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Reference	FC 83
Covering dates	1538-1969
Held by	Suffolk Record Office, Ipswich Branch
Extent	31 Series

Creators	Church of England, Stradbroke Parish, Suffolk

GENERAL FC 83/A [n.d.]

Vestry. FC 83/A1 [n.d.]

Book containing select vestry minutes FC 83/A1/1 1825-1830

Contents:

Also including signatures of persons, who belong to Stradbroke, and are desirous to emigrate to North America, but are unable to bear the expenses and charges of the undertaking, 1830.

[no title] FC 83/A1/2 12 July 1837

Contents:

Printed copy of an Act to alter the mode of giving notices for the holding of vestries, of making proclamations in cases of outlawry and of giving notices on Sundays with respect to various matters.

Fire Engine FC 83/A2 [n.d.]

Fire engine account book FC 83/A2/1 1814-1831

Contents:

Including names of original subscribers, cost and expenses of fire engine, and detailed resolutions for use of engine agreed by owners, occupiers and inhabitants of Stradbroke, 1830.

Invasion Committee FC 83/A3 [n.d.]

Invasion committee minute book. FC 83/A3/1 1942

Agriculture in parish FC 83/A4 [n.d.]

Statement of gross content of all farms in Stradbroke FC 83/A4/1 1832

Related information: (also see FC 83/G4/1)

Contents:

Surveyed by J.R. Kerry and John Fisher.

Parochial Church Council. FC 83/A5 [n.d.]

P.C.C. minute book. FC 83/A5/1 1925-1940

P.C.C. minute book. FC 83/A5/2 1940-1957

CLERGY FC 83/C [n.d.]

Tithes FC 83/C1 [n.d.]

Correspondence FC 83/C1/1 1954

Contents:

Concerning the custody of the tithe apportionment and two altered apportionments for Stradbroke, which are to remain on permanent loan with East Suffolk County Council.

Exemplification of the customs and tithes paid to the parson or vicar of Stradbroke. FC 83/C1/2A 1752

Mode of tithing in Stradbroke. FC 83/C1/2B n.d. early 19th century

Calculations of Stradbroke tithes. FC 83/C1/3 n.d. early 19th century

Estimate of tithes in Stradbroke. FC 83/C1/4 n.d. early 19th century

Counsel's opinion on the lease of rectorial tithes, belonging to the vicarage of Stradbroke. FC 83/C1/5 1823

An extract from a letter from John Maugham FC 83/C1/6 24 December 1824

Contents:

Re the valuation of Stradbroke tithes.

List of new agreements re tithes. FC 83/C1/7 March 1825 - March 1830

Letter from the Tithe Commissioners to the Rector of Stradbroke FC 83/C1/8 31 October 1838

Contents:

Concerning a case in which the law of rating tithes, as laid down in the case of King v. Joddrell, may be reconsidered and finally settled by the Court of Queens Bench.

Printed copy of an annual supplement to the tithe commutation tables. FC 83/C1/9 3 January 1840

Certificate of redemption of the rent charge. FC 83/C1/10 4 June 1920

Altered apportionment of tithe rent charge FC 83/C1/11 23 March 1936

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent charge. FC 83/C1/12 26 August 1936

Tithe map FC 83/C1/13 [n.d.]

Stipendiary Curates Licences FC 83/C2 [n.d.]

The Rev. William Hubert Groom, at £50 p.a. FC 83/C2/1 16 February 1903

The Rev. George Rickards Shackleton, at £150 p.a. FC 83/C2/2 19 October 1906

The Rev. Robert Washington, at £100 p.a FC 83/C2/3 24 September 1866

Terriers FC 83/C3 [n.d.]

Terrier FC 83/C3/1 1820

Terrier FC 83/C3/2 1827

Terrier FC 83/C3/3 1845

Terrier FC 83/C3/4 1834

Terrier FC 83/C3/5 1872

Terrier FC 83/C3/6 1886

Terrier FC 83/C3/7 1813

Terrier FC 83/C3/8 1865

Terrier FC 83/C3/9 1879

Terrier FC 83/C3/10 1894

Terrier FC 83/C3/11 1901

Inventory. FC 83/C3/12 1939

Services FC 83/C4 [n.d.]

Parsonage house FC 83/C5 [n.d.]

Opinion of the Rev. William White, rector of Stradbroke, in his suit against the Bishop of Ely FC 83/C5/1 1806

Contents:

Re the renewal of lease of Stradbroke vicarage.

Opinions of W.E. Taunton; J. Scarlett, and M.Taunton, counsels FC 83/C5/2 1820-23

Contents:

Re the case of Stradbroke vicarage.

Letter from John Knevett of Eye, to the Rector of Stradbroke FC 83/C5/3 19 April 1823

Contents:

Re the vicarage.

Specification of work to be carried out in the construction of the vicarage by John Tullock, builder and decorator. FC 83/C5/4 3 June 1824

Mortgage. FC 83/C5/5 15 June 1824

Contents:

1. The Rector of Stradbroke.
2. The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty.
For £1,108. 16. 0d. (1) to (2) in mortgage, all the glebe, tithes, rents, stipends, for the construction of the vicarage.

Letter from the Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty to the Rector of Stradbroke FC 83/C5/6 28 June 1824

Contents:

Re the registration of mortgage.

Report on the searches made in Court of Exchequer records FC 83/C5/7 2 September 1825

Contents:

Re Stradbroke vicarage.

