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Between William Robinson plaintiff and Christopher Thorneton, and Jane, his wife, defendants. Concerning a messuage, croft, garden and orchard, 35 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture and common pasture in Clifton. Fine. £60. Seal. Missing. (Latin)

Robert Metham of York, to William Robinson, Alderman. One acre of land in Luscon Carr, ½ acre in the Yngs Ends, ½ acre in Almes House Close or Longe Laires, ½ acre in the Town End Field near the New Close End between the lands of William Robinson on the east and west ½ acre in the Town End Field upon the Longe Waite lands between the lands of William Robinson on the east and west and ½ acre in the Ladie Milnefield upon the More Brottes between the lands formerly of Leonard Weddell on the south and those of William Robinson to the north. Robert Metham was to continue to hold one rood of land in the Lang Wandels in Clifton between the lands of William Robinson on the north and south sides, and ½ acre in the Milnefield near the Anbrie Garth. Signed and sealed by Robert Metham.

Levied between William Robinson, and Thomas Johnson, plaintiffs and John Burton and Jane his wife, Richard Burton, and Elizabeth his wife, Joseph Burton and Mary his wife, and Jonathan Burton and Mary, his wife, defendants. Concerning a messuage and 10 acres of land in Heslington and Clifton. Fine £60 (Latin).

Robert Metham of Clyfton, Gent, to Thomas Gotherike of Clyfton. A croft in Clifton of an annual rent of 6d, containing ½ acre near James Hutchinson’s croft on the north and a croft in the tenure of John Wells on the south and in the west part, abutting on the Mylne Field on the east part and a small way on the west part; one acre of land worth 12d p.a. in the Town End Fields of Clifton, situated near William Robinson’s land. On both parts abutting on the Tofts on the west and a milestone on the north; and one acre of land in Foss Field of an annual rent of 12d. near the White Crosson the north part and the lands of Robert Weddell on the south and abutting on the highway on both parts. All the property was part of the manor of Acom and Holegate, part of the possessions of Edward late Duke of Somerset exchanged, and lately in the occupation of Thomas Gothericke. Conson. £20. Term. 57 years. Rent. 2s 6d p.a.

John Burton of Clifton, yeoman and Thomas Goodricke, husbandman, to William Robinson of York, Alderman in £40, for performance of covenants in a deed of the same date.

John Dixon of Scotton, labourer, Jane his wife and Millicent Wright of Clyfton, spinster, (the said Jane and Millicent being sisters and co-heiresses of Richard Wright, late of Clifton, deceased) to Margery Goodryck of Clifton, daughter of Thomas Goodryck, deceased. 2½ acres of arable land formerly in the tenure of Thomas Goodryck, and now of Margery, in one of the fields of Clifton called Fosse Field near Fosse Field gate, containing four lands, viz, 3 broad lands and a narrow land, lying between the lands of William Robinson on the north and those of William Goodrycke, jun, on the south and abutting on the white cross on the east and a headland near Fosse Field gate on the west. Conson, £20. Signed (with marks) and sealed by John Dixson, Jane Dixon and Millicent Wright.

John Dixon, Jane his wife, and Millicent Wright, to Margery Goodricke, 2½ acres (overwritten as 3½) in Fosse Field, Clifton, (as in CLY/1/12/4). Appointment of William Goodricke, sen. and William Goodricke, jun. of Clifton, as attorneys to deliver seisin. Signed (with marks) and sealed by the feoffors. Endorsed. Livery of seisin, 24 Aug 1624.

Copy Will of Margery Burton, desiring burial in St Mary’s churchyard. The will also includes a list of bequests.

Copy will of Thomas Burton of Clifton, yeoman, devising and bequeathing, to his eldest son John and the male heirs of his body, after the death of Syth his wife, remainder to Thomas his second son and the make heirs of his body, remainder to third son Joseph and the male heirs of his body, remainder to his nearest heirs of his body, remainder to his nearest heir of the name, the house in which he lived, with the outhouses, barns and stables. Also includes various further bequests.

John Burton of Clifton, yeoman, and Jane his wife, Joseph Burton of Clifton, glasier, and Mary his wife, Richard Burton of York, brazier, and Elizabeth his wife, Matthew Gower of York, tailor and Jane his wife, and Mary Burton of York, spinster, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart. 3½ acres of arable land in Fose Field, Clifton, adjoining the lands of Sir William Robinson on the north and south. The lane called the Horsefaire on the west and Whitecrosse Lane on the east. A fine was to be levied on the land before Easter next. Mary Burton was to seal and execute the deed on reaching the age of 21 years. Conson £42. Signed and sealed by the releasors.

John Burton, Joseph Burton, Richard Burton and Matthew Gower, to Sir William Robinson, in £84, for performance of covenants in a Release of the same date. Paper. Printed form.

