Lancashire Fines: 3 & 4 Philip and Mary

3 & 4 Philip and Mary

(Bundle 17, 3 & 4 Philip & Mary, 1556–7).

m. 5. Monday in the fourth week of Lent, 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. [29 March, 1557].
Between John Longtre, esq., William Orrell, and Henry Laythwaite, plaintiffs, and Nicholas Worthyngton, gent., deforciant of 6 messuages, a cottage, a toft. 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 200 a. of land, 20 a. of meadow, 40 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, 100 a. of moor, and 20 a. of turbary in Shevyngton, Longtre, and Appley.

Nicholas remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of John, for which the plaintiffs gave him . . . s.

m. 6. [29 March, 1557].
Between Richard Shyrburne, kt., Lawrence Habegeham, and Thomas Towneley, plaintiffs, and John Kechyn, esq., deforciant of the manors of Cokersande and Pyllyn, with the appurtenances, and of 100 messuages, 200 cottages, a watermill, 2 dovecotes, 100 gardens, 100 orchards, 1000 a. of land, 500 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 3000 a. of moss, and 20s. of rent in Cokersande, Ellell, Bankhouse, Pyllyn, and Cokerham; and also of a free fishery in the water of Loyne.

John remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Richard, for which the plaintiffs gave him £760.

m. 9. Monday next before the feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, 4 & 5 Philip & Mary. [23 August, 1557].
Between William Lyster, esq., plaintiff, and Hugh Anderton, esq., and Alice his wife deforciants of a messuage, a toft, a croft, a garden, an orchard, 20 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 6 a. of pasture, and 40 a. of moor in Downeham.

Hugh and Alice remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave them £40.

m. 12. Monday in the fourth week of Lent, 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. [29 March, 1557].
Between John Orrell, esq., and George Langworthe, gent., plaintiffs, and William Sale, gent., deforciant of 10 messuages, 4 cottages, 4 tofts, 16 gardens, 6 orchards, 60 a. of land, 20 a. of meadow, 30 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, 10 a. of moss, 10 a. of turbary, and 6s. 8d. of rent in Bedforth and Penyngton, and of a several fishery in the water of Breton.

William remitted all right to John and George and to the heirs of John, for which John and George gave him £80.

m. 15. [29 March, 1557].
Between George Browne, esq., and James Walton, plaintiffs, and Edward Luffekyn and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of Richard Blundell, deceased, and Henry Blundell deforciants of a third part of 5 messuages, 4 cottages, 10 gardens, 6 orchards, 40 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, and 12 a. of pasture in Lancaster, Preston in Amondernes, Broughton, Inghoo [Ingole], and Brockhole.

The deforciants acknowledged the said third part to be the right of George, for which George and James granted it to Henry; to have and to hold to the said Henry and to the heirs males begotten of his body, in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Richard.

m. 18. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Molynex and Richard Chysnall, plaintiffs, and Thurstan Tyldysley, esq., deforciant of the manors of Tyldisley, Astley, Leyver, and Swynton, with the appurtenances, and of 200 messuages, a dovecote, 6 water-mills, 2000 a. of land, 200 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 100 a. of wood, 2000 a. of moor and moss, 2000 a. of furze and heath, and 40s. of rent in Tyldysley, Astley, Leyver, Swynton, Hawghton, Westwoodys, Westlakys, Kydpull, Marland, Ryvyngton, Newton in le Skales, Kyllermare [Kellamergh], Salford, and Bolton on the Moors, and of a moiety of a messuage, 40 a. of land, 40 a. of meadow, and 30 a. of pasture in Little Sankye, and of a moiety of a free fishery in the water of Mercye.

Thurstan acknowledged the said manors &c. to be the right of William, for which William and Richard granted them to Thurstan, to have and to hold to the said Thurstan and to the heirs males begotten or to be begotten of his body; in default to remain to Hugh Tyldysley, brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to Richard Tyldysley, another brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to George Tyldysley, another brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to Thomas Tyldysley, another brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to Gilbert Tyldysley, another brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to James Tyldysley, another brother of the said Thurstan, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to Edward Tyldysley and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to Lambert Tyldysley, of "le Garrett," and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to a certain Ralph Barton and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Thurstan for ever.

m. 21. [29 March, 1557].
Between Richard Shyrburne, kt., plaintiff, and Robert Clyderhowe deforciant of a moiety of 9 messuages, 3 cottages, 10 tofts, 12 gardens, 200 a. of land, 100 a. of meadow, 300 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 200 a. of moor, 100 a. of turbary, 200 a. of furze and heath, and 13s. 4d. of rent in Bayle and Aghton [Aighton and Bailey].

