping, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 28 years

Witness: mark

f.49(v) William Cleverly of Climping, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Nutbourne in the Parish of Westbourne. Aged about 27 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.50 (see also f.47(v)) Horsham- Church Seat Ownership 1 May 1669 and 21 May 1669

Ex Parte Henry Piper v Robert Artridge

Deponents

f.50 John Bennett, of Horsham, Tailor, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 45 years

Witness: mark

Ex Parte- Henry Piper v Robert Artridge

Deponents

f.50 Alan Shrubb, of Horsham. Shearman, where he had lived about 50 years. Born in Farnham, Surrey. Aged about 70 years

f.50(v) Witness: mark

f.50(v) Edward Booker, of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 44 years

Witness: signature

f.50(v) William Sebbedge, of Horsham, Gardener, where he had lived some 25 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 45 years

f.51 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.51 Testamentary- Will of Richard Francis of Shipley 22 May 1669

Ex Parte Richard Jupp v John Browne

Deponents

f.51 William Fry, of West Grinstead, Grocer, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Godalming, Surrey. Aged about 48 years

Witness: signature

f.51(v) William Slater, of Shipley, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 40 years

f.52 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.52 (see also f.53) Testamentary Will of Thomas Lidbeter, Bachelor of Steyning 5 June 1669

Ex Parte- Edward Luck v John Parsons

Deponents

f.52 Philipp Bennett, of Steyning, Tailor, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 21 years

Witness: signature

f.52(v) Thomas Longmer, Junior, of Steyning, Felmonger, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 34 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.53 (see also f.52) Testamentary- Will of Thomas Lidbeter [June 1669]

Ex Parte John Lidbeter v Edward Luck

Deponents

f.53 William Lidbeter, of Steyning, Thatcher, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 56 years

Witness: mark

f54 Samuel Cox, of Steyning, Thatcher, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 20 years

Witness: mark

f.54(v) John Lidbeter, of Steyning, Thatcher, son of William Lidbeter, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 26 years

f55 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.55 Testamentary-Will of William Humfrey of Madehurst 1 June 1670

Ex Parte-Dorothy Squire Als Humfrey, Daughter and Executrix of the Testator v Walter Osborne and Elizabeth Osborne (Als Humfrey)

Deponents

f.55 William Goble of Madehurst, Yeoman, where he had lived some 7 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 46 years

Witness: signature

f.55(v) Mary Goble, Wife of William Goble of Madehurst, Yeoman, where she had lived some 3 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 36 years

f.56 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.56 (see also f.57(v) Testamentary-Will of Richard Barber of Bury 26 January 1671/2

Ex Parte-Cleent Barber v Thomas Upperton and Clement Upperton

Deponents

f.56 Christopher Tupper, of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years

Witness: signature

f.56(v) Edward Barber, of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived some 20 years, and where also he was Born. Aged about 50 years

Witness: mark

f.57 William Barber, of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived most of his life and was Born. Aged about 23 years

f.57(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.57(v) (see also f.56) Testamentary-Ex Parte Upperton v Barber 3 July 1672

Ex Parte-Upperton v Barber

Deponents

f.57(v) Mary Lee, wife of Phillip Lee of Bury, Husbandman, where she had lived some 36 years, and before in Sutton, where also she was Born.

Aged about 50 years

f.58 Witness: mark

f.58 Christopher Tupper, of Bury, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years

[No mark or signature]

f.58(v) Philipp Lee, of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Ratleife in the Parish of Stepney [Middlesex]. Aged about 66 years

Witness: mark

f.58(v) Thomas Lutter, of Bury, Blacksmith, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 38 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.59 Warminghurst- Church Chancel Repair 27 September 1672

Ex Parte-Mr. Robert Leaves v Henry Bigland Esq.

Deponents

f.59 Michael Renfield, of Thakeham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years, and before in Warminghurst for about 20 years. Born in Warminghurst. Aged about 54 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.59 Moses Fryer, of Thakeham,, Yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years, and before in Warminghurst for about 23 years. Born in Puddington, Northamptonshire. Aged about 52 years

Witness: mark

f.59(v) Edward Bennett, of Thakeham, Joiner, where he had lived some 40 years, and before in Warminghurst for 3 years. Born in Thakeham.

