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CASE70277: Horary consultation concerning Anne Bignell (PERSON44149)

Question asked by the patient on 19 March 1630 at 11:00

Anne Bignell of Eaton 19. y. mart. 19. ♀. h. 11. ant m. 1630

A riseinge vp vnto her throate, is in Labour, her rekoninge out a monthe Since, is strangly handled in her heade, vomiteth Bloude, swoundeth

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 183 (bottom right part of page)

Anne Bignell (PERSON44149)

Medical >Parts of the body>Head and neck (Throat and mouthHead)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Nausea and vomiting (RisingVomiting blood)

Medical >Women’s matters (Childbirth complications)

Medical >Witchcraft and devil (Strange affliction)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Dizzy and/or faint (Swooning)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Astrological Chart

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CASE76388: Horary consultation concerning Elizabeth Harvey (PERSON51117)

Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON41756) on 1 February 1633 at 11:00

TG Elisabeth Harby of Neoport. 9 yeares of age Februar. 1. h. 11. mat. laborat tussi cum tabe et difficili respiratione

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 214, p. 291 (upper left part of page)

Anonymous (PERSON41756)Elizabeth Harvey (PERSON51117)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Respiratory problems (CoughRespiratory phlegm)

Practitioner: Mr Theodoricus Gravius (PERSON38835)Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997) Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment Outcome(s)Astrological Chart

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CASE76224: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Joan Duncombe (PERSON48178)

Question asked by the patient on 31 December 1632 at 09:30 or at 09:40

RN Mres Ioane Duncōbe of Turveston. 35 y Decēb 31. ☾ h. 9. 30 ant m 1632. \had thē not sinc Miklemas legs thighs swelled & her belly very hard tormented wth wynd/

[Astrological Chart]

Mres Ioane Duncōbe 35 y Decēb 31. ☾ h 9. 40 ant m 1632.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 214, p. 239 (p. 239 upper right, p. 239 bottom left, and p. 240 upper left)

Mrs Joan Duncombe (PERSON48178)

Medical >Women’s matters>Menstrual problems (No courses)

Medical >Parts of the body>Limbs and joints (LegsThighs)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Bloating and swelling (Swelling)

Medical >Parts of the body>Torso (Belly)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Wind (Wind)

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218)Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment Outcome(s)Astrological Chart

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CASE78779: Nativity for Mrs Frances Andrews (PERSON42771)

Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON42063) on 31 January 1634 between 10:00 and 11:00

Mrs. Francis Andrewe borne Febr. 19. ☉. H. 7. p m. 163|2|6

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 412, f. 79v (upper right part of page)

Anonymous (PERSON42063)Mrs Frances Andrews (PERSON42771)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Astrological Chart

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CASE68420: Horary consultation concerning Agnes Walcot (PERSON60949)

Question asked by the patient on 11 May 1629 at 09:30

Agnis Wallcott of Bicester 40. y. May. 11. ☾. h. 9. 2|3|0. ant. m. 16291

[Astrological Chart]

Notes:

1 ‘pained in ye head, & leggs swolne’ in chart

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 190v (upper left part of page)

Agnes Walcot (PERSON60949)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Pain and pricking (Pain)

Medical >Parts of the body>Head and neck (Head)

Medical >Parts of the body>Limbs and joints (Legs)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Bloating and swelling (Swelling)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Astrological Chart

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CASE70190: Horary consultation concerning Denise Garret (PERSON49651)

Question asked by the patient on 10 March 1630 at 08:00

RN Denys Garret of Th{orpe} 22 y march. 10 ☿ h. 8 {ant} m 1630

[Astrological Chart]

Dennis Garret of Thorpe

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 148 (upper right, and bottom left parts of page)

Denise Garret (PERSON49651)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Medical >Diseases of the mind (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218)Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment Astrological Chart

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CASE78483: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Mary Fisher (PERSON49023)

Question asked by the patient on 20 October 1633 at 11:45

Mrs Mary Orpe Fisher. Sister to Mr. Iobson. 31. y. Octob. 20. ☉. h. 11. 45. ant. m. 16331

[Astrological Chart]

Notes:

1 ‘Cataract feared’ in chart

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 412, f. 11v (bottom left, and bottom right parts of page)

Mrs Mary Fisher (PERSON49023)

Medical >Illnesses (named) (Cataract)

Medical  (Medical counsel)

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218)Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment Astrological Chart

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CASE68207: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Bromhall (PERSON44921)

Question asked by the patient on 17 April 1629 at 11:30

Mrs. Bromhall of Stephenton 78. y. Ap. 17. ♀ h. 11. 30. ante mer. 1629

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 143v (upper left part of page)

Mrs Bromhall (PERSON44921)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment

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CASE68208: Horary consultation concerning Catherine Basse (PERSON43711)

