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** 1 August 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L45/17]], to have been granted a lease of Heaton Banks by Robert and/or Henry Mitford. The re-examinations of Robert Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick, [[STAC 5/L24/6]], brothers of Randall, state the term of the lease was 3 or 4 years
 
** 1 August 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L45/17]], to have been granted a lease of Heaton Banks by Robert and/or Henry Mitford. The re-examinations of Robert Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick, [[STAC 5/L24/6]], brothers of Randall, state the term of the lease was 3 or 4 years
 
** 1 August 37 Eliz (1595) - date on which Robert Mitford claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L24/6]], to have granted the lease to Randall Fenwick
 
** 1 August 37 Eliz (1595) - date on which Robert Mitford claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L24/6]], to have granted the lease to Randall Fenwick
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** 1 August 'last past' - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his bill, [[STAC 5/F9/17]], to have been granted a lease by the Mitfords
 
** 17 September 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L45/17]], to have sent George Wane and Robt Fenwicke onto the grounds at Heaton Banks to dig & get coals, and while he, along with Lyonell, Oswall, Gerrett and John Fenwicke were at Jesmond, the workmen George Wane and Robt Fenwicke were attacked by Willm Dent, George Dent, John Dent, Isack Woodrington, Robt Spower, John Strangishe, Edward Whyt and Robert Brigges, friends & servants of Raphe Lawson. Following which, when Randall & his colleagues arrived, Willm Dent et al discharged their guns & shot arrows at them.
 
** 17 September 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, [[STAC 5/L45/17]], to have sent George Wane and Robt Fenwicke onto the grounds at Heaton Banks to dig & get coals, and while he, along with Lyonell, Oswall, Gerrett and John Fenwicke were at Jesmond, the workmen George Wane and Robt Fenwicke were attacked by Willm Dent, George Dent, John Dent, Isack Woodrington, Robt Spower, John Strangishe, Edward Whyt and Robert Brigges, friends & servants of Raphe Lawson. Following which, when Randall & his colleagues arrived, Willm Dent et al discharged their guns & shot arrows at them.
 
** 9, 10, 11 & 12 December 'last past' (1595) (dependent upon date of Bill, likely to be 1595, which is supported by Randall Fenwick's answer) - date on which, according to Ralph Lawson's bill, [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]], Randall Fenwick et al repair to Jesmond & send Robte Fenwicke brother to the said Randall, George Wawne and Willm Back and others into Byker Moor to dig coal.
 
** 9, 10, 11 & 12 December 'last past' (1595) (dependent upon date of Bill, likely to be 1595, which is supported by Randall Fenwick's answer) - date on which, according to Ralph Lawson's bill, [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]], Randall Fenwick et al repair to Jesmond & send Robte Fenwicke brother to the said Randall, George Wawne and Willm Back and others into Byker Moor to dig coal.
** date tbc (implied between mid Dec 1595 & late Jan 1596?) - Bill of Complaint of Raphe Lawson (bills in [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]] appear identical)
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** date tbc (implied between mid Dec 1595 & late Jan 1596) - Bill of Complaint of Raphe Lawson (bills in [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]] appear identical)
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** 18 Dec 1595 - according to Robert Dent in his answer, [[STAC 5/F9/17]], he went to the pits to deliver a letter from the Lord Warden of the Middle Marches, asking the complt (Randall Fenwick) to suspend operations, while he took further advice, and i tis claimed that Randall Fenwick ignored this, whereupon a copy of the letter was also delivered to the Justices of the Peace, Robert Delaval & Henry Anderson
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** 18 Dec 1595 and 2 & 12 Jan 1596 - Randall Fenwick, according to his bill, [[STAC 5/F9/17]], went to the pits with his workmen & servants, and was attacked by Isaacke Wytherington, George Dent, Willm Dent, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robt Spore, Edmonnd Whyte, Robt Barnes, Henrie Brigges, Gerrerd Richardson, Andrew Tompson, John Smart, John Arkell, Robt Anderson, Robt Atkinson, Willm Lawson, Nicholas Fetherstone and others. See also bill of Robert Mitford and associated Interrogatories, [[STAC 5/M15/12]], which refer to the same actions & the same dates.
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** 18 Dec 1595 - Robert Dent gives an account of his presence [[STAC 5/L24/6]]
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** 12, 13 & 14 Jan 1596 - Robert Dent in his answer, [[STAC 5/F9/17]], claims that he sent two servants to ask those working there to leave peacefully, but the servants were threatened and left without any violence. In the depositions, Robert Dent, John Stranguishe, George Dent & John Dent all claim not to have been there on these dates [[STAC 5/L24/6]] 
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** date tbc (by implication, between 12 Jan & 19 May 1596) - Bill of Complaint of Randall Fenwycke [[STAC 5/F9/17]]
 
