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Devon Quarter Sessions - Midsummer 1729 to Michaelmas 1745 [DRO - QS 14/1]

Transcribed by Brian Brassett

The following is an transcription of the Devon Record Office [DRO] holding - QS14/1. The document is a slim parchment covered book of hand-sewn pages. At the front of the book is to be found a record of the licences issued to Badgers; Kidders, and Licenced traders of the market place.

At the back of the book is to be found a record of Convictions for the Swearing of Profane Oaths, or the selling of 'Beer' without a licence, i.e. a record of persons appearing before the Justices giving the names, parish of residence, title, and conviction of the individuals.

Badgers; Kidders and Licensed S... Midsummer 1729 to Michaelmas 1745 - Exclusive

Michaelmas Sessions 1729 - held at ye Castle of Exon ye 7th October.
John Hill of Tavistocke	Licensed for one year to be a Comon Badger, Kidder, Lader, Carryer, and Buyer of Corn Grain, Butcher, and Cheese in open Market.
Robert Mugford of Harberton Agr	Licensed prout supra for one Year to buy in open Market or otherwise.
Thomas White of Totnes Malster	Licensed prout supra for one year to buy in open market or otherwise.
Thomas Manning of Harberton Yeoman	Licensed prout supra for one year to buy in open market.
John Bardall of Woolborough [Mariner]	Licensed prout supra for one year to buy in open market.

Midsummer Sessions 1731:
Robert Mugford of Harberton in ye County of Devon	Licensed by John Pollexfen, esq, Daniel Newcombe SJP and Thomas Bere, to be a Badger, Lader, Kidder, Curryon, Buyer, Seller or transporter of corn Grain, and as well in market as [out] according to ye Stat of ye 5th, Qu Elizab.
Walter Estlake of Tavistock Miller	Is licensed for one year to be a Badger or to buy corn and in open market.
Charles Skinner de Tavistock Miller	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
Thomas Elford de Mary Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
Willial Reep de Peter Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
Richard Gliddon of Mary Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.

Michaelmas Sessions 1731
Nicholas Ash of Walkhampton	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
Roger Chard junr of Tavistock Yeoman	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
John White of Peter Tavy	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.
James Paddon of Tavistock	Is licensed et supra to buy in open market.

Epiphany Sessions 1731
Tristram Condy of Peter Tavy Agr	Is licensed to be a Badger and to buy Corn in open market.

Epiphany Sessions 1732
William Reep of Peter Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed to be a Badger and et supra for one year.

Easter Sessions 1733
William Layman of Bridstow Yeoman	Is licensed to be a Badger as above for one year.
Thomas Elford of Mary Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed to be a Badger and so forth as above for one year.

Midsummer Sessions 1735
William Reep of Peter Tavy Yeoman	Is licensed to be a Badger as above for one year.

Xmas Sessions 1735
William Martin of Tavistock Husbandman Richard Palmer of Tavistock Taylor John King of Sampford Spiney Blacksmith Benjamine Robins of Tavistock Labourer Grace Humphrys alias Bryant of Tavistock widow John Ward John White of Peter Tavy Richard Eastlake	Badgers licensed for one year.
Edward Dundridge of Buckland Monachorum Walter [Cade] William Reep of Peter Tavy Husbandman William Cundy Tristram Cundy of Peter Tavy Yeoman Thomas Hall James Paddon Rose Harvey William Lemmon	Badgers licensed for 1 year.

Xmas Sessions 1736
John Horrell of Brentorr Yeoman Mathew Lipson of Lamerton Yeoman William Martin of Tavistock Yeoman Arthur Beckalake of Peter Tavy Husbandman Tristram Cundy of Peter Tavy Husbandman William Reep of Peter Tavy Yeoman Oliver Blatchford of Peter Tavy Yeoman Edward Burridge of Buckland Monachorum Yeoman Walter Cake of Whitchurch Yeoman Jonathan Passenger of Whitchurch Labourer	All licensed at this Sessions for one year.

Easter Sessions 1737
Richard Eastlake of Peter Tavy Husbandman Thomas Halls of Tavistock Labourer John Harvey of tavistock Ffuller Rose Harvey of Tavistock widow	All licensed at this Session for one year.

Midsummer Sessions 1737
Charles Skinner of Tavistock Miller John Clarke of East Stonehouse Husbandman	Both licensed at this Sessions for one year.

Michaelmas Sessions 1737
John Fuge of Peter Tavy Yeoman	Licensed for one year
John Ward Grace Ward John Creber	All 3 licensed - and 4 more with Mr. Bolt solicited for.

Easter Sessions 1738
Alexander Thomas of Berry Pomeroy	Licensed for a year.

Midsummer Sessions 1738
Edward Burridge of Buckland Monachorum	Licensed a Badger for one year.

Christmas Sessions 1738
Walter Cake of Whitechurch Husbandman	Licensed for a year.
Leonard Doidge of Tavistock Husbandman	Licensed also for a year.

