Devon 402-501
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Devon
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Devon
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402 |
1766 |
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A
vellum indenture recording the sale of a house in Axminster,
Devon, between Francis Dight of Axminster,
innholder, Rebecca Gray of Axminster,
Samuel Gray, yeoman, and William Vicary, malster. Dated the 9th day of January in the 6th year of
the reign of George III [1766] Property: A dwelling house in the back lane of
Axminster where Thomas Taylor then dwelt near the
burnt house. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Patchy
browning, otherwise good. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document
size (approx.): 65 by 60 cm. |
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Gray |
Vicary |
Taylor |
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403 |
1745 |
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A
vellum indenture being a recovery from the court of Sir William Courtney
Baronet of hs manor of Braunton
Abbotts, Devon, between Robert Incledon and John
Rogers, bailiffs of the court, and John Haydon and Richard Tucker. Dated the
30th day of April in the 18th year of the reign of George II [1745] Property:
4 messuages, 10 gardens, 43 acres land, 5 acres
meadow, 32 acres pasture, 10 acres furze and heath with appurtenances in Birkenbridge, Ilfordcombe,
North Cobb and Braunton, with pasture for one
horse, one gelding or mare, 2 oxen, 20 sheep. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document
size (approx.): 70 by 80 cm. |
Incledon |
Rogers |
Haydon |
Tucker |
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404 |
1827 |
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A
4 page vellum indenture for the sale of lands in Ottery,
Devon, between Charles Kemys Kemys
Tynte of Walden House, Somerset, James Burnell of Yeovil, Somerset,
linen draper, and Thomas Burnell of Bridgewater.
Dated the 29th day of September in the 8th year of the reign of George IV
[1827] Property: A number of messuages and lands in
Ottery. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum.
Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size
(approx.): 70 by 65 cm. |
Tynte |
Burnell |
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405 |
1827 |
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A
4 page vellum indenture for the sale of lands in Ottery,
Devon, between James Burnell of Yeovil,
Somerset, linen draper, Susanna Aplin of Norton Fitzwarren, Samuel Kebby Shattock of Norton Fitzwarren,
yeoman, and William Temlett of Bridgewater, gent.
Dated the 2nd day of October in the 8th year of the reign of George IV [1827]
Property: A messuage and 6 acres of land in Eastfield, land in King Sedgmoor,
Ottery, and others in Ottery.
Also lands in Pennyshride and Earlake.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics:
Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 70 by 65 cm. |
Burnell |
Aplin |
Shattock |
Temlett |
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406 |
1910 |
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ANTIQUE
INDENTURE Sidbury Devon DRAKE > MAJOR 1910
guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE V - 95 YEARS OLD BETWEEN
WALTER JOHN DRAKE OF SKINNERS FARM SALCOMBE REGIS IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON
BUILDER OF THE ONE PART AND HARRIET MAJOR OF LANDPART VILLAS SIDMOUTH OF THE
OTHER PART . BEING THE MORTGAGE OF A MESSUAGE OR DWELLING HOUSE CALLED SOUTH
LAWN TERRACE SIDFORD SIDBURY DEVON FOR SECURING £150 SIZES 16 INS X 10 INS IN
FINE CONDITION - STORAGE DAMAGE TO FOLD EDGE PLEAS SEE ILLUSTRATION IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP ON TWO SHEETS OF
PARCHMENT WAX SEAL |
Drake |
Major |
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407 |
1676 |
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A
vellum lease of a house and lands in South Zeal, South Tawton,
Devon, between Phillip Burgoyne of Exeter, gent, and Mary his Wife, and
William Newbery of the Tawton. Dated the 16th day
of August in the 28th year of the reign of King Charles II [1676] Property:
All that messuage, tenement or burgage,
called Peards House in the Borough of South Zeal in
the parish of South Tawton. Medium: Handwritten in
English on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signatures and one
remaining large wax seal on a vellum tag with faint armorial impression.
Document size (approx.): 57 by 30 cm. |
Burgoyne |
Newbery |
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408 |
1693 |
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An
attractive vellum indenture for the lease of lands in Hollacombe,
Devon, between Richard Allyn of Plymouth, merchant,
and John Browne of Hollacombe, yeoman. Dated the
6th day of July in the 5th year of the reign of William & Mary [1693] Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very Good. Characteristics:
Signature and seal cross motif. Document size (approx.): 52 by 22 cm. |
Allyn |
Browne |
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409 |
1711 |
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A
vellum indenture being a lease of a property in Hollacombe,
Devon, between John Brown of Hollacombe, yeoman,
and Thomas Brown of Hollacombe, yeoman. Dated the
7th day of February in the 10th year of the reign of Queen Anne [1711]
Property: An estate called Hollacombe in the parish
of Hollacombe Devon. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Creasing and a few stains and tiny holes, otherwise
Good. Characteristics: Signature and seal (Damaged). Document size (approx.):
50 by 25 cm. |
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410 |
1815 |
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A
vellum indenture being a lease of a property in Hollacombe,
Devon, between Charles Brown of Hollacombe, yeoman,
and Thomas Brown of Hollacombe, yeoman. Dated the
3rd day of April in the 55th year of the reign of King George III [1815] Property:
An estate called Hollacombe in the parish of Hollacombe Devon. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very Good. Characteristics:
Signature and seal. Document size (approx.): 56 by 45 cm. |
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411 |
1768 |
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A
3 page vellum indenture relating to an estate in Broadhempston,
Devon, between John Scobell of Tomes, devon, gent, Charles Evelyn, and William Mann of Broadhempston, yeoman. Dated the 10th day of May in the
8th year of the reign of King George III [1768] Property: An estate called Downe in Broadhempston. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Patchy browning and dust
marking. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 65
by 80 cm. |
Scobell |
Evelyn |
Mann |
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412 |
1864 |
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Vellum
Manuscript from 1864, Broadwoodkelly, Devon This is
a single page vellum document measuring 29x2 inches, concerning the 99 year
lease of a cottage known as Hemwoods, complete with
field, orchard and garden, for a sum of £142 plus a yearly rent of 5
shillings. It involves the owner, Benjamin Cleave and the tenant, Bartholomew
Sampson. This
document is in good condition with very little discolouration
or marking, there are no holes or tears. |
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413 |
1699 |
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A
vellum indenture recording the settlement of an estate in Stockland,
Dorset, between John Downing of Ridge in the parsh
of Stockland, yeoman, and Joan his wife, William
Downing the younger of Shute, Devon, yeoman, William Downing elder and
William Stocker of Dallwood, Dorset. Dated the 2nd
day of May in the 11th year of the reign of William III [1699] Property: A
copyhold messuage called Ridge in the manor of Stockland amounting to 28 acres land. Medium: Handwritten
in English on vellum. Condition: Some patchy stains, otherwise Good.