** 12 Feb 38 Eliz (1596) - Answer of Randall Fenwick [[STAC 5/L45/17]]
 
** 12 Feb 38 Eliz (1596) - Answer of Randall Fenwick [[STAC 5/L45/17]]
 
** between 12 Feb 1596 & 12 Jan 1597 Randall Fenwick dies [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]]  
 
** between 12 Feb 1596 & 12 Jan 1597 Randall Fenwick dies [[STAC 5/L45/17]] & [[STAC 5/L24/6]]  
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** 19 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Answers of Robert Dent, George Dent, John Dent & John Stranguishe to the bill of Randall Fenwick, [[STAC 5/F9/17]]
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** 24 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Depositions of Robert Dent, John Stranguishe, George Dent & John Dent[[STAC 5/F24/4]] NOTE that in these depositions, the claim is made that Robert Dent had an Interest in the cole pits by virtue of a Lease granted by Raphe Lawson to Robert Withrington to the use of Robert Dent
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** 12 Jan 39 Eliz (1597) - Re-examinations of Robarte Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick [[STAC 5/L24/6]]
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** date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Robte Myttford [[STAC 5/M15/12]]. Comparison required with bill of Randall Fenwick, [[STAC 5/F9/17]], they appear similar, it is possible that Robert Mitford presented his own bill after the death of Randall Fenwick
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** date unknown - Answers of Raphe Lawson, Robte Dent & Robte Spore [[STAC 5/M15/12]]
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** date unknown - Interrogatories [[STAC 5/M15/12]]
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** 9/10 Jan 40 Eliz (1598) - Depositions of Raphe Lawson, Robart Dent & Robart Spoors [[STAC 5/M15/12]]
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** 15 September 42 Eliz (1600) - Bill of Complaint of Raph Lawson [[STAC 5/L18/8]]
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** 13 November 42 Eliz (1600) -  Answers of Robte Mitforde, Parcivall Harbotle & James Sandiland als Clarke [[STAC 5/L18/8]]
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Revision as of 22:43, 24 January 2019

Under development.


There are a number of scattered Elizabethan Star Chamber cases which relate to early coal mining in Heaton, Northumberland. This is an attempt to provide a summary and in due course to provide a timeline for the events they relate to.

This page is part of the Elizabethan Star Chamber Project, for other cases related to Northumberland see STAC co Northumberland, and for the few related to Durham, see STAC co Durham


