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Chetwode Family Papers

A handlist

U N I V E R S I T Y O F K E E L E

(Lists of Archives)

Accession No. o r Code: CE

Name and Address o f Owner: Unive r s i ty of Keele , Keele, Staf forcishi.rc.

Accumulation o r Chetwode Family Papers i n the Raymond Richzrds C o l l e c t i o n : C a l l e c t i o n .

C l a s s : P r i v a t e .

Reference D a t e : N u i i e r :

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HhRFTELL, a l i a s P R I N C E S HARWELL - -

Manor, r e c t o r y and t i t h e s -"-- .---- -

Gi. f t

1. Anthony C r u s of London, mercer, and Wi1li.m. S t a rk i e of L+ondon, gent.

2 . Anne Babington o f London, widow of Ury Babinston, c i t i z e c z,,d draper of London,

3 rectory anl! church of HarweL1., and t h e rector:r and churc!~ of Cholsejr, foa:c.!erj.y pare of Reaciiny Mc;rl;ic;tery. Engl.isi1. ??:;or c:oi1cii t i c n .

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i 24 J m . Let te rs :,a-tent r?f Je:i;c.s 1. [xz r l

Ass i~ . ; rn iccn t t:3 Fjij-:i;!r; ?'onge of id<')odhey, T { E L ~ ; ~ : ; . , ESCI" pl . i . l . : i i z - l . ] j~ J,;:..i:lJ>t? <:>c C : < ~ ~ L ~ ~ . S C ~ ! I , >j:i,j.ts., q ~ - ~ I ~ ~ ~ : . ,

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and a u t h o r i s a t i o n t o recover £40,693, 4s . , 8+d. English.

3 . 27 March 1622

24 May &622]

5. 2 0 Nov. 1622

Bargain and s a l e .

1. Anne L e i c e s t e r , widow o f U r y Babington, l a t e c i t i z e n and d raper of London.

2. Thomas Edney, s k i n n e r , and William Bonham, v i n t n e r , c i t i z e n s o f London.

Manors, r e c t o r i e s and parsonages i n Cornwall, Somerset, Devon, Nottingharnshire, W i l t s h i r e and Norfolk. Engl ish .

Lease.

1. Ury Babington, gent . , son of Ury Babington, l a t e of London, merchant, W i l l i a m Younge of Woodhey, Hants., e sq . , William Lambe o f Coulson, W i l t s . , q e n t . , and Thomas B a l l o f London.

2. S i r John Lambe o f Coulston, W i l t s . , k n t . , John D o r r e l l of West Woodhey, Berks. , e s q . , and Thomas Lambart o f Boyton, W i l t s . , e sq .

Rec to r i e s and parsonages o f Cholsey and Pr inces Harwell i n t r u s t f o r Ury Babington. English.

A r t i c l e s of agreement.

1. R t . Hon. E s m e , E a r l o f March, Lord Laighton and Awbigney, Owen Hodges o f London, e s q . , and Roger Wood o f London, gent .

2. Ury Babington o f London, esq . 3. Chr is topher Darcye of Graies Inne , Middx.,

e sq . , and Thomas B a l l , c i t i z e n and haber- dasher of London.

4. William Babington o f London, gent .

To convey t o (3 ) t h e manors, r e c t o r i e s , lands and tenements i n South and North Moulton, Devon, manors of Abbotsham, Devon, Pitcombe and Cole, Somerset, and Bodinyel l , Newton S t . P e t e r and Holcombe , Cornwall, chant rey of S t . Nichael t h e Archangel i n Penkevel l , Cornwall, manors and l ands c a l l e d Fenton G o l a t l i n Penkevel l , Cornwall, r e c t o r y of West Harpt ry , Somerset, lands and tenements i n Abbotsham and Stone , Westcott and Sydmouth Knighton, Devon, and i n Bel ton , Somerset, and t h e manors, l ands a d tenenlents sometime belonging t o the Chantxy fo9mded i n t h e Zhurch of St.Collurn c a l l e d Arrendul l Chdntry, and t h e manors and lands of E.iouqntori, Notcs. , 311 possess ions of ttte l a t e Ury SaLin?ton, t o be s o l d , with payments t o (1) , ( 2 ) 2nd ( 3 ) , ;md t o the chi l -drec of William Connersby by Z l i z a b e t h , daugllter of Ury RakLngton, deceased, wad WI L:L1?51:

Babington wncn he comes of age wil-l convey t h e ' parsonaqes of P r inces Hart:ell and Chollsey t o

U1-y BabLng ton. Engl ish . 2oor cond i t ion .

6. 21 Nov. k6221

26 Nov. @62 23

2 0 Feb. L16 391

Bargain and sa l e .

1. William Bonham, c i t i z e n and v in tner of London.

2. R t . Hon. Esme, Ea r l of March, Lord Layton and Aubigny, and gentleman of H i s Majesty's Bedchamber, Gwen Hodges and U r y Babington of London, esqs . , William Babington of London, gent . , and Randolph Leicester of . London, grocer.

3. Christopher Darcy of Grayes Inne, Middx., esq. , and Thomas Bal l of London, haberdasher.

A l l (1) 's manors, r e c t o r i e s , parsonages, messuages, lands, tenements and hereditaments i n the counties of Cornwall, Somerset, Devon, Nottingham, Wil tshire and Norfolk. English.

Bargain and sa le . . .

I. Esme, Ear l of March, Lord Laighton and Aubigney, Owen Hodges of London, gent . , Christopher Darcy of Graies Inne, Middx., esq. , Thomas Bal le , c i t i z e n and haberdasher of London, and Will ia~n Babington of London, gent.

2. U r y Babington of London, gent.

Rectory and parsonage of Harwell, a l i a s Princes Harwell, Berks., and rectory and parsonage of Cholsey, Berks . English. Poor condition.

Grant of wardship of Robert Loder, son of the l a t e Robert Loder, and valuation of the manor of Princes Harwell, Berks.

1. Charles, King of England, Scotland, France and I re land , e t c .

2. Robert Loder, s n r . , of Harwell, Berks., yeoman, and John Loder of Hatford, Berks. , yeoman.

English.

Lease.

1. Charles, King of England, Scotland, France and I re land , e t c .

2. John Loder of Watford, Berks., yeoman, and Robert Loder of Harwell, Berks., yeoman.

Pa r t of the lands of Robert Loder, deceased, of London, mi?rchant; manor of Prince Eiackwell a l i a s Har-dell, Serks. , advowsons of the vicarage of Hawwell, except f o r those which go toward

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the dower of Avys Loder. I English. 1

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20 Nov. Deed t o make a tenant t o the praecipe. 1649 1. John Loder of Grayes Inn, Middx., gent.

2. Richard Dewe, jnr. , of Princes Hardell, a l i a s Harwell, Berks., gent.

Manor of Harwell. English.

24 Nov. Deed t o lead the uses of a recovery. 1649 1. John Loder of Grayes I m e , Middx., ger~t .

2. Richard Dewe, jnr. of Princes Harwell, a l i a s - Harwell, Berks., gent., and Bernard Lyford of Grayes I m e , Middx., esq.

21 April 1650

Manor of Princes Harwell, a l i a s Harwell, Berks,, l a t e property of the College of St. Nicholas within the c a s t l e of Wallinford. English.

Record of payment of debts.

1. Daniel1 Frome and John Loder. 2. Henry Stanton and John Loder. 3. Richard Collinges and John Loder.

English.

Settlement upon the marriage of (1) and Mary Barre t t .

1. John Loder of Grayes Inn, Middx., gent. 2. Thomas Maine of London, esq., and Thomas

Barret of London, haberdasher.

Mansion house and farm of Princes Hamell, Berks. English.

1 & 2 March Lease and release.

2 March 1657/8

2 1 August 1658

1. John Allen of S t rea t ley , Berks., esq. 2. Thomas Allen of London, g i rd ler .

Rectory and parsonage of the Church of Harwell a l i a s Princes Harwell, Berks. English.

Quitclaim.

1. John Allen of S t rea t ley , Berks., esq. 2. Thomas Allen of London, g i rd ler .

Rectory and parsonage of t l e Church of Harwell, a l i a s Princes Harwell, Berks. English.

Deed t o declare the uses of a conveyance NO.^:?) I

1. Will.im, Salmon of London, ixerchant. 2. TkLomas Allen, c i t i zen and g i rd le r of Lon3sn.

English.

2 1 A p r i l 1670

18. 7 Dec . 16 70

19. 7 Dec. 1670

20. 23 Feb.

Covenant t o levy a f i n e .

1. Edward Allen o f S t r e a t l y , Berks., gent . , son o f John Allen of S t r e a t l y , deceased.

2. Thomas Saunders of Mungewell, Oxon., esq. 3. Thomas Allen of Goring, Oxon., esq.

Rectory and parsonage o f the Church of Harwell, a l i a s P r i n c e s Harwell, Berks. Engl ish .

Assignment of a mortgage.

1. William Salmon of London, merchant, William Allen of Goring, Oxon., gen t . , son of t h e l a t e Thomas Al len , c i t i z e n and g i r d l e r of London, and E l izabe th Al len , widow o f Thomas Allen.

2. Ralph Bowes of London, brewer, and P h i l i p J e m a t t of London, esq.

Rectory o f Harwell a l i a s P r inces Harwell, Berks. English.

Release.

1. Edward Allen o f S t r e a t l y , Berks., gent . , son o f John Al len , deceased, and E l izabe th h i s w i f e , William Allen of Goring, Oxon., gent . , son of Thomas Al len , deceased, and John Saunders of Mungewell, Oxon., esq. , son of Thomas Saunders , deceased.

2, P h i l i p Jematt of London, esq.

Rectory o r parsonage of Harwell, a l i a s P r i n c e s Harwell, Berks., with g lebelands , t i t h e s and appurtenances. Engllsh.

Annexed: Receipt by John Saunders o f Mungewell, Oxon,, esq., and William Al len , gen t . , of £3250 from P h i l i p Jematt of London, esq . Engl ish . F i n a l concord ( 3 Feb.1671) hetween P h i l i p Jemat t , e sq . , and Edward Al len , gen t . , and El izabe th h i s wife , of a barn and s i x a c r e s of p a s t u r e i n Harwell, and t h e r e c t o r y of Harwell. Lat in .

Lease a s s e c u r i t y .

1. John Loder of Welford, Berks, esq. 2. P h i l i p Jematt of London, esq .

S t e e r e s Hay Close, the M i l l Close and Lynchard, i n Tugleshame, Berks. and W i l t s . , and a l l John Loder'c lands i n Tugieshame l a t e l y conveyed t o John Ridly ' by William S t r a t t o n , gent .

English. i

Accounts of Quit Rents and Orchard Rents received by Jemrnatt ( l a t e r S i r J e m a t t ) Raymond.

English.

Quarterly assessment [for r a t e s? i n ~ a r w e l l l . English.

Receipt f o r sum f o r pensions from Harwell Rectory, due t o the Dean and chapter of Sarum [ ~ a l i s b ~ ] . English.

Accounts of t a x by Churchwardens and Overseers [of the poor] f o r poor r e l i e f i n Harwell. English.

Other lands

Lease. 25, 15 May 1630

1. Francis Forde of Harwell, Berks., yeoman, and John Forde h i s son.

2. Lewes Hasley of Harwell, husbandman.

1$ acres of arable land dispersed i n the Common arab le f i e l d of Harwell, Berks. English.

27 May 1630

Bond f o r performance of covenants.

1. Francis Forde of ~ a r w e l l , Berks., yeom??. 2. Lewes Hasley of Harwell, Berks., husbandnan,

La t in and English.

Lease.

1. John Loder of Bulston Parke, Berks., gent. 2. John Pope and David Rose, both of Ha.mel1,

Berks . , yeomen.

Upper Ground i n the Ham, Harwell, Berks. English.

26 a 27 Apr i l Lease and re lease . [1667] 1. John Loder of Welford, Berks., gent.

2. Edward Jennings, jn r . , of Harwell, Berks., yeoman.

Cottage ca l l ed B a r t l e t t s i n Hardell , Berks., and adjoining orchard, i n tenure of W i l l i a m Wright and James Hutchens. English.

Gi f t .

1. Martha Easely of Ha~~%rrell, Serks. , widow, 2, Sale 1iast:l.y of Harwell, her 2a:lghter.

A l l ( I f ' s gocds , chat ccls , lands, tenements snc! ! l ~ u s e h ~ l < ~ z t ~ ~ T f in IXar-,.:pll. E n g l i s h .

30. 7 Ju ly Covenant t o Levy a f i ne . 1669

1. John Loder of Balston Parke, Berks., esq., and Mary h i s wife.

2. Andrew Bayly of Abington, Berks., mzl t s te r , and Rodolph Quatermaine of Chalgrove, Oxon., gen t . , executors of t he w i l l of George Eayly, l a t e of Abington, mal t s te r .

6 grounds i n Hardell Harnm, Harwell, Berks., i n tenure of Robert Pope, Francis Eldenf ie ld , John Pope and Nicholas Kate and a coppice i n Harweli i n tenure of John Loder. English.

31. 3 & 4 Feb. Lease and re lease . 16 70/1

1. John Loder of Welford, Serks . , esq., and Kary h i s wife.

2. P h i l i p Jematt of t he Ci ty of London, esq.

Messuage on s i t e of manor of Harwell, q l i a s Pr inces Harwell, Berks., a i d Saunders Orchard and 215 acres of a rab le l i d i n t he Common f i e l d s of Harwell, enclosed pas ture ca l l ed Harwell Dome, 33 ac re s , p a r t of South Marsh, the Lower Ham, and the Paddocke, a l l i n Harwell i n tenure of Robert Pope; t he New Orchard i n tenure of James Hutchins and a piece of meadow i n Harwell Towne Meade i n tenure of Francis E lde r f i e ld , Nicholas Keate, John Pope, Thomas Moreton and John King. English.

Annexed: Schedule of l e a se s and e s t a t e s excepted i n t h e Indenture. English. Receipts by John Loder from P h i l i p Jemmatt of £1600 and £3600. English. Note of discharge of recognizance. English. Deposition by John Loder re h i s t i t l e - t o the lands. English. F ina l concord between Ph i l i p S e m a t t , esq. , and John Loder, esq. , and Mary h i s wife, of one messuage and dovecot, 2 gardens, 2 orchards, 3 0 0 acres of a rab le land, 50 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pas ture , a l l i n Harwell. Latin. Counterpart of f i n a l concord. Latin.

5 Feb. 1670/1

Mortgage.

1. Ph i l i p Jematt of "&e Ci ty of London, esq. 2. John Loder of Welford, Berks., esq.

Same property as 3 1 above. English.

Enclosed : Counterpart. Bond f o r performance of covenants.

- Latin and Enqlish.

33. 13 Feb. Lease. 1670/1

1. Edward Jennings, jnr . , of Haxwell, Berks., yeoman.

2. John Coates of Haxwell, husbandman.

Cottage i n an orchard i n Harwell, Berks., c a l l ed Cleeve, and l i t t l e p l o t of ground on e a s t s i d e of t he cot tage, purchased by (1) from John Loader of Welford. English.

Enclosed: Counterpart.

34. 12 March Survey of r epa i r s a t Harwell Farm. 1671/2 English.

35. 29 Ju ly Release. 1703

1. John King, snr . , of Harwell, Berks., husbandma-Q .

2. Robert Winterborn of Harwell, Berks., mason.

Cottage and garden near Milnes Green, south of the highway. English. Poor condition.

36. 7 May Assignment of a lease. 1719

1. Katherine Wise of Harwell, Be'rks., sp ins t e r , 2. Richard Blake of Harwell, yeoman.

' P a r t of an acre of land i n the East Upfield of Harwell, e a s t of t h e hollow way, west of John Wise's land, now converted i n t o a dwelling house and garden. English.

37. 3 Nov. Assignment of a lease . 17 19

1. John Wise of Harwell, Berks., yeoman. 2. Jemmett Raymond of Barton Place, Berks., knt.

South p a r t of an acre of arable land i n the common f i e l d of Harwell. English.

. 38. 10 & 11 Oct. Lease and release. 1740

1. Edward King of Harwell, Berks. 2. S i r Jemmett Raymond of Barton Court,

Kintbury, Berks.

The Croft i n the Common f i e l d s of Harwell, under Broadway, t o the west of the highway, e a s t of t h e Vicar ' s land and south of Hughes Orchard. English.

39. 1748 I . Par t i cu l a r s of Hamel l Farm and parsonage, and Robert Wernham's South Marsh a t Ha-well. English.

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S i r Jemmitt Raymond's e s t a t e

40. [169 53 Draft se t t lement upon the marriage of Mary Raymond and S i r John Chetwode.

Draft lease between (1) S i r Jonathan Raymond and Anne h i s wife, and (2) S i r John Chetwode and Henry Herringman.

Receipts from S i r John Chetwode t o S i r Jonathan Raymond.

Le t t e r from M r . J [emmitt] Raymond t o S i r P h i l i p Chetwode, r e death of h i s f a the r [ s i r Jemmitt - . Raymond 1.

Le t t e r from Rev. John Craven t o S i r John Chetwode r e death of M r . J [emmitt] Raymond, and S i r John - Chetwode's reply.

Le t t e r from A. Tipping t o Miss Whitley - r e w i l l of M r . Jemmitt Raymond.

Le t t e r from L. Carleton t o S i r John Chetwode r e w i l l of S i r Jonathan Raymond (1698). - Le t t e r from Rev. John Craven t o S i r John Chetwode - r e Miss Wheatley [Whitleyl 's claim.

48. 1788 copy' l e t t e r from S i r John Chetwode t o M r . Newton r e hea l th of M r . Jemmitt Raymond. -

49. 1788 Le t t e r from S i r John Chetwode t o S i r Sampson Wright r e e s t a t e a t Farnborough, Berks., and S i r samGonls reply.

Information and pedigrees r e M r . Jemrnitt Raymond's w i l l , and descendants of SK Jonathan Raymond.

Record of payment of subsidy from the town of Buckingham noted by Parliament t o the King. English.

CHETWODE a l i a s CHETWOOD a l i a s CHEATWOOD -

. Manor

Views of frankpledge a t the manor court of Chetwood with i t s members, Barton Hartshorne, Pxeston B i s se t t , T inwick , Prebendend of Bucking- ham, Bozrton, Gawcatt, Letherlborough and Hillescien. English.

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53. 1742-176 1 Draft views of frankpledge of Chetwood manor - cour t , including summonses t o constables and

tithingmen. English.

54. 1762 Presentat ion by the jury of Chetwood manor cour t , with summnses t o the constables of Chetwood and Tingwick. English.

55 . f22 May Final concord. 1665 1

1. Creswell Taylor, esq., John Whettenhall, esq., John Corbet, esq., and Robert Warburton, esq.

2, John Chetwood, esq. , and El ianor h i s wife.

Lands and cot tages i n Okeley and Bloore, S t a f f s . ; lands and m i l l s i n Norton i n Hales and Ascott . . . Manor of Chetwood a l i a s Chitwood a l i a s Chetewood, mills and lands, i n Chetwood, Barton, Burton, Tinglewick, Hilsden, Bedhampton, Lau'borough, Cawcott and Preston cum Cowley. Latin. Poor condition.

56. 12 Feb. Exemplification of a comnion recovery. [17 563

1. Edmund .Antrobus, gent. 2. Thomas Lough, gent. 3. S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode, b a r t , 4. John Chetwode, esq. I

Manor of Chetwode, a l i a s Chetwood, a l i a s Chitwood,' a l i a s Cheatwood, messuages, water corn mills, gardens and lands, English.

57. 1 May Sale of r en t s formerly payable by Cuthbert Ogle 1787 and William Lane t o H i s Majesty's government f o r

t he farm of the Manor House of Chetwood, p a r t of the lands of Richard Chet:iood, esq. , aEd of r e n t f o r lands i n the township of Chetwood and i n Mere, S t r a t fo rd and Rowley.

1. Commissioners of the Land Revenue. 2. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t .

English.

58,. 4 June Exemplification of a comaon recovery. [1821]

1. S i r John E'enton Boughen. 2. W i l l i a m Zenry Rosser. 3. John Chetwode, esq. 4. George Hurnphx?~s.

Manor of Chetw~de, a l i a s Chetwood, a l i a s Cheatwood, Bucks.

- English.

Other lands

59. 27 Sept. [1667]

60. 27 Ju ly 1693

2 8 Ju ly 1693

62, 2 Feb. f 16941

63. 19 Sept. 1695

Mortgage.

1, P h i l i p Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2, W i l l i a m Bankes of Winstanley, Lancs., esq. ,

Thomas Sispham of B i l l i n g , Lancs., Creswell Taylor, son of Cresswell Taylor of Meeston, Salop, esq., Thomas Wetnall of Wich Malbanke a l i a s Namptwich, Cheshire.

3. William Touchett of Nether Whitley, Cheshire, esq.

Cottage i n occupation of Symon Smith, and lands c a l l e d t he irpperwood, the Horse Close, the Kilne Close, the diggen and t h e Great Millmeadow, belonging t o the manor of Chetwood. English,

Bargain and sa l e .

1. Creswell Taylor, son of Creswell Taylor l a t e of Meeston, Salop, esq. , Pe te r Leigh of Lime, Cheshire, esq., and Frances h i s wife, daughter of Peers Leigh, l a t e of Bruch, Lanc's, esq.

2. Mary Chetwood of Neither Whitley, Cheshire, s p i n s t e r , daughter of P h i l l i p Che twood , l a t e of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq.

Same proper ty a s 59 above. English.

Mortgage.

1. Creswell Taylor, son of Creswell Tayl.or, l a t e of Meeston, Salop, esq., Pe te r Leigh of Lime, Cheshire, and Frances h i s wife, daughter of Peers Leigh, l a t e of Bruch, Lancs.

2. Abigail Leigh, widow of the s a id Peers Leigh. 3. John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , son of

P h i l i p Chetwood, l a t e of Oakley. 4. Mary Chetwood of Rei ther Witl.ey, S t a f f s . ,

daughter of the s a i d P h i l i p Chetwood.

Same proper ty a s 59 above. English.

F ina l concord.

1. Mary Chettwood, sp in s t e r . 2. Pe t e r Legh, esq. , and Frances h i s wife, and

Abigail Legh, widow.

Messuage, garden and lands i n Chettwood. Latin.

Lease f o r a year.

1. Mary Chetwood of Nether Whitley, Cheshire, sp in s t e r .

2. John Chetwood of Oa.kl.ey, Staffs., esq., John

Feltham of London, gent.

20 Sept. 1695

25 March 1824

10 Sept. 1829

Same property a s 59 above. English.

1. John Chetwoode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. , and Mary h i s wife.

2. Mary Chetwoode of Nether Whitley, Cheshire, s i s t e r of (1) .

3. John Browning of London, gent., and Charles Feltham of London, gent.

4. William Ferne of Tuns ta l l , Salop, esq., and John Midgeley of London, genc.

5. S i r Jonathan Raymond, knt . , alderman of London.

Same property as 59 above. Also Assignment of l ea se by ( 2 ) t o ( 4 ) of John Chetwoode's messuages i n Acton. English.

Release.

I. Hans Sloane s t an l ey of Paultons, Hants., esq., Joseph Jeky l l of New S t r e e t , Spring Gardens, Middx., esq. , and Thomas Ryder of Charter House, Middx. , esq.

2, S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , bar t .

Farm and lands ca l l ed House Close, L i t t l e Seed Piece, Great Seed Piece, Great Wood Meadow, L i t t l e Wood Meadow, Coppice, Dairy Ground, Court F ie ld , Great Meadow and L i t t l e Meadow, a l l i n Chetwoode. English.

Covenant f o r production of deeds.

Same p a r t i e s as 65 above. English.

Quitclaim.

1. John Harwood of Deane, Hants., c l e rk , and William Apletree of Basingstoke, Hants.

2. Mary Lane of Basingstoke, Hants. 3. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . 4. Joseph Charles Shebbeare of Basingstoke, esq. 5. Charles Warren of Drayton i n Hales, Salop,

gent.

L a d , barn, s t ab l e s and cowshed i n Cnetwode; i n tenure of Y r s . Bell . i English.

=SHIRE

68. 1401 G i f t .

1. John de Lobshaw, chap la in . 2. Richard, son of John de Bers of Walton(?)

Lands i n t h e county of Ches ter which (1) had from ( 2 ) . L a t i n . Bare ly l e g i b l e .

ACTON, LITTLE ACTON AND AGDEN

T i the s

1764-1789 L e t t e r s , accounts and r e c e i p t s r e t i t h e s of Agden and Bol l ington t o be p a i d T y t h e Chetwode family t o C h r i s t Church Col lege , Oxford. Engl ish .

Agdon H a l l

70. 27 Feb. Se t t l ement upon t h e m,arriage o f Richard Venables 1662/3 and Mary, daughter o f ~ o b e r t Venables.

1. George Venables o f Acton o r Agdon, Cheshire, esq., Marqare t t h i s wi fe , m d Richard Venables, gent . , t h e i r son.

2. George, Lord Delamere, Baron of Dunham Massy, P e t e r Venables, e sq . , Baron of Kinderton, Robert Venables of Antrobus, Cheshi re , e sq . , Thomas Ruddyard o f Ruddyard, S t a f f s . , e sq . , William S l a t e r of Ches te r , gen t . , and P e t e r Venables of Lostocke, Cheshire.

Agdon H a l l i n Acton a l i a s Agdon and lands i n Acton a l i a s Agdon, Bowdon a l i a s Bodon, Sprouston, a l i a s Rothers ton , a l i a s ~ o u s t h o r n e , a l i a s Ros- t h o r n e , Nether Knut tesford , Meyre, High Leigh, Swynhead i n High Leigh, Lyne, Heatley i n Lyme, Stathom i n Lyme, C u l t e r t o n a l i a s Huterton, Mi l l ing ton , Horton and Har t ford . Engl ish .

- Ravenescrofte

71. 5 A p r i l p507 J

30 J u l y [1513]

Quitclaim.

1. Ralph Leche son of John Leche, formerly of Wich Palbank.

2. Ralph Huxl-ey.

Messuage s a d two f i e l d s in Acton iuxta Hurdelston c o m o n l y c a l l e d Ravenescrofte. La t in . Page 102, No. 226.

Quitclaim.

1. Ralph Hnxley. 2. Ralph Lechc. of ;Qic!lr_ Malb-mk, son of john

Leche bilq 3f :;i'i7 ' d :,ccjis.

Same property a s 71 above. Latin, Page 103, No. 232.

73. 3 Jan, Bargain and sa le . p5393 1. Hugh Cartwright, son of Roger Cartwright

l a t e of Aldlem, Cheshire. 2. John Leche of the Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire.

Same property a s 71 above. English. Page 107, No. 264,

74. 24 Feb. [1539]

L e t t e r of a t torney t o receive possession of Ravenescroftes from Hugh Cartwright, son of Roger Cartwright.

1. John Leche of Wich Malbank. 2. Thomas Croke of Leghton, gent.

Latin.

75. 26 Feb. Quitclaim. P5393 1. Hugh Cartwright, son of Roger Cartwright

l a t e of Aldlem, Cheshire. 2. John Leche of Wich Malbank, Cheshire.

Same property a s 71 above. Latin. Page 107, No. 266.

1 Newhall and Cold Lane

76. 1 Ju ly Grant. [l559]

1. Humphrey Maynwaring of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, gent.

2. Ranulph Maynwaring of Ca-myngham, Cheshire, esq. , Henry h i s son, John Leche of Wick Malbank, gent., and John Cine of the same, tanner.

Ti thes i n Newhall and Cold Lane i n the par ishes of Audellem and Acton, Cheshi re , to the uses of (1) and Alice h i s wife, Marqaret h i s granddaughter and Laurence, John, Ranulph, Roger arid Thomas h i s sons.

Latin and English.

76(a) . 1 Nov. Assignment of a lease . [1570]

1. Humfrey Maynwarynge of the Wiche Malbhqke, Cheshire, gent.

2 . Laurence and Thomas Maynwarynge, sons of (1) . Pasture with barn i n Coal Lane. English. Page 139, No. 387.

77. 29 Sept. Grant. L15773

- 1. Humphrey Maynwarynge of Wich Malbank,

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2. John Leche of Wich Malbank, sn r . , gent. , and John Leche, jnr . , h i s son.

3 t i t h e s of Cole Lane, Cheshire, formerly of the monastery of Cumbermere, t o the use of Laurence, John, Rondulphe, Roger and Thomas Mainwaring and t h e i r he i r s . Lat in and English. Page 139, No. 392.

78. 8 Oct. Newhall Manor Court. 115833 25 Elizabeth. View of frank pledge and cour t

baron of Jane Cotton, widow of Richard Cotton, knight , William Barnabie, esqui re , Francisca h i s wife, once wife of Lord Fitzwarren, deceased, held before Edmund G a m l l , seneschal. John Leche came t o court & sought l icence of Jane Cotton t o l ea se t o Richard Shorobridge ha l f a messuage, 8 acres & two pennyworth of customary land i n Newhall, t o hold f o r term of the l i f e of the s a i d Richard & of the l i f e of Anne Hassall &

Robert Hassal l , rendering 10s a year t o John Leche, due i n equal por t ions a t the f e a s t of St . Michael the Archangel & the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Fine. f o r the l icence 4 s Id. John Leche a l s o sought l icence from Wi.lliam Barnabie & Francisca h i s wife, t o lease t o Richard Shorobridge 1+ acres & two pennydorth of customary land i n Newhall, f o r term of h i s l i f e & the l i v e s of Anne & Robert Hassall . He gave a f i n e of l l d f o r the l icence. Seal i n red wax, on a tongue. Latin. Page 137, No. 376.

79. 5 Apri l View of frankpledge a t Newhall Court. [1608] Surrender by Robert Whitney and William Salmon

of Coole Lane, a t torneys of the l a t e Henry Vernon, t o Hugh Vernon.

Pynacle Howse and 30 acres of land i n Coole Lane t o be held durinq the l i f e t ime of Ph i l i p , scn of the l a t e P h i l i p Wilson, and Georqe h i s son. Latin. Page 138, No. 379.

115601 1. Roger Chetwod of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2. James Chetwod. h i s son.

Messuage i n Acton, Cheshire, now i n occupation of Thomas Eaton. Latin.

81. 1 Sept. Exch-ge . 1555 -

1. Roland H i l l , knt. , c i t i z e n and alderman of London.

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2. Roger Chettwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent . , and James Chettwoode h i s son.

Messuage i n Acton, Cheshire, i n occupation of Thomas F'ysher, and messuage i n Monks Copenhall i n occupation of P e t e r Shenton, f o r messuage c a l l e d Rey nex t t o Upton M i l l , and co t t age i n Upton under Haghmon, Salop, both i n occupation o f I s a b e l l e Pygyn. Lat in . Page 108, No. 276. [see No. 4561 -

82, 13 Sept, Copy of 8 1 above. 1555 Latin.

83. 30 Sept . Quitclaim. 1555

1. Thomas Leygh, c i t i z e n and alderman o f London. 2. Roger Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent . ,

and James Chetwood h i s son.

Messuage i n Acton, Cheshire, i n occupation o f Thomas F i s s h e r and messuage i n Monks Copnal i n possession of P e t e r Shaynton. Lat in . Page 108, No. 277.

16. March [1569]

85. 16 March [1569]

11 El izabeth . 1569. Bargain and s a l e .

James Chetwoodde of Okeley, co. S t a f f o r d , gent . , f o r £30, t o John Maysterson o f Aulderley, co. Chester , a messuage & Appur tenaces i n L i t t l e Acton, co. Chester , i n t h e t enure of Thomas Babyngton & a messuage i n Munkes Coppenhall, co. Chester , l a t e i n t h e t enure of P i e r s Shenton. Warranty. Announcement of s e a l s . Signed Jamys Chetwode. Top margin indented. S e a l l o s t , t a g remains. Latin. Page 109, No. 283.

Counterpart of 84. Signed Jamys Chetwod. Latin. Page 109, N o . 284.

86. 16 March h l El izabeth . Deed d e c l a r i n g 84 t o be a 115691 mortgage i n £30.

James Chetwodde of Okeley, co. S t a f f o r d , t o Jchn Maysterson of Alder ley , co. Chester , a messuage a appurtenances i n L i t t l e Acton & one i n Monkes Coppenhall. James undertook t o qive a s t a t u t e merchant a s securiizy f o r J o h n ' s t enure of t5e messuages. If, however, James o r h i s h e i r s repaid £30 a t m y Christmas wi th in 2 yea r s , a c t h e pa r i sh church of N m p t wiche, co. Chester , he could recover the nessuages. J m e s appointed W i l l i h m Bromley & Gecffrey Mynshull h i s a t t o r n e y s t o yive s e i s i n t o John. Announcement of s e a l s . Signed John Maisterson.

. Seal l o s t . Top ~ a r g i : ; indented. English. Page 109, No. 285.

16 March [1569]

88. 16 March [1569J

2 0 Dec. [1570]

20 Dec. [1570]

Counterpart of 86 above. English. Page 110, No. 286.

11 Elizabeth. James Chetwodde acknowledged himself bound t o John Maisterson i n £60. I f he performed the terms of t he aareement made i n an indenture of the same da te the obl igat ion was n u l l and void. Signed Jamys Chetwod. Seal i n red wax, on a tongue. La t in and English. Page 110, No. 287.

13 Elizabeth. Bargain and s a l e . John Maisterson of Aulderley, co. Chester, gent., f o r £30, t o John Leche of Wich Malbank. Messuage i n L i t t l e Acton, co. Chester, i n the occupation of Thomas Babington and a messuage i n Nunks Coppenhall, co. Chester, held by Robert Shenton. Warranty. Appointment of Thoxas Maynwaring and John Crue at torneys t o give se i s in . Announce- ment of s ea l s . Sea ls in red wax, on a tag. Top margin indented. Latin. Page 110, No. 289.

13 Elizabeth. John Maisterson acknowledged himself bound t o John Leche i n £40. The conditions: If John Maisterson, f o r E30, conveyed t o John Leche two messuages the ob l iga t ion was n u l l and void. Seal i n redwax, on a tag. Lat in and English. Page 110, No. 290.

26 Apri l Bargain and sa le . c1574-J

1. John Leche of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, gent. 2. Thomas Chetwod, son of James Chetwod, l a t e

of Okeley, S t a f f s . , gent.

Messuage i n L i t l e Acton, Cheshire, i n occupation of Thomas Babington, and messuaqe i n Munks Coppenhall, Cheshire, l a t e i n occupation of P i e r s Shenton, now of Robert Shenton, and close i n Worleston, Cheshire, ca l led l e longefeld, with neighbouring c r o f t . Latin. Page 110, No. 291.

20 Feb. [1520]

Quitclaim.

1. John Basfor t , son of Ranulph Basfort. 2. Thomas Chetwod of Worlston, Cheshire, gent,

Messuage i n Acton i n possession of Edmund Eyton, ar.d messuages in Bunbsry i n possessi.on of Henry Boghton and Richard Suckley. Latin. Page 105, No. 248,

93. 24 Feb. Counterpart of 93. [1520] La t in . Page L05, No. 249.

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94. 20 March Sett lement. 115 261 1. Thomas Chetwode o f Worlston, Cheshi re , gent .

2. John Spurstowe o f Spurstowe, esq. , Ranulph Spurstowe, son o f Ranulph Spurstowe, esq . , John Boydell o f P u l c r o f t , gent . , and Thomas Cranage o f p u l l [croft?) .

Messuage i n Acton, Cheshi re , i n possess ion o f Edmund Eyton, bought from John Basforde, son o f Ranulph Basforde, and wood i n Hilqhton i n t h e p a r i s h of Sunbury, t o t h e use of John Chetwode, so11 o f Thomas and E l i a n o r Chetwode. La t in . Page 106, No. 257.

ALSTON

16 Feb. Bargain and s a l e . 115 152

1. John Bas fo r t , son o f Ranulph Basfor t . 2. Thomas Chetwode o f Worlston.

Lands i n Acton, Halghton and Horlston. La t in . Page 105, No. 247.

[28 Aug. 15201

Exempl i f ica t ion o f a common recovery.

1. John Barsford. 2. Thomas Chetwod.

Messuage, 30 a c r e s a r a b l e l and , f o u r water- meadows, 60 a c r e s p a s t u r e , and t h r e e a c r e s woodland i n Acton and Halghton. La t in . Page 139, No. 394.

10 Nov. Qyitclaim. [l520] -

1. John Bas fo r t , son of Ralph Basfor t . 2. Thomas Chetwode of Worlston, gent .

Messuages, l ands and tenements i n Horlston and ~ c t o n , Cheshire. La t in . Page 105, No. 251.

* 27 Dec. Lease. 116613

1. Georpe Venables of Agden, Cheshire, esq. 2. John Venables, h i s son, gent .

27 June 1696

Messuage i n Mil l ington and Agden now i n possess ion o f Hugh Tandie, with common r i g h t s i n Mil l ington, Boothbanks and Agden. Engl ish .

Testimony t h a t a farm i n L i t t l e Actcn and Namptwich, Cheshi re , p a r t o f t h e i n h e r i t a n c e of John Chetwode, e s q . , i s i n tenure of W i l l i a m C l a r e , a t r e n t of E30 per annum. Engl ish .

100. [!Zarly 13th S c i m t o m e s hanc presentem p a g i ~ a m inspec tux i cerr t?] quod eqo ilugo fi1.i . l ;~ Willelmi dedf e t ccnzessi

e t hac c a r t a mea con f imau i Roberto f r a t r i meo pro homagio suo e t s e rv i c io terciam partem t e r r e mee que i n v i l l a de A l l s t ' habui cum omnibus p e r t i n e n t i i s que pe r t i nen t ad i l l am terram i n v i l l a e t e x t r a i n v i i s e t i n semi t i s i n aquis e t m l e n d i n i s i n bosco e t plano i n t e r r a a r r a b i l i e t non a r r a b i l i i n afeo e t Sico i n t a c i n t o 1 i n s a r t i s e t i n omnibus l i b e r t a t i b u s ad p r e f a t m terram per t inen t ibus illi e t heredibus s u i s tenendum de me e t heredibus meis i n fendo e t he red i t a t e l i b e r e e t qu i e t e reddendo annuati.m m i h i e t heredibus meis de s e e t de heredibus s u i s duos denarios a rgen t i ad festum Sanct i Martini p ro omnibus s e r v i c i i s ad prefatam terram per t inen t ibus salvo for inseco se rv i c io e t ve lu t l i b u i s s e t hoc fecerim pred ic tus Robertus d e d i t mihi decem so l idos a rgen t i H i i s t e s t i b u s Humfredo de Cos t e l t i n , Alexandra de Ward Kenewrec eu i s f i l l i o Ricardo de Bwlkeley Willelmo e iu s f i l l i o Eus t a t i o de Spwrestow Willelmo e iu s f i l l i o Hugone de Calviley Roberto de Bwrward Ricardo c l e r i c o Radulfo e i u s f r a t r e Hugone de Masefen Tud' e iu s f i l i o Simone c l e r i c o qu i h k c cartam s c r i p s i t e t mul t i s a l i i s . Seal missing. Dorse: .W.de Terra i n Aston. Aston 55. Nantwich 330.

The above is a curious Norman Deed i n which the Welch o r Cambrian l e t t e r s and a l s o the Saxon a r e intermixed with t he Roman l e t t e r s . The following being a f r e e t r ans l a t i on . - Know a l l men t h i s p resen t page being inspected t h a t I Hugh the son of W i l l i a m have given and granted and by t h i s my Charter have confirmed t o Robert my Brother f o r h i s homage and se rv ice , one t h i r d p a r t of a l l my land which I had i n the V i l l of Allston w i t h a l l t he appertinences which p e r t a i n t o t h a t land within V i l l and without, i n ways and i n pa ths , i n waters and n i l l s , i n wood and p l a in , i n land a rab le , i n pasture and grove, i n t a c , i n tob, i n loppings, and i n a l l l i b e r t i e s t o the a foresa id Land belonging - t o hold t o him and h i s h e i r s from me and my h e i r s i n fee and her i tage f r e e l y and qu i e t l y . Yielding yeariy t o me and my h e i r s from him and h i s h e i r s two pence of s i l v e r a t the f e a s t of Sa in t Martin f o r a l l se rv ices t o t h e a foresa id land belcnging saving foreign se rv ice : And t h a t I n igh t do t h i s of my own f r ee w i l l , the s a i d Robert hath qiven t o me ten s h i l l i n g s of s i l v e r . These being Witnesses, Humphrey de Cos t e l t i n , Alexaneer de Worth, Kenric h i s son, Richard de R u l ~ e l e y , W i l l i a m t i is son, Eustace fie Spurstow, Willizm h i s son, Hugh de Calvel-ey, Robert de Scmard, Richard the Clerk, Ralph h i s b ro the r , Hush de Masefen, Tudor h i s Son, Simon the Clerk ;$no wr i t e s t h i s Charter, and many others . Latin. Page 133, No. 330.