Aged about 44 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.60 Shipley-Churchyard Railing Repairs 3 July 1673

Ex Parte- John Michell and Isaac Greenfield, Churchwardens of Shipley v George Wood, Gent.

Deponents

f.60 Richard Baall, Senior, of Shipley, Joiner, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 48 years

f.60(v) Witness: mark

f.60(v) Richard Michell, of Horsham, Yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years and before in Shipley for 20 years and before in Washington for 9 years, and before in Horsham for about 14 years, and before in Shipley for 9 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 68 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.61 Testamentary- Will of Richard Bragge 9 October 1673

Ex Parte- Richard May, Esq v Ann Gray Als Bragge and Anthony Gray Her Husband

Deponents

f.61 Dorothy Clement, wife of Thomas Clement of Chichester, Goldsmith. where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 26 years

Witness: signature

f.62 Nicholas Covert, Notary Public, of Chichester, Gent, where he had lived about 15 years, and before in Dorchester for some 8 years. Born in Dorchester. Aged about 32 years

Witness: signature

f.63(v) Peter Stuckey, of Chichester, Yeoman, where he had lived about 18 years, and before in the Isle of Wight for about 45 years, where also he was Born. Aged about 65 years

Witness: mark

f.64(v) Alan Michell, of Houghton, Gent where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 52 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.64(v) Richard Young, Citizen and Alderman of Chichester, where he had lived some 27 years. Born in Eastergate. Aged about 42 years

f.65(v) Witness: signature

f.65(v) Nicholas Covert, Notary Public, further Deposed

Witness: signature

f.65(v) Susan Bragge, of Chichester, Widow, of Richard Bragge, where she had lived some 45 years. Born in Petersfield, Hampshire. Aged about 51 years

f.66(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.67 (see also f.75(v)) Aldingbourne Church - Pew Rights 25 September 1673 Ex Parte- Henry Whittington of Aldingbourne V John Goffe of the Same

f.67 Deponents

f.67 Edward Limbris, of Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 67 years

Witness: mark

f.67(v) Roger Gray, of Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Oving. Aged about 72 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.68(v) Westbourne- Tithes- Ex Parte George Sidgwicke, Clerk and Vicar of Westbourne V Catherine Godfrey of the Same, Spinster [September/October 1673]

Deponents

f.68(v) William Latter of Westbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived for about 30 years, and before in Appledram for 2 years, and before in Selsey for for about 30 years, where, also, he was born. Aged about 66 years

Witness: signature

f.69 John Sidgwick of Chichester, Malster, where he had lived 1 year. Born in Westbourne. Aged about 29 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.69(v) Custody of Selsey Parish Records- Ex Parte- Thomas Dudman Lately One of the Churchwardens of Selsey V Thomas Sheppard, Also Churchwarden of the Same 9 October 1673

Deponents

f.69(v)9 Richard Perrin, of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about years, and before in Wickham, Hampshire for about 14 years. Born in Wickham. Aged about 31 years

Witness: mark

f.70 Thomas Perrin, of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 25 years

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.70(v) Tithes- Westbourne- Ex Parte - [not Given] 9 October 1673

Deponents

f.70(v)

Nicholas Stuart of Prinsted in Westbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 36 years

Witness: mark

f.71 Robert Baker, of Prinsted in Westbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.71(v) [No Cause Stated] Ex Parte- Anthony Tompkins, of Bury, and Martha his Wife V William Upperton and Elizabeth, his Wife

Deponents

Mary Tompkins, of bury, spinster, where she had lived half a year and before in Amberley for 1 year . . . [Deposition not given]

[Next case] f.72 (See also f.79) Aldingbourne Church-Seat Ownership 7 January 1673 Ex Parte- John Goffe V Henry Whittington [Junior]

Deponents

f.72 Robert Hebberden of Aldingboure, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 43 years

Witness: mark

f.72 James Wattes, of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had always lived and was Born. Aged about 74 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.73(see also f.78(v)) Testamentary- Will of Elizabeth Stone, Wife of William Stone Dec'd Ex Parte-Owen Ludgater and Jane his Wife V Edward Morris 9 January 1673/4