Robert remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave him £106.

m. 24. [29 March, 1557].
Between Richard Shyrburne, kt., plaintiff, and Ralph Ryssheton, gent., deforciant of 3 messuages, 3 cottages, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 100 a. of land, 60 a. of meadow, 100 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, and 100 a. of furze and heath in Caterall and Gerstang.

Ralph remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave him £100.

m. 27. [29 March, 1557].
Between Ralph Barton, esq., and Richard Banaster, plaintiffs, and Thomas Hyton deforciant of 3 messuages, 6 gardens, 4 orchards, 100 a. of land, 40 a. of meadow, 100 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, 40 a. of turbary, and 40 a. of moor in Skellmersdale, Burscowe [Burscough], and Knowesley.

Thomas acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Ralph and Richard and the heirs of Ralph, for which Ralph and Richard gave them to Thomas and to the heirs males issuing of his body; in default to remain to Margaret Hyton, daughter of the said Thomas, and to the heirs issuing of her body; in default to remain to Ellen Hyton, another daughter of the said Thomas, and to the heirs issuing of her body; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Thomas.

m. 30. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Ratclyff and John Chetham, gent., plaintiffs, and Peter Cowope deforciant of 30 messuages, 30 gardens, 100 a. of land, 30 a. of meadow, 40 a. of pasture, 4 a. of wood, and 9s. 4d. of rent in Manchester.

Peter acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of William, for which William and John granted them to Peter for his life; after his decease to remain to John Cowope, son and heir apparent of the said Peter; to have and to hold to the said John and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to the heirs males of the body of the said Peter; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Peter.

m. 33. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Syngleton, plaintiff, and Henry Syngeton, clerk, and John Syngleton deforciants of 4 messuages, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 40 a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 10 a. of pasture, and 8 a. of wood in Brockhole, and of a free fishery in the water of Rybley [Ribble].

Henry and John remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave them £80.

m. 36. [29 March, 1557].
Between Charles Holt, son and heir apparent of Robert Holt, esq., and Mary, wife of the said Charles, plaintiffs, and Robert Holt, esq., and Isabella his wife deforciants of 5 messuages, 10 gardens, 200 a. of land, 100 a. of meadow, 400 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, and 200 a. of furze and heath in Bury, Honerfeld, and Castulton.

Robert and Isabella granted the said tenements to Charles and Mary; to have and to hold to them and to the heirs males of the body of the said Charles, for which Charles and Mary gave them 400 marks.

m. 39. [29 March, 1557].
Between Robert Clayden and Robert Shawe, plaintiffs, and Ralph Cholarton and Alice his wife deforciants of a messuage, 2 cottages, a toft, a croft, 2 gardens, an orchard, 2 a. of land, an a. of meadow, and an a. of pasture in Manchester.

Ralph and Alice acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Robert Claydon, for which the plaintiffs granted them to Ralph and Alice, to have and to hold to them and to the heirs of their bodies begotten between them; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Ralph, and to their heirs for ever.

m. 42. [29 March, 1557].
Between Christopher Marseden, plaintiff, and James Brereworth, gent., deforciant of 3 messuages, 3 barns, 2 orchards, 3 gardens, 30 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 60 a. of pasture, and 60 a. of moor in Wytton and Mells [Mellor].

James remitted all right to Christopher and his heirs, for which Christopher gave him 40 marks.

m. 45. [29 March, 1557].
Between Thomas Eccleston and Thomas Richardson, plaintiffs, and Lawrence Carleton, gent., Thomas Anion and Margery his wife deforciants of the manor of Carleton, with the appurtenances, and of 40 messuages, 6 cottages, 4 tofts, 40 gardens, 20 orchards, 500 a. of land, 100 a. of meadow, 40 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, 40 a. of moor, 40 a. of moss, 20 a. of turbary, and 100 a. of furze and heath in Little Carleton, Great Carleton, Northecrosse, and Pulton [Poulton-le-Fylde].

