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1696 |
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1696
neat Foolscap sized paper OBLIGATION BOND for £5 (probably about 5 months
wages for an ordinary person then) between JOHN WELSH of BROUGHALL in SALOP
and THOMAS GREENWOLLEY in DODCOTT, WILTSHIRE, red wax seal at base where John
Welsh with an 'X' mark as he could not write his name, witnessed at left by
JOHN & ARTHUR DOWNES - top half in latin and
the text in lower half in English - fine condition with some light folds,
part of back only a little soiled. An early 6 pence colourless
embossed duty stamp at top, recently introduced. |
Welsh |
Greenwolley |
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102 |
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. |
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103 |
1786 |
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A
manuscript book of poetry and recipes, Compiled by Miss Abigail Sarah
Williams, 1786 This is something a little different – a 110 page, leather
bound manuscript book, that was compiled by a Miss
Abigail Sarah Williams, and dated Recipe
for making milk punch Recipe
for the bite of a Viper An
infallible cure, if early applied against the tremendous consequences of the
bite of a mad dog. Method
of preserving fruit of different kinds A
cure for consumption Methods
for pickling Walnuts/cucumbers/pork Recipe
for tooth powder Method
for cleaning silk, woollen and cotton goods An
invaluable recipe for the spitting of blood Method
for making Lavender water Recipe
for excellent mince pies Method
for making Ink Recipe
for a tooth powder An
infallible recipe to destroy bugs Recipe
for a Rhubarb draught Recipe
for the bile Recipe
for a paste for meat or fruit pies A
recipe for cure for piles +
more I
have done a little research on Miss Williams, to find out just who she
was. I have managed to discover that
she was christened on |
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Morrison |
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104 |
1802 |
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An
interesting hand written Manor of Wroughton in the
County of Wiltshire Grant of Reversion document dated |
Duck |
Sturgess |
Garnett |
Poult |
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105 |
1825 |
Dominic
Winter 21 Jul 2004 |
411 |
Attractive
vellum Recovery document, dated Easter Term 1825, with large portrait of the
King in initial letter and decorative margins, in ornate calligraphy, it
relates to the petition by William Price against George Chilton for two fifth
parts of twelve messuages, six gardens, one
thousand acres of land, four hundred acres of meadow, four hundred acres of
pasture one hundred acres of furze and heath, common pasture for all cattle
with appurtenances in the Parishes of Highworth and
Wanborough in Wiltshire, with attached Royal Wax
seal (broken) in tin skippet |
Price |
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106 |
1873 |
Dominic
Winter 21 Jul 2004 |
412 |
Marlborough.
Illuminated Testimonial for Thomas Harrison, Mayor & Chief Magistrate, in
honour of his year in Office, dated 29th October
1873, decorative heading in blue, red, green and yellow inks, with floral
decoration, calligraphic text with names of burgesses at foot, withing gilt-printed decorative and ruled border, a
little soiled and dampstained in lower half, 56 x
43 cm |
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107 |
1888 |
Chapel Books |
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[Bremhill] Swine
Fever Poster - Studley This
1888 poster announces Eliza Chivers's pigsty to be
infected with swine
fever. Printed poster, approx
9"x11". (ref 266/16) |
Chivers |
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108 |
1888 |
Chapel Books |
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[Bremhill] Swine
Fever Poster - Foxham This
1888 poster announces Josiah Pocock's pigsty at Cadenham Farm to be free of swine fever, having been
declared infected 6 weeks earlier.
Printed poster, approx 9"x11". An old fold down the left-hand margin needs
careful flattening. (ref 266/18) |
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109 |
1888 |
Chapel Books |
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[Bremhill] Swine
Fever Poster - Stockham Marsh This
1888 poster announces Alfred Hillier's pigsty to be free of swine fever,
having been declared infected a month previous. Printed poster, approx
9"x11". (ref 266/19) |
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110 |
1862 |
Chapel Books |
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[Chilton
Foliatt & Ramsbury] Sale of Over 50 Acres of Coppice Underwood
Growing on the Littlecote Estate This
1862 poster invites tenders for underwood growing
as follows: Chilton
Foliatt: 4
acres at Hitchens Coppice 5 acres at Briery Coppice 4 acres at Furze
Coppice Ramsbury: 17 acres at Cakewood
Coppice 10 acres at Great
Coppice 10 acres at Foxbury Coppice Prospective
tenderers were shown round by the woodman Richard
Hale. Nice clean copy, a fold down the
centre needs flattening out. (ref
266/12) |
Hale |
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111 |
1888 |
Chapel Books |
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[Chippenham] Swine
Fever Poster - Frogwell This
1888 poster announces William Townsend's pigsty to be free of swine fever,
having been declared infected a month earlier. Printed poster, approx
9"x11". (ref 266/17) |
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112 |
1907 |
Chapel Books |
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[Clyffe Pypard] 3 Documents concerning Bushton
Farm An
abstract of conveyance, a mortgage and a memorandum, all dated 1907. Formerly part of the Meux
estate auctioned in 1906, this farm was the concern of the Watts family. The 3 items (ref 28/52) |
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113 |
1882 |
Chapel Books |
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[Corsham] Swine
Fever Poster - Westwells This
1882 poster announces Edwin Davis's pigsty to be free of swine fever, having
been declared infected earlier that year.
Printed poster, approx 9"x11". A
couple of small tears along old folds.
(ref 266/15) |
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114 |
1888 |
Chapel Books |
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[Hillmarton] Swine
Fever Poster - Catcombe This
1888 poster announces Joseph Hopkins's pigsty to be free of swine fever,
having been declared infected a month previous. Printed poster, approx
9"x11". (ref 266/20) |
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115 |
1836 |
Chapel Books |
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[Langley
Burrell] Sale Poster for Property at Tytherton Lucas and Catbrook This
1836 poster announces the forthcoming sale of 5 properties: 1. A newly erected house, empty but formerly
occupied by Mrs Freeth. 2. A cottage occupied by Henry Aland 3. An adjoining cottage occupied by James
Powell 4. A carpenter's shop also occupied by James
Powell 5. A cottage at Catbrook
occupied by Abraham Gingell Size
approx 11"x17", some offsetting, one corner a bit ragged, paper browning with age.
(ref 266/14) |
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116 |
1837 |
Chapel Books |
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[Stanley,
near Chippenham]
Sale Poster This
1837 printed poster announces the forthcoming sale of a farmhouse, a field
called The Home Close or Stanley Bridge Ground, a field called The Wood Leaze, a 5 acre orchard and a couple of cottages. The only siting
information is that the property was bounded on the West by the River Marden. It would
seem the sale was brought about following the death of Anthony Crook who
lived at the farmhouse. Large [approx
13"x16"] early poster, one or two small holes, offsetting due to
having been folded for so long, but you'd be hard-pressed to find another
copy in any condition. (ref 266/10) |
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117 |
1637-1748 |
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King
James Bible, printed in 1637. This
was the family bible of the Drake family. Signatures and personal narrations
appear on various pages. I purchased this bible, along with other items,
during a visit to Gravesend in Kent, England. The
outer cover is in poor condition, but the pages are in quite good condition,
considering it's age, which is in excess of 367
years. The
family names have not been written in an ordered manner at the front or back
of the bible, but appear on various pages throughout. The names mentioned are
as follows; Ffrancis Drake Lydia Drake Nathaniel
Drake Richard Drake Phillip
Drake John
Drake Noah
Nath Drake John Hakins Thomas
Billett of Rowde
Edward Billett of Studly John
Tice Jefferies
Drake was born 24th September 1730. From
the I.G.I. Jefferies Drake is shown as
being the son of Francis and Sarah Drake of Rowde,
Wiltshire, and baptised on the 24th September
1730. Other family members are Sarah
(b1737), Richard (b1738), Francis (b 1740), Nathaniell
(b 1744), Phillip (b1746) and Abigail (b 1748). |
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118 |
1681 |
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An
indenture recording the lease of lands in Calne
between Samuel Staples of Nottingham, esquire, Peter Tidcombe
of Calne, Wiltshire, taylor,
and William Weekes the younger of Calne, gentleman.
Dated the 2nd day of September in the 33rd year of the reign of Charles II
[1681]. A cottage with garden plot in Calne near
the vicarage house and next to land late of Edward Hungerford, and land of Mr Westfield. Handwritten in English on vellum. Good
clean condition. Document size: 60 by 34 cm. One paper covered seal, one seal
missing. |
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Tidcombe |
Weekes |
Hungerford |
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119 |
1742 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1742 during the reign of King George II being
the conveyance of several properties in the County of Wilts between Ann
Pearce, a Widow, and Edward Holdaway, Gentleman, of
the one part; and William Cove, a Millard, of the second part. Nicely penned
with fancy printed vignette, three blue revenue stamps with insert, tax
stamp, and two red wax seals on cloth tags. Nice docketing on verso. Grain of
animal skin nicely apparent at gutter, Very Good condition, measures 29 x
22". |
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Holdaway |
Cove |
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120 |
1858 |
Dominic
Winter 6 Oct 2004 |
401 |
Signed
two-sheet vellum document, dated 30th June 1858, being the release and
surrender of a mortgage by Sir Joseph William Copley of Sprotbrough
Hall, Yorkshire, as executor of the will of Sir Joseph Copley [1762-1838] and
William Henry Fox Talbot of Laycock Abbey,
Wiltshire, as executor of the will of Charles Feilding
[1780-1837, rear-admiral, Fox Talbot's stepfather], to John Burley of
Lincoln's Inn, Middlesex, for the sum of ,760, making mention of certain
lands already purchased by the South Yorkshire Railway Company and the Great
Northern Railway Company in the matter of various Railway Acts (1845/50),
signed by the threee parties with their wax seals,
water stain affecting ink (faint but still legible) at one fold and foremargin, document lettered 'A', approvved
by the Master of the Rolls and with various signatures to dorse
relating to affidavits |
Copley |
Talbot |
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Burley |
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121 |
1793,
1795 |
Dominic
Winter 6 Oct 2004 |
454 |
Cricklade. Abstract of the
title of Mr John Pinniger
to several Closes, Pieces and Parcels of Land situate in the Parish of Cricklade Saint Sampsons in the
County of Wilts, 1840, 30pp paper document, together with a lease from John
Smith to Charles Poulton, 4th April 1793, for
meadow and pasture leading from Chelworth to Cricklade, fourteen signaturies
with reamins of their wax seals, plus a related
multi-sheet release to Charles Poulton, 5th April
1795, with twenty-one signatures and wax seals |
Pinniger |
Smith |
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122 |
1702 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1702 from the early part of the reign of Queen
Anne being the conveyance of a dwelling and land "...situated lying and
being in the parish of the blessed Virgin Mary and in the old port...."
