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SOURCE: The Salem Press Historical and Genealogical Record, Vol. I, 1890-1891.

Typists notes--I have only found the records to 1644 and not 1693 as indicated below in the title. If more were published in the few years that the Record was active, I have not yet found them.

pp. 95-99

     Babb, Thomas, of Salem, vs. John Prid of Salem, for debt. Salem 3^d Qr. Ct., 1636. (2)

     Chinn (Ching), George of Mhd., vs. Peter Busgatt of Mhd. for debt. John Lyon of Mhd. for Coll. Endicott and John Hardy of Salem. Salem, 10^th Qr. Ct. 1638. (3)

     Pitts, Elizabeth of Dorchester vs. Daniel Salmon of Lynn, for debt. 25-4-1689. (4)

     Pride, John of Salem vs. William Vincent of Salem, for debt. 14^th Qr. Ct. 1639. (4)

     Cartwright, Bethia of Salem. Will, made May 2, 1644, proved 4 mo., 1640, her sister, Elizabeth Capon, in Walderswick, Sussex, Eng., Mary, wife of George Norton of Salem, John, son of John Jackson of Salem, Elizabeth Pellen, Elizabeth Nickson of Salem, all legatees. Witnesses, Thomas Warren and Elizabeth Nickson, both of Salem, (5)

     Pacy, Nicholas and his wife Katherin both of Salem, presented. Confession of their offence before marriage. (6)

     Norton, Francis of Charlestown vs. Walter Knight of Salem, for debt. Increase Nowell of Charlestown Magistrate. (7)

     Hollingworth, Richard of Salem; his order on William Payne of Salem to pay Robart Leewes of Salem.--Aug. 19, 1641. (7)

     Lues, Robart and John Matuxes both of Salem. Two receipts: also part of an order in favor of a third party. Signed by Richard Hollingsworth of Salem. (7) (Mattocks died 22 Apr., 1643.--P. D.)

     Petford, Peeter of Mhd.-Deposition that the first sow he killed at Mr. Kean's, Boston. had a black spot under the eye and Mrs. Kean said it belonged to goodman (Richard) Sheerman. Mr. Kean's servant said it belonged to Henry Chapman. (8)

     Daves, George of Lynn, for unseemly carriage toward his first wife's daughter viz: the witness, Mary Audley of Lynn. (8)

     Winter, William of Lynn, for holding that the baptism of infants is no ordinance of God and that it is a badge of the whore of Rome. Witness, Robert Driver of Lynn. (3)

     Winter, William of Lynn, for saying that Mr. Cobbett of Lynn taught things against his own conscience. Geor: Farr of Lynn witness. (8)

     Patience, Thomas of Lynn. Baptism of infants no ordinance of God. Witness John Ruckman of Lynn. (8)

     King, Mrs. of Lynn, same as above. Hubberd, James, ditto. (8)

     Milton, Wife of John jr. of Lynn, ditto. Witness, Gerrard Spencer of Lynn. (8)

     Moody, Lady Deborah of Lynn, ditto. (8)

     Scott, Roger of Lynn, ditto. Witnesses, Thomas Chadwell, Mary Wright, servant to Henry Walton all of Lynn. ç [symbol included but unable to recreate] Curriam, Ralph Fogg of Salem. (8)

     Blackleech, John of Salem vs. Thomas Oddensell of Salem, for debt. Thomas Ruck of Salem to deliver money into his hands. Ralph Fogg of Salem, clerk. (8) Ct. 5 mo. 1642.

     Goult, William of Salem, for unseemly speeches, against the rule of the Church: set in stocks one hour and severely whipt on Lord's day. (9)

     Tuck, Thomas of Salem, for drunkenness. Witnesses, Charles Turner and Walter Knight both of Salem. (9)

     Rumble, Daniel of Salem for extortion. Witness, William Clark of Salem. (9)

     Peach, John Sr., of Mh'd and

     Dolliver, Trustrum of Mh'd, for giving provoking words tending to a breach of the peace. Witnesses, Sarah wife of John Allen and John Devorax both of Mh'd. (9)

     Knight, Walter of Salem, for a frequent liar. Also for glorifying in the abuse of his own and his wife's chastity before marriage. Witnesses, John Marston and Miles Ward, both of Salem. (9)

     Petford, Peter of Salem, for perjury (9)

     Estie, Jeffrey, for much sleeping on ye Lord's day in church. Witnesses, Jeffry Massey and Geor: Curwin both of Salem. (9)

