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Durham
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101 |
1826 |
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62/4
Bishopwearmouth - 1826 - Sale of Land - Arthur
Aylmer, Great Walworth, Richard Nightingale Ditchburn,
Bishopwearmouth, George Reed, West Boldon 2 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by Aylmer
and Ditchburn. Also signed by witnesses - Robert Aiskell Davison, Paul Elgey, John Webster. Refers to earlier title deeds going back to
1811, and gives precise location of land by reference to adjoining properties
and streets. Other names mentioned include Brown, Harrison, Tinmouth, Twentyman.
£45 |
Aylmer |
Ditchburn |
Reed |
Davison |
Elgey |
Webster |
Brown |
Harrison |
Tinmouth |
Twentyman |
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102 |
1827 |
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62/5
Bishopwearmouth - 1827 - Marriage Settlement
between Thomas Campbell Graham, |
Graham |
Davison |
Burn |
Reay |
Becks |
Hinde |
Hutton |
Walker |
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103 |
1837 |
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62/7
Bishopwearmouth - 1837 - Mortgage of Property by
Thomas Laws, Bishopwearmouth / Easington
to Ralph Fenwick, London 3 sheets
Parchment - signed and sealed by Thomas Laws, also signed by witness, John
Kidson, solicitor, Sunderland. Refers to other
members of the Laws family and earlier Deeds. Also mentions - Bygate, |
Laws |
Fenwick |
Kidson |
etc |
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104 |
1839 |
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62/8
Bishopwearmouth (and other parishes) - 1839 - Deed of Covenant to create
Trust in respect of Lands mortgaged by
Rear Admiral Thomas James Marling, Abberly,
Worcester to General Sir Josiah Champagne, Harley Street, London for £20000.
2 sheets Parchment
- signed and sealed by Trustees - Edward Grace, Northumberland, Land Agent
and Joseph John Wright, |
Marling |
Champagne |
Grace |
Wright |
Jones |
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105 |
1852 |
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62/13 Bishopwearmouth -
1852 - Mortgage - Robert Howard Smith from Joseph Potts, Robert Vint, Edward Smith and Thomas Brown as Trustees of Second
Borough of Sunderland Benefit Building Society. 2 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by
Robert Howard Smith, Robert Vint and Edward Smith - witnesses - Rob. Brown and
Ralph Viney. Document also acknowledges repayment
of mortgage signed by Joseph potts, Geo. Atkinson,
John Anderson and Joseph Hudson. Witness - John Marshall. Gives location of
property with details of adjoining properties. Also mentions Hutchinson,
Robinson, Ward.
£46 |
Smith |
Potts |
Vint |
Brown |
Viney |
Atkinson |
Anderson |
Hudson |
Marshall |
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106 |
1856 |
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62/14
Bishopwearmouth - 1856 - Sale of Land by William
Hill to Robert Platt. Trustees - Joseph John Wright and George Walton Wright,
both of Sunderland, and Joseph Richardson of Bishopwearmouth
/ Stockton. 3 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by all 5 parties. Sale of
4 plots of land upon which dwelling houses are to be erected - refers to
earlier transactions and includes a plan.
£53 |
Hill |
Platt |
Wright |
Richardson |
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107 |
1856 |
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62/15
Bishopwearmouth - 1856 -Draft Mortgage of Property
- John Burton Bolland to George Walton Wright. 2 sheets Parchment -
wax seals applied, and endorsed 'money received', but not signed. Also
mentions Hill, Jopling, |
Bolland |
Wright |
Hill |
Jopling |
Richardson |
Stafford |
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108 |
1858 |
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62/16
Bishopwearmouth - 1858 - Release and Indemnity by
beneficiaries of estate of David Dunn, Bishopwearmouth (died 1824).
Refers to 3 daughters (Dunn, Gibson, Rutherford) and 11 grandchildren
(Freeman, Gibson, Kidney, Rutherford, Tate, Todd) gives details of
occupations, deaths, etc. 2 sheets
Parchment - signed and sealed - Thomas Davison, Joseph Freeman,
Elizabeth Freeman, Elizabeth Herring Gibson, Henry Gibson, Robert Gibson,
Thomas Gibson, John Rutherford, Thomas Rutherford, William Rutherford, Ann
Tate, Barbara Todd, James Todd. Executors Accounts, signed by all
beneficiaries, enclosed. £63 |
Dunn |
Gibson |
Rutherford |
Freeman |
Kidney |
Tate |
Todd |
Davison |
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109 |
1864 |
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62/18
Bishopwearmouth - 1864 - Declaration of Trust by
Rebecca and Isabella Storey to secure an annuity in exchange for property.
Sold to Joseph Henry Raines, Robert Humphrey, Coates Atkinson, Thomas
Younger, Nathaniel Allan, William Bell, (all of Bishopwearmouth
) and Ralph Bell of Hartlepool. 3 sheets Parchment
- signed and sealed by all 9 parties. Includes details of the property and
Power of Reversion in the event of default of payment of the annuities. It
also refers to an earlier agreement with Thomas Burn, which failed due todefault of payment. Also attached, are the death
certificates for Rebecca and Isabella Storey.
£62 |
Storey |
Raines |
Humphrey |
Atkinson |
Younger |
Allan |
Bell |
Burn |
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110 |
1841 |
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62/9
Easington - 1841 - Mortgage - Hugh Dryden to
Abraham Storey, Durham. 5 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by
Hugh Dryden (1) of Haltwhistle, (2) of Lingclose, Robert Dryden, and other parties to the
agreement - Hodgson and Margaret Emerson, John Leighton, James and Alice
Richardson, John and Stephen Robson, Francis and Elizabeth Snaith, Benjamin Milburn Stafford. Refers to earlier
documents going back to Surrender 1801 and Settlement 1838 by Simon Dryden in
favour of wife and children. £62 |
Dryden |
Storey |
Hodgson |
Emerson |
Leighton |
Richardson |
Robson |
Snaith |
Stafford |
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111 |
1860 |
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62/17
Easington - 1860 - Sale of Reversionary Interest in
Leasehold Properties - by Ecclesiastical Commissioners to Anthony Smith, Easington, Rev. Henry George Liddell and Mary Jackson.
Also party to the agreement as trustees for Smith in respect of the original
Leases. 4 sheets Parchment
- signed and sealed by Smith, Liddell and Jackson with
Commissioners Wafer Seal. Details original Leases, description of property,
small coloured location plan and reference to Mary's late husband,
William. £52 |
Smith |
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112 |
1826 |
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62/6
Stockton - 1826 - Sale of Property - William Smith to Emanuel Hunton 3 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by Charles
Barrett, William Christopher Hunton, Emanuel Hunton, John Lodge, Thos. Robinson, William Smith. Also
signed by Geo. Gibson, Thomas Mitchinson. Refers to
number of earlier Deeds, back to 1725. Also mentions - Barrett, Bursey, Butchersby, Dixon,
Hutchinson, Peacock, Richardson, Smith, Wheelwright, Wilson. £52 |
Smith |
Hunton |
Barrett |
Lodge |
Robinson |
Gibson |
Mitchinson |
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113 |
1846 |
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62/10
Stockton - 1846 - Conveyance - Emanuel Hunton to
Edward Jackson. 3 sheets Parchment - signed and sealed by Emanuel Hunton and other parties to the agreement - Elizabeth
Gibson, Francis Thompson, and William Robinson. Also signed by witnesses John Rolling and H
R E Wright. Refers to earlier documents and provides some Hunton
Family History. Other names mentioned - Faith, Galalee,
Meynell, Ord, Pulman, Smith, Wilson.