Characteristics: 5 Signatures and dark wax seals. Document size (approx.): 63
by 45 cm. |
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Stocker |
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414 |
1688 |
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An
attractive vellum indenture for the lease of lands in Hollacombe,
Devon, between Richard Allyn of Plymouth, gent, now
a scholar at Corpus Christi College Oxford, son and heir of John Allyn late of Plymouth, and Richard Allyn
of Plymouth. Dated the 3rd day of February in the 4th year of the reign of
James II [1688] Property: A messuage, tenement or barton in Hollacombe in the
tenure of John Allyn of Plymouth. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very Good. Characteristics:
Signature and seal tag, but seal missing. Document size (approx.): 80 by 15
cm. |
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415 |
1681 |
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A
one page vellum indenture dated 20th July 1681 relating to property in North Wheelborough, Kingskerswell,
Devon between Mary Longe of Kingscarswell
(widow) and John Narramore of Bishopstenton
(gent.). Other names mentioned: 1655:
Elias and Mary Longe (children of Elias Longe, deceased) and John Narramore
the elder. Has one seal and signature
with four witness signatures on the reverse.
Has been folded. |
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Narramore |
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416 |
1894 |
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A vellum will and probate
with large seal dated 11th August 1894 relating to Sarah Stockton Schofield
late of Gladstone House, Southsea but now of Endsleigh, Exmouth
(spinster). People mentioned: Edith
Mary Ayres (companion), Edward Schofield of Torwood,
Rochdale (brother) + Sarah his wife. Has stamps of the
London & North Western Railway Compny and the Rochdale Corporation Water Works Annuities on the cover
with signatures. Has been folded. |
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417 |
1915 |
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1915
INDENTURE FROM MADELINE EDITH KIERAN HYLAND TO EDWARD AUGUSTINE BLOUNT WHICH
CONCERNS RECONVEYANCE OF FREEHOLD HEREDITAMENTS AND PREMISES PART OF THE RHODE
HILL ESTATE UPLYME DEVON.IT IS DATED 29 JAN 1915..IT MENTIONS MARIE TALBOT
AND HER 6 MIDDLE NAMES! (Including Josephine and Philomena) IT MENTIONS JRFG
TALBOT,EJ HUTCHINS,L FITZGERALD F RIDOUT WARD AND WAS SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE
OF IT LOOKS LIKE SUSANNA M LENNAL OF THE SHELBOURNE HOTEL,DUBLIN.HAS BEEN
FOLDED BUT IN GOOD CLEAN CONDITION FOR YEAR |
Hyland |
Blount |
Talbot |
Hutchins |
Fitzgerald |
Ward |
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418 |
1894 |
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A
vellum indenture for the mortgage of land and premises in Plymouth, between
William Thomas Vine of 8 Marleborough Road,
Plymouth, plasterer, William Lavers of Richmond Street, Plymouth, chairmaker, Christopher Watson of 11 Wellington Street,
Stoke Devonport, shipwright, and Ascott Abott Bright of Devonport, shipwright. Dated the 27th day
of June 1894 Property: A field in Cattledown Road
in the parish of Charles in Plymouth, numbered 315 on the tythe
map, and a house and shop on the land. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Very Good. Characteristics: Signature and seal. Document
size (approx.): 75 by 60 cm. |
Vine |
Lavers |
Watson |
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419 |
1867 |
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Lease
dated the 1st October 1867, Mesrs James Stubbin and John Josselyn to
Richard Spearman. Lease of Farm House and Buildings called Commons with 4
fields adjoining situate in Northam, Devon for 7
Years from Michaelmas 1867. Superb document with
very legible and neat handwriting. |
Stubbin |
Josselyn |
Spearman |
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420 |
1836 |
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A
large 2 page vellum indenture for the release from legacies charged on the
manor of Sidmouth and in particular several houses
in Sidmouth, Devon, between Edward Hughes Ball
Hughes of Oatlands, Surrey, Samuel Forster of
Lincolns Inn Fields, George Frere, Francis Stevens of Sidmouth,
gent, and Robert Lys of 24 Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex. Includes also 2
letters relating to the release. Dated the 15th day of July in the 7th year
of the reign of King William IV [1836] Property: Two modern houses one of
which was formerly Marsh's Dwelling House and Library, the other as a lodging
house. Medium: Handwritten in English on 2 pages of vellum. Condition: Very
Good. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 60 by
70 cm. |
Hughes |
Forster |
Frere |
Stevens |
Lys |
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421 |
1822 |
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A
large 7 page vellum indenture for the release of land in Sidmouth,
Devon, between Thomas Jenkins of Sidmonton House in
the county of Southampton, now of Sidmouth, Henry
Frederick Alston of Gloucester Place, Portman Square, London, Francis Stevens
of Sidmouth, gent, and Robert Lys of 24 Lincolns
Inn Fields, Middlesex. With a schedule of deeds from 1720 to 1813. Dated the
22nd day of January in the 2nd year of the reign of King George IV [1822]
Property: Land in York Terrace in Sidmouth in front
of a road leading from the beach to a lane from the High Street to Marsh on
the East and next to Marsh's Assembly Rooms. Also 2 modern houses one of
which was formerly Marsh's Dwelling House and Library, the other as a lodging
house. Medium: Handwritten in English on 7 pages of vellum. Condition: Good.
Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 60 by 70 cm. |
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Alston |
Stevens |
Lys |
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422 |
1889 |
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A
vellum will
and probate document for James Phillips of Axminster,
Devon, farmer. Dated the 5th day of February 1889 Medium: Handwritten in
English on vellum. Condition: Good. Document size (approx.): 45 by 50 cm. |
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423 |
1808 |
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A
vellum mortgage of a house and lands in South Zeal, South Tawton,
Devon, between John Stanbury of South Zeal,
clothier, and Edward Endacott of Fatherford in the parish of Belstone,
yeoman. Dated the 19th day of October in the 45th year of the reign of King
George III [1808] Property: A messuage and
tenement, meadow and garden called Peards House and
Peards Acre in the Borough of South Zeal in the
parish of South Tawton, in the possession of
Sampson Newbery. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Dusty
and light patchy browning. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document
size (approx.): 60 by 80 cm. |
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Endacott |
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424 |
1800 |
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A
2 page vellum indenture for the conveyance of several houses in South Tawton, Devon, between George Boughton
of Hatherleigh, Devon, John Palmer of Yelland in the parish of Okehampton,
yeoman, and Susanna his wife, William Knapman of SouthZeal in South Tawton, malster, and Thomas Bridgman Luxmoore
of Okehampton, gent. Dated the 29th day of March in
the 4th year of the reign of King George III [1800] Property: Several
dwelling houses, 2 fields and meadows called Brights
in South Zele. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Light patchy browning, otherwise good. Characteristics:
Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 65 by 70 cm. |
Boughton |
Palmer |
Knapman |
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425 |
1877 |
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A
vellum indenture recording the appointment of the advowson
of the vicarage of the parish church of Chepstow Monmouthshire, Wales, between Daniel Higford
Davale Burr of Aldemaston
Park in Berkshire, and Higford Higford
of Frognell in Torquay,
Devon. Dated 3 September 1877 in the 41st year of the reign of Victoria
Property: All that advowson and perpetual right of
patronage to the vicarage of the parish church of Chepstow
Monmouthshire. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals.
Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 70 by 60 cm |
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426 |
1874 |
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A
vellum indenture regarding the conveyance of a dwelling house and field in South
Tawton, Devon, between John Bourn
of Sampford Courtney, Devon - yeoman, Mark Cann of South Zeal in the parish of South Tawton - yeoman, and John Northcott
of South Zeal - carpenter. Dated 30 March 1874 in the 37th year of the reign
of Victoria Property: All that messuage, tenement or dwelling house wherein John Stanbury formerly dwelt, and all that meadow and garden
lying and being in the borough of South Zeal and parish of South Tawton, commonly called Peards
House and Peards Acre. Medium: Handwritten in
English on vellum. Condition: Very good. Characteristics: Signatures and red
wax seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 60 by 70 cm |
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Cann |
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427 |
1805 |
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A
vellum indenture regarding the lease of property in the parish of Colyton, Devon, between Michael Hooke of Colyton - gentleman, William Burt of the same place -
gentleman, and James Marwood - schoolmaster. Dated
24 March 1805 in the 45th year of the reign of George III Property: All those
messuages lands and tenements lying and being
within the parish of Colyton called Radish, with
common of pasture for all manner of beast or cattle in Loven
Common. All which premises were formerly in the possession of John Hooke -
gentleman - deceased. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals.
Document Size (Approx.): 45 by 60 cm |
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428 |
1857 |
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A
vellum indenture regarding the conveyance of a cottage and lands in Northam, Devon, between Jane Baker the wife of Thomas
Baker of Railway Street, Chelmsford, Essex - builder, Thomas Baker and Henry
Hay of Chelmsford in the county of Essex - accountant. Dated 18 April 1857 in
the 20th year of the reign of Victoria Property: All that freehold cottage
and lands called Broad Park, containing six acres, and also a piece of ground
containing 3/4 of an acre all in the parish of Northam.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very good. Document Size
(Approx.): 60 by 80 cm |
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429 |
1765 |
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A
large six page vellum indenture regarding the mortgage of property in Hurley,
Berkshire, between James Gayer of Hurley, Doctor of Divinity, Stuckley Lucas of Gallington,
Cornwall, gentleman, and John Walker of Stevenstone,
Devon. Dated 1 October 1765 in the 5th year of the reign of George III
Property: A number of lands in Hurley called Lock Mead, Parish Mead, Lymekiln Field, Broad Oak Green, Clay Fields, Home
Meadow, Stone Hill Field, and many more. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Creasing, dirt marking, several small holes. Revenue
stamps cut out of vellum slightly affecting the text. Characteristics:
Signatures and red wax seals. Document Size (Approx.): 80 by 70 cm |
Gayer |
Lucas |
Walker |
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430 |
1796 |
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A
two page vellum indenture regarding the sale of an estate in Broadhempston, Devon, between Thomas Wills of Lustleigh, Devon, gentleman, John Harris of Hawkmore, Bovey Tracey, gentleman, and William Mann of Broadhempston, yeoman. Dated 27 December 1796 in the 37th
year of the reign of George III Property: An estate called Downe in Broadhempston. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good but with some creasing and
slight rubbing of text. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals.
Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 75 by 60 cm |
Wills |
Harris |
Mann |
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431 |
1693 |
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A
vellum indenture regarding the sale of property in Hollacombe,
Devon, between Richard Allyn of Plymouth, Devon,
merchant, and John Browne of Hollacombe, yeoman.
Dated 6 July 1693 in the 5th year of the reign of William & Mary
Property: Lands called Hollacombe in the parish of Hollacombe. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition:
Good. Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Document Size (Approx.):
75 by 55 cm |
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432 |
1688 |
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An
attractive vellum indenture regarding the sale of property at Hollacombe, Devon, between Richard Allyn
of Plymouth, gentleman, now scholar at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and
Richard Allyn of Plymouth, his uncle. Dated 4
December 1688 in the 4th year of the reign of James II Property: All that messuage and Barton lands lying in Hollacombe
now in the possession of Robert Pearce. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Good although lacks seal. Characteristics: Signature.
Document Size (Approx.): 35 by 75 cm |
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433 |
1505 |
Bloomsbury
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Grant
by John Doyele of ?Humberleeh
[?Humber, Devon], knight to Walter Tregood, Thomas Tregood, Thomas Hyth &
Elizabeth Beauchamp, guardianship of John, son and heir of Geoffrey
Beauchamp, manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 24 lines, lacks seal, slightly
soiled, 225 x 240mm., framed and glazed, February ?1505. |
Doyele |
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434 |
1667 |
Bloomsbury
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73 |
Indenture,
agreement bettwen William Strode of Ugborough, and his sister Ellen, of land and property in Innaton in the parish of Ugborough.
D.s. “William Strode”, manuscript on vellum, 29 lines, folds, lacks wax seal,
274 x 335mm., 24th September 1667; and 15 others, deeds relating to Ugborough and some to the Strode family, v.s., v.d. (16) |
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435 |
1690 |
Bloomsbury
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77 |
Petition
to William III from the residents of East and West Teignmouth
and Shaldon, asking that he grant letters patent
for the relief of those whose property was destroyed in a French raid,
manuscript, 2pp., ruled in red in left hand margin, very small wormholes,
small pieces of tape in margins, 190 x 147mm., crudely framed, 13th August 1690.
Docketed
as No. 1, probably a copy of the original document. “That in the late horrid
invasion of ye French on ye 26 day of July last. There were within ye space
of 12 hours burnt down and consumed 116 dwelling houses besides barns Stables
and other out houses thereunto belonging within the severall
parishes aforesaid and also 172 other Dwelling houses were pilfered and
plundered and two parish churches much ruined... |
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436 |
1880 |
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LAST
WILL & TESTAMENT WITH ATTACHED PROBATE AND DECORATIVE SEAL. ON VELUM MADE
IN THE YEAR 1880. SIZE 24 AND 1/2 INCHES BY 16 AND 1/2 INCHES. THE WILL IS BY
REBECCA FURNEAUX OF TORRE, TORQUAY DEVON. SHE BEQUEATHED HER ESTATE TO HER 3
DAUGHTERS.HER SON IN LAW GEORGE SOUDON. (CIDER MERCHANT) WAS THE APPOINTED
EXECUTOR. THE WILL WAS WITNESSED BY ROBERT FRANCIS, OF NEWTON ABBOTT, DEVON
SOLICITOR. THE WILL RECEIVED PROBATE AT THE DISTRICT REGISTRY EXETER AS
EVIDENCED BY THE ORNATE SEAL. |
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Soudon |
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437 |
1667 |
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UGBOROUGH,
MODBURY: Release of lands at Ugborough, Devon
between Walter Avent the younger of Modbury, Devon, yeoman, and William Strode of Innaton in Ugborough. Dated 4
July 1667 in the 19th year of the reign of Charles II Property: All those messuages, lands and tenements called Innaton
at Ugborough, Devon. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Very good. Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal.
