Catalogue description Sessions held at Bodmin

QS/1/11/192

Justices: Edward William Wynn Pendarves esq., (chairman), Sir Richard Rawlinson Vyvyan, bart., Francis Hearle Rodd, John Hearle Tremayne, William Peter, Abraham Hambly, Richard Gully Bennet, William Robinson Hill, George Boughton Kingdon, John Ellis, esqs., Joseph Pomery, William Molesworth, Robert Walker, Nicholas Kendall, Richard Gerveys Grylls, jun., John Buller, Francis John Hext and Thomas Grylls, clerks.

Jury: John Bowen, Joseph Adams, Roger Bate, Henry Borrow, William Bowden, Joseph Clogg, Richard Clogg, John Cook, William Cook, Henry Corry, Henry Cossentine, John Grigg, Peter Hambly, William Hicks, Henry Lamb, William Lamb, Joseph Philp, Ralph Powne, George Raby, Richard Roseveare, Thomas Rowe, Richard Rundle and Richard Stephens, gents.

QS/1/11/193

Eighteen gaol and marshalsea rates levied to be paid to Edward Coode, gent., treasurer

Two lunatic asylum rates levied to be paid to Edward Coode, gent., treasurer.

Treasurer to pay clerk 40s. for carrying statutes at large from one sessions to another for past year, £24 for levy warrants for gaol and marshalsea rates for past year, and £21 for clerk's salary for keeping gaol and marshalsea accounts and those of bridewell keepers and bridge surveyors.

QS/1/11/194

One bridge rate levied to be paid to William Moorman, bridge surveyor (west)

Bridge surveyor (west) to repair Bissa bridge and roads adjoining Little Petherick bridge.

QS/1/11/194, 195

Filiation orders

Child: M.; Born: 5 Nov.; Parish; Mother; Alleged father: Tywardreath; Sarah Netherton of Fowey, singlewoman; Richard Pearce of Tywardreath, miner

QS/1/11/195, 196

Filiation orders

Child: M.; Born: 18 Oct.; Parish; Mother; Alleged father: St. Austell; Jane Dingle, singlewoman; John Hancock of St. Austell, farmer

QS/1/11/196,197

Filiation orders

Child: F.; Born: 4 Sep.; Parish; Mother; Alleged father: St. Mawgan in Pydar; Joanna Rogers, singlewoman; James Brabyn of St. Ervan, farmer

QS/1/11/197, 198

Filiation orders

Child: M.; Born: 5 Dec.; Parish; Mother; Alleged father: Germoe; Ruth Richards, singlewoman; James Toll, jun. of Germoe, lab.

QS/1/11/199

Bastardy orders

Name: John Meager; Parish: St. Merryn; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: William Retallick; Parish: St. Cleer; Court's decision: To remain in custody

Name: Samuel Woolcock; Parish: St. Mabyn; Court's decision: To remain in custody

Name: William Thomas; Parish: Constantine; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: Thomas Smitheram; Parish: St. Pinnock; Court's decision: To remain in custody

QS/1/11/200

Bastardy orders

Name: Richard Pearse; Parish: Tywardreath; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: William Hancock; Parish: St. Austell; Court's decision: To remain in custody; Child not yet born.

Name: Sarah Williams; Parish: Breage; Court's decision: Committed for refusing to name father. Discharged

Name: William Busso; Parish: St. Buryan; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: William Hill; Parish: Mylor; Court's decision: To remain in custody; Child not yet born

QS/1/11/201

Bastardy orders

Name: Thomas Spargo; Parish: Stithians; Court's decision: To remain in custody; Child less than month old

Name: John Bawden; Parish: Gwennap; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: James Penny; Parish: Bradock; Court's decision: Discharged

Martin Nichols committed to the bridewell for having deserted his wife and children, chargeable to Gwinear: discharged.

Thomas Fleming committed to the bridewell for begging in Phillack: discharged.

QS/1/11/202

Mary Ann, wife of John Bennetto of St. Stephen in Brannel, lab., indicted for taking 15 yds. of calico, 2 yards of printed cotton, and 2 pairs of braces, property of William Pomery Walkom. Also indicted for taking 6 yards of "persian", property of Mary Russell: transported for 7 years.

John Taylor of St. Ewe,lab., indicted for stealing iron ladder staves property of William Paul and others one month's hard labour in Bodmin

Recognizances

QS/1/11/203

John Gray, jun. of Phillack, lab. and his pledges John Gray and Samuel Perry, in case of bastardy: estreat discharged

William Hancock of St. Hilary, miner, in case of bastardy: estreat discharged, his child having died before last sessions and parish had been indemnified.

Thomas Hooper of Perranzabuloe, miner, indicted for stealing a cock and a fowl, property of Mark Jenkyn: acquitted. Thomas Hooper also indicted for taking a hen, property of Stephen Hocking: acquitted.