£50 |
Hunton |
Jackson |
Gibson |
Thompson |
Robinson |
Rolling |
Wright |
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114 |
1881 |
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62/20
Sunderland - 1881 - Sale of Property by Trustees of William Jackson Johnson
(a Bankrupt), to Waverley Brewery, Edinburgh - James Jamieson and William Jenkinson. Property was subject to a Mortgage from
Sunderland Thirteenth Working Mans Building
Society. 2 sheets
Parchment - signed and sealed by Edmund Nichols, Robert
Henderson, John Henry Isitt (all members of the
Bankruptcy Committee) and James Jamieson and William Jenkinson.
Includes the large wax seal of the Building Society and signature of
Alexander Prosser, Chairman. It refers to earlier Indenture, Mortgage and
Bankruptcy proceedings. £47 |
Johnson |
Jamieson |
Jenkinson |
Nichols |
Henderson |
Isitt |
Prosser |
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115 |
1839 |
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50/7
Boardman, Ann - Bishop Wearmouth - 1839 Letters of
Administration - granted to one of her creditors, Christopher Bramwell, Sunderland. £10 |
Boardman |
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116 |
1810 |
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117 |
1797 |
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53/13
Carr, George - Sunderland - 1797 Letters of Administration - vellum -wife
Jane. £14 |
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118 |
1836 |
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53/15
Cockburn, Jane - Sunderland - 1836 Original Will - paper - names daughter,
Ann - gives details of interest in property. £40 |
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119 |
1819 |
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Davison, John - Bishop Wearmouth - 1819 Probated
Will - vellum - names first wife [nee Burns], son and daughter, current wife,
brother and a number of Davisons and Burns -
details of Marriage Settlement, first wife’s Will and Business Interests. £40 |
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Burns |
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120 |
1849 |
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Ferguson, Ann, widow - Sunderland - 1849 Original Will - paper - names son
and daughter [Gowland]. £40 |
Ferguson |
Gowland |
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121 |
1893 |
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50/9
Marrs, Harding - Sunderland - 1893 Letters of
Administration - sister Jane Elizabeth Penrith. £7 |
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122 |
1830 |
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50/4
Mather, William - Bishop Wearmouth - 1830 Original
Will - paper - beneficiary, Jane, wife of John Fleming. £38 |
Mather |
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123 |
1837 |
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50/6
Smith, Joseph - Monk Wearmouth Shore - 1837 Letters
of Administration - name John and George Oliver, cousins germain.
£8 |
Smith |
Oliver |
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124 |
1898 |
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50/10
Smith, Ralph - Sunderland - 1898 Letters of Administration - wife Isabella.
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125 |
1832 |
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50/5
Tebay, Richard - Monk Wearmouth
- 1832 Probated Will - vellum - names wife. £25 |
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126 |
1897 |
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Thompson, William Brown Hopper - Sunderland - 1897 Probated Will - vellum -
names wife, children not named. £22 |
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127 |
1619 |
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Indenture
recording the sale of lands in Coatham Mandeville,
nr Darlington, County Durham, between George Melmerbie
of Hutton Bonville, Yorkshire, yeoman, and William
Jackson of Newcastle upon Tyne, gentleman. Dated 20th day of March 1619 in
the 16th year of the reign of James I. A nice example of an early 17th
century document relating to messuages and
tenements in Coatham Mandeville called Grayston, The More, Suelkarr,
and Gooddam Slatte. Very
nice calligraphy. Dust marking and creasing otherwise text very clear. Handwritten
in English on vellum. 50 by 32 cm. |
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128 |
1851 |
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Offered
is this two page vellum document together with a small plan dated 30 October
1851. It measures 23.5 inches longh by 31.5 inches
wide. It is between Ralph Hard Jackson, John Thompson, William Coltman and Edward Turnbull. It deals with the conveyance
of a freehold piece of land situated on Mill Street, West Harlepool
in the county of Durham. It retains the revenue stamps and two wax seals with
signatures. It is well written and clean. |
Jackson |
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Turnbull |
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129 |
1777 |
Dominic
Winter 23 Jun 2004 |
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Fine
Recovery document, dated 29th May 1777, in which Joseph petitions against
William Hutchinson for two messuages, two cottages,
two barns, two byres [cow sheds], two stables, two orchards, two gardens, and
other lands including one hundred acres of moor with mines of coals, etc., at
Tudhoe otherwise Tuddee
in the Parish of Brancepeth, with a complete and
perfect example of the large seal of the Bishop of Durham |
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130 |
1718 |
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Vellum
indenture recording the sale of a property in Barnard Castle, County Durham,
between William Hutchinson of Barnard Castle, Cordwainer,
and Michael Coates of the same, Weaver. Dated the 27th day of March in the
4th year of the reign of George I [1718]. An indenture for the sale of a messuage in Barnard Castle called the Banktopp,
or Broad Gates. Handwritten in English on vellum. Some flaking of the ink and
rubbed text in folds, but all readable.
Signature and red wax seal on tag. 65 by 52 cm. |
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131 |
1812 |
ebay |
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The
original hand written last will and testament of Richard Thompson, Mariner of
Sunderland. Written in 1812, witnessed and hand signed by William Miller, John
Robson, William Smith. Bears the signature of the author Richard Thompson.
Measures Approx. 19½ inches x 15 inches. Splits to the folds, otherwise in
good condition and some interesting info. |
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132 |
1824 |
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1824
An original four page paper document from the Stamp Tax Office for Legacy
Duty on RESIDUES of Personal Estate. Concerns the deceased Thomas Satchell of Sunderland, Mercer & Draper. Jane Satchell, William Bell of Bishopwearmouth,
Durham and William Satchell. Measures Approx. 15½
inches x 9½ inches. But a rare document. Would look good framed on the office
wall !!!! Personally Signed by Jane Satchell and William Bell |
Satchell |
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133 |
1884 |
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HUGE
(28 INCHES X 21 INCHES) VELLUM (PARCHMENT) INDENTURE BEING A DEED OF
SETTLEMENT OF THE STUBB HOUSE ESTATE IN Huge
(28 inches x 21 inches) vellum (parchment) manuscript Indenture being a Deed
of settlement (Jointure and Portions) of the Stubb
House Estate, County Durham and other properties and land in the Parish and
Manor of Bowes in Yorkshire and in the Parish of Cockfield,
Durham. Dated the 23rd of August 1884. (Queen Victoria 1837-1901). The
indenture is between John Harrison Stanton (the father), John Harrison
Stanton (the son). The terms od the Settlement are
that John Harrison Stanton and his eldest son make provision for Mrs Stanton
and her children. The sum involved is Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Pounds
(£17,300). This approximates to $3,750,000 at present day value. The
Stanton's were the Lords of the Manor and held large holdings in both Durham
and Yorkshire. Other earlier Indentures are recited and other persons
mentioned in the document. Decorative
title, red-ruled borders and scalloped upper edge. The document bears a red
embossed revenue stamp with silver escutcheoning
and Royal Cipher of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) for Ten Shillings (10/-) dated
the 27th of August 1884. The foot of the document bears four fine red wax
seals on green silk threaded tabs with a dog motif. The seals bear the
signatures of John Harrison Stanto (the father),
John Harrison Stanto (the eldest son and heir),
Thomas Harrison Stanton of Southampton and James Munro Doctor of Medicine.
