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1 - Anne Legge, wife of George Legge, Bailiff, Holy Trinity, Ely against her husband, George Legge for assault
2 - John Bacon, the younger, Constable of Littleport against Charles Doe, labourer of Littleport for trespass, in punishment
3 - John Sindall, farmer of Holy Trinity, Ely, against Thomas Clarke, taxman, William Sindall, farmer, both of Ely and William Butcher, labourer of Littleport for trespass
4 - John William Foster, Superintendent, Ely Constabulary against William Thorpe, licensed beer retailer, Witcham, for abuse of opening hours
5 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary, against William Cole, licensed Beer Retailer, Witchford for abuse of opening hours
6 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Purver Beer Retailer of Haddenham for trespass (with dog and gun) on land occupied by William Granger
7 - Summons to John Bacon, the younger, Constable Holy Trinity, Ely against Philip Bartle, Richard Brown, David Holmes, Isaac Hadder, John Lupson, Edward Lofts, John Newnham, James Wethercoat, William Gotobed, James Rickwood, William Rust, Samuel Spring, Joseph Vail, Richard Whitling, Thomas Walkin, Thomas Tyson for refusing to pay Poor Law Rates
8 - George William Careless, surveyor, Ely and Cambridge turnpike roads against Edward Cooper, Hayfactor, Holy Trinity Ely, for obstruction of highway
9 - Michael Bennett, keeper of Ely Poor Law Union, Workhouse against Dann Butcher, inmate for abandoning with goods belonging to the union
10 - William Harrison, farmer, St Mary Ely, against James Walker, his servant for absconding
11 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary, against Robert Page, labourer same parish for bad behaviour in public
12 - Thomas Copperthwaite a Constable of Ely against John Woodhouse, of Holy Trinity, Ely for begging and gathering alms
13 - Sarah Hitch, widow of Witcham against John Lyon, Thomas Andrews, Thomas Hawkins and George Brandford, all labourers of Witcham for indecent behaviour in her public house
14 - Lydia, wife of John Ward, labourer of Downham against William Martin, Charles Clarke and William Stevens all labourers of Downham for aggressive behaviour causing peal (discharge of gun)
15 - Anne, wife of Richard Gee, labourer of Downham against William Martin, Charles Clarke and William Stevens all labourers of Downham for discharge of gun causing glass panes to break and fear
16 - John Hazle, labourer of Wilburton against Luke Pond, farmer of Wilburton for assault
17 - George Parson, labourer of Witchford against Moses Oates, farmer of Sutton on behalf of his daughter, Ann Parson for refusing to pay 141 wages owed
18 - James Bailey, farmer of Wilburton against Edward Clark, John Chapman and William Palmer for talking killing and stealing carcase of 1 sheep belonging to his father, Richard Bailey of Wilburton
19 - John Bacon, assistant surveyor, Holy Trinity, Ely, against Robert Covell, labourer of Witchford for not drawing wagon and 3 horses according to the law
20 - John William Foster, Superintedent Ely Constabulary against Edward Maskell of Wilburton, licensed for sale of Beer for breaking Sunday opening laws
21 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against James Lucas, liceseee of Haddenham, for sale of beer, opening late on Monday
22 - James Henry Smith, RO to Ely Poor House, against Daniel Coxall of Witchford for absconding leaving wife and family chargeable to the parish
23 - Henry Anable, a Constable of Ely Constabulary against William Foot, labourer of Wilburton for disturbing behaviour in street in Haddenham
24 - William Sheldrick a Constable of Ely Constabulary against William Moxon, labourer of Downham for assault
25 - William Bedford labourer of Haddenham against Joseph Metcalfe, Beer retailer, same parish for assault
26 - Ann Christmas, single woman servant in Hunsbandry to John Owen the younger, farmer of Sutton, against John and Mary Owen for refusing to pay wages due, having been dismissed service
27 - John William Foster, Superindendent of Ely Constabulary against Thomas Setchell labourer of Downham for drunk and disorderly beahviour on a street and Sunday