  • Timeline:
    • 1 August 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, STAC 5/L45/17, to have been granted a lease of Heaton Banks by Robert and/or Henry Mitford. The re-examinations of Robert Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick, STAC 5/L24/6, brothers of Randall, state the term of the lease was 3 or 4 years
    • 1 August 37 Eliz (1595) - date on which Robert Mitford claims in his answer, STAC 5/L24/6, to have granted the lease to Randall Fenwick
    • 1 August 'last past' - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his bill, STAC 5/F9/17, to have been granted a lease by the Mitfords
    • 17 September 1595 - date on which Randall Fenwick claims in his answer, STAC 5/L45/17, to have sent George Wane and Robt Fenwicke onto the grounds at Heaton Banks to dig & get coals, and while he, along with Lyonell, Oswall, Gerrett and John Fenwicke were at Jesmond, the workmen George Wane and Robt Fenwicke were attacked by Willm Dent, George Dent, John Dent, Isack Woodrington, Robt Spower, John Strangishe, Edward Whyt and Robert Brigges, friends & servants of Raphe Lawson. Following which, when Randall & his colleagues arrived, Willm Dent et al discharged their guns & shot arrows at them.
    • 9, 10, 11 & 12 December 'last past' (1595) (dependent upon date of Bill, likely to be 1595, which is supported by Randall Fenwick's answer) - date on which, according to Ralph Lawson's bill, STAC 5/L45/17 & STAC 5/L24/6, Randall Fenwick et al repair to Jesmond & send Robte Fenwicke brother to the said Randall, George Wawne and Willm Back and others into Byker Moor to dig coal.
    • date tbc (implied between mid Dec 1595 & late Jan 1596) - Bill of Complaint of Raphe Lawson (bills in STAC 5/L45/17 & STAC 5/L24/6 appear identical)
    • 18 Dec 1595 - according to Robert Dent in his answer, STAC 5/F9/17, he went to the pits to deliver a letter from the Lord Warden of the Middle Marches, asking the complt (Randall Fenwick) to suspend operations, while he took further advice, and i tis claimed that Randall Fenwick ignored this, whereupon a copy of the letter was also delivered to the Justices of the Peace, Robert Delaval & Henry Anderson
    • 18 Dec 1595 and 2 & 12 Jan 1596 - Randall Fenwick, according to his bill, STAC 5/F9/17, went to the pits with his workmen & servants, and was attacked by Isaacke Wytherington, George Dent, Willm Dent, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robt Spore, Edmonnd Whyte, Robt Barnes, Henrie Brigges, Gerrerd Richardson, Andrew Tompson, John Smart, John Arkell, Robt Anderson, Robt Atkinson, Willm Lawson, Nicholas Fetherstone and others. See also bill of Robert Mitford and associated Interrogatories, STAC 5/M15/12, which refer to the same actions & the same dates.
    • 18 Dec 1595 - Robert Dent gives an account of his presence STAC 5/L24/6
    • 12, 13 & 14 Jan 1596 - Robert Dent in his answer, STAC 5/F9/17, claims that he sent two servants to ask those working there to leave peacefully, but the servants were threatened and left without any violence. In the depositions, Robert Dent, John Stranguishe, George Dent & John Dent all claim not to have been there on these dates STAC 5/L24/6
    • date tbc (by implication, between 12 Jan & 19 May 1596) - Bill of Complaint of Randall Fenwycke STAC 5/F9/17
    • 12 Feb 38 Eliz (1596) - Answer of Randall Fenwick STAC 5/L45/17
    • between 12 Feb 1596 & 12 Jan 1597 Randall Fenwick dies STAC 5/L45/17 & STAC 5/L24/6
    • 19 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Answers of Robert Dent, George Dent, John Dent & John Stranguishe to the bill of Randall Fenwick, STAC 5/F9/17
    • 24 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Depositions of Robert Dent, John Stranguishe, George Dent & John DentSTAC 5/F24/4 NOTE that in these depositions, the claim is made that Robert Dent had an Interest in the cole pits by virtue of a Lease granted by Raphe Lawson to Robert Withrington to the use of Robert Dent
    • 12 Jan 39 Eliz (1597) - Re-examinations of Robarte Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick STAC 5/L24/6
    • date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Robte Myttford STAC 5/M15/12. Comparison required with bill of Randall Fenwick, STAC 5/F9/17, they appear similar, it is possible that Robert Mitford presented his own bill after the death of Randall Fenwick
    • date unknown - Answers of Raphe Lawson, Robte Dent & Robte Spore STAC 5/M15/12
    • date unknown - Interrogatories STAC 5/M15/12
    • 9/10 Jan 40 Eliz (1598) - Depositions of Raphe Lawson, Robart Dent & Robart Spoors STAC 5/M15/12
    • 15 September 42 Eliz (1600) - Bill of Complaint of Raph Lawson STAC 5/L18/8
    • 13 November 42 Eliz (1600) - Answers of Robte Mitforde, Parcivall Harbotle & James Sandiland als Clarke STAC 5/L18/8




