GENUKI: Devon Quarter Sessions - Christmas Sessions 1770, Devon

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Devon Quarter Sessions - Christmas Sessions 1770 [DRO - QS32/47]

Transcribed by Brian Brassett

Traverses to be Tried at Christmas Sessions 1770.

Francis Abrahams	No 112 7th December 8 George 3 For unlawfully selling two Oxen Alive which he had then lately before Bought without having kept or Fed the same by the space of Five Weeks. [witnesses: Peter Tilly; Richard hicks; Samuel Saterly - comment: Not Guilty].
William Pedlar	No 132 1st December 3 George 3. For fraudently Wickedly knowingly deceitfully deceiving and defrauding the Inhabitants of the Parish of Sourton of the sum of One Pound Six Shillings and Eightpence by Asserting and pretending that he had paid to the clerk of the peace the sum of two Pounds and Ten Shillings for a fine Laid on the said Inhabitants for Highways which he had then before been Presented by Mr. Justice Buller Whereas in fact he only paid the sum of One Pound three shillings and fourpence for Respecting the said Presentment. [witnesses: Christopher Gullett; John Giles - Not Guilty].
The Inhabitants of Highhampton	25th Jun 9 George 3. For not Repairing the Highway in length Half a Mile and in Breadth Eight feet Leading from the Higher end of Parsonage Moor to a Mileage called Pulworthy and from thence to Pulworthy Moor in the Road Leading to Hatherly with the Reparation of which they by their plea Charge John Morcombe and William Clements of the said Parish Yeomen [ratione] Tenura. [witnesses: Henry Spear; Edward Bowden - comment: Guilty Fined £20].
John Discombe	No 134 14th July 9 George 3. For unlawfully Riotously and Routously Assaulting William Gillard [then being Petty Constable of the parish of Hittesleigh and in the due execution of his Office] and Beating Wounding and ill Treating him [2nd Cat] for a Common Assault. [witness: William Gillard]. [comment: Withdrawn plea submitted and fined 6d].
James Mitchell	No 135 7th August 9 George 3. For falsely fraudently and Deceitfully deceiving and defrauding Rebecca Singleton of two half guineas by desiring her to Exchange a guinea which he promised she should have in Exchange but which he Refused to perform and she never had. [witnesses: Rebecca Singleton; Mary Raison - comment: Not Guilty].
Timothy Thuill	No 136 10th September 8 George 3. For that [being one of the Constables of the parish of South Brent] he did Refuse and Neglect to Meet the Hundred Constables of Stanborough at Holme Town then and there to Prepare a List of Jurors Pursuant to a Precept to him directed by the said Hundred Constable for that purpose. [witness: Richard Shanger Hundred Constable - comment: withdrawn filed a submission and fined 6d].
James Kelland	No 137 1st September 9 George 3. For Assaulting Thomas hardy esq at Luppit. [witnesses: Thomas Hardy esq; John Bishop; Thomas Paul; Mary Furzey].
Richard Bolt	No 138 11th September 9 George 3. For Assaulting Mary Dommett at Cullompton. [witnesses: Mary Dommett; Ambrose Born - comment: withdrawn plea submitted and fined 6d].
Robert Bearn	No 139 1st September 9 George 3. For Assaulting John Balle at Bishopsteignton. [witness: John Balle - comment: Guilty fined 3s:4d].
John Thomas	No 140 18th August 9 George 3. For Assaulting Thomas Cardew at Stoke Damerell. [witness: Thomas Cardew - comment: withdrawn plea submitted and fined 6d].
Richard Warry	No 141 16th September 9 George 3. For Assaulting Mary the wife of Thomas Jeffery at Bradford. [witnesses: Mary Jeffery; Christopher Jewell; John Rigsby].
Daniel Feney	Assault. Guilty Fined 1d Imprisoned 3 Months in Bridewell and untill he finds Security for his good behaviour for 12 months after.
Anthony Penrose and Jane his wife	Guilty
Susanna Bowden	23rd November. Guilty val 4d. Transported for seven years. 25th November. Not Guilty nor did [fly].
Ann Kemp	Guilty vad 6d. To be Imprisoned for one week in Bridewell whipped therein and Discharged.
John Mithurst	19th December 10 George 3. For feloniously stealing taking and carrying away 3 Iron Bolts val 1s:6d the Goods of the King. [witnesses: James Jolly; William [Axiverthis] - comment: Guilty val 6d whipped and discharged].
William Haycroft	25th December 10 George 3. for stealing a pair of Mans leather pumps val 2s:6d and one pair of silver plated buckles val 2s the goods of Thomas Woodcock.