Attested copy of a settlement previous to the marriage of the Reverend Thomas Comber of Jesus College, Cambridge, with Elizabeth Coote of the parish of St Mary Islington, spinster.
Grays solicitorsMinute as to a farmhouse and garden at Whenby for Rev Thomas Houseman, instructing Mr Garforth first to get the consent of the tenant Dobson.
Grays solicitorsDeclaration of Trust by the executors of the surviving trustee of the marriage settlement of John Robinson Foulis Esquire and Decima Esther Beatrix, his wife, as to the sum of £7,500 thereby covenanted to be paid by the late Sir Mark Christopher Sykes.
Grays solicitorsRough estimate of the personal estate of John Robinson Foulis, deceased.
Grays solicitorsMemorandum as to purchase by Richard John Thompson of £20 Long Annuities for £287-10s-0d from Sophia Place, part of the residuary personal estate of Henry Thompson, late of Kirby Hall.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is concerned as to whether the widow of John Menzies, Mary Menzies, is still alive.
Grays solicitorsCopy draft of settlement of £1,000 and household furniture previous to and in pursuance of the agreement for the marriage of Richard Thomas Law of Sheffield, merchant, to Frances Pearson of Sheffield, spinster.
Grays solicitorsIndenture between Henry Ewbank of South Street, Finsbury in the County of Middlesex, merchant, and Sarah Swift of Hemingfield near Barnsley, widow. The document concerns property in Thorpebasset in the county of York in trust for John Micklethwaite of Ardsley in the parish of Darfield in the county of York. Includes good details of the lands near Scagglethorpe and Rillington.
Grays solicitorsThe box contains a seal, which was most likely originally attached to a legal document. The seal itself is very badly broken.
Grays solicitorsAbstract of mortgage of lands at Bilbrough in the County of York, between William Agar of Langwith in the County of York, gentleman, of the one part and Ann Clapham of the City of York, widow, of the other part. The mortgage payment is for £2,000.
Grays solicitorsCopy abstract of the title of William Agar esquire to a mansion house as well as outbuildings, gardens, pleasure grounds, an orchard and other land at Bilbrough, near the city and in the County of York, called Low Garth, Calf Garth near Cow Close, Grass Spring and Mowing Ingrish or near Ingrish. The property was agreed to be sold by him to the Rev R S Thompson.
Grays solicitorsMortgage for securing £3,500 and interest between Edmund Robinson of York, esquire, and Harriet Ogle of York, spinster. The doucment includes a map and an acknowledgement by Harriet Ogle that the £3,500 she is lending is not her own money but shared in proportions with her sisters Hannah Jane, Thomasine and Elizabeth.
Grays solicitorsFurther charge for securing £1,200 and interest between Edmund Robinson, esquire and Miss Harriet Ogle. The document includes a cap and an acknowledgement by Harriet Ogle that the £1,200 she is lending is not her own money but belongs to her sisters Elizabeth and Hannah Jane.
Grays solicitorsReconveyance and release of £1,200 from Miss Harriet Ogle to Edmund Robinson esquire.
Grays solicitorsReconveyance £3,500 from Miss Harriet Ogle to Edmund Robinson esquire.
Grays solicitorsProbate of the will of John Menzies late of the parish of the Holy Trinity in Micklegate in the Diocese of York. The executors are named as John Telford and George Telford and the will was made on 14 January 1801.
Grays solicitorsProbate of the will and three codicils of Hall Plumer, formerly of Stockton Hall but late of Bootham, who died on 25 April 1820.
Grays solicitorsLetter from Northallerton Register Office in reply to an enquiry by Messrs Thorpe & Gray, solicitors of York, about deeds in the name of Horner.
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Grays solicitorsAssignment of 1/6 part or share in a moiety of and in certain tithes hereditaments and premises in Cuckswold and other places in the County of York. Reverend Thomas Hartland Fowle of North Otterington, clerk to Jonah Homer of Kilburn, doctor of physic. Attached is a note dated 16 June 1830.
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Grays solicitorsCopy of promissory note given by Messrs Joseph & William & John & Thomas Smith to Messrs John & George & William & Fewster Horner.
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Grays solicitorsAttested copy of settlement of divers real estates belonging to Jeremiah Horsfield of York, gentleman and Sarah Man of York, spinster and daughter of Richard Man, deceased. The settlement is made previous to their marriage.
Grays solicitorsAttested copy of exemplification of a common recovery between Fell and Horsfield.
Grays solicitorsMortgage for £1,800 between Mann Horsfield of Thorp Green, esquire and Jerom Dring of York, esquire, concerning property and land at Thorp Green and Little Ouseburn.
