Includes will of Henrie Raper of Pickhill, bond and mortgage bond of William Brass, and indenture of Thomas Condon of Kilwick. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloFour documents from the Charity Commission about Robert Fairfax’s School.
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Sem títuloCovenant for production of Title Deeds by Robert Holtby of Rolsea in the County of York, gentleman to Thomas Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire & Others. Schedules go back to 1617. Mentions Hall Plumer of Stockton Hall.
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Sem títuloSettlement on the marriage of Henry Collingwood Blackett of Sockburn Hall in the county of Durham, esquire and Theophania Fairfax of Newton Kyme, spinster.
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Sem títuloBargain and sale of messuage at Newton Kyme and of Bowlands at Bilborough for the foundation of a school at Newton Kyme by Thomas Lodington Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire to Thomas Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire & Reverend Thomas Hart Dyke of Long Newton in the County of Durham. Specifies terms for the school, school master and what is to be taught. Note on the back says “Null and Void”.
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Sem títuloAgreement relating to a Charity School at Newton Kyme between Thomas Lodington Fairfax of Newton Kyme, esquire and Reverend John Chaloner rector of Newton Kyme. Also to two closes of land at Bilborough called the Bowlands.
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Sem títuloLegal papers relating to the Fairfax family.
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Sem títuloMarriage settlement on the marriage of John Stapylton of Myton in the County of York, Esquire and Mary Sandys of Gainsborough in the County of Lincoln, spinster (only daughter of Francis Sandys late of Scrooby in the County of Nottingham, deceased).
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Sem títuloReceipt for £1-9s-2d income tax on St Peters Liberty.
Sem títuloAppeal date against assessed taxes for Rev M N Stone of the parish of St Martin cum Gregory.
Sem títuloThe recipient of the letter is unknown, however it relates to a Post Office order for John Rowntree.
Sem títuloThe letter is regarding Reckitt.
Sem títuloThe letter refers to Grimstone.
Sem títuloThe complaint is about smoke caused by Baynes, Duffill and Co, Mahogany Merchants. Also includes their reply.
Sem títuloCalculations regarding Mrs Menzies renewal of lease with Dean and Chapter for tithes.
Sem títuloReceipt for 4s-8d from Mr Johnson in respect of poor rate at Minster Yard with Bedern.
Sem títuloThe letter requests £2-3s-4d as Reserve Rent, and includes a receipt of payment.
Sem títuloIncludes correspondence with various clients of Grays solicitors on a number of matters, as well as calculations regarding Mrs Menzies renewal of a lease, a complaint to the York Board of Health regarding Baynes, Duffill & Co, appeal against assessed taxes by Reverend M N Stone and receipts. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloLetter to Mr Gray about money to be paid to Lionel and Sophia, but not to be paid until after the death of Mrs Place.
Sem títuloMortgage for securing £4,559-3s-8d and interest on a premises in Flawith between James Smith the elder of Leith, Scotland and Mary his wife of the first part, Thomas Smith of Leith, their eldest son, of the second part, James Smith the younger, their second son, of the third part, John Singleton of Great Givendale, of the fourth part and David Murray of Edinburgh, writer, of the fifth part.
Sem títuloSchedule of title deeds from 1722 onwards with the devisees in trust of Thomas Groves, deceased, to James Shepherd Esquire.
Sem títuloRegarding moneys received after the death of Mrs Croft.
Sem títuloReceipt for duty on the estate of Margaret Pearson, late of London, who died on 7 April 1816.
Sem títuloMinutes explaining Mrs Dorothy Bowes' title to the premises at York, Dunsforth, Deighton and Ouseburn.
Sem títuloFurther reasons offered and submitted by the executors of Joseph Greaves to the Dean and Chapter of York in mitigation of the fines to be set on the intended renewal of their leases of Serjeants Inn in Fleet Street.
Sem títuloEnclosing £10.