The reverse of the document bears five manuscript endorsements with
additional signatures. Atractive calligraphy and
fully legible throughout. An interesting and detailed 19th century vellum
indenture of Settlement with embossed revenue stamp, RoyalmCipher
and superb red wax seals which will appeal to the collector of legal,
financial and real estate documents as well as to the collector of unusual
and decorative documents. The document will look superb mounted and framed. I
have provided images of the upper left portion of the document (decorative
title), two images of the lower left and lower right of the document with the
seals and signatures and enlargements of the revenue stamp, Royal Cipher and
two of the seals. |
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134 |
1867 |
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[Lanchester] Schedule of Title Deeds of Estate called Stobbalee This
schedule, drawn up for Anthony Wilkinson in 1867, briefly lists deeds going
back to 30Eliz (1588). It appears to have been the concern of the Wilkinson
family from 1662. The schedule is in manuscript on 3 large paper sheets. (ref
754/267) |
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135 |
1760s |
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[Norton
documents] Documents re Hardwick Farm 7
1760s copyhold admissions/surrenders which refer to Hardwickfield,
and 4 much later [1869-1871] documents, 2 of the Manor of Stockton, which
either mention Hardwick Field or Hardwick Farm. The group of 11 mostly parchment items (ref
233/3) |
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136 |
1732 |
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Vellum
indenture recording the sale of a property in Barnard Castle, County Durham,
between Joseph Blagrave of Barnard Castle, maltster, Jane Blades of Gillingwood,
Yorkshire, spinster, and Christopher Coates of Barnard Castle, taylor. Dated the 14th day of July in the 6th year of the
reign of George II [1732]. An indenture for the sale of a messuage
with garth, stable, yard, brewhouse,
workhouse in a street called Thorngate near to Broadgates in Barnard Castle. Handwritten in English on
vellum. Good condition. Signatures and
red wax seals. 74 by 52 cm. |
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137 |
1761 |
ebay |
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Vellum
indenture for the lease of property in Barnard Castle, County of Durham,
between Robert Robinson of Newbiggin, Durham,
gentleman, and John Robinson of Barnard Castle, tanner. Dated the 2nd day of
February 1761. The premises were a messuage with garth, stable, yard, brewhouse,
workhouse in a street called Thorngate near to Broadgates in Barnard Castle. Handwritten in English on
vellum. Good condition with slight browning.
Signature and seal. 52 by 30 cm. |
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138 |
1769 |
ebay |
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Conditions
exhibited for the sale of the freehold estates herinafter
mentioned late belonging to John Robinson a Bankcupt
by Ralph Bell and Edward Brown assignees of the said Bankrupt at the house of
James Robinson Innkeeper in Barnard Castle. Dated the 15th day of November
1769. The premises were a messuage with garth, stable, yard, brewhouse,
workhouse in a street called Thorngate near to Broadgates in Barnard Castle, a messuage
next to the former property and 3 days work of lands in the common filed of
Barnard Castle called New Field. The document includes a list of three
bidders for the property, a James Benning being the
highest bidder and purchaser of the property. Handwritten in English on
paper. Good condition. Signatures. 33
by 42 cm. |
Robinson |
Bell |
Brown |
Benning |
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139 |
1798 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this three page vellum document dated 21 April 1798. It measures 22.75
inches long by 30 inches wide. It is between William Appleby, Mary Appleby
and Elizabeth Bland. It deals with the assignment of a cottage house tennement and garden abbutting
the River Tees in Hunworth in the county of Durham.
It retains the revenue stamp together with the three wax seals and
signatures. It is well written. |
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Bland |
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140 |
1742 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this two page vellum document dated 12 April 1742. It measures 25 inches
long by 33 inches wide. It is between George Flint, George Hobson and Ann
Hobson. It deals with the assignement of purchase
of the remaining lease of 1999 years of a cottage house in two dwelling with
one orchard and garth situated in the town of Hunworth in the County of Durham. It has the revenue
stamp together with one wax seal and the signature of George Flint. A well
written document with an insight into things 263 years ago. |
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141 |
1888 |
ebay |
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A
large four page Indenture and Conveyancing document
on vellum, measuring 50 x 34 cms (each page) in
good condition and offered without reserve! It is dated |
Johnson |
Hogg |
Bell |
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142 |
1852 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this one page vellum document dated 22 May 1852. It measures 21.5 inches
long by 31.5 inches wide. it is between The Reverend
Michael Ellis, Ralph Ward Jackson, William Coltman
and Edward Turnbell. It deals with the mortgage of hereditaments and premises situated Mill Street in West Harlepool in the County of Durham. It retains the revenue
stamp together with the wax seal and signature of William Coltman. |
Ellis |
Jackson |
Coltman |
Turnbull |
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143 |
1865 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this two page vellum document dated 21 October 1865. It measures 22.5
inches long by 30.25 inches wide. it is between Jane
Fernie, Robert Parkin,
John Rymer, John Hutchinson and Christopher Moody.
It deals with the transfer of a mortgage on the Victoria Inn and two other
properties situated in Simpson Garth or Yard in Stockton. It retains the reveneue stamp together with five wax seals and
signatures. |
Fernie |
Parkin |
Rymer |
Hutchinson |
Moody |
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144 |
1882 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this vellum document dated 17th October 1882. It measures 24 inches long
by 30 inches wide. It is between Johnson Oates, William Tone and James
Burrell. It deals with the declaration of transfer of a piece of ground and
premises situated in Aiskell Street, and Hylton Road West together with a close called Moorfield in Bishop Wearmouth
in the County of Durham. It retains the revenue stamp together with three wax
seals and signatures. A well written document. |
Oates |
Tone |
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145 |
1833 |
ebay |
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Offered
is this 3 page vellum document dated 29th August 1833. It measures 24.75
inches long by 31 inches wide. It is between John Peacock, The Reverend James
Thornson, Ann Thornson,
Leonard Raisbeck, Ann Sliegh,
Ann Henzell, Timothy Finley and Charles Wilson Dobling. It deals with the release of a piece or parcel
of land and hereditaments situated in the township
of Stockton in the County of Durham. It retains the revenue stamps together
with 8 wax seals and signatures of those listed. |
Peacock |
Thornson |
Raisbeck |
Sliegh |
Henzell |
Finley |
Dobling |
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146 |
1847 |
ebay |
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AN
ABSTRACT OF CONVEYANCE RELATING TO MESSRS LAYCOCK OF HEREDITAMENTS IN SWALWELL
IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM --DATED 1847 THE ABSTRACT IS DATED 1847 AND RELATES TO AN AGREEMENT MADE IN 1928
APPEARS TO RELATE TO SEVERAL TENEMENTS IN SWALWELL AND A PARCEL OF WASTE
GROUND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH EDGE WEAR ONLY |
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147 |
1858 |
ebay |
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AN
ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT DOCUMENT OF TITLE TO FREEHOLD AND COPYHOLD PREMISES AT
SWALWELL IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM DATED 1858 JOSEPH SPENCER AND JOHN MINNIKIN
ARE THE PRINCIPAL NAMES INVOLVED IN VERY GOOD CONDITION --6 PAGES LONG |
Spencer |
Minnikin |
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148 |
1858 |
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AN
ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT OF THE FREEHOLD AND COPYHOLD PREMISES AT SWALWELL IN THE
COUNTY OF DURHAM PRINCIPAL NAMES INVOLVED ARE JOSEPH SPENCER AND WOODS &
FENWICK RELATES TO SEVERAL PROPERTIES IN SWALWELL DATED 1858--8 PAGES IN VERY
GOOD CONDITION |
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1878 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1878 during the reign of Queen Victoria being
the conveyance of a dwelling on Ripon Street in Gateshead in the County of
Durham. Features nine red wax seals and one large embossed seal of the Brick
and Stone Company of Newcastle and signed by directors and its Chairman. The
additional parties include Sir Walter Charles James, a Baronet, of Kent and
his wife Dame Sarah Caroline James and noted as the Seller. Others include
names of Cruickshanks, Carr, Clayton, Herdman, and France with some denoted as Builders and
Contractors. Nicely penned with fancyt printed
vignette, blue revenue stamp with insert, tax stamp, and nice docketing on
verso with many signatures as well. Very Good condition, measures 28 x
21.5". |
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1647 |
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Blacksmiths.
