R6/63/10/3

Admission, Manor of Woburn Abbotts - Lord of the Manor: John, Duke of Bedford; - Stewards: Richard Ward, deputy and Samuel Davis, steward. Operative: - Admission of Elizabeth Griffin to 1/3rd of (a) on the surrender of Francis Monk of Aspley Guise, Beds, yeoman; Elizabeth his wife and James Frank of Cranfield, Beds, plumber and glazier. Property: (a) Close of pasture ground called Pond Close in or adjoining Newport Lane of 2a 1r 38p, Woburn, Beds. Habendum: - To the use of Elizabeth Griffin, wife of Nathaniel Griffin of Oakingham, Berkshire, draper and her heirs for the remainder of the term of 21 years; -… 'the which said James Franks is eldest son and heir of Sarah Frank his late mother deceased who was one of the three daughters and coheiresses of her late father William Peirce deceased and of the premises has been admitted tenant as appears by the rolls of the court' - rent: £-/2/4 ¾; - fine: £-/2/4 ¾. - examined and signed by Richard Ward, deputy steward.

26 Jan 1739

From: 1739 To: 1739

No. of pieces: 1

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Russell, John (4th Duke of Bedford),
Griffin, Elizabeth,
Monk, Francis,
Franks, James,
Ward, Richard,
Davis, Samuel,
Griffin, Nathaniel,
Franks, Sarah,
Peirce, William

plumber & glazier, draper, Woburn Pond Close, WOBURN