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INDEXES TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE GAOL DELIVERY ROLLS, FINES AND KALENDARS:
1 HENRY VI-8 HENRY VI
(JUST 3/203)

Index Introduction

Copyright Stephen Swailes.

The National Archives gaol delivery roll JUST 3/203 covers several counties from 1423-1429. Entries for Northamptonshire are indexed here and the index of names and places is intended simply as a finding aid for deliveries to the gaol at Northampton castle. Jury verdicts are often included. Further information about the offences may be available in the original roll. The related files are JUST 3/52/22-31.

Reference
JUST 3/203		 Regnal Year Places Officials Notes
m. 54
Image (AALT)		 4 Hen6 Gloucester, Northampton John Cokayn, James Strangways, John Sprygge mayor of Northampton & Thomsa Compworth justice John Fyger of Gloucester chapman in custody for falsifying with tin and pewter silver groats and silver halfpennies at Northampton. Guilty. To be (drawn) and hanged. He has no chattels.
m. 54
Image (AALT)		 4 Hen6 Gloucester, Northampton John Chirch & John Makesey bailiffs of Northampton, John Bernhill coroner Henry Mayn of Gloucester goldesmyth in custody for falsifying at Northampton silver groats and halfpennies with tin and pewter. Not guilty, acquitted.
m. 54
Image (AALT)		 4 Northampton John Cokayn, James Strangways, John Sprygge mayor of Northampton & Thomas Compworth justice Thomas Knyghtley de Norhampton baker, Henry Stone & Richard Wilcotes
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Thaxted, Cotterstock Walter Coteler de Thaksted, Essex chaplain in custody for rape of Katherine wife of Richard Lyghtfot de Cothirstoke at Cothirstoke. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Lutton, Ringstead John Ryngsted de Lutton laborer in custody for taking two cups worth 7 marks from the parish of Lutton. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Courteenhall, Northampton, Thorpe Mandeville William Roo alias William Alcok late of Cortenhale netherd in custody for taking a bay horse from Edward Dodyngsyll militis worth 40 shillings at Norhampton and also for taking a bay horse from John Waldyene armiger worth 100 shillilngs at Thorpe Mundevile. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Asshen John Cokayn & James Strangeways justices John Muryell de Asshen Northamptonshire labourer in custody at suit of Philip Assheby for taking a cup worth 40 shillings from Philip Assheby at Asshen, pledges from William Gyles & John Wryght. And also for taking a cup worth 40 shillings from Philip Assheby and other parishioners. Jurors say John is guilty of robbery and is to hang He has no chattels.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Braunston William Spycer de Braunston husbondman in custody for rape of Agnes Cook de Braunston. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Braunston Roger Dexter de Braunston husbondman in custody for harbouring William Spycer.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 West Haddon, Silsworth John Gylberd de Westhaddon husbondman in custody for taking two sheep worth 2 shillings from John Maget lately of Syllesworth at Westhaddon. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 6 Hen6 Ecton John Mongomery de Ekton cleric in custody for rape of Agnes wife of Thomas Moldryche. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 4 Hen6 Kings Cliffe John Cokayn & James Strangways justices Thomas Snowe de Newerk Nottinghamshire (wener) & Thomas Bakke de Newark Nottinghamshire (wever) captured at suit of John Barton servant to John Impyngham de Leycestir for taking 2 horses and 2 saddles worth 60 shillings, 2 __ of linen worth 10 marks, a sword worth 4 shillings, a cloak worth 12 pence, a cape with a hood worth 15 pence and 15 pence in money at Clyve. Pledges from Thomas Palmer & Robert Long. Jurors say they are guilty and will hang. They have no chattels.
m. 56
Image (AALT)		 4 Hen6 Little Oxendon? Richard Thurston de Oxton parva Northamptonshire in custody for stealing two pans worth 16 shillings from William Lolle at Boughton. Jurors say he is guilty and is to hang, he has no chattels.
m. 56
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Pilton, Oundle John Cokayn & James Strangways justices Robert Waleys de Pylketon cleric in custody for the rape of Agnes Flore wife of John Flore of Oundell. Jurors say he is not guilty.
m. 56
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Aynho Thomas Somerton seneschal Richard Bannebury de Aynho husbondman in custody for taking a sheep worth 18 pence from Thomas Mylleward and for taking a cow worth 8 shillings the propery of Walter Jonster/Jouster. Ralph Frank armiger & Elizabeth his wife. Jurors say he is not guilty.
m. 51
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Corby, Deene William Pappenham de Corby husbondman, John Pappenham de Corby husbondman junior & John Pappenham de Corby ploughman in custody for entering the close and house of Geoffrey Taillour at Deen and raping Agnes his daughter. Jurors say not guilty.
m. 51
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Corby John Pappenham de Corby senior husbondman in custody for harbouring the above William, John and John Pappenham and in custody for the rape of Joan Clerke de Corby at Corby? Acquitted?
m. 51