Counsel's certificate in the case of Attorney General and the vicar of Stradbroke v. the Bishop of Ely FC 83/C5/8 6 November 1826

Contents:

Re the vicarage

Briefs FC 83/C5/9 14 December 1827

Contents:

Re the case of Attorney General and the Vicar of Stradbroke v. the Bishop of Ely on the lease of vicarage.

Copy of the case re the lease of vicarage, prepared for Counsel's opinion. FC 83/C5/10 n.d. 19th century

Opinion of W.T.Boteler, of Lincoln's Inn, London re vicarage. FC 83/C5/11 18 January 1832

Outline of the case re lease of vicarage FC 83/C5/12 1832

Contents:

For the opinion of Mr. W.R.Boteler, of Lincoln's Inn, London.

Details of the case re lease of the vicarage of Stradbroke. FC 83/C5/13 n.d. 19th century

Mortgage. FC 83/C5/14 1 April 1939

two copies

Contents:

1. The Rector of Stradbroke.
2. The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty.
For £223 (1) to (2) in mortgage, all the glebe, lands, tithes, stipends, for making improvements to the parsonage house.

Mortgage. FC 83/C5/15 1 November 1939

Contents:

Parties as in FC 83/C5/14
For £79 (1) to (2) in mortgage all the tithes, glebe, stipends, for making improvements to the parsonage house.

Mortgage. FC 83/C5/16 1 April 1940

two copies

Contents:

Parties as in FC 83/C5/14.
For £100 (1) to (2) all the tithes, glebe, stipends fees etc. for making improvements to the parsonage house.

Copy deed. FC 83/C5/17 6 March 1947

Contents:

1. Ethel Josselyn Brooke, of Carlow Cottage, Haddenham (BK), spinster.
Gertrude Florence Brooke, of the same place, spinster.
2. The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty.
3. The Rev. Canon Kenneth Edwin Shaw, rector of Stradbroke.
For £165 from (2) to (5), (1) to (3) the yearly sum of £6.12. 0d. land tax rent charge.

Copy deed. FC 83/C5/18 14 December 1953

Contents:

(1) Emily May Lushington Carter, of the Priory, Stradbroke.
(2) The Church Commissioners for England.
(3) The Rev. Canon Kenneth Edwin Shaw, rector of Stradbroke.
(1) to (3) with the consent of (2) a piece of land (.435 acres) in Stradbroke, as a site for the parsonage house.

Envelope containing correspondence FC 83/C5/19 1955-1962

Contents:

Re the parsonage house and dilapidations.

Glebe FC 83/C6 [n.d.]

Map of Stradbroke glebe, belonging to the Rev. Henry Knevett FC 83/C6/1 27 April 1822

Contents:

Surveyed by John Bryant.

Plan of Stradbroke glebe, belonging to the Rev.M.White. FC 83/C6/2 n.d. (19th century)

Contents:

(Part missing)

Churchyard FC 83/C7 [n.d.]

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/C7/1 22 June 1871

Contents:

Award of enfranchisement of copyhold land and tenements of E. G. Barnes in Stradbroke.
(Endorsement): The tenement, shop and the garden have now been pulled down, and the site has been added to the Stradbroke churchyard, by a deed of conveyance in March 1872).

Deed - conveyance. FC 83/C7/2 13 March 1872

Contents:

1. E.G. Barnes of Eye, bachelor of medicine.
2. Sir E.C.Kerrison, Bart;
Thomas Borrett, Esq. of Whitehall Place, Westminster, London;
George Alfred Carthew, Esq, of East Dereham, (Nf).
Robert Garrod of Stradbroke, farmer.
3. The Rector of Stradbroke.
(1) at direction of (2) to (3) piece of land in Stradbroke, as an addition to the churchyard.

Augmentation of poor clergy. FC 83/C8 [n.d.]

Copy of a letter and declaration from Charles II to the Bishops of the church of England FC 83/C8/1 1 June 1661

Contents:

Re tithes and poor clergy.

Copy of the Act for confirming and perpetuating augmentations made by Ecclesiastical persons, to small vicarages and curacies. FC 83/C8/2 1676

Contents:

29 Charles II cap.8.

Copy of an extract from Kennet's case impropriations and augmentation of poor livings FC 83/C8/3 17 July 1688; early 19th century

FEES FC 83/C9 [n.d.]

'A table of fees payable by ancient custom in the parish of Stradbroke to the vicar' FC 83/C9/1 n.d. [19 century]

SERMONS FC 83/C10 [n.d.]

Book of Expositions on the sermon on the Mount FC 83/C10/1 ? 1637

Contents:

Written & preached in Stradbroke church in 1637, by James Buck B.D. (vicar 1623-62).

REGISTRATION FC 83/D [n.d.]

Registers FC 83/D1 [n.d.]

Copies information: REGISTERS PRIOR TO 1900 ARE ON MICROFICHE - PLEASE SEE LEAFLETS FOR DETAILS

[no title] FC 83/D1/1 1538-1760

volume

Contents:

Baptisms. 1538-1760
Burials. 1538-1760
Marriages. 1538-1754

[no title] FC 83/D1/2 1761-1812

volume

Contents:

Baptisms. 1761-1812
Burials. 1761-1812

[no title] FC 83/D1/3 1754-1810

volume

Contents:

Marriages. 1754-1810
Banns. 1754-1810

[no title] FC 83/D1/4 1811-1812

volume

Contents:

Marriages. 1811-1812
Banns. 1811-1812

Banns. FC 83/D1/5 1823-1842

Banns. FC 83/D1/6 1843-1885

Banns. FC 83/D1/7 1885-1936

Note book containing private baptisms and burials. FC 83/D1/8 1840-1842

Note book containing private baptisms and burials. FC 83/D1/9 1842-1845

Note book containing private baptisms and burials. FC 83/D1/10 1837-1845

Note book containing private baptisms and burials. FC 83/D1/11 1845-1847

Marriages. FC 83/D1/12 1813-1837

Baptisms. FC 83/D1/13 1813-1854

Burials FC 83/D1/14 1813-1889

Marriages. FC 83/D1/15 1837-1924

Transcripts. FC 83/D2 [n.d.]

