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YPS/3/8 · Item · 26 December 1651
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FEOFFMENT, Wm. Weddell of Earswick, Esq., Thos. Waite of Haxbye, gent., Fran. Swaine of York, gent. and Thos. Clarke of Earswick, gent, to Edw. Lund, Jun. of Wigginton, husbandman, a cottage in Wigginton in the occupation of Edw. Lund and a little garth adjoining it called the West Hall Garth, a little close called the Grasse Garth bounded by Keld Lane on W. and Shipton Close on E., 7 acres of arable land in the common fields of Wigginton in Edw. Lund’s occupation, half a little close of newly enclosed common, [being] the N. side of a close called the Larefoote Hill bounded by Robt. Stabler’s close on S. and John Arminson’s on N. and the S. side of another close of newly enclosed common, the half called the Lord’s part, containing 6 a., bounded by Thos Lund’s close on S. and a close in the occupation of Robt. Stabler on N. The premises were conveyed to the feoffors, 10 Apr. last by Edw. Lord Howard Baron of Eskrigg, by bargain and sale enrolled in Chancery.

Conson: unspecified.
Signed and sealed by the 4 feoffors.

Endorsed Livery of seisin of the same date.

YPS/3/7 · Item · 20 December 1647
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BARGAIN & SALE, Peter Brownrigge, Kirkdighton, yeoman, to Wm. Yeoman, York, tanner, of half a close outside Walmgate Bar, on the south
of the street, now in the occupation of Jas. Fearne.
Conson: £35.

Endorsed, livery of seisin of the same date.
Signed & sealed by Peter Brownrigge.
BOND, for £70 for performance of covenants of the same date attached.

YPS/3/5 · Item · 24 August 1528
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FEOFFMENT, Chris. Neleson of Rycall, gent, to Wm. Neleson, his son and heir and Anne Tenant, daughter of Ric. Tenant, dec.d, his intended wife, and the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the feoffor and his heirs. The manor of Skelton, 12 bovates of land and 2 closes called Corbrum and Lyngclose in Skelton, and a barn and 1 acre of land in Bowthom in the suburbs of York, in the tenure of John Wright and 1 barn and 1 acre of meadow in Bagargate in the suburbs of York in the tenure of Hy. Maltman

Signed and sealed by Chris. Neleson.

Endorsed 1. Livery of seisin, date as above.

  1. Endorsed on the close [Roll], 21 Nov. 20 Eliz. (1577).

Viewed the tofts for the plt. This deed examined with them.

Signed, Tho. Lascelles, Chr. Astye.

20 Hy VIII

YPS/3/4 · Item · 21 January 1357
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GIFT IN FEE SIMPLE, John de Lasceles of Escrik to Sir Ric. de Tadecastre & Robt. de Barton, York, chaplain, of a messuage with appurtances in Fishergate
Abuttals given.

Witnessed: John de Langeton, Mayor of York, Wm. Ferrein, John de Acastre, Thos. de Strensale, bailiffs of the city, Wm. de Grantham, mercer, John Haunsare, John de Barton de Naburne, Robt. de Skelton, John de Rypon, John de Staunton, clerk.

Seal on tag: round, natural wax, 1”, armorial on a bend 3 lions rampant.

YPS/3/3 · Item · 23 June 1317
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GIFT IN FEE TAIL, Ranulf le Hoser, citizen of York & Ellen his wife, to John de Wetewang, York, apothecary & Petri et his wife, daughter of Ranulf & Ellen, of a messuage in Micklegate.
Abbutals given.

Witnessed: Robt. Mek, mayor of York, Thos. de Alwarthorp, Nich. de Coloma, Ric. Toller, bailiffs of the same town, Thos. de Horneby, John Lorbatour, John Yarstallo, Thos. de Hillburgh, Roger de Pikeryng de Ebor, Clerk.

2 seals on tags: round, red, l" & ¾":

Text from the back of the deed: 'Die Jovis p.p.festum S.S. Petriet Pauli, 10 Ed. II, [1317 23rd June, at York]'.

YPS/3/2 · Item · [13th Century]
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UNSPECIFIED LAND.

GIFT IN FEE SIMPLE, Wm. de Rependon to Walter de Allespath, of all the land held by Walter, of Edith Witing.

Witnessed: Ric. de Aula, Robt. Vinetar, Hugh son of Martin, Hugh de Allespath, Thos. de Wilmhal, Mathew son of Gundree, Walter le Lorim’, Ric. Burgeis, Ric. Oxu, Roger de Allespath, & Wm. le Butt.

Seal on tag: hexagonal, green, 1" x 11/3"

YPS/3/17 · Sub-series · 1654-1802
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Contains deeds relating to land and property associated with a house on Lendal Street, including part of the city ramparts, part of the city moat, and property near to St. Leonard's Hospital and the Mint Yard. Also includes a schedule of deeds compiled in 1802. All of the deeds in this series appear on this list, but the list also includes deeds which are not present. The deeds appear to have been brought together to provide evidence of Mr Cayley's title to the property.

