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Fossgate
GDC/309 · Series · 1707-1736
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes deeds, lease, leases and releases and mortgage in fee relating to properties in Fossgate. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/230 · Series · 20 September 1708-7 January 1748
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes wills of Robert Horsfield of York, Richard Mann and Charles Mann, as well as marriage settlement of Jeremiah Horsfield, jointure deed of Mrs Horsfield, lease and release of Sarah Horsfield of York and deed made by Richard Sykes and Solomon Fell. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Correspondence
WRL/2 · Series · 31 October 1708-23 May 1797
Part of Weatherill family

Letters primarily relating to family matters.

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GDC/315 · Series · 1709-1797
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes the will of Simon Sisson, correspondence, articles of agreement, deeds, lease and conveyances, mortgage documentation and copy marriage settlement, as well as additional legal papers relating to properties in Fossgate. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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MAP/3 · Series · 1709-1794
Part of Plans and maps of York and Yorkshire

Plans and maps of various parts of Yorkshire. Retrieved as a binder, not individual items.

  1. 'An epitomised map of the East Riding of Yorkshire' (1709)
  2. William Palmer 'A map of the river Ouse' (1725)
  3. Francis Drake 'Roman roads in the county of York' (1736)
  4. J Rocque 'The North Riding of Yorkshire' (1746)
  5. J Rocque ' The West Riding of Yorkshire' (1746)
  6. W H Toms 'Map of Yorkshire North from London' (1742)
  7. T Kitchin 'The West Riding of Yorkshire' (1749)
  8. E Bowen 'An accurate map of the North Riding of Yorkshire' (1750)
  9. E Bowen 'An accurate map of the West Riding of Yorshire' (1750)
  10. T Kitchin & T Jefferys 'Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire' (1775)
  11. R W Seale 'The West Riding of Yorkshire' (1764)
  12. E Bowen 'An accurate map of the County of York' (1777)
  13. E Bowen 'An accurate map of the West Riding of Yorkshire' (1777)
  14. T Conder 'New Map of Yorkshire' (1784)
  15. Plan of the River Ouse at Selby (1790)
  16. West Riding of Yorkshire (1794)
Bundle of documents
GDC/146 · Series · 26 March 1711-1 January 1880
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes feoffment, lease, assignment of leasehold premises, mortgage, probate of Katherine Cholmley, limited administration of the effects of Nathanial Sheffield, probate of the will of William Rispin, conveyance of property in Crakehall and declaration of trust. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/129 · Series · 24 October 1711-13 June 1814
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Legal papers relating to the Manor of the Prebend of Strensall, including from Straker to Wilberfoss, from Thomas Stockton to his daughter, and relating to James Earnshaw Baker. The third document in the bundle actually relates to the Manor of Haxby rather than Strensall.

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GDC/329 · Series · 1712-1799
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes leases and conveyances, leases and releases, articles of agreement and articles of purchase relating to land in streets in York city centre. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/159 · Series · 1712-1863
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes bond and discharge, sale of property and land at Witherholme, bundle entitled 'The Archbishop of York - re Thorne Churchyard', purchase of land and arbitrators instructions, letter from Thomas S Cundy at Swinnow and letter.

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Legal papers
GDC/100 · Series · 1714-1861
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

There does not appear to be a particular reason why these documents were filed together. See file and item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Blake Street
GDC/272 · Series · 1718-1829
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes lease and conveyance, deed, probates of wills, leases, recoveries and mortgages. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Draft house and minute books
Y/COU/1/3 · Series · 1719-1827
Part of York Civic Archive

Additional minute volumes not forming part of main series of house books.

A (1719-1728)
B (1728-1743)
C (1743-1763)
D (1763-1784)
E (1784-1802)
F (1802-1816)
G (1816-1827)

Draft minute books, some containing minutes of Quarter Sessions

H (1659-1666)
I (1668-1673)
K (1675-1680)
L (1680-1685)
M (1685-1692)
N (1711-1714)
O (1714-1719)

YPS/2 · Series · 1719-1755
Part of Yorkshire Philosophical Society Collections

Correspondence, with some associated papers, addressed to and received by Andrew Agar of Grimstone, York. Some of the letters are addressed to Andrew Agar, care of his brother, Thomas Agar, Draper, at Pavement York. This Thomas Agar later became Lord Mayor of York.