Transcripts of registers. 1538-1812 FC 83/D2/1 1941

3 vols

Contents:

Compiled by Capt. Cary of Weybread

Marriage licences. FC 83/D3 [n.d.]

Herbert Benjamin Roe of St. Marylebone, Middx, and Ellen Elizabeth Cater of Stradbroke. FC 83/D3/1 16 July 1885

George Green of Fressingfield, and Caroline Grinling of Stradbroke. FC 83/D3/2 25 September 1837

Henry Wells and Matilda Girling, both of Stradbroke. FC 83/D3/3 9 October 1837

Churchyard inscriptions FC 83/D4 [n.d.]

Translation of inscription on Fox's tomb in Stradbroke churchyard. FC 83/D4/1 n.d

Confirmations books FC 83/D5 [n.d.]

Confirmations book FC 83/D5/1 1851 - 1950

Contents:

(Also containing accounts 1940-1944)

CHURCHWARDENS FC 83/E [n.d.]

Accounts FC 83/E1 [n.d.]

Related information: see also D5/1

Churchwardens accounts FC 83/E1/1 1588-1719

(Bundle paper leaves stitched into books with no covers; poor condition)

Contents:

For the years. 1588-1598, 1631-1638 1649 - 1674, 1685-165 1709-1714, 1719

Churchwardens accounts FC 83/E1/2 1728-1843

volume

poor condition, binding broken

Contents:

With extracts re charitable bequests

[no title] FC 83/E1/3 1843-1876

volume

poor condition, binding broken.

Contents:

Churchwardens accounts. 1843-1876
Poor relief accounts. 1854-1875

Churchwardens account book. FC 83/E1/4 1875-1952

Bundle containing churchwardens receipts for payments. FC 83/E1/5 1886

Bundle containing churchwardens receipts for payments. FC 83/E1/6 1886-1887

Bundle containing churchwardens Accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/7 1888

Bundle containing churchwardens Accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/8 1891-1892

Bundle containing churchwardens vouchers for payments. FC 83/E1/9 1892-1894

Bundle containing churchwardens accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/10 1894-1895

Bundle containing churchwardens accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/11 1895-1896

Bundle containing churchwardens accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/12 1896-1897

Bundle containing churchwardens accounts for payments. FC 83/E1/13 1897-1898

Stradbroke mortgage tithe of nominee's accounts. FC 83/E1/14 7 March 1825

Bill for £63.10. 2d. from the Attorney General to Mr. William White, rector of Stradbroke FC 83/E1/15 1826

Contents:

For preparing papers in the case of the Rev. W. White Vs the Bishop of Ely in the Chancery Court, re the Stradbroke vicarage.

Churchwardens accounts. FC 83/E1/16 1835

Alms and general purpose account book. FC 83/E1/17 1937-1954

Insurance policies FC 83/E2 [n.d.]

Envelope FC 83/E2/1 1913-1914

Contents:

Insurance policy for nave, aisles, tower and fittings. 1913-1914
Insurance policy for communion plate. 1913-1914
Workmen's compensation insurance policy. 1913-1914

School house fire insurance policy. FC 83/E2/2 19 November 1917

Church fire insurance policy. FC 83/E2/3 6 May 1931

Employers Liability insurance policy. FC 83/E2/4 12 May 1931

Public Liability insurance policy. FC 83/E2/5 16 April 1937

Burglary, housebreaking and larceny insurance policy. FC 83/E2/6 30 August 1955

Fabric FC 83/E3 [n.d.]

Specifications of work required to be done in the restoration of the chancel. FC 83/E3/1 1 April 1871

Specifications of work required to be done in the restoration of the nave, aisle, tower, porches and the vestry. FC 83/E3/2 1 April 1871

Churchwardens' memorandum FC 83/E3/3 January 1872

Contents:

Re the repair of a tomb, surrounded by iron polisades, in the north-west corner of the Stradbroke churchyard.

Bill of extras and omissions in the restoration of nave, aisle, porches and the vestry. FC 83/E3/4 September 1872

Specifications of work required to be done in completing the restoration of chancel. FC 83/E3/5 February 1879

Agreement by George Grimond, of Weybread, builder FC 83/E3/6 27 September 1879

Contents:

To execute all the work required for the restoration of chancel, according to plans and specifications.

Envelope containing papers FC 83/E3/7 1892

Contents:

Re the restoration of Stradbroke church.

Transcript of inscriptions on the church bells. FC 83/E3/8 n.d. 19th century

Stradbroke church before restoration-plan FC 83/E3/9 Nov. 1863

Restoration of Stradbroke Church showing longitudinal & transverse sections by R. H. Phipson, Architect FC 83/E3/10 March 1870

Restoration of Stradbroke Church showing elevations & plans of the roof FC 83/E3/11 March 1870

Ground plan of the church before restoration FC 83/E3/12 n.d. 19th century

Faculties FC 83/E4 [n.d.]