Easter Sessions 1739	None

Midsummer Sessions 1739	None

Michaelmas Sessions 1739
William Fuge of Peter Tavy Husbandman Arthur Beckalasea of Peter Tavy YeomanChristmas Roger Chard of Tavistock Yeoman Richard Waterfield of Tavistock Yeoman Mary Ward of Bear Alston widow Grace Bryan of Bear Alston widow John Fuge of Peter Tavy Yeoman William Reep of Peter Tavy Yeoman

Xmas Sessions 1739
William Routliff of Milton Abbott Yeoman George Trick Charles Friend of Peter Tavy Yeoman Roger Fursman of Lamerton John Pearse of Milton Abbott Yeoman John Pomeroy of Milton Abbott George Palmer of Whitchurch Walter Cake of Whitchurch Yeoman William Batten of Brentor Yeoman Arthur Horrell of Brentor Joseph Radford of Lamerton Edward Dundridge of Buckland Monachorum William Elford of Buckland Monachorum Thomas Halls of Tavistock Leonard Dodge of Tavistock Edmund Drake of Whitchurch William Martyn of Tavistock William Glanville of Whitchurch William Lang of Whitchurch

Christmas adjournment at the Bridge End 1739
William Sleeman of Lamerton Yeoman Hercules Pyne of Tavistock Weaver Richard Jeffery of Lamerton Husbandman Richard Gloyn Jnr of Lamerton Husbandman

Midsummer Sessions 1740
John Williams of ye City of Exon Baker Edward Tucker of Lympstone Gent Devalland Geutit of Dartmouth Gent

Midsummer adjournment at the Castle end of August 1740
Joseph Wakeham of South Milton Mariner James Lamble of East Pottlemouth Merchant Stephen Yabsley of Malbrough Mariner John Fry of Awliscomb Yeoman

Midsummer adjournment 12th Sept 1740
John Upcott of Topsham Cornfactor Thomas Collier of Topsham Cornfactor

Michaelmas Sessions 1740
Peter Margery of Highweek Yeoman John Phillips of Ottery St Mary Malster Robert Bastard of Charlton Yeoman Walter Lamble of Ringmore Yeoman Francis Weymouth of Malborow Yeoman Robert Plumleigh of Dartmouth Gent Mary Ellis of Topsham widow John Bouding of East Budley John Stafford of East Budley Gent John Bailey of Otterton Yeoman John Shepherd of Thurlstone Mariner John Reep of Peter Tavy Arthur Beckalake of Peter Tavy Yeoman Thomas Winchelsea of Malborough Mariner Robert Mogford of Halberton Yeoman Nicholas Colton of Ashprington Yeoman Elias Tuckett of Newton Abbott John Metherell of Paignton Yeoman John Cliffe of Totnes Yeoman John Southard of Totnes merchant	Badgers

Michaelmas adjournment 1740
Hannah Coker of Topsham widow

Xmas Sessions 1740
Richard Light of Walkhampton Mason Richard Gloyne William Sleeman Hercules Pyne of Tavistock James Cake of Whitchurch John Harvey of Tavistock Edmund Drake of Whitchurch John Downman of Kingston Gent Edward beard of Holne Gent John Huggans of Whitchurch Walter Cake of Whitchurch William Martyn of Tavistock Simon Kent of Tavistock William [Maure] of Ashburton Yeoman Alexander Thomas of Marldon Yeoman Roger Ffrench of Chagford Yeoman Thomas Elford of Mary Tavy Yeoman	Licensed for a year.

Easter Sessions 1741
Thomas Bond of Walkhampton Yeoman Richard King of Sanford Spiney Yeoman Richard Hall of Denbury Yeoman Robert Northcott of Chagford Yeoman John May of Throwley Yeoman

Midsummer Sessions 1741
Nicholas Ash of whitchurch Yeoman Mary Bastow of Whitchurch widow John Reddiclift Jeffery Warren Edward Turker of Lympstone Gent Andrew Badcock of Whitchurch Labourer John Northcott

Michalemas Sessions 1741
Mathew Lipson of Lamerton Labourer John Pomeroy of Brentor Thatcher William Radcliffe of Milton Abbott Husbandman John Harvey Roger Westlake Charles Skinner William Spurr William Harvey John Ffoot

Xmas Sessions 1741
John Hawkins of Churchstow Gent John Phillips William Mudge George Mudge William Martyn of Tavistock John Ffuge of Peter Tavey Edward Dunrick of Buckland Monachorum John Huggins of Whitechurch Edmund Drake of Whitechurch John Southard of Totnes	Licensed for a year.

Easter Sessions 1742
Rchard Light of Walkhampton Mason Walter Cake of Whitechurch Husbandman Roger Ffrench of Chagford Husbandman Thomas Collings of Milton Abbott Yeoman Isaac Collyer	Licensed for a year.

