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Deeds 701

uitclaim, 1512, September 8. 4 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 28 x 36 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by Richard Fitzlowes, William Waldegrave, Robert Drury, Robert Lovell, Roger Wentworth, Robert Cotton, Robert Payton, William Clopton, John Grene, Richard Wentworth, Giles Alyngton, knights; John Broughton, John fitzlowes, Thomas Tyrell, George Waldegrave, Geoffrey Gale, Thomas Brewse, Thomas Tey, William Pirton, esquires; John Josselyn, William Aylluff, Humphrey Wyngfeld, and John Danyell, gentlemen, to John Aspelond and William Okeley, gentlemen, of their right in the manors of Wevenho, Battellyswyk, Cokeyns Moose, and Little Oakley all in the county of Essex, which they, together with Thomas Tyrell, Henry Tey, Robert Tyrell, knights, William Fyndern, Robert Rochester, esquires; and Walter Wyngfeld, gentlman, now deceased, had of the gift of John de Veer, earl of Oxford, Great Chamberlain and Admiral of England, viscount Bulbeck, and lord de Seals. Signed: Richard Fyzlewys, William Waldegrave, Robert Drury, Roger Wentworthe, Wyllyam clopton, Robert Cotton, Robert Lovell, Robert Peyton, Richard Wentworth, John Grene, John Brougnton, John Fetzlowys, George Waldegrave, thomas Tyrell, Geoffrey Gate, Thomas Breme, Thomas Tey, Wyllyam Perton, John Josselyn, Humfrey Wyngfeld, William Ayloff, John Danyell. With 23 seals (1 missing) of red wax, pendant on tags; with seals corresponding to signatures. (1) (1 cm.) bearing a device: a leaping fish?; (2) (1 cm.) square, bearing a device: bird with outstretched wings; (3) (1.2 cm.) effaced; (4) (1 cm.) square, effaced; (5) (1.4 cm.) bearing a device: a tree?; (6) (1.6 cm.) octagonal, bearing a device: an eagle's head; (7) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device: a squirrel holding a nut; (8) (0.4cm.) octagonal, bearing a device; (9) missing = seal of Robert Lovell; (10) (1.4 cm.) oval, bearing a device; (11) (1.1 cm.) diamond, bearing a device; (12) (1.4 cm.) octagonal, bearing arms; (13 (1.1 cm.) square, bearing arms; (14) (1.4 cm.) octagonal, bearing arms; (15) (1.6 cm.) bearing arms; (16) (1.1 cm.) hexangonal, bearing an initial E = seal of Giles Alyngton; (17) (1.7 cm.) octagonal, bearing a device: a cross; (18) (1.6 cm.) diamon, bearing a device: lamb of God; (19) (1.1 cm.) octagonal, bearing a device: creature's head, with a legend - illegible; (20) (1.8 cm.) intaglio, bearing head of a man in profile wearing a helmet with a brush and visor; (21) (1.4 cm.) hexagonal, bearing a device; (22) (1.6 cm.) diamond, bearing a device: a saint with a pig, flanked by the initials WA; (23) (1.1 cm.) octagonal, bearing a device.

NAMES: I. Oxford, John de Vere, Earl of, 1443- 1513. II. FitzLowes, Richard, Sir. III. Waldegrave, William, Sir. IV. Drury, Robert, Sir. V. Lovell, Robert, Sir. VI. Wentworth, Roger, Sir. VII. Cotton, Roger, Sir. VIII. Payton, Robert, Sir. IX. Clopton, William, Sir. X. Grene, John. XI. Wentworth, Richard, sir. XII. Alington, Giles, Sir. XIII. Broughton, John. XIV. FitzLowes, John. XV. Tyrell, Thomas. XVI. Waldegrave, George. XVII. Gate, Geoffrey. XVIII. Brewse, Thomas. XIX. Tey, Thomas. XX. Pirton, William. Josselyn, John. Ayloff, William. Wingfield, Humfrey. Daniel, John. Aspelond, John. Oakley, William. Tey, Henry. Tyrell, Robert. Fyndern, William. Rochester, Robert. Wingfield, Walter.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Wivenhoe. 3. Deeds-- England--Little Oakley. 4. Deeds--England --Battellyswyk. 5. Deeds--England-- Cokeyns Moose. 6. Essex (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Wivenhoe (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Little Oakley (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Battellyswyk(England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 10. Cokeyns Moose(England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHC2896

Deeds 702

Lease, 1636, May 31. 12 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 61.5 x 73.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Lease by John Cary of the city of London, esquire, to George Farewell of Hill Byshopps (Somers.) for 1,800 and a term of 99 years a moiety of the manor of Mynster in the Isle of Thanett (Kent), late parcel of the possessions of the monastery of St. Augustine's near the walls of Canterbury, and of a moiety of divers other lands, etc., granted by his majesty James I by letters patent dated 24 December, 9 James I, to Sir Philip Cary, knight, John Williams of London, esquire, and William Pitt, then of Westminster (Midd.) and now Sir William Pitt, knight; then to hold to the payment of debts incurred for Sir Henry Cary, knight and lord viscount Falkland. Signed: George Farewell. Witnesses (endorsed): John Farewell, John Wilson, Simon Courts. Indenture, with 1 seal (2 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Cary, John. II. Cary, Philip, Sir. III. Falkland, Henry Cary, Viscount, d. 1633. IV. Farewell, George. V. Farewell, John. VI. Williams, John. VII. Pitt, William, Sir. VIII. Wilson, John, 1595- 1674. IX. Courts, Simon.

SUBJECTS: 1. St. Augustine's Abbey (Canterbury, England) 2. Deeds--England-- Kent. 3. Deeds--England--Minster-in- Thanet. 4. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Minster-in-Thanet (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Bishops Hull (England) 7. Westminster (London, England) 8. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC3088

Deeds 703

Bargain and sale, 1645, February 11. 20 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 46 x 74 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Leonard Osborne of Great Yarmouth (Norf.), gentleman, and Rachel his wife, to Robert Harmer of Great Yarmouth, baker, and Anne his wife, for 200 in hand and for 300 to be paid in installments on the first of January 1646 and 1647 of those messuages, etc., lying in Great Yarmouth, between a common row or lane to the north; other lands granted in these presents to the south; abutting on the "denne" to the east; and upon the ground late of Andrew Raw and now of John Wade and that of Gilbert Crane, now of John Hareward, to the west; also a garden to the south of the aforesaid messuage, abutting on the lands sometime of Edmund Ladds, now of John Harward, towards the west; with reversion expected on the death of Margaret the wife of Isaac Whewell, late of Great Yarmouth, sail sower, one of the daughters of George Hardware, late of Great Yarmouth, merchant, deceased; with other tenements, excepting the garden that Leonard late purchased of one Thomas Hardwar, merchant, deceased, and Susan his wife, by an indenture dated 4 January 16 Charles I and deed dated the 6th which garden was granted to them by Benjamin Cooper, burgess and alderman of Great Yarmouth, on 15 February 1624. Signed: Robert Harmer, A.H. Witnesses (endorsed): Timothey Caryan, Richard Fischer. Indenture, with 2 seals (1.6 cm./1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on tags, bearing devices - effaced.

NAMES: I. Osborne, Leonard. II. Osborne, Rachel. III. Harmer, Robert. IV. Raw, Andrew. V. Wade, John. VI. Crane, Gilbert. VII. Harward, John. VIII. Harward, George. IX. Harward, Margaret. X. Harward, Thomas. XI. Harward, Susan. XII. Ladds, Edmund. XIII. Whewell, Isaac. XIV. Whewell, Margaret. XV. Cooper, Benjamin.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Norfolk. 2. Deeds--England--Great Yarmouth. 3. Norfolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Great Yarmouth (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC3123

Deeds 704

Letters Patent, 1641, October 19. 14 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 43.5 x 44.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Letters patent by the Right Honorable Mildmay, earl of Westmorland, William Manly of Aylesford (Kent), gentleman, and Richard Hatch of Yalding (Kent), yeoman, reciting that whereas by an indenture dated 2 February, 17 James I, made between Robert Kenward and Julian Kenward, then of the parish of Yalding, widow, Robert in consideration of 100 paid to him by Julian granted her an annuity of 5 arising out of 3 pieces of land containing 20 acres in Yalding and called "Great Dorny Mead," "Little Dorny Mead," and "Bush Mead," bounded by the lands of Richard Hatch to the north, the river to the south and west, and the lands of Edward, lord Aburgaveny, called the Court Lodge to the east; in which indenture there was a proviso containing to the effect that if the said Robert Kenward, his heirs, executors, or assigns, should pay to the said Julian or her heirs on 3 February 1626 the sum of 100 with arrears, then the annuity of 5 should cease and that present grant thereof should be void; and whereas the said Julian by a codicill dated 28 February 1619 annexed unto here last will and testament did devise that after her death the said annuity should be to the use and benefit of the poor of Yalding, along with other moneys; to the better effecting whereof she did bequeath unto the said earl by the name of Mildmay Fane, esquire, son and heir apparent to Sir Francis Fane, knight, William Manly, and Richard Hatch, and to Sir George Fane, knight, Thomas Whetenhall, esquire, Edward Maplsden, gentleman, Thomas Ayerst, gentleman, and Thomas Sommer, all since deceased, the annuity of 5 to be by them distributed amongst the poor; and did further will that the 100 that should redeem the annuity should speedily be spent on the purchase of lands, the profits arising therefrom to be to the use and benefit of the poor; and whereas Robert Kenward, son and heir apparent of the aforesaid Robert Kenward, did by indenture dated 2 July, 11 Charles I 1635 demise the said parcells of land to one Marmaduke Wyvell, gentleman, for the term of 500 years; and the said Marmaduke by indenture dated 17 June, 16 Charles I 1640 granted the residue of the said term to Sir Roger Twysden, knight and baronet, of East Peckham (Kent) in consideration of a certain sum; but Robert Kenward by indenture dated 18 June of the same year granted to Thomas Twysden, esquire, and William Howell, alias, Lucke, gentleman, in trust for Sir Roger Twysden, the reversion of the sum; meanwhile the said 100 was not paid. Therefore, the aforenamed earl of Westmorland, Manly, and Hatch now in consideration of the sum of 100 with arrears paid by Sir Roger Twysden for the redemption of the said annuity, to be bestowed by them for such intent and purpose as by the said codicill is diverted, have quitclaimed unto Sir Roger Twysden, Thomas Twysden, and Edward Howell, alias Lucke, right title unto the premises described above. On dorse: a note to the effect that the 100 with arrears is intentioned by William Manly and Richard Hatch, with the consent of the churchwarden, overseers of the poor, and other inhabitants of Yalding, for the purchase of an house and certain lands of Thomas Furner of Westmallinge, lands lying in the parish of Yalding. Signed: Westmorland, Will. Manley, Richard Hatch. Signed (endorsement): Henry Dixon, Francis Twysden, Will. Sarby, Edward Darell, John Field, Hamnet Warde, Richardd Reade, John Marten and William Bromfiled his mark, overseers for the poor of the parish of Yalding. Witnesses (endorsed): G. Fane, Thomas Carrey, James Dalton, the mark of Thomas Moyse. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (2.1 cm.) bearing arms; (2) (1.3 cm.) bearing a device: a heart; (3) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device: a stags head.

NAMES: I. Westmorland, Mildmay Fane, Earl of, 1601-1666. II. Westmorland, Francis Fane, Earl of, d. 1628. III. Abergavenney, Edward Neville, lord. IV. Manly, William. V. Hatch, Richard. VI. Kenward, Robert. VII. Kenward, Julian. VIII. Whetenhall, Thomas. IX. Maplsden, Edward. X. Ayerst, Thomas. XI. Sommer, Thomas. XII. Wyvell, Marmaduke. XIII. Twysden, Roger, Sir, 1597-1672. XIV. Howell, William. XV. Lucke, William. XVI. Twysden, Thomas. XVII. Furner, Thomas. XVIII. Dixon, Henry. XIX. Twysden, Francis. XX. Sarby, William. Darell, Edward. Field, John. Warde, Hamnet. Reade, Richard. Marten, John. Bromfield, William. Carrey, Thomas. Dalton, James. Moyse, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Yalding. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Yalding (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Aylesford (England) 6. West Malling (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC3225

Deeds 705

Letters patent, 1660, July 10-16. 12 Charles II. 2 items : parchment ; 27 x 38 cm.; 50 x 67 cm.

