Exemplification of proceedings for Common Recovery, Warboys, Hunts

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.31
  • Dates of Creation
      5 July 1682
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Trinity Term 1682. Francis More and Sir Alexander Pitfeild sought against Ludovic Newnham the manor of Wardeboys. Ludovic Newnham called to warrant Mansell Leman, who called to warrant John Wheeler. Leave to impart being granted, John Wheeler defaulted. Francis More and Sir Alexander recovered. Endorsed: 'Robinson'. A statement is appended that on the day that the complainants came to court Sir Robert Swayne claimed to be seised of the manor.

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Acquisition Information

Bought from G. David, Cambridge, 4 July 1913

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