Document Size (Approx.): 30 by 68 cm |
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1715 |
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CREDITON:
Sale of a house and shop in Crediton, Devon,
between The Right Honourable Montague Earl of
Abingdon, Lord Norris and Baron Rycott, Oxfordshire, The Honourable
James Bertie of Stanwell, Middlesex, The Honourable Sir William Courtenay of Powderham
Castle, Devon, Baronet, and Mark Bourton of Crediton, Devon, clothier. Signatures of the Earl of
Abingdon and Sir William Courtenay. Dated 7 January 1715 in the 2nd year of
the reign of George I Property: All that dwelling house, shop and chamber
over in Crediton, Devon, part
of the estate of Sir William Courtenay. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Water stains down several folds with creasing and some
rubbed text. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and tax
stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 54 by 72 cm |
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UGBOROUGH:
A small attractive lease with four intact seals relating to lands in Ugborough, Devon, between William Strode of Innaton in Ugborough,
gentleman, Mathew Roupe of South Milton, gentleman,
Ellen Strode of Ugborough and Walter Avrent of Modbury, yeoman. Dated 7 May 1667 in the 19th year of the
reign of Charles I Property: All that property called Innaton
in the parish of Ugborough, Devon. Medium: Handwritten
in English on vellum. Condition: Very good. Characteristics: Signatures and
four red wax seals. Document Size (Approx.): 25 by 35 cm |
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UGBOROUGH,
HOLBETON: A true copy of the last will and testament of Adam Strode of Innaton in the parish of Ugborough,
Devon, originally dated 24 October 1661. Dated 20 April 1670 in the 22nd year
of the reign of Charles I Property: He leaves a capital house in Holbeton called Minchenye,
another close called Saint Authoretts Hill, and
also lands called Innaton in Ugborough.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics:
Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.):
37 by 48 cm |
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441 |
1885 |
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Document
dated 4th February 1885. Refers to land used as a building yard and four
cottages and premises at Bovey Tracey in Devon. Mentions Mr
Silas Hiscott Davie, carpenter of Bovey Tracey and Mr James Stooke of Newton
Abbot, auctioneer. Document in very good condition |
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442 |
1881 |
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Genuine
and original Victorian legal document dated 21st December 1881, certificate
of Acknowledgements of Deeds by Married Women. Refers to Elizabeth Harding
the wife of Job Harding. Also mentions William Adams and Charles Swain
otherwise Swayne (no other information about these). Two page document. Page
two states that the premises wherein Elizabeth Harding is stated to be
interested are the parish of Musbury in the county
of Devon. Document sworn at Gravesend, Kent so presumably living in that area
at this time. |
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A
large George 1st 1718 Indenture between John Brutton
of the Parish of St David in the city of Exon
Exeter?? and Robert Younger of Colsbrooke
in the County of Seven and Joan ? widow from Creditton Devon. In good condition, two tiny weeny holes were it has been folded, bright red seal ,clear writing and
measuring 29 inches by 18 inches. There are lots of witness signatures
on the back of which I can make out the names Rich Gamon,
Mary Skinner and James Northleigh. |
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1890 |
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Bishops
Nympton Devon GRACE FISHER 1890 guaranteed original
- from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 116 YEARS OLD PROBATE DOCUMENT FROM THE
PRINCIPLE REGISTRY IN HER MAJESTY'S HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. BEING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF GRACE FISHER TO JOHN WARREN. SIZES 12 INS X 10.5 INS IN
VERY FINE CONDITION - ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT HIGN
COURT WAFER WAX SEAL |
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1795 |
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MEMBURY:
Lease of lands in Membury, Dorset, between John Cox
of Chapplecroft, Membury,
Devon, yeoman, Thomas Sellwood of Stockland, Dorset, yeoman, and William Bently of Chardstock, Dorset,
gentleman. Dated 14 December 1795 in the 36th year of the reign of George III
Property: A tenement called Ridge and several closes of land called Hewlands, Barcrofts, Moors, all
lying in the parish of Membury. Medium: Handwritten
in English on vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics: Signature and red wax
seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 55 by 70 cm |
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1787 |
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CHARDSTOCK:
Conveyance of property in Chardstock, Dorset,
between Richard Phipen of Shute, Devon, yeoman,
Robert Wilmington of Chardstock, labourer. Dated 14 February 1787 in the 27th year of the
reign of George III Property: All that house, garden and orchard adjoining Farway Marsh in Chardstock.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Creasing, light patchy
toning. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Document Size
(Approx.): 40 by 60 cm |
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1799 |
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AXMINSTER:
A court baron document for the manor of Prestaller,
recording the surrender of copyhold lands in Axminster,
Devon, by James Edwards, linen draper, customary copyhold tenant, and the
admission of John Edwards, Benedict Edwards and Samuel Edwards as the new copyhold
tenants. Dated 18 December 1799 in the 40th year of the reign of George III
Property: A close of land in Axminster and a mead called Uphay Mead.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Medium toning.
Characteristics: Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 30 by 45 cm |
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1688 |
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STOCKLAND:
An attractive deed for the sale of tithes in Stockland,
Dorset, between Richard Palmer, Elyas Booby als Hearne and William Downing of Dallwood,
Dorset, Robert Liddon of Axminster,
Devon, and John Downing of Stockland, yeoman. Dated
20 January 1688 in the 4th year of the reign of James II Property: Tithes as
part of the rectory of Stockland of all tithable things out of the messuage
of Ridge in Stockland. Medium: Handwritten in
English on vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics: Signatures and red wax
seals. Document Size (Approx.): 40 by 53 cm |
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Booby |
Hearne |
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1864 |
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An
Indenture of Lease made in 1864 of a piece of land situate at Ellacombe Torquay Devon The
Lease is Between Sir Lawrence Path Baronet (1) William John Drake and Charles
Drake Builder (2) in regard to the Lease of a piece of land at Ellacombe in Tormaham Torquay Devon. The Document has been stamped by the
Inland Revenue and has a silver strip through the Seal. There is a plan inscribed in the margin
showing the area of land coloured pink. The
Document has a wax seal and is signed by the Baronet Sir Lawrence Path. The Deed is in excellent condition Would
look great in a frame Measurements 72cm x 59cm |
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1827 |
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An
Indenture of Lease on Vellum made in the Reign of George the Fourth and dated
the 3rd October 1827. The document is beautifully written and in first class
condition. It is made between John Codner of Edginswell Yeoman of the one part and Robert Stark of Torquay Devon Ironmonger and William Ball of Tormaham Yeoman of the other part.The
property transferred is
known as the messuage or Tenement
known by the name of Barters Tenement and also 16 acres of land and a further
2 fields and pasture known as Turnhays Mead and Turnhays Park containing 2 acres situate in the Parish of
St Marychurch and Kingskerswell
in the said County of Devon. The Deed
is signed under a wax Seal by John Codner. The Document is on fine Vellum |
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1800 |
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This
Deed made in the reign of George the Third dated the 20th day of February
1800 and made between Thomas Kitson of Shiphay in the County of Devon Clerk of the one part and
John Codner of Edginswell
in the Parish of St. Marychurch Yeoman of the other
part. The Deed purports to Transfer an orchard or close of land commonly
known by the name of Kissmilkham Orchard containing
by estimation three quarters of an acre and also a messuage
or tenement called Winsors or Bellamys
Tenement situate at and near Edginswell in the
Manor of Shiphay Collaton
and Parish of St. Marychurch Devon. The Deed is finely written and every word
is readable. There is a wax seal at the
foot and it is signed by Thomas Kitson |
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1773 |
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This
Deed is made in the Reign of George the Third. It is made between Gregory Andrew Perk of St.
Marychurch Devon Gentleman of the one part and John
Codner also of St. Marychurch
Devon Yeoman of the other part. The
Document releases parts of land at Edginswell Manor
Devon to John Codner. The Deed is beautifully written on Vellum
and there is a wax seal at the foot and signed |
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1893 |
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INDENTURE
manuscript DOCUMENT Lichfield Staffs WRIGHT >
CLARK 1893 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 113 YEARS
OLD BETWEEN HERBERT BENNION OF MEFORD NEAR LICHFIELD INTHE COUNTY OF STAFFORD
FARMER OF THE FIRST PART JOSEPH WRIGHT AND HENRY SMITH BOTH OF STOWE STREET
IN THE CITY OF LICHFIELD BUILDERS OF THE SECOND PART AND MARY ISABELLA CLARKE
OF GUYDER PLACE THE STRAND EXMOUTH IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON OF THE THIRD PART.