The deforciants remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Thomas Eccleston, for which the plaintiffs gave them 400 marks.

m. 48. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Lyster, esq., and Bridget his wife, plaintiffs, and Hugh Anderton, esq., deforciant of a moiety of the manor of Clayton, and of a moiety of 50 messuages, 10 cottages, 10 tofts, a dovecote, a water-mill, 50 gardens, 50 orchards, 800 a. of land, 200 a. of meadow, 300 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 12 a. of moor, 12 a. of moss, 100 a. of turbary, 200 a. of furze and heath, and 20s. of rent in Clayton [-le-Woods].

William and Bridget remitted all right to Hugh and his heirs, for which Hugh gave them £400.

m. 51. [29 March, 1557].
Between Robert Barton, esq., Richard Holt, and Edmund Mylne, plaintiffs, and Robert Holt, esq., and Isabella his wife deforciants of 22 messuages, 22 gardens, 400 a. of land, 200 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 1000 a. of furze and heath, and 35s. 7d. of rent in Honersfeld, Butterworthe, Spotland, Castulton, Bury, and Myddelton.

Robert and Isabella remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Robert Barton, for which the plaintiffs gave them £40.

m. 55. [29 March, 1557].
Between Thomas Hesketh, kt., Edward Holland, George Kendale, Gabriel Hesketh, and Edward Halsall, plaintiffs, and Henry Halsall, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of the manors of Halsall, Downholland, Ellell, and Clyfton, and of 200 messuages, 40 cottages, 20 tofts, a dovecote, 3 water-mills, 3 windmills, 200 gardens, 200 orchards, 3000 a. of land, 1000 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 100 a. of wood, 3000 a. of furze and heath, 1000 a. of moor, 1000 a. of moss, 1000 a. of turbary, and 40s. of rent in Halsall, Downeholland, Clyfton cum Salwyke, Byrkedale, Aynsdale, Snape, Scaresbrake, Ormeskyrke, Aghton, Burscoo, Westlege, Lyverpole, Mellyng, Scotforth, Barker in Gosenargh, Newton, Kyrkeham, Lancastre, Ellell, Wray, Ince Blundell, Hurleton, Lynekar, Kyrkedale, and Aspynwall; and also of the fourth part of the manor of Lydyat, and of the advowson of the church of Halsall.

Henry and Anne remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Thomas, for which the plaintiffs gave them £1000.

m. 59. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Bryndell, clerk, and George Nelson, plaintiffs, and Hugh Eccleston, gent., deforciant of 4 messuages, 2 tofts, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 20 a. of land, 8 a of meadow, 16 a. of pasture, 4 a. of wood, and 40 a. of furze and heath in Eccleston and Mawdesley.

Hugh acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of William, for which William and George granted them to Hugh for his life; after his decease to remain to Richard Eccleston, son and heir apparent of the said Hugh, and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to the heirs of the body of the said Hugh; in default to remain to a certain Anthony Layton, esq., and to the heirs males begotten of his body; in default to remain to the Queen, her heirs and successors for ever.

m. 62. [29 March, 1557].
Between William Syngleton, plaintiff, and Henry Syngleton, clerk, and John Syngleton deforciants of 60 messuages, 20 cottages, 10 tofts, 60 gardens, 40 orchards, 40 a. of land, 100 a. of meadow, 200 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 200 a. of moor, 300 a. of moss, 200 a. of turbary, 200 a. of furze and heath, and 20s. of rent in Gosenar [Goosnargh], Broughton, Rybchester, Wode Plumton, Whyttyngham, Bolton, Slyne, Heast, Hackleek [Hatlex]. Torryshulme, Hyseham, Preston in Amondernes, Haghton, Rybelton, Hutton, and Skyrton, and of a free fishery in the water of Ryble.

