Title
Main Descent of Clapham Park Estate
Abstract of Title of Bertram, Earl of Ashburnham, to freehold estates at Clapham, comprised in printed particulars of sale of 10 September 1862
"To advise on the Title on behalf of the purchasers ...." Mr De Morgan 4 g[uinea]s reciting:
Lease and Release of 21 and July 1795
(i) John, Earl of Ashburnham
(ii) George Ashburnham, called Lord Viscount St Asaph, only son of above
(iii) Algernon, Earl of Beverley Lady Charlotte Percy, his eldest daughter
(iv) Hugh, Duke and Earl of Northumberland Sir Peter Burrell, bart
(v) Robert Vyner, the younger, Cantby, Lincs
Reciting marriage settlement of 12 June 1789 between (ii) and Sophia, his late Viscountess
Marriage is intended between (ii) and Lady Charlotte Percy, by which (i) released to (iv)
In consideration of £7,375 13s 10d consols, the portion of Lady Charlotte
- Rectory of Clapham and other
Property in Clapham, Bolnhurst, Thurleigh, Keysoe and Bedford (St Paul, St Peter and St Cuthbert)
To secure income of £500 pa to Lady Charlotte Percy after death of (ii) and £800 after death of (i) and (ii)
Will of said John, Earl of Ashburnham, 10 November 1807 by which he devised all his real estate to son George, Viscount St Asaph, and appointed him sole executor
Death of John, Earl of Ashburnham on 8 April 1812
Will proved (PCC) 6 June 1812
Lease and Release of 22 and 23 March 1813
(a) George, Earl of Ashburnham Charlotte, Countess of Ashburnham, wife of above
(b) said Hugh, Duke of Northumberland Sir Peter Burrell, then Rt Hon Peter, Lord Gwydir
Said Earl released to (b)
- certain property in Sussex (annual value of £1,300) to hold to use of said Earl to intent that Charlotte, Countess of Ashburnham, might receive after husband's death annual sum of £800
On same trusts as in deed of 22 July 1795
Deed of 23 March 1813
1) George, Earl of Ashburnham Charlotte, Countess of Ashburnham
2) Hugh, Duke of Northumberland Peter, Lord Gwydir
3) William Martin Forster, gent by which 1) covenanted to levy fine of the Bedfordshire property comprised in deed of 22 July 1795.
To intent that previous rent charge etc should be extinguished
To use of said Earl or 3) as trustee for Earl
Fine of Hilary Term 53 George III
Lease and Release of 21 and 22 October 1816
A) George, Earl of Ashburnham
B) Hugh, Duke and Earl of Northumberland Peter, Lord Gwydir
Consideration - £19,403 paid to A) by B) A) released to B)
- messuage or farm in Clapham, in occupation of John Grant and Thomas Grant, at yearly rent of £400
- Farm, also in Clapham, in occupation of John Bazeley at yearly rent of £180
Farm in Clapham in occupation of John Bazeley, at yearly rent of £330
- Farm in Clapham, in occupation of Joseph Traylen at yearly rent of £133
- Clapham Park Wood (95a 22p)
- piece of woodland called Great Stallings Wood
- Great Stallings Spinney as more particularly described in Schedule
Proviso for redemption on re-payment of said sum with schedule of farm house, lands, state of cultivation and area
Against the Grants' farm is note 'This Farm was sold in 1843'
Against John Bazeley's farm (rent £180) is a reference to parts being sold in 1843
There are lot numbers and field numbers written against other parts of the other farms
Lease and release (endorsed on above) of 9 and 10 June 1824 by which said mortgage debt and security was transferred to George, Lord Loraine, and Robert Vyner, subject to equity of redemption
Lease and release (endorsed on above) of 14 and 15 June 1824 by which estates in County of Carmarthen had become security for said mortage debt in place of Bedfordshire property.
Lease and Release of 17 and 18 June 1824 by which George, Earl of Ashburnham, being about to reside abroad, vested his property in George, Lord Loraine, and Robert Vyner, on trust for sale. Proceeds to be used to pay expenses and to redeem mortgages. Remainder to be part of personal estate of said Earl.
Will of George, Earl of Ashburnham, 26 July 1827.
Estates bequeathed to trustees to pay mortgage on his Suffolk estate and subject thereto devised all real estate to son Bertram, Earl of St Asaph.
He left £10,000 to each of his other sons and £5,000 to each daughter for their portions. To those who are unmarried after attaining 21, £400 pa until marriage.
With provision for further sums for daughters remaining unmarried.
To daughter, Lady Sophia Ashburnham £1,000 for her portion or £250 pa as provided by settlement on his first marriage £3,000 pa for wife
Provision for servants
Estates to trustees. Residue of personal estate to eldest son, Bertram.
George, Earl of Ashburnham died on 27 October 1830 will proved (PCC) on 29 December 1830
Deed of 25 October 1844 being an appointment of new trustees reciting that part of real estates of George, Earl of Ashburnham, in Bedfordshire, had been sold and proceeds used to pay annuities etc.
With comment from George de Morgan, Greys Inn, 17 September 1862 'The abstract does not shew how the personalty was bequeathed. The vendor must satisfy the purchaser's solr on this point'