101. {18th cent.] Copy, t r a n s l a t i o n and explanation of 100 above.

26 Kay Lease, 114741

1. John Calveley of Bunbury, Cheshire, gent. , and Alice h i s wife.

2. John Daweson of Wich Malbank.

Two messuages and land i n Alvaston, l a t e i n tenure of Henry Crew and Robert Multon, with the dra in there on the Wever [ ~ i v e r weaver]. Latin. Page 136, No. 358.

103. 26 May ease . [1474]

1. Richard Pres t land of ord dull [sha] m , Cheshire, gent.

2. John Daweson of Wich Malbank.

Messuage with lands adjoining i n Alvaston, l a t e i n tenure of Henry Crew. Lat in . Page 136, No. 360.

ASTON IUXTA MONDRUM

8 Ju ly 1330

Quitclaim.

1. Pa t r i ck , son of Thomas of Crue. 2 . W i l l i a m , son of t he lo rd Ralph de Vernon.

A l l (1) ' s proper ty i n Aston iux t a Mondrmn i n Quintepulle and Barelespulle. Lat in . Page 80, No. 63.

BUERTON

105.

fc. 13141

Lease.

1. Robert, lo rd of Burton. 2. P e t e r , son of John, son of Ranulph.

Messuage i n the v i l l of Burton with cu r t i l age , c r o f t and land, l a t e i n tenure of W i l l i a m Raven. Lat in . Page 75, No. 19.

Lease.

1. Robert, l o rd of Byrton. 2. John Rayebann.

Messuage with c r o f t next t o fontanes ghate , and land next t o Morwyth and above l e Wallehul [ i n ~ u e r t o n ? ] . Latin. Page 133, N o . 327.

Lease.

1. Robert, l o rd of Burton. 2 . Pe t e r , son of John of Burton.

[26 Jan. 13 16)

Place of land i n (1) ' s f ee of Burton, i n length between the land of John Dodeman and Nortonehok and from the land of t he s a i d John t o t he bank of Le Tassiesselyn, and from the s a i d bank t o Le Hok; place of land and meadow a t L e Sla t thorne- mor between (2) 's land and Le Brerymor and i n width between the land of John of Wone' and the meadow of Richard son of Ranulph; p lace of land i n length between (2) ' s land on both s ide s , and in width between land of Laurence of Wone' and land of Richard Gambonn; place of land and meadow between (1) ' s land and (2) ' s land and i n length between land of John of Birchone' and Le Bentymor. Latin. Page 133, No. 323.

Gif t .

1. Robert, l o rd of Burton. 2. Pe t e r , son of John of Burton.

Messuage with c r o f t , cu r t i l age and lands , with addi t ion of land c a l l e d Mochetes Rudyng and p lace of land formerly held of (1) by John, son of Ralph. Latin. Page 81, No. 66.

109. [ll Apr i l Quitclaim. 13237

1. John, son of Pe t e r of Buyrton. 2. Aaam, son of John of Buyrton.

Lands held i n Buyrton from the g i f t of Robert of Buyrton , h i s uncle. Latin. Page 82, No. 77.

Gif t .

1. Thomas, son of Pe te r of Buyrton. 2. John, son of John of Golburne.

Two messuages and land i n Buyrton. Latin. Page 85, No. 97.

Quitclaim. Thomas son of Pe te r of Buyrton t o John son of John of Golburne and h i s h e i r s and ass igns , of 6 s of s i l v e r of an annual r e n t of l G s , which he ought t o pay f o r two messuages and a l l lands and tenements with appurtenances which he had. before of Thomas' g i f t i n the v i l l and t e r r i t o r y of Buyrton. Warranty, Tes t : Laurence of Dutton, k n t . , Sher i f f of Chester, William of Praers , Robert of Fouleshurst , Ranulph of Lcghe, Richard son of P h i l i p Aldelyme, e t c . Given a t Buyrton, Saturday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . Augustine confessor, 1375. Seal i n l i g h t coloured wax on a tag . Lat in , Page 85, No, 98.

112. 27 J u l y L e t t e r o f a t to rney . 16 12

1. Richard Wilbraham of. Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, gent .

2. Thomas Wilbraham, gent .

To rece ive of S i r Richard Wilbraham, k n t . , possess ion and s e i s i n of lands i n Buerton, Cheshire, now i n occupation of John Seyvel l . Engl ish .

113. El5 ~ e p t . G i f t . 1418 1

1. John de Madeley of Chester . 2. John de Wylaston, parson of t h e Church of

S t . Mary on t h e Mount, c i t i z e n o f Chester .

A l l (1) ' s lands i n Chester . . L a t i n .

7 Kay 17 36

Lease f o r a yea r .

1. Thomas Jones of Chester , esq. 2. Thomas Whitley o f Aston, F l i n t , e s q . , and

Edward Elorgan o f Gulgreave, a l i a s Golden Grove, F l i n t .

House i n Pepper S t r e e t , Chester ; messuage i n Churton near Aldford, Cheshire, c a l l e d the Old Ball; f i e l d i n Churton c a l l e d t h e Paddock o r New Marled C r o f t ; messuage i n Churton c a l l e d Lle Grange House; f i e l d s i n Churton c a l l e d t h e House Grange, t h e Fur the r Grange, t h e Nearer Dean, t h e Fur the r Dean, t h e Cross F i e l d s , t h e P l a t t Marsh, t h e Old Marsh, t h e Long Marshes, t h e White Marsh, t h e .Horse P a s t u r e , t h e Shorn Tussock Meadow and t h e Close c a l l e d the Banks; f i e l d s i n King's Marshes, Cheshire , c a l l e d Edgerly Marsh and Edgerly Marsh Lane, Plowley, t h e P i c k e t Acres o r Pike Acres, t h e f i e l d a t t h e head o f them, t h e Higher F i l k i n s Hay, t h e Lower F i l k i n s Hay and t h e Thorney Marsh next t o t h e King's Marsh; tenement and smithy i n Churton i n t enure of Thomas F l e t c h e r , yeoman; messuage i n Churton i n tenure of Ambrose Thomas, blacksmith ; messuage i n Farndon i n t enure of John Williams, l aboure r , and lands i n t h e townfie ld of Farndon; messuage i n Aldford, Cheshire, i n t enure of Joseph Barrow, shoemaker, and land i n t h e townfie ld of Aldford. Engl ish .

27 Sept . Valuation of S i r John Chetwode's house and 1767 bu i ld ings i n Watergate S t r e e t and T r i n i t y Lane,

Chester . English.

116. 28 & 29 Sept. Lease and release.

1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakly, S t a f f s . , ba r t . 2. Edward Mainwaring of Whitmore, S t a f f s . , esq.

House with warehouses on north s ide of Watergate S t r e e t and on e a s t s ide of T r in i ty Lane, Chester, and a coach-house and s t a b l e s on west s ide of T r i n i t y Lane. English.

CHURCH COPPENHALL AND MONKS COPPENHALL

S i r John de Orreby's lands

117. [13th c e n t 3 Lease i n perpe tu i ty .

1. John de Orreby. 2. Thomas de Tet ton ' .

Elessuage i n Chirchecopenhal with adjacent c r o f t and land i n the townfield, with surrcunding meadows and turbary. Latin. Page 75, No. 20.

[14th cent .] Lease i n perpetui ty .

1. S i r John de Orreby. 2. Thomas de Tetton!

Place of land i n Chirche Copenale. Latin. Page 73, No. 7.

Lease i n perpe tu i ty . 1. John de Orreby. 2. Robert, son of W i l l i a m Bargan of Copenhale.

2 places of land i n Chirchecopenhale, beginning a t t he a s s a r t of William, son of Richard de Pul ie , following the d i t ch towards t he boundaries of Wermyncham as f a r a s the hedge of Adam, son of Henry, and thus along the way leading towards Newcastle, a s f a r a s t he a s s a r t of William, son of Richard de Pul le ; another place of land between the a s s a r t of John de Bruera and the land of Thomas Baxgan, and i n width between the a s s a r t of Hugh Bargan and the way towards Newcastle. Lat in . Page 74 , No. 10. Poor condition.

120. 114th cent.] Grant.

1. S i r John de Orreby. 2. Robert, son of W i l l i m Bargan.

Licence t o bu i ld two bui ldings on (1) ' s land i n Chirchecopenale, and t o take turbary f o r the hui.ldinys . Latin . Page 74, N o . 15.

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121. L ~ t h cent.] ~mt .

1. S i r John de Orreby. 2. Robert, son of Margery of Copenhale.

Pea t from the marsh in Copenhale f o r two cottages. Latin. Page 73, No. 2.

122. k r>ec. John de Orreby, knight , f reed Robert, son of 13091 W i l l i a m Bargan and h i s h e i r s from a l l payments

and exactions i n John's cour t of Walguerton and from taking oaths i n t h a t court . Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by John de Won'e, Richard de Foulshurst , Adam l e Parker, William d e l Wode- -houses, Ranulph de Leghton, Richard c le rk and others . Given a t Hath' ton. Tag remains, bu t seal l o s t . Lat in . Page 79, No. 53.

123. [28 Oct. Quitclaim. 13051

John de Orreby, knight , to 'Robert , son of Margery o f Copenhale a l l r i g h t s t o have pannage and t o l l

- from him i n Copenhale. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by Robert de Buyrton, Hugh de Greysti , Adam l e Parker, Roger de I ld in ton , and others . Given a t Hatherton. Tag remains, bu t s e a l l o s t . Latin. Page 79, No. 50.

124. 130 Nov. Quitclaim. 13251

1. John de Orreby. 2 . Hugh, son of Margery of Copenhale,

12s. 6d. annual r e n t payable on land i n Chirche- copenhale, t o be paid t o John of Wetenhale, snr . Lat in . Page 82, No. 80.

Lands of Brice , son of Ralph

125. [13th cen t2 Quitclaim.

1. Brice, son of Ralph of l e Hawe (? ) 2. John, h i s son, and Beatr ice , daughter of

Richard d e l Broc of Leton.

Land i n Copinhale, with housebote and haybote i n the wood of Cleyhunger. Latin. Page 77, No. 29.

126. [20 ~ u n e ] G i f t . 1323

1. W i l l i a m , son of John, son of Brice of Chirchecopenhale.

2. Robert, son of Margery of the same v i l l .

Place of land i n Chirchecopenhale formerly held - by Brice, son of Ralph, and qui t tance from

rendering up an ox fo r l i ve ry of s e i s i n according t o t h e custom of Cheshire. Latin. Page 80, No. 59.

p -- - --

Gift.

1. Adam, son of Henry l e Pa rke r o f Copenhale. 2. Rober t , son o f Margery o f Copenhale.

P lace of l and c a l l e d 'Le Heye' i n Chirche- copenhale, between t h e land of Thomas of Te t ton ' and B r i c e o f S t a l i n t o n , and between Fulbrock and t h e l and o f William, son o f Mabel. Lat in . Page 74, No. 9.

[5 0ct.f Quitclaim. 1310

Matilda widow o f Henry l e Parker t o Robert son of Margery of Copenhale, h i s h e i r s and a s s i g n s . Ber r i g h t i n t h e p l o t o f land c a l l e d Le Heye i n Chirchecopenhale, which was once t h e s a i d Henry ' s and came t o h e r by dowry. T e s t : Richard Fou leshurs t s h e r i f f of Ches te r , Robert de Brescy, Adam Malbon, Thomas Monnyng, Hugh.Cerean, Thomas son of Margery, William of P u l l e e t c . Given a t Copenhale, Monday a f t e r t h e f e a s t of S t . Michael t h e Grea te r (maior is ) , 1310. S e a l missing. La t in . Page 7 9 , No. 54.

Lands o f Rober t , son o f William Barqan

129. 114th c e n t j Gi f t .

1. Adam, son o f Henry l e Parker . 2. Rober t , son o f William Bargan o f Copenhale.

P lace o f l and i n Chirchecopenhale between Wermyncham and Nantmaresiche, and i n width between t h e a s s a r t o f John d e l Heth and t h e land of Thomas d e l Feld . Lat in . Page 74, No. 14.

130. 114th cent.] Gi f t .

1. John, son o f Br ice o f S t a l i n t o n . 2. Robert , son o f W i l l i a m Bargan of Copenhale.

P lace o f land i n Chirchecopenhale between t h e lands o f William de P u l l e and t h e s t r e e t l ead ing t o Wermincham. La t in . Page 76, No. 33.

Gi f t .

~ b b e r t son of William Bargan t o Huqh, h i s son. A l l h i s p i e c e of land i n Ckurchcopenhaie, extend- i n g i n lecgt i i between t h e township and 1.e Mes, and i n breadth hetween t.he land of Nicholas deL Beth and t h e lcmd of Eugh, son of Thonas d e l Felc2. Warranty. finnouncement of s e a l . Witnessed by Jahn d e l Wetenhale, John dc Brescy, William de Wistanston, Hugh Fargan, John Bricesone, W i l l i a m

-

t h e cl.erl2; and o t h e r s , Given a t Copenhale. Tag rcmziins , b u t s e a l Icst. L a t i n . Page 81, N o . 70.

132. 128 Ju ly 13183

Gi f t .

Thomas, son of Ralph d e l Feld, t o Robert, son of William Bargan. A l l h i s land i n Clehunger i n Chirchecopenhale, which Robert previously held of t h e s a i d Thomas, enclosed with a hedge and d i t c h ; rendering l l d a year t o the chief lo rds (Ascension day & St . Mart in 's ) . Warranty. Announcemen't of s e a l . Witnessed by John l e Bresc i , Hugh Bargan, Br ic ius d e l Schawe, John son of Br i c iu s , Ranulph of Leighton, William the c l e rk and o thers . Given a t Copenhale. Tag remains, bu t s e a l l o s t . Latin. Page 81, No. 69.

128 ~ u l y ] . Gif t . 1318

1. Thomas, son of Ranulph d e l Feld. 2, Robert, son of W i l l i a m Bargan.

A l l land i n Cleyhunger i n the v i c i n i t y of Churchecopenhale which (2 ) previously he ld , . enclosed with hedge and d i tch . Lat in . Page 81, No. 68. '

Le Pres tes r idd ings

134. P4th cent.] Gi f t .

1.. W i l l i a m , son of Richard de Pul le . 2. Robert, son of Margery of Copenhale.

4 p a r t of a l l t h a t p lace of land i n Chirche- copenale which (1) had from the l o rd John de Orreby, c a l l e d ' l e Pres tesrudings ' . Lat in . Page 76, No. 27.

20 Apr i l Assignment of a l ease . 115425

1. Roger Chetwode of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2. Thomas Wilbraham of Walehey, esq.

Land i n Church Copnall i n a c lose ca l l ed P re s t e Riddynge. English.

Benet tuscrof t

136. [ 5 May Gif t . 1317?]

Mabilla, widow of Robert, son of Margery de Copunnale, t o Thomas son of Hugh, her son. A p iece of land i n Chirchecopunnale, c a l l ed Benet tuscrof t . If he died without i s sue , the land was t o pass t o h i s b ro ther , John; i f h e d ied without i s s u e , t o h i s b ro ther , William; i f he died without i s s u e , it was t o r eve r t t o the r i g i l t f u l hc . i r s of' Mabilla. Warranty. Amlounce- ment of sesl. Eitnessed by John de Wrenneburi, then s h e r i f f cf C i 1 e s t e r , Adam l e Parker, Brian

d e l Schawe, William, son of Thomas, John Bargan and others. Given a t Chirchecopunnale. Seal i n l i g h t brown wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 79, No. 55.

Lands of the family of Hugh de Leighton

137. [30 ad Gift. 1317/8

William son of Richard de Pu l l e , t o W i l l i a m , son of William son of Hugh de Leghton. A piece of 1 m d and bui ldings i n Chirchecopenhale, between the land of Robert, son of Margery and the boundaries of Wermyncham, enclosed by a hedge and d i tch . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by John de Oldenton, Richard de Munshull, Thomas de Erdeswik, Thomas de Crue, Adam l e Parker, William de Wistanston the c l e rk , and many o thers . Given a t Chirchecopenhale. Seal i n green wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 79, No. 57.

138. [30 ~an.1 Gif t .

I 139. 1 Feb.

W i l l i a m , son o f William Hughesone de Leghton, t o Robert, son of Margery de Copenhale, a messuage and piece of land i n Churchecopenhale, which W i l l i a m had of W i l l i a m , son of Richard de Pu l l e , s i t ua t ed between the land of the s a id Robert and the boundaries of Wermyngham, enclosed with a hedge and d i tch . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by Robert de Praers , Thomas de Erdeswyk, John de Brescy, Adam l e Parker, Richard de l Wodehouses, William the c le rk and o thers . Given a t Copenhale. Fragment of a s e a l i n l i g h t coloured wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 82, No. 78.

Quitclaim.

1. Thomas de Leghton, chaplain. 2. Robert, son of Margery of Copenhale.

Messuage and place of land i n Churchecopenhale, held by ( 2 ) from the demise of William de l Leghton, brother of (1) . Latin. Page 82, No. 79.

Lands of Thomas, son of Hugh of Coppenhall

140. I3 Apri l Memorandum of an agreement about an exchange of 13421 lands i n Wolstanwod f o r lands i n Coppenhall ly ing

i n l e PrestusRudyng and i n Wylkefeid.

1. Thomas, son of Hugh of Coppenhall, and Roger of Chenlunelgh, h i s appointee.

2 . Thomas 3el Thyckenus and Roi.sia h i s wife.

Latin. Page 8 2 , No.- 76.

142. 122 May 1349 1

1. Thomas son of ugh of Copenhale. 2, Thomas de Thikenes.

Place of land and meadow i n the Moor, which Mabilla, l a t e wife of Robert son of Margery, he ld a s dower, i n Chirchecopenhale . French. Page 83, No. 82.

Agreement - r e Exchange. Friday a f t e r the Ascension, 23 Edw. 111. Between Thomas son of Hugh of Cope~nhale and ~ o b e r t son of W i l l i a n de Praers . Thomas gave t o Robert a messuage and f i v e acres i n Munkescopenhale i n th ree parce ls t he re , held by Margery Harding. To hold of the chief lo rds of the f ee by customary serv ices f o r ever. Robert gave Thomas a p l o t of land which Robert had of the g i f t of Roger of Chelmundes- leg ' i n the v i l l of Chirchecopenhale, t o hold as above. Warranty. Test: James of Audylegh, knt . , s h e r i f f of Chester, Adax l e Parker, Richard of Wodehouse, Ralph l e Parker, Ralph de Shawe, etc. Given a t Copenhale, on above date. Seal :? l i on rampant, - Light brown wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 83, No. 85.

G i f t .

Alice daughter of William son of Thomas of Copenhale t o Thomas son of Thomas Hardyng.

I

Messuage and land which came t o he r a f t e r the death of her s i s t e r Margery, i n Copenhale; together with meadows, pastures and tu rba r i e s belonging t o the land and messuage; t o hold of t he chief lo rds of t h a t fee by customary services . Warranty. Test : James of Audelegh Sheri f f of Chester, John of Wetenhale, Adam l e Parker, Richard d e l Wodehouses, Ranulph d e l Schagh, e t c . Given a t Chirchecopenhale, Saturday the f e a s t of S t . James apost le . 1349. Seal ; i n l i g h t coloured wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 83, No. 84.

144. [30 Nov. G i f t . 1355 1

John of Wetenhale d e l Derfold t o John son of Hugh of Copenhzle. A p l o t of land ca l l ed l e Moor i n Chirchecopenhale , between the land of the s a i d John snd t h a t of Willian: T rus se l l , kn t . , a s enclosed and then assigned; t o hold of the chief l o rd of the fee by customary serv ices . Warranty. Test: Thomas of Dutton Sher i f f of Chester, Richard le Parker, RaEdle de l Schagh, John d c l Wodcnouses , .John Bargan, e t c . Given a t Gh!.rchecopenhale, Wonday the f e a s t .of S t . Nicholas, bishop, 29 Edw. 111. Seal missing. Tag remains. Latin , Page 83 , No. 87.

145. [6 Dec. G i f t ,

1. John, son of Hugh o f Copenhale. 2. Ro is ia , widow of Thomas de Thickenes of

Copenhale.

P lace o f l and c a l l e d Le Moor i n Chirchecopenhale, between l and of (1) a d land of t h e l o r d William T r u s s e l l , kn t . La t in . Page 83, No. 88.

146. 121 ~ p r . ] G i f t . 1358

Royce (Rois ia) widow o f Thomas de Thicknes o f Chirchecopenhale, t o Thomas son of John son o f Hugh. P l o t o f land c a l l e d l e Mor, l y i n g between t h e l and o f t h e s a i d John and t h e land of S i r William T r u s s e l , k n t . , t o hold i n h e r e d i t y of t h e c h i e f l o r d s of t h e f e e by customary s e r v i c e s ; i f Thomas d i e d wi thout h e i r s , then t h e land t o go t o John h i s b r o t h e r and h i s h e i r s ; i f John had no h e i r s , then t o Margery, Thomas' s i s t e r , and h e r h e i r s ; i f Margery d i e d without h e i r s , the land t o r e v e r t t o the r i g h t h e i r s of Royce. Warranty. Tes t : Richard l e Parker , Ranulph d e l Shagh, John t h e c l e r k e t c . Given a t Coperhale, Saturday before t h e f e a s t of S t . Cleorge, 1358. S e a l ; i n l i g h t coloured wax, on a tag . La t in . Page 84, no. 90.

. .

147. [27 Aug. Gi f t . 1386 ]

Monday a f t e r S t . Bartholomew's day, 10 Richard 11. Aug. 27th 1386. John son of John, son of Hugh of Copenhale t o Thomas, son of Thomas, son of Hugh of Copenhale. A piece of land i n Chirchecopenhale. Warranty. ~ n n o u n c e l ~ e n t of s e a l . Witnessed by Richard de Venables , then s h e r i f f of Chester , Thomas d e l Schagh, John l e Parker , Henry Benet, Thomas de Leghton, & others . Given a t Chirchecopenhale. S e a l i n l i g h t coloured wax, on a t ag . Lat in . Page 86 , No. 106.

Quitclaim.

Thomas l e S ~ y t h of Chi.rchecopenhale and Tibota h i s wi fe , t o Robert l e Parker son o f A p e s l e Walshe and h i s h e i r s ; then a f t e r t h e i r death t o Agnes s i s t e r of t h e same Robert and h e r h e i r s ; then t o William b r o t h e r of t h e sane Robert and. h i s h e i r s ; then t o E l y s i a daughter of Alrce Col le and h e r h e i r s ; then t o +the right h e i r s of W i l l i z n i l e Pa rker , chapla in ; of laad c a i l e d l e Foore l y i n g i n Chyrch~coperI;rale, Eonr.arly belorlqirlg t o William le ?t?.rker, chaple in . Warranty. Tes t : John de Wodehouses, Henry l e Parker , John son of John le Tarkt?r , etc. Given a t Chyrchecopenhale , Tuecdoy a f t e r tSle f i n d i a g of t h e Holy Cross, 1423. Tcjo small s e a l s , each on a tag . Dark green wax. Latin. Page 30, NO. 136.

Lands of William de Penreth

G i f t .

Saturday t h e f e a s t of S t . P h i l i p a James, 35 Edward 111. Robert de Bulkylegh of A l s t a n - s t o n t o W i l l i a m de Penreth. Nine messuages, with l ands tenements and meadow i n t h e township of Chirchecopenhale, which he had of t h e feoffment o f Rois ' who was t h e wife of Thomas de Thicknes, w i t h common of tuxbary. Warranty. Announcement o f s e a l . Witnessed by Thomas l e Younge, then s h e r i f f a t Chester , Richard l e Parker , John d e l Wodehouses, Ranulf d e l Shaghe, Stephen l e Parker and o t h e r s . Given a t Chirchecopenhale. S e a l i n l i g h t coloured wax on a t ag . La t in . Page 84, No. 94.

[9 M ~ Y I Quitclaim. 1361

Stephen l e Parker and Nargery h i s wife t o William o f Penreth. Nine messuages w i t h lands and tenements, which W i l l i a m had i n Chirchecopenhaie, o f t h e g i f t and enffeoffment of Robert of Eulky- legh, of Als tans ton , toge the r with common of tu rba ry in Chirchecopenhale Moss belonging t o t h e n ine messuages. Warranty. Tes t : Thomas l e Young2 S h e r i f f of Chester , Robert of Bulkylegh, Richard le Parker , Jahn d e l Wodehouses, Ranulf d e l Shagh, e t c . Given a t Chirchecopenhale, Sunday A f t e r S t . John be fore t h e L a t i n Gate, 1361, 35 Edw. 111. Two s e a l s , each on a t a g , i n r ed wax. La t in . Page 84, No. 89.

131 J U ~ ~ ] Quitclaim. 1361

1. .Adam Duyn and S i b i l l a h i s wife. 2. William de Penreth.

5 messuages and t h e moiety of t h e lands and tenements f o m e r l y of Robert Maggessone i n Chirchecopenhale, with common of tu rba ry from t h e moss, a l l of which ( 2 ) had from Robert de Bulkylegh of Als tanes ton. La t in . Page 84, No. 92 .

152. Quitclaim. 1361.

Rois (Royce) widow of Thomas of Thicknes t o W i l l i a m of Penreth a d h i s h e i r s . Messuages, l ands , t u r b a r i e s , meadows, p a s t u r e s , o f which William was enfeoffed by Robert of Bulkylegh i n same v i l l . Tes t : Rmul f of Stoke, Thomas of Stoke, John of Stoke, Robert l e Pa rker , Roger de Brescy of Morfeld, e t c . Given a t Chirche- copenhale, Saturday f e a s t of S t . Edmund king and mar tyr . 1361. Smali s e a l , brown wax, on a t ag . La t in . Page 84 , No. 93.

153. 18 ~ e b . ] Lease.

1. Margery, widow of William de Penreth, Owyn, t h e i r son, and Thomas son of Hugh de Blakenhale.

2. Ranulph de l Hull of Copenhale.

A l l lands, tenements, bu i ld ings , meadows and tu rba r i e s which ( 2 ) previously held of William de Penreth i n Chirchecopenhale. Latin. Page 85, No. 95.

Lands of John of Sound

154. L20 May 13881

Quitclaim.

1. John, son o f Richard l e Parkyr of Copenhale. 2. .William l e Parkyr, chaplain, of Copenhale.

. Place of land with bui ldings and t u r b a n ca l l ed ' l e ~ a n e c r o f t ' i n Churchecopenhale, which (2) had from Thomas de Brodhok. Latin. Page 86, No. 108.

155. c29 Apr. Gi f t . 1438 ]

Robert son of William l e Parker t o John of Sonde. A l l lands, tenements, r e n t s and services which he has i n Chirchecopenhale, Cheshire; t o hold of the chief lo rds of the fees by customary services . Warranty. Test: John son of John of Wecenhale, Henry Hycokson, Henry l e Parker, John Hycokson, mamas Daweson, Thomas of Crwe, e t c . Given a t Chirchecopenhale, Tuesday before the Finding of t he Holy Cross, 16 Hy V I . Seal; R ; Red wax, on a tag. Lat in . Page 92, No. 145.

156. Le t t e r of Attorney by Robert son of William l e 1438

L29 Parker, c l e r i c , t o Henry l e Parker, t o de l iver possession t o John of Sonde, of a l l lands, tenements, r en t s and serv ices which he had i n the v i l l of Chirchecopenhale, Cheshire, according t o t he force , form and e f f e c t of a ce r t a in deed made t o the s a id John. Tuesday before the Finding of the Holy Cross, 16, Hy. V I . Sea l : R ; r ed wax, cn a tongue. Latin. Page 92, No. 148.

157. r 2 May Quitclaim. 1438 3

Thomas d e l Broke carpenter and Agnes h i s wife t o John of Sonde, of Copenhale. A l l the lands, tenements, r en t s m d serv ices which were of Robert son of William l e Parker i n Chirchecopen- ha le , and of which John of Sonde was t o take possession. Warranty. Test.: John son ~f John of Wetenhale, Roger Praers , Richard Naisterson, Henry Ihe Parker, Jchn Hycokson, e t c . Given a t Chirche- copenliale, Friday before the f e a s t of the Finding of t h e Holy Cross, 16 Hy. VT.

f6 O c t . 1439 1

[6 Oct. 14391

Two s e a l s ; each on a t a g ; r e d wax. Lat in . Page 92 , No. 147.

Quitclaim.

William, son of William l e Parker , c l e r k , and William, son of Richard l e F l e t c h e r of Pekforton, t o John of Sonde, of Copenhale, soon t o come i n t o possession. Rights i n a l l t h e lands , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s which were of Robert son of t h e s a i d William l e Parker , c l e r k , i n Chirche- copenhale, Cheshire. Warranty. Tes t : John son of John of Wetenhale, Thomas Chaun, Henry l e Parker , Roger P r a e r s , Thomas Daweson, e t c . Given a t Chirchecopenhale, Friday be fore t h e f e a s t of t h e Finding of t h e Holy Cross, 16, Hy. VI. Two s e a l s ; each i n red wax, on a tag. Lat in . Page 92, No. 146.

L e t t e r o f Attorney by Robert Fouleshurs te of Crwe, Richard Fouleshurs te l a t e of Crwe, John Blounte, Laurence son of W i l l i a m Maynwaryng, George h i s b r o t h e r , William son of Hugh of Cholmundeley, Richard h i s b r o t h e r , W i l l i a m Warayn of Yghtfeld, Nicholas h i s son, Richard son o f Thomas of Golburn, Roger P r a e r s , W i l l i a m h i s son, Henry Hycokson, W i l l i a m Sonde, Agnes daughter of John of Sonde, and I s a b e l daughter of Thomas Nowell - t o Henry Parker , t o r ece ive possess ion-of those l a n d s , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s which they had of t h e g i f t of John Sonde i n t h e v i l l of Chirchecopenhale, Cheshire. Given a t Chirchecopenhale, Tues. a f t e r Michaelmas, 18 Hy VI. Remains of seven s e a l s ; i n r ed wax, on thxee tongues. Lat in . Page 93, No. 151.

Gi f t .

John of Sonde t o Robert Fouleshurs te of Crwe, Richard Fouleshurs te l a t e of Crwe, John Blounte, Laurence son of William Maynwaryng, George h i s b r o t h e r , William son o f Hugh of Cholmundeley, Richard h i s b r o t h e r , William Wareyn of Yghtfeld, Nicholas h i s son, Richard son of Thomas of Golkurn, Roger P r a e r s , W i - l l i a m h i s son, Henrj Pa rker , Henry Hycokson, W i l l i a m Sonde, A p e s t h e donor ' s daughter , and I s a b e l daughter of Thomas Nowell. A l l h i s l ands , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s which he had of t h e g i f t of Robert son of W i l l i a l e Parker c l e r k , i n Chirchecopenhal.e, Cheshire; t o hold i n h e r e d i t y of t h e ch ie f l o r d s e t c . Warranty. Tes t : Warin d e l Shagh, Hugh F i t t o n , Roger Croxton , e t c . Give11 a t Chirchecopenhale , Tuesday a f t e r Michaeimas, 18 Hy, V I . Seal ; i n r ed wax on a t a g . Lat in . Page 9 2 , No. 150.

[2 Ju ly 1408 1

Lease.

John son of Kenric (Kenwricus) of Sondes t o Thomas of Brundelegh. P lo t of land ca l l ed l e haye i n Munkes Copenhale; i n length between the water of West thorne(zorn) and l e bruche which John held of John Bonel; i n breadth between l e mulneheye which Henry Benet held on one s ide and another heye of the s a i d John of Sondes on the other ; saving t o John of Sondes a l l t h a t p l o t of land which was of John l e Brescy; t o hold f o r l i f e , annual r en t 10s 6d a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . Zohn the Bapt i s t and Martinmas. Test : John d e l Wodehouses, Richard de l Wode of Wystanston, John son of John l e Parker e t c . Given a t &~unkescopenhale, Konday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . Mark evangel i s t , 1406. Seal i n red wax, on a tag . Top margin indented. at in. Page 89, No. 124.

Gif t .

W i l l i a m Warein and Richard Xanemer , chaplain, t o John son of Kenric (Kenwricus) of Soonde and Catherine h i s wife. A l l lands, tenements, r en t s and serv ices which they l a t e l y had of the g i f t

' of the s a id John i n the v i l l s of Chirchecopenhall, Munkescopenhall, and Soonde i n Fowleshurse, t o hold i n heredi ty of the chief lo rds of the fees by customary serv ices . I f John and Catherine d i e without lawful h e i r s , then they wished the lands e t c . t o remain with John's r i g h t he i r s . Warranty. Test: John of Wetenall, John of Bressy, Thomas Chaun, John l e Praers , Richard Genthe e t c . Given a t Wystanston, Monday a f t e r the f e a s t of SS. Pe te r and Paul, 9 Hy IV. Two s e a l s ; red wax, each on a tag . Latin. Page 89, No. 1 2 2 .

Lease.

John l e Bresce of Wystanston t o John of Soonde, of ChyrcheCopenhale. A l l h i s lands and tenementxi with tu rbar ies held of him by John i n Chyrche- copenhale and which Richard l e Praers formerly acquired from William Hamesone; t o hold f o r 39 years , a t an annual r e n t of 3s of s i l v e r a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t and Yartinmas. Warranty. Test: Henry Hycokessone, Henry l e Parker, John son of John l e Parker, e t c . Given a t Copenhale, Thursday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . Martin bishop, 1420. Seal; i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 89, No. 129.

131 0ct.I Quitclaim. 1426

W i l l i a m Ravne t o John of Soonde of Copenale and h i s h e i r s and assigns. Rights i n the lands and tenements with t u rba r i e s which John holds of John .le B ~ e s c e i n Chyrchecopenhale and which Richard l e

165. C16 Nov. 14401

125 Nov. 14401 '

124 March 1456 1

Praers formerly acquired from W i l l i a m Hammesone. Warranty. Test: John of Wodehouses, Henry l e Parker, John, son of John l e Parker, e t c . Given a t Copenhale, Thursday the v i g i l of A l l Sa in t s 1426. Seal; i n brown wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 91, No. 140.

Gif t .

John Sonde of Copenhale t o Robert Sonky, chaplzin, and h i s h e i r s . A l l lands, tenements, r en t s and serv ices which he had i n Sonde, Fouleshurst and Wich Malbank, with a t o f t and appurtenances ca l l ed Bancroft i n Chirchecopenhale, and a pasture i n the same v i l l c a l l ed Bannemore, with ha l f a messuage and ha l f of 40 acres of land, wood and neadow with appurtenances i n Konkescopenhale ; t o hold of t he chief lo rds of the fees by custo-. mary services . Warranty. Test: John Mapwaryng, knt. , Ralph of ~ ~ ~ e r t o n , William Maynwaqng , John son of John of Wetenhale, Thomas Chaun. Given a t Sonde, Wednesday a f t e r Martinmas, 19 Hy. V I . Seal ; i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 93, No. 153.

Gif t .

Robert Sonky, chaplain, t o John Sonde of Copenhale and Katherine h i s wife 9 af a l l lands, tenements, r e n t s and serv ices with appurtenances i n Sonde, Fouleshurst and Wich Malbank, with a t o f t ca l led Bancroft i n Chirche Copenhale, and a pasture i n Wich Malbank ca l l ed Bannemore with ha l f a nessuage and ha l f of 40 acres of lan2, wood and neadow i n Monk.escopenhale; which lands and tenements Robert previously had of the g i f t and enfeoffing of the s a i d John; t o hold f o r l i f e by the s a id John and Katherine o r e i t h e r of them, and of the chief lo rds of the fees by customary serv ices ; then they were t o pass t o Agnes, daughter of John and Katherine and her h e i r s by Randle son of Randle d e l More. In de fau l t of h e i r s they were t o r e t ~ r n t o John Sonde and h i s h e i r s o r ass igns. Test : John Maynwaryng knt . , Richard of Eggerton, W i l l i a m Maynwaryng, John son of J o h of Wetenhale, Thomas Chaun, e t c . Given a t Sonde, f e a s t of S t . Catherine v i rg in . 19, Hy V I . Seal i n red wax on a t ag ; top margin indented. Lat in . Page 93, No. 154.

Quitclaim.

Ranulph son of Ranulph d e l Mor fo r himself and h i s h e i r s t o John Sonde of Copenhale. A l l ac t ions real. and personal which he had o r could have concerning axy prcmlse, debt , t r a n s f e r , detent ion, converltion o r any o the r , f ron the beginning of the world u n t i l ?;%at t i n e . Test: : Robert Fouleshnrst , esq. , Adam Wate~l~a?L.e, John Chaun, e t c . Given on

Saturday before the annunciation, 33 H y . V I . Seal l o s t , s l i t f o r s e a l tag. Lat in , Page 95, No. 167.

The Wood rvddinaes

168. 26 May 115081

1 Jan. f 15171

5 Aug. 11517 3

. Declaration by W i l l i a m Kayses of Wistastor, re the Daweson family 's l ease of the Wode ryddZges i n Churche Copenhall t o Farion Clyffe and Richard Bannastre . English.

Awaxd by Richard Sneyde i n dispute between (1) W i l l i a m Shaghe, gent . , and Margere, l a t e wife of Richard Golbron of Henhull and ( 2 ) W i l l i a m Cudworthe, over land i n Churchecopenhall i n a pas ture ca l l ed Wodefields, Woderyddyng o r Baneses Lande . English. Page 104, No. 238.

Grant.

1. W i l l i a m Cudwort%. 2. W i l l i a m Shaw and Margery, widow of Richard

Golborne of Henhull.

Rents from a c lose i n Churchecopenhall ca l l ed l e Wodefelde, a l i a s l e Woderyddyng o r aa re s t e r s Lande. Latin. Page 104, No. 237.

Chetwode lands

17 1. 6 Ju ly [ 1496 ]

10 Feb. [1515 )

8 March [1665J

Lease.

1. Roger Chetwode, son of Thomas Chetwode, l a t e of Hytherington, Beds., gent. , and Thomas Chetwode h i s son.

2. Roger Ta l i s of Churche Copenhall, Cheshire.

Messuage i n Churche Coppenhall l a t e held by Henry T a l i s , f a the r of ( 2 ) . English. Page 101, No. 218.

Lease.

1. Thomas Chetwode of Worlston, Cheshire, gent. 2. John Bayle of Aldelym, Cheshire, yeoman.

Messuage i n Monckes Copynall. English. Paqe 1.05, No. 2 50.

Surrender.

Arthur Secke t t of Sound, Cheshire. gent . , Thomas T u h a n of Acton, Cheshire, yeoman, Jchn Eaton of Henhall, Cheshire, yeoman, Alice Eaton of !<enha1 1, w i d o w , Randle Stoneiey of Church Coppenhail, Cheshire, husbandman , Thcrnks C~urtwxight of Cill~rch Coppennall, husbandma, W i l l i a m R i dqday of Swenbach , Cheshire, ye~in-n, Nary his w l f e , Jchr, Edcley of Woodcock H i l l ,

Cheshire, gent. , Mabell Shaw of Church Coppen- h a l l , widow, Mary Shaw of Church Coppenhall, widow, and Ellen Pulford of Church Coppenhall, widow.

2. John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq.

Land and premises belonging t o ( 2 ) , i n tenure of (1).

English.

25 Apr i l Gift. 1671

1. P h i l i p Chetwode of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. , and William Touchett of Nether Whitley, Cheshire, esq.

2. James Cumberbach of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, tanner.

F a i n Church Coppenhall known a s Shaw's Tenement, l a t e l y inhabi ted by Randle Shaw and Francis Shaw. English.

Other lands

175. I6 Dec? 13201

Gif t .

1. Brice, son of John of Coppenhall, and Cec i l ia h i s wife.

2. Thomas, son of Adam de Wode of Weston.

A l l t h a t enclosed land which (1) had from Robert l e Parker i n exchange for lands he held of them i n Church Coppenhall. Latin. Page 82, No. 74.

Gi f t . 1327

1. Hugh, son of Robert, son of Margery of Copenhale.

2 . Mabel h i s mother.

Place of land i n the t e r r i t o r y of Chirchecopenhale which (I-) ha.d f ron Brice, son of Thomas of Tetton' , and turbary i n the v i l l . Lat in . Page 80, No. 62.

Quitclaim.

1. Hugh, son of Robert, son of Margery of Copenhale.

2. Mabel h i s mother.

Same property a s 176. Latin. Page 80, N a . 61.

Gif t .

1. John, son of Hugh of Chirche Copenhale. 2 . John de Soxerfcrd.

Messuage and all ( l j ' s lands and tenements i n the

v i l l of [church copen) hale . . . place of land ca l l ed Le Lonacre ... Latin. Page 76, No. 31. Poor condition.

179. [26 NOV.] Gif t . 1384 1. Richard of Huxlegh.

2. Karion, widow of Ranulph d e l Broocks.

A l l (1)'s lands and tenements i n Munkescopenhale. Latin. Page 86, No. 105.