Breakdown of documents:

  • Transcription STAC 5/L45/17 - B A - Raphe Lawson of Bourghe[Brough], Yorks v Randall Fenwicke, Willm Fenwicke, Robert Metforde, Henry Metforde, Robert Fenwicke, Lyonell Fenwicke, Oswoulde Fenwicke, Jerrarde Fenwicke, John Fenwicke, Martyne Fenwicke, Henry Ellwood, Robert Errington, James Lawson, George Wawne, Edwarde Lowrence and Willm Backe
    • date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Raphe Lawson (appears identical to the bill in STAC 5/L24/6)
    • 12 Feb 38 Eliz (1596) - Answer of Randall Fenwick


  • Transcription STAC 5/L24/6 - B A - Ralph Lawson of Brough v Randle Fenwicke of Newcastell uppon Tyne, Willm Fenwicke his brother, Robert Metforde of Sighill in the said Countie, Henry Metforde of Newcastell, Robert Fenwicke, Lyonell Fenwicke, Oswould Fenwicke, Jerrado Fenwicke, John Fenwicke of Brenkelie in the said Countie, and John Fenwicke his bastard brother, Martyn Fenwicke, Roberte Fenwicke of Whellpington in the said Countie, Henry Elwood, Roberte Errington, James Lawson, George Wawne, Edward Lawrence and Willm Bucke
    • date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Raphe Lawson
    • date unknown - Answer of Robte Mitforde
    • date unknown - stray Interrogatories
    • 12 Jan 39 Eliz (1597) - Re-examinations of Robarte Fenwick & Lyonell Fenwick


  • STAC 5/L36/5 - A - 38 Eliz - Ralfe Lawson v Robert Fenwick et al
  • STAC 5/L22/16 - I D - 38 Eliz - Ralfe Lawson v Oswald Fenwick et al
  • STAC 5/L27/32 - I D - 39 Eliz - Ralph Lawson v Robert Metford, Henry Metford
  • STAC 5/L21/40 - A - 39 Eliz - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitford
  • STAC 5/L48/32 - Rn - 40 Eliz - Ralph Lauson v Robert Mitford et al
  • STAC 5/L39/30 - Rr - 41 Eliz - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitford et al


  • Transcription STAC 5/F9/17 - B A - Randall Fenwycke v Rauffe Lawson of Brough, Yorks Esquyre, Isaacke Witherington, Robt Dent, George Dent, Wm Dent, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robt Spore, Edmonnd Whyte, Robt Barnes, Henrie Brigges, Gerrerd Richardson, John Smarte, John Arkell, Robt Anderson, Robt Atkinson, Andrew Tompson, Willm Lawson and Nicholas Fetherstone
    • date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Randall Fenwycke
    • 19 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Answers of Robert Dent, George Dent, John Dent & John Stranguishe


  • Transcription STAC 5/F24/4 - I D - Randall Fenwick v Rauffe Lawson, Isacke Witherington, Robert Dent, George Dent, William Dent, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robert Spoore, Edmond White, Robte Barnes, Henry Brigges, Gerrard Richardson, John Smart, John Arkell, Robte Anderson, Robte Atkinson, Andrewe Tompson, Willm Laweson & Nicholas Fetherston
    • 24 May 38 Eliz (1596) - Deposition of Robert Dent
    • [24 May 38 Eliz] - Deposition of John Stranguishe
    • [24 May 38 Eliz] - Deposition of George Dent
    • [24 May 38 Eliz] - Deposition of John Dent