of Devizes in the County of Wiltshire. The
indenture is between Edward Allen, a Sellmonger, of
the first part; and Phillip Phillipps, a Malster, of the second part. Beautifully penned throughout
with vellum seal tag with red wax seal with impression of a sailing ship. Two
blue revenue stamps as well and nice docketing on verso with several
signatures. The grain of the animal skin nicely apparent as well. FINE
condition, measures 26 x 22". From the image a John Thomas is also
mentioned. Edward Allen was probably a Fellmonger. |
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123 |
1776 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1776 during the reign of King George III being
the conveyance of property and dwellings known as the Buthay
in Bernards Ash in Wolten
Bassett in the County of Wiltshire between Daniel Millard, a Yeoman, of the
one part; and Thomas Knighton, an Innholder, of the second part. Nicely penned with fancy
printed vignette, blue revenue stamp with insert, tax stamp, and dcoketing with signatures on verso. Red wax seal on green
cloth tag with impression of a horse tethered to a post. Very Good condition,
mild creasing. Measures 26 x 23". |
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Knighton |
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124 |
1911 |
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FAMILY
HISTORY Deed KENTISH TOWN LONDON Chambers 1911. low start no reserve - Family
History research copy - .MANUSCRIPT indenture BEING THE CONVEYANCE OF
FREEHOLD HEREDITAMENTS SITUATE AT HAVERSTOCK HILL, KENTISH TOWN IN THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX TO INCLUDE STABLING AND THE MALDEN ARMS PUBLIC HOUSE BETWEEN
HERBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERS OF WILLOW GROVE, NORTH BRADLEY IN THE COUNTY OF
WILTS ESQUIRE; FOLLETT WEBBER OF ST. HELENS PLACE IN THE CITY OF LONDON
SOLICITOR OF THE FIRST PART; EMMA JANE BOYSON OF LAWN TERRACE BLACKHEATH IN
THE COUNTY OF KENT OF THE SECOND PART; THOMAS POCKLINGTON OF 20 LANSDOWNE
ROAD HOLLAND PARK IN THE CITY OF LONDON OF THE THIRD PART CLEAR HAND ON PARCHMENT
WAX SEALS IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMPS SMALL SURVEY PLAN GUARANTEED ORIGINAL.
SIZE 10 INCHES X 16 INCHES FOLDED |
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Webber |
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125 |
1858 |
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MANUSCRIPT
DEED Trowbridge WILTS Lindsey > Beavan 1858.
from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA THE DOCUMENT IS 146 YEARS OLD MANUSCRIPT
INDENTURE DOCUMENT BEING THE MORTGAGE IN FEE OF DWELLINGHOUSE AND PREMISES IN
THE PARISH OF TROWBRIDGE WILTSHIRE CALLED STALLARDS OF CLARK TYNING AND
NUMBERED 96 ON THE TYTHE RENT CHARGE FOR TROWBRIDGE. BETWEEN WILLIAM LINDSEY
OF TROWBRIDGE IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS, TILER AND PLASTEREER OF THE ONE PART
AND JAMES BEAVAN OF THE SAME PLACE GENTLEMAN OF THE OTHER PART. GUARANTEED
GENUINE AND IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS RED WAX SEALS SIZE 26 INCHES X 31 INS ON TWO SHEETS
OF VELLUM |
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126 |
1866 |
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Indenture
of 1866 binding Eustace John Ames to be apprentice to William Keith, a
carpenter for 5 years and ten months.
This arrangement was funded by the "Wiltshire Society for
apprenticing the deserving poor of the County of Wilts". The document is sealed by both Ames and
Keith, and also Ames widowed mother, and is sealed in wax three times. The document sets out the terms of the
agreement including the weekly wages of the apprentice (starting at six
shillings and rising to fourteen shillings per week for the last ten months). The indenture measures 27x24cm. |
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127 |
1847 |
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antique MANUSCRIPT Mill
DEED New College OXFORD > Garner 1847. FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN
VICTORIA THE DOCUMENT IS 157 YEARS OLD MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE DOCUMENT BEING
THE COUNTERPART LEASE OF ALLTHAT CORN AND FULLING MILL NOW USED AS A PAPER
MILL AND CALLED WIDDENHAM MILL TOGETHER WITH MILL HOUSE AND GARDENS SITUATE
IN THE PARISH OF COLERNE IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE. BETWEEN THE REVEREND
DAVID WILLIAMS DOCTOR IN CIVIL LAW THE WARDEN AND THE SCHOLARS OF SAINT MARY
COLLEGE OF WINCHESTER IN OXFORD COMMONLY CALLED NEW COLLEGE IN OXFORD OF THE
ONE PART AND HENRY GARNER OF WIDDENHAM IN THE PARISH OF COLERNE IN THE COUNTY
OF WILTS PAPER MANUFACTURER OF THE OTHER PART. GUARANTEED GENUINE AND IN FINE TO VERY FINECONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED
REVENUE STAMP TOGETHER WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE
MILL RED WAX SEAL SIZE 26 INCHES X 29
INS ON ONE SHEET OF PARCHMENT |
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128 |
1873 |
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antique MANUSCRIPT DEED Corsham WILTS Aust > Neate 1873. FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA
THE DOCUMENT IS 131 YEARS OLD MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE DOCUMENT BEING THE
ADMITTANCE OF SYDNEY AUST OF CORSHAME GROCER AND WILLIAM NEATE OF THE SAME
PLACE AGENT DEVISEES IN TRUST OF PART OF A MESSUAGE IN THE HIGH STREET AT
CORSHAM. FROM THE MANOR OF CORSHAM COPYHOLD AND CUSTOMARY RIGHTS. GUARANTEED
GENUINE AND IN FINE TO VERY
FINECONDITION - SIZE 16 INCHES X 29 INS ON ONE SHEET OF PARCHMENT |
Aust |
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129 |
1840 |
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FAMILY
HISTORY WILTSHIRE Oxford College 1840 Mill DEED. FROM THE TIME OF THE REIGN
OF QUEEN VICTORIA on
PARCHMENT. Family History research
document - sold as damaged as there is no seal MANUSCRIPT indenture DOCUMENT
This being THE LEASE OF ALL THAT CORN AND FULLING MILL CALLED WINDENHAM
TOGETHER WITH LAND AND MILL HOUSE IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE. BETWEEN THE
WARDEN AND SCHOLARS OF SAINT MARY COLLEGE OF WINCHESTER IN OXFORD COMMONLY
KNOWN AS NEW COLLEGE OXFORD OF THE ONE PART AND THOMAS CROSSMAN OF THE PARISH
OF OLVESTON IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER GENTLEMAN AND DANVERS HILL WARD OF
THE CITY OF BRISTOL MERCHANT OF THE OTHER PART. MANUSCRIPT DEED IMPRESSED
REVENUE STAMP GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. SIZE 20 INCHES X 24 INCHES FOLDED |
Crossman |
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130 |
1785 |
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FAMILY
HISTORY Balcombe SOMERSET Shore 1785 DEED. FROM THE
TIME OF THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE III on VELLUM. Family History research document- sold as
damaged as previous owner removed seals MANUSCRIPT indenture DOCUMENT This
being THE RELEASE OF ALL THAT MESSUAGE AND LANDS BEING IN BALCOMBE IN THE
COUNTY OF SOMERSET IN A CERTAIN LANE CALLED HURDLE LANE. REFERENCE TO FORMER
TITLE OF THE DUKE OF CHANDOS BETWEEN HENRY SHORE OF WHARLEY IN THE COUNTY OF
SOMERSET BAKER OF THE FIRST PART EDWARD FRICKER OF TINBER IN THE COUNTY OF
WILTSHIRE OF THE SECOND PART AND WILLIAM TINKER OF CHILTERN ALL SAINTS OF THE
THIRD PART. ON THREE SHEETS OF VELLUM MANUSCRIPT DEED ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE
STAMP GUARANTEED ORIGINAL. SIZE 27
INCHES X 31 INCHES FOLDED |
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Fricker |
Tinker |
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1702 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1702 during the first year of the reign of
Queen Anne being the conveyance of two dwellings in Badbury
in the County of Wiltshire between Thomas Hardyman,
a Gentleman,and Henry Collett, a Yeoman, both of the first part; and James
Long, a Gentleman, of the second part. Nicely penned with fancy initial
letter incorporating the dated 1702. Three blue revenue stamps, tax stamp,
and three red wax seals with two showing impressions of deers.
Very Good with mild discoloration and wear at fold points with small splist at two of them. Also a well
done vellum mend. Quite large measuring 31.5 x 24". |
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Collett |
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1877 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1877 being the conveyance of a tithe parcel of
faem land located on Vicarage Lance in Norton St.
Philip in the County of Somerset between John White of Wiltshire, a farmer,
of the first part; and Peter Moore, a cattle Dealer, of the second part; and
The Reverend Richard Palairet, Clerk in Holy
Orders, of the third part. Nicely penned with fancy printed vignette and hand
drawn and color outlined plat of the conveyed property. Two blue revenue
stamps, tax stamps, and three red wax seals on green cloth tags. Nice
docketing on verso. Fine condition, measures 27 x 24". |
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1631-1642 |
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VERY
OLD AND RARE MANUSCRIPT PAPER DEED FROM THE KINGS COURT OF KING CHARLES I.