Grays solicitorsNote stating the will of Jerom Dring of York was dated 6 March 1797 and proved 20 January 1800.
Grays solicitorsSurrender of a messuage and land at Thorp Green between Ann Dring of York, spinster of the first part and Elizabeth Robinson of Thorpe Green, widow of Edmund Robinson, and Jane Robinson of Thorpe Green, spinster and sister of Edmund Robinson, of the second part.
Grays solicitorsSchedule of title deeds and documents relating to the Thorp Green Estate belonging to Edmund Robinson Esquire.
Grays solicitorsSchedule of title deeds and documents relating to the Thorp Green Estate belonging to Edmund Robinson Esquire and in mortgage to Harriet Ogle for £3,500.
Grays solicitorsThe document includes a detailed history of the Bowes family.
Grays solicitorsList of leases showing dates and names of tenants between 1540 and 1698 relating to Sergeants Inn and Fleet Street.
Grays solicitorsAssignment of a messuage or dwellinghouse and lands in the Township of Aiskew in the County of York between John Fothergill of Aiskew, esquire, of the first part, James Murray of Great Crakehall, yeoman and Andrew Murray of Bulmer, innkeeper, the two sons of James Murray deceased, of the second part and William Prest of Aiskew, esquire of the third part.
Grays solicitorsDeposit Book for York Savings Bank belonging to Miss Julia Salmond in trust for William Bellerby.
Grays solicitorsNotice from Mr Garforth to quit on 11 October next. A duplicate of this document was served on Mrs Mary Holmes on 5 April 1850.
Grays solicitorsStatutory Declaration by Thomas Beale of York, innkeeper as to his knowledge of two houses and shops in Micklegate, York, in the respective occupations of Mr Fawdington and Mr Anderson with the warehouse and the house behind. The document includes details of the Beale family.
Grays solicitorsMemorandum from Mrs Jane Wardle relating to two windows which loooked into the garden of Mr Garforth and were not to be a hinderence to building work.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is to someone of Manor House, York, and relates to organ pipes.
Grays solicitorsMr Tempest states that Mr Swann's letter to him containing complicated instructions which he was unable to comprehend.
Grays solicitorsIncludes a rough plan. The location is currently unidentified.
Grays solicitorsThe property concerned is currently unknown.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is about a legacy from Miss Henrietta Plumbe to her nephew Henry Dixon.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is about interest on legacies from Miss Plumbe and Mrs Lister.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is about a legacy from Miss Henrietta Mildred Plumbe.
Grays solicitorsThe letter is explaining charges on an account.
Grays solicitorsDraft agreement between Edward Buckle of York, esquire and William Garforth of Wiganthorpe, esquire, where Edward Buckle agrees to become tenant of property in Micklegate for £120 per year.
Grays solicitorsIncomplete demand note of Poor Rate for Minster Yard with Bedern.
Grays solicitorsProbate of the will of Mann Horsfield of Thorpe Green, esquire. Includes his will dated 5 April 1796. The executors of the will were Richard Metcalfe, esquire, Edmund Robinson, esquire and Edward Wolley, gentleman.
Grays solicitorsExtracted copy of the burial certificate for Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green who died 30 April 1800, age 32. The original document is from 7 May 1800.
Grays solicitorsProbate of the Will of Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green. Includes his will, dated 5 April 1800. The sole executor was Elizabeth Robinson, relict.
Grays solicitorsDeed of Arrangement between Mrs Elizabeth Robinson of Thorp Green, widow, and Reverend Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green, clerk and only son of Elizabeth Robinson. The document gives permission to Edmund Robinson to enter into possession of properties described in the schedule which lists the 19 farms together with rent, name of tenant and situation of farms.
Grays solicitorsFeoffment for £37 of a close of land called Little Croft at Little Ouseburn, from Thomas Thornton of Thornville Royal in the county of York, esquire to George Tinsdale of Little Ouseburn, labourer.
Grays solicitorsAgreement between Thomas Cundill of Easingwold, yeoman and George Tinsdale of Little Ouseburn, labourer.
Grays solicitorsIndenture for Thorpe Hall and lands in Thorpe Underwood between Everild Brown of London, spinster, Joseph Hewan of York, gentleman and Dorothy his wife and John Tomlinson of York, gentleman and Henry Waite of York, cutler. The document states that Everild and Dorothy were daughters of Thomas Brown late of York, deceased.