Francis Morrice of Westminster, Esq. and Francis Phelips of London, gent., to Thomas Herberte, Alderman of York, a cottage, toft and croft in Etton, in the tenure of John Bell, and another cottage, toft and croft there in the tenure of William Collinson, each worth 8s. p.a. and formerly belonging to the chantry of the Holy Trinity in Etton parish church; Lady Close in Ottringham in the tenure of Christopher Hilyard, worth, 4s p.a. and the pasture for 2 cows called Beastgates in Christopher Hilyard’s tenure, worth 2s 8d p.a., both lately part of the land for the provision of the priest’s stipend in St Mary’s Church, Ottringham; a cottage in Siglesthorne in the tenure of John Estenby, worth 13d p.a. and formerly parcel of the land for the provision of an obit in the parish church of Siglesthorne with Great Hatfield; one acre three roods of arable land in Kilpin in the tenure of William Grave at a rent of 8d per annum, lately belonging to St Mary’s chantry in the parish church of Howden; two acres of land and a pond in Swanland in the tenure of John Wodingham at a rent of 12d p.a. and one acre in Swanland in the tenure of Robert Langrugge at a rent of 12d p.a., all lately part of the land for the maintenance of a light in the parish church of Northferebye; and the Rectory and Church of Clifton, the tithes of corn and hay worth £7. p.a. and of eggs and poultry worth 7s. p.a., formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey. All the premises were granted to Francis Morrice and Francis Phelips by Letters Patent dated 25 September 1609, with the reservation of the advowson of Clifton vicarage to the Crown. They were to be held in socage as of the King’s manor of East Greenwich. Conson. Unspecified. Rents as detailed above. Endorsed. Enrolled in the Bench Roll 38 Deeds etc, Michaelmas Term, 7 James (1609). Signed and sealed by Francis Morice and Francis Phelips. (Latin).

Thomas Harberte, Alderman of York, to William Robinson, Alderman, the Rectory and Church of Clifton and the tithes thereof (as in CLY/1/13/1). Conson. £550. Rent. £7.7s. p.a. to the Crown. The Rectory was to be held free from all claims including the dower of Alice, wife of Thomas Harbert. Endorsed Seisin was delivered of the tithe barn in the name of all the premises. Signed and sealed by Thomas Herbert.

Thomas Harberte, Alderman of York, to William Robinson, Alderman. Copy of CLY/1/13/2.

As in CLY/1/13/2. Endorsed 'In dors claus cancellar infrascript domina Regis' 12 Nov. 1613. Signed and sealed by Thomas Herbert.

Thomas Herbert, and Alice, his wife, to William Robinson. Relates to the rectory and church of Clifton, otherwise called the parish church of St Olive, with all appurtenances and great and small tithes. Conson; unspecified. Signed and Sealed (seals missing) by Thoma Herbert and Alice Herbert.

Levied in the Michaelmas Term, 1613, between William Robinson, plaintiff, and Thomas Harbert, and Alice, his wife, defendants. Concerning a barn, a garden and 10 acres of land with appurtenances, and also the rectory of Clifton, and the tithes of corn and hay and all other tithes in Clifton, Rocliffe and St Olive’s. Fine £240. Fragment of seal remaining. (Latin).

Sir Thomas Lyttelton of Franckley, Worcs. Kt, and Bart. and Lady Katherine his wife, to William Robinson, Alderman of York. The Rectory and Church of St Olyve’s with appurtenances, and the tithes of wool and lamb and the small tithes, lately in the tenure of William Wilkinson, clerk, curate of St Olyve’s together with the advowson of the vicarage of that church. They were granted by Letters Patent of 4 Oct. 20 Eliz. (1586) to the Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Hatton, knight, who the following day conveyed them to Edward Frost and Francis Jackson of London, Gent. They granted them to Thomas Crompton of London, esq. The rectory was to be held as of the King’s manor of East Greenwich in free and common socage. Conson. £80. Rent. 10s p.a. to the King. Signed and sealed by Thos. Lytttelton and Katherine Lyttelton.

Levied in Trinity Term between William Robinson, plaintiff and Thomas Littleton, and Katherine, his wife, defendants. Concerning the rectory of St Olave’s near the walls of the City of York and tithes of the parish. Fine £100. Fragments of seal in bag. (Latin).

Humphrey Harwood and Lewis Darcy, Gent, both of York, to Elias Robson of Clifton, yeoman, the annual rent of 10s from the Rectory of St Olave’s. Conson. £6. Endorsed The annual rent of 10s was bargained and sold by the trustees for selling fee farm rent to Arthur Young, esq. by an indenture dated 7 May 1652, and by him bargained and sold, 3 July 1657, to Humphrey Harwood. Signed and sealed by Humphrey Harward and Lewis Darcy.

Richard Moore and Thomas Mountforte, Gents., to John Wells of Clifton, yeoman. Relates to a messuage in Clifton in the tenure of Richard Wright at a rent of £4 p.a., lately belonging to Dalby chantry in the metropolitical church of York, and granted by Letters Patent dated 8 Apr. 6 James (1608) to the said Richard Moore and Thomas Mountforte. Rent. £4. p.a. to the King. Endorsed. concerning Mr Beverley’s lands in Clifton. Paper 2 sheets.

To be levied between Anthony Beverley of York, Gent, and Dorothy, his wife, and Thomas Pickering of York, Gent, in the Court of Common Pleas during the next Hillary Term concerning a messuage in Clifton, two closes called Layre Closes containing 10 acres, Farr Pittlands Close containing 6 acres, another messuage with a barn, stable, orchard and crofts, a close called Tylehouse Hole containing 15 acres, another close called Hither Pittlands containing 4 acres and 1 acre of meadow in Clifton Ings, all in the possession of Percival Winterscale of York, gent, and Katherine, his wife; and all lands in the possession of Dorothy Beverley in Clifton, being 2 messuages, 50 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow and 50 acres of pasture. Thomas Pickering was to be seized of the property to the use of Anthony Beverley. Signed and sealed by Anthony Beverley and Dorothy Beverley.

Levied in the octave of St. Hillary 6 Anne, (1708) between Thomas Pickering, plaintiff, and Anthony Beverley, and Dorothy, his wife, defendants. Concerning 2 messuages, 50 acres of land, 50 acres of meadow and 50 acres of pasture in Clifton. Fine £60.