Group of three vellum documents from John Spark to William Readhead of Tuddoe, blacksmith,
all 1647, relating to the sale of a blacksmith's shop and other lands in Tuddoe, with accompanying translation for each of the
three documents |
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1802
2-PAGE INDENTURE - lease of a BREWERY in SUNDERLAND with INVENTORY NO RESERVE
This is an unusual, 2-page, paper indenture concerning the lease for nine
years of a Brewery at a rental of £30 per year. It is dated the 10th November
1802 and is between John Wright of the parish of Bishop Wearmouth,
Durham of the one part and James Mackintosh "of Sunderland near the
Sea", Hugh Miller and William Troutbeck of the
other part. It concerns "All that Brewery Malting Middingstead
Stable and part of a Shed where the Dray usually Stood ...." in Horns
Lane, Sunderland. Particular mention is made of the Pump and Malt Mill and
there is, of course, considerable further detail in the two pages. On these
pages are a total of 3 impressed revenue stamps and 2 paper duty stamps as
well as 4 red wax seals by the signatures. In addition, and attached to the
second page is a SCHEDULE of the contents of the brewery with a further
revenue and paper duty stamp. The schedule lists the main items in the Brewhouse, the High Cellar, the Low Cellar, the Mill
House and the Malt House. Size. The document is approx. 29" wide x
19" high. Condition. Some small cracks on junctions of folds, a little dustmarking but generally in very good condition with the
usual folding creases. |
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Mackintosh |
Miller |
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1686 |
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2
x 1686 DOCUMENTS on VELLUM and PAPER concerning CONSLIDE in DURHAM with SEALS
NO RESERVE These are two, very early, related documents dated December 1686 concerning
CONSLIDE in Durham which may be related to the later Consett.
One is on vellum and is an obligation bond and the other, handwritten on
strong paper, an agreement giving permission to convey water to the corn
mill. The principal names concerned are George Baker and Thomas Teasdaile. Both retain their original red wax seals; that
on the paper document being an excellent impression of a swan. Size. The
vellum document is approx. 10" wide x 6" high and the other approx.
7" wide x 11.5" high.. Condition. 314
years old and in superb condition with the usual folding creases. |
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1788 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1788 during the reign of King George III being
the conveyance of a dwelling on Kings Street adjoing
the Castle Wall in Bishop Auckland in the County of Durham between John
Addison, Gentleman, of the one part; and Richard Dobson, an Innkeeper , and his wife Isabella, of the second part; and
a John Jackson, of the third part. Nicely penned with fancy printed vignette,
blue revenue stamp with insert, tax stamp, and red wax seal on vellum tag.
Very Good condition, measures 30 x 14". Light creasing and small natural
vellum hole. |
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Dobson |
Jackson |
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1789 |
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Vellum
document - Bishop Auckland, Durham, dated 28 February, 1789. Release of
Premises in Bishop Auckland - Between James Allan of the City of Durham in
the County of Durham, Weaver, and Ann Allan of Bishop Auckland. "All
that messuages dwellinghouses
situate in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland. Four dwellinghouses, one dyehouse,
one coalhouse, two workshops, two stables and two
garths................" Signatures of James Allan and John Armstrong.
Two Wax Seals. Measures 34ins x 26ins. Condition :
reasonably good, slight loss of text on folds, slighty
dirty / storage dust. |
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Armstrong |
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1823 |
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THIS
IS THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF ELIZABETH CARRIGHAM OTHERWISE GOSLI
WRITTEN UP ON 5 PAGES OF PAPER IN 1823.IT MENTIONS HER LANDS TENEMENTS MILLS
AND PREMISESAT HUMBLETON IN THE PARISH OF DODDINGTON & CHATTON AND WOOLER
IN THE COUNTY OF NORTHUMBERLAND. IT MEASURES 13" X 16" AND IS
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. From the image Elizabeth was the wife of John Thomas Gosli? of Chilham?
in the County of Durham |
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1823 |
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ITEM:
Stamp Office Legacy duty on Residues of Personal Estate MEDIUM:
Paper PAGES:
4 x Pages each measuring approx. 15¼ inches x 9½ inches DATE:
1823 LOCATION
IN DOCUMENT: Durham or possibly Bishopwearmouth PURPOSE
OF DOCUMENT: Stamp Office Legacy duty on Residues of Personal Estate of
……(Not Named) PLACES
MENTIONED: Durham PEOPLE
INVOLVED: Jane Satchell & William Bell PERSONALLY
SIGNED BY: None SEALS:
None WITNESSES
None CONDITION:
Good Condition |
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1834 |
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ITEM:
Original Legal Document (Not a Copy) MEDIUM:
Paper PAGES:
3 x Pages each measuring approx. 15 inches x 10 inches DATE:
1834 LOCATION
IN DOCUMENT: Bishopwearmouth in the county of
Durham PURPOSE
OF DOCUMENT: Concerns the appointing of a new trustee in the will of the late
Robert Dobson of Bishopwearmouth in the county of
Durham PLACES
MENTIONED: Bishopwearmouth in the county of Durham,
Whitby in the county of Yorkshire, PEOPLE
INVOLVED: Robert Preston of Whitby in the county of york
(Gentleman), Thomas Proud of Sunderland in the county of Durham, Robert
Dobson (Deceased) (chemist & Druggist) of Bishopwearmouth
in the county of Durham, Robert Preston & Henry Preston of Sunderland in
the county of Durham, James Pounder (Shipowner) of Monkwearmouth in the county of Durham PERSONALLY
SIGNED BY: Robert Preston, Thomas Proud, James Pounder SEALS:
3x Paper Seals WITNESSES
(SIGNED BY): Nathaniel Longbone, Thomas Budrick Limpston, Stephen
Crosby, Benjamin Colvin or Calvin CONDITION:
In Very Good Condition |
Preston |
Proud |
Dobson |
Pounder |
Longbone |
Limpston |
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1858 |
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RARE
antique MANUSCRIPT DEED Iron Foundry DURHAM Hawdon
> Thompson 1858. FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN |
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1753 |
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Handwritten
English vellum deed dated 1753 during the reign of King George II being the
conveyance of a 1/3 interest in a farm in Corkfield
in the County of Durham between Jacob Willas, a
Yeoman, of the one part; and Jane Dobson, a Widow, of the second part. Nicely
penned with fancy printed vignette, three blue revenue stamps with insert,
tax stamp, and red wax seal on pinkish cloth tag. Nice docketing on verso.
