L24/367

Bill from Thos. Lawrence, debtor and accomptant to the King

1673

From: 1671 To: 1673

For 7 yrs. parson and rector of Over Stondon, and entitled to the great and small tithes; Dan. Brace had 100 ac. wheat, 100 ac. pease, 100 ac. oats, 100 ac. meslin, 100 ac. loose grain, 100 ac. meadow on which Thos. Lawrence should have had tithe; moreover, owing to the scarcity of wood in the parish, tithe has usually been paid on wood as well as on willow and underwood; Dan. Brace had also calves, pigs, lambs, geese, and other small animals, but never paid tithe though often in a civil and friendly manner requested to do so; Dan. Brace d. 1671 and was succeeded by wid. Sarah who has also not paid tithe; and Thos. Lawrence is like to be ruined and is disabled to answer his Majesty's just debts. Trinity Term.

English

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Lucas,
Brace, Daniel,
Lawrence, Thomas,
Charles II,
Brace, Sarah

gentleman, clergy names index, clerks, ROYALTY, debtor, debt, tithes, wheat, peas, oats, grain, willow, cows, pigs, sheep, geese, animals, deaths, widows, UPPER STONDON, STONDON, Upper Stondon fields