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CLOTTON

180. [13th cent.] Quitclaim.

1. Adam, son of William de Burton. 2. P h i l i p of Orreby.

Half of (1) ' s wood between (2) ' s wood and the boundary of Clotton, i n r e tu rn f o r land i n Stapleford. Latin.

COCKSHALL (?)

181. 1 Oct. Covenant t o levy a f i ne . 1652

1. Pe te r Boothe of Cockshall, gent. 2. William Touchett of Nether Whitley and John

Grimsditche of Grimsditche, Cheshire, esqs.

~ e s s u a g e i n Cockshawll and water corn n i l 1 i n tenure of (1) o r John Lawton. English. Page 160, No. 34.

DAVENHAM

182. 20 Nov. Mortgage. 172 8

1. Ralph Alsager of Congleton, Cheshire, gent. , and William Bourne, j n r . , of Chel l , S t a f f s . , gent.

2. John Anson of Astbury, Cheshire, esq. , aEd Jane Oldf ie ld of Leftwich, Cheshire, widow, surviving executors of the w i l l of Leftwich Oldf ie ld , l z t e of Leftwich, esq.

3 . S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , ba r t .

Messuages, farms and tenements i n Rudheath, Moulton and Bostock, a l l i n the par ish of Daven- ham, Cheshire; the High Mouse, Rudheath, with lands ca l l ed the Barn Crof t , ?he Yard, the L i t t l e Meadow, the Eeadow Hay, the Cobby Meadow, the Long F ie ld , the Broad F ie ld , the White F ie ld , the Barn F i e ld , the Triangle F ie ld , t he Long Meadow, the Goodmans F i e l d s , the Round Meaiow, the Gorsty Meadow, the P i t t F i e ld , the Brook Fie ld , t h e Bridge F ie ld , the Raventree Fie ld , the Snig Field , the H a l 3 Acre, the th ree ac re s , the E l m Tree C r o f t and the Milking Bank; Bulke ley ' s Tenement, Moulto:;,

20 Nov. 1728

184. 20 Nov. 1733

with lands ca l l ed the New Hay and P i l l i n g But t s , the Crossings Crof t , the Odd Crof t , the Holfords Eye, the Car te rs F ie ld , t he Sand F ie ld , the Hemp Yards, t he Black F ie ld , the Bear Crof t and L i t t l e Moss, the Moulton Moss and the Butty F ie ld ; Simcocks Tenement, Moulton, with lands ca l l ed the Moulton Mansfield, Simcocks Moss and the L i t t l e Crof t ; Oaks Tenement, Bostock, with iands ca l l ed the Two Meadows, t he Cowhouse Crof t , the Townfield Crof t , the Smithy F i e ld , the Brown Heath, t he White F ie ld and the Meadow; Amsons Tenement, BoStock, with lands c a l l e d the Jack Crof t , the Wall Bank, the Moon Meadow, the Great Meadow, the th ree c r e s se s , the Ou t l e t t and Peas Crof t , the Clay F l a t t , the Cock Shute, the two Gorsty F ie lds and the This t ley F ie ld ; Eatons Tenement, Bostock, w i t h lands ca l l ed the Richardsons Yards, t he Ferne Hough Keadow, the two Bullens Crof t s , the What Crof t , the Stoneylands, the Gibsareave and the

.Townfield; Worralls Tenement, Bostock, with lands c a l l e d the Barn F i e ld , the Wall Crof t , the Crime, t he th ree Stoney Lands, the L i t t l e Eye, t he Rogers Eye, the Broom Crof t and one c lose i n Moulton c a l l e d Gouldings Crof t ; Hooles Tenement, Bostock, with lands c'ailed the Brookfield, the Well f ie ld , the th ree Black F i e ld s , the Meadow, the L i t t l e Eye, the L i t t l e F i e ld , the Barn Crof t and the t h r ee Gorsty F i e ld s ; two c loses i n Bostock ca l l ed t he Gibgreaves; and the High F ie ld i n Bostock. English.

Abstract of the t i t l e of the l a t e M r . Leftwich Oldf ie ld t o e s t a t e i n Rudheath, Moulton and Bostock (deeds 1674-1726) i n custody of S i r John Chetwode, with a r e c e i p t (20 Nov 1733) by Thomas Puleston and Anne h i s wife , Jane Oldf ie ld , s p i n s t e r , t he Rev. E l l i s Wynn and Elizabeth h i s wife, f o r the above deeds. English.

Release.

1. S i r P h i l i p Touchett Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . , son and executor of the w i l l of the l a t e S i r John Chetwode.

2. John Amson of Astbury, Cheshire, esq . , and Jane Oldf ie ld of Conqleton, Cheshire, widow of Lef twich Oldf ie ld , l a t e of Leltwich, Cheshire; surviving executors of the w i l l of Leftwich Oldf ie ld .

3 . Thomas Puleston of E m a l l , F l i n t , Anne h i s w i f e , Jane Oldf ie ld of Emrall, sp in s t e r , E l l i s Wynne of Congleton, Cheshire, c l e r k , and Elizzbeth h i s wife (Anne, Jane and El iza- beth being the s i s t e r s of Bowyer Oidfiel.d, l a t e of Leftwich, Cheshire) .

FADDI LEY

186.

2 0 Nov. 1733

4 Feb. [1353]

4.. Thomas Edwards of t h e Lowe, Buglawton, Cheshire, e sq . , and John Kirk of Emrall , F l i n t , gent.

Same p roper ty as 182. English.

Covenant t o save harmless.

1. Thomas Pules ton of Emrzl l , F l i n t , esq. , Jane O l d f i e l d of Emrall , F l i n t , s p i n s t e r , and E l l i s Wynne of Congleton, Cheshire, c l e r k .

2. S i r P h i l i p Touchett ~hetwod; of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t .

English.

G i f t .

1. John of S t . P e t e r , kn t . 2. Thomas Cheval.

All (1) 's l ands i n Faddylegh. Lat in . Page 134, No. 337.

HASSALL

187. & 3 t h cent.] G i f t .

1. Richard, son of Richard of Hassal. 2. Nicholas of Cherchelewes.

Place of land of t h e waste of Hass le , l y i n g above l e Cherchelewes, w d an ac re of land i n t h e same, l y i n g above l e Gefelewe, f o r which (2) q u i t c l a i m s a l l r i g h t s i n l e Chirchelewe and t h e l ane between h i s lands and those of Adam de Bosco. Lat in . Page 73, No. 5 .

188. (13th cent.] Lease f o r l i f e .

1. John, son of Nicholas de Chircheleye. 2. Nicholas, f a t h e r of (1) . A l l l and (1) had from (2) i n Greater Hassa l l e a t Le Chyrcheleys. Lat in . Page 76, No. 25.

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119 ~ u n e ] Quitclaim. 1324

1. John, son o f Nicholas de Churchelegh. 2. P e t e r , son of Robert de Brundelegh, and

Lucy h i s wife.

1 Lar,ds and tenements a t Churc!lelegh i n Hassale held by ( 2 ) . Lat in . Page 80, No.- 60.

RATHERTON

190. [14th cent.] Quitclaim.

1. Henry l e Couper of Stoke and Margery, daughter of Richard of Hatherton, h i s wife, Nicholas Curlesus of Acton, and Alice h i s wife.

2. Hugh, son of William of Haltherton.

Half bovate of land i n Haltherton, formerly held by Williarn, son of Robert of Hal ther tsn f r o m t he g i f t of Robert Ruf f ' , h i s f a t h e r . * Latin. Page 75, No. 22 .

114th cent.]

HENHULL

192. 8 Jan. f1417 3

2 0 May [1509]

23 Nov. El5221

Quitclaim.

1. William, son of William de Bosco of Brondeleg ' .

2 . Robert, b ro ther of (1) . Half bovate of land i n Hatherton which William de Bosco, f a the r of (1) , formerly gave t o (1) ' s brother Huqh . Latin. Page 77, No. 40.

Lease.

William Roley and Margaret h i s wife t o Richard Golburne and Joan h i s wife, t h e i r h e i r s and assigns. A l l t h e i r lands and tenements, with appurtenances and woods, i n t he v i l l s of Henhull, Worldeston, and Copnall, t o hold fo r f i v e years f o r nine marks already paid. I f afterwards they r e t a i n t he land aga ins t the w i l l of William and Margaret, they must pay double r en t . Warranty. Test: John of Bromeley, John of Kyngeley, Thomas Dawkynson, and o thers . Gj-ven a t Henhull, 8 J a n . , 4 Hy.V. Seal missing. Latin. Page 83, No. 125.

Agreement . 1. Richard Golbom of Henhull. 2. John Leche.

To convey a l l the lands of Margery, wife of (11, i n Henhull, t o W i l l i a m Wilbram, esq . , and John Wulstan, t o the use of Margery f o r l i f e and afterwards t o the use of (1) and h i s h e i r s forever , ( 2 ) discharging Margery's debts. English. Page 103, No. 231.

I iecitat ion of the t i t l e of Richard L ,ech~, son of Ralph Leche, t o 2- o r o f t s of a rab le land i n Kenhull 1atel.y i n the tenure of Jmes Barber, between ?.and 0,' RanuLph Maynwarynq's t o the west, HenhuLI Lane tro the e a s t , land of Richard Golbilrne

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of Henhull t o the north , and John Wetenhall's land t o the south; pa rce l of arable land ca l l ed l e Seynpiers Lande i n l e Yoa F'ylde, between land of S i r Robert Fouleshurst t o the west and north , and land of William Davenport of Bromhall t o the e a s t and south; parce l of land ca l l ed l e Way Butte i n l e Yoa Fylde, between l e Quiche Meadow t o the north and l e Perbacon Lane t o t he south; 2 but tes of arable land ly ing i n William Daven- p o r t ' s c r o f t , between the road t o Edlaston t o the west, S i r John Bromley's laEd ca l l ed l e Rydley Fylde t o the e a s t , a i d W i l l i a m Davenport's land t o north and south; piece of land with bui ldings i n Raton Rowe, Wich Malbank, between the road and the land held by Richard Chirche of S i r Robert Fouleshurst , and i n width between Richard Wild- bo re ' s land and lands of John, Lord of Audley, Thomas Meverell, Laurence Roop and Thomas Parc- r i che ; tenement with garden i n Wich Malbank .between l e Froggesrowe and land l a t e of Jahn Reve, between John --- herson ' s land t o the e a s t and John Harr ison 's land t o the west; garden and two c r o f t s i n Wich Malbank and p a r t of a c r o f t between the two c r o f t s and Ridley F i lde , and a lane leading t o Edlaston on one hand and the s a id Ridlsy F i lde on the o ther hand; f i e l d ca l l ed Frogge polo i n Wich Malbank between land of William Davenport on one hand and land of chapel of S t . Laurence and land l a t e of Richard Larketon on the other h a d . Latin. Page 105, No. 253.

Quitclaim.

1. Henry Sparke of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, and Roger Sparke, h i s son.

2. Roger Chetwode of Worleston, Cheshire.

Messuage i n Henhull, Cheshire , in tenure of Ralph Eaton, esq . , c r o f t i n Henhull i n tenure of Richard Croke of Wich'Malbank, an acre of meadow i n Henhull i n tenure of Ralph Wilbram, inessuage i n Sonde i n tenure of Agnes Barnet, widow, and two c r o f t s i n Worleston ca l l ed Tharmons Crofts i n tenure of Ranulph Grafton. Latin. Page 107, No. 267.

196. 3 Nov. G i f t . [l550]

1. Thomas Wilbrahan of Woodhey, Cheshire, esq. 2. Roger Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent.

Messuage aiid a l l the l a d s now o r l a t e i n tenure of Ralph Eyton, i n Henhull arid Worleston. Lat in . Page 140, No. 397.

6 Oct. Bargain and s a l e . 1607

1. John Chetwmde of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2 . Richard ',?ilbrahh?; of Wiche Malbanke,

Cheshirc , gent.

Crof t ca l l ed Cowsye Croft i n Henhull, Cheshire, i n tenure of John Alvaston, between the land of Robert Cholmeley; esq . , t o the e a s t , and lands of S i r Thomas Smythe t o the west. English. Page 140, No. 401.

198. 123 April 14761

[26 Apr. 1476 1

LEI GHTON

2 0 0 . [13th c e n t 4

Gi f t ,

1. William Wyntre, son of Roger Wyntre l a t e of Aldelym, and Margaret h i s wife, s i s t e r and h e i r of Master Hugh Alcok, l a t e Dean of Bangor Cathedral.

2. John, son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

2 c r o f t s i n Hurdeleston ca l l ed Ravenescroftes. Latin. Page 136, No. 361.

Quitclaim.

William Wyntre, son and h e i r of Roger Wyntre l a t e of Adelym and Margaret h i s wife, s i s t e r and h e i r of Master Hugh Roger Alcok, la te dean of the cathedra1,church of Bangor, t o John son of David Leche of Wich Malbank h i s h e i r s and ass igns. Rights i n two c r o f t s and zppurtenances i n Surdel- es ton , ca l l ed Ravenes c r o f t e s , which the same John l a t e l y had of William's g i f t and enfeoffnent , and of which John is i n possession. Warranty. Test: John Bromley knt . , John Dawson, W i l l i a m Hassall , senior , e t c . Given a t Hurdeleston, Friday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . Mark e v m q e l i s t , 15 Edw. IV. Seal missing. Latin. Page 138; No. 385.

Agreement.

1. . Matthew of Holgrave and Matthew h i s son.- 2. Richard son of Richard of Wetenale, L e t i t i a

h i s wife and Pe te r t h e i r son.

( 2 ) ' s share of the v i l l of Leghton, lands and tenements, Matthew the son and h i s he i r s and h i s tenants i n Leiahton t o have conmon of pas ture , i n re turn f o r which ( 2 ) qui tc la im a l l t h e i r share i n 1+ acres of mushroom i n the v i i l of Leghton. Latin. Page 75, No. 2 3 ,

[13tki ccnt.] Exchange between Thomas of Erdswyke on one s ide and L e t i t i a widow of Xichard of Wetenhale, and Peter her son on the o ther . Thomas qave t o L e t i t i s and Petpr nine p a r t s of a piece of waste lying n e x t h e gate (ad ostiumj of W2ri.n of Leghton. L e t i t i a and Pe te r gave ~homas two p l o t s of land i n le

.Denefeld. Test: Rrchard of Funschul, David of Nest.011, John l e Tipper, Adarn l e Parker, Niliiarn

of Dutton, e t c . Seal covered; on a t ag . Top margin indented. Dorse : Leighton. Land Exchange. Latin. Page 76, No. 28.

MIDDLEWICH

202. 125 Ju ly ] Gift. 1470 1. Hugh Eggarton, esq. , William Praers , gen t . ,

Geoffrey Leche, chaplain , and Richard Whitacris , chaplain.

2. John Dawson, son of Thomas Dawson of Wich Malbank.

A l l lands , r i g h t s and se rv ices which (1) had from (2) i n Middlewich. Latin. Page 135, No. 352.

1728 Description of the e s t a t e s of P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode, esq. , i n Middlewich, Kindarton, Newton, Eccleston and Hart ford, i n ~e par i shes of Middlewich, Warum and Budworth, Cheshire. English.

MOULTON

204. 113th cent.] Quitclaim.

1. Adaf, son of William, son of Cadoga? of Muliton.

2. Ieuan, son of Cadogan, and h i s h e i r s by Agharad, daughter of Ienaf .

i 205. [ 1 4 t h cent.]

2 ac res of land, messuaqes knd cu r t i l ages i n the v i l l of Moulton, between the land of Walter Vychan and the stream of Angkyrbeche extending from the land of the h e i r s of Adaf ap Ieuan t o t he land of Kenwric and the land of the h e i r s of Dufena Voel. Latin. Page 76, No. 32.

Gi f t .

1. William, son of Meuric Wyullwyt. 2. Wyn, son of Eynon, son of Robert, and Leucu,

daughter of Madoc, h i s wife.

2 s t r i p s of meadow i n the fee of M ~ ~ l i t c n , bevdeen the meadow of t he h e i r s of Io rue r th , son of David, and the meadow of Ieuan Vychan, extending from the meadow of the h e i r s of Ieuan, a s fer as the meadow of the h e i r s of William, son of Caclogan. Lat in . Page 76 , No. 30.

206. 11.3183 Lease.

1. Ad~un, son of Ieuan Vechan. 2. Adam, son of Gr iy f i t Seys, and Angharat,

daughter of Roger, his w i f e .

Piece of cu l t i va t ed land i n the f ee of Muliton at Lennyrch Hyrryon, between the land of the h e i r s of Cadogan, son of I t h a l , and the land formerly of Kenwric, son of William, extending from the land formerly of Gru f f i t Goch a s f a r a s (1) 's land, and a l s o t o the land of the h e i r s of Meuryc, son of Cadogan. Latin. Page 133, No. 325.

207. [26 Sept. Gift. 13333

Mareduc Vychan, c l e r k , of Castellrwych, t o Madoc son of William, and Tznqwystyl, daughter of Madoc, h i s wife , and t h e i r h e i r s , i n re turn f o r 63s. 3 acres of land and 2 pieces of meadow i n . the f e e of Multwr - two acres between the land of Walter Vychan and Matilda, daughter of Griffun, and extended i n length from the highway t o the m i l l stream, and the o the r acre between the l a d of the h e i r s of Meur' son of Howel, on both s ides extending i n length from the highway t o the m i l l stream; one piece of meadow was the quar te r of a meadow c a l l e d Ebreyn, the o ther l a y between the meadow of Robert and William, son of Meuric and the meadow of Roger Collyng' and s t re tched frcm the meadow of Walter t o t h a t of Ph i l i p , son of W i l l i a m . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by Walter Vychan of Burcheton, Adam, son of Jeuan Voil , Jeuan son of Cadog', Adam, h i s b ro ther , David son of Gruffun ... and many others . Given a t Multon. Latin. Page 80, No. 65.

208. [1340] Lease.

1. .David, son of Cadogan of Muliton. 2. Ieuan, son of W i l l i a m , son of Richard of

Aston, and Eve, daughter of Eignon, h i s wife.

& p a r t of 5 s t r i p s of land i n the fee of Muliton, ca l l ed T i r Boullwm, between the meadow of the h e i r s of William, son of Cadogan, and the land

I of the l e s s o r , extending from the land of Lewel, son of Ioruer th , a s f a r a s the meadow of the

h aforesa id h e i r s , w i t h ha l f a meadow i n the fee ca l l ed Ygoetlath between Ygoetlath Gyd, and (1) ' s land, extending from the meadow of the h e i r s of

b W i l l i a m , son of Cadogan, a s f a r a s Goetlath Gyf. Lat in . Page 133, N o . 328.

209. [8 Jan? Gif t . t 1347 3

1. W i l l i a m Vychan of Aston. 2 . William Vychan of Muliton.

S t r i p of land i n the fee of Mul.iton between ( 2 ) ' s land on bo+& s i d e s , extending from the ... of Cumberbache t o the land of W i l l i a m Ygohan of Mu1 ton. Lat in , Page 52, No. 81.

210. [23 May 13481

G i f t .

1. David, son of Gruff in Seys o f Castel irwych. 2. Leucu, daughter of Madoc, son of William of

Aston.

Acre o f l and i n t h e f e e of Kul i ton , between t h e l and o f Ieuan, son o f Cynwric, and ( 2 ) ' s land, extending from t h e land o f David, son o f Eynon Vychan, t o ( 2 ) ' s l and and t o the l and of Walter Vychan . Lat in . Page 134, No. 336.

Mortgage.

1. David, son of W i l i l y , son of Cadogan. 2. .Cadugan, son o f William, and Dethegn, h i s

w i f e , and P h i l i p , son o f William, and Mabel h i s wife.

A l l ( 1 ) ' s r i g h t s i n woods, p l a i n s , meadows and p a s t u r e s i n t h e v i l l of Muliton. La t in . Page 79, No. 51.

NANTWICH, ALIAS WICH MALBANK

Common

212. 12 March A r t i c l e s concerning t h e usage and occupation of 115 5 7) t h e Commons and wastes belonging t o t h e town of

Namptwiche c a l l e d t h e Leane Hethe and Creiche. Engl ish . Poor cond i t ion .

Lands of C e c i l i a Bonvalet

213. [13th c e n t 4 G i f t .

1. Ralph, son o f Rober t , son of Ronald of Wich Malbank .

2. William de P r a e r i s .

P lace o f land wi th b u i l d i n g s , l y i n g between t h e l and which was Nicholas Tredeson 's and t h e high- way l ead ing t o t h e m i l l oppos i t e William Blesse t - body 's house, i n Wich Kalbank. La t in . Page 73, No. 4.

I l l June 13051

G i f t .

Margery, daughter of Thomas, son o f Matthew, i n h e r pure widowhood, t o Cec i ly daughter of Ralph Bonvalet. Burgage with b u i l d i n g s and apps r t enmces i n Wich Malbznk, l y i z q between the land which -,?as of Nicholas 'i'redesen ar,d tie 'qay lea?iny t o t h e m i l l ; t o hold i n h e r e d i t y of the ch ie f l o r d s of t h e f e e by custcmary s e r v i c e s . I f Ceci ly d ied wi thout h e i r s , i h ~ '>urgaqe was t o r e v e r t t o Karqnry and h e r h e i r s . Tc : RaSert de R r e s c y , s h e r i f f of

- Ches te r , Richard s h u r s t , William A t t w e l l ( 3 2 fontem) , F?illimi! ,*;eTushurst, Hugh h i s b ro t i>e r ,

Robert Masterson ( f i l i u s Magis t r i ) , Wil1i.m Mechan. Given a t Wich Malbank, Fr iday the f e a s t of St. Barnabas a p o s t l e : 33 Edw. S e a l ; green wax on a t ag . Dorse: Donation o f a house t o Cycely Good se rvan t . La t in . Page 84, No. 91.

215. [c. 13051 Lease.

1. C e c i l i a , daughter o f Ralph Bonvalet. 2. Margery, daughter o f Thomas, son o f Matthew.

A l l (1) ' s l ands i n Wich Malbank i n l e Mulnestrete. La t in . Page 74, No. 11.

Lands of Richard , son o f Reginald of ~ l v a s t o n

216. 114th cent.] Quitclaim.

1. Richard, son of John Alva of Wich Malbank. 2. Richard, son o f Reginaid of Alvadeston.

Burgage wi th c u r t i l a g e i n Wych, between +he land o f Dom Nicholas Le Marchald, chap la in , and the bake-house of Thomas, son o f P a t r i c k of Crue.

. L a t i n . Page 77, No. 35.

Wetenhall l ands

Lease.

Richard, son o f Reginald de Alvaldeston, t o EIenry de Greys t i . A l l h i s lands i n Wych Malbulk, extending between the road and t h e land of Richard Kockessone and i n l eng th becween t h e land once h e l d by Henry Mar 'chal t and t h e land of Henry G r e y s t i ; t o ho ld from t h e P u r i f i c a t i o n of t h e Virgl r Mary (Feb 2nd) 1319, f o r t e r n of 16 y r s . a t 2Cs a y e a r (due a t t h e Annunciation of t h e Virgin Ma-q, t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John the B a p t i s t , S t . Michael ' s day and Chr is tmas) . I f he e r e c t e d any b u i l d i n g s , he could remove them a t t h e end o f the t e r n . Warranty. Ar~nouncement of s e a l . Witnessed by Richard de Fougleshurs t , Wi l l i an Colfox, Robert son of Magister John de Mere, ~ a l p h t h e c l e r k and o t h e r s . S e a l i n green wax on a t a g . Top margin indented and l e t t e r e d . La t in . Page 81, No. 73.

G i f t .

John de Wetenha.le of Acton t o Richard, son o f Alan l e Cook, and Agnes, h i s wife. H i s sha re i n a p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank, sometime belong- i n g t o t h e o f f i c e of execu t ioner (que quondam f u i t e x o f f i c i o ca rn i f i cun~: , be'iween t h e shop (scappa) which was &then Robert Daukynessone's and a c e r t a i n Lane l ead ing t o t h e m i l l s of Wich Malban;: i n t h e angle ( i n co rne r io ) oppos i t e the

24 Aug. 11486 f

10 Feb. Cl515

Daweson l ands

land of Thomas of Sonde; t o hold t o Richard and Agnes and t h e i r h e i r s ; r e n t 4d a t t h e t h r e e terms v i z . t h e ascension, S t . Bartholomew, and S t . Andrew; i n d e f a u l t of h e i r s t h e land t o r e v e r t t o John o f Wetenhale and h i s h e i r s . Warranty. T e s t : Thomas l e Younge, s h e r i f f of Chester , Robert o f Bulkylegh, Richard of Fouleshurs t , Robert l e Maystersone, Ralph son o f Robert Rawesone, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Monday a f t e r t h e f e a s t of S t . Lucy v i r q i n , 1359. Good s e a l ; r ed wax on a t a a ; top margin indented. La t in . Page 83, No. 83.

Lease.

1. Adam Wetenhale. 2. John Wetenhale of Wich Malbank.

Place o f land wi th buildings. i n Wich Malbank, between t h e highway lead ing t o Acton t o t h e South, land of t h e h o s p i t a l of S t . Elichael t o t h e n o r t h , l e Por tes lone t o t h e e a s t and S i r Robert F o u l e s h u r s t ' s land t o t h e west. La t in . Page 101, No. 215.

Lease.

1. Roger Wetenhall, son of John Wetenhall. 2. Margaret S a d l e r , widow o f Robert Sad le r

of Wich Malbank.

Annual r e n t of 16'd. from a tenement i n Wich Malbank i n l e H o s p e l l s t r e t e , i n t e n u r s of Richard C u t l e r , and r e n t of 4s. 65. from a tenement i n l e Mi lnes t re te , i n t enure of Henry Cartwright . Lat in . Page 103, No. 233.

G i f t . 1378

1. John, son of Richard l e Noor. 2. William, son of John Dawessone of Wich ,

Malbank.

I Place of land i n Wich Malbank between the lands of Thomas l e Maistersone and those of William de Rydelegh, nex t t o t h e l a n e l ead ing t o t h e m i l l s . La t in . Page 111, No. 295.

2. Will.iam, son of John Daweson.

Place of Land i n Wich Malbmk i n l e Mooles t re te , i n l eng th between t h e High S t r e e t and ( 1 ) ' s l and , ~md i n width between land of Thomas, son of Ralph, sol1 af A d a m , and the lax16 o f W i l l i a m of Kyrlcoham. L a t i n . Page 85, No. 100.

[3 Nov. 1382 7

Memorandum t h a t i n the f u l l court of Wich Malbank, i n the presence of the steward, barons, doomsmen and s u i t o r s , W i l l i a m , son of John Dawessone of Wich Malbank, took a place of land of one bu tcher ' s s t a l l with bui ldings, i n length between the land Henry Rodde holds of the barons and l e Mulnestrete, and i n width between W i l l i a m ' s land and Butchers LaAe, t o hold according t o the custom o f the manor. Latin. Page 86, No. 103.

Lease.

1. P h i l i p de Egerton. 2. W i l l i a m Daweson of Wich Malbank.

Place of land i n Wich Malbank, i n l e Bemstrete, i n length between the land of William de Marchymlegh and the land held by Thomas Matheu of ( I ) , and i n width between the land of William de Marchymlegh and the High S t r e e t . Latin. Page 87, No. 110.

225. 1 Oct. 18 Richard 11. Recites w r i t of the king t o [1394 ] Thomas Maistresson, h i s escheator co. Chester.

I t had emerged from an inqu i s i t i on t h a t John son of Richard Aleyn of Wich Malbank had a l iena ted a shop & bui lding a t a corner of the Flessherowe i n Wich Malbank t o William Waryng, chaplain. This was held of the king, a s e a r l of Chester, by mi l i t a ry se rv ice . William a l iena ted the messuaqe t o John de Sonede, who a l iena ted it t o W i l l i a m de Wetenhale, who a l iena ted it t o W i l l i a m Dawesson, a l l without l icence. W i l l i a m Dawesson appeared before the king and council on Sept. 30th, 1394 and paid a f i n e of 18s i n order t o r e t a i n it. Witness Thonas e a r l marshal & Notyngh' j u s t i ce a t Chester. A t Chester, Sept. 30th, 1394. The deed, having r e c i t e d the k ing ' s no t ice , s t a t e s t h a t Willizm Dawesson received se i s in . Given a t Wich Malbank. No sea l . Latin. Page 87, No. 111.

1 226. [6 iXpril] Gif t .

William Dawesone of Wich Malbank t o W i l l i a m Waryng, chaplain. A l l h i s lands and tenements with bui ldings i n Wich Malbank; t o hold of the chief lords of the fees by customary serv ices . Warranty. Test: Thomas l e Maystersone, Nicholas Colfox, Thomas Dawkynessone, Henry Brayne, Richard Alva, c le rk , e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Tuesday before Eas te r , 1395. Seal; i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 139, No. 383.

227. [ 6 ~ p r i l ] Le t t e r of at torney. William Dawesone of Wich 1395 Malbank t o William Hardsshyne t o give possession

t o W i i l i a r ! ~ Waryr.g, chaplain, of a l l Lhe lands and tenements of which h e had enfeoffed him i n Wich

Malbank. Given a t Wich Malbank, Tuesday before Easter , 1395. Seal; i n red wax, on a tongue. Latin. Page 87, No. 112.

I18 Oct. , Lease.

S t . Luke the evangel is t , 19 Richard 11. W i l l i a m Waryng, chaplain, t o William Daweson &

Eargaret , h i s wife, f o r term of t h e i r l i v e s , a tenement & garden in Wich Malbank, between the road from the cemetary t o Beemstrete and a spr ing ca l l ed lor tburne, which had previously been granted t o W i l l i a m Waryng by W i l l i a m Daweson. After t h e i r deaths t he tenement was t o descend t o Elizabeth, t h e i r daughter, & the h e i r s of her body. I f she died without h e i r s of her body it was t o pass t o Robert, her brother. I f he died without h e i r s of h i s body it was t o pass to the r i g h t f u l h e i r s of W i l l i a m Dzweson. Warranty. Announcement of sea l . Witnessed by Robert l e Grantvenor, knt . , then s h e r i f f , Thomas Kaisterson, Nicholas Colfox, Thomas Dawekyilson, Henry arayn &

others . Given a t Wich Malbank. Seal i n dark brown wax on a tag. Latin. Page 87 , No. 113.

Gif t .

1. William Waryng , chaplain. 2. William Daweson and Margaret h i s wife.

Shop i n Wich Malbank between the hignway and the meat-market; a messuage and garden between the lands of Thomas Dawekynson and those of W i l l i a m de Kirkeham; and a br ine p i t between the lands of the Abbot of Shrewsbury and those of John of Smalwood. Latin. Page 134, No. 343.

Annexed: G i f t t o and from the same p a r t i e s of 2 messuages i n Wich Malbank i n l e Milne- s t r e t e , between the messuage of Thomas Maisterson and an empty piece of land which Henry de Sutton holds of Lady I s a b e l l a , widow of S i r John d e l Selnos; and 8 shops i n l e Beenstrete between the lands of John Marchumlegh and those of P h i l i p de Eqerton. Lat in . Page 135, No. 344.

230. [20 arch] Gif t . 1400

Richard de Roop ~md John Meverel gave t o Robert Daweson a p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank i n length between Lhe High S t r e e t and the land of Thomas de Fouleshurst of Edlaston, and i n width bet:?een the land of s ~ e same T;iomas and t h a t which was once of W i l l i i l l n Totygrene; being i n width a t one head nc?ar the highway 26 f e e t and a t the o ther end 15 f e e t , m d i n length 50 f e e t ; znd it l i e s i n

the s t r e e t ( i n vico) which leads towards Waterdeslake; t o hold i n hered i ty , r e n t 16d of s i l v e r a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bap t i s t and the Annunciation. D i s t r a in t f o r a r r ea r s clause. Warranty. Test : Thomas l e Maysterson, Thomas Dawkynessone, John l e Maystersone, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Saturday before the Annunciation, 1400. Two Sea ls : R and I ; each on a t a g i n red wax. Top margin indented. Latin. Page 88, No. 118.

231. 12s May] W i l l o f Margery l e Kyng, leaving he r goods t o . 1400 Robert Dawesson.

Latin. Page 87, No. 117.

232. 117 Dec.] Quitclaim. 1405

Thomas de Bromlegh t o Robert Dawesone of Wich Malbank. A l l r i g h t s 10s annual r e n t from a salt house of 12 leads i n l e wodestkete i n the s a i d Wich extending i n length between l e Wode- s t r e t e & the Wever & i n breadth from the land of William l e P o t t ' & t he land of Henry Crokete. If the r e n t f e l l i n t o a r r ea r s Robert had power t o d i s t r a i n . Thomas was s t i l l t o receive 12 b a r r e l s of s a l t a year a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t . He had power t o d i s t r a i n i f these were i n a r r ea r s . Warranty. Announcement of s ea l s . Witnessed by John Maynwaryng, then s h e r i f f , Thomas Dawkynessone, William l e Bre t te & others . Given a t Wich Malbank. Sea l l o s t . Top margin indented & l e t t e r e d . Latin. Page 88, No. 121.

233. 1 3 June? L e t t e r of a t torney. 1418 1

1. John of Thornton, chaplain. 2. Thomas, son of Robert Daweson of Wich Malbank.

To receive s e i s i n of lands i n Wich Malbank from , Robert Daweson of Wich Malbank.

Latin. Page 89, No. 128.

234. C19 Apr i l Gif t . 1421 ]

Robert son of John of Cholmundeley of Chorlzy t o Thomas, son of Robert Dawesone of Wich Palbank. A p l o t of land i n Wich Falbank, i n length between the land of John Meverell and John of Roope on one s i d e and the land of the donor on the o ther s ide ; and i n breadth between l e Barkereslone on one s ide and the land of Thomas l e Maistressone of Wich Malbank on the oLier s ide ; t o hold i n hered i ty , r e n t one ounce of pepper (uncia p ipe r i s ) a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bap t i s t , i f asked for . D i s t r a in t f o r a r r ea r s clause. Warranty. Test : John of Kynyesley, esq. , John, son of John of Wetenhale of Wich Palbank, Ranul-ph of Yetenhale,

' * --

7 Sept . 1421

E l O c t . 14251

etc. Given a t Wich Malbank, Saturday be fo re the f e a s t of S t . Mark e v a n g e l i s t . 9 Hy.V. S e a l : R.C; r e d wax, on a t a g . Top margin indented. L a t i n . Page 90, No. 132.

L e t t e r o f a t t o r n e y .

Robert , son o f John o f Cholmundeley o f Chorley, t o John, son of John of Wetenhale of Wich Malbank, o f a p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank, r e c e n t l y purchased. Given a t Chorley, t h e f e a s t of SS. P h i l i p and James, 9 Hy. V. Small s e a l : RC. Red w a x , on a tongue. La t in . Page 90, No. 133.

Release by t h e o f f i c i a l s of t h e Archdeacon of Ches ter t o t h e a d m i n i s t r a t o r s of t h e l a s t w i l l o f Robert Dawesone of Wich Malbank, l a t e l y dead i n remote p a r t s , a f t e r he had rendered a f i n a l account of goods t h a t came i n t o h i s hands. Sea l : Sheaf - Brown wax, on a tongue. L a t i n . Page 90, No. 135..

G i f t .

Thomas son o f Robert Dawesone of Wich Malbmk t o Thomas of Thwemlowe. P l o t o f l and i n Wich Malbanlc, i n l eng th between t h e land o f John Meverell- and John of Roop on one s i d e and t h e land o f t h e donor on the o t h e r ; i n width between t h e l a n e c a l l e d l e Barkereslone on one s i d e =d t h e l and of Thomas Maistersone on the o t h e r ; t o ho ld i n h e r e d i t y of t h e c h i e f l o r d s of t h e f e e by Customary s e r v i c e s . Warranty. Tes t : Thomas Dawekynsone, Richard Alva, John Haydok, s e n i o r , Richard Hankoc, Edmund o f Wordshull, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Monday a f t e r Michaehas , 4 Hy.VI. S e a l ; i n r ed wax, on a t ag . L a t i n . Page 91, No. 138.

Release by C e c i l i a , widow of Robert Daweson of Wich Malbank, t o Thomas Daweson, son and h e i r of t h e s a i d Robert , of h e r dower and o t h e r r i g h t s i n a l l messuages, l a n d s , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s which Rcbert had i n Wich Malbank; t o hold by Thomas from t h a t day t o t h e end of h e r l i f e ; render ing h e r f o r l i f e annual ly one r e d r o s e i f asked f o r , on t h e f e a s t of the N a t i v i t y o f S t . John the B a p t i s t . Warranty. Tes t : John, son of John of Wetenhale, John Maistresone, s e n i o r , Richard t?aistresone , e t c . Given a t with Malbulk, Monday a f t e r t h e f e a s t of S t . Andrew, 1434, Seal.; r e d wax, on a t ag . La t in . Page 91, No, 143.

Lease.

1. John, abbot of the monastery of the Blessed M a r y of Lyl leshul l .

2. Thomas Daweson of Wich Malbank.

[19 Aug. 14401

Vacant place of land and 12 salt-pans f r ee of s a l t t ax i n Wich Malbank, i n length between the High S t r e e t i n Bawardesholt and the road ca l l ed l e Twychell leading t o l e Rryne Pu t t e , and i n widt2.h between John Maisterson' s salt-pan and t h a t piece of land with s i x salt-pans of the Pr iory of S t . Thomas near Stafford. Latin. Page 135, No. 346.

241. f28 May 1442 ]

Quitclaim.

Thomas Harecowte of Whitechirche t o Thomas Daweson. A p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank; i n length , between the land of Jchn Meverell and John Roope on one s ide and the land of Richard Maisterson and the s a i d Thomas Daweson on the other ; and i n width between l e Barkereslone on one s ide and the land of the s a id Richard on the o ther . Test: John, son of John Wetenhale, Richard Maisterson, Roger Praers , e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Friday a f t e r the Assumption, B.V.M., 18 Hy. V I . Seal ; i n red wax, on a tag . Latin. Page 93, No. 152.

Copy Lease.

Monday before Corpus C h r i s t i , 20 Henry VI. Robert Fouleshurste, with Thomas Corbet of Legh and I s abe l l a h i s wife, t o Thomas Dawesson of Wich Malbank. Piece of land with buildings i n Wich Malbank, which was then held by IsabelLa, w i t h reversion a t he r death, t o Robert. The char te r by which Thomas Corbet de Legh and I s abe l l a , h i s wife, granted the land t o Thomas Dawsson follows. The land l ay i n length between the road t o Cas te lhu l l & the r i v e r Wever, & the land of Thomas Dawesson, & i n breadth between the land of Wi.lliam Fouleshurste, lord of Edlaston, & the land of John Maisterson; t o hold f o r a r e n t of 3s per year , due i n equal por t ions a t the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t , the f e a s t of S t . Michael the archangel. & Christmas. I f the r e n t was i n arreaxs Thomas & I s abe l l a had power t o d i s t r a i n , & i f it was i n a r r e a r s a year and a day they had power t o re-enter the land. Warranty. Announce- ment of sea l . Witnessed by John, son of John Wetenhale, Richard Maisterson, Roger Praers , Thomas Brayne, Thomas Wetenhale, & others . Given a t Wich Mal-bank, the feast of S t . Chad the bishop, 17 Henry VI (March 2nd 1439)- Robert confirmed

- the land t o Thomas Dawesson a f t e r the death of Thomas & I s abe l l a . Warrarlty. Announcement of

s e a l . Witnessed by John son of Ranulph Wetenhale, John Marchumley, Thomas Maisterson & o t h e r s . La t in . Page 93, No. 155.

245. [ 2 0 Nov. 1444 ] -

Quitclaim.

Robert son o f John of Cholmundeley, of Chorley, t o Richard l e Wrighte of Wich Malbank t a i l o r ( c i s s o r ) . 4s of annual r e n t f o r a p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank, i n l eng th between t h e lane which l e a d s t o Shryabrugge and t h e water of Wevere, and i n breadth between -the lands of t h e h e i r s of S tape ley on one s i d e and t h e l and of John of Fouleshurs t on t h e o t h e r , saving an annual r e n t o f 12d a t t h e usua l terms i n Wich Malbank, and o f 6d t o t h e c h i e f l a r d of t h e fee . Warranty. Tes t : John son of John of Wetenhale, Thomas Dawkynsone, Richard Alva, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank Thursday be fore t l e f e a s t of S t . Valent.ine mar ty r , 1427. Good s e a l ; r ed wax, on a tag . La t in . Page 91, No. 139. .

Quitclaim.

