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1 - John Linton of Haddenham, butcher, complains that he was assaulted by Stephen Read, farmer of Haddenham.
2 - Joseph Maylin, gentleman of Sutton, complains that on 4 January 1802 Thomas Brumley, labourer of Sutton, used a gun to kill game without permission.
3 - Castledine Taylor, labourer of Downham, complains that John Newton, officer of Littleport and Downham, refuses to pay him wages due for ditching and drainage work.
4 - John Nunn of Ely St Mary complains that William Pate, farmer of Littleport, passed through the Turnpike Gate with two wagons without paying the toll.
5 - William Frohock, labourer of Ely Trinity, complains that William Freeman, woodcomber, refused to pay him for a job he did.
6 - Susannah Starling of Ely Trinity, servant to Francis Thorpe of Prickwillow, complains that Thomas Pryor, Thomas Carter and Thomas Moon, all yeoman of Littleport, attempted to commit rape, and that Pryor also stole a book of common prayer.
7 - Thomas Moxon, farmer of Witchford, complains that he was violently assaulted by Edward Cropley, farmer of Witchford.
8 - Joseph Brown and William Sunmun, both labourers of Downham, complain that William Etches, farmer of Downham, refused wages for threshing barley.
9 - Ann the wife of Edward Thresher of Ely Trinity complains that she was woken in the night to find Joseph Lee, tailor of Ely Trinity, and two other persons unknown in her house, and that Joseph Lee also assaulted her.
10 - John Gardener, labourer of [Ely St Mary] complains that he was violently assaulted by John Haylock, labourer and servant to Jonathan Page of Ely.
11 - William Delamore, farmer of Littleport, complains that Ann Langford of Littleport broke a hedge and stole a quantity of wood.
12 - William Gotobed of Littleport, overseer of the poor, complains that John Johnson, late labourer of Littleport, left his wife chargeable to the parish.
13 - James Dealtrey, paver of Ely Trinity, complains that Bradford Barren, a servant of William Etches, farmer of Downham, attempted to pass over the unfinished work of Dealtry with a wagon and horses and that he horsewhipped him.
14 - George Etches, farmer of Downham, complains that he was violently assaulted by John Flanders, farmer of Downham, by striking his head.
15 - Thomas Benton, farmer of Ely Trinity, complains that Joseph Levett left his service without his master's consent
16 - John Harlock, overseer of the poor for Ely Trinity, complains that Henry Cross, a waterman of Ely Trinity, left his wife chargeable to the parish.
17 - John Ward, labourer of Ely Trinity, complains that he, with John Cross and Thomas Day, labourer, played a game of cards at the house of Mole Gotobed.
18 - William Winter, carpenter of Ely Trinity, complains that Richard Warwick, labourer of Ely Trinity, was drunk contrary to the statute and should forfeit 5 shillings to the use of the poor.
19 - Philip Cross, labourer of Ely Trinity, complains that 3 griggs have been stolen by two men, one of whom was William Gothard, shepherd of Littleport.
20 - Timothy Aves, servant to William Etches of Downham, complains that he was violently assaulted by Joseph Green, labourer of Downham.
21 - Edward Taylor, husbandman of the hamlet of Shelford in Stretham, complains that he was violently assaulted by Peacock Cross, late labourer of Ely St Mary.
22 - Richard Jabeton, labourer of Haddenham, complains that he was violently assaulted by John Robinshon, collar-maker of Haddenham.
23 - Thomas Carter, water man of Ely Trinity, complains that his apprentice Thomas Upsher ran away from his service without leave.
24 - John Freeman, labourer of Ely St Mary, complains that Joseph Johnson, farmer of Witchford, refuses to pay his wages.
25 - William Grimwood, labourer of Ely Trinity, complains that he was assaulted violently by Lydia, the wife of Robert Palmby.
26 - Robert Cooper, labourer of Wilburton, complains that John Crow, farmer of Wilburton, refuses to pay the agreed wages.
27 - Richard Pointer, sergeant in his majesty's 49th Regiment of Foot, complains that Joshua Barcock, watchmaker of Chatteris, knowingly purchased a musket from Cornelius Biron.
28 - Edward Edwards, labourer of Witchford, complains that he was violently assaulted by Edward Cropley, farmer of Witchford.
29 - John Gill, labourer of Witchford, complains that he was violently assaulted by Thomas Cave, farmer of Witchford.
30 - Mary, the wife of John Poole of Witcham, complains that Elizabeth Chapman left her service without permission.
31 - Edward Martin, overseer of the poor for Haddenham, complains that Thomas Burket, late labourer of Haddenham, left his wife and children chargeable to the parish.
32 - Robert Chapman, labourer of Witcham, complains that he has been refused wages of 20s 5½d by John Clay.
33 - Samuel Wright, labourer of Ely Trinity, complains that William Clarke, farmer of Shippey-hill, refuses to pay him and William Smith, fellow labourer, their due wages.