SUMMARY: (1) Letters patent under the signature and seal of Sir Heneage Finch, earl of Winchelsea, viscount Maidstone, baron FitzHerbert of Eastwell, lord of the royal manor of Wye, and Lord Lieutenant of the county of Kent, appointing Sir Roger Twisden, knight and baronet, of East Peckham to be Deputy Lieutenant of the county of Kent in accordance with a commission under the Great Seal dated 10 July 1661 constituting the earl of Winchester Lord Lieutenant.

SUMMARY: (2) A copy of the commission attached. Signed: "This is a true transcript from ye original. Teste Winchelsea." Signed: Winchelsea. Witnesses (singed): Lerpin Rigen, "Willis. With 1 seal (6 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, and enclosed in a metal skippet; bearing arms surmounted by a crown, supported by a griffin and a unicorn; with the legend: NEC ELATA : NEC : DEIECTA.

NAMES: I. Winchilsea, Heneage Finch, Earl of, d. 1689. II. Twysden, Roger, Sir, 1597-1672.

SUBJECTS: 1. Kent (England)--Lord Lieutenant (Sir Heneage Finch)--1660-1687. 2. Kent (England)--Lord Lieutenant, Deputy (Sir Roger Twysden) 3. Deeds--England-- Kent. 4. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Wye (Kent, England) 6. Peckham, East (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC6705

Deeds 706

Assignment, 1684, May 21. 36 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 53 x 70 cm.

SUMMARY: Assignment by Frances Barker of Southwold (Suff.), widow, at the request of John Wickens of Southwold, gentleman, and Margaret his wife, to Edmund Ludbrooke of Walpole (Suff.), yeoman, and John Hugman of Halsworth (Suff.), gentleman, for the sum of 40 of a messuage, etc., in Southwold between the house and lands late of Edward Hose, deceased, and sometime of John Barett to the north and west, and the land sometime of Richard Welton to the east, now in the occupation of the said John Wickens, with all the estate of Frances Barker therein; the said John Wickens having mortgaged the premises by indenture dated 19 August 1678 to William Nunn for a term of 500 years from 19 August 1680, from whose executor, Oliver Deane of Reydon, the said Frances Barker acquired his estate therein, and the mortgage having failed to fulfill the condition, her estate became absolute. Signed: Frances Barker, John Wickens. Witnesses (endorsed): Tristram Webb, Jonah Nelson, Charles Chapman. With 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.4 cm.) bearing a device: a skeleton with a pitchfork and hourglass; (2) (1.6 cm.) bearing arms; (3) (1.6 cm.) bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Barker, Frances. II. Wickens, John. III. Wickens, Margaret. IV. Ludbrooke, Edmund. V. Hugman, John. VI. Hose, Edward. VII. Barett, John. VIII. Welton, Richard. IX. Chapman, Charles. X. Nunn, William. XI. Deane, Oliver. XII. Webb, Tristram. XIII. Nelson, Jonah.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 2. Deeds--England--Southwold. 3. Suffolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Southwold (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Reydon (England) 6. Walpole (England) 7. Halesworth (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC6832

Deeds 707

Release, 1602, November 22. 45 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 37 x 63.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Release by Sir Edward Seymour, knight, baron Beauchampe, and earl of Hertford, of several recoveries and a fine had by Gilbert Prynne and Thomas Lanford against the said earl in Trinity term, 44 Elizabeth I, concerning the manors of Castell Cary, Aluresforth, Ilmister, Shepton Beauchampe, Camell, and Downehed, Puryton and Downe End, Ile Abbatis, Pulton, Weere, Norton Beauchampe, and Godney; the parks of Castell Cary and Pylton, and all that capital messuage called Westbarne Grange or Westbarne Farme lying in the parish of Frary, and also Hicke Parke and Sheppeardesdrove in the said parish in Somerset; the manors of Shalborne, Westcomte, and all those tenements, etc., sometime purchased of Geoffrey Dormen, esq., and Alexander Tuff, esq., with the advowson of the church of Shalborne Westcomte, late purchased of Thomas Castell; the manors of Stapleford, Wexcombe, Collingborne Burmupton alias Collingburne Valence, and Collingborne Kingston, purchased of John Dorrington, and also those lands called Brimstade Parke in the parish of Burbage (Wilts.); the manor of Shalborne Eastcombe (Berks.); the manor of Elvetham (Hants.); the capital messuage farm of Chesbury (Wilts.) , and all those water mills called Castell Mills, and the tucking mill in Trowbridge purchased in fee simple of Edward Reade, esq., lying in Wiltshire; all those 5 premises late of the Abbey of the Blessed Lady of Letley (Hants.), the capital mansion house and farm of Letley, which he purchased of the Right Honorable William, then and now lord marquis of Winchester, and Thomas, then and now lord Burghleigh, and Sir Thomas Dennys, knight, and those lands called "the manor farme" or Curtilluge of Littleton (Midd.), sometime the inheritance of John Bertram, with land purchased from Richard Hawk and Roger Singer in Littleton, Shepton, Sombery, Laleham, and Ayshforde in Middlesex, and all that capital mansion house called Hertford House in Chanon Rowe in the city of Westminster; All of which said recoveries were made according to indenture tripartite dated 20 May 44 Elizabeth I between (1) the said earl, (2) the said Prynne and Langford, and (3) John Rodney, Alexander Tuff, James Kyrton, esquires, and Edmund Pyke, gentleman. The said earl does hereby quitclaim and release to the said Gilbert Prynne and his heirs, being the sole survivor of the recoveries, all his or his heirs' right in those properties, and releases him from all manner of errors, defeats, etc., which have been or may have been committed in the leving of the fine or suffering of the recoveries.

NAMES: I. Hertford, Edward Seymour, Earl of, 1537-1621. II. Winchester, John Paulet, Earl of, 1598-1675. III. Prynne, Gilbert.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Somerset. 2. Deeds--England--Castle Cary. 3. Deeds- -England--Ilminster. 4. Deeds--England-- Shepton Beauchamp. 5. Deeds--England-- Camel. 6. Deeds--England--Down End. 7. Deeds--England--Downhead. 8. Deeds-- England--Purtington. 9. Deeds--England-- Alford. 10. Deeds--England--Isle Abbots. 11. Deeds--England--Filton. 12. Deeds-- England--Weare. 13. Deeds--England-- Norton. 14. Deeds--England--Godney. 15. Deeds--England--Farleigh. 16. Deeds-- England--Shalbourne. 17. Deeds--England-- Westcourt. 18. Deeds--England-- Stapleford. 19. Deeds--England--Wexcombe. 20. Deeds--England--Collingbourne Kingston. Other

SUBJECTS: Deeds--England- -Trowbridge. Deeds--England--Chisbury. Deeds--England--Burbage. Deeds--England-- Shallcombe. Deeds--England--Elvetham. Deeds--England--Winchester. Deeds-- England--Southampton. Deeds--England-- Littleton. Deeds--England--Laleham. Deeds--England--Ashford. Deeds--England-- Shepperton. Deeds--England--Sunbury. Deeds--England--Westminster. Somerset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Wiltshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Hampshire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Castle Cary (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Ilminster (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Shepton Beauchamp (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Camel (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Down End (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Downhead (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Purtington (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. Alford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Isle Abbots (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Filton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Weare (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Norton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Godney (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Farleigh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Shalbourne (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. Westcourt (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Stapleford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Wexcombe (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Collingbourne Kingston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Trowbridge (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Chisbury (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Burbage (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Shallcombe (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Elvetham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Winchester (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Southampton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Littleton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Laleham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Ashford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Shepperton (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. Sunbury (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Westminster (London, England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC6878

Deeds 708

Bargain and Sale, 1624, June 12. 22 James I. 3 items : parchment ; 59.5 x 77.5 cm.; 19 x 77 cm.; 11 x 16 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale between Robert, earl of Essex and Ewe, viscount Hereford and Bourchier, lord Ferrers of Chartley, lord Bourchier and Louvan, William Wingfield of the parish of St. Clement Danes (Midd.), esq., and William Firth of Merrevalle (Warwicks.), gentleman, of the one part; and Francis Powell of Lantphey (Pembroks.), gentleman, of the other part; for the sum of 350 of all that messuage or tenement with its appurtenances in East Hooke (Pembroks.), now or late in the tenure or occupation of Richard Eynon; with all that meadow containing 126 acres and also all that tenement in West Hooke, now or late in the tenure or occupation of one Mark Boulton; and all the tithe and interest of the said earl of Essex in and to the coal mines in the tenure or occupation of Lewis Powell, esq., father of the said Francis, containing 31 acres; with all coal mines that now are or shall be upon the premisses, etc., in the parishes of Langham and Frestrop, now in the tenures of Richard Eynon, Mark Boulton, and Lewis Powell. Endorsed with a note of enrollment on the Close Roll, 12 November 1624. Attached to the indenture is a paper note summarizing the terms of the bargain and sale, signed "Wm. Fryth." Signed: Ro. Essex, W. Wingfield, Wm. Fryth. Witnesses (endorsed): W. Devreux, T. Middleton, Lewis Powell, William Childe, notary public. Indenture, with 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (3 cm.) bearing arms; (2) (1.7 cm.); (3) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device: a bird.

NAMES: I. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591- 1646. II. Wingfield, William. III. Frith, William. IV. Powell, Francis. V. Eynon, Richard. VI. Boulton, Mark. VII. Powell, Lewis. VIII. Devereux, William. IX. Middleton, Thomas, d. 1627. X. Childe, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Pembrokeshire. 2. Deeds--England--Hook. 3. Deeds--England--Hook, East. 4. Pembrokeshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Hook (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Hook, East (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. St. Clement Danes Parish (England) 8. Llangwm Parish (England) 9. Freystrop Parish (England) 10. Merevale (England)

HOLLIS number: -BHC7204

Deeds 709

Grant, 1503, April 13. 18 Henry VI. 1 item : parchment ; 21 x 27.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by John Chocke, knight, to Reginald Bray, knight, Thomas Lovelle, knight, Richard Ryven, and John Tauntone, of all his lands and tenements with their appurtenances in Westhorpetre and Dounhege (Somers.), to hold to the use of John Pole, his heirs and assigns, for ever, by the customary rents and services. With appointment of Thomas Hogges and John Alyne attorneys to deliver seisin. Given at Stauton Drew on the 13th of April, 18 henry VI.

WITNESSES: William Ryven, esq., John Staunton, gentleman, John Styrye, sheriff of Somerset, Thomas Webbe, John Colemane. With 1 seal (3.8 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms, with the legend: S. RICI. + CHOKKE MILITIS.

NAMES: I. Chocke, John. II. Chocke, Richard. III. Bray, Reginald. IV. Lovell, Thomas. V. Ryven, Richard. VI. Taunton, John. VII. Pole, John. VIII. Hogges, Thomas. IX. Alyne, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Somerset. 2. Deeds--England--Downhead. 3. Deeds-- England--Harptree, West. 4. Somerset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Downhead (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Harptree, West (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Staunton (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC7305

Deeds 710

Will of Richard Fulwood, 1503, February 22. 2 items : parchment ; 28.5 x 26 cm.; 12 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Testament of Richard Fulwode, esq., made 22 february 1502, in which he directs that his body after death be interred in the church at Tonworth before the altar of the Blessed Mary Virgin; and for the register of the church he bequeaths 12d.; to Dom William Harrys, vicar of the said church, 6s. 8d. to be paid out of what John Sydenahle owes him for the delivery of his charter; to the church at Tonworth, 6s. 8d.; to the friars minor of Coventry, 3s. 4d.; to other friars in the same town, 3s. 4d.; to the preaching friars of Warwick, 3s. 4d.; to the guild of Knolle, 6s. 8 d.; to the guild of the holy Trinity of Henley-in- Arden, 3s. 4d.; to Henry Persoun, chaplain, for one trentale of masses to be celebrated for the salvation of his soul, 10s.; to Henry Broun late his servant, 6s. 8d.; to John Berell his servant, 20s.; to Emma his servant, 20s.; to John Hammond his servant, 3s. 4d.; to Joan Seel hisSeel his servant, 6s. 8d.; to the church at Lapworth, 6s. 8d.; to the church at Notehurst, 13s. 4d.; to William Stephens his servant 6 s. 8d. He wills that his executors shall find one fit priest to celebrate for a whole year masses for his soul and for the souls of his parents, sons, and predecessors. And further he wills that Laurence Fulwoode his son shall have a cottage and a field in Notehurst called "Ryecrofte" and a croft in Tonworth called "Hucklowe" in which master Robert Arden and Richard Yeldshawe enfeoffed to the testator's use, to hold the said Laurence and his legitimate heirs, provided that Laurence not alienate the premises, save to Robert the testator's son and heir and his heirs. He wills also that Robert Fulwode his son and heir shall make an estate to the church wardens of Tonworth of a croft in Tonworth aforesaid called "Greves Crofte" under the condition that they for the time being shall keep two candles burning each Sunday and festival day during parish mass, one before the image of St. Thomas Martyr in the aforesaid church and the other before the image of the Blessed Henry the king in the same church. The remainder of his goods after payments of his debts he wills to Agnes his wife and Robert his son and heir to dispose of as they think best for the good of his soul. He appoints as executors of his will and testament Agnes his wife, Robert his son and heir, master Robert Ardern, rector of Lapworth, and Richard Yelshawe, vicar of the church of Tonworth. Letters of probate attached. With 2 seals of red wax, pendant on tags.