     Bulflower, Henry of Salem, servant to Thomas West of Salem, for entering into the house of Wm. Browne of Salem on the Lord's day in time of public meeting and there taking and eating provisions, also for entering into the house of Thos: Earborne of Salem, and carrying away provisions. Witness to the first, Wm. Browne of Salem. (9)

     Grey, Thomas of Marblehead, for being overcome in drink. Witnesses, William Barber, Samuel Dollaber, Mr. Nicholson all of Marblehead. (10)

     Kenney, William of Marblehead, for suffering disorder in his house. Witnesses, Joseph Dollaber, Abra: Whiteyeare, and Devorax his man Thomas, all of Marblehead. (10)

pp. 190-192

     Armitage, Joseph, vs. James Hubert (Hubbard). Timo. Tomlins witness. All of Lynn. (11)

     Putnam, Thomas of Salem, note concerning preceding case, to Mr. Fogg of Salem. (11)

     Smith, Samuel of Enon (Wenham). Will dated Oct. 5,1642, proved Dec. 27, 1642, wife Sarah, son Thomas, daughter Mary, son-in-law William Browne and his two children William and John. Witnesses, Richard Pettingall and William Sawyer. All of Wenham.
     Inventory taken Nov. 18, 1642, by Lawrence Leach and Jefferie Massey, both of Salem, and William Howard. £395.--9--2. Ralph Fogg, secretary. (12)

     Ropes, George of Salem, petition to have his bond given up. Endorsed by Rich: Hollingworth of Salem, William Paine of Ipswich. (13)

     Udall, Philip of Gloucester, vs., William Addis, of Gloucester for debt. George Norton of Gloucester, constable. Signatures of Ralph Fogg of Salem, Will: Addies, William Barnes, both of Gloucester. Witnesses, George and Mary Norton, Joseph Parker, all of Gloucester. (13)

     Warrant, to summons jurors and persons presented. 12 mo 1642.

     Moody, Lady Deborah of Lynn, excepted, with whom the church is now dealing. (13)

     Dexter, Thomas, junior, of Lynn, attachment of goods for debt. Edward Tomlins of Lynn, surety for Dexter, William Longley of Lynn constable. (14)

     Hawes, wife of Robert, of Salem, her will dated July 24, 1641, brought into court by John Fairfield. Katherine Dorton, William Goose, Sarah Bartlett, all of Salem, witnesses summoned and appear.

     Woodbury, John, of Salem, his will brought into court without inventory. Ann, his widow and executrix, summoned to bring one. (14)

     Payne, Thomas, of Salem, will dated April 10, 1688. Witnesses to said will, John Fiske, John Thurston, Mary Beecham, all of Salem, summoned.

     Richard Lambert warned, John White not warned, Rise Edwards and wife, Thomas Chubb, John Leech, Sr., Peter Sims, Robert Tike, William Wake, James Standish, William Clarke, all of Salem; John Studley, of Marblehead, warned. Above named on back of writ. (14)

     Hughes, William, of New Meadows (Topsfield) deed to Barker, Richard, of Quichichock (Andover), Aug. 18, 1643. Witnesses, _____ Ottery, John Hughes of TopsfIeld. Increase Nowell of Charlestown, registrar. (15)

     Scarlet, Ann of Salem, will 2^d, 1, 1639. She died Feb. 28, 1639. Her brother Samuel Scarlet in England, sister Demaris Scarlet, brother Browning, brother Joseph Grafton of Salem, dau. Margaret Scarlet of Salem, son Joseph Scarlet of Salem. Witnesses, James Lynds, James Moulton both of Salem. (16)

     Harson, Chris^r of Wenham, presented for stealing money from Edw. Tomson. (17)

     Clap, Jonas of Wenham, warrant for lying etc, 9-12-1613. (17)

     Rumball, (Daniel?) and wife of Salem, warrant for arrest, 9-12-1643. (71)

     Fiske, William, of Wenham, constable, 5, 5, 1643. (17)

     Fairfield, John, of Salem, summoned to appear at Court about goodman Goldsmith's wife. (17)

     Gray, Thomas, of Marblehead, warrant for drunkenness. Witnesses, William Barber, Samuel Dallaber and _____ Nicholson, all of Marblehead. (17)

     Lambert, Richard, Salem, summoned for stealing boards at Mackerel Cove. Witnesses, John Tucker and Peter Woolfe, both of Salem. (17)