The majority of the papers concern estate administration, including finances and the payment of rents. Also includes some papers relating the marriage of Agar's sister, and to a law suit in London.

Until 1752, Great Britain used the Julian calendar, with the first day of the new year falling on March 25th. Dates for these letters have been given as written on the letters and have not been converted into new style dates.

Chamberlains' vouchers
Y/FIN/1/3 · Series · 1719-
Part of York Civic Archive

The chamberlain's vouchers are the original tradesmen receipts, bills or invoices. The often contain greater detail of work done than the formal accounts and rolls.

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City of York Council, Receiver
Bundle of legal papers
GDC/247 · Series · 25 March 1719-10 October 1809
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes deeds, counterpart of a lease, deeds of release, leases and releases, bonds and mortgage. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Acts of Parliament

Bundle of Acts of Parliament relating to York, including private acts and Inclosure Acts. It is thought that these Acts were retained by the business as part of their activities, however the exact reason for their retention cannot be ascertained. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/236 · Series · 20 November 1722-9 December 1848
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes marriage settlement, assignments and leases relating to clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Customer papers
GDC/426 · Series · 1723-1917
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Customer files arranged by family, comprising primarily 20th century legal documents. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of documents
GDC/145 · Series · 16 May 1725-22 July 1826
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes legal papers relating to the Foulis family, such as relinquishment of property documentation, letter, legacy receipts, funeral expenses and Stamp Office paperwork. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of deeds
GDC/124 · Series · May 1726-1840
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes deed of recovery, mortgage, letters, observations and abstract of mortgage. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Great Ouseburn
GDC/157 · Series · 1727-1857
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Papers relating to Great Ouseburn. Includes legal papers, leases by Sarah Burniston, conveyance of lands from Bartholomew and Nesfield to Charnock, schedule of title deeds, lease and release and conveyance of land. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of documents
GDC/144 · Series · 13 February 1727-23 October 1787
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes obligation, probate documentation, articles of agreement, lease and release. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Fossgate
GDC/310 · Series · 1728-1785
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes assignment of annuity, deed of annuity and probate of the will of Thomas Godson. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Fossgate
GDC/311 · Series · 1728-1740
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes mortgage, deed and lease and release. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/256 · Series · 11 September 1728-3 January 1898
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes memorandum of sale, probate of the wills of John Beckwith, Thomas Marsh, Susanna Georgiana Lloyd, Elizabeth Wilson and Franes Turner, marriage settlements, marriage contract, appointments and lease. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of documents
GDC/141 · Series · 2 September 1729-1887
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes assignment of bond and warrant of attorney, list of tenants from Easingwold Estate, letter from William Waite, schedule of title deeds and writings, valuation of the Hollings Grove Estate, extract from the will of William Beckett of Kirkstall Grange, draft abstract of title of William Waite, purchase contract relating to Crayke Castle, draft conveyance relating to Hollings Grove Farm, documents relating to the sale and purchase of the farm, and sketch of William Waite's estate at Easingwold. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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York streets and buildings
HMU/8 · Series · 1730-20th century
Part of Hugh Murray archive

Includes some talks and research notes. Many streets in York are covered, so please see individuals file descriptions for more detailed information. Please note reference number HMU/8/49 was not used in cataloguing.

Murray; Hugh (1923-2013)
Manor of Haxby
GDC/55 · Series · 1732-1805
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Papers relating to the Manor of Haxby. Includes a variety of legal documents relating to land title.

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Grape Lane
GDC/332 · Series · 1735-1824
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes property deeds, leases and releases, conveyance, assignments and surrender of terms, relating to property in Grape Lane, York. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/219 · Series · 1736-1875
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes indentures, leases and releases, copy will of Edward Groves, conveyance, deeds and assignment, as well as additional legal papers. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about this series.