Rober t , son of John of Cholmundeley o f Chorley, t o John l e Wrughte of Wich Malbank, t a i l o r ( c i s s o r ) , and h i s h e i r s and ass igns . 12d annual r e n t which he ought t o pay Robert f o r a p l o t of land i n Wich Malbank; i n l eng th between the l ane l ead ing t o Shyrabrugge and the water of Wevere; and i n breadth between t h e land of t h e h e i r s o f S tape ley on one s i d e and t h e land of John of Fouleshurs t of Edlaston on t h e o t h e r . Warranty. Tes t : John, son of John of Wetenhale, Thomas Dawkynsone , Robert Alva, et,c. Given a t Wich Malbank, Thursday a f t e r t h e f e a s t of the Finding of t h e Hcly Cross, 1432. S e a l ; i n r e d wax, on a t a g ; top margin indented. La t in . Paqe 91, No. 142.

G i f t .

Fr iday before S t . Dunstan, 24 Henry V I May 13th 1446. C e c i l i a , daughter of Matheus de S tape ley , once wife of Richard l e Wrughte of Wich Malbank, t o Thomas Dawesone of Wich Malbank. A l l he r lands i n Wich Malbank, f o r a r ed r o s e , due a t t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t each year . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by John, son of John de Wctznhale, Richard Maister- sone, Roger l e P r a e r s & o t h e r s . Given a t Wich Malbarlk. Sea l l o s t . La t in . Page 34, No. 155.

G i f t .

Thomas Dawesone of Wich Malbank, t o Ralph of Egcjerton, esq., Robert Sonke, William Paradyse, chaplains , and Roger l e P r a e r s of Wich Malbm~k.

246. [20 Nov. 1444 1

121 Nov. 1444 ]

[l Apr i l 14483

A l l l a n d s , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s which h e had i n Cheshi re ; t o hold t o them and t h e i r h e i r s o f t h e ch ie f l o r d s of t h e f e e by customary s e r v i c e s f o r eve r . Warranty. T e s t : Adam of Bostok, John Downe, Richard o f P res te londe , John, son o f John of Wetenhale, Richard Maistersone, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Fr iday be fo re t h e f e a s t of S t . Clement pope, 2 3 Hy. VI. S e a l of brown wax, on a tag . La t in . Page 93, No. 156.

L e t t e r of a t t o r n e y .

1. Thomas Dawesone o f Wich MalSank. 2. Robert of Wetenhale.

To d e l i v e r s e i s i n t o Ral-ph de Eggerton, esq . , Robert Sonke, William Paradyse, chap la ins , and Rogers l e P e r s o f Wich Malbank, of a l l t h e lands given by (1) , i n Cheshire. L a t i n . Page 135, No. 348.

L e t t e r of a t t o r n e y .

Ralph of Eggerton, e s q . , Robert Sonke and W i l l i a m Paradyse, chap la ins , t o Roger l e ~ r a e r s t o r ece ive i n t h e names of Ralph, Robert , William arid Rogerp l a n d s , tenements, r e n t s and s e r v i c e s of t h e g i f t o f Thomas Dawesone, i n Cheshire. Given a t Wich Malbank, Saturday be fo re the f e a s t of S t . Clement pope, 23 Hy. V I . Four s e a l s . The second RS, t he f o u r t h a s t a g . Each on a t a g , i n r e d wax. Lat in . Page 93, No. 157.

G i f t .

Monday a f t e r the Annunciation of the Virgin Nary, 26 Henry V I . Ralph Eger ton, e s q . , Robert Sonky, William Paradyse, chap la in & Roger P r a e r s t o Robert Straunge o f Wich Malbank. Piece of land i n t h e s a i d Wich Malbank, between l e b s r k e r s lone , t h e l and of Thomas, son of Richard Maysterson, t h e land of Sampson Meverel l , k n i g h t , and t h e land of Ralph Eger ton, which was he ld by John Roonde. Ralph r e c e n t l y had t h e land i n ques t ion o f t h e feoffment of Thomas Daweson. The r e n t was 2 0 s a yea r , due i n equal p o r t i o n s a t the f e a s t of S t . Michael the archangel and LIe Annunciation or' t h e Virgin Mary. I f t h e r e n t f e l l i n t o a r r e a r s the donors had power t o d i s t r a i n . Announcement of s e a l s . Witriessed by John, so11 o f John de Weten- h a l e , Thomas, son of Richard Maisterson, Robert Alua, Thomas P a r t r y c h e , Thomas, son of Bugh de Legh, & o t h e r s . Given a t Wich Malhank. Three t a g s , two s t i l l bea r ing t h e s e a l s i n r ed wax. Top rnargin indented . Latin. Page 9 4 , No. 153, Poor cond i t ion .

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249. [l A p r i l 14481

252. [29 J u l y 14553

t12 Feb. 14651

Counterpar t o f 248. Lat in . Page 94, No. 160. Poor condi t ion .

Confirmation o f t r a n s a c t i o n 248.

1. Thomas Daweson o f Wich Malbank. 2. Robert Straunge of Wich Malbank.

La t in . Page 135, No. 350.

Counterpar t o f 250. La t in . Page 94, No. 161.

Lease.

1. Robert Sonkey and William Parad i se , chapla ins . 2. John Daweson, son o f Thomas Daweson, and

Agnes h i s w i f e , daughter of Robert de Acton o f Ches ter .

Brine p i t with s i x sa l t -pans i n Wich Malbank, i n a p l a c e c a l l e d Bayardesholte , between t h e b r i n e p i t s of Hugh de Eggerton and William Smalwode, and a l l (1) ' s lands i n Wordelshm. Lat in . Page 135, No. 347.

L e t t e r of a t to rney .

1. , Robert Sonky and William Parad i se , chapla ins . 2. Ranulph o f Bromeley.

To d e l i v e r s e i s i n t o John Daweson, son of Thomas Daweson, and Agnes h i s wi fe , daughter of Robert de Acton of Ches te r , a l l lands i n Wordelshm which (1) had from Thomas Daweson. Lat in . Page 135, No. 351.

Lease.

John bawson o f Wich Malhank t o John Janyn o f Wich Malbank. P a r t of a garden i n Wich Malbank i n B a r k e r s t r e t e , extending i n length 36 f e e t from John Dawson's land on t h e e a s t t o t h e land o f John Janyn on the west , & i n breadth 15 f e e t from John Dawson's land on the south t o t h e land o f John Janyn on t h e n o r t h ; t o hold f u r a r e n t o f 6d a y e a r , due i n equal poxt ions a t "he f e a s t of S t . Michael t h e archangel and t h e Annunciation o f t h e v i r g i n Mary. Warranty. Annowcenent of s e a l s . Witnessed by Zohn Bromley and Robert Foul.eshurst, k n i g h t s , Hugh Eggerton , e s q u i r e , & o t h e r s . Given a t Kich Malbank. S e a l i n r e d wax, on a t a g . Top margin icdented . La t in . Page 96, N o . 176.

L e t t e r of a t to rney .

Hugh Eagertoil, esq. , William P r a e r s , Gruffit:: Leehc, chaplain, ar:d Richard Whytacres, chaplain, t o John , son of David Leche of Wieh Pilalba~k, tc? take seisin of a1.l Lands, tenements, r e n t s and

serv ices which they l a t e l y had of the g i f t and enfeoffment of John Dawson of Wich Malbank, i n Wich Malbank o r elsewhere i n Cheshire. Tuesday before the f e a s t of S t . Valentine martyr, 4 Edw.IV. Four s e a l s i n red wax, two t o each tongue. Latin. Page 88, No. 120.

256. 129 ~ e c . 1 Agreement. 1470

S t . Thomas the Martyr. Thomas Donne of Croton undertook t o s e t t l e upon William Warde the younger a l l messuages, co t tages , gardens and appurtenances i n Wiche Malbank i n a s t r e t e ca l l ed Hospi tul l S t r e t e , l a t e l y held by Adam, son of John of Wetenhale. In exchange W i l l i a m gave h i s lands i n Croton a Coton beside Cr i s te l ton . Thomas was t o bu i ld a new house i n Coton and William's f a the r was t o hold the old one a t a r e n t of 24s a year. Thomas had power t o d i s t r a i n i f . t h i s f e l l i n t o a r r ea r s . Announcement of s ea l s . Seal i n red wax on a tag. Top margin indented. English. Page 97, No. 184.

257. 28 Nov. Gif t . 1473

1. Thomas Donne of Croton, Cheshire. 2. William Warde, son of W i l l i a n Warde of

Capesthorne, Cheshire.

Al .1 (1) 's lands i n Wich Malbank, Cheshire, i n Hospi tul l S t r e t e , formerly held by Adam, son of John Wetnall. Lat in . Page 98, No, 195.

258, 24 Jan. Gi f t . [1474]

I. William Warde of Capisthorne, Cheshire, and El izabeth, h i s wife , and John Warde, t h e i r son.

2. John awes one of Wich Malbank.

Piece of land with bui ldings, cot tages , gardens, orchard and dovecot, i n Wich Malbank, norC& of l e Hospi tul l S t r e t e , south of the land of Adam of Wetenhale and e a s t and west of l a d s of the Abbot of Cumbermere. Lat in . Page 98, No. 191.

259. 26 Jan. Quitclaim. 1114741

P a r t i e s and land a s i n 258. Latin. Page 98, No. 192.

260. 24 Jan. Gi f t . 114745

1. W i l l i a m Warde of Capisthorne, Cheshire, and Williax Warde h i s son.

2. John Dabyeson of Wich Malbank, Cheshire.

Same property a s 258. Latin. Page 98, No. 194.

261. 26 Jan . Quitclaim. 114741

William Warde of Capis thorne , Cheshi re , a i d William Warde h i s son and h e i r apparen t , t o John Dawesone of Wich Malbank, of a p l o t of land wi th b u i l d i n g s , gardens , c o t t a q e s , apple orchard , and dovecote i n Wich Malbank; i n b read th between t h e k i n g ' s highway c a l l e d l e H o s p i t u l l S t r e t e on t h e sou th , and t h e l and o f Adam Wetenhale on t h e nor th ; and i n l eng th between t h e land of abbot of Cumbermere on t h e e a s t and Lhe same a b b o t ' s land on t h e west ; t o hold of t h e c h i e f l o r d s o f t h e f e e by customary s e r v i c e . Warranty. T e s t : Thomas Fyt ton kn t . , John Daveport e s q . , Edward Fyt ton , e t c . Given a t Capisthorne. La t in . Page 98, No. 193.

24 Jan. L e t t e r of a t t o r n e y . [1474 ]

William Warde o f Capisthorne , Cheshire , and William Warde h i s son and h e i r apparent , t o David Toyereold o f Wich Malbank, t o d e l i v e r possess ion t o John Dawesone of Wich Malbank, o f a p l o t o f l a d wi th b u i l d i n g s , c o t t a g e s , gardens, apple orchard and dove-cote ad jo in ing , i n Wich Malbank; i n b read th between t h e k i n g ' s highway c a l l e d H o s p i t u l l S t r e t e on t h e south and t h e land o f Robert of Wetenhale on t h e n o r t h ; and i n l eng th between t h e land of t h e abbot of Cumber- mere on t h e e a s t and t h e l and of t h e s a i d abbot on t h e west; which land John Dawesone had acquired o f him; t o hold i n h e r e d i t y according t o t h e t enor of h i s deed made t o John Dawesone. Tes t : Nicholas Maisterson, John Marchumley, Ranulph Mor, W i l l i a m H a s s a l l , Thomas Croket , e t c . Given a t C s p i s ~ k o r n e , 24 Jan . , 13 Edw. I V . *

One s e a l ; one missing, r e d wax on a tonque. La t in . Page 99, No. 198.

24 Jan . Exchanqe . 11474)

1. John Daweson o f Wich Malbank. 2. William Warde, s n r . , o f Capisthorne, and

William, h i s son.

A l l ( 1 ) ' s land i n Wodeford i n t h e p a r i s h of Over, and a b r i n e p i t with 6 s a l t pans i n Middlzwich, i n l eng th between t h e bri.ne p i t of John Radclyf , k n t . , and t h e road l ead ing t o t h e l i t t l e b r i d g e , and i n width between t h e b r i n e p i t of William Holte and t h e highway l ead ing t o t h e l a r g e b r idge . For a p i e c e of l and wi th b u i l d i n q s , c o t t a g e s , gardens, orchard and dovecots i n Wich Malbank, between l e H o s p i t u l l S t r e t e t o +he sou th , Adan de Wetenhale 's land t o t h e n o r t h , a d Abbot of Cumbernlere's land t o west and e a s t . La t in . Page 136, No. 359.

[ 24 Jan. - Cou:1tcrpart of 2 6 3 . 1474 ] Lat in . Page i36, N o . 359 Cprobably reaLiy 3571.

3 keb. Lease i n perpetui ty . t1474 J

John, son of Robert Marchumley, John h i s son and h e i r apparent, John Bromley , knt. , Richard Cholmmdeley of Cholnundeley,esq., William Cholmundeley, gentleman, William Warde , sen ior , and W i l l i a m Ypurs, chaplain, t o John Dawesone of Wich Malbank. Meadow near Wich Malbank with appurtenances; i n width between the water of ,

Wevere on the west and the donor 's c r o f t ca l l ed l e l y t t u lwa l f e i ld (now i n the tenure of W i l l i a m Praers) on "he e a s t ; and i n length between the donor's f i e l d ca l l ed l e Morewalfield (now i n the tenure of the s a i d William Praers) on the south and the water of Wevere on the north; t o hold of the chief lords of t h a t fee by customary serv ices ; r e n t t o donor m.d h i s h e i r s , 10s of s i l v e r a t the Nat iv i ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t and Martinmas. D i s t r a in t f o r a r r ea r s c lause. Warranty. Test : Nicholas Maisterson, John Boydell, Thomas Crewe, Thomas Croket, John Sawer e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, 3 Feb., 13 Edw. I V . Seven s e a l s i n red wax, on 4 tags . Top margin indented. Lat in . Page 98, No. 190.

30- March 114761

Wright lands

267'.. [2 arch! 1410/11

Lease.

1. John Marchumley, son of Robert Marchlmley of Wich Malbank, John Marchumley h i s son, John Bromley, kn t . , Richard Cholmundeley, esq . , W i l l i a m Cholmundeley, W i l l i a m Warde, s n r . , and William Upure , chaplain.

2. John Dawson of Wich Malbank.

House with garden and two adjoining c r o f t s , c a l l ed l e Bemehouse, between l e Bemeheth t o the e a s t , the waters of Wevere t o the west, the lands of Thomas Croket t o the south, and the bridge ca l l ed l e Bemebrigge t o the north . Latin. Page 99, No. 204. '

Lease.

1. John de Chelmundelegh of Chorlegh, and L e t i t i a , h i s wife.

2. Richard l e Wrughte, t a i l o r .

Place of land with bui ldings i n Wich Malbank between the road t o Shyrabrugg and the waters of Wevere, and i n width between the lands of Thomas de FouEeshurst of Edlaston and the hered i ta ry l a d s of Stapelegn. Lat in . Page 68, No. 123.

[ 2 5 arch]' Lease. 1420

Robert de l Cb.oimundeley, of Chorley, t o R i c h ~ r d de Wryqht, d raper , of Wich Malbank. Piace of

2 70. 129 A p r i l 14371

land with b u i l d i n g s i n Wich Malbank; i n l eng th between t h e road leading t o Schyrabregh and t h e water o f Wever. Rent , a r e d rose a t t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t i f asked f o r , dur ing a term of e leven y e a r s a f t e r t h e p r e s e n t d a t e , and customary s e r v i c e s t o t h e c h i e f l o r d s of +Ae f e e . Warranty a s long a s a l l k e p t i n o r d e r . T e s t : Thomas l e Maystersone, John Wetenhall, Richard Hancok, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, t h e Annunciation B.V.M., 1420. Small s e a l : R.C. - r e d wax, on a t a g . L a t i n . Page 90, No. 131.

Quitclaim.

Rober t , son of John de Cholmundlegh, o f Chorlegh, t o Richard de Wrughte, t a i l o r ( c i s s o r ) . Place of l and and b u i l d i n g s which t h e s a i d Richard had i n Wich Malbank of t h e g i f t o f John and L e t i c i a t h e p a r e n t s o f Robert ; i n l eng th between the highway l e a d i n g t o Shyrabrugge, and t h e waters o f Wevere, and i n width between t h e land of the h e i r s of Thomas o f Fou leshurs t of Edlas ton, on one s i d e , m d the l and o f t h e h e i r s of Stapelegh on t h e c t h e r ; saving t o Robert an annual r e n t of 5s . D i s r r a i n t f o r a r r e a r s c l ause . T e s t : Thomzs of Xaystersone, John o f Wetenhale, Robert son of Hugh l e Mercer, etc. Given a t Wich Malbank, Thursday a f t e r t h e Annunciation, B . 57. M., 1420. S e a l of green wax: R.C. under crown. On a t a g . L a t i n . Page 89, No. 130.

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Lease.

Monday be fo re S t . P h i l i p a James, 15 Henry V I . Richard Waleys, h e i r o f Margaret Wyart, daughter of William de Wetenhale of Wich Malbank, t o John Sergeant of Wich Malbank. P iece .of land i n Wich Malbank, extending i n l e n g t h between t h e High S t r e e t and t h e l and of Adam de Bostok, son of Ralph de Bostok, k n i g h t , m d i n breadth between t h e l and o f Ranulph Wetenhale, son o f P e t e r de Wetenhale, and t h e land which William Flecher holds of Richard. Rent 6 s 8d a y e a r , due i n equal p o r t i o n s on t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t , S t . Michael t h e a rchange l , Christmas and t h e Annunciation of t h e Virgin Mary. I f tile r e n t was 15 days i n a r r e a r s Richard had power t o d i s t r a i n , and i f it was a yea r and a day i n a r r e a r s he had power t o t a k e back the land. Warranty. Announcement o f s e a l . Witnessed by W i l l i a m Troutebek, chamberlain of Ches te r , Ranulph de Brure ton, s h e r i f f , John Kyngesley, e s q u i r e , &

o t h e r s . Given a t Wich Malbank. S e a l i n r e d wax, on a t a g . Top margin indenteci. L a t i n . Page 91, No. 144.

[21 Feb. 14551

121 Feb. 1455 3

L e t t e r o f a t t o r n e y .

John Sergeant o f Wich Malbank t o William, son o f Robert de H a s s a l l of Wich Malbank, t o d e l i v e r possess ion t o William, son o f W i l l i a m Wright o f Wich Malbank, of a p l o t of land wi th b u i l d i n g s i n Wich Malbank; i n l e n g t h between t h e High S t r e e t and t h e land of William, son o f Robert of H a s s a l l , and i n width between t h e l and l a t e l y o f Ranulph, son o f P e t e r of Wetenhale, on one s i d e , and t h e l a n d of W i l l i a m F lecher on t h e o t h e r , according t o t h e form of a c e r t a i n deed. Fr iday be fo re t h e f e a s t o f S t . Matthias a p o s t l e , 33 Hy. VI. S e a l missing. La t in . Page 95, No. 166.

G i f t .

1. John Sergeant of Wich Malbank. 2 . W i l l i a m , son o f W i l l i a m Wright of Wich

Malbank.

Same l and a s 271, La t in . Page 95, No. 164.

273. 124 Feb. Quitclaim.

12 August [1472 3

John Sergeant of Wich Malbank t o William, son o f W i l l i a m Wright of t h e same. P l o t of land wit!! b u i l d i n g s i n Wich Malbank, i n l e n g t h between the High S t r e e t and t h e l and of William, son o f Robert o f H a s s a l l , and i n width between t h e land o f t h e l a t e Ranulph son o f P e t e r of Wetenhale on one s i d e and t h e land of W i l l i a m F lecher on t h e o t h e r . Th i s land W i l l i a m Wright had l a t e l y of t h e g i f t and enfeoffment of John Sergeant and was a l r eady s e i s e d . Warranty. T e s t : John Troutebek, chamber- l a i n (camerarius) o f Ches te r , W i l l i a m d e l Bothe, S h e r i f f o f Ches te r , John Maysterson, s e n i o r , Thomas Maysterson, William, son o f Robert o f H a s s a l l , e t c . Monday, f e a s t of S t . ~ a t t h i a s a p o s t l e , 33 Hy. V I . S e a l i n r e d wax, on a t ag . La t in . Page 95, No. 165.

Lease.

1: Adam de Wettenhale. 2. John, son o f John Wryght o f Wich Malbank,

d raper .

P lace of land i n Wich Malbank south of t h e road c a l l e d l e Mulnes t re te , n o r t h o f (1 ) ' s land i n t enure of Richard Bly th , west of John Eromley's l and , and e a s t of ( I) ' s land i n t enure of Thomas Wyl.dyth. L a t i n , Page 136, No. 356.

275. [10 Nov? Agreement by John Wryghte of t h e Nantwychc , d r a p e r , 1472) n o t t o s e l l the land he had from Thomas >:eyverell,

j n r . , withouc agreement. n . Pag? 3 9 , N o . 189.

276. 6 Feb. Gift. [14793

1. John Wright, son of John Wright o f Wich Nalbank , draper.

2. Thomas Meverell John Rokley, esqs . , and John Dawson of Wich Malbank.

A l l (1) 's lands i n Wich Malbank and i n the county of Cheshire and elsewhere i n England, and a l l h i s goods. Latin. Page 99, No. 201. Poor condit ion.

277. 7 Feb. L e t t e r of a t torney. 114751

1. John Wright, son of John Wright of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, draper.

2. Thomas Croket of Wich Malbank.

To d e l i v e r s e i s i n t o Thomas Meverell and John Rokeley, esqs . , and John Daweson of Wich Malbank,

I

of a l l (1) ' s lands i n Wich Malbank. Latin. Page 99, No. 202.

278. 8 May Quitclaim a t request of John Wright, son of John 114761 Wright, draper , l a t e of Wich Kalbank,

1. Thomas Meverell, esq. , and John Rokkeley, esq. 2. John Dawson of Wich Malbank.

Lands i n Wich Malbank including a b r ine p i t with 12 s a l t pans i n tenure of Robert Goodyere, and a messuage with garden i n tenure of Johanna, daughter of Thomas Wright, draper , of Wich Malbank, and two co t tages with gardens of 20d. r en t . Latin. Page 100, No. 205.

Leche lands

-279. [25 March Lease. 1456 1

Roger, abbot of Cumbermere, t o Richard Spenser. Vacant piece of land i n Wich Malbank, ly ing between the high way leading towards l e Melestrete and the land of W i l l i a m Geykyn and i n width between the abbey's land, then held by John Stanyhurst and the land of Robert Burwardesley; t o hold f o r tern- of 101 years f o r 2 s a year , due a t the f e a s t s of t he Nat iv i ty of S t . John the b a p t i s t , S t . Michael the archangel, Christmas & the Annunciation of t he Virgin Mary, i n equal por t ions . Richard was t o bu i ld a new house on the land. I f the r e n t f e l l i n t o a r r e a r s Lhe abbot had power t o d i s t r a i n , and i f the bui ldings were neglected the abbot could take back t.he land. Warranty. Anno~sncement of s ea l s . Witnessed by Adam de We ",el?hale, Thomas Maystreson, W i l l i a m , son of Robert de Hassal l , and o thers . Given i n Chapter House. Seal lest. Top margin indented. .Latin. Page 95, 140. 169.

[30 March 14561

Richard Spenser t o John son of David Leche, of Wich Malbank. P lo t of land i n Wich Malbank, i n length between "he k ing ' s highway leading t o l e Melestrete and the land of W i l l i a m Geykyn, and in width between the land of Roger,abbot of Cumbermere and the land of Robert Byrwardesley. This land Richard l a t e l y had from Roger, abbot of Cumbermere, f o r a term of 101 years , as shown by indenture, and John was l a t e l y seised of the land. Test : Adam of Wetenhale, Thomas Maisterson, W i l l i a m son of Robert de Hassa l l , e t c . Tuesday a f t e r Easter . 34 Hy. V I . Seal i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 95, No. 168.

281. 25 March Le t t e r of a t torney. [14593

Ranulph Maynwarying, esq . , t o Thomas Creswall of Wich Malbank t o de l iver s e i s i n t o John, son of David Lech of Wich Malbznk, of t h a t vacant p l o t of land, i n length between the highway ca l l ed Melestrete and l e Gothehall on the e a s t and a c e r t a i n way leading towards Badynton on the west, and i n breadth between a ce r t a in 1ane.leading from Melestrete towards Lle s a i d road t o Badynton on the south and the land of Adam Wetenhaie on the north , according t o the form of a deed nade t o the same John by Randle. Sunday, Annunciation B . V . M . , 37 Hy V I . Fragment of s e a l ; i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 95, No. 172.

Lease.

John. Davenport of Bromall, John F i t ton of Povenall and Thomas Duncaife, t o John Lech, s en io r , of Wich Malbank. Tenement with garden i n Wich Malbank; i n length between the k ing ' s highway ca l l ed Froggerowe and the land of John Rene, and i n width between the tenement of John Brotherton on the e a s t and the tenement which John Harrisson, l a t e of Oteworth, held of the donors on the west; a l so a garden and two c r o f t s i n Wich Malbank, i n the tenure of Hugh l e Mower'; a l s o a l l t h e i r p a r t i n a c r o f t i n Wich Malbank, i n width between the sa id two c r o f t s and Riddeley fy lde , and i n length between the 1w.e leading t o Edlaston on one s ide and Ryddeley fylde on the o ther ; t o hold f o r 101 years , r e n t 2 4 s a t the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t and Martimias. Test : John '~a~nwary-ng, John Brome l e y , knts . , Thonas Maystcrson, e tc . Given a t Wich Malbank, Friday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . James Apostle, 38 H y . V I . Three seals; each i n r e d wax, on a tag. Lat in . Page 96 , N o . 173.

[l Aug. 14603

l 7 Dec. 14631

Le t t e r of at torney.

John Davenport of Bromall, John Fytton of Povnall o r Povenall and Thomas Duncalfe, t o John Pzrker of Wich Plalbank, t o de l iver s e i s i n t o John Leche of Wich Malbank of a t enemnt with garden adjoining i n Wich Malbank, i n length between the k ing ' s highway ca l l ed l e Froqgerowe and t h e land of John Rene, and i n width between the t m e - ment of John Brothereton on the e a s t and the tenement which John Harrisson, l a t e of Oteworth, held of the donors on the west; and a l s o of a garden and two c r o f t s i n Wich Malbank i n the tenure of Hugh l e Mower; a l s o a l l ' t h e i r p a r t of a c r o f t i n Wich Malbank, i n width between the s a id two c r o f t s and Ryddelefyld, and i n length between the lane leading t o Edlaston on one s ide and the s a id Ryddeleyfylde on the other . Friday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . James apos t l e , 38 Hy. VI. Two small s e a l s ; one missing; red wax - th ree tags . Latin. Page 96, No. 174.

Mortgage.

1. David ap Reys of Wich Malbank, t a i l o r . 2. John, son of David l e . Leche . Brine p i t and s i x s a l t pans without l ead (? ) i n l e Wood S t r e t e , i n length between the Wevere and l e Wood S t r e t e , and i n width between the br ine p i t of Thomas, son of John Wetenhall, and the br ine p i t of Robert Sonky, chaplain, now i n tenure of Thomas Dankynson. Latin. Page 135, N o . 353.

30 Jan. Lease i n perpetui ty . [14 70 j

1. Thomas ap Rys, son of W i l l i a m ap Rys, and Thomas Grene.

2. John Leche, son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

286. 2 Feb. [1470)

287. [17 Oct. 1467 j

Same proper ty a s 284. Lat in . Page 135, No. 355.

Quitclaim.

1. Thomas ap Rys, son of William ap Rys, and Thomas Grene.

2. John Leche, son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

Same property as 284. Latin.

Lease.

John Davengort of Erornaii, John E'yton of Poun;:i l , and Thomas D~.::;calSe, t o John, son of David Leche of WFch Yzlbank. P lo t of land w i t h buildi.ngs and appurtenances i n Ratonroare, Wick Malbank, near t h e c ~ m c t e q - ; in

length between the highway and the land which Richard Chirchehouse holds of Robert Fouleshurste, knt., and i n breadth between the land of Richard Wyldebore on one s i d e and the land of John, l o r d of Audeley, the land of Thomas Meverell and Laurence Cooper, and the land l a t e l y of Thomas Pa r t r i ch on the o ther s i d e ; t o hold from Michael-

. mas l a s t p a s t f o r 301 years , annual r e n t 3s. a t Nat ivi ty of S t . John t h e Bapt i s t and Martinmas. D i s t r a i n t f o r a r r e a r s c lause. Warranty. Test : John Brcmley and Robert Fouleshurst , kn ts . , Hugh Eggerton, esq. , e t c . Saturday before the f e a s t of S t . Luke evange l i s t , 7 Edw. V I . Two s e a l s of brown wax, one of red , two of brown, each on a tag. Latin. Page 96, No. 180.

288. 125 March Lease.

1. John, abbot of t h e monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Cumbermere.

2. John Leche, son of David Leche.

Place of land i n Wich Malbank i n l e Bemstrete, between the High S t r e e t and the meadow ca l l ed l e Ffunkesorchard, and i n width between (1) ' s land now held by Richard Goldsmyth, and a road leading from the a foresa id High S t r e e t t o (1) 's meadows. Latin. Page 97, No. 181.

Lease.

1. Robert, abbot of the monastery of t he Blessed Mary of Cumbermere.

2 . John Leche, son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

2 gardens i n Wich Malbank within (1) ' s close ca l l ed Monksyard; one from the garden i n tenure of Thomas Wryght t o the garden i n tenure of Humfrey Athurton, and on the south s ide from Monklone t o the meadow i n tenure of Ranulph Maynwaryng; the o the r from t h e garden i n tenure of Ranulph Maynwaryng t o t he meadow i n h i s tenure , and on the south s i d e from the garden i n the tenure of Ranulph Leycys te r l s wife t o the meadow i n tenure of Richard Leche, son of ( 2 ) . Latin. Page 97, No. 185.

Lease. 114681

Thomas Holond t o William Egge.Plot of land with bui ldings i n Wich Malbank; i n length between the high s t r e e t c a l l ed l e Hospell s t r e t e and the land of John Davnport of Bromhale, and i n width between the land which Nicholas Goldesmyth holds of Randle May~waryng and the larid of Iienry Wilson; t o hold i n hered i ty of t h e chief lo rds of the f ee by customary se rv ices ; rent t o Thomas 20d of si l .ver a t the four t e r ~ s i n equal por t ions , v iz . Annunciation, ETativicy of S t . John the Bap t i s t ,

Michaelmas aqd Christmas; and 6 s o f s i l v e r t o t h e chief l o r d i n t h e same way. D i s t r a i n t f o r a r r e a r s . Warranty. Tes t : Thomas Maysterson, Thomas Broke, Thomas Croket , e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, 8 Jan . 7 Edw. IV . Fragment of s e a l ; i n r e d wax, on a tag . Top margin indented. La t in . Page 96, No. 179.

'291. 8 A p r i l Quitclaim. I14721

Robert Taverner, chap la in , and John, son of David Lech of Wich Malbank, t o Thomas Holond of t h e same. Annual r e n t o f 20d. from a tenement i n t h e t enure o f William Egge, i n H o s p e l s t r e t e , Wich Malbank, a s t h e deed of Enfeoffment showed. Tes t : W i l l i a m Warde, Randle More, Thomas Wright, d raper e t c . 8 A p r i l , 12 Edw. I V . Two s e a l s ; each i n r e d wax on a t ag . La t in . Page 97, No. 188.

18 A p r i l [1472)

293. 19 A p r i l 114721

294. 12 May I14781

G r a n t .

1. Thomas Holond of Wich Malbank. 2. John, son of John Wright of Wich Malbank,

d r a p e r .

Annual r e n t o f 20d. from a tenement i n t enure of William Egge i n l e Hospell S t r e t e , Wich Malbank . Lat in . Page 97, No. 186.

L e t t e r of a t t o r n e y .

Thomas Holond o f Wich Malbank, t o john Couper, t o d e l i v e r possess ion t o John, , son o f John Wright of Wich Malbank, d r a p e r , of an annual r e n t o f 20d. coming from a tenement i n t h e tenure of William Egge i n Wich Malbank, according t o t h e from of a c e r t a i n deed. 19 A p r i l , 12 Edw. IV. S e a l i n r e d wax, on a t a g .

Lat in . Page 97, N o . 187.

Lease.

1. Ranulph Maynewaryng, s n r . , e s q . , b r o t h e r o f S i r John Maynewaryng.

2. John Leche, s n r . , son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

Meadow between l e Munkes Yardes i n Wich Malbank. L a t i n . Page 100, No. 207.

295. [9 J u l y Lease. 1449 j

Richard Wyldebore o f Wich Malbank t o W i l l i a m Fysshex of Wich Malbank. Vacant p l o t of land i n Wich Malhank; i n l eng th between +he s t r e e t c a l l e d Raton Rowe and t h e l&d of t h e h e i r s of P h i l i p of

. Egerton, anci i n width between t h e land of J o h n Davenport of Bromale on both s i d e s ; t o hold from

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10 D e c . 11469 3

2 0 Jan. [1476]

the N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t l a s t p a s t f o r 81 y e a r s , f o r t e n s h i l l i n g s of s i l v e r ann- u a l l y , payable a t Michaelmas, Christmas, t h e Annunciation, ar.d t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t i n equal por t ions . D i s t r a i n t c l ause f o r a r r e a r s . Warranty. Tes t : John Maysterson, s e n i o r , Thomas Maysterson, s e n i o r , Thomas of Legh, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, Wednesday a f t e r t h e t r a n s l a t i o n of S t . Thomas martyr. 27 Hy. V I . S e a l , r e d wax. On a t a g . La t in . Page 94, No. 162.

Lease.

Richard Wyldebore of Wich Malbank, John Bromley, kn igh t , Hugh Eggerton, e s q u i r e , P h i l i p Fylkyn &

William Orchard, chap la in , t o John, son of David Leche. A p i e c e of land i n Wich Malbank ad jacen t t o t h e highway c a l l e d Raton rowe cn t h e e a s t , t h e l and which Richard Chirchehouse holds of Robert Fouleshurs t on t h e west , t h e land which t h e s a i d John Leche ho lds of John Davenport of Bromall on the south a i d t h e land which John Harryson of Wistanton and Agnes h i s wife hold of t h e s a i d John Davenport on t h e north. Rent 4s a y e a r , due i n equal p o r t i o n s a t the Annunciation of t h e Virgin Mary, t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t , S t . Michael t h e archangel , & Christmas. I f t h e r e n t was i n a r r e a r s f o r a yea r they had power t o d i s t r a i n o r t o t a k e back the land. Warranty. Announcement of s e a l s . Given a t Wich Malbank. S e a l l o s t , t a g remains. Top marqin indented. La t in . Page 97, No. 182.

Confirmati.on of l e a s e i n p e r p e t u i t y da ted 10 Dec. 114691 (No. 295).

1. Ralph Wyldebore ... of Wich Malbank. 2. John Leche.

La t in . Page 99, No. 203. Poor condi t ion .

298. 4 Feb. Quitclaim. L1478-j

1. Ralph Wilbore son of Richard Wilhore, and Agnes h i s wife.

2 . John, son of David Leche of Wich Malbank.

Land i n Wich Malbank i n l e Ratonrowe. Lat in . Page 100, No. 208.

1 Feb. [1479]

Confirmatj.on of a l e a s e da ted 20 Jan. 11474) (No. 297?)

1. Ralph Wilbore, son of Richard Wilbore of Wich Malbank, and Agnes, h i s wife.

2. John, son of David Lcche of Wich Malbank.

Lat in . Page 101, N3 . - 209.

21 J u l y [1479]

4 August 114797

Lease. .

Ralph Wildebore o f Wich Malbank, John Bromley, k n i g h t , and Henry Eggerton, e s q u i r e , t o John, son o f David Leche o f Wich Malbank. P iece of land between t h e highway c a l l e d Ratonrowe on t h e e a s t and the l and h e l d by Richard Churchehouse of Robert Fou leshurs t , k n i g h t , on t h e west , t h e land which John Leche h e l d of William Davenport of Bromhall on t h e sou th , and the l and h e l d by John Maisterson o f Wistaston and Agnes, h i s wi fe , o f William Davenport, on t h e n o r t h ; he was t o hold t h i s i n r e t u r n of a r o s e a t t h e N a t i v i t y of S t . John t h e B a p t i s t . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by John Griese , John Darke, Thomas Cres and o t h e r s . Given a t Wich Malbank. 3 t a g s each b e a r i n g a s e a l i n r e d wax. Top margin indented and l e t t e r e d . L a t i n . Page 100, No. 210.

Quitclaim.

1. Ralph Wildebore of Wich Malbank, Cheshire. 2. John, son o f David Lech of Wich Malbank.

Same proper ty a s 295-300. L a t i n . Page 100, No. 211.

5 Feb. Agreement. [1486 1

1. W i l l i a m Bridde of ~ t t i s s e t u r and C i c i l y h i s wife.

2., John Leche o f Wich Malbank and Margery h i s wife.

(1) have, by i n h e r i t a n c e from John Daweson, b r o t h e r of C i c i l y , a messuage with b u i j d i n g s i.n ~ i c h ' Malbank between Thomas Maisterson' s tenement t o the e a s t , the Abbot of Cumbermere's tenement t o t h e west , John Mais te r son ' s land t o the n o r t h , and l e Milne S t r e t e t o t h e sou th ; 2 tenements wi th b u i l d i n g s and gardens i n Wich Malbank between t h e Wevere L ~ i v e r weaver] t o t h e west , and l e Barkers S t r e t e t o the e a s t ; a garden i n Wich Malbank between Thomas Mais te r son ' s land t o t h e west and l e Barkers S t r e t e t o t h e e a s t ; 5 c o t t a g e s wi th gardens i n Wich Malbank i n l e Hospitul.1 S t r e t e . ( 2 ) have by i n h e r i t a n c e from t h e s a i d John Caweson, b r o t h e r of Margery, a vessuage wi th b u i l d i n g s , c o t t a g e s , gardens , orchard clnd dovecot i n Wich Malbank, between l e H o s p i t u l l S t r z t e t o the sou th , Adam de Wetenhal l ' s l and t o the nor th , and +he Abbot o f Cumbermere's l ands t o the e a s t and west ; a garden and a p iece of land w i t h b u i l d i n g s in Wich Malbank between land now i n t h e t enure of John Janyn t o t h e w e s t , and l e Barkers S t r e t e t o t h e e a s t . L a t i n . Page 101, No. 213,

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303. 5 Feb. Counterpart of 302. l1486) Latin. Page 101, No. 214.

304 ., 1 J u l y Quitclaim. [1498]

1. William Croxton, son of Cecily Croxton, widow of W i l l i a m Bridde of U t t i s s e tu r .

2. Margery Leche, widow of John Leche.

Messuage w i t h bu i ld ings , co t tages , gardens , . orchard and dovecot i n Wich Malbank, between l e Hospi tu l l S t r e t e t o the south, Adam de Wetsnhall 's lands t o the nor th , and the Abbot of Cumbermere's lands t o t he e a s t and west. Lat in . .Page 102, No. 221.

305. 14 Jan. Sett lement. 1498/9

1. W i l l i a m Croxton of Ravenscroft. 2. . Thomas Venables of Kynderton, esq. , W i l l i a m

Sothworth, r e c t o r of the church of Middle- wich, Hugh Starky of Olton, gent . , Henry Croxton, chaplain, W i l l i a m 3eryngton of Bradwell.

A l l (1) 's manors, messuages, lands , tenements; e t c . , i n Ravenscroft, Croxton, Kynderton, Middle- wich, Nenton iux t a Wich, Wich Malbank, Wettenhall, Waverton, Bexton, Sretherhulme and Bonebury and elsewhere i n Cheshire, t o be held according t o t h e terms of (1) 's l a s t w i l l . L e t t e r of a t torney t o William Spele and John Frenche . Latin . Page 102, No. 223.

306. 20 May Quitclaim. [1504]

William Croxton of Ravenescroft t o Margery, widow of Richard Golbron of Henhull, and her h e i r s . Messuage with garden adjacent i n Wich Malbank, i n l e barkeres s t r e t e , l a t e l y i n the tenure of John James; 20d. of annual r e n t due t o him f o r the messuage and garden, of which Margery was then i n possession. Warranty. Given a t Wich Malbank, 20 May, 19 By. V I I . Fragment of s e a l ; red wax, on a tag. Lat in . Page 136, No. 363.