NAMES: I. Fulwood, Richard. II. Fulwood, Laurence. III. Harris, William. IV. Sydenhale, John. V. Persoun, Henry. VI. Barell, John. VII. Hammond, John. VIII. Seel, Joan. IX. Stephens, William. X. Ardern, Robert. XI. Fulwood, Robert. XII. Fulwood, Agnes. XIII. Yelshawe, Richard. XIV. Church, Roger.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Warwickshire. 2. Deeds--England--Tanworth-in-Arden. 3. Deeds--England--Henley-in-Arden. 4. Deeds--England--Coventry. 5. Deeds-- England--Warwick. 6. Deeds--England-- Knowle. 7. Deeds--England--Lapworth. 8. Deeds--England--Nuthurst. 9. Wills-- England--Warwickshire. 10. Wills--England --Canterbury. 11. Warwickshire (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. 12. Tanworth-in-Arden (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 13. Henley-in-Arden (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 14. Coventry (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 15. Warwick (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 16. Knowle (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 17. Lapworth (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 18. Nuthurst (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHC7511

Deeds 711

Bargain and sale, 1657, November 17. 1 item : parchment ; 57 x 70 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale between (1) Henry, lord marquis of Dorchester, William Colegrave, and Henry Savage of London, gentlemen, and (2) William Burnett and William Conyers of London, gentlemen, and their heirs, for the sum of 1,560 of the manor and lordship of Kneeton in the parish of Middleton Tyas (Yorks.), including Kneeton Hall, now in the tenure or occupation of John Strawe, and other parcels in the tenure or occupation of George Smithson, Bryan Corbet, Dorothy Page, Christopher Thompson, John Storkton; with all its appurtenances, etc., together with all effects, deeds, etc. Signed: "Dorchester," "W. Colegrave," "Hen. Savage." Witnesses (endorsed): Robert Raworth, Humphrey Wharton, William Burnett, jr., William Roberts. Indenture, with 3 seals (1 missing) of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (2 cm.) = seal of marquis of Dorchester, effaced; (2) (1.4 cm.) bearing arms = seal of Henry Savage.

NAMES: I. Dorchester, Henry Pierrepont, Marquis of, 1606-1680. II. Colegrave, William. III. Savage, Henry. IV. Burnett, William. V. Conyers, William. VI. Strawe, John. VII. Smithson, George. VIII. Corbet, Bryan. IX. Page, Dorothy. X. Thompson, Christopher. XI. Stockton, John. XII. Harington, William. XIII. Edwards, Henry. XIV. Raworth, Robert. XV. Wharton, Humphrey. XVI. Burnett, William, jr. XVII. Roberts, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Yorkshire. 2. Deeds--England--Kneeton. 3. Yorkshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Kneeton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Middleton Tyas (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHC7704

Deeds 712

Recovery in Pyrton and Tey vs. Knightley, 1611, February 12. 8 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 39.5 x 57 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, made at the request of Sir Edward Coke, Chief Justice of the Bench, of the enrolment of the following during Hilary term, 8 James I:

(1) Writ precipe directed to the sheriff of Norfolk (9 Elizabeth I) commanding George Knyghtley, esq., to render to Edmund Pyrton and Thomas Teye, esqs., the manor of Morgrave with its appurtenances in Martham, Hemsbye, Clyppesby, Horsey, Wynterton, Reppes, Rolesbye, Higham, Est Somerton, and West Somerton which they claim as their rightful inheritance which the said George Knyghtley was bound to render to them after the death of Hugo Hunt.

(2) Appointment of John Whetley and William Nelson attorneys for George Knyghtley to deliver the aforesaid lands to Edmund Pyrton and Thomas Teye.

(3) Precept to the sheriff of Norfolk of 9 October, 9 Elizabeth I, to cause Edmund Pyrton and Thomas Teye, esqs., to have full seisin of the manor of Morgrave, etc., which they have recovered against George Knyghtle, esq., in the Court of Common Pleas, Westminster. With return of Lionel Talmage, esq., sheriff of Norfolk, of said livery. Thomas Walmysley, Peter Warburton, Thomas Foster, justices. Signed: Tho. Walmysley. With 1 seal (7.5 x 5 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag: seal of the Court of Common Pleas.

NAMES: I. Coke, Edward, Sir, 1552-1634. II. Knightley, George. III. Pyrton, Edmund. IV. Tey, Thomas. V. Hunt, Hugo. VI. Whetley, John. VII. Nelson, William. VIII. Talmage, Lionel, sheriff of Norfolk. IX. Walmysley, Thomas. X. Warburton, Peter. XI. Foster, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Norfolk (England)--Sheriff (Lionel Talmage) 3. Deeds--England--Norfolk. 4. Deeds--England--Morgrave. 5. Deeds-- England--Martham. 6. Deeds--England-- Hemsby. 7. Deeds--England--Rollesby. 8. Deeds--England--Horsey. 9. Deeds-- England--Potter Heigham. 10. Deeds-- England--Somerton, East. 11. Deeds-- England--Somerton, West. 12. Deeds-- England--Winterton. 13. Deeds--England-- Clippesby. 14. Deeds--England--Repps. 15. Norfolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 16. Morgrave (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 17. Martham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 18. Hemsby (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 19. Rollesby (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 20. Horsey (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Other

SUBJECTS: Potter Heigham (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Somerton, East (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Somerton, West (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Winterton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Clippesby (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Repps (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD0573

Deeds 713

Recovery in Windsor et al. vs. Tyrell, 1528, November 23. 20 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 31 x 50 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Michaelmas term, 20 Henry VIII, between Andrew Wyndsore and Thomas Wentworth, knights, Thomas Inglefield, one of the justices of the Common Pleas, Robert Norwyche, the king's serjeant-at- law, Thomas Wyllughby, serjeant-at-law, Thomas Audelely, Nicholas Jenyns, citizen and alderman of the city of London, Robert Tyrell, esq., John Tyrell of Warley, esq., Vincent Mundy, and Robert Dynne, plaintiffs, by their attorney Thomas Heyward; and Thomas Tyrell of Gypping, knight, and Margaret his wife, of the manor of Gylsyngham Goldyngham, and the advowson of the church of Glysyngham, and 10 messuages in Gyslyngham Goldyngham, Gyppyng, Newton, Mendlysham, Cotton, Olde Newton, and Bakton.

WITNESSES: Donyngesby. With 1 seal (7 x 7 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, excellent condition. Obverse: Henry VIII enthroned, with legend: HENRICUS DEI GRATIA REX ANGLIE ET FRANCIE. Reverse: arms, with the legend: SIGILLUM PRO BREVIBUS CORAM IUSTICIARIIS.

NAMES: I. Windsor, Andrew, Sir. II. Wentworth, Thomas, Sir. III. Inglefield, Thomas, JCB. IV. Norwich, Robert. V. Willoughby, Thomas. VI. Audeley, Thomas. VII. Jenyns, Nicholas. VIII. Tyrrell, Robert. IX. Tyrrell, John. X. Mundy, Vincent. XI. Dynne, Robert. XII. Heyward, Thomas. XIII. Tyrrell, Thomas, Sir. XIV. Tyrrell, Margaret.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds- -England--Suffolk. 3. Deeds--England-- Gipping. 4. Deeds--England--Gislingham. 5. Deeds--England--Newton. 6. Deeds-- England--Old Newton. 7. Deeds--England-- Mendlesham. 8. Deeds--England--Cotton. 9. Deeds--England--Bacton. 10. Benefices, Ecclesiastical (Canon law)--England-- Gislingham. 11. Suffolk (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 12. Gipping (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 13. Gislingham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 14. Newton (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. 15. Old Newton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 16. Mendlesham (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 17. Cotton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 18. Bacton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD0655

Deeds 714

Recovery in Monynges vs. Boys, 1583, November 28. 26 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 28.5 x 52.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Miachaelmas term, 25 and 26 elizabeth I, between Christopher Monynges, gentleman, complainant, and William Boys, esq., tenant, of 3 messuages, etc., with their appurtenances in Asshe which the said William claims as his lawful inheritance. With 1 seal (9 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tag, bearing (obverse) Elizabeth enthroned, and the legend: + ELIZABETH DEI GRACIA ... ANGLIE ... REGINA * FIDEI DE FENSOR.

NAMES: I. Monynges, Christopher. II. Boys, William. III. Hunt, Hugo. IV. Hoeth, David. V. Parker, John. VI. Perrott, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds- -England--Kent. 3. Deeds--England--Ash (Kent) 4. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Ash (Kent, England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD0896

Deeds 715

Recovery in Wolsey et al. vs. Danby, 1516, June 28. 8 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 27 x 46 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Trinity term, 8 Henry VIII, between Thomas Wolsey cardinal archbishop of York, Richardbishop of Winchester, Sir richard Neville, lord of Latymer, Sir Richard Tempest, John Heron, esq., and Ralph Neville, esq., by their attorney John Michell, plaintiffs; and Christopher Danby, knight, concerning the manor of Ferneley with its appurtenances and 20 messuages, etc., in Ferneley aforesaid, which case appeared before Sir Robert Rede and his associate justices. Vouchee, Thomas Fyssh.

WITNESSES: "Mordaunt." With 1 seal (7 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag, bearing on the obverse: Henry VIII enthroned, with the legend: HENRICUS DEI GRACIA REX ANGLIE ET FRANCIE; on reverse, SIGILLUM PRO BREVIBUS.

NAMES: I. Wolsey, Thomas, 1475?-15330. II. Fox, Richard, bishop of Winchester, d. 1528. III. Neville, Richard, Baron Latimer, 1468-1530. IV. Neville, Ralph. V. Tempest, Richard, Sir. VI. Heron, John. VII. Michell, John. VIII. Danby, Christopher, Sir. IX. Rede, Robert, Sir. X. Fyssh, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Winchester, Richard Fox, bishop of, d. 1528. 2. Deeds--England-- Yorkshire. 3. Deeds--England--Farnley. 4. Yorkshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Farnley (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD1011

Deeds 716

Pleas in Allott vs. Sykes, 1566, October 9. 8 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 20.5 x 50.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a fine levied at Westminster in Easter term, 8 Elizabeth I, before James Dyer, Antony Brown, Richard Weston, and John Walshe, justices, between Robert Allott, querant, and Charles Sykes, deforciant, concerning an anual rent of 3 6s. 8d. issuing from 3 messuages, 2 cottages, 2 tofts, etc., with their appurtenances in Flockton. Witnesses (endorsed): "Leonard." With 1 seal of green was, pendant on a tag: the seal of the court of Common Pleas.