Very Good condition, measures 29 x 24". |
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This
auction is for a set of letters and draft letters from Henry Ormsby of Darlington to various members of his family.
Some dealing with contemporary visits to America. The contents are as
follows: 3
short letters to his son George who was it seems boarding at a school 1780. 3
longer draft letters: a)
A letter to Mr Hall 1 Jan 1760 b)
Letter to his brother a Lieutenant of Marines in the West Indies. Interesting
contents on political situation, local affairs and status of an officer of
the marines. 1 Nov. 1761. c)
To Christopher Dent his brother in law in America. Anounces
marriage, local affairs. Long description of visit of relative to Virginia to
claim legacy and subsequent disappearance. 6 Aug. 1769 An
interesting collection of personal correspondance
and insight into letter writing/editing. |
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161 |
1888 |
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An
original, hand written in black ink on vellum, with original seals, dated 22nd June
1888.It is regarding a conveyance of a messuage a
dwelling house in best |
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1720 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1720 during the reign of King George II being
the conveyance of a Capital "Messuage", a
dwelling house, located in Ingleton in the County
of Durham between Thomas Birchbeck, a Yeoman, of
the one part; and Elizabeth Wright, a Spinster, of the second part. Nicely
penned with fancy printed vignette, blue revenue stamps with insert, tax
stamp, and red wax seal on vellum tag. Very Good condition, mild wear and
discoloration, measures 29 x 23.5". |
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1731 |
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A
vellum indenture dated 21st January 1731 between Margaret Mason (nee Witton) of Sunderland near the Sea (widow) and Cuthbert Jurdison of Sunderland (master & mariner) relating to
a property in the High Street, Sunderland.
This document refers to an earlier one of 1679 and mentions other
names. Has
one seal and signature and a revenue stamp. The outside of this document is
very grubby and this shows on the edges of the inner page. |
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Jurdison |
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164 |
1848 |
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A one page vellum indentures between
Robert Robson of |
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1717 |
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A
very attractive and interesting vellum Obligation Bond document hand written
in Latin and English dated 14th November 1717 during the reign of King George
I between William Ettricke & William Ettricke of Sunderland by the Sea Gentlemen and Mark
Shafto of Whitworth in the same County Esq &
High Sheriff of the said County. Other names mentioned include: Dav Dixon & Wm Cooper A very clean document with
small triangular section missing. Otherwise, in excellent condition with
usual long-term storage folds. The missing section (approx 27mm x 15mm x
23mm) would appear to be original as all text is written around this flaw.
Written in both Latin and English. Comprising a single sheet of vellum
approx. 14” x 8” with all text fully legible for transcription. Bearing three
6 pence embossed blue revenue stamps attached with one lead escutcheon seal
plus two red wax seals countersigned by William Ettricke
senior & William Ettricke junior. |
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Shafto |
Dixon |
Cooper |
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1741 |
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"An
Act for repairing the High Road from the Town of Bowes, in the County of
York, to Barnard Castle, in the County of Durham, and from thence through Staindrop to Newgate in Bishop
Auckland, and from Newgate along Gibb-chair to Gaundless Bridge, and from thence by Melderston-Gill,
otherwise Coundon-Gill, to the Turnpike Road near
Sunderland Bridge, in the County of Durham" "Whreas
the High Road leading from the Town of Bowes, in the County of York, to
Barnard Castle, in the County of Durham, and from thence through Staindrop to Newgate in Bishop
Auckland, and from Newgate along Gibb-Chair to Gaundless Bridge, and frm
thence by Melderston-Gill, otherwise Coundon-Gill, to the Turnpike Road near Sunderland
Bridge, in the said County of Durham, being the common High Road from
Westmorland to the City of Durham, is, by reason of the Deepness of the Soil,
and many heavy Carriages passing along the same, become very ruinous, and
much out of Repair, and is in many Parts thereof in the Winter Season so very
bad, that Coaches, Waggons, and other Carriages,
cannot pass along the same without great Danger..." This document names
the Trustees (3 pages) and their duties, lists the tolls for each type of
vehicle with exemptions and penalties for avoidance, details what the
surveyors may and may not do, who qualifies for Statute work and penalties for
avoidance, etc. "Trustees to erect Weighing Engines, and to cause the
Carriages to be weighed", "No Turnpike to be erected nearer to the
Market Cross of Bishops Auckland than 2 Miles", "That nothing in
this Act contained shall impower the said Trustees
for repairing the said Road to erect or place any turnpike or Toll-bar at Tudhoe Lane End, where the Four Roads from Tudhoe, Bishop Auckland, Kirkmerrington,
and Durham, meet...", "Road to be measured and Mile-stones
erected", "Penalty on Persons defacing Mile-stones", etc. First meeting of the Trustees to take place
"at the House now in the Possession of Dorothy Carr in Bishop Auckland,
known by the Sign of the Talbot..." 39 pages of original document which
has been disbound from a larger volume. |
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1761-1858 |
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A
very interesting and engaging group of four paper hand written documents
including two pedigree charts pertaining to the names of Fogg,
Armitage, Parkinson, Miller, Broumley,
Allison & Cumby. Document
01. Pedigree Chart. Names mentioned:
Thomas Fogg, Dobson Fogg,
Mary Fogg, Jane Fogg,
Cornelius Armitage, Dorothy Fogg,
Robert Parkinson, John Parkinson, William Armitage,
Martha Miller, Thomas Armitage, Jane Broumley, Robert Armitage,
William Armitage jr, Dobson Armitage & Robert Armitage. Dates 1762 - 1833. Paper single sheet approx.
20” x 12”. Signed by William Robinson Document
02. Related letter. Names mentioned: Allisons Trustees to Cumby. Dated 12th June 1858. Paper
single sheet folded to approx 5” x 8”. Document
03. Statutory Declaration document of Mr John Armitage
in verification of pedigree. Signed by John Armitage
Names mentioned include: Cornelius Armitage, Jane Armitage, Robert Parkinson, Dorothy Parkinson, Thomas Fogg, Mary Fogg, William Armitage, Thomas Armitage,
Robert Armitage, Dobson Armitage,
Jane Broumley etc. Places mentioned include:
Richmond (county of York), Heighington (Durham),
Bishop Auckland (Durham) & Bolham (Durham).
