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Michael Astley and John Danvers, plts. Robert Barford esq. and Katherine his wife, deforcs.
Fourth part of manors of Skeffington and Billesdon, with appurtenances, and 50 messuages, 30 cottages, 700 acres of land, 150 acres meadow, 1000 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, and 200 acres heath and gorse, and common of pasture for all animals with appurtenances in Skeffington, Billesdon, Rolleston, Gumley, Laughton and Mowsley, Leics.,., and fourth part of the rectory of Skeffington, Leics., and fourth part of the manors of Stoke Rochford and Easton with appurtenances, and 4 messuages, 4 cottages, and 100 ac. (land, 50ac. meadow, 150 ac. pasture, 10ac. wood, and 100ac.) health and gorse, and common of pasture for all animals in Stoke Rochford and Easton.
Consideration; £500
Quindene of Trinity, 21 James 1.

Signature and seal of (1)

1. Sir John Skeffington of Skeffington, Leics., kt.
2. Sir Nicholas Biron of the City of London, kt.
Recites difference between the parties concerning two moieties of the fourth part of the manor of Stoke Rochford, and lands in Easton, one moiety of which (2) claims by conveyance from Wm. Jeter late of Skeffington and Eliz., his wife, one of the sisters and co-heirs of John Skeffington, esq., deceased, the other moiety he claims by conveyance from Dame Alice Ratcliffe, widow of Sir John Ratcliffe of Ordsall, Lancs., kt., and both of which moieties were charged with the payment of £100 to Dame Ursula, now wife of Sir John Skeffington, and of £50 each to Mistress Fowke and to the eldest daughter of Anne Wightman. (2) has offered £100, but (1) "for some reasons best knowen to himself" refused to take the same.
Agreement that the said refusal shall not be prejudicial to (1), but on a receipt and quitclaim by (1) and his wife, (2) shall pay the same.
Also Recites that there are suits between the co-heirs of John Skeffington, esq., deceased, and others concerning the inheritance.
Agreement by (1) for himself and Dame Ursula his wife that if (2) is ejected from the lands in favour of (1), then (1) shall reinstate him there, or somewhere else of equal value.
Agreement that (2) shall have rents of premises.
22 Nov. 7 Chas.

Answer of Thomas Ellis, deft., to John Fountaine and Henry Heale, complainants.
Concerning the sale of the moiety of the manor of Stoke Rochford and of all the defendant's lands there and in Easton, late the inheritance of John Skeffington. Defendant agreed for the sale with Mr. Currance of Fleet Street for £1,400, for the use of the complainants, and has made a feoffment, to which George Ellis is also a party, but has not yet sealed it. States that neither George Ellis nor defendant's father, Sir Thomas Ellis, have done any acts to defeat sale.

Signature and seal.

By Sir Nicholas Byron of London, kt.
Recites that by indentures of 10th June last between (1) himself and Dame Sophia his wife (11) John Harrison of London, esq., and Margaret his wife (111) William Robinson of Tinwell, Rutl., esq., and Thomas Lever of London, gent., and by fine, a fourth part of the manor of South Stoke, alias Stoke Rochford, was conveyed to the use of the said John Harrison.
Declaration that the fine and other assurances of the property in Stoke Rochford and Easton shall be to the use of John Harrison and his heirs for ever.
Sir Nicholas covenants with John Harrison that the fourth part of the messuages, lands etc. in Easton are part of the manor of Stoke Rochford, and that all of this property shall be quietly enjoyed by Harrison, free from all encumbrances

Recites that John Fountaine esq., and Henry Heale have conveyed to John Harrison of London, esq.:-
Moiety of the manor of Stoke Rochford and lands in Easton which Sir Nicholas Byron has warranted are free of encumbrances, besides those made by John Fountaine.
Recites that William Bent and others claim that they have a lease of the moiety of the same manor and lands.
Covenant that he will save John Harrison harmless in suits that may arise.
Signature and seal, Nicholas Byron.
Witnesses: Francis Mosse, notary public; P. Andrew: William Rawlinson: Arthur Tirrey, servant to the said notary.

Signatures and seals.

(1) Sir John Skeffington of Fisherwick, Staffs., kt. and bt., and Dame Ursula, his wife, one of the sisters and coheirs of John Skeffington late of Skeffington, Leics., esq., deceased. (2) John Harrison of London, esq.
Two parts in three parts divided of the quarter part of the lordship or manor of South Stoke, alias Stoke Rochford and of the rights, members and appurtenances, and of all other the manors, messuages, lands etc. of (1) in South Stoke and Easton, late the inheritance of Elizabeth Jetor deceased, one other of the sisters and coheirs of the said John Skeffington.
Consideration: "a certen competent some"

Signature and seal.

(1) Sir John Skeffington of Fisherwick, Staffs., kt. and bt.
(2) John Harrison of London, esq.
Messuage or tenement with appurtenances in Great Bloxwich, Staffs., and close there called the Lee Haye.
Covenant that for so long as (2), his heirs and assigns shall enjoy the fourth part of the manor of South Stoke alias Stoke Rochford, and all messuages, lands etc. in Easton, late the inheritance of Elizabeth Jeter deceased, (1), his heirs and assigns may continue to occupy and possess the premises hereby bargained and sold.
(2) Covenants that when all the coheirs of John St. Andrew, esq., deceased, son and heir of Mary, sometime wife of William St. Andrew, esq., one other of the sisters and coheirs of John Skeffington, shall have assured to John Harrison all their title and interest in the said fourth part, then he will release and reconvey the property to (1).
Consideration: £100

John Harrison, esq., plt.
John Skeffington, kt. and bt., and Ursula, his wife, deforc.
Two parts of the fourth part of the manor of South Stoke alias Stoke Rochford, with appurtenances, and 10 messuages, 6 cottages, 1 water mill, 1 dove cote, 300ac. land, 50 ac. meadow, 200 ac. pasture, 200 ac. wood, 200 ac. heath and gorse, and 40s. rent with appurtenances in three parts divided in South Stoke alias Stoke Rochford and Easton.
£160.
Quindene of Easter, 15 Chas.

Signature and seal.

(1) Sir John Harrison of Balls, Herts., kt.
(2) Richard Fanshawe of London, esq., and Phineas Andrews of London, gent.
All those three parts (in four parts to be divided) of the manor of South Stoke, alias Stoke Rochford and all other the messuages, lands etc. of (1) in Stoke Rochford and Easton.

Signatures and seals.

Sig. and seal (arm.)

(1) Sir John Harrison of Balls, Herts, kt.
(2) Richard Fanshawe of London, esq., and Phineas Andrews of London, gent.
Quotes Tur/1A/1/1/9
(1), for the natural love and affection which he bears to Margaret Harrison, one of his daughters, and for some maintenance to be settled upon her, and for advancement of her portion in marriage, releases to (2) property as in Tur/1A/1/1/9, in trust that (2) shall allow Margaret and her assigns to take the rents and profits of the property until her age of twenty-one, time of marriage, or death, whichever shall first happen, then at her age of twenty-one or marriage, they shall absolutely convey the premises to her and her assigns for ever. If she dies before the age of twenty-one, then (2) shall convey the premises to Abraham Harrison, second son of (1), for his life. Descent after his death specified.

Sigs. and seals.

Sig. of Richard Fanshawe, seals.

(1) Richard Fanshaw of London, esq., and Phineas Andrewes of London, gent.
(2) Margaret Harrison, one of the daughters of Sir John Harrison of Balls, Herts., kt.
Property as in Tur/1A/1/1/9 above.
Consideration: 5s.

William Cony, esq., plt.
Sutton Cony, gent., and Edward Cony, gent., deforc.
Manor of North Stoke with appurtenances and 4 messuages, 10 cottages, 1 water mill, 1 dove cot, 40 ac. land, 40 ac. meadow, 40 ac. Pasture. 300 ac. heath and gorse, common of pasture for all animals and view of frankpledge with appurtenances in North Stoke, South Stoke and Great Ponton.
£300
Michaelmas in three weeks, 16 Chas. 11

Edward Turnor, kt., plt.
William Cony, esq., deforc.
Manor of North Stoke with appurtenances, and 7 messuages, 16 cottages, 1 water mill, 1 dove cote, 600 ac. land, 100 ac. meadow, 300 ac. pasture, 500 ac. heath and gorse and common of pasture for all animals, and view of frankpledge with appurtenances in North Stoke, South Stoke, Great Ponton, Skillington, Wyville, Denton, Stroxton, Basingthorpe and Easton.
£320
Quindene of Easter, 23 Chas. 11.

Sig. and seal (armoral)

William Cony, esq., son and heir of Sir Sutton Cony, late of North Stoke, kt., deceased, to Sir Edmond Turnor, kt. and to Philip Marsh, gent.
Release of all errors in a fine of Easter Term last levied by the said William to Sir Edmund Turnor and his heirs, of the manor of North Stoke with appurtenances and of divers messuages and lands in South Stoke, Great Ponton, Skillington, Wyville, Denton, Stroxton, Bassingthorpe and Easton, and in a recovery suffered in the said Easter Term of the said property, in which Philip Marsh was demandant against Sir Edmund Turnor as tenant, who vouched to warranty the said William Cony.

Seal missing.

(1) Richard Nayler of Sepulchre's, Middx., gent.
(2) Daniel Colwall of London, gent., and Robert Saunderson of the Close of Lincoln, gent.
Property: homestead or tenement in Lissington and appurtenances, two closes there called the Milne hill closes, one pingle there called Sparrowgarth, one other pingle there near the willow Brigge (3r.), one close of pasture or arable in a wong there called Woodalls (13ac.), and all the lands and hereditaments in Lissington which belonged to Matthew Nayler, father of (1), deceased, and all the lands and hereditaments of (1) in Lissington, except a little piece of ground in the tenure of John Curtis on which a little building lately stood.
Signature of (1)

Seal missing.

Parties as in Tur/4/1/1/1.
Property as Tur/4/1/1/1.
Consideration: £50.
Proviso that if (1) shall pay to (2) £1 10s. on 20th Jan. next and £51 10s. on 20th July, 1662, then this indenture shall be void. (1) covenants to levy fine of the property to (2).
Signature of (1)

Richard Nayler has received £50 from Daniel Colwall and Robert Saunderson according to the purport of the indenture of even date.
Signature.

Signature and seal.

Richard Nayler of the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, gent.
States that since the above mortgage Sir Charles Dalyson, serjeant-at-law, has paid him further sums of £20 and £30, and declares that these further sums shall be secured by the same mortgage.

Signature and seal of Nayler.

Sir Charles Dalyson has lent Richard Nayler a further £29 10s., which, together with other sums, makes £140 due to Sir Charles. Nayler declares that all the said mortgaged lands in Lissington shall stand charged with the payment of the said sum.

Signature and seal of Nayler.

Sir Charles Dalyson has lent further sums, which, with interest, amount to £170.

Signature and seal of (1)

(1) Charles Dalison of Gray's Inn, Middx., esq.
(2) William Burnett of the Close Lincoln, gent.
Property as in Tur/4/1/1/1

Signature and seal of (1)

Parties as in Tur/4/1/1/7
Property as in Tur/4/1/1/7
Recites that Sir Charles Dalison is since dead and Charles Dalison is his son and heir, and that Robert Saunderson is dead, and that Daniel Colwall has conveyed all his interest in the property to Charles Dallison
Consideration: £101 10s.
Proviso that if Charles Dalison shall pay Burnett £3 on 2nd Feb. next and £104 10s. on 2nd Aug. 1675, this indenture shall be void.

seals missing

(1) Robert Ryther of Belton in the Isle of Axholme, esq., and Robert Ryther gent., his son.
(2) John Curtis of Lissington, gent.
Cottages (or parcels of ground, viz. one cottage, one little) parcel of ground belonging, and one other cottage or homestead (50 poles)
(2) is to pay 1d. yearly to the President and Fellows of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. but (1) are to pay the outrent due to the King, and whatever else is due to the lord of the manor for their other grounds in Lissington.
Signatures of (1)

Signature and seal of (1)

(1) Charles Dalyson, esq., son and heir apparent of Sir Charles Dalyson, kt., and Serjeant at Law, deceased.
(2) William Burnett of the Close of Loncoln, gent.
Property as in Tur/4/1/1/1

seal missing

Parties as in Tur/4/1/1/10.
Property as in Tur/4/1/1
Consideration: "a competent sum"
Signature of (1)

Signature and seal of Dalyson

Charles Dalyson acknowledges the receipt from William Burnett of £170, being the purchase money for lands in Lissington.

Signature of Richard and Mark of Elizabeth Naylor; seals, papered.

(1) Richard Naylor of St. Sepulchre's Middx., gent. and Elizabeth his wife.
(2) William Burnett of the Close of Lincoln, gent.
Property as in Tur/4/1/1/1.
Consideration: £40
(1) covenants to levy a fine of the property, which shall be to the only use of (2), his heirs and assigns for ever.
This release is made in order to make a further assurance of the property to (2), to bar the said Elizabeth of all jointure and dower and to extinguish all Richard Naylor's equity of redemption by virtue of the indenture of 4th June 1661 (see Tur/4/1/1/2).

William Burnett, plt.
Richard Nayler, gent., and Elizabeth his wife, deforc.
One messuage, 20 ac. land, 10 ac. meadow, and 20 ac. pasture with appurtenances in Lissington.
Morrow of Holy Trinity

Signature and seal of (1)

John Curtis of Lissington, gent. (1)
Wm. Burnett of the Close of Lincoln, gent. (2)
Property: Cottage or tenement with appurtenances in Lissington adjoining upon the Commons on the east, upon the lands of Wm. Burnett on the west, upon the Church way on the north, and upon the Town Green on the south, now or lately occupied by Richard Swaby or his assigns. Consideration £5.
Endorsments: (1) Memo. of livery of seisin
(2) Memo. that Wm. Burnett and his heirs are to pay an out rent of 4d. a year to the King and 1d. a year to Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Signature and seal of (1)

(1) Wm. Burnett of the Close of Lincoln, gent.
(2) John Cleland of Linwood, clerk
Consideration £200
Property: Homestead or tenement in Lissington, hitherto held by Peter Booth; two closes in Lissington called Milnehill Close, a Pingle called Sparrow Garth, a Pingle near Willow Brigg (c. 3r.), a close of pasture or arable in a wong there called Woodalls (c. 13ac.) near the same (v. 1 above): cottage or tenement as in Tur/4/1/1/15 above, all now occupied by Francis Burton's assignee; and all other the lands and hereditaments of Wm. Burnett in Lissington.

Signature and seal of Burnett.

William Burnett of the Close of Lincoln, gent. to John Cleland of Linwood, clerk, in £400.
Condition: payment of the £200, with interest at 5 per cent on 18th Sept. 1720, according to the proviso in Tur/4/1/1/16.

Signatures of James Mutton, Gilbert Berridge and John Willson, seals. (legend: "Vespasianus Augustus")

Between (1) James Mutton of Navenby, yeoman, and Gilbert Berridge of the Bail of Lincoln, peruke-maker and (2) John Willson of the City of Lincoln, cordwainer.
Agreement that (1) and their wives shall before 2nd Feb. next convey to (2) and his heirs:- messuage or tenement with appurtenances, one cottage with homestead and appurtenances, five closes of meadow or pasture ground and one parcel of meadow ground (7ac.), all in Lissington and all other their lands and hereditaments in Lissington. (2) covenants to pay £390. Covenant by (1) to levy a fine if required.

Sigs. and seals of (1), (2), (3), (4).