Deponents

f.73 Richard Croucher of Sutton, Yeoman, where he had lived some 18 years, and before in Madehurst for 2 years, and before in East Dean for about 20 years. Born in East Dean. Aged about 42 years

Witness: signature

f.73 Elizabeth Croucher, Wife of Richard Croucher of Sutton, Yeoman, where she had lived some 18 years. Born in Selham. Aged about 40 years

Witness: mark

f.74 Joseph Trigg, of Halnaker, Servant to Sir William Morley of Balndo [Valdoe in Westhampnett]. Born in Frensham, Surrey. Aged about 23 years

Witness: mark

f.74 Robert Trigg of East Dean, Warriner, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Upwaltham for about 7 years. Born in Frensham.

Aged about 27 years.

f.74(v)

Witness: mark

f.74(v) John Randall, of Coates, Yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years, and before in Bury for about 5 years. Born in the Parish of Upwaltham. Aged about 36 years

f.75 Witness: signature

f.75 Richard Croucher, (as above)

Further Deposed

Witness: signature

f.75 Elizabeth Croucher, Wife of Richard Croucher (as above)

Further Deposed

Witness: mark

f.75 Joseph Trigg (as above)

Further Deposed

f.75(v) Witness: mark

[Next case] f.75(v) (see also f.67) Aldingbourne Church - Pew Rights Ex

Parte-Goffe V Whittington 13 January 1673/4

Deponents

f.75(v)

Henry Gadd, of Westergate in Aldingbourne, Butcher, where he had lived about 10 years, and before in the Parish of Eastergate, where he was Born. Aged about 30 years

f.75(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.76 Selsey Church Repairs - Taxes Ex Parte-Thomas Sheppard V Thomas Dudman, Churchwarden 13 January 1673/4

Deponents

Edward Mann, of Selsey, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 44 years

Witness: signature

f.76(v) John Thursbie, of Selsey, Fisherman, where he had lived some 21 years and before in the Parish of Sidlesham where also he was Born. Aged about 47 years

Witness: mark

f.77(v) John Goodrick, of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years, and before in the Parish of Birdham for about 3 years. Born in Soberton, Hampshire. Aged about 42 years

f.78 Witness: signature

[Next case] f.78(v) (see also f.73) Testamentary-Will of Elizabeth Stone, Wife of William Stone Dec'd 6 March 1673/4

Deponents

f.78(v) Edward Morris, Junior, of Selham, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 38 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.79 (see also f.72 & f.81 (v)) Aldingbourne Church - Pew Rights Ex Parte-Henry Whittington V John Goffe

Deponents

f.79 Alan GOBLE of Aldingbourne, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 53 years

f.79(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.79(v) Tithes - Stoughton 3 and 7 April 1674 Ex Parte-Mr. Jasper Nyeren V Edward Benson, Senior

Deponents

f.79(v) William Whitborne of Walderton in the Parish of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged 77 years

f.80(v) Witness: mark

f.80(v) Richard Crockford of Upmarden, Yeoman, where he had lived about 22 years, and before in the Parish of Hambledon, Hampshire for about 30 years where, also, he was Born. Aged about 53 years

Witness: mark

f.81 Joshua Sone of Upmarden, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and before in Stoughton for about 12 years and before in the Parish of Upmarden for 6 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 53 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.81(v) (see also f.72 Aldingbourne Church - Pew Rights Ex Parte- John Goffe V Henry Whittington 8 April 1674

Deponents

f.81(v) Mary Quennell of London, Widow, Wife of John Quennell, where she had lived about 4 years and before in the Parish of Aldingbourne for about 20 years. Born in Alton, Hampshire. Aged about 45 years.

Witness: mark

[Next case] f.82 Testamentary Will- of Mary Batcock decd 30 September 1675 Ex parte- Edward Batcock v Edward Masters

Deponents

f.82 Thomas Ludgater of East Preston in the Parish of Ferring, Yeoman, where he had lived about 28 years and before in Ham in Angmering for about 20 years, where also, he was Born. Aged about 48 years

Witness: mark

f.82(v) Martin Chalke, of East Preston in the Parish of Ferring, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life. Born in Chiddingfold, Surrey. Aged about 25 years

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.83 Defamation- Ex parte- Sarah Tilly, wife of Jasper Tilly v Elizabeth Collins 13 October 1675

Deponents

f.83 Mary Bothell, Wife of Samuel Bothell of Chichester, Glover, where she had lived some 18 years and before in London for about 7 years.