Henry and John remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave them £300.

m. 65. [29 March, 1557].
Between George Byrom, plaintiff, and Ralph Ratclyff, gent., deforciant of 2 a. of land, an a. of meadow, and 2 a. of pasture in Salford.

Ralph remitted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave him £30.

m. 68. [29 March, 1557].
Between Thomas Hesketh, kt., and John Fletewood, esq., plaintiffs, and Thomas Kyngisley deforciant of 6 messuages, 2 cottages, 2 tofts, 7 gardens, 6 orchards, 100 a. of land, 40 a. of meadow, 60 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 100 a. of moor, 40 a. of moss, 20 a. of turbary, and 100 a. of furze and heath in Chorley, Charnock Rychard, Coppull, and Whrightyngton.

Thomas Kyngisley remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Thomas Hesketh, for which the plaintiffs gave him £40.

m. 71. [29 March, 1557].
Between Richard Chysnall, plaintiff, and Hugh Anderton, esq., and Alice his wife deforciants of a messuage, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, a water-mill, 20 a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 30 a. of pasture, 4 a. of wood, and 20 a. of turbary in Orrell and Makerfelde.

Hugh and Alice remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave them £40.

m. 74. [29 March, 1557].
Between John Charnock, plaintiff, and Anthony Broun, Serjeant at Law, and Joan his wife deforciants of a messuage, a toft, 2 gardens, 26 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, 4 a. of pasture, 4 a. of wood, and 20 a. of turbary in Acton otherwise Aughton near Ormyskyrk.

Anthony and Joan remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave them £40.

m. 77. [29 March, 1557].
Between George Proudelove, plaintiff, and Thomas Syll deforciant of a cottage and 2 shops in Manchester.

Thomas remitted all right to George and his heirs, for which George gave him £40.

m. 80. [29 March, 1557].
Between John Syngleton, plaintiff, and Henry Syngleton, clerk, and William Syngleton deforciants of the manor of Brockholles, with the appurtenances, and of a messuage, a cottage, a toft, a water-mill, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 100 a. of land, 40 a. of meadow, 60 a. of pasture, 20 a. of wood, 100 a. of moor, 100 a. of moss, 40 a. of turbary, 100 a. of furze and heath, and 20d. of rent in Brockholles, and of a free fishery in the water of Ryble.

Henry and William remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave him 400 marks.

m. 83. [29 March, 1557].
Between John Longtree, esq., William Orrell, and Henry Laythwayte, plaintiffs, and Amera Worthyngton, widow, deforciant of 3 messuages, a toft, a windmill, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 100 a. of land, 20 a. of meadow, 40 a. of pasture, 10 a. of wood, 20 a. of moor, and 10 a. of turbary in Orrell [par. Wigan].

Amera remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of John, for which the plaintiffs gave her £80.

m. 86. [29 March, 1557].
Between George Wood, esq., Edward Halsall, and Lawrence Woodnet, plaintiffs, and Thomas Eccleston, esq., Thomas Chamber, Edmund Alet, and Robert Caldwall deforciants of 30 messuages, a water-mill, 1000 a. of land, 500 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 200 a. of wood, 100 a. of moss, and 40s. of rent in Eccleston [par. Prescot], Lawton, and Newton in Makerfeld.

The deforciants remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of George, for which the plaintiffs gave them 400 marks.

m. 90. [29 March, 1557].
Between Edmund Newsham, clerk, and James Taylyor, plaintiffs, and Edward Warren, kt., and Francis Warren, son and heir apparent of the said Edward, deforciants of the manor of Woodplumpton, with the appurtenances, and of 140 messuages, 60 tofts, a water-mill, 4 barns, 140 gardens, 1200 a. of land, 300 a. of meadow, 1000 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 100 a. of heath, 1000 a. of moor, 1000 a. of turbary, and £7 of rent in Woodplumpton, Lyverpole, Fornebye, and Dyddysbury [Didsbury], and of the fourth part of the manor of Fornebye, with the appurtenances.