YPS/3/16/29 · Item · 21 December 1843
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Between James Monkman of Oldham in the County of Lancaster machine maker of the first part, James Cook of Colliergate in the City of York tinner and brazier of the second part, Robert Cook the elder of the same city tinner and brazier of the third part, Robert Cook the younger of the same city tinner and brazier of the fourth part, and James Richardson the younger of the said City of York gentleman of the fifth part.

YPS/3/16/27 · Item · Undated [cSeptember 1842-1843]
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Extract made of the will some time after the will was proved in September 1842. The extract relates to the bequeathing of property in Colliergate to James Monkman and his heirs and assigns. The property is described as being partly adjoining on and partly in front of the Old Sand Hill Inn, in Colliergate, now in the occupation of Messrs Ellis, tailors.

YPS/3/16/23 · Item · 04 June 1813-[c29 November 1830]
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Grant made on 4 June 1813 in favour of Henry Wade and his trustee. Grant made between Robert Fawsett [Fawcett] butcher of the first part, Henry Wade yeoman of the second part, William Gamble gentleman of the third part, and Nevill Feather tailor of the fourth part.

A note on the front of the deed notes that a memorial of the deed was enrolled at the High Court of Chancery on 14 June 1813, pursuant to an act of parliament made for that purpose.

A note written at the top of the deed in pencil records that 'Henry Wade the annuitant departed this life on the 29 November 1830 and was buried in Marygate churchyard, York. Henry Cawood'.

YPS/3/16/22 · Item · 04 October 1811-05 October 1811
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Between John Agar, clock and watch maker, on the first part, Henry Cawood, law stationer, on the second part, Robert Fawsett [Fawcett], butcher, on the third part, John Seymour, gentleman, on the fourth part, and William Gamble, gentleman, on the fifth part.

YPS/3/16/20 · Item · 18 May 1775
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Signed statement showing the Mr Agar must rebuild the party wall between his premises and the premises of Mr Bollans at his expense, those premises being situate on Colyergate [Colliergate]. The document has been signed by John Foster, Richard Raisin, Johnathan Fleming and Christopher Newstead, who had previously viewed the wall in question.

YPS/3/16/17 · Item · 09 May 1774
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Between John Wagstaff, needlemaker, and his wife Elizabeth Wagstaff, the only daughter of Archibald Creighton and Isabella Creighton both deceased and the widow of Henry Lightfoot the younger, and Thomas Hollins [Thomas Hollines], barber surgeon, on the one part, and John Agar, watchmaker. Lease for one year. This document would appear to be one part of a lease and release document.

YPS/3/16/14 · Item · 09 February 1764-10 February 1764
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Between Benjamin Gower of the City of York, combmaker, on the first part, Nicholas Boldock of the same city, gentleman, on the second part Archibald Creighton of the same city, merchant taylor [tailor], and Isabella his wife [Isabella Creighton] and Henry Lightfoot the younger of the same city, gentleman, and Elizabeth his wife [Elizabeth Lightfoot] (which Elizabeth is the only daughter of the said Archibald Creighton by his said wife) of the third part, and Ralph Yoward of the same city, gentleman, of the fourth part. The deeds give a description of the property.

YPS/3/16/13 · Item · 11 November 1756-21 December 1757
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Mortgage between Benjamin Gower and Nicholas Boldock in consideration of the sum of £35. Also includes a memorandum on the reverse of the document dated 19 December 1757 indicating a further mortgage on the property for an additional £7, with an additional memorandum dated 21 December 1757 in which Nicholas Boldock agrees not to take interest on the mortgage.

The deed includes a detailed description of the property, including the use of one area as a shop, and the names of existing and previous residents, including Elizabeth Nixon and Dorothy Mallison.

YPS/3/16 · Sub-series · 1687-1843
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Collection of title deeds and associated documents relating to the ownership of a property on Colliergate. The property is described as being on the east side of Colliergate, with rooms at one time made into a shop. Later documents describe the property as being partly adjoining to and partly in front of the Old Sand Hill Inn in Colliergate. As well as showing the transfers of ownership, some of the documents also provide details as to the occupants of the building, where this differed from the owners.

Some of the deeds have been numbered consecutively, possibly by a legal professional using the deeds to evidence of title for the property.

YPS/3/14 · Item · 12 May 1767
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MORTGAGE BY RELEASE (following a Lease for a year). John Elwick [jun] of York, merchant taylor to John Groves of Dishforth, parish of Topcliffe, yeoman, a newly built messuage with the barns, stables, orchard and garth and 5 closes called Bradleys containing 60 acres, in Rufforth, 3 closes called Intacks, containing 20 acres, and the Moor Close containing 3 acres, in Ascomb Richard otherwise Askham Richard.
All the premises were lately in the tenure of Stephen Brogden at £40 p.a. rent and formerly of Margaret Robinson, dec.d. They were purchased by John Elwick, sen. dec.d from Leo. Hartley of Middleton Tyas, Esq. and Wm. Theakston of Ripon, gent. executors of the will of Margaret Robinson, widow, dec.d. The messuage was erected by John Elwicke, sen.
Principal. £300 repayable with interest at 5% on 12 Nov. next. The property was to be free from the claim to dower of Mary, wife of John Elwick [Jun].
The mortgage to be void on 6 mths. notice given by either party. £32 p.a. interest (4% on £800) to be paid on 12 Nov and 12 May or within 6 weeks thereafter, otherwise 5% interest would be charged.