Midsummer Sessions 1742
Arthur Berkalake of Peter Tavey Husbandman Thomas Cragg of the same Husbandman Elias Chapple of Walkhampton Husbandman John Warren of the same Husbandman Richard Cloak of the same Husbandman Joseph Edmands of the same Husbandman William Glanvill of the same Husbandman William Ffuge of Peter Tavy Husbandman William Reap of Tavistock Husbandman Walter Eastlake of the same William Burrow of Lidford John Ffoot of Peter Tavy Samuel Wyre of Tavistock Husbandman	Licensed for a year.

Michaelmas Sessions 1742
Andrew Badcock of Whitchurch Yeoman Samuell Adams of Sampford Spiney Husbandman Richard Adams of the same Husbandman Graced Humphrys of Beer Ferris William Spurr of Walkhampton John Worth of the same Elizeus Dunrich of Buckland Monachorum Richard Snell of the same Edward Tucker of Lympstone Cornfactor John Chudleigh of Upton Pyne Miller	Licensed for one year.

Xmas Sessions 1742
John Williams William Martyn of Tavistock Hercules Pyne of Tavistock Richard Martyn of Tavistock William Battyn of Brentor Yeoman Robert Woodley of Peter Tavy Yeoman

Easter Sessions 1743
Michael Shelerbear of Walkhampton Labourer Richard Palmer of Beer Ferris Tayler Edward Garland of ye same Yeoman Henry Sandercomb of ye same Labourer Richard Adams of Walkhampton Labourer

Midsummer Sessions 1743
Rose Harvey of Tavistock widow Richard Knight

Michaelmas Sessions 1743
Andrew Badcock of Whitchurch Arthur Peek John Fuge William Reep William Spurr John Worth of Walkhampton Elias Dunrich

Xmas Sessions 1743
Edward [Cockle] of Beer Ferris Francis Bere of ye same Richard Snell of Buckland Monachorum Richard Martyn of Buckland Monachorum William Martyn of Tavistock Mary Bastard of Horrabridge widow

Easter Sessions 1744	None

Midsummer Sessions 1744	None

Michaelmas Sessions 1744
Richard Adams senior George Hopper of Sampford Spiney William Spurr of ye same John Worth of Walkhampton Richard Leight Richard Huggins John Fuge of Peter Tavy

Xmas Sessions 1744
Edward Dunrich of Buckland Monachorum Walter Cake of Whitchurch Roger Westlake of Tavistock William Martyn of Tavistock John Foot John Tall of Beer Ferris Nicholas Doble of ye same Richard Palmer of ye same Edward Garland of ye same

Easter Sessions 1745
William Reap of Tavistock Husbandman Elizabeth Mattacott of Tavistock widow	Badgers Licences

Midsummer Sessions 1745	None recorded

Convictions from Midsummer 1729 to Michaelmas 1745 inclusive:

Returned at Michaelmas Sessions 1729
John Simons	September 1st 1729 - John Simons of Kenton Marriner was convicted before John Ivie, esq, in Justice on ye oath of Daniell Brown Marriner for swearing 6 oaths and ordered to pay - 12s.
John Bristow	John Bristow of Bampton was after Midsummer Sessions and before Michaelmas Sessions 1729 convicted before Robert Lucas, esq, in Justice for swearing 8 prophane oaths.
John Snouke	John Snouke of Rockbeer Labourer was before Midsummer and Michaelmas Sessions 1729 convicted before James Gayer, esq, im Justice for prophanely swearing one oath.
Emanuell Dingle	September 1st 1729 - Emanuell Dingle of Kenn Tanner was convicted before John Short, esq, im Justice for prophanely cursing once.
John Estridge	John Estridge of Honyton Curryer was after Midsummer and before Michaelmas Sessions 1729 convicted before Daniell Newcome, J.J.P. im Justice for cursing 6 times.
John Skinner	John Skinner of Talleton Labourer was after Midsummer and before Michaelmas Sessions 1729 convicted before the good Dr. Newcome, for cursing and swearing 20 times.
Robert Skinner	30th November, 1729, Robert Skinner of Woodbury Husbandman was after Michaelmas Sessions and before Xmas Sessions 1729, convicted before Theodore Tanner an im Justice [clerk] for swearing 3 oaths.

Returned at Christmas Sessions 1729
Joseph Searle	15th November, 1729, Joseph Searle of Honyton Bailiff was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophamely swearing four oaths.
Daniell Yaldon	Daniell Yaldon of Whimple Labourer was convicted before Daniello Newcome J.J.P. for swearing ten oaths.
Elizabeth Godfrey	Elizabeth ye wife of Thomas Godfrey of Clist Heydon was convicted before ye said Daniell Newcome for swearing 4 oaths.
Robert Bishop	Robert Bishop of Parkham Labourer was convicted ye 13th of October, 1729, before Thomas Saltren, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
Richard Shut	Richard Shut of ye same [Parkham] Labourer was convicted ye 21st of October, 1729, before ye said [Justice] Saltren for prophanely swearing 4 oaths.
Robert Skinner	Robert Skinner of Woodbury Husbandman was convicted before theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing 3 oaths.