Dated 12th June 1858. Paper five pages of text approx 8” x 13”. Document
04. Pedigree Chart entitled Allisons Trustees to
Cumby. Names mentioned: Thomas Fogg, Dobson Fogg, Mary Fogg, Jane Fogg, Dorothy Fogg, William Armitage, Thomas Armitage,
William Armitage jr &
Dobson Armitage. Dates 1761 - 1810. Paper single
sheet approx. 8” x 10”. |
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Armitage |
Parkinson |
Miller |
Broumley |
Allison |
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1788 |
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A
large 4 page indenture between Thomas Whiteof Shincliff (gent), Richard White of Ford near Hylton-ferry-boat (gent) and Richard Chambers of Monkswearmouth-Shore (sail-maker) and Joseph Grieve of
Wapping Wall Middx (ships chandler), Thomas Carr of
Sunderland near the Sea (gent.) and Thomas Jackson of Monswearmouth
(master mariner). There is a lot of
genealogical information about the White and Chambers families. Previous indentures are cited with lots of
names. It has 5 signatures and seals with a revenue stamp on each page It has witness
and received signatures on the reverse.
It has been folded and is in good condition. |
Shincliff |
White |
Chambers |
Grieve |
Carr |
Jackson |
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1848 |
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A
vellum indenture dated 15th November 1848 between Hannah Thompson of Monkwearmouth Shore (widow of Matthew Thompson), William
Kirkwood (shipowner) and Robert Rutherford (mason)
and James Craggs Herring (shipowner). It concerns several plots in Monkwearmouth.
Also mentioned is an earlier indenture involving Sir Hedworth Williamson. It has 4 signatures and seals with a
revenue stamp and is in excellent condition. |
Thompson |
Kirkwood |
Rutherford |
Herring |
Williamson |
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1799 |
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A
vellum document being a two page deed of covenent
on the surrender of copyhold premises in Bishop Wearmouth,
between George Turnbull of Sunderland near the Sea, joiner, Richard Buttler of Lambtons Buildings
in the parish of Bishop Wearmouth, mariner, and
James Collin of Sunniside, gentleman. Dated
19thJanuary in the 39th year of the reign of George III [1799]. Property: A
parcel of land in Bishop Wearmouth in a street
called Lambton Street together with a messuage
lately erected by George Turnbull. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum.
Condition: Light patchy browning. Document size: 60 by 40 cm.
Characteristics: Signatures and seals |
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Buttler |
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1786 |
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A
3 page vellum indenture dated 13th March 1786 between John Carr of Ryhope (esq.) and Michael Coxon of Sunderland (esq.)
relating to lots of properties in Sunderland with full descriptions of
locations and names of occupiers given.
It gives genealogical information concering
John Carr (anchorsmith). Has one seal and signatures and each page
has a revenue stamp. It has witness
signatures on the reverse. Has been
folded, otherwise good condition. |
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1804 |
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A
one page vellum indenture dated 2nd April 1804 between Robert Shepherd of
Cold Hesledon (yeoman), John Paxton of
Dalton-le-Dale (yeoman), Thomas Laws of Easington
(farmer), Michael Laws of Sunderland near the Sea (gentleman) and Richard Jurdison of Lee House, Easington
(farmer) relating to property in Easington. It contains genealogical information
relating to the Wheldon family. Has two seals and
one signature with a revenue stamp. It
has witness and received signatures on the reverse. Has been folded, otherwise good condition. |
Shepherd |
Paxton |
Laws |
Jurdison |
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1851 |
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A
one page vellum indenture between The Right Honorable George Frederick D'Arcy
Earl of Durham, John Ward of Durham (gent.) and Henry Foreman of Sunderland
(joiner) relating to property in Bishopwearmouth
with a plan. It has 3 signatures and
seals including that of the Earl of Durham.
Has witness signatures on the reverse. Has been folded, otherwise very good
condition. |
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Ward |
Foreman |
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1748 |
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1748
"An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by an Act passed in
the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty for repairing the
High Road leading from Borough Bridge in the County of York, through North Allerton in the same County, to Croft Bridge on the River
Tees; and from thence through Darlington in the County of Durham, to the City
of Durham; and for making the same more effectual" "Whereas
by an Act...several Tolls or Duties were granted and made payable, and divers
Powers given to the Trustees impowered to put the
said Act in Execution....for Fifteen Miles together, laden with Caols and Cinders, which do great Damage to the said
Road, and by the said Act are exempt from paying Tolls or Duties...being
Fifty three Miles in length, is still in many Parts thereof in a ruinous
Condition, and cannot be effectually repaired, and so kept (Materials for
repairing the same lying at a great Distance from many Parts of the said
Road)... This
document extends the previous Act for a further 21 years. It lists the new Tolls to be paid with
exemptions and penalties for avoidance.
It details who qualifies for Statute work and penalties for
avoidance", "No Tolls to be
applied in repairing the Town Streets of Northallerton
and Darlington", "Nor more than Three Sixteenths to be taken
between Ferryhill and Durham", etc. 17
pages of original document which has been disbound
from a larger volume |
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175 |
1748 |
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1748
"An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by an Act passed in
the Twentieth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for Repairing the
High Road leading from the Town of Stockton upon Tees to Darlington, and from
thence through Winston to Barnard Castle in the same County, and for the
effectual amending of the same" "Whereas
by an Act...several Tolls and Duties were granted and made payable...for
repairing the said High Road, being not only the great and common High Road
into Westmoreland, but in some Parts thereof is the great and common Coal
Road from diverse Coal Mines, Colliers, and Coal Pits in the said County of
Durham, into Cleveland..." This
document extends the term of the previous Act for 15 and lists the new Tolls
for each type of vehicle with exemptions.