(1) Elizabeth Cleland of Market Rasen, widow, sole executrix and residuary legatee of John Cleland late of Linwood, clerk, deceased.
(2) James Mutton of Navenby, gent., and Margaret his wife and Gilbert Berridge of the Bail of Lincoln, peruke-maker, and Faith his wife (which Margaret and Faith are the only daughters and coheiresses of William Burnett, late of the Close of Lincoln, gent., deceased)
(3) John Willson of the City of Lincoln, cordwainer.
(4) Joshua Peart of the same, gent.
Quotes mortgage of 18th Sept. 1719 (see Tur/4/1/1/16)
Recites that John Cleland is dead, and by his will of 18th Jan. 1732 appointed Elizabeth Cleland the sole executor. The principal and interest (£216 3s. 4d.) of the mortgage (Tur/4/1/1/16) has not been repaid.
(3) has agreed with (2) about the purchase of the freehold reversion and inheritance of these premises for £173 16s. 8d., besides the principal and interest still owing, making a total of £390.
Declares that (3) has paid to (1) the principal and interest of £216 3s. 4d., and that (4) has paid to (2) 5s. apiece, whereby (1) and (2) assign the property to (4) for the term of 500 years, in trust for (3) and his heirs.
Endorsment: Receipt by Elizabeth Cleland for £216 3s. 4d. From J. Willson.

Signed and sealed by (1) and (2)

(1) James Mutton of Navenby gent. and Margaret, his wife, and Gilbert Berridge of the Bayl of Lincoln, peruke-maker, and Faith his wife.
(2) John Cook of Newark-on-Trent, Notts., innholder.
(3) John Willson of the City of Lincoln, cordwainer.
Property: All that homestead or tenement with appurtenances in Lissington, hitherto in tenure of Peter Booth and late in the tenure of Francis Burton, and now in the tenure of Robert Lidgett: 2 closes or pieces of meadow in Lissington called Milnhill closes; one pingle called Sparrow Garth, and one pingle near the Willow Bridge (c. 3r.); a close in a wong called Woodalls (c. 13ac.), and one other piece of land (c. 7ac.) lying in a place called the Hardings, also now occupied by Robert Lidgett; cottage or tenement adjoining the commons on the east, and the lands late of Wm. Burnett, and now of Jas. Mutton and Margaret his wife and Gilbert Berridge and Faith his wife on the west, the church way on the north, and the Town Green on the south, also now occupied by Robert Lidgett; and all other lands and appurtenances in Lissington belonging to (1) and (2).
Considerations: (1) £173 16s. 8d. paid by (3) to (1).
(11) 5 shillings paid by (3) to (2)
Also mentions the consideration paid by (3) to Elizabeth Cleland in (19) above, at the request of (1).
Quotes covenant to levy a fine dated 18th Nov. last, between (1) and (2) for the messuage or tenement and 2 cottages in Lissington and the said closes and meadows, containing c. 65ac., for the use of (2) and in trust for the use of (1).
Declares that this fine has been levied, and that this property is to be to the use of (3)

(1) James Mutton of Navenby, gent, and Margaret his wife, Gilbert Berridge of the parish of Mary Magdalen in the Close of Lincoln, barber and periwigmaker, and Faith his wife.
(2) John Cook of Newark on Trent, Notts, innholder.
Property; Messuage in Waddingham, & closes and meadows in Waddingham (c. 44ac.) lately belonging to Wm. Burnett; messuage in Hardwick (c. 40ac) with 10ac. of moor ground; messuage and two cottages adjoining in Scopwick, and 8 acres of arable land in Scopwick and 45 acres of meadow or pasture land there, now in tenure of Thos. Fullilove and John Barrow, lately of Wm. Burnett's estate; messuage and 2 cottages in Lissington, and c.65 acres of meadow and pasture land, now in tenure of Matthew Clarke; messuage and cottage in Potter Hanworth, and c. 45 acres of land, and 25 ac. pasture land, now in the tenure of Edward Marris; 20 ac. pasture land in Algarkirk and Sutton, now in the tenure of Armstrong; a moiety of a messuage in parish of St. Peter's, Lincoln, and a moiety of 13ac. arable land and 16 ac. pasture, now in the tenure of Stephen Denman; one messuage now divided into three with 2 ac. pasture in parish of St. John's, Lincoln, now in tenure of Thos. newcomen and John Wansley; a messuage in parish of St. Buttolph with 1 ac. now in tenure of John Hall, and any other land and apputenances belonging to (1)
Declares that this property is to be to the use of (2) in trust for the use of (1)
Endorsements: Agreement between (1) and John Willson, who has lately bought the above property to produce any deed at Common Law for the latter's use.
3rd. Feb. 1736

Between John Cooke, plt. and Jas. Mutton and Margaret his wife and Gilbert Berridge and Faith his wife, deforc.
Property, as in Tur/4/1/1/21.
Consideration: £700

With acreage of land at Lissington to be sold.

Tithe commutation of the estate in Lissington, late the property of the Rev. Jeremiah Scholefield. By W. Bartholomew Gotho, 1840.

Agreement between Wm. Brooke Scholefield and Christopher Turnor, for sale of property as Tur/4/1/1/25b

Of William Brooke Scholefield to land in Lissington, covering years 1801 to 1846.

Concerning search for Crown debts against William Brooke Scholefield.

Signed and sealed by (1) and (2)

(1) Wm. Brooke Scholefield of Cheltenham, Glos. gent., a bachelor.
(2) Samuel George Smith, of Goldings, Herts., esq., Rev. Sir Henry Foulis, late of Wragby but now of Great Brickhill, Bucks., Bart., and Frederick Manning, late of Combe Bank, Kent, but now of Leamington, Warwick, esq.
(3) Wm. Hungerford Holdich of New Sleaford, gent.
Recites that (1) holds the lands here described. Quotes will of Edmund Turnor, late of Panton House and of Stoke Rochford, esq., of 19th March 1829, by which he bequeathed to the Rev. Francis Whichcote, clerk, and the Rev. Charles Turnor, clerk, certain property, (subject partly to a yearly jointure rent charge of £600). The property so charged to be for the use of F. Whichcote and Chas. Turnor for a lease of 99 years. Dorothea Turnor (wife of Edmund Turnor) was to receive £2,400 per annum out of this estate; Elizabeth Edmunda Manning, daughter of Edmund Turnor was to receive £1,000 per annum, the property charged therewith to be to the use of Sir Wm. Foulis Bart., and Sir Thos. Whichcote, Bart., for a term of 100 years. The property was to be to the use of John Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq., (since deceased) and (2) for a term of 500 years, in trust for the use of Christopher Turnor, eldest son of Edmund Turnor.
Declares that Edmund Turnor died soon after making this will which was proved on 26th Sept. 1829, and also that John Turnor died in 1840.
Sale from (1) to (2) for £2,020.
Property: Messuage or farm house with barn, stable etc., in Lissington (3r. and 29p.) bounded on south by road from Holton to Linwood and on east, north and west by lands of Christopher Turnor; 2 small pieces of land nearby (1ac. and 31p.); a piece of arable land (6 ac. 3 r. and 6 p.) bounded on the west by lands of Rev. T. Nairne, on south by lands of Christopher Turnor, on the east by lands belonging to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and on the north by Lissington Common; 6 other pieces of land (54 ac. 3 r. and 15 p.) and all other lands of Wm. B. Scholefield in Lissington. And also closes of arable and pasture called Milne Hill closes (c. 43 ac.) and a pingle called Sparrow Garth: and a close of arable or pasture in 2 closes in a Wong called Woodalls' (13 ac.) in a place called Hardings.
The property is to be to the use of (2) upon trust that they convey it to (3).

Signed and sealed by both parties with witnesses.

(1) Samuel George Smith, Sir Henry Foulis and Frederick Manning.
(2) William Hungerford Holdich.
Property as in Tur/4/1/1/25

Certified copy of will and codicil of Michael Scholefield, esq.

Certified copy of will and codicil of the Rev. Jeremiah Scholefield
All property in Lissington bequeathed to his son William Brooke Scholefield.

Schedule of title deeds and writings relating to estate at Lissington purchased by trustees of Edmund Turnor from Wm. Brooke Scholefield.

Mark and seal of Thomas Bell.

(1) Thomas Bell of Saxilby, singleman, son and heir of John Bell late of Lissington, yeoman, deceased, intestate, who was the son of John Bell, yeoman, deceased, of Lissington, and Susanna his wife, formerly Susanna Wickham, widow, who bought the property here conveyed from Edmund Parsons.
(2) Thomas Ellinwood of Wickenby, tailor.
Property: cottage or tenement in Lissington, formerly in the tenure of Susanna Wickham, widow, now in the tenure of Ann Hackney, widow, and Elizabeth Stephenson, widow, and containing ½ ac.
Consideration: £27.

Thos. Ellingwood of Lissington, tailor.
Probate 25th April 1746.

Marks and seals of (1).

(1) John Flinton of Bleasby, farmer and Sarah his wife.
(2) Thomas Coopland of Barton-upon-Humber, staymaker.
Property: Two cottages or tenements in Lissington (½ac.), in the tenure of Francis Burton and Mary King.
Consideration: £30.

Charles Manby and Thos. Coopland, plts.
Thos. Heaton and Mary, his wife and John Flinton and Sarah his wife, deforc.
2 messuages, 3 cottages, 2 ac. land, 2 ac. meadow, 2 ac. pasture, and common of pasture for all cattle with appurtenances in Market Raisin and Lissington.

Signature and seals of (1)

(1) Thos. Coopland of Barton-upon-Humber, staymaker, and Elizabeth his wife.
(2) Francis Burton of Lissington, yeoman.
Property as in Tur/4/1/2/4
Consideration: £36

Parties as above

Mark, signature and seals of (1)

(1) Francis Burton of Lissington, yeoman, and Ann his wife
(2) Thos. Robinson of Broughton, yeoman
Property as in Tur/4/1/2.
Consideration: £30

Marks and seals of (1) and (2)

(1) Thos. Robinson of Broughton, yeoman
(2) Francis Burton of Lissington, yeoman
(3) Mary Vessey of Low Fonaby in the parish of Caistor, widow.
Property: as in Tur/4/1/2/10
Assignment from (1) to (3)
Consideration: £30

Mark and seal of (1).

(1) Francis Burton of Lissington, yeoman
(2) Mary Vessey of Low Fonaby in par. Caistor, widow (1) has prevailed on (2) to lend him a further £6, and covenants with her that it shall be secured on the same property as her former loan of £30.

Marks or signatures and seals of all parties.

(1) Francis Burton of Lissington
(2) Mary Vessey of Low Fonaby in par. Caistor, widow.
(3) Samuel Procter of Caenby, clerk
(4) Richard Cooper of Glanford Brigg, gardener.
(5) Charles Harrison of Lissington, yeoman
Quotes Tur/4/1/2/10, 11 and 12.
Recites that (4) has agreed with (1) for the purchase of the property for £50 out of which the £36 owing to (2) is to be paid, and the mortgaged premises are to be assigned to (5) for the residue of the term, in trust for (4). (1), by the direction of (4) releases the property to (3)
Consideration: (i) £50 from (4) to (1), £36 of which is assigned to (2) for discharging the mortgage.
(ii) 5/- from (3) to (1).
(iii) 10/- from (5) to (2).

(1) George Evans of Brigg, gardener, and Ann his wife, (late Ann Cooper, widow and relict of Richard Cooper, late of Brigg. gardener, deceased), and William Cooper of Brigg, gardener (only son and heir of Richard Cooper) and Jane his wife.
(2) Robert Clarke of Osgodby cum Kirkby, farmer.
Property as in Tur/4/1/2/4.
Consideration: £81 6s. 0d.
Covenant to levy fine.

Robert Clarke, plt.
George Evans and Ann his wife, and William Cooper and Jane his wife, deforc.
One cottage, one curtilage, one garden, one orchard, 1 ac. land, 1 ac. meadow, 1 ac. pasture and common of pasture with appurtenances in Lissington.

Grant to William Clarke of administration of his late brother Robert Clarke of Osgodby.
Lincoln

William Batchelor of Lissington, farmer
Copy, 19th Aug. 1825.
With copies of certificates of marriage of William Batchelor and Elizabeth, and baptism of their son John.

William Clarke of Owersby.

Grant to John Henry Vane of Market Rasen, gent, of limited administration in the goods of Charles Harrison, late of Lissington, deceased. Quotes Tur/4/1/2/10, 14, 15 and 16.
Recites that the property of Robert Clarke, who died intestate, descended to his brother William Clarke of Owersby, yeoman, that William died and left his property to his wife Christina. Charles Harrison died many years ago, and his legal representative cannot be ascertained. Christina Clarke wishes that the lease shall be vested in someone in trust for herself, and has nominated John Henry Vane.
Lincoln

Mark and seal of (1)

(1) Christina Clarke of Owersby, widow of William Clarke, yeoman.
(2) John Henry Vane of Market Rasen, gent.
(3) William Batchelor of Lissington, farmer.
(4) Nathaniel Main of Market Rasen, gent.
(5) Anthony Thornton of Market Rasen, victualler.
Property as in Tur/4/1/2/4.
Release from (1) to (3)
Consideration: £100 from (3) to (1): 10s. from (5) to (2) whereby the residue of the lease of 500 years is transferred.

Sigs. and seals of (1) and (2).

(1) John Bachelor of Lissington, farmer, eldest son and heir at law of William Bachelor of Lissington, farmer, who died intestate, and Agnes his wife.
(2) Anthony Thornton of Market Rasen, victualler.
(3) Edmund Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq.
(4) Charles Pearson of New Sleaford, gent.
Property as above.
Quotes: (1) Tur/4/1/2/10
(2) Release dated 8th May, 1816
Between a. Christina Clarke of Owersby, widow.
b. John Henry Vane of Market Rasen gent.
c. William Bachelor, since deceased.
d. Nathaniel Maine of Market Rasen
e. Anthony Thornton.
By which the property was conveyed to the uses of (c) and the term of 500 years was assigned to (e) in trust for (c).
Recites that William Bachelor died in Sept. 1817 and that (3) has agreed with (1) to purchase the property and mortgage for £150
Consideration: £150 from (3) to (1), and 10s. from (4) to (2).

Baptism of John, son of William and Elizabeth Batchelor, 20th Feb. 1799.

Marriage of William and Elizabeth Batchelor on 14th Aug., 1825.

Edmund Turnor, esq., plt.
John Batchelor and Agnes his wife, deforc.
Two messuages, two cottages, two gardens, two orchards and 1 ac. land with appurtenances in Lissington.

Title of William Batchelor to property as in Tur/4/1/2/4.
1730 - 1817.

"A Field Book of the lands belonging to Thos. Robert Jenkinson, esq., lying in the parish of Lissington."
By John Thistlewood of Tupholme.

Settlement on the marriage of Mr. Henry Rutter of Lincoln with Miss Ann Willson, only daughter of John Willson, gent., late one of the Aldermen of Lincoln, deceased.

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The President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, to Edmund Turnor of Kirmond, esq.
Tenement in Lissington called Stevenson's House, cottage called Norton's House and yard and croft adjoining, part also of Stevenson's lands, and all arable lands, meadows, and pastures belonging to the said tenement and cottage.
Rent: 53s. 4d., 2 quarters of wheat, and 22 bushels of malt.
Attached: Licence, dated 11 Oct. 1789, from same to same, authorizing him to demise the cottage or part of the premises for 7 years.
Terriers of the lands leased, headed "first schedule" and "second schedule"

Signs. and seals of (1) and (2)

(1) Henry Rutter of Lincoln, esq., and Ann his wife (formerly Ann Willson, spinster)
(2) John Willson, late of Baumber, but now of Lincoln, esq., and Thomas Tunnard of Frampton, esq. (trustees for (1))
(3) Michael Scholefield of Well House in the parish of Swillington, Yorks., gent.
Property: messuage, homestead or tenement in Lissington and closes called Miln Hill Closes (43 ac.), and pingle called Sparrow Garth and close called Woodalls (13 ac.) and parcel of land containing 7 ac. lying in a place called The Hardings.
(2) revoke previous uses and appoint that the property shall be to the use of (3), his heirs and assigns for ever.
Consideration: £1,150 from (3) to (2)

(1) President and scholars of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
(2) Edmund Turnor of Kirmond in the Mire, esq.
Recites that the manor of Lissington and the commons and open and common fields have been lately enclosed by Sir Edmund Turnor, great-grandfather of (2), who was lord of the manor and lessee of the college lands, whereby fresh lands were allotted to the college in lieu of its lands in the open fields.
Property as in Tur/4/1/3/3, but now enclosed.
Rent: 53s. 4d. and 2 quarters of wheat and 22 bushels of malt a year.
Includes schedules (terriers) of the property.