Returned at Easter Sessions 1730
John Stribling	January 26th, 1729[/30] John Stribling of High Bickington Woolcomber was convicted before Arthur Chichester, esq, for prophanely swearing one hundred oaths.
Nicholas Boucher	February 15th, [1729/30] Nicholas Boucher of Broad Clist Butcher was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing five oaths.
Joseph Chappell	April 7th, 1730, Joseph Chappell of Broad Clist Yeoman was convicted before Daniel Newcome Doctor in Divinity for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
Samuel Waldron	April 7th, 1730, Samuel Waldron of Colyton Rawleigh Yeoman was convicted before Daniel Newcome Doctor in Divinity for prophanely swearing one oath.
John Hawkeings	20th March, 1730, John Hawkeings of East Budleigh Labourer was convicted before Richard Duke, esq, one of His Majesties Justices of ye Peace, for prophanely swearing six oaths.

Michaelmas Sessions 1730
William Lott	May 12th, 1730, William Lott Blacksmith was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for cursing 3 times.
Edward Mountstephen	May 12th, 1730, Edward Mountstephen of Clist St. Mary, was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing 3 times.
William Paine	September 7th, 1730, William Paine of Topsham Taylor was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing and cursing five times.
John Bond	13th of July, 1730, John Bond of Northam Labourer was convicted before Thomas Saltron, esq, for prophanely swearing 10 oaths.
Moses Woolin	5th October, 1730, Moses Woollin of Jacobstowe was convicted before William Oxenham, esq, for prophanely swearing 20 oaths.
John Thomas	22nd July, 1730, John Thomas of Collyton Rawleigh was convicted before Richard Duke, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath and 2 curses.
William Lee	8th September, 1730, William Lee of East Budleigh was convicted before Richard Duke, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.

Epiphany Sessions 1730
Anthony Jury	25th November, 1730, Anthony Jury of Pilton Taylor was convicted before Christopher Lethbridge, esq, for prophanely swearing 12 oaths.
John James Drew	John James Drew of Northam was convicted before John Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
Thomas Stanbury	Thomas Stanbury of Northam was convicted before John Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.
William Burman	16th December, 1730, William son of Peter Burman of Honiton was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely swearing 10 oaths.
John Hussey	14th November, 1730, John Hussey of Honiton Fellmonger was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely swearing 4 oaths.
Moses Ware	29th October, 1730, Moses Ware of Woodbury was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
John Winsham	December 5th, 1730, John Winsham of Gittisham was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely swearing 6 oaths.

Michaelmas Sessions 1731
Phillip Webber	16th November, 1731, Phillip Webber of Harpford Yeoman as convicted before Richard Duke, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
Phillip Connibeer	31st August, 1731, Phillip Connibeer of Pilton Labourer was convicted before Christopher Lethbridge, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath. For which he paid 2d being ye 2nd conviction.
James Wyat	4th september, 1731, James Wyat of Woodbury Yeoman was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing 3 times and cursing 15 times.
Richard Horrell	11th September, 1731, Richard Horrell of Woodbury Marriner was convicted before Theodore Tanner for prophanely swearing 3 times.
Richard Adams	Richard Adams of Buckland Filleigh was convicted before John Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
John Parkhouse	John Parkhouse of Frithelstock was convicted before John Benson, esq, im Justice and for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
John Coats	John Coats of Northam was convicted before the P. John Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing 3 oaths.
William Barter	12th August, 1731, John Barter of Chudleigh Labourer was convicted before James Sheppard, esq, im Justice and for swearing 12 oaths.

Epiphany Sessions 1731
James Wyatt	James Wyatt of Woodbury Husbandman was convicted before Theodore Tanner, esq, for prophanely swearing Five oaths and prophanely cursing Fourteen times.
James Taylor	James Taylor of Ottery St. Mary. Taylor was convicted before Daniel Newcome, Dr. in Divinity, for prophanely swearing three oaths.
John Winn	John Winn of Milton Damarell, Saylor, wqas convicted before John Benson, clerk, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
James Nicholls	James Nicholls of Hartland was convicted before John Benson, clerk, for prophanely swearing two oaths.
Nathaniel Wills jun	Nathaniel Wills junior, of Northam, was convicted before John Benson, clerk, for prophanely swearing three oaths.
Thomas Maddicks	Thomas Maddicks of Northam was convicted before John Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.

Pascha Sessions 1732
Benjamine Greadon	Benjamine Greadon of North tawton Blacksmith was convicted the 30th of March, 1732 for swearing 6 oaths, before William Oxenham, esq.
William Gortley	William Gortley of Broadhempston Butcher was convicted before James Sheppard, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.
Silas Bowden	Silas Bowden of Broadhempston Butcher, was convicted before James Sheppard, esq, for prophanely swearing 4 oaths.