It details who qualifies for Statute work. "One Fourth Part only to be taken at
any One turnpike between Long Newton and Burdon", "No Toll to be
taken within a Mile of Winston", "No turnmpike
to be erected within half a Mile of the North end of Piersbridge",
etc. 11
pages of original document which has been disbound
from a larger volume |
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176 |
1875 |
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A
one pge vellum indenture dated 18th March 1875
between John Smithson of Murton Colliery (gent),
William Greenfield of Sunderland (innkeeper) and William Jackson Johnson of
Sunderland (draper) and relating to the Wheat Sheaf Inn, a butchers shop,
cottage and premises in Sans Street, Sunderland. Has two signatures
and seals with a revenue stamp. Has
witness and received signatures on the reverse. Has been folded, otherwise very good
condition. |
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Greenfield |
Johnson |
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1866 |
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Indenture
dated 2nd September 1866, being a declaration of Trusts and Covenants on the
sale of a piece of building ground situated on Diamond Hall estate, Township
of Bishopwearmouth, County Durham, in consideration
of a perpetual yearly rent charge of £1.12.6. Between John Candlish, Sunderland (Bottle manufacturer) and John
Lamont (Builder). Single sheet of parchment approx 30 inches x 24 inches. Two
seals, two signatures and a 6 shillings impressed duty stamp. |
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Lamont |
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1874 |
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A
3 page vellum indenture recording the assignment of leasehold of land and
coal seams for extraction of coal, between the Householders Mutual Colliery
Association Ltd, Joseph William Greig of the coal
Depot, Kings Cross, Middlesex, coal merchant, and Ralph Ward Jackson of Gretham Hall near West Hartlepool,
Durham. Dated the 10th day of April 1874. Property: All the several mines,
veins, beds, seams, measures and strata of coal, ironstone and other minerals
mentioned in the attached 2 page schedule in the fields of Brampton,
Derbyshire. The schedule list many named veins of coal and the field names
under which the coal lies. A very
interesting document for those interested in the history of coal mining.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: The revenue stamps have
been cut out of the vellum leaving a small hole affecting a few words of the
text. However, this does not appear to affect the interpretation of the
document. Document size (approx.): 64 by 54 cm. |
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Jackson |
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1845 |
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Indenture
of 1845 Between Henry Hitchinson of Stockton and
George Jackson of Hartlepool. Stamped with the General Register &
Record of Seamen, in good condition
15" x 9.5" |
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Jackson |
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180 |
1881 |
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DEED
DATED 22 MARCH 1881 TO SELL. IT IS FOR THE DWELLING IN DENMARK STREET IN
DARLINGTON COUNTY DURHAM.BETWEEN MR JOHN BATES AND THE ONWARD BUILDING
SOCIETY.SIDNEY SMITH AND H.S.COWDELL ESQ.THIS DEED IS 4 PAGES AND MEAURES 12
INCHES IN WIDTH AND 19 INCHES IN LENGTH. IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION |
Bates |
Smith |
Cowdell |
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1857 |
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A
large two page vellum indenture dated 30th May 1857 concerning property in Shiney Row, Painsham, Houghton
Le Spring Names mentioned: John Joblin (butcher of Shiney Row), George Taylor (mason of 26 Wear Street,
Sunderland) + Mary his wife, Thomas Dixon (woodcutter of Shiney
Row) + Hannah his wife, Charles Earl (Master Mariner of 49 Laurence Street,
Sunderland) + Ann his wife, Ralph Pattison (Engine Fitter of 36 Ogden Street,
Millfield, Bishop Wearmouth)
+ Margaret his wife) and Jones Waddell (Innkeeper of Falfield). Cites earlier indentures and contains
genealogical information for the Joblin
family. Has ten signatures and seals with revenue
stamps. Also has
witness signatures on the reverse.
Has been folded, otherwise good condition |
Joblin |
Taylor |
Dixon |
Earl |
Pattison |
Waddell |
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182 |
1856 |
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12th
May 1856 vellum indenture West Hartlepool between:
James Watt of West Hartlepool (builder) and Joseph
Farrow of Cowpen near Billingham
(farmer). Also mentions Ralph Ward
Jackson, Robinson Watson, Charles Barrett, Thomas Kaggs
and Isaac Robinson. Has two signatures
and seals with received and witness signatures on the reverse. Also has a plan on the reverse. Has been folded, otherwise good condition |
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Farrow |
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Watson |
Barrett |
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1857 |
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A
one page Certificate for "taking the acknowledgments of Deeds by Married
Women". Names mentioned Mary
Dixon, Ann Earl and Margaret Pattison relating to property in the County of Durham. Has been folded, otherwise good condition. |
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1865,
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HOLY
BIBLE MDCCCLXV 1865 size approx: 10.50"x 7" x 3". From the image
there is an inscription that reads: This Bible owned by James & Elizabeth
Stringer Was most affectionately presented to Elizabeth Stringer on her 20th
Birth Day By her Parents George and Dorothy Simpson No. 5 Silver Street
Sunderland May 15th Anno Domini 1870. Remember now thy Creator in the days of
thy youth, While the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say I have no pleasure in them. While the Sun, or
the light or the moon or the stars be not darkened. Nor the clouds return
after the Rain. I have saved a copy of the image. |
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1871 |
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Conveyance
Dated 18th October 1871 of a piece of ground, Messuages
or Dwelling houses situate in the township of Thornley
in the Parish of Wolsingham in the County of
Durham. The parties involved are Mr. Robert Forster and Mr. John Taylor
(coachman) to Mr. William Pattison (joiner) Other names mentioned are John
Richardson and Michael Harrison. The document consists of a single page with
three red wax seals together with three signatures. |
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Taylor |
Pattison |
Richardson |
Harrison |
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1824 |
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DEBENTURE
DATED 30th AUGUST 1824 ,(IN THE REIGN OF GEORGE 111).IT DEALS WITH A TOLL
HOUSE WHICH WAS COVER BY ACT OF
PARLIAMENT IN GEORGE 11 REIGN ,REPEELED BY PARLIAMENT IN GEORGE111 REIGN.IT
WAS LINKED WITH A TURNPIKE ROAD ,THE TOLL HOUSE BECAME A PUBLIC HOUSE ,KNOWN
AS THE POST HOUSE .DAVID PEARSE WAS GOING TO SELL IT TO GEORGE STODDARK ,BUT
DIED BEFORE HE COULD.THIS DEBENTURE IS BETWEEN MR PEARSE SON AND BROTHER ,AND
GEORGE PEACOCK ,ON ONE SIDE AND GEORGE STODDARK ON THE OTHER FOR A SUM OF 346
POUNDS 10 SHILLINGS. .ON VELLUM , |
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Stoddark |
Peacock |
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187 |
1741 |
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A
large one page vellum indenture dated 30th April 1741 relating to property in
Sunderland between Mary Holmes of Sunderland (widow of Thomas, carpenter),
John Davenport of Chester in the Street (merchant) & Jane his wife,
Thomas Wheldon of East Rainton
(yeoman). Has a good description of
the property with names of neighbouring tenants, etc. Has
three signatures and seals and a revenue stamp. Has witness and received signatures on the
reverse. Has been folded. It is on a very thick vellum sheet |
Holmes |
Davenport |
Wheldon |
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1826 |
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Release
Dated 14th January 1826 of a piece of freehold ground and Dwelling house
thereon in the township of Painshaw in the Parish
of Houghton le Spring by way of mortgage for securing the payment of £120 and
interest. The parties concerned are Mr. Thomas Nicholson (iron founder) of Painshaw Staith in the County
of Durham of the one part and Mrs. Barbara Collin (widow) of Bishop Wearmouth in the said County of the other part. The
document contains two pages with two red wax seals together with two
signatures |
Nicholson |
Collin |
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1889 |
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A
large two page vellum indenture dated 31st December 1889 relating to The
Yorkshire Hussar and other property in York between Sarah Jane Harker of 8 Elm Terrace (widow of William, died
13/9/1888, buried at York Public Cemetery), James Whitehead of Scarborough
(gent), William James Whitehead (will 21/2/1889, died 20/8/1889), Edward
Whitehead (woollen manufacturer & linen draper), Annie Fairless Jennings
of St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex (spinster); Edward
Fairless Jennings of Sunderland, Durham (gent.), Robert Jennings of
Sunderland (surgeon). Children of
William & Sarah Ann: Edward Fairless Harker of Doncaster (warehouseman): Annie Oldland
Harker who m. William Henry Meagle,
died |
Harker |
Whitehead |
Jennings |
Meagle |
Upton |
Gottlieb |
Carter |
Brigham |
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1766 |
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Rixton Lancashire WITHAM > BOOTH 1766
guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE III - BEING 239 YEARS OLD
BETWEEN THOMAS WITHAM OF THE CITY OF DURHAM OF THE ONE PART AND WILLIAM BOOTH
OF RIXTON IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER YEOMAN OF THE OTHER PART BEING A LEASE
TO DEMISE GRANTED ANDF TO FARM LETT ALL THAT ANCIENT MESSUAGE HOUSE CALLED BY
THE NAME OF CLEVELEYS IN RIXTON IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER WITH DETAILS OF
LAND CLOSES AND FIELDS. SIZE 29 INS X 26 INS ~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION ~ WITH
ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP AND WAX SEAL~ ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED VELLUM |
Witham |
Booth |
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191 |
1874 |
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Neasham Durham HANSON >
HANSON 1874 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - BEING
131 YEARS OLD BETWEEN EDWARD HANSON OF NEASHAM IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM
COMMISSION AGENT OF THE ONE PART AND WILLIAM HANSON MIDDLESBOROUGH IN THE
COUNTY OF YORK ACCOUNTANT OF THE OTHER PART. BEING THE ASSIGNMENT OF ALL THAT
FIELD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NEASHAM FORMERLY BELONGING TO ANN GASCOIGNE AND NOW
IN THE OCCUPATION OF RICHARD BELL WITH SITE PLAN TO REVERSE SIZE 29 INS X
25INS ~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION - - WITH ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP AND WAX
SEALS ~ ON ONE SHEET OF FOLDED
PARCHMENT |
Hanson |
Gascoigne |
Bell |
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192 |
1878 |
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A
large vellum indenture dated 23rd September 1878 relating to dwellinghouse garden and premises in Charles Street, Monkwearmouth between John Tully formerly of Ravensworth Terrace, Monkwearmouth
Shore but now of Eden Place, Fulwell (shipowner), William Barrow Tully formerly of Eden Place, Fulwell but now of Gateshead Fell (shipowner)
and William Fenton of Monkwearmouth
(shipwright). Cites earlier indentures
with names. Has two signatures and seals with a
revenue stamp. Has
witness signatures on the reverse.