NAMES: I. Dyer, James. II. Brown, Anthony. III. Weston, Richard. IV. Walshe, John. V. Allott, Robert. VI. Sykes, Charles.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds- -England--Yorkshire. 3. Deeds--England-- Flockton. 4. Yorkshire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Flockton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD1049

Deeds 717

Will of Thomas Tucker, 1597, July 13. 1 item : parchment ; 28.5 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Copy of will and testament of Thomas Tucker of the parish of Staple (Kent), yeoman, bequeathing: to Jesus Christ his redeemer his soul, his body to be buried in the church yard; to his son- in-law Thomas Parker, 10 to be paid within a half-year of the testator's death by his executor; to his daughter Joan, the wife of Bartholomew Watson, 10 within a half-year; to his daughter Elizabeth, the wife of John Minge, 10 within a whole year; to William Kenet and Joan Kenet, the children of his daughter Elizabeth, 5 to be divided between them when they shall come to the age of 21, and if it happen that one do die before that time, then the survivor to be the other's heir; to the other of his children's children when that they shall come to the age of 18 years, to every one of them that be now living, 6s. 8d. a piece; that his executor shall keep and bring up or cause to be kept and brought up William Huffam and Stephan Huffam his daughter's two children till that they come to be 16 years of age, so that they will be rated by him; that his executor shall at the day of his burying give to the poor of the same parish 10s. where he shall see most need. All the residue of his goods, corn, and cattle he gives to William Tucker his son, he paying my bequests who I do make my sole executor; also all the debts that I have owing. Probate granted in diocese of Canterbury, 18 November 1597. With 1 seal (6.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag: seal of the consistory court of Canterbury.

NAMES: I. Tucker, Thomas. II. Parker, Thomas. III. Watson, John. IV. Watson, Bartholomew. V. Minge, Elizabeth. VI. Minge, John. VII. Kenet, William. VIII. Kenet, Joan. IX. Hall, Edward. X. Huffam, William. XI. Huffam, Stephen. XII. Tucker, William. XIII. Rose, Edward.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD1073

Deeds 718

Bond, 1520, September 17. 12 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 17.5 x 44 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Walter Patynden of Lamberherst in the counties of Kent and Sussex, yeoman, to John Roberth in the sum of 200 marks to be paid at Michaelmas next; to secure the discharge of all encumbrances upon a messuage, etc., in Lamberherst which the said Walter sold to the said John by deed dated 17 September, 12 Henry VIII. Signed: Walter Patynden.

WITNESSES: William Hesyell, John Parkes, John Harwethe. With 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of green wax, pendant on a tongue, bearing a device: an animal.

NAMES: I. Patynden, Walter. II. Roberth, John. III. Heysell, William. IV. Parke, John. V. Harwethe, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Sussex. 3. Deeds-- England--Lamberherst. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Sussex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Lamberherst (Kent, England) 7. Lamberherst (Sussex, England).

HOLLIS number: -BHD1245

Deeds 719

Fine in Harris vs. Harris, 1621, April. 19 James I. 2 items : parchment ; 17 x 37 cm.; 5 x 7.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Fine levied in the court of the lord king at Westminster in Easter term between Grace Harris, querent, and Edward Harris, gentleman, and Mary his wife, deforciants, concerning a messuage with a garden, pasture, etc., and its appurtenances in Beere Hackett, Grace paying to the aforesaid Edward and Mary 60. With a note attached stating that Edward Harris has paid 10s. for license to agree. Indenture.

NAMES: I. Harris, Grace. II. Harris, Edward. III. Harris, Mary.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Beer Hacket. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Beer Hacket (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHD1261

Deeds 720

Fine in Harris vs. Harris, 1621, April. 1 item : parchment ; 17 x 37 cm. Counterpart to Deeds 719.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Dorset. 2. Deeds--England--Beer Hacket. 3. Dorset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Beer Hacket (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHD1269

Deeds 721

Quitclaim, 1546, July 30. 38 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 18.5 x 39.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Quitclaim by George Owen of London, esq., to John Buckland of Westharptre (Somers.), gentleman, of all his right in 2 messuages and tenements lying and situated in Westharptre, parcel of the manor of Butcome alias Budcome (Somers.), and parcel of the possessions of the late hospital of St. John the Baptist by Ratcleyff Gate, below the city or town of Bristoll, lately dissolved. given on 30 July, 38 Henry VIII. Signed: George Owen. With 1 seal (1.7 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a cipher of the initials GO, with the legend: ... CIEM ... MILT ...

NAMES: I. Owen, George. II. Buckland, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. St. John the Baptist Hospital, Bristol (England) 2. Deeds-- England--Somerset. 3. Deeds--England-- Harptree, West. 4. Deeds--England-- Butcombe. 5. Somerset (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Harptree, West (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Butcombe (England) --Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Bristol (England) 9. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHD1284

Deeds 722

Grant, 1569, November 2. 11 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 21.5 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Thomas Sekforde of Ipswich (Suffolk), esq., one of the masters of the Court of Requests, to Humphrey Sekfords his brother, Francis Saunders, gentleman, and Robert Mawe, of his manor of Woodbridge, with the rectories of Woodbridge and Brandeston (Suffolk), with all the lands thereto pertaining in the town of Woodbridge, Mertlesham, Bealings Magna, Bealings Parva, Grundesborowe, Burghe, Hasketon iuxta Woodbridge, Debache, Bredfeilde, Melton, Bromeswall, Sutton, Halloughtree, Waldringfielde, Brandeston, and Kesgrave; and also of his manor of Alvesburne in the same county, and its lands in Stoke iuxta Ipswich, lately belonging to Christopher Lawrens; to hold to the grantees to the use of the grantor and of Elixabeth now his wife, late the wife of Martin Bowes, knight, for the life of the said Elizabeth, with remainder to the grantor forever. Endorsed with livery of seisin. Signed:: Humphrey Sekforde, F. Saunders, Robert Mawe. Witnesses to livery of seisin: John Curtes, Thomas Crapnell, William Pyteman, William Goodding, sr. Indenture, with 3 seals (1 missing) of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (2 cm.) bearing arms; (2) (1.8 cm.) bearing the initials HS.

NAMES: I. Sekforde, Thomas. II. Sekforde, Henry. III. Sekford, Elizabeth. IV. Saunders, Francis. V. Mawe, Robert. VI. Lawrence, Christopher. VII. Bowes, Martin. VIII. Bowes, Elizabeth.

SUBJECTS: 1. Woodbridge Priory (Suffolk, England) 2. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 3. Deeds--England--Ipswich. 4. Deeds-- England--Woodbridge. 5. Deeds--England-- Brandeston. 6. Deeds--England-- Martlesham. 7. Deeds--England--Bealings, Great. 8. Deeds--England--Bealings, Little. 9. Deeds--England--Grundisburgh. 10. Deeds--England--Burgh. 11. Deeds-- England--Hasketon. 12. Deeds--England-- Debach. 13. Deeds--England--Bredfield. 14. Deeds--England--Melton. 15. Deeds-- England--Bromeswell. 16. Deeds--England-- Sutton. 17. Deeds--England--Hollesley. 18. Deeds--England--Waldringfield. 19. Deeds--England--Kesgrave. 20. Deeds-- England--Stoke. Other

SUBJECTS: Deeds-- England--Alvesburne. Suffolk (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Ipswich (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Woodbridge (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Martlesham (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Brandeston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Bealings, Great (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Bealings, Little (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Grundisburgh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Burgh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Hasketon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Debach (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Bredfield (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Melton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Bromeswell (England)- -Charters, grants, privileges. Sutton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Hollesley (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Wandringfield (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Kesgrave (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Stoke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHD1295

Deeds 723

Bargain and sale, 1537, November 21. 29 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 19 x 47 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Robert Tykhull, son and heir of Robert Tykull lately of Horsmonden (Kent), son and one of the coheirs of Ralph Tykhull of Blecchyngleigh (Surrey), and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Richard Groveherst, deceased; to John Bypropycche of Horsmonden, yeoman, of all that is his portion, that is to say the fourth part of the manor and lands, etc., called "Algars Pycche," "Smythes," "the Lordes Lande," and "the Buddyll Eyes" in Horsmonden and Brenchesley (Kent); for the sum of 10: 6 at the time and 4 at the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in the year next coming in the parish church of Horsmonden. Signed: Robert Tykhull.

WITNESSES: William Edwards, rector of the church of Horsmonden, Laurence Morley, Robert Menge, Anthony Boty. With 1 empty tag for a seal (missing).

NAMES: I. Tickell, Robert. II. Tickell, Ralph. III. Tickell, Elizabeth. IV. Groveherst, Robert. V. Bypropycche, John. VI. Edwards, William. VII. Morley, Laurence. VIII. Menge, Robert. IX. Botly, Anthony.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Horsmonden. 3. Deeds-- England--Brenchley. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Bletchingley (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Brenchley (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE1890

Deeds 724

Bargain and sale, 1545, November 28. 37 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 20.5 x 46 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Thomas Joslyn of High Rodyng (Essex), esq., to John Wyseman of London, gentleman, for the sum of 65 of the manor of Waldrams in Moche Dunmoure (Essex), now in the tenure of John Cullen, at a rent of 3 per year; with covenant of Thomas Joslyn to make a good title to the purchaser. Given 28 November, 37 Henry VIII. Signed: Johen. Wyseman. Indenture, with 2 seals of green wax, pendant on a tags: (1) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device: effaced; (2) (1 cm) oval, bearing a device: a man with 2 animals in background (ancient intaglio?).

NAMES: I. Joslyn, Thomas. II. Wyseman, John. III. Cullen, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Great Dunmow. 3. Deeds--England--Waldrams Manor. 4. Essex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Great Dunmow (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Waldrams Manor (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. High Roding (England) 8. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE1931

Deeds 725

Bargain and sale, 1501, June 26. 13 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 29.5 x 46 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Andrew Blakbourn of Werehorn (Kent), son and one of the heirs of Thomas Blakbourn, sometime of Ebbene (Kent), deceased, to Thomas Assherenden of Redyng in the parish of Ebbene, of all his part and portion of such messuages as belonged to the said Thomas Blakbourn his father in the dennes of Ovendon and Bomeland in the parishes of Ebbe and Stone in the Isle of Oxene (Kent) ; with covenants to make a good title to the purchaser and for the payment by him of 90 in instalments. Given 26 June, 13 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (1.2 cm.), square, of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a donkey?

NAMES: I. Blackbourn, Andrew. II. Blackbourn, Thomas. III. Ashenden, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Ebony. 3. Deeds-- England--Stone. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Ebony (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Stone (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Oxney Isle (England) 9. Warehorne (England) 10. Reading Street (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE1949

Deeds 726

Bond, 1584, May 2. 26 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 27 x 38 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Richard Smythe of Grayes Inne (Midd.), yeoman, son and heir of Richard Smythe, late of the city of Coventry, deceased, to John Higginson of Cleybrooke (Leics.), clerk, in the sum of 300 to by paid if the said Richard Smythe the son fail to secure to the said John Higginson quiet possession of a messuage with a garden made in the time of Elizabeth Smythe, widow, situated in Gosforde Strate in the city of Coventry; or if he and Thomas Smythe of Abingdon and Joan the later's wife fail to make the said John Higginson a good estate in the same premisses, granted by deed bearing the date hereof. Given on 2 May, 26 Elizabeth I. Signed: Richard Smythe. Witnesses (endorsed): John Neuporte, John Harvey, Richard Vincente, William Carver. With 1 seal (1.7 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Smythe, Richard, sr. II. Smythe, Richard, jr. III. Smythe, Thomas, Sir. IV. Smythe, Joan. V. Smythe, Elizabeth. VI. Higginson, John. VII. Newport, John. VIII. Harvey, John. IX. Vincente, Richard. X. Carver, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Warwickshire. 2. Deeds--England--Coventry. 3. Warwickshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Coventry (England) --Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Abingdon (England) 6. Claybrooke (England) 7. Grays Inn.

HOLLIS number: -BHE1987

Deeds 727

Fine in Calcott and Ellis vs. Merills and Stansby, 1653, March 20. 5 Commonwealth. 1 item : parchment ; 29 x 43 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement made in 1562 between (1) John Merills of Stoke next Clare (Suff.), tailor, and Ann his wife, and Francis Stansby of Stansted (Suff.), clothier, and Rose his wife, (2) John Calcott of High Holborne (Midd.), gentleman, and (3) Rose Ellis of Glemsford (Suff.), widow; witnessing that before the end of Easter term next a fine be levied in the court of Common Pleas between John Calcott and Rose Ellis, complainants, and the other parties, deforciants, concerning all that messuage late of Thomas Steppers and other messuages, etc., in Stradishall (Suff.), in a certain street or place there called "Woodgate End," and now in the occupation of Richard Cuttiner, which the said John Calcott late had purchased to him and his heirs of and from the said John Merrills; and also all that messuage commonly called "Crowche House," sometime of John Savers and afterward of John Cork, deceased, situated in Glemsford between the messuage of Henry Kermyton to the north, the land of John Hilles to the south, and abutting on the common highway leading from Eyremonstreete to Tyegreene to the east, and now in the occupation of John Sleggoe and William Nobbs, which said premises the said Rose Ellis late had purchased of the aforementioned Rose, wife of Francis Stansby before her marriage with the said Francis. Signed: the mark of John Merrills, the mark of Anne Merrills, Francis Stansby, Rose, Stansby, Rose Ellis.