I 307. 1 Dec. Gi f t . [1518]

1. Margery Golburne, widow of Richard Golhorne of Henhull.

2. John Leche, son of (1) . A l l (1 ) ' s messuages, b r ine -p i t s , lands and tenements, e t c . , i n Wich Malbank, Worlshz~%, T i l s t o n , Prestelonde, Wetenhall and Copenhall, and clsewhert

- Latin . Pag3 lul4, NO. L ~ L .

i n Cheshire. - - - . A

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308. 15 March Grant. [1528] 18 Henry V I I I . W i l l i a m Croxton, Hugh Starky of

Olton, Thomas Croxton, son & h e i r of William, t o John Leche, gent. Annual r e n t of 4s of which 2s came from two cot tages & gardens i n Wich Malbank between the Wever on the west and the road ca l l ed . barkers s t r e t e on the e a s t and L\e land of Thomas Smyth, alderman of Chester, on the south and the k ing ' s land on the north; the remaining 2 s came from a garden i n Wich Malbank held by Richard Taylor, ly ing between the land of John Leche on the north & south & the land of Thomas Maisterson on t h e west & the road ca l l ed barkers s t r e t e on the e a s t . The r e n t was due a t the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, S t . John the B a p t i s t ' s day, S t . Michael the archangel ' s day & Christmas. I f it f e l l i n t o a r r e a r s John had power t o d i s t r a i n . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Signed Hugh Starky. Three tags , one s t i l l bearing a fragment of a s e a l i n red wax. Latin. Page 139, No. 396.

309. 15 March Bargain and sa le . El5281

1. William Croxton of Ravenscroft, and Thomas, h i s son.

2. John Leche of Wich Malbank.

5 cot tages and a l l (1) ' s houses and gardens i n Wich Malbank, north of the Hospytull S t r e t e and surrounded on o ther s ides by ( 2 ) ' s land; and an annual r e n t of 4s (described i n 308). English. Page 106, No. 258.

310. 15 March Bargain and s a l e . 115281

1. William Croxton , Hugh Starky of Olton , esq. , and Thomas, son of the s a i d W i l l i a m .

2. John Leche, gent.

5 cot tages i n Wich Malbank (described i n 309) . With l e t t e r of a t torney t o Thomas Maisterson and Roger Wright. Latin. Page 106, No. 259.

311. [16th cent .] The Rentall of a l l the londes & tenement t h a t John Liche hath within the bandes of the wiche Malbank . I n primis a nese wit25 a l l edifyinqes & grounde the r to belonging wherin the saide John now dwelleth l iyng i n the hosp i tu l l s t r e t e . xvvis v i i i d . Item XI111 cotages with gardens t h e r t o 5eI.onging ych cotage of i i i s . of r en t ly ing nygh the saide mese. x l i i s . Item t h r e tcriementes with aardens t o them belonging ych tenement of i i i i s . of r en t lying nyyh the sai.de mese. - x i i s .

I t e m a mese ly ing nyghe Chirch yarde now i n t he holding of Xichard Maseye & Hamnet Wayver. m i s v i i i d . Item a tenement now i n the holdyng of John Soreton besydes a l l cos tes & reparacions ly ing i n t he Barkers s t r e t e . i i i s i i i i d . Item a baye of a howse a grounde the re to belonging ly ing nyghe the s a i d Barkers s t r e t e now i n the holding of Humfrey Wright. xd. Item a garden ioynyng t o the saide baye & grounde opon t h e West p a r t i e & t h e sa ide Barkers s t r e t e opon the e s t e p a r t i e now i n t he holding of ( Ju l i an Barbour-cancelled) t he s a i d Humfrey Wright. x i id . Item a yere ly r e n t goying ou t of two cotages i n t h e Barkers s t r e t e i n t he holding of one Ama-ry & t he widow Fremon. i i s . Item a yerely r e n t goying o u t of a garden i n t h e sa ide barkers s t r e t e i n t h e holdyng of Richard Ta i lo r . i is .

~ i c h h o u s r en t . In primis a wichhous of sex ledes ly ing ic peper s t r e t e (under a cou ' ) with a wichhouse of sex ledes of John Rut ter t h a t he purchased of William Croxston a s he s a i t h . xxvis v i i i d . Item a wichhous l y ing i n t h e wode s t r e t e under a cover with a wichhous of sex ledes of (William- cancelled) Thomas Croxston. xxvis v i i i d . Item ha l f a wichhous of sex ledes l y ing i n Bayresholt under a cover w i t h ha l f a wichhous of sex ledes of (William-cancelled) Thomas Croxston. x i i i s i i i i d . Item a wichhous of sex ledes ly ing i n bayresnoi t under a cover with a wichhous of sex iedes of Hugh Aston taken of the l a t e monastery of L y l l e s h i l l . xxvis v i i i d .

Wichhouses taken f o r terme of yeres of William Croxston . I n primis a wichhous of sex ledes ly ing i n t h e wode s t r e t e under a cover with a wichhous 05 sex ledes of myne owne. xxvis v i i i d . Item a wichhous of sex ledes ly ing i n Bayresholt under a cover with a wichhous of sex l ed of myn owne. x i i i s i i i i d .

Of a l l the londez & tenements t h a t the s a id John Lech hathe within t he pa r i s sh of Burbury, Wetenhall & Copenhall. Unde v i d e t b i tw ix t William Croxston S

me. I n p r i n i s a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging ly ing i n the pa r i sh of Bunbury now i n t he holding of Margret Robynson Wydow. ( t o my parte-caricelied) besides (ha l f the wode-cancelled) i n t he bachs. (xxvis vi i id-cancel led) i i i i s i i i i d ( ? ) Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging i n Tylston now i n the hcldirlg of t he saide Margret Robynson ( t o my parte-cancelled). i i i i s xd. I t e m a mese 8 grounde t h e r t o belonging i n Ti l s ton now i r i the ho ld l~ lg of Rondull Rohynson ( t o iny partel x i s i d .

Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging i n Ti l s ton ROW i n the holding of Henry Hervye ( t o my par te- cancelled) . ixs . Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging i n Ti l s ton now i n the holding of William Coke ( t o my par te- cancelled) . i i i s i i i i d . I t e m a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging lying i n Prestlond i n the same par i ssh of Bunbury now i n the holding of Richard Gregory & Ellyn Gregory ( t o my parte-cancelled) . x i i i s i i i i d . Item a mese and ground t h e r t o belonging lying i n Wetenhall i n the par i sh of Owuer now i n the holding of Rauff Wilkynson & h i s moder ( t o my parte- cancelled) . xxvis xd. Item f o r grounde i n Copenhall i n the holding of W i l l i a m Cudworth which i s undevidet betwixt William Shaw & me t o my pa r t e . x i i i i d . Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging lying t o t he beame heth on the e s t e p a r t i e within the bandes of the s a i d Wiche malbank l a t e i n t he holding of Richard Sclaver. v i i s . ~

Item a fylde ly ing t o t he s a id mese which i s myne owne holding. xvis. Item a yere ly r e n t goying out of a fylde of Henry Sparkes ioynyng next t o my saide fyLde on the north p a r t e as by indentures of par t ic ion betwixt t he saide Henry & me more playnly dothe apere. xvid.

Chef r e n t & annui t ies of a l l the forsa id londes f o r my p a r t e yerely. I n primis t o t h e i r e s of M ~ ~ ~ . Fowleshurst f o r t l e wichhous of sex ledes i n peper s t r e t e . v i i i s . Item t o t h e i r e s of Maister Harper f o r the wichhous of sex ledes i n the wode s t r e t e . v i barose of s a l t . Item t o t h e i r e s of Maister Eggerton of the Wryne h i l l f o r the half wych house of sex ledes i n ba i reshol t . vid. Item f o r the wichhous of sex ledes i n ba i reshol t t o the (abbot of L y l l s h i l l dyring the o ld terme- cancelled) k ing ' s grace. xs. Item annuite goying ou t of ( f o r the mese i n Bunbu-ry i n the holding of-cancelled) Margaret Robynson widow t o Bykerton & Podmore ( fo r my par te-cancel led) . (xs-cancelled) x v i i i s . Item t o the abbot of Chestr ' ( f o r my p a t e of- cancelled) of chefe r e n t f o r a l l my landes &

tenements a l l ( the meses-cancelled) within the township of T i l s ton i n t he par i ssh of Bunbury. l x s . Item f o r the mese i n prest lond i n the s a id par i ssh / of Bunbury of Seynt John fo r my pa r t e . v id . Item t o William Wilberam of Wodehey f o r t .?e saide mese f o r my par te . i i d . Item t o ~ t e r . Skreuen' f o r the mese i n Wetenhail

I f o r my par te . i i i i s . Item f o r the s a id mese t o theschequier f o r Frethemote f o r my pa r t e . i i i i s v i i i d . Item f o r the saide mese f o r sheref fes t e t h ( f o r my parte-cancelled) i i d .

I t e m f o r the mese gardens & fylde ly ing t o the beame hethe t o the heyrez of Marchumley. xs vid. Item f o r the h a l l with a l l t he edifyinges cotages & gardens t h e r t o belonging t h a t s a id John now dwell i the i n l i y i n g t o thosp t le s t r e t e t o t he heyres of Wodehouse. i d . Item f o r t he h a l l & grounde t h e r t o belonging (now i n t h e holding of Mter. Hassall t o the h e i r e s of Wilbore ' a rose l e a f i f it be asked.

Chef r e n t of the forsaide t'me Wichhouses t lken of William Croxston f o r h i s p a t e . I n primis t o t h e i r e s of Mter. Harper f o r the wichhouc of sex ledes i n t he Wode S t r e t e . v i barose of s a l t . Item t o t h e i r e s of Mter. Eggerton of t he Wryne h i l l f o r the ha l f whichhous of sex ledes i n Bayresholt. vid.'

Newhall. I n primis a mese with a l l t he grounde t h e r t o belonging ly ing i n Wildehethe i n t he holding of Richard Shrewbrigg, by yere. x i s . Item a mese i n pynnacle i n the holding of John Herryson w i t h a l l the grounde t h e r t o belonging by yere. liiiis. Item a mese i n Aston with all . the ground t h e r t o belonging i n the holding of Hugh Fyssher by yere. xvis . Item a mese w i t h a l l t he grounde t h e r t o belonging with the h a l l orchard & the l.x pennyworthe of ground & t he b y f l e t t i n the holding of Rauff Sevel l by yere. x i i i i s i i i i d . Item a mese with a l l the ground t h e r t o belonging lyinge nye Sondford bridde i n the holding of John Thrope by yere. x i i s i i i i d . Item an acre of grounde ly ing t o Aston Hethe ca l l ed the Cokys grounde by yere. i i i s i i i i d .

Dorse. Item Elizabeth Fletcher a mese . w i t h a garden.vd. Item an alms howse. Item Edward Chrussh a cotage & a garden. i.is. Item Margery Peyse a cotage & a garden. i i is . Item Jane Byrkes a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item John Warton a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item Ellyn Caldwall widow a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item Alice Mynshull a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item Katheryn Sturrey a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item Annes Hulme a cotage & a garden. i i i s . Item Rauff Fywson a cotage & a garden. i i i i s . Item Charles Hurst a cotage & a garden. i i i i s . Item Robert Close a cotage & a garden. i i i i s . Item Nicholas Smythe a tenement & a garden. v i i i s . Item Annes Massye a tenement & a garden. i i i i s . vid. Item the Widowe Broke a tenement & a garden. i i i i s vid. Item Richard Ancres a tenement & a garden. i i i i s .

( I n a d i f f e r e n t hand) S i r Thomas Delves, Barr.

Johannem Chetwode, B a r r . i n Cano' e t a l l i s defendentes xxix d i e Marti i 1714. Shew'd and deposed unto by Edward P a r r a t t on L\e defendants behalf before us W i l l i a m Shaw (sicpature! H. Wishaw (s ignature) Hugh Wade (s ignature) Matt. Meakin ( s igna ture ) ( I n the f i r s t hand) Terme landes taken t h e i r e s of Damport of Bromall. I n primis two fyldes Lying a t +&e walssh Row. xxxis. r

ynde c a l l e d thakers c r o f t by yere . Item a berne of & upon the same grounde v i s v i i i d . Item a garden s t i d d e on t h e same grounde i i i s v ( i i i - cancelled) d.

Terme land taken of t h e i r e s of Maynwaring of Carmycham. I n pr imis two c r o f t e s ly ing t o Acton pament i n t he holding of John Robynson by yere i x s v i i i d . Item a c r o f t e l y ing t o the grounde of Humfrey Wylbrams nyghe unto Fouleshurst h a l l vs.

Chefe t o ~ t e r . Damport f o r t h e forsa id land I n pr imis t o Mter. Damport f o r a l l t he s a i d land yere ly xxs i i i i d .

Chefe t o ~ ~ ~ r . Maynwaring f o r t he s a i d terme land I n pr imis t o Mter . Maynwaring f o r a l l t h e s a i d terme land yere ly v i i s xd.

Chef r e n t of t h e Newhall ground. I n primis a mese & ground t h e r t o belonging Wyldehethe i n t he holding of Richard Shrowbrigge by yere t o the lo rd Audeley xvis i i i i d . t o t h e l o r d Fytzwaren by yere i i i s v i i i d t he h o l l summe yere ly t o both xxs. Item a mese & ground t h e r t o belonging i n pynnacle i n t he holding of John Harryson t o t he l o r d Audeley by yere . xxxs. Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging i n t he holding of Hugh Fyssher t o t h e lo rd Audeley by yere v i s v i i i s . Item a mese & ground t h e r t o belonging with t he h a l l orchard & l x pennyworth of ground with the b y f l e t t i n the holding of Rauff Seve l l t o the lo rd Audeley by yere v i s v i i i d . Item a mese & grounde t h e r t o belonging nyre Sondford brigge i n the holding of John Throppe t o the l o rd Audeley by yere vs i i d . 1 Item an acre of grounde lying t o Aston heth t o the l o rd Audeley by yere i i d .

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312. 1 Aug. Sett lement. 115163

Ralph Leche of wich Malbank t o Richard Broke, sergeant a t law, Robert Broke, Geoffrey Henlowe, Thomas Crokett & Richard T a i l l o r of Wich Malbank. Messuage i n Wic11 Malbank i n the s t r e e t c a l l ed Ratcnrow, bet-ween t h a t s t r e e t on the e a s t & the

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land held by Richard Chirchehouse of Robert Fouleshurst on the west & the land held by John Leche of William Davenport on the south & the land held by John Maisterson of Wistaston & Agnes, h i s wife, of the s a id William Davenport on the north, together with a l l lands & tenements with which he was se i sed i n the par ishes of Wich Malbank & Wrenbury. They were t o hold the lands t o the use of Ralph & Alice, h i s wife, & a f t e r her death t o the use of Ralph. Warranty. Appointment of John Smyth, yoman, & Robert Snyth, cordcwaner, a t torneys t o give se i s in . Announcement of s ea l . Per me, Radulphum Leche. Seal i n red wax, on a tag . Top margin indented. Latin. Page 103, No. 234.

Counterpart of 312. Latin. Page 137, No. 367.

314, 8 June Lease, I15181

Richard Broke, sergeant a t law, Robert Broke, Geoffrey Henlowe, chaplain, Thomas Croket, chaplain, & Richard T a i l l o r of Wich Malbank, with the consent of Ralph Leche, t o John ~ e c h e , brother t o Ralph. Messuage i n Wich Malbank i n t h e s t r e e t ca l l ed Raton Rowe, extending between t h a t s t r e e t on the e a s t s ide and the land which Richard Chirche- house holds of Edward Fouleshurst on the west, t he land which John Leche, son of David Leche,holds of William Davenport of Bromhall on the south and the land which John Maisterson of Wistaston and Agnes h i s wife hold of the s a id William Davenport on the north , which (1) had of the feoffment of Ralph Leche. They appointed Ralph Wilbram & Roger Wright a t torneys t o give s e i s i n . Announcement of s ea l s . Witnessed by Thomas Maisterson, Thomas Chetwode, Thomas Maynwaryng and many others . 'Given a t Wich Malbank. Signed per me Robertum Broke, per me Galfridum Hendlaw per. me Dominum Thomam Croket, pe r me Richardum Tai lor . Five t ags , 3 s t i l l bearing s e a l s i n red wax. 10 Henry V I I I . Latin. Page 137, No. 370.

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315. 28 June Quitclaim. [15 181

Ralph Leche t o John Leche, h i s brother , a l l h i s r i g h t s t o a messuage i n Wich Malbank. (Same I property a s 314). Warranty. Announcement of s ea l . Witnessed by Thomas Maisterson, Thomas .

Chetewode, Thomas Maynwaring & many others . I

Seal i n red wax, on a tag . Latin. Page 137, No. 369.

316. 28 June Quitclaim, a s 315, except t h a t par ty (1) includes [1518] - Alice, wife of Ralph Leche .

Latin. Page 104, No: 240. 1

317. 12 D e c . 115181

Quitclaim.

3i8, 7 June [ 15183

1. Richard Broke, sergeant a t law, Robert Broke, Geoffrey Henlowe, chaplain , Thomas Croket, chaplain, and Richard T a i l l o r of Wich Malbank.

2. John Leche.

Same property a s 316. Latin. Page 104, No. 239.

Bond f o r conveyance.

1. Gi lber t Walthall of Wich Malbank, Robert Croket, Roger Broke and Roger Wright of Wich Malbank.

2. John Leche of Wich Malbank.

Same property as 316. Lat in and English. Page 137, No. 368.

319. 12 Nov. Sett lement upon t h e marriage of (2) with I - 115181 Margery, daughter of (1).

1. Hugh Starkye of Olton, esq. ! - -

2. John Leche of t he Wiche Malbank.

I Messuage i n Wich Malbank near the churchyard, i n - tenure of Richard Coke; a l l (1) ' s p a r t of a wich

I house with twelve ledes [ s a l t pans] i n the Wode S t r e t e , i n tenure of Hugh Bellowe, and of a wich

E house of s i x ledes i n Bayesholtte, i n tenure of Margaret Lech, widow; a bay of a house with grounds, i n tenure of Humfrey Wryqht; burgage with garden i n the Barkers S t r e t e , i n tenure of John Soreton; a l l (1) ' s p a r t of a messuage with garden and two f i e l d s near the Beame Bridge, now i n tenure of Henry Sparke and Margery Thrusshe, a l l i n Wich Malbank; annual r e n t out of the land i n Copenhall ca l l ed Wode Ridding; and a l l (1) ' s p a r t of two

1 messuages i n T i l s ton , i n tenures of Henry Hervye I and Margret Robynson, widow.

English. Page 104, No. 241.

' 320. 18 Oct. Licence f o r John Leche and Margexy Starky t o 1519 marry.

Latin. Page 105, No. 244.

1 321. 3 Nov. Papal dispensation f o r marriage of John Leche 1519 and Margery Starky.

Latin. Page 105, No. 245.

322. 15 Dec. Deed t o c r ea t e feoffees . \1519 _7

1. John Leche of Wich Malbank.

i 2. Thomas Brook of Leghton, Ednund Grene of

Munshull Vernon, Roger Wright of Wich Malbank, and Hugh A s ton of Aston.

To hold lands t o the use of ( 1 1 , and a f t e r h i s death t o ~e use of h i s wife, Margery. Saxe property as 319. -, Latin. Page 105, N o . 246.

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323. 21 June Lease. 1538

Richard, p r i o r of the monastery of S t . Thomas the martyr near S ta f ford , t o John Leche of Wich Malbank. A place of land containinq s i x leads ( s a l t pans) i n Wich Malbank, between the s a l t house of Robert Mynshull, now held by Roger Wright, junior , and the s a l t house of George Maisterson on the e a s t , and the wych ca l l ed Bayardesholt on the north and l e Twychell on the south. To hold f o r 60 years f o r 26s 8d a year ,

I due a t the f e a s t of t he Assumption of the Virgin

I MaryI S t . Michael the archangel, S t . Andrew the apos t le and Pentecost , i n equal por t ions . I f the r e n t became a month i n a r r ea r s the p r i o r had power t o d i s t r a i n . I f the r e n t was a year i n a r r ea r s the p r i o r had power t o re-enter and r e t a i n the land. Warranty. Announcement t h a t the common s e a l of the house was applied t o one p a r t of the indenture and t h a t of John Leche t o t he other . Given i n the

1 Chapter House. Seal ( s l i g h t l y damaged) i n red wax on a tag, the common s e a l of the convect ( i . e . t h i s por t ion of the indenture was t h a t kept

by John Leche.) Top margin indented. June 21st , 1538, 30 Henry V I I I . Latin.

324. 17 Feb. Settlement upon the marriage of (1) with Anne, [15511 daughter of (2) .

1. John Leche of the Wiche Malbank, Cheshire, gent. 2. Humfrey Maynwaring of the Wiche Malbank, gent.

Wich house of s i x leades [ s a l t pans] i n Pepper S t r e t e , Wich Malbank, two cot tages and gardens i n the/Hospi tul l S t r e t e , i n tenures of John Meadows and Richard Bulkeley . English. Page 108, No. 272.

325. ' 4 Sept. Grant. [155 11

1. John Leche of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, gent. 2. Roger Leche, son of (1) . Annual r e n t of 4 0 s h i l l i n g s out of messuages i n Wich Xalbank, and a l l (1) 's cottages i n l e Hospi tul l S t r e t e . Latin . Page 107, No. 270.

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326. 19 March Assignment of a lease. 115531

1. William Wetenha.11 of the Wich Malbank, Cheshire, 1

gent . , S i r Reynold Stevynson, c l e rk , and Wenefrede Leche, executors of the w i l l of John Leche, l a t e of the Wich Malbank. I I

2 , John Leehe, son of John Leche, deceased. I

Same property as 323. English. Page 137, No. 372.

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327. 1 May [1489)

Lease i n p e r p e t u i t y .

1. Robert Fouleshurs t of Crue, k n t . 2. J o h n B r o k e o f L e g h t o n .

Messuage formerly c a l l e d l e B e l l i n Wich Malbank, i n l eng th between t h e road t o t h e b r idge on t h e w e s t , and t h e land formerly of Richard Wildebore, and i n width between t h e land l a t e of Hugh Weten- h a l l and t h e land of Thomas Stooke "ad finem o c c i d e n t " , and between t h e land of Thomas Stooke . on t h e nor th s i d e and t h e land of S t . Nichclas ' Hosp i t a l and t h e h e r e d i t a r y lands of W i l l i a m Glaseley on t h e south s i d e . La t in . Page 101, No. 217.

328. 2 0 Feb. Lease i n p e r p e t u i t y . [1522]

) 1. Thomas Maisterson o f Wich Malbank, gent . 2. John Broke of Wich Malbank.

Burgage with garden i n Wich Malbank, between t h e burgage of Thomas Brystowe and the land of William Davenport of Bromhall, e sq . , on t h e west s i d e , (1 ) ' s land on t h e e a s t s i d e , t h e land of P h i l i p Eggerton of Eggerton on t h e south s i d e , and l e Hosp i t l e S t r e t e on t h e nor th s i d e . La t in . Page 105, No. 252.

329, 8 Sept . Agreement. -I 115601

1. John Broke of Leighton , Cheshire, gent . 2. Richard Broke of Norton, Cheshire, esq. 3 . John Leeche o f Wiche Malbanke a l i a s

Namptwiche, Cheshire, gen t . , and William Wetenhall of Chomscan, Cheshire, gent .

Manor house of Leighton, home of (1) , with t h e demesne l ands , and a l l (1) ' s lands i n Leighton, Monkes Coppenhull, Owston Wooddes and Wiche Malbanke a l i a s Nampt Wyche. Engl ish . Page 109, No. 282.

Annexed: G i f t o f t h e p roper ty . 10 Sept . [ 15601. La t in .

330. 25 Sept . Quitclaim. 11562)

1. Thomas Brooke of Norton, Cheshire, e sq . , and Randall Maynwaringe of Namptwich, Cheshire.

2. Anne Leeche of Namptwiche, widow, and John Chetwcod, a l i a s Chitwood, of Namptwich, gen t . 1

Messuages, c o t t a g e s , t o f t s , wichehouses, r e n t s , I I

e t c . , i n Wichemalbank, T i l s t o n , Worlesham, I I

Worleston, Bunbury, P r e s t l a n d , Wettenhali and Churchcopenhall o r elsewhere i n Cheshire, t h e i n h e r i t a n c e of John Leeche of Namptwiche, g e n t . , deceased. Engl ish . Page 111, No. 302.

331. 3 Aug. Assignment of a lease . 115631

John Leche of the Wiche Malbank t o Rondull Maynwaring, son of Humfrey Maynwaring of the Wiche, gent. Two bu t t e s of land i n a c r o f t of William Damporte i n the s a i d Wiche, between the road t o Edlaston t o the west, John Bromley's land t o the e a s t , and W i l l i a m Damporte's land t o nor th and south. Rondull Maynwaring, deceased, had leased the land i n question t o Rauff Leche, Sept. 18th, 2 0 Edward I V . Announcement of s ea l . Signed John Leche. Seal l o s t , bu t t ag remains. English. Page 109, No. 281.

332. 10 Jan. Covenant by which John Leche of Wiche Malbanke, ' 11584) co. Chester, gent. , agreed t o convey t o Thomas

Brooke of Norton, John Starkey of Darley, Rondall Maynwarynge of Wiche Malbanke and Laurence Wright of Wiche Malbanke, messuages, cot tages , t o f t s , s a l t houses, dovecotes, gardens, orchards, yards, lands, tenements, meadows, pas tures , woods, waters, f i s h e r i e s , commons, t w b a r i e s , r en t s , reversions and serv ices i n Wiche Malbanke, Tylston, Worlesham, Bunburye, Prest lande, Wetenhall & Church Coppen- h a l l , t o hold t o t he use of John Leche and the h e i r s of h i s body; i n de fau l t of such heirs t o Anne Leche, h i s wife; a f t e r he r death t o the use of Thomas Brooke & Rondall Manwarynge f o r term

1 of the l i f e of Thomas Chetwood of Worleston , son i n law of John Leche; a f t e r the death of Thomas Chetwood, t o the use of t he r i g h t f u l h e i r s of John Leche. John Leche re ta ined power t c nake leases of the s a i d lands fo r term of l i f e ; a l so power, by signed deed, made before witnesses, t o a l t e r the cses hereby spec i f ied . Signed John Leche. Seal i n red wax, on a tag . Top margin indented. English. Page 111, No. 296.

Annexed: The conveyance agreed t o above, dated 30 Apri l 115843. Warranty. Announcement of s e a l and t h a t s e i s i n was given. No mention of uses. Seal i n red wax on a tag . Top margin indented. Latin. With counterpart . Page 111, No. 297.

333. 26 Aug. Bond. 115861

Thomas ~ e i ~ h e - o f Highe Leighe, co. Chester, t o John Leche of Wich Malbank, executor of the l a s t w i l l & testament of Richard Brooke , i n £100. Announcement of s ea l . X f Thomas acqui t ted himself , a t the reasonable request of John Le-he, of any debts which he owed t o the l a t e Richard Brooke, t he obl igat ion was n u l l & void. Signed Thomas Legh. Seal i n red wax, on a tongue. S t r i p t o t i e around the deed. Latin and English. Page ill, No. 299.

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334. 20 May Assignment of a lease . 11585 ]

John and Richarde Maisterson of Wiche Malbanke t o John Leche of the same, of t o f t s , gardens and pa rce l s of land i n Rotton Rowe, Wich Malbank, l a t e l y i n t he possession of William Boughe, t o hold f o r ever. Test : Laurence Wright, John Maysterson, Richard Maysterson, Reynold Wright, Thomas Parker. 2 0 May, 27 El iz . Two s e a l s i n red wax, each on a separate tongue. English. Page 111, No. 298.

Chetwode lands

335. 14 Sept. Gif t . 1473

i 1. Thomas Chetwode of Wich Malbank. 2. Robert Fouleshurst and Richard Aston, knts . ,

Walter Boydell, John Maisterson of Wistaston, Robert Tavernar , chaplain, and Richard Averell , chaplain.

A l l (1) ' s lands i n Sonde, Chirchcopenhale , Monkescopenhale, Wich Malbank and Worleston, and elsewhere i n Cheshire. Latin. Page 99, No. 200.

336. 7 August Settlement t o the use of (1) l1594 1

1. Humfrey Maynwaringe of Wich Malbank; Cheshire, gent.

2. Henry Maynwaringe of Carynchand, Cheshire,

. esq . , John Leche of Wich Malbank, gen t . , John Warreyn of Comide, Salop, gent . , and Francis Elcock, gent.

Messuage i n Wich Malbank i n the s t r e e t ca l l ed Le Highe Towne, i n tenure of Ranulph Rut ter , and a wichhouse with s i x s a l t pans i n Wich Malbank i n Peper S t r e t e , between t h a t s t r e e t t o the e a s t , the road leading t o l e Frogge Rowe a l i a s Walshe Rowe a l i a s Kystelsyche t o the west, S i r Thomas Bromley's land t o the north and the Ear l of Derby's land t o t he south, which property (1) had from Gi lber t Walthall of Wich Malbank, gent. Latin and English. Page 139, No. 388.

337. 20 Feb. Bargain a d sa l e . 116001

1. John Chetwoode of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, gent.

2. Mathewe Kaynwaringe, gent.

!z wiche house of tvelve leades [ s a l t p a s ] i n Wiche Malbanke i n "eper S txe te , with another wicnehouse of s i x leades or % wichehouse of twelve leades , the inher i tance of Jasper Rut ter , gent. English. Page 140, No. 400. Poor condition.

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338. 3 Dec. 43 Elizabeth. Bargain and s a l e .

[16001 John Chetwood of Wiche Malbanke, co. Chester, gent. , t o Lawrence Wright of Wich Malbank, gent. Half a s a l t house i n Wiche Malbanke i n a place ca l l ed Boywade Holte. The o ther ha l f belonged t o Gorge Croxton. Announcement of s e a l s and signatures. signed per me Laurentium Wright. Tag, but s e a l l o s t . Top margin indented. Engl-ish. Page 112, No. 305.

339. 3 June 44 Elizabeth. Bargain and sa l e . [1602]

John Chettwoode of Wiche Malbanke, co. Chester, t o Roger Wright, son of Laurence Wright of Wich Malbank, gent. S a l t house of 6 leads i n Wiche Malbanke, lying near Beywardes Holt , being under a roof with another s a l t house which Chettwoode purchased from John Aston, gent . , between a s a l t house belonging t o the h e i r s of George Wood, esq. , and John Tenche, dyer, on the e a s t , the s a l t house of John Chettwoode on the west, the hiall way i n Baywardes Hold on the north and the high way ca l led Twichil l on the south. Announcement of s ea l s . Signed Roger Wright. Sea l i n red wax, on a tag. Top margin indented. English. Page 138, No. 378.

340. 21 Feb. 45 Elizabeth. Bargain and sa l e . 116031

John Chetwoode of Wiche Malbanke , co . Chester, gent. , t o MaLIewe Maynwaring of Wiche MalSank , gent. S a l t house of s i x leads , o r ha l f a s a l t house of twelve leads , i n the tenure of Robert Wilkes, i n Wiche Malbanke,and another s a l t house of s j x leads between a high way ca l l ed Baywards Holte and another ca l l ed the Twitchell , which leads t o the br ine p i t . Announcement of s e a l s and s ignatures . Signed Mat' Mannwaring. Tag, bu t s e a l l o s t . Top margin indented. English. Page 112, No. 306.

341. 7 Aug. 43 Elizabeth. Exchange. \1601]

Thomas Wilbraham of Woodhey, Cheshire, e sq . , -O and Richard Wilbrahan, gent , h i s son, t o John

Chetwoode of Wiche Mal.banke, gent , cousin and h e i r of John Leche, gent , deceased. Land i n

1 tenure of Henry Wrighte i n Wiche Malbanke between I t he land of John Chetwoode on the e a s t and the

churchyard and the land of Thomas himself on the b west, a lane ca l led the Mounckes lane on the north i and the land of the s a id Thomas on the south.

In exchange fo r four enclosures of pasture i n I Ti ls ton near Bunburye, ca l l ed the Outf ie lde, the Brome Knowle and the longe c ro f t e s l a t e p a r t of the totnlne f i e l d . Warraqty. For grea te r s ecu r i t y a f i ne t o be made i n the next county court . Announcement of s e a l s a s ignatures . Signed Thomas Wyl-bran, Richard Wilbraham. Two s e a l s , each on taq , i n red wax. English. Page 1x3, No. 303.

342. 21 Sept. [1601]

43 Elizabeth. Final concord i n the county cour t of Chester, before Richard Lewkenor, knight, j u s t i ce of the Queen, & others . Thomas Wilbraham & Richard, h i s son ,& John Che~wood acknowledged t h a t 10 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow and 10 acres of pasture i n Wich Malbank and Ti ls ton near Bunburye belonged t o Ralph Wilbraham and Mathew Maynwaringe, Ralph & Mathew gave £40. Lat in . Page 112, No. 304.

343. 18 Nov . 2 James I. Barqain and sa le .

17 Feb. [1626]

John Chetwoode of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, esq. t o Mathewe Mzynwaringe of Wiche MalSar,ke, esq. , an enclosure i n Wiche Malbanke, known as Duneley h i l l o r Duneley h i l l f i e l d , held by Chetwoode. John Chetwoode could recover the enclosure i f he repaid El10 on Dec. 20th 1605. Announcenient of s e a l s and s ignatures . Signed Mat' Mannha~inge. Tag, but s e a l l o s t . Top margin indented. English. Page 112, No. 307.

Bargain and sa l e .

1.- John Chetwood of Qkeley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2. John Minshull of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire,

gent.

2 cot tages i n Wiche Malbanke i n holding of Thomas Dutton, b u i l t on Duneley H i l l , and the

2 pas ture ca l l ed Duneley H i l l i n tenure of Randle Dutton, adjoining Beamebridge Field; and an annual r e n t of L6d. ou t of Beamebridge f i e l d . English. Page 141, No. 404.

345. 5 Dec. Baraain and s a l e .

345. 7 March

- 1. John Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq.

'2. W i l l i a m Browne of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, gent.

% messuage i n Highe Towne, Wiche Malbanke, occupied by Rauffe Lawton. English. Page 113, No. 319.

Surrender.

Mary Clowes of Namptwich, Cheshire, widow, William Wall, yeoman, Richard Holtecrof t , yeoman, Margaret Howell, widow, Thomas P ra t che t t and Elizabeth h i s wife (daughter of Hugh Dench, l a t e of ~amptwich) a l l of

I N q t w i c h ; Francis Perry of Church Minshull, Cheshire, yeoman; Thomas Oulton of Newcastle Under Lyme, S t a f f s . , c le rk ; Thomas Cartwriyht and Elizabeth Skonlye, both of Church Coppen- h a l l , Cheshire; William Clare, John Endman and W i l L i m i3rcome, all. of Acton, Cheshire, yeomen; W i l l i a m Shenton of Monkscoppenhall, Cheshire, ysoman; and John Eaton of Henhull,

Cheshire, yeoman; a l l t enants and farmers t o (2)

2. John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq.

A l l messuages, cot tages and lands i n ( 1 ) ' s occupation, in Namptwich , Church Coppenhall, Sound, Acton, Monckscoppenhall and Henhull, t o lead the uses of a recovery. English. Page 141, No. 405.

347. 14 & 15 March Lease a n d r e l e a s e . 1692 /3

1. John Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2. John Gouldsmyth of Namptwich a l i a s Wich

Malbank, Cheshire, esq. , and John Matther of Chester, gent.

3 . John Vinshull of Chester, s t a t i o n e r .

(1) ' s lands i n Namptwich a l i a s Wich Malbznk, Church Coppenhall, Sound, Acton, Monckscoppen- h a l l , Worleston and Henhull, Cheshire. English. Page 144, No. 406.

348. 5 June Exemplification of a common recovery. [1693]

1. John Minshull. 2. John Goldsmith, esq . , and John Mather, gent. 3. John Chetwode. 4. Richard Crampton.

+ Messuages, lands and r e n t s i n Wichmalbancke a l i a s Namptwich, Church Coppenhall, Sound, Acton,

P Monks Coppenhall, Worleston and Henhull. Latin. Page 141, No. 407.

Miscellaneous 1

349. 113th cent .] Quitclaim.

1. John Poydras . 2. Nicholas, son of William Joe l .

Land which (1) had from Alice , daughter of Richard, son of Ranulf the reeve, i n Wich Malbank , between (1) ' s land and the land of Robert, son of Avice, i n width, and i n length between Lortebourne and the way from the cemetary t o l e Bern S t r e t e . Lat in . Page 74, No. 12.

! ! 350. 7 Nov. Mortgage. 1

1338 I I Richard, son of Randulph Accoks of Wich Kalbank 1 t o James de Sonde of the same v i i l . On St . 1 Martin's day, 1341, i f he and hi.s h e i r s f a i l e d

I

: t o repay 40d. then James acd h i s h e i r s were t o i

r e t a i n f o r ever those lands which they had i n fee simple from the s a i d Richard, i n Wich MalSank. Announcement of s ea l s . Witnessed

- by John de Wrennebur', s h e r i f f of Chester, Richard de E'ouleshurst, Thomas Perkyn, Robert l e

Maistersone, Rauf Perkyn and others . Given a t Wich Malbank. Tag remains, bu t s e a l l o s t . Top margin indented. French. Page 78, No. 49.

35 1. [26 Mar. Lease. 1382 ]

1. Matilda, widow of Ury de Eaerton. 2. W i l l i a m , son of John de Wessone.

Place of land i n l e Beemstrete,Wich Malbank i n length Setween (1) 's land and the land of William de Marchumlegh, and i n width between land of the s a i d William de Marchumlegh, and the high s t r e e t . Latin. Page 85, No. 102.

Gif t . 1394

1. Hugh de Aldelym, chaplain. 2. John de Willesson of Wich Malbank.

Wich house with twelve s a l t pans i n Wich Falbank. Latin. Page 135, No. 345.

Monday a f t e r the Pur i f ica t ion . Copy g i f t . . . Richard Maysterson t o Robert Straunge of Wich MalbanK. Two pieces of land i n Wich Malbank; one between the lane leading t o the m i l l & the garden of Thomas Daweson and i n width between the lands of Richard Maysterson on the two remaining s ides ; the o ther between the garden of Thomas Daweson & the Wevere IRiver h'eaver], and i n width between the land of John Meverell and t h a t of William de Fouleshurst & Richard Maysterson; r en t 13s 4d - due a t the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, the Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bap t i s t , S t . Michael the archangel & Christmas, i n equal por t ions . I f t h i s f e l l i n t o a r r ea r s Richard had power t o d i s t r a i n , and i f it were i n a r r ea r s a year and a day, he had power t o take back the land. ~ k r a n t y . ~ o u n c e m e n t of s ea l . Witnessed by Richard, son of John de Wetenhall, Thomas Daweson, Robert Alva & others . Given a t Wkch Malb ank . Latin. Page 92, No. 149.

354. 20 Apri l Gi f t . [1473 3

John Sawer of Wich Malbank t o Robert Taverner and Richard Whiteacres, chaplains. A l l lands, tenements, r en t s and serv ices which John had i n I

Wich Kalbank; t o hold of the chief lo rds of the fee by customary r i g h t . Warranty. Tes t : John Bronley, k n t . , Ranulph BromLey, Nicholas Maisterson, Thomas Wright, son of William Wright, W i l l i a m Hassal l , sen ior , e t c . Given a t Wich Malbcmk, 2 0 A ~ r i l , 13 Edw. ZV.

- Latin . Page 98, No. 1.96.

355. 21 Apr i l Lease. [1473 1

Robert Taverner and Richard Whiteacres, chaplains , t o John Sawer of Wich Malbank and Margery, h i s wife. A l l lands, tenements, r e n t s and serv ices , which Robert and Richard l a t e l y had i n Wich Malbank of John' s g i f t ; t o hold fo r l i f e of the chief lo rds by the usual services . After the deaths of John and Margery the chaplains wished the lands e t c . t o remain with John's r i g h t he i r s . Test : Ranulph Bromley, Nicholas Maisterson, Thomas Wright, son of W i l l i a m Wright, William Hassal l , sen ior , e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank, 21 Apri l 13 Edw. I V . Two s e a l s , i n red wax, each on a tag. Latin. Page 99, No. 197.

356, 5 Nov. Ins t ruc t ions from Richard Walk.er of the Wiche [1506 1 Malbank t o Edm~nd Eolton, S i r John Beck and

Hassey Hassal l , h i s feoffees of t r u s t , - r e h i s p a r t of messuages, wich houses, lands and tenements i n Wiche Malbank and within the county of Cheshire. English. Page 102, No. 227.

357. 5 Nov. Counterpart of 356. [1506 ] English. Page 102, No. 228.

358. 5 March Settlement. [is25 1

Thomas Brookes of Leghton, gentleman, t o Bugh Starkye of Olton esq . , Hugh Starkye, h i s son and h e i r apparent, Richard Hormeshawe, c l e rk , and Gi lber t Walthall of Wich Malbank. A l l h i s messuages, lands afid tenements i n Leghton, Copenhall, Wolstanwode, and Wich Malbank, Cheshire, o r elsewhere; t o f u l f i l an agreement l a i d down i n a c e r t a i n indenture between the s a id Thomas and Richard Hormshawe; t o hold of the chief lo rds of the fees by customary serv ices . Warranty. Also appointment of Roger Brookes as a t torney t o en t e r i n and de l ive r possession. Test: Thomas Maister- son, William Shawe, Richard Tai lour , e t c . Given a t Leghton, 5 March 16 Henry V I I I . Latin. Page 139, No. 393.