WITH SITE PLAN . BEING THE DEED OF CONVEYANCE OF 4
FREEHOLD MESSUAGES AND PREMISES SITUATE IN GEORGE LANE IN THE CITY OF
LITCHFIELD. SIZES 18 INS X 16 INS IN FINE TO VERY FINE CONDITION - STORAGE
DUSTING ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT WAX SEAL |
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1808 |
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An
1808 Marriage Settlement made December 1808 in the reign of George the Third.
A rare Document affecting property called Andrews Tenement situate
near Handkersknowle otherwise named Handsknoll in the Parish of Slapton
in the County of Devon. The Deed is
made between William Putt of Forder
Mill in the Parish of Hallwell Devon Miller.
of the 1st part John Tucker of Handkersknowle
Yeoman of the 2nd part and Jenny Putt of Forder
Mill Spinster of the 3rd part (parties to be married) and Lewis Michael
Tucker and Nicholas Paige both of Slapton Gentleman
Trustees of the 4th Part The Deed then recites the Marriage Settlement. The area of Slapton
is where the American Seamen practised for the
Normandy landings and is where there is an American Memorial on the Beach at Slapton Village.
The Document is executed by the parties in the presence of a Solicitor
who then affixed the wax seals . There are five wax seals at the foot |
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1890 |
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Bishops
Nympton Devon GRACE FISHER 1890 guaranteed original
- from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 116 YEARS OLD PROBATE DOCUMENT FROM THE
PRINCIPLE REGISTRY IN HER MAJESTY'S HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. BEING THE
ADMINISTRATION OF GRACE FISHER TO JOHN WARREN. SIZES 12 INS X 10.5 INS IN
VERY FINE CONDITION - ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT HIGN COURT WAFER WAX
SEAL |
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1739 |
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Bankrupt
Commission King's Court 1739 guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE
II - 267 YEARS OLD ACTIONS BROUGHT AGAINST EMANUEL TUCKER OF HATHERLEIGH IN
THE COUNTY OF DEVON SERGEMAKER USING AND EXERCISING THE TRADE OF MERCHANDIZE
BT WAY OF BARGAIN EXCHANGE BARTERING ... DID BECOME BANKRUPT WITHIN SEVERAL
STATUTES AND DEFRAUD AND HINDER DANIEL DAVY OF TORRINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF
DEVON ETHELDRED DAVY OF THE CITY OF EXON AND OTHERS HIS CREDITORS ETC, ETC,..
PARTIAL GREAT SEAL OF ENGLAND - SIGNED BY THE HIGH CHANCELLOR OF GREAT
BRITAIN 1739. ON TWO SHEETS OF VELLUM WITH SIGNATURE OF CHANCELLOR TO SECOND
SHEET. SIZES 17 INS X 12 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - SLIGHT AGEING
DISCOLOURATION BUT CLEAR TO READ ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS ON TWO SHEETS OF
FOLDED VELLUM PARTIAL WAX SEAL |
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ANTIQUE
WILL Exeter Devon HANNAH MATTHEWS 1825 guaranteed original - from the reign
of KING GEORGE IV - 181 YEARS OLD BEING THE
PROBATE AND PROBATE COPY OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HANNAH
MATTHEWS LATE OF THE CITY AND DIOCESE OF EXETER . INFORMATION OF PROPERTY AND
BEQUESTS TO FAMILY AND ADMINISTRATION TO HER EXECUTORS ~ WITH LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION FROM THE
COURT OF THE LORD BISHOP OF EXETER WITH PREROGATIVE COURT WAFER
SEAL OF GEORGE MARTIN. SIZES 13 INS X 16 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - WAFER
SEAL ON SIX SHEETs OF HANDMADE PAPER with manufacturers watermark of BATH
1820 WITH TWO IMPRESSED REVENUES ONE FOR £5 and one for £6 |
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ANTIQUE
DOCUMENT Exeter Devon Prof. PHILIP SALTER 1834 guaranteed original - from the
reign of KING WILLIAM IV - 172 YEARS OLD PROBATE ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENT FROM
THE COURT OF THE BISHOP OF EXETER. BEING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF
PHILIP SALTER LATE OF THE CITY OF EXETER PROFESSOR OF MUSIC TO NATHANIEL SALTER SHOE MAKER
FATHER AND NEXT OF KIN. SIZES 8.5 INS
X 7.5 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS ON ONE SHEET
OF FOLDED PARCHMENT BISHOP COURT WAFER WAX SEAL |
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1713 |
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BROADHEMPSTON:
A lease of lands and an estate called Downe in Broadhempston, Devon, between William Mann of Broadhempston, Devon, yeoman, and Peter Mann his brother.
Dated 29 April 1713 in the 12th year of the reign of Anne Property: All those
messuages, lands, etc, called Downe
in Broadhempston together with all houses,
edifices, buildings, etc. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum.
Condition: Good Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax
stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 21 by 52 cm |
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1667 |
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UGBOROUGH:
An obligation bond where William Strode of Ugborough,
Devon, is firmly bound to Ellen Strode of Plympton,
Devon, in relation to the sale of lands in Ugborough.
Dated 27 September 1667 in the 19th year of the reign of Charles II Medium:
Handwritten in Latin and English on paper. Condition: Good Characteristics:
Signatures and seal. Document Size (Approx.): 31 by 20 cm |
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UGBOROUGH:
Mortgage of property in Ugborough, Devon, between
William Strode of Innaton in the parish of Ugborough, Devon, gentleman, and Ellen Strode his sister.
Dated 27 September 1667 in the 13th year of the reign of Charles II Property: All
those messuages, lands and tenements called Innaton in the parish of Ugborough.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very good.
Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Document Size (Approx.): 36 by
65 cm |
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1772 |
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AXMINSTER:
Assignment of a mortgage of a house in Axminster,
Devon, between William Vicary of Colyton, Devon, malster, and
Francis Dight of Axminster,
fellmonger. Dated 1 January 1772 in the 12th year
of the reign of George III Property: All that messuage
or tenement on the Back Lane in Axminster wherein
Thomas Taylor then dwelt near the burnt house. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Patchy toning, heavy in places. Characteristics:
Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.):
70 by 80 cm |
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AN
1800 INDENTURE OF LEASE made in the reign of George the Third dated the 19th
February 1800 made between Thomas Kitson of Shiphay Devon Clerk of the one part and John Codner of Edginswell in the
Parish of St Marychurch Yeoman of the other part
being a Lease of land known as Kissmilkham Orchard
together with Tenement and land known as 'Winsors
or Bellamy's Tenement situate at or near Edginswell
in the Manor of Shiphay Collaton
in the Parish of St
Marychurch Devon.
The Document is in excellent condition. It has been signed by Thomas Kitson and has a wax seal at the foot |
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1728 |
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ILFRACOMBE:
Lease of a parcel of land in Ilfracombe, Devon,
between William Darracott and James Darracott of Bideford, Devon,
mariners, William Vye of Ilfracombe,
cooper, and Nathanial Vye, mariner. Dated 24
December 1728 in the 2nd year of the reign of George II Property: All that parcel of land
called Higher Kee Park, Cotts
Cliffe in Ilfordcombe (Ilfracombe). Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum.