Anthony Beverley to Thomas Pickering. Relating to two closes in Clifton called Town End Close and Farr Pittlands, containing 10 acres, in the several tenures of John Brown and John Lee, as security for the payment of £150 with interest on or before 28 July next. Reciting the agreement dated 12 Jan. last, (as in CLY/1/14/2). It was hereby agreed that all the property on which the fine was levied should henceforth be held by Thomas Pickering as security for the repayment of the said sum. Signed and sealed by Anthony Beverley.

Anthony Beverley to Thomas Pickering, in £300 for performance of covenants in a mortgage of the same date. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Anthony Beverley.

Thomas Pickering, Esq., Alderman of York, and Anthony Beverley of York, Gent, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart. and Metcalfe Robinson, esq, his son and heir, Town End Close and the Farr Pittlands containing 10 acres, in the tenure of John Brown and John Lee. Reciting the mortgage of 28 Jan, 1708 as in CLY/1/14/4, whereon the principal of £150 and £25 interest was yet unpaid. Conson. £175 to Thomas Pickering and £95 to Anthony Beverley. Signed and sealed by Thomas Pickering and Anthony Beverley.

Between Thomas Pickering, Rachel, his wife, and Anthony Beverley on the one part, and Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson on the other part. To be levied in the Court of Common Pleas before the end of the next Hillary Term, concerning Town End Close and the Farr Pittlands; reciting the mortgage of 28 Jan 1708 and the Lease and Release of 28, 29 Nov. 1710 (CLY/1/14/1-6). Signed and sealed by Thomas Pickering, Rachel Pickering and Anthony Beverley.

From King James I. First is to Richard Wilboore, relating to a barn and 7½ acres if arable land in Doncaster, lately in the tenure of Thomas Fang and now of Robert Fang, and formerly belonging to St. Nicholas’s chantry in Doncaster. Term. 40 years. Rent. 25s p.a. and 9s 4d, part of the 16s payable for the provision of a sheep for the hospital. The second is to James Mudd, relating to a close near Foss Milnes in Clifton, formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey and now in the tenure of William Binkes. Term. 40 years. Rent. 10s p.a. and 6s. 8d for the provision of the said sheep. Reservation of great timber, mines and quarries to the crown. The lessees were to maintain and repair the premises and were allowed sufficient house-boote, hedge-boote, fire-boote, plough-boote and cart-boote. If the rents were 40 days in arrears, the lessees were to pay a fine of 18s. Conson. £17 10s. Seal. Missing. (Latin)

John Sandwith, eldest son and heir of Henry Sandwith, the eldest son and heir of Thomas Sandwith late of St Marygate, Gent, deceased and Francis Sandwith of Abbyford, Gent, to Humphrey Harwood of York. The frontstead, toft or site of a messuage, a garth and 2 gardens in the parish of St Olave, at the north east end of St Marygate near Bowtham, a parcel of ground adjoining the toft and formerly part thereof, in the tenure of William Hodgson, a house ‘rometh’ and sometimes a parlour adjoining the messuage and in the tenure of Helenor Mennell, a large orchard between the Almery Garth on the north and the gardens of St Marygate on the south in the tenure of the said Thomas Sandwith; another frontstead, toft or site of a burgage near Botham between the said frontstead at the end of St Marygate on the south east and the lands formerly of Thomas Jackson of York, Alderman, deceased towards the west and south and the house of Anne Beane, widow, towards the north and east lately in the occupation of William Hodgson. Another frontstead, toft or site of a great messuage and a garden between the land of John Wilkinson towards the east and the site of a house lately in the tenure of Stephen Smith on the west the fronsteads, tofts or sites of 6 houses in St Marygate, lately in the several tenures of John Bowling, sen. Thomas Stockwell, James Jackson, Edward Harker, John Bowling, jun. and Thomas Thorpe; one garden lying on the backside of those frontsteads, lately in the tenure of Robert Lovell; another frontstead, toft of site of a great messuage with the site of 3 stables and 1 orchard, between the said 6 frontsteads on the east and a frontstead or toft sometime in the tenure of John Hicks on the west, another messuage not yet built with an orchard adjacent, between the frontstead or toft, lately the lands of Edward Sands, deceased on the west and the lands lately of Percival Crawforthe, deceased on the east; the site where the house of John Beane and Anne, his wife, formerly stood, a garden adjoining the same, situated in St Marygate, and a parcel of meadow in Clifton to the river Ouse. Formerly in the tenure of William Drewe, deceased, containing 1 acre, commonly called Sandwithe Acre, which formerly belonged to St Mary’s Abbey. Conson. £160. Seisin was delivered the same date. Paper. 332 sheets, the last partially torn.

Humphrey Harwood of York, gent, to Metcalfe Robinson of Rawcliffe, Esq; 1 acre of meadow in Clifton called Sandwith’s acre near the Tyle Pitts and water sewer leading from Clifton to the river Ouse, in the tenure of the said Humphrey Harwood and formerly belonging to St Mary’s Abbey. Conson. £60. Humphrey Harwood and Elizabth his wife, were to make further assurances of the title within 7 years, provided they were not required to travel more than 10 miles. Signed and sealed by Humphrey Harward. Endorsed Witnesses to livery of seisin.

Mathew Cartwright of York, mercer, to Leonard Wilberfosse of York, tanner, in £90, for performance of covenants made by Mathew Cartwright and Bettris, his wife, in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Mathew Cartwright.

Thomas Raynes, Lord Mayor, and the Commonalty of York, to Thomas Harrison of York, Gent. A capital messuage lately erected in Mynt Yard, in the tenure of the said Thomas. Harrison. (see also M31.152). Term. 21 years. Rent. £32 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises, except the main timber. He was not to refuse to pay an assessments on the excuse that the house was outside the City’s jurisdiction. Signed and sealed by Thomas Raynes, Mayor. Attached. Schedule of goods belonging to the house.