NETHER WHITLEY i 359. 31 March Se t t l enen t upon the marriage of Ph i l i p Chetwood,

[1665] son of (1) with Hester Touchett, daughter of ( 2 ) .

1, John Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq . , and El.ianox, h i s wife.

2 , William Touchett of Netherwhitley , Cheshire,

- esq . , and Martha, h i s wife. 3. Cresswe21 Taylor of Meeston, Salop, esq. ,

John Wettenhall of Hankelow, Cheshire, esq. , John Corbett of Alls ton, Salop , esq. , and

. Robert Warberton of Grange, Cheshire, esq.

Manor of Nether Whitley and a l l ( 1 ) ' s o ther lands i n Cheshire.

C English. Page 25, No. 154.

360. 6 June Valuation of Whitley Hal l Demesne and l e t t e r 1768 from Thomas Ives Brague t o S i r John Chetwode

361. 29 Sept.

r e Wheatley Hall Farm. - English.

Lease. 1881

1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . 2. Thomas Whitlow of Nether Whitley, Cheshire,

yeoman.

Land, l a t e parc of Whitley Common, Cheshire, i n consideration of (2) bui lding a house thereon. English.

Enclosed: l e t t e r (May 1881j from S. Whitlow re l o s s of extension of l ease ; t.he des i red copy extensi'on of lease (o r ig ina l date 1849) ; l e t t e r (Dec. 1881) from Samuel Whitlow r e l ea se of land a t Greenhills - Common.

NORB URY

362. [2 NOV.] Gi f t . 1370

1. John, son of William de Srescy. 2. John, son of Robert de Brescy of Wyldekattes-

heth, and William Kant of Tatenhale.

6 ' Messuages and lands i n Norbury which (1) had from Richard de Ellesmere, chaplain. Latin. Page 134, iqo. 339.

363. [7 NOV.] Gif t . <

13 70 1. John, son of Robert de Brescy of Wyldekattes-

he th , and W i l l i a m Kant cf Tatenhale. 2. Richard of Ellesmere, chaplain.

Messuages and lands which (1) had from John, son of William de Brescy, i n Norbury, with remainder t o John, son of William of Norbury. I Latin. Page 134, No. 340. I

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PRESTELOND

I 364. 114th cent.] Exchange. -

1. Peter of Wetenale and Alice h i s wife. 2. Matilda, widow of Will ian of Prestelond.

I I

Messuage with c r o f t and yard i n Prestelond, and 2 ha l f - se l ions i n Bercrof t , i n exchange f o r a l l the property i n Prestelond l a t e of ( 2 ) ' s husband. . Latin. Page 73, No. 3.

365. 114th cent.] Counterpart of 364.

@ Latin. Page 77, No. 36.

366. r8 Jan. L e t t e r of a t torney. 13801

1. Henry l e Botyler and Hugh d e l B e t h , chaplains.

2. Pe t e r d e l Ton.

To de l ive r s e i s i n t o Richard, son of Pe te r of Wetenhale, and Margery, h i s wife, of a l l (1 ) ' s lands i n Cheshire. Latin. Page 85, No. 101.

SOUND

367. [6 August L e t t e r of at torney. 1352 7

1. James de Audelegh, l o rd of Rouge Chaste1 and of Heley.

2. John of Bromlegh, seneschel of Newchalle.

To de l ive r s e i s i n t o Henry, brother of Henry l e Col t of Fouleshurst , of a messuage and 9 acres of land i n Sonde. French. Page 83, No. 86.

368. [ear ly 17th Survey of M r . Beck i t t ' s e s t a t e of Soond. cent. ?I English.

369. 28 Ju ly Mortgage. 1693

< 1. John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2. Mary Chetwood of Neither b7hitley1 Chester,

s p i n s t e r , s i s t e r of (1) . Messuage i n Sound, Cheshire, now i n tenure of George Hassal i , yeoman, and a messuage i n Acton, Cheshire, now i n tenure of John Indnan of Acton,

370. 9 May Sett lement of dispute between John Chetwood and 1698 Lady Wilbraham over h u n d a r i e s of the C la rk ' s

Long Fie ld and the Burn'd F ie ld i n Sound.

371. [17th c e n t 1 Testimony of Robert T r inke t t , jn r . , of Sound, Cheshire, yeoman, i n John Chetwode of Oakley's

I dispute over r i g h t of convening, and waste land i n Sound, t h a t M r . Richard Wright and M r . Jclm Goldsmit!! d id Llreaten Humphrey Barnett and Pe te r Barnet t .

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STAPELEY

[23 NOV.] Lease.

Robert de Fouleshurste of Edlaston t o Matthew of Stapelegh. A l l h i s p a r t i n one p l o t of land with appurtenances ca l l ed l e Merssche i n Stape- legh; a l s o another p l o t i n Stapelegh ca l led l e town o rcha r t which John Ho~kynsone previously had of the same Robert: with s u f f i c i e n t mater ia l f o r enclosu-e; t o hold from Christmas, 11 Richard 11, f o r twelve years , r en t 13s of s i l v e r a t the Nat iv i ty of S t . John the Bapt i s t and Martinmas. D i s t r a in t f o r a r r ea r s clause. Warranty. Test : Nicholas de Vernon, kn t . . s h e r i f f of Chester, Hamon Chaun, Thomas of Stape- leah , e tc . Given a t Stapelegh, Saturday, f e a s t of S t . Clement pope, 1387. Seal i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 86, No. 109.

3 & 4 P h i l i p & Mary. Lease.

Frauncis Meverell of Throwley, co. S ta f ford , esq., t o George Maystersone of the Wichmalbanke, co. Chester, an payment of £10 by the s a id George. An enclosure of meadow i n the lordship of Stapley, ca l l ed L i t l e wich f e l d , i n length between the enclosures ca l l ed Crowne c a s t l e s on the e a s t , t he land of the king ca l l ed p a r t r e medow and the land of Frauncis ca l l ed Frobshayes & i n breadth t o the land of John Roupe ca l led Great Wichfeld on the north and the land of John Hassal l c a l l ed Clayfeld on the south. To hold f o r 2 1 years & f3.6s8d r e n t due i n equal ~ o r t i o n s a t the f e a s t of S t . Michael and the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Power t o d i s t r a i n was reserved, i f the r e n t should f a l l i n t o a r r ea r s f o r 15 days. If any of the land was taken away from Gorge by law, Frauncis was t o provide another piece of equal value. George ur~dertook t o f ind a man with "a jacke & a pa i r e of splenth" t o serve the king, whenever Frzuncis was ca l l ed upon t o serve him i n h i s a f f a i r s o r wars. Announcement of s ea l s and s ignatures . Signed Francis Meverell. Seal i n r ed wax, on a tag. Top margin indented. English. Page 137, N o . 373.

374. " 28 March Inquis i t ion pos t mortem of Richard Hulston. [1592]

Indenture recording the r e s u l t of an inqu i s i t i on held a t Wick, :<albank before Thomas Brook by v i r t u e of a w r i t of the Queen. Thomas Chetwood oC Worlston, Thomas Brook of Leighton, Richard Hortcn of Coole. John Widenbury, Richard Wilbrahaln of Eindley , William Salmon of WylfiJ~eath, WilLian Salmon of CcoLelane, Hugh Warton of W'jmbarsly,

L-

W i l l i a m Prachet t of Worleston, W i l l i a m Dodd of Woodensham, Richard Wettnall of Copnall, W i l l i a m Ful leshurst of the same p lace , Robert Aurger of Aurger, Ralph Poole of the same p lace , Robert Hal l of Newhall, s a i d on oath t h a t Richard Hurlston was se i sed i n 2 messuages, 200 acres of land, 60 acres of meadow, 200 acres of pasture

100 acres of wood, worth E8.13.4d a year - i n Indenstane near Torperley; a messuage, 20 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 30 acres of pasture i n Werbyn worth 33s. 106 a year; a messuage and 40 acres , 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture i n Werbyn worth 42s.a year ; a messuage, 40 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture worth 42s.a year; a messuaqe and 20 ac re s , 10 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture worth 42s. a year; a messuage and 20 acres , 10 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture worth 17s a year, a l l i n Werbyn. Announcenent of s ea l s . Signed Thomas Brooke s h e r i f f . Seal i11 red wax, on a tag. Top margin indented. Latin. Page 111, N o . 301.

375. 18 August Settlement e n t a i l i n g ( 1 ) ' s e s t a t e a f t e r the 1733 deaths of himself and h i s descendants, on ( 2 ) . ,

1. George Bri t land of C l i f f s , a l i a s Thornc l i f f s , Cheshire, esq.

2; Thomas Bretland of Chesterf ie ld , Derby,

376. 18 Auqust ' Deed t o lead the uses of a recovery. 1733.

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., son of John Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , son of Thomas Bri t land of Chesterf ie ld .

2. Joseph Hall . 3. John Cottingham. 4. James Low of Manchester, Lanc's., joyner,

and Richard Low of Manchester.

C l i f s , a l i a s Thornclifs Hal l , Cheshire, with f i e l d s ca l l ed Hadfields; cot tage i n Hollingworth, I

Cheshire, ca l l ed the Hole Bothaii; farm i n Tinwisle, Cheshire, ca l l ed the Overhouse ; farm i n Cadley , Cheshire, a t the Green; manor of Whirneth and Rornily, Cheshire; farm i n Romiley i n tenure of David Rridae; farm i n Romiley near the Heald Wood and Crossmore; farm i n Romiley ca l led the Watermeetings; farm i n Romiley cal led the Grcve; farm ca l led Highams Tenement, farm i n Dales on the south s ide of the Low, farm ca l led Apthorn, farm i l l tenure of John Andrew, farm ca l led the Spourhouse with Bully Land and f i e l d s on the north s ide of the Low, f a r m heretofore i n tenure of Eili1:or Sydebotham, farm ca l l ed Hollingshead ,

.

farm i n tenure of Higgenbotham, f i e l d ca l l ed Elvers F ie ld , p iece of land ca l l ed a Warth, p iece of land ca l l ed Moore Ground, farm ca l l ed Benfield, farm i n tenure of Matthew Bin, farm ca l l ed Benisons of the Pump with p a r t of farm ca l l ed Collishaws, and farm ca l l ed Benisons of the Lowtop with t he o the r p a r t of Cowlishaws, farm a t the H i l l s i de i n tenure of Charles Sydebotham, farm a t Beacon Houses i n tenure of W i l l i a m Backley, farms a t Beacon Houses i n tenure of Newman Hyde, David Hyde and Pe te r Sydebotham, farm ca l l ed the Underhil l , farm on the back s ide of t he h i l l i n tenure of Pe t e r Sydebotham, farm c a l l e d t he Manor F i e ld , Earm ca l l ed the Gorsey F ie ld , farm ca l i ed Birches, messuage on t h e back of the Low i n tenure of Thomas Syn i s t e r , Gee Close Tenement, and farm i n tenure of Turner, a l l i n Whirneth; farm ca l l ed the Ridge Benths; cot tages i n Romiley i n tenure of Joseph J i m , - Turner, Edward Cork, John 14osse and Edward Mosse; cot tage i n Whirneth i n tenure of Edward Redferne; cot tages i n Whirneth i n tenure of John Goddard, Thomas Chethm, James Rowbatham, R a t c l i f f e Shaw, William Ol l i ve r and Janes Br i t l and ; r e n t charges of farm i n Mattley, Cheshire, i n tenure of John Collyer; and fzrm i n Godley, Cheshixe,in tenure of Thomas Turner. English.

Anr~exed: Exemplification of the recovery dated 11 Sept. t17333. English.

377. 18 & 19 June Lease and re lease . 1735

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys, gent. , 2. George Br i t l and of C l i f s , Cheshire, esq.

Same proper ty a s 376. English.

378. 19 June Release. 1735

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., barber surgeon.

2. George Br i t l and of C l i f f s a l i a s Thornslif f s , Cheshire, esq.

Manor of C l i f t on , Lanc's . , with farms ca l l ed Broadhus t , Cromptons and Wallworths, f a m i n tenure of -- Smith, farm i n tenure of -- Lignt- bourne, Sharples Tenement, farm i n tenure of John . Fle tcher , fane i n tenure of James Wallwork, Hoggs Tenement, farm i n tenure of Edward Dixon, farm i n tenure of -- Cordwell, messuage ca l l ed Smethursts, farm i n tenure of -- Gaskell , fa-ms ca l l ed Smiths and Greens, Earm i n tenure of Richard Mann, farn i n tenure of Thurs tm Smethwick, farm i n tenure sf-Thomas Gee, farm i n tenure of John Lomax, farm

+- moor i n tenure of John Sharples with a piece o; ground, w, acre cf grcund, formerly comnon land, i n tenure of Henry Wallworth, two acres of cornon land i n tenure of Natl-iarriel Crorrpton, e l y h t acres

of moss d r i f t and turbary i n tenure of Thomas Sharpies, piece of moss and moss d r i f t adjoining Kersley Moor, and cot tages i n tenure of -- AynsworLl, Richard Smethurst, Royce -- , William Rothwell, Adam Chadwick, Alice Atkinson, W i l l i a m Grundy, Mary Grundy, Nathaniel Atkinson, W i l l i a m Tong, Elizabeth Harper, Richard Row, Robert Redford, Richard Green, John Worsley, John Readman, Thomas Spakeman, Mathew Fenlison, W i l l i a c ; Baxter, William Seddon and John Lomax, a l l i n Cl i f ton . English.

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379. 19 June Acquittance from claims r e l a t i n g t o personal 1735 e s t a t e l a t e of Reginald Br i t l and , s e r j ean t a t law.

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., barber surgeon, grandson of Thomas Bri t land of Ches te r f ie ld , deceased.

2. George Bri t land of C l i f s , a l i a s Thorncl i fs , 'Cheshire, esq.

English.

380. 27 Feb. 1756

Abstract of t i t l e of t r u s t e e s of the l a t e Tobias Bretland t o manors of Werneth and Romley, and mansion house and farm ca l l ed Thorncl i f fs , Cheshire, covering deeds 1635-1749.

381. [17561 S o l i c i t o r s ' questions r e Tobias [ ~ r e t l a n d l ' s s e t t l i n g property of w z c h George Bri t land is the tenant .

19 May Settlement upon the maxriage of (2) and John 1756 Che twood.

1. Robert Lillyman of Brookhill , Notts. , esq. , and Thomas Lough of Monument Yard, London, gent.

2. Dorothy Bretland of Nottingham, sp ins t e r , daughter of Tobias Bretland, l a t e of Thom- c l i f f e , Cheshire, esq . , deceased.

3. S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . ,

I B a r t . , and John Chetwode, esq. , h i s son.

I 4. Edward Mainwaring of Whitmore, S t a f f s . , esq. ,

and Legh Master of Newhall, Lanc's . , esq.

Manors of Wemeth and Romley a l i a s Romiley, and land ca l l ed the M i l l Meadow, the Calf Hey and the , Clough, the Upper Thorncliffe , the Rye Field and Lane, the L i t t l e Meadow, the Wiln Hey, the H i l l s , the ox o l d F ie ld , the Round Old F ie ld , the Great Old F ie ld , the Garth Sides and Barn Croft , the Farr F ie ld , the New Fie ld , the Cihb Road, the L i t t l e F l a t t s , the Lower Thorncl i f fe , the Clough, the Great F l a t t s , the Great Meadow, and mansion house calleci TharncEiffe, a l l i n Motteram, Cheshire. and a l l lands l a t e of Tobias Rretland i n

383. 19 Jan. 1773

In s t ruc t i ons from Mary Galland, daughter of Helen Galland, daughter of Tobias Bretland, esq. , t o S i r John Chetwode and Lough Carleton, t o pay h e r share of he r g randfa ther ' s legacy.

TILSTON

384. 113th cent.') Gi f t .

1. My'm, abbot of S t . Werburgh's, Chester. 2. William of Bonebury.

b a s s a r t i n Tydeliston ca l l ed l e Bruches. Latin. Page 76, No. 26.

WARDLE

385. [28 A U ~ . ] L e t t e r of a t torney. 1349

1. Hugh de Wordhull. 2. David de Calivlegh.

To d e l i v e r s e i s i n t o Richard, son of Pe te r of Wetunhale, Hugh d e l Cleyes and William Hardynge of Wordhull, of lands i n Wordhull. Latin. Page 134, No. 341.

VETTENHALL

386. 114th cent?] Deed of warranty f o r s u i t s i n county court of Chester, hundred court of Edisbury and cour t baron of Kindirton.

1. Ralph of Wetenhale. 2. Richard, son of Richard of Wetenal.

(1) ' s land i n Wetenal. Lat in . Page 133, No. 331.

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WORLES TON

387. 113th cent.] Lease.

1. Cec i l i a , daughter of Richard of Kalm'l. 2. Robert, b ro ther of (1).

Messuage with bui ldings i n Worlisham, with a t o f t and th r ee s e l i ons i n t he townfield, and a l l t he land held by Richard, son of Martin, of

I (1) i n Worlisham. Lat in . Page 133, No. 324. I

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388. 1333 Release.

1. Pe te r of Wetenhale. 2 . Margery of Spurstowe and W i l l i a i i he r son.

40 s h i l l i n g s out of an annual r e n t of 60 s h i l l i n g s .from tenements i n W o r l i s h a . Lat in . Page 133, N o . 326.

389. 1786 Transla t ion and explanation of 388. English.

390. 20 Ju ly Quitclaim. 11482 3

Alice widow of Ranulph, son of John Wetenhall, l a t e of Cholmondeston, one of the coheirs of David Crue, l a t e of Pu l c ro f t , t o Ceoffrey Boydell and Thomas, son of Roger Chetwode, t h e i r h e i r s and ass igns . A l l he r lands and tenements i n Wordelston which W i l l i a m Ree l a t e l y held a t w i l l o f the s a i d Ranulph and h e r s e l f ; and 10s annual r e n t and se rv ices due t o her f o r a c e r t a i n place ca l l ed Harecourt Heth; which lands e t c . t he same ~ e b f f r e y and Thomas Chetewode,senior,grandfather of the s a i d Thomas son of Roger l a t e l y had of the g i f t of t he s a i d Ranulph and h e r s e l f . Warranty. Tes t : William Roe, Richard Golborn, John Brayne, e t c . Given a t Wordelston, 20 Ju ly , 22 Edw. I V . Sea l ; i n red wax, on a tag. Latin. Page 136, No. 362.

391. 14 June Settlement. 1487

Thomas Chetwode of Hanc(?) 'Beds. , t o John Maisterson of Wystanston and Robert Taverner: r e c t o r of the parochial church of Wistanston, Cheshire, of a l l h i s lands , tenements, r e n t s znd se rv i ce s which he had i n t he v i l l of Worleston, Cheshire; together with t he reversion of ce r t a in parce l s of lands i n Worleston; viz . ha l f of l e l y t t y l l parke and qua r t e r of l e littill meddwe, ha l f of l e Worleston he th , when a f t e r t he death of Alice Wetenhale t he donor 's mother's s i s t e r t h i ~ ~ r e v e r s i o n should come about; t o hold i n perpe tu i ty of the chief lo rds of those fees by customary se rv ices . Warranty. Test : John Chaun, Thomas Maisterson, Geoffrey ~ o y d e l l , Thomas Wetenhale, William Brayne of Aston, e t c . Given a t Worleston, 14 June, 2 Hy V I I . 1487. Latin. Page 136, N o . 364.

392. 6 Feb. Lease. El498 3

1. Thomas ~hetewode and Anne h i s wife. 2. Rondulf Grafton.

Shermans Crof t , Worleston, a l l (1) 's lands i n the Milnfield and Cal lo Crof t , the Parke F l a t s , and o ther lands i n Worleston. English. Page 102, N o . 222. I

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Land of Hugh Starkye

393. 31 Ju ly Copy w i l l of Hugh Starkye of Olton, jn r . 152 3 English.

394. 1 March Gift. L1525 1

1. Hugh Starkye of Olton, esq. 2. Thomas Brookes of Leghton.

Lands which ( l ) , together with Hugh Calveley and Ranulph Downe of Crowton, now dead, had from John Mynshull, Roger Maynwarinq, Ralph Brookes, Robert Brookes, W i l l i a m Eetton and John Brookes, chaplain. Lat in . Page 106, No. 254.

25 Nov. Settlement.

1. Hugh Starkye of Olton, esq. 2. John Eyton and Christopher Cokeson, chaplains,

John Leche of Wich Malbank and John Brooks, son of Thomas Brookes of Leghton.

A l l (1) ' s lands i n Cheshire. Latin and English. Page 106, No. 256. Poor condit ion.

396. 9 Jan. Sett lement. 11552)

1. Hugh Starkye of Olton, Cheshire, esq. 2. John Leche of ~amptwiche, Cheshire, gent . ,

and John Leche h i s son.

Messuage formerly of t he inher i tance of Hugh Starkye, l a t e of Olton, esq. , i n Mynshull Vernon, Olton, Churche Mynshull and Worleston, Cheshire, t o t he use of (1). Latin. Page 107, No. 271.

397. 8 Jan. 29 Elizabeth. Discharae.

John Starkye of Olton, co. Chester, t o John Bruen of Stapleford, & John Leeche of Namptewiche, executors of the w i l l of Huqh Starkye, l a t e of Olton. He would not demand from any of the t enan ts of messuages & tenements purchased by the l a t e Hugh Starkye, r e n t s , p r o f i t s o r s e rv i ce s , which they had not previously performed. Announcement of s e a l and s ignature . per me Jo. Starkey. Sea l l o s t . Top margin indented. English.

Gif t .

Page 111, No.

1. James Chetwod of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2 . Richard Wright of the Wiche Falbank, capper.

Pasture i n Worleston ca l l ed the long f i e l d , and one c r o f t adjoininq, between the lands of P h i l i p Maynwaring, esq . , c a l l ed the Rough F ie ld on the e a s t and the land, of (1) on the west, the garden

i of (1) and le Rees Heath on the nor th , and the l a i d af J ~ h n Savage, knt.,ncw i n tenure of John Sharpshawe,and le great@ Henhull lane on the south. English. Page 137, No. 374.

399. 20 March G i f t . [1572]

1. Edmund Wright o f Wich Kalbank, Cheshire, shoemaker, son o f t h e l a t e Richard Wright of Wich Malbank, capper.

2. John Leche of Wich Malbank.

Same proper ty a s 398, with appointment o f Thomas Maynwaringe of Wich Mafia&, gentleman, . and John Crue of Wich Malbank, a t to rneys t o d e l i v e r s e i s i n . Dorse: Tes t : Thomas Vaughan, John Maynwaring, Thomas Wright, Laurence Wright. ~emorandum t h a t on 23 May, 14 E l i z , possess ion qiven by Thomas and John. Tes t : Thomas Wright, Margery Chetwood, Thomas Maynwarynq, John Grene. La t in . Page 137, No. 375.

Chetwode lands

400. 4 A p r i l Agreement. [1556]

1. Roger Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent . 2. James Chetwood, son o f (1) . (I) t o levy a f i n e t o enfeoff Adam asf ford', esq . , . Gespur Wrothe, e sq , , Roger Wal thal l , gen t . , and John Hankye, gen t . , and (1) ' s h e i r s , of a l l (1) 's proper ty i n Worleston, Acton, Henhull, L i t t l e Acton, Sonde, Church Coppenhall, Xunks Coppenhall and Wyche Malbanke t o t h e use of (1) , with revers ion t o (2) . Engl ish . Page 108, No. 275.

23 Aus. s e t t l e m e n t . 115751 -

Thomas Chetwood o f Worleston, son & h e i r of James Chetwood, deceased, t o Roger Kaistercon, g e n t . , Roger Wal tha l l , g e n t . , John Leche, jun io r , son o f John Leche, g e n t . , and John Maynwarynge, son o f Humfrey Maynwarynge. A l l h i s c a p i t a l messuage i n Worleston and a l l qardens, l ands , orchards , meadow, p a s t u r e & wood appurtenant ; a messuage i n Henhull, he ld by John Eaton, wi"& i t s appurtenances & two enclosures and one meadow

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i n Henhull he ld by Agnes Babyngton, widow. L Warranty. Appointment of Ranulph Maynwarynge,

son o f t h e s a i d Humfrey Maynwarynge, & Laurence Wright a t t o r n e y s t o give s e i s i n . .rinnouncen~eent of s e a l . Signed Thomas Chetwood. Sea l i n r e d wax, on a t a g . I

La t in . Page 110, No. 293.

Annexed: Indenture s t a t i n g t h a t t h e purpose of I I

t h e enfeoffment was t h a t they shouid hold t h e land t o "he use of Thomas Chetwood f o r t e r n of h i s n a t u r a l l i f e , then t o the use of Anne, h i s wi fe , then t o t h e use of t h e i r h e i r s . - The seal t a g of t h e f i r s t indentnre has a i s o been i n s e r t e d throuqh t h e f o o t of t h e second inden tu re , t o >:eec them toge the r and t o servs a s s e a l fer the

.. second indenture. English. La t in and English. Page 110, No. 293.

402. 10 J u l y Sett lement upon t h e marriage of John Chetwood, 11593 ] gent. , son of ( I ) , and Bridget Birkhened,

daughter of (2) . I. Thomas Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2. Henry Birkhened of Huxley, Cheshire, esq. 3 . Richard Chetwood of Chetwood, Bucks. , esq. ,

and Thomas i3unburie of Stanney, Cheshirs, esq.

The. Hal l of Reas, Worleston, and property i n Worleston, Wyche Malbanke, Acton near Hurleston, - L i t t l e Acton, Henhull, Sounde, Churche Coppenhall and Munkes Coppenhall. English. Page 138, No. 377.

Annexed: F ina l concord between (1) Richard Chetwood and Thomas Bunburie, and (2) Thomas Chetwood. Latin.

403. 2 Aug. Lease, being p a r t of t he marriage set t lement [1593] (402) .

1: Thomas Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2. Richard Chetwood of Chetwood, Bucks, esq. , - and Thomas Bunburie of Stanney, Cheqhire.

Close of land i n Worleston, Cheshire, c a l l ed the Breynefield, and meadow ca l l ed the Breyne-. f i e l d e Meadow. English. Page 140, No. 398.

404. 4 Aug. Sett lement. 115933 1. Thomas Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, gent.

2. Richard Chetwood of Chetwood, Bucks., e sq . , and Thomas Burburye of Stanney, Cheshire, esq.

Same property a s 402. Latin.

1 405. 4 Aug. Counterpart of 404. 115931

DERBYSHIRE I OLLERSETT

406. 1 Nov. Deed t o make a tenant t o the praecipe. 1733

1. Thomas Britlarld of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., son of John Br i t l and , l a t e of Ches te r f ie id , son of Thomas B r i t l m d , l a t e of Chest-erfield.

2 . Thomas Ashexon, jnr. , gent.

Farm i n Oulerse t t , Derkys . , c a l l ed Oulers9t t Hal l , i n t enure of John Radc l i f fe , with Eie1.3~

ca l l ed the Reeds Meadow, t he C u t t s f i e l d , the Ashes, Robins Crof t and Hol l inhurs t Woodend; farm ca l l ed Ravensleech i n tenure of Anthony Ra tc l i f f e ; farm ca l l ed Overlee i n tenure of Anthony Radcl i f fe ; p a r t of farm ca l i ed Gibhey w i t h a f i e l d ca l l ed the George, and two meadows i n tenure of William R a t c l i f f e , and the o the r p a r t c a l l ed the E l l e r s c r o f t and a meadow ca l l ed Cote Meadow i n tenure of John Hadfield; farm ca l l ed Tophole Tenement i n tenure of Edward

I S h i r t ; farm ca l l ed Spinner Botham i n tenurc of Daniel Woolly; Hobsons Meadow, i n tenure of John Radcl i f fe ; farm c a l l e d Thorset t Ba-ke o r Garrison i n tenure of James Boote; farm ca l l ed P inqo t t ' s Messuage with piece of ground ca l l ed The New

. Piece; farm ca l l ed Hol l inshurs t Tenement w i t h p ieces of ground ca l l ed Arleshaw Meadow and the Winterside; messuage i n tenure of Robert B r i e r ly , with f i e l d ca l l ed Mi l l f i e ld ; the New M i l l i n tenure of George Br i t l and , esq. ; two co t tages ,

.one i n tenure of Thomas Beard, a l l i n Oulersa t t ; farm i n Thornsett c a l l ed the Bankhead i n tenure of Daniel Bradbury; farm a t Brownside i n tenure of widow Lingard, with coa l p i t s and mines and a piece of land c a l l e d Brown Tonus; farm i n Chinley, Derbys., c a l l ed Stubbins i n tenure of William Bennet; Southend Common and the Lady Shaw i n Chinley, i n tenure of George Br i t l and , esq. , t h e Wash i n Chappel en l e F r i t h , Derbys. , i n tenure of George Ward; farm i n Glossop, Derbys., i n tenure of Samuel Sykes; t i t h e s of par ishes of Etwall and Bwneston, and r a t e s and r en t s from Beard, Thornsett , Whitt le Buggsworth, Great Hamlett, Kindar, Hope, Mellor and Chinley. English.

407. 2 Nov. Deed t o lead the uses of a recovery. 1733

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., son of John Br i t l and , l a t e of Ches te r f ie ld , who was son of Thomas Br i t l and of Chesterf ie ld .

2. Thomas Asheton, jnr . , of Brook S t r e e t , Middx. , gent.

3 . Pe te r Osman of Middle Row, nx. Holboxn, Middx., gent.

Same property a s 406. s

English.

408. 18 & 19 June Lease and r e l ea se . 1735

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., barber- surgeon.

2. George Br i t l and of C l i f s , a l i a s Thornc l i f f s , Cheshire, esq.

Same property a s 406. English.

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FLINT

409. 16 March Sett lement upon the marriage of (1) and ( 2 ) . 1733/4

1. Thomas Whitley of Aston i n the pa r i sh of Hawarden, F l i n t .

2. Ann Chetwood, s p i n s t e r , daughter of S i r . John Chetwood, l a t e of Oakley, S t a f f s .

3. Edward Norgan of Golden Grove, a l i a s Gulgreave i n t he pa r i sh of Lannasaph, F l i n t , esq. , and John Whitley of Shotton i n the pa r i sh of Hawarden, F l i n t , gent.

% 4. Benjamin Conway of Northop, F l i n t , c l e r k , and John Ewde of Aston, Sawarden, F l i n t .

5. . Edward Mainwaring of Whitmore, S t a f f s . , esq., and Pe te r Legh of Lyme, Cheshire, esq.

The Hal l and the Old Hal l (now a malt m i l l ) i n Aston, together with lands i n Aston ca l l ed the Kiln Yard, t h e two Mill ingtons F ie lds , Milling- tons Moor, t he f i e l d adjoining t o the Old Hal l , p iece taken ou t of t he High Lane, t he Ash Moor, t he Sandy H i l l and Walkes, Hoose H i l l , Duckworths Hay, p a r t of a f i e l d now ca l l ed Ghorsty Hay, Higgins Crof t s , t he Lees. i n two p a r t s , +he Jenk r iddings i n th ree p a r t s , and the G r i f f i t h s Crof ts or Hol l ins F ie lds i n two p a r t s ; messuage i n Aston i n tenure of Robert Huett , w i t h lands ca l l ed the Nether Meadow, the Further Feadow, Penny Yard, the f i e l d before t he Door, Bodwells Crof t , t h e Lower F l a t , G r i f f i t h s Pegg, land abut t ing Saltney Marsh, t he Higher H i l l , t h e Middle H i l l , t he H i l l by Mancott Townfield, t he Lower H i l l , four b u t t s of land i n t h e H a m F i e ld and s i x b u t t s of land i n the Brook F ie ld ; Hughes Tenement i n Aston; cot tage i n Aston i n tenure of Richard Cl i theroe; messuage and Fox's Tenement i n Great Fancott i n Hawarden i n tenure of John E l l i s ; t o f t i n Great Mancott i n tenure of Robert Hammersley; Finnes Tenement i n Great Mancott i n tenure of Richard Jones; lands i n Great Mancott i n tenure of Thomas I t h e l l , c a l l ed the New Hay, the Long Lands, t he Ba l l s , one b u t t and th ree headlands i n the High F ie ld , s i x Leay Pikes and ten b u t t s i n Mancott Town F ie ld , t he Dale F i e ld , the H i l l s , t he Intack and f i v e b u t t s i n t he Common Fie ld ca l l ed the F l a t t s ; messuage i n L i t t l e Mancott i n Hawarden i n tenure of widow Ledsom, ca l l ed the Brick house, with lands ca l l ed Barn Crof t , Huetts Crof t , the 1 Meadow, Oat Hayes, Lower Oat Hayes, Well F ie ld , Ledsoms Cote, the Moor, Moor Crof t , Woodhouse H i l i , Middlehil i F ie ld and H i l l F i e ld ; land i n tenure 05 Thomas Bennett i n the Plantr iddinges , L i t t l e Mancott; cot tage i n Ewloe i n Xawarden i n tenure of William G r i f f i t h ; messuage i n Ewloe i n tenure

I of Ephraim Miors; messuage i n Ewloe i n tenure of W i l l i a m Rhaed, with 1-mds ca l l ed the Well F ie ld ,

i Glade F ie ld , Long Meadow, Bakehouse F ie ld and the Woad; cot tage i n Ewloe i n tenure of widow Jervis;

messuage i n Ewloe i n tenure of Shedrick Newton, with lands ca l l ed t h e Barn Hayes, t h e m i l l meadows, the Greets near the Higher Great F ie ld i n L i t t l e Mancott; messuage i n Shotton i n Hawarden i n t, nur re of Hugh Pr i tchard , c a l l e d Col l ins Tenement; t o f t c a l l e d Sparkes 's o r John W i l l i a m ' s Tenement i n Shotton i n tenure of Hugh Pr i tchard ; two parce l s of land i n Ewloe c a l l e d the Brand Yards and Black Moor i n tenure of Joseph Pugh. English.

410. 3 June I

Payment of (1) ' s jo in ture under terms of S i r 1735 John Chetwode's w i l l .

1. Thomas Whitley of Aston i n Hawarden, F l i n t , esq. , and Anne h i s wife.

2. S i r P h i l i p Touchett Chetwode, ba r t . 3. Edward Mainwaring of Whitmore, S t a f f s . ,

esq. , and Pe t e r Legh of Lyme, Cheshire, esq.

English.

411. (1730's - B i l l s of complaint, s tatements of cases , 1750' s] depos i t ions , e t c . i n the d i spu tes a r i s i n g from

the marriage of Thomas Whitley with Anne, s i s t e r - of S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode.

412. 1715 - Correspondence and s o l i c i t o r ' s b i l l r e disputes - 1764 (see 411) , including demand by Mrs. Mapas (n6e

Martha Whitley) f o r money from the Aston e s t a t e , t

owned by Miss Ann Whitley, a minor under the gu'ardianship of S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode.

413. 11730 ' s - 4 bundles of copy and d r a f t deeds r e disputes - 1750's ] (see .411)

N.b. The doc-ments were found bundled together thus , although the re a r e dupl ica tes i n d i f f e r e n t bundles.

includes t r ansac t ions between Thornas Whitley and Theophilus Biddulph (1647) ; Robert Whitley and Theophilus Biddulph (1651) ; Roger Whitley and Thomas Whitley and Charlot te and El izabeth Mainwaring (1696) ; L e t t i c e Whitley, ~ l i z a b e t h Mainwaring and El izabeth Loder (1705) ; The Hon. Other Windsor and ElizaGeth Loder (1716) ; Elizabeth Loder and Thomas Whitley (1717); Thomas Whitley and Ralph Whitley (1733?); James Whitchurch, Thomas Whitley and Ann h i s wife (n&e Ann Chetwode) , Edward Nainwaring of Whitmore and

I Peter Legh of Lyme (1734) ; Thomas Jones of I Chester arid S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode (1736); Richard Cl-ive of Svych, Salop, and S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode (L737) .

t r a ~ s a c t i o n s between Thomas Whitley md Thcophiias Riddulph (1647) ; Robert Whitley, Thomas Whitley and H . Kelsall., - re

marriage between Thomas Whitley and M.B. , ' daughter of Kelsa l l (1683) ; Thomas Whitley and h i s chi ldren Thomas, Robert and Kary (1717); Thomas Whitley and Ann Chetwode (marriage set t lement c.1734) ; Thomas Jones of Chester and Abigail Chetwode (marriage set t lement 1734, r e c i t i n g marriage s e t t l e - ment of Ph i l i p Touchet Chetwode and Elizabeth Venables); Thomas and Ann Whitley, S i r Ph i l i p Touchet Chetwode , Edward Mainwaring of Whit- more and Peter Legh of Lyme 11734) ; Thomas and Ann Whitley and S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode (1736).

( c ) includes S i r John Chetwode's set t lements on h i s daughters, and D r . William Chetwode ' s set t lements on h i s neices (Ann, Abigail and Mary Chetwode) 1695-1733; S i r John Chetwode's and Elizabeth Loder's sett lement of the Aston, F l i n t , e s t a t e (1732) . includes Elizabeth Loder's sett lement of the Aston e s t a t e (1717) ; copy lease from Robert Whitley t o M r . Biddulph; traiisactions between the Hon. Other Windsor and Elizabeth Loder; schedule of deeds r e Aston e s t a t e (1735). - the lands of the "Aston e s t a t e " a re some- t i m e s described a s i n 409 above, and some- times thus:

The Hal l of Aston wherein Robert Whitley now or l a t e d id dwell ... with lands i n Aston, Shotton, Yolowe a l i a s Ewlow, Great Mancott, L i t t l e Mancott, Moor, Hawarden, Broughton and Pentrovine, ca l l ed the Peqgs, the Green Hay, the Robert Crof t , the Blackbrook Hay, the Grove Moor, the Coal P i t t Hay, the New Hay, the French Crof t , the Barnfield, the Maukins Crofts , the Woods, the f i v e c r o f t s , the Lees, the Madge Riding, the G o s t y Hay, s i x parce ls of land i n the Town Field of Aston, Aston Meadow, Martims de l a Meadow, Mancoate Meadow, Ewlow Windmill, the Barn Hay i n Ewlow and Millingtons Fields .

414. 1767-1821 S o l i c i t o r s ' b i l l s , e x t r a c t s from deeds, correspondence and statements of case r e disputes between S i r John Chetwode a n d y r s . I

Rose (n6e Nancy Chetwode) , h e i r of Ann Mainwaring (n6e Chetwode), over the legacy of Miss Charlot te Whitley.

NORTHOPP and elsewhere

415. 10 Jan. ~ e e d declar ing the uses of a f ine . [1677j

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1. ',"hornas Evans of Northop, Flynt , esq. , Edward - Evct t cf Ksl l ins , Flynt , esq. , and Anne Evans

of Northop, F i i n t , w i e 3 0 w , rooLler of Thomas. 2. John tiughes of Pesr3edoe, FLynt, gen t . , and

Edwud G r i f f i t h of Rheeall , Flynt , gent. 3. Edward Brereton of Burras, Denbighs. , esq. , ,

Thomas Whitley, son of Roger Whitley of the Ci ty of London, esq. , P h i l l i p Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. , and Pe te r Warburton of Grange, Cheshire, esq.

Messuages, co t tages , m i l l s and tenements i n Northopp, Kels ter ton, Nepra, Holftyn, Soughton and Kaervallough, a l l i n F l i n t . English.

HAMPSHIRE

STMTFIELDSAYE

416. 3 Ju ly Lease. [16281

1. Edward, Lord Newburgh. 2. George Alexander of Mortimer, Berks.,

. -Z yeoman, and Edward Alexander of Bramley,

Hants . , yeoman.

Messuage ca l l ed Haywood i n S t r a t f i e ld say , Hant ' s . , now i n tenure of John Alexander, brother of ( 2 ) . English. I

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417. 117th cent?] Memorandum of the death of Johan Alexander (16751, 1

who survived John her husband and Francis Alexander her brother , a s noted i n Lord Craven's I

marriage sett lement. 1 I I

I HEREFORDSHIRE

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WHITNEY ,-

418 .- 9 ~ e d . ' Bargain and s a l e . 1651

1. Christopher Harvy of Cl i f ton upon Dunsmore, Warks., c le rk .

2. John Corbett of Grayes Inqe, Middx., esq. , I

and Isaac Gardenor of Loncion, merchant. I

Messuage ca l l ed the Buglehead and s ixteen acres I of land i n Whitrley, Herefordshire, i n tenure of Francis B a r t l e t t o r Barteley. i I

English.

KENT

ORP INGTON \

419. 1677 Proceedings of case i n Chancery Court between (1) Katherine Bland a l i a s Katherine Sdrldys, m d (2) Willian Gee and Mary (n6e Spencer) h i s wife , and John Venables, widower ~f Margaret (n6e Spencer) and Georqe h i s son, re mansion house and rec tory of Orpjngcon.