Born in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 35 years

Witness: mark

f.83 Mary Goodyer, Wife of Richard Goodyer, of Chichester, Husbandman, where he had lived about 15 years. Born in Cosham in the Parish of Kingston, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years.

Witness: mark

f.83(v) Jane Walter of the City of Chichester, Widow, where she had lived all her life and was Born. Aged about 45 years.

f.84 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.84 Steyning church - a quaker's neglect of sacraments therein Ex parte- William Smith, gent of Steyning v John Martin of the same 8 January 1675

Deponents

f.84 John Hudson, of Steyning, Curryer, where he had lived about 30 years.

Born in Brighton. Aged about 43 years

Witness: signature

f.84(v) John Bawcombe of Steyning, Barber, where he had lived all his life, and was Born. Aged about 43 years

f.85(v) Witness: signature

[Next case] f.86 West wittering church- charge on land for church repair of West wittering church 17 March 1675/6

Deponents

Richard Holmes, of West Wittering, Yeoman, where he had lived some 36 years and before in East Wittering for about 23 years. Aged about 59 years

Witness: signature

f.86(v) John Voake of West Wittering, Yeoman, where he had lived since he was Born. Aged about 46 years

Witness: signature

f.87 Thomas Forder, of West Wittering, where he had lived since he was Born. Aged about 34 years

Witness: signature

f.87(v) Richard Densley, of East Wittering, Husbandman, where he had lived for the space of 20 years, and before in West Wittering for the space of 26 years. Born in West Itchenor. Aged about 70 years

f.88 Witness: mark

[Next case] f.88 Testamentary- will of- [ - ] coles 12 September 1676 Ex parte- Henry Coles v Alice Coles, widow

Deponents

f.88 William Clement, of Storrington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 26 years

f.89 Witness: mark

f.89(v) Peter Hobjohn, of Storrington, Yeoman, where he had lived some 17 years, and before in Horsham for 2 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 45 years

Witness: mark

f.90 John Baker, of Wiggonholt, Husbandman, where he had lived some 4 years, and before in Parham for about 7 years and before in Kirdford for about 18 years, where also he was Born. Aged about 35 years

Witness: mark

f.90(v) Edward Wadie, of Steyning, Gent, where he had lived some one month, and before in Angmering for about 30 years. Born in Sullington.

Aged about 50 years.

Witness: signature

[Next case] f.91 (see 1676 also 3(v) Testamentary- Will of Katherine Kewell of Rustington, widow Ex parte- Richard Cressingham, executor v Thomas Joy 15 September

Of Ep/I/11/18

Deponents

f.91 John Budd, of Rustington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years and before in Tarring for about 3 years. Born in Lyminster.

Aged about 31 years

f.92 Witness: signature

f.92 Philip Soale of Rustington, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 43 years

f.93 Witness : mark

[Next case] f.93 Testamentary will of Nicholas Bridger of Repton 29 September 1676

Deponents

f.93 Richard Andrew, of Bepton, Yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was Born. Aged about 35 years.

Witness: signature

f.94 Thomas Bridger, of Woolbeding, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years and before in Chidham for about 10 years. Born in Woodbeding. Aged about 38 years

Witness : signature

William, Cooper, of Stedham, Husbandman, where he had almost always lived. Born at Lurgashall. Aged 55 years [Erased]

[Next case] f.94 (see also f.88 and EpI/11/18 f.1) Testamentary- will of [ - ] coles 14 October 1676 Ex parte- Alice Coles v Henry Coles dec'd

Deponents

f.94 John Sturt, of Heyshott, Husbandman, where he had lived some 4 years, and before in Storrington for about 7 years and before in Heyshott for about 8 years. Born in Tillington. Aged about 35 years.

f.94(v) Witness: signature

f.94(v) Elizabeth Sturt, Wife of John Sturt of Heyshott, Yeoman, where she had lived some 20 years. Aged 53 years. Born in Tillington

f.95 Witness : mark