34 - Joseph Starkey, labourer of Haddenham, complains that he was violently assaulted by John Robinson, collar-maker of Haddenham.
35 - Ann Parker of Ely St Mary, a servant to John Goodlife, complains that whilst with friends in Norfolk for a week, she became ill and could not return on time, so that when she did return she was ordered to leave her service and was refused her wages.
36 - Elizabeth Cropley, spinster of Downham, complains that Richard Nicholls, labourer of Downham, assaulted her.
37 - James Custance, farmer of Sutton, complains that he was violently assaulted by Henry Porter, farmer of Haddenham.
38 - Samuel Johnson, labourer of Littleport, complains that he was violently assaulted by John Marris, bricklayer of Littleport.
39 - John Nicholas, labourer of Downham, complains that the cattle of Francis Harrison, yeoman of Downham, were trespassing upon the baulkways.
40 - Elizabeth Cropley, spinster of Downham, complains that Allen Hull, husbandman of Downham, has refused to pay her wages.
41 - John Negus, servant to William Etches of Downham, complains that he was beaten by his master's son, George Etches, whilst resting.
42 - John Lee, labourer of Littleport, complains that he was violently assaulted by James Ostler, labourer of Littleport.
43 - William Taylor, labourer of Littleport, complains that he was violently assaulted by James Ostler, thatcher of Littleport.
44 - William Sindall, labourer of Littleport, complains that he was violently assaulted by Luke Dench the younger, blacksmith of Littleport.
45 - Thomas Bunton, farmer of Ely Trinity, complains that he was refused wages by John Norman, labourer of Ely
46 - Robert Bridgeman, labourer of Haddenham, complains that he was violently assaulted by Robert Smart, late of Welney.
47 - Joseph Teasdale, labourer of Downham, complains that he was violently assaulted by William Fuller, John Fuller, Thomas Hatley and William Nicholas, all labourers of Downham.
48 - Ann Bowdell, wife of Thomas Bowdell of Haddenham, complains she was violently assaulted by Ann Jaques, wife of John Jaques of Haddenham.
49 - Robert Kent, farmer of Littleport, complains that he was violently assaulted by George Bell, labourer of Littleport.
50 - William Lofts, bricklayer of Littleport, complains that Isaac Anderson, labourer of Littleport, left his service and refuses to return.
51 - John Cutlack, farmer of Littleport, complains that the men he hired, Joseph Irons and Thomas Downing, labourers of Littleport, refused to complete the work they started.
52 - James Middleton, shoe-maker of Ely Trinity, complains that James Carrol stole money and lied about being a servant of Captain Yorke.
53 - Clement Hitch of Witchford, overseer of the poor, complains that Robert Mayer and William Harlow of Witchford left their wives and families chargeable to the parish.
54 - Timothy Eaves, servant to William Etches of Downham, complains that he was violently assaulted by Allen Hull of Downham.
55 - Charles Boyce of Ely Trinity complains that he was violently assaulted by John Taylor, labourer of Ely Trinity.
56 - James Wilks, cordwainer of Ely Trinity, complains that his apprentice, Edward Walton, absconded without leave.
57 - Thomas Benton, farmer of Ely Trinity, complains that he hired William Buckle who then left without permission.
58 - James Farrow, labourer of Wilburton, complains that he witnessed a quarrel and fight between James Sawyer and Charles Lindford.
59 - Samuel Haynes and William Carter of Ely Trinity and Ely St Mary, both bread-weighers, complain that while inspecting a bakery owned by Charles Gem of Ely St Mary they found 14 loaves too small and of different weights.
60 - John Hatch of Ely Trinity complains that he hired William Jones the younger to be his servant, but that he then absented himself without leave.
61 - Henry Pigott, husbandman of Haddenham, complains that Thomas Ashbury destroyed his beans.
62 - Samuel Casar of Ely Trinity, esquire, complains that William Poole, labourer of Ely St Mary, did not do the work he was paid to do.
63 - Catherine, the wife of Robert Mann of Ely Trinity, complains that Andrew Spinel and John Major swore at her in her own house.
64 - Margaret Varnum and Elizabeth Burges of Ely Trinity, servants to Robert Genn, complain that Clement Palmer verbally abused them.
65 - John Boyces of Ely Trinity, gentleman, complains that Clement Palmer, labourer of Ely Trinity, swore at him.
66 - James Leaford of Downham, farmer, complains that he was violently assaulted by Robert Martin and Joseph Barrett the younger of Downham.
67 - Isaac Freeman of Littleport, labourer, complains that Robert Langford owes him money because he did more work than Robert was to pay him for.
68 - Charles Roberts of Witcham complains that James Tall, shepherd of Witcham, drove back the sheep he had just removed.
69 - Henry Gascoine, farmer of the hamlet of Manea, complains that John Watts let his cows trespass on his brother's land.