(1) William Ingham of Lissington, farmer.
(2) Thomas Gresby of Lissington, labourer.
Property: cottage or tenement, garden and premises in Lissington abutting on the Church Close east, on a private lane West, and on the Church Lane, south
Consideration: £63 19s.

(1) Thomas Gresby of Lissington, labourer
(2) Edward Dawson of Welton, tailor
Property as in Tur/4/1/3/6
Consideration: £40
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(1) President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
(2) Edmund Turnor of Kirmond in the Mire, esq.
Property as in Tur/4/1/3/5.
Rent: 53s. 4d., 144 gallons of wheat and 87 gallons of malt a year.
Consideration: £353.
With schedule of property

Title of Mr. Thomas Gresby to property as in Tur/4/1/3/6
1802 - 1807

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(1) Thomas Gressby of Lissington, yeoman
(2) Edward Dawson of Welton, tailor
(3) Thomas Murr of Lissington, shoemaker, and Mary his wife (formerly Mary Gressby, widow of Thomas Gressby, father of (1)) and entitled as such to dower out of the premises conveyed.
(4) William Ingham of Lissington, farmer
(5) Edmund Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq.
Property: Two cottages or tenements formerly one dwelling house, with yard, garden, and appurtenances, situated as described in Tur/4/1/3/6
Release from (1) and surrender from (2) of term of 1,000 years, to (5).
Covenant to levy fine.
Consideration: £150, of which £40 is to be paid to (2) to discharge mortgage, and the residue to (1).

Edmund Turnor, plt.
Thomas Murr and Mary his wife, Thomas Gressby and Henry Clarke, deforcs.
5 cottages, 5 outhouses, 5 curtilages, 5 gardens and common of pasture for all cattle with appurtenances in Lissington and Wellingore.
Three weeks of Holy Trinity, 7 Geo.IV

The legatees in trust and acting executors of Edmund Turnor, formerly of Kermond in the Mire and late of Stoke Rochford, esq., deceased, to Christopher Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq
Property as in Tur/4/1/3/5, for residue of term of 20 years.
Consideration: £812 19s. 9d.

The President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, to the trustees under the will of the late Edmund Turnor, esq., deceased.
Licence to assign, alienate or demise to Christopher Turnor esq.
Property as above.

The President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College, Oxford to Christopher Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq.
Stevenson's House and Norton's House and property as above.
Rent: 53s. 4d. and 144 gallons of wheat and 187 gallons of malt
Consideration: £1025 7s. 0d.

"An account of college lands in Lissington belonging to Sir Edmund Turnor"
Total acreage, 266 ac. 0r. 11 p.

Between Abraham Horsfall of Leeds, Yorks., agent for the Rev. Jeremiah Scholefield of Barton Rectory, Warwickshire, clerk, and George Moody of Snarford, farmer.
Property: Messuage or tenement with shop and outbuildings at Lissington, and yards, garths, closes, and parcels of land (65 ac.)
To be let to Moody for a year and then from year to year.

On marriage of Phillips Glover of Wispington, esq., eldest son and heir of Mary Glover, deceased, late wife of John Glover, late of London, merchant, and surviving daughter of Robert Phillips late of Wispington, to Mary Lee of Winslade, spinster.
Manor of lordship of Wispington and capital messuage or mansion house with appurtenances and several closes and parcels of lands, meadow, and pasture in Wispington (described): eight messuages or tenements and farms in Wispington (described) and other lands; two messuages or tenements with appurtenances in Winthorpe, Addlethorpe, and Burgh; messuage or tenement and farm with appurtenances in Baumber; messuage or tenement with appurtenances in Horsington: cottage or tenement with hereditaments in Horsington; impropriate rectory of Wispington and advowson of the vicarage of Wispington (all late the estate of John Phillips); and messuage or tenement called the New Hall with appurtenances in Walmsgate and closes and parcels of land, meadow, and pasture appertaining to the said messuage (described): and all the right and title of Phillips Glover to a rate or composition of 4s. 2d. for tithe hertofore annually payable for tithe of the Lea Close; and water mill and millhouse in Walmsgate, and close of pasture ground there called Miller Carr (2 ac.) and closes of pasture in Walmsgate called Crooked Close (1½ ac.) and Haven Carr (2 ac.), all purchased by Phillips Glover from Charles Wood.

On marriage of Phillips Glover of Wispington, esq., and Mary, eldest daughter of Charles Gore of Horkstow, esq.

Phillips Glover of Wispington, esq (only son and heir of Phillips Glover, late of the same, esq., by Mary his wife, who was sole daughter and surviving child of Richard Lee heretofore on Winslade, Devon, esq) to Thomas Strangwayes of Gray's Inn, gent.
Property as in Tur/4/4/1/1 above, with the addition of:-
Messuage or tenement with appurtenances and 7 ac. pasture ground in Theddlethorpe, and close of pasture (17 ac. 1 r.) called Long Close, another close of pasture (7 ac.), close of pasture (7 ac. 2 r.), close of pasture (13 ac.) called Newlands, close of pasture (13 ac.) and close of pasture (7 ac. 2 r.) called Old House, all in Theddlethorpe; and messuage or tenement in Theddlethorpe and 57 ac. pasture lying in six several pieces, and several acres of pasture ground lying in two several closes, and 7 ac. 1 r. of arable land formerly meadow lying in Great Land Croft and 4½ ac. of arable land and meadow ground lying in Dowbridge Field and 11½ ac. arable land lying in Suddalles, and 10 ac. arable land in Stan Croft, and 15 ac. pasture in Mablethorpe; and close of pasture ground (18 ac.) in Winthorpe; and all the messuages, lands, tenements etc. of Phillips Glover in Calcethorpe, South Welton, and Thornton.

William Massingberd, esq., demandant, v. Phillips Glover, esq. Thomas Strangwayes, tenant.
Manor of Wispington and 30 messuages, 10 tofts, 5 mills, 20 dovehouses, 30 gardens, 600 ac. land, 2000 ac. meadow, 2000 ac. pasture, 20 ac. wood, 1000 ac. furze and heath, 1000 ac. moor, an annual rent of 4s. 2d., and common of pasture etc. in Wispington. Winthorpe, Addlethorpe, Burgh, Baumber, Horsington, Calcethorpe, Welton, Louth, Walmsgate, Theddlethorpe, Mablethorpe, and Thornton; and rectory of Wispington and advowson.

(1) Evelyn Anderson of South Audley Street, Middx., esq. (trustee)
(2) Robert Vyner of Eathorpe, Warwickshire, esq., and Laura his wife.
(3) Rebecca Glover of Charlotte Street, Portland Place, Middx., widow.
(4) Francis Pym of the Hassells, Beds., esq.
(5) Edmund Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq.
(6) John Turnor of Stoke Rochford, esq.
Property: Manor or lordship of Wispington, and messuage or dwellinghouse being part of the capital messuage or mansion house of Phillips Glover, deceased (the other part of which capital messuage has sometime since been pulled down); and cottage or tenement with appurtenances and six farms and 1 cottage (details and acreages), and close called Burnsdale (49 ac. 2r. 24p.), and another messuage or cottage all at Wispington; and impropriate rectory of Wispington and the advowson of the vicarage; and all other lands etc. late of Phillips Glover, devised by his will, and being in Wispington and Horsington.
(1), at the request of (2), and with the consent of (3) revokes all uses and trusts in release of 27th Nov. 1802 (quoted), and he releases the property to (5). In addition (4) assigns to (5), by the direction of (3), a term of 99 years in the property created by settlement of 31st July, 1795.
Consideration: £31,000.
NOTE. Phillips Glover of Wispington, Colonel of the Royal North Lincoln Militia, died in 1796, leaving an only daughter, Laura as heiress, who married Robert Vyner.
Maddison, Lincolnshire Pedigrees, pp. 405 - 744

Panton, East Hardwick (in Panton), and East Barkwith.
Families of Blow, Gace, and others. Include copy of will of Langley Gace, proved 1771.
13 items

Messuage and closes in East Hardwick.
Robert Cawdron esq., to Joseph Gace.

Joseph Gace of Panton and Naomi Brown of Louth, spinster, daughter and coheir of Martin Brown late of Louth.

Brackenbury v. Brackenbury.

The Rev. Joseph Brackenbury, Thomas Brackenbury esq., and John Brackenbury, gent., to the Hon. Sir Jacob Wolff, bt.
Hardwick, Panton, and East Barkwith.
2nd June, 1767.
Enclosures:
(i) Copy of will of Carr Brackenbury, 1757.
(ii) Report, Brackenbury v. Brackenbury, 1767.
(iii) Act for selling part of the estate of Joseph Gace, esq., for discharging several debts and incumbrances affecting the same.
(5 Geo. 11.) Printed.

Sir Jacob Wolff to Mary Garnett.
Property as in Tur/X4/2/1/7.
Endorsed with assignment by Mary Garnett in trust for Edmund Turner, to attend upon the inheritance.
3rd. Aug. 1773.

(1) Robert Carr Brackenbury of Spilsby, esq., eldest son and heir at law of Carr Brackenbury, late of Hardwick, esq., and devisee of the hereditaments expectant on a term of 200 years created by the will of Carr Brackenbury of 1757.
(2) Sir Jacob Wolff of Hardwick, bt., owner of the said hereditaments for the residue of a term of 200 years.
(3) Edmund Turnor of Kermond, esq.
Sale from (1) and (2) to (3)
Capital messuage or mansion house in East Hardwick in the parish of Panton, with several closes of meadow or pasture, and several closes of land in East Barkwith, and all other the freehold messuages, cottages, lands, tenements etc., which were the estate and inheritance of Carr Brackenbury in East Hardwick and Panton, or elsewhere in the parish of Panton or in East Barkwith, which by Chancery decree of 1764 were to be sold.
Consideration: £6150.
Enclosures.
9a. Articles of agreement between Sir Jacob Wolff of Panton, bt., and Edmund Turnor of Kirmond, esq., for sale by Wolff to Turnor of property as above (called Hardwick Hall) which Wolff bought from the trustees of the will of the late Carr Brackenbury.
13th April, 1773.
9b. Particular of the property.

Parties and property as in Tur/X4/2/1/9.

(1) Rebecca Cracroft of Grantham, widow.
(2) Edmund Turnor of Kirmond, esq.
(3) Lewis Disney of Flintham, Notts., esq.
(1) at the request of (2) assigns to (3) in trust for (2) a judgment which Elizabeth Mawer obtained on a bond against Joseph Gace, and which she had assigned to Robert Cracroft in trust for Carr Brackenbury and his heirs.

Same parties
Assignment, as in Tur/X4/2/1/12, of recognizance in which Joseph Gace was bound to account for the estates of the Duke of Kingston in such a way as the Court of Chancery should direct, in so far as it can affect the premises in Panton, East Hardwick and East Barkwith now sold to Turnor.

(1) Lady Katherine Duchess of Buckingham, relict of George Duke of Buckingham.
(2) Thomas Lord Viscount Savage and George Lord Goring, Sir Robert Pye of Westminster, kt., and Thomas Fotherly of Rickmansworth, Herts., Esq.
Recites that by the will of the late Duke, dated 25th June, 1627, he declared that after the payment of his debts, his estate in the King's Bench Office, which was the office of Chief Clerk for enrolling of pleas before the King, and the lease of certain customs of the realm of Ireland which he held from the King should come to his first son. But the will not being proved and the office being mortgaged and forfeited, therefore the said office and lease have been disposed of, for payment of the debts. And the Duchess, having after the death of her father, Francis Earl of Rutland, an estate of inheritance in certain lands, to take effect in possession on the death of Cecily, Countess Dowager of the said Earl, is pleased for the augmentation of the estate of her son, George Duke of Buckingham, to settle them as follows:
(1) agrees with (2) that she will levy a fine to Sir Robert Pye and Thomas Fotherly of:
Property:
Manors or lordships of Wragby, Uffington, Newstead and Tallington and late dissolved monastery of Newstead, and rectory of Tallington: and site of dissolved monastery of Garrowden, and of manors and lordships of Garrowden and Shepshed, and of all lands etc. belonging to the said dissolved monastery in Garrowden, Thorpe and Dishley, Leics., and of all her messuages, lands etc., in Garrowden, Thorpe, Dishley and Shepshed.
To the use of (1) during her life, then to the use of George now Duke of Buckingham and of his heirs male; for default of such, to the use of Lord Francis Villiers and his heirs male; for default of such to the heirs of the said George; for default of such to the heirs of the said Francis; for default of such to the heirs of the said Duchess; other remainders
Copy 8th Oct. 1670

Signature and seals of (1)

(1) George, Duke, Marquess and Earl of Buckingham etc.
(2) William Howard of Lincoln's Inn, Esq., and Maximilian Petty of London, Esq
(3) Sir George Browne of Great Sherford, Bucks. K.B.
Release from (1) to (2), to the use of (3), until (1) pays (3) £1,075.
Manor or lordship of Wragby with appurtenances.

Signs. and seals of (1).

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham etc. and Ranald Grahme of Westminster, esq.
(2) Sir George Browne, K.B.
(3) John Morris and Robert Clayton of London, gents.
(4) Jacob Fairclough of the parish of Saint Giles in the Fields, Middx., Doctor in Physic.
(1), in consideration of £1,125 from (3), covenants with (3) that he and Mary his wife, and Ranald Grahme and Sir George Browne also covenant with (3) that they will levy a fine of:-
Manor or lordship of Wragby, and appurtenances in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington Holton with Beckering Trusbutt, Panton and Barkwith
To the use of (3), until the Duke shall pay them £1,128 14s.

Seals missing, except that of John Morris.

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham etc., and John Morris and Robert Clayton of London, gents.
To
(2) John Cullum, citizen and draper of London, and John Burton of London, gent.
Property as in Tur/11/1/1/3.
Signatures.

Sigs. and seals.

Parties and property as in Tur/11/1/1/4.
Consideration: £1,000 from John Cullum to the Duke of Buckingham
The Duke covenants with (2) that he will pay to Cullum £1,060, viz. on 25th Feb. next £30, and on 25th Aug. 1665, £1,030.

Sigs. and seals of (1).

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham etc. and John Cullum, citizen and draper of London and John Burton of London, gent.
(2) Sir Thomas Bond of Peckham, Surrey, kt., and bt. and Cesar Cranmer of Astwood Berry, Bucks., esq.
Property as in Tur/11/1/1/3 above.
Rent of 1 peppercorn if demanded.

Sigs. and seals of (1)

Parties and property as in Tur/11/1/1/6.
Consideration: £1600 to the Duke from Sir Thomas Bond and £1000 to John Cullum from Sir Thomas Bond, by the Duke's appointment.
The Duke covenants that he will pay to Sir Thomas
Bond £2678 on 7th Oct. next. If he makes default, (2) may possess the property for ever.

Sig. and seal (fragments of Buckingham.

Between George Duke of Buckingham and Sir Edmond Turnor of London, kt.
The Duke covenants with Turnor that he and Lady Mary his wife, Ranald Grahme, esq., Sir Thomas Bond,kt. and bt., and Caesar Cranmer esq. will before the end of Trinity Term sell to Turnor or such persons as he shall appoint the manors or lordships of Wragby and Torrington and appurtenances, free from all encumbrances.
Turnor promises to pay to Sir Thomas Bond and Caesar Cranmer £2,500 towards the discharge of a mortgage of the property to them, and also to pay to the Duke £1,000 with interest for the same at the rate of 6 per cent from the date of these presents; and shall also surrender to the Duke, or such persons as he shall appoint, all his title and interest in several lands in Dalby-on-the-Wolds, Leics., granted to Turnor for securing £2500 by indenture of demise of even date, without the Duke paying £2,500 and interest payable by the said demises.

Seals missing.