Has been folded. |
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Fenton |
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1883 |
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Ingleton Durham EMMERSON
> ROBINSON 1883 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA -
BEING 147 YEARS OLD BETWEEN MARGARET EMMERSON OF INGLETON IN THE COUNTY OF
DURHAM AND MARY REVELY OF THE FIRST PART THOMAS SPENCER REVELY OF THE SECOND
PART AND GEORGE ROBINSON OS STAINSDROP IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM GENTLEMAN OF
THE THRID PART. BEING THE CONVEYANCE OF TWO CLOSES OF LAND AT INGLETON IN THE
COUNTY OF DURHAM BOUNDED BY THE TOWN STREET AT INGLETON SIZE 29 INS X 25 INS
~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION - - WITH ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP AND WAX SEALS ~
ON TWO SHEETS OF FOLDED PARCHMENT |
Emmerson |
Revely |
Robinson |
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1896 |
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A
three page vellum indenture dated 2nd September 1896 relating to a property
in Denmark Street, Darlington between John Bates (retired engine fitter) and
John Pattison Yeoman of Brompton, N. Yorks. (manufacturer). Also
mentioned are James Scarr Yeoman (solicitor),
William Hall and William Oxley. It has
one signature and seal with a revenue stamp.
There is one witness signature.
Has been folded. |
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Oxley |
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1756 |
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Rixton Lancashire WITHAM > BARROW 1756
guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE II - 249 YEARS OLD
BETWEEN THOMAS WITHAM OF THE CITY OF DURHAM ESQUIRE OF THE ONE PART AND
GEORGE BARROW OF RIXTON IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER OF THE OTHER PART. BEING
THE CONVEYANCE OF ALL THAT BARN AND TENEMENT WITH APPURTANCES SITUATE AND
BEING IN RIXTON IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTRER WITH SEVERAL CLOSES OF LAND.
SIZES 25 INS X 15 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON 1 SHEET OF
PARCHMENT WAX SEALS |
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Barrow |
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1837 |
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A
vellum indenture for the sale of a house and land in Lynsack
and Softley in Wolsingham,
County Durham, between George White of Lynsach and Softley, mason, Charles Watson of Escomb,
Durham, yeoman, and John Hardy of West Pits, coalowner.
Dated 25th day of November in the 1st year of the reign of Victoria [1837]
Property: All tythes of corn, grain, hay, lamb
wool, calf and pig; also land bounding Copley Cross Lane in Lynsack in the manor of Wolsingham.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Several small staind otherwise good. Document size (approx.): 75 by 70
cm. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. |
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Watson |
Hardy |
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1837 |
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A
vellum indenture for the sale of land in Hylton
Ferry, Durham, between Admiral James Maling of the
Elms, Worcestershire, Rear Admiral in Her Majesties Navy, Francis Taylor,
innkeeper, William Ord, wine merchant, George
Scarlet, merchant taylor, all of Newcastle upon
Tyne, Joseph Wright of Sunderland, gent, George Walton Wright of Sunderland
and George Longstaff of Hylton
Lodge, Bishop Wearmouth, gent. Dated 10th day of
July in the 1st year of the reign of Victoria [1837] Property: Land and house
on the South side of the River Wear at Hylton Ferry
in the Manor of Ford. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition:
Some minor water stains and dirt marking. Document size (approx.): 75 by 70
cm. |
Maling |
Taylor |
Ord |
Scarlet |
Wright |
Longstaff |
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1839 |
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A
vellum indenture for the sale of a number of houses in Sunderland and Bishop Wearmouth, between Mary Ann Harrison of Bishop Wearmouth, Durham, and Richard White and Thomas White.
Dated 13th day of May in the 2nd year of the reign of Victoria [1839]
Property: Houses in Low Street, Coney Street and Love Lane in Sunderland
including lands in Broon Street. Houses in Lambton
Street, Cumberland Street and Green Street in Bishop Wearmouth.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good. Document size
(approx.): 75 by 70 cm. Characteristics: Signatures and seals. |
Harrison |
White |
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1774 |
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A
vellum indenture for the release of land in Wolsingham,
County Durham, between William Robinson of Retford,
Nottinghamshire, gent, and Thomas Robinson of Southside in the parish of Hamsterley, Durham, yeoman. Dated 12th day of May in the
14th year of the reign of George III [1774] Property: All tythes
of corn, grain, hay, lamb wool, calf and pig; also land bounding Copley Cross
Lane in Lynsack in the manor of Wolsingham.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Dirt marking and
creasing. Revenue stamp soiled. Document size (approx.): 62 by 50 cm.
Characteristics: Signature and seal. |
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200 |
1865 |
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ANTIQUE
INDENTURE Sedgefield Durham THOMPSON THOMPSON 1865 guaranteed original - from the reign of
QUEEN VICTORIA - 140 YEARS OLD BETWEEN WILLIAM THOMPSON OF MORDON IN THE
COUNTY OF DURHAM RAILWAY PLATE LAYER OF THE ONE PART AND MARY THOMPSON OF
SEDGEFIELD IN THE SAID COUNTY OF DURHAM OF THE OTHER PART. BEING THE
CONVEYANCE OF A FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSE STABLE GARDEN AND HEREDIAMENTS
SITUATE AT SEDGEFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM CALLED THE TENEMENT. SIZES 25
INS X 29 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON 1 SHEET
OF PARCHMENT WAX SEALS |
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