Edward and Francis acknowledged the said manor &c. to be the right of Edmund, for which Edmund and James granted them to Edward for his life; after his death to remain to John Waren, one of the sons of the said Edward, to have to him and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Lawrence Warren, another son of the said Edward, to have to him and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Peter Warren, another of the sons of the said Edward, to have to the said Peter and to the heirs begotten of his body, in default to remain to the right heirs of the said John for ever.

m. 93. Monday next after the Assumption, 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. [17 August, 1556].
Between Roger Alam, plaintiff, and James Myddelton and Isabella his wife deforciants of 5 a. 3 r. of land, 2 a. of meadow, and half an a. and half a r. of wood in Downeham.

James and Isabella remitted all right to Roger and his heirs, for which Roger gave them 40 marks.

m. 96. [17 August, 1556].
Between Thomas Carus, gent., and Thomas Carus, son and heir apparent of the said Thomas, plaintiffs, and John Rygmayden, of Wedacar, the elder, esq., and Dulcia his wife deforciants of 4 messuages, a toft, 4 gardens, an orchard, 18 a. of land, 12 a. of meadow, 12 a. of pasture, and 14 a. of moss in Lancaster and Wharmore [Quernmore].

John and Dulcia remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Thomas Carus, the son, for which the plaintiffs gave them 100 marks.

m. 100. [17 August, 1556].
Between John Urmeston, plaintiff, and Hugh Anderton, esq., and Alice his wife deforciants of 2 messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 40 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, and 100 a. of furze and heath in Culcheth and Kenyon.

Hugh and Alice remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave them 100 marks.

m. 103. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Crosse, plaintiff, and Joan Dalton, widow, and Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of 7 a. of land in Dalton near Holland.

The deforciants remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave them £40.

m. 106. [17 August, 1556].
Between Henry Byrom, plaintiff, and George Byrom and Margaret his wife deforciants of 3 messuages, 4 cottages, 7 gardens, and 3½ a. of land in Salford.

George and Margaret remitted all right to Henry and his heirs, for which Henry gave them...

m. 110. [17 August, 1556].
Between John Ogle, plaintiff, and Thomas Nelson and Cicilia his wife, and Elizabeth Mackse, widow, deforciants of 3 messuages, a cottage, 2 tofts, 3 gardens, 3 orchards, 40 a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, and 100 a. of furze and heath in Whyston.

The deforciants remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave them...

m. 114. [17 August, 1556].
Between Peter Eccleston and Henry Eccleston, plaintiffs, and Thomas Eccleston, esq., and Ellen his wife deforciants of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 30 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, and 20 a. of pasture in Eccleston near Knowesley.

Thomas and Ellen remitted all right to Peter and Henry and to the heirs of Peter, for which Peter and Henry gave them £35.

m. 118. [17 August, 1556].
Between James Massy and Nicholas Rygby, gent., plaintiffs, and Richard Molyneux, kt., Eleanor his wife, and William Molyneux, son and heir apparent of the said Richard, deforciants of 9½ a. and half a r. of meadow and 3½ r. of pasture in Eccleston and Heskyn.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of James, for which James and Nicholas granted them to the said Richard Molyneux, kt., for the term of one week; and after that term is ended to remain to Thomas Fletewood and Bridget his wife and to the heirs males of the body of the said Thomas begotten or to be begotten upon the body of the said Bridget; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Thomas for ever.

m. 121. [17 August, 1556],
Between George Asheley and John Clayton, plaintiffs, and James Hallsall and Elizabeth his wife deforciants of 6 messuages, 2 cottages, 2 tofts, a dovecote, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 400 a. of land, 60 a. of meadow, 100 a. of pasture, 60 a. of wood, 200 a. of furze and heath, 100 a. of moor, 60 a. of turbary, and 40 a. of moss in Salebury, Wylpshyre, and Clayton [-le-Dale].

James and Elizabeth remitted all right to George and John and to the heirs of George, for which George and John gave them 100 marks.

m. 125. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Assheton, esq., plaintiff, and Joan Dalton, widow, Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of a messuage, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 20 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, and 4 a. of pasture in Croston and Mawdysley.

The deforciants remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave them £20.

m. 126. [17 August, 1556].
Between Lawrence Wall, plaintiff, and Ewan Wall deforciant of 2 messuages, 3 burgages, 4 shops, 6 gardens, 24 a. of land, 2 a. of meadow, and 6 a. of pasture in Preston in Amoundernes.

