Manorial Records

Place Date Year Text Cty. Ref.
Little Wratting 10 Henry 6 1432 Philip Caxton d seized of Manor of Little Wratting. Philip Caxton son. SFK  
Lawshall 5 Nov 1484 William and John Cawston appear as jurors this year and up til 1498 [Correspondence between Mr Partridge and Dudley Causton.] SFK  
West Wickham   1504 At the Court Leet, or criminal court, the holding of which was an ancient priviledge of the lord of West Wickham, three men were fined for an assault on William Causton, the chief lessee of the desmesne. [page 10 vol 78 of Archealogica Cantiana - an article on the Wickham Court and the Heydon family] KEN  
West Wickham   1527 In 1527 Richard Heydon was present at West Wickham manor court together with the steward Edward Eysh and the bailiff Hugh Brickett; there is an entry in the bailiff's account for this year which shows that Richard was in receipt of £10 out of the issues of West Wickham manor, and his younger brother Martin of another £6 13s. 4d. These sums were paid them by the lessee of the exterior site of the manor, Henry Causton.[page 16 vol 78 Archealogica Cantiana - article on Wickham Court and the Heydon family]] KEN  
Hawkedon   1540 In the second year of Edmund the 6th John Cawston and John Andrews held the manor of Cresseners in Hawkedon of the honour of clare by the service of 1/2 a knights fee. In the 3rd year of Queen Elizabeth John Cawston assured Cresseners to Ann Hammond his daughter and Thomas Hammond her husband. His will Arch. Sudbury dated 8 Feb 1560 was proved in 1564 SFK  
West Wickham   1553 Richard Heydon died a wealthy bachelor in 1553. Besides his activities as a private lawyer he had invested in land on his own account, having purchased the estates of Weybourne Abbey. He had eighty sheep grazing in Kent when he made his will, forty of which, twenty ewes and twenty wethers, he left to the farmer, Thomas Philipps, and another twenty ewes to the bailiff, Hugh Brickett. Five stone of his wool was stored at West Wickham, too. Old John Causton and his wife were given twenty shillings, and then to Anthony Causton was left Richard's doblett of canvas and ten shillings. Richard also had sheep in Norfolk, and barley and wheat growing on his nephew's land there. He had corn, too, growing on the lands of Weybourne Abbey, though he had sold this estate to his nephew six years before.

Sir John's eldest son, Christopher, had died before his father, so it was to his grandson, also named Christopher, that the Heydon lands passed at Sir John's death in 1550. Sir Christopher was a genial and sociable man, of easy conscience with regard to the constant religions changes, and famed for his lavish hospitality. He was not an able administrator, however, and it would seem that he was trying, as one of the two deputy lieutenants of the county, to keep up appearances beyond his means. He kept a household of eighty servants at Baconsthorpe, [B.M. Lansdowne 67/3] and ran a coach with two 'grey-stoned' horses at a time when coaches were still a rare and expensive luxury.

[Baconsthorpe is in Norfolk and is interesting because of a known Causton presence there at this time and a possible family connection between the West Wickham and Baconsthorpe Caustons][page 18 vol 78 of Archealogica Cantiana - article on Wickham court and the Heydon family]

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Tillingham 1 Eliz 1 1558 The heirs of Thomas Causton appeared at the first court after the death of Queen Mary, and try to claim their property back. Tillingham Manor court rolls:- the lords of the manor seized the lands of Thomas Causton, the said Thomas Causton was convicted of heresie by the laws of this realme and thereof suffered the paynes of death and that the lords of the saide manor by reason thereof did sease all the said lands and tenements customary by reason of the said conviction and did granet the same by copie of court rolls unto one anthony Hust, late of London ..... father of the defendant. [ Ref. E. Nore(c) Caustons apprehension due to William Harris of Creeksea. ] ESS  
Lawshall Ult Apr 2 Eliz. 1560 Jurors: John Cawston, Robert Cawston. John Cawston senr. qui hup. moram travit apud Shimplinge thorne ante hanc cur objit qui tenuit de dev die quo objit cert terrae cust vocab aumfreis cu. pert. jacentes et existentes in Cockfield et Lawshall infra dom. & man de lawshall prout pt in anno quarto regis Edvardi Sexti necnon diverse tents & lands John Thomases in Lawshall pront pt in anno decimo octavo regis Henrie Octam Neanon un pec prati nat conr 2 acres in campo Wyldes gd cepit in anno primo regni Marie. Et gd Franciscus Cawston filius eius senior est prox eius in'de heres et aetatis guingne annoy. et quia idem Franciseus infra aetat existat ideo Johanna nup relict du John Cawston & mat du Francixi guardian. Ad hanc cur venit Johnes Cawston filius Johnis Cawston senior def & posi decessum Johne nuper uxoris Andrea Bullock antea uxoris Johnis Cawston senioris petict se admitti ad uncu tentu due cust un. 3 croftis ture adjae conl. per estin 20 acras terra arabile prali & pasture suis plus sive minus Gd dict tent & terr iae int wilde lane ex p N & ten voe Magges Lorne ex p S, caput W abbut sup via voc Hawkestrete prout pi ir anno fricesimo regis henrie octam. John Cawston adm to cottage called Watlocks in Hawkestreete, also to Mylnefield cont 9 acres. SFK  
Lawshall 27 May 3 Eliz 1561 Jurors: John Cawston jun, Robert Cawston. Agnes Cawston widow nup. rel William Cawston made a surrender. [according to 1567 Robert Cawston was at the court adm to 1 acre called Tompsons. SFK  
Lawshall 29 July 4 Eliz. 1562 According to 1567 survey Robert Cawston was at this court admitted to 3 acres parcel of Brytiffes. SFK  
Lawshall 2... July 6 Eliz. 1564 Jurors John Cawston sen, John Cawston jun. Francis Cawston died since last court and John Cawston is brother and next heir. SFK  
Lawshall 13 Dec 7 Eliz. 1564 Jurors John Cawston sen, John Cawston jun and Robert Cawston. Robert Cawston son of William & Agnes Cawston dec admitted on death of sd Agnes to tent in Chadacre St. [according to 1567 survey Robert Cawston was admitted at this court to Caustons (17 acres), 1 acre parcel of Copdocks on Valfelde Common, and Ballards alias Slymans 18 acres] Comptum est gd Francis Cawston d. seized of Aum frieies in Cockfield & Lawshall, John Thomases, and wildes, proul paber in anno sedo Elizth. and John Cawston is brother and next heir John is under age. William Mower and Joan his wife mother of sd John guardians. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz. 1567 [survey of Lawshall Manor] Johanna Makerowe widow of the late Robert Causton deceased holds by copy dated 3 Sept 18 Hen 8 a tent. called Hewardes alias Robertes with lands tec 40 acres. Quondam Andrew Kyrton as by copy ostens' 18 Edw 4. Antea John Roberdes as by copy ostens' 11 Edw 4. Rent 32s 10 1/2d. But now rent 27s. 2 1/2d. because John Causton junior pays 5s 8d for Melfeld parcel of same. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz. 1567 [survey of Lawshall Manor] Rose Causton widow, late wife of John Causton, holds by copy dated 26 July 5 & 6 Philip & Mary a tenement called Byrdes with seven acres belonging. Quondam William Cowper as by roll 3 Henry VIII; antea William Causton and John Debenham as per rental of 10 Henry VII. Rent 7s per annum, making up with the 4s paid by Robert Causton for Overfeild the old rent of 11s. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz. 1567 [survey of Lawshall Manor] William Mower and Johanna his wife late wife of John Causton brevis hold by copy dated 13 Dec 7 Eliz, during minority of John Causton son of said John Causton a tent. called Awmfreyes 50 acres in Lawshall and Cockfield with manor of Lawshall. Nuper Ralph Chamberlain armiger as by roll 4 Edw 6, antea John Drury armiger and John Holt gent as by roll 38 and 36 Henry VIII, prices Ralph Wad? as by roll and copy 16 Henry VIII. Quondam Richard Emmys? as by roll 10 & 6 Henry VII. Obin John Mayhawes. A tent called John Thomas with 18 acres. Nuper John Causton senior as by copy ostens' 18 Henry 8. Quondam John Cryk ex surr. John Thomas as by another copy osten' 22 Edw 4. Rent 9s 8d. A piece of pratum called Marshalls Medowe alias le Welde Meadowe 2 acres. Nuper William Rysby as by roll 1 Mary antea Katerine et Egidii Serjant as in roll 25 Hen VIII. Quondam Rose Marshall as by roll 8 Hen 8. Rent 4s. 4d. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz. 1567 [survey of Lawshall Manor] John Causton senior alias Longus son of Robert Causton deceased and Joan Makerowe widow holds by copy dated 29 July 4 Eliz jure Edmund Peachey tent called Smythes with 5 acres. Nuper John Pechy as by roll 2 Eliz and 3 & 4 Philip & Mary. Quondam in tenure of John Smith and Dionis Byrde as by roll 9 & 8 Hen VII. Rent 5s 10d. Tent called Pechyes with a quarterland 16 acres. Nuper John Pechy as by roll 2 Eliz and by roll 24 Henry VII. Rent 11s 1/4d. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz 1567 [survey of Lawshall Manor] Robert Causton holds by copy 26 July 5 & 6 Philip and Mary a close called Overfelde parcell of Byrdes 6 acres. Rent 8s [?4s -d; see Rose Causton's holding] Holds by copy 13 Dec 13 Dec 7 Eliz a tent called Caustons with a quarterland 17 acres. Quondam Thomas Brytyff as in roll 9 Hen VII and antea Thomas Pole as in role 6 Hen 7, rent 14s 1 1/2d. But now 13s 7 1/2d. Holds by copy 29 July 4 Eliz a piece of land 1 acre parcel of Copdueks, lying in Melfelde Common. Rent 12d. Holds by copy 29 July 4 Eliz 3 acres parcell of Brtyffes. Rent 2s. Holds by copy 27 May 3 Eliz 1 acre called Tompsons nuper pft. Haywared Quandam Richard Tompson as by roll 11 Hen 7. Rent 8d. Hols by copy dated die Martis prox post festum translat St Edward regis 36 Hen VIII tent. called Stewardes with a quarterland 16 acres. Nuper Thomas Stewards as in roll 23 Hen 7 antea Philip Clerk as in 6 Hen 7. Rent 11s. 10 1/4d. Holds by roll 13 Dec 7 Eliz tent. called Ballards alias Slymans with gardens and 18 acres. Rent 8s. Nuper John Lumkyns as in roll 4 Edw 6 antea William Lumkyns as by roll 33 Hen VIII. Quondam John Ballard as in roll 10 Hen 7. SFK  
Lawshall Oct 9 Eliz. 1567 [survey of Lawshall manor] John Causton junior holds by copy dated 14 April 2 & 3 Philip & Mary a close called Melfelde parcel of said tent. Herwardes alias Roberts containing in three pieces 9 acres. Nuper concess' per John Causton senior and divis' et seperat' a tento Herwardes per volent' eiusdem John ut per copia'ostens, gerent dat 3 Sept 18 Henry VIII. Rent 5s 8d, part of whole rent of 32s 10 1/2d. Holds by copy dated 14 Apr 2 & 3 Philip & Mary tent. called Watlockes with garden containing 1/2 acre. Quondam Beatrice Watlocke as per copia ostens 12 Henry VII. Rent 3d. Holds by copy dated ult Apr 2 Eliz tent. called Layes 25 acres. Nuper John Causton his father as by copy ostens' 37 Hen VIII. Antea John Laye as by roll 22 Hen VIII. Rent 21s 10 1/2d. Quonam Richard Bates and John Colman as in years 9 & 8 Henry VIII> by said rent. SFK  
Cromer   1568 Jeronimus Cawston of North Repps - Court Fines NFK  
Lawshall 27 July 11 Eliz. 1569 Ad hanc cur. venit Rosa nup. rel Johnis Cawston def. surrs Mess with 7 acres of land belonging late parcel of a mess with lands and pasture belonging formerly in tenure of John Byrd, which sd Rosa lately had at court 5 & 6 Philip & Mary ad opus of John Cawston jnr her eldest son and heir, sub concl sd John Cawston jun pay 33s 4d per annum to Rosa for life, and after her death to Thomas Cawston son of sd Rose, Anne Cawston dau of sd Rose, Robert Cawston another son of sd Rose, Phillipa Cawson her daughter, Alexander Cawston her son. John Cawston jun adm. SFK  
Lawshall 1 Dec 14 Eliz. 1571 Johanna nup. relict Thome Makero antea uxor Robti Cawston has died since last court, seised of a tent called Herewards (40 acres) which sd Robert Cawston def unp. cepit p m Johnis Cawston senioris his father at court 18 Henry VIII. Et Qd John Causton sen eldest son of sd Robt Cawston and Joan dec is heir. Admitted. John Cawston senior comes and surr a messuage with 7 acres of land formerly parcel of messuage in tenure of John Byrd, ad opus Robert Cawston and heirs on condition he pay to Rose Cawston mother of said John....Thomas Cawston son of said Rose, Anne Cawston dau of do. Robert Causton alio filio of do, Philipa, alexander Cawston as in previous surrender [27 July 11 eliz (1569)]. John Cawston sen and Thomas Hamont constables. SFK  
Lawshall 3 June 16 Eliz 1573 in homage John Cawston senior, Anthony Lawston. Henry Jacson surr to Robert Cawston sen. SFK DCN
Lawshall 30 Sep 16 Eliz. 1574 Homage. Robert Cawston, John Cawston jun, John Cawston sen. SFK  
Lawshall 8 Mar 19 Eliz. 1577 Homage. Robert Cawston sen, John Cawston sen, John Cawston jun now 19 admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 20 Mar 20 Eliz. 1578 At court held 13 Dec 7 Eliz. it was presented by the homage gd Francis Cawston who had been admitted to John Thomases etc was dead and that John Cawston was brother and heir and William Mower and his wife Joan, mother of said John Cawston were made guardians. John Cawston is now 19. SFK  
Lawshall 20 Oct 22 Eliz. 1580 To this court comes John Cawston of Shimpling (? licence to cut down trees) John Cawston jun and Robert Hammond constables. SFK  
Sidestrand   1581 Jerome Causton essoin for Roberte Attewode at manor of Northrepps NFK  
Frinton Hall   1582 [from history of Frinton - court book of the Manor of Skyrman's Fee or Frinton Hall 1 May 1582 - 1 Oct 1642] Date? The heirs of Barbara Cawston hold land called Deathes ESS  
Lawshall 15 Dec 25 Eliz. 1582 Homage. Robert Cawston, John Cawston sen, John Cawston med, John Cawston of Shimpling. SFK  
Lawshall 11 Sep 24 Eliz. 1582 John Cawston jun son of John Cawston is dead since last court and before he died he surr per man John Cawston sen and Giles Clarke two customary tenants, a tent and 3 crofts containing 24 acres pec and past lying in Wyld Lane ex p N and lane called Magges Lane ex p S which he had lately had ex surr John Cawston sen as appears at court held 37 Henry VIII to use of his will. Now to this court came Thomas Cawston son and brings will. Admitted. John Cawston similarly admitted to a cottage in Hall Street cont 3? acres 1 rood? per est lying between a close now or lately in tenure of John Cawston towards E and a certain way leading from Hall Street toward .... which he had ex surr Andrew Bullock at court 2 & 3 Philip & Mary etc. etc. SFK  
Lawshall 15 Oct 26 Eliz. 1584 John Cawston of Shimpling licence to cut trees in Arumfield. SFK  
Lawshall 16 Sep 28 Eliz. 1586 John Cawston med. SFK  
Lawshall 15 June 29 Eliz. 1587 Robert Cawston, John Cawston sen, John Cawston, med, John Cawston jun, Thomas Cawston SFK  
Lawshall 10 Dec 31 Eliz. 1588 Presnted by homage that Agnes Cawston [but Lawson?] widow, late wife of Edward Wright out of court surr by hand of Thomas Cocke and William Elie, two tenants, a cottage with three acres of land near the vicarage of lawshall, with appurts, which she lately had after the death of Erward Wright late her husband as appear at court held 1 Elizabeth, to the use of Lawrence Wright and heirs. Lawrence Wright admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 10 Dec 31 Eliz. 1590 To this court comes Robert Cawston con sanguineus and next heir to Anne Cawston late wife of John Cawston viz son and heir of William Cawston son and heir of the said John Cawston and Anne, and complains against John Cawston senior concerning Harewards in Lawshall (40 acres) etc. SFK  
Lawshall 6 Dec 35 Eliz. 1592 Robert Cawston dead and William Cawston heir. SFK  
Hanningfields 28 Mar 1592 At this court long passages were given from long John Cawstons will. John Cawston (late called John Cawston senior) is dead. He held Redlands Fielde (45 1/2 acres) and a croft or pightle called Fishers (3 acres) which he had as brother and heir of Robert Cawston decd. at court 12 October 2 Edward VI. After admittances William Cawston son of Robert Cawston decd. renounced all title to the lands. Both long John Cawston and Robert Cawston had died since last court. William Cawston son and heir of Robert Cawston aged 30 years and more. SFK  
Lawshall 13 May 39 Eliz. 1597 Essions: Anne Cawston, John Cawston jun., Anne Cawston widow. Juror: William Cawston, John Cawston senior, Thomas Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 11 Oct 40 Eliz. 1598 Jurors: John Cawston, John Cawston senior, Thomas Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 15 Jun 40 eliz. 1598 Jurors: John Cawston senior, William Cawston, Thomas Cawston. Anne Cawston late wife of Robert Cawston made a surrender. SFK  