28 - William Yarrow of Thetford against William Bulman, servant in husbandry, for drivers misdemeaners etc
29 - Christopher Legge against for Vicar of Witchford, the Reverend Philip Durham against Samuel William Wright for failing to pay church tithes (Quarter), of £35-19=11
30 - Frederick Mullett one of Constables of Ely Constabulary against Thomas Gothard, labourer of Haddenham for drunk and disorderly behaviour
31 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant, Ely Constabulary against Mary Chapman, Singlewoman, Holy Trinity Ely for inappropriate indecent behaviour
32 - James Stevens, waterman of Littleport against Edward Summerly his servant for misdemeanors-drunk and leaving work without permission
33 - Frederick Mullett one of Constables of Ely Constabulary against Marle Masters, labourer of Sutton for assault/bad behaviour
34 - Robert Chambers, sargeant of Ely constabulary police force, against John Norman, the driver of a wagon for dangerous driving
35 - William Scott, basketmaker, Holy Trinity Ely against Joseph Veal, labourer same parish for assault on his son, William Scott
36 - Michael Bennett, Master of Ely Workhouse against Mary Ann Smith widow of Wentworth, Isle of Ely, for absconding leaving 2 children chargeable to the parish
37 - John Chapman, labourer, Wilburton against Samuel Hazell, farmer, same parish for refusing to pay 191-alone for husbandry work done
38 - John William Foster, superintendent Ely Constabulary, against Robert Walker, Innkeeper and Victualler, Holy Trinity Ely for being open on Good Friday afternoon
39 - James Henry Smith, RO Ely Poor Law Union against James Knowles, labourer Holy Trinity Ely convicted rogue and vagabond for absconding leaving wife and children chargeable to the parish
40 - Sarah Willis, wife of William, labourer of St Mary, Ely against her husband for assault
41 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against John Hopkin, licensee of Sutton for allowing disorderly behaviour, contrary to his licence
42 - Thomas Rhoades, labourer of Holy Trinity Ely against William Willson, farmer same parish for assault
43 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against Robert Wade, Holy Trinity Ely for drawing wagon and horses according to laws of land
44 - John William Foster, Superintedent Ely Constabulary against Ephraim Barrett [Barratt] and Charles Taylor both of Downham for Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour
45 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against William Allen, labourer of Stretham for not drawing horses and cart in Stretham absconding to Highway Act
46 - Joseph Wright, Relieving Officer against Thomas Lenton for allowing his wife and child to become chargeable to parish
47 - Moses Gifford Oates, farmer of Sutton against his servant William Marshall for misdemeanors and abusive language
48 - Summons to John Hazell Elizabeth Norman and Benjamin Smith for non-payment of Poor Rate for Parish of Wilburton for present year
49 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Robert Lattimore Waterman of March for working on a Sunday in the parish of Holy Trinity, Ely, summons
50 - John William Foster, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Henry Irons for obstructing the footpath in Littleport
51 - John William Foster, Superintendent, Ely Constabulary against Robert Cater, licensed beer retailer of Witcham for keeping open drawing illegal hours
52 - Charles Walsham, wheelwright of Downham against John McGennis, apprentice for misdemeanors and absconding
53 - Summons to Robert Rinsell, Robert Clay, George Cater, William Summan (snr) Susan Walker, James Blackman, William Summan (Jnr) for non-payment of poor rate in Wereham
54 - James Horsley, Thatcher of Littleport against John Barratt, blacksmith of Littleport for assault
55 - James Henry Smith, RO Ely union against William Morris, labourer of Littleport for non payment of loan of 16=0 1/2 now one as he is now employed by Francis Cole of Littleport as servant and paid weekly