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham
(2) Caesar Cranmer of Astwood Berry, Bucks., esq.
(3) John Morris of London, gent.
Quotes Tur/11/1/1/7
Recites that Sir Thomas Bond by a deed poll of 15th June last for a competent sum to be paid him by (2), has released and quitclaimed to (2) all his estate, right, and interest in the said property. Now, for strengthening the estate of (2), it is covenanted that (3) shall suffer a recovery against (2) of the said property, that Cranmer shall vouch to warranty the Duke. The recovery to be to the use of Caesar Cranmer and of his heirs and assigns, but subject to equity of redemption by the Duke as before.
Sigs. of (1) and (3)

Sig. and seal.

Sir Thomas Bond of Peckham, kt. and bt., to Caesar Cranmer of Astwood Berry, Bucks., Esq.
All his estate, right, and title in the property as above.

Sig. and seal of Cranmer.

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham and Caesar Cranmer of Astwood Berry, Esq.
(2) John Morris and Robert Clayton of London, gents.
Property as above.
Rent for a peppercorn if demanded.

Sig. and seal of Cranmer.

Parties and property as in Tur/11/1/1/11
Consideration: £2874 paid to Cranmer by John Morris and Robert Clayton.
Cranmer covenants that he will levy a fine to Morris and Clayton of the property, to the only use of Morris and Clayton and their heirs and assigns.
The Duke covenants that he will pay to Morris and Clayton £2889 on 1st Sept. next.

Sig. and seal of Cranmer.

By Caesar Cranmer of Astwood Berry, Bucks., Esq., for £2,875, received by the appointment of George, Duke of Buckingham from John Morris and Robert Clayton of London, gents., the consideration mentioned in an indenture of release of 20th May last (Tur/11/1/1/12)

Sigs. and seals of all parties.

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham and Lady Mary his wife.
(2) Ranald Grahme of the city of Westminster, Esq., Sir George Browne of Great Sheeford, Berks., K.G. and Dame Elizabeth his wife, John Morris of London, Esq., and Robert Clayton of London, gent.
(3) Thomas Rocke of London, gent., and William Belke of London, gent.
(4) Peter Clayton of London, gent.
For the barring of all former entails and remainders and settling the property, it is agreed that (1) and (2) shall levy a fine to (3) of property as above, to be to the use of (3) until a recovery may be thereof had. (4) shall demand the property against (3) who shall vouch to warranty (1). The property to be held in trust to dispose of it to such persons and for such uses as the Duke shall appoint.

Sigs. of (1) and seals (Clayton's missing)

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham, John Morris of London, Esq., and Robert Clayton, one of the Aldermen of The City of London.
(2) William Waterson and Philip Marsh, both of London, gents.
Lease from (1) to (2) of property as above.

Sigs. and seals of (1)

Parties and property as in Tur/11/1/1/15.
Consideration: £5,500 to the Duke from (2)

Sig. and seal of (2)

(1) William Waterson and Philip Marsh, both of London, gents.
(2) George, Duke of Buckingham
Quotes: A. Indenture of 24th March, 1665-6 between (i) The Duke of Buckingham and Ranald Grahme Esq., and (ii) Sir Edmond Turnor kt. by which it was mentioned that for the consideration of £2500 to the Duke paid by Turnor, (i) demised to (ii) close called Land Close and other closes, messuages, farms etc., being part of the manor of Dalby-on-the-Wolds, Leics., for 500 years.
B. Indenture of 14th July, 1670, between (i) the said Duke (ii) the said Sir Edmond Turnor (iii) the said William Waterson and Philip Marsh, by which, in consideration of £2,500 paid to (ii) by (iii), at the request of (i), (ii) by the direction of (i) has assigned to (iii) the said closes etc. for the residue of the term. In consideration of £3,000 paid to the Duke by (iii), the Duke confirmed to them the said closes etc. for the residue of the term of 500 years.
C. Indenture of 14th July, 1670 (16 above)
Agreed that the several sums of money, viz. £2,500 and £3,000 in A. and B. and the £5,500 in C. are one and the same sum of £5,500, and that the estates made to (1) were made to them for securing the payment of this sum.
Covenant concerning repayment by the Duke and reconveyance.

Sigs. and seals of (1) and (2).

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham, Master of the Horse and Privy Councillor.
(2) Anthony, Earl of Shaftsbury, Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer and Privy Councillor, Sir Thomas Osborne of Keeton, Yorks., bt., Treasurer of the Navy, and Privy Councillor, Sir Robert Moray, kt., one of the Commissionners of His Majesty's Treasury in the Kingdom of Scotland, and John Tillottson, Doctor in Divinity.
(3) William Waterson and Philip Marsh of London, gents.
Quotes: As in A. and B. in Tur/11/1/1/17, Tur/11/1/1/15, Tur/11/1/1/17.
Relates that since the execution of these indentures (1) has conveyed, among other things, the said premises to (2)
(1), and (2) with the consent of (1), release and quit claim to (3) the covenant in 17 above concerning re-conveying the property in Lincolnshire, and concerning assigning or surrendering the term and interest in the premises in Leics. upon payment of £5,830, and all other covenants and provisos concerning redemption, and all claim in law or equity.
(1) and (2) confirm to (3) the said manors in Lincs. freed from all provisos and conditions concerning redemption.
(1) covenants with (3) that it shall be lawful for them, after default of payment of the sum of £6,500 10s., peaceably to enjoy the property.
Further acts to assure premises after default of payment.

Sigs. and seals of (1)

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham, the Hon. Edward Seymour, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, Treasurer of the Navy, and Privy Councillor, Sir Charles Hardbord,kt., Sir Robert Clayton, kt., Ranald Grahme and John Wildman, Esq.,
(2) William Waterson and Philip Marsh, both of London, gents.
Quotes as before.
Relates that all the estate and interest and equity of redemption of the Earl of Shaftesbury, Thomas, Earl of Danby, Sir Robert Moray and John Tillotson in the premises has since been conveyed to the said Edward Seymour, Sir Charles Harbord, Sir Robert Clayton, Ranald Grahme, and John Wildman and their heirs.
Recites that Waterson and Marsh by indenture of 19th June last made between (i) the Duke, and Edward Seymour, Sir Charles Harbord, Sir Robert Clayton, Ranald Grahme and John Wildman (ii) William Waterson and Philip Marsh (iii) Christopher, Duke of Albermarle and Sir Thomas Clarges, kt., and John Baines, Esq., for £1500 10s. to them paid, being part of the sum of £6500 10s. agreed to be paid, have by the direction and appointment of (i) assigned to Sir Thomas Clarges and John Baines the said closes in Leics. and their interest in the same; nevertheless £5000 remained owing to Waterson and Marsh, and the estate conveyed to them in the manor and premises is still to remain and be held by them as security for this sum.
For the better securing the £5000 due to Waterson and Marsh, the Duke, and by his appointment Seymour, Harbord, Clayton, Grahme and Wildman release and quit claim to Waterson and Marsh the covenant in the indenture of 30th June, 1672, concerning reconveying the property in Lincs., and all the estate, interest, and claim of the Duke, Seymour, Harbord, Clayton, Grahme and Wildman in the premises. And they ratify and confirm to Waterson and Marsh the said property to the use of Waterson and Marsh for ever, freed from all provisos for reconveyance.
The Duke covenants that Waterson and Marsh may, after default in payment of the £5300 peaceably enjoy the property.
Further acts to assure premises in the event of default in payment.
Re-conveyance in the event of re-payment.

Sigs. and seal (fragment only) of Buckingham.

Between George, Duke of Buckingham and Sir Edmond Turnor, kt.
Quotes Tur/11/1/1/15, 16, and 19.
The Duke, in consideration of £3,000 more to be paid to him by Turnor, covenants with Turner that he, and also the Hon. Edward Seymour, Esq., Sir Charles Harbord, Sir Robert Clayton, Ranald Grahme, Esq., and John Wildman, Esq., (the persons in whom all the lands belonging to the Duke in law or equity are vested in trust) will before the end of Michaelmas Term next convey to Turnor, the manor of Wragby and the manors, lordships, messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments of the Duke in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington, Holton cum Beckering, Trusbutt, Panton, Kingthorpe, Apley, Langton, and Barkwith
For the more effectual conveying the premises to Turnor, the Duke undertakes that Brian Fairfax, Esq., whose name was sometime heretofore used as demandant in a recovery of the premises to the use of the Duke and Ranald Grahme and the heirs of the Duke, and Stephen Monteage and George Brent whose names were used as tenants, and John Fisher, gent., whose name was used as demandant in a recovery suffered of the premises to the uses of an indenture of 14th January, 1664, and all other persons claiming the premises under the Duke, shall join in the said assurance.

Sigs. and seals of (1) and (2)

(1) George, Duke of Buckingham, the Right Hon. Edward Seymour, Esq., Treasurer of the Navy and one of Privy Council, Sir Charles Harbord, kt., Sir Robert Clayton, kt., Ranald Grahme, Esq., John Wildman, Esq., Brian Fairfax, Esq., Stephen Monteage, George Brent, and John Fisher, gent.
(2) William Waterson and Philip Marsh of London, gents.
(3) Sir Edmond Turnor of London, kt.
Manors or lordships of Trusbutt, Wragby, and East Torrington and advowson of East Torrington, and advowson of Holton cum Beckering: and messuage and two cottages, land, meadow, pasture, etc., in East Torrington lately purchased by the Duke from John Mawham, yeoman, and all other property of the Duke or his trustees in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington, Holton cum Beckering Trusbutt, Panton, Kingthorpe, Apley, Langton and Barkwith.

Sigs. and seals of (1) and (2); seals all in metal skips and on silk cords.

(1) George, Duke, Marquess and Earl of Buckingham, Earl of Coventry, Viscount Villiers, Baron Whaddon of Whaddon, Baron Roos of Roos, Hamlake, Trusbutt, and Belvoir and K.G., Lady Mary, Duchess of Buckingham, his wife, the Hon. Edward Seymour, Esq., Treasurer of the Navy, and one of His Majesty's Privy Council, Sir Charles Harbord, kt., Sir Robert Clayton, kt., Ranald Grahme, Esq., John Wildman, Esq., Brian Fairfax, Esq., Stephen Monteage, George Brent and John Fisher, gent.
(2) William Waterson and Philip Marsh of London, gent.
(3) Sir Edmond Turner of London, kt.
Property as in Tur/11/1/21. From (1) to (3)
Consideration: £5,000 heretofore paid to the Duke and £3,000 more now paid to the Duke by (3), and five shillings each to the rest of (1)
For barring all former entails and for the better assuring of the premises (1) covenant that they will levy a fine or fines of the property, to be to the use of (3), his heirs and assigns for ever. And then (2) shall recover the property against (3), the recovery to be to the use of (3), his heirs and assigns for ever.

Sig. and seal (fragmentary)

From George Duke of Buckingham for the several sums of £5,000 and £3,000 received of Sir Edmond Turnor, the full consideration for the purchase of the manor or lordship of Wragby and other manors, lands etc. in the county of Lincoln.

"A translation of King Charles the Second's Charter for a weekly market upon Thursday and three new fairs at Wragby dated 22nd Feb., in the 21st year of his reign."
Grant to George, Duke of Buckingham, his heirs and assigns of a weekly market upon Thursday and three new fairs on 24th Feb., 18th Sept., and 8th Oct., yearly at Wragby, and of separate courts of piepowder at the times of the fairs.

Seal (fragment only), tag.

Anne Gutterson, late wife of Matthew Gutterson of East Torrington, yeoman.
One messuage, one cottage, 50 ac. land, 34 acres meadow and pasture with appurtenances in East Torrington, held of the Earl of Rutland as of his manor of Wragby, and of various manors of East Torrington.
Signature of Car. Goodhand, Escheator.

Fragment of great seal; fine initial portrait.

John Morris, gent., demandant against George, Duke of Buckingham
Caesar Cranmer, Esq., tenant to the precipe.
Edmund Clent, vouchee
Property as above.

John Morris, gent., and Robert Clayton, gent. plts. Caesar Cranmer, Esq., and Lelis, his wife, deforc.
Manors of Wragby and Torrington with appurtenances and 10 messuages, 10 gardens, 300 acres land, 40 acres meadow, 200 acres pasture, 100 acres wood, 300 acres heath and gorse, courts leet, courts baron and view of frankpledge with appurtenances in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington, Holton cum Beckering Tresbutt, Panton and Barkwith, and the rectories of Wragby and Torrington with appurtenances, and all manner of tithes, oblations, pensions, portions issuing in Wragby and Torrington, and the advowson of the churches of Wragby and Torrington.
Three weeks from Trinity

Thomas Rocke, gent., and William Belke, gent. plts. George, Duke of Buckingham and Mary his wife, Ranald Grahme, Esq., George Browne, kt. of the Bath and Elizabeth his wife, John Morris, Esq. and Robert Clayton, gent., deforc.
Property as in Tur/11/1/2/3
Octave of Trinity

Seal missing: fine initial portrait; Mildewed

Peter Clayton, gent., demandant against George, Duke of Buckingham.
Thomas Rocke, gent., and William Belke, gent., tenants to the precipe
Edmund Clent, vouchee
Property: as above.

Fragments of great seal

Edmund Turnor, kt., plt.
George, Duke of Buckingham and Mary his wife, Edward Seymour, Esq., Charles Harbord, kt., Robert Clayton, kt., Reginald Grahme, Esq., John Wildman, Esq., Brian Fairfax, Esq., Stephen Monteage, gent., George Brent, gent., John Fisher, gent., William Waterson, gent., and Philip Marsh, gent., deforcs.
Manors of Tresbutt Wragby and Torrington alias East Torrington, with appurtenances, and 20 messuages, 30 cottages, one windmill, 20 gardens, 20 orchards, 200 acres land, 100 acres meadow, 1,400 acres pasture, 200 acres, wood, 100 acres heath and gorse, 10s. 6d. rent, common of pasture for all animals, free warren, view of frankpledge, courts leet, courts baron, mines, quarries, Knight's fees, wards, marriages, reliefs etc. and all profits and commodities in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington, Holton cum Beckering Tresbutt, Panton, Kingthorpe, Apley, Langton and Barkwith, and the advowsons of East Torrington and Holton cum Beckering.
Morrow of the Purification, and afterwards
Exemplified, 21st April, 1675

Seal missing.

William Waterson, gent., and Philip Marsh, gent, demandants against George, Duke of Buckingham.
Edmund Turnor, kt., tenant to the precipe
John Wheeler, vouchee.
Manors of Tresbutt Wragby and East Torrington with appurtenances and 50 messuages, one windmill, 40 gardens, 200 acres land, 100 acres meadow, 1,400 acres pasture, 200 acres wood, 100 acres heath and gorse, 10s. 6d. rent, common of pasture for all beasts, free warren, view of frankpledge etc. in Wragby, Hardwick, East Torrington, West Torrington, Holton cum Beckering Tresbutt, Panton, Kingthorpe, Apley, Langton and Barkwith, and advowsons of the churches of East Torrington and Holton cum Beckering.

Seal, fragment only.

Exemplification of writ of entry in le post and sur disseisin return to it.
Precipe to Edmund Turnor, kt. to deliver to William Waterson, gent., and Philip Marsh, gent. property as above.
2nd April, 1675.
Summons to George, Duke of Buckingham to appear before the Justices at Westminster on morrow of the Ascension to warrant to Edmund Turnor, kt. the said property.
16th April, 1675.
Precept to sheriff to deliver seisin to Waterson and Marsh.
17th May, 1675.

Edmund Turnor, kt., plt.
John, Earl of Rutland, deforc.
Manor of Wragby with appurtenances and 20 messuages, 20 cottages, 100 acres land, 300 acres meadow, 500 acres pasture, 200 acres wood, 200 acres heath and gorse and 15s. 0d. rent with appurtenances in Wragby, Panton, Torrington, Apley, Holton cum Beckering, Kingthorpe, Hardwick and Langton.
Quindene of Easter, 1 James 11

Legal costs of Sir Edmund Turnor in levying the above fine.