Lawshall 12 Jan 40 Eliz. 1598 Jurors: William Cawston, Thomas Cawston, John Cawston sen. SFK  
Lawshall 24 Apr 41 Eliz. 1599 John Cawson junior surr per giles Clarke and John clarke 2 pieces of land parcel of Whatlockes (4 acres) to Thomas Cawston sub cond etc. £26. SFK  
Lawshall 2 Oct 42 Eliz. 1600 John Cawston surr per man Giles Clarke and Thomas Cawston all that tent called Whatlockes abbutting on Hawestreete toward the south and on the tent of Thomas Thorowgood toward the north and on lands of said Thomas Thorowgood toward the west and on Melfield toward the east and also nine acres of land abbutting etc. ad opus John Wright and heirs sub cond etc. pcy £44 at house of said John Wright in Goldhanger, Essex. ? William Cawston admits John Cawston to Whatlocks. SFK  
Lawshall 7 Oct 44 Eliz. 1602 John Cawston senior a juror, also Thomas Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 20 Oct 1 Jas I 1603 Homage includes John Causton. [also marked ? 37 Jas VI] SFK  
Lawshall 13 Dec 2 Jas I 1605 [also 39 Jas II?] Homage includes William Cawston, Thomas Cawston, John Cawston SFK  
Lawshall 9 Oct 3 jas I 1606 Homage includes Thomas Cawston and John Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 22 Oct 4 Jas I 1606 [also 40 Jas VI] Homage included William Causton, Thomas Causton, John Causton SFK  
Lawshall 12 Apr 4 Jas I 1606 [also 39 Jas VI] Homage includes John Cawston, William Cawsten, Thomas Cawston. John Clarke has died since the last court and before he died surr by hands of Giles Clarke and Thomas Cawston all that piece of land containing 3 acres 3 roods, of which one head abuts on a way called a drift way leading to St.... End, and another head abuts on the land of Thomas Thorowgood on the N., parcel of Melfield, to the use of will. Edwardw clarke his son admitted under clause in will dated 6 Feb 1605 of said John Clarke in which said land is described as lately purchased of John Cawston of Attleborough, Norfolk. SFK  
Lawshall 12 Apr 4 Jas I 1607 Jurors John Cawston. William Cawston and Thomas Cawston. John Clarke a cust. tent. obit pst alt cur ante ob surrr per man Giles Clarke and Thos Cawston otoam illam peciam terre continen p. est tres acras and tres rodas sive plus sive minus insunal ajacen Quine unim caput abutt sup. viam vocat a drifte waye ducent ad Shysul? Gnd--- other head abbut su-- lerr? Thos ---good ex. bor, parcel of Melfield ad op test will 6 Feb 1605 to Edward Clarke my son land lately purchased of john Cawston of Attleborough, Norfolk. SFK DCN
Lawshall 7 Oct 5 Jas I 1607 Homage includes Thomas Cawston, John Cawston, William Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 15 Oct 1608 1608 John Cawston mentioned in some matter. SFK  
Lawshall 10 Apr 19 Jas I 1621 William Cawston out of court surr tent. Slymans alias Ballards which he had p in Anne Cawston widow at court 14 June 40 Eliz. (1598) Ad opus Elizabeth Cawston widow for life with remainder to Elizabeth Cawston, Anne Cawston and Susanna Cawston, daughters of said Elizabeth Cawston widow. Elizabeth Cawston admitted. William cawston surr Birdes (which he had on death of his father Robert Cawston) to himself for life with remainder to Charles Cawston and Rachel his wife. SFK  
Lawshall 18 Apr 1623 Thomas Cawston surrendered 6 closes containing 14 acres which he had by the will of John Cawston his father at court 11 Sept 24 Elizabeth (1582) to use of Roger Smythe and heirs. Rent 10s. William Cawston, son and heir of Robert Cawston dec prays to be admitted to a close called Overfeild parcel of Birds. Charles Cawston and William Cawston admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 21 apr 1626 John Cawston surrendered Aumfreys (which he had as son [sic] and heir of Francis Cawston 21 Mar 20 Elizabeth [1578]) to use of Stephen Ashwell of Bury St Edmunds and heirs sub cond (ducentarium et octo librarum). Said John Cawston surrendered Aumfreys to Thomas Cornish. SFK  
Lawshall 3 Dec 1629 [23 Dec second version] William Cawston senior surrendered out of court Moores alias Cawstons, Cawstons Croft, Moores Meadow etc to use of Willaim Cawston junior his son and Dorothy Boston, widow. SFK  
Hanningfields 23 Dec 1629 William Cawson senior out of court surrendered Brightiffes alias Sharme Field and 20 acres of land lying in Chadacre Street, 2 acres of land (which he had on death of his father Robert Cawston 28 Mar 34 Eliz.) ad opus William Cawston junior. William Cawston senior out of court surrendered Lillies 2 acres ( which he had ex surr. John Wright 4 Mar 42 Eliz) also Stubbings etc. (which he had ex surr. John Leman 16 Mar 45 eliz. ) ad opus Richard Cawston and John Cawston sons of said William Cawston sub cond. pay Martha Cawston daughter of said William Cawston £20 when she reaches 24 years. SFK  
Lawshall 14 Apr 1630 Whereas at court held 23 Sept 5 Chas [21 Sept second version] Thomas Cawston senior cust. tent. out of court by hands of Giles Clarke and John Wright surrendered 2 closes (7 acres) and a smith's forge and a close next to Maggs Lane (4 acres) which said Thomas Cawston had ex surr. John Cawston his father ex leg at court 11 Sept ... Elizabeth. Ad opus Isaac Causton son of said Thomas Cawston. Isaac Cawston admitted. Rent 5s. William Cawston senior out of court surrendered a tent. or cottage called Maryes House, parcel of Stewardes, ad opus Thomas Manninge SFK  
Hanningfields 6 Apr 1631 Out of court William Cawston 30 Sept 1630 6 Chas surrendered Highfield 3 acres ad opus Dorothy Cawston one of the daughters of William Cawston late of Lawshall decd. father of said William Cawston sub cond. if said William Cawston the son pay to said Dorothy Cawston £30 etc. SFK  
Lavenham 13/14 Jan 15 Chas 1631 At court of Lavenham manor it was stated that Benedict Clarke had died before being admitted to a tenement which he had lately bought from surrender of Robert Causton. See V 14. SFK  
Lawshall 16 Apr 1634 John Cawston out of court surrendered Aumfreyes etc to William Wright. Elizabeth Cawston out of court surrendered all that third part of Slymons alias Ballards (which she had together with Anne Cawston and Susannah Cawston her sisters in remainder after death of Elizabeth Cawston widow mother on surrender of William Cawston 10 Apr 19 Jas.) to use of Abraham Hammond of Stanningfield. SFK  
Hanningfields 16 Apr 1634 Wheras at court 6 April 7 chas there was cond. surr. of William Cawston to Dorothy Cawston. Dorothy Cawston admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 21 Oct 1635 Since last court Isaac Cawston surrendered per manus Jeneschalli 2 closes of land and pasture cont insimul 7 acres and a smiths forge, also a close 3 acres and 4 acres which said Isaac Cawston buper habuit ex surr. Thomas Cawston his father 14 Apr 6 Chas. ad opus Laurence Wright. SFK  
Lavenham 3/4 April 1638 Jeremiah Barnes of Ipswich surrendered 1/2 acre described as lying against dwelling house of Robert Causton. See V 10. SFK  
Lawshall 17 Oct 1638 Thomas Cawston senior ex cur surr. per man. Henry Frost and Edmund Smith a messuage called Layes with etc. and a close called the Homecroft 2 acres abutting on Wildes Lane to North and upon lands late of said Thomas Cawston now of Henry Wright to South and two closes of arable called middlefield and fartherfield containing together etc. which said Thomas Cawston had by legacy and surrender of John Cawston his farther at court 11 Sep 24 Elizabeth, to his own use for life and afterwards to use of Thomas Cawston his nepos on condition said Thomas Cawston the nepos after death pays an annuity of £8 for life to Mary Cawston mother of Thomas Cawston the nepos. The two Thomas Cawstons admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 11 Apr 1638 Charles Cawston out of court 15 Mar 1637 surrendered per manus William Cawston and Richard Peach to his will. SFK  
Lawshall 23 Oct 1639 Thomas Cawston and Thomas Cawston senior jurors. SFK  
Lawshall 24 Apr 1639 Susannah Cawston surrendered all that third part of Slymans alias Ballards which said Susannah Cawston with Anne Cawston and Elizabeth Cawston her sisters had in remainder post mortem Elizabeth Cawston widow their mother ex surr. William Cawston 10 Apr 10 Jas ad opus Abraham Hamond. Abraham Hamond admitted post mortem Elizabeth Cawston widow. Henry Bayly and Anne his wife similarly surrendered their third part to Abraham Hamond. SFK  
