from a lookup. from early court records...1697-1710; I did find a Edward Pritchett.....his daughter, Joane, drowned in Ridley Creek, upon the 2nd day 3mo 1689...her death was found to be an accident. In 1699 Edward Pritchett was ordered to present himself and answer the charge of quarrelling and fighting. He seemed to have numerous problems with the court and in 1699 was called to court for 'abusing the present Grand Jury in calling us all liars and said he would prove it" He was ordered to court to answer same. He did not appear at the next court and his wife stated that he was not 'well' enough to appear....his case was continued. In 1700 he and Peter Cocke, (who the original case of quarreling and fighting included) agreed to come to terms on their differences, but old Edward STILL had to answer the charge of calling the Court, liars.....the court of 1700 put him on trial, as he refused to pay court costs. Fined . Then in 1702 he was fined 20 shillings for open contempt of court and spitting in the face of Walter Faucitt in open Court. (damages granted for 17 lb 8 shillings and 7 pence.... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/358 - Release Date: 6/7/2006