56 - Susan Willis singlewoman of St Mary, Ely against Mary McGennis, singlewoman of Holy Trinity Ely for malicious damage to her property (a gown)
57 - William Wathen, draper of Holy Trinity, Ely against William Thomas Murfitt, otherwise William Thomas Brown, his foreman for theft of money and goods, witness: Sarah Wathen
58 - True Nicholas, farmer of Downham, against John Owen, waterman of Mepal for haling a Gang of Lighters along the Hundred Foot Bank, Downham, contrary to the Rules and Orders of the Bedford Level Corporation
59 - Robert Chambers, constable of Ely Constabulary, against Sarah Godlington, Prostitute for indecent behaviour in a public street
60 - Robert Mulley, labourer against John Barnes, labourer both of Littleport for aggressive behaviour
61 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against Bryan and Mary Cornfield, for begging in public in Holy Trinity Parish, Ely
62 - William Clark, farmer of Littleport against Harriett Bull (wife of William Bull) for wilful damage to property and trespass
63 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against Ephraim Papworth, labourer of Sutton for drunk, and disorderly behaviour on Sutton public street
64 - Rebeca Luddington, wife of John blacksmith, of Littleport, against Sarah Marsh (wife of William, painter) for abusive behaviour
65 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary, against Thomas Tingey and Benjamin Tingey, labourers of Holy Trinity Ely for drunk behaviour in public street
66 - James Goldrisk, Superintendent Ely Constabulary, against Benjamin Easy, labourer of Littleport for drunk and disorderly conduct
67 - Jeremiah Rattigan, Constable of Ely Constabulary, against Eden Youngs Merry, John Willson and John Saunders having the ringleaders in an affray at the Mepal for assault and disturbing the peace
68 - James Goldrisk Superintendent Ely Constabulary against John Hosler, labourer of Haddenham for drunk and disorderly behaviour
69 - Frederick Mullett, Constable Ely Constabulary against Edward Binge for drunk and disorderly behaviour in public in Sutton, and assault when taken into custody by Joseph Newman, Willim Murfitt and James Meeks
70 - George Peacock, JP against Thomas Wallis and Daniel Wilson summons for failing to pay Highway Rate for present years to the Constable of Coveney Parish
71 - Joseph Lee, blacksmith, against James Barratt, blacksmith, both of Littleport for assault
72 - William Tall, servant, against Mary Ann Provost, Servant both of Downham for wilfull damage to personal belonging (clothes)
73 - Robert Chambers, sergeant, Ely Constabulary against Little Sallis, beer retailer of Littleport for allowing consumption of beer on his premises out of hours
74 - Elizabeth Martin, widow against John Lyon, George Brandford and Thomas Hawkins all of Witchford for breaking her property (fence)
75 - William Wathen, shopkeeper Holy Trinity Ely, on behalf of his daughter Elizabeth Wathen against Mary ann Potts wife of William Potts, labourer of Stuntney for stealing property (women's high shoes)
76 - Sarah, wife of Charles Savage, labourer, on behalf of daughter Elizabeth against Mary ann, wife of Joshua Cliff, labourer all of Littleport, for assault
77 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constbulary against Joseph Lenton, farmer of Sutton for breaking Highway Laws when drawing horse and cart on public highway
78 - John Haddock, farmer of Sutton against his servant William Few for absconding without permission
79 - Jeremiah Rattigan, a constable of Ely Constabulary against John Goodjohn, a constable from Mepal to aiding and abetting assault of him by standing during course of duty
80 - Maria, wife of William Ashberry Post lad against Sarah, wife of William Dann also post lad all of St Mary, Ely for assault
81 - William Sheldrick, a Constable Ely Constabulary, against Joseph Barratt, gardener of Downham for while in force of his duties (quelling a fight), attempting to rescue a prisoner
82 - Robert Vipan agent to and on behalf of Benjamin Vipan of William Vipan of Mepal against Mr and Mrs Mary Palmer. Refused to quit premises after due notice served.