  • STAC 5/M52/11 - B - 39 Eliz - Robert Mitford v Isaack Wetherington, George Dent, Robert Dent et al


  • Transcription STAC 5/M15/12 - B A C I D - Robte Myttford of Sighill [Seghill], Northumberland v Raphe Lawson, Isacke Witherington, Robert Dent, George Dent, William Dente, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robert Spore, Edmunde White, Robert Barnes, Henry Brigges, Gerrard Rychardson, John Smarte, John Arkell, Robert Anderson, Robert Atkinson, Andrewe Tompson, William Lawson And Nycholas Fetherstone
    • date tbc - Bill of Complaint of Robte Myttford
    • date unknown - Answers of Raphe Lawson, Robte Dent & Robte Spore
    • date unknown - Interrogatories
    • 9/10 Jan 40 Eliz (1598) - Deposition of Raphe Lawson
    • 9/10 Jan 40 Eliz (1598) - Deposition of Robart Dent
    • 9/10 Jan 40 Eliz (1598) - Deposition of Robart Spoors


  • Transcription STAC 5/L18/8 - B A - Raph Lawson of Brough, Yorks v Robte Mitford, Parcivall Harbottell, Oswold Harbottle, James Sandeland als Clarke & Nicholas Blaykett
    • 15 September 42 Eliz (1600) - Bill of Complaint of Raph Lawson
    • 13 November 42 Eliz (1600) - Answers of Robte Mitforde, Parcivall Harbotle & James Sandiland als Clarke


  • STAC 5/L19/16 - I D - 43 Eliz - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitforde, Percival Harbottle et al





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Fenwicke v Dent

  • Randall Fenwicke of Newcastle upon Tyne v Rauffe Lawson of Brough, Yorks Esquyre, Isaacke Witherington, Robt Dent, George Dent, Wm Dent, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robt Spore, Edmonnd Whyte, Robt Barnes, Henrie Brigges, Gerrerd Richardson, John Smarte, John Arkell, Robt Anderson, Robt Atkinson, Andrew Tompson, Willm Lawson and Nicholas Fetherstone. Assault, coal mines in the manor of Heaton, Northumberland. Both bill & answer badly damaged at bottom.(dk) - STAC 5/F9/17
  • Transcription STAC 5/F9/17
  • Examinations of Robert Dent et al.(dk) - STAC 5/F24/4
  • Transcription STAC 5/F24/4
  • Deponents, 24 May Anno 38 Eliz: Robert Dent of Newcastle upon Tyne gentleman aged 37, John Stranguishe of Cramlington Northumberland yeoman aged 40 , George Dent of Newcastle upon Tyne gentleman aged 25, John Dent of Newcastle upon Tyne gentleman aged 21 (dk) - STAC 5/F24/4
  • STAC 5/F9/17 - B A - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Randal Fenwicke v Robert Dent, George Dent, John Dent, John Strauguishe
  • STAC 5/F24/4 - I D - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Randall Fenwick v Robert Dent, George Dent, Edmond White et al


