Z937/11/9

Transfer of mortgage between 1) Elizabeth Lock, singlewoman of Wrest, and William Clerke yeoman of Barton 2) Humfrey Taylor, gent of Eversholt for 163 from (2) to Elizabeth Lock, who acknowledges receipt of 159 owed to her by William Clerke, and for 7 from (2) to William Clerke Recites indenture 2 May 1674 between 1) William Clerke 2) Elizabeth Lock in which (2) lent 159 to (1) for 1000 years on 16 ac close of meadow in Higham Gobion abutting W on the brook between Barton and Higham Gobion, N on Bushie Close, S on Elme Close, occ by William Clerke and lately part of the demesne of the Manor of Higham Gobion, but the premises became forfeit. Also contains note of obligation by William Clerke to Humfrey Taylor Witnesses: F Jones, Thomas Hooper and James Cresswell

1675 Oct 2

From: 1675 To: 1675

2, No. of pieces: 2

English and Latin

Secretary Hand

parchment

Seal attached

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Lock, Elizabeth,
Clerke, William,
Taylor, Humfrey

debt, Higham Gobion Manor, HIGHAM GOBION, Barton, EVERSHOLT, Higham Gobion Bushie Close