Ewan remitted all right to Lawrence and his heirs, for which Lawrence gave them 40 marks.

m. 131. [17 August, 1556].
Between Thomas Chisenall, Gilbert Lancaster, and Lawrence Woodward, plaintiffs, and Richard Mawdysley, and Robert Cowper and Isabella his wife deforciants of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 14 a. of land, 3 a. of meadow, and 7 a. of pasture in Wryghtyngton and Coppull.

The deforciants remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Lawrence, for which the plaintiffs gave them £40.

m. 134. [17 August, 1556].
Between Ralph Browne, gent., and Adam Levor, plaintiffs, and Richard Crumpton, of Bury, deforciant of 4 messuages, 2 tofts, 4 barns, 4 gardens, a water-mill, 20 a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, one a. of wood, and 100 a. of moss in Tybchester [Ribchester] (fn. 1) and Huddersall [Hothersall].

Richard acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Ralph, for which Ralph and Adam granted them to Richard, to have to him and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to George Harpur, of Radclyff, son of John Harpur, deceased, and to the heirs males of the body of the said George; in default to remain to Richard Crompton, son of John Crompton, late of Prestall, deceased, and to the heirs males of the body of the said Richard, son of John; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Richard Crompton, of Bury.

m. 137. [17 August, 1556].
Between William Radclyff, kt., Edmund Assheton, John Bradshawe, and William Gerrard, esq., plaintiffs, and Thomas Grenehalgh, esq., deforciant of the manor of Brandlesome, with the appurtenances, and of 28 messuages, 7 cottages, 7 tofts, 8 gardens, 28 orchards, 400 a. of land, 200 a. of meadow, 400 a. of pasture, 20 a. of wood, 700 a. of furze and heath, 200 a. of moor, 200 a. of turbary, and 30s. of rent in Brandlesome, Bery [Bury], Moston, Newton, Colyhurst, Horwyche, and Spotland.

Thomas remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of William, for which the plaintiffs gave him £500.

m. 140. [17 August, 1556].
Between William Eccleston and Richard Sandes, plaintiffs, and Thomas Bocher and Agnes his wife deforciants of a messuage, a barn, a garden, an orchard, 16 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, and 6 a. of pasture in Pulton.

Thomas and Agnes acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of William, for which William and Richard granted them to Thomas and Agnes for their lives and the life of the longest liver of them; after their decease to remain to Richard Lawe and his heirs for ever.

m. 143. [17 August, 1556].
Between Edward, Earl of Derby, plaintiff, and Richard Raynesforth and Alice his wife deforciants of a messuage and a burgage in Lyverpole.

Richard and Alice remitted all right to Edward and his heirs, for which Edward gave them 40...

m. 146. [17 August, 1556].
Between Isabella Allen, widow, plaintiff, and Hugh Thornton and Dulcia his wife deforciants of 5 messuages, a cottage, a toft, 5 gardens, 5 orchards, 60 a. of land, 20 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, 20 a. of moss, and 40 a. of furze and heath in Thorneton and Holmes in Amoundernes.

Hugh and Dulcia remitted all right to Isabella and her heirs, for which Isabella gave them...

m. 149. [17 August, 1556].
Between Henry Wodburne, clerk, and John Postylthwayt, plaintiffs, and Henry Kyrkby, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of 10 messuages, 10 cottages, 4 tofts, 10 gardens, 8 orchards, 100 a. of land, 20 a. of meadow, 60 a. of pasture, 16 a. of wood, and 200 a. of moor in Kyrkby Irelyth, and Wryghtington.

Henry and Anne acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Henry Wodburne, for which Henry and John granted them to Henry and Anne for their lives and the life of the longest liver of them; after their decease to remain to Thomas Kyrkby, younger son of the said Henry, and to the heirs males of the body of the said Thomas; in default to remain to Richard Kyrkbye, brother of the said Thomas, and to the heirs males of his body; in default to remain to Roger Kyrkby, son and heir apparent of the said Henry, and to the heirs males of his body; in default to remain to the said Anne and to the heirs begotten of her body; in default to remain to . . . . . . . .

m. 153. [17 August, 1556].
Between Thomas Bower, plaintiff, and Richard Molyneux and Eleanor his wife deforciants of a messuage, a garden, 18 a. of land, 3 a. of meadow, 6 a. of pasture, and an a. of wood in Penwurtham, Heskeyn, Perbald [Parbold], and Downelytherlond [Litherland].

