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New England (United States) (search for this): chapter 18
ould tolerate none dissenting from their views, and early became dominant in New England. How fared it with the Baptists, the Quakers, or those who held to the li it, as it continued for several years. From Historical Papers, page 317 (New England Historical and Genealogical Society, Boston) we reproduce— Matthew Ellis tion of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The humble Petition of Matthew Ellis of New England, Husbandman, a Member of the Church of England, as by Law Established Shethis Honorable Society was desirous to have the power of the Independents in New England, which they used to oblige the Members of the Church of England to contributlly examined into it, being apprehended to the contrary to the intent of the New England Charter, your petitioner upon whom a small sum of 40s N. England money was ld such sum in order to try the right and having no benefit by that Action in New England, your petrs there demanded an Appeal to his Majesty in Council, but was ther
Middlesex County (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
to be a matter of high concern to their Province Your Petitioner therefore submits his Case to this Honorable Society, and humbly prays such relief to himself and therein to the Members of the Church of England in general as this Society shall think proper And as in Duty bound shall Pray. We quote also the following from the Massachusetts Archives:— From Province Laws, p. 210, Chap. 194 (first Session). A petition of Richard Sprague, late constable of Medford in county of Middlesex. Showing that in the year 1733 Mathew Ellis of that Town was assessed Forty shillings as a part of a Tax for the support of the Minister there which the said Ellis Refusing to pay, the Memorialist, Agreeably to his Warrant, Committed him to his Majesty's Goal in said County; whereupon the said Ellis brought his Action of assault Against the Memorialist, charging his damage at three hundred pounds Sterling; in which Action he was Cast in the Infr and Superiour Court; Upon which he Claimed
Plymouth, N. C. (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 18
Troubles of a Medford churchman. In these recent tercentenary days much has been said of the Puritan sacrifice and struggle for religious liberty. Some of the speakers have seemed to forget that there was a difference between the Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Puritans of Boston in their ideas of toleration. The one had been tolerated in Holland, the other would tolerate none dissenting from their views, and early became dominant in New England. How fared it with the Baptists, the Quakers, or those who held to the liturgical worship of the Church of England? In the colony's history what they endured is unpleasant to read. In Medford's history little is written or known. Mr. Brooks made no specific local mention thereof, but Mr. Usher alludes to one case of clash between a Medford churchman and an officer of the law. His story is quoted quite fully by Mr. Hollis, the chronicler of Grace Church (Register, Vol. V, p. 25). Of this case we have never seen any other account in A
Benj (search for this): chapter 18
table by Matthew Ellis of Medford. It appears (by the Massachusetts Archives) that Ellis lost his case in the Inferior Court on December 11, and appealed to the Superior Court. The town meeting alluded to had adjourned to December 18 at 12 o'clock. It was then Put to Vote, whether the Town will reamburst Richard Sprague his Reasonable charges in managing the Law Sute commenced against him by Matthew Ellis, he bringing in a just account to the Town thereof. Voted in the affirmative. Benj. Willis Town Clk. Thus it appears that the fight was on, and reinforcements were coming to the aid of Sprague, erstwhile constable of Medford. The fame of the case spread, and in other towns men elected constables were shy of accepting office because of Sprague's experience. At the Superior Court, on January 29 and July 30, 1734, Ellis fared no better, but was cast, i.e., judgment was against him. But he had good fighting qualities, and appealed to the king for a hearing. The Medfo
Richard Sprague (search for this): chapter 18
ks0-11-0– Peter Seccomb1-13-01-0-31-0-8 Richard Sprague1-13-00-7-60-3-5 Matthew Ellis1-5-30-4-9 r his head. But he had some faculty, as Constable Sprague found when he presented that Medford taxreedom by bringing an action in court against Sprague for assaulting, beating, wounding and imprisohim, and detaining him in prison till he paid Sprague a fine of £ 3-1s. At a subsequent town meet to Vote, whether the Town will reamburst Richard Sprague his Reasonable charges in managing the La and reinforcements were coming to the aid of Sprague, erstwhile constable of Medford. The fame ofd bring his action in N. England, against one Sprague who levyed such sum in order to try the right. 194 (first Session). A petition of Richard Sprague, late constable of Medford in county of M6 (second Session). A petition of Richard Sprague: Praying for some allowance from this Cou informed that the [original] petition of Richard Sprague is not found in the Archives, and that on[4 more...]