(1) John, Earl of Ruthland, Lord Roos of Hamlake, Trusbutt, and Belvoir, Lord Manners of Haddon and Lord Lieutenant of Leics.
(2) Sir Edmund Turnor of South Stoke, kt.
(1) to levy fine to(2) of manor and lordship of Wragby, with rights, members, and appurtenances, to be to the use only of (2), his heirs and assigns for ever.
7th April, 1 James 11

Sigs. and seals (one missing) ;Seal of Burlington.

(1) Geoffrey Palmer of Carlton Curlieu, Leics. Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Grantham, late of Goltho, deceased.
(2) Richard, Earl of Burlington and Corke, Lord High Treasurer of Ireland, and the Hon. Charles Boyle, Esq., grandson of the said Earl.
In consideration of £1,000, covenant that (1) will levy fine to (2) and the heirs of the Earl of a moiety of the manor of Wragby, and all appurtenances, and all their shares of their lands, tenements and hereditaments in Wragby which came to Elizabeth as one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Grantham, her late father.
Fine to be to the use of (2) their heirs and assigns for 500 years, then to Elizabeth Palmer.
To be void on payment of £1,050, viz. £25 on 20th June next, and £1,025 on 20th Dec 1688.
Attached
(a) Final concord
Richard, Earl of Burlington and Corke and Charles Boyle, Esq., plts.
Geoffrey Palmer, Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, deforc.
Moiety of manor of Wragby with appurtenances and 10 messuages, 20 cottages, one mill, 300 acres land, 200 acres pasture, 200 acres heath and gorse with appurtenances in Wragby, and moiety of rectory of Wragby, and moiety of rectory of Wragby and all tithes, and advowson of the church of Wragby.
Quindene of St. Martin, 3 James 11
(b) Bond in £2,000 for performance of covenants.
20th October, 1687
Endorsed on the mortgage:
Assignment of mortgage
Charles Boyle, now Earl of Burlington, grandson of the within named Richard, Earl of Burlington, since deceased, by the request and appointment of Geoffrey Palmer and Elizabeth his wife, and of the Hon. Sidney Wortley alias Montague of Walcott, Northants., Esq., for whom he is a trustee, to Sir Edmund Turnor of Stoke, kt.
Property as above, for residue of term of 500 years.
Consideration: £1,375 8s. 6d. to Sidney Wortley alias Mountague.
6th June, 1698
Signatures: Burlington, Geoffrey Palmer, Elizabeth Palmer, Sidney Wortley.

Sigs. and seals of (1)

(1) Richard, Earl of Burlington and Corke, Lord High Treasurer of England, and the Hon. Charles Boyle, Esq., his grandson.
(2) Edward, Earl of Sandwich
Recites that the principal sum of £1,000 in Tur/11/1/6/2. was paid by (2).
Agreed that (1) will stand possessed of the said security and premises upon trust for such person or persons as (2) shall appoint, and for default of such appointment, for the benefit of (2)

Signatures and seals.

(1) James Holte of Castleton in the County Palatine of Lancaster, Esq., and Dorothea his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Grantham, late of Meaux (Yorks.) Esq., deceased, Palmer of Carlton Curlieu, Leics., Esq., (eldest son and heir apparent of Sir Lewis Palmer of Carlton, Northants, bt.) and Elizabeth his wife, another of the daughters and coheirs of the said Thomas Grantham
(2) Richard Entwisle of Foxholes in the County Palatine of Lancaster, Esq., and Robert Palmer, Esq., brother of the said Geffrey.
The manor, seignory and lordship of Sandon in Wragby with appurtenances, the advowson of the vicarage of Wragby and the impropriate rectory and all manner of tithes of corn, grain, hay, wool, lamb, and other tithes; and the free disposition or collation of the Grammar School in Wragby; and the advowson and donation of the church of Flixborough; and messuage or dwelling house and tenement and closes called White-carfields Coatgarth and Hand Barly Close, Sandhill, and Little Cow Garth (137 ac.): and messuage or dwelling house and tenement and closes called the Two Boncarfields, the Carclose, the Park Close, the Foreclose, the Little Corn Close (117 ac.); and messuage or dwellinghouse and closes or parcels of meadow called the Whitecarfield and the Great Cow Garth (68 ac.); and messuage or dwelling house and tenement and closes called the Coatlane Close and Brighanclose (70 ac.): and messuage or dwelling house and tenement and closes or parcels of meadow called the Foregarth, Lymegarth, Wreynooke, Tippett and Parke (57 ac.); messuage or dwelling house and tenement with appurtenances and closes and parcels of meadow called the Barne Skew, Chappell Garth, Plume Garth, Lady Garth, (42 ac.), which messuages and closes are in Meaux alias Muse in Holderness and in the parish of Waghen alias Wawne in the County of York.

Signatures and seals.

Parties and property as above
So that a partition may be made of all the property which descended to Dorothea and Elizabeth as coheirs of Thomas Grantham, (1) release property to (2).
The property in Meaux and Waghen to the use of James Holte for his life, then to his children by Dorothea, with other remainders.
The property in Wragby to the use of such person or persons or for such terms of years and in such manner as Elizabeth, wife of Geoffrey Palmer shall appoint, otherwise to the use of Elizabeth and her heirs and assigns for ever.
Covenant that (1) will levy fine to (2) of the premises, for better assigning them to these uses.
Attached
(a) Final concord;
Richard Entwisle, Esq., and Robert Palmer, Esq. Plts.
James Holt, Esq and Dorothea his wife, and Geoffrey Palmer, Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, Deforc.
Manor of Sandon in Wragby and 7 messuages, 13 cottages, one windmill, 220 acres land, 50 acres meadow, 300 acres pasture, 100 acres heath and gorse, common of pasture for 22 animals on a common called Wyehill, courts leet, courts baron, view of frankpledge, goods and chattels of felons and fugitives etc., in Wragby, Panton and Flixborough; rectory of church of Wragby and advowson of the vicarage and free disposition of the Grammar School, and advowson of the church of Flixborough, and 10 messuages, 5 tofts, one windmill, one dovecot, 10 gardens, 20 acres land, 20 acres meadow, 454 acres pasture, 20 acres heath and gorse, (30ac. moor, 30ac. rushes, 30ac. fresh marsh 30ac. saltmarsh) 30 acres alder groves, free fishing and common of pasture with appurtenances in Meaux and Waghen alias Wawne, Yorks.
Quindene of Easter, 7 William 111

Sigs and seals

(1) Geoffrey Palmer of Carlton Curlieu, Leics, Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Grantham, late of Meaux, Esq., deceased
(2) Sir Edmund Turnor of Stoke, kt.
(3) Sir Thomas Rolt of Sacombe, Herts., kt.
(1) appoint to (3), for 500 years:-
Manor, seignory and lordship of Sandon in Wragby, with appurtenances. advowson of the vicarage of Wragby and the impropriate rectory, and all tithes of corn, grain, hay, wool, lamb and other tithes, and free disposition or collation of the Grammar School, and all manors, messuages, lands, tenements etc. of (1) in Wragby and Panton.
Consideration: £1,375 8s. 6d. paid by (2) to Sidney Wortley alias Mountagu, Esq., by the direction of (1) and for their proper debt, secured by a mortgage of a moiety of the premises, which is assigned by Charles, now Earl of Burlington to the said (2), and £1,624 11s. 6d. paid to (1) by (3) and (2)
Proviso that if (1) shall pay to (2) £1,590, and also £1,590 to (3), viz. £45 to each on 13th Dec. next and £1,545 on 13th June 1699, this to be void.
Attached:
(a) Bond for performance of covenants.
11th June, 1698
(b) Declaration re custody of mortgage deed.
Endorsed on mortgage:
(i) Assignment from Sir Thomas Rolt to William Waterson of London, gent., of all his estate and interest in the premises, in trust for Sir Edmund Turnor, to attend the reversion and inheritance expectant on the determination of the term of 500 years.
Recites that he is satisfied by Sir Edmund Turnor for all moneys due to him.
25th Feb. 1703-[/4].
(ii) Receipt by Geffrey and Elizabeth Palmer for £500 received from Sir Edmund Turnor over and above the principal sums in the mortgage, which they appoint shall be secured by the same property
16th Feb. 1698-[/9].
(iii) Similar receipt and appointment concerning a further £500
28th March, 1700
(iv) Similar receipt and appointment concerning a further £500
18th May, 1700
(v) Similar receipt and appointment concerning a further £200
9th May, 1702.

(1) Geoffrey Palmer of Carlton Curlieu, Leics., and Elizabeth his wife
(2) Sir Edmund Turnor of Stoke, kt.
Property as in Tur/11/1/6/6

Sigs. and seals

Parties and property as in Tur/11/1/6/7.
Consideration: £1,300 paid, and in discharge of £4,700 owing to (2) and secured on the said property
Attached:
"A Rentall of Mr. Palmer's estate in Wragby as its let for the year 1703"
Total of rents: £301 4s. 2½d.
Enclosure:
Account of tithes due to the heirs of Thomas Grantham, Esq., from the tenants of Sir Edmund Turnor in Wragby for the year 1681.
Total £18 12s. Od.

Sig, and seal (armorial) of G. Palmer.

(1) Geoffrey Palmer of Carlton Curlieu, Leics., Esq., and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and coheirs of Thomas Grantham, late of Meaux, Esq., deceased
(2) Sir Edmund Turnor of Stoke, kt.
Property as in Tur/11/1/6/6
Consideration: 10s., and in pursuance of the covenants for further assurances contained in Tur/11/1/6/8.

Seal of John Taylor, Chancellor of Lincoln.

John Taylor, Vicar General of John, Bishop of Lincoln, to Edmund Turnor, Esq., impropriator of the impropriate rectory and parish church, of Wragby. Confirming his taking down and rebuilding the chancel and taking down the private aisle or chapel on the north side of the said chancel. Turnor has rebuilt the chancel with brick and covered it with lead
Endorsed: "A Faculty for lessening Wragby church".
(a) Enclosure. Receipt by John Bradley for £3 3s. 0d. received from Edmund Turnor, fees for the said faculty.

Christopher Turnor of Stoke Rochford appoints J. Young Macvicar of East Barkwith his attorney to act for him in the execution of the Act of 6 and 7 William IV, An Act for the Commutation of tithes in England and Wales

Very mildewed

David Stephenson of Wragby, gent, to James Sneath of Spalding, inn-holder.
Messuage with appurtenances and close of pasture (4 ac.); another messuage and close belonging (2½ ac.); another messuage with a horse mill and oat kiln and 10 ac. pasture in Wragby and 2 ac. meadow in Panton; one cottage with a little close (3 ac.), two beast gates in a pasture called Wirehill and seven or Lease in Wragby and Panton; and two closes of pasture in Brigsley (24 ac.)

Thomas Cox of Ketton, Rutland, Esq., to Charles Wilson of Stamford, Doctor in Physic.
Messuage or tenement with the homestead and yard belonging in Wragby, and 4 ac. arable land and pasture; cottage or tenement and 94 ac. land, arable and pasture in Wragby.
Contemporary endorsement: "no. (3)."

The Rev. George Turnor, rector of Panton, to Edmund Turnor, Esq., of Panton and Stoke Rochford.
Cottage, house, and yard (1r. 29p.) in Wragby, discharged from all land tax under the Land Tax Acts.

"An Act for dividing and inclosing certain open common fields and meadows in the parish of East Barkwith ..."

(1) Joshua Peart of Lincoln's Inn, gent.
(2) John Prescott of Halifax, merchant.
(3) William Baldwin of the Inner Temple, gent.
Sale from (1) to (2)
Messuage or tenement with homestead and appurtenances, cottage or tenement, close of pasture called The Hall Close (2 ac.), together with the yards and onsets and appurtenances.
Consideration: £550

(1) Hannah Richardson of Lincoln, widow and administratrix of the goods and chattels of William Richardson, late of Fulnetby in the parish of Rand, grazier.
(2) Joshua Peart of Lincoln's Inn, gent.
(3) John Prescott of Halifax, merchant.
(4) William Prescott of the same, merchant.
(1) by direction of (2) assigns to (4) as in Tur/11/5/3.

seal missing, twisted tag.

William, son of Jordan of Stikeforde, living in the village of Maring to William son of Alan Grubbe of the same and Lettice his wife.
All his right and claim in all that his moiety of that toft which formerly belonged to Jordan his father in Maring, with the houses built on it lying between the toft which formerly belonged to Simon son of Wulliet on the north, and the toft of grantor's brother Alan on the south, and with all other its appurtenances, easements, commons and liberties belonging to it, within and without the vill of Maring, and also rents, reliefs and escheats.
Witnesses: Alan son of Richard Hurbel of Maring, Peter, his brother, Hugh son of Jordan, Jordan le blount, Fulk Turneyl, Alan de la grene, Philip Burel, John the clerk.

seal missing, tag.

Robert son of Hugh son of Jordan of Maring to Simon de Normanby dwelling in Maring and Matilda his wife and the heirs of the said Simon.
One selion of arable land in the field of Maring on the east side of the town at Dyggatebalck, between the land of Alan son of William son of the smith on the east and the land of Richard son of Clarice on the west, and abutts on the north end on Dyggatehilles and on the south end on the highway which leads to Horncastle.
Witnesses: Philip Borelle of Maring, Alan the clerk, Peter his brother, Alan a la grene, John his brother, Robert Sucht, Henry le Rede of the same

Seal missing, tag.

John son of William son of Beatrice of Maring, to Simon, shepherd in the same village and Matilda his wife, and the heirs of the said Simon.
All his part of one plot of meadow lying in the field of Maring on the south side of the vill in Wythker between the meadow of Alan Bosse on the east and the meadow of Henry, the donor's brother, on the west, abutting on the south end on the "Akerheffd" of John Fyn and on the north end on the pasture of Thomas son of Fulk.
Witnesses: Alan the clerk of Maring, Alan a la grene, John his brother, Thomas son of Fulk, Henry le Rede, Robert Mervyn.

Seal missing, tag.

Aline, daughter of Alan Attegrene of Maring to William son of Gilbert Champard of Rokelound, his heirs and assigns.
All her right and claim in all lands and tenements which the same William has in the vill and fields of Maring by the gift and feoffment of Philip, son of John, son of Peter of Wode Endirby, chaplain, and also in all lands and tenements which the same William has by the feoffment of the grantor in the vill and fields of Maring.
Maring, Sunday before the Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist

Seal missing, tag.

Henry son of John son of William of Maring to William Champart of the same, his heirs and assigns.
One plot of land with building lying between one part of the said plot with building which Matilda, grantor's mother holds in dower towards the east and another part of the said plot with building which the said William Champart holds in fee, which plot contains so much length of the house formerly of John, grantor's father, as four posts and eleven bays built on it, and the breadth of the said house
Maryng, Feast of St. Scholastica, Virgin, [10th Feb]
Witnesses: Robert South, John his brother, John Fyn, Thomas his brother, Philip Covet, Thomas Bosse, William Rabotes, Roger son of Jordan, John in the lane of Maryng.

Seal missing.

Richard de Hemyngby of Maryng and William Baker de Hameryngham of Maryng to Philip son of Thomas Bosse of Maryng and Joan, daughter of William Champard, his wife, and their heirs.
One toft with one house built on it in Maryng, together with goods and chattels found on the same toft on the day of this present charter, and which toft they had of the gift of the said Philip.
Witnesses: Ralph de Askeby of Maryng, Henry his son, Henry South, John Couper, William Rabot of Maryng.
Maryng, Tuesday before the Nativity of Blessed Mary, Virgin 24 Ed. 111

Seal missing, tag.

John, son of Robert Wy[ch] de Maring, of Belyngay to John Pacokes of Maring and Agnes his wife, and the heirs of John.
Two selions of arable land, one lying in the west field of Maring between the land of Richard Sowth on the south and the land of the said John Pacokes on the north, with their "akerhevedis"
Witnesses: John, son of Ralph of Maring, Philip Bosse of the same, Henry Sowth of the same, William Bakar of the same, William Rabotes.
Maring, Monday on the feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, [28th Oct.]

Seal and tag missing.