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i 420. 1678 Proceedings of case i n Chancery Court between (1) El iza Spencer and (2) Mary Gee, widow of

I W i l l i a m Gee, r e (2) ' s mother [ ~ a r y Spencer] ' s personal e s t a G .

i 421. 1794-1815 Correspondence re S i r John Chetwode's claim t o the e s t a t e s l e f t by ELss Phi l ippz Gee.

1810-1820 Correspondence (as 42 1)

9, 423. [17th-19th Pedigrees showing S i r John Chetwode's re la t ion-

I cent .] sh ip t o Phi l ippa Gee; a l l Phi l ippa Gee's I re levant ancestors and cousins; Venables family b 1326-1608; G e e family 1611-1817.

424. 1818 Printed pamphlet by W i l l i a m P r i tchard r e his - claim t o the e s t a t e bequeathed by h i s f a t h e r , W i l l i a m Gee, and uncle, Richard Carew, t o h i s step-mother, Ann Paton Gee.

425. 1820 Questions and answers r e Richard Carewfs w i i l , e x t r a c t s from l e t t e r s and deeds, notes r e Child vs. G e e i n ~ o c t o k s Commons, statements of case and counsels opinions i n the case of S i r John Chetwode vs. Ann Paton Gee.

- LANCASH I R E

CLIFTON

18 August 1733

Deed t o lead the uses of a recove,-y.

1. Thomas Bretland of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys . , son of John Brerland, l a t e of ' ches te r f ie ld , son of Thomas Bretland of Chesterf ie ld .

2. Pe te r Heywood. 3 . Hugh Par r . 4. James Low of Manchester, Lanc's . , jo iner ,

and Richard Low of Manchester, jo iner .

Manor of C l i f t on , Lanc's.; farin ca l l ed Broadhurst

7 heretofore i n tenure of Abell Sharples; farm ca l l ed Cromptons; farm ca l led Waliworths; farm l a t e i n tenure of Thomas Spakeman; farm i n tenure of Lightboune; farm ca l l ed Sharples Tenement; farm i n tenure of John Fletcher : farm i n tenure I

I of James Wallwork; 'farm ca l l ed Hoggs Teneinent; farm i n tenure of Edward Dixon; farm i n tenure of Cordwell; farm ca l l ed Smethursts; farm i n tenure o f Gaskell; fami ca l l ed Smitns; farm ca l led Greens; farm i n tenure of Richard Mann; f a rn i n tenure of Thurston Smethurst; farm i n tenure of Thomas G e e ; fazn l a t e i n tenure of Bradshzw, now of 3ohn I,omax; farm i n tenure of John Sharples ;

- land, formerly commor!, i n tenure of Henry Wall- worth; co~rmoc l.nnd i n tenure of Nathaniel Crcmpton;

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mosse d r i f t o r turbary i n tenure of Thomas Sharpies; mosse d r i f t adjoining Kersley iuloor; and co t tages ; a l l i n C l i f t on , Lanc's. English.

Annexed: Common Recovery (24 August 1733) between (1) Hugh Pa r r , gent. , ( 2 ) Pe te r Heywood, gent. , ( 3 ) Thomas Bretland, gent . , and (4) Richard Bruncker. English.

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427. 18 June Lease f o r one year. 1.735

1. Thomas Br i t l and of Ches te r f ie ld , Derbys., gent .

2. George Br i t l and of C l i f s , Cheshire, esq.

Same proper ty a s 426. English.

NORFOLK

HE1 GHAM

428. 16 May Covenent t o levy a f i ne . 1660

1. Mildred Brotherton of Norwich, widow, and John Tompson of Norwich, worstead weaver.

2. Thomas Johnson, c i t i z e n and alderman of Norwich .

Close i n Heigham next Norwich, south c f 'the road from St . Giles ga tes t o Earlsham Bridge, adjoining the lands of (2) ; and a c lose i n Heigham, near Hangmans Lane, south of the road from S t . Bennet's

. gates t o Easton, and nor th of the road from S t . Gi les ga tes t o Earlham Bridge. English.

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NORTHAMPTONSHIIiE .

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429. [21 ~ u l y 3 Indemnification. 1290

- 1. Symon de Grenehull. 2. John, son of Lord William de Esseby.

If (1) o r h i s h e i r s a r e impleaded of lands and tenements which the Lady Joan, mother of (2) , held i n the v i l l of Crek, of which !21 I

enfeoffed (1) , ( 2 ) w i l l not have t o vouch equivalent lands i n Cheshire. Latin. Page 78, No. 47.

SHROPSHIRE

DORRINGTON 1 430. 7 May Exemplification of a common recavery.

117221 I

1. Leigh Langley , gent . , and John Swinne.t:ton, qcnt.

2. John Chetwode, b a r t . 3. John Podes and Mary h i s wife , James

Hawkins and Fargaret h i s wife. 4. Gar ra t t Edmonds . Messuage and lands i n Drayton i n Hales, L i t t l e Drayton and Dorrington. Latin.

12 Feb. Exemplification of a common recovery. -

11756 1 1. Edmund Antrobus, gent. 2. Thomas Lough, gent. 3. S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode, b a r t . 4. John Chetwode, esq.

Manor of Dorrington, Shropshire, with messuages, water corn mills, gardens, lands and r i ~ h t s i n Dorington, Norton i n Hales, Norton under Hales, Brat ton, C lo t t l ey , Burcot,Admaston, Arscott a l i a s Orscot t and Rockadine a l i a s Wrockadine. English.

Lands i n Dorrington, Shropshire, and Muckleston, Shropshire and S t a f f o rdsh i re , i n Mary Chetwode ' s w i l l

3 copy w i l l s (1767 and 1769) of Mary Chetwode, s p i n s t e r , daughter of S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , ba r t . , with c o d i c i l (1767) and covering l e t t e r (1772) upon the death of Miss Chetwode, from John Cross, a t torney, t o Sir John Chetwode, her nephew, l i s t i n g s e c u r i t i e s and cash found i n M i s s Chetwode's house. English.

433. 1763 2 copies of schedule of deeds (1695-1732) r e por t ion fo r Mary, daughter of S i r John CheGode.

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434. 1772 Inventory of the goods of Mary Chetwocle.

435. 14 Aug. Mortgage. 1772

1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . 2. Kargaret G r i f f i t h s of Chester, sp in s t e r . 3. Rev. Simon Jacson of Lower Bebbington,

Cheshire, c l e r k , and Rev. Thomas Broadhurst of Chester, c le rk . I

The Heath Closes and p a r t of a pool l e t t o Jonathan KenLTal i n t he lordship of Dorrington and par i sh of Mucklestone, w i ' A barn, p a r t of which i s converted i n t o a house, and s t ab l e . English. I

I 436. 14 Aug. Bond i n ElOm f o r repayment of £500, and t o I 1.772 p e r f o m covenants.

1. S i r John Chet-dode of Gakley , S t a f f s . , ba r t . 2 . R e v . Siinon Jiicson of Lower Bebbir-,g.ton,

rr,-.l. r ~ ~ ~ r c . s ~ * I - * I * I r r r r - - -. - - - 1 104

c l e rk , and Rev. Thomas Broadhurst of Chester, c le rk .

English.

437. 29 Sept. Lease. 1772 , 1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t .

2. W i l l i a m Bates of Bloor, S t a f f s . , gent.

Same property a s 435, t o t he use of Mrs. Margaret G r i f f it&s.

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I 438. 29 Sept. Bond f o r performance of covenants. 1772

1. William Bates of S loor , S t a f f s . , qent. 2. sir John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t .

1772 1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . 2. Rev. Simon Jacson of Lower Eebbingtcn,

Cheshire, c l e rk , and Thomas Broadhurst of Chester, c le rk .

Same proper ty a s 435. English.

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440. 30 Oct. Bond t o save harmless, and t o pay annuity t o I

1772 Margaret G r i f f i t h s . , I

1. S i r John Chetwode o f Oakley, S t a f f s . , Sa r t . 2. William Bates of Bloor, S t a f f s . , gent.

English.

441. 1772 Counsel's opinion on Margaret G r i f f i t h s ' s ~11111uity, and r e c e i p t from Margaret G r i f f i t h s o f legacy from Mary Chetwode . English.

- 442. 1773 2 accounts of s e c u r i t i e s and cash found i n

Mary Chetwode's house. English. 3

443. 7 Jan. Quitclaim of a l l ac t icns . 1773

1. S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , k r t . I I

2. Rev. Simon Jacson o f Lower Bebbington, I

Cheshire, c l e r k , and Rev. Thomas Broadhurst of Chester , c l e rk .

English.

ESSHEM

444. [17 Apri l ( ? ) Gif t . 1383)

.I. John of Stoke. i 2. N i c h ~ l a s of Fiaselynton, chaplain.

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A l l (1) 's lands i n the v i l l o f Esshem ( ? I , Shropshire.

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Latin. Page 86, No. 104.

HUNKINGTON

445. [12th cent.] Confirmation.

1. William, son of W i l l i a n FitzAlan. 2 . Talonus t he Despenser.

G i f t by Iysabe l la de S a i , loother of (1) of land and of water, of t he land of Honiketona which Wlvietus holds. Latin. Page 75, No. 21.

446. 112th cent.] Gi f t .

1. Geoffrey de Ver. 2 . Talonus the Despenser.

A l l (1) 's land which was of Robert de Lewa, and 3 a v i rga t e of land i n Haneketcna which Wulviettus holds. Latin. Page 77, No. 38.

N.b. I s a b e l l a de Say was daughter of Hel ias de Say. She was the second wife of Wi-llian . FitzAlan who died c . Eas te r 1150, and she afterwards (c. 1165) married Geoffrey de Vere. (R.W. Eyton, Ant iqu i t i es of - Shropshire 1 .

447. f17 March Gi f t . . 13261

1. William l e Fremon of Honkyton. 2. Henry of the Ree.

3 acres of l a d i n t h e town f i e l d of Bonkyton, of which one l i e s i n Myddulforlong Setween lands of (2) and lands of W i l l i a m l e Hauwaud, the o thers on l e Walforlong between the lands of Margaret a t e Wode and the lands of Robert, son of Goduche - de Honkyton. Lat in . Page 135, No. 334.

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448. [c. 1326?] Gif t .

1 1. William l e Freman of Honkynton.

2. Henry, son of Henry of the Ree.

2 ac res of l a ~ d i n the town f i e l d of Honkynton, i n l e Walleforlong, between the lands of (2) and i t he lands of John, son of Walter of Eonkynton. Latin. Page 134, No. 332.

449. [c. 1326?! Gi f t .

1. John, son of Walter of Honketon. 2. Henry, son of Henry of the R e e .

6 acres of l~a'1d i n Ho~kl7;ton, i n l e WalleforLong, 3 acres between the lands of Richard of Eton i n

l a Ree, and t he lands of William ca l led l e Freman of Honkynton, extending above the land of ( 2 ) and above l e Bolt forlong; and the o ther 3 acres between the l m d of W i l l i a m l e Freman and the laad of Adam Michyle, extending above the land of ( 2 ) . Latin. Page 75, No. 18.

THE REE, I N UPTON - 450. 13 Nov. Gif t .

1384 1 1. Henry of the Ree near Upton under Haughmon. 2. William of Sehmethewe, r ec to r of Hbulerner,

Lord John Sogedon, Robert of Okes and Thomas l e Scmyth , chaplains.

A l l lands which (1) had of t he g i f t of Henry of Eaton i n the Ree near Upton under Haughmon. Latin. Page 134, No. 342.

Upton Magna, of a l l lands and tenements which he had by heredi tary r i g h t a f t e r the deatll of h i s '

f a the r , Henry of Ree; t o hold of t he chief lo rds of the f ee by customary serv ices , giving a rose year ly t o Henry a t the Nat iv i ty of St-John the Bapt i s t f o r a l l secu la r se rv ice , e t c . Warranty. Test. Robert of Ree, P h i l i p Rodyton, Richard Oteley, Richard Berewyk, John of Ree e t c . , Given a t Ree, Sunday a f t e r the t r ans l a t i on of S t . Thomas martyr, 19 Rich. 11. Seal covered, on a tag. Latin. Page 37, No. 114.

452. [16 June John Honald, l o rd of Froddesley, and Roger 13993 Longedon, r e c t o r of the chapei of Froddesley,

t e s t i f y t h a t Thomas Honald, l a t e rec tor of the chapel, uncle of the s a id John, was enfeoffed by S i r Richard de Etton of a l l the lands and tenements which Richard had i n l e Ree near Upton below Haghnon, and Thomas enfeoffed the same t o Thomas of Eton i n perpe tu i ty . John and Roger recognised t h i s enfeoffment a s good and f a i t h f u l . Given a t Froddesley, Monday a f t e r the f e a s t of S t . Barnabas apos t le , 2 2 Rich. 11. Two s e a l s , each i n red wax, on a s ing le tongue. I Lat in . Page 87, No. 116.

453. 1 April Lease t o (2) and ~ ~ n e s h i s wife. [140a ]

1. Roger Chitwode , gent. , of the Namp Wiche, Cheshire.

2. John Pegyn, yeoman, of Upton Under Hamon, Salop. ,

A mese place call-ed the Ree. I English. Page 101, N o . 216.

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454. 5 March Agreement f o r q u i e t possession. [1508]

1. Roger Chyttwod of t h e Namtewych, Cheshire, gent.

2. John Pygyn c f the Ree, Salop.

The Ree, Salop. English. Page 103, No. 229.

455, 20 Sept. Sett lement upon the marriage of Thomas Chetwode [1524) and E l i n Spurstow.

1. Thomas Chetwode, Roger Chetwode and Thomas Starky of Wrenbury, esq. , James Nowell, Richard Hassal l , Thomas Bromley' ~f Norbury and John Barsford of Barsford, feoffees t o t he use of Thomas Chetwode.

2. John Donne, esq. , John Spurstow, esq. , Hugh Davenport, esq. , Daniel (?) b!iddilton, and Ranulph Spurstow, son and h e i r of John Spurstow.

Messuage c a l l e d the Rege i n Upton, Shropshire, i n tenure of John Pegyn; messuage i n Monkes Copenhall, Cheshire, i n tenure of John Bayl i f f ; messuage i n Church Copenhall i n tenure of Richard Cartwright . Latin . Page 107, No. 255.

456. 1 Sept. Exchange. 1555

1. Roger Chettwood of Worleston, Cheshire, and James Chettwood, h i s son and h e i r .

2; Roland Hyll , kn t . , c i t i z e n and alderman of London.

. . Messuage ca l l ed Rey next t o Upton E l i l l , and cot tage i n Upton under Haghman, l a t e i n tenure of ~ s a b e l l e Pygen. For 2 messuages i n kcton and Monkes Coperihall, Cheshire, i n occupation of Thomas Fysher and Pe t e r Sheynton. I

Latin. Page 108, No. 274. [ s e e - No. 811

STAFFORDSHIRE

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457. 1 2 March Gif t . - I

1363 1. Richard l e Sawer of Stafford. 2. William c f Burton. I Messuage i n Abbots Bromley between t h e messuage of John Exin ( ? ) a-,d the nessuage of Pa t r ick of Rurton; place of c u r t i l a g e a t Avenamideshull 1 between the c u r t i l a g e of William of Alberley I and the cu r t i l age which was of Robert a t e S ty l e , extending i n length from the highway t o the c r o f t which was of Ralph of Xamptor,; place of Surqage between the cu r t i i age of Robert Koc and the

burgage which was of I so lda l e Spicer. Latin. Page 134, No. 338.

AUDLEY

12 Oct. Memorandum of an agreement.

1. R t . Hon. Thomas, Lord Gerard, of Gerards Bromley .

2. William Abnet of Audley, gent.

For payment on copyhold lands i n Audley. English.

458. 25 Jan. Mortgage. [1598]

1. W i l l i a m Bulkley of Wore, Salop, gent. 2. Richard Wilbraham of Wiche Malbanke,

Cheshire, gent.

Bloore Hal l , Bloore, StafEs. , i n tenure of Bumfrey Bate. English. Page 10, N c . 50.

459. 25 Jan. Bond f o r performance of covenants. 115981

1. William Bulkeley of Woore, Shropshire, gent. 2. Richard Wilbrahan of Wich Malbank, Cheshire,

gent.

Latin and English. Page 10, No. 51.

460. 25 J a n . . Bargain and sa l e . 11598)

1. William Bulkeley of Wore, Shropshire, gent. 2 . Richard Wilbraham of Wich Malbank, Cheshire,

gent. I .

Same property as 458. Latin. Page 11, No. 52.

Le t t e r of a t torney.

1. Richard Wilbram of Wich F a l b a ~ k , Cheshire, gent.

2. Ralph Wilbram of Wich Malbank, gent. , son of (1).

To receive s e i s i n of Bloore Hal l , Bloore, I S t a f f s . , f r o m W i l l i a m Bulkley of Wore, Shropshire, gent. Lat in . Page 11, NO. 53. 1

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462. 10 Feb. Memorandum of l i ve ry of s e i s i n . 1597/8

1. William Bcockley of Ower, gent. 2. Haphe Wilbralham, gent.

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Slechley Field and p a r t of Blower Hal l , t o use of Richard Wilbrzham, gent. , fa+&er of ( 2 ) . E n g l i s h . P a p 1 2 , r!o. 66.

1 Feb. r1600 3

24 Jan. 116017

Covenant f o r day of payment of [458].

1. Richard Wilbraham of Wiche Malbank, Cheshire, gent.

2. W i l l i a m Bulkeley of Woore, Salop, gent.

English. Page 11, No. 59.

Covenant f o r day of payment of [458J.

1. William Bulkeley of Woore, Salop , qent . , Marye h i s wife, and Margarett Bul.keley,

. widow, h i s mother. 2. Richard Wilbraham of Wiche Malbank,

Cheshire, gent.

Bloore Hal l , Bloore, S t a f f s . English. Page 12, No. 62.

465. 24 Jan. Bond f o r performance of covenants. El601

1. William Bulkeley of Woore, Shropshire, gent. 2. Richard Wilbraham of Wich Malbank,

Shropshire ( s i c ) , gent.

Lat in and English. Page 12, No. 63.

466. 10 May Quitclaim. 1603

1. William Bulkeley of Woore, Salop, gent. 2. Richard Wilbraham of Wiche Malbank,

Cheshire, gent.

Bloore Hal l , Bloore, S t a f f s . , now o r l a t e i n tenure of H7mfrey Bate. English. Page 12, No. 68.

467. 9 June Lease. 116101

1. Richard Wilbraham of Wiche Malbanke, Cheshire, gent.

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2. Rauffe Wilbraham, j n r . , son of the l a t e Richarde Wilbraham of London.

i Bloower Hal l , Bloower, S t a f f s . English. Page 15, No. 80.

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468. 6 Jan. S i r Tymothy Tournur's advice t o M r . Chetwode 1624/5 . r e conveyance from M r . Raphe Milbrsham of -

lands i n severa l counties. English. Page 18, No. 99.

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469. 1 Feb. 'Deed t o declare the uses of a f ine . 116251

1. Thomas Wilbrahan of Wiche Malbank, Cheshire, esq. , an2 Rzchell h i s wife.

2, Rauffe Wilbraham, j n r . , of Lyncolnes I n , Middlesex, brother of Thomas.

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470. 8 March Release . [1625]

.l. Raphe Wilbraham, jn r . , of Lincolnes Inne, Middx., gent.

u 2. John Chetwoode of Oakeley, S t a f f s . , esq.

Bloore Hal l , S t a f f s . .L

English. Page 18, No, 94. Poor condit ion.

471. [17 Apr i l Final concord. 1632 ]

1. John Chatwud, esq. 2. Thomas Wilbraham, esq . , and Rachel h i s wife,

and Ralph Wilbraham, gent.

Messuage and lands i n Bloore. Latin. Page 18, No. 102.

472. 28 Nov. Exemplification of a common recovery. I16 3 2 ]

1. Thomas Bykhened. 2. Thomas Wood, gent. 3 . Hugo Hunt. 4. John Chetwood. 5. Thomas Wilbraham and R a l p h Wilbraham, gent.

Lands i n Bloore. Latin. Page 18, No. 100. Poor condit ion.

Audley Cross Farm

472(a) . 24 Nov. Confirmation of mortgage. 1870

1. Rev. Edward Eedle of Bersted near Soqlor, Sussex, c l e r k , surviving t r u s t e e of the l a s t w i l l and testament of S i r John Chetwode.

2. W i l l i a m Perry Herrick of Beawnanor Park, Leics. , esq.

3. S i r John Newdigate Ludford Chetwode of Oakley Hal l , S t a f f s . , b a r t .

4. The Hon. Edward Richard, Lord Hatherton, of Teddesley Park, S t a f f s . , and William Wemys Methuen Dewar of Colmore near Bices te r , Oxon., esq.

Messuage a t Whitley, p a r t of the Honor of Hatton, Cheshire; Audley Cross Fam i n Bloor, Hales and Drayton i n Hales, S t a f f s . ; th ree paddocks i n Bloor and land, formerly p a r t of Bloor Heath; messuage ca l l ed the Ware Leont i n Boli ington, Cheshire; land formerly p a r t of Commons i n Dorrington, Salop; the Main Stones i n Higher Whitley, Cheshire; land i n Mill ington, Cheshire; farm and la1l2s i n Chetwode , Bucks. English.

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473. L14th cent .] Gift .

.1. Thomas, son of Richard ColAocks. 2. Richard, f a t h e r of (i?,

S t r i p of land i n t h e f e e i n Knytm, i n t h e f i e l d of Le Hemlye between t h e land of Richard Le Heyr and t h e land of Richard Colbks. Lat in . Page 133, No. 329.

114th cent.'] G i f t .

Richard, son of Richard Colboks of Knytham i n l e Halys t o Thomas Colboks, h i s b r o t h e r , a messuage i n t h e f e e of Knltham i n l e Halys, between t h e land of William, son of Roger, and t h e land of Richard G a u l and extending i n l eng th t o t h e highway lead ing from Mucleston t o t h e watercourse o f Hol i f fo rd ; and a s e l i o n i n Estannshul i n t h e f i e l d of Knytan, between the land of Henry Bras and t h a t of Roger, son of Richard, son o f Roger, and extending i n l eng th from ~a lue lowehntone t o t h e road t o Aston. To hold of t h e ch ie f l o r d s of t h e f e e t o Thomas and h i s h e i r s . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . Witnessed by Adam, l o r d o f Mucluston, Stephen de Ockeleye, Henry son of Henry de Aston, W i l l i a m de Asseleye of Aston, Wi l l i an Gamul of Knyhton, Richard Gamul of Knythton, William son o f Roger of Knythton and o t h e r s . Tag remains, b u t s e a l l o s t . La t in . Page 78, No. 44.

475. [25 A p r i l Memorandum o f a claim. 1319 1

1. Agnes, wife of Thomas, son of Richard Colboks of Knytam.

2. Henry l e r a s of S h o l i f f o r d .

3 s t r i p s of land which Thomas s o l d t o ( 2 ) i n t h e f e e of AKnitton. La t in . Page 81, No. 71.

476. 128 D e c . G i f t . 1338 ]

1. Richard Cobocks o f Kneghton. 2. Thomas, son o f (1).

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Messuage i n Kneghtsn i n l e Bales between t h e road t o Muccleston and t h e townfield of Kneghton, and h a l f (1) ' s lands and tenenents i n Kneghton. La t in . Page 81, No. 57.

. 477. 419 J a n . Quitclaim.

1339 ] 1. Richard, son o f Richard Cobocks of Kneghton

i n l e Hales. 2. Thomas, brocher of (1) . Hzssuage a d ha12 the lands of Richard, f a t h e r of

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(1) , i.n Kneghton, whlch ( 2 ) had from Richard, f a t h e r of (1).

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478. 9 Apri l Quitclaim. 113423 1. Johanna, daughter of Thomas, son of Richard

Cobocks of Kneghton. 2. Hugh de Eebynton of Chester.

i Lands i n Kneghton which ( 2 ) had from Thomas,, f a the r of (1) .

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Settlement upon the marriage of Roger, son of Thomas Chetwode, with Elena, daughter of William of the Ree

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479. 24 Nov. 37 Henry V I . Indenture by which Thomas Chetwode 114581 granted t o William of the Ree, t h a t Roger, son

and h e i r apparent t o Thomas, should marry Elene, the daughter of William, before t l e Nat ivi ty next , Thomas t o convey p a r t of the e s t a t e i n Okeley t o Thomas of the Xulse. English. Page 95, No. 170.

480. 24 Nov. Indenture between Thomas Chetwode & William of [1458] the Ree, by which Thomas granted t h a t koger, h i s

son and h e i r , should xar ry Elene, W i l l i a m ' s daughter, before the Nat ivi ty next. Within 15 days of the wedding Thomas was t o convey a s u f f i c i e n t e s t a t e i n Okeley t o Thomas of the Hulse, Robert son of the s a i d Thomas & t o Thomas of Rowley, I

p r i e s t , t o hold t o the use of Roger and Elene I

and t h e i r he i r s . Thomas undertook t h a t the lands, which should descend t o h i s h e i r s , except lands worth 26s 8d a year, would no t be a l ienated. If Roger died, Elena was t o marry h i s b ro ther ,

u Robert, wi thin a year , provided a dispensation

could be obtained from the church. I f Elene died o r reached the age of f i f t e e n without i s sue by the s a i d Roger o r Robert, Thonas Chetwode was t o pay t o W i l l i a m 6 marks 3s 4d. I f the marrizge should be annulled (o r the be t ro tha l ) a t +he instance of Roger o r Robert, Thomas was t o pay t o William £16 within two years . W i l l i a m under- took t h a t a l l h i s lands should descend t o the h e i r s of hiinself and h i s wife, Elizabeth. I f the marriage was &?nulled a t the instance of Elene, W i l l i a m was t o pay Thomas '8 within two years. For t h i s marriage William was t o pay t o I Thomas £8. 6 s . 8d. Both Thomas and W i l l i a m bound themselves i n £40 t o keep the terms of the aaree- I

ment. Announcement of s ea l s . One t ag , b n t the I I

s e a l i s l o s t . Top margin indented. English. Page 95, No. 171.

Further set t lements -- 481. 20 Sept. Settlement upon t h e marriaga of Thoaas, son of

l1476 3 koger and Elyn Chitwode and Jane, daughter of Thomas Reresford.

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1. Thomas Chitwode, l a t e of the Wyche Malbanc, I sabe l1 h i s wife, Roger Chitwode t h e i r son, and Elyn h i s wife.

2. Thomas Beresford of Newton grange.

English. Page 100, No. 206.

482. 20 Ju ly Settlement upon the marriage of Thomas Chetewode [1497] with Agnes, daughter of Dame Marqret WilSraham.

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1. Dame Margret Wilbraham, widow o f Thomas Wilbram, l a t e of Woday, esq.

2. Roger Chetewode and Thomas h i s son.

English. Page 101, No. 220.

483. 20 August Settlement upon t h e marriage of Roger, son of Ll503 ] Thomas Chetewode , and Elen, daughter of Tl~omas

Maisterson.

1. Roger Chetewode, Elen h i s wife, and Thomas Chetewode.

2. Thomas Maisterson.

English. Page 102, No. 225.

484. 20 August Settlement. 115031

1. Thomas Chetewode. 2. James Barsford, v i ca r of Chestrefeld , John

Barsford of Barsford, Godfrey Barsford, Thomas Starky of Wrenbury, James Noweli, Thomas Wetenhall of Cholmundeston, Thomas Bromley o f Norbury Inn and Richard, son of

1 Hamon Hassal l . A l l (1) ' s lands i n Cheshire and elsewhere i n England. at in. Page 102, No. 224.

2 May Deed t o c rea te a t r u s t . 1152 73

Thomas Chetwode, son and h e i r of Roqer Chetwode. t o John and Ralph Donne, esqs . , John S p u r s t ~ w , esq . , Ranulph Spurstow, son and h e i r 22parent of John, Richard, son and h e i r apparent of Ranulph Spurstow, David Myddelton, a lde rma of Chester, Hugh Wettenall of Cholmeston, john Boydell of Pole Croft and Thonas Bronage of Pole. , A l l h i s messuages, lands, tenements, woods, I

pas tures , r e n t s a serv ices i n Warleston, Church Copnall, Monkes Copnall, Hendyl.ie, Sounde , Okeley o r anywhere i n Cheshire, S ta f fordsh i re o r Shrop- sh i r e . Appointment of John Garnet & BenLry 1 Molyr~ey at torneys t o give s e i s i n . Announcenent of s e a l . Tcp nargin indented. Seal (damaged) i n brown wax on a tag. Latin. Page 137, No. 371.

Annexed: Dec. i 6 th 19 Henry VIII 115277 The enfeoffnent was made t o the i n t e n t +chat the lands should be held t o "the use

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of John Chetwode, during h i s l i f e , and . then t o the use of Ralph Chetwode, during

h i s l i f e , then t o the use of John, h i s brot!!er, Roger, h i s e l d e s t son, was no t t o se l l o r a l i e n a t e from t h e inher i tance . I f Thomas died before h i s wife, Elynor, she was t o be guardian of John and Ralph and t o watch over t h e i r lands u n t i l they came of age (unless she married aga in) . Announcement of s e a l . Sea l brown wax on a tag. English.

. 486. 18 Jan. Agreement t h a t James Chetwoode, son of (I), 11537 ] s h a l l marry Katherine Huls, daughter of P h i l i p

Huls, son of Thomas Huls, esq.

1. Roger Chetwoode, gent. 2. Kathryn Corbet, widow.

English. Page 106, No. 261.

487. 22 Jan. Sett lement upon the marriage of James Chetwoode , [1537] son of ( I ) , and Katherine Huls.

1. Roger Chetwoode of Worleston, Cheshire, gent. 2. Katherine Huls, daughter of Ph i l i p Huls,

gent . , son of Thomas Huls, esq. $

A l l (1) ' s lands $n Okeley, S t a f f s . , messuage i n Churchcopenhall, Cheshire, and lands i n Heynhull

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next t o l e z Wythyus on the north s i d e , i n tenure I

of Richard Croke, esq. , and a l l l a d s i n Wich 1

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Malbank i n tenure of John D m , sad le r . Latin. Page 107, No. 262. /

488. 22 Jan. Counterpart of 487. 11537 I Latin. Page 107, No. 263.

I 489. 24' Jan. Covenant t o uphold the terms of 487.

115371 1. Richard Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley, -

Cheshire, esq. , Edward Punshull of Nunshull and Robert Corbet of Hatherton, Cheshire, esqs .

2. Roger Chetwood, gent.

English. Page 107, No. 269.

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490. 12 Oct. 7 Elizabeth. James Chetwode of Okeley, co. I

[156 5 1 S ta f fo rd , t o Sampson Basford of Enson, co. I

I Sta f fo rd , qen t . , Edward, h i s son and h e i r 1

apparent, John, EdwarZ's b ro ther , A d a Basford of Bentley, co. Derby, gen t . , Leonard Shalcrosse of

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Shalcrosse, co. Derby, gen t . , Pe te r Shalcrosse, h i s b ro ther , Henry Walker cf Casturem, co. S t a f fo rd , gen t . , John Chetwodde of Chetwodde, co. Buckingham, gene, , Henry Bagshatt of co. Derby,

- John Erdeswicke of Hertley Grene, co. S t a f fo rd , gent. , John Wailey, merchant, of Londori, 3cgex- Elaysterson of Wich Malhanli, co. Chester, gent. ,

Richard Maisterson, h i s son & h e i r , Laurence . Maisterson, Richard ' s b r o t h e r , Roqer Wal thal l of Wich Malbank, gent . , Thomas Wal thal l , h i s son &

h e i r , Richard, G i l b e r t & John, b ro the rs of Thomas Walthall , Thomas Wettenhall of Coppenhall, co. Chester , gen t . , Roger Wet tenhal l , h i s son & h e i r , Jasper Worthe of Cheshire , gent . , William Adams of Muccleston, co. Salop, and J m e s Adams, h i s son &

h e i r apparent . A l l h i s messuages l ands , tenements, meadows, p a s t u r e s , r e n t s & s e r v i c e s i n Okeley, Worleston, Henhull, Acton, Hur les ton, Sounde, Wich Malbank, Munkescoppenhall & Churche Coppen- h a l l , Cheshire. The g r a n t was made i n o rder t h a t they might re-enfeoff James Chetwode and h i s h e i r s . Warranty. Announcement of s e a l . S e a l (damaged) i n red w a x , on a t ag . Top margin indented. Lat in . Page 109, No. 282.

2 0 El izabeth . Thomas Chetwood of Worleston, Cheshire, t o Thomas Wilbraham of Woodhey, Cheshire, esq . , Richard Chetwood of Chetwood, Bucks., e sq . , Richard Wal thal l of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, g e n t , and John Leche, jn r . of Wich Malbank, gent . A l l h i s p roper ty i n Worleston, Wich Malbank, Acton iuxta Hurles ton, ~it t le Aston, Henhull, Sounde , Churche Copenhall & Munkes Copenhall, Cheshire, & a l l messuages, l ands , tenements, r e n t s i n Muccleson & Okeley, S t a f f s . Warranty. Appoint- ment of John Leche s e n i o r & John Maynwarynge, son of Humphrey Maynwarynqe a t t o r n e y s t o g ive s e i s i n . Announcement of s e a l s . Signed Thomas Chetwood. S e a l i n r ed wax, on a t ag . Top margin indented. I

Lat in. Page 110, No. 294. I

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Marriage of John Chetwode and B r i g i t Birkhened, and wardship of John Chetwode

492. 31 .Jan. A r t i c l e s o f agreement f o r providing f o r (1) ' s 1606 /7 b r o t h e r s & s i s t e r s .

1. John Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , e sq . , son of Thomas Chetwood, esq.

2. W i l l i a m Bulkeley of Raughton, Cheshire, gent .

I English. Page 112, No. 308.

493. 24 Feb. Set t lement t o provide a j o i n t u r e fox B r i d g e t t , I

[ 16101 wife of (I), and s e c u r i t y f o r t h e i r ch i ld ren . i 1. John Chetwode of Ockley, S t a f f s . , esq . 2. Henry BFrkAened, s n r . , of Huxley, Cheshire,

esq. , Henry Eirknened, jn r . , gent . , gichard G r o s v ~ n o r of R r a m l , Sa lop, gen t . , Thomas

a Unton of Drayton, Sa lcp , gent . , Mathew Maynwaringe of Wyche Malbanke, Cheshire, g e n t , , aild Thomas Birkhened of Buxley, Cheshire, gent .

Messuage ca l led Peas H a l l , Worieston, Cheshire, messuage i n Henhull, Cheshire, messuaue and lands i n Nmptwiche, Ches'ni.2-e , late t h e inhcr i ta i ice of

John Leiche, together with the messuage o r mansion house of Ockley, S t a f f s . , and a l l o ther lands i n Cheshire, S ta f fordsh i re and Salop. English. Page 112, No. 310.

I 494. 22 Feb. Lease t o t he use of Bridget t Chetwood. 116 16 1

L 1. J m e s , King of England, Scotland, France and I re land , e t c .

2 . Br idget t Chetwood the mother, and Henrie Birkhened .

Par t of the lands and ~ o s s e s s i o n s of the l a t e John Chetwood i n Acton o r Aighton nigh Hwleston, Church Copenhall, Munckes Copenhall, Sonde, Wich MaUsanke and Ti l s ton , a l l i n Cheshire; the Hall of Okeley =d lands i n Okeley, S t a f f s ; and lands i n Nortun i n Hales, Salop. English. Page 113, No. 314.

495. 23 Feb. Grant of wardship of John Chetwood, son of John [1616] Chetwood, esq. , deceased. .

1. James, King of England, Scotland, France and I re land , e t c . . .

2. Br idge t t Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , widow, and Henry Birckhenned of Backford, Cheshire, esq.

Annexed: ex ten t of a l l the manors 2nd messuages of John Chetwood, esq. , deceased, i n Cheshire, S ta f fordsh i re and Shropshire. English. Page 113, No. 312. I

496. 6 Ju ly Bond i n £10 t o take out l ivery . 1622

1. John Chetwood of Wordleston, Cheshire, esq. 2. James, King of England, Scotland, France

and I re land , e t c . . .

Latin and English. Page 113, No. 316.

497. 5 Ju ly A spec i a l l i ve ry granted t o John Chetwood, 11623) esquire . 2 1 James I.

Le t t e r s pa ten t of James I , grant ing t o John 1 I I Chetwood, junior , son of John Chetwood, deceased,

t h a t , without proving h i s .age, he might t ake possession of a l l the e s t a t e s and lands of h i s l a t e f a t h e r , saving only homage due f o r the 13nds, which he was t o perfcrm. Announcement t h a t thss? l e t t e r s had been made patent . By b i l l of the court of wards & l i v e r i e s . ( i . e . authorisat ion f o r the s e a l ) . Great s e a l on a tag. (A very f i n e example of s e a l ) . Latin. ~ndor senen t s : Enrolled i n the o f f i c e of audi tor of LFle court of wards & li .veries term of S t . Hi l la ry 22 James I.

- Enrolled i n "the nemoranda of the Exchequer 22 1

James I . anong the records fo r Hi l la ry tern. Latin. Page 113, N o . 317.

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498. 14 June Quitclaim. [1624 ]

1. Bridget t Chetwood, widow of John Chetwood, l a t e of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. , S i r Ranulph Crew, knt . , sergeant a t law, S i r Thomas Crew, knt . , sergeant a t law, and S i r Richard Chetwood of Woodhall, Beds. , knt .

2. John Chetwood, son of Bridget t Chetwood.

C Mansion house and Dunneley H i l l i n Wich Malbank, lands i n T i l s ton , Warlesham, Bunbury, Wetnall, L i t t l e Acton and Monkes Coppenhall, a l l i n Cheshire, and mansion house,lands and m i l l s i n Okeley , S t a f f s . English. Page 140, No. 403.

499. 10 June Decree i n Chancery t h a t the terms of the w i l l of 11624 ] John Cheetwood, deceased, have Seen ca r r i ed out.

1. John Cheetwood, son of John Cheetwood, deceased.

2 . Bridget Cheetwood, widow, Richard Cheetwood, knt. , Randall Crewe, kn t . , and Thomas Crewe, knt.

Lat in and English. Fage 1 1 4 , No. 320.

Marriage of Ann Chetwode with Thomas Whitley (see 409)

500. 19 August Discharge of (1) ' s s h x e i n manor of Oakley, f.1737 1 Sta f f s .

Thomas Whitley of Aston i n Hawarden, F l i n t , esq. , and Ann h i s wife. S i r P h i l i p Touchett Chetwode, b a r t . , son of S i r John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . Edward Mainwarinq of Whitmore, S t a f f s . , esq. , and Pe te r Legh of Lyme, Cheshire, esq. S i r Charles Dukenfield of Dukenfield, Cheshire, b a r t . , and John Whitehall of Lincolns Inn, London, gent. Richar-d Clive of the Stytch, Salop, esq.

English. Page 39, No. 221.

Other lands

501. 9 D e c . Bargain and s a l e . 116031

1. W i L l i m Bulkeley of Wore, Salop, esg. 2. John Glover of Moretonsaie, Salop, yeoman.

Messuage i n Ockley, S t a f f s . , i n tenure of Robsrt Eamlin.

I English. Page 13, No. 70. I

1 502. 2 3 Jan. Final concord. 11604 1

1. John Glover. I 2. W i l l i a m BuS.keley.

1 2 rnessuages, 2 gardens, orchard and lands i n

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Ockley and Mucklestone. ! Latin . Page 13, No. 71.

With paper copy dated 13 Feb. 11604). -

503. 15 May Mortgage. 1654 1. John Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq.

2. Joseph Caryl l of S t . Magnus, London, c le rk .

Messuage ca l l ed Walton's l i v i n g i n Okeley, i n the par i sh of Muckleston, S t a f f s . , i n tenure of Robert Parkinson and William Knight. English. Page 21, No. 119.

504. 28 Nov. Mortgage. 1659

1. John Chetwode of Okeley, S t a f f s . , esq. 2 . Mary Offley of Madeley Mannor, S t a f f s . ,

widow.

Messuage i n Okeley , heretofore i n tenure of Raphe Walton, gent . , and now i n tenure of ( 1 1 , and a l l o ther lands of the inher i tance of Raphe Walton i n Okeley, S t a f f s . English. Page 22, No. 124.

I 505. 18 May Plan f o r a l t e r a t i o n of road near Oakley. 1805

UNIDENTIFIED PROPERTIES Most probably i n Nantwich, Cheshire

506. 112th cent.] Lease. /

1. ~ a d y ' Phi l ippa Mauban.

!i 2. Le t i sce , wife of Pe te r of Stapele.