Condition: Good Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and
tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 26 by 40 cm |
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1802 |
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A
Deed of Release on Parchment dated the 1st June 1802 made between the Right Honourable Robert Edward Lord Petre
Baron of Whittle of the County of Essex of the one part and George Gill and
his Trustee of the other part The 3 cottages situate at Axminster
in the County of Devon were released from charge unto Robert Gill. This is a large document containing
together 3 Indentures. The Deed is in
very good condition and is signed and sealed by Lord Petre |
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An
Indenture of Lease dated the 19th January 1806 made Between Thomas Tucker his
Brother in Law and Sisters of the one part and John Tucker of the other part
The premises Leased consisted of a messuage or
tenement in the village of Handkersknowle Slapton in the County of Devon. Slapton is the
place where a monument stands in tribute to the American Soldiers carried out
exercises during the 2nd World War in preparation for the Normandy
Landings. This is a small Indenture on
fine Vellum. The writing is very fine
but all is readable. It is signed by
5 parties and there are 5 wax seals.
Size 25 inches by 15 inches. |
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1802 |
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HOLLACOMBE:
Assignment of two farms called Sellecke and Donne
in Hollacombe, Devon, between John Lubbock of
Stratford Place, Middlesex, John Alden Clarke of Mansion House Street,
London, John Mangles of Wapping, London, James Taddy of Fenchurch Street, London, and William Brown of Hollacombe. Dated 25 March 1802 in the 42nd year of the
reign of George III Property: A farm called Sellecke
and one called Donne or Easter Donne in Hollacombe.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Creasing and folds,
light toning. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and tax
stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 55 by 70 cm |
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Clarke |
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1826 |
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HOLLACOMBE:
An obligation bond where William Riddaway Alias
Brown of Bratton Clovelly, Devon, yeoman, is firmly
bound to Thomas Brown of Hayne in Hollacombe,
gentleman, in relation to property in Hollacombe.
Dated 12 October 1826 in the 7th year of the reign of George IV Property: A messuage and tenement called by the name of the Moiety of
the Barton of Hollacombe. Medium: Handwritten in
English on paper. Condition: Good Characteristics: Revenue and tax stamps.
Signatures and seal. Document Size (Approx.): 55 by 65 cm |
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PAIGNTON:
Conveyance of lands in Paignton, Devon, between Thomas Crossing of Woodland, Devon, clothier, and
William Bond of Holwood, Cornwall, esquire. Dated
24 October 1700 in the 12th year of the reign of William III Property: A
house and tenement in True Street, Paington, with
54 acres land. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good
Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document
Size (Approx.): 52 by 70 cm |
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CHARLES,
PLYMOUTH: Conveyance of number 8 Marlborough Road, Plymouth, Devon, between
Frederick Edmund Bowden of Plymouth, William Thomas Bone of Plymouth, and William
Thomas Vine. Dated 26 June 1894 in the 57th year of the reign of Victoria
Property: All that parcel of land in Calledown Road
in the parish of Charles, Plymouth, being number 315 on the Tithe
Apportionment Map, and now part of the Calledown
building estate, and designated 63 Tresillian
Street. Now forming number 8 Marlborough Road. Medium: Handwritten in English
on vellum. Condition: Very good. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax
seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 70 by 80 cm |
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1767 |
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STOCKLAND:
An obligation bond where John Dare of Stockland,
Dorset, tallow chandler, is firmly bound to Alice Dicker of the parish of
Holy Trinity, Exeter, widow, for the sum of 3000 pounds in relation to a
mortgage between Bridget Shirston of Wells,
Somerset, Alice Dicker, John Dare, and Joan his wife (nee Rounseval),
and Amos Callard of Stockland.
Dated 25 September 1767 in the 7th year of the reign of George III Property:
Not mentioned but probably Ridge estate in Stockland.
Medium: Handwritten in English on paper. Condition: Good Characteristics:
Revenue and tax stamps. Signatures and seal. Document Size (Approx.): 33 by
20 cm |
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1803 |
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AXMINSTER:
Lease of an orchard in Chard Street, Axminster,
Devon, between William Knight of Waddon?
Hall, Dorset, gentleman, and Henry Knight of Axminster,
gentleman. Dated 1 May 1803 in the 43rd year of the reign of George III
Property: Part of an orchard formerly of Stephen Thorogood
of Exeter, on the west side of Chard Street in Axminster.
Also a hedge or bank between another orchard.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics:
Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size
(Approx.): 42 by 62 cm |
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473 |
1742 |
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Original
Indenture Quadripartite, granting annuity of £120 clear, and so forth, in
consideration of a marriage agreement between John Shapleigh (deceased) of
Topsham in the County of Devon and Sarah Cheeke,
dated 20th May 1742 in the reign of George II. |
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474 |
1670 |
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UGBOROUGH:
An attractive agreement for the sale of lands in Innaton,
Ugborough, Devon, between Mathew Roupe of Whittocks Worthy in
South Milton, gentleman, and Joan his wife, and Ellen Strode of Plympton. Dated 26 March 1670 in the 22nd year of the
reign of Charles II Property: All those messuages,
lands, etc, called Innaton in Ugborough.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very good.
Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document
Size (Approx.): 27 by 40 cm |
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1763 |
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STOCKLAND:
A three page assignment of a mortgage of two houses and land in Stockland, Dorset, between Benedictus
Marwood Tucker of Coryton
in the parish of Kilmington, Devon, John Dore of Stockland, Dorset, tallow chandler, and Joan his wife
(nee Rounsevall), Bridget Sherston
of Wells, and John Callard of Ford in Stockland. Dated 14 June 1763 in the 3rd year of the
reign of George III Property: Two houses or tenements called Ridge, and
closes of meadow or pasture called Pathmoore, Hearcroft, Longmoore, Wolley Close, Great Furle
Close, The Meadow, Clover Close, Brim Close and others in Stockland.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Some rubbed text and
small tears in folds. Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue
and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 65 by 60 cm |
Tucker |
Dore |
Rounsevall |
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1951 |
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SOUTH
TAWTON: A notice from the Tithe Redemption Commission to pay consideration of
tithe rents on property in South Tawton, Devon,
issued to Mr J Abbott of South Zeal Okehampton. Dated 26 February 1951 Medium: Handwritten in
English on paper. Condition: Good Characteristics: Document Size (Approx.):
20 by 16 cm |
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THIS
INDENTURE IS DATED THE 29TH NOVEMBER 1844. THE PARTIES ARE INCE GAMIS AND
SAMUEL GAMIS. THE PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT IS TO APPOINT A NEW TRUSTEE TO
ADMINSTER THE DWELLINGHOUSE IN THE SHAMBLES, AXMINSTER DEVON. AXMINSTER IS A ROMAN TOWN. THE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED BY INCE GAMIS AND
HAS A DISTINCTIVE WAX SEAL AT THE FOOT.
