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Hanby Holmes

Reference: D/HH 2 Catalogue Title: Hanby Holmes Area: Catalogue Category: Business and Industry Records (Solicitors) Description: Case Papers: Poaching

Covering Dates: 1809-1895

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  • Hanby Holmes
    • Hanby Holmes (Ref: D/HH)
    • Case Papers (Ref: D/HH 2)
    • Poaching (Ref: D/HH 2/13)
    • Bowes and Lunedale (Ref: D/HH 2/13/1-67)
    • John Barker (Ref: D/HH 2/13/68-111)
    • Game Association (Ref: D/HH 2/13/112-116)
    • Miscellaneous (Ref: D/HH 2/13/117-151)

Catalogue Description

For poaching on Bowes Manor see also D/HH 2/12/1 and D/HH 6/10/1 - 6/20/37

Catalogue Contents

Hanby Holmes (Ref: D/HH)Case Papers (Ref: D/HH 2)Poaching (Ref: D/HH 2/13)Bowes and Lunedale (Ref: D/HH 2/13/1-67)

Game informations and summonses, with occasional related papers:

Ref: D/HH 2/13/1-2

John Safett of Stonehall, Northumberland, 5 September 1840
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/3

Richard Aisleby of Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland, 25 August 1810
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/4

William Aisleby of Staindrop, 25 August 1811
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/5-8

Thomas Bell of Neatswater, Cumberland, 30 August -5 September 1810
(4 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/9-10

William Wilson of Catterick, Yorks., 13 August -6 September 1828
(2 papers, printed:form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/11

Jonathan Walker of Bowes, 6 September 1828
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/12-13

Joseph Dixon of Bedale, Yorks., 6 September 1828
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/14-17

George Lascelles of Leeming, Yorks., 6 September 1828
(4 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/18

Thomas Dent of Mickleton, Yorks., 21 September 1836
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/19-20

Thomas Ireland of Bowes, 21 September - 12 October 1836
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/21-22

John Gibson of Bowes, 12 October 1836
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/23

William Clarkson of Bowes, 12 October 1836
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/24

William Ridley of Shincliffe, 21 September 1836
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/25

William Dent of Boldron, 12 October 1836
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/26-27

William Lawson junior of Hunderthwaite, 30 November 1836
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/28-32

Frederick Hope of York, 21 August 1840
(5 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/33

William Walton the younger of Bowes, 31 August 1840
(1 file, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/34

Anthony Alderson the younger of Bowes, 14 December 1840
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/35

John Barker of Lune, 16 December 1840
(1 file, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/36-37

Thomas Ireland of Walworth, 14 December 1840
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/38

Robert Smith of Forcett and others, 24 October 1844
(1 file, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/39

James Hall of Bishop Auckland, 24 October 1844
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/40

Robert Allison of Bowes, 24 October 1844
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/41

James Henderson McGeorge of Staindrop, inhkeeper, 12 November 1845
(1 file, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/42-47

Game informations, summons,and notices of appeal by Jonathan Ireland of Bowes against conviction, 21 September 1836 - 15 October 1837
(6 papers)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/48-52

The King (on the information of William Collinson) v James Ainsley Trespass in pursuit of game at Lune Notice of appeal, brief to confirm conviction and related papers North Riding Epiphany Sessions (1837), 26 October 1836 - January 1837
(4 papers, 1 file)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/53-62

The King (on the information of Thomas Alder son) v Peter Dent For trespass in pursuit of game The King (on the prosecution of Peter Dent) v Richard Guy, John Alderson and Robert Hill For an assault Game informations, draft conviction of Dent, briefs, minutes of evidence, notices and summonses, September 1836
(5 papers, 5 files)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/63

Warrant for the appearance of Joseph Tunstall as a witness in the game prosecution against George Clarkson, 11 October 1828
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/64

Copy conviction of Joseph Tunstall of Bowes, labourer for trespass in pursuit of game on Bowes Moor, 28 December 1841
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/65

John Barker, Appellant Jonathan Allinson, Respondent Draft brief in support of conviction for trespass on Bowes Moor, 1844
(1 file)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/66-67