WITNESSES: (to John and Anne Merrils) the mark of Thomas Moxie; (to Francis and Rose Stansby) Thomas Watkinsone, R. Gardner; (to Rose Ellis) William Isackson, R. Gardner. Indenture tripartite, with 5 seals (1 missing) of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1 cm.) bearing a device: an ass; (2) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device; (3) (1 cm.) bearing a device; (5) (1 cm.) broken, bearing a device: a four-leaf clover.

NAMES: I. Merrills, John. II. Merrills, Anne. III. Stansby, Francis. IV. Stansby, Rose. V. Calcott, John. VI. Ellis, Rose. VII. Steppers, Thomas. VIII. Cuttiner, Richard. IX. Savers, John. X. Cork, John. XI. Kermyton, Henry. XII. Hilles, John. XIII. Sleggoe, John. XIV. Nobbs, William. XV. Watkinson, Thomas. XVI. Gardner, Richard. XVII. Isackson, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 3. Deeds-- England--Glemsford. 4. Deeds--England-- Stradishall. 5. Suffolk (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Glemsford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Stradishall (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Stoke by Clare (England) 9. Stanstead (England) 10. Holborn (London, England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2027

Deeds 728

Bargain and sale, 1590, November 30. 33 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 31 x 38.3 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Edward Doddinge of London, gentleman, doctor of medicine to Thomas Walstaffe of Harburbury, alias Harburye (Warwicks.), gentleman, and Timothy Wagstaff, son and heir apparent of the latter, of a messuage sometime in the tenure of Robert Mayne and afterwards in that of Simon Wharton and now in that of William Newton, a parcel of the tenement called "le Page Rentes," situated in Chancery Lane in the parish of St. Dunstan in the West, London, with all its shops, cellars, solar, etc., and subject to a lease dated 1 Febraury, 24 Elizabeth 1582 made to Robert Mayne by a certain Edward Leighe for a term of 21 years. Given on 30 November, 33 Elizabeth I. Signed::Thomas Wagstaff, mark of Timothy Wagstaff. Witnesses (endorsed): Thomas Marme. Indenture, with 2 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (9 cm.) bearing arms with a lion rampant; (2) as (1).

NAMES: I. Dodding, Edward. II. Wagstaff, Thomas. III. Wagstaff, Timothy. IV. Mayne, Robert. V. Wharton, Simon. VI. Newton, William. VII. Leighe, Edward. VIII. Marme, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--London. 2. London (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 3. St. Dunstan in the West Parish (London, England) 4. Chancery Lane (London, England) 5. Harbury (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2086

Deeds 729

Grant, 1540, February 10. 31 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 20 x 32 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Thomas Cheyne of Eastchurch in the Isle of Sheppey (Kent), knight, to William Lunsforde of all his tenement and 16 acres of land lying at "Mawdelyn" in the parish of St. Michael within the liberty of the town of Hastings (Sussex) called "Cheynes tenement," lately in the tenure of Thomas Neston, deceased, at a yearly rent of 28s. at the feast of the Annunciation and at Michaelmas; with covenants for distraint and re-entry in the event of non-payment; also with appointment by the said Thomas Cheyne of William Benet of Hastings his attorney to deliver siesin. Given on 10 February, 31 Henry VIII. With a note of livery of seisin. Witnesses (livery of seisin): Henry Orwike, Richard Greneland, Richard White, William Pyper. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.6 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a cipher.

NAMES: I. Cheyne, Thomas, Sir. II. Lunsforde, William. III. Neston, Thomas. IV. Benet, William. V. Orwik, Henry. VI. Greneland, Richard. VII. White, Richard. VIII. Piper, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Sussex. 2. Deeds--England--Hastings. 3. Sussex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Hastings (England) 5. Eastchurch (England) 6. Sheppey Isle (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2117

Deeds 730

Assignment, 1630, December 30. 6 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 51 x 70 cm.

SUMMARY: Assignment by Richard Townsend of Warwick, esq., Edward Raynsford, gentleman, and Thomas Davenport of London, gentleman, to William Bailies of Warwick, yeoman, of the residue of a term of 99 years requited by James I to Sir Francis Bacon, deceased, Sir John Daccombe, also deceased, then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Thomas Murray, esq., also deceased, then secretary to the prince, his highness, afterwards King Charles I, Sir James Fullerton, one of the gentlemen of his majesty's bedchamber, Sir John Walter, now chief baron of his majesty's court of the Exchequer, and Sir Thomas Trevor, one of the justices of the said court, by indenture dated 10 January, 14 James I 1617 , in certain manors, etc., in Warwick, late parcel of the lands of John, late duke of Northumberland, except as in the said indenture is excepted; to hold to the grantee by copy of court roll at a yearly rent of 1s. 6d. Endorsed with a note of assignment by Richard Baylies, administrator of the lessee to William Fetherston of Studley (Warwicks.), gentleman, dated 16 June, 1638. Signed: Richard Townsend, Edward Raynsford, Thomas Davenport. Witnesses (endorsed): (for Thomas Davenport) John Gibbs, Thomas Bolton, Abraham Midelton, William Bolton; (for Richard Townsend) Thomas Douglas; (for Edward Rainsford) Edward Raynsford, jr., Thomas Douglas, George Wincot. Indenture, with 3 seals (1 missing) of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (2 cm.) bearing a device; (2) (1.4 cm.) bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Townsend, Richard. II. Raynsford, Edward. III. Davenport, Thomas. IV. Baylies, William. V. Baylies, Richard. VI. Fetherson, William. VII. Fetherston, John. VIII. Grie, William. IX. Loy, William. X. Greene, Richard. XI. Wood, Francis. XII. Gibbs, John. XIII. Bolton, Thomas. XIV. Midleton, Abraham. XV. Bolton, William. XVI. Douglas, Thomas. XVII. Raynsford, Edward. XVIII. Wincot, George. XIX. Dacombe, John, Sir, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, d. 1618. XX. Northumberland, John Dudley, Duke of 1502-1553.

SUBJECTS: 1. Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626. 2. Murray, Thomas, Sir, 1564-1623. 3. Walter, John, Sir, 1566-1630. 4. Fullerton, Thomas, Sir. 5. Trevor, Thomas, Sir. 6. Deeds--England-- Warwickshire. 7. Warwickshire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Warwick (England) 9. Studley (England) 10. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2168

Deeds 731

Bargain and sale, 1630, November 3. 1 item : parchment ; 18.5 x 40.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Christopher Arnold of London, scrivener, to Charles Offspringe of London, clerk, for the sum of 42 of a messuage with a garden adjoining, etc., lying in the town of Chiping Wickham (Bucks.) in Frogmore Streete there, between a messuage inhabited by John Chaffam, another inhabited by Richard Hobbs, and now in the tenure or occupation of one Hugh Chrimpton and Thomas Johans, taylor. Signed: Christopher Arnold. Witnesses (endorsed): John Arnold, John Lewes, John Kedgerum. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.4 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a tree with the initials AC.

NAMES: I. Arnold, Christopher. II. Offspringe, Charles. III. Chaffam, John. IV. Hobbs, Richard. V. Chrimpton, Hugh. VI. Johans, Thomas. VII. Arnold, John. VIII. Lewes, John. IX. Kedgerum, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Buckinghamshire. 2. Deeds--England--High Wycombe. 3. Buckinghamshire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 4. High Wycombe (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2512

Deeds 732

Surrender, 1682, December 2. 34 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 32 x 39 cm.

SUMMARY: Surrender by Caleb Arrow of Mickleham (Surrey) to James Tooth of Mickleham of his equity of redemption in 2 customary tenements of the manor of Littleburgh (Surrey): 1 messuage, etc., and 7 acres lying together called "Swansworth" in a common field called "Westfield," "Bushie Acre," near "Hale Oake"; 2 acres of land called "Little Swansworth"; and 1 acre and a half in "Greeneham" which premises the said Caleb Arrow surrendered in the court of the said manor of Littleburgh on 10 April last, to the use of Thomas Edwards of Warneham (Sussex), yeoman, with a proviso that the surrender should be void if the said Caleb Arrow paid to the said Thomas Edwards the sum of 153 15s. on a certain day; and the money not being paid, the latter in a court holden 3 November last was admitted to the premises and at the same time surrendered them unto the use of James Tooth, who was admitted. Given on 2 December, 34 Charles II. Signed:: Caleb Arrow. Witnesses (signed): John Bonwicke, John Saker. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, en placard, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Arrow, Caleb. II. Tooth, James. III. Edwards, Thomas. IV. Bonwicke, John. V. Saker, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Surrey. 2. Deeds--England--Littleburgh. 3. Surrey (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Littleburgh (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Mickleham (England) 6. Warnham (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2516

Deeds 733

Bargain and sale, 1663, December 2. 15 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 44 x 43 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Thomas Daye of Scowlton (Norf.), esq., to Thomas Francis of Carbrook (Norf.), yeoman, for the sum of 55 of 5 1/2 acres of land in "Sowmoore Furlonge" in the field of Carbrook; the first bounded by lands of Peter George of Carbrook to the east, lands of the lord of the manor to the west, the king's highway to the north, and the common called "Sowmore Comon" to the south; the second bounded by lands of Peter George and William Lawnce, miller; the third bounded by lands of William Lawnce, Thomas Learner; the fourth bounded by lands of Thomas Learner and William Wastwett; which lands descended to the grantor from Thomas Daye the Elder his father. With covenant to levy a fine to secure a good title to the purchases. Endorsed with a note of livery of seisin. Signed: Thomas Daye. Witnesses (endorsed, to livery of seisin: mark of Andrew Funnell, John Amyas, mark of Michael Hardye. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device.

NAMES: I. Daye, Thomas, sr. II. Daye, Thomas, jr. III. Francis, Thomas. IV. George, Peter. V. Lawnce, William. VI. Learner, Thomas. VII. Wastwett, William. VIII. Funnell, Andrew. IX. Amyas, John. X. Hardy, Michael.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Norfolk. 2. Deeds--England--Carbrooke. 3. Norfolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Carbrooke (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Scoulton (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2899

Deeds 734

Letters of Attorney, 1554, May 4. 1 Mary. 1 item : parchment ; 18.5 x 31 cm.

SUMMARY: Letters of attorney of Richard Sakevyle, knight, appointing Henry Spicer his attorney to receive from John Assheburnham and John Lunsford, esqs., seisin of the manor of Fayreswell in Fyncheham (Norf.), late parcel and possession of William, late viscount Beaumount, which they granted to him by charterd dated 14 April, 1 Mary. Signed: Ryc. Sakevyle. With 1 seal (1.8 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Sackville, Richard, Sir, d. 1566. II. Assheburnham, John. III. Spicer, Henry.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Norfolk. 2. Deeds--England--Fincham. 3. Norfolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Fincham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE2940

Deeds 735

Agreement, 1569, May 1. 11 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 22 x 36.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Agreement between Thomas, duke of Norfolk, and Thomas Lovell of Estharling (Norf.), esq., that in pursuance of certain covenants between the said duke and lord William Howarde, Lord Chamberlain of the Queen's house, the said duke shall before Michaelmas next upon request levy a fine in the Court of Common Pleas to the said Thomas Lovell and Alice his wife, they being the assigns of lord William Howarde in the manor of Bourhouse in Boxforthe and Polsted (Suff.); such fine to be of those lands of which Thomas Lovell is at present in seisin in right of his wife. Signed: T. Norfolk. Indenture, with 1 seal (3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing the Howard arms (good condition).