THE DEED IS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND TOTALLY READABLE |
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1841 |
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THORNBURY:
Mortgage of Bason and other lands in Thornbury, Devon, between Matthew Venton
of Milton Damerell, Devon, and Christopher Risdon
of Launeels, Cornwall. Dated 18 May 1841 in the 4th
year of the reign of Queen Victoria Property: All those closes called Bason Close or Bason Ham Close
in Thornbury. Medium: Manuscript in English on
vellum. Condition: Some creasing otherwise good. Characteristics: Signatures
and red wax seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 65 by
75cm |
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1857 |
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HOLLACOMBE:
Mortgage of Sellicke and Downe
or Easter Down in Hollacombe, Devon, between Thomas
Brown of Hollacombe, gent, Dinah Damerell of Shebbeae, widow,
Thomas Reed Brown of Hollacombe, and John Hutchings
of Thorbury, yeoman. Dated 25 March 1857 in the
20th year of the reign of Queen Victoria Property: A messuage
or tenement called Sellicke, and one called Downe or Easter Downe in Hollacombe. Medium: Manuscript in English on vellum.
Condition: Good Characteristics: Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and
tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 60 by 70cm |
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Indenture
Deed of Conveyance dated the 21st April 1851 made between Lieut
Colonel Fox (1) and Samuel Inch (2) and is a Conveyance of land at St Marychurch Torquay in the
County of Devon The
Document has a plan of the area in the margin. The Deed measures 29 inches by 24 inches
and is on vellum. It is in excellent
condition. The Deed is signed by both
parties and has 2 wax seals at the foot
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1865 |
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Indenture
of Lease dated the 25th March 1865 made between Sir Lawrence Palk of the one
part and Samuel Churchward Builder of the other
part The Document is on Vellum and measures 29 inches by 22 inches. It is in excellent condition. There is a plan of the area sold in the
margin of the Deed. The Lease is of a piece of land adjoining Middle Warborough Road within the Manor & Parish of Tormohun (Torquay) Devon. the Document is signed by the Lessor and has his seal at the foot |
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INDENTURE
manuscript DEED PARCHMENT / ANTIQUE DEED Torrington Devon ASHBURTON >
GILBERT 1847 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 159 YEARS
OLD BETWEEN THE RIGHT HONORABLE ALEXANDER BARON ASHBURTON OF THE GRANGE IN
THE COUNTY OF HANTS OF THE ONE PART AND JAMES GILBERT OF THE PARISH OF BLECK
TORRINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON AUCTIONEER OF THE OTHER PART. BEING THE
COUNTER PART LEASE OF A DWELLING HOUSE GARDEN AND PREMISES AT BLACK
TORRINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON. SIZES 28 INS X 26 INS IN VERY FINE
CONDITION - STORAGE FOLDS ESCUTCHEONED
REVENUE STAMP ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED PARCHMENT WAX SEAL |
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1863 |
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HOLLACOMBE:
Conveyance of South Headon estates in Hollacombe, Devon, between John Reddaway
formerly of Inwardleigh now of Hatcherleigh,
yeoman, Charles Brown of Beaworthy, yeoman, and
James Frederick Delmar of Stratton, Cornwall, gent. Dated 15 April 1863 in
the 26th year of the reign of Queen Victoria Property: Two tenements in Hollacombe called South Headon
and Little Headon. Medium: Manuscript in English on
vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue
and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 60 by 70cm |
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1869 |
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AN
Indenture of Mortgage dated the 1st May 1869 on Parchment made between Henry
Parker of Churston Ferrers
in the County of Dedvon Miller of tghe first part Philip Neyle
Cornish Netherton near Kingsbridge Gentleman of the
second part and Robert Holditch of Buckfastleigh Gentleman of the third part All Those
fields and premises leading from Burton Street to Berryhead
consisting of 2 fields and also more land known as 'Wishing' situate near
Burton Street The Deed is in excellent condition except for a slightley larger than a
'pin prick' Hole on the first
page of the Indenture but otherwise perfect.
The Deed is on Parchment and is a double Indenture and is signed by
all 3 parties and has ornate wax seals at the foot |
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Indenture
charter, William Champerknowne, Lord of Dodbrooke, confirmation to Thomas Robyns,
curtilage land in Dodbrook,
rent tuppence annually, IHS in top left hand
corner, 14 lines, red wax seal with merchants mark appended, 140 x 311mm.,
1st January 1464; Demise by John Champerknowne, and
Margaret his wife, to John Carswill of Dodbrook, a close of land at Dodbrook,
near Stokenham, for 80 years lease, 20 shillings
rent, 14 lines, small tear at head, lacks wax seal, 152 x 278mm., 1st
September 1482, manuscripts on vellum, in Latin, indented at head, folds,
slightly browned (2) |
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Recipe
Book.- Helyer family ( of Coker Court, Somerset )
Cookery/medical recipes, manuscript, 90pp. excluding blanks, in several
hands, 61pp. of cookery/medical recipes, 29pp. "A Catalogue of ye Books
at Newton Ferrers" (Devon), slightly browned,
original vellum, soiled, manuscript title on upper cover, tears at head and
tail of spine, folio, [late eighteenth - early nineteenth centuries]. An
interesting volume with many early recipes. Recipes
include: "To make a water for the Evill";
"The vertue of the aquamirabilis";
"Dr. Dring's Scurbutick
Ale"; "For the sting of a snake in man or beast"; "For
the stone"; "To Make Mrs Samson's Green
Salve"; "To make a lobster soope";
"To keep plumbs all ye year"; "To make a calves foot puding"; "To make a rice puding";
"To make wesphelia Bacon" etc. |
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1452 |
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A
Late Medeival English Deed of Gift on parchment , in latin . Size 9.5
ins x 5.5 ins . The Deed has an intact red wax tag
seal with some cracks . The date is 1452 Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego Henricus de la Pomeray ........." and ends "apud Bryxham........anno regni Regis Henrici sexti tridecimo primo".
The condition of the deed is very good , written in black ink slightly faded
but all present text is easily legible - there are 3 small holes on the
horizontal fold , one of which causes the loss of one word and and another of which the loss of about 1/3rd of a word .
There is a thin underlining in red of 4 words.There
is very slight staining in 2 small areas. The names of parties and witnesses include H de la Pomeray, Nicholas Bukponn?,Walter
Huchon, Gilbert Herd, Henry Southcote,
William Williams, John Clement ,Thomas Bassett . |
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1727 |
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UGBOROUGH:
A rental for the manor of Langford Lester in the parish of Ugborough, Devon, listing all the tenants and rents paid
for the year. Not for export outside UK Dated 1727 in the 13th year of the
reign of King George I Property: Surnames include Bear, Willing, Shellbear, Farleigh, Tollard,
Pearce, Blake, Park, Cotwill,
and others. Medium: Manuscript in English on vellum. Condition: Creasing, stains and dust marking. All readable.
Characteristics: Single sheet of Vellum. Document Size (Approx.): 36 by 20cm.
From the images I can make out the names John Rydear,
Nicholas Rooke, Samule Beare, Robert Soper?, Phillip Wolcocks & William Rogers, Phillip Pollard, Mrs Dorothy Colings widow,
William Willing, John Shellbear, Mary Savers, John ffarleigh & Richd. ffarleigh, Thomas ffarleigh & John ffarleigh,
Elizabeth Pollard, Roger ffoley, Elizabeth & Richd. Daring?, John Pearce
widow, George Blake, Elinor ffarleigh,
Daniell ..yne?,
Danl. .....?, Robert Den...rell?
for Coombe Park. I have
saved a copy of the image. |
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Willing |
Shellbear |
Farleigh |
Pollard |
Pearce |
Blake |
Cotwill |
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AXMINSTER:
Lease of the Three Mariners Inn, Axminster, Devon,
between Sarah Hoare of Axminster, Elizabeth Ann
Hoare of Dorchester, and Thomas Edwards of Exeter. Dated 19 August 1836 in
the 7th year of the reign of King William IV Property: All that dwelling
house occupied as 2 tenements, formerly known as the "Three
Mariners", on Castle Hill in Axminster.