Sem títuloDraft form of declaration on the death of Richard John Thompson of Kirby Hall.
Sem títuloIncludes draft declaration, accounts of the Moore family, correspondence regarding clients, receipt for legacy duty, schedule of title deeds and mortgage. The papers relate to various clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on the case of Ellana Wilberfoss of York, spinster, who held a close called Long Brecklands, consisting of four acres, lying near closes called Paddock Hill, Three Lands, Rowemire, Whinny Hills and Five Pasture Gates, as well as another close called Calf Close, consisting of two acres. These closes are in Ellurton in the Manor of Strensall. On her death the land goes to Henry Lofthouse of Upper Catton, Yeoman. This is allowed on payment of £1-2s-0d.
Sem títuloRobert Wilberfoss of Huntington, yeoman, to Richard Straker of Murton.
Sem títuloThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Roger Beverley and Richard Straker senior who hand over to the Lord one strip of land for the use of Richard Straker junior. This is allowed on payment of 6d.
Sem títuloThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came to court to take over the plot of his father, Johanes Straker deceased. The land consists of a messuage and two bovates in Murton. The entry fine was 16s-8d.
Sem títuloThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on Robert Straker who came into the court and sought entry to the land that had belonged to his father, John Straker deceased, held in the tenure of Silvester Straker. The entry fine was 5s.
Sem títuloThe ruling of the Court Baron in the Manor and Prebend of Strensall on John Straker of Murton whos lands were to be split amongst his son Robert and wife Elizabeth after his death, followed by their male hairs. The entry fine was 6s-8d.
Sem títuloIncludes rulings of the Court Baron of the manor, as well as the surrender of Robert Wilberfoss of Huntington, yeoman, to Richard Straker of Murton. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloDocuments concerning the case of Serjeants Inn vs. the Dean and Chapter of York. Contains both demurrer and answers.
Sem títuloTrust account of income from the estate of the late William Gray Esquire, for the year 1849.
Sem títuloConveyence by Richard Beal of 9 Blackmoor Street, Clare Market, London, cheesemonger, to John Walker the elder of York, confectioner, of one-sixth part in messuages and hereditaments in the City of York in Micklegate, in trust to sell for securing £30 and interest.
Sem títuloProbate of the will and codicil of Susannah Flint of Tadcaster, widow. The will was dated 21 April 1828.
Sem títuloProbate of the will of John Croft deceased of York, wine merchant. His will was dated 1 June 1808.
Sem títuloAgreement between Thomas Burton of Holdgate, farmer and Jeremiah Barstow of York, gentleman.
Sem títuloCopy lease of a farm at Holdgate by Jeremiah Barstow of York, gentleman to Thomas Burton of Holgate, farmer, for three years at £50 per annum to commence from Lady Day last past.
Sem títuloLease of a farm at Holdgate from Jeremiah Barstow of Wakefield to Thomas Burton of Holdgate, farmer, at £50 per annum for three years until the end of nine years.
Sem títuloCopy admission for the Manor of Craike in the County of Durham, from Reverend Richard Lucas and Elizabeth his wife to George Lloyd and William Waller.
Sem títuloThe letter acknowledges receipt of cheque on account of Lord Feversham’s property tax. Document has a piece missing.
Sem títuloCopy conveyance of houses in Micklegate between Richard Sutcliffe of York, druggist and John Playter of York, coal dealer of the first part, George Beal of York, butter factor and Ann his wife of the second part and Daniel Bulmer of York, gentleman, father of the said Ann Beal of the third part. The document has been much amended in pencil.
Sem títuloIncludes copy conveyance, copy admission, leases, agreement, probate of the wills of John Croft and Susannah Flint, transfer of mortgaeg and trust account relating to William Gray esquire. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloAn allotment of land at Osbaldwick given to Reverend Edward Willan, Clerk, as vicar of Osbaldwick and his successors.