From the reign of KING CHARLES I - THIS DOCUMENT IS ABOUT 370 years old Court of The King's Bench held in Westminster
Hall before the Kings Justices MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE DOCUMENT BEING THE
license of ALIENATION TO BE GRANTED TO RICHARD KIRBY TO ALIENATE A MESSUAGE
AND GARDEN TO WILLIAM HIBBARD. BEING AT WILTON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE
SIGNED BY THE JUSTICES OF THE BENCH REFERENCE TO THE CHANCELLOR Francis Cottington, 1st Lord Cottington
(1631) 1629-1642 The Chancellor of the Exchequer is an ancient title held by
the British cabinet minister whose responsibilities are like those of the
posts of Minister for Finance or Secretary of the Treasury in other
jurisdictions. It is the third oldest major state office in the history of
English and the United Kingdom. The Chancellor is the cabinet minister
responsible for all financial matters.. WHICH DATES
THIS ITEM BETWEEN 1631 AND 1642 * GUARANTEED GENUINE AND IN VERY FINE CONDITION
- BUT SOMEWHAT DELICATE * SIZE 11
INCHES X 10 INS * ON ONE SHEET OF HAND
MADE PAPER |
Kirby |
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19th
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AN
ORIGINAL INTERESTING
COLLECTION OF WORDS WITH VARIOUS MEANINGS AND QUOTES PERTAINING
TO THEM. WRITTEN BY THE MOTHER AND RELATIONS OF MRS WILLIAM STEPHENSON
BENNETT, FRONT PAGE WITH INSCRIPTION "THIS BOOK BELONGS TO MRS WILLIAM
STEPHENSON BENNETT NEE FANNY JANE KENDLE. IT IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN
BY HER MOTHER 'MRS EDMUND KENDLE', NEE SOPHIA MARY ???
OR SOME OF HER RELATIONS"" FOR EXAMPLE BIBLE----NEWTON READ THIS MORE FREQUENTLY THAN ANY OTHER
BOOK SILENCE-----
NOW SILENCE IN THE COUNTRY STALKED THE DEWS AS IF SHE WORE A FLANNEL OF SHOES
-WALCOTT SIGHT------
A PERSON WITH WEAK SIGHT WAS ASKED HOW HIS EYES WERE "-MY OCULIST
ASSURES ME THAT I SEE MUCH BETTER THAN I DID" SAYS HE WRITTEN
IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH IT IS A STRANGE MIX OF WRITINGS ,IT
SKIPS FROM FRENCH TO ENGLISH WITHIN A PAGE BY THE SAME WRITER. .I'M SURE IF
YOU COULD READ IT ALL AND THERE ARE WELL OVER 100 PAGES IT WOULD GIVE A
LOVELY INSIGHT TO WHAT PASSED FROM MOTHER TO DAUGHTER! APPROX 9 1/2 X 8 X 1 INCHES . BINDING HANDSTITCHED [CRUDELY]
.INTACT IF A LITTLE WORN BY BEING WELL READ!! From the IGI, a William
Stephenson Bennett was baptised at Corsham, Wiltshire, on 8 Oct 1835. |
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1722 |
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A
vellum indenture deed relating to two acres of arable land in Upavon, Wiltshire. The agreement was made on March 27th
in the ninth year of the reign of George 1st (1722). It is between William
Atwood or Attwood, Butcher, of Upavon and Edmund
Biggs, Yeoman, of Chisenbury, Enford,
both places being in Wiltshire. The witnesses were Tho:
Sadler and R Hayes. In good condition. although with
some slight browning and minor wear. Complete with wax seal and revenue
stamps. Measures 45 cms x 30 cms
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1687 |
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1687
DECORATIVE VELLUM DEED with 5 PENDANT SEALS regarding SOUTHAMPTON NO RESERVE
DATE:- 19TH JANUARY 1687 IN THE 3RD YEAR OF THE
REIGN OF KING JAMES II SUPERB, RARE, EARLY ENGLISH INDENTURE ON A SINGLE
SHEET OF VELLUM WITH A VERY FANCY "T" AT THE START OF "THIS
INDENTURE" ENCLOSING THE ROYAL ARMS BETWEEN 1) WILLIAM GOLDWYRE OF
SOMERFORD, SOUTHAMPTON ....... and .... 2) JOHN CARPENTER OF NEW INNE,
MIDDLESEX AND BENJAMIN WYCHE OF WHITEPARISH WILTSHIRE ....
and ... 3) RICHARD MARNES of CHUTON, SOUTHAMPTON AND
WILLIAM MACKRELL OF ASHLEY. THIS INDENTURE CONCERNS THE SALE OF THE MANOR
(spelt Mannour in the document) OF SOMERFORD WITH
VARIOUS LANDS WITH SEVERAL EXCEPTIONS INCLUDING "THAT FISHING WITH NETS
CALLED THE RAMSHORN IN THE SEA AT CHUTON BUNNY." 5 PENDANT SEAL TAGS
EACH OF WHICH STILL RETAINS ITS OWN RED WAX SEAL, SOME WITH SUPERB
IMPRESSIONS. Size. The document is approx. 26" wide x 20" high.
Condition. In excellent condition with the usual folding creases. |
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Carpenter |
Wyche |
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1706 |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1706 during the reign of Queen Anne on fine vellum
with fancy printed vignette, two blue revenue stamps, tax stamp, and red wax
seal on vellum tag. The deed conveys property on Blind Lane in Stratton St Margarets in the County of Wilts between Henry Mundy, a
Yeoman, of the one part; and John Pauling, a Husbandman, of the second part.
Fine condition, measures 18 x 12.5”. |
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1848 |
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An
interesting hand written vellum document pertaining to the Manor of Marston Meysey in the County of Wiltshire dated 22nd December
1848 during the reign of Queen Victoria. Pertaining to John Smith of Marston Meysey Yeoman and Mary Harris. Other names mentioned
include: David Harris, Mary Lane & Richard King. Property and locations mentioned
include: The Layer, Near-the-way, Garston & Kempsford
in Gloucester. Signed by: Alfred Caswell (Steward). A very clean document in
excellent condition bearing the usual long term storage folds. Comprising a
single folded sheet of vellum approx. 20” x 15½” with all text fully legible
for transcription. Bearing two £1 embossed blue
revenue stamps with lead escutcheon seals backed with Victoria cipher revenue
stamps. |
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Lane |
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1763 |
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A
very interesting hand written vellum document pertaining to the Manor of Wroughton in the County of Wilts dated 12th May 1763
during the reign of King George III. Referring to John Duck aged about five
years Son of William and Elizabeth Duck. Other names mentioned include:
Christopher Herrin? .Signed by: J Shipley (Dean). J Sturges
(Rector). J Rames (Steward). Property mentioned
includes: Half a Yard Land late Ody’s with the
appurtenances in Wroughton. An
very clean document in excellent condition with the usual long-term storage
folds. Bearing a single two shilling & three pence blue embossed revenue
stamp with lead escutcheon seal. Comprising a single sheet approx. 14½” x 4½”
with all text fully legible for transcription. |
Duck |
Herrin |
Shipley |
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Rames |
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1838 |
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ANTIQUE
MANUSCRIPT DEED St Marylebone London JANES > JANES 1838 FROM THE REIGN OF
QUEEN VICTORIA - 119 YEARS OLD THIS IS MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE BETWEEN THE
REVEREND WILLIAM WAY BURNE OF GRITTLETON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE OF THE
FIRST PART WILLIAM ADDECOTT OF LITTLE YORK PLACE IN THE PARISH OF SAINT
MARY-LE-BONE IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX BUILDER AND JACOB JANES OF SALISBURY
STREET PORTLAND MARKET IN THE PARISH OF MARY LE BONE BUILDER OF THE SECON
PART AND JONATHAN JANES OF LITTLE YORK PLACE PORTMAN SQUARE OF THE THIRD
PART. BEING THE LEASE OF A HOUSE NUMBERED 13 IN BOURNE STREET SAIN MARY - LE
- BONE IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX ON TWO SHEETS OF PARCHMENT SIZE 25 INCHES X
29 INS SMALL SITE PLAN ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP WAX SEAL GUARANTEED
ORIGINAL AND IN VERY FINE CONDITION - SOME DUSTING TO OUTSIDE FOLD |
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1808 |
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This
indenture, produced in 1808 involves the release and appointment in fee of
land known as Holly Hill Orchard in Batcombe
Somerset. The land is purchased by Stephen Neal of Batcombe.
The other parties to the sale are John Cox of Bruton,
Somerset, George Cox of the parish of Milton Cloveden
in Somerset, and Thomas Perrior of Toptford Wyley in Wiltshire. It
is a long document extending to four sheets and includes a great many names.
As it refers to previous trusts, indentures, and wills it requires much
reading. The document is produced in an attractive and legible hand and the
unblemished vellum is of good quality. It has four fine wax seals and three
signatures: quality item. |
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1742 |
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"An
Act for repairing the Roads leading from Malrborough
through West-Kennet to Shepherds Shord; and from the Hare and Hounds in Beckhampton, to the Top of Cherill
Hill; and from the Town of vebury to the Cross-way
at Beckhampton, in the County of Wilts"
"Whereas the Roads from the Town of Marlborough in the County of Wilts
(leading through or near the Villages of Preshut,
Manton, Clatford, Fyfield,
Locaridge, Overton, East Kennet,
West Kennet, and Beckhampton)
to a Place called Shepherds Shord, in the Parish of
Bishops Cannings in the said County; and also the
Road leading from the Sign of the Katharine Wheel in the Parish of Avebury, to the Cross Way or Road near Beckhampton aforesaid; and the Road leading from the Sign
of the Hare and Hounds in Beckhampton, in the said
Parish of Avebury, to the Top of Cherill Hil, in the said
County; are by reason of the many heavy Carriages frequently passing the the same, become so very ruinous and bad, that Coaches
and Waggons, and other Carriages, cannot pass and repass in the Winter Season without great Danger..."
