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Lease for a year and marriage settlement (2 items). 1. John Gregory, Leighton Buzzard, Baker 2a.Benedict Worrall, Leighton Buzzard, yeoman 2b.Edward Ashwell, Leighton Buzzard, yeoman Witnesseth that in consideration of a marriage solemnized between 1 and Suzanna daughter of 2a, and out of affection for wife Susanna, and £100 paid by 2a as a marriage portion, a jointure be made for the said Susanna out of the said messuage, cottage, lands and tenements hereinafter mentioned, and for divers other good causes and considerations, 1 conveys the property to 2, by virtue of a bargain and sale of one year. all that his messuage, cottage or tenement with appurtenances wherein John Gregory now dwells, with all freehold, outhouses etc. adjoining, at Leighton Buzzard. South:cottage and ground of Joyce Foster East:abutting the street With all privileges and rents etc whatsoever. The property to the use of John and Susanna Gregory during their lives, and after the decease of the survivor of them to their lawful heirs, and for want of issue to the use of the heirs and assigns of John Gregory, and for no other purpose whatsoever And John Gregory agrees with Benedict Worrall and Edward Ashwell that he stands lawfully seized of the property which is free of all encumbrances, save the rents and services due to their Lord And John Gregory and heirs at the request of Benedict Worrall and Edward Ashwell do everything for the more perfect conveyance of the property Signed and sealed:Ben Worrall Edward Ashwell jun.

17/18 November 1704

From: 1704 To: 1704

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Gregory, John,
Worrall, Bendict,
Ashwell, Edward,
Worrall, Susanna,
Foster, Joyce,
Gregory, Susanna,
Brantom, Thomas & Company

baker, yeoman, marriage settlements, Thomas Brantom & Company, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, Leighton Buzzard North Street