83 - James Goldrisk Superintendent Ely Constabulary against John Smith, bricklayer of Sutton for drunk and disorderly behaviour in public place
84 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulry against William Boulter, now in custody for begging in Mepal
85 - Information and complaint and request to issue eviction warrant to Joseph Farrant of Saint Mary in Ely
86 - James Goldrisk, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against James Seekins [Seakins] labourer of Downham for drunk and disorderly behaviour in public place
87 - James Goldrisk, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Thomas Green, labourer of Downham for drunk and disorderly behaviour in public place
88 - John Custance, merchant of Downham against Sarah Hitch, singlewoman of Holy Trinity, Ely for assault and theft (money) while at Cutter Inn, Holy Trinity Ely, felony
89 - James Goldrisk, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Sarah Hitch, Holy Trinity, Ely, for drunk and disorderly behaviour
90 - James Henry Smith, RO Ely Poor Law Union against James Fetch, labourer, convicted rogue and vagabond, for refusing to maintain child although able to do so. Child now chrageable to Parish
91 - Robert Pearson labourer of Downham against John Martin and William Nicholas labourers, both of Downham for assault. Summons
92 - John Muriel surgeon, Holy Trinity Ely against Thomas Onion, Joseph Onion and John Meeks all of Sutton, for drunk and disorderly and threatening behaviour in house of widow Nunn whilst attending sick patient
93 - James Henry Smith, RO Ely Poor Law Union against Matthew Chapman, labourer Holy Trinity Ely for absconding from parish leaving wife and 1 child chargeable to parish
94 - Worster Bates of Witchford against Charles Hayhow toll collector of Wentworth for assault, summons
95 - Sarah Feast, widow, Holy Trinity Ely against Alonzo Dunford coachmaker, St Mary Ely for refusing to quit rented premises (3 months due 24 June 1842) Notice 22 Mar 1842
96 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against George Millerton for begging in public street in Ely
97 - George Remington, farmer of Witchford against Mary Ann, wife of James Canham of Bluntisham, Huntingdonshire, Mary Anne Wallis and Mary Warner, both single of Ely for stealing at Chequers Inn, Holy Trinity Ely
98 - Robert Chambers, Sergeant Ely Constabulary against John Hostler, labourer of Haddenham for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Haddenham
99 - Johnson Jeffrey, labourer Holy Trinity Ely against William Hitch, gardener same parish for assault
100 - John Sutton, farmer of Haddenham against James Gothard, labourer of Haddenham for theft
101 - Ferdinand Chittenden, acting Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Scales, licensed Victualler for keeping open house on Sunday afternoon. 14 August against Holy Trinity Parish Ely
102 - Ferdenand Chittenden acting Superintendent of Ely Constabulary against John Forley, licensed victualler for keeping open house on Sunday afternoon. 14 August in Holy Trinity Parish, Ely
103 - Ferdinand Chittenden acting Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Matthew Scott, licensed victualler for keeping open house during church service, Sunday afternoon, 14 August in Holy Trinity Parish, Ely
104 - Ferdinand Chittenden acting superintendent of Ely Constabulary against George Carter, licensed beer retailer for keeping open beyond licensed hours on 13 August
105 - Ferdinand Chittenden, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Newell, labourer of Littleport for ill-treatment if an ass on 14 August 1842. Summons
106 - Joseph Wright RO Ely Poor Law Union against William Youngs, labourer of Sutton for neglect to maintain wife and family (being able to close) who became and stilla are chargeable to the parish
107 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Everitt, labourer of Downham for drunk and disorderly behaviour in Downham
108 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against John Seymour license beer retailer, Holy Trinity Ely, for being open beyond hours 20 August. Second offence. First often 23 Sep 1841. Fine
109 - Edward Lipscomb Superintendent Ely Constabulary against George Burridge and George Johnson for disorderly behaviour in public street of Littleport. Disturbance of Public Peace
110 - John Goddard, junior, butcher of Littleport against William Marsh, George Gifford and Thomas Dennis, all labourers of Littleport. Summons
111 - Charlotte Emson [Ewson] single of Earith, against Elizabeth Hollington, Ann Dunking and Sarah Large of Haddenham for assault
112 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Edward Lucas, labourer Holy Trinity Ely for trespass
113 - James Henry Smith, RO Ely Poor Law Union against James William Dean, labourer Holy Trinity for absconding his family who became and are still chargeable to said parish. Summons