This document names the Trustees 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. "That no Turnpike-house or Gate shall be erected or
built nearer to the Town of Marlborough, than Avebury,
and the Place called the Cross-way at Beckhampton,
on the Highway there, in the Parish of Avebury
aforesaid", "...That nothing herein contained shall impower the said Trustees, or any Person or Persons
employed by them, to dig or pick any flints, or other Stones, or any Part of
the Soil, or cut down any Banks, in or upon any of the Estates of or
belonging to the Most Noble Charles Duke of Somerset, the Most Noble Charles
Duke of Marlborough, Sarah Dutchess Dowager of
Marlborough, Henry Earl of Pembroke, Algernoon Earl
of Hrtford, John Lord Viscount Chetwynd,
Mistress Anne Perceval, Robert Holford, Peter Delme, or John Walker Walker,
Esquires...", "Road to be measured and Mile-stones erected",
"Penalty on Persons defacing Mile-stones", etc. "And be it further enacted...set up,
or cause to be set up, a Lamp or Lamps, or other Lights, on the Top of such
House as shall be erected and built at Beckhampton
aforesaid; and also on the top of the House, called Shepherd Shord House, if the Owner or Occupier of the Houses be
consenting thereto; and if they shall find it necessary and convenient, to
erect and set up One or more Posts or Stones to fix Lights on, between
Shepherd shord and Marlborough; and to appoint One
or more Person or Persons to take care of such Light or Lights...",
"Penalty on breaking such Lights, &c" First meeting of the Trustees to take place
"at the Sign of the Catharine Wheel in Avebury...",
etc. 25 pages of original document which has been disbound
from a larger volume |
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Perceval |
Holford |
Delme |
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1751 |
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"An
Act to continue and make more effectual, an Act passed in the Second Year of
the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Highways between
Sheppard's Shord, and Horsley Upright Gate, leading
down Bagdown Hill, in the County of Wilts, and
other ruinous Parts of the Highways thereunto adjacent" This document
extends the previous Acts for a period of 21 years. It names the additional Trustees and the
Tolls for each type of vehicle and penalties for avoidance, details who
qualifies for Statute work and penalties for avoidance, "Road to be
measured and Mile-stones erected", "Peanlty
on defacing, &c Mile-stones, etc. 11 pages of original document which has
been disbound from a larger volume. |
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1861 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Farm Wiltshire JENNER > DANBERRY 1861 FROM THE
REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA - guaranteed original this item is 144 YEARS OLD THIS
IS A MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE DOCUMENT BETWEEN JOHN JENNER OF WANBOROUGH IN THE
COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE FARMER OF THE ONE PART AND THE REVEREND GEORGE BARNSTON
DAUBENY OF HILL HOUSE EDGWARE IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND WILLIAM DAUBENY
OF CIRENCESTER IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER GENTLEMAN OF THE OTHER PART . THIS
BEING THE MORTGAGE OF A FREEHOLD ESTATE CALLED HAMPTON FARM IN THE PARISH OF
HIGH WATER WILTSHIRE FOR SECURING £5,000 WITH INTEREST BEING ALL THAT
MESSUAGE OR TENEMENT AND FARM WITH ARABLE MEADOW AND COPPICE LAND . ON THREE SHEETS OF VELLUM - FOLDED - SIZE 28 INCHES X 25 INS IN VERY
FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMPS WAX SEALS SCHEDULE |
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1790 |
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A
manor court baron document for the manor of Corsham
in Wiltshire recording the surrender of copyhold lands by Sir William Thomas Hanham, Baronet and only son of Sir William Hanham late father deceased, and Dame Mary his wife
deceased, and Thomas Sartain, copyhold tenant.
Admission of Henry Merewether, gent. Dated 18th August in the 20th year of
the reign of George III [1790] Property: A farm called Meston
including a messuage called Eyres
with lands called Collens, Deriants,
Sittles and 3 closes of pasture called Furlon, all in Corsham. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Some light browning otherwise
good condition. Document size (approx.): 32 by 25 cm. |
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1740 |
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1740
"An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in
the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road
from Horsley Upright Gate, leading down Bowden Hill, in the County of Wilts,
to the Top of Kingsdown Hill, in the Parish of Box,
in the said County" "Whereas
by an Act...several Tolls, Duties, and Powers were granted and fiven for repairing and widening the said Road...borrow a
considerable Sum of Money, in order to amend and widen the said Road, so as
to make the same passable...whereby good Progress hath been made..." This
Act continues the previous one for a further 21 years. "And whereas the Turnpike-gates are
placed very near to the Town of lacock, so that all
Carriage or Horses laden with Coal, are obliged to pay Tolls at the said
Gates, although they pass through a very small Part of the said Road...no
more than half the Toll...", "Roads to be measured, and Mile-stones
erected", etc. 10
pages of original document which has been disbound
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1742
"An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in
the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for repairing the several Roads leading
from the Town of Warminster in the County of Wilts." This
Act extends the term of the previous Act for 21 years, etc. 5
pages of original document which has been disbound
from a larger volume |
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1763 |
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1763
8 page solicitor's copy of the will of Mary Phelps of Westbury upon Trym dated 1763 with a codicil Has wear
and separation on the folds. |
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1730 |
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A
5 page paper document which is probably a solicitor's rough draft for an indenture as some paragraphs have been
crossed out. It has lots of geneaological information on Norfolk families but seems
to relate to a property called Blackland in Calstone, Calne and Stockley, Wiltshire.
Names mentioned include: Robert Clough of Hockwold
(gent) & Mary his wife, robert Wright of East Herling (clerk), Roger Hawys of
Weeting (Dr. in Divinity), Mary Wyche
of Hockwold (widow), etc. Has been folded and is a
bit grubby on the outside, otherwise good condition |
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1677 |
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A
very attractive and interesting hand written 17C vellum Obligation Bond
document dated 7th May 1677 during the reign of King Charles II between
William Anger and his wife Margarett of Idston in the Parish of Ashton in the County of Berks and
Henry Mundy of Stratton Saint Margaret in the County of Wiltes
in the sum of fifty six pounds. Other
names mentioned include: Thomas Anger, John (Gleede?)
& Nicholas Smith. A very clean document in good condition with usual
long-term storage folds. Written in both Latin and English. Comprising a
single sheet of vellum approx. 14” x 5” with all text fully legible for
transcription. Two seal tags (wax seals missing). Countermarked by William
& Thomas Anger. |
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1672 |
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A
very attractive and interesting hand written 17C paper Obligation Bond
document dated 9th May 1672 during the reign of King Charles II Pertaining to
the receipt of four hundred pounds by Jane Hippisley
of Stanton in the County of Wilts Spinster from Jane Hippisley
Widdow Executrix of the last Will and Testament of
Robert Hippisley Other names mentioned include:
Thomas Hippisley & Edward Hippisley.
Signed by witnesses: Anne Hippisley & Dorothy Hippisley. A very clean document in excellent condition
with usual long-term storage folds. Comprising a single sheet of period
watermarked (jester’s staff) paper folded to form a document approx. 8 ½” x
13” with all text fully legible for transcription. Bearing a single
attractive red wax seal in sound condition counter signed by Jane Hippisley |
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1798 |
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1798
LARGE 2-SHEET VELLUM INDENTURE MARRIAGE settlement concerning AMPORT NO
RESERVE DATE:- 26th MAY 1798 A LARGE 2-SHEET VELLUM
INDENTURE BETWEEN CAROLINE ANNETTS of AMPORT in the county of Southampton of
the first part, ROGER HUTCHENS of MONXTON of the second part and THOMAS
HUTCHENS of EAST CHOLDERTON, BENJAMIN SANDERS of GRATTON in the parish of
GREAT BODWIN, WILTSHIRE and JOHN WELLS of EAST CHOLDERTON of the third part.
This is a Marriage Settlement noting that Caroline is shortly to marry Roger
but she is a wealthy lady with property in Amport
and Sarson as well as money and investments and by
this deed she appoints Thomas, Benjamin and John as trustees to see that,
after the marriage has taken place, she should continue to receive the income
from the property and the money entirely for her own benefit without
interference from her husband. 3 BLUE REVENUE STAMPS AND 5 RED WAX SEALS.
Size. The document is approx. 32" wide x 27" high. Condition. In
excellent condition with the usual folding creases. |
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Hutchens |
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1863 |
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This
indenture records a transfer and extension of mortgage between three parties.
Thomas Hawkesley and Parkinson Oates of Middlesex,
John Balch of Bruton, and William Forrester of Malmesbury. At the request of John Balch, the sum of
£1,250 is paid by William Forrester to Hawkesley
and Oates. This is to repay various earlier debts. Land is released in the
parish of Upton Noble in Somerset as a result. All the land is listed in a
schedule which appears on the final sheet. Mentioned are Fry's House, Fore
Orchard, Chapel Field, Fry's Home Ground, Higher Four Acres, Lower Four Acres. Over thirty other fields are listed and
their acerages, over ninety six, given. Names of
persons mentioned include John Shore, William James, James Thompson, and Luke
Flower. This indenture extends to four vellum sheets, all of which are in
sound condition apart from slight yellowing due to age. It is signed by the
principals involved and has four wax seals. |
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Shore |
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1858 |
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This
vellum indenture records a conveyance on premises situated in the parish of Batcombe in Somerset. The central individuals involved
are James Wansbrough, late of Hillcoat
in Wiltshire but now of South Australia, William Wansbrough
West Cholderton Wiltshire, and Edmund Candy of Clevedon. The first part of the indenture refers to an
earlier 1844 indenture between James Wansbrough,
Simon Hoddinott, Hugh Rabbitts,
and William Rabbitts involving land and property.
Mentioned are the Hall, chambers over the Hall, adjoining barn, adjoining
close called Home Close, Skibsbury Close, Hurne pasture. These I believe are in Ashcombe
which was part of the Manor of Batcombe: also Ashcombe Green in Batcombe, Lyeditch, Southill, Bruton Lane, Inwoods, Bushy
Ground, Church Wanstour, and others. William Wansbrough and Edmund Candy act as attorneys for James Wansbrough and sell his property in six lots at an
auction held at the Three Horse Shoes in Batcombe.