Signed and sealed by Thomas Harrison. Also attached is a schedule of goods belonging to the house, and a bond of Thomas Harrison for £100, for performance of covenants.

Elizabeth Fothergill of York, widow, Thomas Goodall of Clifton, Gent and Mary, his wife, to Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart. A close called Tyle House Hole with two adjacent tofts, crofts or garths in Clifton, in the tenure of William Lockwood. Conson: £85. Signed and sealed by Elizabeth Fothergill, Thomas Goodall and Mary Goodall.

Thomas Goodall to Sir William Robinson, in £280, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/15/15 above. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Thomas Woodall.

Samuel Smith of York, marriner, to Sir William Robinson of York, Kt. One sixteenth part of the pink (sailing vessel especially with narrow stern) called 'The Vine' of York, of the burden of 70 tons, now at Hull, and of which Samuel Smith was master, and one sixteenth of its appurtenances. Conson. £36.10s. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Samuel Smith.

Francis Clarke of York, Master and Mariner, to Sir William Robinson of York, Bart. One eighth of the pink called 'The Concord' of York, 190 tons, now in the river Hull and one eighth of the appurtenances. Conson. £237. 10s. Printed form. Signed and sealed by Francis Clarke.

Tobias Jenkins, Lord Mayor, and the Commonalty of York, to Sir William Robinson, Bart, the capital messuage lately erected in Mint Yard, in the tenure of Thomas Harrison. (see also CLY/1/15/13). Term. 21 years. Rent. £32 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises except the main timber. Signed and sealed by T. Jenkins, Mayor. Endorsed. Lease of Blake Street House. William. Robinson covenanted to expend £100 on the said house and at the end of his lease to leave all locks and bolts on the outer doors, 2 dressers in the kitchen, all racks and other shelves around the kitchen chimney and 2 iron cranes there and an oak dresser in the back kitchen.

Between Thomas Robinson of Allerthorpe, Esq, and William Robinson, his brother, and William Robinson, jun., by Rowland Wandesford. Thomas Robinson was to convey all his lands except those in Swainby and York to himself for life, with remainder to his first son and the heirs of his body and so to each successive son, with remainder to William his brother, for life, remainder to William the latter’s son and the heirs of his body, remainder to each successive son of William the father, and the heirs of his body. Remainder according to old Alderman Robinson’s will except that Lady Harrison was to have the premises before Christopher Robinson. Provisio that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises for 3 lives or 28 years. Thomas Robinson was to lease Swainby in trust for any term he wished to commence after. After the lease it was to remain to him and the heirs of his body with the remainder to his brother and remainders over according to their father’s will with the aforesaid alteration. A feoffment or to dispose of Swainby at his pleasure. The lands in York were to be settled upon Thomas Robinson for life and so to Mr Harrison in fee. William Robinson was to pay his brother £200 on the sealing of the indentures and £500 more at Michaelmas. Thomas Robinson was to give William a £1000 bond for repayment of the £700 within 6 months after the birth of his (Thomas’s) first son. Paper. 2 pages.

Arthur, Lord Viscount Irwin in the Kingdom of Scotland to Sir William Robinson of Newby Bart, Abbot Mill Dam on the Foss, on the east side of the highway from York to Earsley Bridge, and the ground called Abbot Mill Dam Bank near the Foss, extending from the stone bridge near the dam northward to a close in the possession of Isaac Johnson of York, baker; and the ground called the Windmill Hill opposite the dam on the west side of the said land and adjoining a close belonging to William Robinson and in the tenure of Thomas Hawton, innholder. Term. 21 years. Rent. 12s. p.a. Endorsed not executed. Paper.

Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart, and Metcalfe Robinson, Esq, his son and heir, to George Farrer of Gillygate, miller, the Windmill and Mill Hill at the lower end of the lane leading from Burton Stone in Clifton to the Horse Fair and all appurtenances including the sails, ‘Salewands,’ sailyards, millstones, cables, ropes, picks, hoppers and chests. Conson. £30. Rent. 3s 4d p.a. Endorsed Lease and Release of the Lady Mill. Signed and sealed by George Farrer.

Thomas Robinson was to convey to William Robinson, his brother and William Robinson, jnr. Relates to the manors of Newby, Swaineby, Allathorpe, Awdfield and Cundall near Thorneton Briggs, and his messuage and lands in Raynton and Norton, before Christmas next. All except Swaineby were to be held to the use of Thomas Robinson and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to William Robinson, sen. and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to Francis Harrison, widow of Robert Harrison, Alderman and sister of Thomas Robinson, and the heirs of her body, remainder to Christopher Robinson of York, merchant, for life, remainder to William Robinson, his son, and the heirs male of his body begotten, or in default thereof, to the heirs male of the said Christopher, remainder to William Robinson of London, brother of the said Christopher and the heirs male of his body begotten, remainder to the right heirs of William Robinson, Alderman, late of York, father of the said Thomas and William Robinson. Proviso that Thomas Robinson might lease the premises (as above). Conson. £200 already paid a further £500, as agreed above. Marginal note: engrossed according to this draft. Paper. 24 pages.

William Robinson of York, alderman, and William Robinson, esq., his son, to Dame Frances Harrison of York, widow, and Thomas Harrison, esq, her son. The manors of Allerthorpe and Swaynebye, formerly belonging to William Robinson, alderman, deceased, father of the said William Robinson, the father, and Thomas Robinson of Allerthorpe, esq. deceased, son of the said Alderman Robinson, deceased. Made in performance of an agreement date 27 Mar. 1626. Signed and sealed by Frances Harrison and Thomas Harrison.

