Reference
Z756/3
Title
Abstract of the title of Messrs Evelyn Simpson and Francis Tom Simpson to a piece of freehold land in Stotfold
Conveyance of 8 April 1854 i)John Izard Pryor, Clay Hll, Walkern, Herts, Esq ii)Joseph Simpson, late of Long Stow Hall, Cambs, but then of Baldock, Esq
Thomas George Simpson,of the same reciting that i) had lately agreed with ii) for sale of mansion house, brewery,maltings, lands, inns, public houses, beershops as in first and second schedules at price decided by a valuer
Price for freehold property in 1st schedule to be £32,253
Price of copyhold property in 2nd schedule to be £6499
Now in consideration of £32,253 paid to i) by ii) i) granted, released and confirmed to ii)
- Mansion house, brewery, maltings etc as in 1st schedule
- all houses to use of ii) as tenants in common and not as joint tenants [copyhold property not the subject of this abstract]
Extract from 1st schedule
The Chequers and land, Stotfold, land tax 17s 2d,former occupier or tenant William Plyer, present occupier or tenant William Smith
Date and particulars of assurances - lease and release of 19 and 20 July 1815 a) Edward Ind and wife Maria b) John Grosevenor c) Robert Ind d) Mary Ind e) Joseph Carpenter f) John Izard Pryor
- The Chequers, Stotfold, yard, barn, stable, cont workshop, also garden and orchard (1a 1r 31p)
- close pasture adjoining (1a 1r 19p) (total - 2a 3r 0p)
Will of T G Simpson. Brother said J Simpson and brother-in-law, John Phillips, appointed executors.
Real and personal estate bequeathed to them in trust for sale, to pay wife Fanny annuity of £1000, and to all children except an eldest son, £2000 at 21 or marriage with mother's consent.
Eldest son appointed residuary legatee. Son Francis Tom to be partner in his place in partnership of J and T G Simpson. Trustees to hold share in trust for son, subject to payment of legacies etc
Death of T G Simpson on 9 December 1889
Will proved (PPR) on 13 February 1890
Legacy receipt of F N Simpson dated 2 April 1890
Legacy receipt of A M Simpson for £2000 dated 22
Will of J Simpson, dated 23 January 1890 by which h bequeathed rest of property to son Evelyn Simpson
Death of J Simpson on 6 October 1893
Will proved (PPR) on 4 December 1893
Conveyance of 1 March 1895 1) J Phillips 2) Fanny Simpson 3) F T Simpson
T G Simpson left 3 children living at his death -
i.e.3) and 2 daughters Alice Mary Simpson and Fanny
Simpson, all of whom had attained 21
Executors had fulfilled legacies etc now 1) and 2) conveyed to 3)
-freehold property etc of which J G Simpson had died possessed to hold discharged from said annuity of £1000
Date free text
1904
Production date
From: 1904 To: 1904
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