To instal electric lighting in the church. FC 83/E4/1 20 January 1938

To hang the flag of the U.S.A. in the church. FC 83/E4/2 27 September 1945

To instal the McClary pipeless heating system in the church. FC 83/E4/3 28 July 1948

To make a children's corner at the East end of the south aisle. FC 83/E4/4 6 October 1948

To place a pair of brass candlesticks on the altar in memory of Brevet, Lieut.Col.Geoffrey Percy Humphery. FC 83/E4/5 25 April 1951

[no title] FC 83/E4/6 28 December 1951

Contents:

To rehang the existing peal of eight bells in the tower, to add two more treble bells, to lower the bells in the tower, and to bring up to date the chiming apparatus.

To erect an oak screen. FC 83/E4/7 17 October 1956

[no title] FC 83/E4/8 7 October 1959

Contents:

To obtain a confirmatory faculty for repairs already done to the tower and to repair and renew joists and floor boards in the nave and aisles of the church.

To clear east end of the south aisle, to connect the resulting place into a side chapel, and to place communion table ornaments. FC 83/E4/9 4 May 1962

OVERSEERS FC 83/G [n.d.]

Bastardy FC 83/G1 [n.d.]

Bond by John Newman of Stradbroke FC 83/G1/1 9 August 1731

Contents:

Re maintenance of child, to be born to his daughter Ann Newman.

Bond by James Rodwell Esq of Botesdale, blacksmith FC 83/G1/2 7 February 1743/44

Contents:

Re maintenance of child born to Susan Burges, singlewoman.

Bond by Edward Beck of Stradbroke, surgeon FC 83/G1/3 18 September 1752

Contents:

Re maintenance of child, born to Ann Starkey, singlewoman.

Bond by George Cornish and Samuel Cornish of Wilby, farmers FC 83/G1/4 13 October 1767

Contents:

Re maintenance of child to be born to Susannah Moyse.

Poor Relief FC 83/G2 [n.d.]

List of widows, widowers and the persons of large families, who stand most in need of relief. FC 83/G2/1 n.d. 18th century

List of paupers who received gift of bread and meat from the Rev. William White. FC 83/G2/2 7 February 1825

List of paupers who received gift of bread and meat from the Rev. William White. FC 83/G2/3 30 December 1830

Apprenticeship indentures FC 83/G3 [n.d.]

Samuel Pulham of Stradbroke, age 13 years FC 83/G3/1 31 May 1877

Contents:

Apprenticed to George Grimwood of Weybread, carpenter and joiner.

James Pulham of Stradbroke, age 15 years FC 83/G3/2 31 May 1877

Contents:

Apprenticed to George Grimwood of Weybread, carpenter and joiner.

Employment of labourers. FC 83/G4 [n.d.]

Statement of the number of able bodied labourers in the parish of Stradbroke FC 83/G4/1 20 August 1832

Contents:

And calculations of poor rates, in case of them being fully employed.

[no title] FC 83/G4/2 n.d. (19th century)

Contents:

Statement by William Dowson, on the rates and outgoings of the parish of Stradbroke, and how they might be affected by the employment of able bodied paupers by farmers.

Emigration FC 83/G5 [n.d.]

Account of the money paid to Thomas Thurston by the churchwardens and overseers FC 83/G5/1 16 April 1830

Contents:

For several persons who emigrated to America from the parish of Stradbroke.

Accounts FC 83/G6 [n.d.]

[no title] FC 83/G6/1 12 January 1877

Contents:

Receipt of £125 from the treasurer of Eastern Counties Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, Essex Hall, Colchester, to Rev. Canon Ryle of Stradbroke, for the training, care, maintenance, clothing etc. of Edward Franklin Boon, for a period of five years.

CHARITIES FC 83/L [n.d.]

Town estate charity FC 83/L1 [n.d.]

Book containing details of Stradbroke charities FC 83/L1/1 19th century

Contents:

Extract from will of William Grendling, leasing estate at Weshall, 1599.
Copy of terrier, 1801.
Copy of legal opinion in case Rt.Rev.Edward Bowyer, Lord Bishop of Ely v. Rev. William White, 1827, with copy of lease from former to latter of ground on which parsonage house formerly stood, 1827.
Manuscript account of various gifts, (loose).
Papers concerning sale of workhouse, 1836.

Feoffment deed FC 83/L1/2 1 November 1625

(very faded in parts)

Contents:

1. Giles Borrett, the elder,
William Grudgfield,
John Pulham,
All from Stradbroke,
William Rowe of Haddiscoe, (Nf).
2. William Girling Esq.,
George Borrett,
Thomas Carver,
Anthony Grenling,
Simon Fox,
Sabyah Girling,
William Girling,
William Ellys,
Richard Grenlying,
John Borrett,
John Hearing and
William Hearing,
All of Stradbroke.
John Aldene of Ashbocking,
Peter Merchaunt alias Tyler of Southolt,
Fracis Sandcroft of Fressingfield,
Robert Offrande of Old Buckenham (Nf.)
George Girling, son of said William Girling,
Henry Borrett,
John Borrett,
Giles Borrett and
Nicholas Borrett, son of the said Giles,
George and Francis Borrett, sons of the said George Borrett
James Grudfield son of the said William Grudgfield Symon Fox son of the said Symon, Richman Girling son of the said Sabyah,
William Ellys son of the said William Ellys,
John Alden, and
Edward Alden sons of the said Anthony Alden.
John Pulham and
Thomas Sandcroft son of the said
Francis Sandcroft.
(1) to (2) messuage and tenement with appurtenances in Westhall, called Bennets, and a messuage or tenement with appurtenances, called the Town house, to be held in trust, according to the last will and testament of William Grenling, the elder, late of Stradbroke, for the benefit of the poor of the parish of Stradbroke.
Sigs of (1)