NAMES: I. Norfolk, Thomas Howard, Duke of, 1538- 1572. II. Howard of Effingham, William Howard, Baron, 1510?-1573. III. Lovell, Thomas. IV. Lovell, Alice.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 2. Deeds--England--Boxford. 3. Deeds-- England--Polstead. 4. Suffolk (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Boxford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Polstead (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Harling, East (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE2972

Deeds 736

Demise, 1523, June 20. 15 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 11 x 29.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Demise by John Welde of Baro in Writell (Essex), yeoman, John Welde, son of Thomas Welde of Wades, Richard Harrys of Writell, John Vynche of Ingabbas, and John Braynwode, son of William Braynwode of Roxwell, to Alice Taber, sometime wife of Thomas Tabor, mason, of Ingmargerete, Robert Sonde of Writell, John Smyth, son of William Smyth of Ingabbas, Robert Sonde, son of John Sonde, and John Taber, son of William Taber of Writell of 1 croft of land lying in Hyewode, called "Selwynnys," containing 5 acres of land and lying between the king's highway called "Dorestrete," and the land called "Fynchelande," and abutting on the land called "Wodelande," toward the north and on "Fynchelande" toward the south; which croft the grantors lately had of the gift of William Welde the Elder of Writell aforesaid by charter dated at Writell on the 18th say of May, 13 Henry VII 1498 ; to hold to the use of the said Alice Taber forever for an annual rent of 16 pence due in 2 payments at the feast of the Annunciation and at Michaelmas. Given at Writell, 20 June, 15 Henry VIII.

WITNESSES: Sir Hugh Bollyng, clerk, John Westinland, Laurence Symson, John Haget. With 4 seals of green wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1 cm.) bearing a cross; (2) (1.3 cm.) bearing an intitial M with a crown; (3) (1.6 cm.) bearing the inital T; (4) (1.6 cm.) bearing a device: St. Catherine's wheel.

NAMES: I. Welde, John. II. Welde, Thomas. III. Welde, William. IV. Harris, Richard. V. Vynche, John. VI. Braywode, John. VII. Tabor, Alice. VIII. Tabor, Thomas. IX. Sonde, Robert. X. Smyth, John. XI. Smyth, William. XII. Sonde, John. XIII. Tabor, John. XIV. Tabor, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Highwood Quarter. 3. Essex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Highwood Quarter (England) --Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Writhe (England) 6. Margaretting (England) 7. Roxwell (England) 8. Ing (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE3112

Deeds 737

Bargain and sale, 1600, April 8. 42 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 34.5 x 58.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Thomas Ashenden the Elder of Wingham (Kent), gentleman, William Ashenden of London, scrivener, and Thomas Ashenden the younger, citizen and haberdasher of London, sons of the said Thomas Asherenden the Elder, to Ralfe Grove of St. Gregoryes near and without the walls of Canterbury, gentleman; for the sum of 500 of a messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, and 1 orchard called "Blackborre" with 90 acres of land situated in the parishes of Ebbeney alias Ebony, and Stone in the Isle of Oxney alias Oxnay, and now in the occupation of John Frenche, with all other lands and rents, etc., in the Isle of Oxney; with covenants to make the purchaser a good title. Signed:: Thomas Ashenden, William Ashenden, Thomas Ashenden. Witnesses (endorsed): Robert Grove, Thomas Jones, John Whitfield. Indenture, with 3 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.6 cm.) bearing a heart; (2) (1.6 cm.) bearing arms; (3) (2.2 cm.) bearing a device: a phoenix.

NAMES: I. Ashenden, Thomas, the Elder. II. Ashenden, Thomas, the Younger. III. Ashenden, William. IV. Grove, Ralph. V. Grove, Robert. VI. French, John. VII. Whitfield, John. VIII. Jones, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Ebony. 3. Deeds-- England--Stone. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Ebony (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Stone (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Canterbury (England) 8. Oxney Isle (England) 9. London (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE3173

Deeds 738

Bargain and sale, 1564, April 30. 6 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 32 x 60.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and Sale by John Kene of Northe Cove (Suff.) to George Chettynge of Wortham (Suff.), gentleman, and Judeth Chettinge, now his wife; for the sum of 600 of his manor of Bedyngham in Ockolte otherwise Ockolde (Suff.), late belonging to the late dissolved monastery of St. John next Colchester (Essex), and of his tenemtns, etc., called "Thromboldes" in Ockolte, together with the advowson of the church of Ockolte and all other of his lands in Suffolk granted to him by letters patent dated 28 August 37 Henry VIII 1544 to hold to them and to the heirs of George forever. Given on 20 April, 6 Elizabeth. Signed: John Kene.

WITNESSES: William Spurdam, Edward Kene, Robert Coppyng, Robert Crane, John Wett, Lyonell Rowlynson, John Rowe. Indenture, with 1 seal (2cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearin arms.

NAMES: I. Kene, John. II. Kene, Edward. III. Chettinge, George. IV. Chettinge, Judith. V. Spurdam, William. VI. Copping, Robert. VII. Rowe, John. VIII. Crane, Robert. IX. Wett, John. X. Rowlynson, Lionell.

SUBJECTS: 1. Monasteries--England--St. John's next Colchester. 2. Deeds--England --Suffolk. 3. Deeds--England--Occold. 4. Deeds--England--Bedingham. 5. Suffolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Occold (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Bedingham (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Bedingfield (England) 9. Cove, North (England) 10. Wortham (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE3203

Deeds 739

Bargain and sale, 1580, April 10. 22 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 37.5 x 53 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Edward de Vere, earl of Oxford, viscount Bulbecke, lord chamberlain of England, and lord of Bradlesmere and Seale, to Richard Branthwaytt of Lincoln's Inn (Midd.), gentleman, of the manor of Fingerithe otherwise Fingrithe Hall (Essex), and of all his messuages, etc., in Fingrith, Blackamore, Doddinghurst, Shenfyled, Thobye, Wyrttle, Roxwell, Frierninge, Ingateston, Kellden, Margaretinge, Highehonger, Standon, and Norton Maundevyle in the county of Essex. Sealed and delivered on 16 April. With a note stating that the charter was duly recognized in the court of John Gybon on 10 September. Endorsed with note of enrolment in the Close Roll by William Hers and John Baylie. Signed: Edward Oxeford. Witnesses (signed): Richard Brooke, Nicholas Bleake, Walter Hayes, George Golding.

NAMES: I. Oxford, Edward De Vere, Earl of, 1550- 1604. II. Branthwaite, Richard. III. Gybon, John. IV. Brooke, Richard. V. Bleake, Nicholas. VI. Hayes, Walter. VII. Golding, George. VIII. Hers, William. IX. Baylie, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Fingrith. 3. Deeds-- England--Blackmore. 4. Deeds--England-- Doddinghurst. 5. Deeds--England-- Shenfield. 6. Deeds--England--Thoby. 7. Deeds--England--Writtle. 8. Deeds-- England--Roxwell. 9. Deeds--England-- Fryerning. 10. Deeds--England-- Ingatestone. 11. Deeds--England-- Kelvedon. 12. Deeds--England-- Margaretting. 13. Deeds--England--Ongar, High. 14. Deeds--England--Standon Massey. 15. Deeds--England--Norton Mandeville. 16. Essex (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 17. Essex (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 18. Fingrith (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 19. Blackmore (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 20. Doddinghurst (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Other

SUBJECTS: Shenfield (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Thoby (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Writtle (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Roxwell (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Fryerning (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Ingatestone (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Kelvedon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Margaretting (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. Ongar, High (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Standon Massey (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. Norton Mandeville (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE3252

Deeds 740

Certificate, 1584, May 6. 26 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 29 x 27.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Attestation by the tenants and suitors of the manor of Aylisford (Kent) at the request of Thomas Colepepir of Aylisford that Thomas Colepepir does inhabit and dwell in Aylisford and that all his arable lands, meadows, etc., and other of his inherited property do lie in Aylisford and are within the jurisdiction of the manor of Aylisford and are holden at this present of the said manor, and are within "auntyaunte demesne." Signed: mark of John Arowe the Elder, Thomas Dufe, John Sedley, Henry Warcop, George Hychemot, John Collet, mark of George Palmer, mark of John Arowe, junior, mark of George Muglee, mark of Thomas Newman, mark of Nicholas Maunser, mark of John Waynman, mark of John Palmer, mark of John Godfrey, mark of Richard Ovenelles, mark of John White, mark of Francis Fylles Baylei of Aylisford. With 17 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (2 cm.) bearing a device: bird with outstretched wings; (2) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device; (3) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device; (4) (1.8 cm.) bearing initials TS; (5) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device; (6) (2 cm.) bearing a device: an acorn; (7) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials TS; (8) (1.6 cm.) bearing initials LG; (9) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials NF; (10) (1.8 cm.) bearing a device: beast with horns; (11) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials EP; (12) (1.5 cm.) bearing intials EP; (13) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials IL; (14) (1.8 cm.) bearin initials TS; (15) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials LC; (16) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials EP; (17) (1.5 cm.) bearing initials IL.

NAMES: I. Arowe, John, sr. II. Arowe, John, jr. III. Dufe, Thomas. IV. Sedley, John. V. Warcop, Henry. VI. Hychemot, George. VII. Colepeper, Thomas. VIII. Collet, John. IX. Palmer, George. X. Muglee, George. XI. Newman, Thomas. XII. Maunser, Nicholas. XIII. Waynman, John. XIV. Palmer, John. XV. Godfrey, John. XVI. Ovenelles, Richard. XVII. White, John. XVIII. Fylles, Francis.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Aylesford. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Aylesford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE3333

Deeds 741

Letters Patent, 1554, April 28. 1 Mary. 1 item : parchment ; 26 x 41 cm.

SUMMARY: Letters patent to William Cromer, esq., of Tunstall (Kent) with list of his aliases and alternative adresses granting the Queen's pardon for alleged acts of treachery, rebellion, and insurrection. Given at Wesminster by the Queen herself and by authority of Parliament, 28 April, 1 Mary. Endorsed with note of enrolment, Easter term, 1 and 2 Philip and Mary. With 1 seal (13 cm.) of amber wax, pendant on a tag: Great Seal of Mary I (good condition).

NAMES: I. Cromer, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Tunstall. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Tunstall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE3342

Deeds 742

Letters Patent, 1851, May 22. 15 Victoria. 1 item : parchment

SUMMARY: Letters patent to Edward Thomas Bainbridge of St. Paul's Churchyard for an invention styled "improvements for obtaining power when fluids are used." With 1 seal (16 cm.) of yellow wax, pendant on a tag: Great Seal of Victoria.

NAMES: I. Bainbridge, Edward Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--London. 2. London (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE3348

Deeds 743

Recovery in Watson vs. Norton, 1520, November 28. 12 Henry VIII. 1 item : parchment ; 22 x 47.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Exemplification under the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of a recovery suffered in Michaelmas term, 12 Henry VIII, between William Watson, by James Fox his attorney, complainant, and John Norton, esq., tenant, of 6 messuages and 5 bovates of land called Hetton in Craven. Vouchee: Thomas Fysshe. Given at Westminster, 28 November, 12 Henry VIII. With 1 seal (6.5 cm.) of brown wax, pendant on a tag: seal of the court of Common Pleas (excellent condition).

NAMES: I. Watson, William. II. Fox, James. III. Norton, John. IV. Fyssh, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas--Trials, litigation, etc. 2. Deeds--England--Yorkshire. 3. Deeds-- England--Hetton. 4. Deeds--England-- Craven. 5. Yorkshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Hetton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Craven (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE3353

[Deeds 744 missing from series]

Deeds 745

Lease, 1610, February 16. 7 James I. 1 item : paper ; 34 x 23 cm.

SUMMARY: Memorandum of a lease by Nathaniel Maye, gentleman, to Andrew Crowte of his common of pasture on Gyddesham Hill or down as granted by Richard de Lumine the Younger to Brother Thomas, sometime abbot of the dissolved abbey of Dunkeswell and the convent of the same, on the morrow of St. Edmund Martyr, 41 Henry III 1257 ; to hold to the lease from Christmas last past for 41 years at an annual rent of 4 pence.

WITNESSES: Thomas Chedocke, John Menefy, John Menefy, jr.

