Reference
X776/11
Title
Cross Keys Inn, Luton. Lease (counterpart)
(i) Cornelia Young, Luton, widow
(ii) William Young
Richard Young, Thomas Young
Amos Young, Luton, sons of (i)
(iii) Charles Austin, Luton, gentleman
(iv) Frederick Burr, Luton, Esquire reciting Will of Mary Hooker, late of Luton, widow, deceased dated - 18 -, by which she devised her freehold messuage and public house in Luton called the Cross Keys in the occupation of herself and her daughter (i), to said daughter for life. After her decease she devised same to (iii) and Edward Cain (since deceased) for sale when youngest child of Cornelia should attain 21. Proceeds to be divided among (ii) and also Matthew Young (in will called by mistake Martha Young) and Sarah Young, the six children of (i), in equal shares. In meantime public house to be let. Reciting also death of Sarah Young and Edward Cain and that Matthew Young (youngest surviving child of (i)) is 15. All others being 21.
Now (i) and (iii) and also (ii) lease to (iv)
- Cross Keys, George Street, Luton term - 6 years from 25 March last also (i) leases to (iv)
- said public house term - 99 years after expiry of 6 year term, if (i) shall so long live
rent - £50 pa
(iv) covenants to put premises into repair and keep them in repair. Will insure premises for not less than £300. Will keep premises as public house
sig of (iv) endorsed wit Thos Erskine Austin, clerk to Messrs Williamson and Austin, Solicitors, Luton.
Date free text
1 May 1835
Production date
From: 1835 To: 1835
Level of description
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