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pp. 134-13

     White, John S^r. of Salem, for not coming to watch. Thomas Louthrop of Salem, witness. (17)

     Edwards, Rice and wife of Salem, for incontinency before marriage. Witnesses, Henry Walton, Mary Bourne, both of Salem. (17)

     Chubb, Thomas of Salem, Bass river side, for idly misspending his time. Witnesses, Thomas West and William Dixie, both of Salem. (17)

     Clarke, William of Salem, for reporting that he did secretly pry into the chamber of his master and mistress when they were in bed together. Witnesses, Thos: Goldsmith, Michael Sallows, Edward Wilson, all of Salem. (17)

     Trask, Cap^t. Wm: of Salem, for scales and weights not being gauged up to order. Witnesses, Nicholas Sharp, Thomas Trusler, both of Salem. (17)

     Tike, Robert, for stealing wood. (17).

     Read, Thomas, plaintiff and witness. (17)

     Studley, John of Salem, for taking, selling and stealing an ax, and carrying it to his master again. Witnesses, Thomas Trusler, Ralph Talbot, Tristram Dollaber, all of Salem. (17)

     Fitts, Zachary of Lynn, for keeping great cattle and swine in his own land within a common fence. Robert Driver of Lynn, witness. (17)

     Churchman, Auld (Hugh) of Lynn, for living 7 or 8 years without his wife, and living with the wife of Hugh Burt locked with him alone in his house. Witnesses, Joseph Flood and Jarrald Spencer, both of Lynn. (17)

     Hill, Mary of Marblehead, for being overcome with wine. Witnesses, Wm. Blanchett and Zo: Blanchett, both of Marblehead. (17)

     Friend, John of Salem, for striking Nathaniel Pitman (Pickman) of Salem, in his own house. (17)

     Edwards, Rice of Salem, and wife for incontinency before marriage. Witnesses, Henry Walton and Mary Bourne, both of Salem. (17)

     Davenport, Rich: of Salem, foreman of grand jury. (17)

     Sanders, John of Salem. Will dated Oct. 22, 1643, proved Dec. 28, 1643. Son John under 21; his wife to have residue of estate. Father-in-law Joseph Grafton and Goodman Hardie, overseers to will. Witnesses, Nathaniel Porter, Henry Birdsall. All of Salem. (18)

     Belknap, Abraham of Lynn. Inventory, £58 10 8. Died beginning of Sept., 1643. Wife, Mary Belknap. Appraisers, William Tilton, Edward Tomlins. Creditors, Joseph Armitage, Francis Ingalls, Goodman Phillips. Richard (Ronton ?), Thomas Laighton, Edward Farrington, Zerard Spencer, Mr. Tinge, John Person. All of Lynn. (18)

     Ingalls, John of Lynn, presented for words between him and Thomas Winterton, of Lynn. Deposition by John Rysell of Lynn. (I8)

     Stanborough, Josias of Lynn, for defrauding a court execution. Witness, Edward Tomlins of Lynn. (18)

     Churchman, Ould (Hugh) of Lynn, for living 7 or 8 years without his wife. (18)

     Armitage, Joseph of Lynn, for procuring a false warrant for 70 persons. Witnesses, Edward Tomlins and Nicholas Browne, both of Salem. (18)

     Armitage, Joseph of Lynn, for selling house and land, already mortgaged, to another man. Mr. Russell of Charlestown, witness. (18)

     Dexter, Thomas of Lynn, for evading course of justice, etc. Witnesses, Edward Tomlins and Joseph Armitage, both of Lynn. (18)

     Edwards, wife of Mr., of Lynn, for striking a man and scoffing at his membership. Witnesses, John Wood, Boniface Burton, both of Lynn. (18)

     Hethersay, Robert of Lynn, for lying from his wife for many years. - (18)

     Walton, Mr. of Lvnn, for saying he had as leave hear a dog bark as to hear Mr. Cobbett, of Lynn, preach. Witnesses, John Smith of Lynn, who saith he can prove two others. William Longley of Lynn, constable. (18)

     Pritchard, Hugh of Gloucester, vs. John Sadler of Salem for debt. Obadiah Brven of Gloucester (p Cur). (19)

     Bartol, John of Marblehead vs. Alice, wife of Jno. Peach, Jr., of Marblehead. Witnesses, Richard Cook and wife, Moses Maverick, Jno. Devereux and wife, wife of Abraham Whithier, all of Marblehead. David Carwithen of Marblehead, constable. Before Ralph Fogg of Salem. (19)

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