NAMES: I. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. II. Maye, Nathaniel. III. Crowte, Andrew. IV. De Lumine, Richard. V. Chedocke, Thomas. VI. Menefy, John, sr. VII. Menefy, John, jr. VIII. Dunkeswell Abbey (Devon, England)

SUBJECTS: 1. Monasteries--England-- Dunkeswell. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Gittisham. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Gittisham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE4681

Deeds 746

Grant, 1256. 41 Henry III. 1 item : paper ; 26.5 x 20.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Abstract in English translation of the grant made in 1256 by Richard de Lumine to Thomas, abbot of Dunkeswell (Devon) in consideration of the sum of 20s. of the common pasture through the whole hill of Gydesham. Abstract produced in 1610. See also original, Deeds 67.

NAMES: I. De Lumine, Richard. II. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. III. Dunkeswell Abbey (Devon, England)

SUBJECTS: 1. Monasteries--England-- Dunkeswell. 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds--England--Gittisham. 4. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Deeds--England--Gittisham.

HOLLIS number: -BHE5518

Deeds 747

Grant, 1256. 41 Henry III. 1 item : paper ; 20 x 30.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Seventeenth-century copy of 1256 grant; see original, Deeds 67.

NAMES: I. De Lumine, Richard. II. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. III. Dunkeswell Abbey (England)

HOLLIS number: -BHE6369

Deeds 748

Grant, 1256. 41 Henry III. 1 item : paper ; 30.5 x 20 cm.

SUMMARY: Seventeenth-century Englsih translation of the Latin copy (Deeds 747) of a grant of 1256; see original, Deeds 67. Gives variant spellings of names in original.

NAMES: I.De Lumine, Richard. II. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. III. Dunkeswell Abbey (England)

HOLLIS number: -BHE6373

Deeds 749

Grant, 1256. 41 Henry III. 1 item : parchment ; 33 x 21 cm.

SUMMARY: Abstract of a seventeenth-century copy of a grant of 1256; see original, Deeds 67. Entitled: "The title to the common on Gittisham Downe." Name of grantor is given as "Lamene," rather than Lumine, and date given as 10 June, 1257, rather than November 21, 1256.

NAMES: I. De Lumine, Richard. II. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. III. Dunkeswell Abbey (England)

HOLLIS number: -BHE6385

Deeds 750

Grant, 1256. 41 Henry III. 1 item : paper ; 31 x 40 cm.

SUMMARY: English translation of a seventeenth-century copy of a grant of 1256; see original, Deeds 67. With corrections in a second hand.

NAMES: I. De Lumine, Richard. II. Thomas, Abbot of Dunkeswell. III. Dunkeswell Abbey (England)

SUBJECTS: 1. Dunkeswell Abbey (England) 2. Deeds--England--Devon. 3. Deeds-- England--Gittisham. 4. Devon (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Gittisham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE6397

Deeds 751

Assignment, 1616, August 13. 14 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 28.5 x 40.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Assignment by Charles Harrison of Morebath (Devon) to Richard Worth of Luccombe (Somes.), gentleman, of all his estate in the capital messuage and farm of East Luccombe (Somers.), and of all his interst therein, contingent upon the deaths of Alexander Harrison and George Harrison. Signed: Charles Harrison. Witnesses (endorsed): Philip Baker, Thomas Yendall. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.9 cm.) of amber wax, en placard, bearing a device: a pegasus.

NAMES: I. Harrison, Charles. II. Harrison, Alexander. III. Harrison, George. IV. Baker, Philip. V. Yendall, Thomas. VI. Worth, Richard.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Somerset. 2. Deeds--England--Luccombe. 3. Somerset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Luccombe (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Morebath (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6408

Deeds 752

Grant, 1581, December 7. 24 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 23.5 x 33.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Richard Fane of East Peckham, alias Greate Peckham (Kent), gentleman, to Robert Byng of Wroteham (Kent), esq., in fulfillment of an agreement made between them on 21 November last past; of all his manor, tenements, or messuage called "Bromhams," with 6 several parcels of land belonging thereto: the parcel on which the said messuage stands containing 1 acre; "Barnfeild," 3 acres; an adjacent parcel, 2 1/2 acres; "Annett Lande," 4 acres; "the Halfe Acre," and "Shaknalles," 4 acres; and of a meadow called "Fellmeade," 3 acres. Endorsed with a note stating that this indenture had been delivered by Richard Stanford to Henry Cheesman who late purchased of him part of the said lands. Signed: Richard Fane.

WITNESSES: Geoffrey Orvell, George Stone, Laurence Hargrave. With 1 seal (1.8 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a hare and an open grave (?).

NAMES: I. Fane, Richard. II. Byng, Robert. III. Orvell, Geoffrey. IV. Stone, George. V. Hargrave, Laurence. VI. Cheesman, Henry. VII. Stanford, Richard.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Peckham, East. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Peckham, East (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Wrotham (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6451

Deeds 753

Bond, 1628, September 29. 4 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 19 x 29.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Nicholas Tonge of Frynstead (Kent), gentleman, to Henry Hawker of Challeck (Kent), gentleman, in the sum of 188 to secure to the latter a good title free from incumbrance in 3 pieces of land or pasture called "Clipham," "Cockborowe," and "Hasell Brooke," containing in all 9 acres in the parish of Kenyngton (Kent); and also 2 pieces of meadow containing 4 acres and 1 yard in "Moseley Meade" in the parish of Wye, which Nicholas Tonge granted to Henry Hawker by deed poll of even date, saving the right of demer of Alyce, now the wife of the said Nicholas. With a note stating "that these words (octoginte et octo) were razed before the ensealing and deliverie hereof in the presence of" witness (signed). Signed: Nicholas Tonge. Witnesses (endorsed): Nicholas Oliver, Henry Hawker, Robert Phillpott, Henry Philpott. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tongue, bearing a device: pelican in her piety.

NAMES: I. Tonge, Nicholas. II. Tonge, Alice. III. Hawker, Henry. IV. Oliver, Nicholas. V. Phillpott, Robert. VI. Phillpott, Henry.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Kennington. 3. Deeds-- England--Wye. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Kennington (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Wye (Kent, England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Frinstead (England) 8. Challocklees (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6475

Deeds 754

Assignment of Lease, 1646, June 10. 22 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 9 x 36 cm.

SUMMARY: Assignment by Richard Woodward of Avon Dassett (Warwicks.), gentleman, to John Fetherson of Packwood (Warwicks.), esq., of the residue of a term of 99 years in a messuage called the "Ivye Howse" in Packwood, now or late in the occupation of William Price. With a note stating that William Price did attorn tenant to John Fetherston by the payment of 1 3s. 9d., being part of his rent at Midsummer in the 1648, dated 23 October 1648 in the presence of Henry Palmer and John Philips. Signed: Ric. Woodward. Witnesses (endorsed): Anthony Kempson, Georeg Kempson, John Kempson. With 1 seal (1.8 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a dog (?).

NAMES: I. Woodward, Richard. II. Fetherston, John. III. Price, William. IV. Palmer, Henry. V. Phillips, John. VI. Kempson, Anthony. VII. Kempson, George. VIII. Kempson, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Warwickshire. 2. Deeds--England--Packwood. 3. Warwickshire (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Packwood (Warwickshire, England) 5. Avon Dassett (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6500

Deeds 755

Inventory, 1707, September 15. 1 item : paper ; 41.5 x 33 cm.

SUMMARY: Inventory of a sale held at Calverleigh Barton by the executors of John Doble, esq., deceased, of his goods and chattells, with names of purchasers and prices paid for each item. Total sale: 9 18s. 3 1/2d.

NAMES: I. Doble, John.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Devon. 2. Deeds--England--Calverleigh. 3. Devon (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Calverleigh (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6557

Deeds 756

Pedigree of the Beville and Pomerey families, ca. 1500. 1 item : paper ; 34.5 x 14.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Fragment of a pedigree of the Beville and Pomerey families. The Beville family is from Cornwall, England.

NAMES: I. Beville, Lawrence. II. Beville, John. III. Beville, Margaret. IV. Beville, Humphrey. V. Pomerey, Edward. VI. Pomerey, Margaret. VII. Pomerey, Henry. VIII. Pomerey, Richard. IX. Pomerey, Edward.

SUBJECTS: 1. Beville family. 2. Pomerey family. 3. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 4. Cornwall (England : County)--Genealogy. 5. Cornwall (England : County)--Genealogy- -Beville family. 6. Cornwall (England : County)--Genealogy--Pomerey family. 7. Helston (England) 8. Pengerset (England) 9. Trevilla (England) 10. Washfield (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6731

Deeds 757

Bargain and sale, 1605, November 13. 3 James I. 1 item : paper ; 30 x 39 cm.

SUMMARY: Copy of bargain and sale by Robert, earl of Sussex, viscount FitzWater, lord Egremond, Burnell and Botitort, K.G., to George Prowse of Old Cleve (Somers.), gentleman, and Richard Worth of Timberscombe (Somers.), gentleman, of 2 mills called "Washford Mills" in Old Cleve, and messuages, etc., in Billerbrook in the parish of Old Cleve, now or late in the tenure of Sir John Sidenham; with appointment of John Prowse of Old Cleve his attorney to delivery seisin.

WITNESSES: John Chard, William Brainston, Thomas Russyes.

NAMES: I. Sussex, Robert FitzWater, Earl of. II. Prowse, George. III. Prowse, John. IV. Worth, Richard. V. Sidenahm, John, Sir. VI. Chard, John. VII. Brainston, William. VIII. Russyes, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Somerset. 2. Deeds--England--Old Cleve. 3. Somerset (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Old Cleve (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Timberscombe (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6747

Deeds 758

Grant, 1559, January 19. 1 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 18 x 52 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Peter Cooke of Hernhill (Kent), husbandman, to John Keyser of East Peckham (Kent), gentleman, of 2 messuages with their appurtenances, 2 gardens, and 8 acres of land divided into 3 parcels, lying inthe parish of East Peckham; one parcel bounded by the grantor's land and that of John Keyser to the East and South, the Queen's highway to the West and North; another parcel bounded by a certain lane to the East, other lands of John Keyser called "Sholes" to the West, and the Queen's highway to the North; and the last parcel bounded by a pasture called "Oxenleese" to the East; with appointmen by the grantor of Thomas Bisshopp of Tunbridge (Kent) his attorney to deliver seisin.

WITNESSES: Thomas Bysshopp, Laurance Soman, Nicholas Wahan, John Matthew, William Hothar, Richard Kele of Faversham, innholder, Hugh Bothe the Younger, William Cock, yeoman, Thomas Hilles. with 1 seal (1.7 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms, with the legend: THOMAS DAYE.

NAMES: I. Cooke, Peter. II. Keyser, John. III. Bishop, Thomas. IV. Soman, Laurence. V. Wahan, Nicholas. VI. Matthew, John. VII. Hothar, William. VIII. Kele, Richard. IX. Both, Hugh. X. Cock, William. XI. Hilles, Thomas.

HOLLIS number: -BHE6860

Deeds 759

Bond, 1599, December 7. 42 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 16 x 27.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of Francis Raworth of Chart next Sutton Vallance (Kent), gentleman, and Paul Battherst of Gowherst (Kent), gentleman, to Roger Twysden, esq., sheriff of Kent, in the sum of 500 to secure the observance by Francis Raworth, his heirs, and executors, of the covenants contained in a pair of indentures of even date made between Francis Raworth and Roger Twysden. Signed: Francis Raworth, Paul Batherst.

WITNESSES: William Bettes, Thomas Willoughbey, Thomas Fynch. With 2 seals, pendant on tags: (1) (1.4 cm.) bearing the initials FR; (2) (1.2 cm.) bearing a device: a castle with a drawbridge and penant.

NAMES: I. Raworth, Francis. II. Twysden, Roger, Sheriff of Kent, 1542-1603. III. Batherst, Paul. IV. Bettes, William. V. Willoughby, Thomas. VI. Fynch, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Chart Sutton. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Chart Sutton (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Goudhurst (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6879

Deeds 760

Grant, 1587, December 6. 30 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 15.5 x 38 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by George Delahey of Watryngburye (Kent), gentleman, to Roger Twysden of East Peckham (Kent) for 160 of 3 pieces of land called "Cressynghams," "Le Goffe," and "Longdeane," containing 42 acres with their appurtenances lying in the parish of Watryngburye, bounded by the lands of Elizabeth Goldyng and by "Le Goffe" to the west and south, and by other lands of George Delahey called "le Byrchelles," "Idle Landes," "Dayryfeld," and "Byllettwoodd" to the east, north, and west; with the grant also of "one convenient necessary and sufficient way or passage" leading to the lands granted through the lands of George Delahey called "Idlelandes" and "Chartgarden," leading to a certain place called "Pyssyngwell" in the Queen's highway in Watryngbury. If George Delahey repay the 160 on 10 December, 1591, the present charter to be void. Signed: George Delahey.