Midsummer Sessions 1732
William Bond	25th May, 1732, William Bond of Abbotsham Yeoman was convicted before Jon Benson, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
Edward Thomson	30th May, 1732, Edward Thomson of Fremington, esq, was convicted before Christopher Lethbridge, esq, for prophanely swearing 20 oaths.
Thomas Hawkins	30th May, 1732, Thoms Hawkins of Fremington was convicted before Christopher Lethbridge, esq, for prophanely swearing 50 oaths.

Epiphany Sessions 1732
Henry Hill	Henry Hill of Sandford Peverill Yeoman was convicted before Thomas Bere, esq, since the last Sessions for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.
Daniel Clapp	15th October, 1732, Daniel Clapp of Marldon Labourer as convicted before Joseph Taylor, esq, for prophanely swearing 12 oaths.

Easter Sessions 1733
John Heath	15th March, 1732/33, John Heath of Bovey Tracy Yeoman was convicted before Joseph Taylor, esq, since the last Sessions for prophanely swearing one oath.
Thomas Wood	12th February, 1732/33, Thomas Wood otherwise Baker of Honiton, Labourer, was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for profanely swearing 20 oaths.
Thomas Avery	9th March, 1732/33, Thomas Avery the younger, of Staverton, was convicted before William Noyle, esq, for prophanely swearing 20 oaths.
John King	28th March, 1733, John King of Bury Pomery was convicted before William Noyle, esq, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.
Thomas Halse	2nd March, 1732/33, Thomas Halse of Shillingford St. George, Labourer, was convicted before John Short, esq, and John Gills, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.

Michaelmas Sessions 1733
Roger Yolden	8th September, 1733, Roger Yolden of Woolborough, Yeoman, convicted before Richard Reynall, esq, im Justice for 4 curses and 6 prophane oaths.
John Mathews	John Mathews of Northam, Mariner, convicted before John Benson, esq, for swearing prophanely 2 oaths.

Epiphany Sessions 1733
John Woodbury	7th January, 1733, John Woodbury of the parish of Burlescombe, Labourer, was convicted before James Smyth, esq, for prophanely swearing four oaths.
John Moore	3rd September, 1733, John Moore of South Tawton, Yeoman, was convicted before William Oxenham, esq, for prophanely swearing five oaths.

Easter Sessions 1734
John Heale	John Heale of Bratton Fleming, Labourer, was convicted before Christopher Lethbridge, esq, for prophanely cursing once.

Midsummer Sessions 1734	None

Michaelmas Sessions 1734	None
Christms Sessions 1734	None

Easter Sessions 1735
John Gravele	2nd January, 1734/5, John Gravele of Pinhoe, Carpenter, was convicted before Richard Beavis for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
John Holwell	20th March, 1734/5, John Holwell of Woodbury, Yeoman, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
The Reverend Richard Marker	29th January, 1734/5, first offence, The Reverend Richard Marker of Ottery St. Mary, clerk, was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely cursing and swearing twenty curses and oaths.
William Clapp	March 31st, 1735, fist offence, William Clapp of Aylisbear, Labourer, was convicted before James Gayer, esq, for prophanely swearing three oaths.

Midsummer Sessions 1735
Deborah Gibbons	4th June, 1735, first offence, Deborah the wife of William Gibbons of Broadclist Helior, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
William Tuckle	22nd June, 1735, first offence, William Tuckle of Topsham, Mariner, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing six oaths.
James Taylor	18th May, 1735, James Taylor of Ottery St. Mary, was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely swearing 18 oaths and to curses.

Michaelmas Sessions 1735
John Voysey	18th August, 1735, John Voysey of Rose Ash, Yeoman, was convicted before Samuell Cruwys, esq, for prophanely cursing seven times.
Thomas Voysey	18th August, 1735, Thomas Voysey of Rose Ash, Yeoman, was convicted before Samuell Cruwys, esq, for prophanely cursing once.
Arthur Grigg	10th October, 1735, Arthur Grigg of Carnbrook in ye County of Kent, Taylor, was convicted before Joseph Taylor,esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
Richard West	30th July, 1735, Richard West of East Budleigh, Husbandman, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.

Xmas Sessions 1735
Robert Walling	1st December, 1735, Robert Walling of Gittisham, Butcher, was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for prophanely cursing 3 times.
Catherine Babb	6th November, 1735, Catherine Babb of Woodbury, widow, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing 2 oaths.