Lawshall 21 Oct 1642 Thoma Cawston senior who held Layes, and a close the Homecroft 2 acres and middlefield and furtherfield 7 acres to remain to Thomas Cawston the nepos of said Thomas Cawston senior to remain to Thomas Cawston the nepos of said Thomas Cawston senior as at court 17 Oct 14 Chas , has died since last court and Thomas Cawston the nepos died before Thomas Cawston senior. John Cawston is brother and next heir of said Thomas Cawston the nepos and aged 16 years. First proclamation. SFK  
Lawshall 10 Oct 1643 At Court 21 Oct 18 Chas I comp. fuit Thomas Cawston snior who held Layes etc. remaining to Thomas Cawston his nepos as at court 17 Oct Chas ..... John Cawston aged 16 years. Now to this court comes John Cawston - admitted. Mary his mother guardian. SFK  
Lawshall 11 Apr 1643 At last court viz 21 Oct 18 Chas I comptam fuit quad Thomas Cawston senior who held Layes and Homecroft remaining to his nepos Thomas Cawston, as at court 17 Oct 14 Chas I is dead and Thomas Cawston the nepos died before Thomas Cawston senior and John Cawston is brother and heir of said Thomas Cawston the nepos. Second proclamation. SFK  
Hanningfields 10 Oct 1643 Comptum est qd. Dorothy Copping late wife of Thomas Copping of whepstead yeoman who held Highfield which she had ex surr. William Cawston 16 Apr 10 Chas died since last court without issue of body and Robert Warren Cawston is consanguinous and hier of said Dorothy viz only son of Richard Cawston the eldest brother of Dorothy and that said Robert Warren Cawston is aged one year or thereabouts. To this court comes John Cawston uncle of said Robert Warren Cawston guardian. SFK  
Lawshall   1644 William Cawston junior. Rental for Lawshall Hall manor for half year due ladyday 1644 £-. 5s. 6d. (copyhold). SFK  
Lawshall 29 Apr 20 Chas 1644 Wheras at court 11 Apr 14 Chas Charles Cawston had surrendered to will. Charles Cawston died since last court. William Cawston brother of said Charles Cawston brings will dated 11 Mar 19 Chas 1643 all tents. in Lawshall to William Cawston the other son of my brother William Cawston. William Cawston admitted, under age. William Cawston father guardian. SFK  
Lawshall 1644 William Cawston, rental for Lawshall Hall manor for half year due Ladyday 1644 £- 7s 41/2d. SFK  
Lawshall   1644 John Cawston. Rental for Lawshall Hall Manor for half year due ladyday 1644. £-. 3s. 5 1/4d. (copyhold) SFK  
Lawshall   1644 Lawrence Wright for Cawstons. Rental for Lawshall Hall manor for half year due ladyday 1644. £-. 2s. 6d. (copyhold). SFK  
Lawshall   1644 Rachaell Cawston. Rental for lawshall Hall Manor for half year due ladyday 1644. £-. 3s 6d. (copyhold). SFK  
Hanningfields   1644 William Cawston. Rental for Hanningfields manor for half year due ladyday 1644. £-. 10s. 3d. (copyhold). SFK  
Hanningfields   1644 Robert Waryne Cawston. Rental for Hanningfields manor for half year due ladyday 1644. £-. 7s. 2d. (copyhold). SFK  
Lawshall Hall 25 May 1644 A rentall made for the mannor aforesaid for the halfe yeers rent due at the anunciation of our Blessed Lady the virgin St Mary: anno dmj. 1644. Coppye holde Rents of the mannor of Lawshall Hall due at our Lady Day aforesaid 1644. William Cawston 0£ 7s. 4d ob, William Cawston jun 0£ 5s. 6d., John Cawston 0£ 3s. 5gs, Lawrence Wright 0£ 1s. 4d and for Cawstons 0£ 2s. 6d, Rachaell Cawston 3s. 6d. SFK  
Lawshall 25 Oct 1652 John Caston surrenders to will out of court 10 Aug 1652 by hands of John Wright the elder and William Garwood. SFK  
Hanningfields 26 Oct 1655 John Caston surrendered to will. SFK  
Lawshall 29 May 1656 John Caston surr ex cur. per manus Francis Bradly and John Barrell 8 Apr 1656 Layes etc. which had by right of inheritance following the death of his elder brother Thomas Cawston at court 10 Oct 19 Chas to use of Edmund Randall of Lavenham, feltmaker. SFK  
Lawshall 23 Oct 1657 It is certified by John Clarke steward of court of manor that Laurence Wright came before the steward at his house in Bury since last court viz Jan 20 1656 and surrendered all the reversion and remainder of the lands which he lately had and took him and his heirs after death of Dorothy Wright at court 2...Jan 1655 to use of Robert Cawston son of Richard Cawston and heirs. SFK  
Hanningfields 23 Oct 1657 William Cawston surrendered to will 14 Apr 1657 by hands of John Steward and Phillipp Banckes. SFK  
Lawshall 26 Oct 12 Chas II 1660 Wheras 23 Dec 5 Chas William Caston jun and Dorothy his wife were admitted to Moores alias Castons etc. and William Caston 14 Apr 1657 had surrendered to will by hands of John Wright and William Caston junior to his will. William Caston died since last court. John Caston his son brings will dated 15 Dec 1659 proved at Bury 21 Sept 1660. All messes. freehold and copyhold to John Caston my eldest son. SFK  
Lawshall   1660 1/2 rental at the feast of St Michael. William Caston the younger late charles 9s, William Caston the elder 7s 4 1/2d, John Castons was John Paine, Thomas Castons now--- Randoll 3s 5d, Isaac Castons now --- Randoll 2s 6 1/4d. SFK DCN
Hanningfields 26 Oct 12 Chas II 1660 William Cawston had surrendered to will as per court 23 Oct 1657. Now dead. John Cawston eldest son and heir admitted under his will. [William Cawston 1699]. John Cawston of Hartest out of court viz. 2 Dec 1659 surr. per manus John Cawston of Lawshall and William Garrard a close Highfield 7 acres ad opus John Cawston of Lawshall son of William Caawston senior. [John Cawston admitted]. SFK  
Hanningfield   1660 1/2 year rental at the feast of St Miachael. Richard Caston and John Caston 7s 2d, John Caston for Highfields 10d, William Caston 10s 3d. SFK DCN
Lawshall 4 Oct 13 Chas II 1661 Since last court viz 29 Mar 13 Chas II Mary Payne widow surrendered by hands of John Cocke senior and William Cawston, Ducketts Meadow alias Dovedale Meadow etc. (which she had by will of John Payne her husband 15 Aug 1653) ad opus John Cawston of Lawshall. SFK  
Brockley   1662 Samuel Abbot MD is dead. John Cawston [of Lawshall died ca 1698] his cognatus admitted under will dated 8 Feb 1660. [Add MS19122 Davy] SFK  
Lawshall 3 Nov 14 Chas II 1662 [15 Chas II later version] At last comp fuit George Bird of Lawshall since previous court viz 5 Dec 14 Chas II surrendered ad opus William Caswton of Lawshall yeoman. William Cawston admitted. SFK  
Lawshall 14 Apr 17 Chas II 1665 Relaxation to William Cawston of Lawshall son of William Cawston by Anne Bayly of Hartest widow (late wife of Henry Bayly dec) one of daus. and heirs of Robert Cawston dec, and Elizabeth Cooke of Hartest widow (late wife of Richard Cooke dec) one other of daus. and heirs of Robert Cawston dec for £12 of lands in will of Charles Cawston left to William Cawston. Deed dated 30 Mar 1665. Both sign by mark. SFK  
Lawshall 26 apr 19 Chas II 1667 John Cawston surrendered tents. to William Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 19 Oct 19 Chas II 1667 In homage: William Cawston. Fined for absence Richard Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 3 Apr 20 Chas II 1668 John Manning cust. tent. ex cur. 10 Oct per man. etc. surrendered all that mess. or tent. or cottage in Lawshall abutting on Lawshall Green towards W cum area pte pomarij tunc divis ab altor pte. and nup. p. cell triam tentor pomarii aream am nup. Thomas Manning father of said John ad opus Thomas Cawston of Lawshall (cond. surr.) SFK  
Lawshall 27 Jul 21 Chas II 1669 John Cawston admitted to Goslyns ex surrender Edmund Wyniss and Elizabeth his wife and Henry Rugles and Prudence his wife. Prudence and Elizabeth and their sister Mary Wolfe now deceased had it on the death ot their mother Katherine Wolfe late wife of John Wolfe as appears by copy 1 Oct 1644. SFK  
Lawshall 20 Aug 21 Chas II 1669 At court 23 Oct Laurence Wright surrendered a tent. in reversion after death of Dorothy Wright widow (as by court 21 Jan 1655) ad opus Robert son of Richard Cawston and heirs. Ans at last court 27 July last comptum fuit that said Robert and Dorothy late wife of Henry Nunn were dead and that John Cawston of Hartest pateuns ptdci. Robti fuit prp. heres. Now comes said John Cawston and is admitted to tenement called Goldings etc. SFK  