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GDC/103 · Series · 1738-1868
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Various legal documents, including probate of wills; appointment of trustees and property transactions. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/257 · Series · 21 February 1738-30 August 1867
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes leases, feoffment, assignment, conveyance and probate documents relating to clients of Grays solicitors. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Property
RED/7 · Series · 1739-1986
Part of Redfearns National Glass Company Records

Records relating to land and factory of the Glassworks. Included are deeds relating to land and property ownership, plans of the site and factory, inventories and valuations on the machinery and assets of the company. Also included are specifications relating to specific elements of the factory's upkeep and paperwork regarding the return of stock upon the closure of the Plant.

Bundle of legal papers
GDC/248 · Series · 18 March 1740-21 October 1801
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes copy will of Thomas Crosby of York, attested copy of a covenant to levy a fine, attested copy of will and codicils of Thomas Cordey of York, deed relating to land in Great Ouseburne and Pocklington, and lease and release of lands in the Ings of Great Useburn. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

The bundle was originally contained in a wrapper (retained) which reads 'Writings relating to land on the Ings of Great Ouzeburn purchased by Mann Horsfield's Devisees No.322 in the Robinson's estate plan. In Great Ouseburn Woods was purchased by Mr Cordley. Now (1853) occupied by William Reeder.'

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MAN/1 · Series · 1741-1990
Part of Manorial records

This collection currently includes call books, pains and presentments, lists of jurors, papers in the case of Earl Cowper and others vs Stubbs, surveys of Clifton Manor and Huntington, printed copy of the Personal Legacy Act 1796, club rule book, rules and list of members, papers relating to the sale of properties in the Clifton area, papers relating to Lord Grey's title to land in Clifton, poster advertising the Manor Court Sessions, blank court summons papers, research notes, particulars of sale for various properties, correspondence and legal opinions relating to Clifton Ings, Land Tax register office certificates, sale catalogues, copy memorandum of agreement and copy indenture.

Clifton Manor
Bundle of documents
GDC/42 · Series · 28 June 1743-26 October 1815
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes one conveyance, demises, mortgages, certificate, bond and schedule of title deeds. See individual item descriptions for more detailed information.

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Manor of Upper Poppleton
GDC/424 · Series · 1746-1929
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes call books, call roll, court books, lists of copyhold rentals, lists of copyholds, extracts from court proceedings, one notebook of fines and an act for dividing and inclosing lands in the Manor, and in the Manor of Scagglethorpe.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/125 · Series · 11 March 1746-12 August 1862
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes leases, conveyances, assignments of deeds, deed of exchange and an undated letter. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of documents
GDC/143 · Series · 25 October 1746-30 August 1828
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes copy of the will of Benjamin Hall, counterpart leases, will and codicil of Nathanial Sheffield, memorandum of agreement, assignment of a mortgage, affidavit, leases and releases, probate of the will of Jonathan Taylor and additional legal documents. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Probate of various wills
GDC/62 · Series · 1747-1882
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Probate of the wills of Michael Ellis, Robert Sharp, Sarah Waite, William Croft and Reverend Charles Maude Meysey-Thompson.

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GDC/102 · Series · 1747-1888
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes probates of John Harker, John Croft and the Reverend W Richardson, as well of letters of administration for H J Croft, mortgage and certificate of redemption. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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Fossgate
GDC/312 · Series · 1747-1769
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes moiety of a messuage, leases and releases, property deed and a note relating to monies due. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Foss Bridge
GDC/307 · Series · 1748-1792
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes lease and release, assignments of mortgages and confirmation of a mortgage. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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MFP/2 · Series · 22 March 1748-27 April 1835
Part of Munby Family papers

Includes legal papers and correspondence relating to the family estates, as well as details of official appointments held by members of the family. Also includes correspondence relating to Rev. John Forth as Agent to Lord Carlisle at Castle Howard.

Strays - Bootham Ward
Y/COU/3/6 · Series · 1749-1892
Part of York Civic Archive

Includes petitions, dispute and judgment papers, a lease, pasturemaster accounts and inclosure papers.

Freemen (Unreformed)
GDC/154 · Series · 1749-1875
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes various marriage settlements, abstract of title, papers relating to land in Wistow Lane and papers relating to the Archbishop of York's estates at Kilburn. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of documents
GDC/112 · Series · 19 October 1750-2 April 1788
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

These doucments primarily relate to the Court of the Manor of the Prebend of Strensall. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the content of this series.