Easter Sessions 1736
Leonard Poke	13th April, 1736, Leonard Poke otherwise Pocock of Ottery St. Mary, was convicted before Reymundo Putt, esq, for profanely swearing 10 oaths.
Phillip Palmer	Phillip Palmer of Clist St. George, Butcher, convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing of three oaths, those on the first of February 1735.
Robert Newbery	Robert Newbery of Clist St. George, Husbandman, convicted by Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing of 3 oaths on the 17th February, 1735

Midsummer Sessions 1736
William Hud	William Hud of Colyton, Cordwainer convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing two oaths at Sidbury ye 27th My, 1736.
John Cly	John Cly of Sidbury, Cordwainer, convicted by Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing 1 oath in that parish the 27th May, 1736.

Michaelmas Sessions 1736
George Radmore	George Radmore of Thorverton Butcher convicted by Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing 5 oaths there the 9th September, 1736.
Richard Davis	28th December, 1736, Richard Davis of Harpford Yeoman was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing and cursing ten oaths and curses.

Easter Sessions 1737
Richard Ware	April 16th, 1737, Richard Ware of East Budleigh Husbandman was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing ten oaths - the second conviction.
William Vogwill	26th January, 1736, William Vogwill of Gidley Yeoman was convicted before William Oxenham, esq, for cursing and swearing six severall times - treble conviction.
Joseph Venner	22nd April, 1736, Joseph Venner of Newton St. Cyres, Labourer, was convicted by Samuel Cruwys, esq, for swearing one before him.

Midsummer Sessions 1737
James Ward	21st April, 1737, James Ward of Ermington shopkeeper was convicted before James Bulteel, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.
James Holwell	13th May, 1737, James Holwell of Whimple Yeoman was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing one oath.
William Barrett	21st May, 1737, William Barrett of Limpstone was convicted before ye same person for swearing and cursing four oaths and curses.
Michael Seaward	27th May, 1737, Michael Seaward of Harpford convicted before the same person for swearing two oaths.
John Taylor	25th May, 1737, John Taylor of Broadclist convicted before the same person for swearing three oaths.

Convictions Michaelmas Sessions 1737
Thomas Quick	Thomas Quick of Morchard Bishop Yeoman on ye 15 Sept, 1737, was convicted before Samuel Cruwys, esq, for swearing one oath.
Rose Hooking	Rose ye wife of William Hooking of Clist Hydon Husbandman, was convicted on ye 24th July, 1737, before Richard Beavis, esq, on the evidence of Henry Seaward, for cursing and swearing six oaths and curses.
James Ward	James Ward of Ermington Shopkeeper, was on ye 21st of April, 1737, convicted before James Bulteel, esq, for swearing ten prophane oaths.
James Hollwill	James Hollwill of Whimple Yeoman, was convicted ye 12th May, 1737, before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing one prophane oath.
William Barrett	William Barrett of Lympstone Blacksmith, was on ye 21st May, 1737, convicted before Justice Beavis for swearing and cursing 4 oaths and curses.
Michael Seaward	Michael Seaward of Harpford was convicted 27th May, 1737, before Justice Beavis for swearing 2 prophane oaths.
John Taylor	John Taylor of Broadclist Husbandman was convicted ye 31st May, 1737, before Justice Beavis for swearing 3 oaths.

Convictions Xmas Sessions 1737
John Skinner	10th January, 1737/8, John Skinner of Newton Poppleford was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, 12th December, 1737, for prophanely cursing three times.
Henry Browse	Henry Browse of Marldon was convicted before Joseph Taylor, esq, the 5th January, 1737/8 for swearing twice.
James Baker	James Baker of Woolborough was convicted before the said Joseph Taylor the sixth day of November, 1737, for prophanely swearing twice.
Philip Bamfield	Philip Bamfield of Chudleigh convicted before William Noyle for prophanely swearing seven times the 24th of November, 1737.

Easter Sessions 1738	None

Convictions at Midsummer 1738
John May	7th July, 1738, John May of Pinhoe Victualler was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths at Pinhoe.
William Vogwell	8th of June, 1738, William Vogwell of Gidley Yeoman, was convicted before William Oxenham, esq, upon ye oath of Jane Coomb, for swearing 5 oaths. The 4th conviction.

Michaelmas Sessions 1738
Elizabeth Collings	24th August, 1738, Elizabeth the wife of John Collings of Kenn in the County of Devon, Husbandman, was convicted before Sir. George Chudleigh, Bart, for prophanely swearing one oath.

Christmas Sessions 1738
John Wellington	3rd January, 1738/9, John Wellington of Ilfordcombe was convicted before John Harris, esq, for prophanely swearing of six oaths.
John Richards	3rd January, 1738/9, the same day John Richards of Ilfordcombe was convicted before the same Justice for swearing six oaths.
Thomas Baker	28th November, 1738, Thomas Baker of Ffaringdon was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for cursing 5 times.
John Tree	25th October, 1738, John Tree of Heavitree was convicted by the same Justice for cursing five times.
Peter Glanville	4th January, 1738/9, Peter Glanville of Payhembury in the County of Devon, Yeoman, was convicted before Richard Duke, esq, a Justice of the Peace for the said County, for prophanely swearing one oath in the [said ....] hearing of the said Justice.
Richard Tremlett Edward Cliffe Susannah Searle	7th December, 1738, Richard Tremlett, Edward Cliffe and Susannah Searle, convicted before Caleb Inglett, esq, a Justice of the Peace of this County for selling Ale without a Licence.
George Palmer the younger	2nd December, 1738, George Palmer the younger and Joseph Richards both of Broadclist, were convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Devon, for swearing 10 oaths each.