Medium: Manuscript in English on vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics:
Signatures and red wax seals. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size
(Approx.): 45 by 60cm |
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1834 |
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A
lease made January 30th. 1834 between George Mansell
of Faringdon, Surgeon,John
Brooks of Faringdon, Gentleman, Eliza his wife,
James White, now of Devon, gentleman and John Frampton of Weston Farm, Burcote, gentleman, and John Thatcher of Uffington, gentleman, for two parcels of land 72acres, 3
roods & 38 perches more or less, in the hamlet of Little Coxwell, Berkshire. The document is about 27 x 19 inches
(68.5 x 48.3cm.) There are small tears at the point of the top folds. |
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1827 |
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indenture
william scott,george
wilkey chris vicary 1827 in very good condition for the age, there are
some rips where it's been creased, all the seal's are intact signed next to
the seal's by william scott
, george wilkey and christopher vicary dated the
first day of january 1827 , it measures 29" x
20" , it's all about a transfer of a mortgage in barnstaple
(from the image the property is a dwelling house and tenement in L.....den?
Street, Barnstaple. The transfer was from Scott and
Wilkey to Mr Chas
Carter.) |
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1811 |
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AN
1811 INDENTURE OF RELEASE made in the Reign of George the Third dated the
24th August 1811 made Between George Clement Brixham
Quay in the County of Devon Master Mariner of the First part Harvey Phillips of Brixham
Quay Mariner of the second part Richard Wetherall
of Brixham of the third part Butcher and William
Gibbs Officer in His Majestys Customs of the Fourth
part The 2 messuages or Tenements on the South Side
of Brixham situate near to Roy Common were conveyed
to Richard Wetherall and William Gibbs. The Document is a double Indenture. It has four wax seals and is signed by 2
of the parties. The Indenture is in
excellent condition |
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1883 |
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AN
1883 INDENTURE OF LEASE dated the 1st day of February 1883 made between
Richard Mallock of Cockington
in the County of Devon Esquire of the one part and William Vanstone of Torquay Devon Builder of the other part The property
known as a block of land being part of 4 fields situate in the Parish of Cockington and Numbered 205 206 207 and 251 in the
Ordnance Survey Map for the same Parish late in the occupation of the said
Richard Mallock All which said premises are more
particularly described and defined on the ground plan laid down in the margin
and therein coloured pink and adjacent to Solsboro Road The Deed is on parchment and in excellent
condition. The Document is a double
Indenture. It has a wax seal at the
foot and is signed by William Vanstone. The Deed measures 27 inches by 22
inches |
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1816 |
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AN
1816 DEED OF RELEASE on parchment dated the 25th day of March 1816 made
Between James Arnor of Membury
in the County of Devon Yeoman of the first part Isaac Smith of Axminster in the same County Tailor of the second part
and Calvin Sugg of the same place Baker of the
third part Baker The Cottage or messuage situate in
Axminster near the Shambles. The Deed is in good condition and measures
31 inches by 24 inches. It has 4 wax
seals and is signed by all four parties |
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1848 |
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AN
INDENTURE of a TRANSFER of MORTGAGE dated the 18th day of August 1848 made
between The Reverend Alfred Augustus Gibson late of the Parish of Crediton in the County of Devon but now of the City of
York Clerk of the first part George Beavis of Torquay
Devon Painter and Glazier of the second part and Francis Edward Smith of Crediton Devon Gentleman of the third part The Deed
purported to Transfer the Mortgage on Coach Houses situate on Waldon Hill and Warren Orchard in the Parish of Tormohun Torquay Devon The Indenture
is on parchment and is 31 inches by 25 inches. It is in excellent condition. It has 3 wax
seals and is signed by two of the parties |
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1831 |
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This
document is a handwritten draft granting a coat of arms to Sir Ralph Franco
Bt. of Roborough in Devon. It is dated 1831. The original would have
been signed by George Naylor - Garter King of Arms, Ralph Bigland
- Clarenceux King of Arms. However this draft was
signed by Charles George Young - York herald and Register. |
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1725 |
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This
document is an Indenture and confirms the granting of land to Joseph Bowden of
Meavy in the County of Devon. This indenture is written on vellum and is
sealed and dated 1725. The document measures 24" by 12" (approx). |
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1830 |
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This
grant is confirming the licence to Sir Ralph
Franco, Bt., that "he and his issue may take
the surname of Lopes only, and bear the arms of Lopes qualifying in the first
quarter with those of Franco." It is signed by William IV and Lord
Melbourne (Prime Minister), sealed and dated 1830. It is also signed by Charles George Young -
York Herald and Register. |
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1862 |
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LARGE
VELUM INDENTURE , DATED 5TH APRIL 1862, LEASE OF PLANTATION AND LAND BY MURRAY
WILLIAM MATHEWS, RALEIGH HOUSE PILTON, NR BARNSTABLE, DEVON, MURRAY ALEXANDER
MATHEWS OF TAUNTON, SOMERSET AND FREDERICK SMITH 19 ESSEX STREET, THE STRAND,
LONDON, MIDDLESEX, WITNESSED BY MATILDA JANE MATHEWS ALSO OF RALEIGH HOUSE,
PILTON ,DEVON. |
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1846 |
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Vellum
Indenture - 1846 Deed - Frog Street, Exeter, Devon A single sheet vellum
Indenture measuring 78 cm x 58 cm approx A Conveyance of a dwellinghouse in Frog Street in Saint Edmunds, Exeter in
the County of Devon dated 13 April 1846
Parties: Thomas CHUDLEIGH, fuller, of Exwick,
Devon; John TAYLOR, coach wheler (sic) of Paris
Street, Exeter; Scoble WILLDESFORD, gentleman, of
Castle Street, Exeter Other names include: Henry Bazeley,
Mr Belworthy, Thomas Berriball, George Crocker, William Chudleigh,
John Chudleigh, Henry Floud,
William Lake, Daniel Lloyd, Nathaniel Sanders, Robert Thomas Document signed
by: Thomas Chudleigh, John Taylor, Scoble Willesford Witnesses:
James Back, Thomas Wreyford Condition: Good |
Chudleigh |
Taylor |
Willdesford |
Bazeley |
Belworthy |
Berriball |
Crocker |
Floud |
Lake |
Lloyd |
Sanders |
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Vellum
Indenture - 1850 Deed - Exeter, Devon A single sheet vellum Indenture
measuring 65 cm x 54 cm approx An Assignment of Leasehold premises in the
parish of Saint Sidwell in the City of Exeter for
securing £150 and interest Parties:
Giles DOLBEAR, joiner of Exeter;
Charles LEWIS, gentleman, of Exeter Other names include: George Braund Document signed by: Giles Dolbear
Witnesses: Henry Myddleton Condition: Very small
hold on one of the folds, otherwise good |
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