Deeds Wills of local interest? (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Saturday, March 29, 2008, 22:08 (6089 days ago) @ ChrisW

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48/31 Mitcheldean - 1864 - Mortgage by William Bennett Jones (Hope Mansell) (of lands left to him by his Great great uncle - Thomas Bennett, forrmerly of Mitcheldean, Glos.) to the Trustees of his Will. Contains details of Thomas' Will, land mortgaged, William's brother and mother, and repayment of mortgage.
4 sides of paper - signed and sealed by William Bennett Jones and Francis Hamp Adams (Upton Bishop) and Cornelius Brian (Quabbs House, Drybrook, Glos.) - Trustees of Thomas Bennett's Will. £28

60/41 Mitcheldean - 1880 - Certified copy of Surrender of land by Osman Barrett (formerly of Mitcheldean, but now of Plashendre, Aberystwith) to Lord of the Manor of Hope Mansell, in favour of Worcester City & County Banking Co. Ltd. Names adjoining landowners.
Parchment (approx. 23"x 28") - signed by B. Bonnor. £27

60/42 Mitcheldean - 1880 - Certified copy of Surrender of land in favour of Osman Barrett - for details see Herefordsh. page, under Hope Mansell.

48/97 Newnham - 1861 - Declaration by Mary Knight (Walford, Herefordsh.) and her son William (Newnham). Mary's declaration refers to her late husband, Richard, their marriage and his death, birth of eldest son William, brothers in law - and land inherited on death of father in law Thomas Knight (Walford) which is to be sold to W H Collins. William's declaration refers to his father.
Paper - with 'mark' of Mary and signature of William, together with certified copies (made 1861) of a) Richard and Mary (Hill) marriage entry; b) baptism entry for William and c) burial entry for Richard. [see also 48/95) £42

48/148 Newnham / Ruardean - 1808 - Obligation Bond given by Joseph Robins (Ruardean) to William Knowles and James Hill the younger (both of Newnham) as security for Mortgage of even date.
Part printed document with area originally containing seals and signatures missing, but, reverse showing subsequent redemption of Mortgage signed by Wm Robins. £15

48/190 Ruardean / Gloucester - 1720 - Copy of Assignment of Mortgage. Mortgage granted to Richard Jelfe (City of Gloucester), assigned by Charles Hopkins (Dingestowe, Monmouth) to Jeremiah Jenkins (Gloucester). Details of original mortgage granted to William Jelfe (Richard's father) in 1708 on security of lands in Ruardean,, subsequent assignment of mortgage & transfer of property to Richard. As part of this agreement, some of the original mortgage was repaid.
Paper - written on 7 sides - some small holes in folds of final sheet - hardly affecting text. £36

190/6 Ruardean - 1768 - Obligation Bond given by Thomas Rudge to John Hale. Sheet of watermarked Paper - part pre-printed, with manuscript details, written 1 side with printed & embossed duty stamps, some fraying to right side, not affecting text. Signed / sealed by Rudge, witnessed by Clement Kane & Tho. Baron. £42

48/22 Ruardean - 1809/10 - Fine (or Final Concord) made at Westminster in 49th year of reign of George III, recording sale of property by William and Hannah Jemima Vaughan to John and Mary Jones .
Matching purchasers and sellers copies on parchment. £36

48/21 Ruardean - 1812/13 - Fine (or Final Concord) made at Westminster in 52nd year of reign of George III, recording sale of property by John and Elizabeth Bennett, George and Mary Ferrett to Joseph Harper.
Written on parchment. £18

48/154 Ruardean - 1826 - Small slip of paper approx. 3"x 8", signed by Elizabeth Cadle acknowledging receipt of balance of monies from Collins and giving an undertaking that her husband Richard will convey premises to Collins and Bennett. £5

84/68 Ruardean - 1829 - Fine (or Final Concord) made at Westminster in 10th year of reign of George IV, recording sale of property by Esther Harper, John and Mary Harper, Thomas Harper, Esther Allen, John & Sarah Allen, Susannah Harper to John Knowles (who appears to have been acting as Trustee of Geo. Robins - see * below).
Parchment - partially printed with manuscript insertions. Together with a small slip of paper * signed by Geo Robins stating that the fine relates to land he purchased from Esther Harper & family. [see also 48/21 (Harper), 48/148 &48/165 (Robins)] £16

48/151 Ruardean - 1853/4 - Letter from James Wintle - acting as ? Agent - to Thomas Territt, stating John Partridge was willing to purchase small piece of land. Signed by James Wintle . Endorsed on reverse, and signed by Thomas Terrett - that purchase money received on behalf of himself and uncle George.
Single sheet of blue paper (approx 9"x 7") folded double. [see also 48/62 - Wills - Terrett] £8

130/51 Ruardean - 1875 - Alliance British & Foreign Life & Fire Assurance Co policy duplicate certificate taken out by Elizabeth Terrett on farmhouse & buildings - Little Marstow, occupied by James Mathew. Decorative printed paper sheet with manuscript insertions. £9

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