Feoffment deed FC 83/L1/2A 20 December 1681

Contents:

1. Symon Fox of St. Clement without Temple Barr (MX) Thomas Carver of Stradbroke.
2. James Buck,
John Burman,
John Fox,
Francis Sandcrot
John Borrett,
Thomas Borrett,
William Harper,
William Rookward,
William Herring,
Thomas Herring,
Thomas Aldous,
Daniel Lock,
George Chappell,
All of Stradbroke,
Nevison Fox son of Symon Fox,
Thomas Carver, Doctor of Physic, Eye, son of the said Thomas Carver.
Thomas Carver son of the said Thomas Carver
Charles and John Fox sons of the said John Fox, Thomas and Giles Borrett sons of the said Thomas Borrett
(1) to (2) in trust, lands and tenements in Weshall, called Bennetts, and two upper chambers in Stradbroke called the town house, according to the last will and testament of William Grenling, the elder, late of Stradbroke, for the benefit of the poor of Stradbroke.
Sigs. of (1)

Brown paper parcel of deeds endorsed "Deeds and Writings relating to the Stradbroke parish (Trust) estates at Westhall, Stradbroke and Syleham in Suffolk". FC 83/L1/3 [n.d.]

Trusteeship deed. FC 83/L1/3/1 29 November 1681

(very poor condition).

Contents:

1. Symon Fox of St Clement without Temple Barr, (MX)
Thomas Carver of Stradbroke
2. James Buck,
John Burman,
Francis Sandcroft,
John Borrett,
William Harper,
John Battellee,
Benjamin Bryan,
John Autelby,
William Rockward,
Thomas Herring,
Thomas Aldous,
Daniel Lock,
Robert Girlying,
All of Stradbroke.
Nevison Fox son of Symon Fox,
Thomas Carver, Doctor of Physic, Eye, son of Thomas Carver,
Thomas Carver son of said Thomas Carver,
Thomas and Giles sons of the said Thomas Borrett.
(1) to (2) in trust for the residue of 1000 years, lands and tenements in Syleham; rents to be used towards the binding of poor children of Stradbroke as apprentices, and the residue of the amount raised to be used for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stradbroke.

Deed nominating new Trustees. FC 83/L1/3/2 19 November 1719

Contents:

1. John Fox, the elder of Hoxne, gent.
Thomas Carver of Halesworth, gent.
2. Joseph Fox,
John Borrett,
Joseph, Simon and Thomas, sons of the said Joseph Fox,
Giles and Thomas Borrett, brothers of said John Borrett,
Henry Clowting,
Henry Lock;
All of Stradbroke.
William Lock of Halesworth, draper.
William Aldous, the elder, of Stradbroke
John Fox the younger, son of John Fox the elder, of Hoxne.
(1) to (2) in trust messuage and tenement in Westhall, called "Bennett", and messuage and tenement in Stradbroke, called "Town house", for the benefit of the poor of Stradbroke, according to the will and testament William Grenling, dated 28 March 41 Eliz I. (1599)
Reciting deed dated 20 December 1681
Sigs and seals of (1)

Deed nominating new trustees. FC 83/L1/3/3 6 January 1772

Contents:

1. Joseph Fox, late of Stradbroke, but now of Worlingham.
2. Henry Smallpiece Fox,
Joseph Sanford Fox,
Simon Roger Fox and
Stephen Fox (four sons of said Joseph Fox)
Rix Birch of Redgrave,
Jonathan Keer, the elder, of Framlingham
George Brook Keer and
Jonathan Keer the younger, two of his sons,
Richard Dresser of Blythford,
George Clanys of Mendham,
William Algar of Gt.Yarmouth, (Nf).
Richard Chappel of Middleton,
William Fiser of Cratfield,
Benjamin Alexander of Stradbroke and
Simon Girling of the same place, surgeon.
(1) to (2) in trust, properties as mentioned in L1/3/2. The two upper chambers of the town house to be used for the teaching of scholars for ever, and residue to be used for the poor of Stradbroke.
Sig and seal of (1)

Lease and Release. FC 83/L1/3/4 13 & 14 June 183?

Contents:

1. George Brook Keer, the elder, of Framlingham, merchant.
2. James Barnby of Mendham, gent.
3. Rt.Hon. John Minet Henniker, Major Lord
Henniker;
Hon. John Major Henniker, his eldest son,
Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart.
Edward Clarence Kerrison, his eldest son
Rev. William White, rector of Stradbroke,
William Sancroft Holmes, son & heir of John Holmes, late of Gawdy Hall, in the parish of Redenhall (Nf);
George Brook Keer, the younger, surgeon,
Manning Keer, both of Framlingham,
Thomas Borrett of Great St. Helen's, London.
George Mayhew,
Henry Jefferies,
Henry Jefferies, his eldest son,
Thomas Elvin,
Robert Farrow,
Robert Baldry, son of Robert Baldry,
All of Stradbroke.
(1 & 2) release to (2) in trust, all the property described in L1/3/2, for the benefit of the poor of Stradbroke. The upper two chambers of the town house, in Stradbroke, to be used for teaching scholars.
Sigs and seals of (1) and (2).