Richard and Eleanor remitted all right to Thomas and his heirs, for which Thomas gave them £30.

m. 156. [17 August, 1556].
Between Robert Dalton, plaintiff, and Thomas Lound and Katherine his wife deforciants of the manor of Thurneham, with the appurtenances, and of 30 messuages, 10 cottages, 20 tofts, 36 gardens, 20 orchards, 2 water-mills, 20 saltpits, 1000 a. of land, 200 a. of meadow, 300 a. of pasture, 40 a. of wood, 1000 a. of moor, 1000 a. of moss, 200 a. of marsh, 200 a. of turbary, 200 a. of furze and heath, and 20s. of rent in Thurneham, Cokerham, and Glasson.

Thomas and Katherine remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which Robert gave them...

m. 159. [17 August, 1556].
Between (Roger Tayler and Matthew Lythgoo, plaintiffs, and George Warde) and Ellen his wife deforciants of 3 messuages, 4 cottages, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 40 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 4 a. of pasture, 2 a. of wood, and 40 a. of furze and heath in Bedford, Kelshawe [Culcheth]. Penkett, and Warryngton.

George and Ellen acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Roger, for which Roger and Matthew granted them to George for his life; after his decease to remain to Ellen for her life; after her decease to remain to a certain Alexander Warde, one of the sons of the said George and Ellen, and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Giles Warde, another of the sons of the said George and Ellen, and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Margaret Warde, daughter of the said George and Ellen, and to the heirs begotten of her body; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Ellen for ever.

m. 162. [17 August, 1556].
Between William Gerrarde, of Brenhull, and Ewan Hadocke, plaintiffs, and James Brereworthe deforciant of a capital messuage, 2 cottages, 3 gardens, 2 orchards, 80 a. of land, 12 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, 20 a. of wood, 30 a. of furze and heath, 40 a. of moor and moss, and 16 a. of turbary in Brenhull [Brindle].

James remitted all right to William and Ewan and to their heirs for ever, for which William and Ewan gave them £80.

m. 165. [17 August, 1556].
Between Hamon Stockeley, plaintiff, and Richard Assheton, esq., and Jane his wife deforciants of 8 a. of land, 4 a. of meadow, and 8 a. of pasture in Hyton [Huyton].

Richard and Jane remitted all right to Hamon and his heirs, for which Hamon gave them £40.

m. 168. [17 August, 1556].
Between Robert Nelson, plaintiff, and Joan Dalton, widow, and Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of 16 a. of land, 1 a. of meadow, and 8 a. of pasture in Croston and Mawdysley.

The deforciants remitted all right to Robert and his heirs, for which Robert gave them £40.

m. 169. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Mawdysley, plaintiff, and Richard Assheton, esq., and Jane his wife deforciants of 3 a. of land, 2 a. of meadow, 4 a. of pasture, and 2 a. of turbary in Mawdysley.

Richard and Jane remitted all right to Richard Mawdysley and his heirs, for which Richard gave them £40.

m. 174. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Molynex, kt., and William Molynex, esq., plaintiffs, and Thomas Fletewood, esq., and Bridget his wife deforciants of 2 a. of land, 12 a. 3½ r. of meadow, and 42 a. of pasture in Eccleston and Heskyn.

Thomas and Bridget remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of Richard, for which the plaintiffs gave them £20.

m. 177. [17 August, 1556].
Between Ellis (Elizeus) Coope and Richard Chadweke, plaintiffs, and Adam Bamforth and Edmund Mylne deforciants of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 20 a. of land, 12 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, 3 a. of wood, 20 a. of moss, 10 a. of turbary, and 40 a. of furze and heath in Wolstonholme and Spotlande.