William Theker of Maryng to
John, son of William Pacokes of Maryng and Agnes his wife and the heirs or assigns of John.
One toft with appurtenances in Maryng lying between the toft of Robert Jolyff on the east and the land of John Wyche on the west and abutts on the south end on the land of Henry South and on the north end on the toft of John Wyche.
Witnesses: Henry South of Maryng, Philip Bosse, Robert Couper, Richard at Hille of the same.
Maryng, Sunday after the feast of the Apostles Simon and Jude, 36 Ed. 111

Seal: black wax, lozenge, fragment on tag.

William de Scamulsby of Marynges to
William son of John Seriant of Marynges and Robert Snell of the same and their heirs and assigns.
All his lands and tenements, meadows and pastures, with their appurtenances, with all his goods and chattels, moveable and immoveable, which he has on the day of the making of this present deed in the vill and fields of Marynges.
Witnesses: Richard atte Hyll, Stephen de Haryngton, Peter Toy, John Tolkyn, Ralph South of Marynges.
Marynges, Sunday after the feast of the translation of St. Benedict, Abbot, 4 Richard 11

Seal missing, tag.

Robert Snell of Marynges
To William son of John Seriant of the same
All his right and claim in all those lands and tenements, meadows and pastures with appurtenances and with all goods and chattels moveable and immoveable which the said William and he lately had by the gift and feoffment of William de Scamuls by of Marynges in the vill and fields of Marynges.
Witnesses: John son of Ralph, Richard de Hemyngby, John Bosse, Stephen de Haryngton, Simon Bosse of Marynges.
Marynges, Sunday on the Feast of Trinity, viz.
5th June, 7 Richard 11
Tags of 9 and 10 tied together with string.

Seal: red wax, round, device: star; on tag.

Alice Snell of Marynges
To Sir Robert Attegrene of Marynges, chaplain, his heirs and assigns.
All her lands and tenements, meadows, feedings and pastures in the vill and fields of Marynges.
Witnesses: Richard Attehill of Marynges, Stephen de Haryngton of the same, Simon Bosse of the same William Jakson of the same, John Attegrene of the same.
Marynges, Tuesday after the Feast of St. James, Apostle, 13 Richard 11

Seals: (1) oval, device, black wax, tag. (2) round, device and legend; black wax; tag.

John Beket of Marynges and Elena his wife to Thomas Dymmok, clerk, William de Luddyngton of Braytoft, John de Kyme of Skegnesse dwelling in Friskney, John de Standrop, John Palmer of Marynges John Storre of Gretham, chaplain, Thomas Lyngar of H[ ] in the county of Oxford, John Wende of Wilkesby and John Beket, their son, and their heirs and assigns.
All their lands and tenements with appurtenances which they have on the day of the making of these presents in the vill and fields of Marynges.
Witnesses: William Genell of Marynges, William de Hemyngby of the same, Thomas Baker of Scr[ ]elb[ ], John de Nedam of Marynges, John Coke of the same, John Smyth of the same, Thomas Baly of the same.
Marynges, Friday, 13th Oct., 1 Hen. V

Seals (2) missing, part of one tag.

John Tenelby, parson of the church of Wyllughby and Thomas Arne of Horncastle
To Richard Hagh of Hagh, Richard Benyngton of Boston, John Henege of Haynton, John Kyghley of Salmondby, Thomas Flete of Boston, John Weende of Wylkesby, John Lowe, parson of the church of Tetford, Robert Wyllyngham, Thomas Torkesey of Boston, Robert Cokes of the same, chaplain, and Roger Prestes of Horncastle, their heirs and assigns.
All their messuages, lands, and tenements, rents and services, meadows, feedings and pastures with appurtenances in Marynge iuxta Horncastle, Hameryngham, Overtynton, Nethertynton and in Thornton which they had of the gift and grant of John Palmere of Boston, merchant, together with John Kyghley aforesaid.
Witnesses: Richard Messanger, John Maydenwell, John Bondeman, John Fynne of Marynge, John Scotland of Hameryngham.
Marynge, 10th May, 7 Hen. VI

Seal: oval, device: red wax, tag.

Alice of Tanfeld, daughter of John Champerd of Marynge
To William son of Richard Sheperd of Haghenby, John Maydenwell of Marynge and William Malet late of Moreby and Richard Messenge of Marynge, their heirs and assigns.
Part of a certain toft called Hoberd Platte in a Marynge, namely that parcel lying there between the toft of William Champerd on the east and a certain toft late of John Palmere, merchant, on the west, and abutts on le Breregate on the south and on the common way towards the north, which part she lately had by the gift and feoffment of the said John Champerd, her father.
Witnesses: Stephen Genell, Walter Tolye, John Fynne, John Tetford, John Berkworth of Marynge.
Marynge, Sunday on the feast on St. Matthew, Apostle, 11 Hen. VI

Seal missing, tag.

Alice Tanfeld, daughter of John Chamberd of Marynge, in her pure widowhood, to Richard Hagh of Hagh, Richard Benyngton of Boston, John Henege of Haynton, John Kighley of Salmondby, Thomas Flete of Boston, John Weende of Wilkesby, John Lowe, parson of the church of Tetford, Robert Willyngham, Thomas Torkesey of Boston, Robert Cokes, chaplain, and Roger Prestes of Horncastle.
All her right and claim in all those lands and tenements with appurtenances which lately were of John Palmere by the gift and feoffment of the said John Champerd, her father, in the vill and fields of Marynge.
Marynge, on the Feast of St. Mathew, Apostle, 11 Hen. VI

Seal: device; round, red wax: tag.

Thomas Childe of Marynges
To John Taillior of Askeby Parva and John Maydenwell of Marynges, their heirs and assigns.
All those lands, tenements, meadows, feedings, and pastures, with appurtenances which he has in the vill and fields of Marynges on the day of the making of these presents, formerly of the gift and feoffment of Robert Grene of Marynges.
Witnesses: Richard Messanger of Marynges, Stephen Genyll of the same, John Bondeman of the same, Robert Pape of the same, Simon Bondeman of the same.
Marynges, Sunday after the Feast of St. George, 16 Hen. VI

Seal: device (initial) round; red wax; tag.

Stephen Jenell of Maryng
To Alice Butt, daughter and heir of John Butt of Maryng, John Losewater of the same, chaplain, William Toly of the same and William Steknay of Holtham, their heirs and assigns.
A certain parcel of one toft in Maryng with buildings on it and with free entry and exit to a certain spring on the other side of the said toft, viz. on the west side, which parcel of the toft lies between the toft of Ralph Schepard on the east and the other part of the said toft on the west, with ten selions of land in the fields of Marying, viz. four selions lie in the west field, of which two selions lie between the land of William Toly on the east, and the land of Charles Awncheffyn on the west, and abutt towards the north on the common way, and towards the south on the land of Robert Madenwell, and another selion lies in the same field between the land of Stephen Benet on the east and the land of Robert Madenwell on the west and abutts on the common way towards the north, and towards the south on the land of the said Robert Madenwell; and one selion lies in the same field between the land of Stephen Benet on the south and the land late of Thomas Dymmoke, kt., on the north, and abutts on the moor called Stokwelmore on the west and towards the east on the lane called Pacok Lane; and six selions of land in the east field, of which two selions of land lie together between the land of Thomas Candy on the south, and the land of Stephen Benett on the north and abutt on the land of William Toly on the west, and towards the east on the moor called Elmore; and another selion lies between the land of William Scheparde on the south and the land of Robert Madenwell on the north, and abutts on the west on the land of Thomas Candy and on the east on the moor called Elmore; and another selion lies between the land late of Thomas Dymoke, kt., on the north and the land of Charles Awncheffyn on the south, and abutts on the west on Scnapemore and towards the east on the land of Thomas Dymoke, kt.; and one selion lies between the land of the said Charles Awnchefyn on the north and the land of John Madenwell on the south, and abutts on the land of William Scheparde on the west, and towards the east on the common way; and one selion lies between the land of John Madenwell on the north and the land of Stephen Benett on the south, and abutts towards the west on the land of William Scheparde and towards the east on the common way, which property donor lately had with John Butt of the gift and feoffment of John Fyn of Maryng.
Witnesses: Thomas Candy of Maryng, John Mesenger of the same, Simon Bondman of the same.
Maryng, Tuesday, 23rd March, 19 Ed. IV

Joan wife of Richard Herryson of Belcheforth to Robert Dymmok of Screvelby, kt., Leo Dymmok of Maryng, Esq., John Belesby of Belesby near Alford, Esq., John Herryson, son of Richard Herryson of Belcheford, and Stephen Toly of Maryng, their heirs and assigns.
One messuage in Maryng thorp called Balythyng with all its appurtenances in the vill and fields of Maryng, which she had by the demise, delivery and confirmation of Thomas Gunby, who had it, together with Philip Dymmok, Thomas Fitzwilliam the younger, kt., Thomas Fitzwilliam, the elder, Nicholas Dymmok, Esq., William Bochier, gent., John Smyth of Horncastle, merchant, John Dewnham of the same, John Palmar of Maryng, thekar', and Matilda his wife, now deceased, by the demise, delivery and confirmation of Agnes, relict of Robert Baly of Maryng.
Witnesses; John Mesenger of Maryng, Alan Musterluffe of the same, Robert Fyn of the same.
Maryng, 12th April, 12 Hen. VII
Endorsed with memo. of enrolment in court of Bishop of Carlisle held at Horncastle, 12 April, 1497.

Seal: round, device; red wax; imperfect: tag.

Leo Dymmok, Esq.
To William Cutlerd, Alexander Williamson, William Kyme of Maryng, Charles Bocher of Low Toynton and Henry Tebald, their heirs and assigns.
All those his lands and tenements with appurtenances which he lately bought of Robert Leche of Belchford the elder for 40 marks, and whereof Thomas Leche, Robert Leche son of the said Robert, John Bloyme, Stephen Toly and Robert Thornton were lately seised to the use of the said Robert Leche the elder, his heirs and assigns.
To be held to the use of the donor, his heirs and assigns for ever.
10th June, 15 Hen. VII

Seal missing, tag.

Margaret Yerburgh of Maryng
To Robert Wallys of Maryng, Richard Horselay of the same, and John Blome of the same, their heirs and assigns.
Two selions of arable land lying in the west field of Marying, of which one lies between the land of Leo Dymmok, Esq., on the south, and the land of Stephen Jenyll on the north, and abutts on the land of the said Leo Dymmok as well on the east as on the west; and the other selion of arable land lies between the land of Leo Dymmok on the north and the land of John Messenger on the south, and abutts on "le Gryne Mayr" on the east and the land of Stephen Jennyll on the west, which selions he lately had by the release of Robert Mawar, rector of the church of Kettesby, dated 13th Feb., 1503.
Witnesses: Stephen Toly of Maryng, William Wodthorp and Thomas Wodthorp of Maryng.
Maryng, 13th Feb, 18 Hen. VII

Seal missing, tag.

Margaret Yerburrh of Maryng
To Robert Wallys of Maryng, Richard Horselay of the same, and John Blome of the same, their heirs and assigns.
One Selion of arable land lying in the west field of Maryng, lying between the land of Leo Dymok, Esq. on the south and the land of Stephen Jenyll on the north and abutting on the land of the said Leo Dymok both on the east and on the west, and which she lately had by the release of Robert Mauar, rector of the church of Kettesby.
Witnesses and date as in Tur/14/1/2/8.

Seal: device, uneven round: red wax; tag.

1. Stephen Toly of Maryng and Thomas Woodthorp of the same to
2. Thomas Gurnay, Henry Gurnay, James Copuldyk of Wyflyngham and Robert Brodhok of Horncastle, their heirs and assigns.
All their lands and tenements, meadows, feedings and pastures, rents, possessions and services with appurtenances in the vill and fields of Maryng, which they lately had, together with Alexander Williamson, Esq., Robert Todd, Thomas Kechyn, John Mesenger, Thomas Candy, William Woodthorp and Robert Fyn, now deceased, by the gift, grant and confirmation of Stephen Benett of Dalderby, by charter dated Sunday after the Purification of Blessed Mary, Virgin
To 2, to the use of Leo Dymmok and his heirs.
Maryng, 4th Feb., 23 Hen. VII [1508]
Endorsed with names of witnesses to livery of seisin: Alan Anderson, chaplain, Ric. Horslay, Walter Theckar, John Blome, William Tole, Robert Yerbrugh.

Seal: round, device; red wax; tag.

1. Thomas Candy of Kirkstead, son and heir of Thomas Candy, late of Maryng, deceased, to
2. William Skipwith of South Ormsby, Esq., Godfrey Fulnetby of Welton, Esq., and Leo Ellyot of Maryng, their heirs and assigns.
One croft or close lying in Maryng called Baly Croft, lying between the east field on the east and the land of John Jennyll on the west, abutting on the south on Kirkelane leading towards the field and on the north on the land of Leo Dymmok, kt.
To 2. to the use of Leo Dymmok, kt., and his heirs.
Maryng, 6th Aug. 9 Hen. VIII
Witnesses to livery of seisin: Thomas Best of Maryng, John Turnar of the same, Robert Scheperde on the same, Richard Scheperde of the same, Richard [Burdene?] of the same.

Sig. and seal (lion rampant, round; red wax; tag.

1. Lyon Skypwyth, Esq., to
2. John Mayre of Maryng, yeoman, and James Mayre of the same.
All his manor of Maryng with appurtenances, and all those messuages, houses, buildings, cottages, tofts, mills, dovecotes, gardens, orchards, lands, tenements, meadows, pastures, rents, reversions etc., in Maryng, High Toynton, Thornton and Ashby by Horncastle.
To 2. and the heirs and assigns of John.
Quotes agreement in indentures of even date between the parties.
12th March, 11 Eliz.

Sig. and seal (lion rampant, round, red wax; tag.

Lyon Skypwyth of Cawthorp, Esq. to John Mayre in £1,000 for performance of covenants in indentures of even date between them.
12th March, 11 Eliz.

John Mayre and James Mayre, plts.
Leo Skypwyth, Esq., and Jane his wife, deforc.
Manor of Maryng with appurtenances and six messuages eight cottages, 20 gardens, 1,000 ac. land, 200 ac. meadow, 300 ac. pasture, 12 ac. wood, and 6a. 8d. rent with appurtenances in Maryng, Thornton and Ashby by Horncastle.
Michaelmas in one month, 12 Eliz.

Paper, fragmentary

John Mair of Maringe, yeoman, and James Mair, son of the said John, in £400 to Thomas Burton of Thornton, for quiet possession by the latter of the whole manor of Maringe, together with four tenements.
Copy contemporary.
20th Jan. 12 Eliz.

Seal, irregular, device; red wax: tag (part of a bond dated 12 Hen. VIII)

Christopher Mayre, son and heir of John Mayre of Mayryng, yeoman to James Mayre, his brother.
An annuity of £5 issuing out of all his messuages, lands and tenements in Maryng called Mayrynge Grange, and now in the occupation of the grantor and of Alexander Stephenson, his brother-in-law, late heir of Lion Skypwith, Esq. to be received from Michaelmas next for eight years.
19th April, 15 Eliz.

Mark; seal missing.

William Toley of Maringe on the Hill, husbandman to James Maire of the same, yeoman.
Three lands with their headinges lying in a close called the Fyr Lease (1½ ac.)
18th July, 25 Eliz.

Seal: device, irregular: red wax; tag.

1. Margaret Toolye of Kyrkebye upon Bayne, widow, and John Toolye of the same, husbandman, son and heir of Thomas Toolye, deceased
2. James Mayre of Marynge on the Hyll, yeoman.
One toftstead with all the houses thereupon builded called Madynwell thynge, 16 ac. land, meadow and pasture, and all other their lands, tenements, meadows, pastures etc. belonging to the said toftstead.
Consideration: £25
28th March, 32 Eliz.
Marks of 1.
Endorsed with memo. of livery of seisin.

Seal: device, red wax.

John Toolie of Kirbie on Baine, husbandman, to James Mayre in £50 for performance of covenants in indentures of even date between the parties.
28th March, 32 Eliz.
Mark

Mark; seal, fragmentary.