Lease. FC 83/L1/3/5 11 January 1779

Contents:

1. Henry Smallpeece Fox,
Joseph Sanford Fox,
Simon Roger Fox,
Stephen Fox,
All of Worlingham,
Rix Birch of Redgrave,
Jonathan Keer, the elder of Framlingham,
George Brook Keer and
Jonathan Keer, the younger,
Richard Dresser of Blythford,
John Dresser,
Joseph Woolnough, the elder, of Mettingham and
Joseph Woolnough, the younger,
Robert Barrfoot of Raydon,
George Clamp of Mendham,
Richard Chappell of Middleton,
William Fisher of Cratfield,
Benjamin Alexander and
Simon Girling of Stradbroke.
Feoffees and trustees.
2. Ezekiel Backlor, of Syleham, farmer.
(1) lease to (2) a piece of land called Crampits, 17 acres, in Syleham, for 11 years at £12 p.a. All wood and timber belong to (1).

Assignment deed. FC 83/L1/3/6 6 July 1834

Contents:

1. George Brook Keer, the elder of Framlingham.
2. Rt. Hon. John Lord Henniker,
Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart.
Edward Clarence Kerrison, his eldest son,
Rev.William White, vicar of Stradbroke,
William Sancroft Holmes of Redenhall (Nf.)
George Mayhew,
Henry Jefferies,
Thomas Elvin,
Robert Farrow,
All from Stradbroke.
George Alfred Carthew of Redenhall (Nf).
Robert Baldry and
Robert Garrod, both of Stradbroke.
(1) assigns to (2) in trust, leasehold land in Syleham called Great Cramps and Little Cramps, 16½ acres, for the residue of 1000 years (lease started from 15 January 6 Eliz.I 1564). The rent or increase to be used towards binding the poor children of Stradbroke as apprentices, and the remaining income to use for the benefit of the poor of Stradbroke.
Sig and seal of (1)

Brown paper parcel enclosed, "Writings of copyhold cottages and land in Stradbroke belonging to George White, formerly Bumpsteads 1842. These copyholds have been since enfrenchised and the site laid into the churchyard at Stradbroke". FC 83/L1/4 [n.d.]

Bargain and sale. FC 83/L1/4/1 28 October 1793

Contents:

1. Peter Jermyn of Halesworth, Robert Rede and
Jeremiah Smith, both of Beccles - Commissioners of bankruptcy against James Girling of Stradbroke.
2. Daniel Bull of Framlingham, Thomas Etheridge of Fressingfield, assignees of estates and effects of James Girling.
3. John Bumpstead, grocer and draper of Stradbroke.
For £80 (1) and (2) to (3) copyhold tenement and shop situated in the manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft.
Sigs and seals of (1) and (2).

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/4/2 24 April 1794

Contents:

Copy of admission of John Bumpstead to a tenement and shop, on surrender of James Girling.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/4/3 15 October 1803

Contents:

Copy of the admission of John Bumpstead to shop, abutting upon the Stradbroke churchyard, on the surrender of John Andrews.

Bargain and sale. FC 83/L1/4/4 16 March 1831

Contents:

1. Edmund Bumpstead, of Mendham, grocer and draper.
Rev.William Mack, rector of Metfield; Rev. William Bumpstead, rector of Horham; Executors of Mr John Bumpstead, deceased.
2. John Crisp Webster of Stradbroke.
For £105 (1) to (2) copyhold tenement and shop, abutting upon the Stradbroke churchyard.
Sigs and seals of (1)

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/4/5 24 May 1831

Contents:

Copy of admission of J.C. Webster, gent, to tenement and shop, under a bargain and sale from the executors of Mr.John Bumpstead, deceased.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/4/6 1 February 1840

Contents:

Copy of absolute surrender of J.C.Webster, gent. (by the direction of W.B.Mack, clerk) to the Rev.William White.

Particulars of sale of freehold and copyhold messuages and cottages in Stradbroke. FC 83/L1/4/7 1830

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/4/8 1 June 1841

Contents:

Copy of the admission of Rev.William White, on absolute surrender of Mr.J.C.Webster.

Brown paper parcel of deeds endorsed "Deeds relating to a freehold tenement shop and ground at Stradbroke, purchased by Trustees of the parish of Stradbroke from the executors of Mr.John Pipe deceased, and now taken down and the sites of the buildings and ground attached thereto laid into the churchyard of Stradbroke, March 1872". FC 83/L1/5 [n.d.]

Bargain and sale. FC 83/L1/5/1 12 April 1792

Contents:

1. Margaret Burgess, of Stradbroke, widow.
Robert Burgess of Starston (Nf). executors of will and testament, of Robert Burgess, late of Stradbroke, thatcher, deceased.
2. William Scofield of Stradbroke, tallow-chandler.
For £30 (1) to (2), copyhold tenement and shop, in the manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft, abutting upon the Stradbroke churchyard.
Sigs and seals of (1)

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/2 12 April 1792

Contents:

Admission of William Scofield to a tenement and shop, under the bargain and sale of the executors of Robert Burgess, deceased.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/3 16 October 1806

Contents:

Copy of the admission of Mary Scofield, wife of William Scofield, deceased, to the tenement and shop on the regrant of the Lord of the Manor.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/4 10 March 1821

Contents:

Copy of absolute surrender Edward Balls of Stowmarket, carpenter, to John Pipe of Stradbroke, carpenter.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/5 18 October 1821

Contents:

Copy of the admission of John Pipe on surrender of Edward Balls.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/6 24 September 1824

Contents:

Copy of conditional surrender, under mortgage by John Pipe to Thomas Dyson, of Diss (Nf), banker.

