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CASE47530: Horary consultation concerning Thomas Chapman (PERSON19250) and Goody Chapman (PERSON28845)

Question asked by Thomas Chapman (PERSON19250) and Goody Chapman (PERSON28845) on 26 September 1618 at 08:30

RN Thomas Chapmā of Newp. 30 y septēb. 26 h {sic} hor. 8. 30 p m {sic} 1618. |his wife as ill as he in her hed every day alike.|

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 230, f. 36v (upper left part of page)

Thomas Chapman (PERSON19250)Goody Chapman (PERSON28845)

Medical >Illness (general) (Illness)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE18564: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Ruly (PERSON15516) and Goodwife Agnes Blea (PERSON9791)

Question asked by Mrs Ruly (PERSON15516) and Goodwife Agnes Blea (PERSON9791) on 24 January 1603 at 08:20

RN Mres Rulye \45 y/ of our towne sicke & Goody Blea of our towne for her hed & megryme Ianuar. 24. ☾ hor. 8. 20 ant m. 1603.

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 221, f. 288r (bottom left part of page)

Mrs Ruly (PERSON15516)Goodwife Agnes Blea (PERSON9791)

Medical >Illness (general) (Sickness)

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

Medical >Illnesses (named) (Migraine)

Practitioner: Dr Simon Forman (PERSON2824)Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Recipe Judgment  Astrological Chart

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CASE19473: Horary consultation concerning William Cunningham (PERSON11121) and Cicely Fisher (PERSON11774)

Question asked by William Cunningham (PERSON11121) and Cicely Fisher (PERSON11774) on 27 June 1601 at 06:00

RN Goodma Conyngha of Newp 52 y. Iune 27 die ♄ hor 6. ant m. 160i /Cicely fishr 24 y of Newport her hed & eyes.\

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 404, f. 126v (bottom left, and bottom right parts of page)

William Cunningham (PERSON11121)Cicely Fisher (PERSON11774)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE10130: Horary consultation concerning Isabel Ayres (PERSON11438) and Joan Ayres (PERSON11439)

Question asked by Isabel Ayres (PERSON11438) and Joan Ayres (PERSON11439) on 5 March 1600 at 12:00

RN Isbell Eares of Betchampton 34 y. sick this fortnight March. 5 die ☿ h 12. 1600

Ione Eares 13|4| y. her daughtr cōplayneth of hir headach

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 202, f. 6r (upper left part of page)

Isabel Ayres (PERSON11438)Joan Ayres (PERSON11439)

Medical >Illness (general) (Sickness)

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

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Recipe Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE18796: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Margaret Dean [Simons] (PERSON11233) and Anne Snoxill (PERSON15990)

Question asked by Mrs Margaret Dean [Simons] (PERSON11233) and Anne Snoxill (PERSON15990) on 17 January 1601 at 11:07

RN An Margaret Deane \or Symons/ of Wicken 30 y. Ian. 17 die ♄ hor. 11. {illeg}|7|5 {sic}. ant m. 1601.

An Snoxill \for her head & stitche/. 54. y. at the same tyme.

Alc Marg Deane

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 404, f. 9v (bottom right part of page)

Mrs Margaret Dean [Simons] (PERSON11233)Anne Snoxill (PERSON15990)

Medical  (Not specified in question)

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

Medical >Symptoms (specified)>Gripings, gnawings and stitches (Stitch)

Sex, family and generation (Pregnancy)

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

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CASE19916: Horary consultation concerning Agnes Preston (PERSON15051) and Anne Buckingham (PERSON10130)

Question asked by Agnes Preston (PERSON15051) and Anne Buckingham (PERSON10130) on 10 September 1601 at 11:00

RN Agnys Presten of Wes{illeg}|to|nyng Woodden in bedfordsheere vnmaried. 28 y. harte.

An Buckingha of the same place 22. Septeb. 10. ♃ hor 11. ant m. 1601 |head| /chest.\

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 404, f. 202v (upper left part of page)

Agnes Preston (PERSON15051)Anne Buckingham (PERSON10130)

Medical >Parts of the body >Torso (HeartChest)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE30509: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Martha Smith (PERSON15928) and Mr Ralph Smith (PERSON15860)

Question asked by Mrs Martha Smith (PERSON15928) and Mr Ralph Smith (PERSON15860) on 21 January 1607 at 15:00 or at 14:40

RN mres Smith wentioned {sic} her hed ach & her husb. Ian. 3 21 ☿ h. 3 \2 40./ p m 1607 /shee & her husb. came to make mery wth me & brought the meate.\

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 193, f. 58v (upper right part of page)

Mrs Martha Smith (PERSON15928)Mr Ralph Smith (PERSON15860)

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

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

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Judgment  Astrological Chart

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CASE10284: Horary consultation concerning Old Mrs Joan Edmonds (PERSON11483)

Question asked by the patient on 8 April 1600 at 15:00

RN Mres Edmunds of Shenly Apr 8 die ♂ h. 3. p m. 1600. head.