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Correspondence
GRF/4 · Series · 1751-1932
Part of Gray Family Papers

Correspondence of various Gray family memebrs including William Gray Senior and Junior, Johnathan Gray and Mary Gray. Covers a wide variety of personal, financial and religious subjects.

Gray; William (1751-1845); Solicitor
CDG/1 · Series · 13 December 1751-16 December 1909
Part of Camidge family papers

Papers of Methodist preacher and local bank Secretary William Camidge. The papers include an extensive collection of original manuscripts and printed copies of his writings.

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Land transactions
GDC/155 · Series · 1752-1829
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes lease and appointment, lease and assignment, certificate of search, exemplification of recovery and release and appointment. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/122 · Series · 3 March 1753-June 1872
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes release of the Rectory of Rufforth, assignment of term, release by way of mortgage, lease for a year, certificate of redemption of Land Tax, last will and testament of John Croft of the City of York, York Fire and Life Insurance Policy and schedule of fixtures and fittings in the house and shop of Mr Balmford. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Clifton and Addison Family
GDC/276 · Series · 1754-1761
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes two deeds and two seals. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/161 · Series · 21 September 1754-20 April 1840
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes marriage settlement, conveyance, demise, bond, deeds of transfer of mortgages and schedule of title deeds. The papers all appear to relate to property at Thorpe Green and Thorpe Underwood, including Thorpe Hall. Also includes a copy of the will of Mary Anne Flintoff of Kendal. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GLP/3 · Series · 1755-1882
Part of George Leeman's Deeds and Papers

Letters, notes etc relating to the Leeman and connected families (not including wills and probate). Includes:
-Note describing elements of the Earle family
-Copy of burial notice of Mary Pape 1825
-Copy of certificate of burial of Mra Faith Gray 27.12.1826 (copy dated 07.09.1837)
-Extract from baptisms register of Thorganby-cum-Cottingwith - Christenings of John Waite 1755 and Richard Waite 1763, sons of Henry Waite (copy dated 29.03.1836)
-Declaration by John Donaldson of firsthand information about the Wilson family, including family tree 05.10.1847
-Copy of death certificate of John Johnson 15.02.1876
-Copy of entry into register of deaths for John Johnson 15.02.1876

Leeman; George (1809-1882)
Bundle of documents
GDC/137 · Series · 30 July 1755-29 January 1849
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes certified copy of the last will and testament of Truscruss Topham of York, probate of the wills of Catharine Tancred, John Graves, William Burgh, Jane Borwick, Thomas Cuthbert, Sarah Ramsey and Mary Ramey. Also includes letters of administration of Frances Robinson. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/107 · Series · 1756-21 April 1803
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes release, copy deed of surrender, lease, deed of appointment, deed of release, lease of the prebend of Ampleforth and copies of a printed act. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Fossgate
GDC/314 · Series · 1756-1785
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes leases and releases, and abstract of title of Beilby Thompson. All relate to property in Fossgate. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/249 · Series · 4 August 1758-3 April 1866
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes last will and testament of Magadalen Carrack, lease and release, marriage settlement, deed of covenant and surrender of mortgage. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Papers of Nathaniel Pigott
GPP/2 · Series · 1760-1786
Part of John Goodricke and Nathaniel and Edward Pigott

Papers of Nathaniel Pigott. Includes:
-Barometrical and Thermometrical Observations 1760-1769
-Astronomical Observations 1760-1772
-Astronomical Journal 1761-1786
-Astronomical Observations 2 (fair copy) 1766-1773
-Mathematical Correspondence to 1781. 1770-1782
-Mathematical Correspondence 1783, 1784, and 1786. 1783-1786
-Book of Transit Observations 1778-1785

Papers of John Goodricke
GPP/1 · Series · 1760-1786
Part of John Goodricke and Nathaniel and Edward Pigott