Mortgage. FC 83/L1/5/7 24 September 1824

Contents:

1. John Pipe, of Stradbroke, carpenter.
2. Thomas Dyson of Diss (Nf), banker.
For £100 (1) to (2) in mortgage, copyhold tenement and shop, in the manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft; also (1) covenents to surrender copyhold to (2), until the payment of the loan.
Sig and seal of (1)

Conveyance. FC 83/L1/5/8 31 August 1833

Contents:

1. John Pipe of Stradbroke, carpenter and innkeeper.
2. Thomas Dyson of Diss, (Nf), banker.
For £150 (1) to (2) a freehold messuage situated in Stradbroke.
Sig and seal of (1)

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/9 11 September 1846

Contents:

Acknowledgment of satisfaction on conditional surrender by John Pipe to Thomas Dyson.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/10 11 September 1846

Contents:

Copy of conditional surrender, John Pipe of Stradbroke, innkeeper, to Miss Harriett Sheriffe of Uggeshall.

Assignment of mortgage. FC 83/L1/5/11 8 January 1852

Contents:

1. John Crabtree of Halesworth, gent.
2. John Pipe of Stradbroke, innkeeper.
3. Ann Powell of Debenham, widow.
Arthur Powell of Debenham, gent.
For £250, (1) with the consent of (2) and (2) assign to (3) the mortgage of freehold tenements and yards, called "Queens Head" in Stradbroke.
(Endorsed: This mortgage discharged by a reconveyance dated 9 April 1859)
Sigs and seals of (1) - (3)

Mortgage. FC 83/L1/5/12 2 December 1842

Contents:

1. John Pipe of Stradbroke, innkeeper.
2. John Crabtree of Halesworth, gent.
For £200 (1) to (2) in mortgage, freehold tenement and yards, called "Queens Head" and copyhold tenement and shop, situated in Stradbroke.
Sigs and seals of (1) and (2).

Mortgage. FC 83/L1/5/13 27 December 1853

Contents:

1. Mr.John Pipe of Stradbroke, innkeeper.
2. Miss Frances Lake of Kinglynn (Nf), spinster.
For £175 (1) to (2) in mortgage freehold premises, called "Queens Head".
(Endorsement: Reconveyance of mortgages by Mrs.Ann Powell, Mr.Arthur Powell and Miss Francis Lake to Mr.John Pipe. 9 April 1859).

Abstract of the title of the executors of Mr.John Pipe to freehold and copyhold hereditaments at Stradbroke, 12 April 1792 - 7 October 1870. FC 83/L1/5/14 1870

[no title] FC 83/L1/5/15 27 June 1870

Contents:

Printed copy of the particulars of sale of freehold public house called "The Queens Head" and valuable small farm, dwellinghouses, cottages, land and premises in the parishes of Stradbroke, Wingfield and Horham.

Conveyance. FC 83/L1/5/16 14 November 187?

Contents:

1. Alethea Pipe of Framlingham, widow.
2. Heneage Charles Bagot Chester of Honstead Hall.
3. Sir Edward Clarence Kerrison, Bart, of Bromehall and Oakley Park.
Thomas Borrett of Whitehall Place, Westminster, London.
George Alfred Carthew of East Dereham (Nf)
Robert Garrod of Stradbroke, farmer.
For £140 (1) and (2), the mortgagee and trustee of John Pipe deceased, to (3) being Stradbroke Town Estate trustees, all the freehold and copyhold tenements, in trust as per will of William Grenling.
Sigs and seals of (1) and (2).

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/17 29 April 1871

Contents:

Copy of the admission of Thomas Borrett, G.A.Carthew and Robert Garrod, trustees of Town Estate Charity.
(Endorsed memo: These copyholds were enfranchised by an award of enfranchisement of the Copyhold Commissioners, dated 22 June 1871)

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/L1/5/18 22 June 1871

Contents:

Enfranchisement award of Copyhold Tenement and shop, abutting on the Stradbroke churchyard, in favour of Thomas Borrett, G.A.Carthew and Robert Garrod, trustees of Stradbroke Town Estate Charity.
(Endorsed: memo - that the tenement shop and ground described in the award of enfranchisement have now been pulled down and the sites of the buildings with ground attached thereto laid into the churchyard of Stradbroke, and have been conveyed to the vicar of Stradbroke, his heirs and successors under the Consecration of Churchyards Act 1867. March 1872).

Abstract of title of executors of Mr.William Grinling to land and premises at Stradbroke, copyhold of manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft. FC 83/L1/6 1863

Agreement. FC 83/L1/7 6 June 1884

Contents:

1. Charles Rush, Edger Davy, churchwardens.
2. George Rush of Stradbroke.
(1) agree to lease to (2) a piece of land called the "Town Pightle" (3½ acres), in Hail's lane, Stradbroke, for 9 years at rent of £42 p.a.

Agreement. FC 83/L1/8 28 October 1880

Contents:

1. The rector and churchwardens of Stradbroke.
2. George Bullingham of Syleham, farmer.
(1) agree to lease to (2) piece of land and buildings in Syleham for 18 years at rent of £20 p.a.

[no title] FC 83/L1/9 Copied 1800

Contents:

Transcript of bequests to parish of Stradbroke under wills of William Greenling 1599, Richmond Girling 1658, Henry Austin 1661, Giles Bonett n.d., John Bonett 1698, and Nicholas Bonett 1637

Biddell charity FC 83/L2 [n.d.]