Signed and sealed by John Elwick and John Groves.

YPS/3/13 · Item · 31 May 1756
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EXEMPLIFICATION OF A COMMON RECOVERY suffered between Tim. Mortimer, gent. demandant, and Thos. Strangwayes, gent. tenant per Wm. Redman and Jos. Raper, his attornies. concerning 2 messuages, 1 chamber, 1 garden, 1 acre of land and common of pasture in the City of York.

1st vouchee: Robt. Hudson per John Michell, his attorney.
2nd vouchee: Edm. Wilson.

Seal wanting.

YPS/3/12 · Item · 12 February 1732
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EXEMPLIFICATION OF A COMMON RECOVERY suffered in the Michaelmas term, between Leo. Hartley, Esq., demandant, and Thos. Pickering and Geo. Garnett, gents., tenants.
upon 60 acres of land, 40 acres of meadow and 40 acres of pasture in Rufforth, Bilbrough and Askham Richard.

1st vouchees. Thos. Robinson and Margaret, his wife.
2nd vouchee. Jas. Morland.

Seal in tin box.

YPS/3/1 · Item · [13th Century]
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GIFT IN FEE SIMPLE, Ric. Maunsel, knight, to Ernaldus, clerk, 4. acres & 3 roods or land lying between Buschefeld & Littelthwait, an assart in Keshered, an acre & 3 roods in the land or Naburn called Swynne, and an acre & 3 roods above Langethwit.

Witnessed: Will de Palma, Hamo de Arnecliue, the parson or Acastre, John de Fulford, clerk, Hamo of the same town, clerk, Robt. Bustard, Henry Bustard, John de Cawude, John his son, Ric. Holdeberd, Henry Neue, Monay de Naburne, Ric. Pinchewere, Hugh Mus, Peter son of Hugh, Adam, clerk of Stransale.

Seal on tag wanting.

Land and property deeds
YPS/3 · Series · [13th Century]-1843
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Various deeds relating to land across the City of York including Micklegate, the Merchant Taylors Hall and Walmgate Bar without. Many of these deeds include original wax seals.

Also includes some deeds relating to areas surrounding the City of York, including Naburn, Askham Richard, and Rufforth.

YPS/2/2/9 · Item · 27 February 1723
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Tim Fysh, Scarborough, writes that he has shown Agar’s last letter to Brother Bell and asks whether Agar would “take or give £5-0-0”. A note [presumably in Agar’s hand]” I just then answered him I would not take £5-0-0”.

YPS/2/2/8 · Item · 23 December 1722
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Tim Fysh, Scarborough, sending Mrs. Gidney’s receipt for £5 half year’s annuity, and advising Agar to prosecute “that Raskell Allison for he’ll do you all mischiefe in his power, but if you convict him it will be then out of his power to hurt you”.

YPS/2/2/7 · Item · 10 July 1722
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Tim Fysh, Scarborough, suggesting Agar does as he pleases about Allison and the forged will, but that it would be a good idea to advance £50 to any person for the use of the children. Thanks him for his suggestion about the houses but says that Jane has sold one to Mary Steel, and the other “that wicked woman for I can give her no better a name, Mrs Gidney” has given to Charles Dale and his wife.

Letter from [Dr] Drake
YPS/2/2/27 · Item · [c. 1745-1755]
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Drake, to Agar, Warthill, informing him that Gibbson and his mother are coming on Saturday, and asking whether he should dislodge Gibbson's tenants. Arranging for two copyholders to appear in court the following week.

YPS/2/2/19 · Item · 7 February 1745
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To the sergeant [at London] describing in detail the discussion he had with Sister Malle, and his attempts to dissuade her from the course which would bring to her “if not mediate ruine, contempt and scorne or redicule in every one’s Eye, with too near a Sight of such insuportable Difficultyes as noe one in their witts, would runn the risque off.” Telling him of Sister Agar’s expected arrival in York “with a purpose to advise better”, and Mr. Annison’s proposed visit to London to see Agar

YPS/2/2/16 · Item · 5 January 1745
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To the sergeant telling him of “Mr. Annison’ s address to your sister Malle” and setting out the terms of the proposed marriage settlement. A note has been added “This I did not send to the sergeant it was adjudged too much, therefore shortened it in my letter to him that post, viz. Jan 5th 1745/6.

YPS/2/2/15 · Item · 25 June 1724
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Tim Fysh, Scarborough, about payments to Mrs. Gidney, to Mr. Ward, goaler in the castle, and Mr. Allison who ‘has almost run thorow his money, so must now either ‘work or starve for I believe he has not the corridge to be a hyway Rogue”.