Papers of John Goodricke. Includes:
-School exercise book Mathematics, Trigonometry and Logarithms 1780 (from Goodricke's time at Warrington Academy)
-Journal of Astronomical Observations 1781-1786
-Notebook Catalogue of Stars, Nebulas, and Double Stars Etc. 1782-1783
-Notebook Reductions of Observations of Eclipses, Occultations, Etc.' 1782-1784
-Journal of the Going of My Clock 1782-1784
-Reductions of the Places of Comets Etc, Etc. 1783
-Printed copies of communications from John Goodricke to the Royal Society 1783-1785

Goodricke; John (1764 - 1786); astronomer
GPP/5 · Series · 1760-1786
Part of John Goodricke and Nathaniel and Edward Pigott

Printed material by other individuals. Includes:
-Observations des hauteurs faites avec le Barometre, au mois d'Aoust 1751 sur une partie des Alpen by Mr Needham 1760
-Further Observations Upon Lightning by Benjamin Wilson 1774
-Description of a Method of Taking the Differences of Right Ascension and Declination with the Reticule Rhomboide of Dr Bradley by H.E. 1784
-Tables of the Apparent Places of the Comet of 1661, Whose Return is Expected in 1789. by Sir Henry Englefield 1788

Family Papers - Legal
CPP/1 · Series · 1760-1903
Part of Cundall Family Papers and Photographs

Papers of the Cundall and related families concerning legal matters such as wills, probate, property and land and law briefs. Includes:
-Land Award, Acaster Malbis, 1760 (Robert Bewlay, Thomas Mitchel, and John Cleaver)
-Booklet of sums of money received and promised by William Cundall, 1773-1782
-Will of Robert Cundall, 1826
-Probate of Robert Cundall, 1826
-Agreement for tenancy of a field, John Cundall and Isabella Brown, 4th April 1826
-Will of William Farrer, 1841
-Probate of William Farrer, 1841
-Law brief in Chancery, Meek v. Kettlewell, 04.10.1841-06.10.1841
-Will of Mr William Farrer, 1841
-Will of Mary Kettlewell, 1850
-Law Brief, Ex Parte Farrer, 12 Dec 1851
-Terrier, Acaster Malbis, 1853 & 1857
-Sheriff's Oath, Robert Farrer, 1857
-Proposed sale of land in Acaster Malbis, 09.07.1900
-Yorkshire Fire and Life Insurance Co. Policy for Acaster Malbis, 29th Sept 1903

Clifton and Addison Family
GDC/277 · Series · 1761-1825
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes indentures, let of estates at Clifton, deed for levying a fine, leases and transfers of mortgages and release. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/79 · Series · 1762-1913
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Legal papers relating to lands at Farnham in the County of York, relating to various parties, including the Oastler and Harvey families, Lawton family and Robert Gilling and others. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information.

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The Huntsman in Fossgate
GDC/313 · Series · 1763-1764
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes two leases and releases relating to the property. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Diaries and Notes
GRF/5 · Series · 1764-1841
Part of Gray Family Papers

Diaries of Faith Gray and of William Gray during the later years of his life. Also includes notes by William Gray recollecting his youth and reflecting on Faith's religious state in the last few days of her life.

Gray; William (1751-1845); Solicitor
GDC/218 · Series · 1764-1843
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Also states 'Lylands Farm sold 1843 to Lord Stourton'. Includes will of Lady Frances Arundel, abstract of covenant, marriage settlement, sale and purchase of an estate at Little Ouseburn, letter regarding Lylands Farm, deeds and releases, abstract of title and additional papers. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/213 · Series · 20 September 1764-1863
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes probate of the wills of Mann Horsfield and Edmund Robinson, burial certificate of Edmund Robinson, lease and release of estates belonging to Mann Horsfield, deed of arrangement and Inland Revenue account. Please see file and item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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Bundle of legal papers
GDC/119 · Series · 22 September 1765-3 March 1819
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes deeds of release and counterpart marriage settlement. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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GDC/273 · Series · 1766-1814
Part of Gray, Dodsworth & Cobb, York solicitors

Includes assignments, leases and releases, probate of the will of John Tilney, lsit of rates of assessment, memorandum, correspondence, agreements, appointment of a piece of ground, sale of property documentation and mortgages. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

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