Copy conveyance. FC 83/L2/1 6 March 1933

Contents:

1. Henry George Biddell of Stradbroke, medical practitioner.
George Herbert Salter of Stradbroke, provision merchant.
2. Parochial Church Council.
3. The rector and churchwardens of Stradbroke.
4. The St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Finance Board.
(1) agree to convey to (2) with the consent of (4) a freehold dwelling house and premises in Stradbroke, provided the legal aspect be kept with (4), and the property be managed by (3), and be used either for school, or teachers house, or place of worship or for any other charitable use.

General & Poors Charities FC 83/L3 [n.d.]

Book containing FC 83/L3/1 1900-1969

Contents:

Minutes of the trustees of Stradbroke General & Poors Charities Pages 2 - 181 1900-1969
General Charities Account Pages 251 - 366 1900-1968
Poors Charities Account Pages 375 - 482 1900-1968
Accounts as to clauses 33 - 35 of the scheme of charity for the General benefit of the parish 1917-1950

SCHOOLS FC 83/M [n.d.]

Stradbroke National School FC 83/M1 [n.d.]

Conveyance. FC 83/M1/1 3 August 1865

Contents:

1. Sir Edward Clarence Kerrison, Bart, of Brome Hall and Oakley Park, Lord of the Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft.
2. Rector and churchwardens of Stradbroke.
(1) to (2) a piece of copyhold land containing two roods, for erection of a school, for the children only of the labouring, manufacturing and other poorer classes in Stradbroke.
Sigs and seals of (1) and (2)

Testimonial of Benjamin Strutt, of Ipswich, in favour of James Russell, schoolmaster. FC 83/M1/2 12 September 1825

Plan of site for Stradbroke school. FC 83/M1/3 December 1862

Plan of site for Stradbroke school. FC 83/M1/4 July 1863

Plan of Stradbroke school, drawn by R.M. Phipson, architect, Norwich. FC 83/M1/5 August 1863

Plan of Stradbroke school, drawn by R.M. Phipson, architect, Norwich. FC 83/M1/6 August 1863

Enfranchisement award. FC 83/M1/7 1 October 1863

Contents:

1. Copyhold Commissioners.
2. Sir Edward Clarence Kerrison, Bart, of Bromenhall and Oakley Park, and the Lord of the Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft.
3. The Rev. Charles Ryle, rector of Stradbroke.
In consideration of enfranchisement fees of £2. 16. Od. (1) with the consent of (2) to (3), award of enfranchisement on a copyhold piece of land and building in Stradbroke, belonging to (2).

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/M1/8 14 August 1863

Contents:

Copy of admission of the Rev. John Charles Ryle, to a piece of land on the absolute surrender of James Aldridge of Wilby.
(Endorsed: memo - This copyhold piece of land was enfranchised by the Lord of the Manor, by award of enfranchisement, dated 1 October 1863. Scribbled in pencil - "site of the Middle Close School.)

List of documents relating to Stradbroke school. FC 83/M1/9 22 March 1864

Lease. FC 83/M1/10 27 July 1876

Contents:

1. Rev. E.R.M. White, rector of Mendlesham.
2. Rev. J.C. Ryle, rector of Stradbroke.
(1) to (2) premises, used as a school room, with a piece of land, in Stradbroke, for 99 years at rent of £30 p.a.

Stradbroke, C.V.P. school managers minute book. FC 83/M1/11 1932 - 1967

Licence from the Ministry of Works, to Mr. H.A. Bullen, manager of Stradbroke school, for the work of electric installation at the school. FC 83/M1/12 12 December 1945

MISCELLANEOUS FC 83/N [n.d.]

Property FC 83/N1 [n.d.]

Grant. FC 83/N1/1 26 March 1690

Contents:

1. Elizabeth Clarke of Kennett, Cambs. widow, executrix of last will and testament of William Clarke, her late husband.
2. Anne Clarke, one of her daughters.
(1) to (2), messuage or tenement with above house, barns, stables, houses, buildings, yards, gardens, and orchards with appurtenances, as specified in indenture of lease from George Fyson of Moulton, Yeoman, to Henry Paman of Wickham Brook, Yeoman 25 April, 14 Charles II (1662.).

Copy of an indenture. FC 83/N1/2 n.d. 17th century

(illegible and in poor condition).

Correspondence FC 83/N2 [n.d.]

Letter from Doctor's Commons FC 83/N2/1 13 June 1851

Contents:

Concerning search in Public Registry for wills of Joseph Fox and Nicholas Balgaye, clerk.

Bungay Holy Trinity FC 83/N3 [n.d.]

Lease FC 83/N3/1 1 June 1814

Contents:

1. The Bishop of Ely.
2. The Rev. E.P. Benezet, rector of Bungay Holy Trinity.
(1) to (2) Bungay Holy Trinity rectory, glebe, tithes etc. for 21 years, at rent of £4 p.a.

Manor of Stradbroke with Stubcroft FC 83/N4 [n.d.]

[no title] FC 83/N4/1 6 June 1843

Contents:

Copy admission of George White, to a tenement, shop and garden, in Stradbroke, on the absolute surrender of Mrs Hester Wise and others.

[no title] FC 83/N4/2 29 May 1849

Contents:

Copy admission of Edmund White, and others as trustees, under the will of George White, deceased, to tenement, shop and garden, in Stradbroke.

Copy admission of E. G. Barnes of Eye, bachelor of medicine, to tenement and shop in Stradbroke, on the absolute surrender by Rev. George Cosly White. FC 83/N4/3 29 April 1871

Contents:

(Endorsement: memo - these copyholds were enfranchised by an award of enfranchisement, by the copyhold Commissioners 22 June 1871).

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