Grays solicitorsBond of Indemnity against the title of an estate at Thorpe Underwood between George Henlock of Knaresborough, gentleman to Elizabeth Robinson of Thorpe Green, widow and Jane Robinson of Thorpe Green, spinster.
Grays solicitorsProbate of the will of William Atkinson of Copgrove, yeoman made 16 April 1751. His will was made 30 June 1750.
Grays solicitorsAttested copy recovery between John Harper, demandant, Thomas Strangwayes, gentleman and George Henlock and wife, vouchees.
Grays solicitorsAttested copy lease between George Henlock of Great Ouseburn, gentleman and Mary his wife, only daughter of William Atkinson late of Copgrove, and Thomas Strangwayes of Greys Inn in Middlesex, gentleman. The property mentioned is in Whixley and Thorpe Underwood.
Grays solicitorsAttested copy deed leading to the uses of a recovery of lands at Whixley and Thorp Underwood. The deed is between George Henlock of Great Ouseburn, gentleman and Mary his wife to Thomas Strangwayes of Greys Inn in Middlesex, gentleman.
Grays solicitorsAbstract of the Title of George Henlock to an estate at Thorp Underwood. The title goes back to 1718.
Grays solicitorsCopy of grant of fee between John Rantel Esq., of Westminster, gentleman and Thomas Hutton of London relating to a Messuage in the Village or Town of Kalson (?) Northumberland (?) Norththorpe Flitshire Hadeparke. Grant of Land £1580 Robert Freake Esq.
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Grays solicitorsLetter from Charles Cass (age 72) of Skipton to Miss Bebb of Old Hall, Buxton, regarding the Kettlewell estate and her loan to him.
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Grays solicitorsFinal Agreement made in the Court of the Common Bench at Westm[inster]....between John Browne and Edward Topham pl[ain]t[iff]s and George Daggett deforceant of one messuage seventy acres of land and thirty acres of meadow in Howe (??). FULL TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.
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Grays solicitorsWilliam Rokeby of Ackworth Park in the County of York, esquire and Ann Sedgwick of Badsworth (executrix and widow of Robert Sedgwick her late husband). This document appears to be an inventory which states, among other things.
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Grays solicitorsBill and receipt for oatmeal and hops bought by the late John Robinson Foulis of Heslerton from the late George Rivis.
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Grays solicitorsReceipt from the estate of John Robinson Foulis - £57-0s-0d (interest).
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Grays solicitorsReceipt from the estate of John Robinson Foulis - £131-3s-2d (interest).
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Grays solicitorsReceipt from the estate of John Robinson Foulis - £15,000-0s-0d (interest).
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Grays solicitorsLetter from Neil Menzies of Jallow, County Waterford, Ireland enquiring about his share of the estate of John Menzies, deceased.
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Grays solicitorsRelease of Estates at Thorp Green and Little Ouseburn. Elizabeth Robinson of Thorpe Green, widow and Jane Robinson of Thorpe Green , spinster to Reverend Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green, Clerk. Names a lot of fields.
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Grays solicitorsLease and Release of an Estate at Little Ouseburn - Elizabeth Robinson of Thorpe Green, widow and Jane Robinson of Thorpe Green, spinster to Reverend Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green, Clerk. Names more fields.
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Grays solicitorsLease and release of an Estate at Thorp Green - Elizabeth Robinson of Thorpe Green, widow and Jane Robinson of Thorpe Green, spinster to Reverend Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green, Clerk. Pinned to the deed is a memorandum on blue paper dated 2 March 1856.
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Grays solicitorsExtract from the will of Lady Frances Arundell, widow. Probate granted 6 December 1769.
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Grays solicitorsValuation of Lylands Farm in Thorpe Underwood and Allerton Mauleverer. Names of fields, crops, areas and annual values.
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Grays solicitorsCopy draft conveyance of Lylands Farm by Reverend Edmund Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, widow both of Thorp Green to the Right Honourable Hugh Charles Lord Clifford Baron of Chudleigh in the County of Devon.
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Grays solicitorsCopy draft deed of covenant for the production of title deeds by Reverend Edmund Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, widow both of Thorp Green to The Right Honourable Hugh Charles Lord Clifford Baron of Chudleigh in the County of Devon.
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Grays solicitorsAbstract of Covenant to produce from The Right Honourable Charles Philip Lord Stourton of Wiltshire and the Hounourable William Stourton, his eldest son to Thomas Thornton esquire, late of Thornville Royal in the County of York but now of Falkners Hall.
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Grays solicitorsSettlement after the mariage of Thomas Thornton esquire with Eliza Thornton, late Eliza Cawston.
