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ID

Date

Source

Lot No.

Text

Surnames

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

340

1752

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Offered is this two page vellum document dated 19th March 1752. it measures 22 inches long by 35.5 inches wide. it is between Elizabeth Crewe, John Foulkes, Charles Crewe, Samuel Egerton and The Reverend Joseph Crewe. It deals with the lease and release of messuages, a mansion house and hereditaments with a piece of land called Abbey Orchard in the City of Bath in the County of Somerset. Mentioned in the document is an open area called Royal Forum and premises called Centre House. The document retains the revenue stamp and six wax seals with two signatures. it is very well written and a clean document.

Crewe

Foulkes

Egerton

 

 

 

 

 

 

341

1821

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1821 English Vellum Indenture Handwritten vellum indenture dated 1821 with one red wax seal. The indenture pertains to deal with a lease between several parties names of Frances Catharine Warren of Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset Spinster of the one part and The Reverend Robert Montague Austin Clerk Rector of Rolston in the couty of Wilts and also Vicar of Mere in the county of Somerset The Reverend William Mardwicke CLerk Recotr of Outwell new Wisbeach in the county of Cambridge and John SpurwayMilverton in the said county of Somerset Esquire of the other part.  Large fancy printed vignette, Blue Tax Revenue Stamp, and 1 red wax seal.  Fine condition, measures approx 28 x 23.

Warren

Austin

Mardwicke

Spurway

 

 

 

 

 

342

1875

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An interesting hand written paper document Conditions of an Auction to be held at Scarletts’ Nags Head Hotel in Taunton, Somerset on the 5th day of August 1875 by Messrs Edwin Wotton and Co for the sale of the several Lots of Land mentioned and described in the annexed Advertisement. Pertaining to the Flook Estate, Taunton, Somersetshire. Plus a hand written first draught of the same document. Both paper documents, bearing usual storage folds with discolouration on the left side of all pages and some paper loss on the blank last page of first document. Comprising eight and seven pages of text respectively on period watermarked paper approx. 13” x 16” &  10” x 16” respectively with all text fully legible for transcription.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

343

1876

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An attractive and interesting hand written vellum will document dated 1st May 1876 and Letter of Administration dated 10th October 1902 during the reigns of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII respectively. Pertaining to George Whittle of Grove Farm in the Parish of Kingston near Taunton in the County of Somerset Yeoman. Names mentioned include: Elizabeth Whittle. Witnessed by: George Lovibond & John Lewis. An extremely clean and crisp document bearing the usual storage folds. The Will document comprising a single sheet approx. 19” x 14” and the Administration document a single sheet approx. 10” x 13”. All text fully legible for transcription.

Whittle

Lovibond

Lewis

 

 

 

 

 

 

344

1858

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Writ of summons issued by the Writ Office, Court of Common Pleas, to Alexander Talbot Eustace Malpas of Heathfield Lodge, Taunton in the County of Somerset, to appear before the Court of Common Pleas in an action brought by Edward Noble, plaintiff. Witnessed at Westminster on the 28th August 1858. An interesting legal document where Noble is claiming £10 from Malpas in payment of an unpaid bill for goods delivered in 1857. Printed form on vellum with handwritten entries and signatures. Good condition, but some creasing.

Malpas

Noble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

345

1858

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Writ of summons issued by the Writ Office, Queen's Bench to Edward Barrett of 3 Park Terrace, Taunton in the County of Somerset, to appear before the Queens Bench in an action brought by Henry Procter Jackson, plaintiff. Witnessed at Westminster on the 2nd November 1858. An interesting legal document where Jackson is claiming £30.10.00 from Barrett in payment of an unpaid bill dated at Kingston upon Hull 24 August 1858. Printed form on vellum with handwritten entries and signatures. Good condition.

Barrett

Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

346

1855

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Writ of summons issued by the Writ Office, Exchequer of Pleas, to J Elworthy, Taunton in the County of Somerset, to appear before the Court of Exchequer Pleas in an action brought by Edward Workman and Gundry Stephens, plaintiffs. Witnessed at Westminster on the 27th October 1855. An interesting legal document where the plaintiffs were claiming £6.7.0 from Elworthy in payment of unpaid bills for goods dated at Bristol March to October 1855. Printed form on vellum with handwritten entries and signatures. Good condition.