Minutes of evidence concerning Raine v Allison and trespass by Thomas Ireland, 1840
(2 files)

John Barker (Ref: D/HH 2/13/68-111)Ref: D/HH 2/13/68-111

Papers concerning the poaching offences of John Barker of Bowes, his conviction and appeal including game information and commitment forms, evidence, briefs in support of conviction, case and opinions, petition against commitment and bills of costs, 1835 - 1844
(38 papers, 7 files, parchment, 1 membrane)

Game Association (Ref: D/HH 2/13/112-116)Ref: D/HH 2/13/112-115

Copies of the minutes and resolutions of the meetings of Barnard Castle Game Association, 20 September 1821 - 3 September 1822

Ref: D/HH 2/13/116

Draft of notice advertising 200 gns. reward for the apprehension of Paul Armstrong late of Cotherstone, poacher, and others, 1821
(1 paper)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/HH 2/13/117-151)Ref: D/HH 2/13/117

Conviction of Joseph Anderson for poaching offences at Newbiggin, 11 January 1809
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/118

Notice ftom John Headlam, J.P. to constables of Barnard Castle concerning Arthur Emerson's fine for possession of a hare, 7 February 1810
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/119

Jury presentment that on 29 November 1815, at Brough, Westmorland, an unknown person shot at John Coatsworth with intent to kill, aided and abetted by Nathan Race, n.d. [c.1815]
(parchment, 2 membranes)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/120

Complaint in the matter of John Stagg v John Sharpe on a plea of trespass, 1819
(parchment, 2 membranes)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/121-126

Game information forms for not being qualified concerning offences at Stanhope by Emmerson Curry, John and Ralph Hetherington, John Hill, John Greenwell and John Robson, 20 December 1820
(6 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/127-129

Game summonses to John Thompson, John Dennison and Thomas Hogg for offences of Melbecks, Gilling West, 14 November 1821
(3 papers, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/130

Notes on proceedings at York Assizes for game offences by John Brown, John Ewbank and others at Grinton, 1822
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/131

Information against John Robson of Barnard Castle for not having a certificate for a gun, 12 March 1823
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/132

Draft statement of William Cox concerning a trespass in pursuit of game at Middleton, n.d. [1830]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/133

Draft statement of Thomas Crudace of Streatlam, gamekeeper concerning trespass in pursuit of game by Robert Wild at Stainton, n.d. [1830]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/134

Summons to Robert Pescott to appear before the magistrates at Barnard Castle for trespass in pursuit of game at Coniscliffe, 23 November 1836
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/135

Memorandum of conviction of William Kipling of Barnard Castle for a trespass in pursuit of game at Cotherstone, 20 December 1836
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/136

Robert Cairns Nesbitt's appeal against conviction for a trespass in pursuit of game at Hylton. Draft brief in support of conviction, 1837
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/137-141

Draft bills of costs and accounts regarding poaching prosecutions, 1837 - 1845
(4 files, 1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/142

Copy of warrant of distress against James Henderson McGeorge of Staindrop for not having a licence for a greyhound, 31 December 1845
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/143

Game summons~issued to Shipley Spooner for a trespass in pursuit of game at Startforth, 11 February 1846
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/144-146

The Queen (on the prosecution of Joseph Langstaff) v Robert Thirkeld For attempted murder Brief for prosecution, copy indictment and copy depositions, 1850 - 1851
(1 paper, 2 files)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/147

Draft instructions for prosecution for game trespass, William Miller v Richard Beadle, 1895
(1 file)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/148

Draft letter from Thomas Wheldon to Mr. Milbanke [Mark Milbank of Barningham] concerning shooting at Eastwood Hall, 8 June n.y. [1820]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/149

Letter from John Humphries, Ripon to Thomas Wheldon replying to D/HH 2/13/148, 25 June 1820
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/150

Letter from the Venerable John Headlam to Thomas Whwldon concerning poaching prosecutions, n.d. [1820s]
(1 paper)

Ref: D/HH 2/13/151

Letter from Thomas Heighley, House of Correction, Northallerton to his brother John at Cotherstone bemoaning his present situation, 5 November 1842
(1 paper)



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