70 - Robert Edwards of Ely Trinity complains that Joseph Costar and Charles Devoti came to his house and begged.
71 - Thomas Benton of Ely Trinity, farmer, complains that William Pacey, James Mayles, Elizabeth Mayles, Sarah Royston, and Muckmurray have left his service.
72 - Robert Pate of Haddenham, husbandman, complains that Francis Male, labourer of Haddenham, did not do the work he was paid for.
73 - Mary, the wife of William Sindall of Ely Trinity, waterman, complains that Philip Rickwood stole some money.
74 - Henry Pasey of Willingham, labourer, complains that Henry Porter owes him wages.
75 - John Walker junior of Littleport, farmer, complains that two mares and a foal trespassed on his land.
76 - Giles Chapman of Witcham, labourer, complains about a cottage purchased from Sarah Poole.
77 - Daniel Russell, victualler of Downham, complains that Francis Harrison, labourer of Downham, stole his horse.
78 - Robert Ayres, apprentice to James Chapman of Littleport, tailor, complains that he was misused by his master.
79 - Thomas Benton of Ely Trinity, farmer, complains that William Hall of Ely has not come to work for him after he was hired and paid in advance.
80 - Mary Pearson of Downham, servant in husbandry, complains that John Watts owes her wages.
81 - John Clark, surveyor of the highways for the hamlet of Manea, complains that Joan Anker stole some equipment belonging to the hamlet.
82 - Joseph Middleton, surveyor of the banks in first district Burnt Fen, complains that William Scotting, yeoman of Littleport, would not let him drive three mares he believed to be trespassing to the pound.
83 - Michael Macormick of Witcham, farmer, complains that John Potton has not come to work for him after he was hired and paid in advance.
84 - William Cook of Willingham, Cambridge, complains that John Linton, late of Haddenham, assaulted him.
85 - Richard Wayman, later servant to John Flanders of Downham, farmer, complains that John Flanders makes him work on Sundays.
86 - James Naden of Derby complains that Joseph England, Charles Carter, John Rawlins, John England and Thomas Howells committed felony.
87 - Clement Tubbs, constable of Littleport, complains that Samuel Bailey was begging.
88 - William Lavender of Ely St Mary, overseer to the poor, complains that William Layton should pay maintenance to his illegitimate child.
89 - William Lavender of Ely St Mary, overseer to the poor, complains that John Bidwell left three children chargeable to the parish.
90 - Granado Pigott of Ely Trinity, farmer, complains that Thomas Chevell, labourer of Ely Trinity, stole his property.
91 - Samuel Waters of Haddenham, thatcher, complains that John Gothard's sow had trespassed on his land and that he would not let Waters remove it to the pound.
92 - Ann, the wife of Edmund Reeve of Ely St Mary, labourer, complains that Hannah Butty violently assaulted her.
93 - Ann, the wife of Francis Lee of Ely Trinity, labourer, complains that she was abused by William Broderic and James Bearnifo.
94 - Charles Martin of Downham, farmer, complains that Elizabeth Softly left his service without leave.
95 - Henry Brown of Sutton, farmer, complains that William Edward left his service without leave and has not returned.
96 - John Hall of Littleport, labourer, complains that William Merrill, labourer of Littleport, stopped him impounding some pigs.
97 - George Burridge of Littleport, labourer, complains that William Merrill, stopped him impounding some pigs.
98 - Matthew Brooks of Ely Trinity, fisherman, complains that John Newborn, labourer of Ely Trinity, was trespassing with an intent to steal.
99 - Robert Tubbs of Sutton, husbandman, complains that he found Mary, the wife of Thomas Christmas of Sutton, destroying a hedge.
100 - William Gotobed of Ely Trinity, yeoman, complains that he was violently assaulted by Richard Scott, basket maker of Ely Trinity.
101 - John Carey of Downham, labourer, complains that he was not paid by Abraham Bodger junior, farmer of Littleport, for work he has done.
102 - Samuel Ashbold of Haddenham, labourer, complains that he was not paid by Georges Key, late husbandman of Bluntisham.
103 - George Hardy of Ely Trinity, fishmonger, complains that William Freeman, woolcomber of Ely Trinity, purchased three sheep not in open fair or market.
104 - John Gateson, Yeoman of Haddenham complains that Thomas Purver, farmer of Haddenham wnet hare coursing on a Sunday
105 - Henry Casey, labourer of Willingham complains that Henry Porter, farmer of Haddenham refused to pay agreed wages to himself and his partners Robert Smith and William Dodd
106 - William Cramp, Supervisor of Excise, against George Smith of Trinity in Ely, for selling liquors and spirits without a license.
107 - Nominations to serve the office of Surveyors for the highways in the Parish of Stretham
108 - Summons for Highway Rate in Ely, Saint Mary, by Thomas Waddington
109 - Summons for Poor Rate in Witchford, Ely, by John Vachell and William Metcalfe
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