Samuel Brooks (search for this): chapter 18
that there was a difference between the Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Puritans of Boston in their ideas of toleration. The one had been tolerated in Holland, the other would tolerate none dissenting from their views, and early became dominant in New England. How fared it with the Baptists, the Quakers, or those who held to the liturgical worship of the Church of England? In the colony's history what they endured is unpleasant to read. In Medford's history little is written or known. Mr. Brooks made no specific local mention thereof, but Mr. Usher alludes to one case of clash between a Medford churchman and an officer of the law. His story is quoted quite fully by Mr. Hollis, the chronicler of Grace Church (Register, Vol. V, p. 25). Of this case we have never seen any other account in American print, and are left in doubt as to its final outcome. The Medford records (Vol. 2, p. 314, 315, 316) contain a list of one hundred and twelve names, rated (i.e., assessed) the sum of On
Matthew Ellises (search for this): chapter 18
July 30, 1737. Ellis's petition for an early hearing referred to the Committee for Appeals. Aug. 14, 1737. Committee appointed Feb. 25 to hear the appeal. As on May 6, 1737, Ellis is styled as late of Medford, husbandman, it is presumable that he had then removed. Though he was taxed for real estate, we have been unable to find where in Medford he resided. We find that in 1733-34 John Whitmore, Jonathan Hall and Jona Bradshaw be Depeud [deputed?] to vew the Highways by Matthew Ellises and make Report to the Town what they Judg Mr. Ellis should have allowed him for moving Som Large Rocks in the Country Road nearby his house in sd. Town and Report be made at the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting was adjourned to seven o'clock of that evening at the house of John Bradshaw. We look in vain for the committee's report, and greatly fear the pious deacons on the committee allowed their distate for their churchman's non-conformity to warp their judgment in the lar
John Bradshaw (search for this): chapter 18
s styled as late of Medford, husbandman, it is presumable that he had then removed. Though he was taxed for real estate, we have been unable to find where in Medford he resided. We find that in 1733-34 John Whitmore, Jonathan Hall and Jona Bradshaw be Depeud [deputed?] to vew the Highways by Matthew Ellises and make Report to the Town what they Judg Mr. Ellis should have allowed him for moving Som Large Rocks in the Country Road nearby his house in sd. Town and Report be made at the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting was adjourned to seven o'clock of that evening at the house of John Bradshaw. We look in vain for the committee's report, and greatly fear the pious deacons on the committee allowed their distate for their churchman's non-conformity to warp their judgment in the large rocks matter. They might at least have reported. We have been unable to find trace of Ellis at the Registry of Deeds, and thus to fix his location, nor do we know how long he lived in Me
Mathew Ellis (search for this): chapter 18
vince Your Petitioner therefore submits his Case to this Honorable Society, and humbly prays such relief to himself and therein to the Members of the Church of England in general as this Society shall think proper And as in Duty bound shall Pray. We quote also the following from the Massachusetts Archives:— From Province Laws, p. 210, Chap. 194 (first Session). A petition of Richard Sprague, late constable of Medford in county of Middlesex. Showing that in the year 1733 Mathew Ellis of that Town was assessed Forty shillings as a part of a Tax for the support of the Minister there which the said Ellis Refusing to pay, the Memorialist, Agreeably to his Warrant, Committed him to his Majesty's Goal in said County; whereupon the said Ellis brought his Action of assault Against the Memorialist, charging his damage at three hundred pounds Sterling; in which Action he was Cast in the Infr and Superiour Court; Upon which he Claimed his Appeal to his Majesty in Council, which
Benjamin P. Hollis (search for this): chapter 18
none dissenting from their views, and early became dominant in New England. How fared it with the Baptists, the Quakers, or those who held to the liturgical worship of the Church of England? In the colony's history what they endured is unpleasant to read. In Medford's history little is written or known. Mr. Brooks made no specific local mention thereof, but Mr. Usher alludes to one case of clash between a Medford churchman and an officer of the law. His story is quoted quite fully by Mr. Hollis, the chronicler of Grace Church (Register, Vol. V, p. 25). Of this case we have never seen any other account in American print, and are left in doubt as to its final outcome. The Medford records (Vol. 2, p. 314, 315, 316) contain a list of one hundred and twelve names, rated (i.e., assessed) the sum of One hundred Pounds being ye Ministers Rate for ye year 1732. This list was committed to the constable the third of July for collection and payment by him to the treasurer by the fifteen
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