Elworthy

Workman

Stephens

 

 

 

 

 

 

347

1813-1839

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An interesting hand written Abstract draught referring to the Title of Charles Noel Welman Esquire and others to the Manor and demense lands of Weston Zoyland in the County of Somerset. This is a very large and comprehensive document, which contains a deal of legal waffle, but giving a very detailed outline of the family of  Benjamin Hawkins of the City of Exeter through to his heirs by the names of Welman of Higher and Lower Pondisford and Hawker and their descendants. Other surnames include: Noel, Gardiner, Blake, Toller, Thompson, (Lord) Barham, Helyar, Duntze, Troogood, Edye, Manning, Sampson, Farrer, Bernard, Nicholletts, Matthews, Trevelyan, Perring, Blount, Jones, Slesser, Bingham & Camplin. Entries dated from 12th January 1813 to 27th December 1839 (with brief family references from 17C). A good clean paper document bearing a single central fold and very light ragging to the edges. Comprising forty one pages of period watermarked paper approx. 13” x 16” with all text legible for transcription.

Welman

Hawkins

etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

348

1822-1873

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An interesting hand written Abstract of the Title of William Edward Cox Esqr of Taunton Deane Somerset. Spanning the years 1822 to 1873. This is a large and comprehensive document, which contains a deal of legal jargon, but bearing reference to numerous relation’s names, local names and property, including a reference to the Castle of Taunton, associated with William Cox. A comprehensive paper document bearing usual storage folds. Comprising twenty four pages of text written upon period watermarked paper approx. 13” x 16” . Some minor staining to majority of pages, but all text legible for transcription.

Cox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

349

1873

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An attractive and interesting Letter of Administration document dated 5th May 1873 during the reign of Queen Victoria. Pertaining to the estate of Eliza Barnard late of the Langford  in the County of Somerset Spinster. Other names mentioned include: Mary Chorley Barnard + 2 witnesses. A clean document bearing the usual storage folds. Comprising a single sheet approx. 10 ½ ” x 12”. All text fully legible for transcription. Bearing a single pendant wafer seal bearing the arms of the Court of Probate  Taunton.

Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

350

1898

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An attractive and interesting hand written vellum Will document & Probate Letter of Administration dated 28th May 1898 & 23rd November 1898 respectively during the reign of Queen Victoria pertaining to Elijah Barnstable of Middlezoy in the County of Somerset Yeoman. Contains good references to family & property. Names mentioned include: Charlotte Barnstable, Lot Barnstable, Mary Ann Barnstable, Frederick Barnstable, Properties mentioned include: Messuage in Middlezoy no 402 on the Tithe Commutation Map 9 & a plot of land known as Beaks and numbered 404 on the said Map. Witnessed by: George Lovibond & Eleanor Frances Lovibond. A very clean document bearing the usual storage folds. The will document comprising a single sheet approx. 23” x 16”  and the probate document a single sheet approx. 10” x 13”.  All text fully legible for transcription. Single pendant wafer seal bearing the arms of Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice. Probate Division.

Barnstable

Lovibond

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

351

1898

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An interesting group of paper receipt documents all dated 1898 from local trades persons of Weston Super Mare to the local Committee Somerset County Show. Names mentioned include: J. Walker, H. Vincent (Cab Hire), L. Bowen, B. Westlake, C. L. Tanmer, W. C. Thomas (Draper), F. C. Shaddick (Stationer/Printer), Lloyd & Son (Groundwork), J. P. Curtis (Plumbing), W Quiulcole? & Blackmore. A group of very clean documents bearing the usual storage folds. All text fully legible for transcription. 6 with one penny Victoria revenue stamps endorsed with the signatures of recipients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

352

1639

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Vellum indenture recording the lease of a property in Michell Creech??, Somerset, between George Raymond of Michell Creech, and Emlon Balle. Dated the 3rd day of May in the 15th year of the reign of Charles I [1639]. An indenture regarding lease of a close of land called Foxhole (2 acres). Handwritten in English on vellum. Good condition. Signatures, but seal missing. 47 by 24 cm.

Raymond

Balle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

353

1858

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Writ of summons issued by the Writ Office, Queen's Bench to Edward Barrett of 3 Park Terrace, Taunton in the County of Somerset, to appear before the Queens Bench in an action brought by Henry Procter Jackson, plaintiff. Witnessed at Westminster on the 2nd November 1858. An interesting legal document where Jackson is claiming £30.10.00 from Barrett in payment of an unpaid bill dated at Kingston upon Hull 24 August 1858. Printed form on vellum with handwritten entries and signatures. Good condition.

Barrett

Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

354

1858

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Writ of summons issued by the Writ Office, Court of Common Pleas, to Alexander Talbot Eustace Malpas of Heathfield Lodge, Taunton in the County of Somerset, to appear before the Court of Common Pleas in an action brought by Edward Noble, plaintiff. Witnessed at Westminster on the 28th August 1858. An interesting legal document where Noble is claiming £10 from Malpas in payment of an unpaid bill for goods delivered in 1857. Printed form on vellum with handwritten entries and signatures. Good condition, but some creasing.