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Deanshanger, Grafton Underwood? John Bobde de Grafton cleric for stealing from the close and house of John Abburbury at Denshanger and taking two gowns worth 4 shillings and linen worth 2 shillings. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Rothwell John Cokayn & James Strangways justices William Rounde/Ronnde de Rothewell yoman in custody for the rape of Joan (Johnam) Bukyngham de Rothewell alias Joan (Johnam) Keme de Rothewell at Rothewell. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Little Billing Thomas Smyth de Billyng parva cleric in custody for the rape of Agnes Smyth de Billyng parva. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Great Billing, Wellingborough John Nicoll de Billyng magna cleric in custody for the rape of Agnes wife of Richard Grobe at Billyng and also for the rape of Alice wife of Richard Chapman at Billyng and also for the rape of Elenor Harryes at Billyng and for the rape of Alice Elot at Billyng and for the rape of Juliana Skynner at Wendlyngburgh. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Desborough Thomas Jacson de Desburgh cleric alias Thomas Kybworth in custody for rape and abduction of Amice Tylere servant to Robert Waleys. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Ravensthorp William Reve de Ravenesthorppe cleric in custody for the rape of Joan (Johnam) Astell at Ravenesthorp. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 John Mungomery de Ecton cleric in custody for the rape of Joan Mylner at Ecton. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Brackley Robert Aleyn coroner. John Kyteford in custody for killing Emma his late wife by night at Brakley.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 3 Hen6 Kelmarsh John Cokayn & James Strangways justices John More de Keylmershe laborer in custody at suit of Henry Ledyngton de Dalyngton for stealing a silver __ worth 30 shillings, a silver saltcellar worth 20 shillings, a silver ___ worth 20 shillings and other goods worth 20 marks from Henry Ledyngton. Pledges from Thomas Raulyns & John Wodstoke. Jurors say he is guilty and will hang. He has no chattels.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 1 Hen6 John Cokayn & Thomas Waldeby justices, Willam Palmer. Joan (Johanna) Irysshe de Daventre spynstere in custody at suit of Margaret Blaunche de Daventre for stealing four pounds and two pennce in money the property of Margaret. Pledges from John Asshby & John Weldon. Jurors say she is not guilty.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 1 Hen6 Eydon, Sulgrave William Palmer John Wryght de Eydon cleric in custody for taking a cow worth 9 shillings from John Perkyn de Sulgrave at Eydon. Acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Wilbarston Joan Gyfford de Wilberston wife of John Gyfford huswyffe in custody for killing Margaret Carter de Wilberston at Wilberston. Not guilty, acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 7 Hen6 Cransley John Cokayn & James Strangways justices Simon Pelle de Cranesley husbondman in custody for killing Thomas Iressh de Cranesley at Cranesley. Not guilty, acquitted.
m. 55
Image (AALT)		 7 Hen6 Helmdon Richard Wydevill seneschal Thomas Chery de Helmeden bocher in custody for the rape of Margery Gardiner lately the servant of Henry Nicoll de Helmeden.
m. 56
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Brigstock Richard atte Kyrke alias Richard Gylam de Brygstoke mason in custody. Adam Taillour late servant of John Wotton de Brygstoke. Acquitted.
m. 58
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Grafton Underwood William Lobenham coroner William Algore de Grafton husbondman in custody for killing John Synmet de Grafton. Richard Wilby, Richard Frere, John Dwale & Henry Lodyngton gentilmen.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Thorpe Lubenham William Lobenham coroner Guido Coleman de Thorpe juxta Lubbenham husbondman in custody for killing John Skevyngton at Thorp juxta Lubbenham. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Courtenhall Thomas Kyrkeby de Cortenhale cleric for the rape of Alice Dalby daughter of John Dalby. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 St James Northampton, Brixworth John Bernhill & John Rynell coroners William Pulter de vico sancti Jacobi juxta Norhampton, pulter, in custody for killing John Wever de Brikelesworth, wever, and for killing John the servant of Richard Dodeley at St James
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Aynho, Shene Surrey Nicholas Morant de Shene in county Surrey laborer in custody for taking a horse and goods worth 40 shillings 20 pounds in money the property of William Bedale at Aynho. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 5 Hen6 Weston Favell William Lobenham coroner Thomas Frankeleyn de Weston Fauvell husbondman for killing Alice his wife. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 1 Hen6 Great Oakley, Brampton John Cokayn & Thomas Waldeby justices John Fermor alias John Reynold de Ocle magna yoman in custody for stealing (100 sheep) worth 10 pounds from John Wyse de Brampton. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 1 Hen6 Ringstead, Wellingborough Robert Couper de Ryngstede yoman in custody for taking a horse worth 6 shillings and 8 pence from Richard Fissher at Wellyngburgh. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 1 Hen6 Northampton John Broke de Norht' baker in custody for entering the close and house of John Douce de Norht' and taking 3 pigs worth 6 shillings and (8 pence). Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Quinton John Cokayn & James Strangways justices John Ardern de Quynton shepherd in custody for taking 12 sheep worth 12 shillings the property of John Nicols de Quynton. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Little Addington Robert Couper de Ryngstede yoman in custody for taking a horse worth 6 shillings and 8 pence from Henry Lyndesey de Adyngton and a bay horse from William Beby de Adyngton at Adyngton parvam worth 13 shillings and 4 pence. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Edgcote John Joye de Ochecote wever in custody for with others entering the close and house of Peter Vyncent armiger at Ochecote and stealing various goods (listed). Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Culworth, Aston le Walls William Wryght de Aston husbondman in custody for the rape of Joan wife of Thomas Bernard at Culleworth and also for breaking into the close and house of Thomas Bernard at Culworth. Acquitted.
m. 59
Image (AALT)		 2 Hen6 Evenley Robert Aleyn coroner Joan (Johanna) Roper wife of John Roper son of John Roper de Elevenley, in the fields of Evenley killing William (Doile). Acquitted.