Lots 2-4 are sold to Stephen Neale for £2,304 , lot
5 for £62, lot 6 for £43, and lot 1 is privately sold for £1,050. All the
property is named, measured, and its use is described on the final sheet.The vellum document is in excellent condition, no
defects, and written in a neat copper plate hand on three vellum sheets. It
is signed by James Wansbrough and bears a wax seal.
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1699 |
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A
Lease for a property of the late Mrs. Robson in St. James Street,
Westminster, 18th January 1699, between Thomas Freke
of Hannington, Wiltshire, Joseph Rossington of Westminster, and John Underwood of London,
eng. Royal Crest to upper corner signatures of Thomas Freke
and Joseph Rossington plus two appended tags with
wax seals, small plan of the property inset |
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1768 |
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1768
VELLUM INDENTURE concerning UPHAVEN in WILTSHIRE and JOHN BIGGS NO RESERVE
DATE:- 2nd NOVEMBER 1768 IN THE 9th YEAR OF THE
REIGN OF KING GEORGE III AN INDENTURE ON A SINGLE SHEET OF VELLUM WHICH IS
ENTIRELY HANDWRITTEN INCLUDING "THIS INDENTURE" . IT IS BETWEEN JOHN
BIGGS OF ROWD (now Rowde) IN WILTSHIRE ....... and .... THOMAS SHADWELL, WILLIAM ALEXANDER
(CHURCHWARDENS), THOMAS RIVERS & MORRIS JARVIS, OVERSEERS OF THE POOR OF
THE PARISH OF UPHAVEN. THE DOCUMENT IS A LEASE FOR A YEAR OF 2 ACRES OF
ARABLE LAND "LYING AND BEING HEADLANDS WHERE THE TUCKING RACKS STOOD IN
THE PARISH OF UPHAVEN ..." Other names mentioned include
John Green, William Attwood & Edmund Biggs. THERE IS A BLUE REVENUE STAMP
ON THE DEED AS WELL AS A GOOD RED WAX SEAL. Size. The document is approx.
22" wide x 14" high. Condition. The ink along about an inch of the
bottom of the T of "This Indenture" has eaten through the vellum
but otherwise in excellent condition with the usual folding creases. |
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Shadwell |
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Rivers |
Jarvis |
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Corsham. Bundle of
documents concerning property in the High Street, Priory Street and elsewhere
in Corsham, including fourteen Copies of Court Roll
of the Manor of Corsham, 1820-1914 and six for the
Manor of the Rectory of Corsham, 1785-1865, wills
of Mary Ayers 1819, Matilda Methuen, 1826 and Charles Lucas Methuen, 1826 and
two deeds 1865 and 1867, together with a Schedule of Deeds, made in 1844, of
an estate at Ashton Keynes belonging to Thomas Wheatly
and twenty copy deeds of property at Ashton Keynes, 1782-1822 and Milbourne in Malmesbury,
1796-1821 |
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1630-1905 |
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Winter 6 Apr 2005 |
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Melksham. An interesting
group of family and estate papers of the Selfe
family of Place House, and the associated families of Jenkyns,
Heathcote, Stone, Smith and Yorke
of Melksham, Wiltshire and Wells, Somerset, 1630 to
1905, g including approx. thirty deeds and copy deeds of Place House,
Townsend Farm, Lyppiats, "Zoelfs"
and other property in Beanacre, Berryfield,
Woodrow and Lowbourne in Melksham,
17th and 18th c., detailed correspondence about the intended sale of Place
House, 1787, small account book, 1773-92 and family wills and correspondence,
all detailing the descent of this minor estate These
documents formed the basis of an article on Place House in Wiltshire Notes
and Queries, vol. IV, (1903), pp. 193-200 (copy included). |
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1831 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Highworth Wilts CROFT >
MORGAN 1831 guaranteed original - from the reign of KING WILLIAM IV - 174
YEARS OLD BEING A LEGAL INDENTURE BETWEEN HENRY CROFT OF THE PARISH OF
BEDMINSTER IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND MARY ANN HIS WIFE OF THE ONE PART
AND WILLIAM MORGAN OF KNOWLE IN THE PARISH OF BEDMINSTER AND CHARLES MORGAN
OF THE SAME PLACE . FOR ALL THAT PART SHARE IN THAT CAPITAL MESSUAGE OR FARM
HOUSE OF HAMPTON TURVILLE SITUATE IN THE PARISH OF HIGHWORTH OR HIGHNORTH IN
THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE TOGETHER HOUSE AND BUILDINGS AND A NUMBER OF MEADOWS
AND PASTURE (NAMES GIVEN) WITH ESCUTCHENED REVENUE STAMPS SIZES 29 INS X 25
INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - WAX SEALS ON FOUR SHEETS OF PARCHMENT |
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1806 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT Wiltshire ELDRIDGE
> FARMER 1806 guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE III -
199 YEARS OLD BEING A LEGAL INDENTURE BETWEEN JOHN ELDRIDGE OF ABINGDON IN
THE COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE MERCER AND THE REVEREND THOMAS BUTLER OF CHICHESTER
IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX OF THE FIRST PART AND WILLIAM ELDRIDGE OF THE SECOND
PART JAMES BUTLER AND HIS WIFE ANN OF THE THIRD PART AND WILLIAM FARMER OF
SWINDON IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE OF THE FOURTH PART. RELEASE AND CONVEYANCE
OF PREMISES IN THE SEVERAL PARISHES OF CHISELDON AND LIDDINGTON IN THE COUNTY
OF WILTSHIRE UNDER POWER TO SELL IN MR AND MRS BUTLERS MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT
INCLUDING A PROPETY CALLED BRADBURY WEEKES HOUSE IN THE PARISH OF CHISELDON
WITH ESCUTCHENED REVENUE STAMPS SIZES 29 INS X 25 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION
- WAX SEALS ON SIX SHEETS OF VELLUM
WITH SCHEDULE OF TITLE FROM 1733 |
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1866 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT Stratton Wiltshire JONES >JONES 1866 guaranteed
original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 139 YEARS OLD BEING A LEGAL
INDENTURE BETWEEN THE PERSONS BENEFICIALLY INTERESTED UNDER THE WILL OF JOHN
JONES LATE OF STRATTON ST. MARGARETT MALSTER DECEASED TO SAMUEL JONES OF
STRATTON MILK AND CORN FACTOR. RELEASE OF A DWELLING HOUSE AND BUILDINGS AND
CLOSES OF MEADOW LAND AT STRATTON ST MARGARETT IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE
WITH ESCUTCHENED REVENUE STAMPS SIZES 29 INS X 25 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION
- WAX SEALS ON FIVE SHEETS OF VELLUM |
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large one page vellum indenture dated 1st August 1874 between Sir John Neeld of Grittleton,
Wilts, Edward Bigers
of Grittleton Road, St Peters Park (builder) and
David Jones of Goldney Road, St Peters Park
(builder) concerning property on the St. Peters Park Estate (Oakington Road). It has one signature and seal with a coloured plan.
There are witness signatures on the reverse. Has been folded, otherwise good condition. |
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1672 |
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A
2 page vellum indenture for the sale of lands in Rothwell,
between Right Honourable Francis Lord Hawley, Sir
Charles Harbord, Knight, His Majesties Surveyor
General, Sir William Haward of Tandridge,
Surrey, Knight, Sir John Talbot of Lacock,
Wiltshire, Knight, William Harbord of Grafton Park,
Northamptonshire, Lancelot Thornton of St Martins in
the Fields, Middlesex, and Thomas Thornton of Sutton, Sussex, Clerk. Dated
the 22nd day of February in the 25th year of the reign of Charles II [1672].
Property: All those annual rents amounting to 16 pounds reserved and issuing
out of the Rectory of Rothwell, Northants.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Stains in folds and dirt
marking. Document size: 65 by 34 cm. Other characteristics: Signatures and four
seals on vellum tags, some damaged. |
Hawley |
Harbord |
Haward |
Talbot |
Thornton |
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1867
1869 WILLS BALCH BATCOMBE UPTON SHEPTON INDENTURES This indenture records a
transfer and extension of an £1,800 mortgage. The agreement is between
William Forrester of Malmesbury, John Wills of
Child Okeford, John Balch of Bruton,
and Edward Richardson of London. £1,250 is given by Richardson to William
Forrester, £250 to John Wills, and £300 to John Balch.The
lands named are in the parish of Upton Noble, Somerset and are listed in a
schedule which appears on the final sheet. Mentioned are Fry's House, Goat
Hill, Chappel Field, Home Ground, Slades Paddock, Broad Lands.
Over thirty other fields are listed and their acreages, over ninety six, given.This indenture extends to four vellum sheets, all
of which are in sound condition. It is signed by John Balch, John Wills, and
William Forrester. There is an additional 1879 memorandum added between
Richardson, Charles Russ, Richard Balch, Exton Treasure, and Alfred Murton. Land is granted to Exton Treasure. Also included
is another separate single sheet indenture dated 1869 where a further £200 is
paid by Richardson to John Balch. This stems from provisions made in the 1867
indenture. This document is also in very good condition and is signed by John
Balch. |
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Wills |
Balch |
Richardson |
Russ |
Treasure |
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1876 |
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DEBENTURE
DATED 15th MAY 1876 ,(IN THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA) BETWEEN WILLIAM DAWSON
AND CHRISTIAN WILSON.FOR 300 POUNDS CONSIDERATION ,AND 30 POUNDS PER YEAR FOR
A GROCER'S PREMISES ,IN THE DAYS BEFORE MR TESCO ,WHEN A GROCER'S PROVIDED A
LIVING FOR A FAMILY AND SEVERAL ASSISTANTS.ON VELLUM ,32 REGENT STREET ,NEW
SWINDON .TWO SEALS SIGNED BY MR DAWSON AND MR JAMES CHRISTIAN WILSON .REVENUE
STAMP TO THE VALUE OF 1 POUND 15 SHILLINGS. CONDITION
,SHOWS SIGNS OF AGEING ,ALL READABLE .SOME SOLICTORS WRITTING IN
PENCIL. |
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1714 |
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A
2 page vellum indenture relating to a house and lands in Compton Ham and
Compton Bishop, Somerset, between John Appleton of Monkton in the parish of Chippenham Wiltshire, and Christian his wife, Solomon
Hughes, gent, William Wickham of Compton Magna als
Compton Bishop, Somerset, gent, Richard Sweat of Barton in the parish of Winscombe, Yeoman, and Mary his wife, William Frampton, Malster, John Tuthill of Axbridge, Somerset, William Cray and Francis barnes Tanner of Compton Magna. Dated the 2nd day of
October in the 1st year of the reign of George I [1714]. Property: All that messuage in the
possession of William Wickham with a garden and orchard and a close of arable
land called Sarland of 4 acres. Also other closes
of land called Furlong, Will Acre, Drove Acre, Half
penny, Farthing Paddock, Filinores Close, Redcliffe Hill, Wibblington
Field, Woolwarth and Oxford. All in Compton
Ham. Also 2 lands belonging to the parsonage
of Compton Bishop. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good.