Lawshall Michaelmas 1673 rental Michaelmas 1673 Ladyday 1674. Mr Browne late Thomas Castons iiis. vd, of him late Isaac Castons ijs. vjd. SFK DCN
Hanningfields 22 Oct 26 1674 John Cawston of Lawshall extra cur 22 Oct 26 chas II surrendered to will per manus William Cawston in presence of Thomas Smith. SFK  
Lawshall 2 Oct 1675 [22 Oct later version] John Cawston surr to will out of court in presence of William Cawston in presence of John Wright SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 26 Sep 1676 [from index only] Causton Phi ad Brown Ambros cond surr. ESS DCN
Lawshall 26 Jan 28 Chas II 1677 William Cawston has surrendered to will out of court by hands of John Cawston in presence of William Smith. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 29 Jul 1678 Philip Causton surrendered field Mays alias Wiggs in Clacton Magna, 6 acres to son John Causton, who was admitted ESS CRKW
Lawshall 7 Oct 1679 [draft] Richard Cawston constable. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 14 Jun 1679 First proclamation of surrender by Philip Causton on 7 Nov 1678 of Harts, 10 acres, to Clemence Causton. First proclamation of death of Philip Causton. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 15 Aug 1679 Clemence wife of Thomas Causton admitted to Harts. Philip Causton had been admitted on 8 Aug 1643 to Vincents, Clarkes, Swaines, Titleys and Gores. Following his death his son Philip Causton was admitted. [index says court was on 16 Jul] ESS CRKW
Lawshall 17 Oct 1679 John Cawston of Hartest has surrendered to will by hands of John Cawston of Lawshall in presence of William Cawston SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 23 Jul 1680 Thomas Causton of Wivenhoe and Clemence his wife on 16 Feb 1680 conditionally surrendered for £159 Harts, Babbs, to which Clemence had been admitted on 30 July 1666 on death of John Reynolds her father and Feverells alias Brewers and 2 cottages to which she had been admitted at the same time. [index gives court date as 18 Oct 1681] Warrant of satisfaction on same and further conditional surrender on 18 Oct 1681. ESS CRKW
Hanningfields 3 May 1680 John Cawston of Hartest died since last court, and before death viz. 28 Aug 31 Chas II suurrendered per manus John Cawston of Lawshall in presence of William Cawston all his tents. to his will. Now comes John Cawston nepos of said John Cawston dec. bringing will dated 12 Feb 27 Cahs II to said John Cawston my nephew my messe. in Lawshall. John Cawston admitted to tents. which said John Cawston dec. and Richard Cawston his brother (whom John Cawston overlived) had ex surr. William Cawston their father at court 23 Dec 5 Chas I, namely 2 acres (Lillies), a barnyard (1 rood), also 3 acres and Stubbings (1 acre). SFK  
Lawshall 3 May 1680 Homage includes William Cawston and John Cawston. John Cawston of Hartest died since last court. Had surrendered to will. Now comes John Cawston nepos with will dated 12 Feb 27 Chas II to John Cawston my nephew all lands in Lawshall. John Cawston admitted to Goslyns Tuft which John Cawston dec had ex surr. Edmund Wynniffe and Elizabeth his wife and Henry Rugle and Prudence his wife 27 July 21 Chas II [William Cawston 1699]. Now comes James Moody gent and brings above will whereas I have another messe...... to James Moody of Hartest my wife's nephew. James Moddy admitted to Goldings now known as the Hill, 23 acres which John Cawston had on death of Dorothy Wright ex Surr. Lawrence Wright 20 Aug 21 Chas II. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 31 July 1683 John Smith of Kersey on 4 Dec 1682 had surrendered to Philip Causton, Three Chimneys, occupied by Philip Causton of Yeldham Magna. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 30 July 1684 From index only. Cawston Tho ad Feedham Edw. 2nd proclamation suf cond. surr. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 12 aug 1685 Warrant of satisfaction by Thomas (chirurgeon) and Clemence Causton on Harts, Babbs and Feverells alias Brewers and further conditional surrender of same. Warrant of satisfaction and further conditional surrender of same 28 July 1687. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 28 July 1686 From index only. Cawston Tho et ux, 1st proclamation ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 19 Dec 1688 From index only. Cawston Tho, 3rd proclamation cond. surr. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 24 July 1689 Further conditional surrender by Thomas and Clemence Causton of Harts, Babbs and Feverells alias Brewers. Philip Causton admitted to Three Chimneys. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 2 Feb 1691 John Causton juror and another John Causton ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 29 July 1692 John Causton fined re ditch. Further conditional surrender by Thomas and Clemence Causton of Harts, Babbs and Feveralls alias Brewers. ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 25 July 1693 Conditional suurender of Thomas Causton of Wivenhoe chirurgu... [deed holder?] and Clemens ux.. eius [his wife]. Tenement called Harts to Edward Feedham of Wivenhoe. And satisfaction. [later court about 1694 conditional surrender Philip Causton gent] ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 25 July 1693 From index only. Cawston Tho et ux. Exon. terr. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 2 Jan 1695 Philip Causton on 30 July 1694 had conditionally surrendered Three Chimneys for £126 ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 25 Jul 1695 From index only. Cawston Phi ad Langley. cond. Surr. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 26 Sep 1695 From index only. Cawston Phi ad Langley. cond. surr. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 26 Sep 1695 Phillip Causton juror. [about 1696 another cond surr of Thomas and Clemence Causton of Harts] ESS DCN
Lawshall 30 Apr 1696 Ambrose Brickley surrendered land which he had ex surr. Thomas Agar, John Totman and Alice his wife 4 May 1693, to use of William Cawston junior of Lawshall [Mary Cawston 1729]. SFK  
Hanningfields 30 Apr 1696 John Cawston surrendered to will. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 28 July 1697 John Causton juror. Thomas and Clemence Causton on 17 Oct 1696 had surrendered Babbs. Philip and Elizabeth Causton on 31 July 1696 had again conditionally surrendered Three Chimneys for £159. Philip Causton gent had on 31 Oct 1696 conditionally surrendered for £61 the copyhold to which he had been admitted on 15 Aug 1679. [tenement called Gores Pightle] also Popes and heir of Phillip gent dec. to Robert Moore . ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 28 Jul 1698 Philip and Hannah Causton on 27 July had conditionally surrendered all their copyholds for £318 ESS CRKW
Brockley   1698 William Cawston [husband of Ester] senior of Lawshall yeoman brother and next heir of John Cawston late of Lawshall dec surrendered to use of John Cawston [of Lawshall died ca 1698] 2nd son of said William on condition that he pays £20 to Katherine Cawston wid of said John. [add MS 19122 Davy] SFK  
Lawshall   1698 rental. Stephen Camborne for late Browns late Cawstons 5s. SFK DCN
Great & Little Clacton 18 August 1698 Philip Causton gent surrendered to will. [court about 1699 cond. surr. of Thomas and Clemence] ESS DCN
Lawshall 27 Apr 1699 Whereas at court 22 Oct 1675 John Steward had surrendered cottage [near Maultlard] which he had as eldest son and heir of Antony Steward at court 29 May 1656 to use of John Debenham of Cockfield sub cond. Money not paid. Said John Debenham died before this court. Comes Mary Debenham spinster only daughter of said John. Admitted. William Cawston admitted under will of John Cawston to tents. which John cawston had under will of William Cawston at court 26 Oct 12 Chas II, also to other tents. John Cawston had under will of John Cawston at court 3 May 1680 [Mary Cawston 1729]. SFK  
Hanningfields 27 Apr 1699 William Cawston admitted under will of John Cawston. [Mary Cawston 1729]. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 28 Jul 1699 Warrant of satisfaction on conditional surrender by Thomas and Clemence Causton of Harts and Feverells alias Brewers for £105. Warrant of satisfaction on conditional surrender by Philip Causton for £94 4s. Third proclamation of a conditional surrender by Philip Causton and his wife to Jane Daniel widow and seisure authorised. ESS CRKW