Adam and Edmund acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of Ellis, for which Ellis and Richard granted them to Edmund; to have and to hold to the said Edmund for four days after this agreement was made, after the said four days to remain to Adam and his heirs for ever.

m. 180. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Sherborne, kt., plaintiff, and Thurstan Mawdesley deforciant of a messuage, 10 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 12 a. of pasture, an a. of wood, and 20 a. of moss and turbary in Longton.

Thurstan remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave him £40.

m. 183. [17 August, 1556].
Between William Nelson, plaintiff, and Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife, and Joan Dalton, widow, deforciants of 2 cottages, 2 gardens, 16 a. of land, 8 a. of meadow, 14 a. of pasture, 2 a. of wood, 10 a. of moor. 20 a. of turbary, and 2s. of rent in Mawdysley and Croston.

The deforciants remitted all right to William and his heirs, for which William gave them £100.

m. 184. [17 August, 1556].
Between John Butler and Richard Mawdysley, plaintiffs, and Joan Dalton, widow, and Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of 14 a. of land, 8 a. of meadow, 6 a. of pasture, and 20 a. of moor and moss in Mawdysley and Byspham. (fn. 2)

The deforciants remitted all right to John and Richard and to the heirs of John, for which John and Richard gave them . . . of silver.

m. 189. [17 August, 1556].
Between Richard Massye, esq., plaintiff, and Thomas Holcrofte, kt., deforciant of 4 messuages, 4 gardens, 4 orchards, 60 a. of land, 40 a. of meadow, 60 a. of pasture, 20 a. of wood, 40 a. of furze and heath, and 100 a. of moss and turbary in Glassebroke [Glazebrook] and Rixton, and also of the chantry of Hollynfayre, in the parish of Weryngton.

Thomas remitted all right to Richard and his heirs, for which Richard gave him £100.

m. 193. [17 August, 1556].
Between John Deyne, plaintiff, and Hugh Anderton, esq., and Alice his wife deforciants of a messuage, a garden, an orchard, 12 a. of land, 5 a. of meadow, 2 a. of pasture, and an a. of wood in Downeham.

Hugh and Alice remitted all right to John and his heirs, for which John gave them £20.

m. 196. [17 August, 1556].
Between Roger Bradshawe, plaintiff, and Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of 7 messuages, 4 cottages, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 30 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 20 a. of pasture, 4 a. of wood, and 6d. of rent in Hagh and Wygan.

Robert and Anne remitted all right to Roger and his heirs, for which Roger gave them £40.

m. 200. [17 August, 1556].
Between James Mydelton, plaintiff, and Hugh Anderton, esq., and Alice his wife deforciants of two messuages, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 20 a. of land, 10 a. of meadow, 4 a. of pasture, and 2 a. of wood in Downeham.

Hugh and Alice remitted all right to James and his heirs, for which James gave them £40.

m. 203. [17 August, 1556].
Between Robert Fletcher and John Collyns, plaintiffs, and James Gartsyde, gent., deforciant of the third part of 12 messuages, 8 cottages, 6 tofts, a water-mill, 12 gardens, 12 orchards, 300 a. of land, 60 a. of meadow, 200 a. of pasture, 20 a. of wood, 40 a. of moss, and 40 a. of turbary in Balderston, Castelton, Botterworth, Honerfeld, and Spotland.

James acknowledged the said third part to be the right of Robert, for which Robert and John granted it to James, to have and to hold to him and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Gabriel Gartsyde, bastard son of the said James, and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to Henry Gardsyde, another bastard son of the said James, and to the heirs begotten of his body; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said James for ever.

m. 206. . . . . . . . . . . Assumption, 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. [? 17 August, 1556].
Between William Nelson and Richard Banester, plaintiffs, and Joan Dalton, widow, Robert Dalton, esq., and Anne his wife deforciants of a messuage, 3 gardens, an orchard, 20 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, 10 a. of pasture, 10 a. of moss, 8 a. of turbary, 20 a. of moor, and 40 a. of furze and heath in Mawdysley and Croston.

The deforciants acknowledged the said tenements to be the right of William, for which William and Richard granted them to Robert, to have and to hold for the term of one week; and after that term to remain to Thomas Nelson and Cicilia his wife and to the heirs begotten of their bodies; in default to remain to the right heirs of the said Cicilia for ever.