William Tolie of Maringe by Horncastle to John Palmer son and heir of Robert Palmer of Marynge, yeoman.
All that his cottage with curtilage adjacent in Maringe called Malinge garthe, now in the tenure of William Woodthorpe at rent of 10s. a year, and three selions of pasture lying in Furdailes (1ac.) (described)
Annual rent of 2d. to capital lords of fee.
10th May 3 [ ] Eliz.

Seal missing, tag.

Thomas Gamble of Scrafeilde
James Maire of Marynge on the Hill, yeoman
One messuage or tenement and one close of pasture (1 ac.) with appurtenances in Marynge on the Hill (described)
Consideration: £16
26th Sept. 33 Eliz.
Endorsed with memo. of livery of seisin.

Mark and seal.

Thomas Gamble of Scrafeilde, labourer to James Mayre of Marynge on the Hill, yeoman, in £32 for quiet enjoyment by the latter of premises sold to him by deed of even date.
26th Sept. 33 Eliz.

James Mayre plt.
John Toolye and Jane his wife, deforc.
One messuage, one barn one garden, one orchard, 20 ac. meadow, 2 ac. pasture and 20 ac. heath and gorse with appurtenances in Maryng on the Hill Octave of Michaelmas, 33 Eliz.

Paper, fragmentary

(1) John Mayre of Maring on the Hill, yeoman.
(2) Ambrose Marsh of Hundleho[use] gent.
(2) to have all the right and interest of all the lands of (1) in Maring (except close called Coulmoore Pitt)
(2) to pay Clare Mayre, wife of James Mayre, deceased, 20 marks yearly during her life.
(1) to deliver in one lease which Richard Pearesall has now in his occupation.
(1) to leave all the pails, posts and rails on the grounds and all the glass in the windows and one horse mill and one borefranck, and all other his implements.
(2) to pay £300 at the sealing of the assurance, £190 on 11 Nov. next and £300 at Michaelmas 1603.
(2) to discharge (1) of one statute bond of £200 for the payment of £110 to Mr. Clement Rooke of Horncastle, gent.
Sig. of (1)

Sig. and seal (damaged)

(1) John Mayre of Maringe on the Hill, yeoman.
(2) Ambrose Marsh of Hundlehouse, gent.
Capital messuage, mansion or dwelling house called the Hall Garth with the appurtenances in Maringe and Upper Toynton, except one little close called Culmoore Pitt.
Property is charged with annual payment of 20 marks to Clare Mayre, widow, for her life and one recognizance in the nature of a statute staple in which (1) is bound to Clement Cooke of Horncastle, gent., in £200 for the payment of £110
Consideration: £940
4th June, 44 Eliz.

Mark and seal (fragment)

Clare Mayre, widow of James Mayre of Maring upon the Hill, yeoman, deceased to Ambrose Marshe of Hundlehowse in par. of Coningsby, gent.
All her right, interest, and claim of dower in any messuages, cottages, lands tenements or hereditaments in Marynge of which her husband stood possessed.
Consideration: £13 6s. 8d. to be paid to her yearly during her life.

George Metham, gent., and Michael Thompson, gent, demandants.
V. John Mayre and Mary his wife
Ambrose Marshe, gent., tenant to the precipe.
1 messuage, 1 dovecot, garden, 200 ac. land, 20 ac. meadow, and 100 ac. pasture with appurtenances in Maringe on the Hill and Upper Toynton.
Exemplified, 23rd June, 44 Eliz.

Sig. and seal (fragment)

Richard Burton of Maringe on the Hill, gent. to George Latham of Christead alias Kirkstead, gent.
All those his manors of Maringe and all members and appurtenances and two messuages or tenements in Maringe now or late in the tenure of grantor and Francis Parker, gent. and appurtenances, and all other messuages, cottages, lands etc., of Richard Burton in Maringe.
Consideration: £310
2 Aug. 44 Eliz.

Sig. and seals.

(1) George Latham of Kirkstead, gent., and Thomas Browne of Kirkstead, gent.
(2) Ambrose Marshe of Hundlehouse in Par. Coningsby, gent.
All that the manor of Maringe uppon the Hill, late the manor of Richard Burton late of Marynge, and two messuages or tenements in Maringe.
Consideration: £400.

Sigs. and seals (one missing)

Parties as above.
Property as above
Consideration as above.

Sig. and seal.

Thomas Browne of Kirkstead, gent., to Ambrose Marshe of Hundlehouse, gent., in £800 for performance of covenants in indentures of bargain and sale of even date (Tur/14/1/4/1)

Sig. and seal.

George Latham of Kirkstead, gent., to Ambrose Marsh as above in £400 for same.

Ambrose Marshe, gent., plt.
George Latham, gent., and Helen his wife and Thomas Browne, gent. and Anne his wife, deforc.
Two messuages, one cottage, two gardens, two orchards and 160 ac. land, 20 ac. meadow, and 50ac. pasture with appurtenances in Maring on the Hill.
One month from Michaelmas, 3 Jas.

Ambrose Marshe of Maring of the Hill, gent. n.d.
Probate, P.C.C.

Damaged by damp

Gabriel Kirkebye of Maringe on the Hill, yeoman, to Humfrey Maltby of the same, yeoman, in £92 for Quiet enjoyment by latter of messuage or tenement with one layth and all appurtenances, and eleven selions lying in the east and west fields of Maringe which Kirkebye has sold to Maltby by bargain and sale of even date.
[ ] May, 7 Jas.

Mark and seal (imperf.)

Thomas Mayre of Castle Coole in co. Formanna, Ireland, yeoman, to Edward Marshe of Maringe on the Hill, gent.
All his estate, title, and claim in three closes of pasture with appurtenances called Coolmer Pitt Close, Snapemoore Close and High close in Maringe and in all other lands and tenements with appurtenances in Maringe, lately acquired from his brother John Mayre by Ambrose Marshe, gent., father of the said Edward.

Sig., seal missing.

William Lathorpe of Asgarby, yeoman
To John Pattison of Maringe on the Hill, blacksmith.
House with croft adjacent in Maringe (position described)
Consideration: £17

John Pattyson and Gabriel Boston, plts.
William Laythorp and Mary his wife, John Flayne, clerk, and Timothy Flayne and Susan his wife, deforc.
One cottage, 3ac. of land, 3ac. pasture and common pasture for all animals with appurtenances in Maryn on the Hill and Wildmore.
Morrow of St. Martin, 2 Chas.

Sigs. or marks and seals (fragments only)

Ellena Maltby of Thimbleby, widow, James Maltby of the same, husbandman, and Cecilia his wife, John Maltby of Maringe on the Hill, labourer, and Judith his wife, and William Leachman of Harrington, blacksmith, and Grace his wife.
To Edward Marsh of Maringe, gent.
Cottage or tenement with appurtenances in Maringe on the Hill, and two closes of pasture (1½ ac.) in a place called Stockwell More, with appurtenances.
Consideration: £23

Seal, no sig.

John Maultby of Maring on the Hill, husbandman to Edward Marsh of Maring, gent.
All his arable lands, meadow and pasture with the "headings" belonging lying dispersedly in the East and West Fields of Maring and containing 10ac.
Consideration: £16
Attached: terrier of lands conveyed.

Sig., seal missing; Damaged by damp and dirt, and partly illegible.

John Maltby of Maringe on the Hill, labourer, and Eleanor Maltby of Thurlby, widow, to Edward Marsh of Maringe on the Hill, gent., in £70, for quiet enjoyment of premises conveyed in feoffment as above.

Mark, seal missing.

John Pattison alias Paddison of Maring uppon the Hill, blacksmith, to Edward Marsh of Mayring, gent.
All that his tenement or cottage with a croft adjoyning in Maring.
Consideration: £24

John Pattison of Mayringe on the Hill, blacksmith, to Edward Marsh of Mayringe, gent., in £48, for quiet enjoyment of premises conveyed by feoffment of even date.

Mark, seal missing.

(1) Edward Marshe of Maring on the Hill, gent.
(2) John Pattison of the same, blacksmith.
One messuage or tenement in Maring abutting on the common highway on the east with appurtenances, with all commons in the Fen of Wildemore; and one little close of pasture ground called Furr Close (16ac.) in Maring.
Rent: £5 p.a.
19th Dec. 10 Chas.

Sig. and seal of (1).

(1) Edward Marshe of Mayringe upon the Hill
(2) Christopher Hudson of Hornsey, Middx., esq.
Agreed that (1) shall convey to (2) and his heirs for ever all that his capital messuage or manor house in which (1) now dwells with all other the lands, messuages, tenements etc. belonging in Mayringe and Hammeringham.
(2) is to pay to (1) £3,500
(1) to continue and dwell in the mansion house until 1st May next and shall occupy all the lands belonging to the same, paying to (2) £56 10s. on 1st May next in recompense for the same.
Other provisions.

Sig. and seal.

(1) Edward Marshe of Mayring upon the Hill, Esq., and Anne his wife.
(2) William Hudson of Gray's Inn, Middx., Esq.
Capital messuage or manor house called the manors of Mayring upon the Hill or the Hall Garthe, and all appurtenances, and several messuages, cottages or tenements, mills, viz. one water corn mill in Maringe and one wind mill in Hameringham, lands, meadows, pastures and feedings, all in Maringe, Upper Toynton and Hameringham, and all other the messuages, tenements, farms, cottages, mills, lands etc. in the said parishes, heretofore purchased by Ambrose Marsh, gent., late father of (1), from George Latham and Thomas Browne, John Mayre, Christopher Mayer, and Richard Mayer, or by Edward Marsh from Ellen Maltbie, widow, James Maltbie and Cicely his wife, John Maltby and Judith his wife, William Leachman and Grace his wife, John Pattison alias Paddison and Paul Clerke.
Consideration: £3,500

Sig. and seal.

(1) William Hudson of Grays Inn, Esq.
(2) Christopher Hudson of Gray's Inn, gent., his son and heir apparent.
Capital messuage or manor house called the manor or manors of Mayring upon the Hill, or the Hall Garthe, and all appurtenances in the fields of Mayring, Upper Toynton, and Hameringham, late in the tenure of Edward Marsh, Esq., and now in the occupation of (1), and all other the manors, lands etc. which (1) lately purchased of the said Edward Marsh on 6th Sept. last.
Consideration: £200

Sigs. and seals.

(1) Captain Edward Marsh of Horncastle, Esq.
(2) Christopher Hudson of Maring upon the Hill, Esq.
(1) to pay to (2) £125 which (2) condescends to accept in full satisfaction of all covenants and breach of articles and covenants entered into by (1) with (2) concerning the purchase lately made by (2) of lands in Maring and Hameringham.
(2) to discharge (1) from all actions, suits and demands.

Christopher Hudson, Esq., plt.
Edward Marshe, gent., and Anne his wife, deforc.
Manor of Mareinge on the Hill and 8 messuages, 1 water mill, 1 windmill, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 300 ac. land, 200 ac. meadow, 300 ac. pasture, and common of pasture for all animals with appurtenances in Mareing on the Hill, Toynton and Wildmore.
3 weeks from Michaelmas, 17 Chas.

William Duncomb of Old Bayly, London, merchant, and Richard Freeman of Rickmansworth, Herts, gent. to John Nickins of London, clerk, in £100 for the payment of £52 on 30th Aug. next.

Sig. and seal.

(1) Christopher Hudson of Mayring upon the Hill, esq.
(2) John Keling of London, gent.
Property as in Tur. 14/1/4/19.
Lease from (1) to (2) for 99 years at rent of peppercorn.
Consideration: £150
To be void on payment of £156 on last day of October next.

(1) Christopher Hudson of Mayreing on the Hill, esq. and Appolina his wife.
(2) William Thornebury of London, gent., and Robert White of Barking, Essex, gent., and John Keeling of London, gent.
(1) agrees to levy fine of property as above to Thornebury and White, to be held for confirming the said property to John Keeling for residue of the term of 99 years mentioned in Tur/14/1/5/2, then to the use of Thornebury and White, their heirs and assigns for ever.
Consideration: £350 paid to (1) by John Keeling, besides the £150 lent in Tur/14/1/5/2.

William Thornebury, gent., and Robert White, gent. plts.
Christopher Hudson, esq., and Apulina his wife, deforcs.
Manor of Maringe upon the Hill with appurtenances, and 8 messuages, 6 cottages, 1 watermill, 1 windmill, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 300 ac. land, 200ac. meadow, 300ac. pasture, 10ac. wood and common of pasture for all cattle with appurtenances in Mareing upon the Hill, Toynton, Hameringham, and Wildmore.
Octave of St. Hillary

(1) John Keeling of London, gent.
(2) William Thornebury of London, gent.
(a) Capital messuage or manor house called the Manor of Mayring uppon the Hill or the Hall Garth and all appurtenances, and several messuages, cottages or tenements, and windmill in Hameringham, lands, meadows, pastures and feedings, all in Mayring uppon the Hill, Toynton, and Hameringham;
(b) Site of the manor of Greetham and all the demesne lands, meadows, pastures and commons of the said manor, parcel of the possessions of the Duchy of Lancaster, with the sheep walks and sheep courses belonging.
The property in (a) to (2) for 96 years, 9 months and 2 weeks.
The property in (b) to (2) for 13 years.
Rent: 1 peppercorn, being lawfully demanded.

No sig., seal missing, tag.

(1) Christopher Hudson of Mayring on the Hill, esq. William Hudson, gent., son and heir apparent of the said Christopher, William Thorneburie of London, gent., Robert White of Barking, Essex., gent., and John Keeling of London, gent.
(2) William Duncombe of Godalming, Surrey, gent.
Capital messuage or manor house called the manor of Mayring uppon the Hill or the Hall Garth and appurtenances, and several messuages, cottages or tenements, mills, (viz. one water mill in Mayreing, and one windmill in Hameringham), lands, meadows, pastures, etc., all in Mayring, Upper Toynton, and Hameringham.
(1) Sell to (2) and (1) by the direction and appointment of Christopher Hudson sell and confirm to (2)
Consideration: £2000 to Christopher and William Hudson and William Thorneburie, whereof £1000 is to William Thorneburie by the direction of Christopher Hudson in discharge of such moneys as were owing to Thorneburie on the mortgage of the property, and the other £1000 is to Christopher and William Hudson.

Sigs. of (1), seals (partly missing)

Parties as in Tur/14/1/5/6.
(i) Feoffment of property as above
Consideration as above.
(ii) Assignment of lease.
Christopher Hudson, William Thornebury and John Keeling by the appointment of Christopher Hudson, assign to William Duncumb the site of the manor of Greetham and the demesne lands, meadows, pastures, and sheep courses, for residue of term of 41 years.
Quotes lease of this property from Charles [...] 1 under the seal of the Duchy of Lancaster, dated 10th Feb. 1629 to James Rosse, gent. Christopher Hudson acquired this lease in March, 1646/7
Proviso for making this void on payment of £2140 by Christopher and William Hudson, viz. £80 on 17th Nov. and £2,060 on 18th May, 1658.

Sigs. Seals torn off for cancellation.

William Duncomb of Godalming, Surrey, gent., and John Heath of London, merchant, to Elizabeth Banister of London, widow, in £300 for payment to her of £154 10s. on 24th April

Sigs. and seals.

(1) Christopher Hudson of Mayring upon the Hill, esq., William Duncumb of Godalming, gent. (mortgagee of the property here conveyed)
(2) George Duncumb of Shalford, Surrey, esq., and Francis Duncumb of the Inner Temple, London, esq.
Property as in Tur/14/1/5 above with the addition of two closes of meadow and pasture in a close called Brigmore in Mayring (2ac.)
Consideration: £3,000, whereof £2,300 paid to William Duncumb by the consent of Christopher Hudson in satisfaction of the moneys owing to him by the said Christopher, and £700 paid to Christopher Hudson.

Sig. and seal.

William Hudson of Martin in par. Timberland, gent., son and heir apparent of Christopher Hudson of Mayring upon the Hill esq.
To George Duncumb of Shalford, Surrey, esq., and Francis Duncumb of the Inner Temple, esq.
Property as in Tur/14/1/5/6.
Consideration: £300

Sig. of (2), seal missing.