Easter Sessions 1739
William Brimblecombe	William Brimblecombe of Throwley, Labourer, convicted before William Oxenham, esq, a Justice of the Peace, the 9th of Aprill, 1739, for swearing 10 oaths on the 2nd of Aprill, at Cheriton [Bishop].
John Dyer	John Dyer of Otterton, Labourer, convicted before Richard Duke, esq, Justice of the Peace, on the 7th March, last, for swearing 6 oaths.
Joseph Searle	Joseph Searle of Colliton Rawleigh Yeoman, was convicted the 17th day of April, last, for swearing 3 oaths.

Midsummer Sessions 1739
Thomas Philpe	Thomas Philpe of Witheridge, Labourer, was convictede before John Sydenham, esq, for swearing twenty oaths the 24th of May, 1739.
Edward Franks	Edward Franks of Ilfordcombe in the County of Devon, Saylor, was convicted before John Harris, esq, for prophanely swearing 9 oaths on the 18th day of June, 1739.

Michaelmas Sessions 1739
Samuel Harris	Samuel Harris of Washford in the County of Devon, was since the last Quarter Sessions, convicted before Robert Lucas, esq, for cursing twice.
John Wood the Elder	John Wood the Elder of Aylesbear was convicted the twenty fourth of September, 1739, before James Gayer, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
John Farrant	John Farrant of Lymstone was convicted the 3rd of September, 1739, before Richard Beavis, esq, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.
William Vallance George Vallance	William Vallance and George Vallance both of Ilsington, Husbandmen, were convicted the 26th September, 1739, before William Noyle, esq, the said William for swearing 3 oaths, and the said george, two.

Martyr Sessions 1740
William Cockram	7th July, 1740, William Cockram of Rackenford was convicted before John Sydenham, esq, for swearing ten oaths.
Thomas Crook	7th July, 1740, Thomas Crook of Rackenford was convicted before the same Justice, two oaths.
Robert Banfill	4th July, 1740, Robert Banfill of Plymstock, Blacksmith, was convicted before John Polexfen of Mothecomb, esq, for prophanely cursing in these words - God damn you.

Michaelmas Sessions 1740
Richard Ware	9th September, 1740, Richard Ware of East Budleigh, Husbandman, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing 5 oaths.
William Curra	2nd August, 1740, William Curra of Newton Abbott, Blacksmith, was convicted before John Pollexfen of Mothecombe, esq, a Justice of the Peace of this County for prophanely swearing one oath. 2nd conviction.

Xmas Sessions 1740
Thomas Broom the younger	Thomas Broom the younger of Woodbury was convicted the twentyth of November, 1740, before Richard Beavis, esq, for swearing five oaths at Woodbury.

Easter Sessions 1741
Henry Merrick alias Normonde	Henry Merrick alias Normonde of West Down was convicted the twenty sixth day of January, 1740/1, before John Harris, esq, for swearing four severall oaths at West Down aforesaid.
Robert Withecombe	Robert Withecombe of Chudleigh was convicted the 22nd day of January, 1740/1, before William Clifford Martyn, for prophanely swearing.

Midsummer Sessions 1741
William Adams	William Adams of East Worlington, Labourer, convicted the 21st day of Aprill, 1741, before John Sydenham, esq, on the oath of John Hompton, for swearing two oaths on the 18th day of Aprill, aforesaid.
Dorothy Wood	Dorothy Wood of Washford Pyne was convicte before the said John Sydenham, esq, on the oath of John Haywood, the 4th of May last past, for swearing 8 oaths on the first of May, aforesaid.
Richard Western	Richard Western of Witheridge, Labourer, was convicted before the said John Sydenham, esq, on the oath of William Jones in May last.

Michaelmas Sessions 1741
George Edwards	7th October, 1741, George Edwards of East Allington, Husbandman, was convicted before William Cholwich, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.

Easter Sessions 1742
Richard Howard	18th March, 1742, Richard Howard of Mamhead in the County was convicted before William Martyn, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
John Moor	8th March, 1742, John Moor of South Tawton in the County of Devon, Yeoman, was convicted before William Oxenham, esq, for prophanely swearing ten oaths.