Document size (approx.): 70 by 75 cm. Characteristics: Signatures and 5
vellum tags each with 2 red wax seals. |
Appleton |
Hughes |
Wickham |
Sweat |
Frampton |
Tuthill |
Cray |
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1810 |
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A
3 page vellum indenture relating to sale of lands in Axminster,
Devon, between The Right Honourable Charles Philip
Lord Stourton, Baron of Stourton,
Wiltshire, The Honourable Elizabeth Butler of
Portman Square, London, Bernard Edward Howard of Fornham,
Suffolk, Sir John Throckmorton of Buckland Hall, Berkshire, baronet and
devisee in fee in trust of the last will and testement
of Robert Edward Lord Petre deceased, and Francis
Grubb Stevens of Axminster. Dated the 31st day of
May in the 50th year of the reign of George III [1810]. Includes a detailed
schedule of previous indentures from 1712 to 1809. Also includes a packet of
12 paper receipts and other documents in very good condition including:
Agreement for lease of the lands dated 1766 Agreement dated 1774 with Lord Petre Detailed settlement of accounts with the solicitor
for Reverend Francis Grubb Stevens Various receipts dated from late 1700s to
1810 Property: Two messuages called Nether Fursley and Fursley Gore and 90
acres of pasture, arable, meadow, orchard and coppice ground. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good. Document size (approx.):
73 by 75 cm. Characteristics: Signatures of Lord Stourton
and Sir John Throckmorton and others, with red wax seals. |
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Howard |
Throckmorton |
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1725 |
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"An
Act for Repairing the Highways leading from Speenhamland
adjoyning to Newbury in the County of Berks, to
Marlborough in the County of Wilts." "Whereas
the greatest part of the Highways and Roads leading from Speenhamland
in the Parish of Speen, near or adjoyning
to the Borough of Newbury in the County of Berks, through or near Charnham Street in the Parish of Hungerford in the
Counties of Berks and Wilts, or one of them, as also by or through Froxfield in the said County of wilts, and from thence
through the Forest of Savernake to the Borough of Marlborough in the said
county of Wilts, by reason of the many heavy Loads and Carriages, and great
Number of Coaches, Passengers, and Droves of Cattle frequently pass through
the same, are become very bad and almost impassable, not only in the Winter,
but also in Autumn and Spring Seasons, and the said Roads are in some Places
so Narrow, that Coaches and Carriages cannot pass by each other..." This
Act names the Trustees and lists the Tolls to be paid by each type of
vehicle, with exemptions and penalties for avoidance, details how the accounts
are to be kept, what the surveyors may and may not do, who qualifies for
statute work and penalties for avoidance, etc. First meeting of the Trustees is to take
place at the "Sign of the Near in Charnham
Street...". |
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1740 |
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"An
Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth
Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road
from Horsley Upright Gate, leading down Bowden Hill, in the County of Wilts,
to the Top of Kingsdown Hill, in the Parish of Box,
in the said County" "Whereas
by an Act...several Tolls, Duties, and Powers were granted and fiven for repairing and widening the said Road...borrow a
considerable Sum of Money, in order to amend and widen the said Road, so as
to make the same passable...whereby good Progress hath been made..." This
Act continues the previous one for a further 21 years. "And whereas the Turnpike-gates are
placed very near to the Town of lacock, so that all
Carriage or Horses laden with Coal, are obliged to pay Tolls at the said
Gates, although they pass through a very small Part of the said Road...no
more than half the Toll...", "Roads to be measured, and Mile-stones
erected", etc. |
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"An
Act for Repairing and Widening the Road from Horsley Upright Gate, leading
down Bowden Hill, in the County of wils, to the Top
of Kingsdown Hill, in the Parish of Box, in the
said County" "Whereas
the Highway or Road leading from Horsley Upright Gate, leading down Bowden
Hill (through the Parishes of Lacok, Corsham, and Box) to the Top of Kingsdown
Hill in the said Parish of Box, in the County of wilts, is very ruinous and
many parts thereof almost impassable in the Winter Season, and in divers
Places so narrow, that it is become dangerous to Persons passing through the
same..." This
Act names the Trustees and lists the Tolls to be paid by each type of
vehicle, with exemptions and penalties for avoidance, details how the
accounts are to be kept, what the surveyors may and may not do, who qualifies
for statute work and penalties for avoidance, etc. First meeting of the Trustees is to take
place at the Red Lion at Lacock. |
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1859 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Swindon Wiltshire BAILEY
> KINNEIR 1859 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA -
146 YEARS OLD ASSIGNMENT OF POLICY OF INSURANCE TO SECURE £800 AND INTEREST.
BETWEEN THE REVEREND HENRY GEORGE BAILEY OF SWINDON IN THE COUNTY OF
WILTSHIRE CLERK OF THE ONE PART RICHARD KINNEIR THE YOUNGER OF PURTON IN THE
COUNTY OF WILTS M.D. THOMAS PEARCE BROWN OF BURDEROP IN THE SAME COUNTY AND
ALFRED GEORGE TARTE OF TOTHILL STREET IN THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER MERCHANT OF
THE OTHER PART WITH ESCUTCHENED REVENUE STAMPS SIZES 29 INS X 25 INS IN VERY
FINE CONDITION - SOME STORAGE WEAR WAX SEALS ON TWO SHEETS OF VELLUM |
Bailey |
Kinneir |
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Tarte |
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1899 |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Warton Wiltshire ECONOMIC
AS > HAYES 1899 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA -
106 YEARS OLD TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE DEBT OF £3000 AND INTEREST CHARGED ON THE
HURST ESTATE IN THE PARISHES OF WARTON AND POTTERNE IN THE COUNTY OF
WILTSHIRE AND ON CERTAIN LAND TAX AND FEE FARM RENT. BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF BLACKFRIARS LONDON OF THE ONE PART AND FREDERICK
CHARLES HAYES OF ROLAND GARDENS SOUTH KENSINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
AND LEONARD SIDEBOTTOM VENNER OF ST RODE BOURNEMOUTH IN THE COUNTY OF
SOUTHAMPTON A LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN HER MAJESTYS ARMY WITH ESCUTCHENED
REVENUE STAMP SIZES 13 INS X 18 INS IN
FINE TO VERY FINE CONDITION - WAX
SEALS ON TWO SHEETS OF PARCHMENT |
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1817 |
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1817
large 2 page vellum indenture - Bradford on Avon. A large two page vellum
indenture dated 23rd December 1817.
Persons mentioned: John Saunders (clothier), William Bullock
(watchmaker), William Dunsdon (plumber), Richard
Newman of Bearfield (mason), Joseph Smart (grocer),
Stiles Rich (butcher), Jeremiah Batten, Samuel Hart, Francis Everett and
Samuel Breffett.
It relates to a property in Pippet Streets. Has three signatures and seals with revenues stamps. There are witness and received signatures
on the reverse. Has been folded,
otherwise good condition. |
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Bullock |
Dunsdon |
Newman |
Smart |
Rich |
Batten |
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An
excellent handwritten apprentice indenture from 238 years ago, binding a poor
child named John Gaulfield of Somerton to James and
Robert Sarlain of Trowbridge Wiltshire to be taught
the trade mysterys and art of a broadweaver. From the indenture it seems Gaulfield was a child of the poorhouse, he has many
guardians from the local parish Samuel Bown, Philip
Dodds, John Hurd, Harbin
Arnold. The masters were paid £4-19
shillings to take on the poor child Gaulfield. The indenture was witnesses by Robert Galpine and Henry Hart and is dated 3rd August 1767,
signed by Robert Sarlain with the mark of James Sarlain, with two small wax seals. An extremly rare
handwritten indenture from over 200 years ago. Condition, few small cracks on cross-folds othewise very good.
Size open approx. 13 x 17 inches, carries blind embossed revenue stamp
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Bown |
Dodds |
Hurd |
Arnold |
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1858
CRADDOCK BUSH GEORGE BATCOMBE SHEPTON INDENTURE. This vellum indenture records
a conveyance on land situated in the parish of Batcombe
in Somerset. Involved are a trust made up of the Craddock family including
Francis Craddock of Lypeat, Elizabeth Craddock,
John Craddock, Lucy Craddock, Emily May Craddock, and Samuel Craddock. Most
of the family come from Shepton
Mallet. Also party to the agreement is John Jones Bush of Trowbridge. The
purchaser is John George of Batcombe, The lands involved are called Oates, Lovells
New Close, Oaks, Lovells Reynolds: all are in the
parish of Batcombe. The indenture is produced on
two vellum sheets and is in very good condition. There are 10 wax seals with
the signatures of 8 members of the Craddock family and John Jones Bush. |
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This
vellum indenture records the conveyance of a freehold estate at Batcombe Somerset between a trust of 9 people (Farquaharson, Dansey, Baskett, Chard, Thomas Lamplugh
Wolley, William Biscoe, and Saunders (x3), and a
Stephen Neale from Wiltshire. The land involved is substantial as the
consideration is £4, 675. Land named includes Five Acres, Eight Acres, Carrot
Hill, Six Acres, Withey Bed, Great Marsh, Harveys Marsh, Louse Close, The Orchard, Farm House
Garden, The Alderhays, Third Sleight, Nineteen
Acres Sleight, Wood Close, Conygars, Great Widcombe, Norton Widcombe,
Shivers Ground, Home Close, and Fern Close. Tithe map numbers are provided.