Relating to charters granted to St. Mary’s Abbey, York. 88 foolscap sheets, two of which are badly torn. Final pages are wanting. Confirming to the tenants, inhabitants and residents of his high court of St Mary’s the liberties, privileges and immunities which they enjoyed by the grants of William Rufus, Henry II, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Richard II, Henry IV, Henry VI, Henry VIII, in as large and ample manner as when these possessions belonged to the Abbot of St. Mary’s (Drake, Eboracum’, p.599).

Robert, Earl of Somerset, knight, Laurence Whitaker, esq. and Henry Price, Gent., to Anthony Wagstaffe, citizen and mercer of London, the following fee farms as granted to Laurence Whitaker and Henry Price by Letters Patent, 21 Aug, 18 James I. (1620). Relates to land in the Clifon area, Hessay, Netherpopleton, Knapton, Brompton, Monckton and Overpopleton. Conson. £1933. Endorsed. 'For Sir Wm Robinson'. Paper. 20 foolscap sheets.

Sir William Ingram of York, knight, to John Ibson of York, gent, Thomas Ibson, his son, and John Singleton of York, the messuage called Ulleskelfe House in the Minster Garth, leased to him by Thomas Paske, D.D. prebendary of the prebend of Ulleskelfe, 7 Nov. 1638, for the lives of the said Sir William Ingram, Dame Katherine, his wife, and Arthur Ingram his son. Sir William Ingram had leased the messuage for the remainder of his term to Sir William Belt of York, knight, by a deed dated 1 Jan 1638/9. He covenanted to acquit the assignees from payment of tithes and dues and from any waste or loss arising from failure to repair the premises. Proviso that this assignment should be null and void on payment of 1s. by Sir William Ingram to the assignees. Endorsed Certificate of William Belt’s attornment by payment of 12d. Signed and sealed by W. Ingram.

Probate Copy of Will of Winifred, Viscountess Brouncker, desiring burial nest to her husband, the late Viscount Brouncker, in Christ Church, Oxford. A marble stone was to be placed on their graves, and white marble statues with the motto ‘We shall rise againe’ set in the wall. Bequeathing all her land to her son William, Viscount Brouncker; £200 to her executors for her funeral expenses; £40 to be distributed to the poor in Oxford at her burial; £5 each to Edward and Henry Leigh, her brothers; £10 each to Lady Milleson, Mrs Vanenden, Mrs Susan Addams and Colonel Wm. Winter and £20 to Mr Ric. Line; a ring worth £5 in money to Mrs Wye for her long and faithful service; 40s and a mourning garment to every servant with her at the time of her death. 2s a week for life to her sisters Elizabeth and Frances Brouncker; £100 to her eldest son, William Viscount Brouncker, to dispose of according to her instructions; her household goods to be valued and divided equally among William, Henry and Elizabeth, her children; half of the money due to her by her husband’s will from the late King as well as for the issues of jurors, to her son William, Viscount Brouncker another quarter to her son Henry. Appointment of her nephew and two sons as executors. Witnesses: Fran Huncker, Eliza Mason, Francis Fox. Probate was granted, 13 Aug 1649. Seal. (fragment only) on tag.

Isabel Wilson and Mary Wilson, her daughter, to Sir William Robinson of Roackliffe, Kt. An acre of land on the double dikes in Clifton. Conson. £13. Term. 21 years. Rent. Nil. The lessors bound themselves in £40 to make further assurances etc. Paper. Wafer seals.

William Robinson of York, Alderman, and William Robinson, his son, to Dorothy Daile of Clifton, widow, and John Daile, labourer, her son, a cottage in Clifton in the tenure of the lessees. Conson. £6 13s. 4d. Term 21 years. Rent. 8s. 8d. p.a. to be paid to William Robinson, sen. at his house on the Pavement, or if he should die, to his son, and suit of court and service at the manorial court of Clifton. The lessees were to do all necessary repairs, set thorn hedges, and plant 4 ash trees and 4 ‘wilfes’ (Willows) each year.

William Robinson of Rocliffe, Esq., to Christopher Lyones of Clifton. A messuage and farmhold in Clifton, with a barn and cottage lately in the tenure of George Hart and now of Thomas Oliver, lands lately in the tenure of Thomas Oliver, lands lately in the tenure of Thomas Tipladie and 10 acres of land lately in the tenure of Charles Clerke and now of the said Christopher Lyones. Term. 7 years. Rent £19. 5s p.a. to be paid at the lessor’s house in Rocliff. The lessee was to maintain the premises, main timber excepted, and to plant thorn hedges and 10 ashes and 10 willows yearly. He was to do suit and service at the court of William Robinson for the manor of Clifton, to help and lead with his draught and wains when required, to grind his corn at the lessor’s mill and not to convert any land to tillage or commit waste. Signed. (with a mark) and sealed by Christopher Lyones.

Sir William Robinson to John Spence of Gilligate, yeoman. The close called Hobthrush Bedds in the tenure of the said John Spence. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches and pay all assessments except those granted by Act of Parliament. He was not to plough the land without written consent. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Spence.

Sir William Robinson of Rocliffe, Bart., to John Rummans of York, innkeeper, a close called Inge ends divided into 3 parts, lately in the possession of William Dale. Term. 14 years. Rent £29 p.a. During the first 5 years, £1 p.a. was to be allowed to the lessee by Sir Wm. Robinson. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches, and was not to plough any of the land during the term. He was to be exempt from payment of all dues. Endorsed. The lessee was to be allowed £5 p.a. for 2 years for laying 200 loads of manure on the land. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Romans.

Robert Jeeb of York, baker, to William Robinson, Bart, in £100, for performance of covenants in a lease of the same date. Signed and sealed by Robt. Jeeb.