Midsummer Sessions 1742
Christopher Ffurneaux	13th May, 1742, Christopher Ffurneaux of Buckfastleigh, Blacksmith, was convicted before Joseph Taylor, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
John Honywill	27th May, 1742, John Honywill of Brixham, Yeoman, was convicted before William Noyle, esq, for prophanely swearing forty oaths.

Xmas Sessions 1742
Samuel Long	2nd November, 1742, Samuel Long of Honiton, Carpenter, was convicted before Ffrancis Delve, esq, for prophanely swearing five oaths.
Richard Chard	6th December, 1742, Richard Chard of Branscombe, Yeoman, was convicted before Richard Beavis, esq, and Robert Stuckey, esq, for prophanely swearing one oath.
Samuel Long	Samuel Long of Honiton, Carpenter, was convicted the 2nd day of November, 1742, before Francis Drew, esq, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths.

Easter Sessions 1743
Dorothy Haycraft	14th March, 1742/3, Dorothy Haycraft of Broad Hembury was convicted before Francis Drew, esq, for prophanely swearing - By God - five times.
Joan Haycraft	14th March, 1742/3, Joan the wife of John Haycraft, was convicted before Francis Drew, esq, for prophanely swearing - By God - 5 times.

Midsummer Sessions 1743	No convictions returned by any Justice.

Michaelmas Sessions 1743
Richard Taylor	23rd August, 1743, Richard Taylor of Silferton, Blacksmith, convicted before John Land, esq, one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace, for prophanely swearing two oaths in the parish of Silferton.
John Williams the younger	23rd August, 1743, John Williams the younger of Silferton was convicted before the said John Land, esq, for prophanely swearing two oaths.
John Tapper	23rd August, 1743, John Tapper of Silferton, Taylor, was convicted before the said John Land, esq, for prophanely swearing five oaths at Silferton aforesaid.
William Coleman	21st July, 1743, William Coleman of Bishopsteignton, Yeoman, was convicted before Joseph Taylor, esq, a Justice, etc, for swearing - upon my Soul - once in the hearing of the said Justice.
Lewis Radford	24th September, 1743, Lewis Radford of East Worlington, Yeoman, was convictd before John Sydenham, esq, a Justice, etc, for swearing thirty oaths in the parish of of East Worlington aforesaid.
Robert Pole	4th July, 1743, Robert Pole of the Parish of Kenton, Husbandman, was convicted before William Clifford Mrtyn, esq, a Justice, etc, for prophanely swearing two oaths in the said parish of Kenton.

Midsummer Sessions 1744
William Prockter	14th June, 1744, William Prockter was convicted before Walter Radcliffe, esq, for swearing one prophane oath.
Arthur Whithair	3rd July, 1744, Arthur Whithair of Chumleigh, Labourer, as convicted before John Sydenham, esq, for swearing ten oaths in the parish of Chulmleigh on the 26th day of Aprill, last.
Robert Jolley	3rd July, 1744, Robert Jolley of Witheridge, Labourer, wqas convicted before John Sydenham, esq, on the oath of Joan Hynam of Witheridge, Spinster, for hearing four oaths in the parish of Witheridge on the 19th day of Aprill, last.
John Reynell	1st June, 1744, John Reynell of Chudleigh, Gentleman, was convicted before William Clifford Martyn, esq, a justice, for prophanely uttering one curse in the hearing of the same Justice.

Xmas Sessions 1744
George Snow	5th November, 1744, George Snow of Pilton, Blacksmith, was convicted before John Pine, esq, one of His Majestys Justices of ye Peace, for ye County of Devon, for prophanely swearing 20 oaths at Pilton, being the 1st time.

Easter Sessions 1745
John Bright	John Bright of Exminster, Cordwainer, was convicted the 6th day of March, 1744/5, before William Clifford Martyn, esq, and Thomas Ball, esq, for swearing two oaths at Exminster in their hearing.
Anthony Sanders	Anthony Sanders of Coomb Martin, Labourer, was on the 18th of Ffebruary, 1744/5, convicted before John Pine, esq, one of the Justices, etc, for prophanely swearing 5 oaths at Coomb Martin - by the holy name of God.
Mary Way Sarah Way Mary Stempson	The severall persons names were convicted before James Buller, esq, one of the Justices, etc, Mary Way, Sarah Way, and Mary Stempson, all of Witheridge, Spinsters, for prophanely swearing 3 oaths each.
Thomas Thorne	Thomas Thorne of Crediton, Mason, for prophanely swearing 6 oaths.

Midsummer Sessions 1745
John Weeks	11th July, 1745, John Weeks of St. Thomas the Apostle, was convicted before John pinnock, esq, for prophanely swearing five oaths.

Michaelmas Sessions 1745
George Bowdon	29th August, 1745, George Bowdon of Upton Pyne was convicted before John [Juie], esq, one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace of this County, for prophanely swearing three oaths.

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Devon Quarter Sessions - Midsummer 1729 to Michaelmas 1745 [DRO - QS 14/1]

Transcribed by Brian Brassett