The vellum document is in perfect condition, no defects, and written in a
neat copper plate hand on six vellum sheets. It is a key indenture as it
includes schedules of other earlier related indenturesThere
are eleven wax seals and it is signed by the persons involved: a very nice
and informative item. There is a schedule of earlier indentures from at least
1819 to 1845. names mentioned include William John
Chard (1825), George Eveleigh Saunders (1825, 1843), Cossley
Diggle Saunders (1838). |
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Dansey |
Baskett |
Chard |
Wolley |
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Saunders |
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of indentures relating to the Ballard and Spraggs
families and property in Salisbury, Trowbridge, Bromham,
Lavington (copy of court roll) etc., Ds.s.,
all but three indentures and deeds on vellum, folds, browned, v.s., v.d., 1724-1899 (15).
Richard Spraggs with details of extensive property
in Salisbury and bequests to the poor of the Baptist Meeting in Brown Street,
education of poor children and the treasurer of the Wiltshire Infirmary.
Thomas Brown (currier and leather cutter) with property in Silver Street,
Castle Street and Black Horse Inn in Wincxhester
Street. |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Marriage Settlement NOBILTY CORRY 1911 guaranteed
original - from the reign of KING GEORGE V - 94 YEARS OLD BETWEEN THE
HONOURABLE HENRY WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY OF EDWARDSTONE HALL IN THE COUNTY OF
SUFFOLK LATE A LIUTENANT COLONEL IN HIS MAJESTYS COLDSTREAM GUARDS AND THE
HONOURABLE BLANCHE EDITH LOWRY CORRY HIS WIFE OF THE FIRST PART RICHARD
SPENCER HALL OF THE MANOR HOUSE MALMESBURY IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE LATE A
LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN HIS MAJESTYS COLDSTREAM GUARDS OF THE SECOND PART HUGH
CLEMENT SUTTON OF THE GUARDS CLUB PALL MALL IN THE COUNTY OF LONDON A LIEUTENANT
COLONEL IN HIS MAJESTYS COLDSTREAM GUARDS AND HENRY CHARLES LOWRY CORRY OF
EDWARDSTONE HALL A LIEUTENANT IN THE ROYAL ARTILLERY OF THE THIRD PART AND
THE SAID RICHARD SPENCER HALL, HUGH CLEMENT SUTTON AND HENRY CHARLES LOWRY
CORRY OF THE FOURTH PART. BEING THE APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES OF THE SETTLEMENT
OF 1876, WHEREAS BY INDENTURE BEING A SETTLEMENT MADE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
MARRIAGE THEN INTENDED AND SHORTLEY AFTER SOLEMNIZED BETWEEN THE SAID HENRY
WILLIAM LOWRY CORRY AND BLANCHE EDITH LOWRY CORRY REFERRED TO A CERTAIN SUM
OF £5,000 TO BE PAID BY VISCOUNT HALIFAX THE FATHER OF THE SAID BLANCHE EDITH
LOWRY COLLY. WITH LETTER SIGNED BY EDITH CORRY SIZE19 INS X 12 INS ~ IN VERY
FINE CONDITION - SLIGHT STORAGE STAIN TO LAST MANUSCRIPT PAGE ~ IMPRESSED REVENUE
STAMP ~ WAX SEALS ~ ON FOUR SHEETS OF VELLUM. |
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A
large one page vellum indenture with plan dated 24th August 1874 relating to
property in Thornton Heath, Surrey between Richard Blake of Winterbourne Dauntsey, Wilts. (esq), Curtis Willliam
Stevenson of Oaklands, Thornton Heath (esq) and Paul Augustus Peacock of Almwick
House, Thornton Heath (esq). It has 3 signatures and seals with a revenue
stamp. There are witness signatures on
the reverse. There is also a memo
signed by Richard Blake dated 1874 authorising the
payment of the purchase money. Has
been folded. |
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GENUINE
ANTIQUE MANUSCRIPT DEED Marriage Settlement Hereford KELLY 1913 guaranteed
original - from the reign of KING GEORGE V - 93 YEARS OLD BEING THE
APPOINTMENT OF A NEW TRUSTEE OF MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT OF JAMES KELLY AN AMY
KELLY FORMERLY AMY HYDE. BETWEEN JAMES KELLY OF ROSS IN THE COUNTY OF
HEREFORD SOLICITOR AND AMY KELLY HIS WIFE OF THE SAME PLACE OF THE FIRST PART
WILLIAM STEPHEN MITCHELL FLETCHER OF PARR'S BANKING COMPANY IN THE CITY AND
COUNTY OF BRISTOL BANK CASHIER AND JOHN MARSH TEMPLEMAN LATE OF WESTBURY IN
THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE ENGLAND BANK MANAGER BUT NOW RESIDING AT MONTREAL IN
CANADA ACCOUNTANT OF THE SECOND PART AND THE SAID WILLIAM STEPHEN MITCHELL
FLETCHER AND RALPH GREATOREX YATES OF ROSS DENTAL SURGEON OF THE THIRD PART
SIZE 9 INS X 11 INS ~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION ~ ~ ON FOUR SHEETS
OF FOLDED PARCHMENT- WITH IMPRESSED REVENUE STAMP - AND SEALS. |
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Fletcher |
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70.
Release in ffee Dated the 1st March 1790. The
Parties concerned are Edmund Reynolds (esquire) of the City of Bath and James
Bailie (merchant) of the City of London of the one
part and Francis ??????? (gentleman)
of the county of Wiltshire and William Meyler
(bookseller) of the City of bath of the other part. The sum is for £1200 of
good and lawful money of Great Britain. The document consists of two pages
which contain two red wax seals together with two signatures. |
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1737 |
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Nicely
penned English vellum indenture dated 1737 during the reign of King George II
being the conveyance of a dwelling in the Tything
of Week in Bishop Canning in the County of Wiltshire between Richard Weakham, a Weaver, of the one part; and Michael Read, a
Yeoman, of the second part. Boldly penned with fancy printed vignette, three
blue revenue stamps with insert, tax stamp, and red wax seal on pinkish cloth
tag. Very Good condition, handsome and nice for display !
Measures 20 x 11.5". |
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1823 |
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ANTIQUE
DEED Farms Wiltshire CROFT > PRICE 1823 guaranteed original - from the
reign of KING GEORGE IV - 182 YEARS OLD BETWEEN GEORGE CHILTON OF THE
EXCHEQUER OFFICE LINCOLNS INN LONDON ESQUIRE OF THE FIRST PART JOHN THOMAS
CROFT OF WICK IN THE PARISH OF BRISLINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND ANN
FRANCIS HIS WIFE OF THE SECOND PART AND THE REVEREND JOHN PRICE VICAR OF THE
PARISH OF WORLE IN THE SAID COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND JOHN FISHER IN THE PARISH
OF CHURCHILLIN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET OF THE THIRD PART.. BEING A SETTLEMENT
INDENTURE WITH PAGES OF INFORMATION OF LAND AND FIELDS TO INCLUDE EARLS COURT FARM AT WANBOROUGH IN
THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE AND LAND AND CLOSES AT HIGHWORTH WILTSHIRE. SIZE 27
INS X 29 INS ~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ~ ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ~ WAX
SEALS ~ ON FIVE SHEETS OF FOLDED PARCHMENT |
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Chisledon Wiltshire HEWITT
> DEACON 1860 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 145
YEARS OLD BETWEEN WILLIAM RUTTER BAYLEY OF COTFORD HOUSE SIDBURY IN THE
COUNTY OF DEVON OF THE FIRST PART WILLIAM MORSE CROWDY OF CHISLEDON IN THE
COUNTY OF WILTS OF THE SECOND PART RICHARD HOOK OF WESTON ZOYLAND IN THE
COUNTY OF SOMESET AND KITTY HIS WIFE OF THE THIRD PART PLUS OTHERS AND JAMES
ALBERT DEACON OF WANBOROUGH IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS OF THE SIXTH PART.. BEING
THE CONVEYANCE OF AN ESTATE AT BRADBURY WICK IN THE PARISH OF CHISLEDON
WILTSHIRE BORDERED BY LAND BELONGING TO THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. WITH
SCHEDULE AND LARGE MAP OF PROPERTIES. SIZE 27 INS X 29 INS ~ IN VERY FINE
CONDITION - ~ ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ~ WAX SEALS ~ ON SIX SHEETS OF
FOLDED PARCHMENT |
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Winterbourne
Gunner Wilts KENDLE 1883 guaranteed original - from the reign of QUEEN
VICTORIA - BEING 122 YEARS OLD BEING THE THE LAST
WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EDWARD JAMES KENDLE OF WINTERBOURNE GUNNER WILTS FARMER
BEQUESTS TO FAMILY ETC WITH LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION FROM THE COURT OF THE
DISTRICT REGISTRY AT SALISBURY WITH WAX SEAL PLUS RECEIPT WITH REVENUE STAMP
TO THE EXECUTORS SIZE 21 INS X 18 INS ~ IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP - WAX WAFER SEAL
~ ON TWO SHEETS OF FOLDED PARCHMENT |
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A
vellum indenture recording the assignment of a mortgage of lands in New Sarum [Salisbury], between Reverend Edward Ballard,
Doctor in Divinity and vicar of Old Windsor, Berkshire, deceased, Robert
Ballard of Southampton, merchant, Charles Taylor ballard
late of London, druggist, and Robert Ballard Younger of Southampton,
merchant. Dated the 5th day of April in the 6th year of the reign of George
III [1766] Property: A messuage and garden in the
city of New Sarum on the west side of Castle
Street. More information on the Ballards. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Heavy stains and dirt marking
making the text difficult to read in places. Characteristics: Signatures and
seals. Document size (approx.): 65 by 50 cm. |
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A
vellum indenture as marriage settlement relating to lands in New Sarum [Salisbury], between John Taylor of the city of New
Sarum, Wiltshire, clerk Charles Taylor Ballard of
London, druggist, Mary Kerby, John Ballard, clerk
and Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and Richard Cranley
of Winchester, gent. Dated the 24th day of October in the 11th year of the
reign of George I [1724] Property: Two messuages in
Castle Street in the parish of St Thomas in the city of New Sarum near the Free school. More information on the Ballards. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum.