Lawshall 12 Apr 12 Wm III 1700 Homage William Cawston, Robert Cawston. SFK  
Lavenham 12 Oct 1700 Francis Causton admitted to stall in market place in own occ on surrender of Thomas Daniel senior and Thomas Daniel junior. Rent 4d. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 20 Jul 1700 Jane Daniel acknowledged satisfaction on a conditional surrender to her by Philip Causton on 29 July 1697. [index says court date was 23 July] ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 29 July 1702 From index only. Causton et ux, conditional surrender 1st proclamation. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 28 July 1703 Clementia Causton wid surrenders all that part of the Homestall, also Feverills alias Brewers to Mary Causton daughter of John Causton Chich St Osyth yeoman. She came in person of her father John Causton her attorney. Mary is under age - 3 years old - was admitted by her father and guardian John Causton. Said Clement surrendered Harts to John Causton of Chich St Osyth yeoman who was admitted. John Causton surrenders to will. Conditional surrender in July 1703 Phillip Causton of three Chimneys for £420. ESS DCN
Lawshall 17 Apr 1703 Homage Richard Cawston. Charles Marlton and Robert Cawston constables. William Cawston is dead, at court 16 Oct 1677 had surrendered to will. His son William Cawston admitted under his will to land bought of John Cawston (court 26 Apr 19 Chas II). His son Richard Cawston admitted under his will to tents. obtained from George Bird (court 13 Nov 15 Chas II). Richard and William Cawston both surrender to will SFK  
Lavenham 2 Mar 1703 Isaac and Elizabeth Causton admitted to 2 closes of land or pasture called Bramstons alias Scarletts containing 10 acres - rent 6s 8d.. SFK  
Lavenham 1 Apr 1703 Isaac Causton and Elizabeth his wife admitted to reversion on death of Elizabeth, Isaac's mother to one capital mess. or tent. with buidings, yards and gardens, backsides and appurtenances (rent 5d) to the same building situated in Hall Yard in Lavenham in the occupation of the said Isaac and Elizabeth his mother (rent 3d) Also cottage with yards in Potter Land in occupation of Abraham Browne (rent 3d). SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 28 Jul 1704 Clemence Causton surrendered Severells alias Brewers to Mary Causton , daughter of John Causton of Chich St Osyth, yeoman, who, being only 3 years old, was admitted by her father as her guardian. Clemence Causton surrendered Harts to John Causton of Chich St Osyth, yeoman, who was admitted. In July 1703 Philip Causton has again conditionally surrendered Three Chimneys for £420 to Phillipa John. [from index 2nd proclamation on 27 Oct 1704] ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 24 Jan 1705 Phillip and Hannah Causton admitted to tenement called Clarkes ESS DCN
Lawshall 28 April 4 Anne 1705 Jurors William Cawston and Richard Cawston SFK DCN
Lawshall 20 May 1706 Jurors William Cawston and Richard Cawston SFK DCN
Great & Little Clacton 4 Jan 1706 on Nov 1705 Philip and Hannah Causton surrendered Three Chimneys and were readmitted for life with remainder to their issue. [index says 24 Jan] ESS CRKW
Lavenham 22 Aug 1706 Francis Causton to messe. etc in High Street in own occupation ex surrender Samuel Brownsmith. Rent 9s 4d. SFK  
Lawshall 1 Jan 5 Anne 1706 jurors William Cawston SFK DCN
Lawshall 20 apr 1707 list of those headboorghs as owe suit of service to the court leet and baron holden for the said manor this present day includes William Cawston, Richard Cawston and Robert Cawston. SFK DCN
Great & Little Clacton 8 Jan 1707 date 6 Anne. Satisfaction of conditional surrender by Philip Causton and Hannah his wife to John Philipson 22 Dec 1706 - £92 Readmitted to Three Chimneys. Philip Causton gent surrendered the copyhold to which he had been admitted 15 aug 1679 and was readmitted for life with remainder to his daughter Mary wife of Gibson Launder of Chich St Osyth, clerk ESS DCN
Hanningfields 29 Apr 1710 Thomas Smith admitted ad opus William Cawston. [Mary Cawston 1729]. SFK  
Lawshall 29 Apr 9 Anne 1710 John Cawston and Mary his wife surrundered ad opus Sarah Rushbrook a messuage or cottage in Lawshall with yards, orchards and appurtenances cont per est 15 rodas prout diverted from certain lands called Maultland and abbut. on the way leading from Bury St. Edmunds to Melford towards W and on a little way leading from the said place towards Winsford Green towards ------- which premises said Mary had at court 27 Apr 1699. Jurors William Cawston, Richard Cawston and Robert Cawston. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 20 Jul 1711 Death of John Causton proclaimed ESS CRKW
Lavenham 22 Dec 1712 Alice Cawston only dau of Anne Browne dec. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 30 Jan 1712 date 10 Anne. At court held 28 July 1711 found that John Causton late tenant had died siezed of field called Wiggs in Great Clacton and Robert Causton was youngest son of said John Causton his father deceased. Robert Causton under 13. Thomas Phithean, amico suo, quardian ESS DCN
Brockley   1713 John Cawston [son of William and Esther of Lawshall] surrendered to Thomas Fitch of Read tents. which he had 1698. [Add Ms 19122 Davy]. SFK  
Lavenham 19 Oct 1714 Isaac Causton admitted guardian of Abigail Lee at Laveneham Manor court SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 29 Jul 1714 on 18 Sep 1712 Philip Causton gent has surrendered Three Chimneys to his daughter Mary Launder, widow, who was admitted to Harts. ESS CRKW
Great & Little Clacton 28 Jul 1715 Mary Launder had married Thomas Phithian and they now surrendered to their will. ESS CRKW
Lawshall 6 May 1715 Richard Cawston surrendered to will. SFK  
Brockley Hall 2 Sept 1717 [Brockley Hall and Talmages with Wyfolds] John Merryweather surrendered to the use of William Cawston and heirs. William Cawston surrendered to will. [extract from court book in Master's papers in Cawston v Parlett] SFK  
Lawshall 1 Nov 1717 Richard Cawston surrendered to will. SFK  
Lawshall 4 May 1720 William and Mary Cawston admitted ex surr. Thomas Coc. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 17 Jul 1721 Second proclamation for heirs of ---- Costen widow to be admitted to cottage. [index says 27 July and also includes a first proclamation on 28 July 1721] ESS DCN
Lavenham   1722 The tithes of Elizabeth (Mrs) Causton's land in Lavenham in 1722 were £1 1s. The land afterwards passed to Isaac Nevill. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 25 July 1722 John Causton has Harts in Great Clacton and has died and Robert Causton is younger son and heir. Robert Causton admitted. ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 25 Jul 1723 At last court proclamation was made for heirs of Mary Causton. Now to this court comes Thomas Causton, eldest brother and next heir of Mary Causton, admitted to Homestall and Feverells alias Brewers. ESS CRKW
Lawshall 1724 amoungst list of conditional surrenders not enrolled 3 June 1724 Richard Causton to William Cawston. SFK DCN
Great & Little Clacton 28 July 1724 Thomas Causton and Robert Causton jurors. To this court comes Thomas Causton and surrenders a sentum called the Homestall and a sentum and pigtell called Feverills alias Brewers to Ann Chantrell of Great Clacton, widow. Robert Causton surrenders Wiggs. ESS DCN
Lawshall   1728 William Cawston and Hannah Drew admitted [William Cawston and wife 1734 after a recovery]. SFK  
Lavenham 24 Sept 1729 William Causton admitted ex surrender Philip Ellis. 11 1/2d. SFK  
Lawshall 28 Apr 1729 Richard Cawston 24 Mar last surrendered all messes to use of William Cawston of Lawshall. Richard took at court 17 Apr 1703. SFK  
Lawshall 14 Oct 1729 William Cawston senior dead. William Cawston only son and heir. SFK  
Brockley   1730 William Cawston [of Lawshall died about 1729, son of William and Esther] is dead. Mary Cawston his daughter and Mary Cawston her mother admitted under will of said William dated 27 Aug 1727 to tents. which he had 1717. [Add MS 19122 Davy]. SFK  