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Grays solicitorsAgreement for sale and purchase of an estate at Little Ouseburn by Thomas Thornton of Kenyon House, Lincolns Inn Fields, Middlesex to Elizabeth Robinson, widow and Jane Robinson, spinster both of Thorpe Green.
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Grays solicitorsLetter from Edmund Robinson of Thorp Green about land tax payable on Lylands Farm. He thinks the sale might take place during the first week of October.
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Grays solicitorsAbstract of Title of Mrs and Miss Robinson to an estate at Little Ouseburn purchased of Thomas Thornton esquire. Goes back to 1756. Note on back sheet reads: 'For Mr Sidebottom's perusal on behalf of intended Mortgagees'.
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Grays solicitorsMrs Robinson's letter, including answers to Mr Sidebottom's observations.
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Grays solicitorsCopy agreement between (1) Reverend Edmund Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, widow both of Thorp Green (2) The Right Honourable William Lord Stourton of Wiltshire. On the front is information about the original agreement cancelled March 21 1843.
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Grays solicitorsBetween Robert Burton of Linton upon Ouse in the County of York, butcher and Elizabeth his wife (was widow and relict of William Robinson late of Linton upon Ouse butcher, deceased) of the one part and William Charnock of Wakefield, woollen draper.
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Grays solicitorsAssignment of Aiskew Grange Estate near Bedale in the County of York; Frederick Samuel Falshaw late of Aiskew Grange but now of Leeds, gentleman to Thomas Ingledew of Coatham in the County of York, colliery proprietor. Includes detailed map.
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Grays solicitorsJohn Burniston of Ripon, grocer and Sarah his wife of the one part to Thomas Heavised of Bishop Mounkton, gentleman - in trust for Sarah Burniston.
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Grays solicitors(1) George Hutchinson of Maunby, esquire (2) George Smith of Tollerton, cordwainer (3) Christopher Mills of Youlton, yeoman (4) William Calvert of Tollerton, cooper to the use of Mills and Calvert. Relates to lands at Tollerton.
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Grays solicitorsCopy will of Edward Groves (senior), yeoman and widower of Bossall in the North Riding of the County of York. Quite detailed.
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Grays solicitorsConveyance to stand seized lands in Bilbrough to the intent that Mrs Agar may take thereout a jointure rent charge of £200 if she survives him. (1) William Agar of Lincoln's Inn in Middlesex, esquire (2) Louisa Agar, his wife (3) John Grant of Hill Street.
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Grays solicitorsAnthony Hardolph Eyre of Grove in the County of Nottingham, esquire to William Dennison of Cote House, Crakehall, yeoman. Relates to land at Crakhall. Goes back to 1732.
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Grays solicitorsGeneral release of claims to certain trust monies pursuant to directions contained in Dr Milner's will - Reverend Joseph Milner of Appleby, clerk and Mary his wife (formerly Mary Crompton) and Sarah Crompton of Kingston upon Hull, spinster and others.
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Grays solicitorsDeed of Disclaimer of Trusts under the will of the late William Smith esquire - John Marshall late of New Grange in Leeds but now of Headingley, esquire to Thomas Smith of Bury St Edmunds, Doctor of Medicine. Relates to lands at Leeds and Birkin in Yorkshire.
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Grays solicitorsWilliam Henry Place of Brighthelmstone in Sussex, esquire (child of Lionel Place late of Weddington Castle in Warwickshire and Sophia his wife) and John Matthew Quantock of Norton in Somerset to Richard John Thompson of Kirby Hall in Yorkshire, esquire and others.
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Grays solicitorsDeed of appointment and release by Robert Paul Barber late of York but now of Bishop Wearmouth in the County of Durham & Ann his wife (formerly Ann Milner, spinster) and others to the trustees of their marriage settlement.
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Grays solicitorsProbate of the will of Mary Sharp late of Farndon in the County of Nottingham. Sole executor William Waite the elder, her brother. Died 15 March 1845. Under £600.
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Grays solicitorsProbate of the will of Maria Smithson formerly of Gate Helmsley in the County of York but late of the City of York, widow. Executors: James Beal, William Jordan and William Simpson her great nephew. Died 16 November 1876. Under £600.
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Grays solicitorsBond for £6,000 Elizabeth Robinson of Thorp Green, widow and Jane Robinson of the same place, spinster to William Newton of the City of London, banker and Henry Newton of York, gentleman.
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Grays solicitorsConveyance for £180 of an allotment of land on Norman’s Moor at Patrick Brompton, between George Whitton of Bedale, butcher to William Dennison of Crakehall, farmer.
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