Crof t which (1) had from Robert Ileman and

rS- Richard son of Godric next t o land of Thomas Cuthyn aaa ins t the m i l l of Wichomauban (? ) . Latin . I

1 507. 113th cent.] G i f t . I 1. John l e Wodeward, with +he assent of

Margaret h i s wife. 2. Walter l e Mercer of Leck and Fe l i c i a

h i s wife.

Place of land f o r bui lding next t o the highway i n Leck, abut t ing on the burgage of Roger of Sutton on the house of S t . Mary, and on the house previously held by F e l i c i a , who was wife of Henry Hachet. Lat5.n. Page 75, N o . 1-6.

508. 116 May] Quitclaim. 1323

1. Ranulph, son of Henry de Torperlegh. 2. John, son of Alexander of Kelsale.

14 s t r i p of Iwd between the church lands an3

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3 . 119

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the land of Thomas Fabri [smith?]. Latin. Page 79, N o . 58.

509. r25 March Confirmation of ( 2 ) ' s bond t o John son of 1369 1 William de Chelmundelegh and Acpes daughter

of Robert l e Baily . 1. Robert of Waterfall and Aubrei h i s wife. 2. Thomas d e l Wode of Wistanston.

20 Dec. 114651

French. Page 85, No. 96.

Lease.

1. Humfry Aderton. -

2. Ranulph Bromley and kargery h i s wife.

Garden north of Robert Sonkey's piece of land, between the land of Cumbermere Abbey t o the north , t he s i s t e r n a of Lorkborn t o the west and (1) 's land t o the ea s t . Latin. Page 135, No. 354.

511. 2 Jan. Lease. i 11466 ] Robert Sonky c le rk and Humphrey Adertorl t o

Ranulph Bromley and Margery, h i s wife. A p l o t of land w i t h bui ldings and a garden, i n length between Lye lane leading t o Plonkyslone on the south and the land of William Brindeley on the north , and becween the s i s t e r n a ca l l ed Lorkborne on t h e e a s t and the land of John Lane and Margery, h i s wife, on the west; t o hold f o r I 21 years , r en t 20s a t the four terms. The sa id Robert would see a l l the bui ldings were i n r epa i r , and Ranulph and Margery would keep them so aga ins t wind and r a i n , and not l e t the l a r d t o others without the consent of Robert and Humphrey. D i s t r a i n t f o r a r rears . Warranty. Test : Robert

. Fouleshurst , kn t . , Thomas Maysterson, Thcmas Broke,etc. Given a t Wich Malbank, 2 Jan. , 5 Edw. IV . Two s e a l s , red wax, each on a tag. Latin- P a n ~ 96. No- i 7 7 -

512. 10 Jan . Lease f o r l i f e . [1466 1

Ranulph Bromley, Margery, h i s wife, and John Dawson t o Ralph Laycester and I sabe l h i s wife. P lo t of land w i t h bui ldings and a garden, i n length between the s t r e e t ca l l ed l e Miln on the south s - d the land of Richard Waller and Lle land of John'Maysterson, s en io r , cn the nor th , and between the land of Thomas Maisterson on the e a s t , and the land of the s a id John Maistercon on the west; r e n t 20s of s i l v e r a t the four terms, Annunciation B.V.M., Nat ivi ty of S t . John the Bap t i s t , Michaelmas, m.d Christmas; Ral i l lph, Margery and John t o keep t h e bui ldinas i n r ena i r during t h i s term. Dis t sa in t for a r r ea r s cl.aase.

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CRETWODE ESTATE

Ralph and I sabe l agreed t h a t Randle, Margery and John, and t h e i r h e i r s and ass igns, have the casements of one f i r e f o r stoking t h e i r brew- house (unius u r t r i n i ad focandum braiasua) during the s a id tern. Warranty. Test: John Bromeley, knt . , Thomas Maysterson, Thomas Broke, e t c . Given a t Wich Malbank. Latin. Page 96, No. 178.

513. 1766 An Act: f o r pu t t i ng p a r t of the Chetwode e s t a t e i n t r u s t f o r payment of legacies t o S i r Ph i l i p Touchet Chetwode ' s chi ldren. In-Salop and S ta f fordsh i re : Oakley, Tyrley, Norton i n Hales, (Norton) Under Hales, Bloor, (W) rockadine, ( W ) rockadine Woods, Dorrington , Knighton, Bratton, C lo t t l ey , Buscott a l i a s Burcott , Admaston, Ascott a l i a s Orscott . Buckinghamshire : Chetwood, Barton, Burton a l i a s Boreton, Hartshorn, Tingswick, Hilsden, Beau- champton a l i a s Beauhampton a l i a s Beenhampton, Lanborough a l i a s Henborough a l i a s Hanborough,

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Cawcott a l i a s Calcot t , a l i a s Cowcott and Preston cum Cawley o r Cowley. Manors and lordships i n Cheshire: Nether Whitley, Sound and Acton a l i a s Agden, with r i g h t s i n Over Whitley, Nether Whitley, Sound, Bromhall, Acton, Henhall, Aston, Worleston, Monks Coppenlhail, Church Coppenhall, Wych Malbank a l i a s Namptwich, Norcot, Acton near Bartington, Clatterwicke, L i t t l e Leigh, Acton a l i a s Agden, Bowden a l i a s . Bowdon, Rotherston a l i a s 'Rowsthorne a l i a s Rowston a l i a s Sprowston, Mill ington, Horton, Hartford, Meyr, Statham, Lyme a l i a s Lymme, Middlewich, Newton near Middlewich, Brotherholme, Brereholm, Kinderton a l i a s Kindleston, and Occleston. English.

MISCELLANEOUS BONDS, RECEIPTS, ETC.

515. 1 16th cent .]

John Bordell of Pu lc ro f t , Cheshire, gent , t o Thomas Chetwode, son of Roger Chetwode of Cheshire, gent. To save harmless i n the case of bond t o Rondulph Crewe of the Niche Malbank. Latin and English. Page 101, No. 219.

Receipt by Hondulf Crue and Anne, h i s wife, of I I

£40 from John Lech and Cecely Croxton. English. Paqe 136, No. 365. 1 Thomas Granage of Cheshire t o Thomas Chetwode. Memorandum of loan, with bond t o perform covenants, English. Page 104, No. 215; axd Latin and E n g l i s h . Page 204, No. 236.

517. 1607/8 Bond of Robert Hamlyn of Okeley, S t a f f s . , husbandman, t o John Chetwoode of Okeley, esq., 22 March, 5 Jas . I , f o r £50, f o r fulf i lment of bargains, covenants, s a l e s , promises made i n indenture. Seal missing. , Latin and English. Page 112, No. 309.

518. 216113 R i c h a d Wilbraham of Woodheye, Cheshire, knt . , t o Richard Wicksted, jn r . , of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, yeoman. To perform covenants. Lat in and English. Page 16, No. 83.

519. 1624/5 Ralph Wilbraham, junior , of Lincolnes Inne, Middx., gent. , t o John Chetwode of Okeley, co. S t a f f s , i n £1,000. To keep the a r t i c l e s of agreement contained i n an indenture made the same day, the obl igat ion was t o be n u l l and void. Signed Raphe Wiibraham. Sealed and Signed i n the

- - presence of Tho. Wilbraham, Richard Smythe, Tho. Birkhened, W i l l . Baskervile + signed by Thomas Shreubridge , Tho. Leather. Seal i n &ark green wax, on a tongue. Latin and English. Page 18, No. 95.

520. 164 7/8 George Hulme of S t r e t t e l l , Cheshire, gent . , t o George Venables of Agden, Cheshire, gent. To perform covenants. Lat in and English.

521. 1655 ~ e n r ~ Ogle of Halsenead, Whiston, Lanc' s. , esq. , t o George Venables of Agden, Cheshire! esq. To perforin covenants. Lat in and English.

4 522. 1660 James Catlyn of Grays Inn Lane, S t . Andrewes, Middx., gent. , t o Edward Spencer of Lincolnes Inn, Middx., esq. For repayment of £65.

t Latin and English.

6 523. 1669. Thomas Haynes of S t . Andrew Holborne, London, gent., t o John Venables of Lincolnes I-me, Middx., esq. For payment of £ 5 0 , 15s. t o Benjamin Stccke of Chancery Lane, Middx. , gent. Latin and English.

524. 1670 Quitclaim of ac t ions , deb ts , e t c . I

k , 1. Samuel Lane of London, gent. , and El izabeth,

h i s wife, only daughter of Nenry Langham, esq. , deceased.

2

2. P h i l l i p Chetwood of Okeley, S t a f f s .

English. Page 139, No. 391.

525. 1671 John Venables of Lincolnes Inn, Middx., esq. , Margarett Vensbles of Whitston, Lanc 's . , widow, Dorothea V e n a b l ~ s of the same, sp ins t e r , and

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William Bentley of South Wick, doctor of medicine, t o Jonathon Bruen of Bruen i n Staple- ford, Cheshire, esq. For repayment of £150. Lat in and English.

Edward Ogle of Whiston, Lanc's., esq. , t o John Venables of Whiston, Lanc's., esq. , Dorothea Venables of Whiston, Lanc's . , s p i n s t e r , Richard Bruitfi of Whiston, Lanc's., yeoman, John Worsl-ey of Par r , Lanc' s. , coalminer [ o r charcoal burner j , Edward Ashton of Par r , Lanc's., gent. , Henrq- Ogle of Pa r r , Lanc's. , gent. , W i l l i a m Ackers of Par r , Lanc's . , farmer, John Weaver of Pa r r , Lanc's . , yeoman, and John Hey of Pa r r , Lanc's., brewer. To perform covenants. Lat in and English.

Henry Heyman of Se l l i ng , Kent, t o Maria Sandys of Northbone, widow. For repayment of £1000. Lat in and English.

Samuel Millington of Hartford, Cheshire, yeoman, and Jonathon I t i l l ington of Hartford, Cheshire, yeoman, t o John Venab'es of Agden, Cheshire. For repayment of £14 10s. Latin and English.

529. 1675 Receipt by William Spencer, esq. , of Lincolns Inn, Middx. , from John Venables of the same, o f - d r a f t of marriage a r t i c l e s between John Robinson of Hatton Gardens, and the f a the r of wiiliam Spencer. English .

530. 1676/7 W i l l i a m Parker of Chancery Lane, Middx., gent. , and John Venables of Lincolnes Inne, Middx., esq. , t o Christopher Rose of S t . Pauls , Covent Garden, Middx. For repayment of £20, with bond t o secure payment. Lat in and English.

531. 1678 William Spencer, j n r . , of Ashton Hal l , Lanc's., esq . , and W i l l i a m Spencer, sn r . , of Ashton Hal l , esq. , t o John Venables of Lincolnes Inne, esq. To save harmless. Lat in and English.

I 532. 1679/80 W i l l i a m Brooke of Greys Inne, Middx., esq., co

I - John Venables of Lincolns Inne, Middx., esq.

For payment. of £ 2 5 t o John Erome. I

Lat in and English.

533. 1681 C h a l e s Banner of Chester, brewer, George Moulton of Chester, goldsmith, and Edward Walmsley of Chester, jeweller, t o Thomas Wright of Ches te l - ,

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538 ( a ) . 1687

apothecary. For payinent of £10 f o r the use of c Richard Wright, c l e rk , and h i s children. C, Latin and English.

Thomas Evans of Northopp, F l i n t , esq. , t o Edward Evat t of K i l l i n s , F l i n t , esq. Assignment of f 1000. English. Page 153, No. 11.

John Venables of Agden, Cheshire, esq . , Zoseph Venables of Agden, Cheshire, esq. , and Joseph Allen of Rosthorne, Cheshire, gent. , t o Richard Moss of Mobberley, Cheshire, gent. For repayment of E 50. Lat in and English.

John Daniel of 'Darisbury, Cheshire, esq. , and Thomas Evans of Northopp, F l i n t , esq. , t o Thomas Delves, esq. , son of S i r Thomas Delves of Doddington, Cheshire, b a r t . Assignment of £1000. English. Page 153, No. 13.

John Venables of Agden, Cheshire, esq. , James Ot t iwel l of Dunham Massy, Cheshire, gent. , and Samuel Gandy of Darnhall, Cheshire, t o Gzorge Meredith, gent. For repayment of f 5 1 l C s .

Annexed: order f o r payment (1693) and B i l l f o r cour t case.

Lat in and English.

S i r Thomas Wilbraham of Woodhey, Cheshire, b a r t . , Edward Minshull of Stoke, Cheshire, gent. , ~ e o r g e Huxley of Brindley, Cheshire, gent. , Robert Weever of Poole, Cheshire, gen t . , John Broadbent of Worleston, Cheshire, gen t . , W i l l i a m Pracchet t and Abel P o t t , formerly Churchwardens of Acton, Cheshire, t o John Venables of Agden, Cheshire. To perform covenants. Lat in and English.

Memorandum of M r s . Es te r Chetwood's re lease t o John Pickering f o r del ivery of a bond.

Thomas Swinton of WalLacey, Cheshire, c l e rk , t o John ~ e n a b l e s - o f Agdon, Cheshire, esq. For I I

payment of cos t s ( l i s t e d ) . I I

Latin and English. I

Receipts by and on behalf of Richard Goodall of monies from John Venables. English.

Richard Tr i cke t t of Newall, Cheshire, yeoman, t o John Chetwood of OakLey, Staffs., esq. For perfoxmance oE covenants. Lat in and English.

542. 1693 Quitclaim of legac ies , e t c . , t o Hester Chetwood, mother of (1) and ( 2 ) .

1. Mary Chetwood, daughter of P h i l i p Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq.

2. John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq.

English . 543. 1693/4 Thomas Bannion and William Winstanley, both of

Chester, coopers, t o Richard Caton of Chester, mariner. Quitclaim of debts. English.

544. 1697/8 John Smyth of S ta f ford , yeoman, and Robert Smyth of Draycot near Marshington, S t a f f s . , yeoman, t o John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. , Daniel Byrchall of Stych, Salop, yeoman, and W i l l i a m Wright of Meaford, S t a f f s . , gent. Acquittance from demands. English.

545. 1697/8 Thomas Husband of Drayton i n Hales, Salop, and W i l l i a m Greene of S ta f ford t o John Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. , W i l l i a m Chetwode of Miles End Greene, gent . , W i l l i a m J e w i s , sn r . , and W i l l i a m Wright of Meafard, Middx., gent. Acquittance from demands. English.

546. 1699 ~ o h n Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. , t o W i l l i a m J e r v i s , gent. To save harmless. Lat in and English.

547. 1699 James Laroach of S t . mdrews , Holbourn, Middx. , gent. , t o George Venables of S t . Andrews, Holbourn, Middx. , gent. Quitclaim of debts. English.

548. 1699/1700 Margaret Blake of S ta f ford , widow, t o John Chetwood of Oakley, S t a f f s . , esq. Quitclaim of act ions . English.

549. 1700 Nathaniel1 Booth of Grays Inn, Middx., esq . , I t o John Venables of Agdon, Cheshire, esq.

( Quitclaim of debts. English. I

550. 1701 Thomas Owen of London, surgeon, George Venables of the Middle Temple, London, qent. Quitclaim of debcs . English.

551. 1705 Edward P a r r a t t of Witton, Cheshire, t a i l o r , t o

. Mary Greene of Witton cum Twembrooke, Cheshire. For repayment of £7. La t in and English.

552. 1708 Anne J e m i n g s of Shrewsbury, Salop, draper , and John Jennings of Shrewsbury, Salop, grocer, t o Catherine Taylor of Shrewsbury, Salop. For performance of covenants. La t in and English.

553. 1713 Edward P a r r a t t of wi t ton, Cheshire, t a i l o r , t o John Anderton of Warrington, Cheshire, grocer. For repayment of £4 4s. Lat in and English.

S i r John Chetwood's bonds ( a l l i n Lat in and English)

554. 1707/8 To Samuel Edgeley, v i ca r of kcton, Cheshire, f o r repayment of £60.

555. 17 10 To Richard Smith of Winnington, S t a f f s . , yeoman, f o r repayment of £60.

556. 1711/2 To Stephen W i l b r a h a of Nantwich, gent. , f o r repayment of £50.

557. 1712 /3 To Richard Smith of Winnington, S t a f f s . , yeoman, f o r repayment of £137.

558. 1723 To John Bunshaw of Bromley Green, S t a f f s . , gent. , f o r repayment of £200.

559. 1723. To Deborah Gr i f f i n of Wich Malbank, Cheshire, widow, f o r repayment of £100.

560. 1723 To John Dicken of Drayton i n Hales, Salop, gent. , f o r repayment of £200.

561. 1724/5 To Abigail Tayleur of Meeson, Salop, s p i n s t e r , f o r repayment of £100.

562. 1726 To Richard Smith of Madeley, S t a f f s . , yeoman, f o r repayment of £100.

S i r P h i l i p Touchett Chetwood's bonds ( a l l i n English apa r t from 563 and 564) -

563. 172 7 With Anne, Mary and Abigail Chetwcde of Orakley, I

s p i n s t e r s , t o Iiugh Wade of Northwich, Cheshire, f o r repayment of £100.

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564. 172 8 To Edward Green of Middle Temple, London, esq. , f o r xepayment of £200. La t in and English.

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565. 1736 To Robert Caldecot of Aston juxta Newhall, Cheshire, t a i l o r , f o r repayment of £80.

566. 1736 To Jane Bayley of Nantwich, Cheshire, widow, f o r repayment of £200.

567. 1736 To Ann and El izabeth Egerton of Ba l te r ley , S t a f f s . , daughters of S i r John Egerton, b a r t . , f o r repayment o f £300.

568. 1736 From Nathaniele E l l e r ton of Dorring, Salop, dyer, f o r repayment of £29 9s. 8d.

569. 1737 To Samuel Goodwin o f Drayton i n Hales, Salop, innholder, f o r repayment of £100.

570. 1737 To John Burgess of Drayton i n Hales, Sal.op, ta l low chandler, f o r repayment of £100.

571. 1737 To William Church of Tuns ta l l , Salop, esq. , f o r repayment of £100.

572. 1737 To Henry Burgess of Drayton i n Hales, Salop, ta l low chandler, f o r repayment o f £100.

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573. 1738 To Ann Green of S t a f fo rd , s p i n s t e r , f o r repayment of £200.

Bond i n r e l a t i o n t o S i r P h i l i p T. Chetwode's marriage with El izabeth Venables

574. 1736 S i r P h i l i p Touchett Chetwode of Oakley, S t a f f s . , b a r t . , t o S i r Charles Duckenfield of Duckenfield, Cheshire, b a r t . To save harmless. Reci tes e x t r a c t s from marriage set t lement (1727) , w i l l of S i r John Chetwode (1723) and mortgage (1736) t o provide jo in ture f o r daughters of t he l a t e S i r John Chetwode. English.

Nineteenth century bonds

575 ( a ) . 1857 S i r John Newdigate Ludford Chetwode , ba r t . , t o John Newdi g a t e Francis As tl.ey, esq.

I To secure an annuity.

575 (b) . 1859 Covenant &tween (1) John Newdigate F r a ~ c i s Astl.ey, esq., asld M r s . Astley, m d ( 2 ) S i r John Newdigac? Luc?for..d Chetwode . To j.ndemnify aga ins t pap r :n t of E 37,000 and a m ~ u i t i e s .

PERSONAL

Grants of masses

576 (a) . 1529

Wardship

Grant by Brother John Hulis of the Carthusian house of Jehu of Bethlehem, Shene, t o John Leche and Margery h i s wife of masses t o be sa id f o r Ranulph Leche. Latin. Page 105, No. 243.

Grant by Edmund, P r i o r of the Car thus im House of St. Anne, t o John Leche and Margery h i s wife. Latin. Pr inted. Page 106, No. 260.

577. [1550] Bargain and s a l e of custody and wardship of William Dokenfeld, son and h e i r of the l a t e Robert Dokenf e ld .

1. Richard Chetwoode, esq. , groom of the Privy Chamber.

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2. John Arderne of Hawerden, Cheshire, esq.

English. Page 138, No. 384.

W i l l s

578. 13 Sept. W i l l o f James Chetwodd of Ockeley, S t a f f s . , 1570 gent . , "wherein i s mentioned a p a r t i c u l a r of a l l

h i s lands". English. Page 110, N o . 288.

579. 24 Oct. W i l l bf S i r John Chetwode, ba r t . English.

Change of name

580. 1711 Leqal opinion r e changing baptismal name upon - confirmation, and c e r t i f i c a t i o n t h a t Touchett . Chetwood, son of S i r John Chetwood, b a r t . , became Ph i l i p .

PUBLIC OFFICE I County of Cheshire

581. [16th cent.] Order from the Xing t o the Chamberlain and ! audi tors of the County Pa la t ine of Chester, f o r r e p a i r of c a s t l e s i n Cheshire a d F l i n t . English.

582. [1555 1 P a p e n t from the county of Cheshire t o King Fh i l i g and Queen Mar-, Lat ia . Paqe 108, N o . 2 7 3 .

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583. 117th cent.] Ar t ic les of agreement by Cheshire gentleman r e shr ieva l ty of Cheshire. - English.

Overseer of t h e Customs House

584. 29 Feb. Ar t ic les t o be observed by the Kinges o f f i ce r s 1604 of the out por t s of t h i s realme of England as

likewise by h i s Majesties Farmers of h i s . customes s e t t downe by the Lord Treasurer the l a s t of februarie anno domini 1604.

I Whereas it hath pleased the kinges most Excellent Majesty t o l e t t t o frame [farm] t o Francis Jones and Nicholas Sa l t e r a l l h i s highnes customes and subsidies except those oniey which are formerlie demised by lease unto others by which h i s Majesty i s pleased t o covenante and grante t h a t they o r t h e i r deputies s h a l l and maie recaeve conpound and agree w i t h a l l merchants f o r the custome and subsedye of a l l goodes wares and merchandises accordinge t o which h i s Majesties sa id grante the farmers o r there deputies a re t o receive compound w d agree with a l l merchants f o r the sa id customes and subsidies which s h a l l be due f o r any goods wares o r merchandizes which s h a l l be broughte i n o r car ied for th of t h i s h i s Majesties Realme of England and dominion of Walles o r towne of Berwicke and a l l customers and coi lec tors a re t o forbeare anie more t o c o l l e c t o r compo~md w i t h anie merchant f o r the sa id customes nor t o I

make nor signe any Cockquitte o r Warrante fo r the shipyinge or ladinge of anie goods or merchandfze before payment o r composission be f i r s t e made f o r the same with the sa id fanners o r there deputies.. And t o the end they maie receive the f u l l bene- f i t t e of h i s Majesties sa id grar,te and proceede peaceablie & cherefully i n the pa inefu l l mannadginge and execucon of t h i s service for the t r u e colleccon of these customes and subsidyes which are demised unto them, I have s e t t 2owne these orders t o be observed and kepte by the sa id farmers and there deputies h i s Plajesties o f f i c e r s and a l l merchants o r maisters of shippes and shippers. I

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2. Imprimis the farmers or there pr incipal1 I I

I deputies t o have places t o s i t t i n a l l Custome i houses nexte i n t o the Customers and Comptrowllers o r there deputies f o r the recevinge and compoundinge for the customes and subsidies signinge the warrants and receiveinge a l l masters and shippers e n t r i e s .

3. Item a l l masters and pursers a t +here cominge inwards and discharglnge outwards s h a l l make <?ere e n t r i e s as well with the famers as with the Customers and shal.1 de l iver two Contents of a l l b%e goods and merchi3-tldize laden i n there shippes

the merchants names t h a t be laders with the s eve ra l1 nexchants markes of a l l t he s a i d goods those Contents t o bee del ivered i n t o the Custome house and unto t he Customer beinge presen t and the Customer t o take t he oath of the s a i d Maisters o r pursers and then t o de l i ve r one of the s a i d Contents unto t he Farmers deput ies and i n t he absence o r r e f u s a l l of the Customer the Farmers deputies a re t o take these Contents and min is te r the oath unto the masters o r pursers a c c o r d i ~ g e unto h i s Majesties l e t t e r s pa t an t s granted unto the Farmers and t o de l i ve r one of the s a i d Contents unto the Customers deputie.

4. Item a l l merchants t o d e l i v e r unto the Farmers o r t h e i r e deput ies Two b i l l s of Entry outwards and t o be del ivered openl ie i n the Custome house Three b i l l s of Ent r ie inwards w i t h the mvkes and numbers of there goods expressinge p a r t i c u l a r l y what every Bnlke o r p e r c e l l doth Conteine whereof the Farmers o r t he re deputies t o keepe m e of the s a i d b i l l s and a f t e r Composition and agreement made f o r t he Custome t o signe .one of the s a i d b i l l s acknowledginge s a t i s f accon and thsn t o de l i ve r t h e s a i d b i l l unto t he kinges o f f i c e r s upon

. which acknowledgnent h i s Majesties o f f i c e r s a re t o make e n t r i e thereof i n h i s Majesties o r i g i n a l l bookes and t o passe a warrant f o r the s m e under t h e handes and sea l e s o f o f f i c e f o r Shippinge of anie merchandizes before the Farmers o r there deput ies have under wr i t t en one of: the merchants I

b i l l s of Ent r ie a s aforesaid .

5 . Item For t he kinges Searcher maie by ver tue and i n the r i q h t of h i s o f f i c e goe a t t a l l times aboard every Shippe and vesse l1 both Comeinge Inwards and goeinge fo r th and +here search on

% . h i s Majesties behalfe if he s h a l l see i u s t Cause,

you there fore t he Customer m d Comptrowller soe soone a s you s h a l l have signed and sea led any Cockquitt o r warrant s h a l l have make and d e l i v e r t r u e Coppies of every of then under your hanc7,s unto the sa id Searcher. But the sea led Cock- q u i t t e s and warrantes you a re t o d.eliver t o the Fanners deputie t o t h e end he may be presente a t thc Shippinge and landinge of a l l goods and merchc-dize And if the kinges Sercher o r h i s servants s h a l l a t anie time require the Sight of t he s a i d sealed Ccckquit tes and warrants the s a id Farmers deputie is t o l e t t him have them with Free accesse t o t h a t lace o r o f f i c e where they shalbe kepte & there t o peruse the s a id Cockquittes and warrantes and t o Compare L l s m whensoever hee w i l l t o this s a i d Coppies for the better keepinqe and perfect inge of h i s

- yearely booke with theses t o make and hr inge i n t o the Exchequer and it s h a l l be ia.ifu1.l Eor

I t h e kiriges Searcker t o hcve the p r i o r i t y of

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the Secsures and vew of a l l merchandizes Goods as well Inwards as Outwards soe longe as the same i s i n ladinge o r unladinge a t the key o r wharfe where the goods are soe t o be sh ip t o r unladin which s h a l l be done by the sa id Searcher within convenient time. That i s t o say before the qoods be put of from the key o r wharfe out- wards and before the goods be sorted t o be car r ied from the key o r wharfe inwards. Provided alwayes the Farmers deputie under Culler of haveinge of the sa id sealed Cockquittes and warrantes i s not t o demande o r receive anie f ee o r other dut ie of the merchant f o r there dispatch upon paine of such punishment t o be i n f l i c t e d upon him as the nature and q u a l l e t i e of h i s exaccon s h a l l mer r i t t .

6. Item the Farmers there deputies o r under o f f i ce r s a t a l l times or soe of ten a s occation s h a l l serve t o goe aboard a l l shippes o r other vesse l l s both Comeinge Inwards and goeinge Forth there t o make search not inpeachinge the Searchers p r i o r i t i e mentioned i n the Former Ar t ic le fo r the b e t t e r findinge of abuses and prevencon of Frauds as alsoe themselves are t o appointe any o ther person o r persons t o remaine , and abide aboarde any of the sa id shipps from the time they did F i r s t Come i n t o the harbor

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Porte o r Creeke u n t i l 1 the same shippe be f u l l i e discharged and unladen or laden a d i f they Finde anie goods shipped o r landed f o r which the Custome '

i s not paide then t o make seizure thereof t o the 1

use of h i s Majesty and themselves. And fo r the b e t t e r performance and execution of t h i s serv ice , you h i s Majesties o f f i ce r s a re t o give your uttermost aide and assistw.ce as you w i l l I

Answer the Contrary a t your p e r r i l l s . i

7. Item the Farmers o r there deputies and under o f f i c e r s - t o see the ladinge o r unladinge of a l l goods goeinge from porte t o porte t o have Coppies of a l l Cockquittes t o signe those Port Cock- q u i t t e s and a l l retournes fo r discharge of bonds for goods entred from Porte t o Porte and noe retc-lrne t o be allowed for discharge of any bonds excepte the Farmers o r there deputies have signed the same.

8. Item t h a t the o f f i c e r s and the Farmers there deputies and under o f f i ce r s t o take order and have a special1 care t h z t noe goods, especial ly Corne, be shipped and Carried from porte t o porte but by a Coaste Cer t i f ica te m.d bound for the delivery Lhereof accordinge t o the intended Entr ie . 3. Item a l l allowances of s to re Portage and Fcri.r.c2e or victual l inge t3 be made by the farmers ox there deputies and the o f f i ce r s t o s e t t there hmdes ro the said b i l l s .

lo. Item t o shipe a l l goodes and merchandise at such keys wharfes o r o ther places a s a r e nominated and appoynted i n the s t a t u t e of Primo Elizabeth.

11. Item a l l masters and owners of shippes of t h a t Porte of Chester t o e n t e r i n t o bond t o permit t and suf for the farmers there deputies o r under o f f i c e r s a t a l l times peaceablely and q u i e t l y t o Come aboard there shipes there t o take vewe and make search f o r m y goods o r merchandize whereof the Custome i s no t paid and makinge seizuer of any such goodes t o permit t and suffor them peaceablely t o Carey the s a i d goods on shore.

12. Item the Farmers and there imediate deputies t o have Free accesse a t a l l times Conveniente as shalbe r equ i s i t e t o the Customers bookes t o see and peruse anie e n t r i e o r e n t r i e s and t o examine the same with there owne bookes of Ent r ies for a l l goodes.and merchandizes e i t h e r brought i n o r Caried Forth of the Realme o r Carried From Porte t o Porte and alsoe t o see and take Coppies of a i l bonds which a re taken f o r the Carringe and de l ivery cf such goods From Porte t o Porte and t o see the discharge of the s a i d bondes Annexed unto them t o the end they maie take t r u e knowledge of the Forfetures of m y of those bonds and take order with the Customers f o r the retourne of the same i n t o the exchequer f o r h i s Majesties behalfe.

13. Item A l l Cockquittes and Coast Ce r t i f i ca t e s , he made i n Englishe.

14. Item those p o r t s where accordinge t o the I Sta tu t e Primo Elizabeth there t o be noe Certeine wharfe keys and places apointed fo r the shipinge and landinge of a l l goods and merchandizes there the kinges o f f i c e r s and the Fanners deputies a re t o Consider of Convenient wharfes and places f o r t he landinge and shippinge of them and t o inforze unto the lo rd Treasurer there opinions there in , And such Further order s h a l l be taken t h a t by Comission F i t t e and Convenient places sha l l be appointed both f o r the good and advancement of

I h i s Majesties service and conveniencie of the merchant.

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15. Item a l l goods and merchsndizes f o r which I

the Custome i s paid i n the ou t po r t s fo r wmte of seale i.s t.here Srouqht by watter o r land t o London t h a t a C e r t i f i c a t e be made for the same by tihe o f f i c e r s of the po r t e and signed by the Farmers deputies when the Customes was paid expxessinge the q u a l i t i e and quan t i t i e of t h e same goodcs that upon the examination a t the

a r r iva l1 of the goodes a t London it maie appeare t o the o f f i ce r s and Farmers there t h a t h i s Kajesties Customes are i u s t l i e Answered and then our hands maie t o be Free From a l l uniust molestation .

Por t of London

16. Iten? t h a t For despatch of the merchants a t Convenient howers ( the publike service soe requiringe) the kinges o f f i c e r s by themselves o r there deputies s h a l l give there Attendance i n the Custome houses from e ight of the Clacke i n the morneinge t o eleaven of every da ie excepte the n a t i v i t y daies and hol idaies of every yeare, and the kinges o f f i ce r s s h a l l not make o r seale any Cockquittes o r warrantes out of the Custome houses nor res ta ine ( ? ) t h i s lawe there betwexte the howers prescribed upon such grevious paine and for fe tures fo r de fa l t e there- on as by the lawe of t h i s Recorde by the sensure of the lord Treasurer fo r the time beinge naie t o be uttermost be i n f l i c t e d .

Item For deputies t o s e t downe one r a t e and ru le f o r Fees t o serve a l l places i s a thinge unposs- i b l e the vertue of Cercamstances wherto general1 serv ie being Considered. I t s h a l l therefore be lawful1 for the kinges Customers Comptrowllers and Searchers t o Continewe & r a t e such Fees and dut ies as any lord Treasurers have formerly allowed o r have bene publiquely o r usal ly here- tofore received therefore the Right honourable the lord highe Treasurer f o r the t rue velzge of a l l exarninacions upon i u s t Complaints of the inerchantes. English.

585. 1 May Appointment of Landwayter i n the Port of London. 1649

1. Edmund Harvey, Robert Titchborne, Marke Hildesly, Daniel1 Taylor and Edward Parks of London, esqs.

2. Henry Chetwood of London, gent. I

English. Page 139, No. 390. i 1

1 Sheriff of Staffordshire i ;Arrangements f o r assizes by John Chetwode, esq.

l a t e r f i r s t baronet , she r i f f e i e c t of Staf fordshire. English.

Appointment by John Chetwood, esq. , she r i f f of Stiaffordshire, of Thomas Busbmds of Drayton i n na les , Salop, gent. , a s ander-sheriff .

.English. Page 2 6 , N o . 160.

Annexed: Bonds with William Greene of S ta f ford , W i l l i a m Murchall of S ta f ford and Humphrey Perye, t o perform covenants. La t in and English. ..

588. 1697/8 L i s t of men appointed by John Chetwood t o s i t on the Grand Jury. English.

589. 1697/8 Accounts of disbursements and r e c e i p t s by W i l l i a m Greene f o r John Chetwood, esq. , high s h e r i f f 1 of s ta f fordsh i re ] . English.

Order t o execute royal w r i t f o r e l e c t i n g members of Parliament f o r S ta f fordsh i re .

1. John Chetwood of Oakeley, S t a f f s . , e sq . , high s h e r i f f of S t a f f s .

F 2. Thomas Husbands of Drayton i n Hales, Saiop, gent. , undersheriff of S t a f f s .

English.

591. 1698 L i s t of candidates [ fo r Parliamentary e lec t ion?] English.

592. [1698] Le t t e r s pa t en t of W i l l i a m I11 t o John Chetwood, ksq., l a t e l y s h e r i f f of S ta f fordsh i re , re Walter Landor. Latin. Page 27, No. 167. I

593. 116971- L i s t of fee-farms and r e n t s , p r o f i t s of o f f i c e , 1698 of John Chetwocd, acqui t t ed 1699 by the

Exchequer.

- . * 594. 1790 Le t t e r from Charles Po t t s informing S i r John

Chetwode t h a t Nx. Arden has taken over t h e o f f i c e of s h e r i f f [ of ~ t a f f owdshire? ']

Lieutenancy of Cheshire

595. 1714/15 Nominatiorl by the Ea r l of Cholmondeley of I I

S i r John Chettwode a s Deputy Lieutenant f o r I I

596. 1815 Elect ion correspondence and proclamation of

597. 1809-1817 Correspo~de~lce - r e coristituelicy business , i i includi.ng reauests f o r e!r?plo\ment and discharge

from t h e army; heip with pensions and prize money; list of honorary hzrqesscs [of ~ e u c a s t l e 1

1617-1709; plans t o he lp the "suf fe r inq poor" of Newcastle; r i g h t s of the Borough of Newcastle t o e l e c t freemen; a f f a i r s of the Dolphin Public House ; Newcastle Enclosure B i l l .

598. 1699/1700 Receipt by Edward Ward of money i n the case of Clarke, widow, vs. Chetwood, esq.

Le t t e r t o S i r P h i l i p Touchet Chetwode from Hugh Harper - r e b i d t o Lord Cholmondeley.

Correspondence r e i n j u s t i c e done t o John Cooke of Chester ove rChes t e r Dee M i l l s , supposedly leased from the Chetwode family.

Correspondence r e M r . Ferdinand0 Southam's claim t o be unde-aid r e n t by S i r John Chetwode.

Accounts of S i r John Newdigate Ludford Chetwode with Henry Dewes and pa r tne r s , - r e p roper t ies i n Crewe and Llandudno.

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603. 1873-1875 Accounts of S i r George Chetwode with Henry Dewes and pa r tne r s , r e p roper t ies i n Crewe and Llandudno, marzages of Hyacinthe Laura Chetwode t o William Mundeford Bramston and of [ ~ m i l y ] Hyacinthe Anne Chetwode t o Joseph Bailey. 1

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604. 1875 Quitclaim of ac t ions .

1. William Fenton F le tcher Boughey of London, esq. , and Henry Snaith Trower of Woiverton Park, Bucks., e sq . , t r u s t e e s on the marriage of Joseph Bailey of Bradwell House, Bncks., with Emily Hyacinthe Anne Chetwode.

2. Auqustus L i t t l e t o n Chetwode of Bernors Hal l , Ongar, Essex.

3 . The s a i d Augustus L i t t l e t o n Chetwode, Rev. . John Trant Bramston of Winchester College,

Hants., c l e r k , and William Wemrys Xethuen Dewar of Colmore House, Oxon., esq. , t r u s t e e s

L on the marriage of t he Rev. William Nondeford Bramston with Hyacinthe Laura Chettrode.

1 4. S i r George Chetwode of Oakley Hal l , S t a f f s . , bax t .

English.

605. 1869-1876 Correspondence ar,d accounts of Augustus Lit t l-eton Chetwode, as executor of t he w i l l of h i s f a t h e r ,

608 (a) . 1815-1818

Correspondence and accounts r e General Richaxd - Chetwode .

Correspondence and accounts r e Miss Louisa - Che twode .

Correspondence of Mx. John Goodall, agent t o S i r John Chetwode.

608 (b) . 1875-1893 Estate and business correspondence.

EXECUTORSHIP

609. 1819-1820 Business l e t t e r s and papers of Mrs. Elizabeth Venables of Stanley Place, Chester r e her e s t a t e , - Lla i l loes , near Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire.

610. 1813-1820 Book recording Mrs. Elizabeth Venables's acccunt with the Oswestry Bank Co.

611. 1817-1822 . Copy w i l l of Mrs. Elizabeth Venables, and S i r John Chetwode's correspondence as i t s executor.

612. 1820-1821 S i r John Chetwode's correspondence with 14i.s~ Elizabeth Venables and her brothers , Joseph and Richard, r e t h e i r mother's w i l l . -

MISCELLANEOUS

613. 1161 71 Testimony by William Allen t h a t he had witnessed sea l ing and del ivery of deed by M r . John Lyford and Hugh Lyford h i s son. i

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614. 1770 Let te r from Michael Mayo t o S i r john Chetwode r e Mrs. Green's legacy t o Mayo's brother and - s i s t e r , with l i s t of relevant documents. I

615. 1800 Par t icu lars of a survey of an e s t a t e i n the township of Croxton, Eccleshal l , S t a f f s . , property of M r . Edmund Bidwell.

I 616. 119th cent.]

I Valuation of the l a t e M r . Joseph Plimley's land.

Let te r from Thomas Bzkewell t o Overseers of the 1 Parish of Muxton [ ~ h r o p s h i r e ] - re mental heal th cf Thomas Rowley.

Let te r from E l i z . Allnand t o her brother and s i s t e r , addressed tq 3'amzs Hampton Mare M O S Z , witnesse2 by t h e Minis ter and Churchwardens

. cf Manchcster.

619. 1834 Apprenticeship indenture of Matthew Beales, with consent of h i s f a the r , Adam Beales of

f Norwich, t o John Page of Norwich, cu r r i e r .

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PFEVIOUS LISTS OF THESE PAPERS

The Chetwode papers were calendared i n 1948 by the His tor ica l Manuscripts , Commission, bu t the calendar was not arranged i n any order , and was l a t e r E t found a l so t o be inaccurate. D r . I.H.C. Fraser s t a r t e d t o l i s t the papers

I when they arr ived a t Keele, and t h i s work was completed, and checked against

the H.M.C. calendar, i n 1984. For some of the e n t r i e s i n the H.M.C.

calendar, it proved impossible t o f ind a corresponding document, ard fo r

some of the papers, there appeared t o be no calendar entry. Those calendar

e n t r i e s which could be matched up with t h e i r references were preserved

almost as they were made, some giving a grea t deal of d e t a i l o r even

t ranscr ib ing the document, bu t they were checked against the o r ig ina l ,

and corrected where necessary. I . I

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1 Most of the papers have a number i n ink on the dorse. These r e f e r t o the

posi t ion i n the 18th century Chetwode car tu lary (No. 70 i n the John Rylands