Sir William Robinson, Bart., and Alderman of York, to Richard Harland, of York, innholder, 3 closes called Taylor’s farm and Heathers Close adjoining the Redd House or Milne Crooks on the N. and 1 close adjoining the R. Foss on the E. in the township of Clifton and in the tenure of the said Ric. Harland. Term. 21 years. Rent. £6 5s p.a. The lessee was to plough the land for 3 years only and to convert it all to meadow or pasture for the last 4 years. He was to pay all dues to the Church, the poor or the Constable, and the lessor all those payable to the king. Paper. Signed and sealed by R. Harland.

Sir William Robinson of Newby, Bart., to William Jackson of Bowtham in the suburbs of York, Gent. A messuage in the occupation of John Summers, and 2 gardens and a croft on the backside of the messuage. Term. 21 years. Rent. 46s p.a. The lessee was not to fell any trees or convert the croft to tillage without written consent. He was to allow John Summers and Avice, his wife to occupy the messuage and gardens for the term of their lives. Sir Wm Robinson was to pay assessments imposed by Act of Parliament, except glass window money. Paper. Signed and sealed by Will Jackson.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson Esq., his sone and heir, to John Marsden, of Clifton, blacksmith, a messuage lately in the tenure of Michael Heblethwait with 2 crofts adjoining containing 1½ acres, Foss Field Close containing 9 acres, in the tenure of the said John Marsden, and Tann Close containing, 8 acres, in the tenure of John Askam of York, furrier. Term 21 years. Rent. £20 10s p.a. for the first 7 years. £20 10s p.a. for the last 14 years. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut timber. He was to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of his lease or pay £5 p.a for every acre tilled. Paper. Signed and sealed by John Marsden.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to George Stephenson of Clifton, yeoman, a messuage and barn in the tenure of the Said Geo. Stephenson, together with a croft and garden; a cottage adjoining Wm Woodward’s house with a croft on the backside containing ½ an acre, also in Geo. Stephenson’s possession; 2 closes at the W. end of Clifton near the Ouse, called Old House Garths or Banck Garths, containing 4 acres; 1½ acres of meadow in Clifton Ings, and 3 closes called the Moore Broats containing 9 acres. Term 21 years. Rent. £21 p.a. The lessee was to repair the premises and not to fell timber, nor plough the land without written consent, under penalty of forfeiting £5 p.a for every acre ploughed. Paper. Signed and sealed by Geo. Stephenson.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Jane Whittington of Clifton, widow, and John Renton of Clifton, yeoman. A messuage with a garth and croft, the pasture called Leaguer Close containing 3 acres, and half of the close of meadow called the Hungrells containing 4 acres, formerly in the tenure of Anne Hunter, spinster, and called Hunters Farm, and now in the tenure of the lessees; and the cottage in which Jane Whittington had lived for 30 years, with a garth, and also a croft at the back of Wm Woodard’s house, now in the possession of Jane Whittington and John Renton, and containing 1½ acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 13s 4d. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/106. Paper. Signed and sealed by Jane Whittington (with a mark) and John Renton.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Mathew Ryther without Monk Barr, yeoman. A barn recently erected in Bootham at the upper end of Chappell Close and adjoining the highway; and 4 closes containing 16 acres, formerly in the tenure of Chas. Crosby of York, glazier, dec.d then of Francis Wynne of York, innholder, dec.d and now of the said Mathew Ryther. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/106. Paper. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Mathew Ryther.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Armistead of York, baker, 2 closes called Gallows Closes in the possession of the said John Armistead, situated on the W. side of the lane near the forest gate leading to the Forest of Guatrey. Term. 21 years. Rent. £11. The lessee was to maintain the hedges, ditches and fences, not to fell any trees without permission, and to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of the lease or pay £5 p.a. for every acre under tillage. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson of Newbye upon Swale, Kt., to Philip Eshe of York, Gent. Coverley Farm and Town End Farm, with a messuage, tenement and barn and a messuage formerly occupied by Henry Wood, deceased; Coates Close, Moore Close and Geldart Garth; and 4 closed called Bardike Closes in Newbiggin n the suburbs of York. Term. 21 years. Rent. £45. 13s 4d. p.a. The lessee was to maintain the property, except great timber, and to plant 10 ashes and 10 ‘wilfes’ yearly. He was not to cut timber except for repair of the premises. Endorsed. It was agreed between the parties that if Sir William Robinson wished to exchange any ground with Philip Eshe, William Gooderick, Thomas Goodaile and John Burton were to apportion it. Seal missing.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Houllgate of Clifton, gardener, a messuage in the possession of the said John Houllgate, with 2 little gardens containing 2½ acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £3 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut any timber, except for fencing, without written consent. 3 years before the end of the lease he was to convert the land to meadow or pasture or forfeit £5 p.a. for every acre still in tillage. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Ric. Farrer. Term. 21 years. Rent £4 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to John Gibson. Term 21 years. Rent. £12 10s p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson and Metcalfe Robinson, to Francis Goodrick of Clifton, yeoman, Shaffton Closes divided into 2 parts, adjoining the Forest of Gautry and containing 14 acres of meadow or pasture and another close of arable, meadow or pasture called Bull Butts containing 2 acres, both in the tenure of the said Francis Goodrick; and another close called Foss Field, lately in the possession of Ric. Harland of York, innholder, and now of Francis Goodrick, and containing 9 acres. Term. 21 years. Rent. £23 2s p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/110. Paper. Sealed but not signed.