114 - William Wiseman labourer against Isaac Benton, brickmaker both of Littleport for assault. Summons
115 - William Peacock of Haddenham against John Wallis, blacksmith of Witcham, for assault in parish of St Mary
116 - William Martin, farmer of Downham against Elizabeth Hopkin and Sarah Hopkin, single woman of Downham, for gleaning, causing injury (to property). Summons
117 - Edward Lipscomb Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Smith and John Bolton (now in custody) for begging in public street, Ely
118 - Mary Ann Carter, single of Wentworth against James Burkitt, labourer of same parish for assault. Summons
119 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against James Gilbert, beer retailer Witcham for being open before licensed hours onj Sunday morning, 18 September
120 - Martin Cranwell, Sworn Pinder against George Fuller, Waterman for rescuing two horses, which were trespassing on farmer Robert Peacocks land which was taking into pound. All of Littleport
121 - John Cross, shopkeeper of Holy Trinity Ely against William Murden, labourer of Witchford for assault in Witchford
122 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Thomas Green, licensed victualler and Inn keeper for allowing drunk and disorderly behaviour on premises. 3rd conviction 3 February, 28 April, 17 September 1842
123 - Henry Pett, victualler Holy Trinity Ely against John Stimson, labourer, parish for breaking (mug and glass) property belonging to him
124 - Matthew Scott, of Holy Trinity Ely against John Dawson Ewer, agent to Messrs. William Swann and Sons, wagoness, Cambridge for obstruction of Highway in Holy Trinity, Ely Summons
125 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against Butcher Dann, labourer of Littleport for sleeping rough in straw stack belonging to Cosier Wanner also of Littleport
126 - Hannah, wife of Thomas Longhorn, gardener against Mary, wife of Mark Jackson, carpenter all of St Mary Ely for assault
127 - Stephen Mendham, of Willingham against John Skinner, Shephard of Sutton for unlawful possession of geese on his lands. If not found in Sutton, try Colne. Requests warrant in case of absconding
128 - Summons to Robert Bradshaw, Constable Sutton against Isaac Ashford, Samuel Brown, Thomas Webster, Thomas Green, Francis Whitting
129 - John Lutt, miller of Downham against Elwood Parnell, joinery man miller and employee of John Lutt, also of Downham for abuse and threatening behaviour. Summons
130 - George William Careless, surveyor of the turnpike road against Richard Munson of Mildenhall, farmer, for falling to pay the toll
131 - William Harrison of Holy Trinity in Ely, District Officer, against Joseph Cuddick of Isleham, waterman, for procuring an unknown person to damage brick and wood work along a water way
132 - William Harrison of Holy Trinity in Ely, District Officer, against John Parr of Isleham, waterman, for damaging brick and wood work along water way
133 - Complaint and exectuors letters on John Whitworth the elder of Littleport, labourer, and the need for William Crabb and Thomas Gotobed to leave the messuage or tenement and premises according the Whitworth's last will and testament
134 - Richard Freeman, builder of Ely against George Parsons, labourer of Witchford. Eviction from premises for tenancy at will without payment. Notice also to Mary, wife of George Parsons
135 - Judith Ashberry, single of Haddenham against George Piggott and James Covall both labourers of Haddenham for wilfull damage to her property. Summons 24 November 1842
136 - Summons to William Cole, Constable of Downham against Isabella Denton, William Barratt, John Grimditch, Stevens Lofts, John Lofts (son of James), William Skinner, Daniel Yarrow the younger, William Yarrow, Summons for refusing to pay Highway Rate for year
137 - John Pond, farmer of Wilburton against William Garner, farmer same parish for threatening language and behaviour, requests surities for peace
138 - Summons to Constable of Witcham against George Briggs, George Carter, William Wright, Susan Walker, Gabriel Pigott, Robert Russell. Summons for refusing to pay Highways rate for 1842
139 - Walter Vipan, lesee of Great and Small tithes of Upper Delphs, Haddenham against Richard Brown, farmer of Earith for refusing to pay tithes. Summons
140 - Edward Lipscomb, Superintendent Ely Constabulary against William Ellingham and James Ellingham, both labourers of Holy Trinity, Ely for taking dog and gun on William Laytons land, St Mary Ely to kill game. Unlicensed. Summons
141 - James Cross, butcher of Littleport against William Cornwall, labourer of Littleport for stealing his possessions in his house.
142 - Samuel Wright, farmer of Stretham against Richard Pope of Thetford hamet for lopping willows on his land
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