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 202, f. 32v (upper left part of page)

Old Mrs Joan Edmonds (PERSON11483)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE10444: Horary consultation concerning Henry [Harry] Wallis (PERSON16774)

Question asked by the patient on 26 April 1600 at 16:00

RN Harry Wallys of Clyften Ap 26 die ♄. ho. 4. p m. 1600

head evill.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 202, f. 53r (upper left part of page)

Henry [Harry] Wallis (PERSON16774)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  Payment

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CASE12862: Horary consultation concerning Mr Francis Emerson (PERSON11571)

Question asked by the patient on 28 November 1599 at 12:00

RN Mr Frauncis Emmerson 33. for his head & the windines therof. november. 28. die ☿ h. 12. 1599.

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 228, f. 231v (upper right part of page)

Mr Francis Emerson (PERSON11571)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentOutcome(s)Astrological Chart

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CASE12873: Horary consultation concerning Mrs Elizabeth Davers (PERSON11171)

Question asked by the patient on 3 December 1599 at 13:00

RN Decēber 3. die ☾. h. 1. p m. 1599

Elisabeth Davers 17 y. eldest daughtr laborat capite

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 228, f. 233v (bottom left, and bottom right parts of page)

Mrs Elizabeth Davers (PERSON11171)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Judgment  Astrological Chart

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CASE14049: Horary consultation concerning Mark Travell (PERSON16533)

Question asked by the patient on 20 September 1603 at 08:25

RN Marke Travell of Hanslop sept 20 ♂ hor 8. 25. ant m. 1603 capite

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 197, f. 84v (upper right part of page)

Mark Travell (PERSON16533)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE14206: Horary consultation concerning Mr George Anslowe (PERSON9173)

Question asked by the patient on 24 November 1603 at 12:15

RN Mr George Anslowe of Crowly 37 y novemb. 24 ♃ hor 12. 15 p m 1603.

capite.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 197, f. 109r (upper right part of page)

Mr George Anslowe (PERSON9173)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE15654: Horary consultation concerning Goody Alice Emerson (PERSON11584)

Question asked by the patient on 29 September 1603 at 12:00

RN Alce Emmerton of Whaddon sept 29. ♃ hor 12. 1603. capite

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 207, f. 141r (upper left part of page)

Goody Alice Emerson (PERSON11584)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE16437: Horary consultation concerning Joan Scot (PERSON15662)

Question asked by the patient on 12 November 1604 at 11:30

RN Ione Scot of Preston 55 y novemb 12 ☾ hor 11. 30 p|a|nt m 1604.

head.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 207, f. 223r (bottom right part of page)

Joan Scot (PERSON15662)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE17622: Horary consultation concerning Thomas Clark (PERSON10561)

Question asked by the patient on 31 July 1602 at 12:20

RN Thomas Clarke of Meadford 65 y Iuly 31. h {sic} hor. 12. 20 p m. 1602.

cōplayneth of his head.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 221, f. 158r (upper left part of page)

Thomas Clark (PERSON10561)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment 

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CASE17733: Horary consultation concerning Agnes Infild (PERSON13106)

Question asked by the patient on 16 August 1602 at 10:50

RN Agnys Infilde of Bonyst: 16 y. ☾ hor. 10. 50. ant m. 1602.1

[Astrological Chart]

Notes:

1 ‘head’ in chart

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 221, f. 176v (upper left part of page)

Agnes Infild (PERSON13106)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE33259: Horary consultation concerning Rose Woodstock (PERSON26151)

Question asked by the patient on 7 April 1608 at 12:45

GJ Rose Woodstock of St Eedes 45 y. Apr: 7 ♃ ho. 12. 45 p. m 1608 RN |a widow 3 yeres/| GJ

Complaines of her head.

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 229, f. 95v (bottom left part of page)

Rose Woodstock (PERSON26151)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  PaymentAstrological Chart

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CASE47007: Horary consultation concerning Elizabeth Hall [Purrier] (PERSON12490)

Question asked by the patient on 4 July 1618 at 08:15

RN Elis Hall of Newp. 18. y Iuly 4. h {sic} hor. 8. 15 p|a|nt m. 1618 a filthy mudgold water. every day for a weeke cōpl of her head.

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 201, f. 167r (bottom right part of page)

Elizabeth Hall [Purrier] (PERSON12490)

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

Practitioner: Mr Richard Napier [Sandy] (PERSON5218) Treatment Judgment  Outcome(s)

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CASE50013: Horary consultation concerning Mary Cunningham (PERSON29595)

Question asked by the patient on 4 December 1619 at 09:20

RN Mary Coninghā of Newport 35 y. Decēb. 4. h {sic} hor 9. 20 ant m 1619 cōpl of her head

[Astrological Chart]

Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 213, f. 70v (upper right part of page)

Mary Cunningham (PERSON29595)

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

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

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?f11-question-asked=Medical%3A%3AParts%20of%20the%20body%3A%3AHead%20and%20neck%3A%3AHead;f12-querent-identified=Yes;f9-judgment=Yes, accessed 3 March 2025.

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