Sir William Robinson to Mr Geo Gibson of York innholder. A messuage with an adjacent croft containing ½ acre; a close in 2 divisions called Fox Closes being part of the socars, or (Soacars) and containing 4 acres; another close containing 6 acres called the Seaven Lease, adjoining the Cross Fence which divides the common and the Forest of Gaulters; 2 acres of meadow or pasture in Foss Field and another close in 2 divisions called Gallowbroatt Close containing 15 acres, lately in the possession of Luke Goodall and now of the George Gibson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £27 4s p.a. Proviso as in CLY/1/16/105. Paper.

Sir William Robinson to Mr George Barnatt, draper, and John Winn, hosier, both of York, gentlemen. Tyle House Close, in 4 divisions, containing 10 acres of meadow or pasture, adjoining the S. side of the town of Clifton and at the W. end thereof, lately in the tenure of Wm Lockwood but now of the said Geo Barnatt and John Winn. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. The lessees were to maintain the premises and not to fell timber. They were to convert the land to meadow or pasture 5 years before the end of the lease or pay £5 p.a. for every acre under tillage. Paper. Signed and sealed by Geo Barnatt and Jno. Wynn.

Sir William Robinson to Thos. Mellor of York, Gent. The Great Close, now in 4 divisions, containing 27 acres of meadow or pasture, adjoining Clifton Ings on the W. and the highway on the N.E. called Ings Ends, formerly in the possession of Goodall, lately of Mr Sam.l Waugh and now of the said Thos. Mellor. Term: 21 years. Rent. £27 p.a. Provisos as in CLY/1/16/115. Paper. Signed and sealed by Thos. Mellor.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Mellor. A house with an adjoining garden and croft containing 1 rood of land, now in the tenure of the said Thos Mellor. Term. 21 years. Rent. £2 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and not to cut timber. He was to convert the land to meadow or pasture 3 years before the end of his lease, under penalty of £5. Paper. Signed and sealed by Thos. Mellor.

Sir William Robinson, to John Edwards, the house and garth now inhabited by the lessee and Carter and Milbourne garth and crofts. Term. 7 years. Rent. £6 13s 4d. and 16s per acre for meadow in Clifton Innggs. The lessee was bound in £40 to acquit Sir William Robinson of all assessments. Signed by Jo Edwards. Paper.

Philip Esh of York, innholder, to William Robinson, Kt, in £100, for performance of covenants, as in CLY/1/16/11. Signed and sealed. By Philip Eshe. Paper.

Sir William Robinson of Rocliff, Kt. to Henry Atkinson of York, barber, Gawle Close and a paddock in Rocliffe, lately in the tenure of Robert Goodrick, and Margery Close and Pepper Milne Close in Clifton in the tenure of the lessor. Term. 21 years. Rent. £16 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the hedges, fences and ditches, and was to be exempt from the payment of all tithes and assessments except church and poor dues. Endorsed the lessee’s covenant to pay 40s for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of the term. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Henry Atkinson.

Henry Atkinson to William Robinson, in £32, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/14. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Henry Atkinson.

Sir William Robinson to Roger Chambers of York, butcher, relating to Gallobroat Close in Clifton in the present occupation of the lessor. Term 21 years. Rent £12. p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises, pay 40s. for every acre ploughed within 7 years of the end of the lease, and be exempt from all tithes due to William Robinson and all assessments except church and poor rates. Signed and sealed by Roger Chambers.

Roger Chambers and William Pannitt of Overtone, yeoman, to William Robinson, in £30, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/16. Signed and sealed by Roger Chambers and Wm. Pannett.

Sir Wm Robinson to Elizabeth Foster of Stonegate, York, widow. Relating to Wettland Close and the Lyttle Layre Close in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £14 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the hedges and ditches, and to pay 40s p.a. for every acre ploughed in the last 7 years of her lease. She was to be exempt from all assessments except those for the church and poor. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Eliz. Foster.

Elizabeth Foster and Robert Harryson of York, innholder, to William Robinson in £28, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/18. Signed and sealed by Elizabeth Foster (with a mark) and Robert Harrison.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, his son, to Francis Lund of York, miller, relating to the windmill called Ladie Milne, in Clifton an acre of arable land lately in the tenure of Robert Wilson and another windmill lately in the tenure of Margery Weddell. Term. 21 years. Rent. £4.6s.8d. p.a. to be paid at Robinsons house on the Pavement. The lessee was to have two (? Omission) of the first year’s rent for buying 2 pairs of millstones and towards the repair of the mills; and to do suit and service at the courts of Roclif and Clifton. He was to grind the lessors corn before that of others at the customary rates. Endorsed Covenant of Francis Lund to deliver to the lessors at the termination of his lease, 3 doz. ‘milne picks’ (pointed or edged hammers used for dressing millstones), 2 iron gavelocks (crowbars or levers), 2 stone ‘chissills’, and all ‘saile clothes’, ropes and other implements, arks (large wooden bins for storing meal and necessaries belonging to windmills. Seal missing. Signed with a mark by Francis Lund. Attached is a bond of Francis Lund, miller, John Hawkins, tailor, and William Nolson, husbandman, in £40 for performance of covenants, and a bond dated 10 December 1615, of Richard Wilson and George Wilson, carpenters, in £40, as sureties for Francis Lund’s performance of covenants.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Goodale the elder, of Clifton, husbandman, Gallowe Broate Close in Clifton in the tenure of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £13 p.a. Thomas Goodale was to maintain the hedges and ditches, pay all assessments except tithe, and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the lease. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Thomas Goodaile.

Thomas Goodale, sen., and Thomas Goodale, jun., of Clifton, husbandmen, to William Robinson, in £26. For performance of covenants as in CLY/1/20. Signed and sealed by Thomas Goodaile, sen. (with a mark) and Thomas Goodayle, jun.