Question asked by the patient on 17 April 1629 at 11:30

Katharine Basse of Stephenton 13. y. Apr. 17. ♀ h. 11. 30. ant m. 1629

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 143v (upper left part of page)

Catherine Basse (PERSON43711)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE68221: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Constance Sherley (PERSON58641)

Question asked by the patient on 18 April 1629 at 10:00

Mrs. Constans Sherly of Hans 30. y. Apr. 18. ♄ h. 10. ant m. 1629

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 146r (upper left part of page)

Mrs Constance Sherley (PERSON58641)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE68262: Horary consultation concerning Phoebe Pearce (PERSON56425)

Question asked by the patient on 24 April 1629 at 11:25

Phebe Peirce of wingraue 42. y. Apr. 24. ♀. h. 11. 3 25. a. m. 16291

[Astrological Chart]

Notes:

1 ‘pained in ye head’ in chart

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 156v (upper left part of page)

Phoebe Pearce (PERSON56425)

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Pain and pricking (Pain)

Medical >Parts of the body>Head and neck (Head)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Astrological Chart

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CASE68365: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Margaret Pen (PERSON56531)

Question asked by the patient on 4 May 1629 at 11:35

Marg. Pen of Olde Stratforde 28. y. May. 4. ☾. h. 11. 35. ant. m. 1629

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 178r (bottom left part of page)

Mrs Margaret Pen (PERSON56531)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE68421: Horary consultation concerning Alice Gascoyne (PERSON49678)

Question asked by the patient on 11 May 1629 at 10:30

Alce Gascoyne of Burkett 32. y May. 11. ☾. h. 10. 30. ant. m. 1629

[Partial Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 190v (upper right part of page)

Alice Gascoyne (PERSON49678)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Astrological Chart

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CASE69961: Horary consultation concerning Alice Phosbery (PERSON56695)

Question asked by the patient on 18 January 1630 at 11:00

Alce Phosberye of Hardingston 33. y. Ian. 18. ☾ h. 11. ant. mer. 162|3|0.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 63 (bottom right part of page)

Alice Phosbery (PERSON56695)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Previous consultation(s)

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CASE70082: Horary consultation concerning Widow Lane (PERSON53331)

Question asked by the patient on 23 February 1630 at 08:50

The widowe Lane of th{is} Towne Feb. 23. h. 8. 50. ant. m 163{0}

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 114 (middle right part of page)

Widow Lane (PERSON53331)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE70165: Horary consultation concerning Susan Hatton (PERSON51174)

Question asked by the patient on 8 March 1630 at 10:20

Susan Hatton of Great Brickhill 46. y. Mart. 8. ☾. h. 10. 20. a. m. 1630

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 141 (middle left part of page)

Susan Hatton (PERSON51174)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment

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CASE70166: Horary consultation concerning Elizabeth Hatton (PERSON51171)

Question asked by the patient on 8 March 1630 at 10:30

Elizabeth Hatton of Gr. Brickhill 16. y. Mart. 8. ☾. h. 10. 30. a. m 1630

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 141 (bottom left part of page)

Elizabeth Hatton (PERSON51171)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE70192: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Anne Hanslop (PERSON50781)

Question asked by Mrs Anne Hanslop (PERSON50782) on 10 March 1630 at 09:00

Mrs. Anne Hanslop of Thorpe 6. y. March. 10. ☿. h. 9. a. m. 1630

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 149 (upper right part of page)

Mrs Anne Hanslop (PERSON50782)Mrs Anne Hanslop (PERSON50781)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE70205: Horary consultation concerning Goodwife Berridge (PERSON44027)

Question asked by the patient on 11 March 1630 at 08:30

Goodwife Berridge of this Towne Ma{illeg}|rc|h. 11. ♃. h. 8. 30. a. m. 1630

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 153 (middle left part of page)

Goodwife Berridge (PERSON44027)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment

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CASE70207: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Savage (PERSON58306)

Question asked by the patient on 11 March 1630 at 09:00

Mrs. Sauage of Tyddington in warwick sh. 60. y. Mar. 11. ♃. h. 9. ant m. 1630.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 194, p. 153 (upper right part of page)

Mrs Savage (PERSON58306)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

Practitioner: Mr Ralph Ruddle (PERSON57997)  Treatment Judgment

Cite this as: Lauren Kassell, Michael Hawkins, Robert Ralley, John Young, Joanne Edge, Janet Yvonne Martin-Portugues, and Natalie Kaoukji (eds.), The casebooks of Simon Forman and Richard Napier, 1596–1634: a digital edition, https://casebooks.lib.cam.ac.uk/search?f1-document-type=Case%3A%3AEntry;f3-patient-sex=Female;f4-practitioner-is-astrologer=Yes;f5-astrologer=Other;f6-practitioner=Other%3A%3AMr%20Ralph%20Ruddle%20%28PERSON57997%29;f7-question-asked=Medical;f8-time-of-day=AM, accessed 15 June 2024.

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