(1) Thomas Lane of London, gent.
(2) John Hacket of New Inn, Middx. gent.
(1) Will not take out any execution on the judgement which he has obtained against (2) in the King's Bench for £200 debt and 31s. costs before 13th June next, and if (2) shall pay him £103, then he will acknowledge satisfaction on the record of the said judgment.

Sigs. and seals.

(1) William Duncumb of Godalming, Surrey, gent., William Thornebury of London, gent., and John Keeling of London, gent.
(2) George Duncumb of Shalford, Surrey, esq., and Sir Francis Duncumb of Tangley, Surrey, bt.
Property as in Tur/14/1/5/6.
(1) By the direction and appointment of William Duncumb sell to (2).
Consideration: 1s. to William Thornebury and John Keeling paid by (2).

Sigs. and seals.

Parties and property as in Tur/14/1/6
(1) By the direction of William Duncumb, release to (2)
Consideration: 5s. paid to William Thornebury and John Keeling by (2).

Sigs. and seals.

(1) William Duncumb of Godalming, gent., George Duncumb of Shalford, esq., and Sir Francis Duncumb of Tangley, bt.
(2) Sir Edmund Turnor of London, kt.
Property: Manor, capital messuage or mansion house, farm and tenement called the manor of Mayring upon the Hill and the Hall Garth and all appurtenances; and farm and tenement; another farm and tenement; another farm and tenement, and other several farms or tenements; and all those several lands, closes, and grounds called the Brigmores, the Onsett, the Pail Close, Justin Close, the Beare Moores, Lea Close, Stubbs Close, Herne Closes, the Cow Close, Rush Close, High Close, the Southfeild, Dale-Hole-Close, Tinker-Close, the East-feild, Ell-more, and the Granges, and all the messuages, cottages or tenements, and one water corn mill in Mayring and one windmill in Hameringham, all in Mayring, Upper Toynton and Hameringham.

Sigs. and seals of (1) and (2)

(1) William Duncumb of Godalming, gent.
(2) George Duncumb of Shalford, esq., and Sir Francis Duncumb of Tangley, bt.
(3) Sir Edmund Turnor of London, kt.
(1) And (2), by the appointment of (1) release to (3) property as in Tur/14/1/6/3.
Consideration: £2,200 to (1) and 5s. to (2) from (3)
For better assurance of the premises, covenant that (1) and (2) will levy fine of the property to (3), to use of (3), his heirs and assigns for ever.
Attached:
(a) Letter of attorney from Sir Edmund Turner appointing Oliver Luke, gent., and John Walker, yeoman, his attorneys to receive possession and seisin.

Sigs. and seals of (i) and (ii)

(i) William Duncumb of Godalming, Surrey, gent.
(ii) George Duncumb of Shalford, Surrey, esq., and Sir Francis Duncumb of Tangley, Surrey, bt.
(iii) Sir Edmund Turnor of London, kt.
Property as in Tur/14/1/6/3.
(i) And (ii) by the direction of (i) sell to (iii)
Consideration: £2,200 to (i) and 5s. each to (ii)

Sig. and seal.

(1) Sir Edmund Turner of London, kt.
(2) William Duncumb of London, esq.
Property as in Tur/14/1/6/3 above.
Lease for 99 years from (1) to (2) at rent of pepper corn, if demanded.
Proviso that if (1) pays (2) £800 on 11th August next, then this lease to be void.
Endorsed with receipt for £800 received from Sir Edmond Turnor by Judith Duncumb, executrix of the will of the said William Duncumb, and surrender by her of all her estate and interest in the property.

Sig. and seal.

Counterpart of Tur/14/1/6/6.

Edmund Turnor, kt. plt.
William Duncomb, gent., George Duncomb, esq., and Francis Duncomb, bt., deforc.
Manor of Maringe on the Hill with appurtenances and 8 messuages, 6 cottages, one water mill, one windmill, 8 gardens, 8 orchards, 300 ac. land, 200 ac. meadow, 300 ac. pasture, 10 ac. wood and common of pasture for all animals with appurtenances in Maringe on the Hill, Toynton, Hameringham and Wildmore.
Octave of the Purification, 21 Chas. 11

"Draft of release and settlement by Edmund Turnor, Esqr., of the manor and divers lands and hereditaments at Mayring on the Hill..... by way of addition to Mrs. Turnor's jointure."

Savill Reade, from Copthall Court, to Edmund Turnor, esq., at Kirmond, concerning the payment of Turnor's sisters' portions and deed for this.

Anthony Saltmarsh of Strubby in par. Langton
To sister married to Mr. Urry, £400
To sister Mrs. Mary Saltmarsh, £1400 and various furnishings
To uncle, Charles Woolley, £100
To mother, Mrs. Saltmarsh for life a yearly rent charge of £60 from all his lands in Strubby, Upper Langton, Low Langton, Hill Langton and Washingbrooke, (Other bequests of personal estate. Lands in these places) to cousin Robert Saltmarsh for his life, then to Robert's first and other sons and their heirs male successively; for default of such to Philip Saltmarsh, eldest son of Edward Saltmarsh of Newby Wiske, Yorks., esq. for life; then to his first and other sons and their heirs male successively; for default of such, to cousin William Godfrey of Thonnock, esq., and his heirs and assigns for ever.
40s. a year from his lands at Strubby for apprenticing poor boys of the parish of Langton or the raising of portions for poor maids there.
Lands in Wragby and Barkwith to cousin Robert Saltmarsh for life, then to his first and other sons and their heirs male successively; for default of such to Philip Saltmarsh (same descent as with Strubby and Langton lands): for want of heirs to Philip Saltmarsh, then to testator's right heirs for ever.
Residue of goods and chattels to cousin Robert Saltmarsh, whom he appoints executor.
4 June, 1675, proved 12 June, 1675 (P.C.C. 144 Dycer)

Made on marriage of Philip Saltmarsh of Newby super Wiske, Yorks., esq., and Anne Molynes of par. St. Giles in the Fields, Middx., spinster.
Release of property of Philip Saltmarsh in Colburn, Newby super Wiske, Thornbrough and Saltmarsh, Yorks., and in York, and in Strubby, Upper Langton. Low Langton, Hill Langton and Washingbrooke, and in Wragby and Barkwith.
In trust that the Lincolnshire property should be sold and the proceeds used for discharging the sum of £1600 charged on Philip Saltmarsh's estate by virtue of his father's marriage settlement.
21 Oct. 1704

Anthony Guydot, junior, gent., and Edward Barker, gent., plt., v. Philip Saltmarsh, esq., deforciant.
Strubby, Langton, Washingbrooke, Wragby, and Barkwith.
Michaelmas, 1704.

Robert Bard, gent., and Richard Rooke, gent., v. Philip Saltmarsh. Tenants to the precipe: Anthony Guydot, junior, gent., and Edward Barker.
Property as in Tur/14/2/2/3.
Exemplified 28 Nov. 1704.

Title of the Rev. James Dalton and his wife and their son to an estate called Strubby in par. Langton and to a moiety of the advowson of the church of Langton, 1675-1794

"Sold to Edmund Turnor esq."

Grant to William Stanley, kt., Lord Mounteagle, of the reversion of the third part of property formerly granted by Henry VIII to Charles, Duke of Suffolk and Katherine his wife, viz. a third part of the following: site of The Priory of Nocton Park, Markby alias Greenfield, Louth Park, Newsham, Elsham and Bullington and possessions, demesne lands and churches of the same, and all great trees on the same; rectories of Ingham and Langton; the rectory of Habrough, and tithes of sheep and lamb in Killingholme, formerly belonging to the priory of Newsham; and the rectory of Elsham, formerly belonging to the monastery of Elsham; and manor of Hackthorn, formerly belonging to the monastery of Bullington; and manor of Allington, formerly belonging to the monastery of Newbo; and Hotoft Grange, Thurlby Grange, Sowthouse Grange, Estwandall Grange, Tetney Grange and Sowcroft Grange, formerly belonging to the monastery of Louth Park; and Ingham Grange and Strubby Grange, and all members, commodities and appurtenances belonging to the said, late Priory of Bullington, and all messuages, lands, tenements etc., belonging; and rent of assize of 16s. 4¾d. late part of the possessions of the Priory of Valdey and issuing from lands and tenements in Morton and Honthorpe; and manors, messuages, lands etc. in Willoughby, Osbournby, Ingleby, Sturton, Cotes and Navenby of the annual value of £10.10s. 8d. and one water mill with appurtenances in Nocton, formerly belonging to the Priory of Nocton Park; and all those messuages, lands, etc., of the annual value of £8.0s.12d. in Bilsby, Hawerby, Beesby and Mablethorpe formerly belonging to the Priory of Markby; and all those messuages, cottages, lands etc. of the annual value of £24 12s. 10d. in Louth, Thurlby, Cumberworth, Swaby, Calcethorpe, Croxby, Thorganby, Bleysby, Boston, Flixborough, Messingham, Glentworth, Bilsby, and Collowe and in the City of Lincoln, lately belonging to the Abbey of Louth Park; and all those messuages, lands, tenements, meadows, feedings, pastures, woods and hereditaments called Parkar Thinge in Tetney lately belonging to Louth Park; and all those messuages, lands, tenements, meadows, feedings, pastures, woods etc. of the annual value of £22 12s.10d. in Halton, Keling, Holme, Ulceby, Hotoft, Keelby, Nettleton, Habrough, Rothwell, and Croxton lately belonging to the monastery of Newsham; and two mills with appurtenances in Newsham formerly belonging to the said monastery; and grange of Habrough and portion of the tithes of sheaves in Brokesbye formerly belonging to Newsham; and one messuage or tenement with appurtenances in Ingham, formerly belonging to the Priory of Bullington; and grange of Hackthorn and one orchard in Hackthorn with appurtenances formerly belonging to Bullington; messuage or tenement and lands, meadows, feedings, pastures etc. to the annual value of 17s. in Redbourne formerly belonging to Bullington in Morton and Hanthorpe late belonging to the monastery of Valdey, and in Osbourneby, Sturton, Navenby Willoughby, Hingleby [Ingoldsby?] and Cotes, lately belonging to the monastery of Nocton Park, and Markby, Hawerby, Beesby, Bilsby, and Mablethorpe belonging to the Priory of Markby, and in Louth Park Louth, Tetney, Hotoft, Thurlby, Cumberworth, Bees by, Croxby, Swaby, Castropp [Castlethorpe?] Thorganby, Boston, Flixborough, Messingham, Glentworth, Bilsby, Collowe, Hotoft, Thurlby, Brakenholme, Sowthowse, Estwandall alias Estrendall Grange, Tytney and Cowcrofte, and in the City of Lincoln lately belonging to the Priory of Louth Park, and in Halton, Killingholme, Croxton, Kelby, Habrough, Brocklesby, Hotoft, and Nettleton, Habrough, Ulceby and Rothwell lately belonging to the Priory of Newsham, and in Bullington, Ingham, Langton, Strubby, Hackthorn, and Redbourne lately belonging to the Priory of Bullington; together with all courts leet, view of frankpledge etc.
Release to him of the annual rent of £71 3s.
Reserved by her father under this grant.
29th Jan. 11 Eliz. [1569]

Similar grant to Henry Stanley, kt., Lord Strange, and Lady Margaret his wife and to the heirs of Lady Margaret.
15 Nov. 12 Eliz. [1570]

Grant to Edward, Earl of Hertford, his heirs and assigns of the third part of the rectories of Ingham and Langton, and all tithes, oblations etc. belonging, part of the possessions of the priory of Bullington; and the third part of all messuages, lands, tenements etc. etc. in Lincs. and Notts. belonging to the said Edward Earl of Hertford, his heirs and assigns; and the third part of all messuages, barns, mills, gardens etc. etc. in Ingham and Langton belonging to the monastery of Bullington; and all other manors, lands, tenements, advowsons etc. which late were of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, (which are, were, or should be in the control of the Court of Wards and Liveries in the name of the pur-party of Lady Frances, late Duchess of Suffolk ...) one of the daughters and coheirs of the said Duke; all woods, underwoods, trees on the premises, (and the soil; and the reversion and remainder, ...) and all rents, tithes, and sums of money reserved by Henry VIII, his heirs and successors, in the letters patent to the late Duke of Suffolk, and the rents and annual profits of the premises.
13 April, 7 Jas. [1609]

William Cragge of Bonsall, Derbys., yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife to the Rev. Godard Knighton, Rector of Bonsall, and Robert Ferne of the same, gent.
All the upper end of the house in which they dwell, together with one close or croft adjoining and 3r. of land lying on a place called the Brunt, one rood on the Benty doles, and 3r. on the pannell, and one other acre on the white Mare: and one beast gate on Bonsall Lease and Bonsall greene.
To the use of William and Elizabeth for their lives, then to the use of the minister and churchwardens and overseers of the poor of Bonsall forever, towards the bringing up and instructing of such poor children in learning as they in their discretion shall think most fit and convenient.
Consideration: that William and Elizabeth shall be freed from serving any office belonging to the town of Bonsall and from the charge of any parish apprentice, and shall be free from all levies, taxes, and assessments; and 20s.

Bonsall manor
½ ac. land in place called Grey Torr
Surrender by Mary Haslam, spinster, to use of William Flixon for his life, then to the uses declared in his will.

Taken at County Hall, Derby, before Commissioners appointed by virtue of a Commission under the Great Seal for the execution of a statute of 43 Eliz., An Act to redress the misemployment of lands, goods and stocks of money heretofore given to certain charitable uses.
18 June, 1728

1. Noel Broxholme of par. St. George, Hanover Square, Doctor in Physic, and Timothy Tredway of Hammersmith.
2. Elizabeth Turnor, wife of Edmund Turnor of Stoke, Lincs., esq.
3. Richard Hawley of Winster, Derbys., gent.
1, with consent of 2, lease to 3.
Two smelting mills in Matlock
Rent: £20 p.a.
In trust for such purposes as one mentioned in an indenture quadripartite of 10 Oct., 1729, between (1) William Ingram of New Inn, gent. (ii) Elizabeth Ferne of Hammersmith widow, (iii) the said Edmund Turnor of Stoke and the said Elizabeth his wife and (iv) the said Noel Broxholme and Timothy Tredway.

Manor of Matlock messuage, farm or tenement in Matlock and parcel of land belonging, and another parcel of land called Middleford.
Surrender by Edmund Turnor esq. and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas Bradshaw, esq. and Frances his wife (which Elizabeth and Frances are sisters and heirs of Isabella Rolleston, deceased, and daughters and heirs of Henry Ferne esq. deceased).
To the use of Noel Broxholme, Doctor in Physick, and Timothy Tredway, esq., their heirs and assigns to the uses specified in indenture quadripartite of 10 Oct. 1729.

Bonsall manor.
Piece of land called the Red rood, parcel of land (1½ ac.) on the Long Brunt, (piece of land (1ac.) lying on Swordlow, piece of land (lac.) on Long Brunt...) parcel of land (1½ ac.) on Short Brunt piece of land (1r.) in Byway, piece of land (1r.) in the Hitchell, piece of land (1r.) at the Dale end, all in Bonsall.
Surrender by attorneys for Noel Broxholme, Doctor in Physic, and Timothy Tredwqy, esq.
To the use of Bage Thornhill, esq., Edmund Turner the younger esq., John Turnor esq., Edmund Evans, gent., and Edmund Evans, clerk, upon trust that they shall for ever pay the rents and profits towards the supporting of the Charity School at Bonsall.

Manor of Matlock.
Noel Broxholme of St. George, Hanover Square, Doctor in Physic, and Timothy Treadway of Tewkebury, esq. to Bathe Thornhill esq. and others.
Surrender in trust for Bonsall school. Messuage and lands in Matlock.

Manor of Bonsall
Surrender to trustees for the school.

The executors of John Flixon to trustees. Pieces of land in Bonsall.

The executors of John Flixon to the trustees. Bonsall.

As in Tur/X 18/1/14

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