WITNESSES: James Prevost, William Parson, Thomas Chapman, William Tylman, William Rampkyn. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.7 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms and legende (illegible). See counterpart, Deeds 634.

NAMES: I. Delahaye, George. II. Twysden, Roger, Sheriff of Kent, 1542-1603. III. Golding, Elizabeth. IV. Prevost, James. V. Parson, William. VI. Chapman, Thomas. VII. Tylman, William. VIII. Rampkyn, William.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Wateringbury. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Wateringbury (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Peckham, East (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE6921

Deeds 761

Grant, 1707, October 2. 1 Anne. 1 item : parchment ; 29 x 41.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Joseph Ilden of Benenden (Kent), husbandman, to Sarah his wife of a messuage, etc., in Benenden, which was demised to him by the will of Joseph Ilden of Benenden, deceased, his father; with a further grant to her of all his goods and chattels. Signed: mark of Joseph Ilden.

WITNESSES: John Basden, Ann Basden, Alexander Read. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a skull and bones with the initials IB.

NAMES: I. Ilden, Joseph. II. Ilden, Sarah. III. Basden, John. IV. Basden, Ann. V. Read, Alexander.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Benenden. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Benenden (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE6984

Deeds 762

Letters of Attorney, 1630, October 2. 6 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 12 x 30.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Letters of attorney of Robert May of Bronckland (Kent), yeoman, appointing Willima Simons of Hethe (Kent) to take possession of a messuage and lands called "Courtes," "Epses," "Fildens," and "Martins" in Brensett and Bronckland according to the form of a charter made to the former by Thomas Godfrey of Sellinge (Kent). Given on October 2, 6 Charles I, 1630. With note that the transaction was executed on the same day by William Simons. Signed: Robert May.

WITNESSES: Edmund Harrison, Nicholas Worth, James May. With 1 seal (1.5 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: head of a thistle.

NAMES: I. May, Robert. II. May, Jams. III. Simons, William. IV. Godfrey, Thomas. V. Harrison, Edmund. VI. Worth, Nicholas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Brookland. 3. Deeds-- England--Brenzett. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Brookland (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Brenzett (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Selling (England) 8. Hythe (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE7015

Deeds 763

Bond, 1667, December 24. 19 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 12.5 x 27.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of John Freeman of Chelmsford (Essex), gentleman, to Robert Rownd of Chelmsford, mercer, in the sum of 200 to secure the observance by John Freeman of all the covenants in a pair of indentures of even date. Signed: John Freman.

WITNESSES: John Sturgion, Charles Sturgion. With 1 seal (missing).

NAMES: I. Freeman, John. II. Bowd, Robert. III. Sturgion, John. IV. Sturgion, Charles.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Essex. 2. Deeds--England--Chelmsford. 3. Essex (England)--Charters, grants,privileges. 4. Chelmsford (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHE7055

Deeds 764

Assignment of a Statute Staple, 1632, March 27. 8 Charles I. 1 item : parchment ; 18 x 46 cm.

SUMMARY: Assignment by Vincent Puckle of Lidd (Kent), yeoman, administrator of the goods and chattels of Mary Puckle, late of Lidd, widow of Robert Puckle, late of Lidd, deceased, and sole executrix of the last will and testament of the said Robert, which Robert was sole executor of the last will and testament of John Allen, late of Lidd, deceased, to Reginald Filmer of Boughton Malherbe (Kent), husbandman, of a statute staple for 240 acknowledged by Joseph Glover, late of Lidd, yeoman, to John Allen and Anne his late wife, before Sir Thomas Flemynge, knight, late chief justice of England, on 12 May, 11 James I 1613 , and defeazanced by indentures between the last parties on 27 March, 8 Charles I. Signed: Vincent Puckle.

WITNESSES: Matthew Pope, mark of Anthony Harbell, Richard Pine, Richard Mascall. With 1 seal (1.8 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a fox with initials RD.

NAMES: I. Puckley, Vincent. II. Puckley, Mary. III. Puckley, Robert. IV. Allen, John. V. Allen, Anne. VI. Filmer, Reginal. VII. Glover, Joseph. VIII. Fleming, Thomas. IX. Pope, Matthew. X. Harbell, Anthony. XI. Pine, Richard. XII. Mascall, Richard.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Leeds. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Leeds (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Boughton (England) 6. Malherbe (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE7095

Deeds 765

Grant, 1662, October 10. 14 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 20.5 x 32.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Grant by Ralph Ellis of Topcrofte (Norf.), singleman, to John Dove the Elder of Harleston (Norf.), brewer, of the south part of a messuage or tenement called "Hempstedes" and part of 1 piece of land adjacent containing half an acre and called from ancient time "Ruddyes," lying in Mendham (Suff.), bounded by the rest of the aforesaid messuage and piece of land, and by the king's highway leading from Harleston marketplace to the bridge called "Shotforth Bridge" to the west, the close late belonging to Stephen Baxter, gentleman, called "Hempstedes" alias "Hempsteales" to the east, and abutting on "Hampstedes" to the south, and on the aforesiad messuages and on land late of Stephen Baxter called "Seymeres Close" to the north. Given on 10 October, 14 Charles II. Endorsed with a note of livery of seisin. Signed: Ralph Ellis.

WITNESSES: Ro. Bransby, Benjamin Elwin, Richard Dunn. With 1 seal (1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing a device: a thistle.

NAMES: I. Ellis, Ralph. II. Dove, John. III. Baxter, Stephen. IV. Bransby, Ro. V. Elwin, Benjamin. VI. Dunn, Richard.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Suffolk. 2. Deeds--England--Mendham. 3. Suffolk (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Mendham (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Topcroft (England) 6. Harleston (England)

HOLLIS number: -BHE7129

Deeds 766

Covenant, 1617, February 13. 14 James I. 1 item : parchment ; 19 x 37 cm.

SUMMARY: Covenant between (1) Robert Dod of Yardelie (Worcs.), esq., and Charles Dod his son and heir apparent, (2) Robert Lee of Binfield (Berks.), esq., and (3) Robert Thorpe of Northlie (Oxon.), esq., and John Carbinson of Vyckonell (Warwicks.), gementleman; that Robert and Charles Dod shall before Whitsunday next levy a fine unto Robert Thorpe and John Carbinson, or to such other person or persons as Robert Lee shall nominate, of the manors of Cloverley, alias Cloveley, and Calverhall, alias Calverall, alias Caverall, a farm of pasture ground in Moretonsea Woodlande, and of divers other messuages in the county of Sallop; to the intent set forth in a form of indenture tripartite among the same parties dated 18 January, 14 James I. Signed: Robert Lee, Robert Thorpe.

WITNESSES: Robert Kervin, Robert Sollin, Martine Whadcocke. Indenture, with 2 seals of red wax, pendant on tags: (1) (1.7 cm.) bearing initials MS; (2) (1.5 cm.) bearing a device: a stag's head.

NAMES: I. Dod, Robert. II. Dod, Charles. III. Thrope, Robert. IV. Corbinson, John. V. Kervin, Robert. VI. Sollin, Robert. VII. Whadcocke, Martin.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Shropshire. 2. Deeds--England--Cloverly. 3. Deeds-- England--Calverhall. 4. Deeds--England-- Morton. 5. Shropshire (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Cloverly (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 7. Calverhall (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 8. Morton (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 9. Yarley (England) 10. Binfield (England) 11. Leigh, North (Oxfordshire, England).

HOLLIS number: -BHE7187

Deeds 767

Bargain and sale, 1585, November 8. 27 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 19.5 x 34.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Bargain and sale by Sir Roger Manwood, knight, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, to John Golder of Eastry near Sandwich (Kent) of a windmill at Sandowne without the walls of Sandwich, now or late in the occupation of Thomas Yomans, with 1 acre of land in Sandowne to the said mill appertaining, bounded by the lands of John Tripp to the North, the lands of the heirs of Robert Mennes to the west, the lands of Matthew Menes to the south, and the lands of the heirs of Henry Boteler, gentleman, to the east; with also all his interest in 1 horse pasture at Sandowne. Appointment of Roger Manwood of Sandwich, jurat, as his attorney to deliver seisin. Dated 8 November, 27 Elizabeth, 1585. Endorsed with a note of livery of seisin. Signed: Roger Manwood.

WITNESSES: Roger Manwood, jr., Bartholomew Panamore. With 1 seal (2.5 cm.), oval, of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearng arms.

NAMES: I. Manwood, Roger, Sir, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, 1525-1592. II. Golder, John. III. Yomans, Thomas. IV. Tripp, John. V. Mennes, Robert. VI. Menes, Matthew. VII. Botler, Henry. VIII. Panamore, Bartholomew. IX. Haywode, Thomas.

SUBJECTS: 1. Great Britain, Court of Excheuqer--Chief Baron (Sir Roger Manwood) 2. Deeds--England--Kent. 3. Deeds-- England--Sandwich. 4. Kent (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Sandwich (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Eastry (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHF0479

Deeds 768

Lease, 1773, September 29. 13 George III. 1 item : parchment ; 30.5 x 47 cm.

SUMMARY: Lease by Thomas Pitt of Boconnock (Cornwall) to William Cock of Lanteggloss by Fowey (Cornwall), yeoman, of a house and garden in Bodinnick in the parish of Lanteggloss, late in the possession of Joan Pine, for the term of 99 years from the date of these indentures, at a yearly rent of 8s., with 20s. for a heriot, and suit of court of the leasee to grind his corn at the mills of the said Thomas Pitt, called Lombard Mills. Signed: Thomas Pitt.

WITNESSES: Benjamin Forster, Charles Rawlinson. Indenture, with 1 seal (2.5 cm.) of red wax, en placard, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Pitt, Thomas. II. Cock, William. III. Pine, Joan. IV. Forster, Benjamin. V. Rawlinson, Charles.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Cornwall. 2. Deeds--England--Boconnoc. 3. Deeds-- England--Lanteglos by Fowey. 4. Cornwall (England : County)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Boconnoc (England)-- Charters, grants, privileges. 6. Lanteglos by Fowey (England)--Charters, grants, privileges.

HOLLIS number: -BHF0488

Deeds 769

Bond, 1599, May 10. 41 Elizabeth I. 1 item : parchment ; 10 x 31 cm.

SUMMARY: Bond of John Richardes of Goodneston next Wingham (Kent), yeoman, to William Tucker of the same, yeoman, in the sum of 5 to be paid if the said John Richards fail to secure to the said William Tucker peaceful possession of a parcel of land in Goodneston at or in Northerollingedane near Colehill, granted by the former to the latter by deed poll of even date. Given 10 May, 41 Elizabeth I. Signed: mark of John Richards.

WITNESSES: William Brownsmith, mark of Robert Adam. With 1 seal (1 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing initials HA.

NAMES: I. Richards, John. II. Tucker, William. III. Brownsmith, William. IV. Adam, Robert.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England--Kent. 2. Deeds--England--Goodnestone. 3. Kent (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 4. Goodneston (England)--Charters, grants, privileges. 5. Wingham (England).

HOLLIS number: -BHF0489

Deeds 770

Lease, 1654, March 7. 6 Charles II. 1 item : parchment ; 29 x 110.5 cm.

SUMMARY: Lease by William Scot of Little Marlow (Bucks.), esq., to Edward Sparkes of the parish of Chippinge Wickombe (Bucks.), yeoman, of a certain field in Little Marlow, for the term of 21 years from Christmas last past, at a yearly rent of 10. Signed: William Scot. William Bussell, Mary Ackley. Indenture, with 1 seal (1.3 cm.) of red wax, pendant on a tag, bearing arms.

NAMES: I. Scot, William. II. Sparkes, Edward. III. Bussell, William. IV. Ackley, Mary.

SUBJECTS: 1. Deeds--England-- Buckinghamshire. 2. Deeds--England-- Little Marl