Malpas

Noble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

355

1697

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Handwritten English agreement on paper regarding monies to be paid under the will of Thomas Strode of Raperton in the County of Somerset to his daughter Elizabeth, dated 1697 during the reign of King William III. The agreement evidently requires a sum of Two Thousand Pounds be held on her behalf until she makes a property purchase. Five red wax seals and several signatures, including Sarah Strode, Elizabeth Strode, Wm Brewer, Tho: Brewer and Ja Lawr: Churley?. Very Good with mostly minor breaks to folds with two having light loss. Measures 11.5 x 15".

Strode

Brewer

Churley

 

 

 

 

 

 

356

1870s

Chapel Books

 

Hassell Family Bible

Containing a short family register, this concerns the family in Bishop Sutton in the 1870s.

Hassell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

357

1871

Chapel Books

 

[Bath]  Covenant to Produce Title Deeds

This 1871 covenant concerning a couple of houses in Bath has a scedule of title deeds, the majority concerning various members of the Rivers family of Hampshire.   2 large parchment sheets.  (ref 3/475)

Rivers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

358

1921

Chapel Books

 

[Draycott]  Sale Poster

This sale of outdoor effects, shop goods and furniture was held at the Post Office in 1921 following the death of Henry Spencer.  Being only a poster announcing the sale, the descriptions of the items are only very general, nevertheless this is a useful local history item.  Items in the sale include 'Excellent Waggonette with Cushions and Hood.....2 Blacksmith's Pear-shape Bellows.....Iron French Bedsteads.....Costly Knitting Machine.....Seven Pairs of Men's Army Boots'.  Paper, single sheet, approx 17"x22", multifolded, very nice condition.  (ref 5128)

Spencer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

359

1793

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Here we have an Indenture which is dated 1793 . It concerns a lease for one year between Thomas Tompkins of Yeovill and a Sarah Leveridge of Yeovill. The size is 22 " inches by 14 " inches and I believe it to be on vellum. It is in very good condition and has a wax seal on the bottom and a blue stamp on the side.

Tompkins

Leveridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

360

1739

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Here we have an Indenture which is dated 1739 which makes it George the Second. It concerns land for a term of 1,000 years The size is 24 " inches by 19 " inches and I believe it to be on vellum. The people mentioned are a Richard Tuthill, Clerk and his wife Mary Tuthill of ...seymore in the county of Somerset . I can't quite make out some of the names but witnesses were a John Rickman and a George Day. Condition is not to bad but as you can see in the pictures there is a bit of a stain on the top, no idea what it is. Also there is a strange oval hole near to the words This Indenture. Two wax seals on the bottom and a blue stamp on the side. From the image, I make the location Wedmore and one of the parties John Leakey. Refers to property known as the George, possibly an Inn? Richard Tuthill was later the incumbant at Huntspill.

Tuthill

Rickman

Day

Leaker

 

 

 

 

 

361

1796

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Here we have an Indenture which is dated 1796 . It concerns what i think is a lease. The size is quite large, 35 " inches by 27 " inches and I believe it to be on vellum. The people mentioned are a Sarah Leveridge and a Mary Hofsiter . (From the image I make this Rossiter). The area is Yeovill in Somerset. It is in good condition with one wax seal on the bottom and two blue stamps on the side.

Leveridge

Rossiter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

362

1774

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Here we have an Indenture which is dated 21 May 1774 . It concerns a lease for one year between Richard Henry Alexander Bennet Esq. Lord of the Manor of Ebor.... in the county of Somerset and Elizabeth Clarke. The size is 22 " inches by 18" inches and I believe it to be on vellum. The area for the Indenture is Somerset but I cannot make out the town.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363

1761

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Here we have an Indenture which is dated 1761 . It concerns a lease for 6 months between Richard Rofistor (Rossiter?) of Bishops Liddoard or Lydoard in the county of Somerset and a John Francois (ffraunceis?)of Combflordy Somerset. . The size is 20 " inches by 12 " inches and I believe it to be on vellum. It is in nice condition and has a wax seal on the bottom and a blue stamp on the side.

Rossiter

ffraunceis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

364

1648

Dominic Winter 25 Aug 2004

390

Church Seat. Vellum Indenture dated 26th August 1648, in which Sir William Catchmay [Catchning] and Dame Elienor Catchmay [Elinor Catchning] grants unto Walter Catford for the sum of 20, a watermill in North Petherton with all appurtenances, as well as the moiety of one seat in the south side of the Parish Church of North Petherton, with two papered pendant wax seals attached

Catchmay

Catford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

365

1593

Dominic Winter 25 Aug 2004

391

Fine Elizabethan vellum indenture, dated 20th March in the 35th year of her reign [1593], between Lord John Lumley [1534-16091], Richard Lewkenor of Middle Temple London, John Lampton of the Cit