QS/1/11/204

Nicholas Penaluna committed to gaol charged with stealing 3lbs of candles, property of the partners in East Wheal Trannack mine: discharged ignoramus.

Appeal by St. Breward against order for removal of Mary Jewell, singlewoman, from St. Juliot to St. Breward: held over.

Appeal by William Hambly against poor rate made for Menheniot 1 Dec. last: held over.

QS/1/11/205

Appeal by Breage against order of 4 Nov. last for removal of Mary Ann Phillips, widow of John Phillips of Lanteglos by Fowey, miner, and their children William (4), and Ann Odgers (1 year 4 months) from Stoke Climsland to Breage: held over

Continued appeal of Gulval against order of 4 Feb. last for removal of Samuel Harvey, yeo., from St.Buryan to Gulval.

QS/1/11/205,206

Appeal by John Thomas, John Angove, Naboth Randle, Joseph Randle, John Lory, Martha Lambrick, Samuel Triggs and John Carter against poor rate made for Grade 27 Oct. last: held over.

QS/1/11/206

Appeal by St.Agnes against order of 20 Dec. last for removal of James Reynolds, Ann his wife and children William (7), James (5), Thomas (3) and Ann (6 months) from Casltock to St.Agnes: held over.

QS/1/11/206,207

Appeal by Probus against order of 7 Dec. last for removal of Richard Dennis, Mary his wife, and their children Alice (7), William (3), and Charles (1½) from Kenwyn to Probus: held over.

QS/1/11/207

Appeal by East Stonehouse in Devon against order of 7 Nov. last for removal of Susan Scudar Simmons, widow, from Tywardreath to East Stonehouse: held over.

Appeal by Stoke Damerel in Devon against order of 21 Nov. last for removal of Richard Paynter, bastard son of Anne Paynter, then resident in South Petherwin, from South Petherwin to Stoke Damerel: held over.

QS/1/11/207, 208

Appeal by John Faull, Richard Williams, Thomas Jennings and Samuel Pearce against poor rate made for Gwinear 4 Nov. last: held over.

QS/1/11/208

Bridge surveyor (east) to repair roads at Rodd's Widmouth, Hele and Landen [? Landew] bridges, and the Dunmeer bridge road towards Bodmin.

One bridge rate levied to be paid to James Chapple, jun., bridge surveyor (east)

Appeal by St. Breock against order of Nov. 13 last for removal of John Taylor, Mary Ann his wife, and their dau. Mary Ann (1) from St. Ewe to St. Breock: held over.

QS/1/11/209

Continued appeal by John Fox against order of 29 Aug last authorising John Silvester, jun., turnpike surveyor, to dig up and carry away road building material: order reversed. John Silvester to pay John Fox £20 costs.

Joseph Hender of St. Teath, lab., indicted for taking a cock and a fowl, property of Richard Spry Spettigue: four months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/209, 210

Recognizances

Peter Crews of Gerrans to prefer indictment against Francis Jolly for assault, and also that of William Pearce of St. Just in Roseland to give evidence against Peter Crews: both discharged.

QS/1/11/210

James Pearce and John Smart, both of St. Clement, labs. indicted for taking an anchor and a grapnel, property of Rt. Hon. Edward Boscawen, Earl of Falmouth: acquitted.

William Mitchell of Gwinear, miner, indicted for stealing a pair of trousers, property of Charles Medlin: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/210,211

Prudence Johns, wife of Philip Johns of Redruth, lab. and James Johns of Redruth, lab., indicted for taking two stockings, property of Reuben Magor and Matthew Henry Eade: Prudence Johns received 6 months in Launceston gaol, and John Johns imprisoned until rising of court.

QS/1/11/211

John Walters of St. Clement,lab., indicted for stealing a silver watch, a gold seal and a gold watch key, property of Stephen Johns: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Ann Perry of Newlyn, singlewoman indicted for stealing a corn sheet and a wind sheet, property of John Harbert: four months in Launceston gaol.

William Cock of Redruth, mason, indicted for stealing two trowels and a hand [...] property of John Brown: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/212

Ann Harris, wife of John Harris of Mawgan in Meneage, lab., indicted for stealing a child's frock, property of Samuel Osler: three months in Launceston gaol.

John Retallack of St. Enoder, lab., indicted for stealing twelve cocks and twelve hens, property of William Glanville: nine months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/212,213

Jacob Fletcher of Calstock, lab., indicted for taking a promissory note for £1, property of Harriet Nettle, and also for stealing a guinea, four sovereigns, another coin, also a coat, waistcoat and a pair of trousers belonging "to the said Ann Nettle": transported for 7 years.

QS/1/11/213

John Wilton and George Hawke, both of Linkinhorne, labs., indicted for stealing 10 gallons of cider, property of Henry Lord: John Wilton received two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol. George Hawke received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Coad, committed to gaol charged with stealing faggot wood, property of Earl of Falmouth: discharged ignoramus.