Brockley Hall 15 Mar 1730 [ Brockley Hall and Talmages with Wyfolds] William Cawston of Lawshall (son of William and Esther) had surrendered to will (court 2 Sept 1717). Now dead. Now comes Mary Cawston his daughter(afterwards Mary Frost) per Mary Cawston her mother (widow of William Cawston of Lawshall, died 1729) and guardian with will. Admitted to tenements. [extracts from court books in Master's Papers in Cawston and Parlett] SFK  
Lavenham 2 Mar 1731 Isaac Causton admitted as eldest son and heir of Isaac and Elizabeth Causton to 3 messes in Potterland with ovehards (5d., 3d., 3d.) with one messe converted to stable late in occupation of Elizabeth Causton. SFK  
Lavenham 6 July 1732 Samuel Causton admitted to these [3 messes in Potterland with overhards etc with one messe converted to stable late in occupation of Elizabeth Causton?] ex surrender Isaac Causton. Isaac Nevill admitted on forfeited conditional surrender of Isaac and Elizabeth Causton to prems. which they had 2 Mar 1703 (the cond. surr. had never been entered into the court rolls) 6s 8d. Samuel Causton of Buers glover admitted ex surrender of his brother Isaac to the premises (formerly their parents') to which Isaac had been admitted 2 Mar 1731. SFK  
Lavenham 15 Feb 1732 Mary Causton under will of James Kemball to reversion of Mary Kemball's property. SFK  
Lavenham 24 May 1733 Samuel Thomas admitted ex surrender of Francis Causton to prems. which Francis Causton had 22 Aug 1706 ex surrender Samuel Brownsmith. 9s 4d. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 22 Aug 1733 Since last court Robert Caston has died. 1st proclaim ESS DCN
Lavenham 25 Oct 1734 Thomas Dansie admitted ex surrender Francis Causton to prems. which Francis Causton had 12 Oct 1700. 4d. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 30 July 1734 Thomas Causton and Hannah his wife surrendered all right and title to premises which their son John Causton was admitted yesterday. Said Thomas Causton and Hannah his wife surrendered all title to tenements to which Ann Chantrell widow was admitted on surrender of said Thomas Causton at court held 28 July 1724. ESS DCN
Great & Little Clacton 29 July 1734 Robert Causton dead since last generalcourt baron. Now comes John Causton who claims to be nephew of said Robert Causton bringing will dated 8 May 1727 saying I give my loving nephew John Causton and heirs, said John Causton to be executor and said Thomas Causton to be trustee until he reach the age of 21 years Said John Causton admitted per said Thomas Causton his father to tenement called Harts and 8 acres of land and 1 1/2 acres of meadow parcel of tenement Harts in Great Clacton (to which premises said Robert Causton was admitted on death of John Causton his father at court held 25 July 1722. Thomas Causton admitted to guardianship as Robert under age. ESS DCN
Lavenham 6 June 1738 Abraham Munnings admitted ex surrender Isaac Causton to prems. which Isaac Causton had as brother and heir of Samuel Causton dec (sold 9 May last). (The admission of Isaac on death of Samuel had not been entered in the court rolls) SFK  
Brockley Hall 24 Sept 1739 [Brockley Hall and Talmages with Wyfolds] Thomas Frost and Mary his wife (dau of william Cawston of Lawshall) surrendered to Lord, with intent lord regrant to use of said Thomas Frost for life, with remainder to Mary for life with remainder to heirs of body of Mary by Thomas. Recovery. [extract from court book in Master's Papers in Cawston v Parlett. SFK  
Lawshall 11 Aug 1741 [draft] Mary Cawston infant admitted as only daughter and heir of William Cawston husbandman dec. to a cottage, shop, yard and garden which said William had at a court 14 May 1720 (lib g, fo 37). SFK  
Lawshall 11 Aug 1741 Wheras at court 14 May 1720 William Cawston husbandman and Mary Cawston his wife, long since dead, were admitted to tents. late of Thomas Coe and before of Thomas Nunn and also to a tent. of said Thomas coe formerly william Bixby and wife. William Cawston died since last court. Mary Cawston aged 20 years is only daughter and heir. SFK  
Lavenham 22 Sept 1743 Isaac Causton admitted on death of Mary his wife to tents. 1s. Obtained 15 Feb 1732 by her. SFK  
Lawshall 25 Aug 1744 conditional surrender of William Cawston and Hannah his wife. SFK DCN
Lawshall 31 Dec 1744 William Cawston and his wife Hannah surrender tents. to William Pepperel. SFK  
Lawshall 28 Oct 1745 Mary, late wife of Thomas Frost, late Mary Cason who held a piece of land about one acre called Goslings Toft to which she was admitted 14 Oct 1729 died before this court, and Mary Frost her daughter an infant of 6 years or thereabouts is her only child and heir. SFK  
Great & Little Clacton 6 Oct 1747 on 7 july 1747 John Causton and Thomas Causton his father surrendered Harts. ESS CRKW
Lavenham 19 Nov 1755 From surrender of messe. in Shilling Street by Samuel Thomas and Sarah his wife to John Causton, woolcomber of Lavenham and his wife. All that messuage or tenement in Shilling Street in Lavenham aforesaid wherin John Cawston now dwelleth together with free liberty of Ingress, Egress and Regress to and for the said John Cawston his heirs and assignes, from time to time and at all time hereafter with horses carts and carriages into and from the Barn Yard belonging to them the said Samuel and Sarah now occipied by Edward Bran-White (bought 8 July 1755) the younger for bringing wood into the said yard and the right and liberty of fetching water from the well and pump in the said Barn Yard. And all the Buildings Yards Gardens Ways Passages and Appurtenances to the said messuage or tenement belonging or appertaining or used or enjoyed therewith. SFK  
Lawshall 26 Apr 1757 Cottage in high Street bought by Stallion Golding from William Cawston of Gt Waldingfield. SFK  
Walsham 30 May 1760 Isaac Cason of Walsahm le Willows, linen weaver, admitted on surrender of William Cason his great uncle to house called the Backhouse (1/2 rood) which William Cason had (amoungst others) at court 17 Oct 1726 on surrender of James Calton. Isaac Cason made conditional surrender to John Grimwood of Walsham le Willows yeoman (£10). Isaac Cason surrendered to will. SFK  
Walsham 21 May 1762 [also Manor of Walsham Church House] It was presented that since the last courts William Cason sen of Walsham le Willows had died and that he had suurrendered to his will at courts 8 Oct 1728 (Walsahm) and 28 May 1730 (Walsham Church House). Under his will dated 28 May 1758 his great nephew William Cason, junior of Walsham le Willows, son of his brother Isaac was admitted to 1). land called Mansers which William Cason deceased had at court 7 Oct 1726 on surrender of James Calton (Walsham Manor) 2). Wheatclose(six acres) which William Cason had at court 8 Oct 1728 on surrender of William Rice (Walsham Manor) 3). Messuage in Church Street, which William Cason deceased had at court 28 May 1730. SFK  
Brockley Hall 13 July 1762 Mary Frost only daughter [of Thomas Frost and Mary Frost nee Cawston] admitted. [extracts from court book of Master's papers in Cawston v Parlett] SFK  
Walsham 10 June 1763 Isaac Cason, linen weaver of Walsham le Willows made conditional surrender to John Taylor of Diss, gent. (£15). SFK  
Lawshall 8 June 1763 John Causton surrenders messe in Shilling Street to Thomas Chinery - date of sale 8 Feb 1763. [Sarah Thomas had inherited on death of her father Thomas Revell at court 11 Oct 1739. 29 July 1785 Ann Nesfield form Thomas Chinery a messe. and small barn and stable in shilling Street (2s 4d.) and another messe. in Shilling Street (8d.) 22 Nov 1792 Isaac Taylor admitted to above (bought) 2 Feb 1809 Bridget Clark admitted to above (bought) 30 May 1820 Ambrose Death admitted to above (bought) 2 Oct 1829 William Death admitted to above (eldest son) ] Capital messe. in High Street to which Ann Burch was admitted on father's death at court 15 May 1753; to John Causton schoolmaster. [Ann Burch was admitted 25 May 1753 on death of John Burch, who had been admitted 11 Apr 1727 as eldest son of Richard Birch.] SFK  
           
Walsham Church House 22 may 1763 Conditional surrender to Prudence Beart of Ixworth spinster of all tenements belonging to William Cason junior of Walsham le Willows (£120). SFK  
