Witness Deposition – Christopher Lunn – 8 Oct 1686

By - gregpfinch8 Oct 1686
Document Type: Witness Deposition
Date: 8 Oct 1686
Correspondent: Christopher Lunn
Archive Source: TNA E134 2Jas2 Mich 42
  • Transcription
  • Notes
  • Comments (0)
    • Change font
    If columns/tables do not appear straight, change font
Christopher Lunn of Alley Sheehouse in his County of Durham Oar carrier aged sixty Years or thereabouts sworne & examined saith as followeth

 

1. To the first interrogatory this Depon[en]t saith that he has brought at sevrall times sevrall quantities Of Oar from forreine Ground but the certaine pticulers thereof this Depon[en]t knowth not



2. To the second Interrogatory this Depon[en]t saith that he never gave Bond made any <p[ro]mise> Or gave any Engagement whatsoever to the Deft or any to his use that he this Depon[en]t Should not make knowne the sevrall quantityes of Lead Oar carryed from any of the Deftes Grounds to any of his Smelting Mills or ever was desired soe to doe by the S[ai]d Defte

								Chr: Lunn

<Props> & <Juyst> die Anno of <os loco primo …..>

Witness on behalf of Wharton in answer to Crewe’s cross-interrogatories. See 8 Oct 1686 'Questions to witnesses' Nathaniel Crewe, and notes given there for background to the case.

Leave a comment

We welcome further information or corrections on topics and incidents mentioned in individual letters. It might take a while before your comments are checked for adding to public view within the website. We cannot undertake further research in response to questions.

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *

*

General Discussion
Suggested correction or addition

*

  Return to search results or refine/create new search
The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors. Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467