Sir William Robinson to Robert Harrison of York, innholder. Relating to Wetland Close and Garbert Close in Clifton in the tenure of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent £15 p.a. The lessee was to repair the hedges, ditches and fences, and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of the lease. He was to be exempt from payment of all tithes, etc. except church and poor dues. Signed and sealed by Robt Harrison.

Robert Harrison of York, innholder, and William Moore of York, currier, to William Robinson, in £30, for performance of covenants as above, CLY/1/16/22. Signed and sealed by Robt. Harrison and Wm. Moore.

Sir William Robinson to Thomas Johnson and Thomas Goodale, sen. of Clifton, husbandmen, the Upper Bottomes and Nether Bottomes of land being the street furlongs in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £56 p.a. The lessees were to maintain the hedges, ditches, and fences, and pay all tithes and assessments. For the last 7 years of the lease they were not to plough or sow the land. Signed (with marks) and sealed by Thos Johnson and Thos. Goodaile.

Sir William Robinson to William Moore of York, currier, the two new closes and Seven Leyes Close in Clifton, in the tenure of the said Wm. Moore. Term 21 years. Rent. £22 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the premises and not to plough the land within 7 years of the end of his lease. He was to be exempt from payments of tithes due to Wm Robinson, and all assessments except church and poor dues. Signed and sealed by Wm Moore.

Sir William Robinson to Edward Sampson of York, butcher, two closes in Clifton called Wilson’s closes, in the tenure of Wm. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £22 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and pay 40s. for every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of the lease. He was to be exempt from all dues except those assessed for the church and poor. Signed. (with a mark) and sealed by Edward Sampson.

Edward Sampson, and Thomas Staveley, pewterer, both of York, to Wm Robinson in £44, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/27. Signed by Thos. Stable, and (with a mark) Edw. Sampson.

Sir William Robinson, to Thomas Woodworth, Richard Allen, Ralph Oliver, Thomas Wells, Richard Browne and Peter Woodworth of Clifton, husbandman. The enclosed lands called the Tofts and Reddlands in Clifton, in the tenure of Sir Wm. Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £30. The lessees were to maintain the premises, not to plough or sow the land in the last 7 years of the term, and to pay all taxes. Signed (with marks) and sealed by all the lessees.

Sir William Robinson to John Bake of York, tailor, The Hither Seven Leas Close in Clifton. Term. 21 years. Rent. £5 p.a. The lessee covenanted to maintain the hedged, fences and ditches, and to pay 40s. fro every acre ploughed during the last 7 years of his lease. He was to be exempt from payment of all tithes etc. except constable’s church and poor rates. Signed and sealed. By John Bayocke. Rent £23 p.a.

William Robinson, Alderman, and William Robinson, his second son, to Thomas Roger of Clifton, wheelwright. A cottage, croft and garden in Clifton in the tenure of the said Thomas Roger and lately of William Mayson, and 2 acres of land in the tenure of Thomas Roger. Term. 21 years. Rent. 9s. p.a. Endorsed. Covenant of Thomas Roger to do gardening and other necessary work at the manor of Roclif as other tenants did for an ordinary wage. Signed, (seal missing) by Thomas Roger.

Sir William Robinson to John Fawcett of York, shoemaker, 13 acres of land in Fos Field in Clifton, from the Seven Leas Close to Mr. Asshes Flatt, in the tenure of the said John Fawcett. Term 21 years. Rent. £13 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and be exempt from all assessments except those levied by the Constable and for the church and poor. The lessee was to leave the land unploughed for the final 7 years. Signed and sealed by John Fawcett.

Sir William Robinson to Robert Britton of York, embroiderer. A house, garth and close, and 2 small closes adjoining the Horse Fayre, and the Tweene Street Close and 3 acres of land in the Hungrille, all being in the lordship of Clifton, and in the tenure of Robt. Britton. Term. 21 years. Rent £12 p.a. The lessee was to maintain the premises and pay petty tithes and church dues, except the tithes due to Sir Wm Robinson. Signed and sealed (seal missing) by Robt. Brittane.

William Turner, Robert Britton and Christopher Foster, to William Robinson, knight, in £56, for performance of covenants in a deed of the same date. Signed and sealed by Wm Turner (with a mark), Robt. Brittane and Chris. Foster.

William Robinson, to William Turner of York, innholder. Lands in the Little Millfield, Clifton, beginning at Pilly Close and adjoining Jas Lumley’s new hedge, and in the present occupation of Wm Robinson. Term. 21 years. Rent. £36 p.a. The lessee was to repair the premises, and not to plough or sow the land during the last 7 years of the term. He was to be quit of all tithes due to Wm Robinson and all assessments other than constables’, church and poor rates.

William Turner, to William Robinson in £72, for performance of covenants as in CLY/1/16/33. Signed (with a mark) and sealed by Wm Turner.

Sir William Robinson, to John Burton of Clifton, husbandman. 5 acres, 1 rood of land in the Bultynes, 3 acres 3 roods in Fosfield, 3 closes called Chappell Closes and a little garth in the tenure of the said John Burton. All the lands lay within Clifton lordship. Term. 21 years. Rent. £10 5s p.a. John Burton was to repair the hedges and ditches. He was not to plough and sow the 3 closes unless he paid 40 s. per acre. Ploughed in any one year; and was to pay all tithes and Church dues; except the tithes due to the lessor. Agreement reached before the sealing o the deed, that the final half year’s rent should be allowed to John Burton let to Sir Wm Robinson the Milestone butts for 28s p.a. and 3 leas and a frontstead in Wm Goodricke’s backside for 37s. p.a.