Lawshall 15 Aug 1764 John Causton - Conditional surrender of messe in High Street unless he pays £20 p a for life quarterly. [John Davis Causton admitted 23 July 1783, Thomas Howe Admitted 16 Oct 1800. The house 2s., barn and stable in Bear Lane 1s.] SFK  
Lawshall 18 Nov 1765 John Cawston son of Mary Cawston and grandson of William Varo deceased has attained his age of 21 years and is entitled to all lands which John Haywood was admitted to during his minority by will of said William at court 1 Jun 1750. SFK DCN
Lawshall 19 Nov 1765 Conditional surrender of John Cawston junior dated 19 Nov 1765 to Samuel Horsy esq. (£100 to be paid by 19 Nov 1766). SFK  
Lawshall 18 Nov 1765 Wheras at court 1 June 1750 John Hayward was admitted to tents. to use of John Cawston during minority under will of william cawston at court 1 June 1750. Said John Cawston son of Mary Cawston and grandson of William Varo deceased is now 21. Admitted and surrendered to will. SFK  
Walsham 13 June 1766 [also Walsham Church House Manor] James Weavers of Walsham le Willows husbandman admitted on surrender of Isaac Cason, linen weaver of Walsahm le Willows 31 May last. Conditional surrender of William Cason junior of Walsham le Willows. (£30). Conditional surrender of William Cason of Walsham le Willows junior to Robert Sutton of Horringer, surgeon (£200). Jeremiah Pallant admitted to both the tenements on surrender of William Cason junior of Walsham le Willows. [Mansers and Wheatclose?] SFK  
Lawshall 25 Aug 1767 Edward Orris admitted ex surrender William Cawston to messe. in High Street which William Cawston had 24 Sept 1729. SFK  
Lawshall 23 Apr 1767 Conditional surrender of John Cawston to Samuel Horsey of bury St Edmunds Esq. SFK  
Walsham Church House 16 June 1769 Susan Cason (widow of William Cason senior of Walsham le Willows) and her late husbands great nephew William Cason were together in occupation of the messuage in church Street Walsham le Willows, which had been her husbands dwelling place. [he had mentioned that he lived there in a will]. William Greenwood admitted on surrender of William Cason 3 Nov 1768. SFK  
Braintree 4 April 1774 Henry Davis yeoman admitted ex swor John Skinner ,  
Lawshall 5 Oct 1775 Mary wife of Charles Marlton of Lawshall, blacksmith, formerly Mary Cawston spinster surrendered to will. Daniel Wright since last court (viz. 19 July 1775) surrendered al his tents. to use of Richard Cawston of Lawshall farmer. Admitted and surrendered to will. Rent 1s 6d. [George Cawston 1777]. SFK  
Lawshall 19 Jul 1775 [date? - not seen at a second visit] Richard Cawston farmer admitted. SFK  
Brockley Hall 21 May 1776 [Brockley Hall and Talmages with Wyfolds] Thomas Brownsmith of Hadleigh, malster and Mary his wife (late Frost) have surrendered since last court [see entires for 15 March 1730, 24 Sept 1739 and 13 July 1762] Extracts from the court book of Master's papers in Cawston v Parlett. SFK  
Lawshall 16 Oct 1777 Wheras at court 5 Oct 1775 Richard Cawston was admitted ex surr. Daniel Wright. Richard Cawston died since last court. George Cawston is 17 and is only son and heir at law. Admitted as per Martha Cawston his mother his guardian. [Richard Cawston 1789]. SFK  
Braintree Monday 1 April 1782 Henry Davis had surrendered to will at court 17 April 1775. John Davis Causton infant aged 4 by John Ambrose his attorney. Henry Davis was admitted 4 Apr 1774 ESS DCN
Lawshall 23 July 1783 John Davis Causton admitted (per his attorney Thomas How). Guardian Thomas How. [sold 10 July 1798 to Thomas How, who was admitted 16 Oct 1800]. SFK  
Lawshall 29 July 1785 Mary Causton and Elizabeth Poulson admitted under the will dated 1762 of their uncle Francis Betts. SFK  
Lawshall 23 Oct 1789 Wheras George Cawston was admitted 16 Oct 1777 on death of Richard Cawston as heir at law. George Cawston died since last general Court Baron. Did not surrnder to will. Premises descended to Richard Cawston of Shimpling his cousin and heir at law. Said Richard Cawston the nephew is also dead without having been admitted and upon his death they descended to Richard Cawston of Mundon near Maldon, Essex, farmer, eldest son and heir at law of last named Richard Cawston. Richard Cawston admitted and surrendered to will. [he sold to Richard Spink 1794]. SFK  
Lawshall 20 Oct 1791 First proclamation of death of John Cawston. SFK  
Lawshall 12 Apr 1792 Sarah Cawston admitted for life (per her attorney John Hayward the younger) under will of her husband John Cawston, he having surrendered to will 18 Nov 1775 (his will dated 13 Apr 1791) John Cawston took 18 Nov 1775 under the will of his gradfather William Varo. [pt to Robert Creasy 1811, pt to Sarah Steggell 1811]. SFK  
Lawshall 16 Jan 1797 John Daniel dead. He had surrendered to will 16 aug 1771. Now comes Mary Daniel widow of said John Daniel and Abraham Cawston his nephew and produce will dtaed 28 July 1785 in which he left his lands to Mary his widow for life or until remarriage, with remainder to nephew Abraham cawston. Mary Daniel and Abraham Cawston admitted. Abraham Cawston surr. to will. SFK  
Lawshall Michaelmas 1797 John Cawston, messuage in High Street £ 0 3s. now Thomas Howe, it don't appear he was admitted [Rental of Lavenham Manor in Davy MSS]. SFK  
Lawshall 16 Oct 1800 Thomas Howe ex surrender of John Davis Causton of a capital messe. in High Street (rent appd. 2s. William Kemble) and a barn, stable, barn yard etc (rent appd. 1s. John Burch). John Burch ex surrender Thomas Howe. A barn, stable, barnyard etc. ( as the same are now fenced off and adjoining next to the lane called Bear Lane towards the south and west in Laveneham aforesaid) rent appd. 1s. [since Thomas Matham] SFK  
Lawshall 25 Nov 1803 Mary Marlton (late wife of Charles Marlton dec.) lately died. Charles Marlton only son and heir at law. Mary Marlton was admitted as only daughter and heir at law of William Cawston, 7 Aug 1741. SFK  
Fobbing 21 May 1804 John Causton of Fobbing, bricklayer was admitted on the surrender of Benjamin Reed and Elizabeth his wife to a tenement in occupation of Henry Thompson and John Causton. At same court surrendered to will. ESS  
Braintree 15 April 1805 John Davis Causton of Lavenham Suffolk schoolmaster surrendered parcel of ground called Timsurry's garden in Braintree with yards and appurtenances to which he was admitted 1 April 1782 to John Ambrose of Copfrod Essex, farmer- fine 15/-    
Fobbing 28 June 1808 John Causton of Fobbing, bricklayer, was admitted on the surrender of Oliphant Campbell to a garden in the occupation of John Causton ESS  
Lawshall 24 Nov 1809 Cond. surr. of Mary Daniell of Lawshall widow and Abraham Cawston of Shimpling, farmer to Thomas Hardy of Wethersfield gent. SFK  
Lawshall 3 Dec 1811 On 7 March 1810 Sarah Weller of Little Bentley Essex widow, (formerly wife of John Cawston and devisee for life in his will) and william Cawston of Harwich butcher only son and heir at law of William Cawston late of Gt. Bentley and devisee in fee in his will surrendered a tent. to Robert Creasey of Cockfield, farmer, and another to Samuel Steggell of Lawshall. SFK  
Fobbing 28 June 1815 John Causton junior eldest son and customary heir of John Causton of Fobbing, bricklayer, deceased. Admitted and surrendered to will. Said John Causton and Elizabeth his wife surrendered tenement to Samuel Causton of Fobbing tailor. Samuel Causton surrendered to will. Said john Causton and Elizabeth his wife surrendered tenements to Robert Causton of fobbing, butcher. Robert Causton surrendered to will. ESS  
Fobbing 20 Oct 1823 John Causton junior of Fobbing dead and John Causton of Barking, Essex, carpenter was admitted to the tenement as his eldest son and customary heir. Said John Causton admitted. Said John Causton surrendered it to the use of William Rust. ESS  
Fobbing 3 March 1835 Samuel Causton of Fobbing, tailor surrendered to Isaac Luck of Romford, Miller (out of court). £140 sale price. Robert Causton of Fobbing, butcher with his wife Sarah surrendered tout of court to Isaac Luck of Romford, miller. Purchase price £140. ESS  
Earls Colne 1 Sept 1841 Frederick Harding Cawston admitted on surrender of William Tawell and Sarah his wife (late Sarah White spinster) to tenement in Earls colne (purchase price £270). At the same court he made a conditional surrender (£200) to Catherine Heard of Waltham Essex, widow. ESS