Lawson v Fenwicke and/or Lawson v Mitford

  • Raphe Lawson of Bourghe[Brough], Yorks v Randall Fenwicke, Willm Fenwicke, Robert Metforde, Henry Metforde, Robert Fenwicke, Lyonell Fenwicke, Oswoulde Fenwicke, Jerrarde Fenwicke, John Fenwicke, Martyne Fenwicke, Henry Ellwood, Robert Errington, James Lawson, George Wawne, Edwarde Lowrence and Willm Backe. Title to Byker Moore in manor of Byker, Northumberland. Assault, coal mines. (dk) - STAC 5/L45/17
  • Transcription STAC 5/L45/17
  • Ralph Lawson of Brough v Randle Fenwicke of Newcastell uppon Tyne, Willm Fenwicke his brother, Robert Metforde of Sighill in the said Countie, Henry Metforde of Newcastell, Robert Fenwicke, Lyonell Fenwicke, Oswould Fenwicke, Jerrado Fenwicke, John Fenwicke of Brenkelie in the said Countie, and John Fenwicke his bastard brother, Martyn Fenwicke, Roberte Fenwicke of Whellpington in the said Countie, Henry Elwood, Roberte Errington, James Lawson, George Wawne, Edward Lawrence and Willm Bucke. Manor of Byker, Northumberland. Interrs (part missing), depositions of Robert & Lyonell Fenwicke, answer of Robert Mitford.(dk) STAC 5/L24/6
  • Transcription STAC 5/L24/6
  • Deponents, 12 Jan Anno 39 Eliz: Robert Fenwick of Newcastle upon Tyne gentleman merchant aged 33. Lyonell Fenwick of Stannington Northumberland gentleman aged 29 (dk) - STAC 5/L24/6
  • Raph Lawson of Brough, Yorks v Robte Mitford, Parcivall Harbottell, Oswold Harbottle, James Sandeland als Clarke & Nicholas Blaykett. Title to ground variously called Heaton Moor, Heaton Banckes or Byker Moor. Deft Robert Mitford of Sighill [Seghill], leasing parcel of this ground to Parcivall Harbottle of Ravensworth to dig a coal mine. Refs proceedings also at Council of the North & at Common Law.(dk) - STAC 5/L18/8
  • Transcription STAC 5/L18/8
  • STAC 5/L45/17 - B A - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Raffe Lawson v Randall Fenwicke, James Lawson et al. Transcript STAC 5/L45/17
  • STAC 5/L24/6 - B A - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitford, Randle Fenwick et al
  • STAC 5/L36/5 - A - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralfe Lawson v Robert Fenwick et al
  • STAC 5/L22/16 - I D - 38 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralfe Lawson v Oswald Fenwick et al
  • STAC 5/L48/32 - Rn - 40 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lauson v Robert Mitford et al
  • STAC 5/L39/30 - Rr - 41 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitford et al
  • STAC 5/L27/32 - I D - 39 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Metford, Henry Metford
  • STAC 5/L21/40 - A - 39 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitford
  • STAC 5/L18/8 - B A - 42 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Milforde, Percival Harbotle et al
  • STAC 5/L19/16 - I D - 43 Eliz - Northumberland - Ralph Lawson v Robert Mitforde, Percival Harbottle et al


Mitford v Witherington

  • Robte Myttford of Sighill [Seghill], Northumberland v Raphe Lawson, Isacke Witherington, Robert Dent, George Dent, William Dente, John Dent, John Strangwishe, Robert Spore, Edmunde White, Robert Barnes, Henry Brigges, Gerrard Rychardson, John Smarte, John Arkell, Robert Anderson, Robert Atkinson, Andrewe Tompson, William Lawson And Nycholas Fetherstone. Manor & parish of Heyton or Heaton, Northumberland. Coal mining on waste or moor known as Heaton Bancks. See also STAC Lawson & STAC Fenwick (dk) - STAC 5/M15/12
  • Transcription STAC 5/M15/12
  • Deponents, 9/10 Jan Anno 40 Eliz: Raphe Lawson of Broughe Yorkshire esquire aged 50, Robert Dent of Newcastle upon Tyne gentleman aged 38, Robert Spoors of Byker Northumberland yeoman aged 50 (dk) - STAC 5/M15/12
  • STAC 5/M52/11 - B - 39 Eliz - Northumberland - Robert Mitford v Isaack Wetherington, George Dent, Robert Dent et al
  • STAC 5/M15/12 - B A C I D - 40 Eliz - Northumberland - Robert Myttford v Isaac WItherington, Ralph Lawson et al