Sem títuloReceipted account for £8-17s-3d from the Governors of the York Lunatic Asylum at 10/- per week from 25 May to 24 August (13 weeks) for Edward Horseman.
Sem títuloProbate of the will of Mrs Hannah Telford of the parish of Saint Martin cum Gregory, Widow. The executors of the will were John Telford and George Telford her sons, seedsmen and nurserymen. Her will was dated 9 July 1785.
Sem títuloReceipt for Legacy paid to Mrs Elizabeth Agar for £347-1s-0d under the will of William Agar of Langwith, Yorkshire. The document mentions estates at Bilborough.
Sem títuloLetter from Robert Mellish of the close of Lincolne, to Robert Hitch, Dean of York, regarding Sargeants Inn.
Sem títuloReceipted account from the City Surveyor’s Office, Guildhall, York to George Lane Fox Esq. The acount covers the cost of laying drain and fixing syphons in College Street and totals £3-16s-4d. The file also includes a receipt for the same sum.
Sem títuloCopy valuation of articles bequeathed by the will of William Gray Esq, to William Gray his grandson. The document lists family portraits, prints and wine totalling £176-11s-6d.
Sem títuloCopy of the counterpart of the Dean and Chapter lease to the Judges.
Sem títuloIncludes copy of a counterpart lease, receipts, probate of the will of Mrs Hannah Telford, legal valuations, allotment of land to Reverend Edward Willan, and receipted account from the City of York Surveyor's office. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloDeed of release between the beneficiaries under the will of the late Rev. Edmund Gray to the trustees of the said will.
Sem títuloLetter from G Lloyd Graeme of Hackness Grange, Scarborough, about the investment of £30,000.
Sem títuloInland Revenue residuary account relating to the estate of Jacob Dowell of Helmsley, tailor, who died 4 June 1864. The account was exhibited by William Barton of Helmsley the executor and contains a list of debts of J Dowell which exceed his assets.
Sem títuloLetter from Lord Egremont of Bayous Manor, Market Rasen, to William Gray, solicitor, concerning the will of his father.
Sem títuloLetter from John Menzies in Wisconsin Territory, United States to William Gray, solicitor, acknowledging letter of 11 November 1845 and offering alterative method of payment which might be followed in payments due to John Menzies. Date marks show it travelling from America to Liverpool and then to York.
Sem títuloLetter from Robert Menzie in Mumford Monroe County, State of New York, to William Gray, solicitor, acknowledging letter of 12 November 1844 regarding payment due to him following the death of his brother John Menzies. Date marks show it travelling from America to Liverpool and then to York.
Sem títuloIncludes correspondence from various clients of Grays solicitors, including Robert Menzies, John Menzies, Lord Egremont and G Lloyd Graeme, as well as Inland Revenue account relating to the estate of Jacob Dowell of Helmsley, and release relating to the will of the late Reverend Edmnd Gray. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloThe account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out between March and December 1878, totalling £9-17s-3 1/2d.
Sem títuloFrom Joseph Robinson Plumber of 6 Little Stonegate relating to repairs on College Street properties between 1879 and 1880, totalling £5-17s-7d.
Sem títuloIncludes receipts from The York Gas Light Co (including repairs to the property), water rent, taxes, and the Poor Rate.
Sem títuloThe letter relates to the investment of trust funds.
Sem títuloThe letter refers to his proposed purchase of land. He confirms that £17,500 being the vendor’s figure for sale was not acceptable but having made an offer of £13,500 he was prepared to stand by this offer providing the conditions etc are such as he or his solicitor would approve.
Sem títuloThe letter is concerned that the asking price for Grimston Estate is too high.
Sem títuloThe letter asks for more details about Grimston estate advertised in Leeds Mercury last Saturday.
Sem títuloThe account relates to properties in College Street, and works carried out during February to December 1880, totalling £11-4s-3 1/2d.
Sem títuloThe account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out during April to December 1880, totalling £34-15s-11d.
