Archdeaconry Act Book (ERO D/ACA16)

25.10.1587 (Wednesday 25 October 1587)

document 1101591

office of the judge against the churchwardens of Earls Colne they were cited to specify a bill namely who it was that mr Adams did suffer to say service not licenced and with whom his wife did accuse him of incontinent living Rich Parker late warden appeared and stated that they did name Parnel Sparrowe mr Adams late maidservant to be the woman whom they presented the said mr Adams was upon his wife's accusation suspected therefore the wardens were dismissed