Condition: Rubbing in folds and dust marking. 8cm tear in vellum repaired.
Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 55 by 70 cm. |
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ANTIQUE
VELLUM INDENTURE KINGSWOOD, WILTSHIRE 1823 Large one sheet vellum indenture
with wax seal and normal revenue stamps. Has been folded but complete and
intact and in very good condition. Mr John Cooke
(gentleman) to Mr John Robinson (
spinner)- Release of a cottage garden and premises in Kingswood in Wilts. Dated the
24th December 1823. Sum of £50.00. Also mentioned Reverend Charles Daniell, Minister of the Gospel. Witnessed by James Counsell, clothier and Paul Park, spinner. |
Cooke |
Robinson |
Daniell |
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Handwritten
English vellum indenture dated 1770 during the reign of King George III being
the conveyance of a dwelling in Atford in the
County of Wiltshire between Richard Skinner, a Baker, of the one part; and
Gilliam Webb, a Yeoman, of the second part. Beautifully penned with fancy
printed vignette, blonded revenue stamp, and tax
stamp on verso. Red wax seal with interesting impression of a lion garnering
a rose. Fine condition, measures 27.5 x 20.5". |
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Webb |
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ANTIQUE
VELLUM INDENTURE CALCUTT, CRICKLADE, WILTSHIRE 1839 Large TRIPLE sheet vellum
indentures with wax seals and normal revenue stamps. Has been folded but complete
and intact and in very good condition. One crease on the first indenture.
Three indentures on vellum sheets fixed by one set of wax seals. Mr Wiliam Booker to Mrs Elizabeth Pinniger
conveyance of a messuage and lands at Calcutt in the parish of Cricklade
Saint Sampson 16th March 1839. Witnessed under wax seals byWilliam
Booker, Ann Booker, E.H.Booker,Margaret
Booker, George Morrison. |
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Pinniger |
Morrison |
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1846 |
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A
large one page vellum indenture dated 27th November 1846 relating to Pippett Street in Bradford on Avon between William
Bullock (clock & watchmaker) and James Parsons (gent). An earlier indenture of 1817 is cited and
the following names mentioned: John Saunders (clothier), William Dunsdon (plumber), Richard Newman (mason), Stiles Rich
(butcher), James Batchellor, Jeremiah Batten and
Samuel Hart. It has two signatures and seals with a revenue stamp. There are witness signatures on the
reverse. Has been folded, otherwise
good condition |
Bullock |
Parsons |
Saunders |
Dunsdon |
Newman |
Rich |
Batchellor |
Batten |
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1731 |
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A
vellum indenture recording the sale of land in Whiteparish,
Wiltshire, between Robert Biston of Mickledever, Hants, and Thomas Beale of Whiteparish, wheelwright. Dated 24th day of June in the
5th year of the reign of George II [1731] Property: A messuage
in Whiteparish Street on the East by a passageway
into a green of land called Whiteparish Green alias
Tursgrove. Medium: Handwritten in English on
vellum. Condition: Light cockling otherwise good. Document size (approx.): 73
by 70 cm. Characteristics: Signature and seals (damaged) |
Biston |
Beale |
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1829 |
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VELLUM INDENTURE KINGSWOOD, WILTSHIRE 1829 Large TWO sheet vellum indenture
with wax seal and normal revenue stamps. Has been folded but complete and
intact and in very good condition. Mr John Cooper
to Mr Thomas Butt Miller. Mortgage in fee for
securing £400 and interest and further advances. Dated 30th June 1829. Mr Cooper was from Castle Combe
in Wilts and was an innholder and cooper. Mr Miller was a gentleman from Brislington
in Somerset. Also named Joseph Davis the nephew of Cooper. The mortgage was
secured on land including cowhouses in Kingswood. |
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Miller |
Davis |
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1826 |
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Highworth Wiltshire CROWDY
> KING 1826 guaranteed original - from the reign of KING GEORGE IV - 179
YEARS OLD BETWEEN WILLIAM CROWDY OF HIGHWORTH IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE
ESQUIRE OF THE FIRST PART AND WILLIAM CROWDY AND JAMES CROWDY OF HANNINGTON
IN THE SAID COUNTY OF WILTS OF THE SECOND PART AND RICHARD KING OF NORTH
PETHERTON IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET OF
THE THIRD PART . ON THEREE SHEETS of parchment BEING THE TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE
FOR ALL FARM HOUSE OF HAMPTON TURVILLE SITUATE AND LYING IN THE PARISH OF
HIGHWORTH IN THE COUNTY OF WILTS TOGETHER WITH ALL HOUSES AND OUR HOUSE BARNS
ETC.. SIZES 25 INS X 29 INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON 3 SHEET OF
PARCHMENT WAX SEALS |
Crowdy |
King |
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195 |
1840 |
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Stratton Wiltshire JONES > JONES 1840 guaranteed original
- from the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA - 165 YEARS OLD BETWEEN THOMAS TUCKEY OF
COMPTON BEAUCHAMP IN THE COUNTY OF BERKS GENTLEMAN OF THE FIRST PART BRIDGET
JONES OF STRATTON SAINT MARGARETS IN THE COUNTY OF WILTSHIRE WIDOW OF THE
SECOND PART GEORGE TOWNSEND OF CIRENCESTER IN THE COUNTY OF GLOUCESTER GROCER
AND MARTHA HIS WIFE JOHN JONES OF COMPTON BEAUCHAMP IN THE COUNTY OF BERKS
YEOMAN JOHN DORE OF LITTLE EAST CHEAP IN THE CITY OF LONDON TOBACCONIST AND
SUSANNA HIS WIFE THOMAS JONES OF STRATTON AFORESAID COIN DEALER OF THE FOURTH
PART AND OTHERS . ON TWO SHEETS of parchment BEING THE conveyance of a piece
of land and warehouse at Stratton Saint Margarets
Wiltshire ADJOINING THE WILTS AND BERKS CANAL ON THE NORTH WEST SIDE THEREOF
AND HAVING THE HIGHWAY TO WALCOT ON THE NORTH EAST SIDE . SIZES 25 INS X 29
INS IN VERY FINE CONDITION - ESCUTCHEONED REVENUE STAMP ON 2 SHEET OF
PARCHMENT WAX SEALS |
Tuckey |
Jones |
Townsend |
Dore |
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196 |
1886 |
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A
three page Notice to the Trustees of the Will of the late Mr. Joseph Collins
of Lyncome & Widcombe
+ a letter dated 12th March 1886.
Persons mentioned: John Jones Bush of Trowbridge, Wilts.
(esq), Samuel Colborne of
Stratton St. Margaret, Wilts. (esq.),
William Sheard of Putney, Surrey (MD, esq.) 1851: Martin
Folkes Elijah Bush of Bicester
(gent.) 20/12/1856: marriage of Martin
Folkes Bush + the late Rosa Mary Bush formerly
Collins (daughter Rosa Mary Bush, only other child having died in early
infancy) 1884:
Joseph Farrow of Whaplode & Holbeach,
Lincs., Samuel Colboirne
and William Sheard.
Hasbeen folded. |
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Bush |
Colborne |
Sheard |
Farrow |
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197 |
1860 |
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A
one page "Schedule of Copies Court Roll" re property in Wanbrough, Wiltshire.
Names mentioned: 1743: Richard Rider and John Brind
(sons John & Edward)
1779: John Brind Thomas (son of John
& Ann, daughter of John Brind) 1787: Thomas Brind 1831: William Brind
(son of Thomas), Robert Bewley and 1837: Thomas Bewley. Hasbeen folded. |
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Thomas |
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1786 |
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A
vellum indenture for the sale of a property in New Sarum
[Salisbury], between George Tremlett of Dartmouth
now of Topsham, Devon, mariner, and Richard Spaggs
of New Sarum, gent. Dated the 24th day of March in
the 26th year of the reign of George III [1786] Property: A messuage and garden in the city of New Sarum on the west side of Castle Street. Medium:
Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good. Characteristics: Signature
and seal. Document size (approx.): 65 by 50 cm. |
Tremlett |
Spaggs |
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1759 |
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A
2 page paper document that appears to be a draft indenture for a properties
in Shurdington and Badgeworth,
Gloucestershire, between Duleibella Clemant of Cheltenham and William Long of Swindon, Wilts. Dated 31st day
of January in the 32nd year of the reign of George II [1759] Property: A messuage and lands at Shurdington
Magna and lands at Little Shurdington and Badgeworth. Medium: Handwritten in English on paper.
Condition: Very Good. Document size (approx.): 25 by 39 cm. |
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Long |
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1784 |
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A
vellum indenture for the sale of a property in New Sarum
[Salisbury], between Joseph Everett of New Sarum,
clothier, Richard Burrough, Benjamin Lewis,
auctioneer John Whitmarsh, grocer, and Richard Spaggs of New Sarum, gent.
Dated the 6th day of November in the 25th year of the reign of George III
[1784] Property: A messuage and garden in the city
of New Sarum on the west side of Castle Street.
Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Browning and staining.
Characteristics: Signatures and seals. Document size (approx.): 65 by 70 cm. |
Everett |
Burrough |
Lewis |
Whitmarsh |
Spaggs |
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