Consideration to be given at next sessions to changing venue for Midsummer sessions from Lostwithiel to Bodmin. Notice to be placed in "the two Cornwall papers".

QS/1/11/214

William Peter, esq. requested to preside as chairman at next Quarter Sessions.

William Gray of Gwennap, miner, indicted for taking a shoulder of pork, property of Ann Luke: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Bickle and William Oliver, both of Poughill, labs., indicted for stealing at about 11 p.m. on 15 Nov., an oak timber tree, an oak tree, and an oak sapling likely to become timber, and another oak tree "standing for timber", each item valued at 5s: both received six months' hard labour in Bodmin goal.

[This is first entry when valuation of property has been other than 6d. per item]

QS/1/11/215

John Martin of Helston, lab., indicted for stealing four furnaces, two belonging to John Lanyon, and two to Jacob Lanyon: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Richard Phillipps committed to gaol for stealing two gold rings and a silver watch, property of Mary Gill: discharged ignoramus.

Benjamin Bright, jun. committed to the bridewell for want of sureties in a breach of the peace against Sarah Blight (sic): discharged.

Charles Martin committed to the bridewell for a breach of the peace against Philippa, his wife: to remain in custody.

QS/1/11/216

John Trestrail of Phillack, lab., indicted for stealing two ducks, property of James Vartha: fourteen days' hard labour in Bodmin gaol and private whipping.

John Hand of Gwinear, lab., indicted for stealing 15lbs. of gunpowder, a barrel and a cask, property of James Ivey and others: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

James Perry of Gwennap, lab., indicted for stealing candles, canvas and blanketing, property of William Davey and his partners in Consolidated Mines at Gwennap: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/217

Sarah Stone and Elizabeth Penberthy, both of Redruth, singlewomen, indicted for stealing pieces of material, property of William Trevorah: acquitted. [see also other reference to William Trevorah same page]

John Davey of St. Austell, lab., indicted for buying and receiving five iron ladder staves and 40lbs. of iron, property of William Paul and others, stolen by John Taylor, John Davey knowing them to be stolen: acquitted.

John Thomas of Redruth, indicted for assault on William Trevorah, a constable of Redruth, in execution of his duty: six weeks' hard labour in Bodmin goal. [see also other reference to William Trevorah same page]

QS/1/11/217,218

Richard Treleaven of Tywardreath, miner indicted for a riot and assaulting Samuel Vivian and William Rundle, two constables of Tywardreath: six weeks' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

QS/1/11/218

Paul Quick of Lelant indicted for, on 11 Nov. last, breaking into a close in Lelant belonging to Francis Johns, to kill rabbits and game, having been found at 10pm armed with a gun and other offensive weopons: six months' hard labour.

Jane Strongman, wife of Henry Strongman, indicted for keeping a disorderly house in St.Clement: six months in Launceston gaol.

QS/1/11/219

On 1 Feb. next debtors confined in Bodmin gaol to be removed to new building recently erected at western end of gaol, and the building to become integral part of the prison, together with such part of the gaoler's house as the sheriff shall see fit.

William Mason and Charles Mason, both of St. Just in Penwith, masons, indicted for assault on Benjamin Gartrell: William Mason fined 20s., Charles Mason fined 5s.

John Mason and Richard Mason, both of St. Just in Penwith, labs., indicted for assault on above Benjamin Gartrell: both acquitted.

John Tresidder of Perranarworthal, lab., indicted for assault on William Trebilcock: fined £5 and imprisoned until fine paid.

QS/1/11/220

James Turner of Talland, lab., indicted for assault on Eleazer Mowle: acquitted.

George Miller of Tintagel, indicted for assault on Edward Hocken, a constable of Minster, in execution of his duty: acquitted.

Nicholas Bassett of Fowey, lab., indicted for assault on William Bushell: one month in Launceston gaol.

QS/1/11/220,221

At special sessions held at St. Germans, 6 Dec. last it was ordered that parts of the highway and footpath in Antony, which passed over Borough Farm, and led from Little Grout Park field through Town Place and over Higher Gimpsons field to turnpike road should be diverted across land of Rt. Hon. Reginald Pole Carew. The new highway was to be 15 ft. wide, and the footpath 5 ft. wide. Court considered Act concerning notification of highway diversion had been complied with: order confirmed and enrolled.

QS/1/11/221, 222

At special sessions held at St. Germans 6 Dec. last order made concerning part of highway in Antony, between Torpoint and Thanckes Gate, to be diverted through land of Rt. Hon. Lord Graves: Act concerning notification having been complied with, order confirmed and enrolled.

QS/1/11/223,224

At special sessions held at St. Germans 6 Dec. last, order made concerning part of highway in Antony between southern gate of Broom Park field on Carbeil Farm and the gate of the same field adjacent to turnpike road, to be diverted across land of Rt. Hon. Reginald Pole Carew: requisites of the Act concerning notification having been complied with, order confirmed and enrolled.