Sem títuloThe account relates to a property in College Street, and works carried out during January to December 1879, totalling £7-12s-9d.
Sem títuloThe account relates to a property in College Street and works carried out in 1879, totalling £0-1s-9d.
Sem títuloThe account relates to a property in College Street and works carried out in 1878, totalling £0-2s-6d.
Sem títuloThe letter is addressed to Edward Wolley of Coney Street and relates to an interview with Mr Stockdale at Knaresborough.
Sem títuloIncludes correspondence and accounts relating to the Grimston Estate, College Street and other properties. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloDeed of Release from Mr and Mrs Hood and their trustees of a legacy of £1,500 left to Mrs Hood by the will of her late father.
Sem títuloStatement as to the appointment of the Heads of Settlement Funds settled by the marriage settlement of Mr and Mrs. Place and given by the will of Henry Thompson, esquire. Also includes draft and Heads of Agreement including letters between beneficiaries and their legal advisers as to various aspects of the administration of the estate and investment of funds, as well as bills of the estate.
Sem títuloConveyance by George Ward of Acomb, farmer and others to Jane Preston of York, spinster. Buttacre Field in Askham Richard.
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Sem títuloFurther mortgage, by Appointment in Fee with a Trust for sale of an allotment late parcel of Buttacre Field in Askham Richard for securing £160 and interest by George Ward of Acomb, farmer to Richard Wellfoot of Acomb, gentleman and his trustee.
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Sem títuloRelease in Fee disentailing an allotment, late parcel, of Buttacre Field in Askham Richard, and mortgage for a term by the same deed for securing £140 and interest by George Ward of Acomb, farmer to Richard Wellfoot of Acomb, gentleman (enrolled in Her Majesty’s High Court of Chancery 16 June 1842 Pursuant to the Act of Parliament 3rd and 4th William).
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Sem títuloLease and conveyance of lands in the fields at Askham Richard by John Rennison of Askham Richard, yeoman & Thomas Jibb of Askham Bryan, yeoman (his Mortgagee) to George Morley of Askham Bryan, yeoman & Charles Sanderson of York, gentleman (his Trustee). Schedule goes back to 1721.
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Sem títuloIncludes a lease and conveyance, release in fee, further mortgage and conveyance of George Ward of Acomb.
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Sem títuloLetter by Charles Lettibridge to Gray, solicitor in York, referring to a marriage settlement that would pay out £30,000 to him and his co-trustees. He requests advice as to what steps to take next and points out that is important to be ready with a good investment so as to not lose interest on the money.
Sem títuloDraft bill of costs to Mrs Trollope and others, owners of a farm at Fosham from Thorpe and Gray, covering work carried out by the solicitors.
Sem títuloCertificate of the Contract for Redemption of Land Tax in the County of Durham. The document relates to a messuage and several closes of land, an arable meadow and pasture land belonging to John Peckitt of Craike, Yeoman.
Sem títuloCourt document of the Manor of Craike in the County of Durham concerning George Lloyd, of Manchester in the County of Lancaster, and William Waller Esquire, Captain to His Majesty's Third Regement of Dragoons, Tenants of the Manor of Craike surendered into the hands of the Lord of the Manor, whilst Joseph Armytage was admitted tenant. Joseph Armytage was also ordered to pay a fine that appears in the margain of the document as £1-4s-4d.
Sem títuloIncludes one court document relating to the Manor of Craike, land tax redemption certificate, draft bill of costs and letter from Charles Lettibridge. The legal papers relate to various clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sem títuloMr Brook’s receipt for the title deeds relating to a close at Holtby sold to Mr Brook by Mr Warburton.
Sem títuloAt present this series only includes a receipt for title deeds relating to a close at Holtby sold to Mr Brook by Mr Warburton. Please see item level description for more detailed information.
Sem títuloFour receipts for tithes in Kirkdale, Bilsdale Priory, Farndale, Lastingham.
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